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Featuresofyouroven p5
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HowtoUseDefrost
Defrosting,Heating&
CookingCharts p8
Savetimeandmoney
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usetheProblemSolver p22
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PmcAuTIoNs
ReadthisbookcarefulIy.
Itisintendedtohelpyouoperate
andmaintainyournewMicrowave
Ovenproperly.
Keepithandyforanswerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
or needmorehelp. . .
Call,toll-free:
The GEAnswerCenter’”
80Q.626.20U0
consumerinformationservice
orwrite(includeyourphone
number)
ConsumerAffairs
FIotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
Writedownthemodel
andserialnumbers.
You’llfindthemonalabelinside
theoven.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductOwnership
Registrationcardthatcamewith
yourMicrowaveOven.Before
sendinginthiscard,pleasewrite
thesenumbershere:
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethesenumbersinany
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourMicrowaveOven.
BesureyourMicrowave
Ovenisregistered.
It isimportantthatweknowthe
locationofyourMicrowaveOven
shouldaneedoccurfor
adjustments.
Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor
registeringyouastheowner.
Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto
besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin
yourConsumerProductOwner-
shipRegistrationCard.Ifyou
move,or ifyouarenottheoriginal
purchaserpleasewriteto us,
statingmodelandserialnumbers.
Thisappliancemustbe
registered.Pleasebecertain
thatitis.
Writeto:
Hotpoint
RangeProductService
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
Ifyoureceiveda.
damagedOven. . .
Immediatelycontactthedealer
(orbuilder)thatsGldyouthe
MicrowaveOven.
Savetimeandmoney.
Beforeyourequestservice.. .
checktheProblemSolveron
page22.It listsminorcausesof
operatingproblemsthatyoucan
correctyourself.
Theelectricoutputofthis
microwaveovenis500watts.
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optima]Accwscwy
AvailableatextracostfromyourHotpointsupplier.
mtitillation Kt
Convertsyourcountertopovento abuilt-inwalloven. +,“
To AVOID
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(a)DoNotAttempttooperatethis
ovenwiththedooropensinceopen-
dooroperationcanresultinharm-
fulexposuretomicrowaveenergy.
It isimportantnottodefeat
ortamperwiththesafety
interlocks.
(b)DoNotPlaceanyobjectbe-
tweentheovenfrontfaceandthe
dooror allowsoilorcleaner
residuetoaccumulateonsealing
surfaces.
(c)DoNotOperatetheoven
if itisdamaged.Itisparticularly
importantthattheovendoorclose
properlyandthatthereisno
damagetothe:
(l)Door (bent),
(2)hingesandlatches(brokenor
loosened), a
(3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces.
(d)TheOvenShouldNotbe
adjustedor repairedbyanyoneex-
ceptproperlyqualifiedserviceper-
sonnel.
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eforeMicrowaving.. . . . . . . ...2
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SafetyInstructions. . . . . . . ...3-4
l?eaturesofYourOven . . . . . . ...5
TimeCook..................6
Defrost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7
Heating,Defrosting&
CookingCharts ............8-l9
CareofYourOven . . . . . . . . ...20
GroundingInstructions. . . . ...21
UseofExtensionCords . . . . ...21
ProblemSolver .............22
ConsumerServices..........23
Warranty...........BackCover
~Makesureallutensilsusedin
-our MicrowaveOvenarelabeled
~suitabkformicrowaving”.
@Papertowels,waxpaper,and
eplasticwrapcanbeusedtocover
dishesinordertoretainmoisture
andpreventSpattering.
~Manymicrowavedfoodsrequire
stirring,rotating,orrearranging.
Seepages8through19.
@Steambuildsuppressureinfoods
whicharetightlycoveredbyaskin
ormembrane.Piercepotatoes,egg
yolksandchickenliverstoprevent
bursting.
@Allrecipesutilizehighpower
unlessotherwiseindicated.
~Wholepoultryandroastsmay
requireturningorrotatingforeven
cookingresults.
@Whenmicrowavingcasseroles,
bestresultsareachievedwith
recipesthatcanbestirred.
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IMPORTmT
SMETY INSTRUCTIONS
Readallinstructionsbeforeusingthisappliance.
When usingelectricalappliances
basic safetyprecautionsshould
be followed,includingthe
following:
WARNING-To reduce
therisk ofbums, electricshock,
fire, injurytopersonsor expos-
ureto excessivemicrowave
Snergy:
eUsethis applianceonly for its
intendeduse as described in this
manual.
eReadand followthe specific
“PRECAUTIONS’10AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY” foundon page2.
0This appliancemust be
grounded. Connectonlyto
properly groundedoutlet. See
“GROUNDINGINSTRUC-
TIONS”foundonpage21.
~For best operation, plugthis
applianceintoitsownelectrical
outlet, to preventflickeringof
lights,blowingof fise or trip-
ping ofcircuitbreaker.
~Installor locatethisappliance
onlyinaccordancewiththepro-
videdinstallationinstructions.
~Becertainto placethe front
surfaceof the doorthree
inchesor moreback fromthe
countertopedgeto avoid
accidentaltipping of the
appliancein normalusage.
~Donotcoveror blockany
openingsontheappliance.
@Donotuseoutdoors.
~Donotimmersepowercordor
pluginwater.
@Keeppowercordawayfrom
heatedsurfaces.
@Donotletpowercordhang
overedgeoftableorcounter.
●Donotoperatethisappliance
ifithasadamagedpowercord
orplug,ifitisnotworking
properly,or ifitishasbeen
damagedordropped.
@Seedoorsurfacecleaning
instructionsonpage20.
@Thisapplianceshouldbeserv-
icedonlybyqualifiedservice
personnel.Contactnearest
authorizedservieefacilityfor
examination,repairor
adjustment.
oAswithanyappliance,close
supervisionisnecessarywhen
usedbychildren.
@Toreducethe risk of fire in
the ovencavity:
—Donotovercookfood.
Carefullyattendapplianceif
paper,plasticorothercombus-
tiblematerialsareplacedinside
theoventofacilitatecooking.
—Removewiretwist-tiesfrom
paperorplasticbagsbefore
placingbaginoven.
