GEAppliances JVM133J Use and care manual

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Adapter Plugs 29 Heating or Reheating Guide 15,16
Aluminum Foil 4Hold Time 8
Appliance Registration 2Light Bulb Replacement 28
Auto Defkost 10,11 MicrowaveCookwareGuide 14
Auto Start 12 MicrowavingTips 3
Careand Cleaning 26 Minute/Second ‘J3.mer 8
Consumer Services 31 Model and Serial Numbers 2
Control Panel 6PowerLevels 6,8-9,12,30
Cooking Complete Reminder 7Precautions 2-5
Cooking Guide 19-25 Problem Solver 30
Defrosting Guide 17,18 SafetyInstructions 2-5
Delayed Cooking 8Time Cook 12
Exhaust Feature 6,27 Time Defrost 9
Extension Cords 29 warranty Back Cover
Features 7
Glossaryof MicrowaveTerms 13
Grease Fiker 27 GEAmwer Cente@
Grounding Instructions 29 8tU162tt2000
ModelsJVM132J Microwavepoweroutput
JVM133J ofthisovenis750watts.
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Helpushelpyou...
I&h%’l.wingl’m.ir oven,
readthis itmkcarefully,
Keepithandy fox-answersto your
questions.
If youdon’tunderstandsomething
or needmorehelp.write(include
yourphonenumber):
GmsumerAffairs
GEAppliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
writedown theIiTRoddand
M!rkalimu’nbers.
You’llfind themonalabelinside
theoven.
Thesenumbersarealsoon the
ConsumerProductOwnership
Regis~ationCwd thatcamewith
your-microwaveoven.Before
sendingin thiscard,pleasewrite
thesenumbershere:
Modei Number
Serial Number
Usethesenumbersinany
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourmicrowaveoven,
Besure your microwave
ovenisregistered.
It is importantthatwe knowthe
locationof yourmicrowaveoven
shouldaneedoccurfor
adjustments.
Yoursupplieris responsiblefor
regis~eringyouas theowner.
Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto
besurehehasdoneso;alsosend
inyourConsumerProduct
OwnershipRegistrationCard.If
youmove.or if youareriotthe
originalpurchaser,pleasewriteto
us,statingmodelandserial
numbers,
2
Thisappliancemustberegistered.
Pleasebecertainthatit is.
Writeto:
GEAppliances
RangeProductService
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
If you received a
dimaged oven...
immediatelycontactthedealer(or
builder)thatsoldyoutheoven.
save timeandmoney.
BeforeyourequestSwvicee..
ChecktheProblemSolverinthe
backofthisbook.It listscausesof
minoroperatingproblemsthatyou
cancorrectyourself.
AMthesethingsarenormal
withyourmicrowaveown
oSteamor vaporescapingfrom
aroundthedoor.
~Lightreflectionarounddooror
outercase.
sDimmingovenlightandchange
inblowersoundmayoccurwhile
operatingatpowerlevelsother
thanhigh.
oDullthumpingsoundwhileoven
isoperating.
*SomeTV-Radiointerference
mightbe noticedwhileusingyour
microwaveoven.it’ssimilarto the
interferencecausedbyothersmall
appliancesanddoesnotindicatea
problemwithyouroven.
If you needW!rvk!...
Toobtainservice,seethe
ConsumerServicespagein the
backof thisbook,
We’reproudof ourserviceand
wantyoutobepleased.If forsome
reasonyoL1arenothappywiththe
serviceyoLlreceive,herearethree
stepsto followfor furtherhelp.
FIRST,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyourapp]iance.Explain
whyyouare notpleased.]n most
cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem,
NEXT,ifyouares!illnotpleased,
writeallthedetajls—incluciing
d1
Manager,ConsumerRelations
GE Appliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
FINALLY,if yourproblemis still
notresolved,write:
MajorApplianceConsumer
ActionPanel
20NorthWackerDrive
Chicago,IL60606
PmcAuTIoNs
To AVOID
POSSIBLE
ExPosum To
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a)DoNotAttempttooperatethis
ovenwiththedooropensince @
open-dooroperationcanresultin
harmfulexposureto microwave
energy.It is importantnotto defeat
ortamperwiththesafety
interlocks.
(b)DoNotPlatoanyobject
betweentheovenfrontfaceand
thedooror allowsoilor cleaner
residueto accumulateon sealing
surfaces.
(c)DoNotOperatetheovenif it
is damaged,It is particularly
importantthatthe ovendo~~close
properlyandthatthereisno
damageto the:
(1)door(bent)
(2)hingesandlatches(brokenor
loosened)
(3) door sealsandsealingsurfaces.
(cl)The(hen Should Notbe
adjustedor repairedby anyone
exceptproperlyqualifiedService
personnel.
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*.%M.WSW-e auUdm’are usedin
yaw mkmww’e ovenissuitable
forn-krowwhg. Mostglass
msseroles, cookingdishes.
measuringcups,custad cups,
pottmyorchinadirmerwarewhich
doesnothavemetaliictrimor
@ze withan~etallicsheencanbe
used.Somecookwareislabeled
‘-suitablefor micmvaving.”
Ifyoumenotsureifadishis
microwave-safe,usethistest:
Placeintheovenboththedishyou
aretestingandaglassmeasuring
CUPfll!edwithonecupwater—set
.
themeasuringcupeitfierinor next
mthedish.Microwave1minuteat
high.If thedish heats,itshouldnot
be-usedfor microwaving.If the
dishremainscoolandcmlythe
waterin theCUPheats,thenthe
dishismicrowave-safe.
ePapertowels,waxedpaperand
plasticwrapcan beusedto cover
dishesin orderto retainmoisture
andpreventspattering.13esureto
ventplasticwrapso steamcan
escape.
~Somemicrowavedfoods
requirestirring,rotatingor
rearranging.Checkcookbook
supplied.
=Steam builds uppressurein
foodswhicharetightlycovered
byaskinm=membrane.Pierce
potatoes,eggyolksandchicken
liversto preventbursting.
%iEw.“
IifyOLIuse ameatthermometer
~whilecooking,makesureitis
~safe forLISCinmicrowavecwens.
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IMPORTANTSAFE”~Y
INSTRUCTIONS
whimMing dwm~~~~
appliances,basicsafety
precautiorE3
ShOUld befO~]C)WtXt,
includingthefollowing:
the risk ofburns, electric
shock?fireyinjurytopfmom
or exposuretoexcessive
microwaveenergy:
*useMS apphm? onlyfor
itsintendeduseasdescribed
inthisnmmld.DonotWe
corrosivechemicalsorvapors
inthisappliance.This
microwaveovenis specifically
designed to heatorcookfood,
andis notintendedforlaboratory
or industrialuse.
sReadand followthespecifk
“pREcAuTK)NsTO A..(m)
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWA.
ENERG17°
011page2.
~‘I’hisappliancemustbe
grounded.Connectonlyto
properly
groundedoutlet.
See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS”
onpage
oForbestoperation,plug
thisapplianceintoitsown
electricaloutlet9
topreverit
28.
flickeringof lights,blowingof
fuseortrippingofcircuitbreaker.
*DOnotmountthisappliance
overasink.Installorlocate
thisapplianceonlyin
accordancewiththeprovided
hstallatiollhlstnlctkm.
@Donotcoverorblockmy
openingsontheappliance.
@hnotimmersepowercard
orphlgin Water.
eKeeppowercordWw3yfhwm.
bm?d Sw’faces.
eDonotMpmwx’cordhang
overedgeoftabkmcounter.
