GE JE48 Installation instructions

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Defrosting p8
Cooking p9
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BeforeUsingYourOven .. .....2
SafetyInstructions.\........3,4
FeaturesofYourOven .........5
XwrTouchControlPanel .. ....6
Minute/SecondTimer .........7
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...8
cooking....................9
Defrosting,Heating&
CookingGuide . . . . . . ....10-23
CareandCieaning. . . . .......24
GroundingInstructions ... , .. .25
TheProblemSolver. . . ..,....26
IfYouNeedService. . . . . . . . ..27
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . .BackCover
Helpwhelp e
Beforeusingyour mm,
red thisbookcarefully.
It isintendedtohelpyouoperate
andmaintainyournewMicrowave
oven properly.
Keepithandyforanswerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
or needmorehelp,write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
GeneralElectricCompany
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
Writedownthemodel
andserialnumbers.
You’llfindthemonalabelinside
theoven.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductC)wnership
RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourMicrowaveC)ven.Before
sendinginthiscard,pleasewrite
thesenumbershere:
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SerialNumber‘—-
Usethesenumbersinany
correspondcmxor servicecalls
yourMicrowavcOven.
Besureyour
Oven isregistered.
Itisimportantthatweknowthe
locationofyourMicrowaveOven
shouldaneedoccurforadjustments.
Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor
registeringyouastheowner.
Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto
besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin
yourConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard.Ifyoumove,or
ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser
pleasewritetous,statingmodel
andserialnumbers.Thisappliance
mustberegistered.Pkasebecertain
thatitis.
Writeto:
GeneralElectricCompany
RangeProductService
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
Hyoureceiveda
damagedOven...
contxt thedealer(or
builder)thatsoldyoutheown.
Savetimeandmoney.
Beforeyourequestservice...
checktheProblemSolvercmpage26.
Iflistscausesofminor
availableatextracostfromyour
GcmxalEiecfricsupplier,
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[a)DoNotAttempttooperate
thisovenwiththedooropensince
opendooroperationcanresultin
harmfulexposuretomicrowave
erwrgy.Ris importantnotto
defeatortamperwiththesafety
interlocks.
{b)DoNotPlaceanyobject
betweentheovenfrontfkceanci
thedooror allowsoiior cleaner
residueto accumulateonsealing
surfaces.
(c)DoNotoperatetheoven
ifit isdamaged.Itisparticularly
importantthattheovendoorclose
properlyandthatthereisno
damagetothe:
(2)hingesandlatches(brokenor
loosened)
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SAFETY
Readall before ~-
Whenusingelectricalappliances
basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe
followed,includingthefoilowing:
theriskofbums,electricshock,
fire,injurytopersonsorexposure
toexcessivemicrowaveenergy:
@Usethisapplianceonlyforits
intendeduseasdescribedinthis
manual.
*Readandfollowthespecific
“PRECAUTIONS‘K)AVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSUREK)
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY”atleft.
*Thisappliancemustkgrounded.
Connect
outlet.See“GROUNDING
onpage25,
*Forbest operation,plug this
applianceintoitsownelectrical
outlet,toprevent of
effuseortripping
breaker.
*Installorlocatethisappliance
onlyinaccordancewiththe
provided
*Donot powercordor
plugin
*Keeppowercordawayfrom
heatedsurf;ices.
@Doriotoperatethisappliance
ifithasadamagedpowercordor
plug,ifit isnotworkingproperly,
orifithasbeendamagedor
dropped.
@SeedoorSW’fW@Ck%irhf$
instructionsonpage24.
.Thisapplianceshould~
servicedonlybyqualifiedservice
personnel.Contactnearest
authorizedservicefkcilityfor
examhatr
‘on,repairoradjustment.
Q&withanyappliance,close
supemisionisnecessarywhen
usedbychildren.
●To~~~ tie ~~~&fi~ in
theovencavity:
–Donotovercookfd. Car&idly
attendapplianceifpaper,plastic,
orothercombustiblematerialsare
placedinsidetheoventofacilitate
cooking.
–Removewiretwist-tiwfrom
paperorplasticbagsbefbre
placingbaginovert.
–-Donotuseyourmicrowave
oventodrynewspapers.
–-P&perw~, and
waxpaper,Recyckxipaper
cancontainmetalflecks
whichmaycause orignite.
Paperpmdwts nylon
Or nyh)n shouldbe
astheymayalsoignite.
–-Donot ovenwhile
toawiddamagetothe
ovenfmdthedangerW&e.If
byaccidcnttheovenshouldrun
emptyaminuteortwo,noharm
isdone. trytoawid
theovenemptyatall
times--itsaves and
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–-Donotpoppopcorninyour
microwaveovenunlessinaspecial
microwavepopcornaccessoryor
unlessyouwepopcornlabeledfor
useinmicrowaveovens,
–Donotovercookpotatoes.
Theycoulddehydrateandcatch
fire,causingda.rnagetoyouroven.
–Ifmaterialsinsideovenshould
ignite,keepovendoorclosed,
turnovenoff,anddisconnect
powercord,orshutoffpowerat
fhseorcircuitbreakerpanel.
*~me products
such ~whole
eggsandsealedcontainm+for
example,closedglassjars—may
explodeandshouldnotbeheated
inthisoven,
8AvoM
heatingbabyfoodh
glassjars,evenwithouttheirlids;
especiallymeatandeggmixtures.
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Don%defrostfrozenbeverages
innarrowneckedbottles(especially
carbonatedbeverages),Evenifthe
containerisopened,
canbuildup.Thiscancausethe
toburst,resultingin
injury.
@Usemetalonlyasdirectedin
cookingguide.Foilstripsas
usedinmeatKMSEare
wlxmusedas in
TV maybe
infoiltraysICSSthan3/4”high;
removetopfoilcoverand
traytobox,Whenusingmetalin
the oven,keepmetal
atBeast1inchawayfromsides
doven,
*cookingutensi!smaybecome
hotbecauseofheattransferred
fromtheheatedfood.Potholders
maybeneededtohandlethe
utensil.
s$kmMhnes,thecookingt~y
canbecometoohottotouch.Be
carefidhandlingthecookingtray
duringandaftercooking.
