Hotpoint RE1409 Installation instructions

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AdapterPlugs 25
AluminumFoil 4
ApplianceRegistration 2
CareandCleaning 24
ConvenienceFoodGuide 12,13
Cooking 7
CookingGuide 14-23
Defrosting 6
DefrostingGuide 10,11
ExtensionCords 25
Features 5
GroundingInstructions 25
Heatingor ReheatingGuide 8,9
LightBulbReplacement 24
MicrowavingTips 2
ModelandSerialNumbers 2
PowerLevels 5-7
Precautions 3
ProblemSolver 26
RepairService 27
SafetyInstructions 3,4
Warranty BackCover
GE AnswerCenter@
800.626.2000
UseandCareof
Countertop
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RE1409
Theelectricoutput
ofthismicrowaveoven
is700watts.

BeforeUsiwyourO’W%B9
readthi$bookearefu~ly.
It isintendedtohelpyouoperate
andmaintainyournewmicrowave
ovenproperly.
Keepithandyforanswerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
or needmorehelp,write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
l%?~~ ~OW~~~e model
amitserialnumbem.
You’llfindthemonalabelinside
theoven.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourmicrowaveoven.Before
sendinginthiscard,pleasewrite
thesenumbershere:
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
Usethesenumbersinany
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourmicrowaveoven.
1%3SU~ ~OU~microwave
ovenisWkkred.
Uis importantthatweknowthe
locationofyourmicrowaveoven
shouldaneedoccurforadjustments.
Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor
registeringyouastheowner.
Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto
besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin
yourConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard.Ifyoumove,or
ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser,
pleasewritetous, statingmodel
andserialnumbers.Thisappliance
mustberegistered.Pkasebecertain
thatitis,
Writeto:
Hotpoint
RangeProductService
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
MyouN!dw!d a
dtamaged
OVW’1..e
Immediatelycontactthedealer(or ~
builder)thatsoldyoutheoven.
savetimeandmoney..
Beforeyourequestservice..
checktheProblemSolveronpage26.
Itlistscausesofminoroperating
problemsthatyoucancorrectyourself.
optionalAccessory
availableatextracostfromyour
Hotpointsupplier.
N6 I.nstdationKit converts
thisoventoabuilt-inwalloven.
ThismicrowaveovenisWlisted
forinstallationoverHotpointwall
ovenswithblackglassdoors.
Ml thesethkgs ~r’e normal withyour@emWavemm:
@Steam.orvaporescapingfrom @Dullthumpingsoundwhile
aroundthedoor. ovenisoperating.
@Lightreflectionarounddooror @SomeTV-Radiointerference
outercase. mightbenoticedwhile.usingyour
~Dimmingovenlightandchange microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe
inMowersoundmayoccurwhile interferencecausedbyothersmall
operatingatpowerlevelsother appliancesand.doesnotindicatea
thanhigh. problemwithyouroven.
Microwavi~ Tips
~Makesureallcookwareusedin
yourmicrowaveovenissuitablefor
microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles,
cookingdishes,measuringcups,
custardcups,potteryor china
dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave
metallictrimorglazewithametallic
sheencanbeused.Somecookware
islabeled“suitableformicrowaving:’
If youareunsure,usethisdishtest:
Measure1cupwaterinaglasscup.
Placeinovenonorbesidedish.
Micmve 1-1%minutesatHigh(10).
Ifwaterbecomeshot, dishis
microwavesafe.If dishheats,it
shouldnotbeusedformicrowaving.
~Papertowels,waxpaper,and
plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover
dishesinordertoretainmoisture
andpreventspattering.
~Somemicrowavedfoodsrequire
stirring,rotatingor rearranging.
Checkthecookingguide,pages
14-23.
~Steambuildsuppressureinfoods
whicharetightlycoveredbyaskin
or membrane.Piercepotatoes,egg
yolksandchickenliverstoprevent
bursting.
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Ifyouuseameatthermometer
whilecooking,makesureitis
safeforuseinmicrowaveovens.

(a)DoNotAttempttooperate
~hisovenwiththedooropensince
opendooroperationcanresultin
harmfulexposuretomicrowave
energy.It is impQrtantnotto
defeator tamperwiththesafety
interlocks.
(b)Do Not Maceanyobject
betweentheovenfrontfaceand
thedooror allowsoilor cleaner
residuetoaccumulateon sealing
surfaces.
(c)Do Not Operate theoven
ifitisdamaged.It isparticularly
importantthattheovendoorclose
properlyandthatthereisno
damagetothe:
{1)door(bent)
(2)hingesandlatches(brokenor
loosened)
(3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces.
(d)The ChumShoUMNotbe
adjustedor repairedbyanyone
exceptproperlyqualifiedservice
personnel.
IMPORTANT
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Readauinstructionsbeforeusingthisappliance
Whenusingelectricalappliances
basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe
followed,includingthefollowing:
~A~NIN~–To reduce
theriskofburns,electricshock,
fire,injurytopersonsorexposure
toexcessivemicrowaveenergy:
@Usethisapplianceonlyfor its
Mended me asdescribedinthis
manual.
@Readandfollowthespecific
“PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY”atleft.
~‘Ilk appliancemust be
grounded. Connectonlyto
properlygroundedoutlet.See
“GROUNDINGINSTRUCTKNY’
onpage25,
~Thismicrowaveovenis
specificallydesignedto heat or
cook food9and isnot intended
for laboratory or industrialuse.
@For bestoperation, plugthis
applianceintoits ownelectrical
outlet, topreventflickeringof
lights,blowingoffise ortripping
ofcircuitbreaker.
@Installor locate thisappliance
onlyinaccordance withthe
protidedimb~ation instructions.
@Becertain to piace the front
surfaceofthedoorthreeinchesor
more back from the countertop
edgeto avoidaccidentaltipping
ofthe applianceinnormalusage.
@Donotcover or blockany
openingson the appliance,
@Donotuse outdoors,
@DCBnotimmersepowercord
or pingin water.
@Keeppowercordawayfrom
heated SWfkMx%L
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~Donot Mpowercord hang
overedgeoftableor counter.
~Donot operatethis appliance
ifit has adamagedpowercord
or plug,if it isnot working
properly,or M’ithas been
damagedor dropped.
~Seedoorsurfacecleaning
instructionsonpage24.
@Thisapplianceshouldbe
servicedonIybyqualifiedservice
personneLContactnearest
authorizedservicefacilityfor
examination,repairoradjustment.
~f$switl~my appliance, Che
supervisionisnecessary when
usedbychildren.
@Toreduce therisk of fire in
the ovencavity:
–Do notovercookfood.Carefully
attendapplianceifpaper,plastic;
orothercombustiblematerials
areplacedinsidetheovento
facilitatecooking.
–Remove wiretwist-tiesfrom
paperorplasticbagsbefore
placingbaginoven.
–Do not useyour microwave
ovento dry newspapers.
–Paper towels,napkinsand
wax paper. Recycledpaper
productscancontainmetalflecks
whichmaycausearcingorignite.
Paperproductscontainingnylon
ornylonfilamentsshouldbe
avoided,astheymayalsoignite.
–Do not operate the ovenwhile
emptyto avoiddamage to the
ovenand the danger of fire. If
byaccidenttheovenshouldrun
emptyaminuteortwo,noharm
isdone.However,trytoavoid
operatingtheovenemptyatall
times–itsavesenergyand
prolongsthelifeoftheoven.
[(continuedne,rtpage.)

–-m)not-pop popcorn inyour
nticrowave mm unlessinaspecial
microwavepopcornaccessoryor
unlessyouusepopcornlabeledfor
useinmicrowaveovens.
–Do notovercookpotatoes.
‘Theycoulddehydrateandcatch
fire,causingdamagetoyouroven.
