GE Spacemaker II JEM23K Use and care manual

SpacemakerII TM Microwave Oven
Contents
Adapter Plugs 25 Microwave Cookware Guide 12
Aluminum Foil 4 Microwaving Tips 3
Appliance Registration 2 Minute/Second Timer 7
Beverage Pad 10 Model and Serial Numbers 2
(',are and (_leaning 24 Popcorn Pad 10
Consumer Services 27 Power Levels 7-9
Control Panel 6 Precautions 2-4
Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Problem Solver 26
(_ooking Guide 17-23 Quick Reheat 10
Defrosting Guide 15, 16 Safety Instructions 2-5
Delayed Cooking 7 Time Cook 8
Dinner Plate Pad 10 Time Defrost 9
Express Cook Feature 8 Warranty BackCover
Extension Cords 25
Features 5
(;lossary of Microwave Terms 11
Grounding Instructions 25
Heating or Reheating Guide 13, 14
Hold Time 7GE Answer Center'
Eight Bulb Replacement 24 800.626.2000
Model JEM23K Microwave power output
of this oven is 800 watts.
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Help us help you...
Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly
Keep it handy R)r 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. KY 40225
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.
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This appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a
damaged oven...
hnmediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the
back of this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
All these things are normal
with your microwave oven.
•Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
•Light reflection around door or
outer case.
•Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
•Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
• Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using your
microwave oven. [t's similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.
If you need service...
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
We're proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details--including
your phone number--to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
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 face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it
is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no
damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or
loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces
(d) The Oven Should Not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.

Microwaving Tips
.Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable
for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware which
does not have metallic trim or
glaze with ametallic sheen can be
used. Some cookware is labeled
"suitable for microwaving."
If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass measuring
cup filled with one cup water--set
the measuring cup either in or next
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats, it should not
be used for microwaving. If the
dish remains cool and only the
water in the cup heats, then the
dish is microwave-safe.
.Paper towels, waxed paper and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
.Some microwaved foods
require stirring, rotating or
rearranging. Check cookbook
supplied.
.Steam builds up pressure in
foods which are tightly covered
by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken
livers to prevent bursting.
If you use ameat thermometer
while cooking, _ s_re it is
safe lbr tw_eimmbrowav_ _xvm_s.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical appliances,
basic safety precautions should
be followed, including the
following:
WARNING-TO reduce
the risk of bums, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
.Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" on page 2.
.This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" on page 25.
.Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This microwave oven
is specifically designed to heat or
cook food, and is not intended for
laboratory or industrial use.
.For best operation, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical outlet, to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing
of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
.Do not mount this appliance
over a sink. Install or locate this
appliance only in accordance
with the provided Installation
Instructions.
•Be certain to place the
front surface of the door three
inches or more back from the
countertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping of the
appliance in normal usage.
.Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
.Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this
product near water--for example
in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
.Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
.Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
.Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
.Do not operate this appliance
if it has a damaged power cord
or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
.See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section(s) of this book.
.This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
.As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
.To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
--Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance if
paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
--Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.
--Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
--Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper towels,
napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite Paper
products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may also ignite
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
--Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a
special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
--Do not operate the oven
while empty to avoid damage to
the oven and the danger of fire.
If by accident the oven should
run empty a minute or two, no
harm is done. However, try to
avoid operating the oven empty
at all times--it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.
--Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your oven.
.Do not use the oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food
in the oven when not in use.
.If materials inside oven
should ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
.Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers--
for example, closed jars--will
explode and should not be heated
in this microwave oven. Such use
of the microwave oven could
result in injury.
,Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even without their lids;
especially meat and egg mixtures.
.Don't defrost frozen
beverages in narrow necked
bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the container
is opened, pressure can build up
This can cause the container to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
.Use metal only as directed in
this book. TV dinners may be
microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4" high; remove top foil cover
and return tray to box. When
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using metal in the microwave
oven, keep metal at least 1 inch
away from sides of oven.
.Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred from
the heated food. Pot holders may
be needed to handle the cookware
.Sometimes, the oven tray can
become too hot to touch. Be
careful touching the tray during
and after cooking.
.Foods cooked in liquids (such
as pasta) may tend to boil over
more rapidly than foods
containing less moisture Should
this occur, refer to page 24 for
instructions on how to clean the
inside of the oven.
• Thermometer--Do not use a
thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the
thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
.Plastic cookware--Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-safe
plastic may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions as are
glass or ceramic materials and
may soften or char if subjected to
short periods of overcooking. In
longer exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could
ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use
microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with
the cookware manufacturer's
recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to
microwaving. 3) Do not permit
children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
.When cooking pork, follow
the directions exactly and always
cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F.
This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be
killed and meat will be safe to eat.
.Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure will
build up inside egg yolk and will
cause it to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
.Foods with unbroken outer
"skin" such as potatoes, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and egg yolks
(see previous caution) should be
pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
.Not all plastic wrap is suitable
for use in microwave ovens.
Check the package for proper use.
.Spontaneous boiling--Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent
bums from splashing liquid, stir
the liquid briefly before
removing the container from the
microwave oven.
."Boilable" cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed on package. 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.
