GE JE690T User manual

Microwave Oven
Contenk
Adapter Plugs
24
Power Levels 7-9
Appliance Registration
2
Precautions 2-4
Care and Cleaning
23
Problem Solver
25
Consumer Services
27
Program Cooking
6
Control Panel
6
Safety Instructions 2-4
Cooking
5 Time Cook
9
Cooking Guide 16-22 Turntable 5,23
Cookware Guide
11
Warranty Back Cover
Defrosting
8
Defrosting Guide
14, 15
Delayed Cooking
7
Extension Cords
24
Features
5
Glossary of Microwave Terms 10
Grounding Instructions
24
Heating or Reheating Guide 12, 13
Hold Time
7
Microwaving Tips
3
Minute/Second Timer
7 GE Answer Center@
Model and Serial Numbers
2
800.626.2000
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Modek JE690T
Microwave power output
JE691WH
of this oven is 625 watk.
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(IEC-705 Test Procedure)
GE Appliances

Help us help you...
Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur
for
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 registered.
Please be certain that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request
service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
● Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
● Light reflection around door or
outer case.
● Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
● Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
● Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using your
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other
small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.
If you need service...
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOD
POSSmLE
EXPOSU~ TO
EXCESS~
MCROWAW
ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate
this oven with the door open since
open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with safety
interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object
between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly
md that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or
loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.
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Microwaving Tips
● Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable
for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware which
does not have metallic trim or
glaze with a metallic sheen can be
used. Some cookware is labeled
“suitable for microwaving.”
If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and a
glass measuring
cup
filled with one cup water—set
the measuring cup either in or next
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats, it should not
be used for microwaving. If the
dish remains cool and only the
water in the cup heats, then the
dish is microwave-safe.
● Paper 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 that are tightly covered by
a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken
livers to prevent bursting.
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safe for use in microwave ovens.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical
appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed,
including the following:
WAmING—TO r~uce
the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
● Use this appliance only for
ifi intended use as described
in this manual.
● Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
● This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUND~G~~U~ONS”
on page 24.
● Use this appliance only for its
intended use as deseribed in this
manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This microwave oven
is specifically designed to heat
or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
● For best operation, plug this
apptiance into its own electrical
outiet, to prevent flickering
of tights, blowing of fuse or
tripping of circuit breaker.
● Install or locate this
appliance only in accordance
with the provided Instillation
Instructions.
● Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three
inches or more back from the
countertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping of the
appliance in normal usage.
● Do not cover or blwk any
openings on the appliance.
● Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—for
example, in a wet basement or
near a swimming pool.
● Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
● Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
● Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
● Do not operate this
appliance if it has a damaged
power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
● Do not operate oven without
the turntable and turntable
support seated and in place.
s Do not allow turntable to
be restricted so the turntable
cannot rotate.
. See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section(s) of this book.
● This appliance should be
servieed ody by qded service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
● As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary
when
used by children.
● To reduce the risk of ~lre in
the oven cavity:
—Do not
ovemook food.
Carefully attend appliance if
paper, plastic or other combustible
rnaterids are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
—Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
—Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper towels,
napkins and wax paper can contain
meti flecks, which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing
nylon or nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may also ignite.
—Do not operate the oven while
empty to avoid damage to the
oven and the danger of fire. If by
accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm is
done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all
times—it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.
—Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a special
microwave popcorn accessory or
unless you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
—Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fwe, causing damage to your oven.
● Do not use the oven for storage
PV~O DO not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food
in the oven when not in use.
● Hmaterhds inside oven shodd
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
oven off, and disconnect power
cord, or shut off power at fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
● Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers-for
example,
closed glass jars-will
explode and should not be heated in
this oven. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
● Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even without their lids;
especially meat and egg mixtures.
. Don’t defrost fromn beverages in
narrow-necked bottles (especially
mbonatti kverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure can
build up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
● Use metal only as directed in
this book. TV dinners maybe
microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4” high; remove top foil cover
and return tray to box. When using
metal in the microwave oven,
keep metal at least 1 inch away
from sides of oven.
● Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred from
the heated food. Pot holders may
be needed to
hande the cookware.
● Sometimes, the turntable can
become too hot to touch. Be
careful handling the turntable
during and after cooking.
● Foods cooked in liquids (such as
pasta) may tend to boil over more
rapidly than foods containing less
moisture. Should this occur, refer
to page 23 for instructions on how
to clean the inside of the oven.
