Hotpoint E1450G User manual

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AdapterHugs 33 OvenSheJf 34,35
AluminumFoil 4PowerLevels 6-7,10-11
ApplianceRegistration 2Precautions 3
AutoRoast 12,13 ProblemSolver 37
AutoSimmer 13 RepairService 39
CareandCleaning 36 SafetyInstructions 3,4
ControlPanel 6TemperatureCook 11
ConvenienceFoodGuide 20,21 TemperatureProbe 11-13
CookingCompleteReminder 5TimeCook HI
CookingGuide 22-31 Warranty BackCover
Defrosting 7
DefrostingGuide. 18,19
DelayedCooking 32
ExtensionCords 33
Features 5
GroundingInstructions 33
Heatingor ReheatingGuide 16,17
HoldTime 32
Light;BulbReplacement 36
MicrowavingTips 2
Minute/SecondTimer 32 GE AnswerCenter@
ModelandSerialNumbers 2800.626.2000
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wad.thisIhMkCarefully.
It isintendedtohelpyouoperate
andmaintainyournewmicrowave
ovenproperly.
~Keepi{handyforanswerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
or needmorehelp,write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
write down the model
a+m~stMt.31~~m~~~s.
You’Hfindthemon alabelinside
theoven.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourmicrowaveoven.Before
sendinginthiscard,pleasewrite
thesenumbershere:
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
Usethesenumbersinany
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourmicrowaveoven.
Be sure your microwave
OWW-1kregktered.
It isimportantthatweknowthe
locationofyourmicrowaveoven
shouldaneedoccurforadjustments.
Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor
registeringyouastheawner.
Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto
besurehehasdoneso; alsosendin
yourConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard. Ifyoumove,or
ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser,
pleasewritetous, statingmodel
andserialnumbers.Thisappliance
mustbeJRgistered.Pleasebecertain
that it is.
Writeto:
Hotpoint
RangeProductService
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
If youreceiveda
dam~ed ovenoee
Immediatelycontactthedealer(or
builder)thatsoldyoutheoven.
save time and money.
Before
yourqlest service...
checktheProblemSolveronpage37.
It listscausesofminoroperating
problemsthatyoucancorrectyourself.
optional Axessories
availableatextracostfromyour
Hotpointsupplier.
JM6 InshilationKitconverts
thisoventoabuilt-inwalloven.
A&thesethingsam?normal ‘withyour microwaveOWm:
@Steamor vaporescapingfrom *EM thumpingsow-idwhile
aroundthedoor. ovenisoperating.
QLightreflectionarounddooroi- @SomeTV-Radiointerference
outercase. mightbenoticedwhileusingyour
QDimmingovenlightandchange mi&owaveoven.It’ssimilar-tothe
inMowr soundmayoccurwhile interferencecausedbyothersmall
opemtingatpowerlevelsothm- appliancesanddoesnotindicatea
+~,~h@, problemwithyouroven.
microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles,
cookingdishes,measuringcups, .
.
custardcups,potteryor china
dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave
metallictrimorglazewithametallic
sheencanbeused.Somecookware
islabeled“suitableformicrowaving:’
Ifyouareunsure,usethisdishtest:
Measure1cupwaterinaglasscup.
Placeinovenonor besidedish.
:.
?vlicrowave1-1Y2 minutesatHigh(10).
Ifwaterbecomeshot,dishis
microwavesafe.If dishheats,it
shouldnotbeusedformicrowaving.
@Papertowels,waxpaper,and
plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover
dishesinordertoretainmoisture
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andpreventspattering.
@Somemicrowavedfoodsrequire
stirring,rotatingor rearranging.
Checkthecookingguide,pages
16-31. _.-”
@Steambuildsuppressurein foods
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whicharetightlycoveredbyaskin
or membrane.Piercepotatoes,egg
yolksandchickenliverstoprevent
bursting.
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(a)DoNotAttempttooperate
thisovenwiththedooropensince
opendooroperationcanresultin
harmfulexposuretomicrowave
energy.It isimportantnotto
defeatortamperwiththesafety
interlocks.
(b)DoNotl%weanyobject
betweentheovenfrontfaceand
thedooror aHowsoilorcleaner
residuetoaccumulateonsealing
surfaces.
(c)DoNMOperate theoven
ifitisdamaged.It isparticularly
importantthattheovendoorclose
properlyandthatthereisno
damagetothe:
(1)door(bent)
(2)hingesandlatches(brokenor
loosened)
(3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces.
(d)The OvenShmdd Notbe
adjustedor repairedbyanyone
exceptproperlyqualifiedservice
personnel.
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Vt%efiLlsingelectricalappliances,
basicsafetyprecautionsshould13e
followed,includingthefollowing:
the risk ofburns, electricshock,
fire, injurytopersonsor exposure
to excessivemicrowaveenergy:
~Usethis applianceonlyforits
intendeduse asdescribedin this
manual.
*Readand followthe specific
“HHXJT1ONS TOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMKROWAVE
ENERGY”atleft.
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Thisappliancemustbegroundcxl.
Connectonlytoproperlygrotmdtxl
outlet. See “GROUNlllNG
INSTRUCTIONS”
onpage33.
@Thismicrowaveovenis
Specificallydesignedtoheator
cookfood9andisnotintended
forlaboratoryorindustrialuse.
@Forbestoperation,plugthis
applianceintoitsownelectrical
outlet, topreventflickeringof
lights,blowingof&se or tripping
of’circuitbreaker.
@Installor locatethis appliance
onlyin accordancewiththe
providedinstaHationinstructions.
*Be certaintoplacethefront
stiace ofthe doorthreeinchesor
I?RRorebackfromtheCountertop
edgetoavoid aecidentil tipping
dthe appliance in normalusage.
@DOnotcoverorblockany
openingson theappliance.
@DOnotuseoutdoors.
QDo notimmersepowercord or
plugin water,
@Keeppowercordawayfrom
heatedsurfaces.
~DoMMMpowercod hangover
edgeof‘&Meorc(xmter,
@Donotoperatethisappliance
ifithasadamagedpowercordor
plug,ifitisnotworkingproperly,
orifithasbeendamagedor
dropped.
@Seedoorsurfacecleaning
instructionsonpageM.
@Thisapplianceshouldbe
servicedonlybyqualifiedservice
personnel.Contactnearest
authorizedservicefacilityfor
examination,repairoradjustment.
~ASwithanyappliance,cloSe
supervisionisnecessarywhen
usedbychildren.
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theovencavity:
–Do notovercookfood.Carefidly
attendapplianceifpaper,plastic,
orothercombustiblematerialsare
pIacedinsidetheoventofacilitate
cooking.
—Removewiretwist-tiesfrom
paperorplasticbagsbefore
placingbaginoven.
–Do notuseyourmicrowave
oventodrynewspapers.
–P@er toweis,naptinsand
waxpaper.Recycledpaper
productscancontainmetalflecks
whichrmy causearcingorig~ite.
Paperproductscontainingnjlon
ornylonfikmentsshouldbe
avoided,astheymayalsoignite.
–DQJnotoperatetheovenwhile
emptytoavoid damage to the
oven and the dangerfoffire,If
byaccidenttheovenshouldrun
emptyaminuteortwo,noharm
isdone.However,trytoavoid
operatingtheovenemptyatall
times-—-itsavesenergyand
prolongsthelifeoftheoven.

