GE JE1240 Use and care manual

Turntable
Microwave Oven
Safe~ instructions ....................3-5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave
EnergV............2
Operating Instrutiions, ~ps
Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Aluminum Foil..........................................4, 19
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19
Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Child LockQut
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Clock ..................................................................8
Control Panel...............................................8, 9
Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cooking by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
CookingCompleteReminder......................7
CookingGuide..............................................23
Defrosting bVTime......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DefrostingGuide..........................................22
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Delay Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Express Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Features ............................................................7
Glossav of Microwave Terms ..................2O
Heating or Reheating Guide ..................2l
Hold Time
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MicrowavingTips...........................................6
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Levels.....................................6,10,11
Program
Cooking............................................7
Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Snacks
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Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Turntable .................................................3, 4,7
Problem So[ver...............................26
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Cente~ 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning
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Control Panel
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Turntable ........................................................24
Installation ..........................................25
Adapter Plugs ...............................................25
ExtensionCords...........................................25
Groundinginstructions...............................25
Consumer Services ...................27
ApplianceRegistration..................................2
Important Phone Numbers........................27
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warran~ ........................................BackCover
GE Appliances

~LP US ~LP YOU...
Before using your oven,
read this guide carefilly.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help,
dl:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven.
These numbers are dso on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this car~ please write
these numbers here:
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur for
adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send in
your Consumer Product Ownership
Registration
~rd. If you move, or
if you are not the original
purchaser, please write to us,
stating model and serial numbers.
This appliance must be
registered. Please be certain
that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY
402Z
Save time and money.
Before you request
service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this guide. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
M these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
● Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
● Light reflection around door or
outer case.
● Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
● Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
● Some N-Radio interference
might be noticed while using
your microwave oven. It’s similar
If you received a
~o the interference caused by
Model Number
damaged oven...
other small appliances and does
not indicate a problem with
Serial Number
Immediately contact the derder
your oven.
Use these numbers in any (or builder) that sold you the oven.
correspondence or
servi& calls
concerning your microwave oven.
PRECA~ONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWA~ ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with
the door open since open~r operation can
result in- exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or tiper
with the safety interlocks.
~) Do Not Phce any obj@ between the oven
front faw and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to
accumdate on seating surfaces.
(c) Do Not O~mte the oven ifit is damaged It is
particdarly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door @ent)
[2)hinges and latchea @roken or Ioosened)
(3) door seak and sealing surfaces.
(d) me Oven Shodd Not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone ex=pt properly quWed serviw
personnel.
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men using electrid apptianas, basic safety
precautions shodd be fpllowe& including the
following:
A W~~GTore~ucetieris~of
burns, electric shock fire, injury to persons
or exposure to ex~ive mitiowave energy:
● Read and fo~ow the spectilc ‘precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Mcrowave
Energy” on the previous page.
“This apphce must be grounded
Gnnect otiy to properly grounded outiet
See Grounding Instructions section in the
back of this guide.
● Use this apphance ordy for its intended use as
described in this guide. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this
apptiance. This
microwave oven is
specifica~y designed to heat or
cook
foot and is not intended for laboratory or
industrial use.
● For best operation, plug this apphnce into its
own electrical ou~g to prevent fickering of
Kgh@ blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
* _ or locate this apphnce only in
accordance with the provided Hation
btictions.
● Be certain to phce the front stiace of the
door three inches or more back from the
countertop edge to avoid accidenti tipping
of the app&nce in normti usage.
● Do not cover or block any openings on the
apptice.
● Do not store this appbce outdoors. Do not use
this product near water—for example, in a wet
basemen~ near a swimming pool or near a sink.
● This microwave oven is not approved or testi
for marine use.
. Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
● Keep power cord away tim heated surfaces.
‘Do not operate any heating or cooking
apphance beneath this microwave oven.
● Do not mount the microwave oven over or near
any portion of a heating cooking appbce.
● Do not store anything directly on top of the
mimowave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
● Do not let power cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
● Do not operate this apptince ifit has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or
Hit has been damaged
or dropped.