● Thermometer—Do not use a
thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the thermometer
is designed or recommended for
use in the microwave oven.
● Plastic cookwar+Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used
carefully. 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 only and
use them in strict compliance
with the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations. 2) Do not
subject 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 170°F.
This assures that in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be
killed and meat will be safe to eat.
● Do not boil eggs in a microwave
oven.
Pressure will build up inside
the egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
● Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and egg yolks
(see previous caution) should be
pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
● Not dl plastic wrap is suitable
for use in microwave ovens.
Check the package for proper use.
. 66 Boi1ab~e” cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by the manufacturer. If
they are not, plastic could burst
during or immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting in
injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least
partially uncovered because they
form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered
with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and direct
steam away from hands and face.
● Hot foods and steam can cause
burns.
Be careful when opening
any containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
● Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, stir the
liquid briefly before removing the
container from the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Features of Your Oven
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For TIME COOK and TIME DEFROST cycles)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the
oven will beep once a minute until you either open
the oven door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad.
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1. Door Latches.
5. Oven Interior Light. Turns on
2. Door Screen. Metal screen
when timer is on.
permits viewing of foods and 6. Touch Control Panel and
keeps microwaves confined inside Display. See next page for
oven.
instructions.
3. Model and Serial Numbers. 7. Door Open Bar. Press to open
4. Oven Vent.
door. Door must be securely
latched for oven to operate.
8. Removable Turntable
Support.
9. Removable
firntable.
Turntable must be in place when
using the oven. Cooking
performance will be unsatisfactory
without the turntable in place. The
turntable may be removed for
cleaning.
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Your Touch Control Panel
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven
controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s
designed to be easy to use and understand.
When You Plug in the Oven
The panel display lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights
disappear and
“PF” appears in the upper portion. Touch
CLEAWOFF pad and 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 CLOCK after touching
CLEAR/OFF.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time counting down
during cooking functions, power level, cooking mode
and instructions.
2. TIME COOK. Microwave for a selected amount of
time using automatic power level 10 (High).
3. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
power level 3 (Low).
4. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave
energy. It functions as a kitchen timer, as a holding
period after defrost or as a delay timer before time
cooking.
5. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad after you enter the
cooking time if you want to change from automatic
power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3
(Low) for defrosting.
6. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter
cooking/defrosting time, power level and time of day.
7. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or
check time of day while microwaving.
To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter
time of day. For example, if time is 1
:30, touch number
pads 1, 3 and O and”1
:30” will appear in display. Then
touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply
repeat this process.
8.
CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven
and erases all settings (except time of day).
9. START. After
all selections are made, touch this pad
to start the oven.
Program Cooking
Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost and
Time Cook using your choice of power levels from 3
(lowest) to 10 (highest), time kitchen tasks with the
Minute/Second Timer, and set the
clock.
Create your own programs to suit your individual
cooking style. For example: use the Minute/Second
Timer to delay the start of Time Cook or program a
hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook.
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How to Use the Minute/Second Timer
The Minute/Second Timer has
three timing functions:
● It operates as a minute timer.
● It can be set to delay cooking.
● It can be used as a hold setting
after defrosting.
The Minute/Second Timer operates
without microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute
Phone Call
1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
3. Touch START. Display shows
time counting down. The timer
signals when time is up.
Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program a “holding
time” between microwave cooking
functions. The time can range from
one second to 99 minutes and 99
seconds. A holding or standing
time may be found in some of your
own recipes or the Cooking Guide.
Programming Delayed
Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds, touch TIME
COOK pad and enter cook time.
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad and
enter number of minutes to delay
cooking. Then touch START.
Timer will count down to zero and
cooking will begin.
How to Defrost, Hold
and Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a
frozen casserole for 15 minutes,
hold for
10 minutes and then
Time Cook for 25 minutes.
Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take the casserole from
the freezer and place it in the oven.
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Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O
for 15 minutes defrosting time.
“15:00” appears on display.
(Defrosting is automatically set on
power level 3, but can be changed
by touching the POWER LEVEL
pad and the desired power level.)
Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I
accidentally reverse my defrost,
hold and cook instructions?
A. The oven will automatically
rearrange your program.
Defrosting will always come first,
then hold, and then the cooking
function.
Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes. Sometimes you may only
want to defrost a food, hold it and
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in Time Defrost and the
amount of time. Then program
Hold and the amount of time. Be
sure to put the thawed dish in the
refrigerator promptly.
