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Contents
AdapterP!ugs 27
ApplianceRegistration 2
CareandCleaning 26
ClmtrolPanel 6
ConvenienceFoodGuide 14,H
Cooking 7
CookingCompleteReminder 5
Choking(hide 16-25
Defrosting 8
Defrosting(hide 12,13
DdtiyedChoking 9
ExtensionCords 27
Features 5
Grounding 27
Heatingor (hide 10,11
Hold‘1’irnc 9
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Safety 3’4
BackCover
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ELECTRIC

HelpushelpYOIL .
Beforeusingyouroven,
readthisbookcarefully.
Risintendedtohelpyouoperate
andmaintainyournewmicrowave
ovenproperly.
Keepithandyforanswerstoyour
questions.
If youdon’tunderstandsomething
or needmorehelp,write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
GEAppliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
Writedownthemodel
andserialnumbers.
You’llilndthemonakibe)inside
theoven.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProduct
RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourmicrowaveoven.Before
sendinginthiscard, pleasewrite
these here:
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ModelNumber
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SerialNumber .—.—=.==.
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Usethesenumbersinany
or servicecalls
your mm,
Be sureymwmicrowave
ovenisregistered.
Itisimportantthatweknowthe
locationofyourmicrowaveoven
shouldaneedoccurforadjustments.
Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor
registeringyouastheowner.
Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto
besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin
yourConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard.Ifyoumove,or
ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser
pleasewritetous,statingmodel
andserialnumbers.Thisappliance
[e-mail]
thatitk.
writeto:
GEAppliances
RangeProductService
AppliancePark
L@Jisvilie,KY4022S
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Ifkitscausesofminor
Myou yourself,
MicrowavingTips
●Makesureallcookwareusedin
yourmicrowaveovenissuitablefor
microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles,
cookingdishes,measuringcups:
custardcups,potteryor china
dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave
metallictrimor glazewithametallic
sheencanbeused.Somecookware
islabeled“suitableformicrowaving:’
If youare unsure,uscthisdishtest:
Measure1cupwaterinaglasscup.
Placeinovenonor besidedish.
NlicmwaveM%minutesatHIGH.If
waterbecomeshot,dishisrnicmwave
safe.Ifdishheats,it shouldnotbe
usedformicrowaving.
oPapertowels,waxpaper,and
plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover
dishesinordertoretainmoisture
andpreventspattering.
@Somemicrowavedfoodsrequire
stirring,rotating,or
Cheekyourcookingguide,
@Steambuildsuppressureinfoods
whichamtightlycoveredbyaskin
or Piercepotatoes.egg
yolksandchickenliverstoprevent
bursting.
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Rmdall beforeusingthis
WhenusingA5ctricalappliances
basicsafety shouldbe
followed,includingthefollowing:
*hnotqxxatethis*pp&tXlce
ifithasadamagedpowercurdor
plug,ifit isnotworkingproperly,
or’ifithasbeendamagedor
*seedoorSur&c@Ck?aning
onpage26
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servkedonlyby service
personnel.Contactnearest
authorizedservicefkcilkyfor
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*ASwitianyaP@iance,ClO%?
supervisionisnecessarywhen
UsedbyChkiren.
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–-Donot(YVmookfood.Grefidly
attendapplianceifpaper,plastic,
orother rnaterkdsm
placedinsidethe+overttofacilitate
cooking.
–-Removewiretwist-ties&orn
bagsbefore
baginoven.
--Donutuse
oventodry
--Fhper$owe~ and
waxpqer.Recycledpaper
metalflecks
whichrn8yGausearcingorignite,
nylon
ornykmfilamentsshouldbe
avoided,astheymayalsoignite.
–Do notoperatetheovenwhile
emptybavoiddamagetothe
mmandthedmigeroffire.If
ovenshouldrun
emptyaminuteortwo,noharm
isdone,However,trytoavoid
theovenemptyatall
times—-hsavesenergyand
prolongsthelifeoftheoven,
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SAFETY (co.tin..~)
–-Mnotpoppqcornhiyour
oven
unlessinaspecial
microwavepopcornaccessoryor
unlessyouwepopcornMMedfor
useinmicrowaveovens.
–-Wl’iO~overeookpotatoes.
Theycoulddehydrateandcatch
fwe,causingdamagetoyouroven.
–Ifmaterialsinsideovenshould
ignite,ke~povendoorclosed,
turnovenoff’,anddisconnect
powercord,orshutoffpowerat
fuseorcircuitbreakerpanel.
afJome suchaswble
eggssndsealed
example,closedglass
jars-may
explodeandshouldnotbeheated
inthisoven,
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Avdd IN@YfOOdin
glassjars,evenwithouttheirlids;
especiallymeatandeggmixtures.
*Don’tCMwstfWzeIB
innarrowneckedbottles
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canbuildup.Thiscancausethe
toburst, in
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infoil lessthan3/4”
topfoilcoverand
traytobox.When rm%alin
the oven+keepmetal
atk%wt1inch fromskies
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oWhencookingporkfollow
thedirectionsexactlyandalways ~
cookthemeattoaninternal
temperatureofatleast170°F.
Thisassuresthat,intheremote
w
possibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbe
killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat.
*$~ii~~geggsisnot
inamicrowave
ov~n~pressure
canbuildup
insidetheeggyolkandmaycause
ittoburst,retxdtingininjury.
*~~&j w~~hu~~r&~n ~ute~
W4Wsuchmsausages,
tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers
andothergiblets,andeggyolks
(seepreviouscaution)shouldbe
piercedtoallowsteamtoescape
duringcooking.
●cookingp(mches
and closedplasticbags
shouldbeslit,piercedorvented
as in&mkingguide.M
theyarenot,plasticcouldburst
duringor after @
ccmk~g,possibly in
injury,Also,plasticstorage
beatieast
uncoveredbecausethey
formatightseal.Whencooking
with covered
withplasticwrap,remove
carefullyanddirect
steamawayfromhandsandface.
Q
certainmaystarttoboilduringm
shortlyafterremovalfromthe
miemwaveoven.Topreventburns
from liquid,stirthe
liquidbrieflybefore the
fromthe oven.

FeaturesofYourOven
CookimgCompleteReminder
(ForTIMECOOKandTIMEDEFROSTcycles)
Toremindyouthatyouhavefoodintheoven,the
ovenwillbeeponceaminuteuntilyoueitheropenthe
overtdoorortouchtheCL13AR/OFFpad.
2. mm IAtcks.
3*Uvf?nvim. theovenisoperating,
6. ModeStirrerC%wer.Protects 9. TouchControlMA and
the ertmgy Display.Seenextpagefir
system.Donotremovethiscover.
Mu willdamagetheoven. irtstructicms,
7*Glass Tray.Trayrnw
beinpkicewhenusingtheoven.
Cooking wiHbe
withoutthetrayin
plmx.Thetraymaykremovedfor
ckm ing.