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materials inside oven
shouldignite,keepovendoor
closed,turnovenoff,and
disconnectpowercord,orshut
offpoweratfhseorcircuit
breakerpanel,
19SOKIIejpN-AMssuch as whole
eggsand sealed containers-for
example,closedglassjars—may
explodeandshouldnotbeheated
inthisoven.
~Avoidheatingbaby foodin
glassjars,evenwithouttheirlids;
especiallymeatandeggmixtures.
@lllod~defrostfrozenbeverages
innarrowneckedbottles(especially
carbonatedbeverages).Evenifthe
containerisopened,pressure
canbuildup.Thiscancausethe
containertoburst,resultingin
injury.
@We me~l onlyas directed.in
thedefrosting convenience
foodand cookingguides,pages
MM3.
TVdinnersmaybemicrowaved
infoiltrayslessthan3/4”high;
removetopfoilcoverandreturn
t~aytobox.Whenusingmetalin
themicrowaveoven,keepmetal
at Ieast1inchawayfromsides
ofoven.
@Cookingutensik my become
Mbecauseofheattra~sferred
fromtheheatedfood.Potholders
maybeneededtohandlethe
utensil.
~$mnetimes~theglasscooking
tray can becometoohot to
touch, Becarefidwhenhandling
thecookingtrayduringandafter
cooking.
@Foodscookedin liquids(such
aspasta)maytendtoboilover
morerapidlythanfds containing
lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur,
refertopage24forinstructionson
howtocleantheinsideoftheoven.
@Thermometer—Donot
useathermometerinfoodyou
aremicrowavingunlessthe
thermometerisdesignedor
recommendedforuseinthe
microwaveoven.
@Plastic&msik+Plasticutensils
designedformicrowavecooking
areveryuseful,butshouldbe
usedcarefully.Evenmicrowave
plasticmaynotbeastolerantof
overcookingconditionsasareglass
orceramicmaterialsandmay
softenorcharifsubjectedtoshort
periodsofovercooking.Inlonger
exposurestoovercooking,thefd
andutensilscouldignite.For
thesereasons:1)Usemicrowave
plasticsonlyandusetheminstrict
compliancewiththeutensil
manufacturer’srecommendations,
2)Donotsubjectemptyutensilsto
microwaving.3)Donotpermit
childrentouseplasticutensils
withoutcompletesupervision,
owhen cooking pork9follow
thedirectionsexactlyandalways
cookthemeattoaninternal
temperatureofatleastUOOE
Thisassuresthat,intheremote
possibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbe
killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat.
~BoilingeggsisIIOt
recommendedinamicrowave
oven.Pressurecanbuildup
insidetheeggyolkandmaycause
ittoburst,resultingininjury.
@~~o&~if~ ~~b~oke~o~~e~
66sMNsuchaspotatoes,sausages,
tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers
andothergiblets,andeggyolks
(seepreviouscaution)shouldbe
piercedtoallowsteamtoescape
duringcooking.
@
66Boilable’9cookingpouches
and tightlyclosedplasticbags
shouldbeslit,piercedorvented
asdirectedinthecookingguide.
Iftheyarenot,plasticcouldburst
duringorimmediatelyafter
cooking,possiblyresultingin
injury.Also,plasticstorage
containersshouldbeat least
partiallyuncoveredbecausethey
formatightseal.Whencooking
withcontainerstightlycovered
withplasticwrap,remove
coveringcarefidlyanddirect
steamawayfromhandsandface.
*Spontaneousboiling—LJnder
certainspecialcircumstances,
liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor
shortlyafterremovalfromthe
microwaveoven.Topreventburns
fromsplashingliquid,stirthe
liquidbrieflybeforeremovingthe
containerfromthemicrowaveoven.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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vOvenInterior
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LDoor HandleePulltoopen
door.Doormustbesecurely
latchedforoventooperate.
2. Door’Latches.
3Viewingwindowwith Metal
Shield.lMetalscreenpermits
viewingoffoodsandkeeps
microwavesconfinedinsideoven.
4*Modelfad.serialNw’nberse
56ovenvent.
6. ModeStirrerCover.Protects
themicrowaveenergydistributing
system.Donotremovethiscover.
Youwilldamagetheoven.
%GlassChokingTray.Traymust
beinplacewhenusingtheoven.
Cookingperformancewillbe
unsatisfactorywithoutthetray
inplace.Thetraymayberemoved
forcleaning.
8. OverRInterior Light. Turnson
whentimerison.
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9. 35-MinuteTimerwith
expandedfirstfiveminutes.
Settimertodesiredcookingor
defrostingtime.
10.VariablePowerLevellKnob.
Thisknobcanbesettoanydesired
powerlevelfrom 1to 10(HIGH).
IL Start.Presstostarttheoven.
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The Defrostsetting is designed
forspeedy thalvingd.’frozenfood
and iswileofthegreat advantages
damicrowaveoven.
@Powerkwel3shouldbeusedfor
defrosting,butyoumaychangethis
formoreflexibility.Seeyour-
defrostingguide,pages10and 11,
fordefrostinghelp.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
thedefrostfunction,defrostfrozen
porkchopsbyfollowingthesteps
below.
Step 1: Placeal-lb.packageof
frozenchopsintheovenandclose
door.
10
VARIABLEPOWER
Step2: TurnVARIABLEPOWER
controlknobto3.
TIMER
0“
i
Step3: ‘llrn TIMERcontrolknob
toonehalfofthedesireddefrosting
time.
S@ 4: PresstheSTARTbutton.
Whencycleiscompleted,theoven
signals,thenautomaticallyshutsoff.
Step 5: Turnpackageover
andclosedoor.Setremaining
defrostingtimeonTimerandpress
START.
Step6: Whenovenshutsoff,open
door,removepackageandseparate
chopstofinishdefrosting.
Defrosthg‘rips
~Foodsfrozeninpaperorplastic
canbedefrostedinthepackage.
~Forevendefrosting,manyfoods
needtobebrokenupor separated
partofthewaythroughthe
defrostingtime.
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@Family-size,pre-packagedfrozen
dinnerscanbedefrostedand
microwaved.Removefromfoil
containerandplacefoodina
microwavesafedish.
@Checkdefrostingguide,pages10
and 11,forotherdefrostingtips.
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Questiom a-d Awwers
Q. when 1pressSTARTand
start the mm, Ihearadull,
thumpingnoise.Whatkit?
A. Thissoundisnormal.It isletting
youknowtheovenisusingapower
levellowerthanHigh(10).
Q. CanIdefrostsmallitemsin
ahurry?
A. Yes,buttheywillneedmore
frequentattentionthanusual.Set
TimerandturnVARIABLE
POWERcontrolknobtodesired
setting.Powerlevel7cutsthetotal
defrostingtimeaboutin 1/2;power
level10cutsthetotaldefrosting
timetoapproximately1/3.During
either,rotateor stirfoodfrequently.
Q. Whydon’tthedefrosting
timesinthedefrostingguide
seemrightformyfood?
A. Thesetimesareaverages.
Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording
tothetemperatureinyourfreezer.
Setyourovenforthetimeindicated
inthedefrostingguide.If yourfood
isstillnotcompletelythawedatthe
endofthattime,resetyouroven
andadjustthetimeaccordingly.
Q. Shouldallfoodsbecompletely
thawedbeforecooking?
A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe
completelythawedbeforecooking.
Forexample,fishcookssoquickly
itisbettertobegincookingwhileit
isstillslightlyfrozen.
Q. CanIopenthedoorduring
defrostingtocheckonthe
progressd’myfood?
A. Yes.Youmayopenthedoorat
anytimeduringmicrowaving.To
resumedefrosting,closethedoor
andpressSTART.Theovenbegins
operatingiftimeisleflontimer.
If not,resettimer.
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Figmetimerahvs youtopese!t
the mkirlg time.
