GE JEM4JW Use and care manual

SpacemakerlllTMMicmwe Oven
Contents
Adapter Plugs 27 Microwaving Tips
3
Appliance Registration
2
Minute/Second Timer 9
Care and Cleaning
26
Model and Serial Numbers
Control Panel
6 Power Levels 7-:
Convenience Food Guide
14, 15 Precautions
Cooking
7 Problem Solver 2;
Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Program Cooking
6
Cooking Guide 10-25
Re~air Service 31
Defrosting
8 Safety Instructions
2-4
Defrosting Guide 12, 13
Warranty Back Cover
Delayed Cooking
9
Extension Cords
27
Features
5
Grounding Instructions 27
Heating or Reheating Guide 10, 11 GEAmww CeM@
Hold Time 9
8M.6262~
Model JEM4JW
GEAppfiances

Help us help you...
Before usi~ your oven,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
Write down the model
and serial 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 r~istered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send in
your Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card. If you move, or
if you are not the
origimd purchaser
please write to us, stating model
and serial numbers.
This appliance
must be registered. Pl= be certain
that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
If you received a
dam~ed oven . . .
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver on page 28.
It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can comtyourself.
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.
~26 Installation Kit converts this
oven to a built-in wall oven.
4-AON Installation Kit allows this
oven to be mounted under a
cabinet.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
● Steam or vapor escaping from
● Dull thumping sound while
around the door. oven is operating.
● Light reflection around door or
● Some TV-Radio interference
outer case. might be noticed while using your
● Dimming oven light and change
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
in blower sound may occur while interference caused by other small
operating at power levels other appliances and does not indicate a
than high. problem with your oven.
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PmCAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOS~ ~
EXCESSIVE
MCROWA~
ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt go operate
this oven with
the door open since
open-door operation can result
in
harmfil exposure to microwave
ene~y. It is important not to
defeat or
tamper with the safety
interlock.
@) 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 Opemte 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.
(d) The Oven Shotid Not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.

Microwavi~ Tips
. Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitible
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.
● Some microwaved foods
require stirring, rotiting or
rearranging. Check the Cooking
Guide for specific instructions.
● 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.
men using electrical appliances,
basic safity prec~utioNs shouid be
followed, includingtbo foiiowing:
the risk of burns, electric shock,
b, injury to persons or exposm
to excessive microwave energy:
. UW this appliance ordy for ita
intendd W$ as described in this
manual.
*DO not immerse power cord
5r plug in water.
* Keep power ~ord away from
heated SUrf~CW.
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nap~rts and wax paper can
CO~ti trteti flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite. Rper
products wrttaining nylon or
nylon filamfirtts should be
avoided, as they may rdso ignite.
–Da not operate the oven while
mpty to avoid damage to the
oven and th~ danger of fire. If
by accident th~ oven shadd mn
empty a minuw or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
oper8ting the oven empty at dl
times-it saves ener yand
&
prolongs thetifeof @oven.

~ORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
–h not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven urdess in a specird
microwave popcorn accessory or
~ess you use popcorn labeled fir
use in microwave ovens.
-~ not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your oven.
. ~ma~ri~ bide oven sho~d
ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect
power cord, or shutoff power at
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
. %me produti such as whole
eggs md sealed contiers-for
example, closed sass jars-wfll
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;
especitiy meat and egg mixtures,
● ~n’t d-t fromn beverages
in narrow necked boties (especidy
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, resdting in
injury.
● UW metal ody as directed in
tMs book. TV dinners maybe
microwaved in fod 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 sidw of oven.
● cwk= may become hot
because of heat transferred from
the heated food.
Pot holders may
be needed to hande the cookware.
o Sometimes, the cooking tray
can become too hot to touch, Be
care~ handling the cooking tray
during and
afier cooking,
. FOO& cooked in liquids (such
as pasta) may tend to boil over
mom rapidy than Ms containing
less moisture. Shodd this occur,
rekr to page 26 for instructions on
how to
CIW the inside of the oven.
. Thermometer—Do not
use a thermometer in food you
are microwaving udess the
thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
● Plmtic c~kwa~—pl~tic
cookware designed for microwave
cooking is very useful, but should
be used careMy. Even rnicrowave-
safe plastic may not be as toIerant
of overcooking conditions as w
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
o~y 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 1~~.
This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be
tiled and meat will be safe to eat.
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(continued)
● h not boti eggs in a microwave
oven. Pressure WU bufid up inside
the egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
. F@ with unb~ken ou~r
“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.
~ $~Boilable” cooking Puchm
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by manufacturer. 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 tightly covered
with plastic wrap, remove
covering careMly and direct
steam away from hands and &ce.
● SWn~Ww boiling-under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shotiy after removal from the
microwave oven, To prevent bums
from splashing liquid, stir the
liquid briefly before removing the
container bm the mic ~e oven.
SAW T~E
INSTRUCTIONS

Features of Your Oven
Cooting Complete Reminder ‘
(For T~ COOK and TIME DEFROST cycles)
To remind you that you have food in the
oven, the oven will beep once a minute until
~M4m
you either open the oven door or touch the .6 Cubic Foot
CLEAR/OFF pad.
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open 5.
Oven Interior Light. Turns on
7. Glass Cooking Tray. Tray must
door. Door must be securely when the door is opened or when be in place when using the oven.
latched for oven to operate. -
2. Door Latches.
3. Door Screen.
Metal screen
permits viewing of foods and keeps
microwaves confined inside oven.
4. Model and Serial Numbers.
the oven is operating.
6.
Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects
the microwave energy distributing
system. Do not remove this cover.
You will damage the oven.
Cooking performance will be
unsatisfactory without the tray
in place. The tray may be removed
for cleaning.
8.
Oven Vent.
9. Touch Control Panel and
Display. See page 6 for
instructions.
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear
and “RESET” appears. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. The oven
is ready for use and the clock can be set.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoccurs,
and you must reset Clock after touching CLEAR/OFF.
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Your Touch Control Hnel
The Touch Control Panel
allows you to set the oven controls
elwtronically with the touch of a
finger. It’s designed to be easy
to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day,
e
time counting down during cooking
functions, power level, cooking
mode and instructions.
