GE Spacemaker II JEM20H Installation instructions

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Adapter Plugs
27
Appliance Registration
2
Care and Cleaning
26
Control Panel
6
Convenience Food Guide
14, 15
Cooking
7
Cooking Complete Reminder 5
Cooking Guide
16-25
Defrosting
8
Defrosting Guide
12, 13
Delayed Cooking
9
Extension Cords
27
Features
5
Grounding Instructions
27
Heating or Reheating Guide 10, 11
Hold Time
9
Microwaving Tips
2
Minute/Second Timer
9
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Power Levels
7-9
Precautions
3
Problem Solver
28
Program Cooking
6
Repair Service
29
Safety Instructions
3,4
Warranty Back Cover
Use and Care of
Spacemaker IITM
model
JEM20H
The electric output
of this microwave oven
is
6M watts.
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Help us help you...
Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville,
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 registered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send in
your Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card. If you move, or
if you are not the original purchaser
please write to us, stating model
and serial numbers.
This appliance
must
be *ted. Please becertaiu
that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
If you received a
damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver on page
28. It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct
yourself.
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.
JX28 Instillation Kit converts this
oven to a built-in wall oven.
WW8 Installation Kit allows this
oven to be mounted on a wall.
4-A018 Installation Kit allows this
oven to be mounted under a
cabinet.
Ml The* Things Are Normal with Your Mcrowave 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
mi;rowave oven. It’s similar-~ the
in blower sound may occur while interference caused by other srndl
operating at power levels other appliances and does not indicate a
than high. problem with your oven.
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Microwaving ~ps
● 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
metilic trim or glme with a metilic
sheen can be used. Some cookware
is labeled “suitable for
rnicrowaving~’
If you are unsure, use this dish test:
Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup.
Place in oven on or beside dish.
Micr-ve 1-1% minutes at HIGH. If
water becomes hot, dish is microwave
safe. If dish heats, it should not be
used for microwaving.
c 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, rotating, or rearranging.
Check your 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.

P~AUTIONS
TO AVOD
POSSIBLE
EXPOS~ TO
EXCESSIVE
~CROWAW
ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this
oven with the door open since
open door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important
not to
defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
@) Do Not Place any object
between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c)
Do Not Operate the oven
if it is damaged.
It is particularly
important that the oven door close
properly 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 Should Not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.
WO~~T
S~ETY ~STRU~ONS
R~d all instmctions before using this appliance.
When using electrical appliances
basic safety precautions should be
followed, including
the following:
WARNING–TO reduce
the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
* Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.
● Read and follow the speci~c
“PRECAUTIONS ~ AVOID
POSSBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” at left.
o mis appliance must be gmwdd.
Connect ordy to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRU~IONS” on page fl.
* For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical
outlet,
to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
● Instil or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
. Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three inchm or
more back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the apptiance in normal usage,
(Ifused on countertop.)
o Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
Q Do not use outdoors.
● Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
● Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
Q Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter.
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* 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,
c See door surface cleaning
instructions art page 26,
* This applia~ce should k
serviced otiy by qtiified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authori~ service facfiity for
e-ation, repair or adjustment.
● ~ witi any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by chtidren.
. To ~uce the r~k offj~ in
the oven cavjty:
–Do not overcook food. C-y
attend appliance if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materi~s are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking,
–Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic
bags before
placing bag in oven.
–Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
–Mpertowek, napkimand
wm paper. R~cled paper
products can contain meti flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite,
Paper products containing nylon
or nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may also ignite.
–~ not operate *he oven wh~q
empty to avoid damage to the
oven and the danger of fire, If
by accident the oven shodd run
empty a
minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at dl
times—it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
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–Do rtot pop popcorn in your
microwave oven mess in a special
microwave popcorn accessory or
urdess you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
–Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your oven.
–If materials inside oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off,
and disconnect
power cord, or shutoff power at
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
. ~me products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers-for
example, closed glass jars—may
explode and should not be heated
in this
oven,
* Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even without their lids;
especially meat and egg mixtures.
. Don’t defrost frozen beverageS
in narrow n=ked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, resulting in
injury.
* Use metal only as directed in
cooking
guide,
TV dinners maybe microwaved
in foil trays less than 3/4” high;
remove top foil cover and return
tray to box. When using metal in
the microwave oven, keep metal
at least 1 inch away from sides
of oven.
. Cooking utensils may become
hot
because of heat transferred
from the heated food.
Pot holders
may be needed to handle
the
utensil.
● Sometimes, the cooking tray
can become too hot to touch. Be
careful handling the cooking tray
during and afier cooking.
● FOO& cooked in liquids (such
as pasta) may tend to boil over
more rapidly than
fds containing
less moisture. Should this occur,
refer to page 26 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 utensik-Plastic utensils
designed for microwave cooking
are very useful, but should be
used carefully. Even microwave
plastic may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions as are @ass
or ceramic materials and may
sofien or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking, the fd
and utensils could ignite. For
these reasons:
1) Use microwave
plastics ody and use them in strict
compliance with the utensil
manufacturer’s recommendations.
2) Do not subject empty utensfls to
microwaving. 3) Do not permit
children to use plastic utensils
without complete supervision.
* When cooking pork follow
the directions exactly and always
cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F.
This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be
kdled and meat will be safe to eat.
● wiling eggs is not
recommended in a microwave
oven, Pressure can build up
inside the egg yolk and may cause
it to burst, resulting in injury.
