GE JE2810A Use and care manual

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Contents
Adapter Plugs 25
Power Levels 6-9,24
Aluminum Foil 4,23 Precautions
2-4
Appliance Registration Problem Solver
27
Care and Cleaning
2:
Program Cooking
6
Clock
6
Repair Service 27
Control Panel
6
Safety Instructions 2-4
Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Temperature Cook
9
Cooking Guide
10-23
Temperature Probe
9
Defrosting
7
Time Cook
8
Defrosting Guide
12, 13 Time Defrost
7
Delayed Cooking 24
Warranty Back Cover
Extension Cords
25
Features
5
Grounding Instructions
25
Heating or Reheating Guide 10, 11
Holding Time 24
Light; Bulb Replacement 26
Microwaving Tips
3
Minute/Second Timer 24
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Model and Serial Numbers 2
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Help us help you...
Before mi~ 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 numbem.
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 r~istered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send in
your Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card. If you move, or
if you are not the original purchaser,
please write to us, stating model
and serial numbers. This appliance
must be-red. Please be certain
that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
If you received a
&mWed 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 ~.
It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct yourself.
Ml these-s are normal tith your rnicromve oven:
● Steam or vapor escaping from
● Dull thumping sound while
around
tie door. ove~ is operating,
● Light reflection around door or
● Some TV-Radio interference
outer case.
might be noticed whale using your
● Dimming oven light and change
mi;mve oven. It’s similw-to the
in blower sound may occur
whfle
interference caused by other smd
operating at power levels other appliances
and does not indicate a
than high. problem with your
oven.
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(a) Do Not Mtempt to operate
this oven with the door open since
open-door operation can result
in
harmM exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
m) ~ Not Pke any object
between the oven front
fice and
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven
if it is
damagd. It is particularly
important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no -
damage to the:
(1) door @ent)
(2) hinges and latches @roken or
loosened)
(3) door
sds and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.
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Mcrowaviw Tips
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● 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
glue
with a metallic sheen can be used.
Some cookware is labeled
“suitible
for microwaving:’
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If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass measuring
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cup filled with one cup water—set
the measuring cup either in or next
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats, it should not
be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.
. fiper towels, wax paper and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
. Some microwaved foods require
stirring, rotating or rearranging.
Check the Cooking Guide.
● Steam builds up pressure in
foods which are tightly covered
by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken
livers to prevent bursting.
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When using electrical appliances,
basic stiety precautions shodd be
foflowed, including the following:
WA~lNG–Tor*uce
the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or e~osure
to e~essive microwave energy:
. Use this *ppMance ody for itS
intended use as described in this
manual.
. RMd and foflow the specflc
“PRECAUTIONS ~ AVOD
POSS~LE EX~SURE ~
EXCESSNE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
● w apptiance must h
grounded. Connect O~Y to
properly grounded oudet. See
“GRO~~GWSTRU~ONS”
on page 25.
. T~ mic~ave oven is
specWIcally designed to heat or
cook fwd, and is mot intended
for laboratory or industrhd use.
● For best operation, plug t~
apptiance into its awn electrical
oudet to prevent tickering of
lights, blowing effuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
● -or locate this appliance
otiy in accordance with the
ptidedetion~
US*
o Be mrtain to p!ace tie front
surfam of the door three iuches or
more back tim the countertop
edge to avoid ~ccidentai tipping
of the ap*ce in norrrud usage
● Do not cover or bl~k any
openings on the appfiance.
● Do not ~ outd~rs.
● DO not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
● Keep power cord away fmm
heated SUtiaCM.
● M not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
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● DO not o~ra~ this appHmC~
if it has a damaged power cord
or plug, if it is nat working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
● See door surtice cleaning
instructions on page 26.
● TMs appliance should be
Sedeed Ordy by q-d service
personnel. Contact nearest
authoriti service ticility fbr
etiation, qair or adjustment.
. ~ Mth any applian~ close
supervision is necq when
used by cMdren.
● To r~uce he ~sk of f~~ in
the oven cavity:
–Donot overcook food. -My
attend applian~e if paper, plastic,
or other combustible m~tis are
placed inside the oven to
ticilitate
cooking.
–Remove wire ttist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
–Do not use your microwave
oven
to@ newspapers.
–Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper towels,
napkins and w paper can contain
meti flecks which may cause
arcing or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon fdarnents
should be avoided, as they may
dso ignite.
–Do
not operate the oven w~e
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
W
times-it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.
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WORT~T SA~TY INSTRUCTIONS (continu~)
–Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven utiess in a s~id
microwave popcorn accesso~ or
tiess you use popcorn labeled fir
use in microwave ovens.
–Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your oven,
. ~ma@~s bide oven sho~d
&te, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect
power cord, or shutoff power at
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
. Mme Prtiucts such w whole
eggs and sealed con~ers-for
example, closed glass jars-may
explode and
shodd not be heated
in this oven.
. Avoid h~~ ba~ f~d ~
glass jars, even without their lids;
especitiy meat and egg mixtures.
. Don’t defrost frmn beverages
innarrowneckcdbotdes (es~idy
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, resulting in
injury,
● U* mew ody as Wrected
in the Coo&g Guide. TV
dinners may be microwaved in
fod trays less than 3/4’’ high;
remove top
foti cover and return
tray to box. men using meti in
the micr-emen, keep me~l
at Ienst 1 inch away from sides
of oven.
● Cookw~ may become hot
because of heat transferred from
the heated food. Pot holders may
be needed to
hande the cookware.