2. TIME COOK I & II.
Microwave for a preset amount of
e
time using automatic Power Level
10 (HIGH). (If desired, you may
change power level after entering
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cootingtime. See page 7.) -
3. 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. “1:30”
will appear in display. Touch
START pad. To reset or change
time, simply repeat above process.
4. WMBER PADS. Touch these
pads to enter cooting/defrosting
time, power level and time of day.
5. POWER LEWL. Touch this
pad before entering another power
level number if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10
(HIGH) for cooking or Power
Level 3 (LOW) for defrosting.
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6 TIME DE~OST. Gentle
thawing at automatic Power Level 3
(LOW). (If desired, you may
change power level after entering
defrosting time. See page 8.)
7. M~/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.
(See page 9.)
& CLEAR/0~. When touched, it
shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).
9. START. Afier all selections are
made, touch this pad to start oven.
Use your Touch Control
Panel to Create your own programs to
Defrost and Cook by time using suit your individual cooking style.
your choice of power levels from
For e-pie: use the Minute/Second
1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), time Timer to delay the start of cooking
kitchen tasks with the Minute/ or program a hold time between
Second Timer and set the clock.
defrosting and cooking. (See page 9.)
You can dso set Time Cook I & II
for a two-stage program using
different times and power levels.
(See page 7.)
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The Time Cook I &II feature
allows you to microwave for a
preset amount of time using
automatic power level 10
(High), or change power level
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 on page 3).
Place cup in oven and close the door.
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TIME COOK
TIME
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DEFROST
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II
pad. Display shows “COOK” and
“1?’ “ENTER TIME” is flashing.
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Step 3: Select your time. Touch
1,3 and O for one minute and 30
seconds. Display shows “1:30” and
“POWER 10?’ “COOK TIME”
flashes.
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.)
Step 4: Touch START. “COOK
TIMEJ’ “POWER 10” and time
counting down show on display.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End~’ Oven,
light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
Usi~ the ~me Cook II
Feature
The Time Cook 11 feature lets you
set two time cooking functions
within one program. This is ideal
if you want to change power levels
during your cooking operations.
Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in
microwave-safe container and close
the door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & 11
pad. Display shows “COOK” and
“l.” “
ENTER TIME” is flashing.
Step 3: Select your cooking time.
For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for
two minutes and
U seconds. Display
shows “2:15” and “POWER 10~’
“COOK TIME” flashes.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 5: Set your cooking time.
How to Change Nwer ~vel
After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 6: Touch START.
Step 7: “COOK TIME1’ the
selected power level and the first
programmed cook time, counting
down, show on the display.
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Step 8: At the end of the first
programmed cook time, the next
selected power level, “COOK
TME” and the second programmed
cook time, counting down, show on
the display.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End~’ The
oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10: Open the door.
Questions and Answers
Q. I set my oven for the time
called for in the recipe, but at the
end of the time allowed, my food
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 your
food a little longer, if necessary.
Q. I touched the number pads
and selected my power level. When
I touched ST-T, however, my
oven didn’t come on. Why not?
A. The TIME COOK I & II pad
must be touched before setting the
number pads otherwise your oven
will not begin cooking.
Q.
I want to cook on a power
level other than High. What do
I need to do?
A.
To cook on a power level other
than High, first touch the TIME
COOK pad and set the desired
cooking time. Then touch the
POWER LEVEL pad. “POWER
10” appears on the display panel.
Enter new power level number and
touch START.
Q. Can I interrupt my Time
Cook function 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.

The Defrost setting is designed
for speedy thawing of
fmn food
and is one of the great advantag~
of a microwave oven.
● Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
● See the Defrosting Guide, pages
U and 13 for defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Placea l-lb. package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
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DEFROST f;i.
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Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
3:’ “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select one hrdf of the total
defrosting time recommended in
the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
Display shows
‘4:00” and “POWER
3:’ “DEF TIME” flashes.
Step 4: Touch START. “DEF
TIME” and “POWER 3“ show and
time counts down on display. When
cycle is completed, the oven signals
and flashes “End;’ then automatidy
shuts off.
Step 5: ~m package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time
and touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes “End~’ open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
● Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
How to Change %wer hel
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
. Pre-packaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved.
Be sure to remove any foil covers.
Keep
meti trays at least 1“ away
from cavity walls.
Q Check the Defrosting Guide for
other defrosting tips.
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● For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
Que~ions andAmem
Q. When I press STWT, 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
afier entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time about in 1/2;
power level 10 cuts the
toti
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 quic~y
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.

How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer
The Minute/Second Timer has
three timing functions:
Q 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 ~me a 3-Minute
Phone Call
1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER
pad. The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for
3 minutes and no seconds). Display
shows “3:00” and “TIME” flashes.
3. Touch START. Display shows
“TIME” and time counting down.
4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes “EndJ’ and display shows
time of day.
Using a Holding ~me
The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program a “holding time”
betw=n micmve cooking functions.
The
drne can range from one second
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A
holding or standing time maybe
found in some of your own recipes
or in the Cooking Guide.
Programming Delayed
Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds, touch
TME COOK
I &II and enter cook time. Touch
MIN/SEC TIMER and enter
number of minutes to delay cooking.
When delaying cooking by
temperature or Auto Roast
cooking, be sure probe is in food.
Touch START. Timer will count
down to zero and cooking
WM begin.
How to ~me Defrost, Hold
and ~me 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 freeze]
and place in oven.
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Step 2: Touch ME DEFROST pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“POWER 3:’ “ENTER DEF
TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for
B minutes defrosting time. “U:OO”
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.)
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Step 4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold
for ten minutes. “10:00” appears
on display and “TIME” flashes.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II
pad. The display shows”: O“ and
“POWER
10:’ “ENTER COOK
TIME” flashes.
Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for
twenty-five minutes of cooking time.
“COOKT~E” flashes and “25:00”
and “POWER 10” appear on display.