@~@f@J~ggjg{gjg~i~lliquids(Wch
.23spaw) maytendtoboilovel-
rme rapidlykm foodscontiiining
lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur,
refertopage35forinstructionscm
howtocleantheinside
oftheowm.
@Thermometer—Do not
useathemnometerinfoodyou
aremicrowavingunlessthe
thermometerisdesignedor
recommendedforuseinthe
microwaveoven.
eRemovethe&m&mtureprobe
flWntheovenwhenmotinI!ERIf
youleavetheprobeinsidetheoven
withoutinsertingitinfoodorliquid,
andturnonmicrowaveenergy,it
cancreateelectricalarcinginthe
ovenanddamageovenwails.
@Plasticutem*—Plasticutensils
designedformicrowavecooking
areveryusefil,butshouldbe
usedcarefully.Evenmicrowave
plasticmaynotbeastolerantof
overcookingconditionsasareglass
orceramicmaterialsandmay
sofienorcharifsubjectedtoshort
periodsofovercooking.Inlonger
exposurestoovercooking,thefood.
andutensilscouldignite.For
thesereasons:1)Usemicrowave
plasticsonlyandusetheminstrict.
compliancewiththeutensil
manufacturer’srecommendations.
2)Donotsubjectemptyutensilsto
microwaving.3)Donotpermit
childrentouseplasticutensils
withoutcompletesupervision,
@when Cooi{ingp@Tk9follow
thedirectionsexactlyaridalways
cookthemeattoaninternal
te]nperat~lreofatleastUO°F.
Thisassuresthat,intheremote
possibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbe
killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat.
@Boiling$?ggsisnot
Tecom.meRldedinaIllicrov/ave
WYH3.PRSIWScanINIMup
int;j.(j[;{heep
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‘W.W suchaspotatoesjsausages,
lmrnaioes,apples,chickenIjvers
andothergMe@ andeggyolks
(seepreviouscaution)shouldbe
piercedtoallowsteamtoescape
duringcooking.
@4~~Q~~~~~e9gCootingpouches
W@tightlyAxM?dplasticbags
shouldbeslit,piercedorvented
asdirectedincookbook.Hthey
arenot,plasticCOWburstduring
orimmediatelyaftercooking,
possiblyresultingininjury.P&o,
plasticstoragecontainersshouldbe
atleastpartiallyuncoveredbecause
theyformatightseal.When
cookingwithcontainerstightly
coveredwithplasticwrap,remove
coveringcarefidlyanddirectsteam
awayfromhandsandface.
@Swntineous boiling—Under
certainspecialcircumstances,
liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor
shortlyafterremovalfromthe
microwaveoven.Topreventburns
fromsplashingliquid,stirthe
liquidbrieflybeforeremovingthe
containerfromthemicrowaveoven.
—Remove theshelffromoven
whennotinuse.
–Do notstoreorcookwithshelf
onfloorofoven.Productdamage
mayresult.
–Use potholderswhenhandling
theshelfandutensils.Theymay
behot.
—Donotusemicrowavebrowning
dishonshelf.Theshelfcould
overheat.
–Be surethattheshelfis
positionedproperlyinsidethe
oventopreventproductdamage
(seepag~M).

FeaturesofYouroven
ChokingCompleteReminder
(~0~
allAfJm ROASTcodesexceptcode~
AUTODEFROST,TIMECOOKandDEFROST
cycles)
Toremindyouthatyouhavefoodintheoven,the
ovenwillbeeponceaminuteuntilyoueitheropen
theovendoorortouchtheCLEAR/OFFpad.
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LDoorHandle.Pulltoopendoor.
Doormustbesecurelylatchedfor
oventooperate.
2. DoorLatches.
3. ViewingWindowwithMetal
Shieki.Metalscreenpermits
viewingoffoodsandkeeps
microwavesconfinedinsideoven.
4ModelandSerialNumbers.
5. OvenVent.
6. ModeStirrercover.
Protectsthemicrowaveenergy
distributingsystem.Donotremove
thiscover.Youwilldamagetheoven.
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1.4CubicFoot
OvenInterior
7. MN2ROTHERMOMETERTM
TemperatureProbe.Usewith
TEMPCOOK/HOLDandAUTO
ROASTfimctionsonly.
8. ReceptacleforTemperature
Probe.Temperatureprobemust
besecurelyinsertedintoreceptacle
whenusingTEMPCOOK/HOLD
or AIYN3ROAST.
9. OwmShelf.Letsyoumicrowave
severalfoodsat once.(SeeSafety
Instructionsandpages34and35
forspecialinstructions.)Whenthis
shelfisnotinuse,pleaseremove
fromtheoven.
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10.GlassCookingTray.Tray
mustbeinplacewhenusingthe
oven.Cookingperformancewillbe
unsatisfactorywithoutthetrayin
place.Thetraymaybe removedfor
cleaning.
11.OvenInteriorLight.Turnson
whenthedoorisopenedorwhen
theovenisoperating.
12.TouchControlPaneland
Display.Seenextpagefor
instructions.
When%buiPluginthe (him
Thepaneldisplaysfour8’sontheupperportionandallofthe
ovenfunctionsonthelowerportion.Afier 15seconds,alllights
disappearand“PF” comeson intheupperportion.Touchthe
CLEAIWFF padandovenisreadyforuseandtheclockcanbeset.
Ifpowerisdisruptedatanytime,theabovesequencereoccurs,
andyoumustresetClockaftertouchingCLEAR/OFF.
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Yourcontrolmnel
Thecontrolpanelallowsyou
tosettheovencontrols
electronicallywiththetouch ““
ofafinger.It’sdesignedtobe
easyto useandunderstand.
LDHN?LAY.Displaystimeof
day,timecountingdownduring
cookingfunctions,powerlevel,
internalfoodtemperature,Auto
RoastandAutoDefrostcodes,
AutoDefrost,foodweights,Quick
Setcontrolcodes,cookingmode
andinstructions.
2. TIME COOK. Microwave
forapresetamountoftimeusing
automaticpowerlevel10(High)(or
changepowerlevelafterentering
cookingtime.Seepage10.)
3. DEFROST’.Gentlethawingat
automaticpowerlevel3(Low).(If
desired,youmaychangepower
levelafterenteringdefrostingtime.
Seepage7.)
4. NUMBERPADS.Touchthese
padsto entercooking,defrosting
time,timeofday,temperature,
powerlevel,QuickSetcontrol
codes,AutoRoastcodes,Auto
Defrostcodesandfoodweights.
5. CLOCK. Touchthispad
toentertimeofdayor checktime
ofdaywhilemicrowaving.Toset
clock,firsttouchCLOCKpad
andthenentertimeofday.For
example,if timeis 1:30,touch
numberpads 1,3 andOand“1:30”
willappearon display.Thentouch
STARTpad. Toresetor change
time,simplyrepeataboveprocess.
&l?OWERLI+!WEL.Touchthis
padbeforeenteringanotherpower
levelnumberif youwanttochange
fromautomaticpowerlevel10
(High)forcookingor power
le~e~~(Low)for defrosting.
%AUTORCMJ3T’.Insertprobe,
touchthispad,thendesirednumber
padfor Codeto slow-cookor
temperaturecookmeatwith
automaticpresetprogram.
(Seepages12and 13.)
8. QUICK SETICOI$?TROL.Use
thispadasashortcutmethodfor
enteringcookingtimeandpower
level.(Seepage 14.)
