GE Spacemakerll JEM26WH User manual

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Contents
Adapter Plugs 13 Minute/Second Timer
7
Appliance Registration
2
Model and Serial Numbers 2
Auto Defrost
lo, 11 Power I.evels
7-9, 12
Care and Cleaning
28
Precautions 2
Consumer Services
31 Problem Solver
29
Control Panel 6 Program Cooking
6
Convenience Food Guide 18, 19 Repair Service
30
Conversion Guide 10 Safety Instructions 2-4
Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Temperature Cook
9
Cooking Guide 14-27 Temperature Probe 9,28
Defrosting Guide
16, 17 Time Cook 7,8
Delayed Cooking
7
Time Defrost
12
Extension Cords
13
Warranty Back Cover
Features 5
Grounding Instructions
13
Heating or Reheating Guide 14, 15
Hold Time
7
GEAmwer Centerm
Microwaving Tips
3
80~626.2000
Model JEM26WH The electric output
of this microwave oven
is 600 watts.
GEAppiances

Help us help you...
Before using your oven,
read this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.
If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville,
KY40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.
Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.
It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send in
your Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card. If you move, or
if you are not the original purchaser
please write to us, stating model
and serial numbers.
This appliance
must he *ted. M- be certain
that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville,
KY40225
If you received a
damaged oven . . .
Immediately contact the dealer (or
builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service . . .
check the Problem Solver on page 29.
It lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct yourself.
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.
n28 Instillation Kit converts this
oven to a built-in wall oven.
4-AOW Installation Kit allows this
oven to be mounted under a
cabinet.
Ml these thin~ are normal with your microwave oven:
● Steam or vapor escaping from
o Dull thumping sound while
around the door. oven is operating.
● Light reflection around door or
o Some TV-Radio interference
outer case. might be noticed while using your
* Dimming oven light and change
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
in blower sound may occur whale intetierence caused by other small
operating at power levels other appliances and does not indicate a
than high. problem with your oven.
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PRECAUTIONS
~ AVOID
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ENERGY
(a) DO Not Attempt to operate
this oven with the door open since
open door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
@) Do Not Place any object
between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfams.
(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 Shodd 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 a metallic 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.
● %per towels, wax 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 the Cooking
Guide.
● Steam builds up pressure in
foods which are tightly covered
by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken
livers to prevent bursting.
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S~ETY ~STRUCTIONS
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 burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
● Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.
c Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS ~ AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
~
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
● This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUND~G NSTRU~ONS”
on page 13.
● T&s microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat or
cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
. For best operation, piug ttis
appliance into its own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lighti, blowing of fuse or
tripping of circuit breaker.
● Install or locate this appliance
ody in accordance with the
provided
=ationhtructions.
c Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three inchti or
more back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage.
(If used on countertop.)
● Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
c Do not use outdoors.
● Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
● Keep power cord away from
heatedsurfaces.
. D O not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counfir.
. 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 on page 28.
● This appliance should be
serviced otiy by qtiified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination,
~pair or adjustment.
● & with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
● To reduce the risk of f~ in
the oven cavity:
–Donot overcook food. Carefilly
attend appliance if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
—Remove wire twist-tire from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
–Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
–Do not use recycled paper
producb. Recycled paper towels,
napkins and wax paper can
contain
meti flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may also ignite.
–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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
–Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven udess in a special
microwave popcorn accessory or
udess you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
–Do not overcook potitoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your oven.
@ If materials inside oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect
power cord, or shutoff power at
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
● Some producti such as whole
eggs and sealed containers-for
example, closed glass jars-will
explode and should not be heated
in this 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.
. Wn’t defrost frozen beverages
innarrowneckedbottles(especially
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, resulting in
injury.
● Use metal only as directed in
Cooking Guide. TV dinners may
be microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4” high; remove top foil
cover and return tray to box. When
using
meti 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 cooking tray
can become too hot to touch. Be
careful handling the cooking tray
during and after cooking.
● Fwds cooked in liquids (such
as pasta) may tend to boil over
more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture, Should this occur,
refer to page 28 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,
● Remove the temperature probe
from the oven when not in use. If
you leave the probe inside the oven
without inserting it in
M or liquid,
and turn on microwave energy, it
can create electrical arcing in the
oven and damage oven walls.
c Plastic cookware-Plastic
cookware designed for microwave
cooking is very useful, but should
be used carefu~y. Even micmve-
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 ody 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
wfil be safe to eat.
● ❞ not boti eggs in a microwave
oven. Pressure WN buildup inside
the egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Q 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,
. <4Boilab}e” Cwking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by manufacturer,
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 carefilly and direct
steam away from hands and face,
. Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during
or shortly after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, stir the
liquid briefly before removing the
container from the microwave oven.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Features of Your Oven
Cooting Complete Reminder
(For all AUTO DEFROST, TIME COOK
and TIME DEFROST cycles)
To remind you that you have food in the
oven, the oven will beep once a minute until
you either open the oven door or touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open
7. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects
10. Auto Defrost Guide contains
door. Door must be securely
latched for oven to operate.
2. Door Latches.
3. Door Screen. Metal screen
permits viewing of foods and keeps
microwaves confined inside oven.
4.
Oven Vent.
5. Oven Interior Light. Turns on
when the door is opened or when
the oven is operating.
6. Model and Serial Numbers.
the microwave energy distributing defrosting information for the
system. Do not remove this cover. Automatic Defrosting function
You will damage the oven.
(see pages 10 and 11).
8. MICROTHERMOMETERTM
U. Touch Control Panel
Temperature Probe.
Use with
and Display. See page 6 for
Temp Cook/Hold function only. instructions.
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.
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear
and “RESET” appears. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and oven is
ready for use and the clock can be set.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs,
and you must reset clock after touching the CLEAR/OFF pad.
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Features of Your Touch Control Wnel
The Touch Control Panel
allows you to set the oven controls
electronically with the touch of a
finger.
