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Adapter Plugs 27 PowerLevels 6-9
Aluminum Foil 4Precautions 3
Appliance Registration 2ProblemSolver 29
Care and Cleaning 28 Repair Service 31
Control Panel 6SafetyInstructions 3,4
ConvenienceFoodGuide 14,15 TemperatureCook 9
Cooking Complete Reminder 5TemperatureProbe 9
Cooking Guide 10-25 Time Cook 8
Defrosting 7Warranty Back Cover
Defrosting Guide 12, 13
DelayedCooking 26
Extension Cords 27
Features 5
Grounding Instructions 27
Heating or ReheatingGuide 10.11
Hold Time 26
Light; Bulb Replacement 28
MicrowavingTips 2
Minute/Second Timer 26 GEAnswerCenter@
Model and Serial Numbers 2800.626.2000
UseandCareof
Countertop
model
RElbb06
Theelectricoutput
ofthismicrowaveoven
is700watts.

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BefowWiw ‘your ‘own)
readthisbookCarefully=
It is intendedto help youoperate
andmaintainyournewmicrowave
ovenproperly.
Keepithandyforanswerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
or needmorehelp,write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
write down the modeI
and serialnumbers,
You’llfindthemonalabelinside
theoven.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourmicrowaveoven.Before
sendinginthiscard, pleasewrite
thesenumbershere:
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
Usethesenumbersinany
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourmicrowaveoven.
Be sure your microwave
oven kregkkrede
It isimportantthatweknowthe
locationofyourmicrowaveoven
shouldaneedoccurforadjustments.
Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor
registeringyouas theowner.
Pieasecheckwithyoursupplierto
besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin
yourConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard. Ifyoumove,or
ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser,
pleasewritetous, statingmodel
andserialnumbers.Thisappliance
mustberegistered.Pkse becertain
thatitis.
Writeto:
I-Iotpoint
RangeProductService
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
If youRweiveda
damaged‘oven
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Immediatelycontactthedealer(or
builder)thatsoldyoutheoven.
Savetime and money.
Beforeyourequestservice...
checktheProblemSolveronpage29.
Itlistscausesofminoroperating
problemsthatyoucancorrectyourself.
OptionalAccessories
availableatextracostfromyour
FIotpointsupplier.
JX16InstallationKitconverts
thisovento abuilt-inwalloven.
Amthesf!’ttigs arenormalwithyour microwaveoven:
*Steamor vaporescapingfrom @DuHthumpingsoundwhile
azoundthedoor. ovenisoperating.
@Lightreflectionarounddooror ‘@SomeTV-Radiointerference.
out~rcase. mightbenoticed.whileusingyour
@Dimmingbvenlightandchange microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe
in blowersoundmayoccurwhile int&rferencecausedbyothersmall
operatingatpowerlevelsother appliancesanddoesnotindicatea
thtmhigh. .problemwithyouroven.
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Microwaviu ‘rips
~Make sureall cookwareusedin
yourmicrowaveovenissuitablefor
microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles,
cookingdishes,measuringcups,
custardcups,potteryor china
dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave
metallictrimorglazewithametallic
sheencanbeused.Somecookware
islabeled“suitableformicrowaving?
Ifyouareunsure,usethisdishtest:
Measure1cupwaterinaglasscup.
Placeinovenonorbesidedish.
Microwave1-1%minutesatHigh(10).
If waterbecomeshot,dishis
microwavesafe.Ifdishheats,it
shouldnotbeusedformicrowaving.
@Papertowels,waxpaper,and
plasticwrapcanbe usedtocover
dishesinordertoretainmoisture ~
andpreventspattering. -—
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~Somemicrowavedfoodsrequire
stirring,rotatingorrearranging.
Checkthecookingguide,pages
10-25. --
0Steambuildsuppressureinfoods _
whicharetightlycoveredbyaskin
or membrane.Piercepotatoes,egg
yolksandchickenliverstoprevent
bursting.
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EXCWSIVE
mcRowAw
EmRGY
@Do NotAttempttooperate
thisovenwiththedooropensince
opendooroperationcanresultin
harmfulexposuretomicrowave
energy.It is importantnotto
defeator tamperwiththesafety
interlocks.
(b)DoNotPlaceanyobject
betweentheovenfrontfaceand
thedooror aHowsoilorcleaner
residuetoaccumulateonsealing
surfaces.
(c)DoNotOperate theoven
ifit isdamaged.It isparticularly
importantthattheovendoorclose
properlyandthatthereisno
damagetothe:
(2)hingesandlatches(brokenor
loosened)
(3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces.
(d)‘INN(km $hoddiNotbe
adjusted or repaired by anyone
exceptproperly qualified service
personnel.
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SMETY INSTRUCTIONS
ReadMinstructionsbeforeusingthisappliance.
Whenusingelectricalappliances,
basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe
followed,includingthefollowing:
~ARNIN~-To rcxiuce
theriskofburns,electricshock,
fire,injurytopersonsorexposure
toexcessivemicrowaveenergy:
@Usethisapp~ianceonlyforits
intendeduseasdescribedinthis
manual.
@Readandfollowthespecific
“PRECAUTIONSR) AVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURE10
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY”atleft.
@Thisappliancemustbegrounded.
Connectonlytoproperlygrounded
outlet.See“GROUNDR+?G
INSTRUCTIONS”onpage27.
@Thismicrowaveownis
specificallydesigned
toheat or
cookfood,andisnotintended
forlaboratoryorindustrialuse.
~Forbestoperation,plugthis
applianceintoitsownelectrical
outlet,topreventflickeringof
lights,blowingoffiseortripping
ofcircuitbreaker.
@Installorlocatethisappliance
onlyinaccordancewiththe
providedinstallationinstructions.
e&Certiinto placethehollt
surfaceofthedoorthreeinchesor
morebackfromthecountertop
edgetoavoidaccidentaltipping
oftheappiimceinnormalusage.
@Donotcoverorblockany
openingsontheappliance.
@
Do notuse outdoors.
~DOnotimmersepowercordor
pluginwater.
@Keeppowercordawayfrom
heatedsurfaces.
~DonotMpowercordhangover
edgeoftableorcounter.
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@Donotoperatethisappliance
ifithasadamagedpowercordor
plug,ifitisnotworkingproperly,
orifithasbeendamagedor
dropped.
~Seedoorsurfacecleaning
instructionsonpage28.
@Thisapplianceshouldbe
servicedonlybyqualifiedservice
personnel.Contactnearest
authorizedservicefacilityfor
examination,repairoradjustment.
~Aswithanyappliance,close
supervisionisnecessarywhen
usedbychildren.
@To~ed~~e~~e~is~offirein
theoven
cavity:
–Do notovercookM. CareMly
attendapplianceifpaper,plastic,
orothercombustiblematerialsare
placedinsidetheoventofacilitate
cooking,
—Removewiretwist-tiesfrom
paperorplasticbagsbefore
placingbaginoven.
—Donotuseyourmicrowave
oventodrynewspapers.
–Papertowels,
napkinsad.
waxpaper.Recycledpaper
productscancontainmetalflecks
whichmaycausearcingorignite.
Paperproductscontainingnylon
ornylonfilamentsshouldbe
avoided,astheymayalsoignite.
–Donotoperatetheovenwhile
emptytoavoiddamagetothe
ovenandthedangeroffire.If
byaccidenttheovenshouldrun
emptyaminuteortwo,noharm
isdone.However,trytoavoid
operatingtheovenemptyatall
times—itsavesenergyand
prolongsthelifeoftheoven.
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notpoppo~orninyumr
micmivaveovenunlessinaspecial
microwavepopcornaccessoryor
unlessyouusepopcornlabeledfor
useinmicrowaveovens.
—Donotovercookpotatoes.
