Hotpoint RE44 Installation instructions

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Cooking p6
Defrosting p7
UseandCareof
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Defrosting,Heating&
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BeforeMicrowaving...........2
SafetyInstructions..........3.4
FeaturesofYourOven . . . . . . ...5
‘Cooking....................6
Defrosting . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ...7”
Defrosting,Heating&
CookingGuide...........8-l9
Careand Cleaning...........20
GroundingInstructions . . . . ...21 ~
TheProblemSolver. . . . . . ....22
If YouNeedService..........23
Warranty...........BackCover
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@Makesureall cookwareusedin’ ~~‘
yourmicrowiweovenissuiiidii$for. ~
microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles;
cookingdishes,measuringcups, .
custardcups,potteryor china
dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave~ ~
metallictrimorglazewitt,ametallic ~~
sheencanbe used.S6rnecookware ,
isIabeled“suitiblefor.Micpxvaving?’
Ifyouareunsure,usethisdishtest:
Measure1cup,waterin aglasscup:~‘
Placeinovenonorbesidedish. ~
Microwave1-1?4minutesatHIGH.If ,,
waterbecomeshot,dishismicrowave
safe.If dishhea~, itshoukinotbe .
usedformicrowaving. .
@Papertowels,waxpaper,and ‘
plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover ,:
dishixinorderto retainmoisture
andpreventspattering: ~
~Some,microwavedfoodsrequire
stirring,rotating,orrearranging.
check yourcookingguide. ‘.
@Steambuildsuppressureinfoods
whicharetightlycoveredbyaskin
ormembrane.Piercepotatoes,egg
yolksandchickenliverstoprevent
bursting.
Help-ushelpyou***
Beforemicrowaving,
readthisbookcarefully.
Risintendedtohelpyouoperate
andmaintainyournewMicrowave
Ovenproperly.
Keepithandyforanswerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
orneedmorehelp,write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
Writedownthemodel
andserialnumbers.
You’llfindthemonalabelinside
theoven.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourMicrowaveOven.Before
sendinginthiscard,pleasewrite
thesenumbershere:
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethesenumbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourMicrowaveOven.
Theelectricoutputofthis
microwaveovenis500watts.
BesureyourMicrowave
(hen isregistered.
Itisimportantthatweknowthe
locationofyourMicrowaveOven
shouldaneedoccurforadjustments.
Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor *
registeringyouastheowner.
Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto
besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin
yourConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard.Ifyoumove,or
ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser
pleasewritetous,statingmodel
andserialnumbers.Thisappliance
mustberegistered.Pieasebecertain
thatitis.
Writeto:
Hotpoint
RangeProductService
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
Ifyoureceiveda
damaged(hen ...
Immediatelycontactthedealer(or
builder)thatsoldyoutheMicrowave
Oven.
Savetimeandmoney. W
Beforeyourequestservice...
checktheProblemSolveronpage22. a
Itlistsminorcausesofoperating
problemsthatyoucancorrect
yourself.
OptionalAccessory
Q4-FW16-01InstallationKit allows
thisoventobemountedundera
cabinet(availableatextracostfrom
yourHotpointsupplier).
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AUTheseThingsAreNormalwithyourMcrowave(hen:
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@Steamor vaporescapingfrom oDullthtimpifigsoundwhile
aroundthedoor. ‘~ .~‘~~Qv&iis’opera@g.
@Lightreflectionarounddooror’ ~SomeTV-Radiointerference
outercase, ~ ~ ,~,tight.ipioticed whileusingyour
@Dimmingovenlightandchange miciowaveoven;It’ssimilartothe
inblowersoundmayoccurwhile intetieqmcecausedbyothersmall
operatingatpowerlevds other ~~
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(a)DoNotAttempttooperate
thisovenwiththedooropensince
open-dooroperationcanresultin
harmfulexposuretomicrowave
energy.It isimportantnotto
defeator tamperwiththesafety
interlocks.
(b)Do NotPiaceanyobject
betweentheovenfrontfaceand
thedooror allowsoilorcleaner
residuetoaccumulateonsealing
surfaces.
(c)DoNotOperatetheoven
ifitisdamaged.It isparticularly
importantthattheovendoorclose
properlyandthatthereisno
damagetothe:
(1)Door (bent),
(2)hingesandlatches(brokenor
loosened),
(3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces.
(d)The OvenShouldNotbe
adjustedor repairedbyanyone
exceptproperlyqualifiedservice
personnel.
Whenusingelectricalappliances
basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe
followed,includingthefollowing:
WARNING–To reduce
theriskofburns,electricshock,
fue,injurytopersonsorexposure
toexcessivemicrowaveenergy:
oUsethisapplianceonlyforits
intendeduseasdescribedinthis
manual.
eReadandfollowthespecific
“PRECAUTIONSK)AVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETl)
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY”atleft.
~Thisappliancemustbegrounded.
Connectonlytoproperlygrounded
outlet.See“GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS”onpage21.
@Forbestoperation,plugthis
applianceintoitsownelectrical
outlet,topreventflickeringof
lights,blowingofiiseortripping
ofcircuitbreaker.
eInstallorlocatethisappliance
onlyinaccordancewiththe
providedinstallationinstructions.
@Becertin toplacethefront
surfaceofthedoorthreeinchesor
morebackfromthecountertop
edgetoavoidaccidentaltipping
oftheapplianceinnormalusage.
(~fusedoncountertop.)
eDo notcoverorblockany
openingsontheappliance.
aDO notuse outdoors,
@Donotimmersepowercordor
pluginwater.
~Keeppowercord awayfrom
heatedsurfaces.
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Do notletpowercordhangover
edgeoftableorcounter.
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@Donotoperatethisappliance
ifithasadamagedpowercordor
plug,ifitisnotworkingproperly,
orifithasbeendamagedor
dropped.
@Seedoorsurfacecleaning
instructionsonpage20.
@Thisapplianceshouldbe
servicedonlybyqualifiedservice
personnel.Contactnearest
authorizedservicefacilityfor
examination,repairoradjustment.
iASwithanyappliance,close
supervisionisnecessarywhen
usedbychildren.
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reducetheriskoffirein
theovencavity:
–Do notovercookfbod.Carefully
attendapplianceifpaper,plastic,
orothercombustiblematerialsare
placedinsidetheoventofacilitate
cooking.
–Remove wiretwist-tiesfrom
paperorplasticbagsbefore
placingbaginoven.