NOTE: Foods that are highly
perishable, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should
not be allowed to sit out for more
than one hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
Q. I programmed my oven for a
specific defrosting time but it
defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?
A. When instructions conflict, the
oven carries out the
last
instruction. You may have set the
oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold
for 2 minutes, and then defrost for
6 minutes. In this case, the oven
would defrost for 6 minutes and
hold for 2 minutes.
minutes of cooking time.
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Step 8: Touch START. As each
function is automatically
performed, oven display shows
instructions entered and the
function. When time is up, the
oven signals and flashes “End.”
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Defrosting by Time
Time Defrost is designed for
speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great
advantages of a microwave oven.
● Power level 3 (Low) is
automatically set for defrosting,
but you may change this for more
flexibility.
● See the Defrosting Guide for
defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Place a l-lb. package of
frozen chops in the oven and close
door.
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Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST
Step 3: Select one half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
the Defrosting Guide. For
example, touch 4, 0 and O for 4
minutes.
How to Change Power Level
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 4: Touch START. When cycle
is completed, the oven signals and
flashes “End,” then automatically
shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over,
close the door and repeat Steps 2
and 3 to set remaining half of
defrosting time. Touch START.
Step
6: When oven signals and
flashes “End,” open the door,
remove the package and separate
chops to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
● 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, prepackaged frozen
dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
● Check the Defrosting Guide for
other defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using
a power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in a
hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time 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 Defrosting Guide
seem right for my food?
A. These times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature
in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time
indicated in the Defrosting Guide.
If your food is still not completely
thawed at the end of that time,
reset your oven and adjust the time
accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while
it is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes.
You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer. If
not, reset timer.
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Cooking by Time
Time Cook allows you to
Because automatic power level 10
Questions and Answers
microwave for a selected
amount of time.
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.
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 in the Safety
Instructions section). Place cup in
oven and close door.
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad
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.)
Step 4: Touch START.
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 Change Power Level
After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Q. I set my oven for the time
called for in the recipe, but at the
end of the time allowed, my food
was not done. What happened?
A. Since house power varies due to
time or location, many Time Cook
recipes give you a time range to
prevent overcooking. Set the oven
for minimum time, test the food
for doneness and cook the 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 power
level otherwise your oven will not
begin cooking,
Q. I want to cook on a power
level other than 10 (High). What
do I need to do?
A. To change power level, touch
the POWER LEVEL pad, then
touch desired number for new
power level.
Q. Can I interrupt Time Cook
to check the food?
A. Yes. To resume cooking, simply
close the door and press the
START pad. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.
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Glossary of Microwave Terms
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to
start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food
should look and taste will help when adapting recipes
for microwaving. Foods that require browning or
crisp, dry surfaces will cook better conventionally.
● Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and
seafood, microwave well.
● Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their
high fat and sugar content.
● Reduce conventional cooking time by one-half to one-
third. Check food after minimum time to avoid
overcooking.
● Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for
flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.
● Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables after cooking.
Covering. In both conventional and microwave
cooking, covers hold in moisture,
allow for more even
heating and reduce cooking time. Conventionally,
partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting
plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the
same purpose when microwaving.
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you
vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so
excess steam can escape.
Arranging Food in Oven. In conventional baking, you
position foods, such as cake
layers or potatoes, so hot
air can flow around them. When microwaving, you
arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to
microwave energy.
Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from
the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving,
you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.
Foods that require constant stirring conventionally will
need only occasional stirring when microwaving.
Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over
foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly
contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is
often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain
foods, such as frozen hamburgers.
Standing Time. In conventional cooking, foods such as
roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or
to set. Standing time is especially important in
microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is
not placed on a cooling rack.
Shielding. In a conventional oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When
microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin
parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry,
which would cook before larger parts.
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Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the
microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven
or foil that is not molded to food.
Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up
pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to
prevent bursting.
Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven
helps food cook more evenly. To rotate
1/2 turn, turn
the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is
to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the
side that was to the back of the oven is to the side.
Basic Microwave Guidelines
Density of Food. In both conventional and microwave
cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take
longer to
cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or
pieces of cake.
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to
about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive
more energy and may overcook. This may also happen
when cooking conventionally.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to
avoid toughening.
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very
moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is
attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in
moisture
should be covered or allowed to stand so heat
can disperse evenly.
Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power
setting for even cooking.
Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas
cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside
edge and thin pieces in the center.
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer or
refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you normally store the foods.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small
amounts usually take less time than large amounts. This
is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is
directly related to the number of servings.
Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat
more than one dish at one time. Take the shelf out when
you are not using it.

Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting
~pe of Cookware Microwave Uses
Foil-lined paper bags and
boxes
Foil baking trays
Aluminum foil
Metal or partially metal pots,
pans, thermometers, skewers
and twist ties
Glass jars and bottles
Microwave plastics
Paper or Styrofoam plates and
cups
Oven glass and ceramic
Dinnerware
Paper towels, paper napkins
and wax paper
Plastic wrap, cooking bags,
boil-in bags and storage bags
Paperboard trays used for
frozen entrees and dinners
Plastic trays and plates used
for frozen entrees and dinners
Straw, wicker and wood
Avoid using.
You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will
reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil
is closer than 1 inch to oven walls.
Use for shielding.
Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.
Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat
baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly.
Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can
build up.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if
food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s
recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.
Absorbing moisture and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of
sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use
paper
towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into
them. Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using
recycled paper.
Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).
Heating (storage bags).
Cooking and heating.
Cooking and heating.
Warming.
Cookware Tips
● Always check the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations
before using any cookware in the
oven.
● Before purchasing cookware or
preparing food in cookware, check
its size to make sure it will fit in
the oven.
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Heating or Reheating Guide
1. Directions below are for heating or reheating cooked foods stored palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste.
in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.
Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.
2. Cover foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, 4. Be sure foods are heated through before serving. Steaming or
griddle foods and baked items.
bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the
heated throughout.
last to heat. Foods heated to 160°F. to 165°F. will provide safe, If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe
for use in microwave ovens.
Item
Amount Power Level
Time
Appetizers
Dips: cream or processed cheese
1/2 cup
Medium (5)
2$ to 3% min.
I cup Medium (5)
3 to 5 min.
Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc. 2 to 4 servings High (10)
2 to 4 min.
Saucy: meatballs, riblets, 1 to 2 servings High (10)
3 to 5 min.
cocktail franks, etc. 3 to 4 servings High ( 10) 6 to 8 min.
( 1/2 cup/serving)
Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness.
Bakery Foods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,
1 piece
nut or fruit bread
2 pieces
4 pieces
9-in. cake or
12 rolls or
doughnuts
Dinner rolls, muffins
1
2
4
6 to 8
Pie: fruit, nut or custard I slice
1 slice=fi of 9-in. pie
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)
1/4 to 1/2 min.
I to I kmin.
I X to 2 min.
4 to 5 min.
1/4 to
1/2 min.
1/2 to 1
min
1 to 1 X min.
I to 2 min.
1/2 to I min.
1 to I X min.
2X to 3 min.
5 to 7 min.
Beverages
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.
Coffee, tea, cider
(6 OZ./CUp) I to 2 cups High (10)
1 M to 3 min.
(9 oz./cup)
I to 2 cups High
(10) 6 to 7 min.
Gravies & Sauces
Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.
1/2 cup
High (10)
1 to 2 min.
1 cup
High ( 10) 2 to 3 min.
Gravies: giblet or creamy 1/2 cup
High (10)
I 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 (I6 oz.)
High (10)
4 to 6 min.
Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering.
Griddle Foods
Pancakes, french toast or waffles:
Plain, no topping
2 or 3 pieces High
(10) I to
1 fi min.
Syrup & butter 2 or 3 pieces High (10)
1 to I K min.
TiD: Do not cover.
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Item Amount Power Level
Time
Mea@ and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces I to 2 pieces
High (10) 2 to 3 min.
3 to 4 pieces High ( 10) 3 to 4 min.
Hamburgers or meatloaf 1 to 2 servings High ( 10) 2 to 3 min.
(4 oz. per serving)
3 to 4 servings High (10)
4 to 5 min.
Hot dogs and sausages
1 to 2 High (10) 1101 X min.
3 to 4 High (10)
2 to 3 min.
Rice and pasta I to 2 servings
High (10) I to 3 min.
(2/3-3/4 cup per serving)
Saucy, main dishes: chop
suey, spaghetti, I to 2 servings High (10)
3 to 7 min.
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and
3 to 4 servings
High (10) 8 to
14 min.
cheese, etc. I can (16 oz.)
High ( 10) 5 to 7 min.