START ~,i,, ‘,
:?! “’\,,
Step 8: Touch ST~. “DEF T~E”
and “E:OO” counting down show
on display. As each function is
automatically performed oven
display shows instructions entered
and the function.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End~’
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 Defrost and amount of
time. Then program Hold and the
amount of time. Be sure to put the
thawed dish in the refrigerator
promptly.
N~E: Let foods remain at room
temperature only as long as safe.
Times will vary.
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/Time for 2 minutes, and then
Defrost for 6 minutes. In this case,
the oven
wodd Detist for 6 minutes
and Hold/Time for 2 minutes.
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Heati~ or Reheatiq Guide
1. Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods at refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave oven safe containers.
2. Cover most foods for fastest hinting (SW tips). Exceptions m ~ or mtiium mats, some sandwiches, gndde foods like pancakes and bakd foods.
3. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout.
Stir food once or twice during heating, if possible, to ensure even, thorough heating. A a general rule, hot foods produce an area warm to the
touch in center of underside of dish.
Item
Amount
~wer hvel Approximate We, Minutes
Appettiers
Saucy; such as meatballs, riblets,
1 to 2 servings
High (10) 3 to 5
cocktail franks, etc.
3 to 4 servings High (10) 4 to 7
(% cup/serving)
Dips: cream or processed cheese
1/2 cup
High (10) % to 11/2
1 cup High (10)
1 to 3
Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc.
2 to 4 servings
High (10) 2 to 3%
~p: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Do not cover pastry bites, they will not be crisp.
Meats and Main Dishes
Saucy main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti,
1 to 2 servings High (10) 3 to 6
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and
3 to 4 servings High (10) 8 to 10
cheese, etc.
1 can (16-oz.) High (10) 6 to 8
(%-1 cup/serving)
Thidy sliced roasted meat:
Rare beef roast, minimum time; Medium rare,
1 to 2 servings
High (10) 1% to 3
maximum time
3 to 4 servings High (10)
3 to 4%
(3 to 4-oz./serving)
Well done: beef, pork, ham, poultry, etc.
1 to 2 servings
High (10) 2% to 4
3 to 4 servings High (10) 5 to 7
Steaks, chops, ribs, other meat pieces:
Rare beef steak 1 to 2 servings
High (10) 2 to 3%
3 to 4 servings
High (10) 4 to 6
Well done beef, chops, ribs, etc.
1 to 2 servings
High (10)
2 to 3%
3 to 4 servings
High (10)
4 to 6
Hamburgers or meat loaf 1 to 2 servings
High (10) 3 to 6
(4-oz./serving)
3 to 4 servings High (10) 7 to 9
Chicken pieces
1 to 2 pieces
High (10) 2 to 3%
3 to 4 pieces
High (10) 4 to 6
Hot dogs and sausages
1 to 2
High (10) 1% to 2%
3 to 4 High (10) 2%
to 3%
Breakfast sausage links
2 High (10)
1% to 2%
4
High (10) 2% to 3
8
High (10)
3 to 3%
Rice and pasta 1 to 2 servings
High (10) 2 to 3%
(2A-% cup/serving)
Topped or mixed with sauce 1 to 2 servings
High (10) 5 to 7
(%-% cup/serving)
3 to 4 servings
High (10) 7 to 9
~p: Cover main dishes with wax paper. Do not cover rare or medium rare meats. When heating or reheating 3 or 4 servings of meat slices or
pieces, rotate cookware 1/2 turn after half of time.
Sandwiches & Soups
Moist filling: Sloppy joe, barbecue, ham salad,
1 to 2 servings
High (10) % to 1%
etc. in bun. 3 to 4 servings
High (10) 2 to 4
(% cup/serving)
Thick meat-cheese filling; with firm bread
1 to 2 servings
High (10) 2 to 3
soup
Water based 1 to 2 servings
High (10) 2 to 4
(1 cup/serving) 3 to 4 servings
High (10) 3 to 7
1 can (10-oz.) High (10) 5 to 7
reconstituted
Milk-based 1 to 2 servings
High (10) 2 to 4
(1 cup/serving) 3 to 4 servings
High (10) 5 to 9
1 can (10-oz.) High (10) 6 to 9
reconstituted
~p: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches. Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
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Item
Amount ~wer hvel
Approxkate We, Wnutes
Vqetibles
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.
1 to 2 servings
High (10)
11A to 4
(% cup/serving)
3 to 4 servings High (10)
5 to 7
1 can
(16-oz.) High (10) 4 to 5
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, potato
1 to 2 servings
High (10) 3 to 5
3 to 4 servings
High (10) 6 to 8
1 can (16-oz.) High (10) 6 to 7
Corn on the cob 1 to 2 ears
High (10) 4 to 6
3 to 4 ears
High (10) 7 to 10
Mashed potatoes 1 to 2 servings
High (10)
2 to 4
(Y2 cup/serving)
3 to 4 servings
High (10) 5 to 7
~p: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
Sauces
Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch
1A cup
High (10) 1 to 2
1 cup High (10) 2 to 3
Meat or main dish, chunky type; giblet gravy,
1/2 cup
High (10) 2 to 3
spaghetti sauce, etc.
1 cup High (10) 4 to 5
1 can (16-oz.) High (10) 5 to 7
Creamy type
1/2 cup
High (10) 2 to 3
1 cup High (10)
4 to 5
~p: Cover food to prevent spatter.
Bakery Foods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,
nut or fruit bread
Dinner rolls, muffins
Pie: fruit, nut or custard
K of 8 or 9-in. pie=l sewing
(use minimum time for custard)
~p: Do not cover.
1 piece
2 pieces
4 pieces
9-in. cake or
Urolls or
doughnuts
1
2
4
6 to 8
1slice
2 slices
4 slices
9-in. pie
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
1/2 to 1
11A to 2
2 to 2%
2 to 4%
Gridde Foods
Pancakes, French toast or waffles (3-in. x4-in.)
Plain, no topping 2 or 3 pieces
High (10) 1 to 2%
Syrup & butter 2 or 3 pieces
High (10) 1 to
2’h
With 2 sausage patties (cooked) 2 or 3 pieces
High (10) 2 to 3
~p: Do not cover.
