GE Spacemaker II JEM22H Installation instructions

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Adapter Plugs
28
Use and Care of
Appliance Registration 2
Care and Cleaning 27
Spacemaker IITM
Control Panel
6
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Convenience Food Guide
15, 16
Cooking by Temperature 9
JEM22H
Cooking by Time
8
Cooking Complete Reminder 5
Cooking Guide
17-26
Defrosting 10
Defrosting Guide
13, 14
Delaved Cooking 7
Extension Cords 28
Features 5
Grounding Instructions 28
Heating or Reheating Guide 11, 12
Hold Time
7
Microwaving Tips 2
Minute/Second Timer 7
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Power Levels
7-1o
Precautions 3
Problem Solver
29
Program Cooking 6
The electric output
of this microwave oven
is 600 watts.
Repair Service 31
Safety Instructions
3,4
Temperature Probe 9
Warranty Back Cover
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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 re@tered. Pl~ be certain
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 29.
It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct yourself.
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.
JX28 Installation Kit converts this
oven to a built-in wall oven.
WM28 Installation Kit allows this
oven to be mounted on a wall.
4-A018 Installation Kit allows this
oven to be mounted under a
cabinet.
All These Things Are Normal with Your Mcrowave Oven:
● Steam or vapor escaping from
* Dull thumping sound while
around the door.
men is operating.
● Light reflection around door or
o Some TV-Mdio interference
outer case.
might be noticed while using your
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
metallic trim or
glme with a metallic
sheen can be used. Some cookware
is labeled “suitable for
microwaving:’
If you are unsure, use this dish test:
Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup.
Place in oven on or beside dish.
Microwave
1-1Y2 minutes at HIGH. If
water becomes hot, dish is microwave
safe. If dish heats, it should not be
used for microwaving.
● 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.
● Dimming overt light and change
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
in blower sound may occur while interference
caused by other small
operating at power levels
other
appliances and does not indicate a
than high. problem with your oven.
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PMCAUTIONS
TOAVOD
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
~CROWAVE
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.
(b) Do Not Place any object
between
the oven front tics and
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c) m 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 Shoutd Not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel,
I~OmANT
S~ETY mSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this apptiance.
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 prsons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
* Use this appliartce only for its
intended use as described in this
manual,
Q Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS ~ AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” at left.
* This appliance must regrounded.
Conn~t only to properly grounded
oudet, See “GROUNDING
INSTRU~IONS”on page 28.
● For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse
or tripping
of circuit breaker.
* Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with
the
provided ins~llation instructions.
* Re certain to place the front
sutiace of the door three inchw or
more back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage.
(If used on countertop.)
● Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
● Do not use outdoors,
● Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
* Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
● Do not let power cord hangover
edge of table or counter.
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● Do not operate this appliance
ifh has a damaged power cord or
plug, if it ii not working properly,
or if it has
been damaged or
dropped,
. See door surface cl~aning
instructions on page ~.
Q This appliance shouid be
serviced only by qualified service
persottrtel+ Contact nearest
authotied service facility for
e-nation, repair or adjustmert$.
* As with any appliance, cfose
supervision is necessary when
used by children,
● To ~du~e the risk ~ffi~ in
the OV~~ cavity:
–Do not overcook fti, CareM1y
attend ~pplianc~ if paper, plastic,
or other eomb~stible materials are
placed inside the oven to &cilitate
cooking.
–Rernme wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
–Do n#t use your microwave
overt to dry newspapers.
–Mper towels, napkins and
wax paper, Recycled paper
products can contain rrtcti flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite.
Paper products containing
nylon
or nylon filam~nts should be
avoided, as they may dso ignite,
–DO mo$ o~ra~e the oven whtie
empty to avoid dam~e to the
oven and the danger of fire. If
by accident the oven should run
empty a min~te or two, tto harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating
the oven empty at all
times—it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (con~inu~dl
—
–Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven utiess in a special
microwave popcorn accessory or
udess you use popcorn labeled fir
use in microwave ovens,
–Do not overcook potatw.
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 shut off power at
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
. Some 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 necked bottles (especiWy
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, resulting in
injury.
c 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.
s CmMng 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.
● Foods cooked in liquids (such
as pasta) may tend to boil over
more rapidly than
fds containing
less moisture. Should this occur,
refer to page ~ for instructions on
how to clean the inside of the oven.
● Therrnorneter-Do not
use a thermometer in food you
are microwaving
unless the
thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
● Remove the temperature probe
from the oven when not in use.
If
you leave the probe inside the oven
without inserting it in food or liquid,
and turn on microwave energy, it
can create electrical arcing in
the
oven and damage oven walls.