(3/4-1 cup per serving)
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces I to 2 servings
Meal-High (7)
2X to 4 min.
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
6 to 10 min.
Thinly-sliced meat
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 3 to 5 min.
(3 to 4 oz. per serving) 3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 5 to 8 min.
Topped or mixed with sauce I to 2 servings High (10) 4 to 6 min.
(2/3-3/4 cup per 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 slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.
Plate of Leftovers
Meat plus 2 vegetables
1 plate High (10) 4 to 6 min.
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Sandwiches
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)
2 to 4 min.
3 to 4 servings
Meal-High (7) 4 to 6 min.
Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 2 to 4 min.
salad, etc. in bun ( 1/3 cup per serving) 3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
4 to 6 min.
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.
soups
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)
3 to 8 min.
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
8 to 12 min.
I can (10 oz.) Meal-High (7)
6 to 8 min.
Water-based (6 oz. per serving) I to 2 servings High ( 10) 2 to 6 min.
3 to 4 servings High (10)
6 to 10 min.
1 can (10 oz.) High (10)
5 to 6 min.
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Vegetables
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,
1 to 2 servings High (10)
3 to 4 min.
corn on the cob etc.
3 to 4 servings High (10)
4 to 5 min.
1 can (16 oz.) High (10) 5 to 6 min.
I to 2 servings
High
Mashed potatoes 3 to 4 servings High
(1/2 cup per serving)
1 to 2 servings High
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. 3 to 4 servings High
( 1/2 cup per serving)
1 can (16 oz.) High
TiD: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
10) 1 to 3 min.
10)
3 to 6 min.
10) I to 3 min.
10) 3 to 4X min.
10)
3Xto 4X min
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Defrosting Guide
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
unwrapping, If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas.
cooking dish for defrosting. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. stand a few minutes.
Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if
possible. Shield any warm areas
witb small pieces of foil.
First Half Second Half
Food Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bread, buns or rolls 2 to 3 I to 2
(8 to 16 OZ.)
Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layers 2 to 3 none
(17 oz.)
Cake, plain, I layer 2 to 3 none
Cheesecake, plain or fruit- 7 to 10 none
topped (17 to 19 oz.)
Coffee cakes
5 to 7 none
( I I to 14X oz.)
Cream or custard pie
3 to 4 3 to 4
(I4 oz.)
Cruncb cakes & cupcakes X to X each
none
Doughnuts ( 1 or 2) z to 1 none
Doughnuts, glazed 2
to 3 2 to 3
(1 box of 12)
French toast (2 slices)
2
1
Fruit or nut pie (8 in.) 7 to 9 none
Pound cake ( 1 I Xoz.) 4 to 6 none
Sweet rolls (8X to 12 oz.)
2 to 3 2 to 3
Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half of time.
Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary to complete defrosting.
Let stand 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving,
Reposition after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes
before
servin&,
Turn over after first half of time,
Rearrange after first half of time.
Turn over after first half of time.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving,
Rearrange after first half of time.
Fish & Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fillets
Prepackaged (1 lb.)
6 6
Freshly frozen ( I lb.)
6
6 to 9
Steaks (6 oz. to 12 oz.) 2 to 3 2 to 4
Shellfish, blocks:
Crab meat
3 2 to 4
(6-oz. package)
Oysters (10 to 12 oz.)
3X to 4
3B to 4
Scallops ( 1 -lb, package) 5 to 7 5 to 7
Lobster tails, I to 2 3 to 4 3 to 4
(6
to 9 OZ.)
Shellfish, smallpieces 4 to 5
3 to 4
(1 lb.)
Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place
in cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time. Let
sttirrd 5 to 10 minutes.
Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after
first half of time.
Place block in casserole. Break up with fork after first half of time.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after
first half of time.
Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over for
second half of time. Let stand 15 minutes.
Spread shellfish in single layer in dish. Rearrange pieces after first
half of time.
Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
B OX (10 to 16 OZ.)
6 to 9
none Place box in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time,
break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.
Plastic pouch 3
to 6 none Place package in oven. Flex package once.
(10-oz. package)
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First Half Second Half
Food Time, Min. Time, Min.
Comments
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon (1 lb..) 3 to 5 per lb. 2 to 3 per lb. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.)
Ground: beef & pork
(1 lb.)
(2 lbs.)
(3 lbs.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal
(3 to 4 lbs.)
Roast, pork
(3 to 4 Ibs.)
