GE spacemaker III User manual

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Adapter ‘Hugs 27 MicrowavingTips 3
Appliance Registration 2Minute/SecondTimer 9
Care aridCleaning 26 Modeland Serial Numbers 2
Control Panel 6PowerLevels 7*9
ConvenienceFoodGuide 14,15 Precautions 2
Cooking ‘7 Problem Solver 28
CookingCompleteReminder 5Program Cooking 6
Cooking Guide 10-25 Repair Service 31
Defrosting 8SafetyInstructions 2-4
Defrosting Guide 12,13 Warranty BackCover
DelayedCooking 9
Extension Cords 27
Features
Grounding Instructions 2!
Heating or Reheating Guide 10,11 GEAnSW’tY’ckW?f..#’@
Hold Time 988tM262flW
Model~M4~ Theelectricoutput
of this microwaveoven
is 500 watts.
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POSSIBLE .
Beforeusingyouroven,
readthisbookcarefully.
Itisintendedtohelpyouoperate
andmaintainyournewmicrowave
ovenproperly.
Keepithandyforanswerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
orneedmorehelp,write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
GEAppliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
Writedownthemodel
andserialnumbers.
You’llfindthemonalabelinside
theoven.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourmicrowaveoven.Before
sendinginthiscard,pleasewrite
thesenumbershere:
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
Usethesenumbersinany
correspondenceorservicecalls
concerningyourmicrowaveoven.
Besureyourmicrowave
ovenisregistered.
Itis importantthatweknowthe
locationofyourmicrowaveoven
shouldaneedoccurforadjustments.
Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor
registeringyouastheowner.
Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto
besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin
yourConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard,Ifyoumove,or
ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser
pleasewritetous,statingmodel
andserialnumbers.Thisappliance
mustberegistered.Pleasebecertain
thatitis.
Writeto:
GEAppliances
RangeProductService
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
Hyoureceiveda
damagedoven...
Immediatelycontactthedealer(or
builder)thatsoldyoutheoven.
Savetimeandmoney.
Beforeyourequestservice...
checktheProblemSolveronpage28.
Itlistscausesofminoroperating
problemsthatyoucancorrectyourself.
OptionalAccessories
Availableatextracostfromyour
GEsupplier.
JX26InstallationKitconvertsthis
oventoabuilt-inwalloven.
4-A(H9InstallationKitallowsthis
oventobemountedundera
cabinet.
All these thingsare mmnaIwithyourmicrowaveoven:
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Steamor vaporescapingfrom @Dullthumpingsoundwhile
aroundthedoor. ovenisoperating.
@Lightreflectionarounddooror ~SomeTV-Radiointerference
outercase. mightbenoticedwhileusingyour
~Dimmingovenlightandchange microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe
inblowersoundmayoccurwhile interferencecausedbyothersmall
operatingatpowerlevelsother appliancesanddoesnotindicatea
thanhigh. problemwithyouroven.
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ENERGY
(a)DoNotAttempttooperate
thisovenwithtlwdoor~pensince
open-door
qxmtioncanresultin
harmfi.deqiww to rnkmwaw
energy,Risirnpiytantnotto
defeatortanljer withthesafety
interlocks, .
,@)DoNotPhi& (im?Gt
betweentheovenfrofitf~ceand~
~e dooror all~wsoi~&cleamx
residpetoaccwriulateonsealing
surfaces. , ,,,
(c)DoNot.Ope&@theoven
ififis’damagediItis’pafiicularly
importantthattheovendoorclose —
properlyandthatthere,isno
damagetothe: .‘—
(1)d60r(bent)
(2)hingesatidlatches(brokenor
loosenid) @
(3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces.
(d)TheOvenShouldNotbe
adjustedor repairedbyanyone
exceptproperlyqualifiedservice
~ersonnel. ~
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‘@31wierowavingmps
‘H eMakesured] (xmkwarellsedin
your rniawvweovenissuitable
formicrowaving.
Mostglass
casseroles,cookingdishes,
measuringcups,custardcups,
potteryorchinadinnerwarewhich
doesnothavemetallictrim01glaze
withametallicsheencanbeused.
Somecookwareislabeled“suitable
formicrowaving.”
—M’youarenotsureifadishis
—microwave-safe,usethistest:
Placeintheovenboththedishyou
aretestingandaglassmeasuring
cupfilledwithonecupwater—set
themeasuringcupeitherinornext
tothedish.Microwave1minuteat
high.If thedishheats,itshouldnot
beusedformicrowaving.Ifthedish
remainscoolandonlythewaterin
thecupheats,thenthedishis
microwave-safe.
~Papertowels,waxpaperand
plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover
dishesin ordertoretainmoisture
andpreventspattering.
@Somemicrowavedfoods
require stirring9rotatingor
rearranging.ChecktheCooking
Guideforspecificinstructions.
~Steam buildsup pressurein
foodswhicharetightlycovered
byaskinormembrane.Pierce
potatoes,eggyolksandchicken
;-~ Jsafeforuseinmicrowaveovens.
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‘Whenusingelectriwdappliances,
basicsafetyprwautiomshouldbe
followed,includingthefollowing:
therisk ofburns,electricshock,
fire,Mjury@peiwlnsorexposure
to excwx$ivemicrowaveenergy:
%us(’)thisapplianceonlyforits
intendedusemdescribedinthis
manual.
@ReadandMow thespecific
“PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURE‘IO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
J3N13RCW”onpage2. ,~
emm applianc@musthe ~
grounded.connectonlyto~
properlygrmindedoutlet,See
“cRo(JINJxNGmwRumoNs”“
onpage27. ‘
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specificallydesignedtoheator
ax.)kihDd9md isnotintended
forlaboratoryorindustrial
wk.
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Forbestoperatimyplugthis ~
appwuwMOitsown ek?ctricd
fMet9topreventfwering of
lights,blotimgoffl.lsem
tripphgOfCiNUit breaker.
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theOwi?mcavity: ~‘
–DonQioY&rcwkfmd;cardidly‘---
.a~tendapplianceifpafier,plastic, ‘ --
~orothercombustiblematerialsare,~___.
placedinsidetheoventofacilitate
cooking.
–Removewiretwkt”tiwfrom
paperorplasticbagsbefore
placingbaginoven, _. -
–DoMMuse‘yourmicrowave S_
Welltodrynemp~p~~~,
–-DonotuseI’eqyck?dpiper =—.
K#3$?a--=
producb.Recycledpapertowels,~=-=-
napkinsandwaxpapercan
containmetalfleckswhichmay
causearcingorignite.Paper
productscontainingnylonor
nykmfilamentsshouldbe
avoided,astheymayalsoignite.
–M notoperatetheovenwhile
emptytoav(lkidtimagetothe
ovenandthedanger$Mfir%M
bytiCCidfMltthe OWHISh(lddH.m.
emptyaminuteortwo,noharm.
isdone.However$trytoavoid
Opm’stingtheovenemptyatall
times–itsavesenergyand
pmkmgsthelifeof’the(Y&me

WORTL4NTSMETY
–-mMl’pop po~orE hywr
tiermve ovenu.d,essinaspecial
microwavepopcornaccessoryor
urdessyouusepopcornkibdedfor
usein microwaveovens.
—Donot @w?rWOkpohm~s,
TheycoulddehydrateWMlcatch
fire,causingdamagetoyouroven,
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igtifeykeepovendoorclosed,
turnOV6WIoff,anddisconnect.
power’cord,(?TshutOff’powt?rat
fbseorcircuitbreakerpard,
@someproduct$suchmwhole
eggsandsealedcontainem-fqr
e%unple,CIQsedglassjars--will
expkxieandshouldnotbeheated
+hithisoven.Suchuseofthe
microwaveovencouldresultin
injury.
@AWl:dheathgbabyfi$dh
., glass
jars,evenwithouttheirlid~;
especiallymeatandeggmixtures.
@Don’tdefrostfrozenbeverages
innarrowneckedbottles(especially
carbonatedbeverages).Evenif’the
containerisopened,pressure
canbufldup.Thiscancausethe
containertoburst,resultingin
inju~.