@
Do Mqwate this
applianceif ithasadamaged
powercordmphg, ifitisnd
workingproperly,orifithas
beendamagedor dropped,
sSeedoorswfacecleaning
instructionsintheCareand
Cleaningsection(s)ofthis
book.
~‘Thisapplianceshouldbe
servicedoniybyqualified
servicepersonneLContact
nearestauthorizedservice
facilityforexamination,repair
or adjustment,
oAswithanyappliancedose
supervisionis necessarywhen
usedbychildren.
IDlb reducetheriskoffirein
theovencavity:
—Removewiretwistwtiesfrom
paperor plasticbagsbefore
placingbagsinoven.
—Donot overcookfood.
Carefullyattendappliance
if paper,plasticorother -
combustiblematerialsare
placedinsidetheovento
facilitatecooking.
—Domotuse recycledpape;
products.Recycledpaper
towels,napkinsandwaxed
papermaycausearcingor
ignite.Paperproducts
containingnylonor nylon
filamentsshouldbe avoided,
astheymayalsoignite.
(Cotlw.leilne.xlpilgc,

—mlnotuseyourmicrow’m%
mm to drynewspapers.
—Do not popppmlm inyour
microwaveovenunlessina
specialmicrowavepopcorn
accessoryorunlessyouuse
popcornlabeledforusein
microwaveovens.
—Donot operate the oven
whik empty to avoid damage
to the ovenand the dangerd
fire.If by accidenttheoven
shouldrun emptyaminuteor
two,noharmisdone.However,
tryto avoidoperatingtheoven
emptyat ailtimes—
it saves
energyandprolongsthelifeof
theoven.
—Donot overcookpotatoes.
Theycoulddehydrateandcatch
fire,causingdamageto your
oven.
~Donotusetheovenforstorage
purposes.DonotIeavepaper
products,cookingutensilsor
foodintheovenwhennotinuse.
~If materialsinsideoven
shouldignite,keepovendoor
closed,turnovenoff,and
disconnectpowercord,orshut
offpowerat thefuseor circuit
breakerpanel.
@Someproductssuchaswhole
eggsandsealedc4mtainers—
forexample,closedjars-will
explodeandshouldnotbe
heatedin thismicrowaveoven.
Suchuseof themicrowaveoven
couldresultininjury.
~Avoidheating baby food in
glassjam,evenwithouttheir
lids;especiallymeatandegg
mixtures.
*Don$tddlx.lst?hw.?en
Bxwmgesinnarrownecked
bottles(especiallycarbonated
beverages).Evenif the
containeris opened,pressure
canbuildup.Thiscancausethe
containerto burst,possibly
resultingin injury.
OUsemetaloniyasdirectedin
thisbook.TVdinnersmaybe
microwavedinfoi1traysless
than3/4”high;removetopfoil
coverandreturntraytobox.
Whenusingmetalin the
microwaveoven,keep metal
atleast1inchawayfromsides
ofoven.
*Cookwaremaybecomehot
becauseofheattransferredfrom
theheatedfood,Potholders
maybe neededto handlethe
cookware.
o!!$ornetimes,theovenfloor
canbecometoohotto touch.
Becarefultouchingthefloor
duringandaftercooking.
@Foodscookediniiquids
(suchaspasta)maytendto boil
overmorerapidlythanfoods
containinglessmoisture.
Shouldthisoccur,referto the
CamandCleaningsection(s)for
instructionscmhowto cleanthe
insideof theoven.
@‘1’herrmometer-Donotusea
thermometerinfoodyouare
microwavingunlessthe
thermometeris designedor
recommendedforusein the
microwaveoven.
~Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookwaredesignedfor
microwavecookingis very
useful,butshouldbe used
carefully.Evenmicrowave-safe
plasticmaynot beas tolerantof
overcookingconditionsasare
glassor ‘ceramicmaterials and
may soflenor char if subjectedto
sh&t periodsofovercooking.In
longerexposurestoovercooking,
the.foodandcookwarecould
ignite.Forthesereasons:1)Llse
microwave-safeplasticsonlyand
usetheminstrictcompliance
withthecookwaremanufacturer’s
~)ec(]]~]r~~e~~dations.2)Donot
subjectemptycookwareto
microwaving.3)Donotpermit
childrentouseplasticcookware
withoutco.rnpletesupervision.
*WhencookingporkYfollow
thedirectionsexactlyand
alwayscookthemeatto an
internaltemperatureofat least
170”F.Thisassuresthat,inthe
remotepossibilitythattrichina
maybepresentinthemeat,it
willbe killedandthemeatwill
be safetoeat.
sDonotboiieggsin a
microwaveoven.Pressurewill
buildup insideeggyolkand
willcauseit to burst,possibly
resultingininjury. e
*Foodswithunbrokenouter
%kin”suchaspotatoes,
sausages,tomatoes,apples,
chickenliversandothergiblets,
andeggyolks(seeprevious
caution)shouldbepiercedto
allowsteamtoescapeduring
cooking.
~Notallplasticwrapis
suitableforuseinmicrowave
ovcms. Checkthepackagefor
properuse.
eSpontaneousboiIing—Uncier
certainspecialcircumstances,
liquidsmaystarttoboilduring
or shortlyafterremovalfrom
themicrowaveoven.Toprevent
burnsfromsplashingliquid,
stirtheliquidbrieflybefore
removingthecontainerfrom
themicrowaveoven.
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a“Boiiable9’txdiing pmd’m
and tightly dmiedplastic bags
shoukibe slit,piercedor vented
Ndirectedbypackage. If they
arenot,plasticcouldburst
duringor immediatelyafter
cooking:possiblyresultingin
injury.Also. plasticstorage
containers should be at least
partially uncovered because
they form atight seal. When
cookingwithcontainerstightly
coveredwithplasticwrap,
removecoveringcarefullyand
directsteamawayfromhands
andface.
~Hot foodsandsteamcan
cameburns.Becarefulwhen
openinganycontainersofhot
food,includingpopcornbags,
cookingpouchesandboxes.To
preventpossibleinjury,direct
steamawayfromhandsandface.
—h the eventdagmasfi)fire,
smotherilamingpanonsurface
unitby coveringpancompletely
withwell-fittinglid,cookie
sheetorflattray.
—Nevermtm?foods Under
the mm withthe exhaustfan
operatingbecauseit may
spreadtheflames.
—Keephoodand grease
filters dem9accordingto
instructionsintheExhaust
Featuresection,tomaintain
goodventingandavoidgrease
fires.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
optionalAccessories
Availableat extracostfrom
yourGE supplier.
,IX40WHFib! PalBellKit.
JX81Acharcoal Firer Kit
formm-ventedinstallation.
Thismicrowaveovenis IL
listedforinstallationover
electricandgasranges.
THEEXHAUSTHOOD
*Have it installedand properly
groundedbyaqualified
installer.Seethespecial
installationbookletpacked
;;?~ththemicrowaveoven<
*The exhaustfanktheoven
wi!ioperateautomatically
undercertaincmditkm
(seeAutomaticFanFeature
onthenextpage).Whilethe
fanisoperating,cautionis
requiredtopreventthe
startingandspreadingof
accidentalcookingfireswhile
theexhaustfanisinme. For
thisreason:
—Never leave surface units
tinaftended at high heat
settings. Boilover causes
smoking andgreasyspillovers
[hatmayigniteandspreadif
exhaust f’anis operating. To
-minimize automatic fm
-=- {~pera[ion,use adequate sized
“+ cookware and use high heat
~mlywhen mcessary~
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%’OurTouchcontrolPane}
The ‘TOW%Omtrd f%nd mm’s
youtosixm?ovenmntrds
AxmYmiedlj’‘withthe MM!hld’a
@,y?r.11’sdesignedmbeeasy10
uw andwldersland.