● Do not operate oven without the turntable
and turntable support seated and in pkce.
. Do not Wow turntable to be restricted so the
turntabIe cannot rotate.
● See door surface cleaning instructions
in the Qre and ~eaning section(s) of this guide.
● This apphce shodd be serviced only by
q-cd service personneL Contact nearest
authotied service facfity for examinatio~
repair or adjustment.
● As with any apptiance, close supervision is
necessary when used by
chfldren.
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● To reduce the risk of W in the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food. &eWly attend
apptiance if paper, plastic or other combustible
materiak are placed inside the oven to facditate
cooking.
—Remove ~ twist-ties and’ rneti handes
from paper or plastic containers before placing
them in the oven. ‘.
—Do not use your microwave ~ven to dry
newspapers.
—Do not use recycled paper
produce. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain meti flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon ~aments shodd be avoid~ as they may
also ignite.
—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
dess it is in a special microwave popcorn
accessory or
tiess you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
—Do not overcook potatoes. They codd dehydate
and catch fiie, causing damage to your oven.
(contidntipge)
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—Do not operate the oven wtie empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of
b.
Hby atident the oven shodd run empty a
minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to
avoid operating the oven empty at ati tire+
it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food
in the oven when not in use.
—Ifmateti inside oven shotid igni~ kwp
oven door
clos~ turn oven off and disconnect
power
cor~ or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
● Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containem-for example, closed j=wfil
explode and shodd not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave
oven codd result in injury.
● Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
with the
tid off. We sure au infant food is
thorou@y cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evedy. Be carefd to prevent sdding when
warming formula or breast W. me container
may feel cooler than the mik retiy is. Mways
,test the m~ before feeding the baby.
● Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow
necked boffles (#tiy carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is open@ pressure can bufid
up. ~ can cause the container to burs~ possibly
resdting in injury.
● Use foti ody as directed in this guide.
W dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4” high; remove the top foti cover and
return the tray to the box. Wen using fofl in tie”
rnitiowave ove~ keep the fofi at least 1 inch
away from the sides of the oven.
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*Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred
from the heated f-
Pot holders may be needed to
hande the cookware.
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the turntable can become too hot
to touch. Be care~ touching the turntable during
and after cooking.
● Foods cooked in fiquids (such as pasta) may tend
to boil over more rapidy than foods containing
less moisture.
Shodd this ~r, refer to the Care
and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to
clean the inside of the oven.
● ~ermometer-Do not use a thermometer in
food you are microwaving dess the thermometer
is designed or recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
● Phstic cookwar+Plastic cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very wW, but shodd be
used
carefu~y. Even microwave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are
glass or ceramic materiah and may soften or char
if subjected
to short periods of overcooking. h
longer exposures to overmoking, the food and
cookware codd ignite. For these reasons:
1) Use microwave-safe plastics ody and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.
2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving.
3) Do not permit ctidren to use plastic coo~are
without complete supervision.
. men cooking por~ follow the directions
exactiy and always cook the meat to an inteti
temperature of at least 170°F. Ws assures tha~
in the remote possibfity that trichina maybe
present in the meat, it wfi be Wed and meat
WU be safe to eat.
. Do not bofl eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure wfiI butid up inside egg yolk and wi~
cause it to burs~ possibly resulting in injury.
● Foods with unbroken outer
aS&” such as ~tatoes, Sausagm,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets and egg yolks
(seepreviouscaution) shoddbe ~~~‹
~ierced to Wow steam to escaw
during cooking.
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● Spontaneous botig-Under certain special
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● Hot foods and steam- cause
circumstances, liquids may start to boti during or
shotiy after removal from the microwave oven.