. Sometiw, the gbs cooking
~ can kO~ too hot to toNch.
Be careM handing the cooking
tray during and after cooking.
● FOOdS cooked in liquids (such
as pasta) may tend to boil over
mom rapidy than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur,
rekr to page 26 fir instructions on
how to clean the inside of the oven.
. ~ermome~r—Do not
use a thermometer in fd you
are microwaving
udess the
thermometer is designd or
recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
● wove the temperature pm~
from the oven when not b ~ If
you leave the probe inside the oven
without inserting it in~ orhquid,
and turn on microwave energy, it
can create electrical arcing in the
oven and damage oven
walls.
. Pbtic c~k=—plmtic
cookware designed for microwave
cooking is very usefil, but shodd
be used care~y. Even microwave-
safe plastic may not be as tolerant
of overcooking 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 cookware could
ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use
microwave-safe plastics
ordy and
use them in strict compliance
with the cookware manubcturer’s
recommendations, 2) Do not
subjwt empty cookware to
microwaving. 3) Do not permit
children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision,
● Men cooking pork, follow
the directions exactly and always
cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 1~~.
This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be
Ued and meat WM be ~ to eat.
● Boiling eggs is not
~o~end~ in a microwave
oven. Pressure can bufld up
inside the
egg yok and may cause
it to burst, resulting in injury.
● F~& ~th unb~ke~ ou~r
‘%kin” such as potatoes, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and egg yolks
(see previous caution) should be
pierced to Wow steam to escape
during cooking+
● ~$Boflable” cooking puchw
and tightly closed plastic bags
shotid be slit, pierced or vented
as directed in the Cooking Guide,
pages 10-23. If they are not,
plastic could burst during
or immediately afier cooking,
possibly resdting in injury. Mso,
plastic storage containers shoddbe
at least partidy uncoved because
they form a tight
serd. men
cooting with containem tightiy
covered with plastic wrap, Emove
covering -y and direct steam
away from hands and face.
. s~n~eom bofling-Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during
or shotiy after remoti from the
microwave oven. To prevent bums
froms lashing liquid, stir the
I Equid rieflybefore removing the
container from the microwave oven.
SAVE T~SE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Features of Your Oven
CootiW Complete Reminder
(For TIME COOK and 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 Latches.
2. Viewing Window with
Metil
Shield. Metal screen permits
viewing of foods and keeps
microwaves confined inside oven.
3. Oven Interior Light. Turns on
when the door is opened or when
the oven is operating.
4. Model and Serial Numbers.
5. Oven Vent.
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6. Receptacle for Temperature
Probe. Temperature probe must be
● Place the roller stay on the coupling
in the oven and seat the turntable on
securely inserted into receptacle
the roller stay.
when using Temp Cook/Hold.
Note: The turntable will rotate
clockwise or counterclockwise
7. Removable Temperature
Probe.
depending on the position of the
motor when starting the microwave
oven.
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8. Waveguide Cover. Protects the
microwave energy distributing
10. Door Open Pad. Push to open
system. Do not remove this cover.
door.
You will damage the oven.
U. Removable Turntible.
9. Touch Control Panel and
Turntable must be in place when
Display. See page 6 for instructions.
using the oven. Cooking performance
will be unsatisfactory without the
turntable in place. The turntable
may be removed for cleaning.
When You Plq 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. The oven is ready for use and the clock can be set.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs,
and you must reset the Clock after touching the CLEAR/OFF pad.
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Your Touch Control Wnel
The 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 counting down during
cooking functions, power level,
internal food temperature, cooking
mode and instructions.
2. TIME COOK. Microwave
for a preset amount of time using
automatic power level 10 (High) (or
change power level after entering
cooking time. See page 8.)
3. TIME DEFROST. Gentle
thawing at automatic power level 3
(Low). (If desired, you may change
power level after entering
defrosting time. See page 7.)
4. NUMBER PADS. Touch
these pads to enter cooking time,
defrosting time, time of day,
temperature 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. AUTO START. Allows YOU to
program your oven to begin cooking
at a preset time of day—up to a
12-hour delay. (See page 8.)
7. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the
temperature probe to cook by using a
preset temperatum. Once fd ~ches
preset temperature, oven switches
to HOLD setting and maintains that
temperature until you touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 9.)
~ogmm CooMng
8. MIN/SEC TIMER. This
feature uses no microwave energy.
It can function as a kitchen timer,
as a holding period timer after
defrost or as a delay timer before
time or temperature cooking.
(See page 24.)
9. CLOCK. Touch this pad
to enter time of day or check time
of day while microwaving. To set
clock, first touch CLOCK pad
and then enter time of day. For
example, if time is 1:30, touch
number pads 1, 3 and O and “1:30”
will appear on display. Then touch
START pad. To reset or change
time, simply repeat above process.
10. CLEAR/OFF. When touched,
it shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).
U. START. Afier all selections
are made, touch this pad to start
the oven.
I “EE ~“ Ap- on Display:
● When using TEMP COOK/
HOLD function, you have
entered a temperature less than
100°F. or more than 199°F.
● When setting clock, you have
not entered a valid clock time.
“Pr ob” Appears On Display:
● Probe has been forgotten when
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● Probe is not securely seated in
Use the control panel to Temp COOM
Hold with a choice of temperature,
Defrost and Time Cook with choice
of power levels from 1 (lowest) to
10 (highest), time kitchen tasks with
the Min/Sec Timer and set the clock.