* Foods with unbroken outer
‘%kin” such as potatoes, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chick~n livers
and other giblets, and egg yolks
(see previous caution) should be
pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
. ~~Boi]able” cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed in cooking guide. If
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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 carefully and direct
steam away from hands and face.
* Spontaneous boilimg—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, stir the
liquid briefly before removing the
container from the microwave oven,
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS -
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Features of Your Oven
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For TIME COOK and TIME DEFROST cycles)
To remind you that you have food in the
oven, the oven will beep once a minute until
you either open the oven door or touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open 4.
Oven Vent. 8. Glass Cooking Tray.
Tray must
door. Door must be securely
latched for oven to operate.
5. Oven Interior Light. Turns on
be in place when using the oven.
when the door is opened or when Cooking performance will be
2. Door Latches.
the oven is operating. unsatisfactory without the tray
in place. The tray may be removed
3. Door Screen. Metal screen 6. Model and Serial Numbers.
for cleaning.
permits viewing of foods and keeps
microwaves confined inside oven. 7.
Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects 9.
Touch Control Wnel and
the microwave energy distributing
Display. See next page for
system. Do not remove this cover. instructions.
You will damage the oven.
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 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 CLEAR/OFF.
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Your Touch Control Wnel
The Touch Control Panel
allows you to set the oven controls
electronically with the touch of a
fin~er. It’s designed to be easv
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to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day,
time counting down during cooking
functions, power level, cooking
mode and instructions.
2. TIME COOK I & II.
Microwave for a preset amount of
time using automatic power level 10
(High), (or change power level
after entering cooking time. 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 and “1:30”
will appear in display. Touch
START pad. To reset or change
time, simply repeat above process.
4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these
pads to enter cooking/defrosting
time, power level and time of day.
5. POWER LEVEL. 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.
6. TIME DEFROST. Gentle
thawing at automatic power level 3
(Low). If desired, you may change
power level after entering defrosting
time. (See page 8.)
7. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature
uses no microwave energy. It
functions as a kitchen timer, as a
holding period after defrost or as a
delay timer before time cooking.
(See page 9.)
8. START. After all selections are
made, touch this pad to start oven.
9. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it
shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).
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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 example: use the Min/Sec
1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), time Timer to delay the
stirt of cooking
kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec or program a hold time between
Timer, and set the clock.
defrosting and cooking. (See page 9.)
Set Time Cook I &II for a two-
stage program using different times
and power levels. (See page 7.)
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CooMng
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 your cooking guide.
To become better acquainted with
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
TIME:’ “POWER 10~’ and time
counting down show on display.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End~’ Oven.
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.
li~ht and fan shut off.
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 2).
Place cup in oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II
pad. Display shows “COOK” and
“ ~’ “ENTER TIME” is flashing. 1
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.
Step 6: Open the door.
Using the ~me Cook II
Feature
The Time Cook II 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 & II
Dad. Dis~lav shows “COOK” and
“1.” “ENTER TIME” is flashing.
Step 3: Select your cooking time.
For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for
two minutes
and E seconds. Display
shows “2:15” and “POWER 10?’
“COOK TIME’7 flashes.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 5: Set your cooking time.
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How to Change Power hvel
After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 6: Touch START.
Step 7: “COOK TIME:’ the
selected power level and the first
programmed cook time, counting
down, show on the display.
Step 8: At the end of the first
programmed cook time, the next
selected power level, “COOK
TIME” 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
wasn9t 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 START, however, my
oven
didn’t come on. Why not?
A. The TIME COOK I & II pad
must be touched before setting the
number pads or else 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 change the power level,
touch the POWER LEVEL pad.
“ENTER POWER” flashes on the
display panel. Enter new number.
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.
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Defrosting
The defrost setting is designed
for speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advantages
of a microwave oven.
● Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
● See your defrosting guide for
defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Place a l-lb. package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST
Display shows ‘‘: O“ and “POWER
3?’ “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select one half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
your 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” shows and time counts
down on display. When cycle is
completed, the oven signals and
flashes “Endl’ then automatically
shuts off.
Step 5: Turn 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 “Endl’ open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
Defrosting ~ps
● Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
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. For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
How to Change Wwer bvel
After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
● 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.
. Check your defrosting guide for
other defrosting tips.
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Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 10 (High).
Q.
Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes,
but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time about in 1/2;
power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
1/3. During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q.
Why don’t the defrosting
times in the defrosting guide
seem right for my food?
A. These times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according –
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in your 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 MIN/SEC TIMER has three
timing functions:
. It operates as a minute timer.
● It can be set to delay cooking.
● It can be used as a hold setting
after defrosting.
The MIN/SEC TIMER operates
without microwave energy.
How to Time 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 “End;’ and display shows
time of day.
Programming a HOLD
TIME
The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program “hold time”
between microwave cooking
functions. The time can range from
one second to 99 minutes and 99
seconds. A HOLD, or “standing”
time may be found in some of your
own recipes or cooking guide.
Programming Delayed
Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes,
touch TIME COOK I &II and enter
cooking time. Touch MIN/SEC
TIMER and enter number of
minutes to delay cooking. Touch
START. Timer will count down to
zero and cooking will begin.
How to Defrost, Hold and
Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen
casserole for 15 minutes, hold for
10
,minutes and then Time Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer
and place in oven.
The display shows “: O“ and
“POWER 3:’ “ENTER DEF
TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for
15 minutes defrosting time. “15:00”
appears on display. (Defrosting is
automatically set on power level 3
but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the
desired power level.)
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.
“COOK TIME” flashes and “25:00”
and “POWER 10” appear on display.