—Donotuseyourmicrowave
oventodrynewspapers. ,
—Papertowelsand napkins,
wax paper.Recycledpaper
productscancontainmetal
fleckswhichmaycausearcingor
ignite.Paperproductscontaining
nylonornylonfilamentsshould
beavoided,astheymayalso
ignite.
—Donot operatethe oven
while empty to avoiddamage
to the ovenand the dangerof
fire. Ifbyaccidenttheoven
shouldrunemptyaminuteor
two,noharmisdone.However,
trytoavoidoperatingtheoven
emptyatalltimes—itsaves
energyandprolongslifeof
theoven.
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—Ifmaterialsinsidetheoven
shouldignite,keepovendoor
closed,turnovenoff,and
disconnectthepowercord,or
shutoffpoweratthefhseor
circuitbreakerpanel.
—Donotpop popcornin your
microwaveovenunlessina
specialmicrowavepopcorn
accessoryorunlessyouuse
popcornlabeledforusein
microwaveovens.
~Someproductssuchaswhole
eggsandsealedcontainers-for
example,closedglassjars—may
explodeandshouldnotbeheated
inthisoven.
@
Avoidheating babyfood in
glassjars, evenwithouttheir
lids;especiallymeatandegg
mixtures.
*Don9tdefrostfrozen
beveragesinnarrowneckedbot-
tles;especiallycarbonatedones.
Evenifthecontainerisopened,
pressurecanbuildup.Thiscan
causethecontainertoburst,
resultingininjury.
~Usemetalonlyas directedin
this book. Metalstripsasused
onmeatroastsarehelpfidwhen
usedasdescribedindefrosting
andcookingcharts.
TVdinnersmaybecooked .
inmetaltraysprovidingthe
metalfoilcoversareremoved.
However,whenusingmetalin
microwaveoven,keepmetal
at least l-inch awayfrom sides
of oven.
~Cooking utensils may
become hot becauseofheat
transferredfromtheheatedfood.
Thisisespeciallytrueifplastic
wraphasbeencoveringthetop
andhandlesoftheutensil.
Potholdersmaybeneededto
handletheutensil.
oSometimes, thecookingtray
can becometoo hot to touch.
Becarefulhandlingthecooking
trayduringandaftercooking.
@
Thermometer—Donotuse
anythermometerinfoodyou
aremicrowavingunlessthat
thermometerisdesignedor
recommendedforuseinthe
microwaveoven.
~Plasticutensils-Plastic uten-
silsdesignedformicrowave
cookingareveryuseful,but
shouldbeusedcarefully.Even
microwaveplasticmaynotbe as
tolerantofovercookingcondi-
tionsasareglassorceramic
materialsandmaysoftenorchar
if subjectedto shortperiodsof
overcooking.Inlongerex-
posurestoovercooking,thefood
andutensilscouldignite.For
thesereasons:1)Use Microwave
plasticsonlyandusethemin
strictcompliancewiththeutensil
manufacturer’srecommenda-
tions.2)Donotsubjectempty
utensilstomicrowaving.3)Do
notpermitchildreritouseplastic
utensilswithoutcomplete
supervision.
~When cooking porkfollow
ourdirectionsexactlyandalways
cookthemeattoatleast170°.
Thisassuresthat,intheremote
possibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbe
killedandmeatwillbesafe
toeat.
@
Boiling eggs (inand out of
shell) is not recommendedfor
microwavecooking.Pressure
canbuildupinsideeggyolkand
maycauseittoburst,resulting
ininjury.
@Foodswithunbrokenouter
“skin>’suchaspotatoes,hot -
dogsorsausag&,tomatoes,ap-
ples,chickenliversandother @
giblets,andeggs(seeprevious
caution)shouldbepiercedto
allowsteamtoescapeduring
cooking.
*“Boilable”cooking pouches
and tightlyclosedplasticbags
shouldbeslit,piercedorvented
asdirectedincookingcharts.If
theyarenot,plasticcouldburst
duringorimmediatelyaftercook-
ing,possiblyresultingininjury.
Also,plasticstoragecontainers
shouldbeat leastpartiallyun-
coveredbecausetheyforma
tightseal.Whencookingwith
containerstightlycoveredwith
plasticwrap,removecovering
carefhllyanddirectsteamaway
fromhandsandface.

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1. DoorHandle.Pulltoopen 6. OvenInteriorLight.Tbrnson 9. 15-MinuteTimerwith
graduatedscaleinfirstfive
minutes.Settimertodesired
cookingor defrostingtime. K#2&%3
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door.Doormustbelatchedbefore
ovenwilloperate. whenthedoorisope-ned(iftimeris,
on)or whentheovenisoperating.
7. StirrerCover.Protectsthe
microwaveenergydistributing
antenna.Donotremovethiscover.
Youwilldamagetheoven.
8. PowerControlKnob.Thiscon-
trolcanbesetatLQW/DEFROST
or HIGH.
Ma$- “--
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2. DoorLatches. 10.Cooking‘JlayRetainers.
3.ChbkeDoorSeai. H. RefiovableGlassCooking
Tray.Do notoperatetheoven
withoutthecookingtrayinplace.
4. Door Screen.Metalscreen
permitsviewingoffoodsandkeeps
microwavesconfinedinsideoven. 12.ModelandSerialNumbers. a#m$r–
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5. Controll%nel.
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Thetimecookingf~ture al~ows
youtopresetthecookingtime.
Theovenshutsoffautomatically.
PowerLevelHIGHisrecommended
formostcooking.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
timecooking,makeacupofcoffee
byfollowingthestepsbelow.
IdIll il I
!WepkFillacup2Afullofwater
andadd 1teaspoonoffreezedried
coffee.Useacupthathasnometal
decoration.Placecupinovenand
closedoor.
Questions
andAnswers
Q. Isetmyovenforthetime o
tilled forintherecipe,butatthe
endofthetimeallowed,mydish
wasn’tdone.Whathappened?
A. Sincehousepowervariesdue
totimeorlocationmanyTime
Cookrecipesgiveyouatimerange
topreventovercooking.Setthe
ovenforminimumtime,testthe
Step2:TurnPowerControlknob foodfordotieness,andcookyour
to PowerLevelHIGH. dishalittlelonger,ifnecessary.