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Create your own programs to suit
your individual cooking style. For
example: use the Min/Sec Timer
to delay the start of Temp Cook/
Hold or Time Cook, or program a
hold time between Defrost and
Time Cook. (See page 7.) Set Time
Cook to desired cooking time; oven
shuts off automatically at end of
time. (See page 8.)
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Defrosting by ~me
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.
Cooking-Guide. For example,
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
Display shows ‘4:00” and “DEF
TIME” flashes.
How to Change Wwer bvel
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 4: Touch START. “DEF TIME”
shows and time counts down on
display. When cycle is completed, the
oven signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time.
Touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes “End~’ open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
DefrostiW ~ps
c 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, Ihear 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 Idefrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power
level afier entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time in about 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 Cooking Guide seem
right for my food?
A. Defrosting times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in the Cooking 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 cheek 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 the Cooking Guide for
other defrosting tips.
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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 the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.
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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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How to Change ~wer hvel
After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Questions and Answers
Q. I set my oven for the time
called for in the recipe, but at the
end of the time allowed, my food
wasn’t done. What happened?
A. Since house power varies due
to time or location, many recipes
give you a time range to prevent
overcooking. Set the oven for
minimum time, test the food for
doneness, then cook your food 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
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 3.) Place cup in oven and
close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.
Display shows “:
O“ and “ENTER
COOK TIME” flashes.
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.
How to Use Auto Stirt
The Auto Start feature allows
you to program your oven to
begin cooking at a preset time
of day—up to a D-hour delay.
To Use Auto Start
Step 1: Touch AU~ START pad
(instead of START pad).
Step 2: Enter the time you want
the oven to start. (Be sure your
microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking
program.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The
oven will automatically start at
the desired time.
begin cooking.
Q. I want to cook on a power
level other than High. What do I
need to do?
A. To cook on a power level other
than High, first touch the TIME
COOK pad and set the desired
cooking time. Then touch the
POWER LEVEL pad. “P-10”
appears on the display panel. Enter
new power level number and touch
START.
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 touch
the START pad. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch
1,0 and O for one minute. Display
shows “1:00” and “COOK TIME”
flashes.
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CooMng by Tempemtum
Internal temperature is the best
test of doneness for many foods.
Temp Cook/Hold takes the
guesswork out of cooking because
the oven automatically signals with
four beeps when the food reaches
the preset temperature. The Hold
feature will maintain this temperature
until you touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad.
Note: Oven automatically switches
to Hold setting and power level 3
when preset food temperature is
reached.
The Temperature Wobe
SeAsor
Ha;dle Cabl; End
The temperature probe is a food
thermometer that gauges the
internal temperature of the food;
it must be used when using Temp
Cook/Hold. The cable end of the
probe swivels as the turntable
rotates. To use the probe properly,
follow directions below.
45° a
Place tender beef roast. in cooking
bag, in microwave-safe’dish. (Ref~r
to manufacturer’s instructions for
proper use of cooking bag.) Insert
probe at a 45-degree angle into the
center meaty area not touching
bone or fat. Make sure the handle
does not touch the food or the top
and sides of the oven. (Arcing can
occur if probe touches top or sides
of oven. )
Place pork roast in cooking bag.
Add 1/2 cup water. Insert probe
into center meaty area.
Place meat in oven. Insert cable
end of probe firmly into receptacle.
Howto Temp Cook a Rolled
Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe
into roast and attach probe securely
in receptacle. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/
HOLD. “ENTER TEMP COOK”
flashes.
Step 3: Touch 1,2 and 5 for 125°F.
“TEMP COOK” and “125” show
on display.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL
pad. “P-10” appears and you have 4
seconds to change the power level.
Touch 5 for medium power.
Step 5: Touch START. If internal
temperature of the roast is less than
99°F., display will show “-90~’ If
temperature is 99°F. or above, display
shows temperature counting up.
Cooking Tips
● Use a lower power level; it will
heat more evenly even though
requiring more time.
● Be sure frozen food has been
completely defrosted before inserting
probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
. Cover foods loosely for moisture
control and quick, even heating.
Questions and Answers
Q. After I followed the steps and
touched the ST~ pad, “EE EE”
flashed and a signal sounded.
A. “EE EE” flashes if you set
the temperature either below
100°F.
or above 199°F. Tore-enter, touch
CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.
Q. Are there any foods I can’t
Temp Cook?
A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice
cream, frozen whipped toppings,
etc. soften rapidly at warm
temperatures. Batters, doughs and
frozen foods are also difficult to
cook precisely with the probe. It is
best to Time Cook these foods.
Q. Why did “Pr ob” flash after
I touched the START pad?
A. “Pr ob” will flash if you
don’t seat the cable end of the probe
securely into the receptacle or if
you touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD
pad and forget to use the probe.
Q. Can I leave the probe in the
oven if it’s not inserted in food?
A. No, if it touches the oven walls,
it may damage the oven.
Step 6: When 125°F. is reached,
the oven will sound and display
“Hold~’ The oven will then hold
the temperature.
Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and food
from the oven.
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Heating or Reheating Guide
1. Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods from
4.
refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some
sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal; center is last to heat.
Foods reheated to 160° to
165°F. will provide safe, palatable
results. Adjust temperatures to your personal taste. Let foods
stand a few minutes before serving.
Be sure foods are heated throughout 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.
Item Amount Power
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Appetizers
Saucy: such as meatballs, riblets,
1 to 2 servings
High (10)
2 to 4 min.
cocktail franks, etc.