W7hen M-mmg in the (IW?II
Thedisplaypaneldisplaysfive8’s,
18POWERandallof theoven
functions.After15seconds,all
lightsdisappearand “RESET”
apmrs in theupperportion.Touch
theCLEARlOFFpad,settheclock
andovenisreadyfort[se.
If powerisdisrup[eclat anytime,
theaboveseq[l~i~c~ recurs.andyou
mus[resetCLC)CKaftertouching
theCLEAR/OFFpad.
1.DEMTJAY.Displaystimeof
day,timeor temperatureduring
cookingfunctions,powerlevel
beingused.cookingmodeand
instructions.
2, TIME ICOOK1&11.
Microwavefor aselectedamount
OHtimeusingautomaticpower
level 10(High).
3.TIME DEFROST’. Gentle
thawingat au~omaticpowerlevel3
(Low).
4. NLJ.NIBERPADS.Touch
thesepadsto entercookingtime,
defrostingtime,timeof day,
tcmpemtureor powerlevel.
%C’LOCK.Touchthispx.1toenter
timeofdayorchecktimeofday
whilemicrowaving.T“setclock,
firsttouchCLC)CKpadand~hen
entertimeof day,Forexample,if
timeis 1:30,touchnumberpack1,
3andOand “1:30”willappcwin
display.ThentouchS“rARTpad.
Toresetorchangetime,simply
repeatthisprocess,
6. POWEl? LEVEL. Touchthis
padbeforeenteringanotherpower
]eve]ntimberif yOLIwantto change
fromautomaticpowerlevel10
(High)for cookingor powerlevel
3(1..ow)fordefrosting.
~.1~~’~~}START./$kWS yCH.1
to ~I13&%NT2yOLl!’Oven t{} begin
cmkinq al aselectedtimeof
diiy—L;[) !0 a12-hOLl~delay.
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8.VENTFAIN.press HI,1.0
or OFFforthedifferentfanspeeds.
9. AUTO DEFROST.Touchthis
padandenterfoodweight.The
ovenautomaticallysetspower
levelsanddefrostingtime.
10.NfNVSECTIMER. This
featureusesnomicrowaveenergy.
It functims aseitherakitchen
timer,asaholdingperiodafter
defrostorasadelaytimerbefore
timecooking.
11.START.Afterallselections
aremade,touchthispadto start
theoven.
12,CL12ARK)IW’.Whentouched,
it shutsoff theovenanderasesall
settings(excepttimeof day).
13.LIGHT.Touchdesiredpad to
illuminatecounterorto turnon
nightlight.
AUTOMATICFAN
FEATURE
Cookingappliancesinstalled
undertheovenmay,undersome
heavyusageconditions,cause
temperatureshighenoughto
overheatsomeinternalpartsof the
microwaveoven.
Topreventoverheatingfromtaking
place,theexhaustfan is designed
to automaticallyturnon at alow
speedif excessivetemperatures
occur.Shouldthishappen,the
fancannotbemanuallyturnedoff,
butit willautomaticallyturn
off whenthe internalp% have
cooled.Thefanmaystayonupto
approximately30 minutesafterthe
rangeandmicrowaveovencontrols
havebeenturnedoff.
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1.DoorHandle.Pullto opendoor. 5.oven Vent. 8. HoodControls.
DoormustIx securelylatchedfor 6. Ovcn InteriorLight,Light Fan.PressHI, LOor OFF.
ovento opertite. comesonwhenCkloI”is opc’rld or Light.PressON, NIGHTor OFF,
2.Door Latches. whentheovenis operating. 9. Grease Filters.
3. DoorScreen.Metalscreen 7. TouchControlPaneland 10.
permitsviewingoffoodsandkeeps DigititdDisplay.Fordetailed 11.
microwavesconfinedinsideoven. informationoneachfeature,see
4. lMocMandSerialNumbers. theControll%melsection.
CooktopLight.
oven Floor.
Thisis to certifythatthis C.F’.M. SONES
Lmithasbeentestedin ilto.lowcl 6.3Vert.
conformancewithAMCA ~~5v~rt. 5.9Her.
B?.l]letillNo.210. I224 Flor. II
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How’toUsetheMinute/SecondTiIner
The i$ImMmc Tm”mRhasthree
timingfurlmm:
eI[operatesas aEnhmte timer.
mHcan be set toMay HMMIg.
@
It winbe usedasahold setting
after defrosting.
TheMHN/SECTIMERoperates
withoutmicrowaveenergy.
How tomm?a3-Minute
m-lone call
1.‘1’ouchMIN/SECTIMERpad.
2.Touchnumberpads3,0 andO
(for3minutesandno seconds).
3.TouchSTARTpad. Display
showstimecm.mtingdown.
4. Whentimeis up,ovensignals,
flashes“End,” anddisplayshows
timeofday.
“UsingaHolding Time
TheMinute/SecondThncrcanalso
beusedto programa“holding
time” betweenmicrowavecooking
functions.The timecanrangefrom
oncsecondto 99 minutesand99
seconds.Aholdingor standing
timemaybe foundin someofyour
ownrecipesor in theCooking
Guide.
ProgrammingDelayed
cooking
Todelaycookingup to 99 minutes
and99seconds,toucheitherTIME
COOK1&11andentercooktime.
TouchMHWSECTIMERand
enternumberof minutesto delay
cooking.TouchSTART.Timerwill
countdownto zeroand cooking
willbegin.
8
—.
EklwtoDefrost, mid and
‘-rime cook
Let’ssayyouwanttodefrosta
frozencasserolefor 15minutes,
holdfor 10minutesandthenTime
Cookfor25 minutes.Here’show
todo it:
Step 1: Tdkecasserolefrom
freezerandplaceinoven.
n
-rME
DEFROST
Step2:TouchTIMEDEFRC)ST.
Step3:Touchpads 1,5,0 andO
for 15minutesdefrostingtime.
(Defrostingis automaticallyseton
powerlevel3butcanbechanged
bytouchingthePOWERLEVEL
padandthedesiredpowerlevel.)
n
MIN/SEC
TIMER
Step 4: Setstandingor holdtime
by touchingMIN/SECTIMER.
Step5: Touch1,0,0 andOto hold
fortenminutes.
Step6:TouchTIMECOOK
I&II.
Step 7: Touch2,5,0 anclOfor25
minutesof cookingtime.
D
START
Step 8: TouchSTART.As
eachfunctionisautomatically
performed,ovendisplayshows
instructionsenteredandthe
function.Whentimeisup,the
ovensignalsandflashes“End.”
Questions and f$JMWWS
Q. WhatwillhappenifI
accidentallyreversemydefrost,
holdandcookinstructions?
A.Theovenwillautomatically
rearrangeyourprogram.
Defrostingwillalwayscomefirst,
thenhold,andthenthecooking
function.
Q. (M Idefrostandholdoniy?
A. Yes.Sometimesyoumayonly
wantto defrostafood,holdit, and
cookit later.Allyouneedtodo is
programindefrostandamountof
time.Thenprogramtheholdtime
andtheamountof cookingtime.
Besureto putthethaweddishin
therefrigeratorpromptly.
NOTE:Foodsthatarehighly
perishable,suchasmilk,eggs,
fish,stuffings,poultryandpork
shouldnot~e~llowe~to si~outfor
morethanonehourafter
defrosting,Roomtemperature
promotesthegrowthof harmful
bacteria.
Q.1programmedmyovenfora
specificdefrostingtimebutit
defrostedlongerthannecessary.