Theycoulddehydrateandcatch
fire,causingdamagetoyouroven.
–IfmaterialsirmkieovenshouM
ignite,keepovendoorclosed,
turnovenoff,anddisconnect
powercord,orshutoffpowerat
fhseorcircuitbreakerpaneL
63Somep~Odue&suchaswhole
eggsimdsealedcontainers-for
example,closedglassjars-may
explodeandshouldnotbeheated
inthisoven.
@Avoidheatingbabyfoodin
glassjars,evenwithouttheirlids;
especiallymeatandeggmixtures.
@DQn9t
defrostfrozenbeverages
innarrow
neckedbottles(especially
carbonatedbeverages).Evenifthe
containerisopened,pressure
can.buildup.Thiscancausethe
containertoburst,resultingin
injury.
@~$~meblonlyasdirectedin
Cootingguide,
TVdinnersmaybemicrowaved
infoiltrayslessthan3/4”high;
removetopfoilcoverandreturn
traytobox.Whenusingmetalin
themicrowaveoven,keepmetal
atieast1inchawayfromsides
ofQ%’en.
eCootingutensilsmaybecome
hotbecauseofheattransferred
fromtheheatedfood.Potholders
maybeneededtohandlethe
utensil.
@sQmetimes9thecookingtray
canbecometoohottotouch.
Becarefulhandlingthecooking
tray d.wingandaftercooking.
@Foodscookedinliquids(such
aspasta)maytend.toboilover
morerapidlythanfoodscontaining
lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur,
refertopage28forinstructionson
howtocleantheinsideoftheoven.
@The~m~~e@~-Donot
useathermometerinfoodyou
aremicrowavingunlessthe
thermometerisdesignedor
recommendedforuseinthe
microwaveoven.
@Removethe@mWmtmprobe
fromtheovenwhen notinuse.If
youleavetheprobeinsidetheoven
withoutinsertingitinfd orliquid,
andturnonmicrowaveenergy,it
cancreateelectricalarcinginthe
ovenanddamageovenwalls.
@l%sticutensik+l?lasticutensils
designedformicrowavecooking
areveryuseful,butshouldbe
usedcarefully.Evenmicrowave
plasticmaynotbeastolerantof
overcookingconditionsasareglass
orceramicmaterialsandmay
softenorcharifsubjectedtoshort
periodsofovercooking.Inlonger
exposurestoovercooking,thefood
andutensilscouldignite.For
thesereasons:1)Usemicrowave
plasticsonlyandusetheminstrict
compliancewiththeutensil
manufacturer’srecommendations.
2)Donotsubjectemptyutensilsto
microwaving.
3)Donotpermit
childrentouseplasticutensils
withoutcompletesupervision.
ewhenco&.illgpork~follow
thedirectionsexactlyandalways
cookthemeattoaninternal
temperatureofatleast170°F.
Thisassuresthat,intheremote
possibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbe
killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat,
*Boiling‘eggsisnot
recommendedinamicrowave
oven.Pressurecanbuildup
insidetheeggyolkandmaycause
ittoburst,resultingininjury,
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66skin99suchaspotatoes,sausages,
tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers
andothergiblets,andeggyolks
(seepreviouscaution)shouldbe
piercedtoallowsteamtoescape
duringcooking.
@6’Boikibk’9cooking pmck%
andtightlyclosedplasticbags
shouldbeslit,piercedorvented
asdirectedincookingguide.Ifthey
arenot,plasticcouldburstduring
orimmediatelyaftercooking,
possiblyresultingininjury.Also,
plasticstoragecontainersshouldbe
atleastpartiallyuncoveredbecause
theyformatightseal.When
cookingwithcontainerstightly
coveredwithplasticwrap,remove
coveringcarefi.dlyanddirectsteam
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awayfromhandsandface.
~Spontaneousbo@@Jnder
certainspecialcircumstances,
liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor -
shortlyafterremovalfromthe =
microwaveoven.Topreventburns
fromsplashingliquid,stirthe
liquidbrieflybeforeremovingthe
containerfromthemicrowaveoven.
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ovenwillbeep once aminuteuntilyoueither open
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Doormustbe securelylatchedfor
oventooperate.
2. DoorLatches.
36viewingwindow withMetal
Shield. Metalscreenpermits
viewingoffoodsandkeeps
microwavesconfinedinsideoven.
4. M4MM,and%x%1Numbers.
5. ovenVent.
themicrowaveenergydistributing
system.Do notremovethiscover,
Youwilldamagetheoven.
‘7.MICR~HEMOmTERTM
TemperatureProbe.Usewith
TENWCOOK/HOLDfunction
only.
80ReceptacleforTemperature
Probe.Temperatureprobemustbe
securelyinsertedintoreceptacle
whenusingTEMPCOOK/HOLD.
beinplacewhenusingtheoven.
Cookingperformancewillbe
unsatisfactorywithoutthetrayin
place.Thetraymayberemovedfor
cleaning.
10.(humInteriorLight.Turnson
whenthedoorisopenedor when
theovenisoperating.
IL TouchControlE%neland
Display.Seenextpagefor
instructions.
When‘l?buPluginthe oven
Thepanel displaysfour8’sontheupperportionandalloftheoven
functionsonthelowerportion.After15seconds,alllightsdisappear
and“PF”comeson intheupperportion.TouchtheCLEAR/OFF
padandovenisreadyforuseandtheclockcanbeset.
~If poweris disruptedatanytime,theabovesequencereoccurs,
‘-- andyoumustresetCiockaftertouchingCLEAWOFF.
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$0sethoven controls
ekdroniudly with the touch
of afinger.It’sdesigned to be
easy to use and understand.
LDISPLAY. Displaystime of
day,time countingdown during
cooking functions, power level,
internal foodtemperature, cooking
mode and instructions.
2. TIMECOOK.Microwave
for apreset amount of time using
automatic power level 10(High) (or
change power levelafter entering
cooking time. See page 8,)
3. DEFROST.Gentle thawing at
automatic power level3(Low). (If
desired, you may changepower
levelafter entering defrosting time.
See page 7.)
4. NUMBERPADS.Touch
these pads to enter cookingtime,
defrosting time, time of day,
temperature or power level.
5. CLOCK. Touchthis pad
toenter time of day or check time
of day while microwaving.Toset
clock, first touch CLOCK pad
and then enter time of day.For
example, if time is 1:30,touch
number pads 1,3and Oand “1:30”
will appear on display.Then touch
STARTpad. Toreset or change
time, simply repeat aboveprocess.
6. POWERLEVEL.Touchthis
pad before entering another power
levelnumber if you want to change
from automaticpower level 10
(High) for cooking or power
level3(Low) for defrosting.
‘7.TEN-4PCOOK/HOLD.Usethe
temperatureprobeto cook byusinga
presettemperature.Oncefoodreaches
preset temperature, oven switches
to HOLD setting and maintainsthat
tei-nperatureuntil you touch the
CLEAWOFF pad. (See page9.)
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8. lVllN/SECTIMER.This
feature usesno rnicrowdveenergy.
Itcan functionas akitchentimer,
as aholdingperiod timer after
defrostor as adelaytimer before
time or temperaturecooking. (See
page26.)
9. CLEAIW31W.When touched,
itshutsoffthe ovenand erases all
settings(excepttime of day).
10.START.After all selections
are made, touchthis pad to start
the oven.
“m EE’9Appears’ on Display:
~WhenusingTEMPCOOK/
HOLDfunction,youhave
enteredatemperaturelessthan
90°F.or morethan 199°F.
~Whensettingclock,youhave
notenteredavalidclocktime.
‘W W’ AppearsOnDisplay:
~Probehasbeenforgottenwhen
TEMPCOOK/HOLDfunction
isbeingused.
eProbeisnotsecurelyseatedin
ovenwallreceptacle.
