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Contents
Adapter Plugs
27
Use and Care of
Appliance Registration
2
Care and Cleaning
26
model
Control Panel
6
JE1423H
Convenience Food Guide
14, 15
Cooking
7
Cooking Complete Reminder 5
Cooking Guide
16-25
Defrosting
8
Defrosting Guide
12, 13
Delayed Cooking
9
Extension Cords
27
Features
5
Grounding Instructions
27
Heating or Reheating Guide 10, 11
Hold Time
9
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Microwaving Tips
2
Minute/Second Timer
9
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Power Levels
7-9
Precautions
3
Problem Solver 28
Program Cooking
6
Repair Service 29
Safety Instructions
3,4
Warranty Back Cover
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GENERAL @ ELECTRIC

Help us help you.
Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
● ☛
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, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur for
adjustmen~.
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 Card. If you move, or
if you are not the original purchaser
please write to us, stating model
and serial numbers.
This appliance
must he @tered. Pi-e be certain
that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville,
KY40225
If you received a
damaged oven . . .
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver on page 28.
It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct yourself
Optional Accessory
Available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.
JX16 Installation Kit converts
this oven to a built-in wall oven.
This microwave oven is UL listed
for installation over GE wall ovens
with black glass doors.
All These Things Are Normal with Your Microwave Oven:
● Steam or vapor escaping from
● Dull thumping sound while
around the door. oven is
o~rating.
● Light reflection around door or
● Some TV-Radio interference
outer case. might be noticed while using your
Microwaving ~ps
. 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
glme with a metallic
sheen can be used. Some cookware
is labeled “suitable for microwaving?’
If you are unsure, use this dish test:
Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup.
Place in oven on or beside dish.
Microwave 1-1% minutes at HIGH. If
water becomes hot, dish is microwave
safe. If dish heats, it should not be
used for microwaving.
. Paper towels, wax paper, and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.
c Some microwaved foods require
stirring, rotating, or rearranging.
Check your cooking guide.
c 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.
● Dimming oven light and change
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
in blower sound may occur while
interferen~ caused by other sdl
operating at power levels other appliances and does not indicate a
than high. problem with your oven.
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P~A~IONS
~ AVO~
POSS~LE
EXPOSURE To
EXCESS~
MCROWAW
ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this
oven with the door open since
open door operation can
restit in
harmful exposure to microwave
energy.
It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
@) Do Not Place any obj~t
between the oven front face and
the door
or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven
if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no
damage to the:
(1) door @nt)
(2) hinges and latches @roken or
loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.
~PO~ANT
S~ETY ~STRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical appliances
basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the fo~owing:
WARNING–To reduce
the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
@ Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.
● Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS
~ AVOID
POSSBLE EXPOSURE ~
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” at left.
● This appliance must regrounded.
Connect odytoproperly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRU~IONS” on page ~.
* For best operation, plug this
appliance into
its own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
* Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the
provided insta~ation instructions.
● Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three inchm or
more back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appfiance in norrnti usage.
● Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
@ Do not use outdoors.
Q Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
* Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
● Do not let power cord hangover
edge of table or counter.
* Do not operate this appliance
if it has a damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
● See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 26.
* nis appliance should%
serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service fac~ity for
etination, repair or adjustment.
* As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
Q To r~~~e $he r~k of fire in
the oven cavity:
–Do not overcook fd. Caretiy
attend appliance if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
–Do not use your microwave
oven
m dry newspapers.
–Wper towels, napkins and
- paper. Recycled paper
products can contain metal
flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite.
Paper products containing nylon
or nylon fiiaments should be
avoided, as they may rdso ignite.
–Do not operate the oven while
empty to avoid damage to the
oven and
the danger of fire. If
by accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all
times–it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.
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IMPORTANT SMETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
–Do not pop popcorn in your
derowave oven utiess in a special
microwave popcorn accessory or
urdess you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
–M not overcook potitoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your oven.
–If materials inside oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect
power cord, or shutoff power at
fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
@ some p~wucfi SUCh M whole
eggs tired sealed containers-for
e~ple, closed glass jars-may
explode and should not be heated
in this oven.
● Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even without tieir lids;
especially meat and egg mixtures.
● hn’t defrost frozen beverages
in narrow nwkedbotdes (especially
carbonated beverages), Even if the
container
is open@, pressure
can
butid up. This can cause the
container to burst, resulting in
injury.
o Use me~al only as dincted in
cooMng gkde.
TV dinners maybe microwaved
in foil trays less than 3/4” high;
remove top foil cover and return
tray to box. Wh8n using meti in
the microwave oven, keep metal
at least 1 inch away from sides
of oven.
@ Cooking utensils may become
hot
because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the
utensil,
● Sometimes, the cooking tray
can become too hot to touch, Be
careful handling the cooking tray
during and after cooking.
* Fwds cooked in liquids (such
as pasta) may tend to boil over
more rapidly than MS containing
less moisture. Should this occur,
refir to page 26 for instructions on
how to clean the inside of the oven.
● Thermometer—Do not
use a thermometer in food you
are microwaving udess the
thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the
microwave oven,
* Plastic utens*-Plastic utensils
designed for microwave cooking
are very useful, but should be
used carefully, Even microwave
plastic may not be as tolerant of
ovemooking conditions as are glass
or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking, the food
and utensils could ignite. For
these reasons: 1) Use microwave
plastics
ody and use them in strict
compliance with
the utensil
manufacturer’s recommendations.
2) Do not subject empty utensils to
microwaving, 3) Do not permit
children to use plastic utensils
without complete supervision,
● When cooking pork follow –
the directions exactly and always
cook the meat to
an internal
temperature of at least 170°F.
This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be
killed and meat will be safe to eat.
c Boiling eggs is not
recommended in a microwave
oven. Pressure can build up
inside the egg yolk and may cause
it to burst, resulting in injury.
● Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and egg yolks
(see previous caution) shou~d be
pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
. ~~Boilable’J cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed in cooking guide, If -
they are not, plastic could burst
during or immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting in
injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least
partially uncovered because they
form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered
with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and direct
steam away from hands and face.
● Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, stir the
liquid briefly before removing the
container from the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS -
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Features of Your Oven
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For TIME 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 CLEAR/OFF pad.
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.
Door must be securely latched for
oven to operate.
2. Door Latches.
3. Viewing Window with Metal
Shield. Metal screen permits
viewing of foods and keeps
microwaves confined inside oven.
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4. Model and Serial Numbers. 8. Oven Interior Light. Turns on
5. Oven Vent.
when the door is opened or when
the oven is operating.
6.
Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects
the microwave energy distributing 9.
Touch Control fine] and
Display. See
next page for
system. Do not remove this cover.
You will damage the oven. instructions.
7.
Glass Cooking Tray. Tray must
be in place when using the oven.
Cooking performance-will be
unsatisfactory without the tray in
place. The tray may be removed for
cleaning.
When You Plug in the Oven
The panel displays four 8’s on the upper portion and all of
the oven functions on the lower portion. After 15 seconds, all
lights disappear and “PF” comes on in the upper portion. Touch
the CLEAR/OFF pad and oven is ready for use and the clock
can be set.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoccurs,
and you must reset Clock after touching CLEAR/OFF.
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Your Touch Control Wnel
The Touch Control Panel allows
you to set the oven controls
electronically with the touch
of a finger.
It’s designed to be
easy to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day,
time during cooking functions,
power level being used, cooking
mode and instructions.
2. TIME COOK. Microwave for a
preset amount of time using
automatic Power Level 10 (or
change power level after entering
cooking time. See page 7.)
3. MIN/SEC 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
time cooking. (See page 9.)
4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these
pads to enter cooking, defrosting
time, time of day or power level.
5.
POWER LEVEL. Touch this
pad before entering another power
level number if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10
(High) for cooking or Power Level
3 (Low) for defrosting.
6. TIME DEFROST. Gentle
thawing at automatic Power Level
3 (Low). If desired, you may
change power level after entering
defrosting time. (See page 8.)
7.
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 “1:30’7 will appear
in display. Then touch START pad.
To reset or change time, simply
repeat above process.
8. CLEAR/OFF. When touched,
it shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).
9.
START. After all selections are
nade, touch this pad to start the oven.
“EE EE” Appears On Display:
● When setting clock, you have
not entered a valid clock time.
Rogmm Coohng
Use your Touch Control Panel to Create your own programs to
Defrost and Cook by time using suit your individual cooking style.
your choice of power levels from For example: use the Min/Sec
1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), time Timer to delay the start of cooking
kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec or program a hold time between
Timer, and set the clock.
defrosting and cooking. (See page 9.)
Set Time Cook to desired cooking
time; oven shuts off automatically
at end of time. (See page
7.)
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The time cooking feature allows
you to preset the cooking time.
The oven shuts off automatically.
Power level 10 (HIGH) is
recommended for most cooking,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. See your cookbook.
To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water,
add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and
stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no
metal decoration and is microwave
safe. (Refer to Microwaving Tips
on page 2.) Place cup in oven and
close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.
Display shows “:
O“ and “ENTER
COOK TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch
1,0 and O for one minute. Display
shows “1:00” and “COOK TIME”
flashes.
Because automatic power level 10
is recommended for this cup of
coffee, there is no need to change
the power level. (If power level 10
is not appropriate, see “How to
Change Power Level” below.)
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After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
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Step 4: Touch START. “COOK
TIME” and time counting down
show on display.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End?’ Oven,
light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
Questions and Answen
Q. I set my oven for the time
called for in the recipe, but at the
end of the time allowed, my dish
wasn’t done. What happened?
A. Since house power varies due
to time or location, many Time
Cook recipes give you a time range
to prevent overcooking. Set the
oven for minimum time, test the
food for doneness, and cook your
dish a little longer, if necessary.
Q. I touched the number pads
and selected my power level. When
I touched START, however, my
oven didn’t come on. Why not?
A. The TIME COOK pad must be
touched before setting the number
pads or else your oven will not
begin cooking.
Q.
I want to cook on a power
level other than HIGH. What do
I need to do?
A.
To change the power level,
touch the POWER LEVEL pad.
“P-10” appears on the display
panel. Enter new number.
Q. What happens if I accidentally
operate the microwave oven
without food in it?
A. Accidental use for short periods
of time does not damage the oven
but it is not recommended.
Q. Can I interrupt my Time
Cook function to check the food?
A. Yes.
To resume cooking,
simply close the door and press
the START pad. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.
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Defrosting
The Time Defrost setting is
designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the
great advantages of a microwave
oven.
● Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
● See your defrosting guide for
defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and close
door.
Step 3: Select one half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
the defrosting guide. For example,
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
Display shows “4:00” and “DEF
TIME” flashes.
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After setting defrosting time,
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to
set remaining half of defrosting
time and touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes “End~’ open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
Defrosting ~ps
● Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
● For even defrosting, some
foods need to be broken up or
separated part of the way through
the defrosting time.
● Family-size, pre-packaged
frozen dinners can be defrosted
and microwaved. If the food is in a
foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 10 (HIGH).
Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes,
but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time about in 1/2;
power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
1/3. During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q.
Why don’t the defrosting
times in the defrosting guide
seem right for my food?
A. These times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in your defrosting guide. If your
food is still not completely thawed
at the end of that time, reset your
oven and adjust the time accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so
quic~y
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes.
You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
● Check your defrosting guide for
other defrosting tips.
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How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer
The MIN/SEC TIMER has three
timing functions:
● It operates as a minute timer.
● It can be set to delay cooking.
● It can be used as a hold setting
after defrosting.
The MIN/SEC TIMER operates
without microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute
Phone Call
1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
Display shows “3:00” and “TIME:’
3. Touch START. Display shows
time counting down.