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b-. Be carefd when opening
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any containers of hot f@
To prevent
burns from splashtig liqui~ allow the
kcluding popcorn bags, cooking
container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds
pouches Mdboxes. To prevent
after the oven has shut off.
possibIe injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
● ~JBoflableJJ c~~g pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be sli~ pierced or vented as
. Not au plastic wrap is suitable for use in
directed by package. If they are no~ plastic could
microwave ovens. Check the package for
burst during or immediately after
aking,
proper W.
possibly resulting in injury. Mso, plastic storage
containers should beat least partially
un~vered
because they form a tight seal. men cooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
SAW =SE
remove covering carefu~y and direct steam away
from hands and face.
mSmU~ONS
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you
re~ive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance.
E~lain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NE~, if you are still not please~ write all the
detail+including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Applianm Park
huisville, KY 40225
HNALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major
Applianm Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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MICROWAVING TIPS
● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving.
Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or
glae with a metallic sheen can
be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for
microwaving”.
● If you are not
sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test: Place
in the oven both the
dish you are testing
and a
@ass measuring
cup filled with one
cup water—set the measuring cup either in or next
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish
heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the
dish remains cool and
ody the water in the cup
heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
an be used to rover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging.
Check the Cooking Guide.
“ Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to
prevent bursting.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
V~LE POWER LEVELS (1-10)
Variable power levels add flexibility to your
microwave cooking.
me power levels on your
microwave oven can be compared to the surface
units on a range. HIGH (Power
hvel 10) or full
power is the fastest way to mok and gives you 100%
power.
&ch power level gives you microwave energy
a certain percent of the time. Power
bvel 7 is
microwave energy
7070 of the time. Power hvel 3
is energy
3070 of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need
additionrd attention such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on
HIGH (Power
hvel 10). A lower setting wtil cook
more evedy and with less attention given to stirring
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power
level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil
over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles o~
give time for the food to “equdtie” or transfer heat
to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown
with Power
Uvel 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave
energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would
cook before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various
power levels:
PO~R LEVEL I BEST USES
High 10
Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Meal-High 7
Gentie cooking of meat and
I poultry; baking casseroles
‘ad re-heating.-
Medium 5
Slow cooking and tendetiing
I such as stew; andlesstende;
I cuts of meat.
bw 2 or 3
I Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate
sauce;
Warml Keeping food warm without
ove;co;king; softening butter.
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2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of
foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.
3.
Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes
for many frequently prepared foods.
4.
Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your
Touch Control Panel section for instructions.
1. Door Latches. 5. Removable
~rntable Support for
Cleaning.
Turntable support must be ~~ place when using
the oven.
6. Removable ~rntible for Cleaning. Turntable
and support must be in place when using the oven.
The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
7.
Door htch Release. Press latch release button to
open door.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are
lomted on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
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Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost or
Create your own programs to suit your individud
Micro Cook with choice of power levels from 1
cooking style. For example: use the fitchen Timer to
(lowest) to 10 (highest); to Reheat using a preset time
delay the start of Micro Cook or program a hold time
and power level; to cook popcorn using a preset time
between Time Defrost and Micro Cook. Set Micro
and power level; to time kitchen tasks with the fitchen Cook for a We-stage program using different times
Timer; and to set the
clock and power levels.
CooHng Complete Reminder
@or Wcro Cook and Time Defrost cycles)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a
minute until you either open the oven door or touch the
CLENOFF pad.
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The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the
touch of a finger.
It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, cooking
time, power level being use~ cooking mode
and instructions.
2. POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
No need to touch
ST~T, the oven will start
immediately.
3. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat or reheat a
beverage. No need to touch
ST~T, the oven will
start immediately.
4. SNACKS. Touch this pad a code number and
weight or quantity of food to warm a variety of
snack foods.
5. MICRO COOK Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic Power Level
10 @igh).
6. ~ME DEFROST. Gende thawing at automatic
Power Level 3
(bw).
7. E=RESS COOK Touch number pads 1
through 5 for
1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need
to touch
ST~T, the oven will start immediately.
8.
NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program
the microwave.
9.
POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic Power
hvel 10 @igh) for
cooking or Power Level 3
(bw) for defrosting.
10. SOUND. Touch the SOUND pad to turn the oven
beeper on or off.