Use thecontrolpanelto TempCook/ Create your ownprograms to suit
Hold with achoice of temperature, your individualcooking style. For
Defrostand Ti.rneCook with choice example: use the Min/Sec Timer
of power levelsfrom 1(lowest)to to delay the start ofTemp Cook/
10(highest), time kitchentaskswith Hold or Time Cook, or program a
the Min/Sec Timer and setthe clock. hold time between Defrost and
Time Cook, (See page26.)Set
Time Cook to desired cooking
time; ovenshutsoff automatically
at end oftime. (See page 8.)
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%52.TheI-.9d’m3tsettingisdesigned
=forspeedythawingoffrozenfood
ndisoneofthegreatadvantages
f’amicrowaveoven. 00 When 1pressSTART,Iheara
dullthumpingnoise.Whatisit?
A. Thissoundisnormal.It is
lettingyouknowtheovenisusinga
powerlevellowerthan10(High).
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Powerlevel3isautomaticallyset
fordefrosting, butyou maychange
thisfor more flexibility. !5a3ia --—- -
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Step4:TouchSTART.“DEFTIME”
showsandtimecountsdownon
display.Whencycleiscompleted,the
ovensignalsandflashes“End,”then
automaticallyshutsoff.
Q. CanIdefrostsmallitemsin
ahurry?
*Seeyour defrostingguide for
defrostinghelp. A. Yes,buttheywillneedmore
frequentattentionthanusual.Raise
thepowerlevelafterenteringthe
timebytouchingthedesiredpower
levelpad.Powerlevel7cutsthe
totaldefrostingtimeinabout1/2;
powerlevel10cutsthetotal
defrostingtimetoapproximately
1/3.Duringeither,rotateor stir
foodfrequently.
Tobecome better acquaintedwith
thedefrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops byfollowingthe steps
below. Step5:Turnpackageover,close
doorandrepeatSteps2and3toset
remaininghalfofdefrostingtime
andtouchSTART.
Step 1: Place packageoffrozen
chops in the ovenand close door.
Besure packagecontainsno metal. Step6:Whenovensignalsand
flashes“End~’opendoor,remove
packageandseparatechopsto
finishdefrosting. Q. Whydon’tthedefrosting
timesinthedefrostingguide
seemrightformyfood?
IDefrdng Tips A. Thesetimesareaverages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your ovenfor the time indicated
in your defrostingguide. If your
food is stillnot completelythawed
at the end of that time, reset your
ovenandadjustthetime accordingly.
~Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
-Step2:TouchDEFROST.Display
_shows“:0” and “ENTER DEF z?=----
_TDvfE” flashes.
Q. Shouldallfoodsbecompletely
thawedbeforecooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawedbeforecooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it isbetter to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
~For even defrosting, some
foodsneed to be broken up or
separated part ofthe way through
the defrosting time,
Step 3: Select one half of thetotal
defrostingtime recommendedin the
defrostingguide. For example,
touch4, 0and Ofor 4minutes.
Displayshows ‘W:OO”and “DEF
TIME” flashes,
Q. CanIopenthedoorduring
defrostingtocheckonthe
progressofmyfood?
A. Yes,Youmay open the door at
any time during microwaving.To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START.The ovenbegins
operating if time is lefton timer,
If not, reset timer.
Hew tochange PowerLevel
After settingdefrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level. @Family-size, pre-packaged
frozen dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. If the food is in afoil
container, transfer it to amicrowave-
safe dish.
@Check your defrosting guide for
other defrosting tips.
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me timeCmkingfeati.mMows
y-mtopresetthe cookingtime.
Theovenshutsoffautomatically.
Powerlevel10(High)is
recommendedformostcooking,
butyoumaychangethisformere
flexibility.Seethecookingguide.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
timecooking,makeacupofcoffee
byfollowingthestepsbelow.
Step 1:Fillacup2/3 fullofwater,
atjd1teaspoonofinstantcoffeeand
stirtodissolve.Useacupthathasno
metaldecorationandismicrowave
safe.(RefertoMicrowavingTips
onpage2.) Placecupinovenand
closedoor.
Step2: TouchTHvIECOOKpad.
Displayshows“: O“and“ENTER
COOKTIME”flashes.
Step3: Selectyourtime.Touch
1,0 andOforoneminute.Display
shows“1:00”and“COOKTIME”
flashes.
Becauseautomaticpowerlevel10
isrecommendedforthiscupof
coffee,thereisnoneedtochange
thepowerlevel.(Ifpowerlevel10
isnotappropriate,see“Howto
ChangePowerLevel”below.)
[How to change Power Level
Aftersettingcookingtime,
touchPOWERLEVELpad,
thentouchdesirednumberfor
newpowerlevel.
Step4: TouchSTART.“COOK
TIME”andtimecountingdown
showondisplay.
Step5:Whentimeisup,theoven
signalsandflashes“End? Oven,
lightandfanshutoff.
Step6: Openthedoor.
QuetiionsandAmwer$
Q. IsetmyWen forthethe
AM for inthe recipe,butatthe
end!ofthetimeakmwl,myfood
wasn’tdone.Whathap~ned?
A. Sincehousepowervariesdue
totimeor location,manyTime
Cookrecipesgiveyouatimerange
topreventovercooking.Setthe
ovenforminimumtime,testthe
foodfordoneness,thencookyour
foodalittlelonger,if necessary.
Q. Itouchedthenmnberpads
andsehxtedmypowerlevel.When
ItouchedSTART,however,my
ovendidn’tcomem. Whynot?
A. TheTIMECOOKpadmustbe
touchedbeforesetting~henumber
padsor elseyourovenwillnot
begincooking,
Q. Iwanttocookonapower
levelotherthanHigh.WhatdoI
needtodo?
A. Tochangethepowerlevel, .-.
touchthePOWERLEVELpad. _
“P-10”appearsonthedisplay —
panel.Enternewnumber.
Q.WhathappensifIaccidentally
operatethemicrowaveoven
withoutfoodinit?
A. Accidentaluseforshortperiods
oftimedoesnotdamagetheoven
butitisnotrecommended.
Q. CanIinterruptmyTime
Cookfunctiontocheckthefood?
A. Yes.Toresumecooking,
simplyclosethedoorandtouch
theSTARTpad.Thetimermustbe
resetforcookingtoresumeunless
timeisremainingontimer.
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*GooMngbyTemperature
Internal temperatureisthe iwst
tatofdmeness formany foods.
TEMPCOOK/HOLDtakesthe
guessworkoutofcookingbecause
theovenautomaticallysignalswith
fourbeepswhenthefoodreaches
thepresettemperature.TheHold
fixturewillmaintainthistemperature
foruptoonehouror untilyou
touchtheCLEAR/OFFpad.
Note:Ovenautomaticallyswitches
toHoldsettingwhenpresetfood
temperatureisreached.
The Tempemture mbe
HANDLE CABLE
SENSOR
Thetemperatureprobeisafood
thermometerthatgaugesthe
internaltemperatureofyourfood;
itmustbeusedwhenusingTEMP
COOK/HOLD.Touseyourprobe
properly,followdirectionsbelow.
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Placetenderbeefroastsontrivetin
microwavesafedish.Insertprobe
horizontallyintothecentermeaty
areanottouchingboneor fat.
Makesurethehandledoesnot
touchthefood,ortopor sidesof
theoven.Coverwithwaxpaper.
Porkor hamrwastsneednotrivet.
Add1/2cupwaterto roastdishand
coverwithplasticwrap.
Placemeatinovenwithprobeto
theright.Insertcableendofprobe
firmlyintoreceptacleonovenwall.
How to Temp co@kaRoIled
11~~~~~ RoasttoMedium
$Wp1:Inserttemperatureprobe
intoroastandattachprobesecurely
inovenwall.Closethedoor.