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YourTouchControlPimel
The TouchControlPanelallows
youtosettheovencontrols
electronicallywiththetouch
ofafinger.It’sdesignedtobe
easytouseandunderstand.
LDISPLAY.Displaystimeofday,
timeduringcookingfunctions,
powerlevelbeingused,cooking
modeandinstructions.
2. TIMECOOK.Microwavefora
presetamountoftimeusing
automaticPowerLevel10(or
changepowerlevelafterentwing
cookingtime.Seepage7.)
3. NIDJ/SEC
TIMER*This
featureusesnomicrowaveenergy.
Itfunctionsaseitherakitchen
timer,asaholdingperiodafter
defrostorasadelaytimerbefore
timecooking.(Seepage9.)
4. PADS.
Touch these
padstoentercooking,
time,timeofdayor powerlevel.
5. LEVEL.Touchthis
padbeforeenteringanotherpower
lewdnumberifyouwanttochange
tlom PowerLevel10
(High)forcookingor PowerLevel
3(Law]for
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(i THVIEDEFROST.Gentle
thawingat automaticPowerLevel
3(Law).Ifdesired,youmay
changepowerlevelafierentering
defrostingtime.(Seepage8.)
7. CLOCK.Touchthispadto
entertimeofdayor checktime
ofdaywhilemicrowaving.Toset
clock,firsttouchCLOCKpadand
thenentertimeofday.I%rexample,
iftimeis 1:30,touchnumberpads
1,3, and0and “1:30”willappear
indisplay.ThentouchSTARTpad.
Toresetor changetime,simply
repeataboveprocess.
$. CLEAWOFF.Whentouched,
itshutsofftheovenanderasesall
settings(excepttimeofday).
9. START.Afierallselectionsare
made,touchthispadtostarttheoven.
WE EE”AppearsOnDisplay:
~Whensettingclock,youhave
notenteredavalidclocktime.
USCYOU~T(N.R%C3mtroi F?and to Create yourownprogramsto
DefrostandCookbytimeusing wit your cookingstyle.
yourchoiac[9fpawcrlevelsfrom Forexample:USCthe
!(Iawcst)to 10(highest),[ime Timertodelaythestart
kitchentaskswiththeMin/Sec or programaholdtimebetween
Tinwr,andsettheclock. andcooking.(Seepage9.)
SetTimeCooktodesiredcooking
time; ovenshutsoff
atendoftime.(Seepage7.)

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Thetimecookingfeatureallows
youtopresetthecookingtime.
Theovenshutsoffautomatically.
PowerlevelN(HIGH)is
recommendedformostcooking,
butyoumaychangethisformom
flexibility.Seeyourcookbook.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
tin-wcooking,makeacupofcoffee
byfollowingthestepsbelow.
StepkFillacup2/3fuHofwater,
add1teaspoon of instant coffee and
s~irtodiss&e. UseaCUPthathasno
metaldecorationand
satii.(Referto Tips
Onpage2.)Placecup inovenand
dose door.
Step3:Selectyourtime.Touch
1,0 andOforoneminute.Display
shows“1:00”and“(XXX TIME”
flashes.
Because automaticpowerlevel10
isrecommendedforthiscupof
coffee,thereisnoneedtochange
thepowerltwel.(Ifpowerlevel10
isnotappropriate,see“Howto
ChangePowerLevei”below.)
IHowtoaang
ePbwerLevelI
Aftersettingcookingtime,
touchFQWERLEVELpad,
tlwntouchdesirednumberfor
newpowerlevel.
step4TWASTART’,‘Txxx
TME’*ml time dowm
allow Km
&step6:opal h! door.
Questionsand Answers
Q. Isetmyovenforthetime
calledforintherecipe,butatthe
endofthetimeallowed,mydish
wasn?done.Whathappened?
A. Sincehousepowervariesdue
totimeor location,manyTime
Cookrecipesgiveyouatimerange
topreventovercooking.Setthe
ovenforminimumtime,testthe
foodfordoneness,andcookyour
dishalittlelonger,ifnecessary.
Q. 1touchedthenumberpads
andselectedmypowerleveLWhen
ItouchedSTART,however,my
ovendidn’tcomeon.Whynot?
A. TheTIMECUOKpadmustbe
touchedbeforesettingthenumber
padsor elseyourovenwillnot
begincooking.
Q. 1wanttocookonapower
levelotherthanHIGH.Whatdo
1needtodo?
A. Tochangethepawerlevel,
touchthePOWERLEVELpad.
“P--KY*appearsonthedisplay
panel.Enternewnumber.
Q. WhathappensifIaccidentally
operatethemicrowaveoven
withoutfoodinit?
A. useforshortperiods
oftimedoesnotdamagethe.oven
butit isnot
Q. CanIinterruptmyTime
Cookfunctiontocheckthefood?
A. Yes.To
simplyclosethedoorandpress
theSTARTpad.Thetimermustbe
resetforcookingtoresumeunless
timeis ontimer.
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TheTimeDefrostsettingis
designedforspeedythawingof
frozenf~d andisoneofthe
greatadvantagesofamicrowave
oven.
@Powerlevel3isautomaticallyset
fordefrosting,butyoumaychange
thisformoreflexibility.
*Seeyourdefrostingguidefor
defrostinghelp.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
thedefrostfunction,defrostfrozen
porkchopsbyfollowingthesteps
below.
Step1:Placepackageoffrozen
chopsintheovenandclosedoor.
Step2:TouchTIME
Displayshows”: 0’”and “ENTER
DE~TIME” fldle%
How to I%wa- Lad
Aftersetting time,
touchPOWERLEVELpad.
thentouchdesired mmkr for
new p(9wdrkvcl m
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Stepd:TouchSTART.“DEFTIME”
showsandtimecountsdownon
display.Whencycleiscompleted,the
ovensignalsandflashes“End,”then
automaticallyshutsoff.
Step5:Turnpackageover,close
doorandrepeatSteps2and3to
set halfofdefrosting
timeandtouchSTART.
Step6:Whenovensignalsand
flashes*’EndJ’opendoor,remove
packageandseparatechopsto
finishdefrosting,
@Foodsfrozeninpaperor plastic
canbe inthepackage.
a.
QuestionsandAnswem s
Q. WhenIpressSTART,Iheara
dullthumpingnoise.Whatisit?
A. Thissoundisnormal.Itis
——
lettingyouknowtheovenisusinga
powerlevellowerthan 10(HIGH).
Q. Can1defrostsmallitemsin
ahurry?
A. Yes,buttheywillneedmore
frequentattentionthanusual.Raise
thepowerlevelafterenteringthe
timebytouchingthedesiredpower
levelpad.Powerlevel7cutsthe
totaldefrostingtimeaboutin 1/2;
powerlevel10cutsthetotal
defrostingtimetoapproximately
1/3.Duringeither.rotateor stir
foodfrequently.
