GE JES0601T User manual

Guide
Turntable Microwave
Safe~ instructions ....................2-5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil .................................................4
Clock ..................................................................8
Control Panel ...............................................7, 8
Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7
Cooking Guide............,..,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-23
DefrostingbyTime...............................10,11
Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
DelayedCooking............................................9
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............7
Heating or Reheating Guide...............l3, 14
Hold Time .........................................................9
MicrowavingTips...........................................6
Minute/Second Timer ...........................9, 10
PowerLevels............................................8–23
ProgramCooking............................................8
Time Cook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turntable .................................................3, 4, 7
Problem Solver...............................26
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
CareandCleaning............................24
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........24
Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......24
Installation..................................25,26
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ExtensionCords...........................................26
Grounding instructions .......................25, 26
Consumer Services ...................27
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warranty
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Models: JES0601T
Microwave power ou@ut
JES65T
of !his oven is 625 watts.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
the door open since open-door operation can particularly important that the oven door close
result in harmful exposure to microwave properly and that there is no damage to the:
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper (1) door (bent)
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner (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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When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
A WA~lNG-Toreducetheriskof
burns, 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.”
● 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
laboratory 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.
● 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.
● 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 instructions 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.
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WORTANT SAFE~ ~STRUC~ONS
(continued)
—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,
—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.
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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 iars, even
without their
fids; e~pecidly fieat ~nd egg
mixtures.
● Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow
necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
● Use metal only as directed in this book. TV
dinners 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.
● Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may
tend to boil over more rapidly than 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
intemd
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.
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● 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
“skin” such as potatoes,
sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yolks (see previous
caution) should be pierced to
allow steam to escape during
cooking.
● Not 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
container from the microwave
oven.
● ~~Boilable” cooking 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 be at least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
● Hot foods and steam can cause
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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.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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MICROWAVING TIPS
● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
● If you are not
sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test:
Place
in the oven both
the dish you are
testing and a glass
measuring cup
filled with one
CUP
● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.
● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
water—set the m~asuring 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.
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1. Door Latches.
2. Door Screen. Metal screen
permits viewing of foods
and
keeps microwaves confined
inside oven.
3. Touch Control Panel and
Display. See Your Touch
Control Panel section for
instructions.
4. Door Open Bar. Press to open
door. Door must be securely
latched for oven to operate.
5. Removable Turntable
Support. Turntable support
must be in place when using the
turntable. The support may be
removed
for cleaning.
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6. Removable ~rntable.
Turntable must be in
place when using the oven.
Cooking performance will
be unsatisfactory without
the turntable in place. The
turntable may be removed
for cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are
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 CLEAR/OFF pad.
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven
controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to
be easy to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, and time counting
down during cooking functions (or power level
when POWER LEVEL pad is touched.
2. TIME DEFROST.
Gentle thawing at automatic
power level 3 (Low).
3. TIME COOK. Microwave for a selected amount
of time using automatic power level 10.
4. MINUTE/SECOND TIMER. This feature uses no
microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay
timer before time cooking.
5. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level if you want to change from
automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or
power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
6. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter
cooking/defrosting time and time of day.
7. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or
check time of day while microwaving.
To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter
time of day. For example, if time is 1 :30, touch
number pads 1, 3, and O and “ 1 :30” will appear in
display. Then touch START pad. To reset or change
time, simply repeat above process.
8. CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven
and erases all settings (except time of day).
9. START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel displays four 8’s, and all of the
oven functions on the lower portion. After 15
seconds, all lights disappear and
“PF” appears in
the upper portion. Touch the CLEAWOFF pad and
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 the
CLEAWOFF pad.
Program Cooking
Use your Touch Control Panel to Defrost and
Cook by time 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 defrosting and cooking.
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HOW TO USE THE M~UTE/SECO~ T~ER
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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
second to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds. A holding or
● It can be set to delay cooking. standing time may be found in some of your own
● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. 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 COOK pad and enter cook time. Touch
MI N/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 Step 4: Set standing or hold
15 minutes, hold
for 10 minutes and then Time Cook
for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
= TIMERpad
time by touching MIN/SEC
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven. Step 5: Touch 1,0, 0 and O to hold for ten minutes.
Step 2: Touch TIME
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Step 6: Touch TIME
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Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5, 0 and O for 15 minutes
defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of
uower level 3 but can be changed bv touching the
cooking time.
POWER LEVEL pad and the ~esir~d power revel.)
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Step 8: Touch START. As
each function is automatically
performed, oven display shows
instructions entered and the
function. When time is up, the
oven signals and flashes “End.”
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HOW TO USE THE M~UTE/SECOND T~ER
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Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my
defrost, hold and cook instructions?
A. The oven will automatically rearrange your
program. Defrosting will always come first,
then hold, and then the cooking function.
Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes. Sometimes you may only want to defrost a
food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do
is program in Time Defrost and amount of time.
Then program Hold and the amount of time. Be
sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator
promptly.
NOTE: Foods that 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.
Q. I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting
time but it defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?
A. When instructions conflict, the oven carries out
the last instruction. You may have set the oven
to defrost for 4 minutes, hold for 2 minutes, and
then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven
would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for
2 minutes.
DEFROSTING BY TME
Time Defrost
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
● Power level 3 (Low) is automatically set when you
press TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
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How to Change Power Level
After setting defrosting time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps at right.
Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
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Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
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Step 4: Touch START. When
the cycle is completed, the oven
signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of
defrosting time and touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,”
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
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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.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping
noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than
usual. Raise the power level after entering the time
by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and then the
desired number. Power level 5 (Medium) cuts the
total defrosting time in about 1/2; power level 10
(High) cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/3.
During either, rotate or stir food frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the
Defrosting Guide seem right for my food?
A. These times are averages. Defrosting time can vary
according to the temperature in your freezer. Set
your oven for the time indicated in the Defrosting
Guide. If your food is still not completely thawed
at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust
the time accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely thawed before
cooking?
A. Some foods should not be completely thawed
before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it is
still slightly
frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during defrosting to check
on the progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at any time during
microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins operating if
time is left on timer. If not. reset timer.
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Time Cook
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time. The oven shuts off automatically.
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Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,
3 and O for one minute and 30 seconds.
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Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you m~y’ change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
Because automatic power level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see
a cup of coffee by following the steps below. “How to Change Power Level” below.)
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.
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.
;tep 6: Open the door.
How to Change Power Level
After setting cooking time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.
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 the food
a
little longer, if necessary.
Q. I touched the number pads and selected my
power level. When I touched START, however,
my oven didn’t come on. Why not?
A. The TIME COOK pad must be touched before
setting the power level otherwise your oven will
not begin cooking.
Q. I want to cook on a power level other than 10
(High). What do I need to do?
A. To cook on a power level other than 10 (High),
first touch the TIME COOK pad and set the
desired cooking time. Then touch the POWER
LEVEL pad. Enter new power level number and
touch START.
Q. Can I interrupt Time Cook to check the food?
A. Yes. To resume cooking, simply close the door and
press the START pad. The timer must be reset for
cooking to resume unless time is remaining
on timer.
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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, [f 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) 2fi to 3X min.
1 cup Medium (5)
3 to 5 min.
Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc. 2 to 4 servings
Higb (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 tbeir crispness.
Bakery Foods
Cake, ;offee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,
1 piece
nut or fruit bread 2 pieces
4 pieces
9 inch cake or
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dougbnuts
Dinner rolls, muffins
1
2
4
6 to 8
Pie: fruit, nut or custard I slice
1 slice=
1/8 of 9 incb 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.
I X to 2 min.
4 to 5 min.
1/4 to 1/2 min.
1/2 to 1 min.
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X min.
I to 2 min.
1/2 to I min.
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X min.
2X to 3 min.
5 to 7 min.
Beverages
Cocoa, other milk based
(6 oz. per cup)
1 to 2 cups Med-Higb (7) 3 to 6 min.
(9 oz. per cup) I to 2 cups
Meal-High (7) 6 to 9 min.
Coffee, tea, cider
(6 oz. per cup)
1 to 2 cups High ( 10) 1 X to 3 min.
(9 oz. per cup) I to 2 cups
High (10) 6 to 7 min.
Gravies and Sauces
Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.
Gravies: giblet or creamy
Meat or main dish sauces, such as
spagbetti sauce, etc.
Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering,
Griddle Foods
/2 cup
cup
[2 cup
cup
/2 cup
cup
can (16 oz.
High (10) 1 to 2 min.
High (10) 2 to 3 min.
High ( 10) I to 2 min.
High ( 10) 2 to 3 min.
High ( 10) 2 to 3 min.
High (10) 3 to 4 min.
High ( 10) 4 to 6 min.
Pancakes, french toast or waffles:
Plain, no topping
2 or 3 pieces High ( 10) 1 to 1
X min.
Syrup and butter 2 or
3 pieces Higb ( 10) I to I X min.
Tip: Do not cover.
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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 ( lo) 4 to 5 min.
Hot dogs and sausages
1 102
High ( 10) I to I Y, 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, I to 2 servings
High ( 10)
3 to 7 min.
cretimed chicken, chili, stew, mticaroni and 3 to 4 servings
High ( lo)
8 to 14 min.
cheese, etc. (3/4 to 1 cup per serving)
1 can (16 oz. ) High ( 10) 5 to 7 min.
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)
2X 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 I 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 m~in 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 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 2 to 4 min.
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 4 to 6 min.
Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,
1 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
Mi~k-based (6 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 3 to 8 min.
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
8 to 12 min.
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.
I 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 perserving)
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.
(
1/2 cup per serving)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I can (16 oz.)
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I 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.
1 to 3 min.
3 to 6 min.
I to 3 min.
3 to 4fi min.
3fi to 4X min.
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
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1. Fond packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without 3.
unwrfipping. If food is foil wrapped, remove toil and place food
4.
in cooking dish for defrosting.
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap
ptickage and check
food. Turn
food over, if necessary; break ap~rt or separate food
if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.
Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas.
If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let
stand a few minutes.
Food
First Half Second Half
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, 1 layer 2 to
3 none
Cheesecake, plain or
7 to 10 none
fruit-topped (17 to 19 oz. )
Coffee cakes
5 to 7 none
( I 1 to 14X 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 ( 1 I 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 comp]cte 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
Fillets:
Pre-packaged (1 lb.)
Freshly frozen (1 lb.)
Steaks (6 oz. to
12 oz.)
Shellfish, blocks:
Crab meat
(6-oz. package)
Oysters (10 to
12 oz.)
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
6
6
Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place
6 6 to 9
in cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time. Let
stand 5 to 10 minutes.
2 to 3 2 to 4
Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
3
2 to 4
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after
first half of time.
3% to 4
3N to 4 Place block in casserole. Break up with fork after first half of time.
Scallops ( l-lb. package)
5 to 7 5 to 7
Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half of
time.
Lobster tails, I to 2
3 to 4 3 to 4 Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over for
(6
to 9 OZ.) second half of time. Let stand 15 minutes.
Shellfish, small pieces
4 to 5 3 to 4
Spread shellfish in single layer in dish. Rearrange pieces
(1 lb.) 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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DEFROST~G GU~E
(continued)
Food
First Half Second Half
Time, Min. Time, Min.
Comments
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon ( I lb.) 3 to 5 per lb.
2 to 3 per lb.
Franks (1 lb.) 2
to 3 2 to 3
Ground: beef and pork
(1 lb.)
(2 lbs.)
(3 lbs.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal
(3 to 4 lbs.)
Roast, pork
(3 to 4 lbs.)
Sausage, bulk
(l-lb. tray)
( l-lb. roll)
Sausage, links
(1 to Ifi Ibs.)
Sausage, patties
(12-02.package)
Steaks, chops and cutlets
4
7
10
6 to 9 per lb.
6 to 8 per lb.
2 to 3
2 to 3
2
3
4 to 6 per lb.
4
7
10
6 to 9 per lb.
6 to 8 per lb.
2 to 4
2 to 4
I X to 2X
2 to 3
4 to 6 per lb.
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 first 4 minutes. Scrape off softened meat.
Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat
after second balf of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block and
microwave
1 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 and
microwave 2 to 4 minutes more.
Unwrap roast and place in cooking dish. Shield edges and bony
areas with
small pieces of foil. After half of time, turn roast over
and shield warm areas. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand
for 1 hour.
Unwrap roast and place in cooking
dish. After half of time,
turn roast over. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for
30 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 l/4 turn after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.
After second half of time, remove tbawed links and microwave
I 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 halt ot t[me,
separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
12 to
14
5 to 6 per lb. 5 per lb.
Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Chicken, broiler-fryer,
11 to 13
11 to 13
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Turn over after first half of
cut Up (2fi
to ~ Ibs. ) time.
After second half of time, separate pieces, rearrange
and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary.
Let stand
15 minutes.
Chicken, whole
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, turn
(2fi to 3 Ibs.) chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second
half of time.
To complete defrosting, run cool water in cavity
until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen 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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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
No Meal-High (7) 9 to 11 min.
Place batter in greased dish.
dish
Corn bread 8 to 9 inch N()
Meal-High (7) I I to I
3 min.
Sprinkle cooking dish with finely
tube dish*
chopped, canned, French-fried onions
before microwaving. Turn out of pan
upside down to serve.
Mu ffIns Paper-1ined
N() High ( 10)
(1Muffin) Usemicrowave-safemuffin container or muffin cups 1 to 1 Y, min.
homemade muffin cups, made by cutting
(2 to 4 Muffins)
(Do not use
I to 2X min. down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins
(3 to 6 Muffins) foil liners.)
2X to 4fi 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 ( lo)
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 exterior surface.
center comes out clean.
6. Chiffon and Angel Food cakes are not recommended for
microwaving.
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Baked apples Microwave- Lid or High ( 10)
or pears safe dish or plastic wrap
casserole
Bar cookies 8
inch round N() High ( 10)
baking dish
Commercial mix
X inchround No High (10)
(18 to 20 OZ.) dish Meal-High (7)
Cupcakes—6
Paper-lined No High (10)
cupcaker
Pineapple upside
X inch round No
down cake dish
High ( 10)
2 to 4 min.
per piece
7 to 9 min.