Q. WhathappensifIaccidental-
lyoperatethemicrowaveoven
withoutfoodinit?
A. Accidentaluseforshort
periodsoftimedoesnotdamage
theMagnetron,but,itisnot
recommended.
Q. CanIinterruptmyTime
Cookfunctiontocheckthefood?
A. Yes.Toresumecooking,
simplyclosethedoor.Thetimer -
mustberesetforcookingtoresume
unlesstimeisremainingontimer.
e
oven.Forcoffee,setat 1minuteand
20to30seconds.Timermaybe
resetduringcookingifneeded.
Note:Tosettimelessthan2
minutes,turntheTimerControl
past2andthenbacktothedesired
time.
Step4:Whentimeisup,abeliwill
soundandtheovenwillshutoff.
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FIOWtouseDefrost
~. neDefrostsettingisdesigned
_– forthawingandisoneofthemost
importantadvantagesofhavinga
microwaveoven.
*PowerLevelIJ3W/DEFROST
mustbeusedfordefrosting.
@Seethe defrostingchartsonthe
followingpages.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
thedefrostfunction,defrosta2 lb.
packageoffrozenporkchopsby
followingthestepsbelow.
Step1:Placepackageoffrozen
chopsintheovenandclosedoor.
SteD2:TurnPowerControlknobto
aLOW/DEFROST.
—
Step3:TbrnTimerControlto7
minutestostartoven.
Step4:Whenoventurnsoff,turn
packageover,closedoor,andset
timerforanother7minutes.
.,
OFoodsfrozeninpaperorplastic
canbedefrostedinthepackage.
/“”
*Forevendefrosting,manyfoods
needtobebrokenupor separated
partofthewaythroughthe
defrostingtime.
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.
@Pre-packagedfrozendinners
canbedefrostedandmicrowave
cooked.Besuretoremoveanyfoil
covers.Keepmetaltraysatleast1“
awayfromcavitywalls.
oCheckthefollowingchartsfor
otherdefrostingtips.
Q. Whydon’tthetimesinthe
defrostingchartsseemrightfor
myfood?
A. Thesetimesareaverage.
Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording
tothetemperatureinyourfreezer.
Setyourovenforthetimeindicated
inyourdefrostingcharts.Ifyour
foodisstillnotcompletelythawed
attheendofthattime,resetyour
ovenandadjustthetime
accordingly.
Q. Shouldallf~ds be
completelythawedbefore
cooking?
A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe
completelythawedbeforecooking.
Forexample,fishcookssoquickly
itisbettertobegincookingwhileit
~is stillslightlyfrozen.
Q. CanIopenthedoorduring
defrostingtocheckonthe
progressofmyfood?
A. Yes.Youmayopenthedoorat
anytimeduringmicrowaving.To
resumedefrosting,closethedoor.
Theovenbeginsoperatingiftime’
isleftontimer.If not,resettimer.
Q. HowdoIdeterminethe
amountoftimeneededfor
defrostingfoods?
A. Defrostaccordingtothe
defrostingcharts.Note,however,
thatinyourmicrowavemen, there
arenoextradefrostfunctions.So,
special<techniquesmaybenecessary.
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DefrosthgChati
PowerLevel:Defrost/Low
FirstHalf SecondHalf
Food Time, Minutes Time,Minutes Comments
Meat
Bacon(1pkg.) 2-3 2-3 Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.Turnover
perpound perpound afierfirst %oftime.Letstand5minutes.Microwave
justuntilstripscanbeseparated.
Franks(1lb.) 3-5 None Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.
(%lb.) 1%-2% None Microwavejustuntilfrankscanbeseparated.
Ground,(1lb.) 62-3 Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafterfirst%oftime.Setaside.
Beef&Breakupremainingblock,andcontinuemicrowaving.
Pork(2lb.) 82-3
Spareribs, 2-4 2-3 Placewrappedpackageinmicrowaveoven.Turnover
Pork(2lbs.) perpound perpound afterfirst %oftime.Aftersecond%oftimeseparate
pieceswithtableknife.Letstandtocomplete
defrosting.
Steaks, 2-4 2-4 Placeunwrappedpackageinmicrowaveoven.Turn
Chops&perpound perpound overafterfirstY2 oftime.Aftersecond%oftime,
Cutlets separatepieceswithtableknife,letstandtocomplete
(Beef,Lamb defrosting.
Veal&Pork)
Sausage, Scrapeoffsoftenedmeataftersecond%oftime.Set
Bulk1lb. tray 2-3 2-3 aside.Breakupremainingblock,microwave2to3
minutesmore.
Sausage
Bulk1lb. roll 2-3 2-3 Turnoverafterfirst ?4oftime.
Sausage,
Patties(12oz.pkg.) 21-2 Turnoverafterfirst%oftime.Letstand5minutes.
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Defrosting chart
RowerLevel:JMvS#LQw
FirstHalf $ecoIldHalf
Food ‘1’hne,Minutes ‘llrne,Minutes Comments
RN.wry
-7-8
Chicken, 7-8 Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven.After% of
Broiler-Fryer timeunwrapandturnoverandplaceincookingdish.
cut-up Aftersecond%oftime,separatepieces.Microwave2
(2!4-3 lbs.) to4minutesmore,ifnecessary.
Whole 9-11 9-11 Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven.After% of
2%-3 lbs. time,shieldwarmareaswithfoil.
FishL%Seafood
Fillets(1lb.) 44-6 Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.(Iffishis
frozeninwater,placeincookingdish.)Rotate%turn
afterfirst %oftime.Allersecond%oftime,holdunder
coldwatertoseparate.
Shellfish, 31/4-4 3~.4 Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish.
smallpieces Rearrange,piecesafterfirst% oftime.
(1lb.)
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. . . . . . . 2-3 2-3 Placeblockincasserole.Turnoverandbreakupwith
_blocks’ forkafterfirst%oftime.
—Crabmeat6oz.
Shellfish, /wmngeincookingdishwithlightundersideup.Turn
large8-10 oz. 32%-3 overafterfirst %oftime.
CrabLegs
Breads,G&es
BreadorBuns,1lb. 11!4-2 Turnoverafterfirst”%oftime.
Heat&ServeRolls 1IA-l Rotate%turnafterfirst%oftime.