Beve~es
Coffee, tea, cider, other water based
1 to 2 servings
6 to 9 OZ. =1 serving High (10) 3 to 6
Cocoa, other milk based 1 to 2 servings
High (10)
3 to 5’h
6 to 9 OZ. =1 serving
~p: Do not cover.
Plak of hftivers
Meat plus 2 vegetables
1 plate
High (10)
4 to 5

Defrosting Guide
1. Unwrap food. Ifit is difficult to remove plastic grocery store tray, it maybe removed after first halfoftime. Place food in microwave-safe
cooking dish.
2. After first
hdf of cooking time, remove any remaining wrap. Break food apart or separate, if possible. Remove any thawed food, if possible.
Shield bone tips, thin meat or warm areas of large pieces of food with foil.
3. Large
bulb roasts may have icy center. Allow 15 to 60 minutes stand time. Poultry may be placed under running cool water until giblets can be
removal.
4. When
defrostd, food should be cool, but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy after second halfofdefrosting time, return to microwave oven
very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.
First Half S~ond Half hwer
Food
me. Min. me. Min.
hvel Commen@
Meat
Bacon (12-16 oz. pkg.)
Franks (l-lb.)
Ground: beef & pork
(l-lb.)
(2-lb.)
Roast Boneless Beef
(Up to 4-lb.)
Boneless Pork
(Up to 3-lb.)
Roast, Bone in Pork
(Up to 3-lb.)
Steaks, chops & cutlets;
beef, lamb, pork & veal
Sausage, bulk
(l-lb. tray)
(1-lb. roll)
3
4
6
7 to 9
7 to 8 per lb.
7 to 8 per lb.
6 to 7 per lb.
4% to 6% per lb.
3 to 4
3 to 4
Sausage, link (% to l-lb.) 3
Sausage, patties
3
(12-oz. pkg.)
2 to 3
3
5 to 6
9 to 11
6 to 7 per lb.
6 to 7 per lb.
4 to 5 per lb.
4 to 5 per lb.
3% to 5%
3 to 5
21h to 3%
2 to 3
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Place unopend package in oven. ~rn over after first
half. Let stand 5 minutes.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until
franks can be separatd. ~m over after first 4 minutes.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Scrape off
softened meat after each half of time. Set aside. After
second half of time, breakup remaining block,
mic~e 1 to 3 fiutes more or let it stand 10 tiutes.
Place unwrapped meat on trivet in cooking dish in
oven. After half of time, turn roast over and shield
ends. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30
minutes.
Place unwrapped meat on trivet in cooking dish in
oven.
~m roast over and shield top thin bones with
foil during second half. Let stand 30 minutes.
Place
unwrappd meat in single layer on trivet in
cooking dish in oven.
~rn over after first half of time.
Remove any defrosted pieces. After second half of
time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to
complete defrosting.
~rn over after first half of time.
~rn over after first half of time and shield ends with
foil. ~rn over once during second hdf of time.
Rearrange after first half of time.
Rotate patties after first half of time.
Wultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, 6 to 7 per lb. 4 to 5 per lb.
Defrost (3) Place unwrapped chicken in single layer on trivet in
cut
Up (1 to 1%-lb.) cooking dish in oven. ~rn chicken over after hdf of
time and separate pieces. After second half, remove
defrosti pieces. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if
necessary.
Whole (2% to 31h-lb.) 7 to 8 per lb. 5 per lb. Defrost (3) Place unwrapped chicken on trivet in cooking dish in
oven. After first hdf of time, turn over chicken. Shield
bone ends, wings, tail and warm areas with foil.
Comish hen 8 per lb. 6 to 8 per lb. Defrost (3) Place hens in cooking dish in oven. ~rn over after first
hdf of time. Shield leg ends and wing tips if necessary.
Rinse cavity to loosen
giblek.
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First Half Swond Half ~wer
Food
~me, Min. ~me, Min.
hvel Comments
fih & Seafood
Place unwrapped fish in dish. fim over after first hdf
of time, shield ends with foil. After second half of
time, hold under cold water to separate.
Place fish in cooking dish.
firn over after first hdf of
time and shield @ section with fofi. A&r second hdf of
time, rinse cavity with cold
wter to complete defrostig.
Spread shellfish in single layer in cooking dish. Break
up after 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Place block in
casserole.
~rn over after first half of time.
Arrange in cooking dish.
~rn over and separate after
first half of time.
Place block in casserole. Breakup after first
hdf of time.
Fillets(1-lb.)
Steaks (6 to 16-oz.)
Steaks (1 to 2-lb.)
Whole fish (8 to 16-oz.)
5
3 to 4
5 to 7
4 to 7
5 to 6
3 to 4
5 to 7
3 to 5
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Shellfish, small pieces (1-lb.)
Shellfish, blocks, crab meat
(6-oz. pkg.)
Shellfish, large
5
3
4 to 5
2
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
4 to 6
2 to 4 Defrost (3)
Oysters
(8 to 12-oz. container)
Scallops (l-lb. pkg.)
4
4 to 6 Defrost (3)
Place unwrapped scallops in cooking dish in oven.
~rn over and separate after first half of time.
5 to 7 4 to 6 Defrost (3)
Crab legs–l to 2
(8 to 1O-OZ.)
Lobster tails-1 to 2
(6 to 9-oz.)
Whole lobster or crab
(l%-lb.)
4 to 6 Defrost (3)
4 to 6 Defrost (3)
6 to 7 3 to 4 Defrost (3) Place in cooking dish with darker side up.
~rn over
after first half of time.
Breads, Cakes
Bread or buns (l-lb.) 4 to 6
4 to 5
5 to 7
4 to 7
4 to 6
% to 2
4 to 6
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Heat & serve rolls (8-oz. pkg.)
Coffee cake (11 to 14%-oz.)
Coffee ring (10-oz. pkg.)
Sweet rolls (8% to 12-oz.)
Doughnuts (1 to 4)
Doughnuts, glazed
(1 box of 8 to 12)
French toast (2 slices)
Cake, frosted 2 to 3 layer
(17-OZ.)
Cake, filled or topped
1 layer (12% to 16-oz.)
Pound cake (10% -oz.)
4 to 5
3 to 4
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
none
none Let stand 10 to 20 minutes.