.Hot foods and steam can
cause burns. Be careful when
opening any containers of hot
food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes. To
prevent possible injury, direct
steam away from hands and face. -
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

Features of Your Oven
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all cooking and reheating features)
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.
1. Door Latches.
2. Door Screen. Metal screen
permits viewing of foods and
keeps microwaves confined inside
oven.
3. Oven Vents.
4. Model and Serial Numbers.
5. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects
the microwave energy distributing
system. Do not remove this cover.
You will damage the oven.
.8 Cubic Foot
Oven Interior
6. Oven Interior Light. Turns on
when the door is opened or when
the oven is operating.
7. Touch Control Panel and
Display. See next page for
instructions.
8. Door Open Button. Push to
open door.
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9. Glass Cooking Tray. Tray must
be in place when using the oven.
Cooking performance will be
unsatisfactory without the tray in
place. The tray may be removed
for cleaning.
lo. Automatic Cooking Guide.
Contains cooking information for
Quick Reheat and Popcorn
functions.
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Your Touch Control Panel
The Touch Control Panel allows
you to set the oven controls with
the touch of a finger. It's designed
to be easy to use and understand.
When You Plug in
the Oven
The display panel displays five 8's,
"18 POWER" and all of the oven
functions. After 15 seconds, all
lights disappear and "RESET"
appears in the upper portion.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad,
set the Clock and oven is ready
lk)r use.
If power is disrupted at any time,
the above sequence recurs, and you
must reset Clock after touching the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of
day, time counting down during
cooking functions, power level,
cooking mode and instructions.
2. TIME DEFROST. Gentle
thawing at automatic power level
3 (Low).
3. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave
for a selected amount of time usin
automatic power level 10 (High).
4. POWER LEVEL. Touch this
pad alter you enter the cooking
time if you want to change from
automatic power level 10 (High)
for cooking or power level 3 (Low)
lk)r defrosting.
5. POPCORN. Cook prepackaged
microwave popcorn by just
pressing this pad. The microwave
popcorn feature is designed to be
used only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0
to 3.7 ounces.
6. BEVERAGE. Reheat a
beverage by just pressing this pad.
7. MINUTE. Use with number
pads to enter whole minutes. For
example, for 4 minutes touch 4
and MINUTE.
8. 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 0 and" 1:30"
will appear in display. Then touch
START pad. To reset or change
time, simply repeat this process.
9. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this
pad to add 30 seconds to the cook
time as it's counting down.
10. MIN/SEC TIMER. This
feature uses no microwave energy. It
functions as a kitchen timer, as a
holding period after defrost or as a
delay timer before time cooking.
11. CODE REHEAT. Use Code
Reheat for quick reheating of a
variety of foods using different
times and power levels.
12. DINNER PLATE. Reheat a
plate of leftovers by just pressing
this pad.
13. NUMBER PADS. Touch these
pads to enter cooking/defrosting
time, power level and time of day.
14. CLEAR/OFF. When touched,
it shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).
15. START. After all selections are
made, touch this pad to start oven.
Program Cooking
Use your Touch Control Panel to
Time Defrost or Time Cookwith
choice of power levels from 1
(lowest) to 10 (highest); to Quick
Reheat using a preset time and
power level; to cook popcorn using
a preset time and power level; to
time kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec
Timer; and to set the clock.
Create your own programs to suit
your individual cooking style. For
example: use the Min/Sec Timer to
delay the start of Time Cook I& II
or program a hold time between
Time Defrost and Time Cook
1 & ll. SetTime CookI & 11 fora
two-stage program using different
times and power levels.
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How to Use the Minute/Second Timer
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 MI N/SEC TIMER operates
without microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute
Phone Call
1. Touch MI N/SEC TIMER pad.
2. Touch 3 and MINUTE pad
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
3. Touch START. Display shows
time counting down. The timer
signals when time is up.
Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program a"holding
time" between microwave cooking
functions. The time can range from
one second to 99 minutes and 99
seconds. Aholding or standing
time may be found in some of your
own recipes or in the Cooking
Guide.
Programming Delayed
Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds, touch TIME
COOK I & II and enter cook time.
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter
number of minutes to delay
cooking. Touch START. Timer will
count down to zero and cooking
will begin.
How to Defrost, Hold and
Time Cook
Let's say you want to defrost a
frozen casserole for 15 minutes,
hold for 10 minutes and then
Time Cook for 25 minutes.
Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from
freezer and place in oven.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and
MINUTE pad for 15 minutes
defrosting time. (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.
Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE
to hold for ten minutes.
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Step 6: Touch TIME COOK l & 11
Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MINUTE
pad lor 25 minutes of cooking time.
Step 8: Touch START. As each
function is automatically
performed, oven display shows
instructions entered and the
function. When time is up, the
oven signals and flashes "End."
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 the hold time.
Be sure to put the thawed dish in
the refrigerator promptly.
NOTE: Foods that are highly
perishable, such as milk, eggs,
fish, stuffings, poultry and pork
should not be allowed to sit out for
more than one hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
Q. I programmed my oven for a
specific defrosting time but it
defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?
A. When instructions conflict,
the oven carries out the last
instruction. You may have set the
oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold
for 2 minutes, and then defrost for
6 minutes. In this case, the oven
would defrost for 6 minutes and
hold for 2 minutes.
