GE Spacemaker II JEM20H User manual

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AdapterPlugs 27
ApplianceRegistration 2
Care and Cleaning 26
ControlPanel 6
ConvenienceFoodGuide 14,15
Cooking 7
CookingCompleteReminder 5
CookingGuide 16-25
Defrosting 8
llcfrostin~ Guide 12,13
DelayedCooking 9
Extension Cords 27
Features 5
Groundin~Instructions 27
Heating or ReheatingGuide 10,11
Hold Time 9
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MicrowavingTips 2
Minutc/SecondTimel” 9
IModcland Serial Numbers 2
PowerLevels 7-9
Plwallt ions 3
P1”oblcnlsolver ~=j
Progr2m Cooking 6
I@3uirService 29
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Beforeusingyouroven~
readmi$bookCareftdly.
It is intendedto helpyouoperate
and maintainyournewmicrowave
ovenproperly.
Keepithandyforanswersto your
questions.
If youdon’tunderstandsomething
or needmorehelp, write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
GE Appliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
downthemodel
andserialt
You’llfindthem on alabelinside
the oven.
These numbersare also on the
Consumer ProductOwnership
RegistrationCard thatcame with
your microwaveoven.Before
sendingin thiscard, pleasewrite
these numbershere:
ModelNumber
Serial Number
Use thesenumbers in any
corrcspomkncc or service calls
concerning your microwaveoven.
Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto
besurehe hasdoneso; also sendin
yourConsumerProductownership
RegistrationCard. If youmwe, or
ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser
pleasewritetous, statingmodel
andserialnumbers.This appliance
mustberegistered.Pleasebecertain
that itis.
Writeto:
GE Appliances
RangeProductService
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
M’youreceiveda
damagedoven.●.
Immediatelycontactthedealer (or
builder)that soldyoutheoven.
save the and money.
Beforeyourequestservice...
check the Problem Solveron page
28.It listscausesofminoroperating
problemsthatyou can correct
yourself.
Accessories
Availableat extra costfrom your
GE supplier.
JX28 Kitconvertsthis
ovento abuilt-in walloven.
VVM28 Kit allowsthis
ovento be mountedon awall.
4-MM Kit ailowsthis
ovento be mounted under a
cabinet.
Tips
~Makesureallcookwareused in
yourmicrowaveovenissuitablefor
microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles,
cookingdishes,measuringcups,
custardcups, potteryor china
dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave
metallictrimor glazewithametallic
sheencan be used. Somecookware
islabeled“suitableformicrowaving’
If youare unsure,usethis dishtest:
Measure 1cupwaterin aglasscup.
Place in ovenon or besidedish.
Microwave1-1%minutesatHKH-I.If
waterbecomeshot,dishismicrowave
safe.If dishheats, itshouldnotbe
usedfor microwaving.
~Paper towels,waxpaper, and
plasticwrap canbe used to cover
dishesin order to retain moisture
and preventspattering.
@Somemicrowavedfoodsrequire
stirring, rotating,or rearranging.
Check yourcookingguide.
~Steambuildsup pressure in foods
which are tightlycoveredby askin
or membrane. Pierce potatoes,egg
yolk and chickenliverstoprevent
bursting.
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(a) Do BlotAttempttooperatethis
ovenwiththedoor open since
opendoor operationcan resultin
harmfulexposureto microwave
energy.It is importantnotto
defeator tamper with thesafety
interlocks.
(b)DoNot Placeany object
betweentheovenfront faceand
thedoor or allowsoilor cleaner
residuetoaccumulateon sealing
surfaces.
(c)Do Not Opemk the oven
if itisdamiigcd.It is particularly
impor{tint[h:;tthe ovendoorclose
propmfyand thatthere isno
(1)door (btnt)
[3)door sca]sand sealingsurfaces.
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Whenusingelectricalappliances
basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe
followed,includingthe following:
theriskofburns,electricshock,
fire,injurytopersonsor exposure
toexcessivemicrowaveenergy:
~Usethisapplianceonlyfor its
intendeduseasdescribedinthis
manual.
@Readand followthespecific
“PRECAUTIONS3D AVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURE‘ID
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY”at left.
~Thisappliancemustbegrounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GJIOUNIll~~
INSTRUCTIONS”onpage27.
@Forbestoperation,plugthis
applianceintoit3ownelectrical
outlet,to preventflickeringof
lights,blowingoffise or tripping
ofcircuitbreaker.
@Installor locatethis appliance
only in accor&mce with the
provided installation instruction%
QDo not cover or Mock any
openingson the appliance.
@l-k)nutuse Outdooi”s.
@Donotoperatethisappliance
if ithasadamagedpowercordor
plug,if it isnotworkingproperly,
or ifithasbeendamagedor
dropped.
*Seedoor surfacecleaning
instructionsonpage26.
eThisappliance shouldbe
serviced only by c@ified service
perscnnel.Contactnearest
authorizedservicefacilityfor
examination,repairor adjustment.
#ASwithany appliance,close
supervisionis necessarywhen
usedbychildren.
~Toreduce the risk of fire ill.
the ovenCavity:
–Do notovercookfind. CarefWy
attendapplianceifpaper,plastic,
or othercombustiblematerialsare
placedinsidetheovento facilitate
cooking.
—Removewiretwist-tiesfrom
paperor plasticbagsbefore
placing bagin oven.
—Donotuse yourmic~owave
ovento dry newspapers.
–Paper towels, and
waxpaper.
Recycledpaper
productscan containmetalflecks
whic~l
may causearcing or ~gnik.
Paperproductscontainingnylon
or nylonfilamentsshouldbe
avoided,as theymayalso ignite.
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‘emptyto avoid damage toth!e
‘ownand thedmger offh”e.If
byaccidentthe ovenshouldrun
emptyaminuteor two, no harm
isdone. However,try to avoid
operatingthe ovenCII~ptyat d
times-—-itsavesenergy and
prolongsthe lifeofthe oven.
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—Do II(Xpop popcorn hyour
.m.iemvaveovenunlessinaspecial
microwavepopcornaccessoryor
unlessyouusepopcornlabeledfor
useinmicrowaveovens.
–Do notovercook potatoes.
Theycoulddehydrateandcatch
fire,causingdamagetoyouroven.
–If materialsinsideovenshould
ignite,keep ovendoorclosed,
turn”ovenoff, anddisconnect
powercord, or shutoffpowerat
fuseor circuitbreakerpanel.
@S(lm(jproductssuch as whole
eggsand sealed containers-for
example,closedglassjars—may
explodearidshouldnotbeheated
inthisoven.
~Avoid baby foodin
glassjars, wen withouttheirlids;
especkdlyrncatandeggmixtures.
~Ikmgtdefrostfrozen beverages
innarrowneckedIXMes(especiaiiy
carbonatedbeverages).Evenifthe
containerisopened,pressure
can buildup.This cancausethe
contoinertoburst, resultingin
injury.
sfJIo~@ utensils may become
hot becauseofheattransferred
fromtheheatedfood.Potholders
maybeneededtohandlethe
utensil.