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“m m“ AppealsonDisplay:
@WhenusingTEMPCOOK/
HOLDfimction,youhave
enteredatemperaturelessthan
100”F.or morethan 199”F.
oWhensettingclock,youhave
notenteredavalidclocktime.
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9. TEMPCoOK/HOLD.Usethe
temperatureprobetocookbyusinga
p~et temperature.Oncefd reaches
presettemperature,ovenswitches
toHOLDsettingandmaintainsthat
temperatureuntilyoutouchthe
CLEAR/OFFpad.(Seepage11.)
10.MIN/SECTIMER.This
featureusesnomicrowaveenergy.
Itcanfunctionasakitchentimer,
asaholdingperiodtimerafter
defrostor as adelaytimerbefore
timeor temperaturecooking.(See
page32.)
Il. AKJTQDEFROST.Touchthis
pad,thenCodenumberandfd
weight.Theovenautomaticallysets
powerlevelsanddefrostingtime.
(Seepage8.)
12. CLEANOFF.Whentouched,
itshutsofftheovenanderasesall
settings(excepttimeofday).
B. START.Afterallselections
aremade,touchthispadtostart
theoven.
Tr ob”AppearsOnDisplay:
@Probehasbeenforgotten
whenAUTOROASTorTENIP
COOK/HOLDfunctionis
beingused.
~Probeisnotsecurelyseatedin
ovenwallreceptacle.
Program cooking
UsethecontrolpaneltoTempCook/
Holdwithachoiceoftemperature,
AutoRoastor AutoDefrostwith
ovensettingtimesandpowerlevels,
TimeDefrostandTimeCookwith
choiceofpowerlevelsfrom1
(lowest)to 10(highest),setQuick
Settoquicklyentercooktimeand
powerlevel,timekitchentasks
withtheMin/SecTimer,andset
Createyourownprogramstosuit
yourindividualcookingstyle.For
example:usetheMin/SecTimer
todelaythestartofTempCook/
Hold,AutoRoastor TimeCook,
or programaholdtimebetween
DefrostandTimeCook.(See
page32.) SetTimeCooktodesired
cookingtime;ovenshutsoff
automaticallyatendoftime.
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TheDefrostsettingisdesigned
forspeedythawingof’froxenfood
andisoneofthegreatadvantages
ofamicrowaveoven.
UsetheDefrostsettingtoquickly
thawf~ds suchasbread,roHs,
vegetables,fruitsandfrozen
dinners.TheAutoDefrostsetting
ispreferredformeatandpoultry
becausetheovensetsthedefrosting
timeandpowerlevelsforyou.
@Powerlevel3isautomaticallyset
fordefrosting,butyoumaychange
thisformoreflexibility.
@Seethedefrostingguidefor
defrostinghelp.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
thedefrostfimction,defrosta1O-OZ.
packageoffrozenstrawberriesby
followingthestepsbelow.
Step1:Placepackageoffrozen
strawberriesintheovenandclose
door.Besurepackagecontains
nometal.
Step2: TouchDEFROST.Display
shows”: O“and “ENTERDEF
TIME”flashes.
Step3: Selectonehalfofthetotal
defrostingtimerecommendedinthe
defrostingguide.Forexample,touch3,
0andOfor3minutes.Displayshows
‘63:00’”and “DEF T’IMJj;’flashes.
HowtochangePowerLad
Aftersettingdefrostingtime,
touchPOWERLEVELDad.
Step4:TouchSTAIZI’.“DEFTIME”
showsandtimecountsdownon
display.Whencycieiscompleted,the
ovensignalsandflashes“End~’then
automaticallyshutsoff.
Step5:Turnpackageover,close
doorthenrepeatSteps2and3toset
remaininghalfofdefrostingtime
andtouchSTART.
Step6:Whenovensignalsand
flashes“End~’opendoor,remove
packageandseparatestrawberries
to finishdefrosting.
DefrostingTips
@Foodsfrozeninpaperorplastic
canbedefrostedinthepackage.
@Forevendefrosting,somefoods
needtobebrokenupor separated
partofthewaythroughthe
defrostingtime.
~Family-size,pre-packaged
frozendinnerscanbedefrostedand
microwaved.Ifthefoodis inafoil
container,transferittoamicrowave-
safedish.
@Checkthedefrostingguidefor
otherdefrostingtips.
wthentouchdesirednum~erfor
newpowerlevel.
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QuestionsandAnswers
Q. WhenItouchSTART,Ihear
adullthumpingnoise.Whatisit?
A. Thissoundisnormal.It is
lettingyouknowtheovenisusinga
powerlevellowerthan 10(High).
Q. CanIdefrostsmallitemsin
ahurry?
A. Yes,buttheywillneedmore
frequentattentionthanusual.Raise
thepowerlevelafterenteringthe
timebytouchingthedesiredpower
levelpad.Powerlevel7cutsthe
totaldefrostingtimeaboutin 1/2;
powerlevel10cutsthetotal
defrostingtimetoapproximately
1/3.Duringeither,rotateor stir
foodfrequently.
Q. Whydon’tthedefrosting
timesinthedefrostingguide
seemrightformyfood?
A. Thesetimesareaverages.
Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording
tothetemperatureinyourfreezer.
Setyourovenforthetimeindicated
inyourdefrostingguide.Ifyour
foodis stillnotcompletelythawed
attheendofthattime,resetyour
ovenand adjustthetimeaccordingly.
Q. Shouldallfoodsbecompletely
thawedbeforecooking?
A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe
completelythawedbeforecooking.
Forexample,fishcookssoquickly
itisbettertobegincookingwhileit
isstillslightlyfrozen.
Q. CanIopenthedoorduring
defrostingtocheckonthe
progressofmyfood?
A. Yes.Youmayopenthedoorat
anytimeduringmicrowaving.To
resumedefrosting,closethedoor
andtouchSTART.Theovenbegins
operatingif timeis leftontimer.
If not,resettimer. m
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AutomaticDefrosting
VViththeAutoDefrostfeature,
theovenautomaticallysetsthe
defrostingtimeandpowerlevels
foryou.Youchoosetheappropriate
Codenumberfrom1to6forthefood
youaredefrosting,thenenterthe
foodweightinpoundsandtenths
ofapound(seeConversionGuide
onnextpage)andpressSTART.
Theovencalculatesdefrostingtime
andchangespowerlevelsduring
defrostingtogiveevendefrosting
results.
HowtosetAutoDefrost
Beforeyoubegin,checkthe
guidelocatedatbottomofoven
whenyouopenthedoor.Itshows
minimumandmaximumFood
WeightsforeachCodeNumber.
YouwillneedtoknowyourFood
WeightandcorrespondingCode
beforesettingAutoDefrost.
3. EnterselectedCodefromguide.
Forexample,poultrycallsforCode1.
“ENTERLBS”flashes.“CODEl“
appearsondisplay.
LRemovefoodfrompackage,
placein ovenonmicrowave-safe
dish,andclosedoor.
4. Enterweight.Forexample,press
NumberPads1and2forweightof
1.2pounds(1pound,3ounces—see
ConversionGuideonnextpage).
2. PressAUTODEFROSTpad.
Displayshows“1.2”and“START”
flashes.
5. PressSTARTpad.Displayshows
“DEF TIME” andDefrostTime
Note:If “EEEE’ appearsondisplay,
checktheCodeGuide.Makesure
weightcorrespondstoCodeNumber.