It’s designed to be easy to
use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day,
time counting down during cooking
functions, power level, internal
food temperature, Auto Defrost
codes, Auto Defrost food weights,
cooking mode and instructions.
2. TM COOK I & ~. Microwave
for a preset amount of time using
automatic power level 10 (High),
(or change power level after entering
cooking time. See page 8.)
3. TIME DEFROST. Gentle
thawing at automatic power level 3
(bw). of desired, you may change
power level after entering defrosting
time. See page 12.)
4. MIN/SEC TIMER. This
feature uses no microwave energy.
It functions as a kitchen timer, as
a holding period after defrost or
as a delay timer before time or
temperature cooking. (See page 7.)
5. NUMBER PADS. Touch these
pads to enter cooking/defrosting
time, power level, time of day,
finished food temperature, and
Auto Defrost codes and Auto
Defrost food weights.
6. CLOCK. Touch this pad to
enter time of day or check time
of day while microwaving.
To set clock, first touch CLOCK
pad and then enter time of day.
For example, if time is 1:30, touch
number pads 1, 3, and O and “1:30”
will appear in display. Touch
START pad. To reset or change
time, simply repeat above process.
7. CLEAR/OFF. When touched,
it shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).
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8. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use
the temperature probe to cook by
using a preset temperature. Once
oven reaches preset temperature,
it switches to HOLD setting and
maintains that temperature until
you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
(See page 9.)
9.
POWER LEVEL. Touch this
pad before entering another power
level number if you want to change
from automatic power level 10
(High) for cooking or power level 3
(Low) for defrosting.
10. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this
pad, then code number and food
weight. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting
time. (See pages 10 and 11.)
U. MIN. Use with number pads to
enter whole minutes. For example,
for 4 minutes touch 4 and MIN.
D. ST~T. Afier all selections are
made, touch this pad to start oven.
“PRObE” Appears
On Display:
. Probe has been forgotten
when TEMP COOK/HOLD
function is being used.
● Probe is not securely seated
in oven wall receptacle.
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Use your Touch Coiltrol Panel
to Auto Defrost with the oven
automatically setting the times
and power levels for you, Temp
Cook/Hold using your choice of
temperature, Time Defrost, Time
Cook with choice of power levels
from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest),
time kitchen tasks with the Minute/
Second Timer, and set the clock.
Create your own programs to suit
your individual cooking style. For
example: use the Minute/Second
Timer to delay the start of Temp
Cook/Hold or Time Cook I & II or
program a hold time between Time
Defrost and Time Cook I & II. (See
page 7.) Set Time Cook I &II for a
two-stage program using different
times and power levels. (See page 8.)
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How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer
The Minute/Second 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 Minute/Second Timer operates
without microwave energy.
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1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
2. Touch number pad 3 and MIN (for
3 minutes). Display shows
“3:00”
and “TIME” flashes.
3. Touch START. Display shows
“TIME” and time counting down.
4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes
“End~’ and display shows
time of day.
Using a Holding ~me
The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program a “holding time”
between microwave cooking
finctions.
The time can range from one second
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A
holding or standing time maybe
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 either TIME
COOK I &II or TEMP COOK/
HOLD and enter cook time,
temperature or code. Touch
MIN/SEC TIMER and enter
number of minutes to delay cooking.
When delaying cooking by
temperature cooking, be sure
probe is in food.
Touch START.
Timer will count down to zero and
cooking will begin.
How to ~me Defrost, Hold
and
~me 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.
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Step 2: Touch TME DEFROST pad.
The display shows”: O“ and
“POWER
3:’ “ENTER DEF
TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and MIN
for 15 minutes defrosting time.
“15:00” appears on display.
(Defrosting is automatically set on
power level 3 but can be changed
by touching the POWER LEVEL
pad and the desired power level.)
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Step 4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MIN to hold
for ten minutes.
“10:00” appears
on display and “TIME” flashes.
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Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II
pad. Display shows “COOK” and
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Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MIN for
twenty-five minutes of cooking time.
“COOK TIME” flashes and
“25:00” and “POWER 10” appear
on display.
Step8: Touch START. “DEF TME”
and “15:00” counting down show
on display. As each function is
automatically performed oven
display shows instructions entered
and the function.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes
“End~’
Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I
accidenblly reverse my defrost,
hold and cook instructions?
A. The oven will automatically
rearrange your program. Defrosting
will always come first, then hold,
and then the cooking function.
Q.
Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes.
Sometimes you may only
want to defrost a food, hold it, and
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in Defrost and amount of
time. Then program Hold and the
amount of time. Be sure to put the
thawed dish in the refrigerator
promptly.
N~E: Let foods remain at room
temperature only as long as safe.
Times will vary.
Q.
I programmed my oven for a
specific defrosting time but it
defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?
A. When instructions conflict,
the oven carries out the last
instruction. You may have set the
oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold
for 2 minutes, and then defrost for
6 minutes. In this case, the oven
would defrost for 6 minutes and
hold for 2 minutes.

CooHng by~me
T~ COOK I & II allows you
to microwave for a preset amount
of time using automatic power
level 10, or change power level
automatically.
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.
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of
water, add 1 teaspoon of instant
coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a
cup that has no metal decoration
and is microwave safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips on page 3).
Place cup in oven and close door.
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II
pad. Display shows “COOK” and
“l:’ “ENTER T~E” is flashing.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch
1,3 and O for one minute and 30
seconds. Display shows
“1:30”
and “COOK TIME” flashes.
Because automatic power level 10
is recommended for this cup of
coffee, there is no need to change
the power level. (If power level 10
is not appropriate, see “How to
Change Power Level” at right.)
Step 4: Touch START. “COOK
TIMEJ’ “POWER 10~’ and time
counting down show on display.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes
“End~’ Oven,
light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
Using the ~me Cook II
Feature
The Time Cook II feature lets you
set two time cooking functions
within one program. This is ideal
if you want to change power levels
during your cooking operations.
Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in
microwave-safe container and close
the door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II
pad. Display shows “COOK” and
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“ ~’ “ENTER TIME” is flashing.
Step 3: Select your cooking time.
For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for
two minutes and
E seconds. Display
shows “2:15” and “POWER 10~’
“COOK TIME” flashes.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 5: Set your cooking time.
How to Change Wwer bvel
After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 6: Touch START.
Step 7: “COOK TIME;’ the
selected power level and the first
programmed cook time, counting
down, show on the display.
Step 8: At the end of the first
programmed cook time, the next
selected power level, “COOK
ME” and the swond programmed
cook time, counting down, show on
the display.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes “End?’ The
oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10: Open the door.
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Cook ‘N Watih
The Cook ‘N Watch feature is a
short-term cooking program which
automatically turns the oven off
after 3 minutes. It’s ideal for
melting cheese on food or other
quick cooking operations where
you want to stop cooking at just
the right time.
To Use Cook ‘N Watch
Step 1:
Touch COOK ‘N WATCH.
“COOK ‘N WA~H” and “STA~”
are flashing. “POWER 10” is
displayed.
Step 2: Touch START. “COOK ‘N
WATCH” and time counting up to
3 minutes are displayed. Power
level 10 is automatically set in oven
but another power level can be
selected.
Step 3: Open the door or touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad to stop cooking.
The oven will automatically signal,
flash “End” and shut off at the end
of 3 minutes.
Questions and Amwers
Q. I set my oven for the time
called for in the recipe, but at the
end of the time allowed, my food
wasn’t done. What happened?
A. Since house power varies due
to time or location, many Time
Cook recipes give you a time range
to prevent overcooking. Set the
oven for minimum time, test the
food for doneness, and cook your
food a little longer, if necessary.
Q. I touched the number pads
and selected my power level. When
I touched START, however, my
oven didn’t come on. Why not?
A.
The TIME COOK I & 11 pad
must be touched before setting the
number pads or else your oven will
not begin cooking.
Q. Can I interrupt my Time
Cook function to check the food?
A. Yes.
To resume cooking,
simply close the door and press
the START pad. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.

Cooking by Temperature
Internal temperature is the best
test of doneness for many foods.
Temp Cook/Hold cooks a variety
of foods to the desired finished
food temperature using the probe.
Time Cook I &II is preferred
for batters, doughs, frozen
foods and foods which would
be difficult to cook precisely
with the probe. See page 8.
Temp Cook/Hold takes the
guesswork out of cooking because
the oven automatically signals with
four beeps when the food reaches
the preset temperature. The Hold
feature will maintain this temperature
for up to twelve hours or until you
touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Note: Oven automatically switches
to “Hold” when preset food
temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
HANDLE CABLE
SENSOR
The temperature probe is a
food thermometer that gauges the
internal temperature of the food;
it must be used when using Temp
Cook/Hold. To use your probe
properly, follow directions below.
Place tender beef roast on trivet in
microwave-safe dish. Insert probe
horizontally into the center meaty
area not touching bone or fat.
Make sure the handle does not
touch the food or top or sides of
the oven. Cover with wax paper.
Pork or ham roasts need no trivet.
Add 1/2 cup water to roast dish and
cover with plastic wrap.
Place meat in oven with probe to
the right. Insert cable end of probe
firmly into receptacle on oven wall.
Howto Temp Cook a Rolled
Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe
into roast and attach probe securely
in oven wall. Close the door.
Step2: Touch TEMP COOWHOLD.
“POWER 10” is displayed and
“ENTER TEMP COOK” flashes.
Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for
125°F.
“TEMP COOK” is flashing and
“POWER 10” and “125F” are
displayed.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL
pad. “ENTER POWER” flashes.
Touch 5 for medium power. “TEMP
COOK:’ “POWER 5“ and “125F”
show on display.
Step 5: Touch START. If internal
temperature of the roast is less than
80°F., display will show “COOL”
and “TEMP COOK:’ If temperature
is 80°F. or above, display shows
temperature counting up.
Step 6: When 125°F. is reached,
the oven will sound and display
“HOLD:’ The oven will then hold
the temperature.
Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove the probe and food
from the oven.
Cooking Tips
● Use a lower power level; it will
heat more evenly even though
requiring more time.
c Be sure frozen food has been
completely defrosted before inserting
probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
● Cover foods loosely for moisture
control and quick, even heating.
Questions and Answers
Q. I inserted the temperature
probe, closed the door, touched
_ COOK/HOLD and entered
my desired food temperature but
the temperature didn’t appear on
the display.
A. You may have entered an
incorrect temperature. Any food
temperature from 80° to 199°F.
may be entered for TEMP COOK/
HOLD. Touch CLEAR/OFF and
begin again.
Q. Are there any foods I can’t
Temp Cook?
A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice
cream, frozen whipped toppings,
etc. soften rapidly at warm
temperatures. Batters, doughs and
frozen foods are also difficult to
cook precisely with the probe. It’s
best to Time Cook these foods.
Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on
the display after I touched the
START pad?
A. “PRObE” will flash if you
don’t seat the cable end of the probe
securely into the receptacle in the
oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
COOK/HOLD pad and forget to
use the probe.
Q. Can I leave my probe in the
oven if it’s not inserted in food?
A. No,
if it touches the oven wall,
you may damage the oven.
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Automatic Defrosting
With the Auto Defrost feature,
the oven automatically
sek the
defrosting times and power levels
for you.
You choose the appropriate
Code number from 1 to 3 for the
food you are defrosting, then enter
the food weight in pounds and
tenths of a pound (see Conversion
Guide below) and touch START.
The oven calculates defrosting time
and changes power levels during
defrosting to give even defrosting
results.