● Mastic utensih-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 glass
or ceramic materiaIs and may
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking, the
fti
and utensils could ignite. For
these reasons: 1) Use microwave
plastics
otiy and use them in strict
compliance with the utensil
rnanuticturer’s recommendations.
2) Do not
subjwt empty utenstis to
microwaving. 3) Do not permit
children to use plastic utensils
without complete supervision.
o When cooking pork follow
the directions exactly and always
cook
the meat to an internal
temperature of at least l~°F.
This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be
killed and meat will
be safe to eat.
s Boiling 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.
o Foo& with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and egg yolks
(see previous caution) should be
pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
* <fBoilable’> cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented –
as directed in cooking guide. If
they are not, plastic could burst
during or immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting in
injury.
Also, plastic storage
containers should beat least
partially uncovered because they
form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered
with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and direct
steam away from hands and face.
● Spon@neous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids
may start to boil during or
shortly
afier 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
door. Door must be securely
latched for oven to operate.
2. Door Latches.
3. Door Screen. Metal screen
permits viewing of foods and keeps
microwaves confined inside oven.
4.
Oven Vent.
5. Oven Interior Light. Turns on
when the door is opened or when
the oven is operating.
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6. Model and Serial Numbers. 9. Touch Control ~nel and
7. Mode Stirrer Cover.
Protects Display. See next page for
the microwave energy distributing instructions.
system. Do not remove this
cover: 10. Microthermometer’”
You will damage the oven. Temperature Probe. Use with
8. Glass Cooking Tray. Tray must
TEMP COOK/HOLD function.
be in place when using-the oven.
Cooking performance will be
unsatisfactory without the tray
in place. The tray may be removed
for cleaning.
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
finger.
It’s designed to be easy
to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day,
time counting down during cooking
functions, power level, internal
food temperature, 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 8.)
3. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use
the temperature probe to cook by
using a preset temperature. Once
oven reaches preset temperature,
it switches to HOLD setting and
maintains that temperature until
you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
(See page 9.)
4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these
pads to enter cooking/defrosting
time, power level, finished food
temperature 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. START. After all selections are
made, touch this pad to start oven.
7. TIME DEFROST. Gentle
thawing at automatic Power Level 3
(Low). (If desired you may change
power level after entering
defrosting time. See page 10.)
8. 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 or
temperature cooking. (See page 7.)
9. 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.
10. CLEAR/OFF. When touched,
it shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).
“PROBE” Appears
On Display:
. Probe has been forgotten when
TEMP COOK/HOLD function
is being used.
● Probe is not securely seated
in oven wall receptacle.

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 “Endl’ 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
and 99 seconds, touch TIME
COOK I &11 or TEMP COOK/
HOLD and enter cooking time or
temp. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER
and enter number of minutes to
delay cooking. Touch START.
Timer will count down to zero and
cooking will begin. When delaying
temperature cooking, be sure probe
is in food before pressing START.
How to Defrost, Hold and
Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen
casserole for 15 minutes, hold for
10 minutes and then Time Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer
and place in oven.
Step 2: Touch TME DEFROST pad.
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. Display shows “COOK” and
“1
~’ “ENTER 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.
Step 8: Touch START. “DEF TIME”
and “15 :00” 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
for 2 minutes, and then defrost for
6 minutes. In this case,
the oven
would defrost for 6 minutes
and hold for 2 minutes.
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Cooking by ~me
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
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of
water, add 1 teaspoon of instant
coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a
cup that has no metal decoration
and is microwave safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips on page 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 101’ “COOK TIME”
flashes.
Because automatic power level 10
is recommended for this cup of
coffee, there is no need to change
the power level. (If power level 10
is not appropriate, see “How to
Change Power Level” below.)
Step 4: Touch START. “COOK
TIME:’ “POWER 10~’ and time
counting down show on display.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End~’ Oven,
light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
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
pad. Display shows “COOK” and
;’
l.” “ENTER TIME” is flashing.
Step 3: Select your cooking time.
For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for
two minutes and 15 seconds. Display
shows “2:15” and “POWER 10~’
“COOK TIME” flashes.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 5: Set your cooking time.
How to Change 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 TIME1’ 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
wasn’t 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 & 11 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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Cooking by Temperature
Internal temperature is the best
test of doneness for many
foods.
Use TEMP COOK/HOLD to
cook a variety of foods to the
desired finished food temperature.
The TIME COOK I & II setting
is recommended for batters,
doughs, frozen foods and foods
which are difficult to cook
precisely with the probe.