Sausage, bulk
(l-lb. tray)
(l-lb. roll)
Sausage, links (1 to I
X lb.)
Sausage, patties
(12-oz. package)
Steaks, chops
& cutlets
2 to 3 2 to 3 Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
4 4 Turn meat over after first 4 minutes. Scrape off softened meat.
7
7
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.
10
10
Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat
after second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 4 to 6 minutes
more. Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block, microwave
2 to 4 minutes more.
6 to 9 per
lb,
6 to 9 per lb. 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.
6 to 8 per lb.
6 to 8 per lb.
Unwrap roast and place in cmking dish. After half of time, turn roast
over. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 to 45 minutes.
2 to 3
2 to 3 2 to 4
2 to 4
2 I x to 25
Turn over after first half of time. 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
I minute longer.
3 2 to 3, Turn over and separate after first half of time. Remove patties as
they thaw.
4 to 6 per lb.
4 to 6 per lb.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of
time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time,
separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Chicken, broiler-fryer, I
1 to 13
cut Up (2X to 3 Ibs. )
Chicken, whole
12 to 14
(2X to 3 Ibs.)
1 to 13
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Turn 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.
2 to
14
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half of time, turn chicken
over. Shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of
time.
To complete defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can
be removed.
Cornish hen
5 to 6 per lb. 5 per lb.
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast side up. Turn over after first
half of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
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Cooking Guide
Breads
Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. brown color on upside down breads, line dish before microwaving
If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, with brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as
chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase crushed, canned, French-fried onion rings.
Food
Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Coffee cakes 8-in. round dish No
Meal-High (7) 9 to 11 min. Place batter in greased dish,
Corn bread 8- to 9-in. tube
dish*
MuffIns
(1 Muffin)
(2 to 4 Muffins)
(3 to 6 Muffins)
Paper-lined
muffin cups
(Do not use
foil liners. )
Quick breads, 8- to 9-in. tube
from a mix dish*
No
Meal-High (7) 11 to I 3 min. Sprinkle cooking dish with finely
chopped, canned, French-fried onions
before microwaving. Turn out of pan
upside down to serve.
No High (10)
Use microwave-safe muffin container or
1 to I X min. homemade mufin cups, made by cutting
I to 2X min.
down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins
2Z to 4X may be done before others, Remove muffins
min. as they are done, and continue cooking
remaining muffins a few seconds longer.
High ( 10)
No
9 to12 min. When done, toothpick inserted near
center
will come out clean. Let stand 15
minutes before turning out of dish. Cool.
*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-end-up in center.
Cakes and Desserts
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 4. Cool cake in dish set directly on heat-proof surface or wooden
2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes or line board
10 to 15 minutes before inverting.
them with wax paper. (Do not flour.) 5. Crust on cakes will be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate
3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.
center comes out clean. 6. Chiffon and angel food cakes are not recommended for
microwaving.
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Baked apples or
pears
Bar cookies
Commercial mix
] 8 to 20 OZ.
Cupcakes—(6)
Pineapple upside
down cake
Microwave-safe
dish or
casserole
8-in. round
baking dish
8-in. round dish
Paper-lined
cupcaker
8-in. round
dish
Lid or
High (10) 2 to 4 min. Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting,
plastic wrap per piece Core and fill center of apple with 2
tablespoons sugar, I teaspoon butter and
Wteaspoon cinnamon. Add 2
tablespoons water for each piece of fruit.
No High ( 10) 7 to 9 min. Grease dish before adding batter. Cut
when cool.
N() High ( 10) 2 min. Grease dish before adding batter. Let
Meal-High (7) 5 to 7 min. stand 5 to 10 minutes to cool before
inverting.
No High ( 10) 2X to 3 min. When cooking several cupcakes, some
will be done before others. Remove
cupcakes as they are done and continue
cooking the rest a few seconds longer.
No
High ( 10)
10 to 12 min. When done, toothpick inserted in center
comes out clean. Invert cake onto plate;
let dish stand over cake a few minutes.
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Candies
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt 2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cooking
chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up, or place chocolate in container carefully.
paper bowl to melt.
Food Contiiner Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Caramel apples 2-cup measure No
High (10) 3 min.
Chocolate bark I
X-qt. casserole Yes
or bowl
Marshmallow crisp Large glass
Yes
bowl
High (10) 3 to 4 min.