Remove from
fod pan if necessary. Ut stand 10 minutes.2 to 4 Defrost (3)none
Remove from
fofl pan if necessary. Let stand 10 minutes.
Remove from foil pan if necessary. Let stand 20 to 30
minutes.
4 to 5
6 to 9
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
none
none
Cheesecake, plain or
fruit top (17 to 19-oz.)
Crunch cakes & cupcakes
Fruit or nut pie (8-in. )
1/2 to 11/2 each
6 to 8
3 to 4
13 to 15
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
none
none
none
none
Let stand 10 minutes.
Let stand 15 to 25 minutes.
Let stand 25 to 35 minutes.
Cream pie
Custard pie
fruit
Fresh (10 to 16-oz.) 7 to 10 none Defrost (3) Remove foil or metal. Place package in oven. After
minimum time, break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.
Plastic pouch (10-oz. pkg.) 5 to 7
none Defrost (3) Place package in oven. Flex package once.
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Convenience Food Guide
1. Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave ody, since they are already cooked. Always use microwave-safe cookware (glass or
plastic). For foods needing browning or crisping, conventional baking is recommended.
2. Remove food from foil containers over 3/4-in. high.
Food Contier Cover
~wer bvel & -e
Commenk
Appettiem & Snack
Pastry bites Microwave-
safe dish No
High (10)
2 to 4 min. Place on trivet in microwave-safe dish.
Frozen prepared Paper towel
sandwiches
No High (10) 2 to 3 min. Remove from package pouch and wrap in
per sandwich paper towel. Rotate 1/2 turn after half of
time.
No
High (10) 31h to 5 min.
Place on trivet in microwave-safe dish.Frozen egg or
pizza rolls
(6% to 7%-02. p~.)
Microwave-
safe dish
Canned sausage
(5-02. can) Microwave-
safe dish
Microwave-
safe dish
Microwave-
safe dish
Wax paper
High (10) 3 to 4 min. Drain and cut into bite-size pieces.
Add 1/2 cup chili or cocktail sauce.
No
High (10) 6 to 8 min.
Place on trivet in dish. Let stand 2 minutes.
Fish sticks
(6 to 8-02. pkg.)
Pizm, frozen
(individurd size)
No Meal-High (7) 4 to 6 min. Place on trivet in microwave-safe dish.
@& Cheese
Scrambled eg
substitute
(8%-oz. carton)
Microwave- No
Defrost (3)
safe dish
Meal-High (7)
Microwave- No Defrost (3)
safe pie Meal-High (7)
plate and
custard cups
Package Pkg. cover
Md-High (7)
paper tray
5% to 6% min.
6 to 7 min.
7% to 11 min.
8 to 9 min.
4 to 6 min.
To Defrost: Defrost in carton 4% minutes.
Pour into casserole. Break up ice and defrost
2% minutes longer.
To Cook: Stir after 2 minutes, then every
minute until desired firmness.
To Defrost: Place in pie plate. Stir twice.
To Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered
custard cups, 6 to 7-02. Rearrange after 6
minutes. Souffles are done when center is
almost set.
Remove paper tray from carton. Turn back
clear film to expose potatoes.
Cheese souffle
(12-02.pkg.)
Scrambled eggs
breakfast (6%-02.)
with sausage and
hash brown potatoes
~h & Shellfuh
Crab, shrimp or
lobster
newburg
(6%-02.)
Fish & chips
(5 to 14-02.)
Package
pouch No
High (10) 5 to 6 min. Place pouch in microwave-safe dish.
Puncture pouch with fork to vent. Stir before
serving.
No
High (10) 5 to 8 min. Distribute evenly on trivet in microwave-safe
dish.
Package tray
or microwave-
safe dish
Deviled crab cakes
(6-02.)
Breaded fish
(5 to 1O-OZ.)
Microwave-
safe dish No
High (10) 3% to 5 min. Distribute evedy on trivet in microwave-safe
dish. Rearrange after hdf of time.
No
High (10) 5 to 8 min. Distribute
everdy on trivet in microwave-safe
dish, or line with paper towels. Rearrange
after half of time.
Microwave-
safe dish
Meat
Frozen meats
(5 to 8-02.)
(10 to
16-oz.)
Dry mixes
(hambu~er added)
TV dinners
(6 to 8-oz.)
(8% to 12-02.)
Microwave- Lid or plastic
safe dish wrap. Do not
High (10)
or pouch
cover pouch. High (10)
Stir meat pieces and spoon sauce over afterhdf
4 to 10 min.
of time. If pouch package is used, puncture
8 to 18 min.
with fork to vent. Do not cover pouch.
Microwave- Lid
High (10)
safe casserole
11 to 15 min. Add cooked, drained hamburger. Stir after
7 minutes.
Package
tray
Carton or
and carton plastic wrap
High (10)
High (10)
Remove fod cover. Remove brownie or cobbler
10 to 12 min.
dessert to custard cup; cover and microwave
8 to 12 min. on Meal-High (7)
1% to 3 minutes. Replace
dinner in carton or cover with plastic wrap.
Let stand 2 or 3 minutes before serving.
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Food
Contier Cover
Power hvel & ~me Commenti
Pash, Rce
Canned spaghetti, Microwave- Lid or High (10) 5 to 7 min. Stir before serving.
etc.
(16-oz. ) safe dish plastic wrap
Frozen rice in pouch Pouch No High (10) 8 to 10 min.
Place pouch in microwve-safe dish. Puncture
(10-OZ.) pouch with fork to vent. Stir before serving.
Frozen macaroni & Microwave- Lid or Stir before serving.
cheese, spaghetti
safe dish
plastic wrap
(8 to
14-oz.) Meal-High (7) 12 to 17 min.
(20-OZ.) Meal-High (7) 16 to 18 min.
Frozen lasagna Microwave- Lid or
(1OV2-OZ.)
Rotate every 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes
safe dish
plastic wrap
Medium (5) 20 to 26 min. before serving.
(21-OZ.)
Medium (5) 34 to 37 min.