Q. Whydon%thedefrosting
timesinthedefrostingguide
seemrightformyfood?
A. Thesetimesareaverages.
Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording
tothe inyourfreezer.
Setyourovenforthetimeindicated @
inyour guide.Ifyour
foodisstillnotcompletelythawed
attheendofthattime,resetyour
ovenandadjustthetimeaccordingly.
Q. ShouldMfoodsbe
thawedbefore
A. Somefds shouldnotbe
completelythawedbeforecooking.
Forexample,fishcookssoquickly
itisbettertobegincookingwhileit
isstillslightlyfrozen.
Q. Can1openthedoorduring
tocheckonthe
prOg81%N$d’my food?
A. Yes.YOUmayopenthedoorat
anytimeduringmicrowaving.To
resumedefrosting,closethedoor
andpressSTART.Theovenbegins
operatingiftimeisleftontimer.
Ifnot,resettimer.
@Checkyourdd’restingguidefor
otherdefrostingtips.
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HowtoUse Timer
_TheMIN/SECTIMERhasthree
timingfunctions:
@Itoperatesasaminutetimer.
oItcanbeset todelaycooking.
●Itcanbeusedasaholdsetting
afterdefrosting.
‘I’heMIN/SECTIMERoperates
withoutmicrowaveenergy.
HowhTimea3-NIinute
PhoneCall
LTouchMIFJ/SECTIMERpad.
Thedisplayshows”: 0“ and
“ENTERTIME” flashes.
2. Touchnumberpads3,0 andO
(for3minutesandnoseconds).
Displayshows“3:00”and “TIME~’
3. TouchSTART.Displayshows
timecountingdown.
4. Whentimeisup,ovensignals,
flashes“EndJ’anddisplayshows
timeofday.
HOLD
-TIME
The Timercanalso
beusedtoprogram “hoki!irnc”
Ixtwcenmicrowavecooking
functions.Thetimecan rangsfrom
onesecondto99 and99
wxonds, AHOLD,or ‘;standirtga’
tifnu may beibtmi in some dyour’
ownrecipesorcookingguide.
‘R}delaycookingup!099
:ifld99seconds.
tOUCh‘r~~~030K
WICi
enter cookingtime.Touch
M1lWSECTIMERandenter
of toMay cooking.
Ibuch START.Timerwillcount
downtozeroandcookingwill begin.
to E’bld $uld
‘mm? cook
~[,M’s sayyou wantto ii Ihm
~hvwcrolebr 15minutes,holdfor
K)minutesandthenTimeCookfbr
25~lllllutes,Herc’sh(}~t~~dOit:
Step1:Takecasserolefromfreezer
andplaceinoven.
Step2:TouchTIMEDEFROST
pad.
Thedisplayshows”: O“and
“ENTERDEFTIME”flashes.
Step3:Touchpads1$5,0andOfor
15minutesdefrostingtime.“15:00”
appearsondisplay.(Defrostingis
setonpowerkind3
butcanbechangedby the
PCYWERLEVELpadandthe
desiredpowerlevel.)
Step4:$%X or holdtime
by TIMER.
Thedisplayshows‘$:0“ and
TIME’*flashes.
step5:Touch1,0,OandOtohold
forten “10:00”appearscm
displayand*’TIME”flashes.
Step6:TbuchTIMECOCKpad,
Thedisplayshows“: 0“ and
‘*ENTERLXXXTIME”’flashes.
Step7:Touch2,5,0 andOfor
twenty-fiveminutesofcookingtime.
“COOKTIME”flashesand
“25:00”appearsondisplay.
!!kepfkTbuchSTART.“DEFTIME”
and“15:00”countingdownshow
ondisplay.Aseachfimctionis
automaticallyperformedoven
displayshowsinstructionsentered
andthefimetkm.
Step9:Whentimeisup,theoven
signalsandflashes“End~’
QuestionsandAnswers
Q. WhatwillhappenifI
accidentallyreversemydef’’st,
holdandcookinstruetimw?
A. Theovenwill
rearrangeyourprogram.
willalwayscomefirst,thenhold,
andthenthecookingfunction.
Q. CanIdefrostandholdonly?
A. Yes,Sometimesyoumayonly
wanttodefrostafbod,holdit. and
cookitlater.AHyouneedtodois
programinDefrostandamountof
time.Then Holdandthe
amountoftirnetBesuretoputthe
thaweddishinthe
prornptly.
IWYIYi:Letfoodsremainatroom
onlyas longassafe,
Timeswillvary.
Q. Iprogrmnmedmyovenfora
specific timebutit
defrostedlongerthannecessary.
Whathappened?
A. When conflict,
theoventwries outthelast
Youmayhavesetthe
own toDefrostfor4
for2minutes,aridthen
Defrostfor6minutes.Inthiscase,
theovenwouldDefrosttbr6minutes
and for2minutes.
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HeatingorReheatingGuide
1.Directionsbelowmeforreheatingalready-cookedfoodsat refrigeratororroomtemperature.Usemicrowaveovensafecontainers.
2. Covermostfoodsforfastestheating(seetip).Exceptionsarerareormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakesand
bakedfds. w
3. Adjusttemperaturestoyourpersonaltaste.Stirfoodsbeforeserving.
4. Besurefds areheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingorbubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodisheatedthroughout.
Asageneralrule,hotfoodsproduceanareawarmtothetouchincenterofundemideofdish.
Approximate
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Item Amount PowerLevel Time, Min.
Appetizers
Saucy;suchasmeatballs,riblets, 1to2servings High(10) 1%to4
cocktailfranks,etc. 3to4servings High(10) 4to6
(1/2cup/serving)
Dips:creamorprocessedcheese %cup Medium(5) 1to3
1cup Medium(5) 3to5
Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggrolls,etc. 2to4servings High00) 1to2%
Tip: Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap.Donotcoverpastrybites,sothattheywillcrisp.
PlateofLeftovers
Meatplus2vegetables 1plate High(10) 2to4
Tip: CoverpIateoffd withwaxpaperorplasticwrap.