High (10) I
M min. to
melt butter,
2 to 3 min.
to melt
marshmallows
S’Mores Paper napkin or No High
(10)
15 to 25
paper plate
seconds
Unwrap half of a 14-02. package of
caramels into measuring cup. Add I
tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring
every minute. Dip 4 apples into mixture.
Place 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces in
container. Microwave to melt. Add I cup
whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax
paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.
In large glass bowl, melt X cup butter.
Add
10-oz. package marshmallows,
cover with wax paper and microwave to
melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal.
Press firmly into buttered
2-qt. oblong
glass dish.
Cover graham cracker with chocolate
and marshmallow.
Cereal and Rice
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 4. Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time.
2. For minute rice, use the same amount of water needed for 5. Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about
conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt. the same.
3. Cover rice while microwaving. When using plastic wrap,
turn back one corner to vent.
Food
Contiiner Cover
Power Level & Time
Commenk
Oatmeal, I-qt. casserole No
High (10) 3 to 5 min.
Increase casserole size for more than one
old fashioned
or bowl per serving serving. Increase time about 1
X 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
X to I minute.
Rice, minute
2-qt. casserole Lid or High (10) 5 to 6 min.
Add I X cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.
(1X cups)
plastic wrap
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Cooking Guide (continued)
Cheese and Eggs
1. Eggs maybe prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always 3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and will toughen
if
pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.
2. Never cook eggs in the
shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in
overcooked.
the shell, They will explode.
Food
Container Cover
Power Level & Time Comments
Cheese
Fondue
Cover or High ( 10) To make Make Basic White Sauce, substituting
2-qt. casserole plastic wrap
sauce wine for milk. Add cheese and
Medium (5) 5 to 7 min. microwave at Medium (5) for 6 to 8
6 to 8 min. minutes, whisking every 2 minutes.
Eggs
Basic Eggs
Buttered Plastic wrap Medium (5)
custard
cup
Omelet 9-in. pie plate No High (10)
Medium (5)
Poached eggs 1 X-qt. casserole Casserole High (10)
(4 maximum) cover
Medium (5)
Quiche
Scrambled
Microwave-safe No
I -qt. measure
(filling)
9-in. pie plate
Glass
No
measuring cup
or casserole.
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
Higb (10)
1 to I kmin.
per egg
Melt butter
1 min.
7 to 9 min.
7 to 8 min.
Boil 2 cups
water.
1/2 to I min.
per egg
Filling:
2 to 3 min.
Quiche:
I O to 12 min
314 to 1 z
min. per egg
Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent
bursting.
Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave
1/2 to I minute until cheese is slightly
melted,
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) 1/2 to 1 min.
per egg. Let stand in water a few
minutes,
Combine and microwave filling, stirring
every
1 to 2 minutes. Pour filling into
precooked shell.
Microwave additional time shown at
left.
Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter
and I tablespoon milk per egg. Place in
oven and microwave for half of total
time. Stir set portions from the outside to
the center, Let stand I or 2 minutes to
finish cooking.
Fish 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
a
may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish 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
Container
Cover
Power Level & Time Comments
Fillets or steaks
Round dish Wax paper or High ( 10) 5 to 7 min.
Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn
(1 lb.)
plastic wrap steaks over after half of cooking time.
Shrimp—1 lb. Pie plate Plastic wrap
High (10) 6 to 8 min.
Brush with garlic butter before cooking.
(peeled) Rearrange after 4 minutes.
Shrimp—1 lb. 2-qt. casserole
Lid or High ( 10)
7 to 9 min. Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups
(unpeeled)
plastic wrap hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after
5 minutes.
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Gravies & Sauces
1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering. 3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine
2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice
or herbs.
while microwaving,
Food
Container Cover
Power Level & Time Comments
Gravies and
sauces
thickened with
flour or cornstarch
(1 cup)
Melted butter
sauces, clarified
butter ( 1/2 cup)
Thick spaghetti,
barbecue or
sweetisour sauces
(2
cups)
Tbin, liquid sauces
(Au jus, clam, etc.)
( 1 cup)
Casserole
No Medium (5) 4 to 7 min. Microwave fat, flour and salt together to
melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and
finish cooking. Increase time I to 2
minutes per additional cup of sauce.
Glass measure No
High ( 10) I to 2 min. Microwave butter just to melting. For
b
clarified butter, bring to boiling then let
stand until layers separate. Pour off and
use clear, top layer.
Casserole
Yes
High (10) 5 to 7 min. Prepare as directed in recipe. Microwave,
stirring after half of cooking time. Let
stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.