Poultry
Canned Microwave- Lid or Place in microwave-safe dish. Cover; stir
(5 to 1O%-OZ.) safe dish plastic wrap
(14 to 24-oz.) High (10) 2%
to 4 min. after half of time.
High (10)
4 to 6 min.
Frozen pouch Pouch No
(5 to
6Y2-oz.)
High (10)
4 to 6 min. Place pouch in microwave-safe dish. Slit
pouch before microwaving.
Frozen main dish Microwave- No Meal-High(7)
7 to 14 min. Stir or rotate after 5 min.
(12-oz. pkg.) safe dish
Fromn fried chicken Microwave- No
If label does not state “fully cookedl’ check
(2 pieces) safe dish
High (10) 5 to 6 min. for doneness.
(1-lb.4 to 6 pieces)
High (10)
10 to 14 min.
Sauces, Gravies
Canned Microwave- Lid or
High (10)
5 to 6 min.
Stir after half of time.
(10 to 16-oz.)
safe dish
plastic wrap
Vege@bles
Place on microwave-safe trivet or dish.
Rearrange after half of time.
Puncture pouch witb fork 2 to 3 times. Flex
pouch before serving.
Place undrained vegetables in microwave-
safe dish. Cover.
Frozen breaded
(7 to 8-oz.) Microwave-
safe dish No
No
Lid or
plastic wrap
High (10)
High (10)
5 to 8 min.
9 to 12 min.
Plastic pouch Microwave-
safe dish
Canned
(8 to 9-oz.)
(15 to
17-OZ.)
(28 to 32-oz.)
Microwave-
safe dish
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
3 to 4 min.
5 to 6 min.
7 to 9 min.
2Y2 to 7 min.
Follow package instructions. Cover. After
h~ting, bristiy stir in potatoes, adding extra 1
or 2 tablespoons dry mix.
Hat 1 to 2 minutes.
Instant mashed
potatoes
(2 to 6 servings)
Microwave-
safe dish Lid or
plastic wrap
No 7 to 10 min.
6 to 7 min. To Defrost: Place souffle in pie plate.
To Cook: Divide between 4 custard cups.
Souffles
an done when centers are almost set.
Frozen souffle
(12-oz. pkg.)
Microwave-
safe pie
plate and
custard cups
Defrost (3)
Meal-High (7)
Remove any foil. Rotate after
half of time.
Wax paper
Potatoes: baked,
stuffed, frozen
(1 to 2)
(3 to 4)
Microwave-
safe dish
or trivet
High (10)
High (10)
9 to 14 min.
16 to 22 min.
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Meak
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware (plastic or glass).
2. See guide below for specific instructions. After two-thirds of cooking time, turn meat over. Shield with foil any bone tips, thin meat areas or
portions that are starting to overcook.
3. Standing time: Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.
Food Contier
Cover ~wer hvel & ~me Commenk
Beef
Ground crumbled Casserole No
Stir every 2 minutes. Add sauce or casserole
(for casseroles
ingredients and finish. To cook frozen block,
or soup)
(l-lb.)
microwave 12 to 15 minutes, breaking up and
High (10)
7 to 9 min. stirring every 5 minutes.
(1%-lbs.) High (10) 10 to 12 min.
Meatballs
Pie plate Wax paper
High (10) 9 to 10 min. Arrange around edge of dish. Rotate dish 1/4
(1-lb.)
or 8-in. turn after
half of time.
round dish
Patties
8-in. square Wax paper If desired, add browning sauce. Let patties
(4 patties per lb.)
glass dish
stand, covered, 2 minutes.
(1 to 2 patties) (with trivet
High (10) 3fi to 5 min.
(3 to 4 patties) if desired)
High (10) 6Y2 to 8 min.
or ceramic
dinner plate (For 1 to 2 patties, use paper plate lined with double thickness paper towels. )
Meat loaf Pie plate or Plastic wrap
(round loa~ Ioafdish
High (10) 29 to 31 min. Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.
(loaf shape) Meal-High(7) 36 to 42 min. Shield ends of loaf with foil to prevent
overcooking last 15 minutes.
Roask
Pot roasts
(Up to 3-lbs.)
Tender roasts (rib,
high quality rump,
sirloin tip)
(Up to 3-lbs.)
Veal shoulder,
boneless
(Up to 3-lbs.)
Lamb, bone in,
shank half
(3-lbs.)
Boneless
(Up to 3-lbs.)
2qt. casserole
or 8-in.
square dish
8-in. square
dish and
trivet
8-in. square
dish and
trivet
8-in. square
dish and
trivet
8-in. square
dish
Lid or
wax paper
Wax paper
Wax paper
Wax paper
Wax paper
High (10), 13 min.
then
Low (3) 30 to 35 min.
per lb.
Medium (5)
Min. Internal
per lb.
Temp.
Rare
10 to 12 lfi” to 125°
Medium 12 to 15 125° to 140°
Well
15 to 18 140° to 155°
Medium (5) 16 to
17% min.
per lb.
Medium (5)
Min. Internal
~r lb.
Temp.
Medium U% to 13 130°
Well done 17 to 19
170°
Medium (5)
Min.
Internal
per lb.
Temp.
Medium 14
130°
Well done 17 to 19
170°
Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup
water per pound of meat. Cover with lid or
wax paper.
~rn over after half of time. Add
vegetables if
desird after half of time.
Re-cover and finish.
Start meat fat or cut side down. Rotate 1/2
turn after half of time. Let meat stand 10 to
15 minutes before carving. If desired, brush
with browning sauce before cooking.
~rn over after hsdf of time.
Turn over after half of time. Shield end of
shank bone with foil during first half of time.
Turn over after half of time. Shield smaller
end of roast with foil during last half of
cooking.
Lmb, Veal
Chops & cutlets Brown ‘N No Preheat Brown ‘N Sear dish 6 to 8 minutes.
(1 to 2)
Sear dish High (10)
7 to 9 min. ~m chop/cutlet over after 3 minutes.
(3 to 4)
per lb.
High (10) 8 to 10 min.
per lb.
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Bacon
Pork sausage
patties (raw)
(%-lb.–4 patties)
Pork link sausage
(raw)
Canadian bacon
(2 slices)
(4 slices)
(6 slices)
Pork chops
(2–% to %-lb.)