Step8: Touch STA~. “DEF T~E”
and “15 :007’ 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 Defrost for 6 minutes
and Hold/Time for 2 minutes.
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Heating or Reheating Guide
1. Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods at refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave oven safe conbiners.
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are rare or medium meats, some sandwiches, griddle foods like pancakes and baked foods.
3. Adjust temperatures to your personal taste. Stir foods before serving.
4. Be sure foods are heated through 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. As a general rule, hot foods produce an area warm to the touch
in center of underside of dish.
Approximate
Item
Amount
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Min.
Appetizers
Saucy; such as meatballs, riblets, 1 to 2 servings
High (10) 2 to 3
cocktail franks, etc.
3 to 4 servings High (10) 3 to 5
(Y2 cup/serving)
Dips: cream or processed cheese
IA cup
Medium (5) 1 to 3
1 cup Medium (5) 2 to 3
Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc. 2 to 4 servings High (10) 1 to 2
Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Do not cover pastry bites, they will not be crisp.
Plate of Uftovers
Meat plus 2 vegetables
1 plate High (10) 2 to 3
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap. Rotate plate 1/2 turn after haIf of time.
Meak and Main Dishes
Saucy main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, 1 to 2 servings High (10) 2 to 8
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and
3 to 4 servings High (10)
9 to 15
cheese, etc. (%-1 cup/serving) 1 can (16-oz.) High (10)
4 to 6
Thinly sliced roasted meat:
Rare beef roast, minimum time; Medium rare,
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)
1 to 2
maximum time (3 to 4-oz./serving)
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
2 to 3
Well done: beef, pork, ham, poultry, etc.
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7)
1 to 3
3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7) 4 to 6
Steaks, chops, ribs, other meat pieces:
Rare beef steak 1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7) 1 to 2
3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7) 3 to 4
Well done beef, chops, ribs, etc.
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7)
2 to 3
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
3 to 5
Hamburgers or meat loaf 1 to 2 servings High (10) 2 to 3
(4-oz./serving)
3 to 4 servings High (10)
4 to 6
Chicken pieces
1 to 2 pieces High (10)
1 to 2
3 to 4 pieces High (10) 3 to 5
Hot dogs and sausages 1 to 2
High (10)
% to 1 1/2
3 to 4 High (10)
1’A to 2
Breakfast sausage links 2 Medium (5)
1/2 to %
4 Medium (5) 1 to
1 %
8 Medium (5)
2 to 3
Rice and pasta 1 to 2 servings High (10)
1 to 2
(%-% cup/serving)
Topped or mixed with sauce 1 to 2 servings High (10) 2 to 5
(Zh-% cuplserving)
3 to 4 servings High (10)
4 to 7
Tip: Cover main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. Do not cover rare or medium rare meats. When
heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate cookware 1/2 turn after half of time.
—
Beveqes
Coffee, tea, cider, other water based 1 to 2 cups High (10)
1 to 3
3 to 4 cups High (10) 5 to 8
Cocoa, other milk based 1 to 2 cups
Meal-High (7)
1 to 3
3 to 4 cups Meal-High(7)
4 to 8
Tip: Do not cover.
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Heating or Reheating Guide
Approximate
Item
Amount Power ~vel ~me, Min.
Sandwiches & Soups
Moist filling: Sloppy joe, barbecue, ham salad,
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7)
etc. in bun. (lA cup/serving)
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
Thick meat-cheese filling; with firm bread
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7)
3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7)
soup
Water based 1 to 2 servings
High (10)
(1 cup/serving) 3 to 4 servings
High (10)
1 can (lO-oz. ) High (10)
reconstituted
Milk-based 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)
(1 cup/serving) 3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
1 can (10-oz.) Meal-High (7)
reconstituted
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches. Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
1 to 2
3 to 4
1% to 3
4 to 5
2 to 6
7 to 11
7 to 9
3 to 8
10 to 14
6 to 7
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.
(Y2 cup/serving)
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, potato
Corn on the cob
Mashed potatoes
(% cup/serving)
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even beating,
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16-oz.)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16-oz.)
1 to 2 ears
3 to 4 ears
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
1 to 3
3 to 5
4 to 6
1% to 3
3 to 5
4 to 5K
2 to 4
5 to 8
2 to 4
6 to 7
Sauces
Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch
1/2 cup High (10) 1/2 to 1
1 cup High (10)
1 to 2
Meat or main dish, chunky type; giblet gravy,
1/2 cup
High (10) 2 to 3
spaghetti sauce, etc.
1 cup High (10) 3 to 4
1 can (16-oz.) High (10)
4 to 6
Creamy type
1/2 cup
High (10) 1% to 2
1 cup High (10) 2 to 3
Tip: 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
% of9-in. pie=l slice
(use minimum time for custard)
Tip: Do not cover.
1 piece
2 pieces
4 pieces
9-in. cake or
12 rolls or
doughnuts
1
.
:
6 to 8
1 slice
2 slices
4 slices
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
1/2 to 1
1 to 2
1 to 3
2 to 4
1A to 1/2
1A to %
1/2 to 11/2
% to 11/2
1/2 to %
1 to 2
1% to 2
Griddle Foods
Pancakes, French toast or waffles (3-in. X4-in. )
Plain, no topping 2 or 3 pieces
Syrup & butter
High (10) 1/2 to %
2 or 3 pieces High (10)
With 2 sausage patties (cooked)
1A to %
2 or 3 pieces High (10)
1 to 2
Tip: Do not cover.