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Cooking by Time
Time Cook I & 11 allows you to
microwave for a selected amount
of time.
Power level 10 (High) is
recommended for most cooking,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.
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Step 1: Fill acup 2/3 fullof water,
add I teaspoon of instant coffee
and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that
has no metal decoration and is
microwave-safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips in the Safety
Instructions section). Place cup in
oven and close door.
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK 1 & ll.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch I
and M1NUTE pad for one minute.
Because automatic power level l0
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" at right.)
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes "End." The
oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
Using the Time 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 & 11
Step 3: Select your first cook time.
For example, touch 2, I and 5 for
two minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.
Step 5: Set your second cook time.
How to Change Power Level
After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 6: Touch the START pad.
Step 7: "POWER 10" is displayed
and "COOK TIME I" counts down.
Step 8: At the end of "COOK
TIME 1," the second power level
is displayed and "COOK TIME 11"
is shown counting down.
When time is up, the oven signals
and flashes "End." The oven, light
and fan shut off.
The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a
short-cut method to set time for
I-5 minutes.
To Express Cook your fl)od or
beverage:
Step 1: Touch a number pad (from
I to 5) that corresponds with the
amount of your desired cooking
time (in minutes). For example,
touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of
cooking time.
Step 2: Touch the START pad.
The oven will automatically signal,
flash "End" and shut off at the end
of the programmed time.
Add 30 Seconds
The Add 30 Seconds feature
provides a convenient way to
extend cooking time by 30 seconds
while the oven timer is counting
down. It will add 30 seconds to the
time shown each time the pad is
touched.
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Defrosting
The Defrost setting is designed
for speedy thawing of frozen
food and is one of the great
advantages of a microwave oven.
.Power level3 (Low) is
antolnatically set for det.resting,
but you may change this for more
flexibility.
.See the Defrosting Gu ide for
defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1: Place a 1 -lb. package of
frozen chops in the oven and close
the door.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST
Step 3: Select one half of the total
defl'osting time recommended in the
Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4 and MINUTE for 4
minutes.
How to Change Power Level
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 4: Touch START. When cycle
is completed, the oven signals and
flashes "End," then automatically
shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over,
close the door and repeat Steps 2
and 3 to set the remaining half of
defrosting time and touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and
flashes "End," open the door,
remove the package and separate
chops to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
.Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
.For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
.Family size, prepackaged frozen
dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
.Check the Defrosting Guide for
other defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When Ipress START, Ihear 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
ahurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the POWER
LEVEL pad and then the desired
number pad. Power level 5
(Medium) cuts the total defrosting
time approximately 112. Power
level l0 (High) cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
113.During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q. Why don't the defrosting
times in the Defrosting Guide
seem right for my food?
A. These times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time
indicated in the Defrosting Guide.
If your food is still not completely
thawed at the end of that time,
reset your oven and Miust the time
accordingly.
Q. Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while
it is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer. If
not, reset timer.
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Quick Reheat
The Quick Reheat feature
is a short-term program to
automatically reheat a beverage or
previously cooked food. The oven
turns off automatically after a
preset amount of time.
Touch just 3 pads to use Code
Reheat codes I to 6 to reheat many
popular foods. See the guide at
bottom of page. Or touch just 2
pads to use the BEVERAGE or
DINNER PLATE programs with
the oven automatically setting the
code for you.
Code Reheat
The Code Reheat program makes
it a snap to reheat many popular
foods. Choose a code number from
1 to 6 (see guide below).
Step 1: Touch CODE REHEAT.
Step 2: Touch a number pad from
I to 6 to select a food group.
Step 3: Touch START pad.
Oven will signal and display
remaining time counting down
shortly before shut off.
Popcorn
Regular Microwave Popcorn
Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad.
Step 2: Touch START pad.
Oven will signal and display
remaining time counting down
shortly before shut off.
Light Microwave Popcorn
Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad.
Step 2: Touch number pad 2.
Step 3: Touch START pad.
Beverage
The Beverage program makes it
simple to reheat a cup of hot
chocolate or other beverage. Use a
cut_ that has no metal decoration
and is microwave-safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips in the Safety
Instructions section).
Step 1: Touch BEVERAGE pad.
Step 2: Touch START pad.
Oven will signal and display
remaining time counting down
shortly before shut off. II III
Dinner Plate
The Dinner Plate program makes it
easy to reheat a plate of leftovers
or reheat a previously prepared
meal for a guest who arrived late
for dinner.
Step 1: Touch DINCNER PLATE.
Step 2: Touch START pad.
Oven will signal and display
remaining time counting down
shortly before shut off.
To Reheat More Than One
Serving
Quick Reheat codes 1 through 5
and Beverage let you heat up to
three servings. To add more than
one serving, just touch number
pad 2or 3 right before touching
START.
The word "SERV" and a number
will be displayed to show how
many servings are selected.
The serving size may be changed
or added after touching START.
Just touch number pad 2 or 3.
"SERV" and a number will be
displayed briefly to show that
serving size has been changed.
Adjust for Shorter or
Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is
undercooked, try this:
Touch the POPCORN pad.