11. ~TCHEN TIMER This feature uses no
microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a
delay timer before cooking.
12. REHEAT. Use Reheat for quick reheating of
a variety of foods using different times and
power levels.
13. COOK Touch this pad, a code number and
weight of food for quick cooking of a variety
of foods using different times and power levels.
14.
AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food
weight, then STMT. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
15. START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
16. DELAY ST~T~~NDER. ~lows YOU to
program your oven to begin cooking at a preset
time of day-up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder
feature m be used like an alarm clock.
17. CLWOFF. When touche~ it shuts off the
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
When held for three seconds, the Child
bck-Out feature will be activated.
To deactivate, press and hold the
CLWOFF
pad for three seconds.
18. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad for 30
seconds of cook time, to add 30 seconds to the
cook time as it’s counting down or for an “instant
on” for 30 seconds.
19. CLOCK Touch this pad to enter time of day
or check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time
of day. For example, if time is
1:30, touch number
pads 1,3 and O and”
1:30” will appear in display.
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat above process.
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel displays “88888”, “18 PO~R” and rdl of the oven
functions. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears
in the upper portion. Touch the
CLWOFF pa~ set the Clock and the
oven is ready for use.
This will happen any time there is a power outage.
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HOW TO USE THE ~CHEN mR
The Wtchen Timer Using a Holding Time
The Ktchen Timer has three timing functions:
The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a
● It operates as a minute timer.
“holding time” between microwave rooking functions.
The time can range from one second to 99 minutes
● It can be set to delay coohng.
and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time maybe
● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.
The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking
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Step 1: Touch HTCHEN ~MER pad.
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Step 2: Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes
and no seconds).
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Step 3: Touch ST~T. Display shows time
SA~
counting down. The timer signals when
time is up.
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch MICRO COOK and enter cook time. Touch
WTCHEN ~MER and enter number of minutes to
delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down
to zero and cooking will begin.
How to Detist, Hold and Micro Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15
minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
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Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
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touching KTCHEN ~MER.
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven. Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold for ten minutes.
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Step 2: Touch ~ME DEFROST.
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Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK.
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Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for 15 minutes Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of
defrosting time. Defrosting is automatidly set on
cooking time.
Power b-vel 3 but can be changed by toucting the
PO~R MWL pad and the desired power level 1-10.
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Step 8: Touch START. As each function is
automatically performe~ oven display
shows instructions entered and the function.
men time is up, the oven signals and
flashes “End”.
C-D LOCK-OUT
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
H anyone tries to use the microwave, the display
microwave from being accidentally started or will show LOCK
used by children. To
urdock the control panel press and hold the
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To lock the mntrols press and hold the
CLWOFF pad for about three seconds.
C* CLEmOFF pad for about three seconds.
The display will show LOCK and then The display
wfll show the time of day.
return to the time of day. A small “L” will
be displayed to remind you that the control
panel is locked.
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Micro Cook I
Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended
amount of time.
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
Power
bvel 10 @igh) is recommended for most power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate,
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. see “How to Change Power Level” below.)
See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
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Step 4: Touch START.
START
Step 1: Fill a cup
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2/3 fill of water,
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Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End”. The oven,
light and fan shut off.
add 1 teaspoon of
instant coffee and
Step 6: Open the door.
stir to dissolve.
If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the foo~ simply
Use a cup that has
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
no metal decoration
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
and is microwave-
reset the timer to resume cooking.
safe (refer to
~
Microwaving Tips section).
Place cup in oven and close door.
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Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
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Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,0 and O for
1 minute.
How to Change Power hvel When Setting
Micro Cook I
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1. Press MICRO COOK.
❑ EE
2. Select cooking time.
❑ EE
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3. Press POWER LE~L.
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4. Select desired power level 1–10.
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5. Press START.
Using the Micro Cook II Feature
The Micro Cook 11 feature lets you set 2 time cooking
functions within one program. This is ideal if you
want to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a microwave-
safe container and close the door.
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Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
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Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level if
you don’t want full power for MICRO COOK. Press
POWR LEWL. Select desired power level 1-10.