How to set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide
located at bottom of oven when you
open the door. It shows minimum
and maximum Food Weights for
each code number. You will need
to know your Food Weight and
corresponding Code before
setting Auto Defrost.
1. Remove food from package,
place in oven on microwave-safe
dish and close door.
2. Touch AU~ DEFROST pad.
“ENTER CODE” flashes on display.
-
II
Once during defrosting, the oven
3. Enter selected Code from Auto
beeps 4 times and “turn” flashes.
Defrost Guide. For example, poultry “Turn” flashes until you open the
calls for Code 2. door, attend your food (see guide
“LBS” and “CODE 2“ are
displayd
on next page), close the door and
and “ENTER WEIGHT” flashes.
touch START.
When defrosting time is completed,
r
4. Enter weight. For example, touch
Number Pads 1 and 2 for weight of
1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces. See
Conversion Guide below.)
Display shows “1.2:’ “LBS” and
“CODE
2:’ After 4 seconds,
“START” flashes.
5. Touch START pad. Display
shows Defrost Time counting down.
“End” flashes and oven beeps 4
times. “End” remains on display
and oven beeps once a minute until
door is opened or CLEAR/OFF
pad is touched.
When using the Auto Defrost
feature, it is necessary to allow
meat to stand in order to finish
defrosting the interior. You may take
the meat out of tie oven if you wish.
Stand time recommendations are
given in the guide on the next page.
Conversion Guide
If weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
I
Ounces Pounds
I
6-7
.4
9-1o .6
11
.7
12-13 .8
14-15
.9
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Auto Defrost Guide
I
II I
~COMMENDED
MIN. - MAX.
CODE FOODS WEIGHT SIGNAL STAND TIME
, —-—— ,— —
—
Chops 0.1 -5.0 lbs.
I I I
Frankfurters, Sausage
0.1 -5.0 lbs.
I I I
Ground Meat
0.1 -5.0 lbs.
Beef Patties 0.1 -5.0 lbs.
Roasts
0.1-5.Olbs.
Separateandturn 5minutes
over. Shield where
necessary.
SeDarateandremove 2minutes
de~rostedpieces.
Remove defrosted 5 minutes
areas and break apart.
Turn over and remove
\ 5 minutes
defrosted patties.
Turn over and shield. 30 to 45 minutes
I inrefri~erator
Ribs
0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and remove
10 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Shield.
t
I
1
I
1
Steak 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over. Shield. 5 minutes
Chunks, Cubes
0.1 -5.0 lbs. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
I Whole Chicken I
0.1 -5.0 lbs.
I Turnover andshield. I 10minutes; run
cold water in cavity
Turkey Breast 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and shield. 20 to 30 minutes
Chicken Pieces 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Cornish Hens (whole)
0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and shield. 10 minutes; run
cold water in cavity
Cornish Hens (sDlit)
0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over and shield. 5 minutes
Fish Fillets 0.1 -3.0 lbs. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Shrimp, Scallops 0.1 -3.0 lbs. Separate and remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces.
Whole Fish 0.1 -3.0 lbs. Turn over and Hold under cold
shield tail. running water.
Defmsti~ Hink
For best results, meats such as
chops and
steti should be packaged
in a single layer. Edges or thin areas
of meat will defrost more rapidly
than other areas. When oven signals,
shield warm areas with small
pieces of foil.

Defrosting by ~me
The Time Defrost setting is
designed for speedy thawing of
fromn food and is one of the great
advantages of a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to
quic~y thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting
is preferred for meat and poultry
&use the oven wts the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
● Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
c See the Defrosting Guide for
defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with
the defrost finction, defrost a 1O-OZ.
package of frozen strawberries by
following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
strawberries in the oven and close
door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
TIME :.+:
POWE
DEFRO ‘~~ti:”...
LEVEI
x‘$
‘~.t
MIN/SEC .
- AUTO
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
3~’ “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Select one half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4 and MIN pad for 4
minutes. Display shows “4:00” and
“POWER 3?’ “DEF TIME’7 flashes.
I
I
How to Change fiwer bvel
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Q:::...
sTAR~’~;;i,,::
,;,,.,,,:,
:’.
‘iL
Step4: Touch START. “DEF TIME”
and “POWER 3“ show and time
counts down on display. When cycle
is completed, the oven signals and
flashes “End;’ then automatically
shuts off.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time
and touch START.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes “End:’ open door, remove
package and separate strawberries
to finish defrosting.
Defrosting ~ps
● 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, pre-packaged
frozen dinners can be defrosted
and microwaved. If the food is in
a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
● Check the Defrosting Guide for
other defrosting tips.
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Questions andhwers
Q. When I press ST~T, I hear a
dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?
A. Yes,
but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time about in 1/2;
power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
1/3. During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Q.
Why don’t the defrosting
times in the Defrosting Guide
seem right for my food?
A. These times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set the oven for the time indicated
in the Defrosting Guide. If your
food is still not completely thawed
at the end of that time, reset the
oven and adjust the time
accordingly.
Q.
Should all foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so
quic~y
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during
defrosting to check on the
progress of my food?
A. Yes.
You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
Use of Adapter Plugs
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
Usage situations where
.-
of electric shock ~y providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and
grounded. (Fig. 1)
WARNING-Im.ro.er
appliance’s power cord will
be disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.
However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY
CONNE~ION
Usage situations where
appliance’s power cord will
be disconnected frequently.
~ not M an adapter plug in these
situations because disconnecting of
the power cord places undue strain
on the adapter and leads to eventual
tiure of the adapter ground terrnind.
You should have the two-prong wall
receptacle replaced with a three-
use of the grounding plug
~an’result
may be made to a properly grounded prong (grounding) receptacle by a
in a risk of electric shock. two-prong wall receptacle by the use qualified electrician before using
of a UL listed adapter
(Fig. 2)
Fi
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.
h not under anv circurnstanc=
which is available-at mos~local
hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in the
wall receptacle to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
Caution: Attaching the adapter
ground terminal to the wall
receptacle cover screw does not
cut or remove th; third @und)
ground the appliance unless the
prong from the power cord.
cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall receptacle
is grounded through the
house
wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very
likely to break with
repeated use. Should this happen,
DO NOT USE the appliance until
a proper ground has again been
established.
the appliance.