Touch number pad l for regular
microwave popcorn or touch
number pad 2for tite microwave
popcorn. Touch number pad 9. A
plus sign is displayed. The plus
sign indicates 20 seconds is added
to cooking time.
If your favorite popcorn is
overcooked, try this:
Code Reheat Guide
Time
Code Display per serving Foods Recommended
1 BREAD 20 sec. Breads, pastries, pies, bakery goods
2 MEATS 1 min. Meats, casseroles, pizza, solid foods
3 VEGS IV--rain. Fruits & vegetables
4 BEV 1V,-rain. Beverages
5 SAUCE 2/' rain. Soups, stews, sauces
6 PLATE 4 min. total 2 to 3 foods; 4 oz. each
Touch the POPCORN pad.
Touch number pad 1 for regular
microwave popcorn or touch
number pad 2for lite microwave
popcorn. Touch number pad 1. A
minus sign is displayed. The minus
sign indicates 20 seconds less
cooking time is being provided.
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Glossary of Microwave Terms
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best
to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the
food should look and taste will help when adapting
recipes for microwaving. Foods that require
browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better
conventionally.
.Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and
seafood, microwave well.
.Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their
high fat and sugar content.
.Reduce conventional cooking time by one-half to one-
third. Check food after minimum time to avoid
overcooking.
.Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for
flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.
.Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables after cooking.
Covering. In both conventional and microwave
cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more even
heating and reduce cooking time. Conventionally,
partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting
plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the
same purpose when microwaving.
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you
vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so
excess steam can escape.
Arranging Food in Oven. In conventional baking, you
position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot
air can flow around them. When microwaving, you
arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to
microwave energy.
Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from
the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving,
you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.
Foods that require constant stirring conventionally will
need only occasional stirring when microwaving.
Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over
foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly
contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is
often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain
tbods, such as frozen hamburgers.
Standing Time. In conventional cooking, foods such as
roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or
to set. Standing time is especially important in
microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is
not placed on a cooling rack.
Shielding. In a conventional oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When
microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin
parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry,
which would cook before larger parts.
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the
microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven
or foil that is not molded to food.
Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up
pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to
prevent bursting.
Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven
helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn
the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is
to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the
side that was to the back of the oven is to the side.
Basic Microwave Guidelines
Density of Food. In both conventional and microwave
cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to
cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or
pieces of cake.
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to
about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive
more energy and may overcook. This may also happen
when cooking conventionally.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to
avoid toughening.
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very
moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is
attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in
moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat
can disperse evenly.
Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power
setting for even cooking.
Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas
cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside
edge and thin pieces inthe center.
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer or
refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you normally store the foods.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small
amounts usually take less time than large amounts. This
is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is
directly related to the number of servings.
Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat
more than one dish at a time. Take the shelf out when
you are not using it.
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Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting
Type of Cookware Microwave Uses
Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Avoid using.
Foil baking trays
Aluminum foil
Metal or partially metal pots, pans,
thermometers, skewers and twist ties
Glass jars and bottles
Microwave plastics
Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups
Oven glass and ceramic
Dinnerware
Paper towels, paper napkins and
wax paper
Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in
bags and storage bags
Paperboard trays used for frozen
entrees and dinners
Plastic trays and plates used for frozen
entrees and dinners
Straw, wicker and wood
You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will
reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil
is closer than I inch to oven walls.
Use lor shielding.
Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.
Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat
baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly.
Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can
build up.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and serving 01' foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if
food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer's
recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.
Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of
sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use
paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them.
Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled
paper.
Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).
Heating (storage bags).
Cooking and heating.
Cooking and heating.
Warming.
Cookware Tips
.Always check the cookware manufacturer's
recommendations before using any cookware
in the oven.
.Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in
cookware, check its size to make sure it will fit
in the oven.
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Heating or Reheating Guide
1. Directions below arc for heating or reheating already-cooked
foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use
tnicrowave-safe cookware,
2. Cover most foods lot fastest heating, Exceptions are some
sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
3, BubM ing arotlllO edges of dish is normal, since lhe center is the
last to heat, FOOLIsheated to 160°E to 165°F. will provide safe,
palatable results, Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste.
Lctlbodss{andafcwminules before stowing,
4. Be sure foods are heated throughout belbre serving. Steaming or
bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean lbod is
healed throughout.
Ifyouuse a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is
safe foruse in microwaveovens.
Item Amount Power Level Time
Appetizers
Dips: cream or processed cheese
Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc.
Saucy: meatballs, riblets,
cocklail l):mks, elc,
(/., cup per serving)
cup Medium (5) 2 to 3 min.
i cup Medium (51 3 to 5 min.
2to4 smwings High(10) i to 3 min.
1 to 2servings High( 10) 2 to 4 min.
3 to 4 servings High (10) 3 to 5min.
Tip: Covet. saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness.
Bakery Foods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,
nut or fi'uit bread
Dinner rolls, muffins
Pie: fruit, nut (II' custard
i slice= i/X of 9-in. pie
(use minimum lime for custard)
I piece Low (3) 5_/to/., min.
2 pieces Low (3) 1to I _ rain.
4 pieces Low (3) I_ to 2 rain.