Step2: TouchTEMPCOOK/
HOLD.“ENTERTEMPCOOK”
flashes.
Step3: Touch1,2,5 for 125”F.
“TEMP”and“125”showondisplay.
Step4: TouchPOWERLEVEL
pad. “PJ’ appears.Touch5for
mediumpower.
Step5: TouchSTART.If internal
temperatureoftheroastislessthan
90”F.,displaywillshow“-907 If
temperatureis90”F.orabove,display
showstemperaturecountingup.
Step6: When125°F.is reached,
theovenwillsoundanddisplay
“Hold?Theovenwillthenhold
thetemperature.
StepZTouchtheCLEAR/OFF
padto stopthecycle.
$tep 8:Removeprobeandfood
fromtheoven.
Cooting ‘rips
~Usealowerpowerlevel;itwill
heatmoreevenlyeventhough
requiringmoretime.
@Besurefrozenfoodhasbeen
completelydefrostedbeforeinserting
probe.Probemaybreakoffifused
infrozenfoods.
~Coverfoodslooselyformoisture
controlandquick,evenheating.
QuestiomandAnswers
Q.AfterIfol~owedthestepsand
touchedtheSTARTpad,WE’EE99
flashedandasignalsounded.
A. “HEEE” flashesifyouset
‘thetemperatureeitherbelow90”F.
or above199°F.Tore-enter,touch
CLEAR/OFFpadandbeginagain.
Q.ArethereanyfoodsIcan%
TempCook?
A. Yes.Delicatebuttericings,ice
cream,frozenwhippedtoppings,
etc.softenrapidlyatwarm
temperatures.Batters,doughsand
frozenfoodsarealsodifficultto
cookpreciselywiththeprobe.It’s
besttoTimeCookthesefoods.
Q.Whydid‘T%ob99flashafter
ItouchedtheSTARTpad?
A. “Pr ob”willflashifyou
don’tseatthecableendoftheprobe
securelyintothereceptacleinthe
ovenwallorifyoutouchtheTEMP
COOWHOLDpadandforgettouse
theprobe.
Q. CanIleavemyprobeinthe
ovenifit9snotinsertedinfood?
A. No,ifittouchestheovenwall,
youmaydamagetheoven.
Q. CanITempCookdifferent
portionsoffoodatdifferent
temperatures?’
A. Yes.Thetemperatureprobe
givesyouthefreedomtocook
differentportionsoffoodat
differenttemperaturestosuit
individualeatingstyles.Simply
placeprobein foodandchange
temperaturesettingasneeded.
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1.l)irectionsbelowareforreheatingalready-cookedfoodsat toheat.Suggestedservingtemperaturesaregivenformostfoods.
refrigeratoror roomtemperature.Usemicrowaveovensafe Youngchildrenusuallypreferceo!erf~c:, genc;ai]yabout200
containers. lower.Adjusttemperaturestoyourpersonaltaste.Stirfoods
2. Covermostfoods(seetip)forfastestheating.Exceptionsarerare beforeserving.
or mediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakes 4. Besurefoodsareheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingor
andbakedfoods. bubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodisheated
3. Whereappropriate,usetheautomaticfoodtemperaturecontrol throughout.Asageneralrule,hotfoodsproduceanareawarmto
foraccurateheating.Placeprobehorizontallysotipisincenterof thetouchincenterofundersideofdish.
food.Bubblingaroundedgesofdishisnormal,sincecenterislast
suggested Power Approximate
Item Amount servingTempo Level ‘rime,Mine
Ap~tizem 1to2servings 150° I-II(10) 1%to4
Saucy:meatballs,riblets,cocktailfranks,etc. 3to4servings 150° HI(10) 4t06
(%cup/serving)
Dips:creamorprocessedcheese %cup 130° MED(5) lto3
1cup 130° MED(5) 3t05
Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggrolls,etc. 2to4servings HI(10) 1to2YZ
Tip: Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap.Donotcoverpastrybites,theywillnotbecrisp,
PlateQfhftovers
MeatphJs2vegetables 1plate 150°-1600 HI(10) 2t04
T@:Probeworkswellinsaucydishesorvegetables(useinlargestserving)butnotinmeatslices.Coverplateoffdodwithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.
MeatsandMain Di$hes
Saucymaindishes:chopsuey,spaghetti, 1to2servings 150°-1600 HI(10) 3t07
creamedchicken,chili,stew,macaroniand 3to4servings 150°-1600 HI(10) 6to 10
cheese,etc.(?4-1cup/serving) 1can(16-02.) 150°-1600 HI(10) 4t05%
Thinlyslicedroastedmeat:
Rarebeefroast,minimumtime;mediumrare, 1to2servings MEDHI(7) ‘/2to2
maximumtime(3to4-oz./serving) 3to4servings MEDHI(7) l%to3%
Welldone:beef,pork,ham,poultry,etc. 1to2servings MEDHI(7) lto3
3to4servings MEDHI(7) 3t05
Steaks,chops,ribs,othermeatpieces:
Rarebeefsteak 1to2servings 130° MEDHI(7) lV’Zto3
3to4servings 130° MEDHI(7) 3t07
Welldonebeef,chops,ribs,etc. 1to2servings 150° MEDHI(7) lto3
3to4servings 150° MEDHI(7) 3t06
Hamburgersor meatloaf 1to2servings HI(10) ?4t02
(4-oz./serving) 3to4servings HI(10) l%to3%
Chickenpieces 1to2pieces HI(10) ‘/2to2
3to4pieces HI(10) 2t03M
I-Io:clogsandsausages lto2 HI(10) ‘/2to 1Y2
3t04 ,HI(10) lto3
Riceandpasta 1to2servings 150° HI(10) lto2
(2A-%cup/serving)
Toppedormixedwithsauce 1to2servings
(2A-%cup/serving) 150°-1600 HI(10) 3t06
3to4servings 150°-1600 HI(10) 8to 12
Tip: Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxpaper.Donotcoverrareormediumraremeats.
Whenheatingorreheating3or4servingsofmeatslicesorpieces,rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
sandwiches
Moistfilling:Sloppy.loes,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
‘lHv:?_Jsepapertowelornapkintocoversandwiches.
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Mm-El Amount ServingTemp. Lewd ‘-mm!,Min.
sm.lps
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.
Smallpieces:peas,beans,corn,etc.
(%cup/serving)
Largepiecesorwhole:asparagusspears,
cornonthecob,etc.
Mashedpotatoes
(%cuplserving)
Tip: Covervegetablesformostevenheating.
1to2servings
3to4servings
1can(15-17-oz.)
1to2servings
3to4servings
1can(16-oz.)
1to2servings
3to4servings
150°-1600 HI(10)
150°-1600 HI(10)
150°-1600 HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
150°-1600 HI(10)
150°-1600 HI(10)
lto3
3t04%
3t05
1%103
4t06
4t05
lto3
3t06
$kN.Mx!s
Dessert:chocolate,butterscotch ‘/2cup 125° HI(10) Y2to 1%
1cup 125° HI(10) 1to2%
Meatormaindish,chunkytype;gibletgravy, ‘/2cup 150°-1600 HI(10) lto2%
spaghettisauce,etc. 1cup 150°-1600 HI(10) 2t04
1can(16-oz.) 150°-1600 HI(10) 3t06
Creamytype ‘/2cup 140°-1500 HI(10) 1to 1%
1cup 140°-1500 HI(10) 2t02%
Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspatter.
BakeryRmd$
Cake,coffeecake,doughnuts,sweetrolls, 1piece
nutor fruitbread 2pieces
4pieces
9-in.cakeor
12rollsor
doughnuts
Dinnerrolls,muffins 1
:
6t08
Pie: fruit,nutorcustard 1slice
78of9-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)
%to 1
‘/2to2
lto3
2t04
%to ‘/2
‘/2to %
%to 1
%to l%
‘/2to 1
1to 1%!