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Defrosting Guide
1. Unwrap food. If it is difficult to remove plastic grocery store tray, it may be removed after first halfoftime. Place food in microwave safe
cooking dish.
2. After first half of cooking time, remove any remaining wrap. Break food apart or separate, if possible. Remove any thawed food. Shield bone
tips, thin meat or warm areas with foil.
3. Large
buIky roasts may have icy center. Allow 30 to 60 minutes stand time. Poultry may be placed under running cool water until giblets can be
removed.
4. When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy after second half of defrosting time, return to microwave oven
very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.
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Second Half hwer
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Meat
Bacon
(12-16 OZ. pkg.)
Franks
(l-lb.)
Ground: beef & pork
(l-lb.)
(2-lbs.)
(5-lbs.)
Roast: beef & pork
Spareribs, pork
(2 to 3-lbs.)
Steaks, chops & cutlets
Sausage, bulk
(1-lb. tray)
(l-lb. roll)
Sausage, link
(% to l-lb.)
Sausage, patties
(12-oz. pkg.)
3 to 4
4 to 5
4
7 to 8
15 to 20
5 to 6 per lb.
4 per lb.
3 to 4 per lb.
2 to 3
3 to 4
2 to 3
2 to 3
2 to 3
None
3 to 4
6 to 8
15 to 20
5 to 6 per lb.
4 per lb.
3 to 4 per lb.
2 to 4
3 to 4
2 to 3
1 to 2
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 unopened package in cooking dish. Turn over
and robte 1/4 turn after first half. Let stand 5 minutes.
Place unopened package in cooking dish. Microwave
just until franks can be separated.
Scrape off softened meat after each half of time. Set
aside. After second half of time, break up remaining
block, microwave 1 to 3 minutes more, if necessary.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. After half of
time, turn roast over and
shield ends. Let smnd one
hour to complete defrosting.
Place unwrapped spareribs in cooking dish. Turn meat
over after first half of time and separate pieces with
table knife. Let stand 10 minutes to complete defrosting.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over and –
separate after first half of time. Remove any defrosted
pieces. Let stand 10 minutes to complete defrosting.
Turn over after first
haIf of time.
Turn over after first half of time and shield ends with
foil. Turn over once during second half of time.
Rearrange after first half of time.
Rotate patties after first half of time.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer,
cut Up (2~2 to 3-lbs. )
Whole (21A to 3-lbs.)
Cornish hen
Duckling (4 to 6-lbs.)
Turkey breast
(4 to
7-lbs.)
8 to 10 8 to 10
Defrost (3) Place unwrapped chicken in cooking dish. Turn
chicken over after half of time. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces. Let stand 5 minutes to complete
defrosting.
12 12 to 14
Defrost (3)
Place unwrapped chicken in cooking dish. After first
half of time, turn over chicken. Shield bone ends,
wings, tail and warm areas with foil.
5 to 6 per lb. 5 to 6 per lb. Defrost (3) Place hens breast side down in cooking dish. Turn over
after first half of time.
4 per lb. 3 to 4 per lb. Defrost (3) Place unwrapped duckling breast side down in cooking
dish. After first half of time, turn duckling over. Shield
warm areas with foil.
6 to 7 per lb. 6 to 7 per lb. Defrost (3) Place breast side down in cooking dish. Turn over after
first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. Let
stand 30 to 45 minutes to complete defrosting.
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Second Half ~wer
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Esh & Seafood
Fillets (l-lb.)
4
4 to 6 Defrost (3) Place unwrapped fish in dish. ~rn over after first half
Steaks (6 to
16-oz.) 2 to 3
none Defrost (3)
Steaks (1 to 2-lbs.) of time; shield ends with
foil. After second hdf of time,
4 to 5 3 to 5
Defrost (3) hold under cold water to separate, if necessary.
Whole fish (8 to
10-oz.) 3 to 4 2 to 4
Defrost (3)
Place fish in cooking dish. ~rn over after first half of
time and shield tafl section with fed. After smond hrdf of
time, rinse cavity with
cold wter to complete defrosting.
Crab meat (6-02. pkg.)
3 to 4 2 to 4 Defrost (3)
Place block in casserole. ~rn over after first half of
time.
Oysters (10-oz. container)
5 to 6 2 to 3 Defrost (3)
Remove from container. Place block in casserole.
Break up with fork after first half of time.
Shrimp, scallops (l-lb.)
6 to 8 5 to 6 Defrost (3) Place in cooking dish in single layer. ~rn over and
separate after first half of time.
Lobster tails—l to 2
4 to 5
none Defrost (3) Arrange on trivet in cooking dish.
(6 to 9-oz.)
Breads, Cakes
Bread, rolls or buns
(8 to
16-oz.)
Coffee cake (11 to 14%-oz.)
Sweet rolls (8% to 12-oz. )
Doughnuts (1 to 4)
Doughnuts, glazed
(1 box of 12
large)
French toast (2 slices)
Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer
(17-OZ.)
Cake, plain, 1 layer
Pound cake (lO%-oz. )
Cheesecake, plain or
fruit top (17 to 19-oz.)
Cupcakes
Fruit or nut pie (8-in. )
Cream or custard pie
(14 to 23-oz.)
4 to 6
3% to 5
4 to 6
lM to 3
4 to 6
4 to 5
2 to 4
2 to 4
2 to 4
5 to 7
1/2 to 11/2 each
10 to 18
8 to 12
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
Defrost (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)
Remove from
foil pan if necessary. Let stand 10 minutes.
Remove from foil pan if necessary.
kt stand 10 minutes.