MeatsandMainDishes
Saucymaindishes:chopsuey,spaghetti. 1to2servings High(10) 3to7
creamedchicken,chili, stew,macaroniand 3to4servings High(iOj 6to 10
cheese,etc.(?4-1cupkierving) ican(16-02,) High(10) 4to5!4
Thinlyslicedroastedmeat: m
Rarebeefroast,minimtimtime;Mediumrare, 1to2servings Meal-High(7) ‘4[02
maximumtime(3to4-oz./serving) 3to4servings Med+igh [7) 1%to3%
Welldone:beef,pork,ham,poultry,etc. Im2servings Meal-High(7) 1to3
3to4servings Meal-Hi@(7) I3to5
Steaks,chops,ribs,othermeatpieces:
Rarebeefsteak 1to2servings Meal-High(7) ]1/+to~
3to4servings ?vfed-Higlt(7) 3to7
Welldonebeef’,chops.ribs,ctc, ito2servings Meal-High(7) 1m3
3m4,wrvings Med=Hi@(7) 3to6
Chickenpieces 1to2pie~es High(10) ‘/2to2
3to4pieces High00) 2to3%
Hotdogsandsausages 1to 2High(K)) %m1’/4
3m4High00) 1m3
Riceandpasta Ito2servings High00) 1to2
{%-%
lbpped ormixedwithsauce 1to2High(K)) 3to6
(3+-%cup/serving) 3to4servings High(10) 8to 12
Tip: Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.CoverothermaindishesandmatswithwaxpqMw,Donotcoverrareormediumrarerncats,
Whenhtwingor reheating3to4servingsofmeatslicesorpieces,rotatedish K?turnafterhalfoftime,
Moistfilling:SIoppyjoe, bw%ecuc, ito2servings (7) 1to2%
humdad, etc.inbun{% 3to4servings (7) 2%to4
Thickmca(-ciwcscfilling;withfirmbread 1to2wn=vings Med-l+igh(7) 2to3
3to4wwings (7) 4to5
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HeatingorReheatingGuide
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Mll Amount PbwerLevel Tim, Nfhl.
Soups
Waterbased 1to2servings High(10) 2to5
(1cup/serving) 3to4servings High(10) 5to 10
1Carl(10-OZ.) High(10) 4to5
Milkbased 1to2servings Meal-Hi@(7) 2t06
(1cup/serving) 3to4servings Mod-High(7) (jto }1
Q&l (]0”02.) Meal-High(7) 4to6
Tip:Coversoupswithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.
Vii?geatms
Sfnallpieces:peas,beans,corn,etc.
(%cup/serving) 1to2servings
3to4servings
1can
(15to 17”OZO)
1to2servings
3to4servings
1call(16-02.)
1to2servings
3to4servings
High(10)
High(iO)
High(10)
1to3
3to4%
3t05
Largepiecesorwhole:Wpardgusspears,
cornonthecob,etc. High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(K))
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4t06
4to5
1to3
3to6
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(%cuphxwving)
Tip:Covervegetablesformostevenheating. --
Sauces —
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Dessert:chocolate,butterscotch %cup
—1cup
Meatormaindish,chunkytype;gibletgravy, %Cup
spaghettisauce,etc. 1cup
—1cart(16”OZ1)
High(10) ‘/’5to 1%
High00) 1to2f/i
High(10) Ito 2ki
High(10) 2to4
High00) 3Wb
High(10) ito 1%
High(i(l) 2to2%
Creamytype %cup
1cup —.
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“1’@:Gnawfbodtopreventspatter.
BakeryEbods —.
(5)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
High(10)
High(10)
Meal-Hi@(7)
Meal-High(7)
Pie:fruit.nutor’custard 1slice
2slices
)4~lfoxin,pic‘i ‘iice
(useminimumtimeforcustard} 4slices
9-in.pie
IFbods
Pancakes,Frenchtoastorwaffles(3-in.x4-in.)
Plain.notopping 2or 3pieces High(10) 1to 1%
f$ymp&hlltter 2or 3pieces High(10) 1to2
With2sausugcpatties~cooked) 2m=3pieces High(10) 1%to2% —
t“dke, MI. cider,otherwmxbwxd ito2cups High(10) 1%to3Y2
—3to4cups High(109 5to7
~’ocoa,othermilkbased ito2cups Meal-High(7} 2to7
3to4cups Meal-High(7) 6to 10
Hp: Mnotcow bakeryfoods.griddlefoods(pancakes,etc.)orbeverages.
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DefrostingGuide
I. Poodp~c~g~ina]].paperOrplasticpac~g~smay kdefrostedwithout unwrapping.Iffoodisfbilwrapped,removefoilandplacefood~
cookingdishfordefrosting.
2. Afterfirsthalfofcookingtime,unwrappackageandcheckfd. Turnfoodover,ifnecessary;breakapartorseparatef~ ifpossible. ~
(Xiverylargefoodsliketurkey,someshieldingofthinwingorlegareasmaybenecessary.
3. BesureIargemeatsarecompletelydefrosted(or,allowextramicrowavingtimeonroasts).Turkeysmaybeplacedunderrunningwateruntil
gibletscanberemcwed.
4, Whendefrosted,fd shouldbecoolbutsoflenedinailareas.Ifstillslightlyicy,returntomicrowaveovenverybriefly,or letstand
afewminutes.
FirstHalf SecondHalf Pbwer
Food Time. Min. The. Min. I&N@ Comments
Meat
Bacon
Franks
(Mb.)
Ground:beef&pork
(Mix)
(2-lbs,)
Roast:beef
Roast:pork
Spareribs,pork(1pkg.)
Steaks,ChOfH &ctitkts;
beef. lamb,pork&veal
3?4to4
4to5
12
4to5perlb,
1
1
none
4to6
6to8
12to 14
4m5perlb.
5to6perlb.
2to3pet=lb.
2M4%perlb.
2Yito4%
3to4
1~~[~}~1~
Ito2
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost0)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Dcf’rest(3)
Dcfrmx(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Piaceunopenedpackageinoven.Rotatepackage1/4
turnafterhaifoftime.L&tstand5minutes.
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Microwavejustuntil
frankscanbeseparated.
Turnoverafterfirst4minutes.
‘l%rnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoff
softenedmeataftersecondhalfoftime.Setaside,Break
upremainingblock,microwave5to6minutesmore.
Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftened
meataftersecondhalf’oftime.Setaside.Microwave11
to 12minutesmore.Scrapeandsetaside.Breakup
remainingbiockandmicrowave3to5minutesmore.
Placeunwrappedroastinoven.Afterhalfoftime,turn
roastover,Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstand
for30minutes.
Piacewrappedpackageinoven.firn overafterf“
halfoftime.Aftersecondhaifcf’tirnc,separate~
withtabieknife,Letstandtocompictedcfrostingw
Piaeewriippedpackageino~en.Turnoverafterilrst
halfoftiine. Aftersecondhalfoftime.separatepieces
withtabieknife.Letstandtocompletedefrosting.
Thrnoverafterfirst214minutes.
Ihrn overafterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand5minutes.
Rotatepackage1/4turnafterhalfoftime.Letstand
5minutes,
i%turnneeded.
Piwwwrappedchickeninoven.Unwrapandturnover
afterhalfoftime.AftersecondIMif’oftime,separate
piccwsantipiaceincookingdish.Microwave2to4
minutesmore,if’neccmwy.Letstandafewminutes
mfinishdefrosting.
Piacewrappedchickeninoven.Afterfirsthalfoftinw,
unwrapandturnoverchicken.!$hicldwarmareaswith
foii.Runcoolwaterincavityuntilgibietscanbercmomi.
Placewrappedpackageinovenbreastsideup.Turn
packageoverafterfirstImifoftinw.