~Foo&cookedinliquids(such
aspasta)maytendtoboilover
morerapidlythanfindscontaining
lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur,
refertopage24fir instructionson
howtocleantheinsideoftheoven,
sT~erm~mete~-~~not
useathermometerinfoodyou
are unlessthe
isdesignedor
foruseinthe
microwaveoven.
*~ic ~~n$fl~
designedformicrowavecooking
areveryuseful,butshouldbe
used Even
maynotbeastolerantof
asareglass
orceramic andmay
sofienorcharNsubjectedtoshort
periods Inkmger
to thefbod
and COWIignite,For
the!w /)use
pkwtimonlyandwethaninstrict
withthe
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3)Donotpermit
tousepkAc utensils
*whencooking porkfollow
ourdirectionsexactlyandalways
cookthemeattoatleast170°F.
Thisassuresthat,intheremote
possibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbe
killedandmeatwillbesafktoeat.
o~oi]~geggsisnOt
recommendedinamicrowave
oven.Pressurecanbuildup
insidetheeggyolkandmaycause
ittoburst,resultingininjury.
aF- with ~brok~~ ~@r
%kin”suchasP@@.OW,Si?USi3&S,
tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers
andothergiblets,andeggyolks
(seepreviouscaution)shouldbe
piercedtoallowsteamtoescape
duringcooking.
o~~~o~l~ble’?cookingpo~~~=
andtightlycbsedplasticbags
shouldbeslit,piercedorvented
asdirectedinCookingGuide.If
theyarenot,plasticcouldburst
duringor after
cooking,possibly in
injury.Also,plasticstorage
shouldbeatleast
partiallyuncoveredbecausethey
formatightseal,Whencooking
withcontainerstightlycovered
withpiastigwrap,anddirect
awayfrom andfhce,
*special
liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor
shortlyafterremovalfromthe
oven,Topreventburns
frurn liquid,stirthe
liquidbrieflybefore the
containerfromthe oven.
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Choking willbe
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forcleaning.
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T~uchCkmtrdI?and
TheTouchControlPanel
allowsyoutosettheovencontrols
electronicallywiththetouchofa
finger.It’sdesignedto beeasy
touseandunderstand.
LDISPLAY.Displaystimeofday
andtimecountingdownduring
cookingfunctions(or powerlevel
whenPowerLevelpad istouched).
2. ‘1’lNIECOOK. Microwavefor
apresetamountoftimeusing
automaticPowerLevelHI (or
changepowerleveiafterentering
cookingtime.Seepage9.)
3.MIN/SECTIMER.Thisfeature
i.4sesnomicrowaveenergy.R
functionsasakitchentimer,asa
holdingperiodafterdefrostor as a
delaytimerbeforetimecooking.
(Seepage7.)
4. NUNIBERPADS.Touchthese
padstoenter
timeandtimeofday.
5.POWER LEVE~#.
~t?isitil these
padstosetyourdesiredpovwrlevel.
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6. START.Afterallselectionsa
made,touchthispadtostartoven.
7.TUVIEDEFROST.Gentle,
generallyuniformthawingat
automaticPowerLeveiLO(or
changepowerlevelafterenterin~
defrostingtime.Seepage8.)
8.CLOCK. Touchthispadtoenter
timeofdayor checktimeofday
whilemicrowaving.
Tosetclock,firsttouchCLC)CK
padandthenentertimeofday.For
example,iftimeis 1:30,touch
numberpads1,3andOand 1:30
willappearindisplay.Touch
STARTpad.TOresetor change .
time,simplyrepeataboveprocess.
9. CLEAR/OFF.Whentouched,it
shutsofftheovenanderasesall
settings(excepttimeofday).

HowtoUsetheMinute/SecondTimer
aThe MIFWSECTIMERhasthree
timingfunctions:
●Itoperatesasaminutetimer.
@Itcanbeset todelaycooking.
@Itcanbeusedasaholdsetting
afterdefrosting.
TheMIN/SECTI.MERoperates
withoutmicrowaveenergy.
HOWto Timea3-Minute
PhoneCall
1.TouchMIN/SECTIMERpad.
Thedisplayshows:Oand“TIME”
flashes.
2. Touchnumberpads3,OandO(for
3minutesandnoseconds).Display
shows3:00.
3. TouchSTART.Displayshows
timecountingdown.
4. Whentimeisup,ovensignals
anddisplayshowstimeofday.
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The Timercanalso
beusedtoprogram“holdtime”
betweenmicrowavecooking
functions.Thetimecanrangefrom
onesecondto99minutesand99
%t.xmnds,AHOLD,or “standing”
timemaybefoundinsomeofyour
ownrccipcsor(%OkingChide.
“F()cld~~cookingup to99minutes
and99 seconds,touch
IIMER andenternumberof
minutestodelaycooking Touch
“IWW3COOKpadandcntct-
dcsiredcookingtime.Thentouch
START.Timerwillcountdownto
mm andcookingwillbegirt.
HowtoDefrost,Holdand
TimeCook
—[x(’sSHY
youwanttocjcfrost;]frown
ct)wx.u’olcfi)r15mitmtcs,holdfnr
10 ant!thenTimeCkmkfor
25minutes.Here’sltow03doit:
Step1:Takecasserolefromfreezer
andplaceinoven.
fitep2: TouchTIMEDEFROSTpiXi.
Thedisplayshows: O,and“TIME
DEF” flashes.
Step3: Touchpads1,5,0 andOfor
15rninutesdefrostingtime. 15:00
appearsondisplay.(Defrostingis
automaticallysetcmpowerlevel
LObutcanbechangedbytouching
thedesiredpowerlevelpad.)
Step4:Set orholdtime
by MIN/SECTIMER.
The shows: (land ‘*TIME”
flashes.
Step% Touch1,0,0 andOtohold
fortenminutes. on
display.
Step 6: TouchTIMEC(XIKpad.
Dispkiyshows: OandHi, and
*’TIMECOOK’*flashes,
Step7:Touch2,5,0 andOfor
twenty-fiveminutesofcookingtime.
25:00appearsondisplay.