2%to3
4t07
Pancakes,Frenchtoastorwaffles(3-in.x4-in.)
Plain, notopping 2or 3pieces HI(10) 1to lY?
Syrup&butter 2or3pieces HI(10) lto2
With2sausagepatties(cooked) 2or3pieces HI(10) l%to2%
Beverwes
Coffee,tea, cider 1to2cups 160°-1700
#Z%3&_ HI(10) l%to3%
Otherwaterbased 3to4cups 160°-1700 HI(10) 5t07
Cocoa,othermilkbased 1to2cups 140° MEDHI(7) 2t07
~Q*.%;+3~
~t;=ti+~
.-’+ 3to4cups 140° MEDHI(7) 6to 10
Tip: Donotcoverbakeryfoods,griddlefoods(pancakes,etc.)orbeverages.
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DefrostiwGuide
LFoodpackagedinall-paperorplasticpackagesmaybedefrosted 3. Besurelargemeatsarecompletelydefrosted(or,onroastsallow
withoutunwrapping.Iffoodisfoilwrapped,removefoiland extramicrowavingtime).Turkeysmaybeplacedunderrunning
placefoodincookingdishfordefrosting. wateruntilgibletscanberemoved,
2. Afierfirsthalfofdefrostingtime,unwrappackageandcheckfood. 4. Whendefrosted,fd shouldbecoolbutsoftenedinallareas,If
llrn foodover,ifnecessary;breakapartorseparatefoodif stillslightlyicy,returntomicrowaveovenverybriefly,orletstand
possible.Onverylargefoodsliketurkey,someshieldingofthin afewminutes.
wingor legareasmaybenecessary.
FirstI-law SecondEiw’
Ebod Time,Min. Time,Min. comments
Bacm
Franks(1-lb.)
Ground:beef&pork
(Mb.)
(2-lbs.)
(5-lbs.)
Roast:beef
Roast:pork
Spareribs:pork(l-pkg.)
Steaks,chops&cutlets:
beef,lamb,pork&veal
Sausage:bulk
(l-lb.tray)
(l-lb.roll)
3%to4
4t05
4
6
12
4to5perlb.
5to6perlb.
2to4perlb.
2to4%perlb.
2%
2
Sausage:link(1to 1%-lbs.) 2
Sausage:patties 1
(12-oz.pkg.)
1
none
4t06
6t08
12to 14
4to5perlb.
5to6perlb.
2to3perlb.
2to4Viperlb.
2%to4%
3t04
1%to2%
lto2
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Rotatepackage1/4turnafierhalfof
time.Letstandfor5minutes,
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Microwavejust untilfrankscanbe
separated.
‘Ibrnoverafterfirst4minutes.
‘Ibrnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoflenedmeatafler
secondhalfoftime.Setaside.Breakupremainingblock,microwave
5to6minutesmore.
~rn meatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter
secondhalfoftime.Setaside.Microwave11to 12minutesmore.
Scrapeandsetaside.Breakupremainingblockandmicrowave3to5
minutesmore.
Placeunwrappedroastinoven.Afterfirsthalfoftimeturnroast
over.Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstandfor30minutes.
Placewrappedpackageinoven.lhrn overafterfirsthalfoftime.
Aftersecondhalfoftime,seperatepieceswithtableknife.Letstand
tocompletedefrosting.
Placewrappedpackageinoven.‘Ihrrioverafterfirsthalfoftime.
Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepieceswithtableknife,letstand
tocompletedefrosting.
llrn overafter2%minutes.
Tbrnoverafterha!foftime.Letstandfor5minutes.
Rotatepackage1/4turnafterhalfoftime.Letstandfor5minutes.
Noturnneeded.
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POUIt~~[PowerLevel:LOW/lDEF (3)]
Chicken,broiler-fryer, 7t08
cutUp (2~2 to 3%-lbs,)
Whole(2fi to3Vi-1b.) 9to 11
Cornishhen 4to6perlb.
Duckling 2to4perlb.
~rkey 4%to5%perlb.
7t08 Placetmwrappedchickeninoven.Unwrapandturnoveraflerfirst
halfoftime.Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepiecesandplacein
cookingdish.Microwave2to4minutesmore,ifnecessary,Letstand
afewminutestofinishdefrosting.
9to 11 Placewrappedchickeninoven.Afterhalfoftimeunwrapandturn
overchicken.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwaterincavity
untilgibletscanberemoved.
4to5perlb. Placewrappedpackageinovenbreastsideup.lhrn packageover
afterhalfoftime.
2to4perlb. Placewrap~edducklinginoven.Afterhalfoftime,unwrapandturn
overintocookingdish.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwater
incavityuntilgibletscanberemoved.
4fito5%perlb. Placeunwrappedturkeybreastsidedown.Afterfirsthalfoftime,
removewrapperandshieldlegs,wingandwarmareaswithfoil.Tbrn
turkeybreastsideupforsecondhalfoftime,checkingseveraltimes
toshieldwarmareas.Runcoolwaterintocavityuntilgibletsand
neckcanberemoved.Letsoakincoolwaterfor1to2hoursor
refrigerateovernighttocompletedefrosting.
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INr’stEMf secondHalf’
Fmd me,Min. Time, Min. Cements
JFikSh&S@~fOOd[PowerLeveklLOTV/DIEIF(3)]
Fillets(1-lb.) 44t06
Steaks(6-oz.) 2t03 none
Wholefish(8to 10-oz.) 22t04
Shellfish, 5t08 none
smallpieces(l-lb.)
Shellfish,large:
Crablegs,1to24t07 none
(8to ~()-oz.)
Scallops(l-lb.pkg.) 6t08 none
Lobstertails,1to25t08 3t04
(6to9-oz.)
Wholelobsterorcrab 8t09 8t09
(l%-lb.)
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.(Iffishisfrozeninwater,placein
cookingdish.)llrn packageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecond
halfoftime,letstand10minutesthenholdundercoldwatertoseparate.
Letstandafewminutestofinishdefrosting.
Placefishincookingdish.lUmoverafterfirsthalfoftime.After
secondhalfoftime,rinsecavitywithcoldwatertocompletedefrosting.
Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish.
Arrangeincookingdish.
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.
Arrangeincookingdish,withmeatysidedown.‘llm overafterhalf
oftime.
Placeincookingdishwithlightundersideup.Tbrnoverafterhalf
oftime.
-Brefd$,cakes [Power Levemowmm’ (3)]
—
Breadorbuns(1-lb.) 3t04 none
Heat&serverolls 2t04 none
(7-oz.pkg.)
Coffeecake(11to14%-oz.) 3to5none
Coffeering(10-oz.pkg.)
Sweetrolls(8%to12-oz.)
Doughnuts(1to3)
Doughnuts,glazed
(1boxof12)
FrenchToast(2slices)
Cake,frosted2to3layer
(lY-oZ.)
Cake,filledortopped,
1layer(12%to16-oz.)
Poundcake(11ti-oz.)
Cheesecake,plainor
fruittop(17to 19-oz.)
Crunchcakes&cupcakes
Fruitornutpie(8-in.)
Creamorcustardpie
(24-oz.)
3?4t04
2%to4
lto3%
2t03
5%to6ti
2t03
2t03
2
2
%to%each
7t09
6t08
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
Removemetaltwisttie.
none Placeonmicrowavesafeplate.
2t04 Placeonmicrowavesafeplate,Rotateplate1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
none
none
none Letpiestand5minutes,sliceandserve.
lFkWit[Powerhvel:mW/DEF (3)]
—. Fresh(10to16-oz.) 6to10 none Placepackageinoven.Afterminimumtime,breakupwithfork.
Repeatifnecessary.