@Sornetimes9the cookingtray
can becometoo hot to touch. Be
carefi,dhandlingthecookingtray
duringandaftercooking.
@Foodscookedin liquids (such
aspasta)maytendtoboilover
morerapidlythanfoodscontaining
lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur,
refertopage26 forinstructionson
howtocleantheinsideoftheoven.
@Thermometer—Do not
useathermometerinfoodyou
aremicrowavingunlessthe
thermometerisdesignedor
recommendedforuseinthe
microwaveoven.
~Plasticutensils-Plastic utensils
designedfor microwavecooking
are veryuseful,butshouldbe
usedcarefully. Even microwave
plasticmaynotbeas tolerantof
overcookingconditionsasareglass
or ceramicmaterialsandmay
softenor char if subjectedto short
periodsof overcooking.In longer
exposurestoovercooking,thefood
and utensilscouldignite.For
thesereasons: 1)Usemicrowave
pli~slicsonlyandusctheminstrict
COIIIpIi:lrlwwiththe utensil
l~~:iI]Llf:lctLII.cl”’sI-ecollllllcnciati(>lls.
~)DOnf~t
subject cmptyutensilsto
microwaving.3)Donotpermit
childrcntoux plasticutensils
withou[ cofnplcksupervision.
@w~~~caking porkfollow
thedirectionsexactlyandalways
cookthemeattoaninternal
temperatureofat least 170°F,
Thisassuresthat,in theremote
possibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat, it willbe
killedandmeatwillbe safetoeat.
eBoi@j eggsis not
in amicrowave
oven. Pressurecanbuildup
insidetheeggyolkandmaycause
itto burst, resultingin injury.
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%Mn)9suchaspotatoes,sausages,
tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers
andothergiblets,andeggyolks
(seepreviouscaution)shouldbe
piercedto allowsteamtoescape
duringcooking.
eqJ()~~~~~# cookingpouches
and dosed plastic Iixigs
shouldbe slit, piercedor vented
asdirectedin cookingguide.If
theyare not, plasticcouldburst
duringor immediatelyafter
cooking,possib~yresultingin
injury.Also,plasticstorage
containersshouldbe atleast
partiallyuncoveredbecausethey
formatightseal. Whencooking
withcontainerstightlycovered
withplasticwrap.remove
coveringcarefullyanddirect
steamawayfromhandsand face.
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certainspecialcircumstances,
liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor
shortlyafterremovalfromthe
microwaveoven.Topreventburns
fromsplashingliquid,stirthe
liquidbrieflybeforeremovingthe
containerfromthenlicrowaveowm.
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cookingGm-@deReminder
(ForTNWECOOKandTIMEDEFROSTcycles)
Toremindyouthatyouhavefoodin the
oven,the ovenwillbeep onceaminuteuntil
youeither opentheovendooror touchthe
CLEAR/OFF pad.
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Ill LISttX2SCCLII”d)’ 5. Oven lE]MoB” Hght. Turns on be in place when using the oven.
i:l[uhcd i-or OVCI110 Opcrii[c. Cooking performance will be I
when the door isopened or when unsatisfactorywithoutthe tray [
2. 1){]411.IJiifi’he% kovenisoperating. in place. The tray maybe rcmoved [
.3.1)0[)!”Scl”t%.moIvlct:ilScrccn 6. Model and sel”ialNumbers. for cleaning. I
p~’rlllilsvicu’ing01”flxxisand Mps 7’.Mode Stii”l”erCO}’W.PI”otects 9. Touch control Panel and I
i]1icr(wmk-’sLwnfinctiinsi~icoven. the microwaveenergy distributing Display. See nextpagefor I
systcm. Do not removethis cover. instructions.
~’buwilldamage the oven.
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The TouchControlRanei
allowsyouto setthe ovencontrols
ekctronical~Ywiththe touchofa
finger.It’sdesignedto be easy
touse andunderstand.
LDISPLAY.Displaystimeofday,
timecountingdownduringcooking
functions,powerlevel,cooking
modeand instructions.
2. Tm COOKI& m
Microwavefor apresetamountof
timeusingautomaticpowerlevel 10
(High), (or changepowerlevel
after entering cookingtime. See
page7.)
3. C~~~. Touchthis pad to enter
time ofday or check time ofday
while microwaving.
TOset clock, first touch CLOCK
pad and then enter time ofday.For
example, iftime is 1:30,touch
number pads 1.3, and Oand “1:30” @
wiIlappear in display.Touch ‘
STARTpad. Toreset or change
time, simply repeat aboveprocess.
4. PADS. Touchthese
pads to enter cookingjdefrosting
tirllc,power kweland time ofday.
5. LEVEL. ToI.xchthis
pad beforeentering another power
lCVCInurnbcr if youwant tochange
fro~nautomatic power level IO
(Iligll) for cooking or power Icvcl3
(Low) fordefrosting.
16. TIME DEFROST.Gentle
thawingat automaticpowerlevel3
(Low).If desired, youmaychange
powerlevelafterenteringdefrosting
time. (Seepage 8.)
.7.N41N/SECTDVfE~.This feature
Fusesno microwaveenergy.It
functionsas akitchentimer, as a
holdingperiod afterdefrostor as a
delaytimer beforetime cooking.
-(Seepage9.)
8. START. After allselectionsare
made, touchthispad to startoven.
9. CTEAJWo~. When touched, i
shutsoffthe ovenand erases all
settings(excepttime ofday).
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{Jscyour TouchControl Panei to
Defrost and Cook bytime using
your choice ofpower levelsfrom
1(lowest)to 10(highest},time
kitchen taskswith the Min/Sec
Timer. and set the c]ock.
Create your ownprograms to
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suityour individualcooking style. \
For example: use the Min/Sec
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Timer to delay the start of cooking
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defrostingandcooking.(Seepage9.)
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TheTIMECOOKI&Hfeature
allowsyouto microwavefora
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presetamountofthne using
automaticpowerlevel10
(High),orchangepowerlevel
automatically.
Powerlevel10(High)is
recommendedformostcooking,
butyoumaychangethisformore
flexibility.Seeyourcookingguide.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
timecooking,makeacupofcoffee
byfollowingthestepsbelow.
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F@ 1:Fillacup 2/3 fullof
water,add 1teaspoonof instant
coffeeand stir to dissolve.Use a
cup that hasno metaldecoration
and ismicrowavesafe(referto
MicrowavingTipson page2).
I?iacccup in ovenand close door.
Becauseautomaticpowerlevel10
isrecommendedfor thiscup of
coffee,there is no needto change
thepowerlevel.(Ifpowerlevel 10
isnotappropriate, see “How to
ChangePowerLevel” below.)
Step4: TouchSTART.“COOK
TIME;’ “POWER IOj’andtime
countingdownshowon display.
Step5: When time is up, the oven
signalsand flashes “End~’Oven,
lightand fanshutoff.