Use of E*nsion Cords
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an
extension cord. However, if it is
necessary to use an extension cord,
use only a 3-wire extension cord
that has a 3-blade grounding plug,
and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension
cord shall be equal to or greater
than the electrical rating of the
appliance (15 amperes).
If you do use an extension cord
with your microwave oven,
the
interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when oven
is in use. Cook times may be longer
as well.
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Heating or Reheating Guide
1. Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods from refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave oven safe containers.
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are rare or medium meats, some sandwiches, griddle foods like pancakes and baked foods.
3. On models with a probe, insert the probe horizontally into the food so tbat the tip of the probe can measure the temperature in the center of the
food. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since center is last to heat. Foods reheated to
160~165°F. will provide safe, palatable results. Let
foods stand a few minutes, then stir before serving.
4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout.
Stir food once or twice during heating, if possible, to ensure even, thorough heating.
Power Approximate
Item Amount
hvel
~me, Min.
Appetizers
Saucy; such as meatballs, riblets, 1 to 2 servings
High (10) 2 to 3
cocktail franks, etc.
3 to 4 servings
High (10) 3 to 5
(% cup/serving)
Dips: cream or processed cheese
1/2 cup Medium (5)
1 to 3
1 cup Medium (5)
2 to 3
Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc.
2 to 4 servings High
(10) I to 2
Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Do not cover pastry bites; they will not be crisp.
Plate of hftovers
Meat plus 2 vegetables
1 plate High (10) 2 to 3
Tip: Probe works well in saucy dishes or vegetables (use in largest serving) but not in meat slices. Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic
wrap. Rotate plate 1/2 turn after half of time.
Meati and Main Dishes
Saucy main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti,
1 to 2 servings
High (10) 2 to 8
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and
3 to 4 servings High (10) 9 to 15
cheese, etc. (%-1 cup/serving)
1 can (16-oz. ) High (10)
4 to 6
Thinly sliced roasted meat:
Rare beef roast, minimum time; Medium rare,
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7) 1 to 2
maximum time (3 to 4-oz./serving)
3 to 4 servings Meal-High(7) 2 to 3
Well done: beef, pork, ham, poultry, etc.
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1 to 3
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 4 to 6
Steaks, chops, ribs, other meat pieces:
Rare beef steak
I to 2 servings
Meal-High(7)
1 to 2
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
3 to 4
Well done beef, chops, ribs, etc.
1 to 2 servings Meal-High(7) 2 to 3
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
3 to 5
Hamburgers or meat loaf 1 to 2 servings
(4-oz./serving)
3 to 4 servings
Chicken pieces
1 to 2 pieces
3 to 4 pieces
Hot dogs and sausages
1 to 2
3 to 4
Breakfast sausage links
2
4
8
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
2 to 3
4 to 6
1 to 2
3 to 5
% to 11A
1 % to 2
1/2 to %
1 to 1 %
2 to 3
Rice and pasta 1 to 2 servings High (10) 1 to 2
(2A-% cup/serving)
Topped or mixed with sauce 1 to 2 servings High (10) 2 to 5
(2A-% cup/serving)
3 to 4 servings High (10) 4 to 7
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. Do not cover rare or medium rare meats
When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate cookware 1/2 turn after half of time.
Beve~es
Coffee, tea, cider, other water-based 1 to 2 cups High (10)
1 to 3
3 to 4 cups High (10) 5 to 8
Cocoa, other milk-based 1 to 2 cups Meal-High(7) 1 to 3
3 to 4 cups Meal-High(7) 4 to 8
Tip: Do not cover.
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Approximate
Item Amount
~wer hvel
~me, Min.
Sandwiches & Soups
Moist filling: Sloppy joe, barbecue, ham salad,
1 to 2 servings
Meal-High (7)
etc. in bun.
(k cup/serving)
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
Thick meat-cheese filling; with firm bread
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)
3 to 4 servings
Md-High (7)
soup
Water based 1 to 2 servings
(1 cup/serving) High
(10)
3 to 4 servings High (10)
1 can (10-oz.) High (10)
reconstituted
Milk-based
1 to 2 servings
(1 cup/serving)
Meal-High (7)
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
1 can (10-oz.)
Meal-High (7)
reconstituted
~p: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches. Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
1 to 2
3 to 4
lM to 3
4 to 5
2 to 6
7 to 11
7 to 9
3 to 8
10 to 14
6 to 7
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.
(% cup/serving)
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, potato
Corn on the cob
Mashed potatoes
(% cup/serving)
~p: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1
can (16-oz.)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16-oz.)
1 to 2 ears
3 to 4 ears
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
1 to 3
3 to 5
4 to 6
1% to 3
3 to 5
4 to 5%
2 to 4
5 to 8
2 to 4
6 to 7
Sauces
Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch
1A cup
High (10) 1A to 1
1 cup High (10) 1 to 2
Meat or main dish, chunky type; giblet gravy,
Y2 cup High (10) 2 to 3
spaghetti sauce, etc.
1 cup High (10) 3 to 4
1 can (16-oz.) High (10)
4 to 6
Creamy type
1/2 cup
High (10) 1% to 2
1 cup High (10) 2 to 3
~p: Cover food to prevent spatter.
Bakery Foods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,
nut or fruit bread
Dinner rolls, muffins
Pie: fruit, nut or custird
% of9-in. pie=l slice
(use minimum time for custard)
~p: Do not cover.
