GE JE692T Use and care manual

Turntable Microwave Oven
Safe~ instructions ....................3 - 5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil .................................................4
Clock ..................................................................8
Control Panel ...................................................8
Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7
Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-22
Defrosting by Time . . . 10
Defrosting Guide ...................................l4, 15
Delayed Cooking ............................................9
Features ............................................................7
Heating or Reheating
Guide...............l2, 13
Hold Time .........................................................9
Microwaving Tips............................,..............6
Minute/Second Timer ..........................,.......9
Power Levels ....,..................,....................8–2 2
Program Cooking ............................................8
Time Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Problem Solver...............................25
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Care and Cleaning ............................23
Control Panel .................................................23
Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...,..,.23
Installation ..................................24, 25
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Extension Cords ...........................................25
Grounding Instructions .......................24, 25
Consumer Services ...................27
Appliance Registration..................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................27
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
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Microwave power ou@ut
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(IEC-705 hst Procedure)

~LP US ~LP 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.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with
(c)
the door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
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WORTANT SAmW ~STRUCTIONS
Read ~ Mtm@om before mhg tM apptimce.
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
A WA~ING-Toreducetheriskof
bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
● Read and follow the specific “Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy”on previous page,
● This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section in the back of this book.
● Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described 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
laborato~ or industrial use.
● For best operation, plug this appliance into
its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering
of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
c Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
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 block any openings on the
appliance.
● Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
● This microwave oven is not approved or tested
for marine use.
● 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.
● Do not allow turntable to be restricted so the
turntable cannot rotate.
● See door surface cleaning instmctions in the
Care and Cleaning section(s) of your
book.
● This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified 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 fire in the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bags in oven.
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
—Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
—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 fire, causing damage
to your oven.
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WORTANT SA~TY mSTRUC~ONS
(continued)
—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 use the oven for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in use.
—If materials inside oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed jars-will
explode and should not be heated in this
microwave 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 frozen beverages in narrow
necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is opened, pressure can buiId
up. ~is can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
● Use metal only as directed in this book. TV
dinners may be 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 handle the
cookware.
● Sometimes, the turntable can become too hot
to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during
and after cooking.
c Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may
tend to boil over more rapidly
Man foods
containing less moisture. Should this
occur,
refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) 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.
● When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe
to eat.
● Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
● Foods with unbroken outer
‘6skin” 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.
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● Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
Check the package for
proper use,
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● 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
SAVE THESE
container from the microwave
oven.
INSTRUCTIONS
● Hot foods and steam can cause
“ in,
*
burns. Be careful when opening
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* any containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
● ~~Boilable” coo~ng pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package. If they
are not, plastic could
burst during or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should beat least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tighdy covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
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MICROWAVING TIPS
● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave ● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
CUPS, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
ha~e rnetall~c trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
in the oven both
the dish you are
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‘easuringcup u
testing and a glass
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.
● Some microwaved foods require stirring,
rotating or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.
● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
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
FINALLY, if your problem is still
serviced your appliance. Explain
not resolved, write:
why you are not pleased. In most Major Appliance Consumer
cases, this will solve the problem.
Action Panel
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, 20 North
Wacker Drive
write all the details—including Chicago, IL 60606
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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FEATURES OF YOUR OWN
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1. Door Latches. 5. Removable Turntable Support.
2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of 6. Removable Turntable. Turntable must be in place
foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven. when using the oven. Cooking performance will be
3. Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your unsatisfactory without the turntable in
place. The
Touch Control Panel section for instructions.
turntable may be removed for cleaning.
4. Door Open Button. Press to open door. Door must NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light
are
be securely latched for oven to operate. located on the inside walls of the microwave 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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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.
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. 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.
4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter
cooking/defrosting time, power level and time
of day.
5. 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.
6. START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
7. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
power level 3 (Low).
8. 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.
9. CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
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
CLEAWOFF.
I ENTER DEF COOK TIME
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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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The Minute/Second Timer Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer has three timing The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to
functions:
program a “holding time” between microwave
● It operates as a minute timer. cooking functions. The time can range from one
● It can be set to delay cooking. second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding
or standing time may be found in some of your
● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. own recipes or in the Cooking Guide.