9-in. cake o_ Low (3) 2 to 4 min.
12 roils or
doughnuts
1 Medium (5) /_to > min.
2 Medium (5) _ to _ min.
4 Medium (5) '/to 1 min.
6 to 8 Medium (5) i to 2 min.
1slice High (I0) 3 to i min.
2 slices High(lo) i to 1 _ min.
4 slices Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min.
9-in. pie Meal-High (7) 3 to 5 min.
Beverages
Cocoa, other milk based
(6 oz./cup)
(9 oz./cup)
CoflYe, tea, cider
(6 oz./cup)
(9 oz./cup)
i to 2 cups High (I0) 3 to 5 min.
3 to 4 cups High (10) 7 to 9 min.
i to 2 cups High (10) 2 to 4 rain.
3to 4 cups High (10) 5 to 7 rain.
Gravies & Sauces
Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.
Gravies: giblet or creamy
Meat or main dish sauces, such as
spaghetti sauce, etc.
l'ip: Cover food topreventspattering
cup High (10) I to 1 _min.
I cup High (I0) 2 to 2_ min.
/_cup High (I0) 2 to 3 rain.
I cup High (10) 3to 4 min.
/,,cup High (10) 2 to 3 min.
1cup High (lo) 3 to 4 min.
i can ( 16oz. ) High (I0) 4 to 6 min.
Griddle Foods
Pancakes, french toast or waffles:
Plain, no lopping
Syrup & butter
Tip: Do not cover.
2 or 3 pieces High (lo) Ito 1)< rain.
2 or 3 pieces High (I0) i to I ¼rain.
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Item Amount Power Level Time
Meats and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces Ito 2pieces High (10)
3to 4 pieces High (10)
Hamburgers or meatloaf 1to 2servings High (lo)
(4 oz. per serving) 3to 4servings High (10)
Hot dogs and sausages I to 2 High (lo)
3to 4High (10)
Rice and pasta Ito 2servings High (10)
(-/,-7_ cup per serving)
Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti,
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and
cheese, etc.
(¼- I cup per serving)
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces
I to 2 servings High (10)
3 to 4 servings High (10)
lean (16 oz. ) High (lo)
1to 3 rain.
4 to 6 min.
I to 2 min.
3 to 5 min.
I to 1_ min.
1Z:to 2/rain.
lto 2½ min.
Thinly-sliced meat
(3 to 4 oz. per stowing)
Topped or mixed with sauce
(-/,-Zcup per stowing)
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3to
of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after halt oF cooking time.
4 to 7 rain.
X to I l min.
5to 7 rain.
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1/to 2/min.
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 3 to 5 min.
Ito 2 servings Meal-High (7) I to 2 rain.
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min.
I to 2 servings High (10) 3to 5 min.
3 to 4 servings High (10) 5 toX rain.
4 servings
Plate of Leftovers
Meat plus 2 vegetables
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
I plate High (10) 3 to 4 min
Sandwiches
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread
Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,
etc. in bun (/, cup per serving)
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.
1 to 2 sm_ings Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min.
3to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 4 to 5 rain.
Ito 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1to 2 min.
3to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 3 to 4 min.
soups
Milk-based (6 oz, per serving)
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
Ican (10 oz. )
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
Ican (10 oz. )
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
High 10)
High 10)
High 10)
Vegetables
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, I to 2 servings High 10)
corn on the cob. etc.
Mashed
(/cup per serving)
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.
(/cup per serving)
3 to 4 servings
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
lean(16 oz. )
High
High
High
High
High
High
10)
10)
10)
10)
10)
10)
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
I / to 5 min.
7 to 10 rain.
7 to X min.
1 ½to 3 min.
5 to 9 min.
5 to 10 min.
I/ to 3 min.
4to 6 min.
2 to 4 rain.
5 to 7 rain.
1/ to 3 min.
5 to 9 min.
5 to IO rain.
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Defrosting Guide
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without
unwrapping. If food is loll wrapped, remove foil and place food
in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using
Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as
beef. lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (1).
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check
food. Turn food over, if necessary: break apart or separate food if
possible, Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.
3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas.
If still slightly icy, retmn to microwave oven vm7 briefly, or let
stand a few minutes.
First Half Second Half
Food Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bread, buns or rolls 2to 3none
(8to 16 oz.)
Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer 2 to 4 none
(17 oz.)
Cake, plain, I layer 2 to 4 none
Cheesecake, plain or 5 to 7 none
fiuit-topped (17 to 19 oz. )
Coffee cakes 2 to 3 2 to 3
(1 I to 14V,oz.)
Cream or custard pie 4 to 64 to 6
(14 to 23 oz.)
Crunch cakes &cupcakes ½ toZeach none
Doughnuts ( I or 4) I to 2 none
Doughnuts, glazed 2 to 3 2 to 3
( I box of 8large)
French toast (2 slices) 2 1
Fruit or nut pie (X in. ) x to 15 none
Pound cake ( 10¼ oz. ) 3 to 5 none
Sweet rolls 2 to 3 2 to 3
18>_to 12 oz.)
Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half of time
Let stand 5 to 1 0 minutes before serving.
Let stand 5 minutes before stowing.