1piece
2 pieces
4 pieces
9-in. cake or
12 rolls or
doughnuts
;
4
6 to 8
1slice
2 slices
4 slices
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
1/2 to 1
1 to 2
1 to 3
2 to 4
1A to 1A
1A to %
1/2 to 11/2
% to 11/2
IA to 3A
1 to 2
1% to 2
Griddle Foods
Pancakes, French toast or waffles (3-in. x4-in. )
Plain, no topping 2 or 3 pieces
Syrup & butter
High (10)
JA to %
2 or 3 pieces High (10) 1/2 to %
With 2 sausage patties (cooked)
2 or 3 pieces High (10) 1 to 2
~p: Do not cover.
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Defrosting Guide
1. Unwrap food. If it is difficult to remove plastic grocery store tray, it may be removed after first half of time. Place food in microwave-safe
cooking dish.
2. After first half of cooking time, remove any remaining wrap. Break food apart or separate, if possible. Remove any thawed food. Shield bone
tips, thin meat or warm areas with foil.
3. Large bulky roasts may have icy center. Allow 30 to 60 minutes smnd time. Poultry may be placed under running cool water until giblets can be
removed.
4. When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy after second half of defrosting time, return to microwave oven
very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.
Fimt Half Second Half Power
Food
~me. Min. ~me. Min.
Uvel
Commen@
Meat
Bacon
(12-16 OZ. pkg.)
Franks
(l-lb.)
Ground: beef & pork
(1-lb.)
(2-lbs.)
(5-lbs.)
Roast: beef & pork
Spareribs, pork
(2 to 3-lbs.)
Steaks, chops & cutlets
Sausage, bulk
(1-lb. tray)
(1-lb. roll)
Sausage, link
(% to l-lb. )
Sausage, patties
(12-oz. pkg.)
3 to 4
4 to 5
4
7 to 8
15 to 20
5 to 6 per lb.
4 per lb.
3 to 4 per
lb.
2 to 3
3 to 4
2 to 3
2 to 3
2 to 3
None
3 to 4
6 to 8
15 to 20
5 to 6 per lb.
4 per lb.
3 to 4 per lb.
2 to 4
3 to 4
2 to 3
1 to 2
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Place unopened package in cooking dish. Turn over
and rotate 1/4 turn after first half. Let stand 5 minutes.
Place unopened package in cooking dish. Microwave
just until franks can be separated.
Scrape off softened meat after each half of time. Set
aside. After second half of time, break up remaining
block, microwave 1 to 3 minutes more, if necessary.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. After half of
time, turn roast over and
shield ends. Let stand one
hour to complete defrosting.
Place unwrapped spareribs in cooking dish. Turn meat
over after first half of time and separate pieces with
table knife. Let stand 10 minutes to complete defrosting.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish, Turn over and
separate after first half of time. Remove any defrosted
pieces. Let stand 10 minutes to complete defrosting.
~rn over after first half of time.
Turn over after first half of time and shield ends with
foil. Turn over once during second half of time.
Rearrange after first half of time.
Rotate patties after first half of time.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, 8 to 10 8 to 10 Defrost (3) Place unwrapped chicken in cooking dish. Turn
Cut Up (2~2 to 3-lbs. )
chicken over after half of time. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces. Let stand 5 minutes to complete
defrosting.
Whole (2% to 3-lbs.)
12
12 to 14 Defrost (3)
Place unwrapped chicken in cooking dish. After first
half of time, turn over chicken. Shield bone ends,
wings, tail and warm areas with foil.
Cornish hen 5 to 6 per lb.
5 to 6 per lb. Defrost (3) Place hens breast side down in cooking dish. Turn over
after first half of time.
Duckling (4 to 6-lbs.)
4 per lb. 3 to 4 per lb. Defrost (3) Place unwrapped duckling breast side down in cooking
dish. After first balf of time, turn duckling over. Shield
warm areas with foil.
Turkey breast 6 to 7 per lb. 6 to 7 per
lb. Defrost (3) Place breast side down in cooking dish. Turn over after
(4 to
7-lbs.)
first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. Let
stand 30 to 45 minutes to complete defrosting.
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Fimt Half Second Half hwer
Food
~me, Min. ~me, Min.
bvel
Commenfi
~h & Seafood
Fillets (l-lb.)
Steaks (6 to 16-oz.)
Steaks (1 to 2-lbs.)
Whole fish (8 to 10-oz. )
4
2 to 3
4 to 5
3 to 4
4 to 6
none
3 to 5
2 to 4
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Place unwrapped fish in dish. firn over after first half
of time; shield ends with fed. After second hdf of time,
hold under cold water to separate, if necessary.
Place fish in cooking dish.
~rn over after first half of
time and shield ti section with fed. After second hdf of
time, rinse cavity with cold
wter to complete defistig.
Crab meat (6-oz. pkg.)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Place block in casserole. ~rn over after first half of
time.
3 to 4
5 to 6
6 to 8
4 to 5
2 to 4
2 to 3
5 to 6
none
Remove from container. Place block in casserole.
Break up with fork after first half of time.
Oysters (10-oz. container)
Shrimp, scallops (1-lb.) Place in cooking dish in single layer.
firn over and
separate after first half of time.
Lobster tails-1 to 2
(6 to 9-oz.) Arrange on trivet in cooking dish.
Breads, Cakes
Bread, rolls or buns
(8 to 16-oz.)
Coffee cake (11 to 14%-oz. )
Sweet
rolls (8% to 12-oz. )
4 to 6 Defrost (3)
none
3% to 5
4 to 6
1% to 3
4 to 6
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
none
none
none
none
Doughnuts (1 to 4)
Doughnuts, glazed
(1 box of 12 large)
French toast (2 slices)
Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer
(17-OZ.)
Cake, plain, 1 layer
Pound cake (10% -oz.)
4 to 5
2 to 4
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
none
none
Defrost (3) Remove from foil pan if necessary. Let stand 10 minutes.
Defrost (3) Remove from
fofl pan if necessary. Let stand 10 minutes.