3 to 4 servings
High (10) 5 to 7 min.
(% cup/serving)
Dips: cream or processed cheese
1/2 cup
Medium (5)
2M to 3 % min.
1 cup
Medium (5) 3 to 5 min.
Pastry bites: small pizzas, e= rolls, etc.
2 to 4 servings
High (10)
2 to 4 min.
Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain crispness.
Plate of hftovers
Meat plus 2 vegetables
1 plate High (10)
4 to 6 min.
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Meah and Main Dishes
Saucy Main Dishes: chop suey, spaghetti,
1 to 2 servings
High (10) 3 to 7 min.
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni
3 to 4 servings
High (10) 8 to 14 min.
and cheese, etc.
1 can (16 oz. )
High (10) 5 to 7 min.
(%-1 cup/serving)
Thinly sliced meat
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7)
1 to 3 min.
(3 to 4 oz./serving) 3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7) 2 to 5 min.
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7)
2Y2 to 4 min.
3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7) 5 to 9 min.
Hamburgers or meat loaf
1 to 2 servings
High (10) 2 to 3 min.
(4 oz./serving) 3 to 4 servings
High (10)
4 to 5 min.
Chicken pieces
1 to 2 pieces
High (10) 2 to 3 min.
3 to 4 pieces
High (10)
3 to 4 min.
Hot dogs and sausages
1 to 2
High (10) 1 to 1% min.
3 to 4 High (10)
2 to 3 min.
Rice and pasta 1 to 2 servings
High (10) 1 to 3 min.
(zA-% cup/serving)
Topped or mixed with sauce 1 to 2 servings
High (10)
4 to 6 min.
(2A-% cup/serving)
3 to 4 servings
High (10) 8 to 12 min.
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings
of meat, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.
Sandwiches
Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7) 2 to 4 min.
etc. in bun (% cup/serving)
3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7) 4 to 6 min.
Meat-cheese filling with 2 slices of bread
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7) 2 to 4 min.
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches. 3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7) 4 to 6 min.
10

Item
bount Power hvel Nme
soups
Water based (6 oz./serving)
1 to 2 servings
High (10) 2 to 7 min.
3 to 4 servings
High (10) 7 to 11 min.
1 can (10 oz.) High (10)
6 to 7 min.
Milk based (6 oz./serving)
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 3 to 8 min.
3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7)
8 to 12 min.
1 can (10 oz. ) Meal-High(7) 6 to 8 min.
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
(’h cuplserving)
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16 oz.)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16 oz.)
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 min.
3 to 4fi min.
3% to 4fi min.
3 to 4 min.
4 to 5 min.
5 to 6 min.
1 to 3 min.
3 to 6 min.
Sauces & Gravies
Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.
1/2 cup
High (10) 1 to 2 min.
1 cup High (10)
2 to 3 min.
Meat or main dish sauces such as
1/2 cup High (10)
2 to 3 min.
spaghetti sauce, etc.
1 cup High (10)
3 to 4 min.
1 can (16 oz. ) High (10)
4 to 6 min.
Gravy: giblet or creamy
~/2 cup High (10) 1 to 2 min.
1 cup High (10)
2 to 3 min.
Tip: Cover food to prevent spatter.
Bakery Foo~
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
1
2
4
6 to 8
Pie: fruit, nut or custard
1 slice
% 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 to 2 min.
1% to 2% min.
4 to 6 min.
1A to ‘/2 min.
‘/2 to 1 min.
1 to Ifi min.
1 to 2 min.
1/2 to 1 min.
1 to
1Y2 min.
2% to 3 min.
5 to 7 min.
Griddle Foods
Pancakes, French toast or waffles
Plain, no topping 2 or 3 pieces
Syrup & butter
High (10)
1 to 1Y2 min.
2 or 3 pieces High (10) 1 to llA min.
Beverages
Coffee, tea, cider
(6 OZ./CUP)
1 to 2 cups High (10)
llA to 3~z min.
(9 oz./cup)
1 to 2 cups High (10) 6 to 7 min.
Cocoa, other milk based
(6 OZ./CUP)
1 to 2 cups Meal-High(7) 3 to 6 min.
(9
oz./cup)
1 to 2 cups Meal-High(7) 6 to 9 min.
11

Defrostiq Guide
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without
possible. Shield any warm area with small pieces of foil.
unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in
cooking dish for defrosting. Most foods defrost
well using Defrost
3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
(3). For more even defrosting of larger foods such as beef, lamb
4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If
and veal roasts use Warm (l). still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check
stand a few minutes.
food. Turn food over, if necessaw; break apart or separate food if
First Hdf Second Half
Food ~me, Min. ~me, Min.
Commen~
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon (1 lb.) 3 to 5 per lb.
Fratis (1 lb.)
2 to 3
Ground: beef & pork
(1 lb.)
(2 lbs.)
(5 lbs.)
Roast, Beef, Lamb, Veal*
(3 to 4 lbs.)
Roast, Pork
(3 to 4 lbs.)
Spareribs, pork
(2 to 3 lbs.)
Steaks, chops & cutlets
Sausage, bulk
(1-lb. tray)
(1-lb. roll)
Sausage, link (1 to 1% lbs.)
Sausage, patties
(12 OZ. pkg.)
*Use Warm (1) for these
roasts
4
7
13
8 to 9 per lb.
6 to 8 per
lb.
2 to 4 per lb.
4 to 6 per lb.