Whathappened?
A. Wheninstructionsc~nf!ict,
theovencarriesoutthelast
instruction.Youmayhavesetthe
ovento defrostfor4minutes,hold
for 2minutes,andthendefrostfor
6minutes.in thiscase,theoven
WOL1lCIdefrostfor6minutesand
holdfor 2minutes,

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DefrostingbyTime
TimeDefrostkdesignedfor
speedythawing d.frozenfood
andisoneof the great advantages
ofSmicrowaveoven.
UseiheThneDefrostsettingto
quicklythawfoodssuchasbread,
rolls,vegetables,fruits,andfrozen
dinners.TheAutoDefrostsetting
ispreferredfc~meatandpouhy
becausetheovensetsthedefrosting
timeandpowerlevelsforyou.
*Powerlevel3is automaticallyset
fordefrosting,butyoumaychange
thisfor moreflexibility.
*SeetheDefrostingGuidefor
defrostinghelp.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
thedefrostfunction,defrostfrozen
porkchopsby followingthesteps
below.
Step 1: Placeapackageof frozen
chopsin theovenandclosethe
door.Be surethepackagecontains
nometal.
m
TIME
DEFROST
Step 2: TouchTIMEDEFROST.
Step 3: Selectonehalfof thetotal
defrostingtimerecommendedin
theDefrostingGuide.Forexample,
touch4, ()andOfor4minutes.
HowtochangePowerLevel
Afiersettingdefrostingtime,
touchPC)WERLEVELpad,
thentouchdesirednumberfor
ncwpowerlevel.
m
START
Step 4: TouchSTART.Whenthe
cycleis completed,theoven
signalsandflashes“End,”then
automaticallyshutsoff.
Step 5: Turnthepackageover,
closethedoorandrepeatSteps2
and3to setremaininghalfof
defrostingtimeandtouchSTART. -
Step6:Whentheovensignals
andflashes“End,”openthedoor,
removethepackageandseparate
chopsto finishdefrosting.
Defrosting Tips
~Foodsfrozenin paperor plastic
canbedefrostedin thepackage.
*Forevendefrosting,somefoods
needto be brokenupor separated
partof thewaythroughthe
defrostingtime.
*Ft~mily-size,pre-packagedfrozen
dinnerscanbe defrostedand
microwaved.If thefoodis in a
foilcontainer,transferit to a
microwave-safedish.
gChecktheDefrostingGuidefor
otherdefrostingtips,
Questions and ~~SW~~S
‘Q.when IpressSTART,Ikm a
dull,t~lampingnoise.Whatisit?’
A.Thissoundisnormal.It is
lettingyouknowtheovenis using
apowerlevellowerthan 10
(High).
Q. ClmIdefrost snwdlitems ina
hurry?
A. Yes,buttheywillneedmore
frequentattentionthanusual.Raise
thepowerlevelafterenteringthe
timeby touchingthedesiredpower
levelpad.Powerlevel7cutsthe
totaldefrostingtimein about1/2;
Powerlevel10cutsthetotal
defrostingtimeto approximately
1/3.Duringeither,rotateor stir
foodfrequently.
Q. Whydon’tthedefrosting
timesintheDefrostingGuide
seemrightformyfood?
A.Thesetimesareaverages.
Defrostingtimecan varyaccording
to thetemperaturein yourfreezer.
SetyoLwovenforthetime
indicatedin theDefrostingGuide.
If yourfoodisstillnotcompletely
thawedattheendof thattime,
resetyourovenandadjustthetime
accordingly.
Q. Shouldallfoodsbecompletely
thawedbeforecooking?
A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe
completelythawedbeforecooking.
Forexample,fishcookssoquickly
it isbettertobegincookingwhile
it is stillslightlyfrozen.
Q. Can Ioptmthedoorduring
defrostingtocheckonthe
progressof myfood?
A. Yes.Youmayopenthedoorat
anytimeduringmicrcwz~ing.To
resumeclefrosting,closethedoor
andpressSTART.Theovenbegins
operatingif timeis lefton timel-oIf
not,resettimer.
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AlltoDefrost
with the AutoDefrost !&mm,
theove~?automaticallysetsthe .,
defmting timesand!power
levelsforyou.
UsetheAutoDefrostguideonthe
nextpage.Selectthefoodtypeby
touchingtheappropriatepad.Enter
thefoodweightinpoundsand
tenthsof apcmrd(seeConversion
Guideatright).Thentouch
STARTpad.
‘I’heovencalculatesdefrosting
timeandchangespowerlevels
duringdefrostingto giveeven
defrostingresults.
HOW @Set AutoDefrost
1.Removefoodfromits package,
placeintheovenon amicrowave-
safedishandclosethedoor. *
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AUTO
DEFROST
@
2. TouchtheAUTODEFROST
pad.
mm
3, Enterweight.Forexample,
touchnumberpads 1and2for
weightof 1.2pounds(1 pound,
3ounces.SeeConversionGuide
atright.)
D
START
4.TouchSTARTpad.Display
showstheovenpowerleveland
defrosttimecountingdown.
Twiceduringdefrosting,the
ovenbeeps4timesand‘6TURn’Y
flashes.Followthedirectionsin
theAutoDefrostGuideforwhat
todo atthefirstandsecondsignal.
Thenclosethedoorandtouch
START.
stand The
AfterAutoDefrosting,meatneeds
to standinorderto lettheinside
defrost.Youmaytakethefoodout
oftheovenify6uwish.Standtime
recommendationsaregiveninthe
guideonthenextpage.
conversionGuide
Iftheweightcf thefoodis
statedinpoundsandounces,
theouncesmustbeconverted
totenths(.1)ofapound.
IOunces IPounds I
1-2 .1
3.2
I4-5 .3
1
t6-7 .4
,
t8.5 I
I9-10 .6
I11 I.7 I
Whendefrostingtimeiscompleted,
“End” flashesandovenbeeps4
times.“End” remainson display
andovenbeepseveryminuteuntil
doorisopenedor theCLEAR/OFF
pad istouched.

AutoDefrostGuide
LUnwrapi~embeingdefrosted.
2.Placeroastsandwholepoultryontrivetinmicrowave-safedish,Checkfoodforwarmspotshalfwaythrcmgh
defrosting,andshieldtheseareasw~ithsmallpiecesoffoil.
RECONINIENDEDIMIN.-MAX.
FOODS’ WEIGHT nwmlucmo.r’w STANDTIME
chops I0.1-5.0lbs. ISeparate,turnoverandshieldwherenecessary.I15-3(9minutes
Frankfurters,Sausage I0.1- 5.0lbs. ISeparateandremovedefrostedpieces. I10-15minutes
GroundMeat I0.1 -5.0 lbs. ITurnover,removedefrostedareasand 15–30minutes
breakapart.
BeefPatties I0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turnoverandseparatepatties.Remove 15–30minutes
defrostedpieces.
Roast ~06],.5,0 ]b~, IT~lrnoverands~ieldi I30-90 minutes
Ribs 0.1 -5.0 lbs. ISeparate,turnoverandremovedefrosted 15–30minutes
pieces.Shieldif necessary.
Steak !0.1 -5.0 Ibs. ~Turnoverandshield. I15-30minutes
Stew IO.~-5.0 Ibs. ISeparateandremovedefrostedpieces. I15-30minutes
WholeChicken 0.1-5.0 lbs. Turnoverandshield. 15–30minutes;
runcoldwater
incavity.