Onceduringdefrosting,theoven
beeps4times,“turn95flashes4
timesandovenshutsoff. “turn”
remainsondisplayandovenbeeps
every6secondsthereafteruntilyou
openthedoor,attendyourfood(see
guideonnextpage),closethedoor
andpressSTART.
Whendefrostingtimeiscompleted,
“End”flashesandovenbeeps4
times.“End” remainsondisplay
andovenbeepseveryminuteuntil
doorisopenedorCLEAR/OFF
padispressed.
StandTime
WhenusingtheAutoDefrost
feature,itis necessarytoallow
foodto standinordertofinish
defrostingtheinterior.Youmay
takethefoodoutoftheovenifyou
wish.Andin somecases,itshould
standinyourrefrigerator.Stand
timerecommendationsaregiven
intheguideonthenextpage.
countsdown.
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0AutomaticDefrostiwGuide
RECOMMENDED
FOODS MIN.-MAX.
WEIGHT SIGNAL STANDTIME
15to20minutes.
ChickenPieces .5to4.9pounds lhrn over.Separateand/or
shieldwherenecessary.
Removedefrostedpieces.
2
3
4
5
6
15to20minutes.
Placeundercold
runningwaterto
completedefrosting.
Fish .5to3.9pounds Turnover.Separateand/or
shieldwherenecessary.
Removedefrostedpieces.
15to20minutes.
GroundBeef .5to5.9pounds Removedefrostedareasand
breakapart.
Turnoverandshieldwhere
necessary. 2to3hours.
Roasts,bonein 3.0to5.9pounds
11.wnoverandshieldwhere
necessary. 2to3hours.
Roasts,boneless 3.0to5.9pounds
.5to3.9pounds ‘Ikrnover.Separateand/or
shieldwherenecessary.
Removedefrostedpieces. ~
15to 30minutes.
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Edgesor thinareasofmeatwilldefrostmorerapidlythanotherareas.Aftersignal,feelmeatforwarmspotsandshield
theseareaswithsmallpiecesoffoil.
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ConversionGuide
If weightoffoodisstatedin
poundsandounces,theounces
mustbeconvertedtotenths(.1)
ofapound.
Ounces Pounds
1-2 .1
3.2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8.5
9-1o .6
11 .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
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Cootingbymme
Thetimecookingfeatureallows
youtopresetthecookingtime.
Theovenshutsoffautomatically.
Powerlevel10(High)is
recommendedformostcooking,
butyoumaychangethisformore
flexibility.Seethecookingguide.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
timecooking,makeacupofcoffee
byfollowingthestepsbelow.
Step 1:Fillacup2/3fullofwater,
add-1teaspoonofinstantcoffeeand
stirtodissolve.Useacupthathasno
metaldecorationandismicrowave
safe.(Referto MicrowavingTips
onpage2.)Placecupinovenand
closedoor.
Step 2: TouchTIMECOOKpad.
Displayshows”: O“and“ENTER
COOKTIME” flashes.
Step3: Selectyourtime.Touch
1,0 andOforoneminute.Display
shows“1:00”and“COOKTIME”
flashes.
Becauseautomaticpowerlevel10
isrecommendedfo~thiscupof
coffee,thereisnoneedtochange
thepowerlevel.(Ifpowerlevel-10
isnotappropriate,see“Howto
ChangePowerLevel”below.)
HowtoChangePowerLevel
Aftersettingcookingtime,
touchPOWERLEVELpad,
thentouchdesirednumberfor
newpowerlevel.
Step4: TouchSTART.“COOK
TIME”andtimecountingdown
showondisplay.
Step5:Whentimeisup,theoven
signalsandflashes“End? Oven,
lightandfanshutoff.
Step6:Openthedoor.
QuestionsandAmswers
Q. Isetmyovenforthetime
calledforintherecipe,butatthe
endofthetimeallowed,myfood
wasn’tdone.Whathappened?
A. Sincehousepowervariesdue
totimeor location,manyTime
Cookrecipesgiveyouatimerange
topreventovercooking.Setthe
ovenforminimumtime,testthe
foodfordoneness,thencookyour
foodalittlelonger,ifnecessary.
Q. Itouchedthenumberpads
andselectedmypowerlevei.When
ItouchedSTART,however,my
ovendidn’tcomeon. Whynot?
A. TheTIMECOOKDadmustbe
touchedbeforesetting~henumber
padsorelseyourovenwillnot
begincooking.
Q. Iwanttocookonapower
levelotherthanHigh.WhatdoI
needtodo? @
A. Tochangethepowerlevel,
touchthePOWERLEVELpad. _
“P-10”appearsonthedisplay
panel.Enternewnumber. a
Q. Whathappensif Iaccidentally ‘
operatethemicrowaveoven
withoutfoodinit?
A. Accidentalusefor shortperiods
oftimedoesnotdamagetheoven
butitisnotrecommended.
Q. CanIinterruptmyTime
Cookfunctiontocheckthefood?
A. Yes.Toresumecooking,
simplyclosethedoorandtouch
theSTARTpad. Thetimermustbe
resetforcookingtoresumeunless
timeisremainingontimer.
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CookingbyTemperature
Internaltemperatureisthebest
testofdonenessformanyfoods.
UseTENWCOOK/HOLDto
cookavarietyoffoodstothe
desiredfinishedfoodtemperature.
TheTIMECOOKsettingis
recommendedforbatters,doughs,
frozenfood~andfoodswhichare
difficulttocookpreciselywith
theprobe.
“TEMPCOOK/HOLD”takesthe
guessworkoutofcookingbecause
theovenautomaticallysignalswith
fourbeepswhenthefoodreaches
thepresettemperature.TheHold
featurewillmaintainthistemperature
foruptoonehouroruntilyou
touchtheCLEAR/OFFpad.
Note:Ovenautomaticallyswitches
to “Hold”whenpresetfood
temperatureisreached.
~~~ TemperatureProbe
HANDLE CABLE
IEND
“
SENSOR
Thetemperatureprobeisafood
thermometerthatgaugestheinternal
temperatureofthefood;itmustbe
usedwhenusing“TEMPCOOK/
HOLD”or “AUTOROAST:’
Ilouseyourprobeproperly,follow
~irectionsonpage12.
How toTempChka Riled
BeefRibROastbMedium
Step1:Inserttemperatureprobe
intoroastandattachprobesecurely
inovenwall.Closethedoor.
Step2: TouchTEMPCOOK/
HOLD.“ENTERTEMPCOOK”
flashes.
Step3:Touch1,2,5 for 125°F.
“TEMP”flashesand“125”shows
ondisplay.
Step4: TouchPOWERLEVEL
pad. “PJ’ appears.Touch5for
mediumpower.“TEMP”and“J25”
showondisplay.
Step5: TouchSTART.If internal
temperatureoftheroastisless
than90”F.,displaywillshow
“-90” oriftemperatureis90”F.
orabove,displayshowstemperature
countingup.
Step6:When125”F.isreached,
theovenwillsoundanddisplay
“HOLD:’Theovenwillthenhold
thetemperature.
Step%TouchtheCLEAR/OFF
padto stopthecycle.
Step8:Removeprobeandfood
fromtheoven.
CmkingTips
@
Usealowerpowerlevel;itwill
heatmoreevenlyeventhough
requiringmoretime.
@Besurefrozenfoodhasbeen
completelydefrostedbeforeinserting
probe.Probemaybreakoffif used
infrozenfoods.
~Coverfoodslooselyformoisture
controlandquick,evenheating.