2 to 3
2 to 3
2
3
2 to 3 per lb.
2 to 3
4
7
13
8 to 9 per lb.
6 to 8 per lb.
2 to 4 per
lb.
4 to 6 per lb.
2 to 4
3 to 4
1Y2 to 2%
2 to 3
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated.
Turn over after first 4 minutes. Scrape off softened meat.
Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after
second half of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block, microwave
1 to 2 minutes more.
~rn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after
second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 6 to 8 minutes more.
Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5
minutes more.
Unwrap roast and place in cooking dish. Shield edges and
boney
areas with small pieces of foil. After half of time, turn roast over and
shield warm areas. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 1
hour.
Unwrap roast and place in cooking dish. After half of time, turn roast
over. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes.
Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of
time. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let
stand to complete defrosting.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of
time. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.
Remove chops as they thaw. Let stand to complete defrosting.
Turn over after first 2 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes.
Turn over after first half of time and scrape off thawed meat. After
second half of time, break apart and let stand 15 minutes.
Rotate package 1/4 turn after half of time. Let stand 5 minutes. After
second half of time, remove thawed links and microwave 1 minute
longer.
Turn over and separate after first half of time. Remove patties as they
thaw.
Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Chicken, broiler-fryer,
cut UP (2~2
to 3 lbs. )
Whole
(2% to 3 lbs.)
Cornish hen
DucMing
firkey Breast (4 to 5 Ibs.)
11 to 13 11 to 13 Place wrapped chicken in dish. ~rn over after half of time. After
second half of time, separate pieces, rearrange and microwave 2 to 4
minutes more, if necessary. Let stand 15 minutes to finish defrosting.
12 to 14 12 to 14 Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half of time, turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. After defrosting, run cool water in cavity
until giblets can be removed.
5 to 6 per lb. 5 per lb. Place unwrapped hen in oven breast side up. Turn over after first half
of time.
4 to 6 per lb. 4 to 6 per lb.
Place unwrapped ducHing in dish. After first half of time, turn over.
Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can
be removed.
4 to 6 per lb. 4 to 6 per lb. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast side down.
After first half of time, turn breast side up and shield warm areas.
Microwave second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours to complete
defrosting.
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First Half Second Half
Food
~me, Min. ~me, Min. Commenk
fish & Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fillets Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in
Prepackaged (1 lb.)
66
cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first halfoftime. After second
Freshly frozen (1 lb.)
6
6t09 halfoftime, hold under cold water to separate.
Steaks (6 oz. to 12 oz. )
2 to 3 2 to 4
Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Whole fish (8 to 100z. )
3
2 to4 Place fish in cooking dish. firn over after first haIfoftime. After
second halfoftime, rinse cavity with cold water to complete
defrosting.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)
4 to 5 3 to4
Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces after
first halfoftime.
Shellfish, blocks:
Crab meat (6-oz. package) 3 2 to4
Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup with fork after first
halfoftime.
Oysters (10-oz. can)
3 ‘h to 4 3% to 4
Place block in casserole. Breakup with fork after first halfoftime.
Scallops (l-lb. package)
5 to 7
5 to 7
Place block in casserole. Turnover and breakup with fork after second
halfof5-minutecook time
Shellfish, large:
Crab legs, 1 to 2
3 to4
3 to4 Arrange in cooking dish with light underside up. ~rn over after first
(8 to
100z.)
halfoftime.
Lobster tails, 1 to 2 3 to4 3 to4 Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty side down. Turnover for second
(6t09 OZ.)
halfoftime. Let stand 15 minutes.
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bread, buns or rolls
2 to 3
1 to2 Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first halfofcooking.
(8 to 16 OZ.)
Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary to complete defrosting.
Coffee Cake
6 to 7
none
(11 to
14% oz.)
Sweet rolls
2 to 3 2 to 3
Rearrange after first halfoftime.
(8% to 12 OZ.)
Doughnuts (1 or2)
1/2 to 1 none
Doughnuts, glazed
2 to 3 2 to 3
Rearrange after first halfoftime.
(1 box of 12)
French Toast (2 slices)
~
1 Turn over after first halfoftime.
Cake, frosted, 2-to 3-layer
2 to 3
none
Let stand 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
(17 oz.)
Cake, plain, 1 layer
2to 3
none Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Pound cake (lllA oz.)
4 to 6
none Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Cheesecake, plain or
7 to 10 none
fruit top (17 to 19 oz.)
Crunch cakes &cupcakes
~/z to % each none
Fruit or nut pie (8 in. )
7 to 9
none
Cream or custard pie (14 oz. )
3 to4 3 to4
Reposition after first halfoftime. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fresh (10 to 160z. )
6t09
none Place package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time,
break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.
Plastic pouch—1 to2
5 to 8
none Place package in oven. Flex package once.
(10-oz.package)
13

Mea@
1. Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or veal
roasts. Cut slit near closure to vent.
2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in
microwave-safe dish.
3. Allow 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.
Power hvel & Time
Food Contiiner Cover
(or Internal Temp.) Commen6
Beef
Ground, crumbled
(for casseroles
or soup)
(1 lb.)
(1% Ibs.)
Meatballs
(1 lb.)
(2 Ibs.)
Patties
(4 patties/lb.)
1 to 2 patties
3 to 4 patties
Meat loaf
(Round loa~
(Loaf shape)
Casserole
Round or
oblo~ dish
Oblong glass
dish (with trivet
if desired)
or ceramic
dinner plate
Pie plate or
loaf dish
No
High (10)
5 to 7 min.