@usemetalonlyasdirectedill
thisbook.TVdinnersmaybe
microwavedinfoiltrayslessthan
3/4”high;removetopfoilcover
andreturntraytobox.When
usingmetalinthemicrowave
oven,keepmetalatleast1inch
awayfromsidesofoven.
~cookwaremaybecomehot
becauseofheattransferredfrom
theheatedfood.Pothokkmmay
beneededtohandlethecookware.
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msTRucTlONS ~co.tkuedj —
am become60hotto bid. “Be
carefulhandlingthecookingtray
duringandaftercooking.
@FbdsUm?k$?dinIiqui&(swh
aspasta)maytendtoboilover
morerapidlythanfbodscontaining
lessmoisture,Shmddthisoccur,
reibrtopage26forinstructionson
howtockmntheinsideoftlwoven.
6iI~~e~~~~~~~~—~~fl~~
useathermometerinfoodyou
aremicrowavingunlessthe
thermornetmisdesignedor
recommendedfor.useinthe
microwaveoven.
*~~*t~~ ~~~~r~—-~~asfi~
cookware designed formicrowave
cookingisveryuseful,butshouki
txiusedcarefi.dly.Evenmicrowve-
safeplasticnmynotbeastolerant
ofovergooting.conditionsasare~
glassorcerarniimaterialsand
maysoftenorcharifkubjectedto
shortperiodsofovercooking,in
kmgerexposurestoovercooking,
thefoodandcookwarecould
ignite.Forthesereasons:1)Use’.
microwave-safeplasticsonlyand,
usetheminstrictcompliwce.
witithecookwaremanufacturer’s
recommendations.2)Donot
subjectemptycookwareto
microwaving.3)Donotpermit
childrentouseukisticcookware
oven.Pressure“wtibuildup inside
ths eggyolkaridwillcame itto
burst,possiblyresultinghinjury.
@46~oilable”coding ~OUCh~S
twit tightlyclosedplasticbags
shouldbeslit,piercedorvented
asdirectedbyrnanufacttmxH
theyarenot,plasticcwddburst
duringorimmediatelyafter
,cookifig,possiblyresultingin
injury.Also,plasticstorage
containersshouldbsatleast
partiallyuncoveredbecausethey
formatightswd,Whencooking
withcontainerstightlycovered —
withplasticwrap~retiove
covetingcarefullyanddirect —
stea@awayfiornhandsandface.
~$poBtiwqs boiling—Under
cefiinspecialcircumstances,
liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor
shortlyafterremovalfrolmthe
micmwaveoven,Topreventburns
ffornsplashingliquid,stirthe
liquid.brieflybeforeremovingthe
cofitainerh-m.themicrowaveGven.
withoutcompl;tesupervision. SAVETHESE~
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Whencookingporkfollow ~
thedirectionsexactlyandalways INSTRUCTIONS
cookthemeattoaninternal
temperatureofatleast170”F.
Thisassuresthat,intheremote
possibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbe
killedandmeatwillbesaiktoeat.

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TIMECOOKandTIMEDEFROSTcycles)
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1. DoorHandle.Pulltoopen 5. OvenInteriorLight.‘I’urnson 7. GlassCook@ Tray.Traymust
door.Doormustbe secur~y whenthedoorisopenedor when
theovenisoperating. beinplacewhenusingtheoven.
Cookingperformancewillbe
unsatisfactorywithoutthetray
inplace.Thetraymayberemoved
forcleaning.
latchedforovento operate. 6. ModeStirrerCover.Protects
themicrowaveenergydistributing
system.Donotremovethiscover.
Youwilldamagetheoven.
2. DoorLatches.
3. DoorScreen.Metalscreen
permitsviewingoffoodsandkeeps
microwavesconfinedinsideoven.
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8. OvenVent.
9. TouchControlR3neland
Display.Seepage6for
instructions.
4. ModelandSerialNumbers.
WhenYouI%gintheOven
EEi?ar.
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Thedisplaypanellightsup.After 15seconds,alllightsdisappear
and“RESET”appears.TouchtheCLEAR/OFFpad. Theoven h
1
isreadyforuseandtheclockcanbeset.
Ifpowerisdisruptedat anytime,theabovesequencereoccurs,
andyoumustresetClockaftertouchingCLEAR/OFF. I
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YomTouchControlPhnel —
TheTouchControlRind
allowsyoutosettheoven
controls
electronicallywiththetouchofa
finger.It’s
designedtobeeasy
touseandunderstand.
LDISPLAY.Displaystimeofday, a
timecountingdownduringcooking
functions,powerlevel,cooking
modeandinstructions,~
2. TIMECOOKI&IL
Microwaveforapresetamountof
timeusingautomaticPowerLevel
10(HIGH).(Ifdesired,youmay
changepowerlevelaflerentering
cookingtime.Seepage7.)
3.CLOCK.Totichthispadtoenter
timeofdayor checktimeofday
whilemicrowaving.
Tosetclock,firsttouchCLOCK
padandthenentertimeofday.For
example,iftimeis 1:30,touch
numberpads1,3, and0. “1:30”
willappearin display.Touch
STARTpad.Toresetorchange
time,simplyrepeataboveprocess.
4. lNUNIBERPADS.Touchthese.
padstoentercooking/defrosting
time,powerlevelandtimeofday.
5.POWERLEVEL.Touchthis
padbeforeenteringanotherpower
levelnumberif youwanttochange
fromautomaticPowerLevel10
(HIGH)forcookingorPower
Level3(LOW)fordefrosting.
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6?mMEKNWROS3’*Gentle
thawingatautomaticPowerLAW3
(LOW),(Ifdesired,youmay
changepowerkwdafterentdng
defrostingtime,Seeptige$,)
7.mmc TINIERTMf~$~~~
usesnomicrowaveenergy,k
functionsasakitchentimer,asa
holdingperiodafterdefrostorasa
delaytimerbeforetimecooking-
(Seepage9.)
8. CLEARKN?EWhentouched,it
shutsofftheovenanderasesall
settings(excepttimeofday),
9,START.Afterallselectionsare
made,touchthispadtostartoven.
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Programcooking
UseyourTouchControlPanelto
DefrostandCookbytimeusing
yourchoiceofpowerlevelsfrom
1(lowest)to 10(highest),time
kitchentaskswiththeMinute/
SecondTimerandsettheclock.
6
Createyourownprogramsto
suityourindividualcookingstyle.
Forexample:usetheMinute/Second
Timertodelaythestartofcooking
orprogramaholdtimebetween
defrostingandcooking.(Seepage9.)
YoucanalsosetTimeCookI&H
foratwo-stageprogramusing
differenttimesandpowerlevels.
(Seepage7.) a

Cmking
~TheTimeCookI&IIR@ure
~dlmvsYOUtomicrowavefora
alpresetamountoftimeushig
automaticpowerlevel10
@@), orchangepowerlevel
automatically.
Powerlevel10(High)is
recommendedformostcooking,
butyoumaychangethisformore
flexibility.SeetheCookingGuide,
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
timecooking,makeacupofcoffee
byfollowingthestepsbelow.
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Step 1:Fillacup2/3fill of
water,add1teaspoonofinstant
coffeeandstirtodissolve.Usea
cupthathasnometaldecoration
andismicrowave-safe(referto
MicrowavingTipsonpage3).
Placecupinovenandclosethedoor.
Step2: TouchTIMECOOK1&II
pad. Displayshows“COOK”and
“1t’“ENTERTIME” is flashing.
Step 3: Selectyourtime.Touch
1,3 andOforoneminuteand30
seconds.Displayshows“1:30”and
“POWER10:’“COOK
flashes. TIME”
Becameautomaticpowerlevel10
ismxmmndfxlforWIcupof
coff~, themisnoneedtochange
thepower’
kwel’(I@ow&’kwl 10
isnotappropriate,see“HOWto
ChangePowerLATwel”blow,)
St@p4:lbwchSTART,“COOK
TIME;’“POWER10”andtimo
countingdownshowondisplay,
step5:WhentinwisUP,tb OWn
signalsandflashes‘tEnd;’Oven,
lightandfanshutoff,
Step6:Openthedoor,
UsingtheTimeCookII
Feature
TheTimeCookII featureletsyou
settwotimecookingilmctions
withinoneprogram,Thisisideal
ifyouwanttochangepowerlevels
duringyourcookingoperations.