The Minute/Second Timer operates without
microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking
Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad. To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
Step 2: Touch number pads 3, 0 and O (for 3 minutes touch TIME CO-OK pad and enter cook time. Touch
MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to
and no seconds). delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
to zero and cooking will begin.
down. The timer signals when time is up.
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook
for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST
Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5, 0 and O for 15 minutes
defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on
power level 3 but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)
Step 4: Set standing or hold
D TIMERPad
MIN/SEC TIMER time by touching MIN/SEC
Step 5: Touch 1, 0, 0 and O to hold for ten minutes.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK
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Step 7: Touch 2, 5,0 and O for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
f—l Step 8: Touch START. As
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eaci 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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DEFROST~G BY T~E
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
a microwave oven.
no metal.
● Power level 3 (Low) is automatically set when you r
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Step 2: Touch TIME
press TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change
TIME DEFROST
DEFROST.
this for more flexibility.
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● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
How to Change Power Level
recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
After setting defrosting time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.
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Step 4: Touch START. When
the cycle is completed, the oven
signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of
following the steps at right. defrosting time and touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,”
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in
the package.
● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
● For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken
up or separated part of the way through the
defrosting time.
● Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
● Foods that spoil easily, 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.

Questions and Answers
Q. When I press the START pad, I hear a dull, Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
thumping noise. What is it?
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
usual. Raise the power level after entering the time
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High). by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and then the
desired number. Power level 7 (Medium) cuts the
total defrosting time in about 1/2; power level 10
cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/3. During
either, rotate or stir food frequently.
COO~NG
Time Cook
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time. The oven shuts off automatically.
Power
level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
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
section). Place cup in oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK
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Step 3: Select your time. Touch
1
pads 1, 3 and O for one minute
and 30 seconds.
Because automatic power level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see
“How to Change Power Level” below.)
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Step 4: Touch the START pad.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
How to Change Power Level
After setting cooking time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.
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~ATING OR RE~ATING GUmE
1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked
foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature Use palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.
microwave-safe cookware. 4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean
sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items. food is heated throughout.
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the
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)
2X to 3X min.
1 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,
I 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 per 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 inch cake or
I 2 rolls or
doughnuts
Dinner rolls, muffins
1
2
4
6 to 8
Pie: fruit, nut or custard I slice
1 slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie 2 slices
(use minimum time for custard) 4 slices
9 inch 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 X min.
1 k to 2 min.
4 to 5 min.
1/4 to 1/2 min.
1/2 to 3/4 min.
I to I kmin.
I to 2 min.
1/2 to I min.
1 to 1 X min.
2X to 3 min.
5 to 7 min.
Beverages
Cocoa, other milk based
(6 oz. per cup)
1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7)
(9 oz. per cup)
3 to 6 min.
1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7) 6 to 9 min.
Coffee, tea, cider
(6 oz. per cup) I to 2 cups
High (10)
1 K to 3 min.
(9 oz. per cup)
1 to 2 cups High (10) 6 to 7 min.
Gravies and Sauces
Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.
1/2 cup
High (10)
1 to 2 min.
I 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 wa~es:
Plain, no topping
Syrup and butter
Tip: Do not cover.
2 or 3 pieces
2 or 3 pieces High
(10)
High (10)
1 to 1 X min.
1 to 1 H min.
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Item Amount
Power Level Time
Meats and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces
1 to 2 pieces High (10) 2 to 3 min.
3 to 4 pieces
High (10) 3 to 4 min.
Hamburgers or meatloaf I 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
I to 2 High (10) I to 1 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 to 3/4 cup per serving)
Saucy, main dishes: chop
suey, spaghetti, 1 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. (3/4 to I cup per serving) I can (16 oz. ) High (10) 5 to 7 min.
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces I to 2 servings
Meal-High (7)
2fi to 4 min.
3 to 4 servings
Meal-High (7) 6 to 10 min.
Thinly-sliced meat
I 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
1 to 2 servings High ( 10) 4 to 6 min.
(2/3 to 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 I/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 I 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 salad, I to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 2 to 4 min.
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) I to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 3 to 8 min.