4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes
“End~’ and display shows
time of day.
Programming a HOLD
TIME
The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program “hold time”
between microwave cooking
functions. The time can range from
one second to 99 minutes and 99
seconds. A HOLD, or “standing”
time may be found in some of your
own recipes or cooking guide.
Programming Delayed
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To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99
saonds, touch TME COOK
and enter cooking time. Touch
MIN/SEC TIMER and enter
number of minutes to delay cooking.
Touch START. Timer will count
down to zero and cooking will begin.
How to Defrost, Hold and
Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen
casserole for 15 minutes, hold for
10 minutes and then Time Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer
and place in oven.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5,0 and O for
15 minutes defrosting time.
“15:00”
appears on display. (Defrosting is
automatically set on power level 3
but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the
desired power level.)
Step 4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold
for ten minutes.
“10:00” appears on
display and “TIME” flashes.
Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for
twenty-five minutes of cooking time.
“COOK TIME” flashes and
“25:00” appears on display.
Step 8: Touch START. “DEF TIME’7
and “15 :00” counting down show
on display. As each function is
automatically performed oven
display shows instructions entered
and the function.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes
“End~’
Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I
accidentally reverie my defrost,
hold and cook instructions?
A. The oven will automatically
rearrange your program. Defrosting
will always come first, then hold,
and then the cooking function.
Q.
Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes.
Sometimes you may only
want to defrost a food, hold it, and
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in Defrost and amount of
time. Then program Hold and the
amount of time. Be sure to put the
thawed dish in the refrigerator
promptly.
N~E: Let foods remain at room
temperature only as long as safe.
Times will vary.
Q.
I programmed my oven for a
specific defrosting time but it
defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?
A. When instructions conflict,
the oven carries out the last
instruction. You may have set the
oven to Defrost for 4 minutes,
Hold/Time for 2 minutes, and then
Defrost for 6 minutes. In this case,
the oven would Defrost for 6 tiutes
and Hold/Time for 2 minutes.
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Heating or Reheating Guide
1. Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods at refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave oven safe containers.
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating (see tip). Exceptions are rare or medium meats, some sandwiches, griddle foods like pancakes and
baked foods.
3. Adjust temperatures to your personal taste. Stir foods before serving.
4. Be sure foods are heated through before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout.
As a general rule, hot foods produce an area warm to the touch in center of underside of dish.
Approximate
Item Amount
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Min.
Appetizers
Saucy; such as meatballs, riblets,
1 to 2 servings High (10)
1% to 4
cocktail franks, etc.
3 to 4 servings High (10)
4 to 6
(M cup/serving)
Dips: cream or processed cheese
1/2 cup Medium (5)
1 to 3
1 cup
Medium (5)
3 to 5
Pastry bites: small pizzas, e= rolls, etc.
2 to 4 servings High (10)
1 to 2fi
Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Do not cover pastry bites, so that they will crisp.
Plate of bftovers
Meat plus 2 vegetables
1 plate High (10) 2 to 4
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Meak and Main Dishes
Saucy main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti,
1 to 2 servings High (10) 3 to 7
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and
3 to 4 servings High (10) 6 to 10
cheese, etc. (%-1 cup/serving)
1 can (16-oz.) High (10) 4 to 5y2
Thinly sliced roasted meat:
Rare beef roast, minimum time; Medium rare,
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)
1/2 to 2
maximum time (3 to 4-oz./serving)
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
1% to 3 Y2
Well done: beef, pork, ham, poultry, etc.
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)
1 to 3
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
3 to 5
Steaks, chops, ribs, other meat pieces:
Rare beef steak 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)
1 % to 3
3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7)
3 to 7
Well done beef, chops, ribs, etc.
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1 to 3
3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7)
3 to 6
Hamburgers or meat loaf
1 to 2 servings High (10)
(4-oz./serving)
3 to 4 servings
High (10)
% to 2
1% to 3 M
Chicken pieces 1 to 2 pieces
High (10)
1A to 2
3 to 4 pieces High (10) 2 to 3
%
Hot dogs and sausages
1 to 2 High (10)
1/2 to 1 1/2
3 to 4 High (10)
1 to 3
Rice and pasta 1 to 2 servings
High (10)
1 to 2
(%-% cup/serving)
Topped or mixed with sauce 1 to 2 servings
(2A-% cup/serving)
High (10) 3 to 6
3 to 4 servings High (10)
8 to 12
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. Do not cover rare or medium rare meats.
When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.
Sandwiches
Moist filling: Sloppy joe, barbecue,
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7)
1 to 2Y2
ham salad, etc. in bun (% cup/serving)
3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7)
2% to 4
Thick meat-cheese filling; with firm bread
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7) 2 to 3
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 4 to 5
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.
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Approximate
Item
Amount ~wer bvel
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soups
Water based 1 to 2 servings
High (10) 2 to 5
(1 cup/serving) 3 to 4 servings
High (10) 5 to 10
1 can (10-oz.) High (10) 4 to 5
Milk based 1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7) 2 to 6
(1 cup/serving) 3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
6 to 11
1 can (10-02.)
Meal-High (7) 4 to 6
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Vegetables
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.
(% cup/serving)
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,
corn on the cob, etc.
Mashed potatoes
(Y2 cup/serving)
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can
(15 to 17-02.)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16-02.)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
1 to 3
3 to 4%
3 to 5
1% to 3
4 to 6
4 to 5
1 to 3
3 to 6
Sauces
Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch
1/2 cup
High (10) 1/2 to 1 1/2
1 cup High (10) 1 to
2Y2
Meat or main dish, chunky type; giblet gravy,
1/2 cup
High (10) 1 to
2Y2
spaghetti sauce, etc.
1 cup High (10) 2 to 4
1 can (16-02.) High (10) 3 to 6
Creamy type
1/2 cup High (10)
1 to 1Y2
1 cup
High (10) 2 to 2%
Tip: Cover food to prevent spatter.