7OZ. pkg.
Coffeecake,9-13 oz. 1ly5-2 Rotate%turnafterfirst %oftime.
SweetRolls,8-12 oz. 2Rotate%turnafterfirst %oftime.
Doughnuts,1-3 1A-1 None Noturnneeded.
Doughnuts, 2. 2-3 Rotate%turnafterfirst% oftime.
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FrenchToast, 21%-2 RotateY.zturnafterfirst% oftime.
—2slices
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PowerLevel:Defrost/Low
FirstHalf secondHalf
J?oo$ Time,Minutes Time, Minutes Comments
Cake,frosted 11-2 Rotate%turnafterfirst ‘%oftime.
17Oz.
Pound(like 1-2 .1-2 Rotate%turnafterfirst%oftime.
ll%i oz.
Cheesecake, 22-3 Rotate?4turnafterfirst %oftime.Letstand5minutes
17- 190Z. tocompletedefrosting.
Fruit
Fruit, 10-16 oz. 1?4 1?4 Removefoil.Placepackageinmicrowaveoven.After
first !4oftime,breakupwithfork.Repeatifnecessary.
Fruit,in 21-2 Placepackageinmicrowaveoven.Afterfirst% oftime,
plasticpouch flexpackage. ‘
10oz.
Fruitpie, 3%-4 3-5 “Rotate%turnafterfirst %oftime.
ornutpie8-in.
Creampie, l% 1-2!4 Rotate%turnafterfirst %oftime.
custardpie
14oz.
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HeathgorRehmtklgchart
1.Directionsbelowareforreheatingalready-cookedfoodsatrefrigeratororroomtemperature,Usemicrowaveovensafecontainers.
.Covermostfbods(seetips)forfastestheating.Exceptionsarerareormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakesandbakedfds.
.Besurefoodsareheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingorbubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodisheatedthroughout,As
ageneralrule,hotfoodsproduceanareawarmtothetouchincenterofundersideofdish.
PowerLevel:Hkh
Item Amount ApproximateTime, Minutes
Appetizers
Saucy;suchasmeatballs, 1to2servings 3-5
cocktailfranks,riblets 3to4servings 5-7
*Acupperserving
PastryBites;smallpizzas 2to4servings 2-4
eggrollsetc.
HateofLeftovers
Meatplus2vegetables 1plate 3-5
MeatsandMainDishes
SaucyMainDishes;chili, 1to2servings 4-8
chopsuey,spaghetti,stew 3to4servings 9-15
%cup-1 cupserving 1can 16oz. 5-7 ,
-=
-
Hamburgersormeatloaf 1to2servings ~~-z~ —
4oz.perserving 3to4servings 2-4
HotDogsandsausages lto2 1-2
3t04 3-4
Riceandpasta
2A-%cupserving
Toppedormixedwithsauce
1to2servings
1to2servings
2-3
5-9
3to4servings 10-15
Tip:Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxedpaper.
soups
Waterbased 1to2servings 2-6
1cupserving 3to4servings 7-11
1can 10oz. 6-7 ~m--
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Vegetables —.
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Smallpieces;peas,corn, 1to2servings 1!4-4 ~.
beans,etc. -. 3to4servings 3%-5 -
m
‘/2 cupperserving W*-..
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Largepiecesorwhole;corn 1to2servings 2-3% ~–
onthecob,asparagusspears,etc. 3to4servings -
3%-5 m
Mashed-%cupperserving 1to2servings 2-4 ES??%
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3to4servings 5-8 —.
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Tip:Covervegetablesformostevenheating. ~
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sauces ~
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Dessert;chocolate,
butterscotch ‘/2 cup
1cup 1-2
2-3 lEs3z.—
Meatormaindish,chunky ‘/2 cup 2-3 ——
type,gibletgravy,spaghetti 1cup 3-5 -
-
sauce,etc. 1can 16oz. 5-7 -.
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~Creamytype ‘/2 cup 1%-2 -
1cup 2!4-3
Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspatter.

ConvetieneeFmd Chti
1.Mostconveniencefoodscanbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,sincetheyarcalreadycooked.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils(glassorplastic).
Forfoodsneedingbrowningorcrisping,conventionalbakingis recommended.
2. Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover%-in.high. -
3. Foodsshouldbecontainedinamicrowavesafedish.
PowerLevel:Ekh
mod Time in Minutes Comments
Appetizers
Frozenpreparedsandwiches 2-3 Wrapinpapertowel.Rotate%turnafterhalftime.
persandwich
Pizza(3.7oz.) 1%-4?4 Rotate%turnatler2minutes.
Popcorn(3?4oz. pkg.)frozen 4-6 Timesgivenareformicrowavepopcorn.
Popcorn(3%oz.pkg.)Roomtemp. 2R-4
Fi$h&SMl@Jl
Fish&Chips(5-14oz.) 3%-4% Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonordistribute
evenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
BreadedFish 5-10 oz. 4-5 Distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedishlinedwith2
14- 160z. 7-9 papertowels.
23-25 OZ. 10-12
Meats
Drymixes,Hamburgeradded 11-20 Addcooked,drainedhamburger.”
FrozenMeats 5-8 oz. ~4-7 Ifpouchpackageisused,puncturewithforktovent.
10-16 OZ. 6-12
16-320z. 13-21 -
Frozen Dinners
HeartyT.V. -Style(17oz.) 15-17 Removefoiltrayandreturntraytocarton.Ifmetaltrayis
RegularT.V. -Style(11oz.) 7-1o e
morethan%-inchdeep,placefoodinmicrowavesafe
PremiumEntree8-9 oz. 8-10 container.Rotate%turnafterhalfofcookingtime.
21oz. 23-26
32OZ. 26-28
PastaandI&e
Cannedspaghetti,etc. 7-8 Stirbeforeserving. ,
FrozenLasagna(21oz.) 15-20 Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.
Macaroni&Cheese(8oz.) 9-11 Stirorturn %turnafterhalfofcooking.
RxRItry
FriedChicken2pieces 5-7 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.
4pieces 8-9
6pieces 10-11 -
FrozenPouch(5-7 oz.) 3-5 Splitpouchbeforemicrowaving.