—Donotuseyourmicrowave
oventodrynewspapers.
–Papertowels,napkinsand
waxpaper.
Recycledpaper
productscancontainmetalflecks
whichmaycausearcingorignite.
Paperproductscontainingnylon
ornylonfilamentsshouldbe
avoided,astheymayalsoignite.
–Donotoperatetheovenwhile
emptytoavoiddamagetothe
ovenandthedangeroffire.If
byaccidenttheovenshouldrun ?ifaza
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–Do not poppopcornin your
microwaveovenunlessinaspecial
microwavepopcornaccessoryor
unlessyouusepopcornlabeledfor
useinmicrowaveovens.
–If materialsinsideovenshould
ignite,keepovendoorclosed,turn
ovenoff,anddisconnectpower
cord,orshutoffpoweratfiseor
circuitbreakerpanel,
~~omeproductssuch $3Swhole
eggsandsealedcontainers-for
example,closedglassjars—may
explode~d shouldnotbeheated ,
inthisoven.
~Avoid
heatingbabyf~d in ~
glassjars,evenwithouttheirlids;
especiallymeatandeggmixtures.
~Don’tdefrostfrozenbeverages
innarrowneckedbottles(especially
carbonatedbeverages).Evenifthe
containerisopened,pressurecan
buildup.Thiscancausethecontainer
toburst,resultingininjury.
~Usemetilonlyasdirectedin
cookingguide.Foilstripsas
usedonmeatmastsarehelpfid
whenusedasshownincooking
guide.
TVdinnersmaybemicrowaved
infoiltrayslessthan3/4”high;
removetopfoilcoverandreturn
traytobox.Whenusingmetalin
themicrowaveoven,keepmetal ~
atleast1inchawayfromsides
ofoven.
*Cookingutensilsmaybecome ~Whencookingporkfollow
hotbecauseofheattransferred ourdirectionsexactlyandalways
fromtheheatedfood.Potholders cookthemeattoatleast170°F.
maybeneededtohandlethe Thisassuresthat,intheremote
utensil. possibilitythattrichinamaybe
QSometimes,thecookingtray presentinthemeat,itwillbe
canbecometoohottotouch.Be killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat.
carefulwhentouchingthecooking eBoilingeggsi5not
trayduringandaftercooking. recommendedinamicrowave
oFoods~ookedinliquids(such oven.Pressurecanbuildup
aspasta)maytendtoboilover insidetheeggyolkandmaycause
morerapidlythanf~dscontai@ng ittoburst,resultingininjury.
lessmoisture.Shoddthisoccur, oFoo&withunbrokenouter
refertopage20for’instructio~son “skid’suchaspotatoes,sausages,
howtockxmtheinsideoftheqven. tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers
0~~ermometer—~o not andothergiblets,andeggyolks
useathenqometerinfoodyou (seepreviouscaution)shouldbe
aremicrowavingunlessthe piercedtoallowsteamtoescape
thermometersdesignedor -duringcooking.,
recommendedforuseinthe .“Boilable”cookingpouches
microwaveoven. .andtightlyclosedpk~ticbags
. .
@~~asticu~~~rnp~~ticu~mfls shouldbeslit,piercedorvented
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desigtiixlformicrowavecooking asdirectedincookingguide.Ifthey
areveryuseful;butshouldbe arenot,plasticcouldburstduring~
usedc~efidly.Evepmicrowave orirngxxiiatelyaftercooking,
plasticmay.notbeastolerantof possiblyresultingininjury.Also,e
overcookingconditio~asareglass~plasticstoragecontainersshould
orceramicmaterialsandrnay beatleastpati~allyuncovered
softenorchar.ifsubjectedtoshort becausetheyformatightseal.
periodsofovercooking.Inlonger Whencookingwithcontainers
exposurestooverctxkirig,thefood tightlycoveredwithplasticwrap,
andutensilscouldignite.‘For .removecoveringcarefullyanddirect
thesereasons:1)Usemicrowave‘steamawayfromhandsandface.
plasticsonlyandusethereinstrict
compliancewiththeutensil ‘~
manufhciurer’srecomrneridations. ~~~~ THESE
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2)Donotsubjectemptyutensilsto ‘~NSTRUCTIONS
microwaving.3)Donot~ermit
childrento&eplasticut&nsils
withoutcompletesupervision.
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2. Doorhatches.
3. DoorScreeneMetalscreen
permitsviewingoffoodsandkeeps
microwavesconfinedinsideoven.
4. OvenInteriorLight.Thrnson
whentimerison.
5. OvenVent.
6. ModeStirrerCover.Protects
themicrowaveenergydistributing
system.Do notremovethiscover.
Youwilldamagetheoven.
7. GlassCooking‘hay.Traymust
beinplacewhenusingtheoven.
Cookingperformancewillbe
unsatisfactorywithoutthetray
inplace.Thetraymayberemoved
forcleaning.
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8. 35-MinuteTimerwith
expandedfirstfiveminutes.Set
timertodesiredcookingor
defrostingtime.Settingthetimer
startstheoven(whenthedooris
closed).
9. PowerLevelKnob.Thisknob
canbe setatLOW/DEForHIGH.
10.ModelandSerialNumbers.
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cooking
Thetimerallowsyoutopreset
thecookingtime.
Theovenshutsoffautomatically.
PowerLevelHIGHisrecommended
forallcookingandheating.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
timecooking,makeacupofcoffee
byfollowingthestepsbelow.
Step3: SetTimerControl.For
coffee,setat 1%minutes.Timer
mayberesetduringcooking
if needed.
QuesiomandAnswers
Q. Isetmyovenforthetime
calledforintherecipe,butatthe
endofthetimeallowed,myfood
wasn’tdone,Whathappened?
A. Sincehousepowervariesdue
totimeorlocationmostrecipes
giveyouatimerangetoprevent
overcooking.Settheovenfor
minimumtime,testthefoodfor
doneness,andcookyourdisha
littlelonger,ifnecessary.
Q.WhathappensifIaccidentally
operatethemicrowaveoven
withoutfoodinit?
Note:Tosettimerlessthan2minutes, A. Accidentaluseforshort
turntheTimerControlpast2and periodsoftimedoesnotdamage
themagnetronbutitisnot
thenbacktothedesiredtime. recommended.
Step4: Whentimeisup,theoven Q. Can 1interrupt the cooking
sounds,ovenlightandfanshutoff. functionto checkthe food?