Step 5: Touch MICRO COOK again.
Step 6: Set your second cook time.
Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO COOK.
Press POWER
LE~L. Select desired power
level 1-10.
fi ‘tep8:presssTMT
The microwave oven will start and the time set for
“COOK TIME I“ will count down.
Nso, “POWR
10” or the power level selected for “COOK ~E I“
will be displayed.
At the end of “COOK
~ME I“, the second power
level is displayed and the time for “COOK TIME II”
is shown counting down.
men time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End”.
The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.
If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the foo~ simply
close the door and press
STMT to resume cooking.
H there is no time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
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The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Uvel 10.
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes
❑ mm
of cooking at Power bvel 10. For example, touch the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch
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START, the oven will start immediately.
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The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
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How to Use Delay Stirt
The Delay Start feature allows you to program
your oven
to begin cooking at a preset time of
day—up to a 12-hour delay.
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Step 1: Touch DELAY ST~T pad.
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Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired rooking program.
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Step 4: Touch ST~T pad. The display
=A~
will show the time you entered. The time
of day maybe displayed by touching the
CLOCK pad. The oven will automatically
start at the desired time.
How to Use Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
cloc~ without starting the oven.
Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember
to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.
n S@P 1: Touch DEMY STMT pad.
St~Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you.
@e sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up
to 12 hours later.)
Step 3: Touch ST~T
pad. The reminder is now ~ ~
set at the time you
programmed and will
signal you at that time
with a beeping sound until
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you open the door or touch the CLWOFF pad.
The display will show “REM” until the oven door is
opened or CLWOFF is touched. The REMinder
time may be displayed by touching the DEMY
ST~T pad. The time-of-day maybe displayed by
touching the CLOCK pad.
Add 30 Seconds
Sound Feature
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The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a
The Sound feature allows you to turn the oven beeper
ADD
~ SEC
convenient way to extend cooking time by on or off.
30 seconds wtie the oven timer is aunting
down. It ti~ add 30 seconds to the time
Touch the SOUND pad once for sound. Touch the pad
again for no sound. If the sound has been turned off,
shown each time the pad is touched.
the display will show “OW’ and then return to the
This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30 time of day. A small “NO SOUND” will be displayed.
seconds of cooking. No need to touch
ST~T, the
oven will start immediately.
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rhe Popcorn feature is designed to be used only Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
to 3.5 ounws. by the package instructions. Close oven door.
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
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Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.
POPCORN No need to touch START, the oven
will start immediately.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or bnger Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely poppe~
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked there is a
there is a simple adjustment you can make. simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN
pad. (The oven will start
immediately.) Then touch
number pad 9. A plus si~
will appear on the display
beside the word “POP”.
Touch the POPCORN
pad.
me oven will start
immediately.) Then touch
number pad 1. A minus
sign will appear on the
display beside the word
The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time “POP”. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less
is being provide-d.
cooking time is being provided.
The Snacks feature can be used to warm a vatiety
Use the Snacks Code Guide. Touch the SNAC~ pad.
of popular snack foods. The oven automati@Ily sets
For codes 1 to 4 enter the quantity of food. For codes
the ticrowatig thnes and power levels for you.
5 and 6 enter the food weight in ounces. Then touch
the
ST~T pad.
The oven
dctiates time and changes power levels
during microwaving to give even results.
How to Use the Snacks Feature (Snack Codes
NOTE: See the next page on how to use Snacks
Codes 5 and 6.
Step 1:
Remove the food from the package, place in
the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.
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Step 2: Touch the SNACK pad.
1
J
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Step 3: Touch number
pad of desired food wale.
For example, touch
number pad 1 for brea~
rolls and muffins. The
code number and food
type you selected
wfil
appear on the display.
“ENTER” will flash.
1 to 4)
Step 4: Touch number pad to enter the quantity of
food. For example, touch 2. After 5 seconds
“ST~T”
flashes on the display.