Ch?iddkFoods 6
Frenchtoast2pieces 2-3 .
Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.
4pieces 3-4
Waffles 2pieces 2-3 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.
4pieces 3-4
Brmti FOOcl$
CountrySausage21
&Biscuits 42Rotate%turnat 1minute.
63Rotate%turneveryminute.
BreakfastEntree(4-5 oz.) 3-4 Stiroccasionallyorturn !4turnaflerhalfofcookingtime.
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1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safedish,plasticorglass,
PowerLevel&Time
Food Container Cover (orInternalTemp.) Comments
Beef
Ground1lb. Casserole No HI(lo) 5-8 min. Addsauceorcasseroleingredients
Crumbled andfinish.Tocookfrozenblock,
(forcasseroles microwave10to 15minutesbreaking
orsoup) upandstirringeve~ 5minutes.
Meatballs Pieplateor Wax HI(lo) 10-13 min. Rounddish:arrange%to l-in. apart
1lb. oblongdish paper incirclearoundedgeofdish.
Oblongdish:arrange%to l-in. apart
Patties Oblongglassdish(with Wax HI(lo) Coverwithwaxpap&orcook
4patties/lb. trivetifdesired)ceramic paper uncoveredandturnpattiesover.If
1-2 patties dinnerplate(l?o~1or22-4 min. desired,addbrowningsauceoragent.
3-4 patties pattiesusepaperplate 4-6 min.
linedwithdouble
thicknesspapertowels.)
Meatloaf Pieplateorloafdish Plastic Letstand10minutesaftercooking.
Roundloaf wrap HI(lo) 15-20 min.
Loafshape Meal-HI(7)or 17-19 min.
cookto 170°
Pork
Bacon Microwave Paper HI(lo) “%-1 min. Arrangeinsinglelayeronpapertowels
Perslice safeplate towel orontrivetsetindish.Layermany
.. slicesbetwkenlayersofpapertowels.
Porksausage Microwave Wax HI(lo) Arrangeinsinglelayer.
(raw) safeutensil paper
2patties -- 3-4 min.
4patties 6-7 min.
Porklinksausage Microwave wax HI(10) Arrangeinsinglelayer.
(raw) safeutensil paper
2links 3-4 min.
4links 5-6 min. -
8links 7-8 min.
Canadianbacon Microwave Wax HI(10) Arrangeinsinglelayer.
2slices safeutensil paper 1-2 min.
4slices 3-4min.
6slices 4-6 min~
1.Fishisdonewhenitflakeseasilywithafork.Centermaystillbeslightlytranslucent, butwillcontinuecookingasfishstandsafewminutesafler
cooking.
2. Cookfishwithor-withoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish,orusealightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.
3. Donotovercookfish.Checkatminimumtime.
mod Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
Fish
Filletsor 10x6x2-in Waxpaper HI(10) 7-9 min. Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.
steaks1lb. Oblongdish plasticwrap
(%ms, 6Pieplateorshallowdish Plasticwrap I-U
(10) 4-6 min.
Shrimp-1 lb. Pieplateorshallowdish Plasticwrap HI(10) 4-8 min.
(peeled)
Shrimp-2 lbs. 2-qt.casserole Lidor HI(lo) 7-llmin. Stirafter5minutes.
(unpeeled) plasticwrap
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1.Usemicrowavetrivetforchickenandothersmallpoultry,butavoidtrivetforcookingturkey.
2. Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandafiermicrowavingforupto 10minutes.Turkeyshouldbeallowedtostand20minutes.
Food Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments -
Waxpaper HI(10)
Chicken
Pieces Plateor 8min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.
2lb. oblongdish perlb. Arrangeinsinglelayerincooking
(approx.6pieces) dishsothickestmeatypiecesare to
outsideedgesofdish.
Whole 9min. Placebreastsidedown.After?4of
2-5 lbs. perlb. cookingtimeturnover.
~0~*111 Hens
Whole(Stuffedor Squareoroblongdish Waxpaper HI(10) 9min. Placebreastsidedownindish.Turn
unstuffed)1-2 lbs. andtrivet perlb. overafterhalfoftime.
Halves Squareor Waxpaper HI(10) 9-10 min. Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbed
oblongdish perlb. ofstuffingifdesired.
molding
4-5 lbs. Oblongdish
andtrivet Waxpaper HI(10) 9min. Shieldbottomoflegs.Microwave
perlb. breastsideupforfirsthalfoftime.
Brushwithbrowningsauce.Baste
withsauce.Or, donotapply
browningsauceandbroiltopsurface
ofcookedbirduntilbrownandcrisp.
EggsandChine
1.Prepareeggsmanywaysinthemicrowaveoven,seebelow.Alwayspiercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting.
2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhardcookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.
3. Cookeggsjustuntilset,theyaredelicateandcantoughenifovercooked.
Food Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
Eggs m
Scrambled Glassmeasuringcup No HI(10) %-1 min. Place1teaspoonbutterpereggin
orcasserole peregg dish.MicrowaveatHI(10)until
melted.Scrambletheeggswiththe
butterand1tablespoonmilkperegg.
Placeinovenandmicrowavefor %of
totaltime.Scrapeportionsfromthe
outsidetothecenter.Allowtostand1
to2minutestoseteggs.
Poachedeggs 1%-qt.casserole Casserole HI(10) 5-6 min. Boil2cupshottapwater5to6
cover ?A-1 min. minutesonHI(10).Breakeggsonto
peregg plate,puncturemembrane.Swirl
boilingwaterwithspoon,slipineggs
gently.Cover.Letstandin watera
Fewminutes.’
Bra&
1.Crustonbreadswillbesoft,outsidecoloroffoodswillbesameascolorofbatter(outsideswillnotbrown).Ifdesired,sprinkletopofbatterwith
cinnamon-sugarmixture,choppednutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.Or, increasebrowncoloronupsidedownbreadsbyliningdishbefore
microwavingwithbrownsugarcaramelmixture,orsavorytoppinglikecrushedcannedFrenchfriedonionrings.