/
QuestionsandAnswers
Q. AfterIfollowedthesteps
andtouchedtheSTARTpad,
“EEEE3’flashedinthedisplay
andasignalsounded.What’s
wrong?
A. “EEEE” flashesifyouset
thetemperatureeitherbelowIOO”F.
orabove199”F.Tore-enter,touch
CLEAR/OFFpadandbeginagain.
Q. ArethereanyfoodsIcan’t
TempCook?
A. Yes.Delicatebuttericings,ice
cream,frozenwhippedtoppings,
etc.softenrapidlyatwarm
temperatures.Batters,doughsand
frozenfoodsarealsodifficultto
cookpreciselywiththeprobe.It’s
besttoTimeCookthesefoods.
Q. Whydid‘V%ob”flashonthe
displayafterItouchedthe
STARTpad?
A. “Prob”willflashifyou
don’tseatthecableendoftheprobe
securelyintothereceptacleinthe
ovenwallor ifyoutouchtheTEMP
COOK/HOLDpadandforgetto
usetheprobe.
Q. CanIleavemyprobeinthe
ovenifit’snotinsertedinfood?
A. No,if ittouchestheovenwall,
youmaydamagetheoven.
Q. CanITempCookdifferent
portionsoffoodatdifferent
temperatures?
A. Yes.Thetemperatureprobe
givesyouthefreedomtocook
differentportionsoffoodat
differenttemperaturestosuit
individualeatingstyles.Simply
placeprobeinfoodandchange
temperaturesettingasneeded.
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AutomaticRoasting
AUTOR~~~ llSW the
temperatureprobetocooktothe
desiredservingtemperature.
UnlikeTEMPCOOK/HOLD,
whichusesasinglepowerlevel,
AlJ’It)ROASTusesupto3power
settingswhichautomatically
switchduringroasting,thus
providingeven,tendercooking
resultswithoutovercooking.
Justasinconventionalroasting,
onlytenderroastsshouldbe
automaticallyroasteduntilspecified
internaltem~eraturesarereached.
Lesstenderroastsshouldbe
microwavedbytime,according
tothecookingguide.
PreparingRoastsfor
AubmaticI&Ming
Porkorhamroastsneednotrivet.
Add1/2cupwatertoroastdishand
coverwithplasticwrap.
Placetenderbeefroastontrivetin
microwavesafedish.Insertprobe
horizontallyintothecentermeaty
areanottouchingboneorfat.Make
surethehandledoesnottouchthe
foodortoporsidesoftheoven.
Coverwifhwaxpaper.
LTouchAU’IUROASTpad.
“AU~” isdisplayed and“ENTER
CODE”flashes.EnterselectedCode
fromAutomaticRoastingGuide.For
example,Beef(medium)callsfor
Code2. “CODE”and“2”appearon
displayand“START”flashes.Touch
START.Displayshows“-90” and
“CODE2“ untilfoodtemperature
reaches90°F.
o
e
Placemeatinovenwithprobeto
theright.Insertcableendofprobe
firmlyintoreceptacleonovenwall.
HOWtOlhltO Roast
IkMto Medium
2. At90°F.,displayswitchestoshow
meat’sinternaltemperature.
3. WhenyouselectAutoRoast
Codes1through5,theovensignals
with4beepsand“turn”flashingon
thedisplaywhenit’stimetoturnthe
roastover.Afteryouturntheroast,
closethedoorandtouchSTART.
Foodtemperatureappearsonthe
display.(Note:Ovencontinuesto
cookafterthesignalwhetherornot
roastisturnedover.)
4. Afterapre-programmedfood
temperatureisreached,ovenbeeps4
timesand“Hold”appearsonthe
display.Ovenwillcontinuetohold
untilyoutouchCLEAR/OFFor
openthedoor.
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AutomaticRwwtingChide
~?Js~
containersandcoveringsasdirectedatleft.Placeprobecorrectlyinroastbeforecooking.
~RecommendedCodesarealsoshownontheguideonthecontrolpanel.
Final ApproximateTime Hold*
Food Code Temperature (minutesperpound) Minutes
Beef
TenderRoast
Rare 1115° 10-13 5-1o
Medium 2125° 13-15 10-15
Well 3145° 15-17 30
Pork
LoinRoast 4175° 14-17 20
PrecookedHam 1115° 12-15 5-1o
Poultry
WholeChicken(3lbs.) 5190° 10-12 20
WholeTurkey(upto 12Ibs.) 5190° 10-12 20
(Insertprobeintomeatiestareaofinnerthigh
frombelowendandparalleltoleg,)
TurkeyBreast 4175° 10-12 20
(Insertprobehorizontallyintomeatiestarea.)
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*Recommendedstandingtimebeforeserving.
Automatic Simmer
(AutoRoast Code6)
Yourcookingguidehasinformation
onAutomaticSimmering,including
Guidesandrecipes.
Totaltimeincludestimetobring
foodto 180”F.andholdatthat
temperatureuntildone. Ovenwillholdat 180”F.,untilyou
removefoodandturnoffoven.If
stirringisrecommended,youcan
resetovenbytouchingSTART.
TouchCLEAR/OFFafter
cooking.
SetAutomaticSimmerlikeAuto
Roast,exampleleft.Display
shows‘‘–90” untilfoodis90”F.,
thenswitchestoshowfood
temperatureuntil180”F.When
180”F.temperatureisreached,
ovensignalsandswitchesto
“Hold?’
AutomaticSimmer
(AutoRoastCode6)IApprox.
Food Tirne/Hrs.I
Beef
PotRoast* 6-8
Stew 6-8
Chili 11-13
Chicken*
Stewing 11-12
Broiler/Fryer 4-6
HamorPork I I
E%E?L&
*Forfrozen,add2to 3hours.
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HowtoUseQuickSetControl
TheQuickSetcontrolprovidesa
shortcutmethodforentering
cookingtimeandthepowerlevel
onyourmicrowaveoven.QuickSet
codesareonlyusedforrecipes
whichneedlittleor noattention,
andwhichrequirenochangeof
powerlevelduringcooking.Recipes
whichrequireadditionalingredients,
attentionor changeofpowerlevel
duringmicrowavingshouldbe
cookedintheusualmanner.Also,
recipeswithcookingtimeofless
thanoneminuteormore than99
minutescannotuseQuickSetcodes.
TounderstandtheQuickSet
control,itis importanttoknow
whatthenumbersmeanandwhat
thesequenceis. Thefirstand
secondnumbers,ifsettinga3-digit
code,indicatetheamountoftime
youdesire;thelastcontrolentry
numberisalwaysthepowerlevel.
Forexample,125means12minutes
atpowerlevel5.N~E: Youroven
canonlybeprogrammedto99
minuteswhenusingtheQuickSet
controlandthehighestpowerlevel
is 10,whichisrepresentedby“0?
Whensettinga2-digitQuickSet
controlentry,thefirstistime,the
secondispowerlevel.Forexample,
50means5minutesatpowerlevel10.
Onthefacingpageareshowncodes
formanyfrequentlyprepared
foods.It’seasy,though,tomake
QuickSetcodesformanyother
recipes.Justselectoneor two
digitsrepresentingthelengthof
cookingtimedesiredandafinal
digitforthepowerlevelrequired.