Bakery Foods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,
1 piece
nut or fruit bread
2 pieces
4 pieces
9-in. cake or
12 rolls or
doughnuts
Dinner rolls, muffins
;
4
6 to 8
Pie: fruit, nut or custard 1 slice
K of9-in. pie=l slice
2 slices
(use minimum time for custard)
4 slices
9-in. pie
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
High (10)
High (10)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
1/2 to 1
1/2 to 2
1 to 3
2 to 4
1A to 1/2
1/2 to 3A
1/2 to 1
% to 1 1/2
1/2 to 1
1 to
lM
2% to 3
4 to 7
Griddle Foods
Pancakes, French toast or waffles (3-in. X4-in.)
Plain, no topping 2 or 3 pieces
High (10)
1 to lM
Syrup & butter 2 or 3 pieces
High (10) 1 to 2
With 2 sausage patties (cooked) 2 or 3 pieces
High (10)
lfi to 2%
Beverages
Coffee, tea, cider, other water based
1 to 2 cups High (10)
1’A to 3 %
3 to 4 cups
High (10) 5 to 7
Cocoa, other milk based
1 to 2 cups Meal-High(7)
2 to 7
3 to 4 cups Meal-High (7)
6 to 10
Tip: Do not cover bakery foods, griddle foods (pancakes, etc. ) or beverages.
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Defrosting Guide
1. Food packaged in all-paper or plastic packages may be defrosted without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in
cooking dish for defrosting.
2. After first half of cooking time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible.
On very large foods like turkey, some shielding of thin wing or leg areas maybe necessary.
3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted (or, allow extra microwaving time on roasts). Turkeys maybe placed under running water until
giblets can be removed.
4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand
a few minutes.
First Half Second Half Power
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Meat
Bacon
Franks
(l-lb.)
Ground: beef & pork
(l-lb.)
(2-lbs.)
(5-lbs,)
Roast: beef
Roast: pork
Spareribs, pork (1 pkg.)
Steaks, chops & cutlets;
beef, lamb, pork & veal
Sausage, bulk
(l-lb. tray)
(l-lb. roll)
Sausage, link
(1 to
1%-lbs.)
Sausage, patties
(12-oz. pkg.)
3’h to 4
4 to 5
4
6
12
4 to 5 per lb,
5 to 6 per lb.
2 to 4
pcr lb.
2 to 4ti per lb.
2%
2
2
1
1
none
4 to 6
6 to 8
12 to 14
4 to 5 per lb.
5 to 6 per lb.
2 to 3 per
lb.
2 to 4fi per lb.
2 % to 4%
3 to 4
1% to 2%
1 to 2
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Place unopened package in oven. Rotate package l/4
turn after half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just un
franks can be separated.
Turn over after first 4 minutes.
Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off
softened meat afier second half of time. Set aside. Bre
up remaining block, microwave 5 to 6 minutes more.
Turn meat over after
first hdf of time. Scrape off softe
meat after second half of time. Set aside. M icrowav(
to 12 minutes more. Scrape and set aside. Breakup
remaining block and microwave 3 to 5 minutes mort
Place unwrapped roast in oven. After half of time, tl
roast over. Defrost for second half of time. Let stanc
for 30 minutes.
Place wrapped package in oven. Turn over after
fi -
half of time. After second half of time, separate I
with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
Place wrapped package in oven. Turn over after firs
half of time. After second half of time, separate piec
with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
Turn over after first 2
% minutes.
Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 5 minute
Rotate package
1/4 turn after half of time. Let stand
5 minutes.
No turn needed.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer,
Cut Up (21A to 3 Yz-lbs. )
Whole
(2Y2 to 3 %-lbs. )
Cornish hen
Duckling
7 to 8
9 to 11
4 to 6 per lb.
2 to 4 per lb.
41A to 5 M per lb.
7 to 8 Defrost (3)
9 to 11
Defrost (3)
4 to 5 per lb. Defrost (3)
2 to 4 per lb. Defrost (3)
41A to 5% per lb. Defrost (3)
Place wrapped chicken in oven. Unwrap and turn o~
after half of time. After second half of time, separat(
pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4
minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes
to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in oven. After first half of tin
unwrap and turn over chicken. Shield warm areas
wi
foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can bc remo
Place wrapped package in oven breast side up. Turr
package over after first half of time.
Place wrapped duckling in oven. After first half of
time, unwrap and turn over into cooking dish.
Shiel
warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until
giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped turkey breast side down. After fir
half of time, remove wrapper and shield legs, wir
warm areas with foil. Turn turkey breast side
UE
second half of time, checking several times to shl~..
warm areas. Run cool water into cavity until giblets
neck can be removed. Let soak in cool water for 1
tf
hours or refrigerate overnight to complete defrostin;
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~h & Seafood
Fillets (l-lb.) 4 4 to 6 Defrost (3) Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in
water, place in cooking dish. ) Turn package over after
first half of time. After second half of time, let stand 10
minutes then hold under cold water to separate.
Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of
time. After second half of time, rinse cavity with cold
water to complete defrosting.
Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish.
Place unopened package in oven.
Arrange in cooking dish.
Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty side down. Turn
over for second half of time.
Place in cooking dish with light underside up. ~rn
over after first half of time.
Steaks (6-oz.)
Whole fish (8 to 10-OZ. )
2 to 3
none Defrost (3)
2 2 to 4 Defrost (3)
Shellfish, small pieces (1-lb. )
5 to 8 none Defrost (3)
6 to 8
none Defrost (3)
4 to 7
none Defrost (3)
5 to 8 3 to 4
Defrost (3)
8 to 9 8 to 9
Defrost (3)
Scallops (l-lb. pkg.)
Shellfish, large:
Crab
legs—l to 2
(8 to
1O-OZ.)
Lobster tails—l to 2
(6 to 9-oz.)
Whole lobster or crab
(1%-lbs.)
Breads, Cakes
Bread or buns (l-lb.)
Heat & serve rolls
(7-oz. pkg.)