Remove from
foil pan if necessary. Let stand 20 to
30 minutes.
Let stand 20 to 30 minutes.
fruit
Fresh (10 to 16-oz.) 7 to 10 none Defrost (3) Remove from package. Place in microwave safe dish.
After minimum time, break up with fork. Repeat if
necessary.
Plastic pouch—1 to 2 5 to 8 none Defrost (3)
Pierce pouch with fork. Place package in oven. Flex
(10-oz. pkg.)
package once.
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Convenience Food Guide
1. Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since they are already cooked. Always use microwave safe cookware. For foods
needing browning or crisping, conventional baking is recommended,
2. Remove food from foil containers over 3/4-in. high.
3. To cook more than one package, add times together.
Food Contier Cover
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Appetizers & Snack
Pastry bites Microwave
safe dish
Frozen prepared
Paper towel
sandwiches
Frozen egg or Microwave
pizza rolls
safe dish
(6ti-oz. pkg.)
Canned sausage Microwave
(5-oz. can) safe dish
Fish sticks Microwave
(9 to 12-oz. pkg.) safe dish
Pizza, frozen
Package
(individual size) tray
No
Medium (5) 3 to 4 min. Place on trivet in dish.
No High (10)
2 to 3 min. Remove from foil package and wrap in paper
per sandwich towel. Rotate 1/4 turn after half of time.
No High (10)
3 to 4 min. Place in 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)
3 to 6 min. Place on trivet in dish.
No High (10)
4 to 6 min. Place on package tray.
~s & Cheese
Scrambled egg
substitute
(8%-02. carton)
Cheese souffle
(12-OZ.)
Scrambled eggs
breakfast (6
K-oz. )
with sausage and
hash brown potatoes
Microwave
No
Defrost (3)
safe dish
High (10)
Microwave No Defrost (3)
safe 8-in. pie
Meal-High(7)
plate and
custard cups
Package Package
High (10)
paper tray cover
5 to 6 min. To Defrost: Defrost in carton 4 minutes.
3 to 4 min.
Pour into casserole. Break up ice and defrost
2 minutes longer.
To Cook: Stir after 2 minutes, then every
minute until desired firmness.
7 to 10 min.
To Defrost: Place in 8-in, pie plate. Stir twice.
4 to 6 min. To Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered
6-02. custard cups. Rearrange after 5 minutes.
Souffles are done when center is almost set.
3 to 4 min. Remove paper tray from carton. Turn back
clear film to expose potatoes.
~h & Shellfish
Crab, shrimp or
Package No
High (10)
3 to 4 min.
Puncture pouch with fork to vent. Place
lobster
newburg pouch
(6%-oz.)
pouch in microwave safe dish. Stir before
serving.
Fish & chips
Package tray No High (10)
5 to 8 min. Remove foil cover. Return tray to carton or
(5 to 14-OZ.)
or microwave distribute evenly in microwave safe dish.
safe dish
Deviled crab
Microwave No High (10) 2 to 3 min. Distribute evenly in microwave safe dish.
(6-oz.)
safe dish
Rearrange after half of time.
Breaded fish Microwave
No
Distribute evenly in microwave safe dish.
(5 to 1O-OZ.)
safe dish High (10)
3 to 5 min.
(14 to
16-oz.)
High (10)
(23 to 25-oz.) 6 to 8 min.
High (10)
11 to 14 min.
Meat
Frozen meats
(5 to 8-oz.)
(10 to
16-oz.)
(16 to 32-oz.)
Dry mixes
(hamburger added)
T.V.dinners
(6 to 11%-oz.)
(12 to 20-OZ.)
Microwave Lid or plastic
safe dish wrap. Do not
High (10)
or pouch cover pouch. High (10)
High (10)
Microwave
Lid High (10)
safe casserole
Packagetray
Carton or
plastic cover
High (10)
High (10)
If pouch package is used, puncture with fork
4 to 9 min.
to vent. Rearrange meat pieces and spoon
8 to 18 min.
sauce over meat twice after half of time.
16 to 25 min. Do not cover pouch.
11 to 15 min.
Add cooked, drained hamburger. Stir after
7 minutes.
If covered with foil, remove cover. If food is
5 to 9 min. in foil tray, replace dinner in carton or cover
11 to 20 min.
with plastic wrap.
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Pasti, Rice
Canned spaghetti,
etc.
(16-oz. )
Frozen rice in pouch
(10-OZ.)
Frozen macaroni &
cheese, spaghetti
(8 to
14-oz.)
Frozen lasagna
(Iok-oz.)
(21-OZ.)
Microwave Lid or
High (10)
4 to 6 min. Stir before serving.
safe dish
plastic wrap
Pouch No
Meal-High (7) 6 to 8 min. Puncture pouch with fork to vent. Place pouch
in microwave safe dish. Stir before serving.
Microwave Lid or Meal-High(7)
10 to 15 min. Stir before serving.
safe dish
plastic wrap
Microwave Lid or Rotate 1/4 turn every 10 minutes. Let stand
safe dish
plastic wrap Medium (5) 16 to 20 min. 5 minutes before serving.
Medium (5) 35 to 38 min.
Poultry
Canned Microwave Lid or
Place in microwave safe dish. Cover; stir
(5 to 1OM-OZ.)
safe dish plastic wrap High (10)
2 to 4 min. after half of time.
(14 to 24-oz.) High (10)
4 to 6 min.
Frozen pouch
Pouch No High (10)
4 to 6 min. Slit pouch. Place pouch in microwave safe
(5 to 6M-oz.) dish.