TurkeyBreast 0.1 -5,0 lbs. Turnoverandshield. 60–90minutesin
(breastsideup) refrigerator
ChickenPieces I0.1- 5.0lbs ISeparateandremovedefrostedPieces. I15–30minutes
ComishHens(whole) 0.1-500 lbs. Turnoverandshieldwherenecessary. 10–20minutes;
runcoldwater
incavity.
C.ornishHens(split) I0.1- 5.0]bs. ITurnoverandshield. I10-20minutes
FishFillets I0.1- 3.0 lbs. ISeparateandremovedefrostedpieces. I15-30minutes
Shrimp,Scallops I0.1- 3.0 Ibs. ISeparateandremovedefrostedpieces. I15-30minutes
WholeFish 0.1 -3.0 Ibs. Turnoverandshieldtailandhead. 15–30minutes;
holdundercold
runningwater.
Edgesor thinareasof meatwilldefrostmorerapidlythanotherareas.Afterfirstor secondsignal,shieldwarmareas
withsmallpiecesof foil.
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bytollowin~~hestepsb&w,
Step 1: Fillacup2/3fullof water,
add 1teaspoonof instantcoffee
andstirto dissolve.Useacupthat
hasno metaldecorationandis
microwave-safe(referto
MicrowavingTipsintheSafety
Instructionssection).Placecupin
ovenand closedoor,
Step2:TouchTIMEC(Y.3KI&11.
Step 3: %lcwtyourtime.Touch1.
0QndOforoneminu[e.
13ecauseautorna~icpowerlevel 1()
is recornrnende<iforthiscupof
coffee,Ihereisnoneedtochange
thepowerlevel.(If powerlevel 10
isnotappropriate,see “Howto
ChangePowerLevel” atright.)
Step 4: TouchSTART.
Step 5: Whentimeisup,theoven
signalsandfhshes “End.” C)wm,
lightandfanshutoff.
Step 6: Openthedoor.
usiIRg the ‘rinle cook 11
Feattlre
TheTimeCookHfeatureletsyou
settwotimecookingfunctions
withinoneprogram.Thisis idealif
youwanttochangepowerlevels
duringyourcookingoperations.
Here’showtodo it,
Step 1:Placefoodinovenin
microwave-safecxmtaincrand
closethedoor.
n
TIMECOOK
Im
Step2:TouchTIMECOOKI&H.
Step3:Selectyourcookingtime.
Forexample,touch2, 1and5for
twominutesand 15seconds.
Step4:TouchTIMECOOKI&II.
Step5: Setyourcookingtime.
Howto ChangePowerLevel
Aftersettingcookingtime,
touchPOWERLEVELpad,
(hentouchdesirednumberfor
newpowerlevel.
Step %V/hen timeisu]3, the oven
signals and fiashe~ “~n~,” The
OVCI?,
lightaridfdn shLltoff.
Step 10:Openthedoor.
HowtouseAuto start
TheAutoStartfeatureallows
you to programyourowmto
begincimkbagatapresettimed
day—-uptoa12-hourdelay.
ToUseAutoStart
‘r
Step1:TouchAUTOSTARTpad
(insteadof STARTpad).
Step2:Enterthetimeyouwant
theovento start.(Besureyour
microwaveovenclockshowsthe
correcttimeofday.)
Step3:Enteryourdesiredcooking
program.
Sten4:TouchSTARTpad.The
Ove;willautomaticallystartat the
desiredtime.
Step 6: TouchSTART.
Step‘7:“POWER10“isdisplayed
and “COOKTIMEI“ counts
down.
Step&At theend of “COOK
TIMEi,” (hesccmd power level
kdisplayed and “COOKTIME
1[”is showncountingdown.
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=?s=’
Whenadapting recipesforthemicrowave,it is best
to start with afami!iar recipe.Knowinghowthe
foodshmdd.lookandtastewillhelpwhenadapting
meipesformicrowaving.Foodsthatrequire
browningorcrisp,drysurfaceswillcookbetter
Hmventimlally.
*Moistfoods,suchas vegetables,fruits,poultryand
Secafood,microwavewell.
*Richfoods,suchas barcookies,moistcakesand
candies,are suitablefor microwavingbecauseof their
highfat~d sug~ content,
eReduceconventionalcookingtimeby one-halfto one-
third.Checkfoodafterminimumtimeto avoid
overcooking.
eSmallamountsof butteroroilcanbe usedfor
flavoring,butarenotneededtopreventsticking.
*Seasoningsmayneedto bereduced.Saltmeatsand
vegetablesaftercooking.
Covering.In bothconventionalandmicrowave
cooking,coversheldin moisture,allowfor moreeven
heatingandreducecookingtime.Conventionally,
partialcoveringallowsexcesssteamto escape.Venting
plasticwraporcoveringwithwaxpaperservesthe
samepurposewhenmicrowaving.
Venting.Aftercoveringadishwithplasticwrap.you
venttheplasticwrapbyturningbackonecornerso
excesssteamcanescape.
ArrangingFoodinOven.hconventionalbaking,you
positionfoods,suchas cakelayersorpotatoes,so hot
air can flow around them. When microwaving, you
arrange foods in aring, so that all sides are exposed to
microwave energy.
Stirring.ln range-top cooking, you stir foods up from
the bottom to heat them evenly.Whenmicrowaving,
youstircookedpm~ionsfromtheoutsideto thecen[er.
Foodsthatrequireconstantstirringconventionallywill
needonlyoccasionalstirringwhenmicrowaving.
Turningover. In range-top cooking, youturnover
foods,suchMhamburgers,so bothsidescandirectly
contactthehot.pan.Whenmicrowaving,turningis
oftenneededduringdefrostingorwhencookingcertain
foods,such as frozenhamburgers.
MandingTime.inconventional cooking, foods such as
roasts or cakesare allowedtostandto finishcookingor
toset.Standingtimeisespeciallyimportantin
microwavecooking.Notethatamicrowavedcakeis
notplacedon acoolingrack.
Shielding.Inaconventionaloven,youshieldchicken
breastsor bakedfoodsto preventover-browning.When
microwaving,youusesmallstripsof foilto shieldihin
parts+suchmthetipsof wingsand legson poultry,
which wou id cook before iargerparts.
Arcing,Sparkscausedby toomuchmetalinthe
microwaveovenor metaltouchingthesideof theoven
orfoilthatis notmoldedtofood.
PrickFoodsto ReleasePressure.Steambuilds up
pressure in foods that caretightly covered by askin or
membrane. Rick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to
prevent bL]rsting.
Rotating.occasionally,repositioningadishintheoven
helpsfoodcookmoreevenly.TOrotate1/2turn,turn
thedishuntilthesidethatwasto thebackof theovenis
tothefront.Torotate1/4turn,turnthedishuntilthe
sidethatwastothebackoftheovenisto theside.
Bask Microwave Guidelines
DensityofFood.inbothconventionalandmicrowave
cooking,densefoods,suchaspotatoes,takelongerto
cookthanlight,porousfoods,suchasrolls,breador
piecesofcake.
Round Shapes.Sincemicrowavespenetratefoodsto
aboutoneinchfromtop,bottomandsides,round
shapesandringscookmoreevenly.Cornersreceive
moreenergyandmayovercook.Thismayalsohappen
whencookingconventionally.
Delicacy.Foodswithadelicatetexture,suchas
custards,arebestcookedat lowerpowersettingsto
a~;oidtoughening.
NaturalMoistureoffoodaffectshowitcooks.Very
moistfoodscookevenlybecausemicrowaveenergyis
attractedto watermolecules.Foodthatisunevenin
moistureshouldbecoveredor allowedto standso heat
candisperseevenly.
PieceSize.Smallpiecescookfasterthanlargeones.