Here’showtodoit.
Step1:Placefoodinovenin
microwave-safecontainerandclose
thedoor.
Step2:TouchTIMECOOKI&H
pad.Displayshows“COOK”and
“1.”“ENTERTIME”isflashing.
Step3:Selectyourcookingtime,
Forexample,touch2, 1and5for
twominutesand15seconds.Display
shows”2:15”and“POWERIOV
~’cOOKTIME”flashes.
Step4:TouchTIMECOOKI&II.
Step5: Setyourcookingtime.
How tochangePower Level
Aftersettingcookingtime,
touchPOWERLEVELpad,
thentouchdesirednumberfor
newpowerlevel.
Step6: TouchSTART.
Step%“COOKTIME;’the
selectedpowerlevelandthefirst
programmedcooktime,counting
down,showonthedisplay.
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W?p8;At theenddthe fbt
prognmdcookninw,Mm-t
sekxxdpOwMh%vdr“COOK
TIME?”and*-~
cookthin+~ountingdk%vn~siimvw
{k?
M?pky.
SWp%Whenthe igup,tlwwfm
signalsandflashes‘*EM!’ThB
over),lightiindfanZ#wtoff?
St@p10:opn WMdmxi
QtwtimstuMIAnswm
Q,Isetmyovenforthgthm
dkd forinthem?fpegbut#tth~
endofthetimeMowed,myfbod
W4MInot done. Whathappwmd?
A.Sincehow powervarh%due
totimeorlocatkm,manyThrw
Cookrecipesgiveyouatimerange
topreventovercooking,Setthe
ovenforminimumtime,testthe
foodfordonenessandcookyour
foodalittlelonger,ifnecessary.
Q. Itouchedthenumberpads
andselectedmypowerlevel.When
ItouchedSTART,however,my
ovendidn%comeon. Whynot?
A. TheTIMECOOKI&11pad
mustbetouchedbeforesettingthe
numberpadsotherwiseyouroven
willnotbegincooking.
Q. Iwanttocookonapower
!evelotherthanHigh.Whatdo
Ineedtodo?
A. Tocookonapowerlevelother
thanHigh,firsttouchtheTIME
COOKpadandsetthedesired
cookingtime.Thentouchthe
POWERLEVELpad. “POWER
10”appearsonthedisplaypanel.
Enternewpowerlevelnumberand
touchSTART.
Q. CanIinterruptmyTime
cook functiont~cheek thefood?
A. Yes.Toresumecooking,
simplyclosethedoorandpress
theSTARTpad.Thetimermustbe
resetforcookingto resumeunless
timeisremainingontimer.
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The Defrostsettingtsdesigned
forspeedythawingoffhzenfbod
andisOIM?of the &&at advantages
ofamicrowaveoven.
ol%werkvd 3isautomaticallySet
fordefrosting,butyoumaychange
thisformoreflexibi~ity,
oS* theDefrostingGuide,pages
12andJ3fordefrostinghelp.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
thedefkostfinction,defrostfkozen
porkchopsbyfollowingthesteps
below.
StepkPlaeeal-lb.packageoffkozen
chopsintheovenandclosedoor,
II
Step2:TouchTIMEDEFI?OST
Displayshows”: O“and“POWER
3? “ENTERDEFTIME”flashes.
m
START I
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S@p4;‘IkmchSTART,“EX?F
TIME”and“POWER3“ showand
timecountsdownonditiplay,WIMn
cycleiscompleted,theovensignals
andflashes“End;’thenaWxnatioally
shutsoff.
Step5:Thrnpackageover,close
doorandrepeatSteps2and3toset
remaininghalfofdefrostingtime
andtouch
START.
Step6:Whenovensignalsand
flashes“EndJ’opendoor,remove
packageandseparatechopsto
finishdefrosting,
IMrost&”‘rips
@Foodsfrozeninpaperorplastic
canbedefrostedinthepackage,
Step3:Selectonehalfofthetotal
defrostingtimerecommendedin
theDefrostingGuide.Forexample,
touch4,0 andOfor4minutes.
Displayshows‘~:OO”and“POWER
37 “DEFTIME” flashes.
~Forevendefrosting,somefoods
needtobebrokenupor separated
partoftie waythroughthe
defrostingtime.
IHowtoChangePbwerLevel I
Mer settingdefrostingtime,
touchPOWERLEVELpad,
thentouchdesirednumberfor
newpowerlevel.
@Pre-packagedfrozendinners
canbedefrostedandmicrowaved.
Besuretoremoveanyfoilcovers.
Keepmetaltraysatleast1“away
horn cavitywalls.
@ChecktheDefrostingGuidefor
otherdefrostingtips.
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4MB*thm@~*? whatkw?
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Mingyouknowtheovenkusinga
pmwr’Ml!ikwwthanw(HI*)*
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uhurry?
A,Y@s,butthqwillneedmore
frequentsttentkmthanu~ual,IQ@
thepowerled @f@ren@rifigthe
the bytowhhlgtheddrd power
levelpad,Powerkwl7cutsthe
total
defrostingthlletlboutin1/2;
powerlevel10cutstheU%al
defrosting
timeto$pproximdy
1/3,Duringeither,Mateorstir
foodfrequently,
Q.VVIIydon’tthedefrosting
timesintheDefrostingGuide
seemrightformyhod?
A.Thesetimesareaverages,
Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording
tothetemperatureinyourfreezer.
Setyourovenforthetimeindicated
intheDefrosting(hide. Ifyour
foodisstillnotcompletelythawed
attheendofthattime,resetyour
ovenandadjustthetime
accordingly.
Q.Shouldallfoodsbecompletely
thawedbeforecooking?
A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe
completelythawedbeforecooking.
Forexample,fishcookssoquickly
itisbettertobegincookingwhile
itis stillslightlyfrozen.
Q. Can Iopenthedoorduring
defrostingtocheckonthe
progressofmyfood?
A. Yes.Youmayopenthedoorat
anytimeduringmicrowaving,To
resumedefrosting,closethedoor
andpressSTART.Theovenbegins
operatingiftimeisleftontimer.
If not,resettimer.
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EbwvtoUsetheMinute/SecondTimer
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TheMinute/Second‘ISmerhas
threetimingfunctions:
sItoperatesasaminutetinker,
●Itcanbesettodelaycooking.
oMcanbeusedasaholdsetting
afterdefrosting.
TheMinute/SecondTimeroperates
withoutmicrowaveenergy.
HowtoTime aMMinute
Phonecan
LTouchMIN/SECTIMER
pad.Thedisplayshows”: O“and
“ENTERTIME”flashes.
2. Touchnumberpads3,0 andO(for
3minutesandnoseconds).Display
shows“3:00”and“TIME”flashes.
3. TouchSTART.Displayshows
“TIME”andtimecountingdown.
4. Whentimeisup,ovensignals,
flashes“End~’anddisplayshows
timeofday.
usingaEIoklingTime
TheMinute/SecondTimercanalso
beusedtoprograma“holdingtime”
betweenmicrowave
cookingfhnctions.
Thetimecanrangefromtinesecond
to99minutesand99seconds.A
holdingor standingtimemaybe
foundin someofyourownrecipes
orintheCookingGuide.
ProgrammingIM3yed
cooking
Todelaycookingup to99minutes
and99seconds,touchTIMECOOK
I&II andentercooktime.Touch
MIN/SECTIMERandenter
numberofminutestodelaycooking.
When delayingcookingby
temperatureorAutoRoast
cooking~besureprobeisinfood.
TouchSTART.Timerwillcount
downtozeroandcookingwillbegin.
Howto‘HmeDefrost,Hold
~andTimeCook
~Let’ssayyouwanttodefhst afrozen
casserolefor 15r.ninutes,holdfor
10minutesandthenTimeCookfor
25minutes.Here’showtodo it:
Step1:‘R@casserolefromfreezer
and-placeinoven,
Thedisplayshows”: O“and
“POWER37 “ENTERDEF
TIME”flashes,
Step3:Touchpads1,5,0 andOfor
15minutesdefrostingtime.“15:00”
appearsondisplay.(Defrostingis
automaticallysetonpowerlevel3
but can bechangedbytouchingthe
POWERLEVELpadandthe
desiredpowerlevel.)