Step 5: Touch the START pad. Oven
will begin microwaving. Touching the
SNAC= pad during microwaving will
display the remaining time.
men done,
oven displays “End”.
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SNACH
(continued)
How to Use the Snack Feature (Snack Codes 5 and 6)
NO~: See the previous page on how to use Step 4:
Touch number pad to enter food weight in
Snacks Codes 1 to 4.
ounces. For example, touch 1 and 2 for 12 ounces.
Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place
in the oven in a microwave-safe dish or container.
Close the oven door.
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Step 2: Touch the SNAC= pad.
SteD 3: Touch number ~
‘ecodenmberand n
pad-of desired food code.
For example, touch
number pad 5 for soup.
food type you selected
will appear on the display.
“ENTER WEIGHT’ will flash.
After
5 seconds “ST~T’ flashes on the display.
Step 5: Touch the START pad. Oven will
begin microwaving. Touching the
SNAC= pad during microwaving will
display the remaining time. When done,
oven displays “End”.
SNACW CODE GU~E
Codes 1 to 4
For warming foods with Snacks Codes 1 to 4 use the following guide:
Food
Code Display
Bread, rolls,
1 bREAd
muff]ns
Sandwiches
2 SANdW
Pizza
3
PIZ
(leftover slices)
Desseti Toppings
4 TOP
Quantity
Limit (Q~
1 to 4
1 to 2
1 to 4
1 to 4
Comments
Use paper towel or
microwave-safe plate.
Use paper towel or
microwave-safe plate.
Use microwave-safe plate.
Use microwave-safe dish.
Codes 5 and 6
For warming foods with Snacks Codes 5 and 6 use the following guide:
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Weight
Food Code Display
Limit (OZ) Comments
1 t
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soup
5 SOUP
8 to 40 OZ. Use microwave-safe dish.
Cheese Dip
6 CHEEZ
4 to 16 OZ. If mntainer is microwaveable,
follow
ins~ctions on container;
or use microwave-safe dish.
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The Reheat feature is designed to reheat 1 to 3 Touch just three pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6
servings of a previously cooked food. The oven turns to reheat many popular foods. See the Reheat
off automatically after a preset amount of time.
Guide below.
Reheat
The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many
popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6
(see Reheat Guide below).
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Step 1: Touch REHEAT pad.
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Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a
food group.
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Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven
-Am will signal and turn off automaticrdly
when finished.
To Reheat More Than One Sening
Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you reheat up to three
servings. To add more than one serving, just touch
number pad 2 or 3 right before touching
ST~T.
The serving size may even be changed or added after
touching
STfiT. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.
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many servings have
been selected.
Reheat Guide
Serving
Code Display Size
Foods Recommended
1
PASTA
1–3
Pasta
2
MEWS 1–3 Meats, casseroles, pizza
3 VEGS
1-3 Fruits and vegetables
4 bEV
1–3 Beverages, %10 oz.
5 SAUCE
1–3 Sauces and gravies
6
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2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each
CA~ON: Reheated foods may have wide variations After removing food from the oven, we recommend
in temperature. Some areas may be extremely hot. that all reheated foods be stirrex if possible, to even
out the temperature.
BEWUGE
The Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup
The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be
of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has changed by touching number pad 2 or 3 right after
no
metrd decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to touching the BEVERAGE pad. The oven
wdl signrd
the Microwaving Tips section). and turn off automatically when finished.
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Touch BEVERAGE pad. No need
CA~ON: Beverages heated with the Beverage
BEWR~E to touch sT~T, the oven will Stafi
feature may be quite hot. Remove the container
immediately.
with care.
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COOK
Use the Cook feature when cooking a variety of The
oven calculates cooking time and changes power
microwaved foods. The oven automatically sets levels during cooking to give even cooking results.
the cooking times and power levels for you.
Use the Cook Code Guide. Touch the COOK pad.
Touch a number pad from 1 to 9 to select the desired
food group. Enter the food weight in ounces, then
touch the
STMT pad.
How to Use the Cook Feature
Step 1: Remove the food from the package, place in
the oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.