A. Yes.Toresumecooking,simply‘
closethedoor.Thetimermustbe _
resetforcookingtoresumeunless
timeisremainingontimer. ~
Step1: Fillacup2/3fullofwater
andadd 1teaspoonofinstantcoffee
andstirtodissolve.Useacupthat
hasnometaldecorationandis
microwavesafe.Placecupinoven
andclosedoor.
Step2: firn PowerLevelknobto
HIGH.
Afro.
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I)efkosting
‘NwDefrostsettingisdesigned
@forspeedythawingoffrozenfood
andisoneofthegreatadvantages
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ofamicrowaveoven.
@PowerLevelLOW/DEFshould
beusedfordefrosting.
~SeeyourDefrostingGuidefor
defrostinghelp.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
thedefrostfimction,defrostfrozen
porkchopsbyfollowingthesteps
below.
Step1:Placepackageoffrozen
chopsintheovenandclosedoor.
Step2: l%rnPowerLevelknob
toLOW/DEF.
DefrostingTips’
@Foodsfrozeninpaperorplastic
canbedefrostedinthepackage.
@Forevendefrosting,manyfoods
needtobebrokenuporseparated
partofthewaythroughthe
defrostingtime.
@Pre-packagedfrozendinners
canbedefrostedandmicrowave
cooked.Besuretoremoveanyfoil
covers.Keepmetaltraysatleast1“
awayfromcavitywalls.
oCheckthefollowingguidefor
otherdefrostingtips.
Step3: TbrnTimerControlto
desireddefrostingtimeto startoven.
Step4: Whenoventurnsoff,turn
packageover,closedoor,andset
timerforremainingdefrostingtime.
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Q.WhenIturntheTimer
Controlandstarttheoven,Ihear
adullthumpingnoise.Whatisit?
A. Thissoundisnormal.Itisletting
youknowtheovenisusingaPower
LevellowerthanHIGH.
Q.Whydon’tthedefrosting
timesintheDefrostingGuide
seemrightformyfood?
A. Thesetimesareaverage.
Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording
tothetemperatureinyourfreezer.
Setyourovenforthetimeindicated
inyourDefrostingGuide.Ifyour
foodisstillnotcompletelythawed
attheendofthattime,resetyour
ovenandadjustthetimeaccordingly.
Q. Shoukiallfoodsbecompletely
thawedbeforecooking?
A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe
completelythawedbeforecooking.
Forexample,fishcookssoquickly
itisbettertobegincookingwhileit
isstillslightlyfrozen.
Q. CanIopenthedoorduring
defrostingtocheckonthe
progressofmyfood?
A. Yes.Youmayopenthedoorat
anytimeduringmicrowaving.To
resumedefrosting,closethedoor.
Theovenbeginsoperatingiftimeis
leftontimer.Ifnot,resettimer.

DefrostingGuide
PowerLevel:Defrost/Low
FirstHalf SecondHalf
Food Time,Minutes Time,Minutes Comments
Meat
Bacon(1pkg.) 33-4 Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.‘fbrnover
perpound perpound afterfirsthalfoftimeandunwrap.Letstand5minutes.
Microwavejust untilstripscanbeseparated.
Franks(1lb.) 43Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.Turnover
afterfirsthalfoftime.Microwavejustuntilfrankscan
beseparated.
GroundBeef&Pork(1lb.) 43-4 llrn packageoveraflerfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecond
halfoftime,breakupandletstand5minutes.
GroundBeef&Pork(2lbs.) 8-10 7-9 Turnpackageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoff
softenedmeataflersecondhalfoftime.Setaside.Break
upremainingblockandcontinuemicrowaving3-5minutes
ifnecessary.
Spareribs, 2-4 2-3 Placewrappedpackageinmicrowaveoven.lhrn over
Pork(2lbs.) perpound perpound afterfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecondhalfoftimeseparate
pieceswithtableknife.Letstandtocompletedefrosting.
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Steaks, 4-6 4-5 Placeunwrappedmeatinsinglelayerincookingdish
Chops&perpound perpound inoven.Tbrnoverafterfirsthalfoftimeandseparate
Cutlets defrostedpieceswithtableknife.Letstandtocomplete
(Beef,Lamb, defrosting.
Veal&Pork)
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Sausage, 3-4 2-4 Scrapeoffsoftenedmeataftersecondhalfoftime.
Bulk(1lb.tray) Setaside.Breakupremainingblock,microwave2to
4minutesmore.
Sausage 3-4 3-4 llrn over-afterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand5minutes.
Bulk(1lb. roll)
Sausage, 2-3 2-3 Tbrnoverandrotate1/4turnafierfirsthalfoftime.
Link(1lb.) Letstand5minutes.
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Sausage, 32-3 Thrnoverafterfirsthalfoftimeandrotatepatties.Let
Patties(12oz.pkg.) estand5minutes.
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QPowerLeveI:Defrost/Low
FirstHalf SecondHalf
Food Time,Minutes Time,Minutes Comments
l%ul~ry
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Chicken,Broiler-Fryer,Cut-up
(1%-21bs.)
Chicken,Broiler-Fryer,Cut-up
(2M-3Ibs.)
8-11
11-13
8-11
11-13
Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven.Ailerfirsthalf
oftime,unwrapandseparatepieces.Letstand5minutes.
Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven.Afierfirst
halfoftime,unwrapandturnover.Aftersecondhalfof
time,separatepieces.Microwave3to5minutesmore,
ifnecessary.
Whole 11 12-13 Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven.Afterhalfof
(2%-3Ibs.) time,turnchickenoverandshieldwarmareaswithfoil.
Fishi%Seafood
Fillets(1lb.) 6-7 6-7 Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.(Iffishis
frozeninwater,placeincookingdish.)‘Ihrnoverafter
firsthalfoftime.Aftersecondhalfoftime,holdunder
coldwatertoseparate.Letstand5minutes.
ShelHish, 66-8 Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish.Rearrange
smallpieces piecesafterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand5minutes.
(1lb.)
Shellfish, 3-4 2-3 Placeblockincasserole.‘Ihrnoverandbreakupwith
biocks forkafterfirsthalfoftime.
Crabmeat(6oz.)
Shellfish, 3-4 3-4 Arrangeincookingdishwithlightundersideup.‘llrn
large(8-10oz.) overafterfirsthalfoftime.