Casserole
No High (10)
3 to 4 min. Add flour-water mixture to heated
ingredients. Stir well and microwave
to finish.
Meats
1. Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or veal 3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts
roasts, See package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.
before carving,
2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place in microwave-safe
dish.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is
safe for use in microwave ovens.
Food Container
Cover
Power Level & Time Comments
(or Internal Temp.)
Beef
Ground, crumbled
(for casseroles
or soup)
(1 lb.)
(1
E lbs.)
Meatballs
(1 lb.)
(2 lb.)
Meatloaf
(Round
loaf)
Casserole No
High (10)
Stir after half of cooking time. Add sauce
or casserole ingredients and finish. To
cook frozen block, microwave 10 to 15
minutes, breaking up and stirring every
5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
5 to 7 min.
7 to 9 min.
Round
disb
Pie plate
Wax paper or
plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
High (10)
Meal-High (7)
High (10)
Arrange .V4 to I in. apart in circle around
edge of dish.6 to 8 min.
9 to 12 min.
32 to 35 mirr
Make a well between the edge of meat
mixture and dish to eliminate spill-over
of juices during cooking. Let stand 10
minutes after cooking.
Patties
(4 patties per lb.)
1 to 2 patties
3 to 4 patties
Ceramic dinner
plate
Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered
and turn patties over. If desired add
browning sauce.
Wax paper
4 to 6 min.
6 to 8 min.
Pot roasts
(Up to 3 Ibs.)
Pie plate
Cooking bag Medium (5)
Medium (5)
22 to 25 min.
per lb. Add
1/2 cup water to cooking bag. Turn
over after half of time. Add vegetables if
desired after half of cooking time. Recover
andfinish.
Turn roasts over after half of cooking time.
Let meat stand
10 minutes before carving.
Tender roasts (rib,
high quality rump,
sirloin tip)
Pie plate
Cooking bag
Minutes / Internal
7
per lb. Temp.
Rare 10to 12 140°
Medium 12to 15 160°
Well 15 to 18 170°
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Cooking Guide (continued)
Meats
Food
Contiiner
Cover
Power Level & Time
Commenk
(or Internal Temp.)
Lamb
Roast, leg or Pie plate
Cooking bag Medium (5)
Minutes
shoulder per lb.
Medium 18 to 22
Well 24 to 28
Internal
Temp.
160°
170°
Chops & cutlets
Round dish
No
Meal-High (7) 8 to 10 min.
(1 in. thick) 4 chops
Place roast fat-side-down in microwave-
safe
dish.Turn over after half of cooking
time. Let roast stand
10 minutes before
carving.
Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat
over after half of cooking time.
Pork
Bacon Microwave-
(per slice) safe plate
Canadian bacon
Microwave-
2 slices safe cookware
4 slices
6 slices
Ham, precooked:
Pie plate
canned
Ham, slices & steaks Round dish
(1- to 2-in. thick)
Pork chops: 3/4-in. Microwave-
2 safe cookware
4
Pork roast Pie plate
Pork sausage
Microwave-
(raw),
link safe cookware
Pork sausage (raw) Microwave-
(1/2 lb.: 4 patties) safe cookware
Paper towel
Wax paper
Cooking bag
Wax paper
Plastic wrap
Cooking bag
Wax paper
Wax paper
High (10)
High (10)
Medium (5)
High (10)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
High (10)
High (10)
3/4 to 1 min.
1 to
I M min.
2 to 2X min.
2fi to 3 min.
15 to
19 min.
per lb.
18 to 27 min.
15 to
18 min.
18 to 20 min.
20 to 23 min.
per lb.
1/2 to 3/4 min.
per link
3 to 5 min.
Arrange in single layer on paper towels
Cover with a paper towel.
Arrange in single
layer.
Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham
over after half of cooking time.
Turn over after 10 minutes.
Brush with barbecue sauce or browning
agent, if desired. Turn over after half of
cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 10
minutes before serving.
Turn roast over after half of cooking
time. Microwave to an internal
temperature of
170°F.
Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or
more links, rearrange after half of
cooking time.
Arrange in single layer. Turn over after
half of cooking time.
Veal
Chops
See lamb chops
above.
Roast
2-qt. oblong
Cooking bag Low (3) 18 to 22 min. Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn over
(shoulder) dish per lb. after half of cooking time. Let roast stand
10 minutes before carving. Slice thinly.
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