Step6: Open thedoor.
IMWwmf3COOkn
Feam-e
The Time Cook II featureletsyou
settwo time cookingfunctions
withinone program. This is ideal
if youwantto changepowerlevels
during yourcooking operations.
Here’showto do it.
Step 1:Place food in ovenin
microwave-safecontainer and close
the door.
Step 2: TouchTIME COOK I&H
pad. Displayshows “COOK” and
64 l.” “ENTER TIME” isflashing.
Step 3: Selectyour cookingtime.
For example, touch 2, 1and 5for
twominutesand 15seconds.Display
shows “2:15” and ‘.POWER 10~’
“COOK TIME” flashes.
Step 4: TouchTIME COOK I&II.
Step 5: Set your cooking time.
How to‘changeI?kwel”L4Ywi4.
After setting cooking time,
IOLIChPOWER LEVEL pad.
then Iouch cicsirednumber for
new power level.
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Step8: Atthe endofthefirst
programmedcooktime, the next
selectedpowerlevel, “COOK
TIME” andthesecondprogramm~
cooktime, countingdown, showon
thedisplay.
Step9: When timeisup,the oven
signalsand flashes“End7 The
oven,lightand fanshutoff.
Step 10:Openthedoor.
QuestionsandkWVfT$
Q. 1set myovenfor the time
calledfor inthe recipe?but atthe
end ofthe time allowed~my food
wasn’tdone. Whathappened?
A. Sincehousepowervariesdue
to time or locationmanyTime
Cook recipes-giveyouatimerange
to preventovercooking.Setthe
ovenfor minimumtime, testthe
foodfordoneness, and cookyour
foodalittlelonger,if necessary.
Q. Itouchedthe number pads
andselectedmypowerlevel.When
Itouched START,however,my
ovendidngtcome m. Why not?
A. The TIME COOK I&II pad
mustbe touchedbefore settingthe
number pads or else yourovenwill
not begin cooking.
Q. 1want to cook on a.power
levelother than High. What do
Ineed to do?
A. Tochangethe power level,
touch the POWER LEVEL pad.
●’ENTER POWER” flasheson ~he
displaypanel. Enter new number.
Q. Can 1interrupt my Time
cook function to dledi the food?
A. Yes.Toresume cooking,
simply close the door and press
the STARTpad. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.
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‘I’hedefrostsettingisdesigned
forspeedythawingoffrozenfood
andisoneofthe greatadvantages
damicrowaveoven.
*Powerlevel3is automaticallyset
fordefrosting,butyoumaychange
thisformoreflexibility.
@Seeyourdefrostingguidefor
defrostinghelp.
Tobecomebetter acquaintedwith
thedefrostfunction,defrostfrozen
pork chopsbyfollowingthe steps
below.
StepkPlacea Mb.packageoffrozen
chopsintheovenand closedoor.
Step 2: TouchTIME DEFROST
Displayshows‘‘:O“and“POWER
.:’“ENTER
DEF TIME” flashes.3
F&q]3: Selectone half ofthetotal
dc[i’oslin:tinw recxmlnlcndd in
your defrostingguide. i%rwlnlplC
touch4, 0iti’ldofi)l”4Illinlltcs.
Displnyshow’s“4:00” and “POWER
Step 4: TouchSTART.“DEF
TIME” showsandtimecounts
downon display.Whencycleis
completed,theovensignalsand
flashes “End~’thenautomatically
shutsoff.
Step5: Turnpackageover,close
door and repeatSteps2and 3to set
remaininghalf ofdefrostingtime
andtouchSTART.
Step6:When ovensignalsand
flashes“End~’opendoor, remove
packageand separatechopsto
finishdefrosting.
Tips
~Foodsfrozen inpaper or plastic
can be defrostedin thepackage.
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~For evendefrosting, some foods
need tobc broken up or separated
part of the waythrough the
dcf’restingtime.
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Q. WhenIpressS’I’ART,Iheara
dull,thumpingnoise. What is it?
A. Thissoundis normal. It is
lettingyouknowthe ovenisusinga
powerlevellowerthan 10(High). :..
Q.CanIdefrostsmaUitemsin
ahurry?
A. Yes,but theywill need more
frequentattentionthan usual. Raise
the powerlevelafter enteringthe
timebytouchingthe desired power
levelpad. Powerlevel7cutsthe
totaldefrostingtime about in 1/2;
powerlevel 10cutsthe total
defrostingtimeto approximately
1/3.During either, rotateor stir
foodfrequently.
Q. Whydon’tthe defrosting
times inthe defrostingguide
seemright for myfood?
A. These timesare averages. .-
Defrostingtime can vary according ~
to thetemperaturein your freezer. .~g$$>..~
Setyourovenforthe time indicated- z
in yourdefrostingguide. If your
foodis still not completelythawed ~
at theend ofthat time, reset your
ovenandadjustthetime accordingly. ,
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thawed before Cooking? &
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A. Somefoodsshouldnot be
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completelythawedbefore cooking. i.
For example, fish cooks so quickly ‘
it is better to begincooking while it
is stillslightlyfrozen.
Q. canIopen the door ‘during
defrosting to’cheek Olmthe
progress ofmy food?’
A. Yes.Youmay open the door at
any time during microwaving.To
resume defrosting, close.the door
and press START.The ovenbegins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.
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TheNfIN/SECTIMERhasthree
timingfunctions:
@It operatesasaminutetimer.
@It can be set to delaycooking.
@It can be usedasaholdsetting
after defrosting.
TheMH’N/SECTIMERoperates
withoutmicrowaveenergy.
HOW to mme a3-Mnl.lte
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LTouchMIN/SEC TIMER
pad. Thedisplayshows“: O“and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
2. Touchnumberpads3,0 andO(for
3minutesand no seconds). Display
shows“3:00” and “TIME” flashes.
3. TouchSTART.Displayshows
“TIME” and timecountingdown.
4. When time is up,ovensignals,
flashes “EndJ’and displayshows
time ofday.
a
TIME
Ilc Minute/SecondTimer can also
be used toprogram “hold time”
bctwucnn~icrowavecooking
functions.The time can rangefrom
[}ncsecond to 99 minutesaid 99
Step1:Takecasserolefromfreezer
andplacein oven.
Step2:TouchTIMEDEFROSTpad.
The displayshows”: O“and
“POWER 3:’ “ENTER DEF
TIME” flashes.
Step3:Touchpads 1,5,0 and Ofor
15minutesdefrostingtime. “15:00”
appearson display.(Defrostingis
automaticallyseton powerlevel3
butcan be changedbytouchingthe
POWER LEVEL pad and the
desiredpowerlevel.)
Step 4: Set standingor hold time
bytouchingMIN/SEC TIMER.
The dispiayshows“: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” fhlShtX.
Step .5:Touch 1,0,0 and Oto hold
forten minutes. “10:00”appew”s
on displayfind“TIME” flashes.
Step‘7:Touch2,5,0 andOfor
twenty-fiveminutesofcookingtime.