Step4: Setstandingorholdtime
bytouchingMIN/SECTIMER.
“EN;ER TIME fk::Sand
Thedisplayshows
9? .
Step5:Touch1,0,0 andOtohold
fortenminutes.“10:00”appears
ondisplayand “TIME”flashes.
Step6:TouchTIMECOOKI&XI
pad. Thedisplayshows”: O“and
“POWER10:’“ENTERCOOK
TIME” flashes.
9
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START
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and‘W:(X)”countingdownshow
ondisplay,Aseachfunctionis
automaticallyperfmwwdoven
displayshowsinstructionsentered
andthefimction,
Step9:Whentimeisup,theoven
signalsandflashes“End!’
QuestionsandAnswers
Q.WhatwillhappenifI
accidentallyreversemydefrost,
hoidandcookinstructions?
A.Theovenwillautomatically
rearrangeyourprogram,Defrosting
willalwayscomefirst,thenhold,
andthenthecookingfimction.
Q. CanIdefrostandholdonly?
A.Yes.Sometimesyoumayonly
wanttodefrostafood,holdit, and
cookitlater.Allyouneedtodois
programinDefrostandamountof
time.ThenprogramHoldandthe
amountoftime.Besuretoputthe
thaweddishintherefrigerator
promptly.
N~E: Letfoodsremainatroom
temperatureonlyaslongassafe.
Timeswillvary.
Q, Iprogrammedmyovenfora
specificdefrostingtimebutit
defrostedlongerthannecessary.
Whathappened?
A.IVheninstructionsconflict,
theovencarriesoutthelast
instruction.Youmayhavesetthe
ovento Defrostfor4minutes,
Hold/Timefor2minutes,andthen
Defrostfor6minutes.Inthiscase,
theovenwouldDefrostfor6minutes
andHold/Timefor2minutes.
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1,Directionsbelowareforreheatingalready-cookedfds atretkigeratororroomtemperatum.Use~micrmvaveovensafkcontainers.
2.Covermxtfimxlsfixfhstestheating(seetips),Exxptionsmemeormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefbodslikepmcda?aandbakedfbed% ~
3.Besurefds areheatedthroughoutbefore
serving.Steamingorbubblingaroundedgesdoesnotneeemarilymeanfd isheatedthw~~houtr _
Stirfd onceortwiceduringheating,ifpossible,toensureeven,thoroughheating.Asageneralrule,hotfds produceanareawarmtothe
touchincenterofundersideofdish.
.6
uern Amount PowerLevel APPrdm@-, Minutes “
Appetizers
Saucy;suchasmeatballs,riblets, 1to2servings High(10) 3to!l
cocktailfranks,ete. 3to4servings High(10) 4t07
(%cup/serving). ,
Dips:creamorprocessedcheese %cup High(10) ~ ~ 11~
1cup High(10) lto3
Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggrolls,etc, 2to4servings High(10) 2t03%
Tip:Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap,Donotcoverpastrybites,theywillnotbecrisp,
MeatsandMainDishes
Saucymaindishes:chopsuey,spaghetti,
creamedchicken,chili,stew,macaroniand
cheese,etc.
(?4-1cup/serving)
Thinlyslicedroastedmeat:
Rarebeefroast,minimumtime;Mediumrare,
maximumtime
(3to4-oz./serving)
Welldone:beef,pork,ham,poultry,etc.
1to2servings
3to4servings
1can(16-oz.)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
3t06
8to10
6t08
1%to3
3t041/2
1to2servings
3to4servings High(10) High(10)
High(10)
High(10) 2-!Ato4
5t07
1to2servings
3to4servings
Steaks,chops,ribs,othermeatpieces:
Rarebeefsteak —
—
e
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
2t03YZ
4t06
2t03%
4t06
3t06
7t09
2t03?A
4t06
1%to2%
2!Ato3%
l%to2%
2YZto3
3t03Y.Z
2t03%
1to2servings
3to4servings
1to2servings
3to4servings
1to2servings
3to4servings
1to2pieces
3to4pieces
lto2
3t04
2
4
8
1to2servings
Welldonebeef,chops,ribs,etc.
Hamburgersormeatloaf
(4-ozo/serving)
Chickenpieces
Hotdogsandsausages
Breakfastsausagelinks
Riceandpasta
(2A-%cup/serving)
Toppedormixedwithsauce
(%-?4cup/serving) 5t07
7t09
1to2servings
3to4servings High(10) High(10)
Tip:Covermaindisheswithwaxpaper.Donotcoverrareormediumraremeats.Whenheatingorreheating3or4servingsofmeatslicesor
pieces,rotatecookware1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Sandwiches&Soups
Moistfalling:Sloppyjoe,barbecue,hamsalad, 1to2servings High(10)
etc.inbun. 3to4servings High(10)
(?4cup/serving)
Thickmeat-cheesefflling;withfirmbread 1to2servings High(10)
?4to l%
2t04
2t03
soup
Waterbased 1to2servings High(10)
(1cup/serving) 3to4servings High(10)
1can(10-oz.) High(10)
reconstituted
Milk-based 1to2servings High(10)
(1cup/serving) 3to4servings High(10)
1can(10-OZ.) High(10)
reconstituted
2t04
3t07
5t07
2t04
5t09
6t09
Tip:Usepapertowelornapkintocoversandwiches.Coversoupswithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.
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~Item Amount BowerLevel ApproximateTim%Minutes
mSmallpieces:peas,beans,corn,etc. 1to2servings High(10) ll#5@4
(%cup/serving) 3to4savings High(10) 3tQ7
1can(16s02,) High(10) 4t05
Largepiecesorwhole:asparagusspears,potato 1to2servings High(10) 3to!!
3to4servings High(MI) 6tQ8
1WI(16=02,) High(lo) 6t07
Cornonthecob 1to2W’s High(10) 4tQ6
3to4ears High(10) 7@lo
M&hedpotatoes 1to2servings High(10) 2104
(%Cup/serving) 3to4servings High(10) 5t07
Tip:Covervegetablesformostevenheating,
sauces
Dessert:chocolate,butterscotch !4cup High(10) lto2
1cup High(10) 2t03
Meatormaindish,chunkytype;gibletgravy, %cup High(10) 2t03
spaghettisauce,etc. 1cup High(10) 4t05
1CMl (16-oz.) High(10) 5t07
Creamytype %cup High(10) 2t03
1cup High(10) 4t05
Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspatter,
Ik3k!ryR-9ods
Cake,coffeecake,doughnuts,sweetrolls,
nutorfruitbread
—
Dinnerrolls,muffins
Pie:fruit,nutorcustard
%of8or9-in.pie=l serving
(useminimumtimeforcustard)
Tip:Donotcover.
1piece
2pieces
4pieces
9-in.cakeor
Urollsor
doughnuts
1
:
6t08
1slice
2slices
4slices
%in.pie
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
%to 1
l!4t02
2t021/2
2t04%
Y2to %
?Jitol
%to 1!/2
lVito2%
Y2tol
1to 1%
2!Ato3
3t05
GriddleFoods
Pancakes,Frenchtoastorwaffles(3-in.X4-in.)
Plain,notopping 2or3pieces High(10) lto2%
Syrup&butter 2or3pieces High(10) 1t02%
With2sausagepatties(cooked) 2or3pieces High(10) 2t03
Tip:Donotcover.
Beverages
Coffee,tea,cider,otherwaterbased 1to2servings High(10) 3t06
6to9oz.=1serving
Cocoa,othermilkbased 1to2servings High(10) 3t05%
6to9oz.=1serving
Tip:Donotcover.
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Miostmg‘“ Guide
1.Unwrapfd. Ifhisdifficulttoremoveplasticgrocerystoretray,itmaybenmwvcdafterfirsthalfoftime,Placefbodinmicmwwx$afb ~
c@@ dish.