“TEMP COOK/HOLD”
takes the
guesswork out of cooking because
the oven automatically signals with
four beeps when the food reaches
the preset temperature. The Hold
feature will maintain this temperature
for up to twelve hours or until you
touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Note: Oven automatically switches
to “Hold” when preset food
temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
HANDLE
CABLE
SENSOR
The temperature probe is a food
thermometer that gauges the
internal temperature of the food; it
must be used when using “TEMP
COOK/HOLD!’ To use the probe
properly, follow directions below.
Place tender beef roasts on trivet
in microwave-safe dish. Insert
probe into the center meaty area
not touching bone or fat. Make
sure the handle does not touch the
food or top or sides of the oven.
Cover with wax paper.
Pork or ham roasts need no trivet.
Add 1/2 cup water to roast dish,
cover with plastic wrap. Insert
probe into center meaty area.
Place meat in oven with probe to
the right. Insert cable end of probe
firmly into receptacle on oven wall
How to Temp Cook a Rolled
Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe
into roast and attach probe securely
in oven wall. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD.
“POWER 10” is displayed and
“ENTER TEMP COOK” flashes.
Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for
125°F.
“TEMP COOK,” is flashing and
“POWER 10” and “125F” are
displayed.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL
pad. “ENTER POWER” flashes.
Touch 5 for medium power. “TEMP
COOK:’ “POWER 5“ and “125F”
show on display.
Step 5: Touch START. If internal
temperature of the roast is less than
80°F., display will show “COOL”
and “TEMP COOK.” If temperature
is
80°F. or above, display shows
temperature counting up.
Step 6: When 125°F. is reached,
the oven will sound and display
“HOLD:’ The oven will then hold
the temperature.
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Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and food
from the oven.
Cooking Tips
● Use a lower power level; it will
heat more evenly even though
requiring more time.
. Be sure frozen food has been
completely defrosted before inserting
probe. Pr6be may break off if used-
in frozen foods.
● Cover foods loosely for moisture
control and quick, even heating.
Questions and Answers
Q. I inserted the temperature
probe, closed the door, touched
TEMP COOK/HOLD and entered
my desired food temperature but
the temperature didn’t appear
on the display.
A. You may have entered an
incorrect temperature. Any food
temperature from 90° to 199°F.
may be entered for TEMP COOK/
HOLD. Touch CLEAR/OFF and
begin again.
Q.
Are there any foods I can’t
Temp Cook?
A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice
cream, frozen whipped toppings,
etc. soften rapidly at warm
temperatures. Batters, doughs and
frozen foods are also difficult to
cook precisely with the probe. It’s
best to Time Cook these foods.
Q.
Why did “PROBE” flash after
I touched the START pad?
A. “PROBE” will flash if you
don’t seat the cable end of the probe
securely into the receptacle in the
oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use
the probe.
Q.
Can I leave my probe in the
oven if it’s not inserted in food?
A. No,
if it touches the oven wall,
you may damage the oven.

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 4: Touch START. “DEF
TIME” and “POWER 3“ show and
time counts down on display. When
cycle is completed, the oven signals
and flashes
“End:’ then automatictiy
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 1: Place a l-lb. package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes “End:’ open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
Defrosting ~ps
How to Change hwer hvel
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
● Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
c For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
“POWER 3? ’
-
’’DEF TIME” flashes.
● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen
dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. Remove from foil
container and place food
in a
microwave-safe dish.
. Check your defrosting guide for
other defrosting tips.
Questiom 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.
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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 containers.
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are rare or medium meats, some sandwiches, griddle foods like pancakes and baked foods.
3, Where appropriate, use the automatic food temperature control for accurate heating. Place probe horizontally so tip is in center of food,
Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since center is last to heat. Suggested serving temperatures are given for most foods. Young children
usually prefer cooler food, generally about 20° lower, Adjust temperatures to your personal taste. Stir foods before serving.
4. Be sure
f(}ods 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.
Suggested
Power Approximate
Item Amount
Serving Temp.
bvel Time. Min.
Appetizers
Saucy; such as meatballs, riblets.
I to 2 servings
150° High (10) 2 to 3
cocktail franks. etc.
3 to 4 servings
150°
High (10) 3 to 5
(M cup/serving)
Dips: cream or processed cheese
1/2 cup
130° Medium (5) 1 to 3
I cup
130°
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 bftovers
Meat plus 2 vegetables
1 plate 150°-1600 High (10) 2 to 3
Tip: Probe works WCII in saucy dishes or vegetables ( USC in largest serving) but not in meat slices. Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic
wrap. Rotate plate 1/2 turn after half of time.
Meats and Main Dishes
Saucy main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti,
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and
cheese, etc.