CrabLegs
Breads,Cakes
BreadorBuns(1lb.) 2-3 2-3 l%rnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.
Heat&ServeRolls 1%-2!/2 1-2 Rotatepackage1/4turnafterfirsthalfoftime.
(7OZ. pkg.)
Coffeecake(9-13oz.) 3-4 2-3 Removefromfoilpanifnecessary,Rotate1/2turnafier
firsthalfoftime.
SweetRolls(8-12oz.) 2-3 2Rotate1/4turnafierfirsthalfoftime.
Doughnuts,1-3 ‘/2-2 None Noturnneeded.
Doughnuts, 2-3 2-3 Rotate1/4turnafterfirsthalfoftime.
glazed,1dozen —
FrenchToast, 2-4 None Noturnneeded.
2slices
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DefrostingG&Bide
PowerLevel:Defrost/Low w
FirstHalf SecondHalf o
.
Food Time, Minutes Time, Minutes Comments
Cake,frosted 1-2 1-2 Placecakeinboxinmicrowaveoven,Rotatelf4turn
(17oz.) afterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand10-20minutes.
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PoundCake lfi-2 lM-2 Removefromfoilpanandplaceonmicrowave-safeplate
(11Moz.) ifnecessary.Rotate1/4turnafterfirsthalfoftime.Let
stand10minutes.
Cheesecake 6-9 None Removefromfoilpanandplaceonmicrowave-safeplateif
(17-19oz.) necessary.Letstand20-30minutestocompletedefrosting.
Fruit,Pies
Fruit(10-16oz.) 6-8 None Removefromfoilandplaceinmicrowave-safecontainer
ifnecessary.Placepackageinmicrowaveoven.After
minimumtime,breakupwithfork.Repeatifnecessary
orletstand5minutes.
Fruit, in
plasticpouch
(looz.)
4-5 None Placepackageinmicrowaveoven.Flexpackageonce.
Fruitpie, 10-16 None Letstand20-30minutestocompletedefrosting.
ornutpie
(8-in.)
Creampie 1-2 1-2 Rotate1/2turnafterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand15-25
(14oz.) minutestocompletedefrosting.
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Custardpie 11-13 None Letstand25-35minutestocompletedefrosting.
(14oz.)
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HeatiBlgor’ReheatingGuide
1.Directionsbelowareforreheatingalready-cookedfindsatrefrigeratororroomtemperature.Usemicrowaveovensafecontainers.
2. Covermostfoods(seetips)forfastestheating.Exceptionsarerareormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefindslikepancakesand
—bakedfds.
3. Besurefoodsareheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingorbubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfbodisheatedthroughout.
Asageneralrule,hotfoodsproduceanareawarmtothetouchincenterofundersideofdish.
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PowerLevel:High
Item Amount Time,Minutes
Appetizers
Saucy;suchasmeatballs, 1to2servings 3-5
cocktailfranks,riblets 3to4servings
(%cupperserving) 5-7
PastryBites;smallpizzas 2to4servings 2-3%
eggrollsetc.
l%k ofLeftovers
Meatplus2vegetables 1plate 3-5
MeatsandMainDishes
SaucyMainDishes;chili, 1to2servings 5-8
chopsuey,spaghetti,stew 3to4servings 7-1o
(%-1cupserving) 1can(16oz.) 6-8
Hamburgersormeatloaf 1to2servings 2-4
(4oz.perserving) 3to4servings 4-6
HotDogsandsausages lto2 1-2
3t04 2-3
Riceandpasta 1to2servings 1%-3
(2A-%cupserving)
Toppedormixedwithsauce 1to2servings 5-7
3to4servings 7-9
Tip:Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxedpaper.
soups
Waterbased 1to2servings 3-5
(1cupperserving) 3to4servings 9-12
1can(10oz.) 7-9
Vegetables
Smallpieces;peas,corn,beans,etc. 1to2servings 1%-4
(%cupperserving) 3to4servings 4-6
Largepiecesorwhole;com 1to2servings 3-5
onthecob,asparagusspears,etc. 3to4servings 6-8
Mashed 1to2servings 3-5 ‘
(%cupperserving) 3to4servings 7-9
‘l@:Covervegetablesformostevenheating.
sauces
Dessert;chocolate, %cup 1-2
butterscotch 1cup 2-3
Meatormaindish,chunky ‘/2 cup 3-4
type,gibletgravy,spaghetti 1cup 4-6
sauce,etc. 1can(16oz.) 5-7
Creamytype ?4cup 3-4
1CUD 4-5
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convenienceFoodGuide
1.Mostconveniencefoodscanbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,sincetheyarealreadycooked.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils(glassor
plastic).Forfbodsneedingbrowningorcrisping,conventionalbakingis recommended.
2. Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover3/4-inchhighandplaceinmicrowavesafedish.
PowerLevel:High
Food Time,mutis Comments
Appetizers
Frozenpreparedsandwiches 2-3 Wrapinpapertowel.Rotate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
persandwich
Pizza(3.7oz.) 3-5 Rotate1/2turnafter2minutes.
Popcorn(3%-oz.pkg.)frozen 5-6 Timesgivenareformicrowavepopcorn.
Popcorn(3%-oz.pkg.)roomtemp. 41/+.5 ‘
11%3~kSheNish
Fish&Chips(5-14oz.) 5-8 Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonordistribute
evenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
BreadedFish(5-10oz.) 5-8 Distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedishlinedwith2paper
(14-16
OZ.) 9-11 towels.Rearrangeorrotatedish1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
(23-25OZ.) 11-13
Meats
Drymixes,hamburgeradded 14-16 Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter7minutes.
FrozenMeats(5-8oz.) 6-10 Ifpouchpackageisused,puncturewithforktovent.Stir
(10-16
OZ.) 8-18 meatpiecesorrotate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
FrozenDinners
HeartyT.V.-Style(17oz.) 12-15 Removefoilcoverandreturntraytocarton.Ifmetaltray
RegularT.V.-Style(11oz.) 10-12 ismorethan3/4-inchdeep,placefbodinmicrowavesafe
PremiumEntree(6-9oz.) 10-12 container.Rotate1/4turnafterhalfofcookingtime.If
(10-13oz.) 12-14 foodisinpouch,slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.
l%staandRice
Cannedspaghetti(16oz.) 6-8 Stirbeforeserving.
FrozenLasagna(21oz.) *24-27 Rotate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.Letstand5minutes
beforeserving.