Step8:TouchSTART.“DEFTIME”
and 15:00countingdownshow
ondisplay.Aseachfunctionis
automaticallyperformedoven
displayshowsinstructionsentered
andthefunction.Whilecooking,
youmaytouchappropriatepadto
recalltimesyouset.
.
Step9: Whentimeisup,theoven
signalsandflashes“End?
QuestionsandAnswas
Q. Whatwillhappenif I
accidentallyreversemydefrost9
holdandcookinstructions?
A. Theovenwil!automatically
rearrangeyour Defrosting
willalwayscomefirst,thenhold,
andthenthecookingfunction.
Q. CanIdefrostandholdonly?
A. Yes.Sometimesyoumayonly
wanttodefrostafood,holdit, and
cookitlater.Allyouneedtodo is
inDefrostandamountof
time.ThenprogramHoldandthe
amountoftime.Besuretoputthe
thaweddishintherefrigerator
promptly.
NOTE:Letfbodsremainatroom
temperatureonlyaslongassafe.
Timeswillvary.
Q. iprogrammedmyovenfora
specificdefrostingtimebutit
defrostedlongerthannecessary.
Whathappened?
A. Wheninstructionsconflict,
theovencarriesoutthelast
instruction.Youmayhavesetthe
oventodefrostfbr4minutes,hoki
for2minutes,artdthendefrostfor
6minutes+Inthiscase,theoven
woulddefrostfir 6minutes
andholdfor2minutes.
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TheDefrostsettingisdesigned
forspeedythawingot’frozenfired
andisoneofthegreatadvantages
ofamicrowaveoven.
*PowerLevelL() isautomatically
setfordefrosting,butyoumay
changethisformoreflexibility.
@SeeyourDefrostingGuidefor
defrostinghelp.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
thedefrostfbnction,defrostfrozen
porkchopsbyfollowingthesteps
below.
Step1:Placeal-lb.packageoffrozen
chopsintheovenandclosedoor.
Step2:TouchTIMEDEFROST
Disp~ayshows: (1andPowerLevel
LOisautomaticallysetintheoven.
“TIMEIX@”flashes.
Step3: Select timethatis
recommendedinyourDefrosting
Guide,Forexample,touch4,0 and
0for4minutes.TIMEDEFand
4:00are displayed.Ifyouwishto
changepowerlevel,touchdesired
PowerLevelpad.
Step4:TouchSTART.Timecounts
downondisplay.Whencycleis
completed,theovensignalsand
flashes“Endl’thenautomatically
shutsOff.
Step5:Turnpackageover,close
doorandrepeatSteps2,3 and4.
Step6:open door,remove
packageandseparatechopsto
finishdefrosting.
Defining mps
@Foodsfrozeninpaperor plastic
canbedefrostedinthepackage.
oForevendefrosting,somefds
needtobebrokenupor separated
pat ofthewaythroughthe
defrostingtime.
@frozendinnerscan
bedefrostedandmicrowave
cooked.Theyshouldbereplacedin
theirboxes.Besuretoremoveany
foilcovers.Keepmetaltraysat
least]”awayfromcavitywalls.
QCheckyourDefrostingGuidefor
otherdefrostingtips,
Qtwstkmsmchhwers
Q. When1pressSZ4RT,Iheara
dulk,thumpingnoise.Whatisit?
A. Thissoundisnormal.It is
lettingyouknowtheovenisusinga
powerlevellowerthanHL
Q. CanIdefrostsmallitemsin
ahurry?
A. Yes,buttheywillneedmore
frequentattentionthanusual.Raise
thepowerlevelafterenteringthe
timebytouchingthedesiredpower
levelpad.PowerLevelMEDcuts
thetimeaboutin 1/2;PowerLevel
HIcutsthetimetoapproximately
1/3.Duringeither,rotateor stir
foodfrequently,
Q. Whydon’tthedefrosting
timesintheDefrostingGuide
seemrightformyfind?
A. Thesetimesareaverages.
Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording
tothetemperatureinyourfreezer.
Setyourown forthetimeindicated
inyourDefrosting(hide. Ifyour
hod isstillnotcompletelythawed
attheendofthattime,resetyour
ovenandadjustthetime
accordingly.
Q. Shouldallfoodsbecompletely
thawedbeforecooking?
A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe
completely
thawedbeforecooking,
Forexample,fishcookssoquickly
itisbetterto begincookingwhileit
isstillslightlyfrozen,
QCanIopenthedoorduring
defrostingtocheakon&he
Pm ofmyf~?
A. Y&, YOUmayopenthedwrat
anytimeduringmicrowaving.To
resumedefrosting,closethedoor
andpressSTART.Theovenbegins
omxatingif timeisleftontimer.
lf not,resettimer.

Cooking
-TheTIMECOOKkatureallows
~youtopresetthecookingtirme.
Theovenshut~offautomatically.
PowerLevelHIisrecommended
formostcooking,butyoumay
changethisformoreflexibility.
SeeyourChokingGuide.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
timecooking,makeacupofcoffw
byfollowingthestepsbelow.
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Step1:Fillacup2/3 fullof
waterandadd 1teaspoonofinstant
coffeeandstirtodissolve.Usea
cupthathasnometaldecoration
andismicrowavesafe(referto
—MicrowavingTipson page2).
Placecup inovenandclosedoor.
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Mq) 2:TouchTIMECOOKpad.
~i@ay shows: ()and HI, “TIME
COOK’*flashes.PowerLevelHI is
set.
Ifanotherpowerlevelisdesired,
touchdesiredPowerLevelpad,
althoughPbwerLevelHIispreierred
forthiscupofcoffin.
Step4:TouchSTART.Time
countingdownshowsondisplay.
Step5:Whentimeisup,theoven
signalsandflashes“End~’then
shutsoff.
Step6:Openthedoor.
QuestionsandAnswers
Q. Isetmyovenforthetime
calledforintherecipe,butatthe
endofthetimeallowed$myfood
wasn’tdone.Whathappened?
A. Sincehousepowervariesdue
totimeor locationmanyTime
Cookrecipesgiveyouatimerange
topreventovemoking. Setthe
ovenforminimumtime,testthe
foodfordoneness,andcookyour
foodalittlelonger,if necessary.