Piacewrappedduckiinginoven.Afterfir~thaifof
time,unwrapandturnoverinfocookingdish.Shicid
warmareaswithfbii.Runcooiwaterincavityuntii
gibietxcanbercmovcdt
~)iaceunw,rap~iturkey brC~ISIside (.h)Wn, A{ttii;ii%t
htiifoftime,remove
wriip~r andshieldicgs,wi i
warmareaswithfoii.Turnturkeybreastsi(icup
secondhaifof’time,checkingseveraltinwstoshic
warmareiw Runccwiwatcr;n!ocavityuntiigibletsanti
neckcanberemovcxi.Letsoakincooiwaterfbr iw2
hoursorrefrigerateovcrnigi~ttocompielcdefrosting.
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Guide
FirstHalf SecondHalf Rower
Food Time, Min. Time, Min. Level Comments
Fish&Seafmd
Fillets(l-lb.) 44to6Defrost(3) PIaceunopenedpackageinoven.(Iffishisfrozenin
water,placeincookingdish.)‘1’l.rrnpackageoverafter
firsthalfoftime,Aflersecondhalfoftime,letstand10
minutesthenholdundercoldwatertoseparate.
Letstandafewminutestofinishdefrosting.
Placefishincookingdish,‘Ihmoverafterfirsthalfof
time,Aftersecondhalfoftime,rinsecavitywithcold
watertocompletedefrosting,
Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish.
Placeunopenedpackageinoven,
Arrangeincookingdish.
Arrangeincookingdish,withmeatysidedown,‘Ibm
overforsecondhalfoftime.
Placeincookingdishwithlightundersideup.‘Ibm
overafterfirsthalfoftime. ~
Steaks(6-oz.)
Wholefish(8to io-oz.) 2to3Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
none
2to42
Shellfish,smallpieces(1-lb.)
ScallopsO-1b,pkg.)
Shellflsh,large:
Crablegs–l to2
(8to Io”oz.)
Lobstertails--l to2
(6to9-02.)
Wholelobsterorcrab
(lH-lbs.)
5to8
6iO 8Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost@
Defrost(3)
none
none
none
3to4
$to9
4to7
5to8
8to9
Breads,Cakes
Breadorbuns(1-lb,)3to4none Defrost(3)
Heat& serverolls{7-cM,pkg.) 2to4 nrm Defrost(3)
Cofteccake(1Ito 14%-oz,)3m5rrcmc Defrost(3)
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Removemetaltwisttie. —
=V
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Coffeering(K)-oz.pkg.) none
none
none
none
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Sweetroils18%to i2-oz.)
Doughnuts(1to3) ——
—
—-
Doughrruts,glazed
(1boxof 12) —
—
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
none
none
none
Defrost0)
Defmt (3)
none
2-4 MiceWImicrowavesafkplate.
(“hctxxiike,plainor
fruittoj>(17to i%w.) Placeonmicrowavesafeplate,Rotateplate1/2turn
afterhdfof time,
(’runchczkcs&cupcakes none
norw
none
i;ruitor nutpie(IKin.)
Letpiestand5minutes,sliceandserve,
Fruit
i;reshfrozen(10to 16+z.)5to M) none Defrost(3) Placepackageinoven,Afterminimumtime,breakup
withfork,Fkpea!ifnecessary.
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ConvenienceFwd Guide
1.Mostconveniencefds canbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,sincetheyarealreadycooked,Alwaysusemicrowavesafecookware(glassor
plastic).Forfoodsneedingbrowningorcrisping,conventionalbakingisrecommended.
2. Removefd fromfoilcontainersover3/4-in.high,andplaceinmicrowavesafecontainer.
3. Amountscanbeincreased.Tocookmultiplepackages,addtimestogether.
Fbod Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
Appetizers&Snacks
Pastrybites Microwave No High(10) %to2]/2min.
safedish
Frozenprepared Papertowel No High(10) 1to3min. Removefromfoilpackageandwrapinpaper
sandwiches persandwich towel.R@te dish1/2turnafl.erhalfoftime.
I%pcorn Microwavebag No High(10) 3to5min. Followpackagedirections.
I@gs&Cheese
Scrambledegg Microwave No High(10) 1%102% Microwaveabout1minuteper 1/4cup
substitute safedish mixture.Stirafterhalfoftime.Letstandto
(8-02.carton) completecooking.
Cheesesouffle Microwave No Defrost(3) 9to 13min. ToDeflwt:Placein8-in.pieplate.Stirtwice.
(i2-oz.) safe$-in.pie Meal-High(7) 9to 11min. ToCook:Dividebetween3or4buttered
plateand custardcups,6or7-02.Rearrangeafter5
custardcups mintxes.Soufflesaredonewhencenterisset.
Breakfast(6!4-oz.), Package Package High(10) 2to4min. Removepapertrayfromcarton.Turnback
scrambledeggswith papertray cover filmtoexposepotatoes.Rotatetray1/2turn
sausageandhash afterhalfoftime.
brownpotatoes
Welshrarebit Microwave Y& Defrost(3) 5min. Breakupbeforecontinuing.
(lo-cm.) safedish High(10) 3to$5min. Stirbeforeserving.
I%$h &shellf~h
Crabor shrimp Package No High(10) 3to5min. Pwtctum~uch 3or4tinwswithforktovent.
mwburg(6H-oz.)pouch
Fish&chips Packagetray No High00) 3to6min. Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonor
(5to 14-OZ.) distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
Deviledcrab Microwave No High(10) 2to4 min.
(6”02.)safedish
Breadedfish No Distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
{5to 10”0%.) safedish High(10) 3to5min.
04 to 16”0?’.)High(10) 6!09 min.
(~?~{}&{,~,)High(10) 9tOEmin.
Meat I%ckagcmy Package
or pouch cover High{!0)
High(10)
High{1O)
Micmwawe Lidor High(10)
$@?casserole plasticwrap
PackagEtray carton
andcarton High(10)
High(10)
ifpouchpackageisused,puncturewithfork
4%to7rein, tovent.
5to 11min.
12to20min.
13to 18min. Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter
halfof’time.Letstanduncovered5minutes
tothicken.
Removefoilcow; replaceincarton.Rotate
6to8min. 1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
7to 10min.
E%wt$l,Rice Microwwc I.idor High(10) 2to5mint Stirbefbreserving.
safedish plasticwrap
Pouch High[lo) 5to7min. Puncturepouchwithforktoventandflex
afterhalfoftime.
Microwave Lidor High(10) 4to9min. Breakupandstirafterhalfoftime.
safedish plasticwrap
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ConvenienceFoodGuide
Food Container Cover PbwerLevel& llme Comments
Poultry
Canned Microwave
(7%to 1O%-OZ.) safedish
(14to24-oz.)
Frozenpouch Pouch
(5to6Yz-oz.)