2. Afterfmt halfofcookingtime,removeanyremaining
wrap,Breakf~ apartorseparate,ifpossible.Removeany-W, ifp~b~~~ ~
Shieldbonetips,thinmeatorwarmareasoflargepiecesoffd withfoil.
3.Large
bu~ roastsmayhaveicycenter.Allowl!lto60minutesstandtime.RxdtrymaybeplwedunderrunningcodwatmVWgibh$~~&
removed. e
4, Whendefrosted,fd shouldbecool,butsofkmxiinallareas,Ifstillslightlyiq aftersecondhalfofdefrostingthtw,n?tumtomhxowxw?oven
verybriefly,orletstandafewminutes.
First
Half SecondHalf Pbwer
Fwd Time,Min. IlnM,Min. Level COmmtmts
Meat
Bacon(12-16oz.pkg.)
Franks(l-lb.)
Ground:beef&pork
(l-lb.)
(2-lb.) “
RoastBonelessBeef
(Up to4-lb.)
BonelessPork
(Up to3-lb.)
Roast,BoneinPork
(Up to3-lb.)
Stdq, chops&cutlets;
beef,lamb,pork&veal
Sausage,bulk
(1-lb.tllly)
(l-lb.roll)
Sausage,link(?4to l-lb.)
Sausage,patties
(12-oz.pkg.)
3
4
6
7t09
7to8perlb.
7to8perlb.
6to7perlb.
4%to6% perlb.
3t04
3t04
3
3
2t03
3
5t06
9to 11
6to7perlb.
6to7perlb,
4to5perlb.
4to5perlb.
3%to5?4
3t05
2%to3%
2t03
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Placeunopened
packageinoven.‘Ibrnoverafterfht
half,Letstand5minutes,
Placeiuwpenedpackageinown,Micmwavejustuntil
frankscanbeseparated,‘lUrnoverafterfirst4minutes,
Placeunwrappedmeatincookingdish,Scrapeoff
softenedmeataftereachhalfoftinw,Setaside,After
secondhalfoftime,breakupremainingblock,
micmwave1to3minutesmoreorletitstand10minutes,
Placeunwrappedmeatontrivetincookingdishin
oven.Afterhalfoftime,turnroastoverandshield
ends,Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstandfor30
minutes.
Placeunwrappedmeatontrivetincookingdishin
oven.humroastoverandshieldtopthinboneswith ~
foilduringsecondhalf.Letstand30minutes.
Placeunwrappedmeatinsinglelayerontrivetin —
cookingdishinoven,TWnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.
Removeanydefrostedpieees.Aftersecondhalfof
time,separatepieceswithtableknife.Letstandto
completedefrosting.
llwnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.
!Ihrnoverafterfirsthalfoftimeandshieldendswith
foil,mm overonceduringsecondhalfoftime.
Rearrangeafterfirsthalfoftime.
Rotatepattiesafterfirsthalfoftime.
Rxdtry
Chicken,broiler-fryer, 6to7perlb. 4to5perlb. Defrost(3) Placeunwrappedchickeninsinglelayerontrivetin
cutUp (1to 1%-lb.) cookingdishinoven.?Ibmchickenoverafterhalfof
timeandseparatepieces.Aftersecondhalf,remove
defrostedpieces.Microwave2to4minutesmore,if
necessary.
Whole(2?4to3%-lb.) 7to8perlb. 5perlb. Defrost(3) Placeunwrappedchickenontrivetincookingdishin
oven.Afterfirsthalfoftime,turnoverchicken.Shield
boneends,wings,tailandwarmareaswithfoil.
Comishhen 8perlb. 6to8perlb. Defrost(3) Placehensin cookingdishinoven.TVrnoverafterfirst
halfoftime.Shieldlegendsandwingtipsifnecessary,
Rinsecavitytoloosengiblets.

FirstIHdf SecondHalf Rwww
Fd Thne,Min. Thet Min. Level COmments —. B
Fish&$eafwd
Fillets(l-lb.)
Steaks(6to16-02.)
Steaks(1to2-lb.)
Wholefish(8to 16-02,)
Miceufiwrappedfishindish.~m ovwdbxflr$tMM
oftime,
shkddendswithfoii,Aft$r$econdNdft)f
the,holdundercoldwtertoseparate,
5
3t04
5t07
5t06
3t04
st!37
Defrost@
Defrost
(3)
Defrost(3) Phwofi$h\ncookingdish,‘iWnoverdkx fimthalfof
timeandshieldMl#@colonwBhW. A&rwxondMfof
tit rhuwciwky
Whhcoldv@@rto_kt@ *W
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4t07 3t05
SpreadahWishhshtglelayerIncookhgdish,Brwdt
upailer5minutes,Letstand5miriutw,Place
MockIn
cassmdmTM overafterfirsthdfoftima
Shellfish,smallpieces(l-lb,)
Shellfish,blocks,crabmeat
(6-02,pkg.)
Shellfish,large
;., 4tos
2
2t04
4t06
4t06
none
none
3t04
Defrost(3)
I?efrost(3)
Arrangeincookingdish,‘Ibrncnwandseparabafwr
firsthalfofthne.
4t06 Defrost(3)
Placeblockincasserole,Breakupafterfht hdfoftinwOysters
(8to 12-oz.container)
scallops (l-lb.pkg.)
4Defrost(3)
PiaceunwrappedWM1OPSincookingdhhhtoven,
Thrnoverandseparateafterfirsthalfoftime,
Defrost(3)
5t07
Crablegs–l to2
(8to ~()-oz.)
Lobstertails-1 to2
(6to9-oz.)
Wholelobsterorcrab
(l%-lb.)
4t06 Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)4t06 ~
Placeincookingdishwithdarkersideup.‘ISwnover S.–
6t07 Defrost(3) afterfirsthalfoftime, ‘—
—
—
Breads,cakes
Breadorbuns(l-lb.) 4t06 none Defrost(3)
Heat&serverolls(8-oz.pkg.) 4t05 none Defrost(3)
Coffeecake(11to 14%-oz.)
Coffeering(10-oz.pkg.)
Sweetrolls(8%to U.-oz.)
5t07
4t07
4t06
%ito2
4t06
none
none
none
none
none
‘Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
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Doughnuts(1to4)
Doughnuts,glazed
(1boxof8to 12)
Frenchtoast(2slices)
Cake,frosted2to3layer
(17-OZ.)
Cake,filledortopped
1layer(12?4to 16-oz.)
Poundcake(10%-oz.)
Cheesecake,plainor
fruittop(17to 19-oz.)
Crunchcakes&cupcakes
Fruitornutpie(8-in.)
Creampie
Custardpie
4t05
3t04 Defrost(3) Defrost(3)
none
none Letstand10to20minutes.
2t04 Defrost(3) Removefromfoilpanifneeessmy,Letstand10minutes. none
4t05
6t09 Defrost(3) Defrost(3) Removefromfoilpanifnecessary.Letstand10minutes.
Removefromfoilpanifnecessary.Letstand20to30
minutes.
none
none
%to1%each
6t08
3t04
13to 15
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
Defrost(3)
none
none
none
none
Letstand10minutes.
Letstand15to25minutes.
Letstand25to35minutes.
Fhdt
Fresh(10to 16-02.) 7to 10 none Defrost(3) Removefoilormetal.Placepackageinoven.After
minimumtime,breakupwithfork.Repeatifnecessary.
~- Plasticpouch(10-oz.pkg.) 5t07 none Defrost(3) Placepackageinoven,Flexpackageonce.
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1.MostCOIiVeniSlC4ftisWI berf3hC?3td~lXliC1’0W&W3Oldy,$]M $leySS?2Sh4dy COOk@d,AhHIYSW? mk~@&$S WO&’W#m@kSS Of
plastic).Forfds needingbrowningorcrisping,conventionallwldngisrecommended.
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2. Removefoodfromfbilcontainersover3/44n,high, ~
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Food Container Cover PbwerLevel&Time (XMnmenm e
Appetizem&snacks
Pastrybites Microwavw NO High(10)
safedish
Frozenprepared I%pertowel No Hjgh(10)
sandwiches
Frozeneggor
pizzarolls
(6%to7!6-oz.pkg.)
Cannedsausage
(s-oz.can)
Fishsticks
(6to8-oz.pkg.)