Thecodesgivenintheguideare
fortheminimumtimeneeded;to
avoidovercooking,whichcandry
outfoodandmakeittastelessand
tough.Ifyoufeelthatmore
cookingisneeded,addadditional
timebychangingthefirstdigitof
thecode.Youcannotaddseconds
tothecycletime—QuickSetcodes
areforwholeminutesonly.Ifyour
recipecallsforpowerlevelchanges
ordifferentamountsoftimeneeded
betweenadditionofingredients,
youmayuseoneQuickSetcodefor
thefirstpartoftherecipe,thenafter
completion,setanothercodefor
thatperiodoftimeandpowerlevel.
RememberthatQuickSetcodesare
formicrowavingbytimeonly.Ifyou
aremicrowavingbytemperature,
youmustusetheTempCookor
AutoRoastfunctions.
Whentheovencompletesthe
QuickSetcontrolprogram,it
automaticallyshutsoff.It willthen
display“End”andbeeponcea
minuteuntilyoueitheropenthe
doorortouchtheCLEAIUOFFpad.
ForExample:
QuickSet
2-Digit
Em
P%
Timein PowerLevel
Minutes High(10)
QuickSet
3-Digit
How to set
QuickSetControl
Programmingyourovenfor
QuickSetcontroloperationiseasy.
Followthesesimplesteps.
appearsonthedisplay.
Step1:TouchQUICKSET.
“ENTERCODE”flashes.
Step2: Enterthepropercode.
Forexample,arecipecallingfor
12minutescookingtimeatpower
level10wouldbe i20. “120F’
Timein PowerLevel I
Minutes Med(5) IStep3: TouchSTART.Display
willshowtimecountingdown-and
“COOKTIME:’ -
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@QuicksetcontrolGuide
TheQuickSetControlfeaturegivesyouan
easy,automaticwaytoaccuratelysetmicrowavetime
forfoodsrequiringonlyonepowerlevelandlittle
attentionduringcooking.Theguidebelowshows
frequentlypreparedfoodsandthesuggestedcook
codestousewitheach.Forspecificinformationon
stirring,turningor rotating,checkthecookingguide
Appetizers
(warming)
Dip(CreamCheese)
‘/2cup 25
1cup 45
Dips(SourCream)
%cup 13
1cup 23
PastryBites(Reheating)
2Servings 17
4Servings 10
BreadsandDesserts
Apples(2) 40
BranMuffins(5-6) 27
Brownies,Mix 60
Cakes,Mix(16cupsflutedmold) 110
CheeseBread,Yeast(1loaf) 105
ChocolateChipBars 50
NutBreadMix(1loaf) 97
PuddingMix(3oz. pkg.) 60
Beverages
Coffee,Soup(1cup) 10
MilkBases(1cup) 28
FrozenFoods(Defrost)
Note:Timesgivenbelowareforentiredefrostcycle.
Usuallyfoodmustberotated,brokenuporturnedover
whiledefrosting.Checkcookbookforspecificinformation.
Cake,WholeIced 23
Chicken,Cut-up(2%-3?4lbs.) 123
DessertTopping,Whipped 13
Doughnutsor Pastries(2-4) 13
FishFillets(1lb.) 73
Hamburgers(2lbs.) 113
Pie, FruitFilling,Whole 63
Roast(4-5lbs.) 323
Steakor Chops(2 lbs.) 83
inthisbookAlwaysusethemicrowave-safecontainers
andmicrowavetechniquesasdescribedinthecooking
guide.
Tosetcodesformanyotherfoodsorrecipesreferto
page14inthisUseandCareBook.QuickSetcontrol
codesgivenareforminimumtime.Checkandadd
timeif necessarytocompletecooking.
Meats/MainDishes
Bacon
2Slices 28
4Slices 30
Chicken
8-10pieces 150
2pieces 40
4pieces 70
ChuckRoast(3lbs.) 665
Eggs,Baked(2eggs) 25
Eggs,Scrambled(2eggs) 20
Entrees,Frozen
8OZ. 50
16
OZ. 110
2lbs. 180
FishFillets(1lb.) 60
Frank(inbun)
210
430
MeatLoaf(1%lbs.) 217
Sausage(Raw)
4Patties 30
4Links 20
SwissSteak(2lbs.) 706
FrozenTVDinner(10oz.) 97
Vegetables(Fresh)
Beans,Green(1lb.) 110
Broccoli(1%-1%lbs.)
Spears 127
cut 90
Cauliflower,Head 137
CornonCob(4) 100
Potatoes(4) .120
Squash(1lb.) 50
Zucchini(1lb.) 50
Vegetables(Frozen)
10OZ.pkg. 70
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Heatiw orReheatiq Guide
1. Directionsbelowareforreheatingalready-cookedfoodsat
refrigeratororroomtemperature,Usemicrowaveovensafe
containers.
2. Covermostfoods(seetip)forfastestheating.Exceptionsarerare
ormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakes
andbakedfoods.
3. Whereappropriate,usetheautomaticfoodtemperaturecontrol
foraccurateheating.Placeprobehorizontallysotipisincenterof
food.Bubblingaroundedgesofdishisnormal,sincecenterislast
toheat.$uggestedservingtemperaturesaregivenformostfoods.
Youngchildrenusuallyprefercoolerfood,generaliyabout20°
lower.Adjusttemperaturestoyourpersonaltaste.Stirfoods
beforeserving.
4. Besurefoodsareheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingor
bubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodisheated
throughout.Asageneralrule,hotfoodsproduceanareawarmto
thetouchincenterofundersideofdish.
Suggested Power Approximate
Item Amount ServingTemp. Ikvel Time,Min.
Appetizers 1to2servings 150° HI(10) 17ito4
Saucy:meatballs,riblets,cocktailfranks,etc. 3to4servings fioo HI(10) 4t06
(%cup/serving)
Dips:creamorprocessedcheese ‘/2cup 130° MED(5) lto3
1cup 130° MED(5) 3t05
Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggrolls,etc. 2to4servings HI(10) 1to2%
Tip: Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap.Donotcoverpastrybites,theywillnotbecrisp.
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I%3teomawers
Meatplus2vegetables 1plate 150°-1600 HI(10) 2t04
‘rip:Probeworkswellinsaucydishesorvegetables(useinlargestserving)butnotinmeatslices.Coverplateoff~ withwaxpaperorplasticwrap.
Meatsand MainDishes a
Saucymaindishes:chopsuey,spaghetti, 1to2servings 150°-1600 HI(10) 3t07
creamedchicken,chili,stew,macaroniand 3to4servings 150°-1600 HI(10) 6to 10
cheese,etc.(%-1cup/serving) 1can(16-oz.) 150°-1600 HI(10) 4t05fi
Thinlyslicedroastedmeat:
Rarebeefroast,minimumtime;mediumrare, 1to2servings MEDHI(7) %to2e
maximumtime(3to4-oz./serving) 3to4servings MEDHI(7) l%to3?h
Welldone:beef,pork,ham,poultry,etc. 1to2servings MEDHI(7) lto3
3to4servings MEDHI(7) 3t05
Steaks,chops,ribs,othermeatpieces:
Rarebeefsteak 1to2servings 130° MEDHI(7) lkto3
3to4servings 130° MEDHI(7) 3t07
Welldonebeef,chops,ribs,etc. 1to2servings 150° MEDHI(7) lto3
3to4servings 150° MEDHI(7) 3t06
Hamburgersormeatloaf 1to2servings HI(10) %to2
(4-oz./serving) 3to4servings HI(10) l%to3%
Chickenpieces 1to2pieces HI(10) ‘hto2
3to4pieces HI(10) 2t03%
Hotdogsandsausages lto2 HI(10) %to 1%
3t04 HI(10) lto3
Riceandpasta 1to2servings 150° HI(lo) lto2
(2A-%cup/serving)
Toppedormixedwithsauce 1to2servings 150°-1600 HI(10) 3t06
(2A-%cup/serving) 3to4servings 150°-1600 HI(10) 8to 12
Tip: Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxpaper,Donotcoverrareormediumraremeats.