Theovenshutsoffautomatically.
—Powerlevel10isrecommendedfor
mostcooking,butyoumaychange
thisformoreflexibility.Seethe
cookingguide,pages14-23.
TObecomebetteracquaintedwith
timecooking,makeacupofcoffee
byfollowingthestepsbelow.
Step 1: FillaCUP2/3fullofwater
=and-add1teasp~onofinstantcoffee
—.—-...
-andstirtodissolve.UseaCUPthat
hasnometaldecorationandis
microwavesafe(refertoMicrowaving
Tipsonpage2). Placecupinoven
andclosedoor.
VARIABLEPOWER
Step2: TurnVARIABLEPOWER
controlknobto 10.
TIMER
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30 3
25
Step3: SetTIMERcontrolknob.
Forcoffee,setat 1Mto2minutes.
Timermayberesetduringcooking
ifneeded.
Note:Tosettimerlessthan
2minutes,turntheTIMERcontrol
knobpast2andthenbacktothe
desiredtime.
Step4: PressSTART.Timer
movesbacktowardOwhile
ovenruns.
Step5: Whentimeisup,theoven
sounds,ovenlightandfanshutoff.
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QuestiomandAd-Rfwwrs
IQ.Iset myovenforthe time
calledfor inthe recipe,but atthe
endofthe time Mowed,myfood
wasn’tdone.‘whatIk3ppem?d?
A. Sincehousepowervariesdue
totimeorlocationmostrecipes
giveyouatimerangetoprevent
overcooking.Settheovenfor
minimumtime,testthefoodfor
doneness,andcookyourdisha
littlelonger,ifnecessary.
Q. Iwanttocookonapower
levelotherthanHigh(10).What
doIneedtodo?
A. Tochangethepowerlevel,
turnVARIABLEPOWERknobto
desiredpowerlevelnumber.
Q. IpushSTART’andtheoven
doesnotoperate.Why?
A. Checktobe surethatyouhave
setthetimerknob.
Q. WhathappensifIaccidentally
operatethemicrowaveoven
withoutfoodinit?
A. Accidentaluseforshort
periodsoftimedoesnotdamagethe
ovenbutitisnotrecommended.
Q. CanIinterruptthecooking
functiontocheckthefood?
A. Yes.Toresumecooking,simply
closethedoorandpressSTART.
Thetimermustbe-resetfor
cookingtoresumeunlesstimeis
remainingontimer.

1. Directionsbelowareforreheatingalready-cookedfoodsat 4. Besurefoodspreheatedthroughbeforeserving.Smamingor
refrigeratoror roomtemperature.Usemicrowaveovensafe bubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodisheated
containers. .throughout.Stirfoodonceortwiceduringheating,ifpossible,to
2. Covermostfoods(seetips)forfastestheating.Exceptionsare ensureeven,thoroughheating.Asageneralrule,hotfoods
rareormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddiefoodslike produceanareawarmtothetouchincenterofundersideofdish.
pancakesandbakedfoods.
3. Bubblingaroundedgesofdishisnormal,sincecenterislasttoheat. If youuseameatthermometerwhilecooking,
Suggestedservingtemperaturesaregivenformostfoods.Young makesureitissafeforuseinmicrowaveovens.
childrenusuallyprefercoolerfood,generallyabout20°lower. A
Adjusttemperatwstoyourpersonaltaste.Stirfxxisbeforeserving.
SIlggestedl?mver Approximate
mm Amount servingTemp. Level Time,Min.
Apptizem 1to2servings 150° HI(IO) 1%to4
Saucy:meatballs,riblets,cocktailfranks,etc. 3to4servings 150° HI(10) 4t06
(%cup/serving)
Dips:creamorprocessedcheese Y2 cup 130° MED(5) lto3
1cup 130° MED(5) 3t05
Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggrolls,etc. 2to4servings HI(10) 1to2%
Tip: Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap.Donotcoverpastrybites,theywillnotbecrisp.
Ewe Ofbftovers
Meatplus2vegetables 1plate 150°-1600 HI(10) 2t04
Tip: Coverplateoffoodwithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.
Mea@W-’RdMain Di$hes
Saucymaindishes:chopsuey,spaghetti, 1to2servings 150°-1600 HI(10) 3t07
creamedchicken,chili,stew,macaroniand 3to4servings l~~o-~(joo HI(10) 6to 10
cheese,etc.(?4-1cup/serving) 1can(16-oz.) 150°-1600 HI(10) 4t05%
Thinlyslicedroastedmeat:
Rarebeefroast,minimumtime;mediumrare, 1to2servings MEDHI(7) ‘/2to2
maximumtime(3to4-oz,/serving) 3to4servings MEDHI(7) l%to31/2
Welldone:beef,pork,ham,poultry,etc. 1to2servings MEDHI(7) lto3
3to4servings MEDHI(7) 3t05
Steaks,chops,ribs,othermeatpieces:
Rarebeefsteak 1to2servings MEDHI(7) l?4t03
3to4servings MEDHI(7) 3t07
Welldonebeef,chops,ribs,etc. 1to2servings MEDHI(7) lto3
3to4servings MEDHI(7) 3t06
Hamburgersor meatloaf 1to2servings HI(10) ?4t02
(4-oz./serving) 3to4servings HI(10) 1%to3%
Chickenpieces 1to2pieces HI(10) ‘/2to2
3to4pieces HI(10) 2t03%
Hotdogsandsausages lto2 HI(10) ‘/2to 1M
\3t04 HI(10) lto3
Riceandpasta.1to2servings 150° HI(10) lto2
(2A-%cup/serving)
Toppedormixedwithsauce 1to2servings 150°-160” HI(10) 3t06
(2A-%cup/serving) 3to4servings 150°-1600 HI(10) 8to 12
Tip: Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxpaper.Donotcoverrareormediumraremeats.
Whenheatingorreheating3or4servingsofmeatslicesorpieces,rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
130°
130°
150°
150°
sandwiches
Moistfilling:SloppyJoes,barbecue,hamsalad, 1to2servings MEDHI(7) 1to2%
etc.inbun(%cup/serving) 3to4servings MEDHI(7) 2%to4
Thickmeat-cheesefilling;withfirmbread 1to2servings MEDHI(7) 2t03
3to4servings MEDHI(7) 4t05
‘J@:Usepapertowelornapkintocoversandwiches,
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Waterbased 1to2servings 150°-1700 HI(10) 2t05
(1cupkerving) 3to4servings 150°-1700 HI(10) 5to 10
1can(10-oz.) 150°-1700 HI(10) 4t05
Milk-based 1to2servings 140° MEDHI(7) 2t06
(1cuplservin~) 3to4servings 140° MEDHI(7) 6to 11
1can(10-CZ.) 140° MEDHI(7) 4t06
‘l@:Coversoupswithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.
Smalipieces:peas,beans,corn,etc.
(Mcup/serving) 1to2servings 3to4servings
1can(15-17-oz.)
150°-1600 HI(10)
150”-160° HI(10)
150°-1600 HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
150°-1600 HI(10)
150°-1600 HI(10)
lto3
3t04X?
3t05
lVZto3
4t06
4t05
lto3
3t06
Largepiecesor whole:asparagusspears,
cornonthecob,etc. 1to2servings 3to4servings
1can(16-oz.)
Mashedpotatoes
(Vicup/serving)
Tip:Covervegetablesformostevenheating.