CC@OKT~E’’ flashesand’’25:OO” --
and“POWER10”appearondisplay.
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and “15:00”countingdownshow
on display.Aseachfunctionis
automaticallyperformedoven
displayshowsinstructionsentered
andthe function.
Step9: When time is up, the oven
signalsand flashes“End~’
Questionsandli.nswers
Q. What willhappenif I
accidentallyreversemy defrost,
hold and cookinstructions?
A. The ovenwill automatically
rearrange yourprogram. Defrosting
willalwayscomefirst, then hold,
andthen thecookingfunction.
Q. Can Idefrostand holdonly?
A. Yes.Sometimesyoumayonly
wantto defrostafood, hold it, and
cook it later. Allyou need to do is
program in Defrostand amountof
time. Then programHold and the
amount oftime. Be sureto putthe
thaweddish in the refrigerator
promptly.
NOTE: Let foodsremain at room
temperature only as long as safe.
Times will vary.
Q. Imy Ovwn
-fox-a
specific defrostingtimebut it
defrostedhmgw thanHNxessary.
what
A. When instructionsconflict,
the ovencarries out the last
instruction. Youmay have set the
ovento Defrost for/$minutes,
Hold/Time for 2minutes, and then
Defrost for 6minutes. In this case,
tk ovenwouldDefrostfor 6minutes
and FloM/Timefor 2minutes.
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1.Directionsbelowareforreheatingalready-cookedfoodsatrefrigeratororroomtemperature.
Usemicrowaveovensafecontainers.
~.Covermostfoodsforfastestheating.Exceptionsarerareormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakesandbakedfoods.
3.Adjusttemperaturestoyourpersonaltaste.Stirfoodsbeforeserving.
4.Be sure foodsare heatedthroughbeforeserving. Steamingor bubblingaround’edgesdoesnotnecessarilymean foodis heatedthroughout.Stir
foodonceor twice duringheating, if possible, to ensure even, thoroughheating.As ageneralrule, hot foodsproduce an area wa~ to the touch
incenter ofunderside ofdish.
Approximate
Amount Power lxvel ‘1’im, Min.
Item
Appetizers
Saucy;suchas meatballs, riblets,
cocktail franks, etc.
1to 2servings High(10)
3to4servings High(10) 2to3
3to 5
(% cup/serving)
Dips: cream or processed cheese Y2 cup Medium(5) 1to 3
1cup Medium(5) 2to 3
Pastry bites: small pizzas, eggrolls, etc. 2to4servings High(10) 1to 2
Tip:Coversaucy appetizers with waxpaper. Coverdips with plastic wrap. Do notcoverpastry bites, theywill notbe crisp.
Plate Of I.Rftovers
Meat plus2vegetables 1plate High(10) 2to 3
Tip: Coverplate of foodwith waxpaper or plastic wrap. Rotateplate 1/2turn after half oftime-
MeatsandMainDishes
saucy maindisk: chop suey,spaghetti,
creamed chicken, chili, stew,macaroni and
cheese, etc. (%-1cup/serving)
Thinly sliced roasted meat:
Rare beef roast, minimumtime; Medium rare,
maximum time (3 to4-oz./serving)
Welldorm:beef, pork, ham, poultry, etc.
Steaks, chops, ribs, other meat pieces:
Rare beefs[c:ik
Welldone beef, chops, ribs, ctct
1to 2servings High(10)
3to 4servings High(10)
1can (16-02.) High (10)
1to 2servings Meal-High(7)
3to4servings Meal-High(7)
1to 2servings Meal-High(7)
3to 4servings Meal-High(7)
1to2servings
3to4servings
1to2servings
3to4servings
1to 2servings
3to4servings
1to 2pieces
3to 4pieces
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
High (10)
High (10)
High (lfJ)
High (it))
High (It))
High (10)
~to 8
9to 15
4to6
1to2
~to 3
1to 3
4to 6
1to 2
3to4
~to 3
3to 5
~to 3
4to 6
1to 2
3to 5
%to 1‘/2
172 to 2
Hrc:kf:lhtS:lU!+X links Medium (5) 1/’to 3A
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iMedium (5) 1to 11A
~Medium (5) 2to 3
1to 2sm’\’iny High (10) 1to 2

or
Approximate
Item Amount PowerLevel Tim, Min.
&kkmps
Moist filling: Sloppyjoe, barbecue, ham salad,
etc. in bun. (*Acup/serving)
Thick meat-cheese filling; withfirm bread
soup
Waterbased
(1cup/serving)
Milk-based
(1cup/serving)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
1to2
3to4
1Y2to 3
4to 5
1to2servings
3to4servings
1to 2servings
3to 4servings
1to 2servings
3to4servings
1can (10-OZ.)
reconstituted
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
2to 6
7to 11
7to 9
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
3to 8
10to 14
6to 7
1to 2servings
3to4servings
1can (lo-oz.)
reconstituted
Tip:Use paper towelor napkintocover sandwiches. Cover soups with waxpaper or plastic wrap.
iI
,
1to 3I
3to 5I
(
4to 6\
1%to 3
3to 5
4to 5%
2to 4
5to 8
2to4
6to 7
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. 1to2servings
(Yzcup/serving) 3to 4servings
1can (16-oz.)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
H@h(10)
High(10)
High(10)
H@~(10)
High(10)
High (10)
High(10)
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, potato 1to2servings
3to 4servings
1can (16-oz.)
cOJ”rlOJI[heCCJb 1to 2ears
3to4ears
Mwhed pomtoes 1to 2servings
(Y2 cup/ser\ingJ 3to 4servings
I“ip: Cmwr\regctabJmfor most evenheating.
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-1 1cup High (10) 3to4&&&;-
>lY1lS]~’[[iS;i(l(.”C,ClC’. 1can (16-oz.) High (10) 4to 6iTf..>7–
(‘rcwrlyfyp! @*.*T-:’--.
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(.’:lkL’, (’offi.’CL’:ikt:, li(Nl&!hIIUtS,SU’Wi 1’011S. 1piece Low(3) ‘/2 to 1
1111[(}rfiwi[hrcmi 2picccs Low (3) 1to 2
4pieces Low (3) 1to 3
9-in. cake or Low(3) 2to 4
IQ~~]]s*r
doughnuts
l~inncr rolls, nltlti-ins 1Medium (5) %to ‘/2
~Medium (5) ‘Ato 3A
4Medium (5) ‘/2to 1‘/2
6to 8Medium (5) %to 1‘/2
1slice Medium (5) ‘/2 to ?4
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1. Unwrapfood.1fit is difficulttoremoveplastic grocery store tray,it maybe removedafter first halfoftime. Place foodinmicrowavesafe
cookingdish.
2. After first half ofcookingtime, removeanyremainingwrap. Breakfoodapart or separate, if possible. Removeanythawedfood.Shieldbone
tips, thin meator warmareas withfoil.