Reposition after first hailof time. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Rearrange after first half of time.
Turn over after first half of time.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving
Rearrange afterfirsthalf of' time.
Fish &Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fillets ( 1-1b.) 4 to 5 5 to 7
Steaks (6-16 oz. ) 2 to 3 2 to 3
Steaks (1-21bs.) 4 to 5 3to 5
Shellfish, blocks:
Crab meat 2 2
(6-oz. package)
Oysters ( I 0-oz.can) 4 to 6 4 to 6
Scallops ( I-lb. package) 4 to 6 4 to 6
Shellfish, large:
Crab legs. I to 2 2 to 4 2 to 4
(X to i0 oz. )
Lobstertails, 1 to 2 3to 4 3to 4
(6to 9oz. )
Shellfish, small pieces 3 to 4 3 to 4
(lib.)
Whole fish (8 1o I0 oz. ) 3 2to4
Place unwrapped fish on trivet in dish. Turn over after first half of
time, shield ends with foil. After second half of time, hold under
cold water to separate.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after first
half of time.
Place block in casserole. Break up with fork after first half of time.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up alter first half
of time.
Arrange on trivet in cooking dish with light-underside-up. Turn
over alter first half of time.
Arrange on trivet in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over
after first half of time.
Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces
after first half of time.
Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. After
second half of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete
defiosting,
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Defrosting Guide (continued)
First Half Second Half
Food Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments
Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fresh (I 0 t()16oz.) 2 to 3
Plastic pouch lto 2Ito 3
( 10-07.2 package)
2 to 3
3 to 4
Place package in ()veil. Remove loll or metal. Ariel nlillinlunl
break Lip with fork. Repeat if necessary.
Place package in oven. Flex package once.
time.
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)1
Bacon(I2 I0oz.) 2to 3perlb.
Franks ( Ilb. ) 2 It)3
Ground: beef & pork
(IIh,) 3 to 5
(2Ibs.) 61o X
Roast: beef, lamb, veal 4to 5 pet lb.
(up to3 Ibs. )
Roast, pork 4 to 5 per Ih.
(Lipto 3Ibs. )
2to 3per lb.
2 to 3
3to 5
6 to X
4 to 5 per lb.
4 to5per lb.
Sausage, bulk
( I -lb. rely) 2 to 3 2 1o3
( I -lb. roll) 3to 5 3to 5
Sausage, links
(/.,to 1 lb. ) 3 2 to 3
Sausage, patties 3 2 to 3
( 12-oz. package)
Steaks, chops&cutlets 3to 5per lb. 3to4 per lb.
Spareribs, pork 2 to 4 per lb.
(21o31b.) 2 to 4 per lb.
Place tmopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrt)sting.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5minutes, i f necessary, to complete defrosting.
Turn meat ()vet alier first hall of time,
Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat
aftcl second half of time. Set aside, Break up remaining block and
microwave 1 I(52 illitltltes nlore.
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first
half of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand R)r 30
minutes to I [1(;)).1'.
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over afler first
half of time, Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30
minutes to [ hour,
Turn over after first hall of time. Let stand 5 minutes.
Turn over after first half of time, Let stand 15 minutes,
Rotate package I/4 turn after first half of time, Letstand 5 minutes.
Turn over and separate after first half of time. Remove patties as
they thaw,
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first hall of
tilne and shield warm areas with foil, After second half of time.
separate pieces with table knife, Let stand to complete defrosting.
Placeunwrapped ribs in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of
time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time,
separate pieces with knife. Let stand to complete thawing.
Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)1
Chicken, broiler fryer, x t()10
Cutup ( 1/.,It52 Ibs. )
Chicken, whole 14
(2_to 37.,Ibs. )
Cornish hen 5 to 6 per Ih.
61o X
tItoI3
5 per lb
Duckling 4 to 6 perlb. 4 to 6 per lb.
qhrkey breast 3 to 5pet- lb.
(4to 5 Ibs.) 3 to 5per lb.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turnriver after first half
01" time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in
cooking dtsh, Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let
stand afew minutes to finish dcf'resting.
Place unwrapped chicken on trivet in cooking dish. After half ol
titnc, turn chicken over. Shield bone ends, wings, tailand warm
areas with foil. Det'rest for second half of time. Rinse cavity to
loosen giblets.
Place hen hi-e;lst-side-down on trivet in cooking dish. Turn over
after first half of time. Defrost for second half of time, Rinse cavity
tolooscn Xi blets.
Place unwrapped duckling in oven. Turn over after first hall of
time. Shield warm areas with foil, Run cool water in cavity until
giblets can be removed,
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-d own.
After first half 01" titnc, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas
with loll. Defrost for second hal f of titnc. Let stand I to 2 hours
to colnplete defrosting in refrigerator.
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Cooking Guide
Breads
Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. If
desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnanlon-sugar n]ixture,
chopped mtls or other lopping I\) i browJt color, To increase brown
color on upside down breads, line dish belk)re microwaving with
brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed,
canned, trench-fiied onion rings.
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
ColTee cakes X-in. roundor No Mcd High (7) 6 tu8min.
square dish
Cum bread X-to9-im No Mcd-High (7) 8 to9 min.
tube dish*
Place batter in greased dish,
Sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped,
canned, french-fried onions before
microwaving. Ttn'n out of pan upside dowll
to Serve.