Q. ItouchedmydesiredF%wer
Levelpadtoselectmypower
kwel.WhenItouchedSTART’,
however,myovendidn’tcomeon.
Whynot?
A. TheTIMECOOKpadmustbe
touchedbeforesettingthePower
Levelpador elseyourovenwillnut
begincooking.
Q. Iwanttocookonapower
levelotherthanI-U.WhatdoI
needtodo?
A. Tochangethepowerlevel,
touchthedesiredPOWERLEVEL
padafmrenteringdesiredcooking
timeandthentouchSTART.
Q. CanIMerruptmyTime
Cookfunctiontocheckthefd?
A. Y&i.Toresumecooking,
simplyC1OWthedoorandpress
theSTARTpad.Thetimermustbe
resetfbrcookingtoresumetmkxs
timeis ontimer.
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FirstHalf’ SecondHalf
Food The, Minutes Time,Minutes Comments
Meat
Bacon(1pkg.) 33-4 Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.Turnover
perpound perpound afterfirsthalfoftimeandunwrap.Letstand5minutes.
Microwavejustuntilstripscanbeseparated.
Franks(1lb.) 43Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.Turnover
afterfirsthalfoftime,Microwavejust untilfrankscan
bcseparated.
GroundBeef&Pork(I lb.) 43=4 T~rnpackageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecond
hal!oftime.breakupandletstand5minutes.
GroundBeef’&Pork(2lbs.)8-10 7-9 ‘hrn packageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoff
softenedmeataftersecondhalfoftime.Setaside.Break
upremainingbioekandcontinuemicrowaving3-5minutes
ifnccesswy.
Spareribs, 24 ?-3 Placewrappedpackageinmicrowaveoven.Turnover
Pork(2Ibs.)pmpound perpound aflcrfirs[halfof’time.Aflersecondhalfoftimeseparate
pieceswithWC knife,Letstandtocompletedefrosting,
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Steaks, 4“6 4-5 Placeunwrappedmeatinsinglelayerincookingdish
Chops&perpound perpound ioown. Turnoverafterfirsthalfof’timeandseparate
CsMets cfc$’tmtedpieceswithtableknife.Letstandtocompkw
(Beef,Lamb, defrosting,
Vwd&Pork)
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%tu%:qgc 3.4 3=4 TurnoverafterWhttlfoftime,LcIstand5minutes,
Hulk(i lb, roli)
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SN,Isage’ :.3 2“:1 Turnoverandrotate1/4turnafterfirsthalfof’tinm.
!,ink(116,)Ixt standSminutes,

DefrostingGuide
POW(WLevel:LO
FimtHalf SecondHalf
Food Time,Minutes Time,Minutes Comments
Poultry
Chicken,Broiler-Fryer,Cut-up
0%-2Ibs,)
Chicken,Broiler-Fryer,Cut-up
(2!/2-3 lbs.)
8-11
11-13
8-11
11-13
Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven.Afterfirsthalf
oftime,unwrapandseparatepieces,Letstand5minutes.
Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven.Afterfirst
halfoftime,unwrapandturnover.Aftersecondhalfof
time,separatepieces.Microwave3to5minutesmore,
ifnecessary.
Whole 1] 12-13 Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven,Afterhalfof
(2%-3tbs.)time,turnchickenoverandshieldwarmareaswithfoil,
Fish&Seafmd
Fillets(1lb.) 6-7 6-7 Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven,(Iffishis
frozeninwater,placeincookingdish.)Thrnoverafier
firsthalfoftime.Aftersecondhalfoftime,holdunder
coidwatertoseparate.Letstand5minutes.
Shcllflsh, 66-8 Spreadshellftshinsinglelayerinbakingdish.Rearrange
smallpieces piecesafterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand5minutes,
—(1lb.)
—Shdifish, 34 2-3 Plwxblockincasserole,lkrn overandbreakupwith
blocks forkafterfirsthalfoftime,
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lqw W-K)w. )overafterfirsthalfoftimc,
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Wad or Buns(1lb.}~.j 2=3 Turnoverafkr firsthalfoftime,
f-id&%rvc Rolls {gj,.~l~, l.~ Mate package!/4turnaflerfirsthalfoftime.
(’7(~A#pkg.)
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(’{)tfixcake(9-13oz.)3-4 ~.j Removefromhi] fmfiifnecessary,Rotate1/2turnafter
firsthalfoftime,
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SweetRolls(t’L12oz.)~.j ?Rxate 1/4turnaflerfirsthalfoftime,
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JSIi~ws
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DefrostingGuide
PowerLevehLO
Fbod FirstHalf SecondHalf Time,Minutes Time,Minutes Comments
Cake,frosted 1-2 1-2 Placecakeinboxinmicrowaveoven.Rotate1/4turn
(17oz.) afterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand10-20minutes.
PoundCake 1$5.2 ~1~-~ Removefromfoilpanandplaceonmicrowave-safep!ate
(11%Oz,) ifnecessary.Rotate1/4turnafterfirsthalfoftime,Let
stand10minutes.
Ciwesecakc 6-9 None Removefromfoilpanandplaceonmicrowave-safeplateif
(1749oz..)necessary,Letstand20-30minutestocompletedefrosting.
Fruit, Pies
Fruit(10-16oz.)Removefromfoilandplaceinmicrowave-safecontainer
ifncccssary.Placepackageinmicrowaveown.After
minimumtime,breakupwithfork.Repeatifnecessary
orletstand5minutes.
Fruit,in 4-5 None Placepackageinmitmwawoven.Flexpackageonce.
plasticpouch
(Mo%<.) e
Fruitpie, W-16 None Letstand20=30minutestocornplctedefrosting.
or nutpie
Win.)
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.——..J.——.—- ----- —..
(‘Wfardpie ii-u Phmc Letstand25-35minutcxitocompletedefrosting.
(14W.)
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HeatingorReheatingGuide
1.
Directionsbelowareforreheatingalready-cookedfindsat refrigeratoror roomtemtwrature.Usemicrowaveovensafecontainers,
@
2. Covermostfds (seetips)forfa~testhe~ting.Exceptionsarer~reor mediumrneati,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakesand
bakedftmds.