Piecesthataresimilarin sizeandshapecookmore
evenly.Withlargepiecesof’food,reducethepower
settingforevencooking.
ShapeofFoocl.In bothtypesofcooking,thinareas
cookfmterthanthickareas.‘i’hiscanbe controlledin
microwavingby placingthickpiecesneartheoutside
edgeandthinpiecesin thecenter.
StartingTemperature.Foodstakenfromthefreezeror
refrigeratortakelongerto cookthanfoodsat room
ternpemture. Timings in ourrecipesarebasedonthe
temperaturesat whichyounormallystorethefoods.
QuantityofFood.hbothtypesof cooking,small
amountsusuallytakelesstimethanlargeamounts.This
ismostapparentin microwavecooking,wheretimeis
directlyrelatedto thenumberof servings.
Shelf(on modelssoequipped).Usetheshelfto heat
morethanonedishatonetime.Taketheshelfoutwhen
youarenotusingit.
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NlicroYITaveCookwareGuide& MicrowaveAdapting
ijpedGdi-wm.w Microwaveuses
Foil-hail paper bags andboxes
Foilbakingtrays
Aluminumfoil
Metalorpartialiymetxdpots?pans,
thermometers,skewersandtwistties
Glassjarsandbottles
Microwaveplastics
PaperorStyrofoamplatesandcups
(lven glassandceramic
Dinnerware
Papertowels,
waxpaper papernapkinsand
Piastiewrap,cookingbags,boil-in
bagsandstoragebags
Paperboardtraysusedforfrozen
entreesanddinners
Plastictraysandp!atesusedforfrozen
entreesanddinners
Straw,wickerandwood
Avoidusing.
Youcanusefoiltraysthatarenohigherthan3/4-in.(Foilormetalwill
reflectmicrowaves“andcauseunev~~~heating.)Arcingcanoccurif foil
iscloserthan1inchtoovenwalls.
Useforshielding.
Donotuse.Microwave-safethermometersandskewersareavailable,
Generally,glassjars canbeusedtowarmfood.However,do notheat
babyfoodinjars,evenwithoutlids,becausefoodwillheatunevenly.
Donotwarmfoodsinnarrow-neckedbottlesbecausepressurecan
buildup.
Cookingandheating.
Heatingandservingoffoodsandbeverages.Styrofoamwillmeltif
foodis toohotorif foodis cookedforalongtime.
Cookingandheating.
Heatingandsomecooking.Followdinnerwaremanufacturer’s
recommendations.Avoidusingdisheswithmetaltrim.
Absorbingmoisture,andpreventingspatters.Heatingandservingof
sandwichesor appetizers.Lightcoveringtoholdin steam.Do notuse
papertowelsthathavesyntheticfibers,suchasnylon,woven,intothem.
Syntheticfibersmaycausethetowelto ignite.Avoidusingrecycled
paper.
Coveringto holdin steam(wrap).Cooking(cookingandboil-inbags).
Heating(storagebags).
Cookingandheating.
Cookingandheating.
Wmming.
ckmkwm?Tips
*Alwayscheckthecookwaremanufacturer’s
recommendationsbeforeusinganycookware
jn theoven.
*Beforepurchasingcookwareor preparingfoodin
cookware,checkits sizeto makesureit willfit
in theoven.
*Forbestcookingresultsselectadishthatmatches
thesizeor amountof foodbeingprepared.
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HeatingforReheatingGuide
1. Dkectiombelowareforheatingorreheatingalready-cooked 4*
foodsstoredinrefrigeratororatroomtemperature,Use
micrcnvave-sd’ecookware.
2, Covermostfoocisforfmtestheating.Exceptionsaresome
sandwiches,griddlefoodsandbakeditems.
3. Bubbling aroundedgesofdishisnormal,sincethecenter’is the
lasttoheat.Foodsheatedto 160°F,to 165”F.willprovidesafe,
palatableresults.Adjusttemperaturestosuityourpersonaltaste.
Le[foodsstandafewminutesbeforeserving.
Besurefoodsareheatecithrougilou[beforeserving.Steamingor
bubblingaroundedgesofdishdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodis
heatedthroughout,
Ifyouuiwameatthermometerwhilecooking.mukesurei[
is safe foruseinmicrowaveovens.
Item Amount POW6WLevel Time
Appetizers
Dips:crew-norprocessedcheese 1/2cup Medium(5) 2Xto3%min.
1cup Medium(5) 3to5min.
Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggrolis,etc. 2to4servings High(10) 2to4min.
Saucy:meatballs,riblets, 1to2servings High(lo) 2to4min.
cocktailfranks,etc. 3to4servings High(1O) 3to 5min.
(1/2cupperserving]
Tip:Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap.Microwavepastrybitesuncoveredto retaintheircrispness.
Bakery Foods
Calm,coffeecake,doughnuts,sweetrolls, 1piece
nutorfruitbread 2pieces
4pieces
9-in.cakeor
]~r~]]sor
doughnuts
Ilinnerrolls,muffins ;
4
6108
Pie:fruit,nutorcustard Islice
1slice=l/8 of9-in. pie ~s]ic~s
(useminimumtimeforcustarci) 4slices
9-in.pie
Low(3)
Low(3)
Low(3)
Low(3)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
High(10)
High(10)
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High(7)
1/4to 1/2min.
1to IXmin.
I!4to2min.
4to5min.
1/4to i/2 min.
i/~t[l]min.
1to 1!4min.
1to2min.
]/~to \mint
1to I!4min.
2!4to 3min.
5to7min.
E%everfqy%
Cocoa,othermilkbased
(6oz./cup) 1(02 cups Mcd-High(7) 3to6min.
(9oz.lcup) 1to 2cups Mcd-1-ligh(7) 5to7min.
Coffee,tea,cider
(6Odcup) 1to2cups High(10) 1k to 3min.
@OZ./CLlp) 1to 2cups High(10) 3to 5min.
Gravies &sauces
Desserts:chocolate,butterscotch,etc. ]1~CLlp High(10) 1to i!4min.
Icup High(10) 1Zto2!Amin.
Gravies:gibictorcreamy 1/2cup High(10) 1to2min.
1cup High(1O) 2to 3min.
Meator maindishsauces,suchas 1/2cup High(10) 1Xto2min.
Jcup High(10) 3104 min. spaghettisatice,etc. 1can(16CM.) High(]~) 4to6min.
Tip: Coverfoodtopreventspattering.
Gtiddle Foods
Pancakes,fremhtoastor waffles:
Plain.rmtopping 2or3pieces High(10) 1to 1Hmint
Syrup&but&r 2or 3piccwi High(10) 1to l!Amin.
Tip: Donotcover. —.
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Meats ad! Main Dishes
Chicliimpieces High
(10)
High(10} 2[0 3min.
3[04 min.
saucy, main dishes:chopsuq, spiighct(i, 1102smvings High(IO) 4to7min.
cw;!nwdchicken.chili,stmv,nuwilroniand 3(o4servings High(10) 8to i2 min.
Ct?ecst.etc. Icml(lfloz, )High(I0) 6to 8min.
t.W-1cuppcrswing)
Steaks,chops,ribs,meatpieces 1[02scwings Mccl-High(7) 2X104min.
3to4servings Mc&High(7) 6to 8min.
Thinly-slicedmwkf I[02servings Mcd-High(7) 3to5min.
(.3[0-1oz. pmserving) 3m4servings Nfcd-High(7) 5to 8min.
Toppedormixedwithsauce 1to2smvings High(10) 4m6min.
3to4servings High(.10) 8to 12min.