Whenheatingorreheating3or4servingsofmeatslicesorpieces,rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
sandwiches
Moistfilling:SloppyJoes,barbecue,hamsalad, 1to2servings MEDHI(7) 1to2ti
etc. inbun(%cup/serving) 3to4servings MEDHI(7) 2%to4
Thickmeat-cheesefilling;withfirmbread ito2servings MEDHI(7) 2t03
3to4servings MEDHI(7) 4t05
e
Tip: Usepapertowelor napkintocoversandwiches.
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Suggested Power Approximate
hem Amount ServingTemp. Level Time,Min.
soups
Waterbased 1to2servings 150°-1700 HI(10) 2t05
(1cup/serving) 3to4servings 150°-1700 HI(10) 5to 10
1can(10-oz.) 150°-1700 HI(10) 4t05
Milk-based 1to2servings 140° MEDHI(7) 2t06
(1cup/serving) 3to4servings 140° MEDHI(7) 6to 11
1can(10-oz.) 140° MEDHI(7) 4t06
Tip:Coversoupswithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.
Vi3getdies
Smallpieces:peas,beans,corn,etc. 1to2servings 150°-1600 HI(10) lto3
(%cup/serving) 3to4servings 150°-1600 HI(10) 3t04%
1can(15-17-oz.) 150°-1600 HI(10) 3t05
Largepiecesorwhole:asparagusspears, 1to2servings HI(10) l%to3
cornonthecob,etc. 3to4servings HI(10) 4t06
1can(16-oz.) HI(10) 4t05
Mashedpotatoes 1to2servings 150°-1600 HI(10) lto3
(%cup/serving) 3to4servings 150°-1600 HI(10) 3t06
Tip:Covervegetablesformostevenheating,
sauces
Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspatter. -=
-w =
Dessert:chocolate,butterscotch ‘/2cup 125° HI(10) ‘/2to 1Y2 —
1cup 125° HI(10) 1to2% ~
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Meatormaindish,chunkytype;gibletgravy, ‘/2cup 150°-1600 HI(10) 1to2% D
spaghettisauce,etc. 1cup 150°-1600 HI(10) 2t04 WA
1can(16-oz.) 150°-1600 HI(10) 3t06 —.
~
Creamytype ‘/2cup 140°-1500 HI(10) 1to lM ~
~
1cup 140°-1500 HI(10) 2t02% —.
-.
Bakery Foods
Cake,coffeecake,doughnuts,sweetrolls, 1piece
nutor fruitbread 2pieces
4pieces
9-in.cakeor
12rollsor
doughnuts
Dinnerrolls,muffins 1
i
6t08
Pie:fruit,nutor custard 1slice
%of9-in.pie=l slice 2slices
(useminimumtimeforcustard) 4slices
9-in.pie
LOW/DEF(3)
LOW/DEF(3)
LOW/DEF(3)
LOW/DEF(3)
MED(5)
MED(5)
MED(5)
MED(5)
HI(10)
HI(10)
MEDHI(7)
MEDHI(7)
‘/2to 1
‘/2to2
lto3
2t04
%to ‘/2
‘/2to ?4
‘hto 1
?4to 1‘/2
Y2to 1
ltol%
2%to3
4t07
Griddle Foods
Pancakes,’Frenchtoastorwaffles(3-in.x4-in.)
Plain,notopping 2or3pieces HI(10) 1to 1%
Syrup&butter 2or3pieces HI(10) lto2
With2sausagepatties(cooked) 2or 3pieces HI(10) lVito2%
Beverqes
Coffee,tea,cider 1to2cups 160°-1700 HI(10) l%to3M
*Otherwaterbased 3to4cups 160°-1700 HI(10) 5t07
Cocoa,othermilkbased 1to2cups 140° MEDHI(7) 2t07
3to4cups 140° MEDHI(7) 6to 10
Tip:Donot cover bakery foods, griddle foods (pancakes, etc.) or beverages.
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DefrostingGuide
LFoodpackagedinall-paperorplasticpackagesmaybedefrosted 3.
withoutunwrapping.Iffoodisfoilwrapped,removefoiland
placefoodincookingdishfordefrosting,
Besurelargemeatsarecompletelydefrosted(or,onroastsallow
extramicrowavingtime).Turkeysmaybeplacedunderrunning
wateruntilgibletscanberemoved.
2. Afterfirsthalfofdefrostingtime,unwrappackageandcheckfood. 4. Whendefrosted,foodshouldbecoolbutsoftenedinallareas.If
Turnfoodover,ifnecessary;breakapartorseparatefoodif stillslightlyicy,returntomicrowaveovenverybriefly,orletstand
possible.tln verylargefoodsliketurkey,someshieldingofthin afewminutes.
wingor legareasmaybe‘necessary.
First
Half SecondHalf
Food The, Min. Time,Min. Cements
~~~~ [PowerLevel:LOW/DEl? (3)]
Bacon
Franks(l-lb.)
Ground:beef&pork
(1-lb.)
(2-lbs.)
(S-lbs.)
Roast:beef
Roast:pork
Spareribs:pork(l-pkg.)
Steaks,chops&cutlets:
beef,lamb,pork&veal
Sausage:bulk
(l-lb.tray)
(l-lb.roll)
Sausage:link(1to lfi-lbs.)
Sausage:patties
(12-oz.pkg.)
3%to4
4t05
4
6
12
4to5perlb.
5to6perlb.
2to4perlb.
2to4%perlb.
2%
2
2
1
1
none
4t06
6“to8
12to 14
4to5perlb.
5to6perlb.
2to3perlb.
2to4%perlb.
2tito4%
3t04
l%to2%
lto2
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Rotatepackage1/4turnafterhalfof
time.Letstandfor5minutes.
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Microwavejustuntilfrankscanbe
separated.
llrn overafterfirst4minutes.
l_hrnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter
secondhalfoftime.Setaside.Breakupremainingblock,microwave
5to6minutesmore.
Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter
secondhalfoftime.Setaside.Microwave11to 12minutesmore.
Scrapeandsetaside.Breakupremainingblockandmicrowave3to5
minutesmore.
Placeunwrappedroastinoven.Afterfirsthalfoftimeturnroast
over.Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstandfor30minutes.
Placewrappedpackageinoven.Thrnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.
Aftersecondhalfoftime,seperatepieceswithtableknife.Letstand
tocompletedefrosting.
Placewrappedpackageinoven.l’hrnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.
Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepieceswithtableknife,letstand
tocompletedefrosting.
llrn overatler2%minutes.
Turnoverafterhalfoftime,Letstandfor5minutes.
Rotatepackage1/4turnafterhalfoftime.Letstandfor5minutes.
Noturnneeded.
~ou~~~Y[PowerLevel:LOW/DEl? (3)]
Chicken,broiler-fryer, 7t08
cutUp (2~2 to 3%-lbs.)
Whole(2%to3%-lb.) 9to 11
Cornishhen 4to6perlb.