Macaroni&Cheese(8oz.) 9-11 Stirorturn1/2turnafterhalfofcookingtime.
Poultry
FriedChicken 2pieces 5-6 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.Rotate
4pieces 10-12 1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
6pieces 11-13
FrozenPouch(5-7oz.) 4-6 Slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.Stirbeforeserving.
GriddleFoods
Frenchtoast 2pieces 2-3 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.
4pieces 3-4
Waffles 2pieces 2-3 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.
4pieces 34
BreakfastFoods
CountrySausage 21%
&Biscuits 42-3 Rotate1/4turnat 1minute.
64-5 Rotate1/4turnafier2minutes.
BreakfastEntree(4-6OZ.) ., 4-5 Stiroccasionallyorturn1/4turnafterhalfofcookingtime.

Alwaysusemicrowavesafedish,plasticorglass.
PowerLevel:High
Food Container Cover Time Comments
Beef
Ground1lb. 7-9min. Stirevery2minutes.Addsauceorcasserole
Crumbled ingredientsandfinish.Tocookfrozenblock,
(forcasseroles microwave12to 15minutes,breakingupandstirring
orsoup) every5minutes.
Casserole-Yes
Meatballs Pieplate Wax 8-11min. Arrange3/4to l-inchapartincirclearoundedgeof
(1lb.) paper dish.Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalfoftime.
Patties 8-in.squareglassdish Wax Coverwithwaxpaper.Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalf
4patties/lb. (withtrivetifdesired)or paper time.Ifdesired,addbrowningsauceoragent.Let
1-2patties ceramicdinnerplate(For 3-5min. pattiesstand,covered,2minutes.
3-4patties 1or2pattiesusepaper 6-8min.
platelinedwithdouble
thicknesspapertowels.)
Meatloaf Pieplate Plastic 26-29min. Letstand10minutesaftercooking.
(Roundloaf) wrap
Pork
Bacon Microwave Paper 1-1!4min. Arrangeinsinglelayeronpapertowelsorontrivet
safeplate towel perslice setindish.Layermanyslicesbetweenlayersof
papertowels.
Porksausage Microwave Wax Arrangeinsinglelayer.Rotatedish1/2turnafter .
(raw) safeutensil paper halftime.
2patties 2-4min.
4patties 5-7min.
Arrangeinsinglelayer.Rearrangeafterhalfoftime.
Porklinksausage Microwave Wax
(raw) -safeutensil paper
2links 2-3min.
4links 5-6min.
8links 7-8min.
Canadianbacon Microwave Wax Arrangeinsinglelayer.
2-4slices safeutensil paper 1-2min.
6slices 2-3min.
Fishandseafood IEm$m.
1.Fishisdonewhenitflakeseasilywithafork.Centermaystillbeslightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingasfishstandsafewminutes
beforeserving.
2. Cookfishwithorwithoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish.Usealightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.
3.Donotovercookfish.Checkatminimumtime.
PowerLevehHighComments
Food Container Cover Time
mm
Filletsor 8-in.squaredish Waxpaperor 9-11min. Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.Letstand3minutes
steaks(1lb.) Plasticwrap .beforeserving.
—Clams,6Pieplateorshallowdish Plasticwrap 6-8min. Arrangeincircle.Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalftime.
Shrimp(1lb.) Pieplateorshallowdish Plasticwrap 7-9min. Stironceduringcooking.
%(peeled)
Shrimp(2Ibs.) 2-qtocasserole Lidor 7-9min. Stirtwiceduringcooking.
~(unpeeled) Plasticwrap
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Letchicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for5to10minutes.
PowerLevekHigh
Food Container Cover Time Comments
Chicken
Pieces Plateor8-in. Waxpaper 3-4min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Arrangein
(1%-2lbs., squaredish perpiece singlelayerincookingdishsothickest,meatypieces
approx.6pieces) aretooutsideedgesofdish.
Whole 8-in.squaredish Waxpaper 10-12min. Placebreastsidedown.Afterhalfofcookingtimeturn
(2-2%Ibs.) perlb. over.Shieldendsoflegsandwingtipswjthfoil.
ComishHens
Whole(stuffed 8-in.squaredish Waxpaper 11-13min. Placebreastsidedownindish.‘h-n overafterhalf
orunstuffed, per lb. oftime.
1-1%lbs.)
Halves 8-in.squaredish Waxpaper 10-12min. Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbedofstuffing
t)erlb. ifdesired.
,
Egs
1.Alwayspiercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting.
2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhardcookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.
3. Cookeggsjust untilset,theyaredelicateandcantoughenifovercooked.
PowerLevel:High
Food Container Cover Time Comments
Eggs
Scrambled Glassmeasuringcup No 1-1%min. Place1teaspoonbutterpereggindish.Microwave
orcasserole peregg untilmelted.Scrambletheeggswiththebutterand
1tablespoonmilkperegg.Placeinovenandmicrowave
forhalfoftotaltime.Scrapeportionsfromtheoutside
tothecenter.Finishcooking.Allowtostand1to2
minutestoseteggs.
Poached 1M-qt.casserole Lid 6-8min. Boil2cupshottapwater6to8minutes,covered.
1-1%min. Breakeggsontoplate,puncturemembrane.Swirl
peregg boilingwaterwithspoon,slipineggsgently.Cover.
Letstandinwaterafewminutesbeforeserving.
Breads
Crustonbreadswillbesoft,outsideoffoodswillnotbrown.Ifdesired,sprinkletopofbatterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture,choppednutsor
othertoppingforbrowncolor.Or,increasebrowncoloronupside-downbreadsbyliningdishbeforemicrowavingwithbrownsugarcaramel
mixture,orsavorytoppinglikecrushedcannedFrenchfriedonionrings.
PowerLevel:High
Food Container Cover Time Comments
CornBread 8-in.rounddish No 6-8min. Forflavorfulbrownedtoppingsprinklecookingdish
(8OZ.) withfinelychopped,cannedFrenchfriedonionsbefore
microwaving.Turnoutofpanupsidedowntoserve.
Coffeecake 8-in.rounddish No 9-11min. Letstandonflatsurface10minutestofinishbaking.
(Moz.)
Gingerbread 8-in.round No 11-13min. Letstandonflatsurface5minutesto finishbaking.
orsquaredish
QuickBread Glassloafdish,bottom No 11-i3min. Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalftime.Letstandonflat
(14-17oz.) linedwithwaxpaper surface15minutestofinishbaking.