[2/3-3/4cupperserving)
T@:Coversaucymaindisheswithplos[icwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwtixpaper,Whenheatingorreheating3(o4servings
ofmea!slicesorpieces,rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfofcookingtime,
Hate ofLeftovers
Nfeatplus2vegetables 1plate High(10) 3to 5min.
Tip: Cm’crplateoffoodwithwaxpaperor plasticwrap.
Smdw’khes
Xieat-cheese filling:with 2slices of bitiid 1102servings Mcd-Hig}~(7) 2to4min.
3to4servings Mcd-lfigh(7) 4to6min.
hoist filling:Sloppy.IOCS.barbccuc,hamsiIlad. 1to2servings h4cd-High(7) 2to4min.
etc.inbun(1/3cupper serving) 3to4servings Mccl-High(7) 4to6mini
Tip:Usepapertowelornupkin{ocoversandwiches.
soups
Milk-based(6oz.pcrserving) 1(o2scrvinjgs Mcd-High(7) 4to 7min.
3to4servings Mccl-High(7) 9@13min.
1can(10oz.)Meal-High(7) 7[09 min.
%’(afer-based(6oz.pmserving) 1to2servings l-iigh(10) 2to6min.
3104 servings High(10) 6to 10min.
Ican(looZ,) High(10) 5to6min.
Tip:~ovcr soupswithwaxpaperor pliisli~wrap.
3RxJ~ed
(1/2cup per servin~)
Srnd pieces:peas, beans, corn, etc.
(1/2cup per serving)
Tip:~r~vcx vegetables for mos! even healing.
1102servings
3(04 servings
I~iln(16oz.)
1to2servings
3to4servings
1[02 servings
3to4servings
Ican(16oz.)
High(10)
High(I0)
High(10)
High(1())
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
1)4103min.
3to6!Rin.
5to6min.
2to4min.
6[o8min.
1to2!4min.
2!4to3Xmin.
3%to4!4miil.
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DefrostingGuide
@
—
.FirstHalf second Half
Food ‘Time,
Min. Time,Min. Cmments
~re~ds, ~~k~s [PowerLevel:Defrost(3)]
Brtxid,buns or NJ!]S ~to~ 1102 Removemetaltwisttie.Turnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.
(~to 16OZ.)
Cake, frosted.2to3layer 2t03 noilc Letstand5to 10minutesbeforeserving.
(I7 oz.)
Cake, plain.1iayer ~t~s nom! Letstancl5minutesbeforeserving.
CheesecAe,plainor 3t06 none
fruit-(oppcd(171019oz.)
coffee cakes 6t07 none
(11to 14%oz.)
Cream or custard pie lto2 1102 Repositionafterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.
(1402.)
Crunchcakes&cupcakes l/~ [03/4each none
Doughnuts
(Ior2) l/2to 1noile Rcarrqy afterfirsthalfoftime.
(-lto6) 1to2lto2
Frenchtoast(2slices) 2ITurnoveri]ftt!rfirsthalfoftime.
Fruitornutpie(8in.) 7t09 none
Poundcake(I1!4oz.) 2[04 none LetStid 5minutesbeforeserving.
Sweetrolis ~[os 2t03 Rearrimgeafterfirsthalfoftime.
(W to 1202.)
~~s~ ~~~~f’~~~ [Power Level: Defrost(3)]
Filletw
f’rc-pil~kiigd(1lb.) 4tc)55t07
Freshlyfrozen{1lb.) 4105 5tc)7
fhd]f%h, blocks:
Crabmeat ~ ~
((1-02.package)
Oysters(12-oz,can) 4to64[06
Scallops(I-lb.package) 4to64106
Shellfish,large:
Cmbkgs. 1to22to 32t03
(8to 10oz.)
Lobsterttiils,1[o23t04 3[04
(6to9 oz.)
ShclHish,smallpieces 3tr)4 3104
(1lb.)
Steaks(6to 12oz.) 2t03 ncm
wholefish(8fc) 10 oz.) 32t04
Placeunopenedpackitgcinoven.(Iffishis frozeninwitter,placein
cookingdish.)Turnpackageoverafterfirsthiilfoftirnc.After
SCCOId hi~]foftime,holdunderCWklWittcrtO scp:kratc.
PliLccblockincasserole.‘l’urnoverandbreakupwithforkitfterfirst
halfof time.
lYiLceblockincasserole.Breakupwithforkafterfirsthalfof’time.
PliLccblockincasserole.Turnoverandbreakupafterfirsthalfof
time.
Arrangeincookingdishwithlight-undersicic-up.Turnoverafter
firsthalfoftime,
Arrangeincookingdish,withmeaty-side-down.Turnoverafter
firsthalfof time.
Spreadshellflshinsinglelayerinbakingdish.Rearrangepieces
iifterfirsthalfoftime.
Letstandafewminutestofinishdefrosting,
Placefishincookingdish.TuriIoverafterfirsthalfoftime,After
secondhaifoftime,rinsecavitywithcoldwatertocomplete
defrosting.
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FirstHalf SWmd Half
Food Time, Min. mm, mm coMmlllents
El%l~~[Power Level: Deflwsf (3)]
Fresh(10to 16oz.) 2t03 2t03 Placepackagein oven.Removefoilormetal.Afterminimumtime,
breakupwithfork.Repeatif necessary,
Plasticpouch—1to2lto3 3104 Placepackagein oven,Flexpackageonce,
(IO-OZ.packase)
Nk3t [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon(,1lb.)
Franks(1lb.)
Ground:beef&pork
(1lb.)
(2lbs.)
(5Ibs.)
Roast:beef,lamb,veul*
(3to4lbs.)
Roast,pork
(3to4)bs.)
Sausage,bulk
(l-lb.tray)
(i-ib. roll)
Sausage,links
(1to 1!4lbs.)
Sausage,patties
(12-oz.package)
Spareribs,pork
(2to 3lbs.)
Steaks,chops&cutlets
2to3perlb.
‘7t03
3t04
6t07
12to 13
8to \Operlb.
6toSperlb.
~[03
2[03
~
2
2to4perlb.
3to5perlb.
2to3perlb.
2t03
3t04
61C)7
12to 13
8to 10perlb.
4to6perlb.
2t04
3t04
1Yito2K
2t03
2to4perlb,
3[05 perlb.
Placeunopenedpackageinoven,Letstand5minutesafterdefrosting.
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Microwavejust untilflankscanbe
separated.Letstand5minutes,ifnecessary,(ocompletedefrosting.
Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.
Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime,Scfiipeoffsoftenedmeat
aftersecondha!foftime.Setaside,Breakupremainingblockand
tnicrowave1to2minutesmore,
Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeat
afterseccmdhalfoftime.Setaside.Microwave6to8minutes
more.Scrapeandsetaside.Breakupremainingblockand
microwave3to5minutesmore,
Placeunwrappedroastincookingdish.Turnroastoverafterfirst
halfof time.Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstandfor30
minutesto 1hourinrefrigerator.
Placeunwrappedroastin cookingdish.Turnroastoverafterfirst
halfof time.Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstandfor30
minutesto 1hourinrefrigerator,
Turnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand5minutes,
Turnoverafterfirsthalfoftime,Letstand15minutes,
Rotatepackage1/4turnafterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand5minutes.
Turnoverandseparateafterfirsthalfoftime.Removepattiesas
theythilW.
Placeunwrappedribsincookingdish.Turnoverafterfirsthalfof
time,Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepieceswithtableknife.Let
smndtocompletedefrosting,
Placeunwrappedmeatincookingdish,Turnoverafterfirsthalfof
timeandshieldwarmareaswithfoil,Aftersecondhalfoftime,
separatepieceswithtableknife,Letstancltocompletedefrosting.