Muffins P:ipci-tined No Mcd-High (7)
( 1 Muffin) muffin cups Z to I min.
(2 to 4 Muffins) ( 1)o notusc I to 3 rain,
(5 to 6 Mullins) foilliners. ) 3 to 4½ min.
Quick breads, Glass loaf No Med-High (7) 12 to 22 min.
I'rein a mix dish
Use microwave-safe muffin container or
homemade muffin cups, made by cutting
downhot drink paper cups. Somemuffins
may be done before others. Remove
muffins as [hey are done, and continue
cooking remaining muffins a few seconds
hmger.
Shield corners after half of cooking time
When done, toothpick inserted in center
will come out clean. Let stand 15 minutes
beRwe turningoutof dish. Cool.
*If tube dish is unavailaNe, microwave in 8 in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.
Cakes and Desserts
1. Always use i1]icrowave-safe cookw0.le,
2. Before adding measured amount of balter, grease dishes 01" line
them with wax paper. (Do not fh)ur. )
3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into
center Ctlllles ()tit c'lean.
4. Cool cake in dish set directly on heat-proof surfi_ce or wooden
board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting.
5. Crust oft cakes will be soft.lf cake is to be fiosted, refrigerate
cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.
6. Chiffon and Angel Feud cakes are not recommended for
microwaving.
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Baked apples Microwave lad ol" High (10) 2 to 4 rain
or pears safe dish or plastic wrap per piece
casserole
Bar cookies X-in. round No Meal-High (7) 5to I 0 rain.
baking dish
Commercial mix X-in or 9-in, No High (10) 6 to I 0 rain.
round dish
]2 cup fh]ted No High (lo) 1I to I 5tnin.
tube cake pan
Cupcakes 6 Piipct-tined No Med High (7) 2V_to4½ min.
cupcaker
Pineapple upside X-in. round No Me&High (7) 10 to14 rain.
down cake baking dish
Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting.
Core and fill center of apple with 2
tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and
1/X teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons
water for each piece of fruit.
Grease dish before adding batter.
Cut when cool.
Grease dish before adding batter. Let stand
5to 1 0 minutes to cool before inverting.
Let tube cake stand 15to 20 minutes to
cool, belbre inverting,
When cooking several cupcakes, some will
be done before others. Remove cupcakes
as they are done and continue cooking
remaining cupcakes a few secon S hmger.
When done, toothpick stuck in cake comes
out clean, Invert cake onto plate; let dish
stand over cake a few n]inutes.
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Candies
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt
chocolate in paper wrappers scan-side-up, or place chocolate in
paper bowl to melt.
2. Candies which are boiled become velT hot; handle cooking
containers carefully.
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Caramel apples I pint (2-cup) N0 High (10) 3 to 7 min.
measure
Chocolate bark I/-qt. casserole Yes
or bowl
Marshmallow crisp 2-qt, casserole No
or bowl
S'Mores Paper napkin N0
or paper plate
High lo)
High (io)
High 10)
3 to 6 min.
I min. to melt
butter, 4 rain.
to melt
marshmallows
15to 25
seconds
Unwrap half of a 14-oz. package of
caramels into measuring cup. Add 1
tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring
every minute. Dip 4 apples into mixture.
Place 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
in container. Microwave to melt. Add 1
cup whole toasted almonds. Spread over
wax paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.
In large glass bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter.
Add I0-oz. package marshmallows, cover
with wax paper and microwave to melt.
Stir in 4 cups crispy rice cereal. Press
firmly into buttered dish.
Cover graham cracker with chocolate and
marshmallow.
Cereal, Pasta and Rice
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware,
2. For pasta, use about one-half the amount of water needed for
conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt and I teaspoon
oil (optional, to prevent sticking).
3. For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water needed for
conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.
4. Cover pasta and rice while microwaving. When using plastic
wrap, turn back one corner to vent.
5. Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta
immediately alter microwaving.
6. Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about the
same,
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Oatmeal, l-qt. casserole N0 High (1O) 3 to 5 min.
old fashioned or bowl per selwing
Note: To microwave single-selwing packet of instant oatmeal, follow package directions
for amount of water and microwave at High ( I0) ff)r V:to 1minute.
Rice, minute 2-qt. casserole Lid or High (10) 2 to 6 min.
(1_ cups) plastic wrap
Rice, regular 2-qt, casserole Lid or High (10) 17 to 21 rain.
long grain ( I cup) plastic wrap
Spaghetti (8 oz. ) 2-qt. casserole Plastic wrap High ( 1O) 16 to 20 min.
or oblong dish
Increase casserole size for more than one
serving. Increase time about 2 minutes for
each additional stowing you are cooking.
Stir after half of cooking time.
Add 1_ cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.
Add 2 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.
Add 6 to 7 cups water. Stir after 8 minutes
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Cheese and Eggs
1.Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always
pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.
2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in
the shell. They will explode.
3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and can toughen if
overcooked.
Food
Cheese
Fondue
Eggs
Basic eggs
Omelet
Poached eggs
(4 maximum)
Quiche
Scrambled
Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Microwave- Cover or High (I 0) To make sauce
sale 2-qt. dish plastic wrap 3 to 5 min.