Frozen main dish Microwave
No High (10)
6 to 8 min. Stir or rotate after 5 minutes.
(12-oz. pkg.)
safe dish
Frozenfriedchicken Microwave
No
If label does not state “fully cookedl’ check
(2 pieces) safe dish High (10)
4 to 6 min. for doneness.
(1-lb.4 to 6 pieces) High (10) 8 to 9 min.
(2-lbs.–8 to 10 pieces) High (10) 17 to 18 min.
Sauces, Gravies
Canned Microwave Lid or High (10)
4 to 5 min. Stir after half of time.
(10 to
16-oz.) safe dish plastic wrap
Vegetables
Frozen breaded Microwave No High (10)
4 to 6 min. Place on microwave trivet in dish.
(7 to 8-oz.) safe dish
Canned Microwave Lid or Place undrained vegembles in microwave
(8 to 9-oz.) safe dish
plastic wrap High (10) 2 to 3 min.
(15 to
17-OZ.)
safe dish. Cover.
High (10)
4 to 5 min.
(28 to 32-oz.)
High (10) 10 to 15 min.
Instant mashed
potatoes
(2 to 6 servings)
(8 to 12 servings)
Frozen souffle
(12-oz. pkg.)
Potatoes: baked,
stuffed, frozen
(1 to 2)
(3 to 4)
safe dish
Microwave
safe pie
plate and
custard cups
Microwave
safe dish
on trivet
Lid or
plastic wrap
High (10)
High (10)
No
Defrost (3)
Meal-High(7)
Wax paper
High (10)
High (10)
Use container size and amounts of wter, milk,
butter and salt on package. Cover. After
2% to 7 min. hating,
bris~y stir in potatoes, adding extra 1
8 to 12 min.
or 2 tablespns dry mix. Heat 1 to 2 minutes.
7 to 10 min.
To Defrost: Place souffle in pie plate.
8 to 10 min. To Cook: Divide between46-oz. custard
cups. Rearrange after 5 minutes. Souffles are
done when centers are set.
Check to see that potatoes are
NW IN
FOIL. Place on microwave safe dish.
6 to 10 min.
12 to 15 min.
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1. Always use microwave safe dish.
2. Start meat fat side down. After half of cooking time, turn meat fat side up. Shield with foil any portions that are starting to overcook.
3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.
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Beef
Ground, crumbled
(for casseroles
or soup)
(1-lb.)
(l Y2-lbs.)
Meatballs
(1-lb.)
(2-lbs.)
Patties
(4 patties per lb.)
(1 to 2 patties)
(3 to 4 patties)
Meat loaf
Casserole
Pie
plate or
oblong dish
Oblong glass
dish (with trivet
if desired)
or ceramic
dinner plate
Loaf dish
No
High (10)
High (10)
Wax paper
High (10)
High (10)
Wax paper
High (10)
High (10)
Plastic wrap
Meal-High(7)
Stir after half of time. Add sauce or
casserole ingredients and finish. To cook
frozen block, microwave 10 to 15 minutes,
6 to 8 min. breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes.
7 to 9 min.
Round dish: arrange in circle around edge of
7 to 8 min.
dish. Rearrange after half of time.
10 to 13 min.
Oblong dish: arrange in rows. Rearrange
every 3 minutes.
Cover with wax paper. If desired, add
browning sauce or agent.
3 to 4 min.
5 to 6 min.
29 to 32 min. Rotate dish 1/4 turn after half of time.
(or cook to 165°) Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.
Roask
Pot roasts
Casserole or
Lid or
High (10),
oblong dish
plastic wrap then
Medium (5)
Simmered beef Casserole Lid or High (10),
(corned beef or plastic wrap then
brisket)
Low (3)
Tender roasts (rib,
Oblong dish
Wax paper Medium (5)
10 min. Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup
water per pound of meat. Cover with lid or
25 to 30 min. plastic wrap. Microwave at High (10) 10
per lb. minutes; turn roast over. Continue
microwaving at Medium (5), turning over
again after
half of time. Add vegetables if
desired, after half of time. Recover and
finish.
10 min. Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Cover
with lid or plastic wrap. Microwave at High
30 to 35 min. (10) 10 minutes; turn over. Continue
per lb. microwaving, turning over again after half of
time. Let meat stand in broth at least 10
minutes after cooking. For boiled dinner,
remove meat; cook vegetables in broth.
Turn meat over after about half of total
high quality rump, and tri~et
sirloin tip)
Min.
Internal
cooking time. Let meat stand 10 to 15
per lb.
Temp.
minutes before carving. If desired, brush
with browning sauce or agent before
Rare 11 to 13 115° to 125° cooking.
Medium 13 to 15 125° to 140°
Well 15 to 17 140° to 155°
Pork
Bacon
Pork sausage
patties (raw)
(ti-lb.-4 patties)
Pork link sausage
(raw)
Canadian bacon
(2 slices)
(4 slices)
(6 slices)
Microwave
safe plate
Microwave
safe cookware
Microwave
safe cookware
Microwave
safe cookware
Paper towel
High (10)
% to 1 min. Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on
per slice trivet set in dish.
Wax paper
High (10)
4 to 5 min. Arrange in single layer. Rotate 1/4 turn after
half of time.
Wax paper
High (10) 1/2 to
3A min. Arrange in single layer. Rearrange after half
per link
of time.
Wax paper Arrange in single layer
High (10)
1/2 to % min.
High (10)
1 to lti min.
High (10)
1Y2 to 2 min.