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w1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensil,glassorplastic.
2. Forpasta,useabouthalftheamountofwaterneededforconventionalboiling;thereislessevqmrationinamicrowaveoven.Addregular
e
amountofsaltand1teaspoonoil(optional,topreventsticking).
3.Forriceorminuterice,usethesameorslightlygreateramountofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addregularamountsalt.
4.Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusingplasticwrap,turnbackonecomertovent.
5.Stirorrearrangeaflerhalfofcookingtime.Drainpastaimmediatelyaftermicrowaving.
6.Microwavingtimeisaboutthesameasconventionalboiling.
PowerLevel:High
mod Container Cover Time Comments
Macaroni 2-qt.casserole Lidor 17-19min. Add3cupshottapwater.Stirafter10minutes.For
(7oz.) plasticwrap rotinitype,checkfordonenessafter10minutes.
Spaghetti 2-qt.casserole Lidor 18-20min. Add3cupshottapwater.Rearrangeafter10minutes.
(7oz.broken) plasticwrap
EggNoodles 2-qt.casserole Lidor 14-16min. Add4cupshottapwater.Stirafter10minutes.llme
(8OZ.) plasticwrap isthesameforspinachor regularnoodles.
Rice
Rice,regular 2-qt.casserole Lidor 17-19min. Add2cupshottapwaterand1teaspoonsalt.Stirafter
longgrain(1cup) plasticwrap 10minutes.Letstandcovered5minutesbeforeserving.
Rice,minute !9i-qt.casserole Lidor 7-8min. Add1%cupshottapwater.Stirafter4minutes.
(1%cups) plasticwrap
1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic.Uselargeenoughcontainertoavoidspillover.
2. Startwithhottesttapwatertoshortencookingtime.
3.Donotcover(preventsspillover).
4.Stirhalf-waythroughcookingtime.
IbwerLevel:High
Food Container Cover Time Comments
Oatmeal,Quick Chinaorpotterybowl, No 2-2%min. Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwaterbefore
perserving paperbowl microwaving.Stirafter1Mminutesandbeforeserving.
Oatmeal, I-qt.casserole No 4-5min. Increasecasserolesizeformorethanoneserving.
longcooking Increasetimeabout2Yzminutesforeachadditional
1serving serving.
Grits,Quick Chinaorpotterybowl, No 4-5min. Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Increasecasserole
1serving paperbowl sizeandmicroyavetimeby2!/2 minutesperadditional
serving.
CreamofWheat l-qt.casserole No 3-4min. Heatwatertoboil,thenaddcereal.Increasetime
1serving orbowl 1%minutesperadditionalserving.
CreamofRice Chinaorpotterybowl, No lKz-2min. Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Increasetimeabout
1serving paperbowl 1!4minutesperadditionalserving.Use2-quart
casseroleformorethan1serving.
Note:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantcereals,followpackagedirections
foramountofwaterandmicrowavefor1/2to1minute.
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Vegetables
FreshVegetables
1.Weightsgivenforfreshvegetablesarepurchaseweights,beforepeeling,trimming,etc.
2. Pierceskinsofvegetablestobeheatedwholeandunpeeled(i.e.potatoes,squash,eggplant).Thisallowssteamtoescapeandpreventsbursting
orpopping.
3.Addonly2to3tablespoonsofwaterperpound.Rinsingvegetablesbeforecookingisusuallysufficient.Saltjustbeforeserving.
4.Heat,covered,incasseroledish;stirringonce,Letstandcovered5minutesunlessotherwisespecified.
FrozenVegetables ..
LFrozenvegetablesmaybeheatedinpouch,packageorfreezercontainer.Puncturepouchbeforeheatingandflexhalfwaythroughcookingto
distributeheat.
2. Placefrozenvegetablesincoveredcasseroledish.Add2tablespoonsofwaterunlessotherwiseindicatedinchart.
3.Stironceduringcooking.Saltvegetablesaftercookingorputsaltinthecasserolewiththewaterbeforeaddingvegetables.
PowerLevel:High
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
Fresh 1lb. 7%-9%min. Cutinto1%-inchpieces.Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen,spears 10oz. 8-10%min.
Beam
Fresh,GreenorWax 1lb, 9%-llMmin. Cutinto1%-inchpieces.Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen 9oz. 8-11min.
Broccoli
Fresh,spears 1lb. 8-10min. Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen,choppedorspears 10oz. 10-12%min.
Cdixlge
Fresh,chopped,shredded 4cups 11-13min. Add1/4cupwater.
Wedges 411-13min. Add1/4cupwater.
Carrots
Sliced,Fresh 1lb. 13-15min. Cutcarrotsintoslices1/2inchthick.Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen 10oz. 8%-10%min.
hdif’bwer
Fresh,flowerets 1lb. 9K12 min. Add1/4cupwater.
Whole 1lb. 16-18min.
Frozen,flowerets 10oz. 9%-11min.
Corn
Wholekernel,frozen 10oz. 7-8min.
Onthecob,fresh 1ear 5-7min. Add2to4tablespoonsofwater.
2ears 7-9%min.
4ears 15%-17%min.
Eggplant
Fresh
Cubed 1lb. 11-13Mmin. Add2tablespoonswater.
Whole 1lb. .7-10min. Pierceskin.‘llrn overafterhalfoftime.
LimaBeans
Frozen 10oz. 8-10min. Add1/4cupwater.
okra
Frozen
Sliced 10oz. 8-9%min.
Whole 10oz. 9-11min.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Omims
Fresh 8-10 9%-12min. Usesmall.wholeonions.Add1/4cur)water.
Peas
Green,fresh 1%lbs. 7ih-9%min. Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen 10oz. 7%-8%min.
Peas
Snow,frozen 6OZ. 6%-8min.
Potatoes
Fresh,baking 17-8min. Rinseandpatdry. Prickwithforkseveraltimes.Arrangeincircular
medium 211-12min. patternonpapertowellinedovenbottom,equaldistanceapart.Turn
6OZ. 417-18 min. overafterhalfoftime.Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.
spinach
Fresh,leaf 1lb. 8-10%min. Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen,leaforchopped 10Oz, 9%-12min.
squash
Summer,sliced,fresh 1lb. 9%-12min. Slicesquashl/2-inchthick,Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen 10oz. 7%-9%min.
squash
Winter,fresh,whole 1lb. 9-11min. Pierceskin.Turnoverafterhalftime.Letstand7minutesaftercooking.