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Step 2: Touch the COOK pad.
1
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Step 3: Touch number
pad of desired food code.
For example, touch
number pad 1 for canned ~
vegetables. The mde
number and food type you
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selected will appear on the
display. “ENTER
WIGHT’ will flash.
Step 4: Enter weight. For example, touch 1 and 8
for 18 ounces. Mter 5 semnds “START” flashes
on the display.
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Step 5: Touch the START pad. Oven will
SAM begin cooking. Touching the COOK pad
during cooking will display the remaining
Cook time. Oven displays “End” when
cooking is done.
Cook Code Guide
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Cook
Food Code
H
Fresh
3
Vegetables
lPohtoes
14
Fish
I
5
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Chicken
6
Pieces
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Weight
Limit (OZ)
Commen6
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4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
4 to 16 OZ.
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for adding water.
aver with lid or plastic wrap.
4 to 16 OZ. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or
Plastic wrap.
8t0400z. I Pierceskinwithfork. Placesidebvsideonovenfloor.
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4 to 16 OZ.
Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
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4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with wax
paper.
8 to 48 OZ.
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish.
Cover with wax paper.
2to 100z. I Layer strips onaplate, 4to a layer.
Cover each layer ‘with a paper towel.
4 to 16 OZ.
Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for
microwaving.
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Time Defrost Tower Uvel 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of To become better acquainted with the defrost
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a
function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen
microwave oven.
strawberries by following the steps below.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quic~y thaw foods Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for
no metal.
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting
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Step 2: Touch ~ME DEFROST.
time and power levels for you.
● Power Uvel 3 is automatically set when you
press
~ME DEFROST pa~ but you may change
this for more flexibility.
● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
How to Change Power hvel
1. Press TIME DEFROST.
QED
2. Select defrosting time.
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3. Press POWER LE~L.
❑ mm
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
❑ mn
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Step 3: Select one hdf of the total defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O
for 4 minutes.
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Step 4: Touch ST~T. When the cycle is
flA~
complete~ the oven signals and flashes
“End”, then automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
repeat Steps 2
and 3 to set remaining hdf of
defrosting time. Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End”,
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
Detisting Tips
*
● Foods frozen in DaDer or —* For even defrosting. some
plastic can be
d~frbsted in foods need to be b~oken up
the package. Tightly closed or separated part of the way
packages should be slit, through the defrosting time.
pierced or vente~ AFTER
?ood has partially” defroste~
as directed by package.
Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially
uncovered.
● Foods that spoil easily, such as mtik, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
● Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
defro~ted fid mi~owa~ed. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Questions and hswers
Q. men I press ST~T, I hear a dull thumping Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
noise.
mat is it? A. Yes,
but they will need more frequent attention
A. This sound is
norrnrd. It is letting you know the than usual. Raise the power level after entering
magnetron is in operation. the time by touching the desired power level pad.
Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in
about 1/2; Power
Uvel 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or
stir food frequendy.
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A~O DE~OST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in
automatically sets the defrosting times and power
pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide
levels for you. below). Then touch
STMT pad.
The oven
dcdates defrosting time and changes power
levels during defrosting to give even defrosting restits.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide louted on the
inside front of oven when you open the door.
It shows minimum and maximum food weights for
a variety of foods. You will need to know your food
weight before setting Auto Defrost.
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
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Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
AUTO
mm
Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number
pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
3
ounus). See Conversion Guide below. ~er
approximately 5 seconds “ST~T” flashes.
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Step 4: Touch ST~T pad. Display shows
~An defrost time counting down.
Twice during defrosting,
the oven beeps 4 times ~
and “TURn” flashes.
the Auto Defrost Guide
for what to do at the first
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Followthe directionsin ; ~1 ~~’ 1-{
and second signal. Then close the door and touch
START pad.
men defrosting time is completed “End” flashes
and oven beeps 4 times. “End” remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or
CLWOFF pad is touched.