Pizza,frozen
(individualsize)
Microwave- No High(10)
safedish
Microwave- Wa paper High(10)
safbdish
Microwave- No High(10)
safedish
Microwave- No Med-.High
(7)
safedish
2t04mln,
2to3tnhh
persandwich
3!4to5rein,
3to4mint
6to8mint
4to6min.
Eggs(&cheese
Scrambledegg
substitute
(8%-oz,carton)
Cheesesouffle
(12-OZ.pkg.)
Scrambledeggs
breakfast(6!A-oz.)
withsausageand
hashbrownpotatoes
Microwave-
safedish
Microwave-
safepie
plateand
custardcups
Package
papertray
No Defrost(3) 5?4to61Amin. ToDefrost:Defrostincarton4%minutes.
Pourintocasserole.Breakupiceanddefrost
2%minuteslonger,
Meal-High(7) 6to7rein, ToCook:Stirafter2minutes,thenevery
minuteuntildesiredfirmness.
No Defrost(3) 7?4to 11min. ToDefrost:Placeinpieplate,Stirtwice,
Meal-High(7) 8to9 min. ToCook:Dividebetween3or4buttered
custardcups,6to7-oz,Rearrangeafter6
minutes,Soufflesaredonewhencenteris
almostset,
Pkg.cover Meal-High(7) 4to6min. Removepapertrayfromcarton.‘Ihrnback
clearfilmtoexposepotatoes.
Fish&SINi!ufiih
Crab,shrimpor
lobsternewburg
(6!4-oz.)
Fish&chips
(5to 14-OZ.)
Deviledcrabcakes
(6-oz.)
Breadedfish
(5to 1O-OZ.)
Package
pouch
Packagetray
ormicrowave-
safedish
Microwave-
safedish
Microwave-
safedish
No High(10) 5to6min. Placepouchinmicrowave-safedish.
Puncturepouchwithforktovent,Stirbefore
serving.
No High(10) 5to8min. Distributeevenlyontrivetinmicrowave-safe
dish.
No High(10) 3?4to5min. Distributeevenlyontrivetinmicrowave-safe
dish.Rearrangeallerhalfoftime.
No High(10) 5to8min. Distributeevenlyontrivetinmicrowave-safe
dish,orlinewithpapertowels.Rearrange
afterhalfoftime.
Meat
Frozenmeats
(5to8-oz.)
(10to 16-02.)
Drymixes
(hamburgeradded)
TVdinners
(6to8-oz.)
(8%to 12-oz.)
Microwave- Lidorplastic
safedish wrap.Donot High(10)
orpouch coverpouch. High(10)
Microwave- Lid High(10)
safecasserole
Packagetray Cartonor
andcarton plasticwrap High(10)
High(10)
Stirmeatpiecesandspoonsauceoverafterhalf
4to 10min. oftime. If pouchpackageis used, puncture
8to 18min. withforktovent,Donotcoverpouch.
11to 15min. Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter
7minutes.
Removeibilcover.Removebrownieorcobbler
10to 12min. desserttocustardcup;coverandmicrowave
8to 12min. onMeal-High(7)1%to3minutes.Replace
dinnerincartonorcoverwithplasticwrap,
Letstand2or 3minutesbeforeserving.
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E%sta,Rice Microwavc- Lidor High(10)
safedish plasticwrap
Pouch No High(10)
5to7min. Stirbeforeserving,Camedspaghetti,
etc.(16-oz.) $m10min. Placepouchinmicmwawsafi?dkh,Fwwtm
pouchwithforktovmit,StkIM@rcserving.
Frozenriceinpouch
(10-OZ.)
Frozenmacaroni&
cheese,spaghetti
(8to 14-oz.)
(20-OZ.)
Microwave- Lidor
safedish plasticwrap Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(’7)
Stirbeforeswving,
,
12to17mint
16to18rein, RotateevmyMmhwtmLetstandSminutes
20to26rein, beforeserving,
34to37mini
Microwave- Lidor
safedish plasticwrap Medium(5)
Medium(5)
Frozenlasagna
(lo%-oZ.)
(21-OZ.)
I?ouh’y Microwave- Lidor Placeinmicrowave-safedish,Cover;Mr
21~to4mint afterhalfoftime,
4to 6mint
4to6rein, Placepouchinmicrowave+wfedish,Slit
pouchbeforemicrowaving,
Canned
(5to 10WOZ.)
(14to24-oz.) safedish plasticwrap High(10)
High(10)
Frozenpouch
(5to6%-OZ.) Pouch No High(10)
Microwave- No Meal-High(7)
safedish 7to 14min. Stirorrotateafter5mintFrozenmaindish
(12-oz.pkg.) —
—
Iflabeldoesnotstate“fullycooked!’check
5to6min. fordoneness.
10to 14min.
Microwave- No
safedish High(10)
High(10)
Frozenfriedchicken
(2pieces)
(l-lb.-4to6pieces)
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—
Sauces,Gravies
Canned Microwave- Lidor High(10) 5to6 min. Stirafterhalfoftime.
(10to 16-oz.) safedish plasticwrap —–
—
——
-
Vegetables Placeonmicrowave-safetrivetordish.
Rearrangeafterhalfoftime.
Puncturepouchwithfork2to3times.Flex
pouchbeforeserving.
Placeundrainedvegetablesinmicrowave-
safedish.Cover.
Frozenbreaded
(7to8-02.) Microwave-
safedish No
No
Lidor
plasticwrap
High(10)
High(10)
5to8min.
9to 12min.Plasticpouch Microwave-
safedish
Microwave-
safedish
Canned
(8to9-02.)
(15to 17-OZ.)
(28to32-oz.)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
3t04min.
5to6min.
7to9min.
2%to7min.Microwave-
safedish Lidor plasticwrap
No
Followpackageinstructions.Cover.After
heating,brisklystirinpotatoes,addingextra1
or2tablespoonsdrymix.Heat1to2minutes.
ToDefrost:Placesouffleinpieplate.
ToCook:Dividebetween4custardcups.
SoufflesaredonewhencentersareaIrnostset.
Instantmashed
potatoes
(2to6servings)
Frozensouffle
(12-oz.pkg.) Microwave-
safepie
plateand
custardcups
Defrost(3)
Meal-High(7) 7to 10min.
6to7min.
Removeanyfoil.Rotateafterhalfoftime.Potatoes:baked,
stuffed,frozen
(1to2)
(3to4)
Microwave-
safedish
ortrivet
Waxpaper
High(10)
High(10) 9to 14min. 16to22min.
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Meats
LAlwaysusemicrowave-safecookware(plasticorglass). _~.
2.Seeguidebelowforspecifichistruetions.Aftertwo-thirdsofcookingtime,[urnmeatCYWXShieldwithfiilwwbonetip%~~n~~ ~~ or
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3. Standingtime:AI1owabout10minutesstandingtimeformostroastsbeforecarving.
Food Container Cover FbwerLevel&Time Comments o
Beef
Groundcrumbled
(forcasseroles
orsoup)
(l-lb.)
(1%-lbs.)
Meatballs
(l-lb.)
Patties
(4pattiesperlb,)
(1to2patties)
(3to4patties)>.
Meatloaf
(roundloaf)
(loafshape)
Casserole No Stirevery2MN@&AddsatIceorcassmk?
ingredientsandfinhih,‘bcookfrozvm Mink,
microwave12to15mlnu~,breakingUPand
High(10) 7t09min, stirringeverySminuhwj
fHigh(10) 10to12min.
Pieplate Waxpaper High(10) 9to 10min. Arrangearoundedgeofdi~h,l?otatedl$b1/4
or8-in. turnafterhalfoftime,
rounddish
8-in.square Waxpaper Ifdesired,addbrowningSSNNX%Letpatties
glassdish stand,covered,2minutes,
(withtrivet High(10) 3%to5 rein,
ifdesired) High(10) 6%~8rein,
orceramic
dinnerplate(For1to2patties,usepaperplatelinedwithdoublethicknesspapertowels,)
Pieplateor Plasticwrap
loafdish High(10) 29to31min. Letstand10minutesaftercooking,
Meal-High(7) 36to42min. Shieldendsofloafwithfoiltoprevent
overcookinglast 15minutes,
Rm$ts
Potroasts
(Up to3-lbs.)