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
8 to 12 min.
1 can (10 oz.)
Meal-High (7) 6 to 8 min.
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,
corn on the cob, etc.
Mashed potatoes
(1/2 cup per serving)
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.
(1/2 cup per serving)
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I can (I6 oz.)
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (I6 oz.)
High
(10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High ( 10)
High (10)
3 to 4 min.
4 to 5 min.
5 to 6 min.
I to 3 min.
3 to 6 min.
I to 3 min.
3 to 4fi min.
3X to 4fi min.
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
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DEFROST~G GU~E
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 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas.
in 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, Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food stand a few minutes.
if possible. Shield any warm areas with 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
7 to 10 none
fruit-topped (I7 to 19 oz.)
Coffee cakes
5 to 7
none
(11 to 14% oz.)
Cream or custard pie
3 to 4 3 to 4
(14 oz.)
Crunch cakes and cupcakes 1/2 to 3/4 each
none
Doughnuts (1 or 2) 1/2 to I none
Doughnuts, glazed 2 to 3 2 to 3
(1 box of 12)
French toast (2 slices) 2 I
Fruit or nut pie (8 inch) 7 to 9 none
Pound cake (11 X oz.) 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 serving.
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 and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fillets (1 lb.)
Prepackaged ( I lb.) 6 6
Fresbly frozen ( 1 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
(6-02. package)
Oysters (10 to 12 oz.)
3% to 4
3X to 4
Scallops ( l-lb. package)
5 to 7 5 to 7
Lobster tails, I to 2 3 to 4 3 to 4
(6 to 9 OZ.)
Shellfish, small pieces
4 to 5
3 to 4
(1 lb,)
Place ununopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water,
place in cooking dish). Turn package over after first half of time.
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup 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)]
BOX (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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Food
First Half Second Half
Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon (1 lb.) 3 to 5
per lb.
Franks (1 lb.)
2 to 3
Ground: beef and pork
(1 lb.) 4
(2 Ibs.)
7
(3 Ibs.) 10
Roast: beef, lamb, veal
6 to 9 perlb.
(3 to 4 Ibs.)
Roast, pork
6 to 8 per lb.
(3 to 4 lbs.)
Sausage, bulk
( l-lb. tray) 2 to 3
( l-lb, roll)
2 to 3
Sausage, links 2
(1 to I X lb.)
Sausage, patties
3
(12-02.package)
Steaks, chops and cutlets
4 to 6 per lb.
2 to 3 per lb.
2 to 3
4
7
10
6 to 9 per lb.
6 to 8 per lb.
2 to 4
2 to 4
2 to 3
4 to 6
perlb.
Place unopened package in oven, Let stand 5 minutes
after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after 4 minutes. Scrape off softened meat.
Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat
after second half of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block,
microwave I to 2 minutes more.
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.
Unwrap roast and place in cooking dish. Shield edges and boney
areas with small pieces of foil. After first half of time, turn roast
over and shield warm areas. Defrost for second half of time.
Let stand for I hour.
Unwrap roast and place in cooking dish. After first half of time,
turn roast over. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for
30 to 45 minutes.
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 first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.
After second half of time, remove thawed links and microwave
1 minute longer.
Turn over and separate after first half of time. Remove patties as
they thaw.
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 I to I 3 I 1 to 13
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Turn over after half of time. After
Cut Up (2fi to 3 lbs. ) second half of time, separate pieces, rearrange and microwave
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand 15 minutes.
Chicken, whole
12 to 14 12 to 14
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half of time, turn chicken
(2fi to 3M Ibs.)
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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COO~G GU~E
Breads
Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. color on upside
down breads, line dish before microwaving with
If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed,
chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown canned,
french fried onion rings.
Food Container
Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Coffee cakes
8 inch round
dish
Corn bread 8 to 9 inch
tube
dish*
MuffIns
Paper-1ined
(1Muffin) muffin
cups
(2 to 4 Muffins) (Do not use
(3 to 6 Muffins)
foil liners.)
No Meal-High (7) 9 to I I min. Place batter in greased dish.