(3–% to l-lb.)
(4–1 to
lti-lb.)
Pork roast
(Up to 3-lbs.)
Canned ham
(3-lbs.)
Shank or butt half,
fully cooked
(Up
to 3-lbs.)
Ham loaf
Ham slices & steaks
(Up to 3-lbs.)
Microwave-
safe plate
Microwave-
safe
cookware
Microwave-
safe
cookware
Microwave-
safe
cookware
Microwave-
safe dinner
plate or 8-in.
square dish
Microwave-
safe 8-in.
square dish
on trivet
8-in. square
dish
8-in. square
dish
6-cup
ring mold
8-in square
dish
Paper towel
Wax paper
Wax paper
Wax paper
Plastic wrap
Cooking bag
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Wax paper
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
1 to lti min.
per slice
8 to 97z min.
% to 1 min.
per link
1 to 1Y2 min.
1Y2 to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
10 to 14 min.
14 to 16 min.
17 to 21 min.
20 to 24 min.
per lb.
14 to 16 min.
per lb.
16 to 18 min.
per lb.
20 to 25 min.
11 to 13 min.
per lb.
Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on
trivet set in dish.
Arrange in single layer. Rearrange after half
of time.
Arrange in single layer. Rearrange after half
of time.
Arrange in single layer.
Brush with barbecue sauce or browning
agent, if desired. Let stand covered 5 to 10
minutes before serving. Rotate dish 1/2 turn
after half of time.
Tie end of bag securely. Do not use metal
twist ties.
Tie ham. Shield around top cut edges with
l-inch strip of foil. Place on trivet.
Shield edge of ham with l-in. wide strip of
foil. Add 1/4 cup water and cover. Let stand
5 to 10 minutes before carving.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If a
gl=e
is desired, spoon pineapple or apricot
preserves over cooked ham loaf a few
minutes before serving.
Turn over after half of time.
Gmvies and Sauces
1. No cover is needed, except for thick, chunky spaghetti sauce.
2. Microwaved sauces do not need to be stirred constantly but most should be whisked vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while
microwaving.
3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream or dry milk solids. Add flour with mayonnaise or wine.
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Gravies and sauces
Glass mwsu~ No 1 cup: High (10)
4 to 5~2 min.
Microwave fat, flour and salt together to
thickend with flour or bowl
melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish
or cornstarch cooking. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per
additional cup of sauce.
Thin, liquid sauces Casserole
No 1 cup: High (10) 4 to 5 min. Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated
(au jus, clam, etc.)
ingredients. Stir well and microwave to
finish.
Melted butter Glass
maure No Y2 cup: High (10)
1/2 to 1 min.
Microwave butter just to melting. For
sauces
Clarified butter clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand
Y2 cup: High (10) 2% to 3 min. until layers separate. Pour off and use clear
toplayer.
Thick spaghetti, Casserole,
Yes
2 cups: High (10) 4 to 7 min.
Stir ingredients together then microwave,
barbecue or large
bowl stirring after hdf of time. Let stand 5 to 10
sweetlsour sauces
minutes to develop flavor.
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Poultry
1. Use microwave trivet for turkey breast and other small poultry as noted below.
2. Let chicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for up to 10 minutes,
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Pieces Plate or 8-in.
square dish
Whole
Unstuffed
8-in. square
(Up to 5-lbs.) dish
Oven-proof
cooking bag
placed in 8-in.
square dish
Stuffed
8-in. square
dish witi trivet
Wax paper
High (10) 3 to 5 min.
per piece
Wax paper
High (10) 10 to 12 min.
per lb.
High (10) 10 to 12 min.
per lb.
Wax paper Meal-High(7)
18 to 21 min.
per lb.
Brush with browning sauce if desired.
Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so
thickest meaty pieces are near edges of dish.
Brush with browning sauce if desired. Place
chicken breast side up in dish and cover with
wax paper.
Add 1/3 cup water to cooking bag. Slit bag
near closure to vent. Do not use metal tie on
bag. Cook breast side up.
Brush with browning sauce if desired. Place
chicken breast side up in dish and cover with
wax paper.
Cornish Hens
Whole (stuffed 8-in. square
Wax paper
High (10) 9 to 11 min. Place breast side up in dish.
or unstuffed) dish per lb.
Halves
8-in. square Wax paper High (10) 10 to 12 min.
Arrange breast side up in dish, on bed of
dish per lb. stuffing, if desired.
firkey Breast 8-in. square
Wax paper Meal-High (7) 17 to 20 min. Rotate 1/2 turn after half of time. Brush with
(3 to 4-lbs.) dish and trivet per lb. butter and browning sauce. Let stand 10
minutes.
1. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Center may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish stands a few minutes
after cooking.
2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish, or use a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.
3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.
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Fillets or steaks
(l-lb.)
Whole fish
Oysters, clams
(6)
Shrimp, peeled
(l-lb.)
Shrimp, unpeeled
(l-lb.)
8-in. square
dish
8-in. square
dish
Pie plate or
shallow dish
Pie plate or
shallow dish
2-qt.
casserole
Wax paper or High (10) 8 to 10 min.
Microwave until fish flakes easily. Let stand
plastic wrap 3 minutes before serving.
Plastic wrap High (10) 5 to 7 min. Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.
per lb. Let stand 3 minutes before serving.
Plastic wrap High (10) 3 to 4 min.
Arrange in circle.
Plastic wrap
High (10) 5 to 6 min. Stir once during cooking.
Lid or
High (10) 5%
to 7 min.
Stir twice during cooking.
plastic wrap
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~s and Cheese
1. Prepare e~s many ways in the microwave oven (see below). Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.
2. Never hard cook eggs in the shell, and do not reheat in-shell hard cooked eggs. They could explode.
3. Cook e~s just until set. They are delicate and can toughen if overcooked.
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Scrambled
Basic eggs
Poached eggs
(4 maximum)
Fluffy omelet
(3eggs)
Quiche
Glass
measuring
cup or
casserole
Buttered
custard cup
lx-qt.
casserole
9-in. pie plate
Microwave-
safe l-qt.
measure and
9-in. quiche
dish
No
Plastic wrap
Casserole
lid
No
No
Meal-High (7)
Medium (5)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
Medium (5)
High (10)
High (10)
1Y2 to 2Y2 min.
per
egg
lfi to 2% min.
per egg
6 to 8 min.