1to2servings
3to4servings
Swx%’
Dessert:chocolate,butterscotch %cup 125° HI(10) Y2 to 1‘/2
1cup 125° HI(10) 1to2ti
Meatormaindish,chunkytype;gibletgravy, ‘hcup 150°-1600 HI(10) 1to2%
spaghettisauce,etc. 1cup 150°-1600 HI(10) 2t04
1can(16-oz.) 150°-1600 HI(10) 3t06
‘/2cup
1cup 140°-1500 HI (10)
140°-1500 HI(10)
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Creamytype
Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspatter. -m
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BakeryRmd.$
Cake,coffeecake,doughnuts,sweetrolls, 1piece
nutorfruitbread 2pieces
4pieces
9-in.cakeor
12rollsor
doughnuts
LOW/DEF(3)
LOW/DEF(3)
LOW/DEF(3)
LOW/DEF(3)
Y2 to 1
%to2
lto3
2t04
Dinnerrolls,muffins 1
:
6t08
MED(5)
MED(5)
MED(5)
MED(5)
HI(10)
HI(10)
MEDHI(7)
MEDHI(7)
%to ‘/2
‘/2to %
Y’2to 1
%to l%
‘hto 1
1to lM
2%to3
4t07
Ne: fruit,nutorcustard 1slice
%of9-in.pie=l slice 2slices
(useminimumtimeforcustard) 4slices
9-in.pie
GriddleFm’ds
Pancakes,Frenchtoastorwaffles(%in.x4-in.)
Plain,notopping 2or3pieces HI(10) ltol%
Syrup&butter 2or3pieces HI(10) lto2
With2sausagepatties(cooked) 2or3pieces HI(10) lK?to2Y2
-.. Coffee,tea,cider 1to2cups 160°-1700 HI(10) lfito3%
CXherwaterbased 3to4cups 160°-1700 HI(10) 5t07

DefrostingGuide .
LFoodpackagedinall-paperorplasticpackagesmaybedefrosted 3. Besurelargemeatsarecompletelydefrosted(or,onroastsallow “
withoutunwrapping.Iffoodisfoilwrapped,removefoiland extramicrowavingtime).Turkeysmaybeplacedunderrunning
placefoodincookingdishfordefrosting. wateruntilgibletscanberemoved.
2. Afterfirsthalfofdefrostingtime,unwrappackageandcheckfood. 4. Whendefrosted,foodshouldbecoolbutsoftenedinallareas.If
Turnfoodover,ifnecessary;breakapartorseparatefoodif stillslightlyicy,returntomicrowaveovenverybriefly,orletstand
possible.Onverylargefoodsliketurkey,someshieldingofthin afewminutes.
wingorlegareasmaybenecessary.
FirstHalf secondHalf
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IRmd Time,Min. ‘rim, Min. Comments
~~~~ [PowerLevel:LOW/DEF(3)]
Bacon
Franks(i-lb.)
Ground:beef&pork
(1-lb.)
(2-lbs.)
(5-lbs.)
Roast:beef
Roast:pork
Spareribs:pork(l-pkg.)
Steaks,chops&cutlets:
beef,lamb,pork&veal
Sausage:bulk
(1-lb.tray)
(1-lb.roll)
3%to4
4t05
4
6
12
4to5perlb.
5to6perlb.
2to4perlb.
2to4fi perlb.
2%?
2
Sausage:link(1to 1%-lbs,) 2
Sausage:patties 1
(12-02.pkg.)
1
none
4t06
6t08
12to 14
4to5perlb.
5to6perlb.
2to3perlb.
2to4%perlb.
2%to4%
3t04
l%to2%
lto2
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Rotatepackage1/4turnafterhalfof
time.Letstandfor5minutes,
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Microwavejustuntilfrankscanbe
separated.
Turnoverafterfirst4minutes.
Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter
secondhalfoftime.Setaside.Breakupremainingblock,microwave
5to6minutesmore.
TWnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafier
secondhalfoftime.Setaside.Microwave11to 12minutesmore. -
Scrapeandsetaside.Breakupremainingblockandmicrowave3to5
minutesmore.
Placeunwrappedroastinoven.Afterfirsthalfoftimeturnroast
over.Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letsand for30minutes.
Placewrappedpackageinoven.Thrnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.
Aftersecondhalfoftime,seperatepieceswithtableknife.Letstand
tocompletedefrosting.
Placewrappedpackageinoven.TWnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.
Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepieceswithtableknife,letstand
tocompletedefrosting.
Turnoverafter2%minutes.
Turnoveraflerhalfoftime.Letstandfor5minutes.
Rotatepackage1/4turnafterhalfoftime.Letstandfor5minutes.
Noturnneeded.
Chicken,broiler-fryer, 7t08 7t08 Placeunwrappedchickeninoven.Unwrapandturnoverafterfirst
cutUp(2%to3%-lbs.)halfoftime.Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepiecesandplacein
cookingdish,Microwave2to4minutesmore,ifnecessary.Letstand
afewminutestofinishdefrosting.
Whole(2Mto3%-lb.) 9to 11 9to 11 Placewrappedchickeninoven.Afterhalfoftimeunwrapandturn
overchicken.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwaterincavity
untilgibletscanberemoved.
Cornishhen 4to6perlb. 4to5perlb. Placewrappedpackageinovenbreastsideup.Turnpackageover
afterhalfoftime.
Duckling 2to4perlb. 2to4 perlb. Placewrappedducklinginoven.A17erhalfoftime,unwrapandturn
overintocookingdish,Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwater
incavityuntilgibletscanberemoved.
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=.
—
Turkey 4%to5fi perlb. 4%to5% perlb. Placeunwrappedturkeybreastsidedown.Afterfirsthalfoftime,
removewrapperandshieldlegs,wingandwarmareaswithfoil.~rn
turkeybreastsideupforsecondhalfoftime,checkingseveraltimes
toshieldwarmareas.Runcoolwaterintocavityuntiigibletsand
neckcanberemoved,Letsoakincoolwaterfor1to2hoursor
refrigerateovernighttocompletedefrosting.

Fir$tHalf’ secondHalt’
Rwd ‘Tin-w,Min. me, Min. ‘comments
~~h &~~~~00~[PowerLevel:LOW/DEF(3)]
Fillets(l-lb.) 44t06
Steaks(6-oz.) 2t03 none
Wholefish(8to 1O-OZ.) 22t04
Shellfish, 5t08 none”
smallpieces(1-lb.)
Shellfish,large:
Crablegs,Ito24t07 none
(8to10-OZ.)
Scallops(l-lb.pkg.) 6t08 none
Lobstertails,1to25t08 3t04
(6to9-oz.)
Wholelobsterorcrab 8t09 8t09
(l%-lb.)
~K%?~~9 ~i%~~s [PowerLevel:LOW/DEF(3)]
Breadorbuns(l-lb.)
Heat&serverolls
(7-02.pkg.)
Coffeecake(11to14%-oz.)
Coffeering(10-oz.pkg.)
Sweetrolls(8%to 12-oz.)
Doughnuts(1to3)
Doughnuts,glazed
(1boxof12)
FrenchToast(2slices)
Cake,frosted2to3layer
(17-OZ.)
Cake,filledortopped,
1layer(12%to16-oz.)
Poundcake(11%-oz.)
Cheesecake,plainor
fruittop(17to 19-02.)
Crunchcakes&cupcakes
Fruitornutpie(8-in.)
Creamorcustardpie
(24-oz.)
3t04
2t04
3t05
3Mto4
2%to4
1t03%
2t03
5%to6%
2t03
2t03
2
2
%to%each
7t09
6t08
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.(Iffishisfrozeninwater,placein
cookingdish.)llrn packageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecond
halfoftime,letstand10minutesthenholdundercoldwatertoseparate.
Letstandafewminutestofinishdefrosting.
Placefishincookingdish.Turnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.After
secondhalfoftime,rinsecavitywithcoldwatertocompletedefrosting.
Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish.
Arrangeincookingdish.
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.
Arrangeincookingdish,withmeatysidedown.‘Ihrnoverafterhalf
oftime.
Placeincookingdishwithlightundersideup.Turnoverafierhalf
oftime.
none Removemetaltwisttie.
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none Placeonmicrowavesafeplate.