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Pork chops
(2– k to %-lb.)
(3–% to l-lb.)
(4–1 to 1~-lbs.)
Pork roast
Spare ribs
Canned Ham
(Precooked)
Shank or
Butt Half Ham
Ham loaf
Ham slices &
steaks
Microwave
safe dinner
plate or 9-in.
pie plate
Oblong dish
3-qt. oblong
glass baking
dish or 3-qt.
casserole
Oblong dish
Oblong dish
9-in. pie
plate
Oblong dish
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
or cover
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Wax paper
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Meal-High(7)
Medium (5)
10 to 12 min.
13 to 15 min.
16 to 20 min.
18 to 20 min.
per lb. (or
microwave to
170° internal
temp.)
24 to 27 min.
per lb.
13 to 15 min.
per lb.
15 to 17 min.
per lb.
20 to 23 min.
per lb. (or
microwave to
170° internal
temp. )
9 to 11 min.
per lb.
Brush with barbecue sauce or browning
agent, if desired. Rotate dish and turn chops
over after half of time. Let stand covered 5 to
10 minutes before serving.
Add 1/4 cup of water to roast. Place bone
side upon trivet in dish and cover with
plastic wrap.
firn back corner to vent.
Turn meat over after half of total cooking
time. Let stand 10 minutes.
Add
213 cup of water per pound of spare
ribs. Turn over and rearrange after half of
minimum time. After minimum time, drain
liquid and add barbecue sauce; microwave
a few more minutes to finish.
Tie ham. Shield around top cut edges with
2-in. strip of foil. Place on trivet. Turn over
after half of total time.
Add 1/4 cup water and cover. Turn over after
half of time. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before
carving.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If a glaze
is desired, spoon pineapple or apricot
preserves over cooked ham loaf a few
minutes before serving.
Turn over after half of time.
Lamb
Chops, shoulder
Brown ‘N No
(1% to 2 Ibs.)
High (10)
4 chops—
Brush chops lightly with oil. Place in
Sear dish 7 to 9 min.
(preheated preheated dish.
~rn meat after half of time.
for 8 min. )
Roast Oblong dish Wax paper
Medium (5) Min. Internal
Turn over after half of total cooking time.
(Leg or shoulder) and trivet
per lb.
Temp.
Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving.
Medium
16 to 18 150°
Well done 19 to 21. 170°
Veal
Chops See lamb
chops above.
Roast Oblong dish Wax paper Medium (5)
18 to 20 min.
~rn over after half of total cooking time.
(boneless shoulder) and trivet per
lb. (or
Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving.
cook to 155°)
Slice thinly.
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Poultry
1. Use microwave trivet for chicken and other small poultry.
2. Let chicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for up to 10 minutes.
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Chicken
Pieces Plate or
Wax paper
High (10)
2 to 3 min. Brush with browning agent if desired.
(per piece) oblong dish Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so
Whole chicken 12 to 15 min.
thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges
(8 pieces) total
of dish,
Whole uncut Oblong dish Oven-proof Meal-High(7)
10 to 12 min.
Brush with browning agent if desired. Add
(stuffed or with trivet cooking bag
per lb,
1/3 cup water to cooking bag. Slit bag near
unstuffed) or wax paper (or cook to 190° internal temp.) closure to vent. Do not use metal tie on bag.
Cook breast side up or place chicken breast
down on trivet in disb and cover with wax
paper. Turn over and recover after half of time.
Stewing, cut up Large Lid or
High (10),
10 min. Add I cup water per pound along with 1 to
casserole plastic wrap then
2 cups onions, celery or carrots as desired.
Medium (5) 22 min. per lb. Rearrange chicken after halfoftime.
Cornish Hens
Whole (stuffed or Square or Wax paper High (10) 6 to 8 min. Place breast side down in dish. Turn over
unstuffed) oblong dish per lb. after half of time.
and trivet
Halves
Square or
Wax paper
High (10)
6 to 8 min. Arrange skin side up in dish, on bed of
oblong dish per lb.
stuffing, if desired.
Duckling
Oblong dish Wax paper High (10) 8 to 10 min.
Shield leg ends and bony wing areas.
and trivet per lb. Microwave breast side down for first half of
time. Brush with browning sauce or do not
apply browning sauce and broil top surface
of cooked bird until brown and crisp.
~rkey
Breast Oblong dish Wax paper Medium (5)
16 to 18 min.
(4 to 7 lbs.) Microwave breast side down for first half of and trivet per
lb.
time. Turn over and continue microwaving.
(or cook to 170° internal temp. ) Brush with butter and browning sauce.
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
before serving.
2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. 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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Fish
Fillets or steaks
(1-lb.)
Whole fish
Oysters, clams, 6
Shrimp, peeled
(l-lb.)
Shrimp, unpeeled
(2-lbs.)
Oblong dish
Oblong dish
Pie plate or
shallow dish
Pie plate or
shallow dish
3-qt.
casserole
Wax paper or
High (10)
6 to 8 min. Microwave until fish flakes easily.
plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
High (10)
5 to 7 min. Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.
per lb.
(or cook to 150° internal temp. )
Plastic wrap
High (10)
3 to 5 min.
Plastic wrap
High (10)
5 to 7 min. Stir once during cooking.
Lid or
High (10) 8 to 10 min.
Stir twice during cooking
plastic wrap
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@sand Cheese
1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. 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 eggs just until set, They are delicate and can toughen if overcooked.