Food Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
CornBread 8-in.rounddish No HI(10) 7-9 min. Forflavorfidbrownedtopping
., sprinklecookingdishwithfinely
choppedcannedFrenchfriedonions
beforemicrowaving.Turnoutofpan
upsidedowntoserve,
Coffeecake 8-in.rounddish No HI(10) 9-11 min. Letstandonflatsurface10minutes,
14oz. covered,tofinishbaking.
Gingerbread 8-in.round No HI(10) 7-9 min. Letstandonflatsurface5minutes,
orsquare covered,tofinishbaking.
~:ic~7~;d Glassloafdishbottom HI(10) 10-12 min. Letstandonflatsurface15minutes,
linedwithwaxpaper covered,tofinishbaking. e
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1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensil,glassorplastic.
2.Forpastauscabouthalftheamountofwaterneededforconventionalboiling;thereislessevaporationinamicrowaveoven.Addregularamount
ofsaltand1teaspoonoil(optional,topreventsticking).
3. Forriceorminutericeusethesameorslightlygreateramountofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addregularamountsalt.
e
4. Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusingplasticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent.
5. Stiror rearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime.Drainpastaimmediatelyaftermicrowaving.
6.Microwavingtimeisaboutthesameasconventionalboiling.
F’ood Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
Pasta
Macaroni 2-qt.casserole Lidor HI(lo) 18-22 min. Add3cupswater,Stirafier10
(8OZ.) plasticwrap minutes.Forrotinitype,checkfor
donenessafter10minutes.
Spaghetti 3-qt.casserole Plastic HI(lo) 20-22 min. Add6cupswater.Rearrangeafter
(8oz.broken) wrap 10minutes.
EggNoodles 3-qt.casserole Lid~r HI(lo) 17-19 min. Add3cupswater.Stirafter10
(8OZ.) plasticwrap minutes.Timeisthesameforspinach
orregularnoodles.
Manicotti 10x6x2-in.dish Plastic HI(lo) 22-25 min. Brushwithoilthencoverwithwater
(5oz.) wrap indish.Usingfork,turnoverevery5
minuteswhilemicrowaving.
Rice
Rice,regular 2-qt.casserole Lidor HI(lo) 18-20 min. Add2%cupswaterand1teaspoon
longgrain(1cup) plasticwrap salt.Stirafter10minutes.
Rice,minute 1%-qt.casserole Lidor HI(lo) 4-5 min. Add1cupwaterand1teaspoonsalt.
(1%?cups) plasticwrap Stirafter2minutes.
@Cerd
<.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic.Uselargeenoughcontainertoavoidspillover.
2. Startwithhottesttapwatertoshortencookingtime.
3. Donotcover(preventsspillover).
4. Stirhalf-waythroughcool@gtime.
Food Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
Oatmeal,Quick Chinaorpotterybowl, No HI(10) 1%min. Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwater
perserving paperbowl beforemicrowaving.Stirbefore
serving.
Note:Tomicrowavesingleservingpacketofinstantoatmeal,followpackagedirectionsforamountofwaterandmicrowaveatHI(10)for%-1min.
Oatmeal, l-qt. casserole No HI(10) 4-5 min. Increasecasserolesizeformorethan
longcooking oneserving.Increasetimeabout2
1serving minutesforeachadditionalserving.
Grits,Quick Chinaorpotterybowl, No HI(10) 3-4 min. Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.
1serving paperbowl Increasecasserolesizeand
microwavetimeby2minutesper
additionalserving.
Note:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantgrits,folltiwpackagedirectionsforamountofwaterandmicrowaveatHI(10)for‘A-1 min.
CreamofWheat l-qt. casserole
1serving orbowl No HI(10) 1?4min. Heatwatertoboil,thenaddcereal. Increasetime%minuteperadditional
serving.
CreamofRice Chinaorpotterybowl, No HI(10) 2-3 min. Increasetimeabout1%minuteper
1serving paperbowl additionalserving.
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FreshVegetables
1.Weightsgivenforfreshvegetablesarepurchaseweights,beforepeeling,trirnrning,etc.
2.Pierceskinsofvegetablestobeheatedwholeandunpeeled(i.e.potatoes,squash,eggplant).Thisallowssteamtoescapeandpreventsbursting -
orpopping.
3. Addonly2to3tablespoonsofwaterperpound.Oftenrinsingvegetablesbeforecookingisusuallysufficient.Saltjustbeforeserving.
4. Heat,covered,incasseroledish;stirringonce.Letstandcovered5minutesunlessotherwisespecified.
FrozenVegetables
1.Frozenvegetablesmaybeheatedinpouch,packageorfreezercontainer.Puncturepouchbeforeheatingandflexhalfwaythroughcookingto
distributeheat.
2. Placefrozenvegetablesincoveredcasseroledish.Add2tablespoonsofwaterunlessotherwiseindicatedinchart.
3. Stironceduringcooking.Saltvegetablesaftercookingorputsaltinthecasserolewiththewaterbeforeaddingvegetables.
Power Level: High
Vegetable Amount Time,Minutes Comments
Asparagus
Fresh llb. 7%. gyj Cutinto1%-in.pieces.Add%cupwater.
Frozen,spears 10oz. 8-lo%
Fresh,GreenorWax 1lb. 9%-12 Cutinto1%-in.pieces.Add?4cupwater.
Frozen 9oz. 9-12
Bmccol.i
Fresh,spears 1lb. 9-11 Add!4cupwater.
Frozen,choppedor spears 10oz. 9%-12
Cabbage ..
Fresh,chopped,shredded 4cups 9%-12 Add!4cupwater. m
Wedges 49-11 Add!4cupwater.
cmob @
Sliced,Fresh 1lb. 10%-12%? Cutcarrotsintoslices%inchthick.Add%cupwater.
Frozen 10oz. 8-lo%
Ctudifbwer
Fresh,flowerets 1lb. 91/$-1’2 Add%cupwater.
Whole 1lb. 17 -19%
Frozen,flowerets 10oz. 8-lol~
Wholekernel,frozen 10oz. 6-8
Onthecob,fresh lear 3-4% Add2to4tablespoonsofwater.
2ears 4%- 6
4ears “12?4-15
Eggpkmt
Fresh
cubed 1lb. 10%-12?4 Add?4cupwater.
Whole 1lb. 6%- 9Pierceskin.