2t04 Placeonmicrowavesafeplate.Rotateplate1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
none
none
none Letpiestand5minutes,sliceandserve.
~uit[PowerLevel:~W/DEF (3)]
Fresh(10to 16-oz.j6to10 none Placepackageinoven.Afterminimumtime,breakupwithfork.
Repeatifnecessary.
Plasticpouch(10-oz.) 5t07 none Placepackageinoven.Flexpackageonce,

Conve~lienceFoodGuide
1. ?vlostconveniencefoodscanbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,since 2. Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover3/4-in.high,andplacein
‘:–
thcyarea]rradycooked.A]wdysusemicrowavesafeutensils, microwavesafecontainer.
plasticorglass.Forfoodsneedingbrowningorcrisping, 3. Amountscanbeincreased.Tocookmultiplepackages,add
conventionalbakingisrecommended. timestogether.
Food Conhiner Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
Appetizers&snack
Pastrybites Microwave No I-H(10) ‘htoZY2 min.
safedish
Frozenprepared Papertowel No HI(10) 1to3 min. Removefromfoilpackageandwmpinpaper
sandwiches persandwich towel.Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Popcorn Microwavebag No HI(10) 3to5 min. Followpackagedirections.
Eggs&cheese
Scrambledegg
substitute
(8-oz.carton)
Cheesesouffle
(12-OZ.)
Breakfast,(6Vi-oz.)
Scrambledeggs
withsausageand
hashbrownpotatoes
Microwave No HI(10) 1%to2%min. “Microwaveabout1minuteper 1/4cup
safedish mixture.Stirafterhalfoftime.Letstandto
completecooking.
Microwave No LOW/DEF(3) 9to 13min. ToDefrost:Placein8-in.pieplate.Stirtwice.
safe8-in.pieplate
andcustardcups MEDHI(7) 9to 11min. ToCook:Dividebetween3or4buttered
custardcups,6or7-oz.Rearrangeafter5
minutes.Soufflesaredonewhencenterisset.
Package Package HI(10) 2to4 min. Removepapertrayfromcarton,turnback
papertray cover filmtoexposepotatoes.Rotatetray1/2turn
afterhalfoftime.
Welshrarebit(10-oz.) Microwave Yes LOW/DEF(3) 5min. Breakupbeforecontinuing.
safedish HI(10) 3to5 min. Stirbeforeserving.
mhtk sh~IIrMh
Craborshrimp Package No HI(10) 3to5 min. Puncturepouch3or4timeswithforkto
newburg(6%-oz.) pouch vent.
Fish&chips Packagetray No HI(10) 3to6min. Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonor
(5to 14-OZ.) distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
Deviledcrab(6-oz.) Microwave No HI(10) 2t04min.
safedish
Breadedfish
(5to Io-oz.) Microwave No HI(10) 3to5min. Distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
(14to 16-oz.) safedish 6t09min.
(23to25-oz.) 9to 12min.
Meat
Frozenmeats
(5to8-oz.)
(10to 16-oz.)
(16to32-oz.)
Drymixes
(hamburgeradded)
TVdinners
(6[0Hfi-oz.)
(12to20-OZ.)
Packagetray Package HI(10) 4%to7min. Ifpouchpackageisusedpuncturewithfork
orpouch cover 5to 11min. tovent.
12to20min.
Microwave Lidor HI(10) 13to 18min. Addcooked,drahed hamburger.Stirafter
safecasserole plasticwrap halfoftime.Letstanduncovered5minutes
tothicken.
Packagetray Carton HI(10)
andcarton 6to8min. Removefoilcover,replaceincarton.Rotate
7to 10min. 1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
Pasta,Rice
Cannedspaghetti, Microwave Lidor HI(10) 2to5 min. Stirbeforeserving.
etc. safedish plasticwrap
Frozenriceinpouch Pouch HI(10) 5to7 min. Puncturepouchwithforktovental~dflex
(10-OZ.) afterhalfoftime.
Frozenmacaroni&Microwave Lidor HI(10) 4t09min. Breakupandstirafterhalfoftime.
cheese,spaghetti safedish plasticwrap
(8to 14-ozej
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Food Gmtainer cover Power Levd &mm GM’-nmenk
Poultry
Canned
(772to 1OM-OZ.)
(14to2’4-02.)
Frozenpouch
(5to6%-02.)
Maindish
(12to 17-02.pkg.)
Friedchicken
2pieces
(1-lb.)6pieces
(2-lbs.)8-10pieces
Microwave Lidor HI(10) Placeinmicrowavesafedish.Cover;stir
safedish plasticwrap 1to4 min. afterhalfoftime.
4t06min.
Pouch No I-H(10) 4t06min. Slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.
Microwave No HI(10) 7to 14min. Stirafter5minutes.
safedish
Microwave No HI(10) Iflabeldoesnotstate“fullycooked:’check
safedish 2to4 min. fordoneness.Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalf
5to7min. oftime.
8to 10min.
saumsjGravies
Canned Microwave Lidor HI(10)
(10to 16-02.) safedish plasticwrap 2%to6min.
(32-oz.) 6t09min.
vegetables
Frozenbreaded Microwave No HI(10) 2t04min. Placeonmicrowavetrivetordish.
(7-02.) safedish
Canned Microwave Lidor HI(10) Placevegetablesinmicrowavesafedish.
(8to9-02.) safedish plasticwrap 1to3min. Add1/2cupliquidorliquidfromcan.
(15to 17-02.)
(28to32-oz.)
Instantmashed
potatoes
(2to6servings)
(8to 12servings)
Soufflefrozen
(12-02.pkg.)
Potatoes:baked,
stuffed,frozen
lto2
3t04
Microwave Lidor
safedish plasticwrap
Microwave No
safepieplate
andcustardcups
Microwave Waxpaper
safedish
3to5min.
7to 10min.
HI(10)
4to6min.
8to 14min.
LOW/DEF(3) 9to 13min.
MEDHI(7) 9to 11min.
HI(10)
4t07min.
7to 10min.
Cover. - -
Usecontainersizeandamountsofwater,
milk,butterandsaltonpackage.Cover.
Afterheating,brisklystirinpotatoes,
addingextra1to2tablespoonsdrymix.
ToDefrost:Placesouffleupsidedownin
pieplate.
ToCook:Dividebetween4custardcups.
Soufflesaredonewhencentersarealmost
set.
ChecktoseethatpotatoesareNOTIN
FOIL.Placeonmicrowavesafedish.
Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

LAlwttysuscmicrow~vesafeutensils,plasticorglass, I1
2. Startmeatfatsidedown.Afterhalfofcookingtime,turnmeatfat Ifyouuseameatthermometerwhilecooking, I
sideup.Shieldwithfoilanyportionsthatarestartingtoovercook.
3. Allowabout10minutesstandingtimeformostroastsbefore makesureitissafeforuseinmicrowaveovens.
carving.
PowerLevel&Tim!
(orInternalTemp.)Food container
Cover Comments
Beef
Ground,crumbled Casserole No HI(10) Stirafterhalfoftime.Addsauceor
forcasseroles casseroleingredientsandfinish.Tocook
orsoup frozenblock,microwave9to 11minutes,
(l-lb.) 4t06min. breakingupandstirringevery3minutes.
(1%-lbs.) 6to8min. Letstand5minutes.
Meatballs Roundor Waxpaper HI(10) Rounddish:arrange3/4to l-inchapartin
(1lb.) oblongdish 6to 8min. circlearoundedgeofdish.
(2-lbs.) 10to 12min. Oblongdish:arrange3/4to l-inchapart.
Rotatedishhalfturnafterhalfoftime.