=..,-~=.=.. plasticpouch(lo-m.) 5t07 none P!acepackageinoven.Flexpackageonce,
.,.-&~.- (16to20-oz.) 6t09
(J-$,, none
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‘convenienceFoodGuide
1. Mostconveniencefoodscanbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,since 2. Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover3/4-in.high,andplacein
theyarealreadycooked.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils, microwavesafecontainer.
pkwticorglass.Forfoodsneedingbrowningorcrisping, 3. Amountscanbeincreased.Tocookmultiplepackages,add
conventionalbakingisrecommended. timestogether.
R)(M container cover Power Level &Time CkDmmms
Appetizem&shads
Pastrybites Microwave No HI(10) Y2to2%min.
safedish
Frozenprepared Papertowel No HI(10) 1to3 min. Removefromfoilpackageandwrapinpaper
sandwiches persandwich towel.Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Popcorn Microwavebag No HI(10) 3to5min. Followpackagedirections.
Eggs &cheese
Scrambledegg
substitute
(8-oz.carton)
Cheesesouffle
(12-OZ.)
Breakfast,(6U-oz.)
Scrambledeggs
withsausageand
hashbrownpotatoes
Welshrarebit(10-oz.)
Microwave
safedish
Microwave
safe8-in.pieplate
andcustardcups
Package
papertray
Microwave
safedish
No HI(10) lMto2%min. Microwaveabout1minuteper 1/4cup
mixture.Stirafterhalfoftime.Letstandto
completecooking.
No LOW/DEF{3) 9to 13min. ToDefrost:Placein8-in.pieplate.Stirtwice.
MEDHI(7) 9to 11min. ToCook:Dividebetween3or4buttered
custardcups,6or7-oz.Rearrangeafter5
minutes.Soufflesaredonewhencenterisset.
Package HI(10) 2to4 min. Removepapertrayfromcarton,turnback
cover filmtoexposepotatoes.Rotatetray1/2turn
afterhalfoftime.
Yes LOW/DEF(3) 5min. Breakupbeforecontinuing.
HI(10) 3to5min. Stirbeforeserving.
Craborshrimp
newburg(6Y2-oz.)
Fish&chips
(5to 14-OZ.)
Deviledcrab(6-oz.)
Breadedfish
(5to 1O-OZ.)
(14to 16-oz.)
(23to25-oz.)
Package No HI(10) 3to5min. Puncturepouch3or4timeswithforkto
pouch vent.
Packagetray No HI(10) 3to6min. Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonor
distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
Microwave No HI(10) 2to4 min.
safedish
Microwave No HI(10) 3to5 min. Distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
safedish 6to 9min.
9to 12min.
Meat
Frozenmeats
(5to 8-oz.)
(10to 16-oz.)
(16to32-oz.)
Drymixes
(hamburgeradded)
TVdinners
(6to 11%-oz.)
(12to20-OZ.)
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(lo)
andcarton 6to8min. Removefoilcover,replaceincarton.Rotate
7to 10min. 1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
E%sti,Rim!
Cannedspaghetti, Microwave Lidor HI(10) 2to5min. Stirbeforeserving.
etc. safedish plasticwrap
Frozenriceinpouch Pouch HI(10) 5to7min. Puncturepouchwithforktoventandflex
(lo-oz.) afterhalfoftime.
Frozenmacaroni&Microwave Lidor HI(10) 4to9 min. Breakupandstirafterhalfoftime.
cheese,spaghetti safedish plasticwrap
(8to 14-OZ.)
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Canned
(7$’+
tO 10%OZ.)
(14tO24-oz.)
Frozenpouch
(5to6%-oz.)
Maindish
(12to 17-oz.pkg.)
Friedchicken
2pieces
(l-lb.)6pieces
(2-lbs.)8-10pieces
Microwave Lidor HI(10) Placeinmicrowavesafedish.Cover;stir
safedish plasticwrap 1to4min. afterhalfoftime.
4t06min.
Pouch No HI(10) 4to6min. Slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.
Microwave No HI(10) 7to 14min. Stirafter5minutes.
safedish
Microwave “No HI(10) Ifiabeldoesnotstate“fullycooked;’check
safedish 2to4min. fordoneness.Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalf
5to7min. oftime.
8to10min.
Sautxs, Gravies
Canned Microwave Lidor HI(10)
(10to 16-oz.) safedish plasticwrap 2%to6min.
(32-oz.) 6to9min.
Vegetables
Frozenbreaded
(7-OZ.)
Canned
(8to9-oz.)
(15to 17-OZ.)
(28to32-oz.)
Instantmashed
potatoes
(2to6servings)
(8to 12servings)
.Soufflefrozen
(12-oz.pkg.)
Potatoes:baked,
stuffed,frozen
lto2
3t04
Microwave
safedish
Microwave
safedish
Microwave
safedish
Microwave
safepieplate
andcustardcups
Microwave
safedish
No HI(10) 2to4 min.
Lidor HI(10)
plasticwrap 1to3min.
3to5min.
7to 10min.
Lidor HI(10)
plasticwrap 4to6min.
8to 14min.
No LOW/DEF(3) 9to 13min.
MEDHI(7) 9to 11min.
Waxpaper HI(10)
4to7min.
7to 10min.
Placeonmicrowavetrivetordish.
Placevegetablesinmicrowavesafedish.
Add1/2cupliquidorliquidfromcan.
Cover.(Orusetemperatureprobesetto150~)
Usecontainersizeandamountsofwater,
milk,butterandsaltonpackage.Cover.
Afterheating,brisklystirinpotatoes,
~~~ingextra1to2tablespoonsdrymix.
ToDefrost:Placesouffleupsidedownin
pieplate.
ToCook:Dividebetween4custardcups.
Soufflesaredonewhencentersarealmost
set.
ChecktoseethatpotatoesareN(YI’IN
FOIL.Placeonmicrowavesafedish.
Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

1. Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.
2. Standingtime:Allowabout10minutesstandingtimeformost
KMIS*beforecarving.
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Food Contiiner cover (orIntemfiiTemp.) Cements
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Bed’ Stiraf.lerhalfoftime.Addsauceor
casseroleingredientsandfinish.Tocook
frozenblock,microwave9to 11minutes,
breakingupandstirringevery3minutes.
Letstand5minutes.
Ground,crumbled Casserole No HI(10)
forcasseroles
orsoup
(1-lb.) 4to6min.
(1%-lbs.) 6to8min. Rounddish:arrange3/4to l-inchapartin
circlearoundedgeofdish.
Oblongdish:arrange3/4to l-inchapart.
Rotatedishhalfturnafterhalfoftime.
Meatballs Roundor Waxpaper HI(10)
(i lb.) oblongdish 6to8min.
(2-lbs.) 10to 12min.
Coverwithwaxpaperorcookuncovered
andturnpattiesover.Ifdesired,add
browningsauceoragent.Rotatedishhalf
turnafterhalfoftime.
Patties Oblongglass Waxpaper HI(10)
(4patties/lb.) dish(withtrivet
1to2patties ifdesired), 2to4min.
3to4patties ceramicdinner 4to6min.
plate
T@:For1or2pattiesusepaperplatelinedwithdoublethicknesspapertowels.
Meatloaf Pieplateor Plasticwrap MEDHI(7)
(Roundloaf) loafdish orcookto 170° 19to21min.
(Loafshape) 27to29min.
Letstand10minutesaftercooking.
Rm%$
Potroasts
I
Oblongdish Lidor MED(5) 20to25min.
perpound Brushwithbrowningsauceandadd1/2cup
waterto3to5-poundroast.ISimoverafter
halfoftime.Addvegetablesifdesiredafter
halfoftime.Recoverandfinish.
orcas;erole plasticwrap
2%to2% hrs. Add1cupwaterperpoundofmeat.Turn
overafterhalfoftime.Letmeatstandin
brothatleast 10minutesaftercooking.For
boileddinner,removemeat,cookvegetables
inbroth.