3. Largebulkyroasts mayhaveicycenter. Allow30to 60 minutesstandtime. Poultrymaybeplaced under runningcool wateruntilgibletscan be
removed.
4. Whendefrosted, foodshouldbe cool, but sofienedin all areas, If still slightlyicyafter secondhalfofdefrosting time, returntomicrowaveoven
verybriefly,or let stand afewminutes.
FirstHalf Second Half Power
Food ‘1’hne,IVEn. T’hne,NIino Level Comnents
Meat Place unopenedpackageincookingdish. Turnover
androtate 1/4turn after first half. Let stand5minutes.
Place unopenedpackagein cookingdish. Microwave
just until franks can be separated.
Scrapeoff softenedmeat after each half of time. Set
aside. After secondhalf of time, break up remaining
block, microwave1to 3minutesmore, if necessary.
Place unwrappedmeat in cookingdish. After half of
time, turn roast overand shield ends. Let standone
hourto complete defrosting.
Place unwrappedspareribs in cookingdish. Turn meat
overafter first half oftime and separate pieces with
tableknife.Let stand 10minutesto completedefrosting.
Place unwrappedmeat in cookingdish. Turnoverand
separate after first half of time. Removeanydefrosted
pieces. Let stand 10minutes tocomplete defrosting.
Turnoverafter first half oftime.
Turnover after first half oftime and shield ends with
foil. Turnoveronce during second half oftime.
Rearrange after first half oftime.
Rotatepatties after first half of time.
Defrost(3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
3to 4
4to5
2to 3
None
Bacon
(12-16
OZ. pkg.)
Franks
(l-lb.)
Ground: beef&pork
(Mb.)
(2-lbs.)
(5-lbs.)
3to 4
6to 8
15to 20
4
7CO8
15to20
5to 6per lb.5to6per lb.Roast: beef&pork
4per lb. 4per lb.
Spareri!>s,pork
(2 to 3-lbs.)
3to4per lb. 3to4per lb.Steaks, chops &cutlets
Sausage, bulk
(1-lb.tr:ly)
(i-lb. roll) ~(()3
3to42to 4 3to4
2to 3
Ito 2
Sausage, link (% to l-it).)
SLILIS:i~C,piitties
(i2-oz! pkg.;
—.—,
8to
10 8to 10 Defrost (3) Place unwrapped chicken in cookingdish. Turn
chicken overafter half of time. Separate and rcrnovc
defrosted pieces. Let stand 5nlinutesto complete
defrosting.
]-J 12 [() lZ$ Defrost (3) Place tlnwrappedchicken in cookingdish. After first
half of time, turn overchicken. Shield bone ends,
\\fings,tail and warm areas with foil.
5106 p!r’ lb. 5[O6pcr III. Defrost (3) Place hens breast side down incookingdish. Turn o\vr
after first half of time,
4pcr Ii], 3to4per lb. Defrost (3) Place unwrapped duckling breast side ckmtnin crooking
dish. After first half of time. turn duckling over. Shield
warm areas with foil.
6(()7pL’r 11?. t>u)7pcr lb. Dcfr~~st(3) Place breast side down in cooking dish. Turn over after
first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. Let
stand 30 to45 minutes to complete defrosting.
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FirstHalf $%xondHalf Power
Food The, NW. T’ime,R&e Level Comen@
Fish&seafood
Fillets(1-lb.)
Steaks(6 to 16-02.)
Steaks(lto2-lbs.)
Wholefish (8to10-oz.)
Placeunwrappedfishindish. Turnover afterl%sthalf
oftime; shieldendswithfoil. After secondhalfoftime,
holdunder cold waterto separate, if necessary.
Place fish in cookingdish. Tttrnoverafter first half of
timeandshieldtailsectionwithfoil.Afl.ersecondhalfof
time, rinsecavitywithcoldwatertocompletedefrosting.
Place block in casserole. Tbrn overafter first half of
time.
Removefrom container. Place block incasserole.
Breakup with forkafter first half of time.
Place incookingdish in single layer.Turnoverand
separate after first half of time.
Arrange ontrivet in cookingdish.
4
2to 3
4to5
3to4
4to6
none
3to 5
2to4
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost(3)
Crab meat (6-02.pkg.) 3to4
5to 6
6to 8
4to5
2to4
2to 3
5to 6
none
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost (3)
Oysters(10-oz.container)
Shrimp,scallops (1-lb.)
Lobster tails-1 to 2
(6 to9-oz.)
—
Breads,cakes
Bread, rolls or buns
(8 to 16-oz.)
Coffeecake (11to 14%-02.)
Sweet rolls (8% to 12-oz.)
Doughnuts(1m4)
Doughnuts.g!azed
(1boxof 12large)
French toast Qslices)
Cake, frosted, 2to 3layer
(17-02:.)
Cake, plain, 1layer
pour,~~;~~~(10%-o~.)
Chccsccakc. plain or
f-I”Llittop (17[()19-OZ,)
CllpGlk~S
4to6none Defrost (3)
3% to 5
4to6
1%to 3
4to6
Defrost(3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
none
none
none
none
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
4to5
2to4
none
none I
I
I
Removefrom foilpan if necessary. Let stand 10minutes.
Removefrom foilpan if necessary.Let stand 10minutes.
Removefrom foil pan if necessary. Let stand 20 to
30 minutes.
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
2to4
~to4
5to 7
none
none
none
IA to 1Y2 each Defrost (3)none
ioto M’ none Defrost (3)
8(0 12 none Defrost (3)
Frui(01”nut pic (8-in.)
CWillIl (jr cLlstaI”dpit
(14[();?3-OZ,)Let stand 20 to 30 minutes.
i!?lruit
Fresh (10[{)16-W.)7to 10 none Defrost (3) Removefrom package. Place inmicrowavesafe dish.
After minimum time, break up with fork. Repeat if
necessary.
Pl:tslic [XU+- Ito 25(()8none Defrost (3) Pierce pouch with fork. Place package in oven. Flex
(10-()/,pkg.) package once.
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1. Most conveniencefoodscanbe reheatedbymicrowaveonly,since theyare alreadycooked,Alwaysusemicrowavesafe cookware.For foods
needingbrowningor crisping,conventionalbakingis recommended.
2. Removefoodfrom foilcontainersover3/4-in. high.
3. Tocookmore than onepackage,add times together.
mod Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Chmnemts
Appetizers&Snack$ No Medium (5) 3to4min. Place on trivet in dish.Pastry bites Microwave
safedish No High (10) 2to 3min. Removefrom foil packageand wrap in paper
per sandwich towel.Rotate 1/4turn after half oftime.
No High (10) 3to4min. Place in microwavesafedish.
Frozenprepared Paper towel
sandwiches
Frozen eggor
pizza rolls
(6%-oz. pkg.)
Microwave
safedish
Canned sausage
(5-02.can)
Fish sticks
(9 to 12-02.pkg.)
Pizza, frozen
(individualsize)
Microwave
safedish
Microwave
safedish
Package
tray
Waxpaper High (10) 3to 4min. Drain and cut intobite-size pieces.