Patties Oblongglass Waxpaper HI(10) Coverwithwaxpaperorcookuncovered
(4patties/lb.) dish(withtrivet andturnpattiesover.Ifdesired,add
1to2patties ifdesired), 2to4 min. browningsauceoragent.Rotatedishhalf
3to4patties ceramicdinner 4t06min. turnafterhalfoftime.
plate
Tip: For1or2pattiesusepaperplatelinedwithdoublethicknesspapertowels.
Meatloaf Pieplateor Plasticwrap MEDHI(7) Letstand10minutesafiercooking.
(Roundloaf) loafdish orcookto 170° 19to21min.
(Loafshape) 27to29min.
R(xw$
Potroasts Oblongdish Lidor MED(5)
orcasserole plasticwrap 20to25min.
perpound Brushwithbrowningsauceandadd1/2cup
waterto3to5-poundroast.Turnoverafter
halfoftime.Addvegetablesifdesiredafter
halfoftime.Recoverandfinish.
Add1cupwaterperpoundofmeat.Turn
overafterhalfoftime.Letmeatstandin
brothatleast10minutesaftercooking.For
boileddinner,removemeat,cookvegetables
inbroth.
lhrn roastsoverwhentemperaturereaches
90°orafierabouthalfoftime.Letmeat
stand10to 15minutesbeforecarving.If
desired,brushwithbrowningsauceoragent
beforecooking.
Simmeredbeef
(cornedbeef
orbrisket)
Casserole Lidor MED(5)
plasticwrap 2%to2?4hrs.
Tenderroasts(rib,
highqualityrump,
sirlointip)
Obiongdish Waxpaper MED(5)
andtrivet Min. Internal
perlb. Temp.
Rare
Medium
Well
12to 14 115°
15to 17 125°
18to20 145°
Pork
Bacon
(perslice)
(1-lb.)
Plateor
oblongdish Papertowel HI(10) 3Ato 1min.
14to 16min.
total
Arrangeinsinglelayeronpapertowelsoron
trivetsetindish.Layermanyslicesbetween
layersofpapertowelsinoblongdish.
Porksausage,raw
(%-lb.:4patties) Microwave safeutensil
Microwave
safeutensil
Microwave
safeutensil
Waxpaper HI(10) 3%to4% min. Arrangeinsinglelayer.
Porklinksausage,
raw Waxpaper HI(10) *Ato %min.
perlink Arrangeinsinglelayer.Ifcooking6ormore links,rotatedishhalfturnafterhalfoftime.
Arrangeinsinglelayer.
Canadianbacon
2slices
4slices
6slices
Waxpaper HI(10) %to 1%min.
1%to2 min.
2to2!Amin.
Porkchops
(1-in.thick)
2
:
6
Microwave
safeutensil Plasticwrap MED(5) Brushwithbarbecuesauceorbrowning agent,ifdesired.Letstandcovered5to 10
minutesbeforeserving.
20to25min.
30to35min.
45to50min.
50to55min.

Porkroast 3-qt.oblong
glassbaking
dish
Spareribs 3-qt.oblong
glassbaking
dishor3-qt.
casserole
Ham(precooked 2-qt.oblong
orcanned) glassbaking
dish
Hamloaf Pieplate
Hamslices 2-qt.oblong
&steaks glassbaking
dish
Plasticwrap MED(5) 18t021min.
perpound
Ormicrowaveto 170°internaltemp.
Plasticwrap MED(5) 25to27min.
orcover perlb.
Plasticwrap MED(5) 11to 13min.
perlb.
Ormicrowaveto 115°internaltemp.
Plasticwrap MED(5) 20to23min.
Ormicrowaveto 170°internaltemp.
Waxpaper HI(10) 18to27min.
Placeroastfatsidedownindish.Add1/2
cupwatertoroastingdishandcoverwith
plasticwrap.Turnroastfatsideupafter
halfoftime.
Add2/3cupwaterperpoundofspare
ribs.Turnoverorrearrangeafterhalfof
minimumtime.Afterminimumtime,
drainliquidandaddbarbecuesauce;
microwaveafewminutestofinish.
Shieldtopedgeofhamwith1%-inchstrip
offoil.Aftercookingperiodlethamstand
10miimtesbeforecarving.
Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.If
aglazeisdesired,spoonpineappleor
apricotpreservesovercookedhamloaf
afewminutesbeforeserving.
_Lamb
Chops Brown‘NSear No HI(10) 5to7min. Brushchopslightlywithoil. Placein
—...-.
-(4chops) dish preheateddish.Turnmeatoverathalfof
(preheatedfor
8min.) time.
Roast(legor 3-qt.oblong Waxpaper MED(5) Placeroastontrivetfatsidedown.Turn
shoulder) glassbaking Min. Internal overafterhalfofcookingtime.Letroast
dishandtrivet per lb. Temp. stand10minutesbeforecarving.
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--
iiim!z.
veal
Chops Seelambchopsabove.
Medium 12to 14 150°
Well 15to 17 170°
Roast(shoulder) 2-qt.oblong Waxpaper MED(5) 16to 19min. Placeontrivetfatorcutsidedown.Turn
glassbaking perlb. overafterhalfoftime.Let roaststand10
dishandtrivet Ormicrowaveto 155°internaltemp. minutesbeforecarving.Slicethin]y.
15

1. Usemicrowavetrivetforchickenandothersma~lpoultry,butdo
notusetrivetforcookingturkey.
2. Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingfor
upto 10minutes.Tbrkeyshouldbeallowedtostand20minutes.
Ifyouuseameatthe~mometerwhilecooking,
makesureitissafefot useinmicrowaveovens.
Food Container cover PowerLevel&Time Commnt$
chicken
Pieces Plateor
oblongdish
WholeChicken:
(8pieces):
Wholeuncut Oblongdish
(stuffedor
unstuffed)
Waxpaper HI(10) 2%to3min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Arrangein
perpiece singlelayerincookingdishsothickestmeaty
15to17min. piecesaretooutsideedgesofdish.
Ovenproof MEDHI(7) 9to 12min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Add1/3
cookingbag~ perlb, cupwatertocookingbag.Slitbagnearclosureto
orwaxpaper Orcookto 190°internaltemp. vent.Donotusemetaltieonbag.‘Cookbreast
sideup.Or,placechickenontrivetindishand
coverwithwaxpaper.Rotatedish1/2turnafter
halfoftime.
CornkhHem
Whole(stuffedor Squareor Waxpaper HI(10) 6to9min. Placebreastsidedownindish.Turnoverafter
unstuffed) oblongdish perlb. halfoftime.
andtrivet
Halves Squareor Waxpaper HI(10) 9to 10min. Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbedofstuffing
oblongdish perlb. ifdesired.
DueMing Oblongdish Waxpaper HI(10) 6t09min. Shieldbottomoflegs,v;ingsandtail. Microwave
andtrivet perlb. breastsidedownforfirsthalfoftime.Brushwith
browningsauceorbroiltopsurfaceofcooked
birduntilbrownandcrisp.
mrkey Largeoblong Cookingbag MED(5) 13to 16min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Add1/2
dish perlb. cupwatertocookingbag.Slitbagnearclosureto
vent.Donotme metaltieonbag.Cookbreast
sideup.Or,placeturkeybreastupindishand
coverwithplasticwrap.MicrowaveatMED(5)
20to22minutesperlb.Removeplasticwrap,
basteandrotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Brea&
Crustonbreadswillbesoftandtheoutsideswillnotbrown. coloronupsidedownbreadsbyliningdishwithbrownsugar
Ifdesired,sprinkletopofbatterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture, caramelmixture,orsavorytoppinglikecrushedcannedFrench
choppednutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.Or,increasebrown friedonionrings.
ll?twd amtainw ‘aver Power Level&‘rime cmmnent$
Coffeecakes
fromrefrigerated
biscuits
Cornbread
Muffins
1muffin
2t04
5t06
Quickbreads,
loaf
8-in.tube
dish*
8to 10-in.
tubedish*
Paper-lined
muffincups
(Donotuse
foilliners.)