Tenderroasts(rib,
highqualitymrnp,
sirlointip)
(Up to3-lbs.)
Vealshoulder,
boneless
(Up to3-lbs.)
Lamb,bonein,
shankhalf
(3-lbs.)
Boneless
(Up tO3-lbso)
2qt. casserole
or8-in.
squaredish
8-in.square
dishand
trivet
8-in.square
dishand
trivet
8-in.square
dishand
trivet
8-in.square
dish
Lidor
waxpaper
Waxpaper
Waxpaper
Waxpaper
Waxpaper
High(10), 13min.
then
Low(3) 30to35min.
perlb.
Medium(5)Min. Internal
perlb. Temp.
Rare 10to12 115°to 125°
Medium 12to 15 125°to 140°
Well 15to 18 140°to 155°
Medium(5) 16to 17%min.
perlb.
Medium(5)Min. Internal
perlb. Temp.
M@um ~% b13 130°
Welldone 17to 19 170°
Medium(5) Min. Internal
perlb. Temp.
Medium 14 130°
Welldone 17to 19 170°
Brushwithbrowningsauceandadd1/2cup
waterperpoundofmeat.Coverwithlidor
waxpaper.Tbrnoverafterhalfoftime.Add
vegetablesifdesiredafterhalfoftime,
Re-coverandfinish.
Startmeatfatorcutsidedown,Rotate1/2
turnafterhalfoftime,Letmeatstand10to
15minutesbeforecarving.Ifdesired,brush
withbrowningsaucebeforecooking.
Thrnoverafterhalfoftime.
lbrn overafterhalfoftime.Shieldendof
shankbonewithfoilduringfirsthalfoftime.
fim overafterhalfoftime.Wieldsmaller
endofroastwithfoilduringlasthalfof
cooking.
Lamb,vied
Chops&cutlets Brown‘N No PreheatBrown‘NSeardish6to 8minutes.
(1to2) Seardish High(10) 7to9min. ‘Ihmchop/cutletoverafier3minutes.
perlb.
(3to4) High(10) 8to 10min.
perlb.

Food Container Cover PowerLevel&The Comments
I%rk
Bacon
Porksausage
patties(raw)
(%-lb.-4 patties)
Porklinksausage
(raw)
Canadianbacon
(2slices)
(4slices)
(6slices)
Porkchops
(2–?4to %-lb,)
(3–% tol-lb.)
(4–1tol%i-lb.)
Porkroast
(Up to3-lbs.)
Cannedham
(3-lbs.)
Shankorbutthalf,
fullycooked
(Up to3-lbs.)
Hamloaf
Hamslices&steaks
(Up to3-lbs.)
Microwave-
safeplate
Microwave-
safie
cookware
Microwave-
safe
cookware
Microwave-
safe
cookware
Microwave-
safedinner
plateor8-in.
squaredish
Microwave-
safe8-in.
squaredish
ontrivet
8-in.square
dish
8-in.square
dish
6-cLJp
ringmold
8-insquare
dish
Papertowel
Waxpaper
Waxpaper
Waxpaper
Plasticwrap
Cookingbag
Plasticwrap
Plasticwrap
Plasticwrap
Waxpaper
High(10)
Hjgh(10)
Hjgh(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
Medium(!3)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
lt01!4mln.
perslkx
8t09%min.
?4to1min.
perlink
1to 1%min.
1%to2min.
2to3rein,
10to 14minp
14to 16min.
17to21mine
~(’)to24rein,
perlb.
14to 16min.
perlb,
16to 18min.
perlb,
20to25min.
11to 13min.
perlb,
ArrangeinrJn@~layer,R@armngeMm’Mf
oftime,
Arrangeinsinglelayer,Re&rr@n&aftcrhaif
oftime,
Arrangeinsingielayer,
BrushwithbarbecueMUX?orbrowning
agent,ifdesired,L@standcovered5to 10
minutesbeforeserving,Rotatedish1/2turn
afterhalfoftime,
Tieendofbagsecurely.Donotusemetal
twistties,
Tieham.Shieldaroundtopcutedgeswith
l-inchstripoffoil.Placeontrivet,
Shieldedgeofhamwithl-in.widestripof
foil,Add1/4cupwaterandcover.Letstand
5to 10minutesbeforecarving.
Letstand5minutesbeforeserving,Ifaglaze
isdesired,spoonpineappleorapricot
preservesovercookedhamloafafew
minutesbeforeserving.
Tbrnoverafterhalfoftime.
GraviesandSauces
1.Nocoverisneeded,exceptforthick,chunkyspaghettisauce.
2. Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobestirredconstantlybutmostshouldbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwicewhile
microwaving.
3. Varybasicwhitesaucebyaddingcheese,eggyolks,creamordrymilksolids.Addflourwithmayonnaiseorwine.
Food Container Cover PowerLevel&Tim Cements
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Graviesandsauces Glassmeasure
thickenedwithflour orbowl
orcornstarch
Thin,liquidsauces Casserole
(aujus, clam,etc.)
Meltedbutter Glassmeasure
sauces
Clarifiedbutter
—Thickspaghetti, Casserole,
barbecueor largebowl
sweetisoursauces
No 1cup:High(10) 4to5%min. Microwavefat,flourandsalttogetherto
meltandblend.Whiskinliquidandfinish
cooking.Increasetime1to2minutesper
additionalcupofsauce.
No 1cup:High(10) 4to5min. Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheated
ingredients.Stirweilandmicrowaveto
finish.
No Y2cup:High(10) 72to 1min. Microwavebutterjusttomelting.For
clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet stand
1Acup:High(10) 2%to3min. untillayersseparate.Pouroffanduseclear
toplayer.
Yes 2cups:High(10) 4to7min. Stiringredientstogetherthenmicrowave,
stirringafterhaIfoftime.Let stand5to 10
minutestodevelopflavor.
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Pmhy
1.Usemicrowavetrivetforturkeybreastandothersmallpoultrywnotedbelow,
2.Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingforupto10minutes. ~
Food Container Cover PowerLevel&‘I%ne Commen@ –a
Chicken
Pieces Plateor8-in,
squaredish
Whole
Unstuffed 8-in.square
(upto5-lbs.) dish
-
v
3to5min.
perpiece Brush
withbrowningmuwifdesired,
Arrangeinsingk?layerincuoklngdhhso
thickestrnMtyphwsmenearedge$d’di$h,
Waxpaper High(10)
Wax
paper High(10)
High(10)
10to12mint
perlb, Brushwkhbrowningfiauc~ifdwhad,Place chickenbreastsideupindi~hfindcoverwhh
waxpaper,
Add1/3cupwatertocookingbag,Wbtig
neffrclosuretovent,DonotU*metalticon
bag,Cookbreastsideup,
10to12min.
perlb.
Oven-proof
cookingbag
placedin8-in.
squaredish BrushwithbrowningsauceifdesircdtPlace
chickenbreastsideupindishandcoverwith
waxpaper.
stuffed 8-in.square
dishwithtrivet Waxpaper Meal-High(7) 18to21mint perlb,
CamisilHens
Whole(stuffed 8-in.square Waxpaper High(10) 9to 11min. Placebreastsideupindish.
orunstuffed) dish perlb.
Halves 8-in.square Waxpaper High(10) 10to 12min. Arrangebreastsideupindish,onbedof
dish perlb. stuffing,ifdesired,
~l?~f3Y ~1’~~ 8-in.square Waxpaper Meal-High(7) 17to20min. Rotate1/2turnafterhalfoftime,Brushwith
(3to4-lbs.) dishandtrivet perlb. butterandbrowningsauce.Letstand10
minutes,
FM
1.Fishisdonewhenit flakeseasilywithafork.Centermaystillbeslightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingasfishstandsafewminutes
atlercooking.
2, Cookfishwithorwithoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish,orusealightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.
3. Donotovercookfish.Checkatminimumtime.
Food Container Cover PowerLevel6!%The Comments
Fish
Filletsorsteaks
(l-lb.) 8-in.square
dish Waxpaperor High(10) 8to 10min. Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.Letstand
plasticwrap 3minutesbeforeserving.