Simmeredbeef
(cornedbeef
orbrisket)
Casserole Lidor MED(5)
plasticwrap
Temperatureprobecookingyieldsmost
accurateresults.lhrn roastsoverwhen
temperaturereaches90°orafterabouthalf
oftime.Letmeatstand10to 15minutes
beforecarving.Ifdesired,brushwith
browningsauceor agentbeforecooking.
Tenderroasts(rib,
high~ualityrump,
sirlointip)
Oblongdish Waxpaper MED(5)
andtrivet Min. Internal
per lb. Temp.
Rare
Medium
Well
12to 14 115°
15to 17 125°
18to20 145°
Pm.k HI(10) %to 1min.
14to 16min.
total
HI(10) 3%to4fi min.
HI(10) 1/2to %min.
perlink
HI(10) .
%to Ikimin.
1%to2min.
2to2%min.
I’vlED(5)
Arrangeinsinglelayeronpapertowelsoron
trivetsetindish. Layermanyslicesbetween
layersofpapertowelsinoblongdish.
Bacon
(perWee)
(1-lb.)
Plateor Papertowel
oblongdish
Arrangeinsinglelayer.
Microwave Waxpaper
safeutensil
Microwave Waxpaper
safeutensil
Microwave Waxpaper
safeutensil
Porksausage,raw
(%-lb.:4patties) Arrangeinsinglelayer.Ifcooking6ormore
links,rotatedishhalfturnafterhalfoftime.
Arrangeinsinglelayer.
Porklinksausage,
raw
Canadianbacon
2slices
4slices
6slices Brushwithbarbecuesauceorbrowning
Microwave Plasticwrap
safeutensil
Porkchops
(1-in.thick)
2
:
6
agent,ifdesired.Letstandcovered5to 10
minutesbeforeserving.
20to25min.
30to35min.
45to50min.
50to55min.

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Food COntaim!r cover (orInternalTemp.) CkDmments
Porkroast 3-qt..oblong Plasticwrap MED(5) 18to21min.
glassbaking perpound
dish Ormicrowaveto 170°internaltemp.
Spareribs 3-qt.oblong Plasticwrap MED(5) 25to27min.
glassbaking orcover perlb.
dishor3-qt.
casserole
l-km(precooked 2-qt.oblong Plasticwrap MED(5) 11to 13min.
orcanned) glassbaking perlb.
dish Ormicrowaveto 115°internaltemp.
Hamloaf Pieplate Plasticwrap MED(5) 20to23min.
Ormicrowaveto 170°internaltemp.
Hamslices 2-qt.oblong Waxpaper HI(10) 18to27min.
&steaks glassbaking
dish
Lamb
Chops Brown‘NSear
(4chops) dish
—(preheatedfor
#g$!k 8min.)
-Roast(legor 3-qt.oblong
shoulder) glassbaking
dishandtrivet
Placeroastfatsidedownindish,Add1/2
cupwatertoroastingdishandcoverwith
plasticwrap.‘Ilrn roastfatsideupafter
halfoftime.
Add2/3cupwaterperpoundofspare
ribs.llrn overorrearrangeafterhalfof
minimumtime.Allerminimumtime,
drainliquidandaddbarbecuesauce;
microwaveafewminutestofinish.
Shieldtopedgeofhamwith1%-inchstrip
offoil.Aftercookingperiodlethamstand
10minutesbeforecarving.
Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.If
aglazeisdesired,spoonpineappleor
apricotpreservesovercookedhamloaf
afewminutesbeforeserving.
No HI(10) 5to7min. Brushchopslightlywithoil. Placein
preheateddish.llrn meatoverathalfof
time.
Waxpaper MED(5) Placeroastontrivetfatsidedown.‘llrn
Min. Internal overafterhalfofcookingtime.Letroast
per hTemp. stand10minutesbeforecarving.When
usingtemperatureprobe,insertsotip is
Medium 12to 14 150° notinboneor fat.
Well 15to 17 170°
via
Chops Seelambchopsabove.
Roast(shoulder) 2-qt.oblong Waxpaper MED(5) 16to 19min. Placeontrivetfatorcutsidedown.Turn
glassbaking perlb. overafterhalfoftime.Letroaststand10
dishandtrivet Ormicrowaveto 155°internaltemp. minutesbeforecarving.Slicethinly.
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1. Usemicrowavetrivetforchickenandothersmallpoultry,butdo 2. Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingfor
notusetrivetforcookingturkey. upto 10minutes.Turkeyshouldbeallowedtostand20minutes.
R?d Conhiner cover PowerIA%’(?I&Time COmmenk
chicken
Pieces Plateor
oblongdish
WholeChicken:
(8pieces):
Wholeuncut Oblongdish
(stuffedor
unstuffed)
Waxpaper HI(lo) 2%to3min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Arrangein
perpiece singlelayerincookingdishsothickestmeaty
15to 17min. piecesaretooutsideedgesofdish.
Oven-proof MEDH1(7) 9to 12min. Brushwithbrowningagen!!fdesired.Add1/3
cookingbag perIb. cupwatertocookingbag.Slitbagnearclosureto
orwaxpaper Orcookto 190°internaltemp. vent.Donotusemetaltieonbag.Cookbreast
sideup.Or,placechickenontrivetindishand
coverwithwaxpaper.Rotatedish1/2turnafter
halfoftime.
Ccmi$h Hem
Whole(stuffedor Squareor Waxpaper I-H
(lo) 6to 9min. Placebreastsidedownindish.Turnoverafler
unstuffed) oblongdish perlb. halfoftime.
andtrivet
Halves Squareor Waxpaper HI(10) 9to 10min. Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbedofstuffing
oblongdish perlb. ifdesired,
DucHing Oblongdish Waxpaper HI(10) 6to 9min. Shieldbottomoflegs,wingsandtail.Microwave
andtrivet perlb. breastsidedownforfirsthalfoftime.Brushwith
browningsauceorbroiltopsurfaceofcooked
birduntilbrownandcrisp.
mrkey Largeoblong Cookingbag MED(5) 13to 16min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Add1/2
dish perlb. cupwatertocookingbag.Slitbagnearclosureto
vent.Donotusemetaltieonbag.Cookbreast
sideup.Or,placeturkeybreastupindishand
coverwithplasticwrap.MicrowaveatMED(5)
20to22minutesperlb.Removeplasticwrap,
basteandrotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Brea&
Crustonbreadswillbesoftandtheoutsideswillnotbrown. coloronupsidedownbreadsbyliningdishwithbrownsugar
Ifdesired,sprinkletopofbatterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture, caramelmixture,orsavorytoppinglikecrushedcannedFrench
choppednutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.Or,increasebrown friedonionrings.
Food Conhiner cover Pm%%?rLevel&The comments
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) 6to7min. Arrangebiscuitsoverbrownsugar-butter
toppingbeforemicrowaving.Inverttoserve.
No MEDI-H(7) Forflavorfulbrownedtopping,sprinkle
cookingdishwithfinelychoppedcanned
Frenchfriedonionsbeforemicrowaving.
llirn outofpanupsidedowntoserve.
No MEDHI(7) Usemicrowavemuffincontainerorhomemade
1/2to %min. muffincups(madebycuttingdownpaperhot
%to 1%min. drinkcups).
1to2%min.
No MEDHI(7) 9to 12min. Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalfoftime.When
done,toothpickinsertedincenterwillcomeout
clean.Letstand15minutesbeforeturningout
ofdish.Cool.
+<lftubedishisunavailable,microwavein8-in.rounddishwithdrinkingglassplacedopen-side-upincenter.