1%lbs. 11-13%min. Pierceskin.Letstand7minutesaftercooking.
succotash
Frozen Iooz. 8%-10%min.
Vegetables
Frozen,mixed 10oz. 9%-11min. a
ZUCCM
Sliced,fresh 1lb. 10-12min. Slicel/2-inchthick.Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen 10oz. 8-10min.
CamedVegehbl=
Amount Undrained Drained Comments
Allkinds 8oz. 3-3%min. 2-2%min. Placevegetablesinmicrowavesafeservingdish.Coverwithplastic
15-17oz. 6-8min. 3-4rein, wrap.Checkatminimumtime.Stirandserve.
VegetibleConvenienceFm*
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
BreadedVegetables
7oz. pkg.frozen 4-6min. Placeontrivet,orplatesuitableformicrowaving.Cookuncovered.
Rotateplate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.Breadingwillnotbecrisp.
Cookconventionallyforcrispness.
Casserole,Vegetable
8-12oz.pkg.frozen 10-13min. Placein 1-quartcasserole.Cover.Stirafterhalfoftime.
Potatoes
Baked,Stuffed,Frozen 6-8min. Examinepotatoestoseethatmashedfillingisencasedinpotatoskin.
;9-11min. NOTFOIL.Placepotato(es)onplatesuitableformicrowaveoven.
310-12min. Coverwithwaxpaper.Rotateplate1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
413-15min.
Potatoes
InstantMashed 4servings 5-7min. Useutensilsizeandamountsofwater,milk,butterandsalton
package.Cover.Afterheating,brisklystirinpotatoes,addingextra
1to2tablespoonsdrymix.
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1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic.
2. Beforeaddingbatter,greasedishes but donotflour.Or,foreasyremoval,linedishwithwaxpaper,
3.Crustoncakeswillbesoft.Refrigeratecakeiffirmexteriorisdesirableforfrosting,
4.Fruitdessertswillbefreshlookingandtasting.
PowerLevel:High
mod Container Cover Time Comments
cakes
BasicButteror Greased8-in. No 10-12min. Rotate1/4turnafter5minutes.Letstandonheat-proof
ChocolateCake rounddish counterorwoodenboardtocool15minutes.Invert.
Pineapple 8-in.rounddish No 12-14min. Rotate1/4turnafter6minutes.Whendone,toothpick
Upside-down stuckincakecomesoutclean.Invertcakeontoplate;
Cake letdishstandovercakeafewminutes.’
Cupcakes-6 Paperlinedcupcaker No 3-4min. Whencookingseveralcupcakes,youmaynoticesome
willbedonebeforeothers.Ifso,removecupcakesas
theyaredoneandcontinuecookingtherestafew
secondsmore.
BarCookies 8-in.squaredish No 10-13min. Greasedishbeforeaddingbatter.Rotatedish1/4turn
afterhalfoftime.Cutwhencool,
Bakedapples Microwavesafedish Lidor 4-5min. Piercefruitorpeeltopreventbursting.Rotatedish
orpears orcasserole plasticwrap perpiece 1/4turnafterhalftime.
Brownies(15oz., 8-in.squaredish No 10-13min. Rotate1/4turnafter5minutes.
cake-likeor
fudge-like)
Cakemix(withor 8or9-in. No 6-8min. Greasedish.Use2cupsbatter.Rotate1/4turnafter
withoutpudding roundcakedish 4minutes.Letstand10minutesbeforeinverting.
inthemix) 12-cupbundt No 15-18min. Useallbatter.Rotate1/4turnevery5minutes.Let w
stand15to20minutesbeforeinvertingtocool.
candies e
1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic.Foreasycleanup,meltchocolateinpaperwrappersseamsideup,orplacechocolatein
paperbowltomelt.
2. Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhot;besuretohandlecookingcontainerscarefhlly.
PowerLevel:High
Food Container Cover Time Comments
S’Mores Papernapkin No 15-20sees. Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolateand
orpaperplate marshmallow.
CaramelApples l-qt.casserole No 3%-4min. Unwrapa14-ouncepackageofcaramelsintomeasuring
cup.Add1tablespoonwater.Stirmixtureafter2
minutes.Stiragainbeforedipping4applesintomixture.
Marshmallow 8-in.squaredish Yes lU min.to In8-inchsquaredishmelt1/4cupbutter.Add40
Crisp meltbutter marshmallows(abouta10-ouncepackage)Cover
3%-4min.to looselywithwaxpaperandmicrowavetomelt.Stirin
meltmarshmallows4%cupscrispyricecereal.Pressfirmlyintodish.
ChocolateBark 1!4-qt.casserole Yes 4-5min. Place12-ouncesemi-sweetchocolatepiecesin
orbowl container.Microwavetomelt.Add1cupwholetoasted
almonds.Spreadoverwaxpaperoncookiesheet.Chill
untilfirm.
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w1.Nocoverisneeded,exceptforthick,chunkyspaghettisauce.
2. Becausemicrowavedsaucesevaporatelessthanontherangetop,theyarethinnerthanconventionallycookedsaucesmadewiththesameamount
ofthickening.Increasethickeningbyaddingextrateaspoonto 1tablespoonflourorcornstarchforeachcupofliquid.
3.Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobestirredconstantlybutmostshouldbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwicewhilemicroivaving.
4.Varybasicwhitesaucebyaddingcheese,eggyolks,creamordrymilksolids.Addflourwithmayonnaiseorwine.
PowerLevel:Hkzh
mod Container Cover Time Comments
Graviesandsauces Glassmeasure No 5%-6%min. Microwavefat, flourandsalttogethertomeltand
thickenedwithflour orbowl blend.Whiskinliquidandfinishcooking.Increase
orcornstarch time1to2minutesperadditionalcupofsauce.
(1cup)
fkw-x!s f
Thin,liquidsauces Casserole No 6-8min. Addcornstarch-watermixtureto heatedingredients.
(Aujus, Clam,etc.) Stirwellandmicrowavetoheatthoroughly.
(1cup)
Meltedbuttersauces, Glassmeasure No 2min. Microwavebutterjust tomelt.Forclarifiedbutter,
clarifiedbutter bringtoboilthenletstanduntillayersseparate.
(%cup) Pouroffandusecleartoplayer.
Thickspaghetti, Casseroleor Yes
barbecueor largebowl (spaghetti)
sweet/soursauces
(2cups)
a.