7 to 9 min.
Wax paper or
High (10)
plastic Wmp 6 to 8 min.
9 to 12 min.
Wax paper
High (10)
4 to 6 min.
6 to 8 min.
Plastic wrap
Meal-High(7)
or cook 26 to 29 min.
to 170° 32 to 35 min.
Stir after half of time. Add sauce or
casserole ingredients and finish. To cook
frozen block, microwave 10 to 15 minutes,
breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes.
ht stand 5 minutes.
Round dish: arrange % to 1 in. apart in
circle around edge of dish.
Oblong dish: arrange % to 1 in. apart.
Rearrange after half of cooking time.
Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered
and turn patties over.
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.
Let stand 10 minutes after cookinz.
Roasti
Pot roasts
Simmered beef
(corned beef or
brisket)
Tender roasts (rib,
high quality rump,
sirloin tip)
Oblong dish Cooking bag
Low (3) 33 to 38
or casserole min./lb.
Casserole
Lid or Medium (5)
plastic wrap
120 to 130 min.
Oblong dish Cooking bag Low (3) Min.
Internal
er lb.
~
Rare
15 to 18
140°
Medium
18 to 21
160°
Well 21 to 24
170°
Add 1/2 cup water to cooking bag. Turn over
after half of cooking time. Add vegetables if
desired after half of cooking time. Recover
and finish.
Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn
over after half of cooking time. Let meat
stand in broth at least 10 minutes after
cooking. For boiled dinner, remove meat
and cook vegetables in broth.
~rn roasts over after half of cooking time.
Let meat stand 10 minutes before carving.
Pork
Bacon
(Per slice)
Pork sausage (raw)
(% lb.: 4 patties)
Pork link sausage
(raw)
Canadian bacon
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
Pork chops: 1 in.
2
4
6
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
Microwave- Paper towel High (10)
% to 1 min.
Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on
safe plate or trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper towel.
oblong dish To microwave more than 1 layer of bacon,
use an oblong dish and place a paper towel
between each layer of bacon. Cover with a
paper towel to prevent spatters.
Microwave- Wax paper 3 to 5 min. Arrange in single layer. Turn over after half
safe cookware of cooking time.
Microwave- Wax paper
1/2 to % min.
Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more
safe cookware per link
links, rearrange after half of cooking time.
Microwave- Wax paper Arrange in single layer.
safe cookware 1 to
1Y2 min.
2 to
2% min.
2Y2 to 3 min.
Microwave-
Plastic wrap
Medium (5) Brush with barbecue sauce or browning
safe cookware
15 to 18 min.
agent, if desired. Turn over after half of
18 to 20 min.
cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 10
20 to 23 min. minutes before serving.
14

Wwer bvel & Time
Food Contiiner
Cover (or Internal Temp.) Commen@
Pork roast 2-qt. oblong Cooking bag Low (3) 20 to 23 min. Turn roast over after half of cooking time.
dish per lb. Microwave to an internal temperature of
170°F.
Ham, precooked:
2-qt. oblong Cooking bag Low (3)
15 to 19 min.
Place fat side down in dish. Turn ham over
canned, butt
dish per lb.
or shank after half of cooking time.
Ham slices & steaks 2-qt. oblong
Wax paper
High (10) 18 to 27 min.
Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes.
(1- to 2-in. thick) dish
Lamb
Chops (l-in. thick)
2-qt. oblong No Medium (5)
8 to 10 min.
Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat over
4 chops dish after half of cooking time.
Roast 2-qt. oblong Wax paper/ Low (3)
Min. Internal
Place roast fat side down in microwave-safe
(Leg or shoulder) dish and trivet Cooking bag
per lb. Temp.
dish. Turn over after half of cooking time.
Medium Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving.
18 to 22 170”
Well 24 to 28 180°
Veal
Chops See lamb chops above.
Roast 2-qt. oblong Wax paperl Low (3)
18 to 22 min. Place roast fat or cut side down. Turn over
(shoulder) dish Cooking bag per lb. after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10
minutes before carving. Slice thinly.
Gmvies & Sauces
3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine
1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering.
2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while or herbs.
microwaving.
Food Container Cover Wwer ~vel & Time Comments
Gravies and sauces
thickened with flour
or cornstarch (1 cup)
Thin, liquid sauces
(Au jus, clam, etc.)
(1 cup)
Melted butter sauces,
clarified butter
(Y2 cup)
Thick spaghetti,
barbecue or sweetlsour
sauces (2 cups)
Casserole
No Medium (5) 4 to 7 min. Microwave fat, flour and salt together to
melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and
finish. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per
additional cup of sauce.
Casserole
No High (10)
3 to 4 min. Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated
ingredients. Stir well and microwave to
finish.
Glass measure
No High (10) 1 to 2 min. Microwave butter just to melt. For
clarified butter, bring to boil then let
stand until layers separate. Pour off
and use clear top layer.
Casserole,
Yes
High (10) 5 to 7 min. Stir ingredients together then microwave,
bowl
stirring after half of cooking time. Let
stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.
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Poultry
Let turkey breast and other small poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving.
Food Contier Cover
Wwer hvel & ~me Commenfi
Chicken
Pieces
(per piece)
Whole Chicken
(8 pieces)
Whole
(unstuffed)
(stuffed)
Plate or
Wax paper
High (10) 2%
to 3 min.
Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so
oblong dish
thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of
15 to 20 min.
dish. firn pieces over and rearrange after
total
half of cooking time.