~OUl~~Y[PowerLevel:Defrost(3)]
Chicken,broiler-fryer, 9(011 9toll
cutUp (2fito3lbs.)
Chicken,whole 12[0 15 12to15
(2}<to 3jbs.)
Gxnish hen 5to 6perlb. 5perlb.
Duckling 4to6perlb, 4to6perlb.
Turkeybreast(4to6ibs.} 4to5perlb. 4to 5perlb,
Placewrappedchickenindish.Unwrapandturnoverafterfirsthalf
oftime.Aftersecondhaifoftime,separatepiecesandplacein
cookingdish.Microwave2to4minutesmore,ifnecessary,Let
standafewminutestofinishdefrosting,
Placewrappedchickenindish,Afterfirsthalfoftime,unwrapand
turnchickenover,Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Tocomplete
defrosting,runcoolwatmincavityuntilgibletscanbe removed,
Placeunwrappedheninovenbreast-side-up.Turnoverafterfirst
halfoftime.Runcoolwaterincavityuntilgibletscanberemoved,
Placeunwrappedducklinginoven,Turnoverafterfirsthalfof
time,Shieldwarmareaswithfoil,Runcoolwiit~rhcavityuntil
gibletscanberemoved.
Placeunwrappedbreastinmicrowave-safedishbreast-side-down,
Afterfirsthaifoftime..turnbreast-sicle-upAndshieldwarmareas
withfoil.Defrostforsecondhalfoftime,Letstand1to2hoursin
refrigeratortocompletedefrosting.
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cookingGuide
Breads
CrL:s[onbreadswillbesoilandtheoutsideswillnotbrown, browncoloronupsidedownbreads,linedishbeforemicrowtiving
if desired.sprinkle!opofbatterwithcinnamon-sugartnixture, withbrownsugar-caramelmixtureorsavorytopping,suchas
choppednutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.‘Toincrease crushed,ctmncd,French-friedonionrings.
Food Container cover PowerLewd&T&ml! comments
coffee cakes
Cornbread
Muffins
(1Mufiln)
(2to4Muffins)
(3to6Muftlns)
Quickbreads,
fromamix
S-in.rounddish
8-[o9-in.tube
ciish*
Paper-lined
muffincups .
(Donotuse
foilliners.)
8-to 9-in.tube
dish~
No Meci-High(7) 9to [1min.
No Meal-High(7) 11to 13min.
No ~igh (10) 1to 1Xmin.
1to2!4min.
2!4to4X
min.
No High(10) 9to12 min.
PliLcebatt.cringrctiseddish.
Sprinklecookingdishwithfinc!y
chopped,canned,French-friedonions
beforemicrowaving.Turnoutofpan
upsidedowntoserve.
Usemicrowave-safetnufflncontaineror
homemademuffincups,mitdebycutting
downhotdrinkpapercups.Somemuftlns
maybedonebeforeothers.Removemuffins
wtheyarcdone,andcontinuecooking
remainingmuffinsitfewsecondslonger.
Whencicme,tootilpickinsertednear
centerwiiicomeoutclean.Letstand15
minutesbeforeturningoutofdish.Cooi.
“*Iftubedishis unavailable,microwavein %in,rounddishwithdrinkinggiasspiacedopen-end-upincenter(
cakes and Desserts
LAiwaysusemicrowave-safecookware. 4.Coolcakeindishsetdirectlyonheat-proofsurfaceorwooden
2.Beforeaddingmeasuredamountofbittter,greasedishesoriine board10(o i5minutesbeforeinverting.
themwithwaxpaper.(Donotflour.) 5.Crustoncakeswiilbesoft.Ifcakeistobefrosted,ref’rigcriite
3.Cakesaredonewhentootilpickoriongskewerinsertedinto cakeforanhourtofirmexteriorsurface.
centercomesoutclean. 6.Chiffonandtingcifoodcakesarenotrecommendedfor
microwaving.
Food Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
IMed applesor
pears
Barcookies
Commercialmix
18to20oz.
Micmwavc-saf’c
dishor
cassemlc
tl-in.round
bakingdish
8-in.rounddish
Paper-linerl
cupcaker
8-in.round
dish
Lidor High(iO) ~tO4nlin, Piercefruitorpeeltopreventbursting.
plnsticwrap perpiccc (3N’C
i~lld fiii centerofappiCwith2
tablespoonssugiu’,iteaspoonbUtterand
i/8 teaspooncinnamon.Add2
titbicspocmswaterforeachpieceoffruit.
No Higil(i()) iOto i3 min. Greasedishbeforeaddingbatter.Cut
whencooi.
No High(10) ~mill, Greasedishbeforeaddingbatter.Let
Meal-High(7) 5to7min. stand5to 10minutestocoolbefore
inverting.
No Higil(10) 3to4min. Whencookingseveraicupcakes,some
wiii bedonebeforeothers.Remove
cupcakesastheyaredormandcontinue
cookingtherestafewsecondsionger.
No High(1O) iOto i2 min. Whendone,too[ilpickinsertedincenter
comesoutciean.invertcakeontoplate;
ietdishstan(ioverCikeiifewminutes.
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coolLingGuide(mn,irmed)
candies
1,Alwaysusemicrotvave-safecookware.Foreasyclean-up,melt 2.(lmdies whichareboiledbecomeveryhot;handlecooking
chocolateinpaperwrappersstare sideup,or placechocolatein comaincrcarefully,
paperbowltomelt.
Food Container Cover PowerLevel4!%Time comments
Caramelappks 2-cupmeasure
or i-qt.
casserole
Marshmallowcrisp Largeglass
bowl
S’iMores Papernapkinor
paperplate
No High(10) ‘2tO3min.
Yes High(10) ~tO2fi rein,
Ycs High{10) 1min.[0
moltbulter,
~fitO3fin~in.
to melt
marshmallows
No High(10) 15t025
seconds
Unwraphalfof al/4-oz,pdckageof
caramelsintomeasuringcup.Add1
tablespoonwater.Microwave,stirring
everyminut~.Dip4applesintomixture.
Place12oz.smni-sweclchocolatepiecesin
container. Microwavetomelt.Add1cup
wholetoastedalmonds.Spreadoverwax
paperoncookiesheet.Chilluntilfirm.
Inlargeglassbow],mc]t 1/4cupbutter.
Add10-oz,packagemarshmallows,
coverwithwaxpaperandmicrowaveto
melt.Stirin5cupscrispyricecereal.
Pressfirmlyintobuttered2-qL.oblong
glassdish.
Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolate
andmarshmallow.
CerealandEticx?
LAlwaysusemicrowave-safecookware. 4.Stirorrearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime,
2.Forminuterice,usethesameamountofwaterneededfor 5.Microwavetimeandcwwentimd boilingtimeareabout
conventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsalt, thesame.
3.Coverricewhilemicrowaving.Whenusingplasticwrap,
turnbackonecornerto vent. e
F(md Contiaincr cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
Qatrneal, 1-qt.casserole No High(10) 3to 5min. Increasecasserolesizeformorethanone
oldOashioned or bowl perserving serving.Increasetimeabout1!4minutes
foreachadditional serving you are
cocking. !3tir aflcrhalf’ofcookingtime.
Note:TOmicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantoatmeal,foljowpackagedirections
foramountof w:iterandmicrowaveat High(10)for 1/2to 1minute
Rice, minute 2-qt.casserole Lidor High(10) 6[07 min. Add 1Hcupswater,Stirafter4minutes,
[1Kcups) plasticwrap