Medium (5) 8 to 9 min.
Make basic white sauce, substituting wine
tot milk. Add cheese and microwave at
Medium (5) for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking
every 2 minutes.
Buttered Plastic wrap Medium (5) ¼ to I min.
custard cup per egg
9-in. pie plate No High (I0) Melt butter
30 to 45 see.
Medium (5) 7Y,,to 1 0 rain.
Custard cup Plastic wrap High ( I0) 1 to 2 min.
Meal-High (7) Y_,to ¼ min.
per egg
9-in quiche No Meal-High (7) 17 to 22 rain.
dish
Glass No High (101 ¼ to I min.
measuring cup per egg
or casserole
Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent
bursting.
Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave
to 1 minute until cheese is slightly melted.
Heat 2 tablespoons water and 1/4 teaspoon
vinegar in each custard cup.
Break Iegg into each custard cup. Cover
loosely with plastic wrap. Cook according
to guide.
Pour filling into precooked 9-inch shell.
Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and 1
tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and
microwave for half of total time. Stir set
portions flom the outside to the center. Allow
to stand I or 2 minutes to finish cooking.
Fish and Seafood
1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. Center
may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish
stands a few minutes after cooking.
2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use a
lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.
3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Clams. 6 Pie plate or Plastic wrap High (10) 4 to 7 min.
shallow dish
Fillets or Oblong dish Wax paper or High (10) 5 to 7 min.
steaks ( I lb. ) plastic wrap
ShrimpI1 lb. Pie plate or Plastic wrap High (10) 6 to 8 min.
(peeled) shallow dish
Shrimp-- 2-qt. casserole Lid or High (10) 5 to 9 min.
I to 2 lbs. plastic wrap
(unpeeted)
Whole fish Oblong dish Plastic wrap High (10) 5 to 7 min.
per lb.
Place in dish with hinged side out.
Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn
steaks over after half of cooking time.
Brush with garlic butter before cooking.
Rearrange after 4 minutes.
Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups
hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.
Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.
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Cooking Guide (c,).t, ued
Gravies &Sauces
I. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spauermg.
2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while
microwaving.
3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine
or herbs.
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
(havies and sauces Glass No High(10) 4 to 7 rain.
thickened with measure
flour 01'cornstarch 01"bow{
(Icup)
Melted butter Glass measure No High (t 0) t to 3 rain.
sauces, clarified
butter (/1 cup)
Thick spaghetti, Casserole. Yes
barbecue or bowl (spaghetti)
sweet/suur sauces
(2 cups)
Thin, liquid sauces Casserole No
(Au jus, clam, etc. )
(_cup)
ligh (t 0) 5 to t 0 tnin.
Iigh(1o) 3to 5 rain.
Microwave fat. flour and salt together to
mehandblend. Whisk in liquid and finish
cooking.lncleasetime 1 in 2 minutes per
additiona! cup of sauce.
Mien)wave btflter.just to tnelting. Fol-
clari fled butter, bring to boiling then let
statldunti!layersseparate_Pour 0['[' and
use clear, lop layer.
Stir ingredients together, then microwave,
stirring after half of cooking lime. l+e,
stand 5 to I 0 minutes to develop flavor.
Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated
ingredients, Stir welland microwave to finish.
Meats
1. Always use a cooking bag when cooking beet, lamb, pork or yea[
n)asts. See package instructions for properuseof cooking bag.
2. After ench)sing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in
microwave-safe dish.
3. Allow about I 0 minutes standing time for most masts before
carving.
J If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is J
safe for use in microwave ()veils. I
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time
(or Internal Temp.)
Beef
Ground, crumbled Casserole No High( t O)
( I'orcasseroles
0l"sottp)
(llb.)
(1_"-Ibs.)
Meatballs Oblong or Wax paper High (10)
(I lb. ) round dish or plastic wrap
Meath)af Pie plate or Plastic wrap Meal-High (7)
(Round loaf) h)afdish or cook"
(Loaf shape) It) 170°
Patties Oblong glass Wax paper High (10)
(4pattiesperlb.) dish (with trivetif
t to 2 patties desired) or ce]amic
3 to 4patties dinner plate
Pot ruasts Casserole or Cooking bag Low (3)
(Lipto3Ibs. ) oblong glass
baking dish
Comments
5 to 12 min.
7to 12 tnin.
9 to t 3 rain.
25to 30 thin.
30 to 35 lllhl.
3to 5 min.
4 to 6 tnin.
4 to 6 rain.
23 to 29 tnin.
pet" lb.
Stir after half of cooking time. Add sauce
or casserole ingredients and finish.To
cook frozen block, microwave t 0 to 15
minutes, breaking up and stirring every 5
minutes. Let stand 5minutes.
Arrange around edge of dish.
Let stand t 0 minutes after cooking.
Let stand I 0 minutes after cooking.
If desired, add browning sauce or agent.
Let patties stand+ covered, 2 minutes.
Brush with browning sauce and add t/ cup
water to cooking bag. Turn over after halt"
o["time. Add vegetables i["desired after half
of time. Re-cover and finish.
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