LimaBean$
Frozen 10oz. 8-lol/4 Add!4cupwater.
okra
Frozen m
Sliced 10oz. 7%-9%
Whole 10oz. 8.lo% e
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,,
vegetable Amount Time,Minutes Comments
8-10 9%-12 Usesmall,wholeonions.Add%cupwater.
R?as
Green,Fresh 1%lb. 7%- 9?4 AddUcupwater.
Frozen 10oz. 8-10%
Pm
Snow,frozen 6OZ. 6?4- 8
P’datOt?s
Fresh,baking 16-8 Rinseandpatdry.Prickwithforkseveraltimes.
medium -11 Arrangeincircularpatternonpapertowellinedoven
(6OZ.) :1? -15 bo~om,equaldistanceapart.Letstand,covered,5
minutesbeforeserving.
Spinach
Fresh,leaf 1lb. -10% Add!4cupwater.
Frozen,leaforchopped 10oz. ;% -12
squa$h
Summer,sliced,fresh 1lb. 9%-12 Slicesquash%-in.thick.Add?4cupwater.
Frozen 10oz. 7ti -9?4
squash
Winter,fresh,whole 1lb. 9-11 Pierceskin.Letstand7minutesaftercooking.
1%lb. 11 -13!4 Pierceskin.Letstand7minutesaftercooking. --—
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succotash ——
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Frozen 10oz. 8-lo% —.
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10oz. ““ 9~-12 -.
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Sliced,fresh 1lb. 9%?-12 slice,%-in.thick.Add%cupwater. ~.
eFrozen 10oz. 7%- 9?4 —.
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Camed Vegetablm
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Er.
Amount Undrained Drained Comments
All
kinds 8OZ. 2%-3tin. 2-2%min. Placevegetablesinmicrowaveproofservingdish.
15oz. 3!A-5 min. 3-3 %?min. Coverwithplasticwrap.Checkatminimumtime.Stir
17oz. 5-6 min. ‘3%-4 min. andserve.
Vegeable ConvenienceFm&
vegetable Amount Power Level &Time Comments . .
M?.adedw!!getabk%
7oz. pkg.Frozen HI(10) 3-4 min. Placeontrivet,orplatesuitableformicrowaving.Cook
uncovered.Breadingwillnotbecrisp.Cook
conventionallyforcrispness.
Ciisserole,vegetable
8-12 oz.pkg.Frozen- HI(10) 5-8 min. Placein l-qt. casserole.Cover.
PobtO’f!s
Baked,Stuffed,Frozen HI(10) 3-4 min. Examinepotatoestoseethatmashedfallingisencasedin
;HI(10) 5-6 min. potatoskin.NOTFOIL.Placepotat~(es) onplate
HI(10) 7-8 min. suitableformicrowaveoven.Coverwithwaxpaper.
:HI(10) 8-9 min.
HI(10) 5min. Useutensilsizeandamountsofwater,milk,butterand
(orheatliquidwithtemperature saltonpackage.Cover.Afterheating,brisklystirin
probesetto200°) potatoes,addingextra 1to2tablespoonsdrymix.

C*= ad Dmerb
1,Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic.
2. Beforeaddingbatter,greasedishesbutdonotflour.Or, foreasyremoval,linedishwithwaxpaperorpapertowel.
3. Crustoncakeswillbesoft.Refrigeratecakeiffirmexteriorisdesirableforfrosting.
4. Fmitdessertswillbefreshlookingandtasting. -
Food Container cover’ PowerLevel&Time Comments
*@
cakes
Basicbutteror Greased8-in. HI(10) 4-6 min. Letstandonheat-proofcounteror
chocolatecake rounddish woodenboardtocool15minutes.
Pineappleupside 8-in.rounddish HI(10) 10-12 min. Whendone,toothpickstuckincakes
downcake comesoutclean.Invertcakeonto
plate,letdishstandovercakeafew
minutes.
Cupcakes-6 Paperlinedcupcaker HI(10) 3-4 min. Whencookingseveralcupcakes,you
maynoticesomewillbedonebefore
others.Ifsoremovecupcakesasthey
aredoneandcontinuecookingthe
restafewsecondsmore.
Barcookies 8-in.squaredish HI(lo) 6-8 min. Greasedishbeforeaddingbatter.
Rotatedish!4turnafterhalfoftime.
Cutwhencool.
Bakedapples Microwavesafedish Lidor HI(10) 2-4 min. Piercefruitorpeeltoprevent
orpears orcasserole plasticwrap perpiece bursting.
Brownies(15oz.) 9-in.squaredish HI(10) 8-n min.
cake-likeor
fhd~e-like
CakeMixwith 8or9-in. HI(10) 6-8 min.
puddingincluded roundcakedish
Commercialmix 8-in.round HI (10) 4-6 min. Use2cupsbatter.Rotate%turn
orsquare every3minutes.Letstand10minutes -
beforeinvertingtocool.
16-cupbundt HI (10) 12-14 min. Useallbatter.Rotate%turnevery5
minutes.Letstand15-20 minutes
beforeinvertingtocool. e
Cmdm
1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic.Foreasycleanup,meltchocolateinpaperwrappersseamsideup,or placechocolatein
paperbowltomelt.
2. Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhot,besuretohandlecookingcontainerscarefully.
l?ood Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
S’Mores Papernapkin No HI(10) 15-20 sees. Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolate
orpaperplate andmarshmallow.Microwave.
CaramelApples 1pint(2cup)measure No HI(10) 3min. .Wrapa14-oz.packageofcaramels
intomeasuringcup.Add1tablespoon
water.Microwaveandstirsmooth
beforedipping4applesintomixture.
Marshmallow 8-in.squaredish Yes HI(10) 1min. In8-in.squaredishmelt Mcup
Crisp tomeitbutter butter.Add20marshmallows(about
3min.tomelt 1/2ofa10oz. pkg.)Coverwithwax
marshmallows paperandmicrowavetomelt.Stirin
2%cupscrispyricecereal.Press
firmlyintodish.
ChocolateBark 1%-qt.casserole Yes HI(10) 3-5 min. Place12-oz.semi-sweetchocolate
orbowl piecesincontainer.Microwaveto
melt.Add1cupwholetoasted
almonds.Spreadoverwaxpaperon
cookiesheet.Chilluntilfirm.