3.Besurefbodsareheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingorbubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfbodisheatedthroughout.
Asageneralrule,hotfoodsproduceanareawarmtothetouchincenterofundersideofdish.
Power Level: HI
Item Amount ApproximateTime,Minutes
—*
Appetizers
Saucy;suchasmeatballs, 1to2servings 3-5
cocktailfranks,riblets 3to4servings
(%cupperserving) 5-7
PastryBites;smallpizzas. 2to4servings 2.3fi
eggrollsetc. —
PlateofLefbvers
Meatplus2vegetables 1plate 3-5
Meatsandmaindishes
Saucymaindishes;chili, 1to2servings 5-8
chopsucy,spaghetti,stew 3to4servings 7-1o
(W cupserving) 1ean(160z,) 6-8
Hamburgersormeatloaf 1to2servings 2-4
(4oz.perserving) 3to4servings 4-6
HotDogsandsausages 1m21-2
3to42-3
..—---- ——-
—Riceandpasta 1to2servings j1/2=~
(2/1-?4cupserving)
—‘Ihppedormixedwithsauce 1to2servings 5-7
3to4servings 7-9
.——
I’ip:Coversaucymaindisheswithpliistiewrap.Coverothernwindishesimdmeatswithwaxedpper.
“.——”..—— .——
soups
Witt~rIXl!+dd 1to2 -servings 3-5
(1cupperwving) 3to4servings 9-12
1cm (1002,) 7=9
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...-----.=———.——. ..-
Vkgetables
Smallpieces;pciis,corn. hcans.etc. 1to2servings ]~~
(KJcupperserving) 3to4servings 4-6
m.. ,.. . ......—-.—..—. .—.—..”.,....-=.=—.—,.- —.,. .—..-.—
I.afgepieces(wwhole;corn i!02servings 3-5
onthecoh.asparagusspears,ctc, 3to4servings 6-8
.+——...-.-—-—..—..-.-..-.-...eh..,-a —.—.. ~+__--,”->..,<=’---==-.——”
—.-.
Miishc(j 1to 2servings 3-5
(~’cupp*rserving) 3to4servings 7-9
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“1’ip:~’overvcgctabicsformostevenheating. ——
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Sauces
[Jesscrt:(.!h(M.’ol3tc, Y)cup ].~
hu[wrscotch icup 2-3
..4. .................. .... . .“,..,. -—--.-—- -,___----,.~“e....-..—-—.-—...-
M{~iitor maindish,chunky ‘/2 cup 3.4
typr,gibletgriwy.spaghetti 1cup 4-6
~i!UL’L’,tit~, 1can(I6W,) 5-7
—.--- .— .......... . —.. ,. .. _ —.—-...--..—--------
t’rmnllytyfw %cup -3.4
1cup 4“5
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l’ip:{“overfht2dtopreventspatter,
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ConvenienceFoodGuide
1.Mostconveniencefds canbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,sincetheyarealreadycooked,Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils(glassor
plastic).Fixfbodsneedingbrowningorcrisping,conventionalbakingisrecommended.
2, Removef~ fromfoilcontainersover3/4-inchhighandplaceinmicrowavesafedish.
PbwerLevel:HI
Ebod mm,Mimlt.es Comments
Appetizers
Frozenpreparedsandwiches 2-3 WrapinpapertoweLRotate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
persandwich
Pizza(3.7oz.) 3-5 Rotate1/2turnafler2minutes.
Popcorn(3%-oz.pkg.)frozen 5-6 Timesgivenareformicrowavepopcorn.
Popcorn(3%-oz.pkg.)roomtemp. 4~.5 ———
Fish&
Fish&Chips(544oz.) 5-8 Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonordistribute
evenlyonmicrowavesafedish,
BreadedFish(5-10oz.) 5-8 Distributewmly onmicrowavesafedishlinedwith2paper
04”1602.) 9-U towels,Rearrangeorrotatedish 1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
(23-25OZ.) 11-13
Meats
Drymixes,hamburgeradded 14-16 Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter7minutes.
FrozenMeats(5-8oz.) 6-10 Ifpouchpackageisused,puncturewithforktovent.Stir
(10-16
OZ.) 8-18 meatpiecesorrotate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
FrozenDinners
HeartyT.V,-Style(17oz.) 12-i5 Removefoilcoverandreturntraytocarton.Ifmetaltray
RegularT,V,-Style@oz.) 10-12 ismorethan3/4-inchdeep,placef@ inmicrowavesafe
PrcmiumEntree(8-9oz.) ~042 container.Rotatei/4turnafterhalfofcookingtime.lf e
(10-13oz.) 12-14 foodisinpouch,s~itpouchbeforemicrowaving,
-andRice
Cannedspaghetti(16oz.) 6-8 Stirbeforeserving.
Fr(m.mLasagna(2102.j24=2’7 Rotatei/4turnafterhalfoftime.Letsmnd5minutes
beforeserving.
?vfactironi&Cheese(8oz.) 941 -Stirorturn1/2turnafierhalfofcookingtime,
—.—’.—-.————... ..—.—.
FriedChicken 2pieces !$-6 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2hiyersofpapertowels.Rotate
4pieces 10=L? 1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
6pieces 11-13
FromnPouch(5-7oz.} 4“6 -Slitpouchbeforemicrowaving,Stirbefareservi~~g,
.-.-”.”.-,..,*
—., ..————-————
Griddle‘Fbods
Frenchtoas~ 2pieces 2-3 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.
4pieces 3-4
waffles 2pieces 2-3 Arrarigeonplate~inedwith2layersofpapertowels,
4~iezc?s 3-4
{’tmntryS;wsagc 21%
&Biscuits 42-J Rotate1/4turnat iminute,
t, 4.5 Rotate1/4turnafhw2minutes.
Ih]trcci-boz,)4-5 Stiroccasionallyorturn 1/4turnafierhalfofcookingtime.
—.. ..... .-. ..-.—..-..,---...-—-.. ,...”—-+—-.—-..—-..-..—...-..”..“-—..”——
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Meats
Alwaysusemicrowavesafedish,plasticorglass.