Maindish Microwave
(12to 17-02.pkg.) safedish
Friedchicken Microwave
(2pieces) safedish
(l-lb.–6pieces)
(2-lbs.–8to 10pieces)
Lidor Placeinmicrowavesafedish.Cover;stir
plasticwrap High(10) 1to4min. afterhalfoftime.
High(10) 4to6min.
No High(10) 3to4%min. Wpouchbeforemicrowaving.
r+? High(10) 7to 14mint Stirafler5minutes.
No Iflabeldoesnotstate“fullycooked:’check
High(10) 2to4min. fordoneness.Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalf
High(10) 5to7min. oftime.
High00) 8to 10min.
Sauces,Gravies
Canned Microwave Lidor
(10to 16-oz.)safedish plasticwrap High(10) 21Ato6min.
(32-02,) High(10) 6to9min.
Vegetables
Frozenbreaded
(7-OZ,)
Canned
(8to9-02.)
(15to 17-ozi)
(28to32-OZ.)
1tlStWltmashed
potatoes
(2to6servings)
(8to Uservings)
Frozensouffle
(12-oz.pkg.)
Mimes: l’%lkxi,
Stufb,j,f’rowl
(1u)2)
(3104)
Microwave
safedish
Microwave
safedish
Microwi,ive
safedish
Microwave
safepie
plateand
custardcups
Mkrt3wwe
safedish
No High(10) 2to4min.
Lidor
plasticwrap High(10) jto3min.
High(10) 3to5min.
High(K)) 7to 10rein,
Lidor
plasticwrap High(10) 4to6min.
High(10) 8to 14min.
No Defrosl[3) 9to 13min.
Meal-Hi@(7) 9to 11min.
waxpilpe;
High(10) 4to7min.
High{10) 7mlomin.
Placeonmicrowavetrivetordish.
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Placeundrainedvegetablesinmicrowave
safedish.AddU2cupliquidorliquidfrom
can,COVtw. *
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Usecontainersizeandamountsofwater,milk,
butterandsaltcmpackage.Cover.After
heating,brisldystirinpotatoes.addingextra
1or2tablespoonsdrymix.
ToDefrost:Placesouffleupsidedownin
pieplate.
ToCook:Dividebetween4custardcups.
Soufflesaredonewhencentemareset.
C21cdiMYseethatpotatoeswe N(YI-1!4
FOIL,Placecm safkdish.
Rotatedish i/2turnafterhalfoftimei
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Meats
1.AhWdyS usemicrowavesafedish(p]asticorgiass).
2. Standingtime:Allowabout10minutesstandingtimeformostroastsbeforecarving.
Food Container Cover PowerLevel&‘Ilme Comments
Beef
Ground,crumbled Casseroie No Stirafterhalf’oftime.Addsauceor
(forcasserolesorsoup) casseroleingredientsandfinish.Tocook
(l-lb.) High(10) 4to6min. frozenbbek, microwave9to 11minutes,
(1%-lbs.) High(10) 6to8min. breakingupandstirringevery3minutes.
Letstand5minutes.
Meatballs Roundor Waxpaper Rounddish:arrange%to l-in.apartin
(1-lb.) oblongdish High(10) 6to8min. circlearoundedgeofdish.
(24bs.) High(10) 10to 12min. Oblongdish:arrange%to l-in.apart.
Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Patties Oblongglass Waxpaper Coverwithwaxpaperorcookuncovered
(4pattiesperlb.) dish(withtrivet tmdturnpattiesover.Ifdesired,add
(1to2patties) ifdesired) High(10) 2to4min. browningsauceoragent.Rotatedish1/2
(3to4patties) orceramic High(10) 4to6min. turnaflerhalfoftime.
dinnerplate
(For1or 2patties,usepaperplatelinedwithdoublethicknesspaperwwels.)
Meatloaf Pieplateor Plasticwrap Meal-High(7) Roundloaf: Letstand10minutesaftercooking.
loafdish orcookto 1709 19to21min.
M@-High(7) Loafshape:
orcookto 170° 27to29min.
RMsts
Potroasts C)blongdish Lidor Medium(5) 20to25min.
orcasserole plasticwrap perlb. Brushwithbrowningsauceandadd 1/2cup
waterto3to5-poundmast.l’hmoveraficr ~
half’of’time.Addvegetables.ifdesired,after ~
httlfoftime.Recoverandfinish.
Add1cupwaterperpoundofmeat.?hm
overtitir half’oftime.Letmeatstandin
brothat least10minutesafw cooking. For
boih?ddinner,removemeat;cookvegetables
inbroth.
‘Ilrmroastsoverdterabout halfoftime.Let
meatstand10to 15minutesbeforecarving.
If’desired,brushwithbrowningsauceor
agentbeforecooking.
Casserole Lidor Medium(5) 2!4to2%hrs.
plasticwrap
Simmeredbeef
(cornedbeefor
brisket)
‘Rmdcrroasts(rib,
highqualityrump,
%irloinlip)
Pork
Bacon Papermvd High (10) %to 1min.
perslice
j-lb.: 14to 16
min.total
3%to4fi min.
Arrangeinsingjejaycronpajw towelsoron
trivetsetindish, Layermanyslicesbetween
jayersofpapertowelsinoblongdish.
Arrangeinsingjejayer.
Arrangeinsinglejttycr,lfmoking 6or more
links,rotatedish 1/2turnafterhalf’oftime.
Arrangeinsingjelayer.
Porksausage(raw)
(M-lb.–4 patties) Wiixpper High(j(l)
Porklinksausage
(raw) Microwavc
safecookware Waxpaper High{IO) %to !4min.
perlink
Waxpaper High(K))
High{10)
High(10}
PlilsticWrilp
?4toj%min.
i%to2min.
2to2%rein, Brushwithbwbxue sauceor browning
agent,ifdcsired. Letstandcovered5to 10
minutesbeft}reserving.
20to25min.
30t(J 35 IT)hl.
4Sto50min.
50to55min.
Medium(5)
Mw.iium(5)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
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Meats
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mod Container Cover Pbwer
Level& ‘1’irne Comments
Porkroast 3-qt.oblong Plasticwrap
glassbaking
dish
Spareribs 3-qt.oblong Plasticwrap
glassbaking orcover
dishor3-qt.
casserole
Ham(precooked 2-qt.oblong Plasticwrap
orcanned) glassbaking
dish
Hamloaf Pieplate PlasticWrap
Hamslices& 2-qt.oblong Waxpaper
steaks glassbiiking
dish
Medium(5) 18t021min.
perlb.
(Ormicrowavcto170°internaltemp.)
Medium(5) 25t027 min.
perlb.
Medium(5) Hto13min,
perlb.
(Qrmicrowaveto115°internaltemp.)
Medium(5) 20t023min.
(Ormicrowaveto170°internaltemp.)
High(K)) 18t027min.