(%-l cup/serving)
Thinly sliced roasted meat:
Rare beef roast, minimum time; Medium rare,
maximum time (3 to 4-oz./serving)
Well done: beef, pork, ham, poultry, etc.
Steaks, chops. ribs, other meat pieces:
Rare beef steak
Well done beef, chops, ribs, etc
Hamburgers or meat loaf
(4-oz./serving)
Chicken pieces
Hot dogs and sausages
Breakfast sausage links
Rice and pasta
(2A-% cup/serving)
Topped or mixed with sauce
(2A-% cup/serving)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16-02. )
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I to 2 pieces
3 to 4 pieces
1 to 2
3 to 4
“
I to 2 servings
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
150°-1600 High (10)
150°-1600 High (10)
150°-1600 High (10)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
130°
130°
150°
150°
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
150° High (10)
150°-1600 High (10)
150°-1600 High (10)
2 to 8
9 to 15
4 to 6
1 to 2
2 to 3
I to 3
4 to 6
1 to 2
3 to 4
2 to 3
3 to 5
2 to 3
4 to 6
1 to 2
3 to 5
% to 1 1/2
I k to 2
1/2 to %
1 to 1 %
2 to 3
1 to 2
2 to 5
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.
Beverages
Coffee. tea, cider, other water based I to 2 cups 160°-1700
High (10) 1 to 3
3 to 4 cups
160°-1700 High (10) 5 to 8
Cocoa. other milk based
1 to 2 cups 140° Meal-High(7)
1 to 3
3 to 4 cups
140°
Meal-High(7) 4 to 8
Tip: Do not cover.
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Heating or Reheating Guide
Suggested Power
Approximate
Item
Amount Serving Temp. hvel
Time, Min.
Sandwiches & Soups
Moist filling: Sloppy joe, barbecue, ham salad,
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7)
1 to 2
etc. in bun. (M cup/serving)
3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7) 3 to 4
Thick meat-cheese filling; with firm bread
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7)
1 h to 3
3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7) 4 to 5
soup
Water based 1 to 2 servings
(1 cup/serving)
150°-1700 High (10) 2 to 6
3 to 4 servings
150°-1700
High (10)
7 to II
1 can (lO-oz. ) 150°-1700
High (10) 7 to 9
reconstituted
Milk-based 1 to 2 servings
140° Meal-High(7) 3 to 8
(1 cup/serving) 3 to 4 servings
140°
Meal-High(7)
10 to 14
1 can (10-02.) 140° Meal-High(7) 6
to 7
reconstituted
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches. Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Vegetables
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.
I to 2 servings 150°-1600 High (10) 1 to 3
(M cup/serving)
3 to 4 servings
150°-1600
High (10)
3 to 5
1 can (16-02, ) 150°-1600
High (10) 4 to 6
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, potato
I to 2 servings
High (10) I % to 3
3 to 4 servings High (10) 3 to 5
1 can (16-02. ) High (10) 4 to 5 %
Corn on the cob 1 to 2 ears
140°-1600 High (10) 2 to 4
3 to 4 ears
140°-1600
High (10) 5 to 8
Mashed potatoes 1 to 2 servings
150°-1600
High (10) 2 to 4
( Y2 cup/serving) 3 to 4 servings
150°-1600
High (10) 6 to 7
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
Sauces
Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch
)/2 cup 125° High (10) 1/2 to I
1 cup
125°
High (10) I to 2
Meat or main dish, chunky type: giblet gravy,
1A cup 150°-1600
High (10) 2 to 3
spaghetti sauce, etc.
J cup
150°-1600
Higb (10)
3 to 4
I can (16-02. ) 150°-1600
High (10)
4 to 6
Creamy type
Y2 cup
140°-1500 High (10) 1 % to 2
1 cup
140°-1500 High (10) 2 to 3
Tip: Cover food to prevent spatter,
Bakery Foods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls.
1 piece
Low (3) 1/2 to 1
nut or fruit bread
2 pieces Low (3)
1 to 2
4 pieces Low (3) 1 to 3
9-in. cake or
12 rolls or Low (3) 2 to 4
doughnuts
Dinner rolls, muffins
Medium (5)
1A to 1/2
;
Medium (5) 1A to %
4 Medium (5) 1/2 to 1 1/2
6 to 8
Medium (5) % to 1 1/2
Pie: fruit, nut or custard I slice
Medium (5) 1/2 to %
% ~)f9-in. pie=l slice
2 slices Medium (5)
1 to 2
(use minimum time for custard) 4 slices
Medium (5) 1 % to 2
Tip: Do not cover.