PowerLevel&Time
Fbod Container Cover (OrInternalTemp.) Comments
—
—
Beef
Roasts,Tender 8-in.squaredish Waxpaper MED Placemeatcutsidedownor fatsideup.Let
(rib,highquality Min. Internal stand10to 15min.beforecarving.Ifdesired,
rump,sirlointip) perlb. Temp. brushwithbrowningsaucebeforecooking.
Upto3lbs. Rare 13to 15 115°to 125°
Medium 14to 16 125°to 140°
Well 16to 19 140°to 155°
Ground,ilb. Casserole Yes HI 7-9min. Stirevery2minutes.Addsauceorcasserole
Crumbled ingredientsandfinish,Tocookfrozenblock,
(forcasseroles microwave12to 15minutes,breakingupand
orsoup) stirringevery5minutes.
Meatballs Pieplate waxpaper HI 8-11min. Arrange3/4to l-inchapartincirclearound
(1lb.) edgeofdish.Rotatedish 1/4turnafterhalf
oftime,
--
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---
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--
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—-
—
-
—-
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-
-
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I?atties 8-in.squareglass Waxpaper H1 Coverwithwaxpaper.Rotatedish1/4turn
4patties/~b. dish(withtrivetif afterhalftime.Ifdesired,addbrowning
1--2patties desired)orceramic 3-5min. sauceoragent.Letpattiesstand,covered,
3-4patties dinnerpiate(For1or 6-8min. ~minutes,
2pattiesusepaper
platelinedwith
doublethickness
papertowels.)
Meatloaf Pieplate Plasticwrtip !41 26=29min. Letstand10minutesaftercooking.
(RoundIoiif)
Pork
PorkChops 8-in.sqwtrcdish Plasticwrap MED Brushwithbarbecuesauceorbrowning
2(1/2to3/4-lb.)1446min. agent,ifdesired.Turnchopsoverandrotate
3(3/4to l-lb.)16-18min. dish1/2turn+#krM’oftimc, Letstand
4{1to IM-HISJ) ]&~}~~~, covered5to K)minu!csbefotvsawing,
... CfmnlxfHim R-in,squaredish I%4ic wrap MED ]~.14rein, Shieldedgeofharnwithl=in.widestripof’
(.%-itls’)perlb, foil,Placeontrivetandcover.‘Rtrnover
Mterhtdfoftirne.Letstand5to 10minutes
beforecarving.
—-fhmn Microwave Papertowct Hi M%min. Arrangeinsinglelayeronpapertowelsoron
safeplate perslice trivetset indish,Layermanyslicesbetween
Iayt,m.Mpapertowels.
Porksausage Micwwavc wit%paper f-i] Arrangeinsinglelayer.Mate dish 1/2turn
(raw) safeutensil afterhalftime.
~P~tti~s 2-4min.
4patties 547min.
——-.——-———..———....——— ..—.———.-..—— ——-... .————-—
f%rkfinksittisagc Microwave Waxpaper HI Arrangeinsingiclayer.Rcarrmgeattcr
(raw) safeutettsil halfoftitne,
~]ink% 2-3min.
4links 5-6min.
8links 74 min.
.---. .... . -.- . .. . -.. ...—. ..... .. .-.-. .... —.-... .. . ....... .. . —.—.—..
(‘anMJi:mhmxm Micr{]wavc ———.
Waxpaper f!l Arrangeinsinglefaycr.
2-4slices SitfC utcfwii 1-2min.
()di(.w 243min.
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—
FishandSeaf!ood
~,Fishisdonewhenitflakese~silywith
beforeserving. afork.Centermaystillbeslightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingasfishstandsafewminutes
2.Cookfishwichorwithoutsauce.Atighicoversteamsfish.Usealightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.
3.Donotovercookfish.Checkat minimumtime.
PowerW@: HI
mod Container Cover Time Cxm3ments
Fish
Filletsor 8-in.squaredish Waxpaperor 9-11min. Microwdveuntilfishflakeseasily.Letstand3minutes
steaks(1lb.) Plasticwrap beforeserving.
Clams,6Pieplateorshallowdish Plasticwrap 6-8min. Arrangeincircle.Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalftime.
Shrimp(1lb.) Pieplateor shallowdish Plasticwrap 7-9min. Stironceduringcooking.
@eeled)
Shrimp(2lbs,) 2-qt.casserole Lidor 7-9min. Stirtwiceduringcooking.
(unpeeled) Plasticwrap
.— .
Poultry
Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingfor5to K)minutes.
.E&wer Level: HI
Fix)d CmU3iner Cover Chnm?nts
Chicken
Piwcs Plateor 8-in. Waxpaper 3-4min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Arrangein
(ifi.~ }b$,, .squmedish perpiece singlelayerincookingdishsothickest.meatypieces
approx.6pieces) aretooutsideedgesofdish,
whole 8-in.squaredish Waxpaper 1O-12min. Placebreastsidedown.Afterhalfofcookingtimeturn
(2-2%1?)s.) perlb. over.Shieldendsoflegsandwingtipswithfoil.
Hens
whok(miffed tl-in.squaredish Waxpaper IM3rninj Placebreastsidedownindish.Turnoverafterhalf
orWwfuf’fed, perlb. oftime,
I1%ihs,)
Ha!vt% &in. .Wutwcdish Waxpaper 10=12rein, Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbedofstuffing
perlb. ifdesired.
16

I?ggsandCheese
i. Alwayspiercewholeyoiksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting,
e
2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhardcookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.
3.CoOk
eggs-justuntilset, theyaredelicateandcantoughenifovercooked,
PowerLevel&Time
Food Container Cover (OrInternalTemp.) Comments
Eggs
Scrambled Glassmeasuring No I-H 1-1!’2min. Place 1teaspoonbutterpereggindish.
cuporcasserole peregg Microwaveuntilmelted.Scrambletheeggs
withthebutterand 1tablespoonmilkper
egg,Placeinovenandmicrowaveforhalfof
totaltime.Scrapeportionsfromtheoutside
tothecenter.Finishcooking.A11owtostand
1to2minutestosetWZ,RS.