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---- 1. Youcanprepareeggsmanywaysinthemicrowaveoven.Always 3. Cookeggsjustuntilset,theyare.delicateandcantoughen
piercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting. ifovercooked.
+2*Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhard
cookede~s. Theycouldexplode.
Food Colltiiner cover Power hvel &mme Commenb
Eggs
Scrambled Glass NO HI(10)
measuringcup
orcasserole
%to 1min.
peregg Place1teaspoonbutterpereggindish.
Microwaveat HI(10)untilmelted.Scramblethe
e~s withthebutterand1tablespoonmilkper
egg.Placeinovenandmicrowaveforhalfof
totaltime.Stirsetportionsfromtheoutsideto
thecenter.Finishcooking.Allowtostand1or
2minutestofinishcooking.
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Puncturemembraneofyolktopreventbursting.
Rotateeachegg1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Basiceggs Buttered Plasticwrap MED(5)
custardcup 1to 1%min.
peregg
5to6min.
‘/2to 1min.
peregg
Heat2cupshottapwater5to6minutesonI-H
(10).Breakeggsontoplate,puncturemembrane.
Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon,slipineggs
gently.Cover.MicrowaveatMED(5) %to 1
minuteperegg.Letstandinwaterafewminutes.
Poachedeggs 1%-qt.casserole Casserole HI(10)
cover MED(5)
Meltbutterinpieplate;addomelet.Microwave
atMED(5)6to8minutes.Sprinklecheese
overomelet.MicrowaveatMED(5)
%to 1minuteuntilcheeseisslightlymelted.
Omelet 9-in.pieplate No HI(10) Meltbutter
1min.
6t08min.
MED(5)
Combineandmicrowavefilling,stirringevery
2minutes.Pourfillingintoprecookedshell.
Microwaveadditionaltimeshownat left.Rotate
dish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Quiche Microwavesafe No MEDHI(7)
I-qt.measureand
quichedish MEDHI(7)
Filling:
2to3min.
Quiche:
6to8min.
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Fondue Microwavesafe Coveror HI(10) Toheatwine: Addcheese,flourandseasoningstohotwine
2-qt.dish plasticwrap 5min. andmicrowaveat MED(5)for8to9minutes,
MED(5) 8to9min. whiskingevery11/2minutes.
mh andseafood
LFishisdonewhenitflakeseasilywithafork.Centermaystillbe 2. Cookfishwithorwithoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish.Use
slightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingasfishstandsafew alightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.
minutesbeforeserving. 3. Donotovercookfish.Checkatminimumtime.
Food container cover Power Level&Tim! chnmenb
Fish
Filleisorsteaks Oblongdish Waxpaperor HI(10) 5to7min. Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.
(l-lb.) plasticwrap
Wholefish Oblongdish Plasticwrap HI(10) 4to6min. Shieldheadandthintailwithaluminumfoil.
perlb.
Temp.170°
Clams,6Pieplateor Plasticwrap HI(10) 3to4 min. Arrangeincirclewithhingedsideout.
(3to5-OZ.) shallowdish
Shrimp,peeled Pieplateor Plasticwrap HI(10) 3to6min.
(l-lb.) shallowdish
Shrimp,unpeeled 2-qt.casserole Lidor HI(10) 6to 10min. Stirtwiceduringcooking.
(1to2-]bs.) plasticwrap
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LAlwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass,Cookmost 4.
vegetableswithtightcovertosteamthem.Exceptionsarepotatoes
cookedintheirskinsandwateryvegetableswhichneednowater 5.
addedforsteam.
2. Donotsalttopsofvegetablesbeforemicrowaving.Ifdesired,add
salttowaterindishbeforeaddingvegetables.Saltcansometimes
causebrownspotsonvegetablesduringmicrowaving.
3. Cookingtimeforvegetablesaffectsfinishedtasteandtexture.
Minimumtimeonguidegivesfreshtasteandcrisp-tendertexture.
Forsofttexturewithwell-developedflavor,cookmaximumtime
orlonger.
Sizeofpiecesaffectscookingtime.Largepiecesgenerallymke
longerthansmalluniformpieces.
Justaswhencookingconventionally,vegetablemixturesshould
havesimilardensitiesordegreesoffirmnessinordertocook
togethersuccessfidly.Firm,crispvegetableslikecarrots,
cauliflowerandbroccolimicrowavetogetherwell.Ifmicrowaving
afirmvegetablewithasoilone(carrotsandpeas,forexample)
cutthecarrotsinjuliennestripssotheywillcookasfastasthe
peas.Or,startcookinglargercarrotpiecesfirst,andaddpeas
duringlastfewminutes.
vegetables Container Cover Power Level&The Cbments 1
Slices,pieces
(1-lb.)
(2-lbs.) .
Whole,halvesorlarge
starchyvegetables
(potatoes,winter
squash,cauliflower)
(1-lb.;3to4)
(2-lbs.;6to8)
Summersquash
(1-lb.;3to4)
(2-lbs.;6to8)
Vegetablecasseroles
(rawvegetables)
(precookedvegetables)
Stir-FryVegetables
(6to8servings)
Blanchingfresh
vegetablesfor
freezing
Casserole Yes HI(10) Add1/4to 1/2cupwater.Iffrozen,
reducetime3to5minutesbecause
vegetablesareblanched.
10to 14min.
14to 18min.
Potatoescook
directlyonoven
glasstray(no
container).Other
vegetables:square
oroblongdish
orcasserole
Oblongdish
orcasserole
Potatoes:No HI(10)
Wintersquash
cauliflower,
etc.:Yes
Prickskinsofpotatoesbeforecooking.
10to20min.
14to20min.
Yes HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
Cutinpiecesorhalves.Add1/4cup
water.
9to 12min.
7to 10min.
Seecomment Yes Uselargeenoughcasseroletoslowfor
boilingindish.15to20min.
10to 15min.
10to 12min.3-qt.casserole Yes Tostir-fryonetypeofvegetable,
substitute1tablespoonoilforwater
andfollowtimesincookingguide.
Blanchonly1poundor 1quartprepanxiGlass
casserole Yes 2to5min. vegetableiatatime.Placein 1‘to2-qt.
casserolewith1/4to 1/2cupwater.
Blanchedvegetableswillhavebright,even
colorandwillbeslightlysoftened.Cool
drainedblanchedvegetablesimmediately
byplungingincontaineroficewater.
GmviesandSauces
LNocoverisneeded,exceptforthick,chunkyspaghettisauce. 3. Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobestirredconstantlybutmost
2. Becausemicrowavedsaucesevaporatelessthanontherangetop, shouldbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwice
theyarethinnerthanconventionallycookedsaucesmadewiththe whilemicrowaving.
sameamountofthickening,Increasethickeningbyaddingextra
teaspoonto 1tablespoonflourorcornstarchforeachcupofliquid,
Food container Cover Power Level &Time Cements
Graviesandsauces Glassmeasure No HI(10) 4t06min. Microwavefat,flourandsalttogether
thickenedwithflour orbowl tomeltandblend.Whiskinliquidand
orcornstarch(1cup) finish.Increasetime 1to2minutesper
additionalcupofsauce.
Thin,liquidsauces Casserole No HI(10) 2to3min. Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheated
(aujus, clam,etc.) ingredients.Stirwellandmicrowaveto
(1cup) finish. .
L
i?vleltedbuttersauces Glassmeasure No H1(10) 1to2min. Microwavebutterjusttomelt.For
clarifiedbutter clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet
(%cup) standuntillayersseparate.Pouroff
andusecleartoplayer.
Thickspaghetti, Casserole, Yes Hi (lo) 5to7min. Stiringredientstogetherthenmicrowave,
barbecueorsweet/sour largebowl (spaghetti) stirringafterhalfoftime.Letstand5to
sauces(2cups) 10minutestodevelopflavor.
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