Griddle Foods
Pancakes, French toast or waffles (3-in. x 4-in.)
Plain, no topping 2 or 3 pieces
Syrup & butter
High (10) 1/2 to %
2 or 3 pieces
With 2 sausage patties (cooked)
High (10)
2 or 3 pieces
1/2 to 3A
High (10) 1 to 2
Tip: Do not cover.
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Defrosting Guide
Unwrap food. If it is difficult to remove plastic grocery store tray, it maybe removed after first half of time. Place food in microwave safe
cooking dish.
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.
Large bulky roasts may have icy center. Allow 30 to 60 minutes stand time. Poultry may be placed under running cool water until giblets can be
rcmovcd.
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.
First Half
Second Half Power
Food
Time. Min. Time. Min.
hvel Comments
Meat
Bacon
(12-16 OZ. pkg. )
Franks
(1-lb. )
Ground: beef & pork
(1-lb. )
(2-lbs. )
(5-lbs. )
Roast: bccl & pork
Spareribs, pork
(2 to 3-lbs. )
Steaks. chops & cutlets
Sausage. bulk
(l-lb. tray)
(1-lb.roll)
Sausage, link (M to l-lb.)
SausaEc. 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
I 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 rotate 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 stand 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 half 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. 8 to
10
8 to 10
Defrost (3) Place unwrapped chicken in cooking dish. Turn
cut Up (21A to 3-lbs. )
chicken over after half of time. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces. Let stand 5 minutes to complete
defrosting.
Whole (2
‘A to 3-lbs. )
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.
Cornish hen
5 to 6 per lb. 5 to 6 pcr lb. Defrost (3) Place hens breast side down in cooking dish. Turn over
after first half of time.
Duckling (4 to 6-lbs.) 4 pcr 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.
Turkey breast 6 to 7 per lb. 6 to 7 per lb.
Defrost (3)
Place breast side down in cooking dish. Turn over after
(4 to
7-lbs. )
first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. Let
stand 30 to 45 minutes to complete defrosting.
13

Defrosting Guide
First Half Second Half Power
Food
Time, Min. Time, Min.
bvel Commen@
Hsh & Seafood
Fillets (l-lb.)
44 to 6
Defrost (3) Place unwrapped fish in dish, Turn over after first half
Steaks (6 to 16-oz.) 2 to 3
none Defrost (3) of time; shield ends with foil. After second half of time,
Steaks (1 to 2-lbs.)
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, Turn over after first half of
time and shield tail section with foil. After second half of
time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete defrosting.
Crab meat (6-oz. pkg.) 3 to 4 2 to 4
Defrost (3) Place block in casserole. Turn over after first half of
time,
Oysters (10-02, 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. Turn over and
separate after first half of time.
Lobster tails—1 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 16-02.)
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, I layer
Pound cake (lO%-oz. )
Cheesecake, plain or
fruit top (17 to 19-oz. )
Cupcakes
Fruit or nut pie
(8-itr, )
Cream or custard pie
(14 to 23-oz.)
4 to 6
3
M to 5
4 to 6
1% 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) Remove from foil pan if necessary. Let stand 10 minutes.
Defrost (3) Remove from foil pan if necessary, Let stand 10 minutes.
Defrost (3) Remove from foil pan if necessary. Let stand 20 to
30 minutes.
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3) 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,
14

Convenience Food Guide
1. Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since they arc already cooked. Always use microwave safe cookware. For foods
needing browning or crisping, conventional baking is recommended.
2. Rcmove f(}od from foil containers over 3/4-in. high,
3. To cook more than one package, add times together,
Food
Contiiner
Cover Power hvel & Time
Commenk
Appetizers & Snack
Pastry bites
Microwave
N()
Medium (5)
3 to 4 min. Place on trivet in dish.
safe dish
Frozen prepared Papertowel
No High (10) 2 to 3 min. Remove from foil package and wrap in paper
sandwiches
per sandwich towel. Rotate 1/4 turn after half of time.
Frozen egg or
Microwave
No High (10)
3 to 4 min. Place in microwave safe dish.
pizza rolls
safe dish
(6 M-oz. pkg. )
Canned sausage Microwave Wax paper
High (10)
3 to 4 min. Drain and cut into bite-size pieces.
(5-OZ. can)
safe dish
Add l/2 cup chili or cocktail sauce.
Fish sticks Microwave
No High (10)
3 to 6 min. Place on trivet in dish.
(9 to 12-OZ. pkg. )
safe dish
Pizza, frozen Package
No High (10) 4 to 6 min. Place on package tray.