Poached !%qt, casserole Lid H1 6-8tnin, Boil2cupshottapwater6to8minutes,
l-;%min. covered.Breakeggsontoplate,puncture
percgg membrane.Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon,
slipineggsgently.Cover.Letstandinwater
afewminutesbeforeserving.
——.,..——..——..—.—....—— —...
HtisicEggs Buttered f%s”icwrap MED ?4-lMmin. Puncturemembraneofyolktoprevent
custardcup peregg bursting.Rearrange,ifnecessary.Letstand
1to2minutesbeforeserving.
Quiche Microwavesafe No MEDI-H Filling: Combineall ingredientsexcepteggs,Add
I-qt.measureand 10-14min. 2tablespoonsflour.Mixwell,Microwave
9-in.quichedish MEX3HI Quiche: filling,stirringevery2minutesuntil
orpiepkitc 5-7min. thickened,Addeggs.Blendwell.Pourfilling
intoprecookedshell.Microwaveadditional
timeshownat left.
.. ..-—.——— .= ———
–Breads
~{’rustonhruadswillINsoft,ou[sidroffoodswillno[brown.Ifdcsircd,sprinkletopof’batterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture,choppednutsor
othertoppingforbrowncokw.{)r,increasebrowncoloronupside-downbreadsbyliningdishbeforemicrowavingwithbrownsugarcaramel
mixture,or savorytoppinglike crushedcwtncdFrench fried onion rings,
RowerLevel&Time
Food cover (OrInternal‘Ramp.) Comments
(‘fm Bread ti-irt,rnunddish N{] HI 6=8mint Forfktvorf’tdbrownedtopping,sprinkle
(!+()/,)cookingdishwithfinelychopped,canned
Frenchfriedonionsbeforemicrowaving.
Turnoutofpanupsidedowntoserve.
...—.—. ——.,—.— —........,.——
(’of’li%C“akc ~=itt,rounddish No HI 9-11min. Letstandonflatsurface10minutesto
(1401.)finishbaking,
.- .-..-————-..—------... -——...... . -.-,.-,”.,.=,.-....,.-~....-.-—4+
—...—.—
(;itlgcrhrc:d ti-in+roundor !%1 Hi !]-1~min. Letstandonfltttsurface5minutesto
squaredish finishbaking.
. . .---————.——-..—-———.—------........._——..—...-.—..——=——.,—.
QuickBread (;lass loafdi+, No HI li-i3 min. Rotatrdish 1/4turnafterhalftime.Letstand
(M-17oz.)bottomIincd cmflatsurface15minutestofinishbaking.
withwaxpaper
Muffim $%fwr-1incd No MM) H] 1Muffin U,sernicmwavcmuffhcontainerorhomemade
muffin~wps %-lmin. muffincups(madehycuttingdownpaper
(IX)notUSC 2to3: hotdrinkcups),Rotatetnuffincontainer
ibillinm~.)1-3min. 1/4turnafterhalfoftime,Whencooking
4t(96: scvertilmuffins,youmaynoticesorncwillhc
3-4%rein, donebeforeothers,Ifso.removernuffimas
theywwdoneandcontinuecookingtheresta
fewsecondsmore,
+1Itll~c(jjsh13~ltl;lvilll:~b]e+
use tl}i(.r(}wii}’u sail ~-in.rounddishwithdrinkingglussplticedopen-side-upincenter.
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P&laandRice
1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensil,glassorplastic.
2. Forpasta,useabouthalftheamountofwaterneededforconventionalboiling:thereislessevaporationinamicrowaveoven.Addregular
amountofsaltand 1teaspoonoil(optional,topreventsticking).
3.Forriceorminuterice,usethesameorslightlygreateramountofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addregularamountsalt.
4.Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusingplasticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent.
5.Stirorrearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime.Drainpastaimmediatelyaftermicrowaving.
6.Microwavingtimeisaboutthesameasconventionalboiling.
Ibwer Level:HI
Food Container Cover Time Comments
Macaroni 2-qt,casserole Lidor 17-19min. Add3cupshottapwater.Stirafter10minutes,For
(7oz.) plasticwrap rotinitype,
checkfordonenessafter10minutes,
------
Spaghetti 2-qt,casserole Lidor 18*2Omin. Add3cupshottapwater.Rearrangeafter10minutes.
(7oz.broken) plaslicwrap
EggNo(xiles 2-qt.casserole Lidor 14-Mmint Add4cupshottapwater.Stirafter10minutes.Time
(8oz.)plasticwrap isthesameforspinachor regularnoodles,
——
Rice
Rice,regular 2-qt.casserole Lidor 17-19min. Add2cupshottapwaterand1teaspoonsalt.Stirafter
longgrain(1cup) plasticwrap 10minutes.Letstandcovered5minutesbeforeserving.
Rice,minute 1‘h-qt.casserole Lidor 7-8min. Add1%cupshottapwater.Stirafter4 minutes,
(1Mcups) plasticwrap
.———
cereal
1.Aiwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils.ghissorplastic,Usehwgeenoughcontainertoavoidspillover.
2.StartwithhcxtesttapwaterMshortencookingtime,
3,Donotcover(prmmntsspillover),
4.Stirhalf-waythroughcookingtmw,
I%vwhi?v$?kHI
Fbod CWfi?r Time c(mlmfmts
Oatrwd,Quick Chintiorpotttwybowl, No 2=2Hmin. Mixcereal,.sdtandhottesttapwaterbefore
pcrserving paperbowl microwaving.Stirafter 1%minutesml beforeserving,
—.—...—-..,”-..——— —---- - - —-
03tmeal. l-qt,casserole No 4-5min. Increasecasserolesizeformorethanoneserving.
hmgcooking Increasetimeabout2Yzminutesforeachadditional
1serving .scrvingi
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Grits.Quick Chinaorpotteryhowl, No 4“5min. Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Increasecaswroic
Iserving paperbowl sizeandmicrowavetimeby2%minutesperadditional
serving.
—.-....-..A- ,———..—..————————..—.—’
CreamofWheat h’qt.Casser(k No 3-4min. Heatwatertoboil,thenaddcereal,increasetime
1serving 11Aminu~$pcradditionalwrvi~.