Defrost (3) Remove from foil pan if necessary. Let stand 20 to
30 minutes.
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3)
Defrost (3) Let stand 20 to 30 minutes.
2 to 4
2 to 4
5 to 7
none
none
none
Cheesecake, plain or
fruit top (17 to 19-oz.)
Cupcakes
Fruit or nut pie (8-in.)
1/2 to 11/2 each
10 to 18
8 to 12
none
none
none
Cream or custard pie
(14 to 23-oz.)
fruit
Fresh (10 to 16-oz.) 7 to 10 none Defrost (3) Remove from package. Place in microwave safe dish.
After minimum time, break up with fork. Repeat if
necessary.
Plastic pouch—l to 2 5 to 8 none Defrost (3)
Pierce pouch with fork. PIace package in oven. Flex
(lo-oz. pkg.)
package once.
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Convenience Food Guide
1. Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since they are already cooked. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For foods
needing browning or crisping, conventional baking is recommended.
2. Remove food from foil containers over 3/4-in. high.
3. To cook more than one package, add times together.
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Appetizem & Snach
Pastry bites
Frozen prepared
sandwiches
Frozen egg or
pizza rolls
(6%-oz. pkg.)
Canned sausage
(5-oz. can)
Fish sticks
(9 to 12-oz. pkg.)
Pizza, frozen
(individual size)
Microwave-
safe dish
Paper towel
Microwave-
safe dish
Microwave-
safe dish
Microwave-
safe dish
Package
tray
No Medium (5) 3 to 4 min. Place on trivet in dish.
No High (10)
2 to 3 min. Remove from foil package and wrap in paper
per sandwich
towel. Rotate 1/4 turn after half of time.
No
High (10) 3 to 4 min. Place in microwave-safe dish.
Wax paper
High (10)
3 to 4 min.
Drain and cut into bite-size pieces.
Add 1/2 cup chili or cocktail sauce.
No
High (10) 3 to 6 min.
Place on trivet in dish.
No High (10)
4 to 6 min. Place on package tray
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Scrambled egg
substitute
(81A-oz. carton)
Cheese souffle
(12-OZ.)
Scrambled eggs
breakfast
(6ti-oz. )
with sausage and
hash brown potatoes
Microwave-
safe dish
Microwave-
safe 8-in. pie
plate and
custard cups
Package
paper tray
No Defrost (3) 5 to 6 min. To Defrost: Defrost in carton 4 minutes.
High (10)
3 to 4 min.
Pour into casserole. Break up ice and defrost
2 minutes longer.
To Cook: Stir after 2 minutes, then every
minute until desired firmness.
No Defrost (3)
7 to 10 min.
To Defrost: Place in 8-in. pie plate. Stir twice.
Meal-High(7) 4 to 6 min. To Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered
6-oz. custard cups. Rearrange after 5 minutes.
Souffles are done when center is almost set.
Package High (10) 3 to 4 min.
Remove paper tray from carton. ~rn back
cover clear film to expose potatoes.
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Crab, shrimp or
lobster
newburg
(6
fi-oz.)
Fish & chips
(5 to 14-OZ.)
Deviled crab
(6-oz.)
Breaded fish
(5 to 1O-OZ.)
(14 to 16-oz.)
(23 to 25-oz.)
Package
pouch
Package tray
or
microwave-
safe dish
Microwave-
safe dish
Microwave-
safe dish
No High (10) 3 to 4 min. Puncture pouch with fork to vent. Place
pouch in microwave-safe dish. Stir before
serving.
No
High (10) 5 to 8 min. Remove foil cover. Return tray to carton or
distribute evenly in microwave-safe dish.
No
High (10) 2 to 3 min. Distribute evenly in microwave-safe dish.
Rearrange after
half of time.
No
Distribute evenly in microwave-safe dish.
High (10) 3 to 5 min.
High (10) 6 to 8 min.
High (10) 11 to 14 min.
Meat
Frozen meats
(5 to 8-oz.)
(10 to 16-oz.)
(16 to 32-oz.)
Dry mixes
(hamburger added)
T.V.dinners
(6 to 11%-oz.)
(12 to 20-OZ.)
Microwave- Lid or plastic
safe dish wrap. Do not
High (10)
or pouch cover pouch. High (10)
High (10)
Microwave- Lid High (10)
safe casserole
Package tray Carton or
plastic cover
High (10)
High (10)
If pouch package is used, puncture with fork
4 to 9 min. to vent. Rearrange meat pieces and spoon
8 to 18 min.
sauce over meat twice after half of time.
16 to 25 min.
Do not cover pouch.
11 to 15 min.
Add cooked, drained hamburger. Stir after
7 minutes.
If covered with foil, remove cover. If food is
5 to 9 min. in foil tray, replace dinner in carton or cover
11 to 20 min.
with plastic wrap.
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Canned spaghetti, Microwave- Lid or
etc.
(16-oz. ) safe dish
plastic wrap
Frozen rice in pouch
Pouch No
(10-OZ.)
Frozen macaroni & Microwave- Lid or
cheese, spaghetti
safe dish
plastic wrap
(8 to
14-oz.)
Frozen lasagna Microwave- Lid or
(lo% -oZ.)
safe dish
plastic wrap
(21-OZ.)
High (10)
4 to 6 min. Stir before serving.
Meal-High (7) 6 to 8 min.
Puncwm pouch with fork to vent. Place pouch
in microwave-safe dish. Stir before serving.
Meal-High(7)
10 to 15 min.
Stir before serving.
Rotate 1/4 turn every 10 minutes. Let stand
Medium (5)
16 to 20 min.
5 minutes before serving.
Medium (5) 35 to 38 min.
Poultry
Canned Microwave- Lid or
(5 to IO fi-oz.) safe dish
plastic wrap
(14 to 24-oz.)
Frozen pouch Pouch
No
(5 to
6ti-oz.)