(individual size)
tray
Egs & Cheese
Scrambled cgg
substitute
(8VZ-OZ, carton)
Chccsc souffle
(12-OZ,)
Scmmblcd eggs
brcakfist (6 ti-oz. )
with sausage and
hash brown potatoes
Microwave
safk dish
Microwave
safe 8-in. pie
plate and
custard cups
Package
paper tray
No Defrost (3) 5 to 6 min. To Defrost: Defrost in carton 4 minutes.
High (10)
3 to 4 min.
Pour into casscrolc. Break up icc and defrost
2 minutes longer.
T(J Cook: Stir after 2 minutes, then every
minute until desired firmness.
No Defrost (3) 7 to 10 min.
To Defrost: Place in 8-in. pie plate. Stir twice.
Meal-High
(7) 4 to 6 min. To Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered
6-oz. custard cups. Rearrange afier 5 minutes.
Souffles arc done when center is almost set.
Package High (10)
3 to 4 min. Remove paper tray from carton. Turn back
cover
clear film to expose potatoes.
Fish & Shellfish
Crab, shrimp or Package
lobster ncwburg pouch
(6
M-OZ. )
Fish
& chips Packagetray
(5 to
14-OZ. ) or microwave
safe dish
Deviled crab Microwave
(6-OZ.) safe dish
Breaded fish Microwave
(5 to Io-oz. )
safe dish
(I4 to 16-OZ. )
(23 to 25-oz. )
No High (10)
3 to 4 min. Puncture pouch with fork to vent. Place
pouch in microwave safe dish. Stir before
serving.
No High (10)
5 to 8 min. Rcmove foil cover. Return tray to carton or
distribute evenly in microwave safe dish.
No High (10)
2 to 3 min. Distribute evenly in microwave safe dish.
Rearrange after half of time.
No
Distribute evenly in microwave safe dish.
High (10)
3 to 5 min.
High (10) 6 to 8 min.
High (10)
1 I to 14 min.
Meat
Frozen meats
(5 to 8-07. )
(10 to 16-OZ.)
(I6 to 32-oz. )
Dry mixes
(hamburger added)
T.V.dinners
(6 to I I ‘h-oz.)
(I2 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.
[f covered with foil, remove cover. If food is
5 to 9 min.
in foil tray, rcplacc dinner in carton or cover
I I to 20 min.
with plastic wrap.
15

Convenience Food Guide
Food
Contiiner
Cover Power hvel & Time
Commenk
Rsta, Rice
Canned spaghetti.
Microwave Lid or
High (10) 4 to 6 min. Stir before serving.
etc.
(16-oz. ) safe dish plastic wrap
Frozen rice in pouch Pouch No
Meal-High(7) 6 to 8 min. Puncture pouch with fork to vent. Place pouch
(lo-oz. )
in microwave safe dish. Stir before serving.
Fr(>zen macaroni & Microwave Lid or Meal-High(7) 10 to
15 min. Stir before serving.
cheese, spaghetti safe dish plastic wrap
(8 to
14-oz.)
Frozen lasagna Microwave Lid or Rotate l/4 turn every 10 minutes. Let stand
(Iok-oz, ) safe dish plastic wrap
Medium (5) 16 to 20 min.
5 rninutcs befi)re serving.
(21-OZ.) 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 rnicruwave safe
(5 to 6ti-oz. ) dish.
Frc~zen main dish Microwave No High (10) 6 to 8 min. Stir or rotate after 5 minutes.
(12-oz. pkg.)
safe dish
Frozen
frid chicken Microwave N() If label does not state “fully cooked:’ 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 vegetables in rnicruwave
(8 to 9-oz.) safe dish
plastic wrap High (10) 2 to 3 min.
(15 to 17-OZ.)
safe dish. Cover. (Or use temperature prc~be
High (10)
4 to 5 min. set to 150!)
(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 to4)
Microwave
safe dish
Microwave
safe pie
plate and
custard cups
Microwave
safe dish
on trivet
Lid ur
plastic wrap
High (10)
High (10)
No
Defrost (3)
Mcd-High (7)
Wax paper
High (10)
High (10)
Use c(mtainer size and amounts of water, milk.
butter and salt on package. Cover. After
272 to 7 min. heating, briskly stir in ~~tat(~s. adding extrd 1
8 to 12 min. or 2 tablespoons d~ mix. Heat 1 to 2 minutes.
7
to 10 min. To Defrost: Place snuffle in pie plate.
8 to 10 min. T() Cook: Divide between46-oz. custard
cups. Rearrange after 5 minutes. Souffles are
d(me when centers are set.
Check to see that potatoes are NOT IN
FOIL. Place (m microwave safe dish.
6 to 10 min.