2 min.
5 to 7 min.
2X to 3 min.
10 to I 2 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 stuck in cake
comes out clean. Invert cake onto plate;
let dish stand over cake a few minutes.
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COOmG GU~E
(continued)
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
Chocolate bark I X-qt. casserole
or bowl
Marshmallow crisp Large glass
bowl
S’Mores
Paper napkin
or paper plate
No High ( 10) 3 min
Yes High (10) 3 to 4 min.
Yes
High (10) 1 K min. to
melt butter,
2 to 3 min.
to melt
marshmallows
No
High (10) 15 to 25
seconds
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
1 cup whole toasted almonds. Spread
over wax paper on cookie sheet.
Chill until firm.
[n large glass bowl, melt 1/4 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 dish.
Cover graham cracker with chocolate and
marshmallow.
Cereal and Rice
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.
2. For minute rice, use the same amount of water needed for
regular boiling. Add regular amount of salt.
4. Cover rice while microwaving. When using plastic wrap, turn
back one corner to vent.
4. Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time.
5. Microwave time and regular boiling time are about the same.
Food Container
Cover
Power Level & Time
Comments
Oatmeal, l-qt. casserole No High ( 10) 3 to 5 min. Increase casserole size for more than one
old fashioned
or bowl
per serving serving. Increase time about
1 M 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 1 minute.
Rice, minute
2-qt. casserole Lid or High (10) 5 to 6 min. Add 1 X cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.
( 1 X cups) plastic wrap
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Cheese and Eggs
1. Eggs may be prepared 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 Pltistic wrap
Medium (5)
custard
cup
Omelet 9 inch pie
N() High ( 10)
plate
Medium (5)
Poached eggs
I fi-qt. casserole Casserole
High ( 10)
(4 maximum)
cover
Medium(5)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
High ( 10)
Quiche
Scrambled
Microwave-safe No
I -qt. measure
(filling)
9 inch pie plate
Glass
No
measuring cup
or casserole
I to 1 X 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:
I O to
12 min.
3/4 to 1
X min.
per egg
Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent
bursting.
Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave
1/2 to I minute until cheese is slightly
melted.
Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes
on High ( 10). Break eggs onto plate,
puncture membrane. Swirl boiling water
with spoon, slip in eggs gently. Cover.
Microwave at Medium (5) 1/2 to
1 minute
per egg. Let stand in water a few minutes.
Combine and microwave filling, stirring.
every
I to 2 minutes. Pour filling into
precooked shell.
Microwave additional time
sbown at left.
Scramble eggs with I teaspoon butter and
1 tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven
and microwave for half of total time. Stir
set portions from the outside to the center.
Allow to stand I or 2 minutes to
finishcooking.
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
fisb. 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 tlakes easily. Turn
steaks (
1 lb. ) plastic wrap
steaks over after half of cooking time.
Shrim~l 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, crefim,
2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or lwicc while
wine or herbs.
microwtivirrg.
Food
Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
{;ravies and
sauces thickened
with
floor 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. )
( t CLIP)
Casserole
N()
Medium (5) 4 to 7 min.
Microwave fat, flour and salt together to
melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish
cooking. Increase time I to
2 minutes pcr
additional cup of suuce.
Glass measure
No
High ( 10)
i to 2 min. Microwave butter just to melting. For
clarified butter, bring to boil then
Ict
stand until kryers sepzratc, Pour ott
tind usc clear, top ltiyer.
C~.sserole
Yes
High ( 10)
5107 min. Prepare as directed in recipe. Microwave,
stirring after half of cooking time. Let
stand 5 to I () minutes to develop tlavor.
Casserole
N()
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 bug when cooking beef, Itimb, pork 3. Allow tibout 10 minutes standing time f’or most roasts before
or
vetil roasts. See package instructions fi)r proper use of
carving.
cooking bag.
2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place in microwave
safe dish.
r
I
If you use a–meat thermometer while cooking. make sure
it is
safe for use in microwave ovens.
Food
Container Cover
Power Level & Time Comments
Beef
Ground,crumbled
Casserole
(for casseroles
or soup)
( 1 lb.)
(l y? Ibs.)
Meatballs
Round dish
(1 lb.)
(2 Ibs.)
Meatloaf Pie plate
(round
loaf)
Patties
Ceramic dinner
(4 patties per lb.) plate
1 to 2 patties
3 to 4 patties
N()
Wax paper or
plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Wax paper
High (
10)
5 to 7 min.
7 to 9 min.
High ( 10)
6 to 8 min.
9 to 12 min.
Meal-High (7)
32 to 35 min.
High ( 10)
4 to 6 min.
6 to 8 min.
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 spillover
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.
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