No Meal-High (7) I 1 to 13 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 K min. homemade muffin cups, made by cutting
1 to 2X min. down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins
2X to 4X min. may be done before others. Remove
muffins as they are done, and continue
cooking remaining muffins a few
seconds longer.
Quick breads,
8 to 9 inch No High (10) 9 to I 2
min.
When done, toothpick inserted near
from a mix
tube dish*
center will come out clean. Let stand 15
minutes before turning out of dish. Cool.
*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8 inch round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-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 outside 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
Microwave- Lid or High (10)
2 to 4 min.
or pears safe dish or plastic wrap per piece
casserole
Bar cookies
8 inch round No
baking dish
Commercial mix
8 inch round
No
(] 8 to 20 OZ.)
dish
Cupcakes—6
Paper-lined
No
cupcaker
Pineapple upside
8 inch round No
down cake
dish
High (10) 7 to 9 min.
High (10) 2 min.
Meal-High (7) 5 to 7 min.
High (10)
2X to 3 min.
High
(10) 10 to 12 min.
Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting.
Core and fill center of apple with
2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon butter
and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Add
2 tablespoons water for each piece
of fruit.
Grease dish before adding batter.
Cut when cool.
Grease dish before adding batter.
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to cool
before inverting.
When cooking several cupcakes, some
will be done before others. Remove
cupcakes as they are done and continue
cooking remaining cupcakes a few
seconds longer.
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 cookware
chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate
carefully.
in paper bowl to melt.
Food
Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Caramel apples 2-cup measure No
High (10)
3 min.
Chocolate bark
1 K-qt. casserole
Yes High (10) 3 to 4 min.
or bowl
Marshmallow crisp Large glass bowl Yes High
(10) 1 X min. to melt
butter, 2 to
3 min. to melt
marshmallows
S’Mores Paper napkin No
High (10) 15 to 25
or paper plate
seconds
Cereal and Rice
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.
4.
2. For minute rice, use the same amount of water needed for
5.
regular boiling. Add regular amount of salt.
3. Cover rice while microwaving. When using plastic wrap,
turn back one comer to vent.
Unwrap half of a
14-oz. package of
caramels into measuring cup. Add
1
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 l/4 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.
Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time.
Microwave time and regular boiling time are about
the same.
Food
Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
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 2 minutes
for each additional serving you are
cooking. Stir after half of cooking time.
Note: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal,
follow package
directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for 1/2 to I minute.
Rice, minute
2-qt. casserole Lid or High (10) 5 to 6 min. Add 1 X cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.
(1 fi cups)
plastic wrap
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COO~G GU~E
(continued)
Cheese and Eggs
1. Eggs may be prepmed many ways in the microwave oven. 3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and can toughen if
Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent overcooked.
bursting.
2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs
in the shell. They will explode.
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Cheese
Fondue 2-qt. casserole Cover or High (10)
To make sauce Make basic white sauce, substituting wine
plastic wrap 5
to 7 min. for milk. Add cheese and microwave at
Medium (5)
6 to 8 min. Medium (5) for 6 to 8 minutes, whisking
every 2 minutes.
Eggs
Basic eggs Buttered
custard cup
Omelet 9 inch pie
plate
Poached eggs
1 X-qt. casserole
(4 maximum)
Quiche Microwave-safe
1 -qt. measure
(filling)
9 inch pie plate
Scrambled Glass
measuring cup
or casserole
Plastic wrap
Medium (5)
No High (10)
Medium (5)
Casserole High (10)
cover
Medium (5)
No Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
No High (10)
1 to 1 M min.
per egg
Melt butter
1 min.
7 to 9 min.
7 to 8 min.
Boil 2 cups
water.
1/2 to 1 min.
per egg
Filling:
2 to 3 min.
Quiche:
10 to I 2 min.
3/4 to 1
k 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 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 I 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
1 or 2 minutes to finish cooking.
Fish and Seafood
1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. 2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use
Center may still be slightly translucent, but
will continue a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.
cooking as fish stands a few minutes after cooking. 3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.
Food
Container
Cover
Power Level & Time Comments
Fillets or Round dish Wax paper or
High (10)
5 to 7 min. Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn
steaks ( I lb.)
plastic wrap steaks over after half of cooking time.