12 tc~ 15 min.
16

1. Always usc microwave safe dish.
2. Start meat fat side down. After half of cooking time or when temp probe reaches 90~ 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.
Food
Contiiner Cover Power bvel & Time Commenk
Beef
Ground crumbled
(for casseroles
or soup)
(l-lb. )
(1
‘/,-lbs.)
Casserole 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,
breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes.6 to 8 min.
7 to 9 min.
7 to 8 min.
10 to 13 min.
Pie plate or
oblong dish
Round dish: arrange in circle around edge of
dish. Rearrange after half of time.
Oblong dish: arrange in rows. Rearrange
every 3 minutes.
Meatballs
(1-lb. )
(2-lbs. )
Patties
(4 patties per lb.)
(1 to 2 patties)
(3 to 4 patties)
Oblong glass
dish (with trivet
if desired)
or ceramic
dinner plate
Loaf dish
Cover with wax paper. If desired, add
browning sauce or agent.
3 to 4 min.
5 to 6 min.
29 to 32 min.
Meat loaf Rotate dish
1/4 turn after half of time
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.(or cook to 165°)
Roasts
Pot roasts Casserole or Lid or
High (10), 10 min.
oblong dish plastic wrap then
Medium (5) 25 to 30 min.
per lb.
Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup
water per pound of meat. Cover with lid or
plastic wrap. Microwave at High (10) 10
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.
Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Cover
with lid or plastic wrap. Microwave at High
(10) 10 minutes; turn over. Continue
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,
Temperature probe cooking yields most
accurate results. Do not allow tip of probe to
touch bone or fat. Turn meat over at 90° or
after half of total cooking time. Let meat
stand 10 to 15 minutes before carving. If
desired, brush with browning sauce or agent
before cooking.
Simmered beef
(corned beef or
brisket)
Casserole
Lid or
High (10),
10 min.
plastic wrap then
Low (3) 30 to 35 min.
per lb.
Tender roasts (rib. Oblong dish
high quality rump, and trivet
sirloin tip)
Wax paper Medium (5)
Min. Internal
per lb.
Temp.
Rare 11 to 13 115° to 125°
Medium 13 to 15 125° to 140°
Well
15 to 17 140° to 155°
Pork
Bacon 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 l/4 turn after
half of time.
Microwave
safe plate
Pork sausage
patties (raw)
( X-lb.—4 patties)
Microwave
safe cookware
Microwave
safe cookware Wax paper
High (10) 1/2 to 3A min. Arrange in single layer. Rearrange after half
per link of time,
Pork link sausage
(raw)
Canadian bacon
(2 slices)
(4 slices)
(6 slices)
Microwave
safe cookware Wax paper
Arrange in single layer
High (10)
1/2 to % min.
High (10)
I to 1 M min.
High (10) 1
YZ to 2 min.
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Pork chops Microwave
(2– M to %-lb. ) safe dinner
(3–% to l-lb. )
plate or 9-in.
(4–I to 1 ti-lbs.) pic
plate
Pork roast Oblong dish
Spare ribs
Canned Ham
(Precooked)
Shank or
Butt Half Ham
Ham loaf
3-qt. oblon&
glass baking
dish or 3-qt.
casscrolc
Oblong dish
Oblong dish
9-in. pic
plate
Ham slices & Oblong dish
steaks
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
or
cover
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Wax paper
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High(7)
Mcd-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
microwaveto
170° internal
temp. )
24 to 27 min.
per lb.
13 to 15 min.
pcr lb.
15 to
17 min.
per lb.
20 to
23 min.
per lb. (or
microwaveto
170° internal
temp. )
9 to II min.
pcr 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 up on trivet in dish and cover with
plastic wrap. Turn back corner to vent. Turn
meat over at 90° or after half of total cooking
time. Let stand 10 minutes.
Add 2/3
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.
Tic ham. Shield around top cut edges with
2-in. strip of fi)il. Place on trivet. Turn over
at 90° or after half of total time.
Add
1/4 cup water and cover. If using probe,
microwave to 115°F. internal temperature.
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
prcscrvcs over cooked ham loaf a few
minutes bef(>rc serving.
Turn over after half of time
Lamb
Chops, shoulder
Brown ‘N
N() High (10)
4 ch(>ps— Brush chops lightly with oil. Place in
(1 M to 2 Ibs. ) Sear dish 7 to 9 min.
(preheated
preheated dish. Turn meat after half of time.
for 8 min. )
Roast Oblong dish Wax paper
Medium (5) Min.
Internal
Turn over at 90° or after half of total cooking
(Leg or shoulder) and trivet
per lb. Temp. time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before
Medium
16 to 18
150°
carving. When using tcmpcraturc probe.