Duckling 2to4perlb.
Turkey 4%to5% perlb.
7t08 Placeunwrappedchickeninoven.Unwrapandturnoverafterfirst
halfoftime.Allersecondhalfoftime,separatepiecesandplacein
cookingdish.Microwave2to4minutesmore,ifnecessary.Letstand
afewminutestofinishdefrosting.
9to 11 Placewrappedchickeninoven.Afterhalfoftimeunwrapandturn
overchicken.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwaterincavity
untilgibletscanberemoved.
4to5perlb. Placewrappedpackageinovenbreastsideup.l’brnpackageover
afterhalfoftime,
2to4perlb. Placewrappedducklinginoven.Afterhalfoftime,unwrapandturn
overintocookingdish.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwater
incavityuntij,gibletscanberemoved,
4%to5% perlb. Placeunwrappedturkeybreastsidedown.Afterfirsthalfoftime,
removewrapperandshieldlegs,wingandwarmareaswithfoil.Turn
turkeybreastsideupforsecondhalfoftime,checkingseveraltimes
toshieldwarmareas.Runcoolwaterintocavityuntilgibletsand
neckcanberemoved.Letsoakincoolwaterfor1to2hoursor
refrigerateovernighttocompletedefrosting.
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FirstHalf SecondHalf
Food Time,Min. The, Min. Comments
F&#R&!!kafimdl [PowerLevel:LOW/IXU?(3)]
Fillets(l-lb.) 44t06 Placeunopenedpackageinoven.(Iffishisfrozeninwater,placein
cookingdish.)Turnpackageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecond
halfoftime,letstand10minutesthenholdundercoldwatertoseparate.
Steaks(6-02.) 2t03 none Letstandafewminutestofinishdefrosting.
Wholefish(8to1O-OZ.) 22t04 Placefishincookingdish,Ttn-noverafterfirsthalfoftime.After
secondhalfoftime,rinsecavitywithcoldwatertocompletedefrosting.
Shellfish, 5t08 none ~Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish.
smallpieces(1-ib.)
Shellfish,large:
(lab legs,1to24t07 none Arrangeincookingdish.
(8to 10-OZ.)
Scallops(l-lb.pkg.) 6t08 none Placeunopenedpackageinoven.
Lobstertails,1to25t08 3t04 Arrangeincookingdish,withmeatysidedown.l_brnoverafterhalf
(6to9-02.) oftime.
Wholelobsterorcrab &to9 8t09 Placeincookingdishwithlightundersideup.lhrn overafterhalf
&(l%-lb.) oftime.
3t04
2t04 none
none
Heat&serverolls
(7-02.pkg.)
Coffeecake(11to14?4-oz.)
Coffeering(10-oz.pkg.)
Sweetrolls(8%to12-02.)
Doughnuts(1to3)
Doughnuts,glazed
(1boxof12)
FrenchToast(2slices)
Cake,frosted2to3layer
(17-OZ.)
Cake,filledortopped,
1layer(12%to16-02.)
Poundcake(11Vi-oz.)
Cheesecake,plainor
fruittop(17to 19-02.)
Crunchcakes&cupcakes
Fruitornutpie(8-in.)
Creamorcustardpie
(24-oz.)
3t05
3Y2t04
2%to4
lto3Vi
2t03
5?4t06%
2t03
2t03 .
2
2
Y2to%each
7t09
6t08
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
2t04
none
none
none
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Removemetaltwisttie. -.
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Placeonmicrowavesafeplate.
Placeonmicrowavesafeplate.Rotateplate1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Letpiestand5minutes,sliceandserve.
Fresh(10to 16-oz.) 6to 10 none Placepackageinoven.Afterminimumtime,breakupwithfork.
Repeatifnecessary.
Plasticpouch(10-oz.) 5t07 none Placepackageinoven.Flexpackageonce.
(16to20-02.) 6t09 none —
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convenienceFoodGuide
1. Mostconveniencefoodscanbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,since 2.
theyarealreadycooked.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,
plasticorglass,Forfoodsneedingbrowningorcrisping, 3.
conventionalbakingisrecommended,
Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover3/4-in.high,andplacein
microwavesafecontainer.
Amountscanbeincreased.Tocookmultiplepackages,add
timestogether.
Food Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
Appetizers &Shacks
Pastrybites Microwave No HI[10) ‘Ato2‘/2min.
safedish
Frozenprepared Papertowel No HI(10) 1to3min. Removefromfoilpackageandwrapinpaper
sandwiches persandwich towel.Rotatedish1/2turnaflerhalfoftime.
Popcorn Microwavebag No HI(10) 3to5 min. Followpackagedirections.
Eggs &ZCheese
Scrambledegg
substitute
(8-02.carton)
Cheesesouffle
(12-02.)
Breakfast,(6ti-oz.)
Scrambledeggs
withsausageand
hashbrownpotatoes
Welshrarebit(10-oz.)
Microwave
safedish
Microwave
safe8-in.pieplate
andcustardcups
Package
papertray
Microwave
safedish
No HI(10) 1%to2%min. Microwaveabout1minuteper 1/4cup
mixture.Stirafterhalfoftime.Letstandto
completecooking.
No LOW/DEF(3) 9to13min. ToDefrost:Placein8-in.pieplate.Stirtwice.
MEDHI(7) 9to 11min. ToCook:Dividebetween3or4buttered
custardcups,6or7-02.Rearrangeafier5
minutes.Soufflesae donewhencenterisset.
Package HI(10) 2to4 min. Removepapertrayfromcarton,turnback
cover filmtoexposepotatoes.Rotatetray1/2turn
afierhalfoftime.
Yes LOW/DEF(3) 5min. Breakupbeforecontinuing.
HI(10) 3to5min. Stirbeforeserving.
Fish&SheMish
Crabor shrimp
newburg(6M-oz.)
Fish&chips
(5to 14-OZ.)
Deviledcrab(6-oz.)
Breadedfish
(5to 1O-OZ.)
(i4to 16-02.)
(23to25-oz.)
Package No HI(10) 3to5 min. Puncturepouch3or4timeswithforkto
pouch vent.
Packagetray No HI(10) 3t06min. Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonor
distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
Microwave No HI(10) 2to4 min.
safedish
Microwave No HI(10) 3to5 min. Distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
safedish 6to 9min.
9to 12min.
Frozenmeats
(5to8-02.)
(10to 16-02.)
(16to32-oz.)
Drymixes
(hamburgeradded)
TVdinners
(6to 11%-oz.)
(12to20-02.)
Packagetray Package HI(10) 4%to7min. Ifpouchpackageisusedpuncturewithfork
orpouch cover 5to 11min. tovent.
12to20min.
Microwave Lidor HI(10) 13to 18min. Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter
safecasserole plasticwrap halfoftime.Letstanduncovered5minutes
tothicken.
Packagetray Carton HI(10)
andcarton 6t08min. Removefoilcover,replaceincarton.Rotate
7to 10min. 1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
Pasta, Rice
Cannedspaghetti, Microwave Lidor HI(10) 2to5min. Stirbeforeserving.
etc. safedish plasticwrap
Frozenriceinpouch Pouch HI(10) 5to7min. Puncturepouchwithforktoventandflex
(10-OZ.) afterhalfoftime.
Frozenmacaroni&Microwave Lidor HI(10) 4to9min. Breakupandstirafterhalfoftime.
cheese,spaghetti safedish plasticwrap
(8to 14-02.)
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