Add 1/2cup chili or cocktail sauce.
No Hjgh (10) 3to 6min. Place on trivet indish.
No High (10) 4to 6min. Place on packagetray.
Eggs&cheese
Scrambled egg
substitute
(8Yz-oz,carton)
No Defrost (3) 5to6min. ToDefrost: Defrost in carton 4minutes.
High (10) 3to4min. Pour into casserole. Break up ice and defrost
2minutes longer.
ToCook: Stir after 2minutes, then every
minute until desired firmness.
No Defrost (3) 7to 10min. ToDefrost: Place in 8-in. pie plate. Stir twice.
Meal-High(7) 4to 6min. ToCook: Divide between 3or 4buttered
6-oz. custard cups. Rearrangeafter 5minutes.
Souffles are done whencenter is almost set.
Microwave
safe dish
Cheese souffle
(12-OZ.) Microwave
safe 8-in. pie
plate and
custard cups
Package
paper tray
Scrambled eggs
breakfast (6%-oz.)
with sausage and
hushbrownpotatoes
Package High (10) 3to4min. Removepaper tray from carton. Turnback
cover clear film to exposepotatoes.
No High (10) 3to 4min. Puncture pouch with fork to vent. Place
pouch in microwavesafe dish. Stir before
serving.
No High (10) 5to 8min. Removefoil cover. Return tray to carton or
distribute evenlyin microwavesafe dish.
Crzb, shrimp or
Iobstcr ncwburg
(6X-OZ.)
Fish &chips
(5 [()14-OZ.)
Package
pouch
Packagetray
or micrmvavc
safe dish
i%ficrowave
sak dish
Microwave
SilfC dish
No ~igh (10) ~to 3mint Distribute evenly in microwavesafe dish.
Rearrange after half oftime.
No Distribute evenly in microwavesafe dish.
High (10) 3to 5min.
High (10) 6to 8min.
High (10) 11to 14min.
Dcviludcrah
(()-()4.)
.!jl”CildC(/ fish
(5 (() K)-oz.)
(i-l [{)16-()/.)
(23 (()25-{)ze)
Lidor plastic If pouch package is used, puncture with fork
[’,’rap.Do not Hjgh (]~1) 4to 9min. to vent. Rearrange meat pieces and spoon
(:()\’cI”pouch. High (10) 8to 18min. sauce over meat twice after half of time.
High (1[1) 16to 25 min. Do not cover pouch.
Lid High (K)) 11to 15min. Adcfcookecf,drained hamburger. Stir after
7minutes.
Carton [)1- If ccwcrecfwith foil, rcrnovecover. 1ffood is
pias[i(’ (’(~i’cl” High (10) 5to 9min. in foil tray, replace dinner in carton or cover
High (10) 11to 20 min. with piastic wrap.
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Food ‘container ‘cover PowerLevel&‘mm? Commenw
Pasta,Rice
Cannedspaghetti,
etc. (16-02.)
Frozenrice inpouch
(10-OZ.)
Frozenmacaroni &
cheese, spaghetti
(8 tO14-oz.)
Frozenlasagna
(1OWOZ.)
(~1-oz.)
Microwave Lidor High(10) 4to6min. Stir beforeserving.
safedish plastic wrap
Pouch No Meal-High(7) 6to 8min. Puncturepouchwithforktovent.Placepouch
in microwavesafedish. Stir beforeserving.
Microwave Lid or Meal-High(7) 10to 15min. Stirbefore serving.
safedish plastic wrap
Microwave Lidor Rotate1/4turn every 10minutes. Let stand
safe dish plastic wrap Medium(5) 16to20min. 5minutesbeforeserving.
Medium(5) 35to 38min.
Poultry
Canned Microwave
(5 to 1OY?-OZ.) safe dish
(14to24-oz.)
Frozenpouch Pouch
(5 [0 6%02.)
Frozenmaindish Microwave
(1~-oz.pkg.) safe dish
Frozenfriedchicken Microwave
(2 pieces) safe dish
(1-lb.-4 to6pieces)
(2-lbs.–8 to 10pieces)
Lid or Place in microwavesafe dish. Cover;stir
plastic wrap High(IO) 2to4min. after half of time.
High(10) 4to6min.
No High (10) 4to6min. Slitpouch. Place pouchin microwavesafe
dish.
No High(10) 6to 8min. Stir or rotate after 5minutes.
No If label does not state “filly cooked;’check
High (IO) 4to 6min. fordoneness.
High (10) 8to 9min.
High (10) 17to 18min.
sauces,Gn.wies
Canned Microwave Lid or High (10) 4to 5min. Stir after half oftime.
(JO[0 i6-oz.)safe dish plastic wrap
.
vegetables
Frozen breaded
(7 [()8-oz.)
C:lnnd
(8109-04.)
(15[()17-0Z4)
(28 to 32-OZ.)
l’otllt(l(’~:IlilliC(l,
})[11f“ii’d.[’f”L)/.L’Il
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Microwave No High(10) 4to 6min. Place on microwavetrivet in dish.
safe dish
Microwave Lid or Place undrained vegetablesin microwave
safe dish plastic wrap High (10) 2to 3min. safe dish. Cover.
High (10) 4to 5min.
High (10) 10to 15min.
Microwave Lid or Use containersizeandamountsof water,milk,
sa(~dish plastic wrap butter and salt on package. Cover.After
High (10) 2YZto 7min. heating,briskly stir inpotatoes,addingextra 1
High(10) 8to 12min. or 2tablespoonsdry mix. Heat 1to2minutes.
Micri)~vm’c No Defrost (3) 7to 10min. ToDefrost: Place souffle in pie plate.
safe pic ivlcd-High(7) Sto 10min. ToCook: Divide between 46-02. custard
plwc and cups. Rearrange after 5minutes. Souffles are
cusuird (-11[)~ done when centers me set.
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FOIL. Place on microwavesafe dish. ! -’
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6to 10min.
12to i5 min. :
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1. Alwaysusc microwavesafedish.
2. Start meat fat side down.After half ofcookingtime, turn meat fat sideup. Shieldwithfoilany portionsthat are startingto overcook.
3. Allowabout 10minutesstandingtime for most roasts beforecarving.
Food containercover Power Lewd&Time comments
Beef
Ground, crumbled
(for casseroles
or soup)
(1-lb.)
(1%-lbs.)
Meatballs
(1-lb.)
(2-lbs.)
Patties
(4 patties per lb.)
(1to 2patties)
(3 to 4patties)
Meat Joaf
Casserole
Pie plate or
oblongdish
Oblongglass
dish(withtrivet
ifdesired)
or ceramic
dinner plate
Loafdish
No
High(10) 6to 8min.
High (10) 7to 9min.
Waxpaper High (10) 7to 8min.
High(10) 10to 13min.
Waxpaper
High(10) 3to4min.
High (10) 5to6min.
Plastic wrap Meal-High(7) 29 to 32min.