Plasticwrap High(10) 5to7min. Shieldheadandthintailwithaluminumfoil.
perlb. Letstand3minutesbeforeserving.
Plasticwrap High(10) 3to4min. Arrangeincircle.
Wholefish 8-in.square
dish.
Oysters,clams
(6)
Shrimp,peeled
(1-lb.)
Pieplateor
shallowdish
Pieplateor
shallowdish Plasticwrap High(10) 5to6min. Stironceduringcooking.
Lidor High(10) 5%to7min. Stirtwiceduringcooking.
plasticwrap
Shrimp,unpeeled
(l-lb.) 2-qto
casserole

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mandClkese
LPrepareeggsmanywaysinthemimwam?oven(seebelow).ASwq@piercewholeyo!ksbeforeWcrowavingtopreventINJEMW.
2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheathwshe]lhardcookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.
3.Cookeggsjustuntilset.Theyaredelicateandcantoughenifovercooked.
~oFood (!ontahmr Cover PbvwrLevel&TtmeJ Ctmmlent!i —.
Scrambled Glass
measuring
cupor
casserole
Basiceggs Buttered
custardcup
Poachedeggs I%-qt.
(4maximum) casserole
Fluf@omelet 9-in$pieplate
(3eggs)
Quiche Microwave-
safeI-qt.
measureand
9-in.quiche
dish
No
Plasticwrap
Casserole
lid
No
No
Nled+ligh(7)
Medium(5)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
Medium(5)
High(10)
High(10)
~~@214 @n,
peregg
1%to2% mint
peregg
6t08min,
130i}2cups
water
1%to2 rein,
peregg
Meltbutter
1%min.
8to9min.
Filling:
8t09min,
Quiche:
14to 17min.
Nwe 1twpoonbutterperqg indhh,
MicmwnvetitHigh(10)untilnwltdr
Swarnblethoeggt?withthebW4randi
table~poon
MkperEM.Pl@whtWmm!
microwmwfarhalfoftotalthrwWit’$@
portion~fromtlwout$kle@th~center,
Fini8hcooking,Allowtostand1of2m~~,
Puncwemembraneof’yo!kmprevent
blJr8thIgtRearrangejfn@WMu’yt
Heat2cupshottapwater6to8minutm
coveredonHigh00),Breakeggsontoplate,
puncturemembrane,NipeggsgentlyMO
water,Cover,Cooka~cordh)gtoguide,
Removewithdotted~poon,
Placepieplateoninvertedmuccr,Push
cookedportiontocenter,Cookuntilpartially
set,Sprinklecheeseoveromelet,Micmwavc
%to1minuteuntilcheeseisslight]ymelted,
Combineandmicrowavefilling,stirring
every2minutes,Pourfillingintoprecooked
shell,Microwaveadditionaltimeshownat
left,
—Cheese
Fondue Microwave- Coveror High(10) Toheatwine Use1cupwineand3tablespoonsflourper
*
safe2qt. dish plasticwrap 5min. poundofshreddedcheese,Addcheese,flour
Meal-High(7) 5to7min. andseasoningstohotwineandmicrowave
atMeal-High(7),stirringeveryminute,
untilsmootht
Bread$
1.Crustonbreadswillbesoft.Outsidecoloroffoodswillbesameascolorofbatter(outsideswillnotbrown).Ifdesired,sprinkletopofbatter
withcinnamon-sugarmixture,choppednutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.Toincreasebrowncoloronupsidedownbreads,linedishwith
brownsugarcaramelmixturebeforemicrowaving.
Food Container Cover Powerlkve~&Time Comments
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Coffeecakes 8-in.round NO High(10) 8to9min.
dish
Cornbread,mix 8to9-in. No Meal-High(7) 11to 13min. Forflavorfulbrownedtopping,sprinkle
(8-oz.pkg.) tubedish* cookingdishwithfinelychopped,canned,
frenchfriedonionsbeforemicrowaving,
Tim outofpanupsidedowntoserve.
Muffins Paper-lined No Usemicrowavemuffincontaineror
(1muffin) muffincups High(10) ?4to 1min. homemademuffincups(madebycutting
(2to4) (Donotuse High(10) 1!4to3min. downpaperhotdrinkcups).
(5to6) foilliners) High(10) 2to4min.
Quickbreads, Glassloaf No Meal-High(7) 14to 16min. Rotate1/4turnafter8minutes.Whendone,
loaf dish toothpickinsertedincenterwillcomeout
clean.Letstand15minutesbeforeturning
outofdish.Cool.
*Iftubedishisunavailable,usemicrowave-safe8-in.rounddishwithdrinkingglassplacedopen-side-upincenter.

PastaandRice
1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safecookware(glassorplastic).
2. Usehottesttapwaterasdirectedbelow;thereislessevaporationinamicrowaveoven,Add1to2teaspoonssaltand1W#pMM@ii. -
3.ForriceorMinuterice,usethesameamountofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addmguhwamountsalt, ~
4.Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusingpla~ticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent,
5.Stirorrearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime,Drainpastaimmediatelyaftermkxowaving. e
6.Microwavetimesareaboutthesameasconventionalcooktimes,
Food Container Cover PbwerLevel&TMne Comments
Macaroni
(7to8-oz.)
Spaghetti
(7to8-oz.)
Eggnoodles
(8-oz.)
Rice,regular
Jonggrain(1cup)
Rice,packaged
pmxoked (Minute)
(1%cups)
3-qt,straight
sidedbowl
3-qt.straight
sidedbowl
3-qt.straight
sidedbowl
2-qt.
casserole
2-qt.
casserole
Plasticwrap High(10) 13to15rein, Add3cupswater.Stirafter10minutu.
Forrotinitypqcheckfordonenessafter
10minutes,
Plasticwrap High(10) 13to15min. Breakinhalf,Add3eup$wat6r.Stirafwr
10minutes,
Plasticwrap High(10) 11to13rein, Add4cupswater,Stirafter7mhwtmTime
isthesameforspinachorreguhwnoodkw
Lidor High(10) 18min. Add1%cupswater,Stiral%%’12minutes,
plasticwrap Letstand,ccwcred,5minutesbeforeserving,
Lidor High(10) 7?4min. Add1%cupswater,Stirafter3minutes,
plasticwrap
Cereal
1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safecookware(glassorplastic).Uselargeenoughcontainertoavoidspillover.
2. Startwithhottesttapwatertoshortencookingtime. ~
3. Donotcover(preventsspil.lover). —
4. Forsingleserving,usel-quartcasserole.Additionalservingswillrequirelargercontainer.
Food Container Cover PowerLevel&‘l%ne Comments *
Oatmeal,quick L@.casserole No High(10)
(1serving) orbowl
NOTE:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantoatmeal,followpackage
directionsforamountofwaterandmicrowaveatHigh(10)for2to2%minutes.
Oatmeal, lqt. casserole No High(10)
oldfashioned orbowl
(1serving)
Grits,quick lqt. casserole No High(10)
(1serving) orbowl
IWYI’E:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantgrits,followpackage
directionsforamountofwaterandmicrowaveatHigh(10)for%to 1minute.
Creamofwheat, lqt. casserole No High(10)
regular orbowl
(1serving)
Creamofwheat, l-qt.casserole No High(10)
quick orbowl
(1serving)
Creamofrice l-qt.casserole No High(10)
(1serving) orbowl
3to3%min.
3to4min.
3to4min.
4to5min.
2to3min.
1%to2min.
Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwaterbefore
microwaving.Stirbeforeserving.For6
servings,use3-qt.casserole.
Increasecasserolesizeformorethanone
serving.Increasetimeabout2minutesfor
eachadditionalservingyouarecooking.
Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Increase
casserolesizeandmicrowavetimeby2
minutesperadditionalserving,
Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Use2-qt.
casseroleformorethan1serving.Increase
time1to2minutesperadditionalserving.
Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Use2-qt.
casseroleformorethan1servingand
increasemicrowavetimeby2 minutesper
additionalserving.
Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Use2-qt.
casseroleformorethan1serving.Increase
timeabout1minuteperadditionalserving.