Coffee cake
(11 to 14%-oz. )
3 to 4
2 to 4
3 to 5
3 M to 4
2% to 4
1 to 3 %
2 to 3
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Remove metal twist tie.none
none
none
none
none
none
none
Coffee ring (10-oz. pkg.)
Sweet rolls (8% to
12-oz. )
Doughnuts (1 to 3)
Doughnuts, glazed
(1 box of
12)
French toasl (2 slices)
Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer
(17-OZ.)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
5 M to 6%
2 to 3
none
none
Cake, filled or topped, 1 layer
(12M to 16-oz.) 2 to 3
Defrost (3)none
Pound cake
(11 ti-oz. ) 2
2
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Place on microwave safe plate.
Place on microwave safe plate. Rotate plate 1/2 turn
after half of time.
Let pie s~nd 5 minutes, slice and serve.
none
2-4
Cheesecake, plain or
fruit top (17 to 19-oz.)
Crunch cakes & cupcakes ‘/2 to % each
7 to 9
6 to 8
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
none
none
none
Fruit or nut pie (8-in. )
Cream or custard pie (24-oz. )
fruit
Fresh frozen (10 to 16-oz. )
6 to 10
none Defrost (3) Place package in oven. After minimum time, breakup
with fork. Repeat if necessary.
Plastic pouch Place package in oven. Flex package once.
(10-OZ.) 5 to 7 none
Defrost (3)
(16 to 20-oz.) 6 to 9 none Defrost (3)
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Convenience Food Guide
1. Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since they are already cooked. Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or
plastic). For foods needing browning or crisping, conventional baking is recommended.
2. Remove food from foil containers over 3/4-in. high, and place in microwave safe container.
3. Amounts can be increased. To cook multiple packages, add times together.
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Appetizers & Snack
Pastry bites Microwave
No High (10)
1/2 to 21/2 min.
safe dish
Frozen prepared
Paper towel No
High (10) 1 to 3 min.
Remove from foil package and wrap in paper
sandwiches
per sandwich towel. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.
Popcorn
Microwave bag No High (10)
3 to 5 min. Follow package directions,
~& Cheese
Scrambled egg
substitute
(8-oz. carton)
Cheese souffle
(12-OZ.)
Breakfast (6%-oz. ),
scrambled
e~s with
sausage and hash
brown potatoes
Welsh rarebit
(10-OZ.)
Microwave
safedish
Microwave
safe 8-in. pie
plate and
custard cups
Package
paper tray
Microwave
safe dish
No High (10)
1% to 2%
Microwave about 1 minute per 1/4 cup
mixture. Stir after half of time. Let stand to
complete cooking.
No Defrost (3) 9 to 13 min.
To Defrost: Place in 8-in. pie plate. Stir twice.
Meal-High (7) 9 to 11 min.
To Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered
custard cups, 6 or 7-oz. Rearrange after 5
minutes. Souffles are done when center is set.
Package
High (10)
2 to 4 min. Remove paper tray from carton. firn back
cover film to expose potatoes. Rotate tray 1/2 turn
after half of time.
Yes
Defrost (3) 5 min. Break up before continuing.
High (10) 3 to 5 min. Stir before serving.
~h & Shellfish
Crab or shrimp
Package
newburg (6 Y2-oz. ) pouch
Fish & chips Packagetray
(5 to 14-OZ.)
Deviled crab Microwave
(6-oz.)
safe dish
Breaded fish Microwave
(5 to 1O-OZ.)
safe dish
(14 to
16-oz.)
(23 to 25-oz.)
No High (10) 3 to 5 min. Wncture pouch 3 or 4 times with fork to vent.
No
High (10) 3 to 6 min. Remove foil cover. Return tray to carton or
distribute evenly on microwave safe dish.
No
High (10)
2 to 4 min.
No Distribute evenly on microwave safe dish.
High (10)
3 to 5 min.
High (10) 6 to 9 min.
High (10) 9 to 12 min.
Meat
Frozen meats
(5 to 8-oz.)
(10 to
16-oz.)
(16 to 32-oz.)
Dry mixes
(hamburger added)
TV dinners
(6 to 11 Y2-oz.)
(12 to 20-OZ.)
Package tray
hckage
or pouch cover High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
Microwave Lid or
High (10)
safe casserole plastic wrap
Packagetray Carton
and carton
High (10)
High (10)
If pouch package is used, puncture with fork
4% to 7 min. to vent.
5 to 11 min.
12 to 20 min.
13 to 18 min.
Add cooked, drained hamburger. Stir after
half of time. Let smnd uncovered 5 minutes
to thicken.
Remove foil cover; replace in carton. Rotate
6 to 8 min. 1/4 turn after half of time.
7 to 10 min.
Wsb, Rice
Canned spaghetti, etc. Microwave
Lid or High (10) 2 to 5 min. Stir before serving.
safe dish
plastic wrap
Frozen rice in pouch Pouch
High (10) 5 to 7 min. Puncture pouch with fork to vent and flex
(10-OZ.) after half of time.
Frozen macaroni & Microwave Lid or
High (10)
4 to 9 min. Break up and stir after half of time.
cheese, spaghetti safe dish plastic wrap
(8 to
14-oz.)
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Poultry
Canned Microwave
(7% to Iofi-oz. )
safe dish
(14 to 24-oz.)
Frozen pouch Pouch
(5 to 6%-oz.)
Main dish Microwave
(12 to
17-oz. pkg.) safe dish
Fried chicken Microwave
(2 pieces) safe dish
(1-lb.–6pieces)
(2-lbs.–8 to 10 pieces)
Lid or Place in microwave safe dish. Cover; stir
plastic wrap
High (10)
1 to 4 min. after half of time.
High (10)
4 to 6 min.
No
High (10)
3 to 4fi min. Slit pouch before microwaving.
No
High (10)
7 to 14 min. Stir after 5 minutes,
No
If label does not state “fully cooked;’ check
High (10)
2 to 4 min. for doneness. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half
Higb (10)
5 to 7 min. of time.