(or cookto 165°)
Stir after half oftime. Addsauce or
casserole ingredientsand finish. Tocook
frozenblock, microwave10to 15minutes,
breakingup and stirring every 5minutes.
Rounddish: arrange incircle aroundedge of
dish. Rearrangeafter half oftime.
Oblongdish: arrange in rows. Rearrange
every3minutes.
Coverwith waxpaper. If desired, add
browningsauce or agent.
Rotatedish 1/4turn after half oftime.
Let stand 10minutesafter cooking.
FkMEsts
Potroasts
Simmered beef
(corned beef or
brisket)
‘1’cndcrroasts (rib,
high qua]i[yrump,
sirloin tip)
Casserole or
oblongdish
Casserole
Oblongdish
and trivet
Lid or
plastic wrap
Lid or
plastic wrap
Waxpaper
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High (10), 10min.
then
Medium (5) 25 to30 min.
per lb.
High (10), 10min.
then
Low(3) 30 to 35 min.
per lb.
Medium (5)Min. hfernal
per lb. Temp.
Rare II to El 115°to 125°
Medium 13to 15 125°to 140°
well 15to 17 140°to 155°
Brush with browningsauce and add 1/2cup
waterper poundof meat. Cover with lid or
plastic wrap. Microwaveat High (10)10
minutes; turn roast over.Continue
microwavingat Medium(5), turningover
againafter half oftime. Addvegetables if
desired, after half oftime. Recoverand
finish.
Add 1cup water per poundof meat. Cover
with lid or plastic wrap. Microwaveat High
(10)10minutes; turn over.Continue
microwaving,turning overagain after half of
time. Let meat stand inbroth at least 10
minutes after cooking. For boiled dinner,
removemeat; cook vegetables inbroth.
Turn meat over after abouthalf of total
cookingtime. Let meat stand 10to 15
minutes before carving. If desired, brush
with browningsauce or agent before
cooking.
iMicrmwt~’c Ptipcrtowel High (10) %to 1min. Arrange in single layer on paper towelsor on
safe plate per slice trivet set in dish.
hiicrowm’c Waxpitper Hig~l(1~) 4to 5min. Arrange in single layer. Rotate 1/4turn after
Mfcc’ook~varc half of time.
h]iC’[-{)k\’i{\’L’
J,V;I’;p:ipcr ~+ig]l(10) 1/2to%min. Arrange in single layer. Rearrange after half
S;lfcU()()!i\\’:11’L’ per link of time.

Food container
cover Power Level&Time
Porkchops
(2–% to %-lb.)
(3–% to l-lb.)
(4–1 to IYi-lbs.)
Pork roast
Spareribs
CannedHam
(Precooked)
Shankor
Butt Half Ham
Ham loaf
Ham slices &
steaks
Microwave
safedinner
plateor 9-in.
pie plate
Oblongdish
3-qt.oblong
glass baking
dishor 3-qt.
casserole
Oblongdish
Oblongdish
9-in. pie
plate
Oblongdish
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
or cover
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Waxpaper
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Meal-High(7)
Medium (5)
10to 12min.
13to 15min.
16to20 min.
18to20 min.
per lb. (or
microwaveto
170°internal
temp.)
24 to 27min.
per lb.
13to 15min.
per lb.
15to 17min.
per lb.
20to 23 min.
per lb. (or
microwaveto
170°internal
temp.)
9to 11min.
per lb.
Brushwith barbecue sauceor browning
agent, if desired. Rotatedish and turn chops
overafter half of time. Let stand covered5to
10minutesbeforeserving.
Add 1/4cupof waterto roast. Place bone
sideupon trivet in dishand coverwith
plastic wrap. ‘llm back comer tovent.
‘Hunmeat overafter half oftotalcooking
time. Let stand 10minutes.
Add2/3 cup of waterper poundof spare
ribs. Turnoverandrearrange after half of
minimumtime. After minimumtime, drain
liquidandaddbarbecue sauce; microwave
afewmore minutes to finish.
Tie ham. Shieldaroundtop cut edgeswith
2-in. strip of foil. Place ontrivet. Turnover
after half oftotal time.
Add 1/4cup water andcover.Turnoverafter
half oftime. Let stand5to 10minutesbefore
carving.
Let stand5minutesbefore serving. If aglaze
is desired, spoonpineapple or apricot
preserves overcookedham loaf afew
minutesbefore serving.
Turnoverafter half oftime.
Lamb
Chops, shoulder Brown‘N No
(1%to 2lbso) Sear dish High (10) 4chops– Brush chops lightlywith oil. P!ace in
7to 9min. preheated dish. Turn meat afier half of time.
(preheated
for 8min.)
Roast Oblongdish Waxpaper Medium (5) Min. Internal Turn over after half oftotal cookingtime.
(1-,cgOrshoulder) and trivet per lb. Temp. Letroaststand10minutesbeforecarving.
Medium 16to 18 150°
Welldone 19to 21 170°
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chops Move.
1{():1s[ Oblongdish Waxpaper Medium (5) 18to 20 min. Turn over after half of total cooking time.
(I>(jlltkssShO11]dt21.) :mdtrivel pcr 11x(or Let roast stand 10minutes before carving.
cook to 155°) Slice thinly.
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1. Use microwavetrivet forchickenandother small poultry.
2. Let chickenandother smallpoultrystandafter microwavingfor up to 10minutes.
Food Colltier cover Power bvel &mme Commenw
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Pieces
(per piece)
Wholechicken
(8pieces)
Wholeuncut
(stuffedor
unstuffed)
Plate or
oblongdish
Oblongdish
withtrivet
Waxpaper
Oven-proof
cookingbag
or waxpaper
High(10) 2to 3min.
12to 15min.
total
Nled-High(7) 10to 12min.
per lb.
(or cookto 190°internaltemp.)
Brushwithbrowningagentif desired.
Arrange in singlelayer in cookingdish so
thickestmeaty pieces are to outsideedges
ofdish.
Brushwithbrowningagentif desired. Add
1/3cup waterto cookingbag. Slit bag near
closure to vent. Do notuse metal tie onbag.
Cookbreast side upor place chickenbreast
downontrivet in dish andcoverwith wax
paper.Turnoverand recoverafterhalfoftime.
Stewing,cut up Large Lid or High (10), 10min. Add 1cup waterper poundalong with 1to
casserole plastic wrap then 2cupsonions, celery or carrots as desired.
Medium(5) 2Zmin. per lb. Rearrangechicken after half of time.
ComishEMS
Whole(stuffedor Squareor Waxpaper High (10) 6to 8min. Place breast side downindish. Turnover
unstuffed) oblongdish per lb. after half oftime.
and trivet
Halves Squareor Waxpaper High (10) 6to 8min. Arrange skin side up indish, onbed of
oblongdish per lb. stuffing, if desired.