Boil 2 cups
water
1% to 2 min.
per egg
Melt butter
lYz min.
8 to 9 min.
Filling:
8 to 9 min.
Quiche:
14 to 17 min.
Place 1 teaspoon butter per egg in dish.
Microwave at High (10)
until melted.
Scramble the eggs with the butter and 1
tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and
microwave for half of total time. Stir set
portions from the outside to the center.
Finish cooking.
Mow to stand 1 or 2 minutes.
Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent
bursting. Rearrange if necessary.
Heat 2 cups hot tap water 6 to 8 minutes
covered on High (10). Break eggs onto plate,
puncture membrane. Slip e~s gently into
water. Cover. Cook according to guide.
Remove with slotted spoon.
Place pie plate on inverted saucer. Push
cooked portion to center. Cook until partially
set.
Spritie cheese over omelet. Microwave
1A to 1 minute until cheese is slightly melted.
Combine and microwave filling, stirring
every 2 minutes. Pour filling into precooked
shell. Microwave additional time shown at
left.
Cheese
Fondue Microwave- Cover or
High (10) To heat wine Use 1 cup wine and 3 tablespoons flour per
safe
2-qt. dish plastic wrap 5 min. pound of shredded cheese. Add cheese, flour
Meal-High(7) 5 to 7 min. and seasonings to hot wine and microwave
at Meal-High (7), stirring every minute,
until smooth.
Breads
1. Crust on breads will be soft. Outside color of foods will be same as color of batter (outsides will not brown). If desired, spritie top of batter
with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown color on upside down breads, line dish with
brown sugar caramel mixture before microwaving.
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Coffee cakes
Cornbread, mix
(8-oz. pkg.)
Muffins
(1 muffin)
(2 to 4)
(5 to 6)
Quick breads,
loaf
8-in. round
dish
8 to 9-in.
tube dish*
Paper-1ined
muffin cups
(Do not use
foil liners)
Glass loaf
dish
No
High (10) 8 to 9 min.
No Meal-High (7)
11 to 13 min. For flavofil browned topping, sprirdde
cooking dish with finely chopped, canned,
french fried onions before microwaving.
Turn out of pan upside down to serve.
No Use microwave muffin container or
High (10) % to 1 min. homemade muffin cups (made by cutting
High (10) 1Y2 to 3 min. down paper hot drink cups).
High (10) 2 to 4 min.
No Meal-High (7)
14 to 16 min.
Rotate 1/4 turn after 8 minutes. When done,
toothpick inserted in center will come out
clean. Let stind 15 minutes before turning
out of dish. Cool.
*If tube dish is unavailable, use microwave-safe 8-in. round dish with
dri~ing glass placed open-side-up in center.
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1.
2
3.
4.
5.
6.
Always use microwave-safe cookware (glass or plastic).
Use hottest tap water as directed below; there is less evaporation in a microwave oven. Add
to 2 teaspoons salt and teaspoon oil.
For rice or Minute rice, use the same amount of water as with conventional boiling. Add regular amount salt.
Cover pasta and rice tightly while microwaving. When using plastic wrap, turn back one comer to vent.
Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta immediately after microwaving.
Microwave times am about the same as conventional cook times.
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Macaroni
(7 to 8-02.)
Spaghetti
(7 to 8-02.)
E= noodles
(8-02.)
Rice, regular
long grain (1 cup)
Rice, packaged
precookd (Minute)
(1% cups)
3-qt. straight
sidd bowl
3-qt. straight
sided bowl
3-qt. straight
sided bowl
2-qt.
casserole
2-qt.
casserole
Plastic wrap
High (10)
13 to H min. Add 3 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.
For rotini type, check for doneness after
10 minutes.
Plastic wrap High (10) 13 to 15 min.
Break in half. Add 3 cups water. Stir after
10 minutes.
Plastic wrap
High (10) 11 to 13 min. Add 4 cups water. Stir after 7 minutes. Time
is the same for spinach or regular noodles.
Lid or
High (10) 18 min.
Add 1% cups water. Stir after 12 minutes.
plastic wrap Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.
Lid or High (10) 7% min. Add lYz cups water. Stir after 3 minutes.
plastic wrap
Cereal
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware (glass or plastic). Use large enough container to avoid spillover.
2. Start with hottest tap water to shorten cooking time.
3. Do not cover (prevents spillover).
4. For single serving, use l-quart casserole. Additional servings will require larger container.
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Oatmeal, quick lqt. casserole No
High (10)
(1 serving) or bowl
N~E: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package
directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for 2 to
2% minutes.
Oatmeal, lqt. casserole No
High (10)
old fashioned
or bowl
(1 serving)
Gri&, quick lqt. casserole No
High (10)
(1 serving) or bowl
N~E: To microwave single-serving packet of instant grits, follow package
directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for
% to 1 minute.
Cream of wheat, lqt. casserole No
High (10)
regular or bowl
(1 serving)
Cream of wheat, lqt. casserole No
High (10)
quick or bowl
(1 serving)
Cream of rice lqt. casserole No
High (10)
(1 serving) or bowl
3 to 3Yz min. Mix cereal, salt and hottest tap water before
microwaving. Stir before serving. For 6
servings, use 3-qt. casserole.
3 to 4 min.
Increase casserole size for more than one
serving. Increase time about 2 minutes for
each additional serving you are cooking.
3 to 4 min.
Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Increase
casserole size and microwave time by 2
minutes per additional serving.
4 to 5 min. Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Use 2-qt.
casserole for more than 1 serving. Increase
time 1 to 2 minutes per additional serving.
2 to 3 min.
Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Use 2-qt.
casserole for more than 1 serving and
increase microwave time by 2 minutes per
additiond serving.
1% to 2 min. Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Use 2-qt.
casserole for more
tian 1 serving. Increase
time about 1 minute per additiond serving.
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