High (10) 8 to 10 min.
Sauces, Gravies
Canned Microwave Lid or
(10 to
16-oz.)
safe dish
plastic wrap
High (10) 2%
to 6 min.
(32-oz.)
High (10)
6 to 9 min.
Vegetables
Frozen breaded
(7-OZ.)
Canned
(8 to 9-oz.)
(15 to
17-OZ.)
(28 to 32-oz.)
Instant mashed
potatoes
(2 to 6 servings)
(8 to 12 servings)
Frozen souffle
(12-oz. pkg.)
Potatoes: baked,
stuffed, frozen
(1 to 2)
(3 to 4)
Microwave
safe dish
Microwave
safe dish
Microwave
safe dish
Microwave
safe pie
plate and
custard cups
Microwave
safe dish
No
High (10)
Lid or
plastic wrap
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
Lid or
plastic wrap
High (10)
High (10)
No
Defrost (3)
Meal-High(7)
Wax paper
High (10)
High (10)
2 to 4 min.
1 to 3 min.
3 to 5 min.
7 to 10 min.
4 to 6 min.
8 to 14 min.
9 to 13 min.
9 to 11 min.
4 to 7 min.
7 to 10 min.
Place on microwave trivet or dish.
Place undrained vegetables in microwave
safe dish. Add 1/2 cup liquid or liquid from
can. Cover.
Use container size and amounts of water,
tik,
butter and salt on package. Cover. After
heating,
brisMy stir in potatoes, adding extra
1 or 2 tablespoons dry mix.
To Defrost: Place souffle upside down in
pie plate.
To Cook: Divide between 4 custard cups.
Souffles are done when centers are set.
Check to see that potatoes are
N~ IN
FOIL. Place on microwave safe dish.
Rotate dish 1/2 turn after
half of time.
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2. Standing time: Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.
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Beef
Ground, crumbled Casserole
No
Stir after half of time. Add sauce or
(for casseroles or soup)
(l-lb.) casserole ingredients and finish. To cook
High (10)
4 to 6 min. frozen block, microwave 9 to 11 minutes,
(1%-lbs.)
High (10)
6 to 8 min. breaking up and stirring every 3 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Meatballs Round or Wax paper
Round dish: arrange % to l-in. apart in
(l-lb.)
oblong dish High (10)
6 to 8 min. circle around edge of dish.
(2-lbs.)
High (10) 10 to 12 min.
Oblong dish: arrange % to l-in. apart.
Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.
Patties Oblong glass Wax paper Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered
(4 patties per lb.) dish (with trivet
and turn patties over. If desired, add
(1 to 2 patties)
if desired) High (10)
2 to 4 min. browning sauce or agent. Rotate dish 1/2
(3 to 4 patties)
or ceramic High (10) 4 to 6 min. turn after
half of time.
dinner plate
(For 1 or 2 patties, use paper plate lined with
double thickness paper towels.)
Meat loaf Pie plate or Plastic wrap
Meal-High(7) Round loaf: Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.
loaf dish or cook to
l~”
19 to 21 min.
Meal-High (7) Loaf shape:
or cook to 170°
27 to 29 min.
Roasti
Pot roasts
Simmered beef
(corned beef or
brisket)
Tender roasts (rib,
high quality rump,
sirloin tip)
Oblong dish
Lid or
Medium (5) 20 to 25 min.
or casserole plastic wrap per lb.
Casserole
Lid or Medium (5)
2% to 2% hrs.
plastic wrap
Oblong dish Wax paper Medium (5)
and trivet
Min.
Internal
per lb.
Temp.
Rare 12 to 14 115° to 125°
Medium 15 to 17 125° to 140°
Well 18 to 20 140° to 155”
Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup
water to 3 to 5-pound roast. Turn over after
half of time. Add vegetables, if desired, after
half of time. Recover and finish.
Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn
over after half of time. Let meat stand in
broth at least 10 minutes after cooking. For
boiled dinner, remove meat; cook vegetables
in broth.
Turn roasts over after about
half of time. Let
meat stand 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
If desired, brush with browning sauce or
agent before cooking.
Pork
Bacon
Pork sausage (raw)
(Yz-lb.–4 patties)
Pork link sausage
(raw)
Canadian bacon
(2 slices)
(4 slices)
(6 slices)
Pork chops
(l-in. thick)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(6)
Microwave
safe plate or
oblong dish
Microwave
safe cookware
Microwave
safe cookware
Microwave
safe cookware
Microwave
safe cookware
Paper towel
High (10)
Wax paper High (10)
Wax paper
High (10)
Wax paper
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
Plastic wrap
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
% to 1 min.
per slice
l-lb. : 14 to 16
min. total
3% to 41A min.
1/2 to 3A min.
per link
% to 1‘~ min.
1% to 2 min.
2 to
2fi min.
20 to 25 min.
30 to 35 min.
45 to 50 min.
50 to 55 min.
Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on
trivet set in dish. Layer many slices between
layers of paper towels in oblong dish.
Arrange in single layer.
Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more
links, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.
Arrange in single layer.
Brush with barbecue sauce or browning
agent! if desired. Let stand covered 5 tO 10
minutes before serving.
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Pork roast 3-qt. oblong Plastic wrap
glass baking
dish
Spare ribs
Ham (precooked
or canned)
Ham loaf
3-qt. oblong Plastic wrap
glass baking or cover
dish or 3-qt.
casserole
2-qt. oblong Plastic wrap
glass baking
dish
Pie plate
Plastic wrap
Ham slices &
2-qt. oblong Wax paper
steaks glass baking
dish
Medium (5)
18 to 21 min.
per lb.
(Or microwave to 170° internal temp.)
Medium (5) 25 to 27 min.
per lb.
Medium (5) 11 to 13 min.
per lb.
(Or microwave to 115° internal temp.)
Medium (5) 20 to 23 min.
(Or microwave to 170° internal temp.)