Oblongdish Waxpaper High (10)
and trivet
8to 10min. Shieldleg ends and bonywingareas.
per lb. Microwavebreast side downfor first half of
time. Brush with browningsauce.or do not
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Turkey
Breast oblong dish Waxpaper IMedium(5) 16to 18min. Microwavebreast side downfor first half of
(4 to 7tbs.)and trivet per lb. time. Turn over and continue nlicrowaving.
(or cook to 170°internal temp.) Brush with butter and browningsauce.
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1. Eggsmaybe prepared manywaysinthe microwaveoven.Alwayspierce wholeyolksbeforemicrowavingto preventbursting.
2. Neverhard cookeggsinthe shell, and do not reheat in-shellhardcookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.
3. Cookeggsjust until set. Theyare delicate and can toughenif overcooked.
Food Container cover Power L&@&Time comments
Eggs
Scrambled Glass
measuring
cupor
casserole
Basic eggs Buttered
custardcup
Poachedeggs 1%-qt.
(4 maximum) casserole
Omelet
(3 eggs)
Quiche
(4eggs)
No Meal-High(7) %to 1min.
per egg
Plastic wrap Medium(5) %to 1min.
per egg
Casserole High (10) 5to 6min.
cover Boil2cups
water.
High (10) 1/2to Y4min.
per e=
9-in. pieplate No
Microwave No
safe I-qt.
measure and
9-in. quiche
Place 1teaspoonbutter per eggindish.
Microwaveat High(10)untilmelted.
Scramblethe eggswith the butter and 1
tablespoonmilk per egg.Microwavefor
half oftotal time. Stir set portions from the
outsideto the center. Finishcooking.Allow
to stand 1or 2minutes.
Puncture membraneof yolkto prevent
bursting. Rearrangeif necessary.
Heat 2cups hottap water5to 6minuteson
High (10).Break eggsontoplate, puncture
membrane. Swirlboilingwater with spoon;
slip eggsin gently.Cover.Removewith
slottedspoon.
High(10) Melt butter Cookuntil partially set. Sprinklecheese over
1min. omelet. Microwave1to IY2 minutesuntil
Medium (5) 4to 7min. cheese is slightlymelted.
Meal-High(7) Filling: Combineand microwavefilling, stirring
7to 10min. every 2minutes. Pourfilling intoprecooked
Meal-High(7) Quiche: shell. Microwaveadditionaltime shownat
6to 8min. left.
dish
2-qt. dish or CoverOi High (10) TO heat wine: Addcheese, flour and seasoningsto hot wine
microwave plastic wrap 4min. andmicrowaveat Medium (5), whisking
fonduepot Medium (5) 6to 7min. e~’eryminute until smooth. —
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1,Crusl on breads will be soft and outside of foodswill notbrown. If dcsimd, sprinkle topofbatter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped
1]uIsor cnhcr[{)p~)ingfor browncolor. Incrcaw browncolor on upside downbreads bylining dish before microwavingwith brown sugar
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If’f]{l{’i
(‘01’[LC(’:lI,CSfrom H-in.tuhc N() Medium (S) 7to 9min. Arrange biscuits over brownsugar-butter
rcl”l’igcl’:l[c(~hiscuits dish’+: toppingbefore microwaving.Invert to serve.
(‘01”1)I)rc’:ld ‘h.’Ll\) N() High (10) 7to 9min. For ilavorful bmwncd toppins, sprinkle
(utwdish~cooking dish with finely chopped cmmcd
French fried onions beforemicrowaving.
Turn out of pan upside downto serve.
;t1u11’ii}:. RLp(’r-lin~xl N() Fill muffin cups 1/2full. Use microwave
High {{0) Y?to ji min.
{1~]tilI“i”i[])nluffin cllp:, muffin container or make muffin cups by
High (10) 1to 1!j min.
(210.1) cutting down paper hot drink cups.
(j [i){1) High (1(1) 2to 2YJmin.
(JL1[(’k111’L’:III?I. (;l;ls\ 10;11’ N() hlcL1-Hiyh(7) 9to 10min. Rotate 1/4turn after halfof time. When
10;1[” dish done. toothpick inscrhxl in ccntcr will come
OLL[clean. Let stand 15minutes before
turning out of dish. Cool.

1. ,41waysuse microwavesafecookware.
2. Usehottesttap water; add salt accordingtopackagedirectionsand 1teaspoonoil.
3. For rice or Minute rice, use the sameamountor slightlygreater amountof wateras withconventionalboiling.Addsalt accordingtopackage
directions.
4. Coverpastaand rice tightlywhile microwaving.Whenusingplastic wrap, turn backonecorner to vent.
5. Stir or rearrange after halfofcookingtime. Drain pasta immediatelyafter microwaving.
6. Microwavetime is aboutthe same as conventionalboiling.
Food Container Cover PWverLevel& ‘1’ime comments
Macaroni
(8-oz.)
Spaghetti
(16-oz.)
Egg nood]es
(8-oz.)
Lasagna
(8 to 16-oz.)
Manicotti
(5-OZ.)
Rice, regular
longgrain (1cup)
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
Lidor High (10) 15to 18min.
plastic wrap
Plastic wrap High(10) 19to21min.
Lidor High (10) 9to 10min.
plastic wrap
Plastic wrap High (10) 15to 18min.
Plastic wrap High (10) 18to22 min.
Lid or High (10) 18to 20 min.
plastic wrap
Lid or High (10) 6min.
plastic wrap
Add3cups water. Stir after 10minutes.For
rotinitype, check for donenessafter 10
minutes.
Add7cups water. Rearrangeafter 10minutes.
Add6cups water.Stir after 5minutes.Time
is the same for spinachor regular noodles.
Coverwith water. Rearrangeafter 7minutes.
Coverwith water. Usingfork, turn over
every5minuteswhilemicrowaving.
Add2?4cups water.Stir afier 10minutes.
Toreduce foaming, add 1teaspoonbutter
or margarine.
Add 1%cups water. Stir after 2minutes.
cereal
1. Alwaysusc microwavesafe cookware. Use large enoughcontainer to avoidspillover.
2, Start withho[test tap water toshorten cookingtime.
3. IX notcover (prevents spillovcr).
4, S[ir hi]lf\+ii}~tljroughcooking time.
g?()[)(j Cbntaimr cover Power Level&mm! ‘cOm-news
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3to4min.
pcr serving
6to Smin.
for 1serving
4to 5min.
for 1serving
5to 6min.
fOr1serving
2to 3min.
for 1serving
172to 2min.
for 1scr\ing
Mix cereal, salt and hottest tap \vatcrbefore
microwaving.Stir beforeserving. For6
servings, use 3-qt. casserole.
lncrcasc casserole size for more than onc
ser\~ing.Increzse time about 2minutes for
each additional serving youarc cooking.
Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Incrcasc
casscrolc size and microwavetime by 2
minutes pcr additional serving.
lncrcasc time 1to 2minutes pcr additional
serving.
Mix cereal with hotttst tap water. Incrcasc
casscrolc six and microwavetime b}’2
minutes per additional serving. /--
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lncrcasc time about 1minute pcr additional “..%J..;/
serving. ———.-