Placeroastfatsidedownindish.Add l/2
cupofwaterto roastingdishandcoverwith
plasticwrap.llmnroastfatsideup aflerhalf
ofcookingtime.
Add2/3cupofwaterperpoundspareribs.
‘l%rnoverorrearrangeafterhalfofminimum
time.Afterminimumtime,drainliquidand
addbarbecuesauce;microwaveafew
minutestofinish.
Shieldtopedgeofhamwith1%-in.stripof
foil.Aftercookingperiod,lethamstand10
minutesbeforecarving.
Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.Ifaglaze
isdesired,spoonpineappleorapricot
preservesovercookedhamloafafew
minutesbeforeserving.
Lamb
Chops Brown‘N
(4chops) Seardish
[preheated
for8min.)
Roast 3-qt,oblong
(legor shoulder) glassbaking
dishandtrivet
No High(10) 5to7rein, Brushchopslightlywithoil. Placein
preheateddish.Turnmeatoverafterhalf
oftime.
Waxpaper Medium(5) Placeroastontrivetkisidedown.Turnover
Min. Internal afterhalfofcookingtime.L@roaststand10
perlb. Temp. minutesbeforecarving.
Medium ]~@14 150°
Welldt)nc 15to 17 l?o”
veal
C.flops seekrnbchops$hn”e!
Roast(shoulder) 2=qt.oblong waxpaper Medium(5) 16to 19min. Placeontrivetfatorcutsidedown.firn
glassbaking perlb, overafterhalfofcookingtime,Letroast
dishandtrivet (Ortmokm15Y’) stand10minutesbefcmcarving,Nicethinly.
and
!.wC(WW
isnewjed.Exceptforthickchunkyspaghettisauce.
2, Becausemicrowavedmuc.cscwtpomtcless[himonlherangetop,theyarethinnerthan cookedsaucesmadewiththesame
amountof Incrcme byaddingextrateaspoonfo1tablespoonfloworcornstarchforeachcupofliquid.
~.Mi~r[lw:tve{is;kuccsdOnotnecdt~]bc htirrwj constmfly butmostshuukjbewhisked withwirewhiskonceortwicewhile
miuwbwkving.
Food (.-her PkRverLevel&Time Comment+
Graviesandsauces Glass~MXAHC !’h 1cup:High(10] 4to6min. Mitxowavefat,flouritndsalttogetherto
thickenedwithflour or bowf meitandblend.Whiskinliquidandfinish,
orcornstarch Increasetime ito2minutesperadditional
cttpofsauce.
Thin,liquidsauces C’ussmk? l% Icup:High(10) 2to3min. Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheated
(auill+,chtm.etc.Jingredients.Stirwellandmicrowaveto
finish,
Meltedbutw wcm, GIw mwsurti No 1Acup:Highiio) 1to2mint Microwavebutterjusttomelt.Forclarified
~l:irfIid but~cr butter,bringtoboiithenletstanduntillayers
,sqarate.i%urtiand wecleartoplayer.
Thickspaghetti. t%serolc+ %s 2cups:High(10) 5to7 min. Stiringredientstogetherthenmicrowavs,
tm%ecueor largebowl (spaghettiIstirringafterhalfoftinw,Letstand5to 10
SWectkllrsauces minutestodevelopflavor,
1’7
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Poultry
1. Usemicrowavetrivet forchickenandothersmallpoultry,butdonotusetrivetforcookingturkey.
2. Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingforupto 10minutes.“lkrkeyshouldbeallowedtostand20minutes.
Food Container Cover PbwerLevel&Time Comments
Chicken
Pieces Plateor
oblongdish
Wholechicken
@pieces)
Whoieuncut Oblongdish
(stuffedor
unstuffed)
Waxpaper High(10) 2%to3min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.
perpiece Arrangeinsinglelayerincookingdishso
High(10) 15to 1’7min. thickestmeatypiecesaretooutsideedges
total ofdish.
Oven-proof Meal-High(7) 9to 12min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Add
cookingbag perlb, 1/3cupwatertocookingbag.Slitbagnear
orwaxpaper (orcookto 19(Yinternaltemp.) closuretovent,Donotusemetaltieonbag.
Cookbreastsideup,or, placechickenon
trivetindishandcoverwithwaxpaper.
Rotatedish!4turnafterhalfofcookingtime.
CmmishHens
Whole(stuffedor Squareor Waxpaper High(10) 6to9min. Placebreastsideclownindish.Turnover
unstuffed) oblongdish perlb. afterhalfoftime.
andtrivet
Halves Squareor Waxpaper High(10) 9to 10min. Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbedof
oblongdish perlb. stuffing,ifdcsired.
Duckiing Oblongdish Waxpaper High(10) 6to9min. Shie)dbottomoflcgs,wingsqndtail.
andtrivet perlb. Microwavebreastsidedownforfirsthiilfof
time.Brushwithbrowningsauceorbroiltop
surfaceofcookedbirduntilbrownandcrisp.
Turkey Largeoblong Cookingbag (5) 13to 16min. Brushwithbrowningagcritifctcsired,Add%
dish perlb. cupwatertocookingbag.Slitbiignear
closuremvent.Donotusemetaltieonbag,
Cookbreastsideup.Or.placeturkeybreast
upindishandcoverwithplasticwrap.
MicrowaveatMedium(5)20to22minutes
perpound,Remove
pli~sti~wrap,basteand
rotatedish %turnafterhalfoftime.
i, CrustonIweiidswillbcsoftaridtheoutsideswilltmtbrown,Hclesired,sprinkletopoflxmerwith mixture.choppednutsor
othertoppingforbrowncolor,Or,iricrcawMowncoloronupsidedownbreadsbyliningdishbefiwemicrowavingwithbrownsugarcaramel
n]ixturc.{?rsavorytoppingiikecrushwlcannedtkcnchfriedonionrings,
!bwerLevel&Time
%-h.lube Fin kfedium{51
dish*
8tolo-in< Nil Mcd-High(9)
tutwdisha
6to7mini
Mto %min.
%to 1%iniri.
1to2%fnini
91012 rein,
Arrangebiscuitsoverbrownsugar-butter
toppingbeforemicrowaving.Inverttoserve.
Forflavorfulbrownedtopping,sprinkle
cookingdishwithfineiychoppedcanned
Frenchfriedonionsbefbrcmicrowiiving,
“Iltrnoutofptinupsidedowntoserve,
UsemicrmwwcmuffinCotltiiineror
homemademuffincupsmadebyctitting
downhotpaperdrinkcups.
Rottitcdish Viturnafterhalfofcookin~time.
Whendone,toothpickinsertedinccnt;r will
comeoutclcitn,Letstand15min.befbrv
turningoutofdish.(h].
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EggsandCheese
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.
1.Youcanprepareeggsmanywaysintheinicrowaveoven.Alwayspiercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtoprevembursting.
2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhardcookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.