High (10) 18 to 27 min.
Lamb
Chops Brown ‘N
(4 chops) Sear dish
(preheated
for 8 min. )
Roast 3-qt. oblong
(leg or shoulder)
glass baking
dish and trivet
Place roast fat side down in dish. Add 1/2
cup of water to roasting dish and cover with
plastic wrap. Turn roast fat side up after half
of cooking time.
Add 2/3 cup of water per pound spare ribs.
Turn over or rearrange after
half of minimum
time. After minimum time, drain liquid and
add barbecue sauce; microwave a few
minutes to finish.
Shield top edge of ham with lti-in. strip of
foil. After cooking period, let ham stand 10
minutes before carving.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If a glaze
is desired, spoon pineapple or apricot
preserves over cooked ham loaf a few
minutes before serving.
No
High (10) 5 to 7 min.
Brush chops lightly with oil. Place in
preheated dish.
~rn meat over after half
of time.
Wax paper Medium (5) Place roast on trivet fat side down. Turn over
Min. Internal
after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10
per lb. Temp. minutes before carving.
Medium
12 to 14
150°
Well done 15 to 17 170°
Veal
Chops See lamb chops above.
Roast (shoulder) 2-qt. oblong Wax paper Medium (5)
16 to 19 min. Place on trivet fat or cut side down. Turn
glass baking
dish and trivet per lb.
over after half of cooking time. Let roast
(Or cook to 155°) stand 10 minutes before carving. Slice thinly.
Gmvies and Sauces
1. No cover is needed, except for thick chunky spaghetti sauce.
2. Because microwaved sauces evaporate less than on the range top, they are thinner than conventionally cooked sauces made with the same
amount of thickening, Increase thickening by adding extra teaspoon to 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch for each cup of liquid.
3. Microwaved sauces do not need to be stirred consmntly but most should be whisked vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while
microwaving.
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Gravies and sauces
thickened with flour
or cornstarch
Thin, liquid sauces
(au jus, clam, etc.)
Melted butter sauces,
clarified butter
Thickspaghetti,
barbecue or
sweetlsour sauces
Glass measure No
1 cup: High (10) 4 to 6 min. Microwave fat, flour and salt together to
or bowl
melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish.
Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per additional
cup of sauce.
Casserole
No 1 cup: High (10) 2 to 3 min. Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated
ingredients. Stir well and microwave to
finish.
Glass measure No Y2
cup: High (10)
1 to 2 min. Microwave butter just to melt. For clarified
butter, bring to
bud then let stand until layers
separate.Pour off anduse clear toplayer.
Casserole,
Yes
2 cups: High (10) 5 to 7 min. Stir ingredients together then microwave,
large bowl (spaghetti) stirring after half of time. Let stand 5 to 10
minutes to develop flavor.
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Poultry
1. Use microwave trivet for chicken and other small poultry, but do not use trivet for cooking turkey.
2. Let chicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for up to 10 minutes. Turkey should be allowed to
sbnd 20 minutes.
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Chicken
Pieces Plate or
Wax paper
High (10) 2%
to 3 min.
Brush with browning agent if desired.
oblong dish
Whole chicken
per piece
Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so
High (10) 15 to 17 min.
(8 pieces)
thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges
total of dish.
Whole uncut Oblong dish
Oven-proof
Meal-High(7) 9 to 12 min. Brush with browning agent if desired. Add
(stuffed or cooking bag per lb. 1/3 cup water to cooking bag. Slit bag near
unstuffed)
or wax paper (or cook to 190° internal temp.) closure to vent. Do not use metal tie on bag.
Cook breast side up. Or, place chicken on
trivet in dish and cover with wax paper.
Rotate dish M turn after half of cooking time.
Cornish Hens
Whole (stuffed or
unstuffed)
Halves
Square or Wax paper
High (10)
6 to 9 min. Place breast side down in dish. Turn over
oblong dish per lb.
after half of time.
and trivet
Square or Wax paper
High (10)
9 to 10 min. Arrange skin side up in dish, on bed of
oblong dish
per lb, stuffing, if desired.
Duckling Oblong dish Wax paper High (10)
6 to 9 min. Shield bottom of legs, wings ?nd tail.
and trivet per lb. Microwave breast side down for first half of
time. Brush with browning sauce or broil top
surface of cooked bird until brown and crisp.
Large oblong Cooking bag Medium (5) 13 to
16 min. Brush with browning agent if desired, Add %
dish per lb. cup water to cooking bag. Slit bag near
closure to vent. Do not use metal tie on bag.
Cook breast side up. Or, place turkey breast
up in dish and cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave at Medium (5) 20 to 22 minutes
per pound. Remove plastic wrap, baste and
rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.
Brea&
1. Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or
other topping for brown color. Or, increase brown color on upside down breads by lining dish before microwaving with brown sugar caramel
mixture, or savory topping like crushed canned french fried onion rings.
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Coffee Cakes
From refrigerated
biscuits
Corn Bread
Muffins
(1 Muffin)
(2 to 4)
(3 to 6)
Quick Breads, Loaf
8-in. tube
No Medium (5)
dish*
8 to 10-in.
No Meal-High(7)
tube dish*
Paper-lined
No
muffin cups Meal-High(7)
(Do not use Meal-High(7)
foil liners) Meal-High(7)
Glass loaf No Meal-High(7)
dish
6 to 7 min.
‘/2 to 3A min.
3A to 1 3A min.
I
to 2k min.
9 to 12 min.
Arrange biscuits over brown sugar-butter
topping before microwaving. Invert
to serve.
For flavorful browned topping, sprinkle
cooking dish with finely chopped canned
French fried onions before microwaving.
Turn out of pan upside down to serve.
Use microwave muffin container or
homemade muffin cups made by cutting
down hot paper drink cups.
Rotate dish % turn after half of cooking time.
When done, toothpick inserted in center will
come out clean. Let stand
15 min. before
turning
out of dish. Cool.
*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.