Well done 19 to
21 170°
insert so tip is not in bone or fat.
Veal
Chops See lamb
chops above.
Roast
Oblong dish Wax paper Medium (5)
18 to 20 min. Turn over at 90° or after half of total cooking
(boneless shoulder)
and trivet pcr lb. (or time. Let roast stand
10 minutes before
cook to 155°) carving. 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
Picccs
(per piece)
Whole chicken
(8 pieces)
Whole uncut
(stuffed or
unstuffed)
Stewing. cut up
Plate or Wax paper High (10) 2 to 3 min.
oblong
disb
12 to 15 min.
total
Oblong dish Oven-proof Mcd-High
(7)
10 to 12 min.
with trivet cooking bag per lb.
or wax paper
(or cook to 190° internal temp. )
Large Lid or
High (10), 10 min.
casserole plastic wrap then
Medium (5) 22 min. per lb
Brush with browning agent if desired.
Arrange in single
Iaycr in cooking dish so
thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges
of dish.
Brush with browning agent if desired. Add
1/3 cup water to cooking bag. Slit bag near
closure to vent. Do not use metal tie on bag.
Cook breast side up or place chicken breast
down on trivet in dish and cover with wax
paper. Turn over
and recover after half of time.
Add 1 cup water per pound along with I to
2 cups onions, celery or carrots as desired.
Rearrange chicken after half of time.
Cornish Hem
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 Icg ends and bony wing areas.
and trivet pcr lb. Microwave breast side down for first half of
time, Brusb 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.
Microwave breast side down for first half of
(4 to 7
lbs, ) and trivet per lb.
time. Turn over and continue microwaving.
(or cook to 170° internal temp. ) Brush with butter and browning sauce.
Fish
1. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Center may still bc 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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Fillets or steaks Oblong dish Wax paper or
High (10) 6 to 8 min. Microwave until fish flakes easily.
(1-lb.)
plastic wrap
Whole fish Oblong dish Plastic wrap
High (10) 5 to 7 min. Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.
per lb.
(or cook to 150° internal temp. )
Oysters, clams, 6
Pic plate or
Plastic wrap
High (10)
3 to 5 min.
shallow dish
Shrimp, peeled
Pic plate or Plastic wrap
High (10)
5 to 7 min. Stir once during cooking.
(1-lb. )
shallow dish
Shrimp, unpcclcd 3-qt. Lid or
High (10) 8 to 10 min. Stir twice during cooking.
(2-lbs. ) casserole plastic wrap
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~s and Cheese
1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always pierce whule 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
Glass
measuring
cup or
casserole
Basic eggs
Poached eggs
(4 maximum)
Buttered
custard cup
1 k-qt.
casserole
Omelet 9-in. pie plate
(3 eggs)
Quiche Microwave
(4 eggs)
safe I-qt.
measure and
9-in. quiche
dish
N()
Plastic wrap
Casserole
cover
N()
No
Meal-High(7)
Medium (5)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
Medium (5)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
% to 1 min.
per egg
3A to I min.
per
cgg
5 to 6 min.
Boil 2 cups
water.
1/2 to 3A min
pcr egg
Melt butter
1 min.
4 to 7 min.
Filling:
7 to 10 min.
Quiche:
6 to 8 min.
Place I 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 1 or 2 minutes.
Puncture mcmbrane ofyolk to prevent
bursting. Rearrange if
ncccssary.
Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on
High (10). Break eggs onto plate, puncture
membrane. Swirl boiling water with spoon;
SI ip eggs in gently. Cover. Rcmove with
slotted spoon.
Cook until partially set. Sprinkle cheese over
omelet. M
icrowavc I to 11/2 minutes until
cheese is slightly melted.
Combine and microwave filling, stirring
every 2 minutes. Pour filling into prccookcd
shell. M
icrowavc additional time shown at
left.
Cheese
Fondue 2-qt. dish or Cover or
High (10) To heat wine: Add chccse, flour and seasonings to hot wine
microwave
plastic wrap
4 min. and microwave at Medium (5), whisking
fondue pot 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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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 tlavorful 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 muftln) muffin cups
High (10)
1/2 to 3A min. muffin container or make muffin cups by
(2 to 4) High (10)
1 to 1% min.
(5 to 6)
cutting down paper hot drink cups.
High (10) 2 to 2ti min.
Quick breads, Glass loaf
No
Mcd-High (7) 9 to 10 min.
Rotate 1/4 turn after halfoftirne. When
loaf
dish
done, toothpick inserted in center will come
out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before
turning out of dish. Cool.
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