Shrimyl lb. Pie plate Plastic wrap
High (10) 6 to 8
min. Brush with garlic butter before cooking.
(peeled) Rearrange after 4 minutes.
Shrim~l 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 and Sauces
1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering. 3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream,
2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while wine or herbs.
microwaving.
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Gravies and
sauces thickened
with flour or
cornstarch ( I cup)
Melted butter
sauces, clarified
butter (1/2 cup)
Thick spaghetti,
barbecue or
sweetisour sauces
(2 cups)
Thin, 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
1 to 2 minutes per
additional cup of sauce.
Glass measure No
High (10)
I to 2 min. Microwave butter just to melting. For
clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand
until
layers separate. Pour off and use
clear, top layer.
Casserole Prepare as directed in recipe. Microwave,
stirring after half of cooking time. Let
stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.
Yes High (10) 5 to 7 min.
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 3.
or veal roasts. See package instructions for proper use of
cooking bag.
2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place in microwave-
safe dish.
Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before
carving.
If you use a meat thermometer whiIe cooking, make sure
it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
Food Container Cover
Power Level & Time Comments
Beef
Ground, crumbled
(for casseroles
or soup)
(1 lb.)
(IX Ibs.)
Meatballs
(1 lb.)
(2 Ibs.)
Meatloaf
(round loaQ
Patties
(4 patties per lb.)
I to 2 patties
3 to 4 patties
Pot roasts
(Up to 3 Ibs.)
Casserole
Round dish
Pie plate
Ceramic dinner
plate
Pie plate
No
Wax paper
or plastic
wrap
Plastic wrap
Wax paper
Cooking bag
High (10)
High (10)
Meal-High (7)
High (10)
Medium (5)
5 to 7 min.
7 to 9 min.
6 to 8 min.
9 to 12 min.
32 to 35 min.
4 to 6 min.
6 to 8 min.
22 to 25 min.
per lb.
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.
Arrange 3/4 to 1 inch apart in circle
around edge of dish.
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.
Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered
and turn patties over. If desired add
browning sauce.
Add 1/2 cup water to cooking bag. Turn
over after half of time. Add vegetables
if desired after half of cooking time.
Recover and finish.
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Meats
COOmG GU~E
(continued)
Power Level & Time
Food Container
Cover (or Internal Temp.) Comments
Beef (continued)
Tender roasts (rib, Pie plate
Cooking bag Medium (5) Minutes Internal
high quality rump,
sirloin tip)
Rare
Medium
Well
+
Turn roasts over after half of cooking
per lb.
Temp.
time. Let meat stand 10 minutes before
10 to 12
140°F.
carving.
12 to 15
160°F.
15 to 18 170°F.
Lamb
Roast, leg or Pie plate
Cooking bag
Medium (5)
Minut& Internal
shoulder
Medium
Well
+
Place roast fat-side-down in
per lb. Temp.
microwave-safe dish. Turn over after
18 to 22 160°F.
half of cooking time. Let roast
24 to 28 170°F. stand 10 minutes before carving
Chops and cutlets
Round dish No Meal-High (7)
8 to 10 min. Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn
(1 inch thick) meat over after half of cooking time.
4 chops
Pork
Bacon
Microwave-safe
(per slice)
plate
Canadian bacon Microwave-
2 slices safe cookware
4 slices
6 slices
Ham, precooked: Pie plate
canned
Ham, slices
Round dish
and steaks
(1 to 2 inch thick)
Pork chops: 3/4 inch 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)
3/4 to 1 min.
High
(10)
I to 1 kmin.
2 to
2K min.
2fi to 3 min.
Medium (5) 15 to 19 min.
per lb.
High (10) 18 to 27 min.
Medium (5)
15 to 18 min.
18 to 20 min.
Medium (5)
20 to 23 min.
per lb.
High (10) 1/2 to 3/4 min.
per link
High (10) 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
Round dish
No
Meal-High (7) 8 to 10 min. Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat
over after half of cooking time.
Roast 2-qt. oblong Cooking bag Low (3) 18 to 22 min.
Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn
(shoulder)
dish per lb.
over after half of cooking time. Let roast
stand
10 minutes before carving.
Slice thinly.
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