5-7min. Stiringredientstogetherandmicrowave5to7
4-6min. minutes,stirringafterhalfoftime.Continue
cooking4to6minutesuntilsauceis slightly
thickened,stirringtwice.Letstand5to10minutes
.. todevelopflavor.
cookingTechniquesforMicrowaving
Covering.Inbothconventionalandmicrowavecooking,covers
holdinmoistureandspeedheating.Conventionally,partial
coveringallowsexcesssteamtoescape.Ventingplasticwrap
orcoveringwithwaxpaperservesthesamepurposewhen
microwaving.
ArrangingonOvenShelf.Inconventionalbaking,youposition
foods,suchastomatoesorpotatoes,sothathotaircanflowaround
them.Whenmicrowaving,youarrangefoodsinaring,sothatall
sidesareexposedtomicrowaveenergy.
Stirring.Inrange-topcooking,youstirfoodsupfromthebottom
tohelpthemheatevenly.Whenmicrowavingyoustircooked
portionsfromtheoutsidetothecenter.Foodswhichrequire
constantstirringconventionallywillneedonlyoccasionalstirring.
TurningOver.Inrange-topcookingyouturnoverfoodssuchas
hamburgers,sobothsidescandirectlycontacthotpan.When
microwaving,turningisoftenneededwhencookingfoodssuchas
frozenhamburgers.
StandingTime.Inconventionalcooking,foodssuchasroastsor
cakesareallowedtostandtofinishcookingorset.Standingtimeis
especiallyimportantinmicrowavecooking,Amicrowavedcakeis
notplacedonacoolingrack.
Shielding.Inaconventionalovenyoushieldchickenbrea~tsor
bakedfoodstopreventoverbrowning.Whenmicrowaving,you
mayusesmallstripsoffoiltoshieldthinparts,suchasthetipsof
wingsandlegsonpoultry,whichwouldcookbeforelargerparts.
PierceFoodstoReleasePressure.Steambuildsuppressurein
foodswhicharetightlycoveredbyaskinormembrane.Pierce
potatoes(asyoudoconv~ntionally),eggyolksandchickenlivers
topreventbursting.
Rotating.Occasionally,repositioningadishintheovenhelps
foodcookevenly.Torotatehalfaturn,turnthedishuntiltheside
whichwastothebackoftheovenistothefront.Torotateaquarter
turn,turnthedishuntilthesidewhichwastothebackoftheoven
istotheside.
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1YournewMicrowaveOvenis
avaluableappliance.Protect
itfrommisusebyfollowing
theserules:
~Keepyourovencleanand
sweet-smel~ing.Openingtheoven
doorafewminutesaftercooking
helps“air-out”theinterior.An
occasionalthoroughwipingwitha
solutionofbakingsodaandwater
keepstheinteriorfresh.
@Don’tusesharp-edgedutensils
onyouroven.Theinsideand
outsideovenwallscanbescratched.
Thecontrolpanelcanbedamaged.
eDon’tremovethemode
stirrercoveratthetopoftheoven
(microwavefeature6onpage5).
Youwilldamagetheoven.
BECERTAINPOWERISOFF
BEFORECLEANINGANY
PARTOFTHISOVEN.
HowtoC%%BntheImide
Walls,floorandplasticcover.
Becausethereislittleheatexcept
inthefood,or sometimesinthe
utensils,spillsandspattersareeasy
toremove.Somespatterscanbe
removedwithapapertowel,others
mayrequireadampcloth.Remove
greasyspatterswithasudsycloth,
thenrinsewithadampcloth.Donot
useabrasivecleanersonovenwalls.
NEVERUSEACOMMERCIAL
OVENCLEANERONANY
PARTOF YOURMICROWAVE
OVEN.
Door(inside).Window:Wipeup
spattersdailyandwashwhensoiled
withaminimumofsudsy,warm
water.Rinsethoroughlyanddry.
Metalandplasticpartsondoor:
Wipefrequentlywithadamp
clothtoremoveallsoil.DONOT’
USEABRASIVES,SUCHAS
CLEANINGPOWDERSOR
STEELANDPLASTICPADS.
THEYWILLMARTHE
SURFACE.
GlassCookingTray.Occasionally
itisnecessaxytoremovethecooking
trayforcleaningofthetrayor
everyTopreventbreakage,donot
placetrayintowaterjustafter
cooking.Washitcarefhllyinwarm,
sudsywateror inthedishwasher.
Thetraycanbebrokenifdropped.
Remember,donotoperatetheoven
withoutthecookingtrayinplace.
Specialnotewhenusing
Brown‘NSearDish:Ifgreaseis
present,highheatgeneratedon
bottomofaBrown‘NSeardish
maycausethegreaseto burnonto
theoventray.Thismayberemoved
withacleansersuchasBarKeepers
Friend”CleanserbySerVaas
Laboratories,Inc.
AfterusingBarKeepersFriend”
Cleanser,rinseanddrythoroughly,
followinginstructionsoncan.Do
notuseBarKeepersFriend@
Cleanseronthepaintedsurfaces
suchasthewalls.It mayscratch
thepaint.
BarKeepersFriend@Cleanseris
soldinmanygrocery,hardware,
anddepartmentstores.
HowtoClean theOutside -
Case.
Cleantheoutsideofyour e
ovenwithsoapanddampcloth,then
rinseanddry.Wipethewindow
cleanwithadampcloth.Chrome
trimisbestwipedwithadamp
ciothandthenwithadrytowel.
ControlPanel. Wipewithadamp
cloth.Drythoroughly.Donotuse
cleaningsprays,largeamountsof
soapandwater,abrasives,or sharp
objectsonthepanel—theycan
damageit.
DoorSurface.Whencleaning
surfacesofdoorandoventhat
cometogetheronclosingthedoor,
useonlymild,non-abrasivesoaps
ordetergentsappliedwithasponge
or soilcloth.
PowerCord.Ifthecordbecomes
soiled,unplugandwashwitha
dampcloth.Forstubbornspots,
sudsywatermaybeused,butbe
certaintorinseanddry thoroughly
beforepluggingcordintooutlet.
OvenLampReplacement
Firstunplugtheoven.Then
removelampcompartmentcover
byremovingscrewwhichholds
coverinplace.Coverislocated
onthesideoftheoutercase.
Replacewith25-wattappliancebulb.
(Itisavailableindrugandhardware
stores.)Replacecompartmentcover.
Plugintheoven. e-