3. Cookeggsjust untilset,theyaredelicateandcantoughenifovercooked.
mod Container Cover l?bwerLevel&Time Comments
Scrambled Glass
measuring
cupor
casserole
Basiceggs Buttered
custardcup
Poachedeggs 1%.qt,
casserole
Omelet 9-ht.pieplate
Quiche Microwave
safel-q,
measureml
ctuichedish
.
No
Plasticwrap
Casserole
cover
No
No
High{10)
Medium(5)
High(10)
Medium(5)
High00)
Medium(5)
Meal-High(7)
%to 1min.
peregg
1to 1%min.
peregg
5to6min.
Boil2cups
water.
%to 1min.
peregg
Meltbutmr
1min.
6to8min.
Filling:
2to3mint
Quiche:
6m8min.
Place1teaspoonbutterpereggindish.
MicrowaveatHigh(10)untilmelted.
Scrambletheeggswiththebutterand1
tablespoonmilkperegg.Placeinovenand
microwaveforhalfoftotaltime.Stirset
portionsfromtheoutsidetothecenter.
AI1owtostand1or2minutestofinish
cooking.
Puncturemembraneofyolktoprevent
bursting,Rotateeachegg%turnafterhalfof
time,
Heat2cupshottapwaterSto6minuteson
High(10).Breakeggsontoplate,puncture
membrane.Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon,
gentlyslipineggs.Cover.Microwaveat
Medium(5) %to 1minuteperegg.Letstand
inwaterafewminutes.
Meltbutterinpieplate;addomelet.
Microwaveat Medium(5)6 to8minutes.
Sprinklecheeseoveromelet.Microwaveat
Medium@%to 1minuteuntilcheeseis
slightlymelted.
C%mbitwwtdmicrowavefilling,stirring
every2minutes.Pourfillingintoprecooked
shell.Microwaveadditionaltimeshownat
left.Rotatedish%turnafterhalfoftinw.
Cheese
Fondue Microwave Coveror High(!0) lb make Addcheese,flourmtdseasoningstohotwine
safe2-qt.dish plasticwrap ,sauce-5 min. andmicrowaveatMedium(5)for8to9
Medium(5) 8to9min. minutes,whiskingevery1?4minutes.
Fishand
[. Pishi?ciotwwhenit flakeseasi~ywithafbrk.Centermaystillbeslightlymmsltwent,butwillcomimiecookingasfishstandsufewminutes
beforeserving.
2. Cookfishwithor withoutMuce.Atightcoversteamsfish.U.Walightercoverofwaxpaperorpqwrtowelforlesssteaming.
3, f%}notovercookfish,CheckMtime.
Food Cover PowerLevel&Time CWIMBMmts
Fish
Filletsor steaks oblongdish WaxpapermHigh(10) 5to7min. Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.
(l-lb.) plasticwrap
Wholefish CJblongdish Plwi[icwrap High(10) 4to6min. Shieldheadandthintailwithaluminumftlil.
pcrlb,
Tcmp )70°
SImntp<peeled Pieplate(MI ?%wtiswrap High(10) 3to6fnin+
(1lb.) SMl(lwdidl
Shrinlp,unpeeled 2-qt.Lidor High(10) 6to 10min. Stirtwiceduringcooking.
(1to2-MS.) cfmcrde pkisticwrap

PastaandRice
1.Alwaysusemicrowavesafecookware(glassorplastic),
2. Forpastauseabouthalftheamountofwaterneededforconventionaiboiling.Addregularamountsaltand1teaspoonoil(optional,toprevent -
sticking).
3. ForriceorMinuterice,usethesameorslightlygreateramountofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsah.
4. Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusingplasticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent,
5. Stiror rearrangeafierhalfofcookingtime,Drainpastaimmediatelyaftermicrowaving.
6. Microwavetimeisaboutthesameasconventionalboiling.
Food Container Cover PbwerLevel&13me Comments
Macaroni
(?-oz.) 2-qt.
casserole Lidor
plasticwrap High(10) 14to 17min. Add3cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.For rotirtitype,checkfordonenessafter10
minutes.
Spaghetti
(16-oz.) 3-qt.oblong dish Plasticwrap High(10) 16to 19min. Add6to7cupswater,Rearrangeafter 10 minutes.
Eggnoodles
(8-02,) 3-qt. casserole Lidor
plasticwrap
Plasticwrap
High(10) 10to 13min. Add8cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.Time
isthesameforspinachor regularnoodles.
3-qt.oblong
dish High(10) Uto 16min. Coverwithwaterindish.Rearrangeafier7 minutes.
High(10) 16to20mint Brushwithoilthencoverwithwater.Using
fork,turnoverevery5minuteswhik
microwaving.
Lasagna
(8to 16-oz.) 2-qt.oblong
dish
Manicotti
(5to8-oz.) Plasticwrap
Rice,regular
k9nggrain(1cup) 3-qt. casserole Lidor plasticwrap
Lidor
plasticwrap
High(10) 18to21min. Add2!4cupswater.Stirafier10minutes.
2-qt.
casserole High(10) 4to6min. Add1%cupswater.Stirafter2minutes.Rice,minute (1%cups)
Cereal
1.Alwaysusemicrowavesafecookware(,ghworplastic).Uselargeenoughcontainer avoidspilhver,
2. Startwithhottesttapwatertoshortencookingtime.
3. Donotcow.
4, Stirhalf-waythroughcookingtirrw.
Cover PbwerLevel&The Comments
(kitmctd,quick Chinaor !%3 High(10)
p(?tteryhowl,
paperbowl
N(YI’E:T(Jmicrowavesingle-servingpacketofhwtnmoattneai,fblkmvpackage
dircc?ionsforamountofwaterandtnicrow~vcatHigh(10)fbr%to 1minute.
oatmeal, 1+ Casscrotc No HighO())
oldktshioned orbuwl
\to2min.
pcrserving Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwatertwfore
Stirbeforeserving.For6
servings,use3-qt.casserole.
3to5min.
fbr1serving Increasecassemlcsizeformorethanone serving.lncreasc’timeaboutl% minutesfor
eachadditionalservingyouarecooking.Stir
aflerhidf’ofcwokingtime,
(1-its,quick Chinaor No High00)
pom’ryh(}wl,
paperbowl
N(YI”WT}microwavesingle-servingpacketofinstantgrits,followpacktige
directionsforamountofwaterandmicrmvweat High(10)forY2to iminute.
~“rcamofWheat i%)t.
Cith.SCf(dC No High(10)
orbowl
{’rciiiri [J! Rice C’hirtaor No High[IO)
potterybowl,
paperh~nvl
-.—— —.. —
3to5min.
for Iserving Mix cerealwithhottesttapwater.Increase
casserolesMeandmicrowavetimeby1%
minutesperadditionalserving.
Inwew time1minuteperadditionalserving,
Increasetimeabout1minuteperadditional
3to4min.
ft?rI*erving
!%[02 mint
fbr 1serving serving.
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