Stind Time
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the
oven if you wish. Stand time
reeornrnendations are
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and
ounms, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
Ounces Pounds
1-2 .1
I I
3
.2
%10 .6
11 .7
12-13 .8
l&15 .9
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AUTO DE~OST GU~E
~COMMENDED MIN.-W.
FOODS ~IGHT F~T SIGN&
SECOND SIGN~ ST~ TIME
I 1
Chops 0.1- 6.0 Ibs. Turn over. Separate and shield
where necessary.
Frankfurters, Sausage
0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Separate. Remove defrosted
pieces.
5 minutes
2 minutes
Ground Meat
0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted areas
and break apart.
5 minutes
5 minutes
30 minutes
10 minutes
Beef Patties
0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
Roast
0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
Turn over. Separate patties.
Turn over and
Shield if necessary.
shield.
Turn over. Remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
Turn over.
Ribs
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Steak 0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
Stew
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
5 minutes
5 minutes
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Turn over and Separate and remove
separate. defrosted Pieces.
Whole Chicken 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and Turn over and shield
shield. 10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
Turkey Breast
0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
(breast side up)
Turn over. Shield where
necessary. 20 minutes;
run cold water
in Mvity.
Chicken Pieces 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Comish Hens (whole) 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Remove wrapper
and turn over. 10 minutes; run mld water
in cavity.
Comish Hens (split) I 0.1 -6.Olbs. I Turnover.
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5 minutes
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Fish Fillets 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
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shrimp, Scallops 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Separate. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Whole Fish
0.1- 6.0 lbs. Turn over and
shield tail and
head.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidy than other areas.
Mer first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
Hold under
cold running
water.
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When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is
best to start with a familiar recipe.
bowing how
the food should look and taste will help when
adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that
require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook
better in regular ovens.
● Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and
seafood, microwave well.
● Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and
mndies, are suitable for microwaving because of
their high fat and sugar content.
● Reduce regular oven cooking times by 1/2 to 1/3.
Check food after minimum time to avoid
over-cooking.
● Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for
flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.
● Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables after cooking.
Covering. In both regular baking and microwave
cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more
even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular
ovens,
ptiial covering rdlows excess steam to escape.
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
serves the same purpose when microwaving.
Venting. Mer covering a dish with plastic wrap,
you vent the plastic wrap by turning back 1 comer
so excess steam mn escape.
hnging Food in Oven. When baking in regular
ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or
potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When
microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that
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sides are exposed to microwave energy.
Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from
the bottom to heat them
evefly. When microwaving,
you stir cooked portions from the outside to the
center. Foods that require constant stirring will need
ody occasional stirring when microwaving.
~rning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over
foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly
contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is
often needed during defrosting or when cooking
certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.
Standing Time. When you cook with regular ovens,
foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to
finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially
important in microwave cooking. Note that a
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Shielding. In a regular oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning.
When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to
shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs
on poultry, which
wodd cook before larger parts.
&cing. Sparks caused by too much metrd in the
microwave oven or metal touching the side of the
oven or foil that is not molded to food.
Wck Foods to Release Wessure. Steam builds up
pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
before regular oven cooking), egg yolks and chicken
livers, to prevent bursting.
Rotating. Occasiodly, repositioning a dish in the oven
helps food cook more
everdy. To rotate 1/2 ~ ~ the
dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to
the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn
the dish untfl the side
that was to the back of the oven is to the side.
Basic Microwave Guidelines
Density of Food. In both re~ar baking and
microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes,
take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as
rolls, bread or pieces of cake.
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to
about 1 inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes
and rings cook more
evefly. Comers receive more
energy and may overcook. This may
dso happen
when cooking in a regular oven.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to
avoid toughening.
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very
moist foods cook evedy because microwave energy is
attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in
moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so it
heats evetiy.
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Mece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
evedy. With large pieces of foo~ reduce the power
setting for even cooking.
Shape of Food.
b both types of cooking, thin areas
cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside
edge and thin pieces in the center.
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take Ionger to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you normally store the foods.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small
amounts usually take less time than large amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where
time is
directiy related to the number of servings.