Oblong dish Cooking bag Meal-High (7)
11 to 13 min.
Slit bag near closure to vent. Close securely
per lb. with plastic tie. Cook breast side down. Turn
over after half of cooking time. Cook to
190°F. internal temp.
18 to 21 min.
per lb.
Cornish Hens
Whole (stuffed or
Square or Wax paper Meal-High (7)
11 to 13 min. Place breast side down in dish. Turn over
unstuffed) oblong
dish
per lb. after half of cooking time. Shield tips of
wings and legs.
Halves Square or Wax paper Meal-High (7)
11 to 13 min. Arrange skin side up in dish, on bed of
oblong dish
per lb. stuffing, if desired.
Duckling Oblong dish
Cooking bag High (10)
6 to 8 min. Microwave breast side down for first half of
and trivet per lb.
time. Brush with browning sauce or broil top
surface of cooked bird until brown and crisp.
Turkey breast Oblong dish Cooking bag Medium (5)
12 to 14 min. Tie ribs to breast cavity. Place breast in
per lb. cooking bag. Close securely with plastic tie.
Place breast side down in dish.
Slash bag on
underside near closure to vent. Turn over
after half of cooking time.
Break
Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. If
upside down breads by lining dish before microwaving with brown
desired,
sprirdde top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped
sugar caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, canned,
nuts or other topping for brown color. Increase brown color on French-fried onion rings.
Food Contier Cover
%wer hvel & ~me Commenti
Coffee Cakes 8-in. round No Meal-High(7)
8 to 10 min. Place batter in greased dish
or square dish
Corn Bread 8 to 9-in.
No Meal-High (7)
9 to 11 min. For flavorful browned topping, sprin~e
tube dish*
cooking dish with finely chopped, canned,
french fried onions before microwaving.
Turn out of pan upside down to serve.
Muffins
Paper-1ined
No High (10)
Use microwave muffin container or
(1 Muffin) muffin cups
1 to 1Y2 min.
homemade muffin cups, made by cutting
(2 to 4 Muffins) (Do not use
1 to 2 min. down hot drink paper cups.
(3 to 6 Muffins) foilliners.) 2 to 4 min.
Quick Breads,
Glass loaf
No Meal-High(7)
11 to 16 min.
Shield corners after half of cooking time.
from a mix dish
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. Eggs maybe prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always
3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and can toughen
pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.
2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in
if overcooked.
the shell.
Food
Contiiner
Cover Power hvel & Time
Commen@
Scrambled Glass
measuring cup
or casserole
Basic eggs Buttered
custard cup
Poached eggs I%-qt.
casserole
Omelet
9-in. pie plate
Quiche
9-in. pie plate
No High (10)
Plastic wrap
Medium (5)
Casserole
High (10)
cover
No High (10)
Medium (5)
No Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
% to 1 min.
per egg
1 to lU 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:
10 to 12 min.
Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon 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.
Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on High
(10). Break eggs onto plate, puncture membrane.
Swirl boiling water with spoon, slip in eggs
gently. Cover. Microwave at Medium (5)
YZ to 1
minute per egg. Let stand in water a few minutes.
Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave % to 1
minute until cheese is slightly melted.
Combine and microwave filling, stirring every 2
minutes. Pour filling into precooked shell.
Microwave additional time shown at left.
Cheese
Fondue Microwave- Cover or
High (10)
To make sauce Make Basic White Sauce substituting wine for
safe 2-qt.
plastic wrap 3 to 5 min.
dish milk. Add cheese and microwave at Medium (5)
Medium (5) 8 to 9 min. for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking every 2 minutes.
Rsh and Seafood
1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. Center 2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use
may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.
stands a few minutes after cooking.
3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.
Food Contiiner
Cover Power kvel & Time
Commenh
~h
Fillets or Oblong dish
Wax paper or High (10) 5 to 7 min. Microwave
until fish flakes easily. Turn steaks
steaks
(1 lb. )
plastic wrap
over after half of cooking time,
Whole fish Oblong dish
Plastic wrap
High (10)
6 to 8 min. Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.
per lb.
Clams, 6 Pie plate or Plastic wrap
High (10)
4 to 7 min. Place in dish with hinged side out.
shallow dish
Shrimp–1 lb. Pie plate or Plastic wrap
High (10)
7 to 9 min. Brush with garlic butter before cooking.
(peeled) shallow dish
Rearrange after 4 minutes.
Shrimp–
2-qt. Lid or High (10) 8 to 12 min.
Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups hottest tap
1 to 2 lbs. casserole plastic wrap
water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.
(urmeeled)
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Cereal, Wsti and Wce
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.
4. Cover pas~ and rice while microwaving. When using plastic
2. For pasta, use about half the amount of water needed for wrap, turn back one corner to vent.
conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt and 1 teaspoon 5. Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta
oil (optional, to prevent sticking). immediately
afier microwaving.
3. For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water as needed 6. Microwave time and conventional boiling times are about the same.
for conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.
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Oatmeal, l-qt. casserole No High (10) 3 to 5 min.
old fashioned or bowl
per serving 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.
Note: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package directions
for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for
Y2 to 1 minute.
Spaghetti (16 oz.) 2-qt. oblong Plastic wrap High (10) 16 to 19 min.
dish
Rice, regular 3-qt. casserole Lid or High (10) 18 to 21 min.
long grain (1 cup)
plastic wrap
Rice, minute 2-qt. casserole Lid or
High (10) 2 to 3 min.