Frozen main dish Microwave- No
(12-02.pkg.) safe dish
Frozen
fried chicken Microwave- No
(2 pieces) safe dish
(1-lb.~ to 6 pieces)
(2-lbs.–8 to 10 pieces)
Place in microwave-safe dish. Cover; stir
High (10)
2 to 4 min.
after half of time.
High (10)
4 to 6 min.
High (10)
4 to 6 min. Slit pouch. Place pouch in microwave-safe
dish.
High (10) 6 to 8 min. Stir or rotate after 5 minutes.
If
label does not state “fully cooked:’ check
High (10)
4 to 6 min. for doneness.
High (10) 8 to 9 min.
High (10) 17 to 18 min.
Sauces, Gravies
Canned Microwave- Lid or
High (10)
4 to 5 min. Stir after half of time.
(10 to
16-oz.) safe dish plastic wrap
Frozen breaded
(7 to 8-oz.)
Canned
(8 to 9-oz.)
(15 to
17-OZ.)
(28 to 32-oz.)
Instant mashed
potatoes
(2 to 6 servings)
(8 to 12 servings)
Frozen souffle
(12-oz. pkg.)
Pomtoes: baked,
stuffed, frozen
(1 to 2)
(3 to 4)
Microwave- No
safe dish
Microwave-
Lid or
safe dish
plastic wrap
Microwave-
Lid or
safe dish
plastic wrap
Microwave- No
safe pie
plate and
custard cups
Microwave- Wax paper
safe dish
on trivet
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
Defrost (3)
Meal-High (7)
High (10)
High (10)
4 to 6 min.
2 to 3 min.
4 to 5 min.
10 to 15 min.
2Y2 to 7 min.
8 to 12 min.
7 to 10 min.
8 to 10 min.
6 to 10 min.
12 to 15 min.
Place on microwave trivet in dish.
Place undrained vegetables in microwave-
safe dish. Cover. (Or use temperature probe
set to 1500. )
Use container size and amounts of wter, W,
butter and salt on package. Cover. After
h~tig, bris~y stir in ptatoes, add~g extra 1
to 2
tables~ns dry mix. H~t 1 to 2 minutes.
To Defrost: Place souffle in pie plate.
To Cook: Divide between46-oz. custard
cups. Rearrange after 5 minutes. Souffles are
done when centers are set.
Check to see that potatoes are
N~ IN
FOIL. Place on microwave-safe dish.
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1. Always use microwave-safe dish.
2. Start meat fat side down. After half of cooking time or when temp probe reaches 90°, turn meat fat side up. Shield with foil any portions that are
starting to overcook.
3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.
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Beef
Ground, crumbled
(for casseroles
or soup)
(1-lb.)
(l Yz-lbs.)
Meatballs
(l-lb.)
(2-lbs.)
Patties
(4 patties per lb.)
(1 to 2 patties)
(3 to 4 patties)
Meat loaf
Casserole
No Stir after
hdf of time. Add sauce or
casserole ingredients and finish. To cook
frozen block, microwave 10 to 15 minutes,
breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes.
High (10) 6 to 8 min.
High (10) 7 to 9 min.
Wax paper
High (10) 7 to 8 min.
High (10) 10 to 13 min.
Pie plate or
oblong dish
Round dish: arrange in circle around edge of
dish. Rearrange after half of time.
Oblong dish: arrange in rows. Rearrange
every 3 minutes.
Oblong glass
dish (with trivet
if desired)
or ceramic
dinner plate
Loaf dish
Wax paper
Cover with wax paper. If desired, add
browning sauce or agent.
High (10) 3 to 4 min.
High (10)
5 to 6 min.
Plastic wrap Meal-High(7) 29 to 32 rein,
(or cook to 165°) Rotate dish 1/4 turn after
half of time,
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.
Roash
Pot roasts Casserole or
oblong dish
Lid or
plastic wrap
High (10), 10 min.
then
Medium (5) 25 to 30 min.
per lb.
Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup
water per pound of meat. Cover with lid or
plastic wrap. Microwave at High (10) 10
minutes; turn roast over. Continue
microwaving at Medium (5), turning over
again after half of time. Add vegetables, if
desird, after hdf of time. Recover and
finish.
Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Cover
with lid or plastic wrap. Microwave at High
(10) 10 minutes; turn over. Continue
microwaving, turning over again after half of
time. Let meat stand in broth at least 10
minutes after cooking. For boiled dinner,
remove meat; cook vegetables in broth.
Temperature probe cooking yields most
accurate results. Do not allow tip of probe to
touch bone or fat. Turn meat over at 90° or
after half of total cooking time. Let meat
stand 10 to 15 minutes before carving. If
desired, brush with browning sauce or agent
before cooking.
Simmered beef Casserole
(corned beef or
brisket)
Lid or
plastic wrap
High (10), 10 min.
then
Low (3) 30 to 35 min.
per lb.
Tender roasts (rib, Oblong dish
high quality rump, and trivet
sirloin tip)
Wax paper Medium (5)
Min.
Internal
per lb.
Temp.
Rare 11 to 13 115° to 125°
Medium 13 to 15 125° to 140°
Well
15 to 17 140° to 155°
hrk
Bacon Microwave-
safe plate Paper towel
High (10) % to 1 min. Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on
per slice trivet set in dish.
Wax paper High (10) 4 to 5 min. Arrange in single layer. Rotate 1/4 turn afier
half of time.
Pork sausage
patties (raw)
(%-lb.–4 patties)
Microwave-
safe cookware
Pork link sausage
(raw) Microwave-
safe cookware
Microwave-
safe cookware
Wax paper
High (10)
1/2 to % min. Arrange in single layer. Rearrange after half
per link
of time.
Wax paper
Arrange in single layer.
High (10)
1/2 to % min.
High (10) 1 to IX min.
High (10)
1Y2 to 2 min.
Canadian bacon
(2 slices)
(4 slices)
(6 slices)
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