Glassloaf
dish
No MED(5) 6to 7min. Arrangebiscuitsoverbrownsugar-butter
toppingbeforemicrowaving.Inverttoserve.
No
No MEDI-U(7) Forflavorfulbrownedtopping,sprinkle
cookingdishwithfinelychoppedcanned
Frenchfriedonionsbeforemicrowaving.
‘IMnoutofpanupsidedowntoserve.
MEDHI(7) Usemicrowavemuffincontainerorhomemade
1/2to %min. muffincups(madebycuttingdownpaperhot
%to 1?4min. drinkcups).
1to2%min.
No MEDHI(7) 9to 12min. Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalfoftime.When
done,toothpickinsertedincenterwillcomeout
clean.Letstand15minutesbeforeturningout
ofdish,Cool.
‘~lftubedishisunavailable,microwavein8-in,rounddishwithdrinkingglassplacedopen-side-upincenter.
16

~.Youcanprepareeggsmanywaysinthemicrowaveoven.Always
a
3. Cookeggsjust untilset,theyaredelicateandcantoughen
.&.T<
w~~.; piercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting. ifovercooked.
-.=--- 2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhard
cookedcgg.s.Theycouldexplode.
Food Contiiner cover Power Levei&Time comments
Eggs
Scrambled Glass
measuringcup
orcasserole
Basiceggs Buttered
custardcup
Poachedeggs 1%-qt.casserole
Omelet 9-in.pieplate
Quiche Microwavesafe
l-qt.measureand
quichedish
No I-H(10) %to 1min.
peregg
Plasticwrap MED(5) 1to lti min.
peregg
Casserole HI(10) 5to6min.
cover MED(5) 1\2to 1min.
peregg
No HI(10) Meltbutter
1min.
MED(5) 6t08min.
No MEDHI(7) Filling:
~to3mino
MEDHI(7) Quiche:
6t08min.
Place1teaspoonbutterpere% indish.
Microwaveat I-H(10)untilmelted.Scramblethe
e~s withthebutterand1tablespoonmilkper
egg.Placeinovenandmicrowaveforhalfof
totaltime.Stirsetportionsfromtheoutsideto
thecenter.Finishcooking.Allowtostand1or
2minutestofinishcooking.
Puncturemembraneofyolktopreventbursting.
Rotateeachegg1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Heat2cupshottapwater5to6minutesonHI
(10).Breakeggsontoplate,puncturemembrane.
Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon,slipineggs
gently.Cover.MicrowaveatMED(5)%to 1
minuteperegg.Letstandinwaterafewminutes.
Meltbutterinpieplate;addomelet.Microwave
atMED(5)6to8minutes.Sprinklecheese
overomelet.MicrowaveatMED(5)
%to 1minuteuntilcheeseisslightlymelted.
Combineandmicrowavefilling,stirringevery
2minutes.Pourfillingintoprecookedshell.
Microwaveadditionaltimeshownatlefl.Rotate
dish1/2turnallerhalfoftime.
cheese
Fondue Microwavesafe Coveror HI(10) Toheatwine: .Addcheese,flourandseasoningstohotwine
2-qt,dish plasticwrap 5min. andmicrowaveatMED(5)for8to9minutes,
MED(5) 8to9min. whiskingevery1‘/2minutes.
Fishandseafood
LFishisdonewhenit flakeseasilywithafork.Centermaystillbe 2. Cookfishwithor withoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish.Use
s]ightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingas fishstandsafew alightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.
minutesbeforeserving. 3. Donotovercookfish.Checkat minimumtime.
Food! Ck-mtak?r Ckwer Power Levd&zTime Chmm?nts
B’ki3.
Filletsorsteaks
(Mb.)
Wholefish
Clams,6
(3to5-OZ.)
Shrimp,peeled
(1-lb.)
Shrimp,unpeeled
(1to2-lbs.)
Oblongdish Waxpaperor I-H(10) 5to7min. Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.
plasticwrap
Oblongdish Plasticwrap HI(10) 4to6min. Shieldheadandthintailwithaluminumfoil.
perlb.
Temp.170°
Pieplateor Plasticwrap HI(10) 3t04min. Arrangeincirclewithhingedsideout.
shallowdish
Pieplateor Plasticwrap HI(10) 3t06min,
shallowdish
2-qt.casserole Lidor HI(10) 6to 10min. Stirtwiceduringcooking,
plasticwrap

Vegebbles
~. Alwaysuscmicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.Cookmost 4.
vegetableswithtightcovertosteamthem.Exceptionsarepotaroes
cookedin[heirskinsandwateryvegetableswhichneednowater 5.
addedforsteam.
2. Donotsalttopsofvegetablesbeforemicrowaving.Ifdesired,add
salttowaterindishbeforeaddingvegetables.Saltcansometimes
causebrownspotsonvegetablesduringmicrowaving.
3. Cookingtimeforvegetablesaffectsfinishedtasteandtexture.
Minimumtimeonguidegivesfreshtasteandcrisp-tendertexture.
Forsofttexturewithwell-developedflavor,cookmaximumtime
orlonger.
Sizeofpiecesaffectscookingtime.
loruzcrthansmalluniformPieces. Largepiecesgenemllytake
Jus~aswhencookingconv~ntionally,vegetablemixturesshould
havesimilardensitiesordegreesoffirmnessinordertocook
togethersuccessfully.Firm,crispvegetableslikecarrots,
cauliflowerandbroccolimicrowavetogetherwell.Ifmicrowaving
afirmvegetablewithasoftone(carrotsandpeas,forexample)
cutthecarrotsinjuliennestripssotheywillcookasfast2sthe
peas.Or,startcookinglargercarrotpiecesfirst,andaddpeas
duringlastfewminutes,
vegetables Container Cover PowerLevel&The Comments
Slices,pieces .
(l-lb.)
(2-lbs.)
Whole,halvesorlarge
starchyvegetables
(potatoes,winter
squash,cauliflower)
(Mb.;3to4)
(2-lbs.;6to8)
Summersquash
(l-lb.;3to4)
(2-lbs.;6to8)
Vegetablecasseroles
(rawvegetables)
(precookedvegetables)
Stir-FryVegetables
(6to8servings)
Blanchingfresh
vegetablesfor
freezing
Casserole
Potatoescook
directlyonoven
glasstray(no
container).Other
vegetables:square
oroblongdish
orcasserole
Oblongdish
orcasserole
Seecomment
3-qt,casserole
Glass
casserole
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
10to20min.
14to20min.
Yes HI(10) Add1/4to 1/2cupwater.Iffrozen,
10to 14min. reducetime3to5minutesbecause
14to 18min. vegetablesareblanched.
Potatoes:No HI(10) Prickskinsofpotatoesbeforecooking.
Wintersquash
cauliflower,
etc.:Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cutinpiecesorhalves.Add1/4cup
9to 12min. water.
7to 10min. Uselargeenoughcasseroletoslowfor
15to20min. boilingindish.
10to 15min.
10to 12min. Tostir-fryonetypeofvegetable,
substitute1tablespoonoilforwater
andfollowtimesincookingguide.
2to5min. Blanchonly1poundor 1quartprepared
vegetablesatatime.Placein 1to2-qt.
casserolewith1/4to 1/2cupwater.
Blanchedvegetableswillhavebright,even
colorandwillbeslightlysoftened.Cool
drainedblanchedvegetablesimmediately
byplungingincontaineroficewater.
Gmviesandsauces
1. Nocoverisneeded,exceptforthick,chunkyspaghettisauce. 3.
2. Becausemicrowavedsaucesevaporatelessthanontherangetop,
theyarethinnerthanconventionallycookedsaucesmadewiththe
sameamountofthickening.Increasethickeningbyaddingextra
teaspoonto 1tablespoonflourorcornstarchforeachcupofliquid.
Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobestirredconstmtlybutmost
shouidbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceor twice
whilemicrowaving.
Food containerCulver PowerLevel&The comments
Graviesandsauces
thickenedwithflour
orcornstarch(1cup)
Thin,liquidsauces
(aujus, clam,etc.)
(1cup)
Meltedbuttersauces
clarifiedbutter
(%cup)
Thickspaghetti,
barbecueorsweet/sour
sauces(2cups)
Glassmeasure No HI(10) 4t06min. Microwavefat,flourandsalttogether
orbowl tomeltandblend.Whiskinliquidand
finish.Increasetime1to2minutesper
additionalcupofsauce.
Casserole No HI(10) 2to3 min. Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheated
ingredients.Stirwellandmicrowaveto
finish.
Glassmeasure No HI(10) 1to2 min. Microwavebutterjusttomelt.For
clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet
standuntillayersseparate.Pouroff
andusecleartoplayer.
Casserole, Yes HI(10) 5to7min. Stiringredientstogetherthenmicrowave,
largebowl (spaghetti) stirringafterhalfoftime.Letstand5to
10minutestodevelopflavor.
18

I?!asta.andwee
1.Alwaysusemicrowavemfcutensils,plasticorglass.
‘$~~’ 2. Forpasta,useabouthalftheamountofwaterneededfor
@4.
conventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsaltand1teaspoon 5.
Coverpastaa[~dricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusing
plasticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent.
Stiror rearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime.Drainpasta
oil(options!,topreventsticking). immediatelyafiermicrowaving. -
3. Forriceor Minuterice,usethesameorslightlygreateramount 6. Microwavetimesareaboutthesameasconventionalboiling.
—.-
ofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsalt.
containercover PowerLevel&Time Cmumms
Add3cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.For
rotinitype,checkfordonenessafter10
minutes.
Add6to7cupswater.Rearrangeafter10
minutes.
Add8cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.T~me
isthesameforspinachorregularnoodles.
Coverwithwaterindish.Rearrangeafter7
minutes.
Brushwithoilthencoverwithwater.Using
fork,turnoverevery5minuteswhile
microwaving.
Add2Mcupswater,Stirafter10minutes.
Add1%cupswater.Stirafter2minutes.
Macaroni
(7-OZ.) 2-qt.casserole Lidor plasticwrap
Plasticwrap
Lidor
plasticwrap
Plasticwrap
Plasticwrap
Lidor
plasticwrap
Lidor
plasticwrap
HI(10) 14to 17min.
Spaghetti
(16-oz.)
EggNoodles
(8-oz.)
3-qt.oblong
dish
3-qt.casserole
HI(10) 16to 19min.
HI(10) 10to 13min.
HI(10) 11to 16min.
HI(10) 16to20min.
Lasagna
(8to 16-oz)
Manicotti
(5to8-oz.j
3-qt.oblong
dish
2-qt.oblong
dish
Rice,regular
longgrain(1cup)
Rice,Minute
(lk cups)
3-qt.casserole HI(10) 18to21min.
HI(10) 4t06min,2-qt.casserole
cereal
1. Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.Uselarge 3. Donotcover.
enoughcontainertoavoidspillover. 4. Stirhalfwaythroughcookingtime.
2. Startwithhottesttapwatertoshortencookingtime. .
Food Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Conme.nts
Oatmeal,quick Chinaor No HI(10) 1to2 min.
(1serving) potterybowl,
paperbowl
ATote:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantoatmeal,followpackagedirections
foramountofhotwaterandmicrowaveat HI(10)for%to 1minute.
Oatmeal, I-qt.casserole No HI(10) 3to5min.
oldfashioned orbowl
(1serving)
b-its, quick Chinaor No HI(10) 3to5min.
(1serving) potterybowl,
paperbowl
F/ok Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantgrits,followpackagedirections
foramountofwaterandmicrowaveatHI(10)forMto 1minute.
Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwaterbefore
microwaving.Stirbeforeserving.For6
servings,use3-qt.casserole.
—.
Increasecasserolesizeformorethanone
serving.increasetimeabout1%minutesfor
eachadditionalservingyouarecooking.Stir
afterhalfoftime.
Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Increase
casserolesizeandmicrowavetimeby11/2
I
minutesperadditionalserving.
Creamofwheat, l-qt.casserole No HI(10) 3t04min.
(1serving) orbowl
Creamofrice Chinaor No HI(10) lfi to2 min.
(1serving) potterybowl,
paperbowl
Increasetime 1minuteperadditionalserving.
Increasetimeabout1minuteperadditional
serving.

cakesaridDesSerb
LAlwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass. 3. Crustcmcakeswillbesoft.Refrigeratecakeiffirmexterioris
2. 13cforeaddingbatter,greasedishesbutdonotflour.Or,foreasy desirable forfrosting,
removal,linedishwithwaxpaperorpapertowel, 4. Fruitdessertswillbefreshlookingandtasting,
~Q~~ Contiiner cover PowerLevel&mm comments ---
cakes
Commercialmix
(I8to~()-oz.) 8-in.roundor
squaredishes MEDHI(7) 6to8min.
MEDHI(7) 16to 18min.
Omit1eggwhenpreparingbatter.Rotate
dish1/4turnevery3minutes.Letstand5to
10minutesbeforeinvertingtocool.
Usenumberofeggsrecommendedon
package.Rotatepan 1/4turnevery6minutes.
Lettubecakestand5to 10minutesbefore
invertingtocool.
Rotatedish1/4turnevery3minutes.Letstand
onheat-proofcounterorwoodenboardtocool
15minutes.
Whendone,toothpickstuckincakecomesout
clean.Invertcakeontoplate;letdishstand
overcakeafewminutes.
Whencookingseveralcupcakes,youmay
noticesomewillbedonebeforeothers.If
so,removecupcakesastheyaredoneand
continuecookingtherestafewsecondsmore.
Rotatedish 1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Cutwhencool.
Flutedtube
cakepan
Basicbutteror
chocolatecake Greased8-in. rounddish HI(10) 7to9min.
HI(10) 9to 11min.
HI(10) 2?4to3 min.
Pineappleupside
downcake 8-in.round dish
Cupcakes(6) Paperlined
cupcaker
Barcookies 8-in.square
dish
2-qt.oblong
dish
HI(10) 6to8min.
8to 14min.
Bakedapples
orpears Microwave safedishor Lidor HI(10) 3to4 min.
plasticwrap per piece Piercefruitorpeeltopreventbursting.
. .
casserole
candies
LAlwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.Foreasy 2. Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhot;besuretohandle
cleanup,meltchocolateinpaperwrappersseamsideup,orplace cookingcontainerscaretl.dly
chocolateinpaperbowltomelt.
Food Container cover PowerLevel&Time comments
S’Mores Papernapkin No HI(10) 30to35
orpaperplate seconds
Caramelapples 1pint(2-cup) No HI(10) 2min.
measure
Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolateand
marshmallow.
Unwrapa14-oz.packageofcaramelsinto
measuringcup.Add1tablespoonwater.
Microwave,stirringeveryminute.Dip4
applesintomixture.
hfarshmallowcrisp 2-qt,oblong Yes HI(10) 1%min.to
dish meltbutter
3?4min.tomelt
marshmallows
Chocolatebark 1%-qt. HI(10) 5to6min.
casserole
orbowl
In2-qt.oblongdish,melt1/4cupbutterand
1O-OZ.packagemarshmallows.Coverwith
waxpaperandmicrowavetomelt.Stirin6
cupscrispyricecereal.Pressfirmlyintodish.
Yes Place12-oz.semi-sweetchocolatepiecesin
container.Microwavetomelt.Add1cup
wholetoastedalmonds.Spreadoverwax
paperoncookiesheet.Chilluntilfirm.