(1% cups) plastic wrap
Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange after 10
minutes.
Add 2
% cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.
Add 1% cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.
Vegetables
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.
4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back
2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause corner to vent.
darkening and dehydration on surface.
5. Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than small pieces.
3. Arrange vegetables, such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces to
& For more even heating, stir, rearrange or rotate vegetables during
the outside of the dish. cooking.
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Asparagus
(fresh cuts) 1 lb. (3 cups) cut into
1-to 2-inch pieces
1 lb.
High (10)
Meal-High(7)
8 to 10 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(spears)
8 to 10 min.
8 to 10 min.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4
cup water.
In l-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears)
1O-OZ. package
High (10)
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
1 Ib. cut in half
1O-OZ. package
1O-OZ. package
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
13 to 17 min.
7 to 9 min.
7 to 9 min.
In I%-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch High (10)
25 to 30 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh spears) 1 bunch
(1% to 1Y2 lbs.)
1 bunch
(lti to 1Y2 lbs.)
1O-OZ. package
1O-OZ. package
High (10)
High (10)
12 to 15 min.
10 to 12 min.
7 to 9 min.
7 to 9 min.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(cut)
(frozen, chopped)
(frozen spears)
Cabbage
(fresh)
High (10)
High (10)
In l-qt. casserole.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
1 medium head
(about 2 lbs.)
High (10)
9 to 13 min.
18 to 23 min.
In Ifi- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(wedges)
High (10)
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Vegetables
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Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
Cauliflower
(fresh, whole)
(flowerets)
(frozen)
Corn
(frozen kernel)
In l’h-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
1 lb.
1O-OZ. package
High (10)
High (10)
11 to 13 min.
7 to 9 min.
1 medium head
1 medium head
1O-OZ. package
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
10 to 17 min.
10 to 14 min.
7 to 9 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In I%-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
7 to 9 min.
In I-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. 1O-OZ. package
High (10)
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears
High (10)
4 to 5 min.
per ear In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if
corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.(frozen)
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
High (10)
High (10)
7 to 8 min.
4 to 5 min.
per ear
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
2 Ibs. unshelled
1O-OZ. package
(6 to 8 oz. eacb)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
10 to 11 min.
7 to 9 min.
3 to 5 min.
per potato
In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)
Pierce each potato with cooking fork. Place
on paper towel on floor of microwave oven,
1 inch apart in circular arrangement. Let
stand 5 minutes.
Peel and cut into l-in. cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, cubed,
white) 4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
High (10) 12 to 14 min.
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen, chopped
and lea~
High (10)
High (10)
7 to 9 min.
8 to 10 min.
In 2-qt. casserole.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
10 to 16 OZ.
1O-OZ. package
Squash
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
or butternut)
1 lb. sliced
High (10)
High (10)
7 to 10 min.
10 to 13 min.
In lti-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each) Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes.
In 8-in. square glass baking dish, place
squash cut side down.
Vegetables, mixed
(frozen)
1O-OZ. package
High (10) 8 to 10 min.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
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Cakes and Desserh
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.
5.
2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes or line
them with wax paper. (Do not flour.)
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3.
4.
Crust on cakes will be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate
cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.
. Fruit dessefis
will be fresh looking and tisting.
Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into 7. Chiffon and Angel Food cakes are not recommended for
center comes out clean.
microwaving.
Cool cake in dish set directly on heat-proof surface or wooden
board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting.
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Cakes
Commercial mix 8-in. round or
High (10) 2 min. Grease dish before adding batter. Let stand 5
(18
to 20 OZ.) square dish
Meal-High (7) 4 to 6 min. to 10 minutes before inverting to cool.
Fluted tube
High (10) 13 to 15 min.
Let tube cake stand 15 to 20 minutes before
cake pan inverting to cool.
Pineapple upside 8-in. round
High (10) 10 to 12 min.
When done, toothpick inserted in center
down cake dish
comes out clean. Invert cake onto plate; let
dish stand over cake a few minutes.
Cupcakes—6 Paper lined
High (10) 2%
to 3 min. When cooking several cupcakes, you may
cupcaker notice some will be done before others. If
so, remove cupcakes as they are done and
continue cooking the rest a few seconds
longer.
Bar cookies 8-in. square Meal-High (7) 9 to 13 min.
Grease dish before adding batter.
dish Cut when cool.
Baked apples Microwave- Lid or
High (10)
2 to 4 min. Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting. Core
or pears
safe dish or plastic wrap per piece
and fill center of apple with 2 tablespoons
casserole
sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon
cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons water for each
piece of fruit.
Candies
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy cleanup, melt
2.
chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up, or place chocolate in
paper bowl to melt.
Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cooking
containers carefully.
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High (10) 15 to 25 Cover graham cracker with chocolate and
or paper
plate seconds marshmallow.
Caramel Apples
1 pint (2-cup) No High (10) 3 min.
measure
Marshmallow Crisp
2-qt. oblong
Yes High (10) 1% min. to
dish melt butter, 2 to
3 min. to melt
marshmallows
Chocolate Bark
1%-qt. Yes High (10) 3 to 4 min.
casserole
or bowl
Unwrap a 14-02. package of caramels into
measuring cup. Add 1 tablespoon
wter.
Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip
4 apples into mixture.
In large glass bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add
1O-OZ.package marshmallows, cover with
wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5
cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into
buttered dish.
Place 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces in
container. Microwave to
melt. Add 1 cup
whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax
paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.
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