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Scrambled
Basic eggs
Poached eggs
(4 maximum)
Omelet
(3 eggs)
Quiche
(4eggs)
Glass
measuring
cup or
casserole
Buttered
custard cup
Ik-qt.
casserole
9-in. pie plate
Microwave
safe l-qt.
measure and
9-in. quiche
dish
No
Meal-High (7)
Plastic wrap
Medium (5)
Casserole
High (10)
cover
High (10)
No High (10)
Medium (5)
No
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
% to 1 min.
per egg
3A to 1 min.
per egg
5 to 6 min.
Boil 2 cups
water.
1/2 to % min
per egg
Melt butter
1 min.
4 to 7 min.
Filling:
7 to 10 min.
Quiche:
6 to
8 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. Microwave for
half of total time. Stir set portions from the
outside to the center. Finish cooking.
Allow
to stand I or 2 minutes.
Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent
bursting. Rearrange if necessary.
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 eggs in gently. Cover. Remove with
slotted spoon.
Cook until partially set. Sprinkle cheese over
omelet. Microwave 1 to
11/2 minutes 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 2-qt. dish or Cover or High (10)
To heat wine: Add cheese, flour and seasonings to hot wine
microwave
plastic wrap 4 min.
frrndue pot and microwave at Medium (5), whisking
Medium (5) 6 to 7 min. every minute until smooth.
Breads
1. Crust on breads will be soft and outside of foods will not brown. If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped
nuts or other topping for brown color. Increase brown color on upside down breads by lining dish before microwaving with brown sugar
caramel mixture.
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Coffee cakes from
8-in. tube No
Medium (5) 7 to 9 min. Arrange biscuits over brown sugar-butter
refrigerated biscuits
dish*
topping before microwaving. Invert to serve.
Corn bread
9-cup No High (10) 7 to 9 min. For flavorful browned topping, sprinkle
tube dish* cooking dish with finely chopped canned
French fried onions before microwaving.
Turn out of pan upside down to serve.
Muffins Paper-lined
No Fill
muffin cups 1/2 full. Use microwave
(1 muffin) muffin cups
High (10) 1/2 to % min.
(2 to 4)
muffin container or make muffin cups by
High (10) 1 to 1% min.
cutting down paper hot drink cups.
(5 to 6) High (10)
2 to 2 fi min.
Quick breads,
Glass loaf No
Meal-High(7) 9 to 10 min. Rotate 1/4 turn after half of time. When
loaf
dish
done, toothpick inserted in center will come
out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before
turning out of dish. Cool.
*I1 tube dish is unavailable, use microwave safe 8-in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.
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1. Always use microwave safe cookware.
2. Use hottest tap water; add salt according to package directions and 1 teaspoon oil.
3. For rice or Minute rice, use the same amount or slightly greater amount of water as with conventional boiling. Add salt according to package
directions,
4. Cover pasta and rice tightly
while microwaving. When using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.
5. Stir or rearrange after halfofcooking time. Drain pasta immediately after microwaving.
6. Microwave time is about the same as conventional boiling.
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Macaroni
(8-oz.)
Spaghetti
(16-oz.)
Egg noodles
(8-oz.)
Lasagna
(8 to 16-oz.)
Manicotti
(5-OZ.)
Rice, regular
long grain (1 cup)
Rice, minute
(1% cups)
2-qt.
casserole
3-qt. oblong
glass baking
dish
3-qt.
casserole
3-qt.
oblong
glass baking
dish
2-qt. oblong
glass baking
dish
3-qt.
casserole
2-qt.
casserole
Lid or
plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Lid or
plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Lid or
plastic wrap
Lid or
plastic wrap
High (10) 15 to 18 min.
High (10) 19 to 21 min.
High (10) 9 to 10 min.
High (10) 15 to 18 min.
High (10) 18 to 22 min.
High (10) 18 to 20 min.
High (10)
6 min.
Add 3 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. For
rotini type, check for doneness after 10
minutes.
Add 7 cups water. Rearrange after 10 minutes
Add 6 cups water. Stir after 5 minutes, Time
is the same for spinach or regular noodles.
Cover with water. Rearrange after 7 minutes.
Cover with water. Using fork, turn over
every 5 minutes while microwaving.
Add 2 % cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.
To reduce foaming, add 1 teaspoon butter
or margarine.
Add
1 YZ cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.
Cereal
1. Always use microwave safe cookware. Use large enough container to avoid spillover.
2. Start with hottest tap water to shorten cooking time,
3, Do not cover (prevents spillover).
4. Stir halfway through cooking time.
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Oatmeal, quick China or
No Medium (5)
pottery 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
k minutes.
Oatmeal,
l-qt. casserole No Medium (5)
old fashioned or bowl
Grits, quick China or No High (10)
pottery 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,
l-qt. casserole No High (10)
regular or bowl
Cream of wheat,
I-qt. casserole No High (10)
quick or bowl
Cream of rice China or
No
High (10)
pottery bowl
3 to 4 min.
per serving
6 to 8 min.
for 1 serving
4 to 5 min.
for 1 serving
5 to 6 min.
for 1 serving
2 to 3 min.
for I serving
1Y2 to 2 min.
for
1 serving
Mix cereal, salt and hottest tap water before
microwaving. Stir before serving. For 6
servings, use 3-qt. casserole.
Increase casserole size for more than one
serving. Increase time about 2 minutes for
each additional serving you are cooking.
Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Increase
casserole size and microwave time by 2
minutes per additional serving.
Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per additional
serving.
Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Increase
casserole size and microwave time by 2
minutes per additional serving.
Increase time about 1 minute per additional
serving.
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