Orlmwl
....————.—.——..—..————.. ———
(’rcwnOf
Rice Chinaorpotterybowl, .
No 1%-2min. Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater,Increasetimeabout
Iserving paperbowl IIAminutesperadditionalserving.UWz-quart
cwscrolefi]r
momthan 1serving.
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?hw:‘hmicrowave
singlcscrvmgp~ickctofinstantccrcals.ffdlowpack~~cdircc[imwihramountofwutcrandrnbmvavcntHI (10)for\/2 to iminute,

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Viqyxables
—
FreshVegetables
!Weightsgivenforfreshvegetablesarepurchaseweights,beforepeeling,trimming,etc.
2.Pierceskinsofvegetablestobeheatedwholeandunpeeled(i.e.potatoes,squash,eggplant).Thisallowssteamtoescapeandpreventsbursting
orpopping.
3.Addonly2to3tabkxpoonsofwaterperpound,Rinsingvegetablesbeforecookingisusuallysufficient.Saltjustbeforeserving,
4.Heat,covered,incasserokdish;stirringonce.Letstandcovered5minutesunlessotherwisespecified.
FrozenVigetabks
1.Frozenvegetablesmaybeheatedinpouch,packageorfreezercontainer.Puncturepouchbeforeheatingandflexhalfwaythroughcookingto
distributeheat.
2. Placefrozenvegetablesincoveredcasseroledish.Add2tablespoonsofwaterunlessotherwiseindicatedinchart.
3.Stironceduringcooking.Saltvegetablesaftercookingorputsaltinthecasserolewiththewaterbeforeaddingvegetables.
PowerLevel:HI
Vkgetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
Fresh 1lb. 7ti-9% min. Cutinto1%-inchpieces.Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen,spears 10oz. 8-10%min.
Fresh,GreenorWax 1lb. 9%-11%min. Cutinto1%-inchpieces.Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen 9oz. 8-11min.
Broccoli
Fresh,spears ilb, &iOmin. Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen,choppedorspears 10oz. 10-12%min.
Cabbage
Fresh,chopped,shrcxidcd 4cups 11-13min. Add1/4cupwater.
wedges 4II-13min. Add1/4cupwater.
ckl’’rots
Sliced,Prcsh 1lb, 13-15min. Cutcwrmtsintoslim 1/2inchthick.Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen 10OZ. 8! A-1OHmin.
Fresh,fh)wcrcts IN), 9%42min. Add1/4cupWa[w’
whole Ilb+ 1648
min.
Pr(m!n,flower’(?ts K)(w’ 9%-11min.
-..——.—— ——....... .- ..——, -.
Com
Wh(dcMrwl, frozen Wox. 7-8rein,
CMt}wcob,fresh Icar 5=7min. &jd2[o4tabiqx?ot?sofwatcr.
2Ciit?i 7-9firein,
4cars 15%-17%min.
};rcsh
~’ubcd 1lb. 11-H%min. M~ 2Mbiespns water.
Whole ilb, 740min. Picrcxskin,Thrnoverafterhalfoftime.
.. . .-.——..... ..--, _————......,.....-.—---- ..—,.-....,.——— ———
LimaBems
F’rozcn 10(M, 8-10min. Adci1/4cupwater,
.. ... . . ...“..—...“-....——----... .——..-—.——..-. ,.-...-.— ......,—..— ..— ——.
Okra
l:rolcm
SiiccxJ 10oz. 8-{?14min.
whole moz. 9-11rein,
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RowerLevel:m
Vkgetable Ammnt Time Comments
OIlkms
Fresh 8-10 9%-12min. Usesmall,wholeonions.Add1/4cupwater.
Pm
Green,fresh 1Y2 lbs. 7Yz-9%min. Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen 10oz. 7%-8?4min.
Pw
Snow,frozen 6OZ. 6%-8min.
Potatoes
Fresh,baking 17-8min. Rinseandpatdry. Prickwithforkseveraltimes.Arrangeincircular
medium 11-12min. patternonpapertowellinedovenbottom,equaldistanceapart.Turn
6OZ. :17-18mm. overafterhalfoftime.Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.
spinach
Fresh,leaf 1lb. 8-10%min. Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen,leaforchopped 10(x?. 9?4-12min.
Squash
Summer,sliced,fresh 1lb. 9%-12min. Slicesquashl/2-inchthick.Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen 10oz. 7%-9%min.
Squash
Winter,fresh,whole 1lb. 9-11min. Pierceskin.Tumoverafterhalftime.Letstand7minutesaftercooking.
1!4Ibs. 11-13%min. Pierceskin.Letstand7minutesaftercooking.
Succotash
Frozen 10oz. 8%-10%min.
Vegetables
Frozen,mixed low. 9%-11min.
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Zucchimi
Sliced,fresh Ilb. 10-12min. Micel/2-inchthick.Add1/4cupwater.
FJxwn 10oz. 8-10min.
CannedVegetabltxii
Amount Undrdxled
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Ailkinds 802’ 3=3%min. &~yj mjfl, Placevegetablesinmkmwtwesafeservingdish.Coverwithplastic
15-17oz. 6-8minJ 3-4min. wrap,Checkat time.Wr andserve.
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BreadedVegetables
7oz.pkg.frozen 4-6min. Placeontrivet,orplatesuitableformicrowaving,Cookuncovered.
Rotateplate1/4turnafterhalfoftime. Breadingwillnotbecrisp.
Cookconventionallyforcrispness.
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8-12oz.pkg.frozen 10-13min. Phm in 1-quaficawwrolc.Cover.!Rirttfkwttalfoftime,
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PotaUM?s
Baiwxi,Stufftxi,Frozen 6-8min Examinepotatoestoseethatmashedfillingisemcwwdinpotatoskim
;{).i~~nin, N{)”l$WNL.Placepotato(es)onplatesuitableformicrowave 13ven.
3iOm12 fl]ift. (%vcr with wax paper.Rotatepiate1/2turnaflerhalfoftime.
413-15 min.
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instantMashed 4$Crviflgs 5-7fnif}. the utensil size and amountsofwater,milk,butterandsalton
package.Cover.Afterheating,brisklystirinpotritoes,addingextra
1to2tablespoonsdrymix,
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