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~s and Cheese
1, You can prepare eggs many ways in the microwave oven. Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.
2. Never hard cook eggs in the shell, and do not reheat in-shell hard cooked eggs. They could explode.
3. Cook eggs just until set, they are delicate and can toughen if overcooked.
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Scrambled Glass No
measuring
cup or
casserole
Basic eggs
Poached eggs
Omelet
Quiche
Buttered
custard cup
1 M-qt,
casserole
Plastic wrap
Casserole
cover
9-in. pie plate No
Microwave
safe l-qt.
measure and
quiche dish
No
High (10)
Medium (5)
High (10)
Medium (5)
High (10)
Medium (5)
Meal-High(7)
% to 1 min.
per egg
1 to 1 U min.
per egg
5 to 6 min.
Boil 2 cups
water.
1/2 to 1 min.
per egg
Melt butter
1 min.
6 to 8 min.
Filling:
2 to 3 min.
Quiche:
6 to 8 min.
Place 1 teaspoon butter per egg in dish.
Microwave at High (10) until melted.
Scramble the eggs with the butter and 1
tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and
microwave for half of total time. Stir set
portions from the outside to the center.
Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes to finish
cooking.
Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent
bursting. Rotate each egg % turn after half of
time.
Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on
High (10). Break eggs onto plate, puncture
membrane. Swirl boiling water with spoon,
gently slip in eggs. Cover. Microwave at
Medium (5) ‘h to 1 minute per egg. Let stand
in water a few minutes.
Melt butter in pie plate; add omelet.
Microwave at Medium (5)6 to 8 minutes.
Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave at
Medium (5) 1A to 1 minute until cheese is
slightly melted.
Combine and microwave filling, stirring
everv 2 minutes. Pour fillinz into Drecooked
. ,
shell. Microwave additiona~time shown at
left. Rotate dish Yz turn after half of time.
Cheese
Fondue Microwave Cover or
High (10) To make Add cheese, flour and seasonings to hot wine
safe 2-qt. dish
plastic wrap sauce—5 min. and microwave at Medium (5) for 8 to 9
Medium (5) 8 to 9 min.
minutes, whisking every 11/2 minutes.
~sh and Seafood
1. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Center may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish stands a few minutes
before serving.
2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.
3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.
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Fillets or steaks
(l-lb. )
Whole fish
Clams, 6
(3 to 5-OZ.)
Shrimp, peeled
(1-lb.)
Shrimp, unpeeled
(1 to 2-lbs.)
Oblong dish
Oblong dish
Pie plate or
shallow dish
Pie plate or
shallow dish
2-qt.
casserole
Wax paper or
High (10)
5 to 7 min. Microwave until fish flakes easily.
plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
High (10)
4 to 6 min. Shield head and thin ~il with aluminum foil.
per lb.
Temp. 170°
Plastic wrap High (10)
3 to 4 min. Arrange in circle with hinged side out.
Plastic wrap
High (10)
3 to 6 min.
Lid or
High (10) 6 to 10 min. Stir twice during cooking.
plastic wrap
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1. Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic).
2. For pasta use about half the amount of water needed for conventional boiling. Add regular amount salt and 1 teaspoon oil (optional, to prevent
sticking).
3. For rice or Minute rice, use the same or slightly greater amount of water as with conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.
4. Cover pasta and rice tightly while microwaving. When using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.
5. Stir or rearrange after halfofcooking time. Drain pasta immediately after microwaving.
6. Microwave time is about the same as conventional boiling.
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Macaroni
(7-OZ.)
Spaghetti
(16-oz.)
Egg noodles
(8-oz.)
Lasagna
(8 to 16-oz.)
Manicotti
(5 to 8-oz.)
Rice, regular
long grain (1 cup)
Rice, minute
(lM cups)
2-qt.
casserole
3-qt.
oblong
dish
3-qt.
casserole
3-qt. oblong
dish
2-qt. oblong
dish
3-qt.
casserole
2-qt.
casserole
Lid or
plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Lid or
plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Lid or
plastic wrap
Lid or
plastic wrap
High (10) 14 to 17 min. Add 3 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. For
rotini type, check for doneness after 10
minutes.
High (10) 16 to 19 min.
Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange after 10
minutes.
High (10) 10 to 13 min. Add 8 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. Time
is the same for spinach or regular noodles.
High (10) 11 to 16 min. Cover with water in dish. Rearrange after 7
minutes.
High (10) 16 to 20 min. Brush with
oil then cover with water. Using
fork, turn over every 5 minutes while
microwaving.
High (10) 18 to 21 min. Add 2 H cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.
High (10) 4 to 6 min. Add 1% cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.
Cereal
1. Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic). Use large enough container to avoid spillover.
2. Start with hottest tap water to shorten cooking time.
3. Do not cover.
4. Stir half-way through cooking time.
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Oatmeal, quick China or
No High (10)
pottery bowl,
paper bowl
N~E: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package
directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for % to 1 minute.
Oatmeal,
l-qt. casserole No
High (10)
old fashioned or bowl
Grits, quick China or No High (10)
pottery bowl,
paper bowl
NOTE: To microwave single-serving packet of instant grits, follow package
directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for
fi to 1 minute,
Cream of Wheat
l-qt. casserole No High (10)
or bowl
Cream of Rice
China or No High (10)
pottery bowl,
paper bowl
1 to 2 min.
per serving
3 to 5 min.
for 1 serving
3 to 5 min.
for 1 serving
3 to 4 min.
for 1 serving
lti to 2 min.
for 1 serving
Mix cereal, salt and hottest tap water before
microwaving. Stir before serving. For 6
servings, use 3-qt. casserole.
Increase casserole size for more than one
serving. Increase time about
11/2 minutes for
each additional serving you are cooking. Stir
after half of cooking time.
Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Increase
casserole size and microwave time by
11/2
minutes per additional serving.
Increase time 1 minute per additional serving.
Increase time about 1 minute per additional
serving.
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