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Graties&Sauca
1.Nocoverisneeded,exceptforthickchunkyspaghettisauce.
.Becausemicrowavedsaucesevaporatelessthanontherangetop,theyarethinnerthanconventionallycookedsaucesmadewiththesameamount
fthickening.Increasethickeningbyaddingextrateaspoonto 1tablespoonflourorcornstarchforeachcupofliquid.
3.Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobestirredconstantlybutmostshouldbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwicewhilemicrowaving.
4. Varybasicwhitesaucebyaddingcheese,eggyolks,creamordrymilksolids.Addflourwithmayonnaiseorwine.
IFood Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
Graviesand Glassmeasure No HI(lo) 7min. Microwavefat,flourandsalttogether
sauces orbowl tomeltandblend.Whiskinliquidand
thickenedwith finish.Increasetime1to2minutes
flouror peradditionalcupofsauce.
cornstarch
1cup
saum
Thin,liquid Addcornstarch-watermixtureto
sauces Casserole No II I(1O) .3min. heatedingredients.Stirwelland
(Aujus, Clam, microwavetofinish.
etc.)
1cup
Meltedbutter Glassmeasure No HI(lo) 1min. Microwave,butterjustto melt.For
sauces, clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet
clarifiedbutter standuntillayersseparate.Pouroff
‘/?cup andusecleartoplayer.
Thickspaghetti, Casserole, Yes HI(lo) 7min. Stiringredientstogetherthen
barbecueor largebowl (spaghetti) microwaveHI7minutes,stirring
msweetlsour DEFROST 6-8rnin. afterhalfoftime.Continuecooking
sauces onDEFROST6to8minutesuntil
2cups sauceisslightly~ickened,stirring
@
twice.Letstand5to 10minutesto
developflavor.
Covering.Inbothconventionalandmicrowavecooking,covers
holdinmoistureandspeedheating.Conventionally,partial
coveringallowsexcesssteamtoescape.Ventingplasticwrapor
coveringwithwaxpaperservesthesamepurposewhen ,
microwaving.
Arrangingonoven Shelf.Inconventionalbaking,youposition
foods,suchastomatoesorpotatoes,sothathotaircanflow
aroundthem.Whenmicrowaving,youarrangefoodsinaring,so
thatallsidesareexposedtomicrowaveenergy.
Stirring.Inrange-topcooking,youstirfoodsupfromthebottom
tohelpthemheatevenly.Whenmicrowavingyoustircooked
portionsfromtheoutsidetothecenter.Foodswhichrequire
constantstirringconventionallywillneedonlyoccasionalstirring.
‘i’’wrmingOver.Inrange,topcookingyouturnoverfoodssuchas
mburgers,sobothsidescandireetlycontacthotpan.When
crowaving,turningisoftenneededduringdefrosting,orwhen
cookingfoodssuchashamburgersfromthefrozenstates.
StandingTime.Inconvention?cooking,foodssuchasroastsor
cakesareallowedtostandtofimshcookingorset. Standingtime
isespeciallyimportantinmicrowavecooking.Notethatthe
microwavedcakeisnotplacedonacoolingrack. -
Shielding.Inaconventionalovenyoushieldchickenbreastsor
bakedfoodstopreventover-browning.Whendefrosting,youuse
smallstripsoffoiltoshieldthinparts,suchasthetipsofwings
andlegsonpoultry,whichwouldcookbeforelargerpartswere
defrosted.
PrickFoodstoReleasePressure.Steambuildsuppressurein
foodswhichareiightlycoveredbyaskinor membrane.Prick
potatoes(asyoudoconventionally),eggyolksandchickenlivers
topreventbursting.
Rotating.Occasionally,repositioningadishintheovenhelps
foodcookevenly.Torotate %turn,turnthedishuntiltheside
whichwastothebackoftheovenistothefkont.Torotate !4turn,
turnthedishuntilthesidewhichwastothebackoftheovenisto
theside.
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CweofYowMcrowavemen
YournewIWcrowaveOvenisa
valuableappliance.Protectit
frommisusebyfollowingthese
rules:
@Keepyourovencleanand
sweet-srnel~ing.Openingtheoven
doorafewminutesafiercooking
helps“air-out”theinterior.An
occasionalthoroughwipingwitha
solutionofbakingsodaandwater
keepstheinteriorfresh.
@Don’tusesharp-edged
utensilswithyouroven.Theinside
andoutsideovenwallscanbe
scratched.Thecontrolpanelcan
bedamaged.
oDon’tremovetheCoverover
theantennaatthetopoftheoven
(microwavefeature7onpage5).
Youwilldamagetheoven.
BECERTAINPOWERISOFF
BEFORECLEANINGANY
PARTOFTHISOVEN.
15
HowtoCk%mthebide
Walls,floorandplasticcover.
Becausethereislittleheatexceptin
thefood,orsometimesintheuten-
sils,spillsandspattersareeasy
toremove.Somespatterscanbe
removedwithapapertowel,others
mayrequireadampcloth.Remove
greasyspatterswithasudsycloth,
thenrinseanddry.Donotuse
abrasivecleanersonovenwall.
NEVERUSEACOMMERCIAL
OVENCLEANERONANYPART
OFYOURMICROWAVEOVEN.
Door(inside).Glass:Wipeup
spattersdaily,washwhen-soiled,
withaminimumofsudsywarm
water.Rinsethoroughlyanddry.
Metalandplasticpartsondoor:
Wipefrequentlywithadampcloth
toremovealisoil.DONOTUSE
ABRASIVES,SUCHASCLEAN-
INGPOWDERSORSTEELAND
PLASTICPADS.THEYWILL
MARTHESURFACE.
RemovableGlassCookinglYay.It
isoccasionallynecessarytoremove
thecookingtrayforcleaningofthe
trayoroven.Topreventbreakage,
donotplacetrayintowaterjustafter
cooking.Washitcarefullyinwarm,
sudsywaterorinthedishwasher.
The,traycanbebrokenifdropped.
SpecialnotewhenusingBrown‘N
SearDish:Ifgreaseispresent,high
heatgeneratedonbottomofa
Brown‘NSeardishmaycausethe
greasetoburnontotheoventray.
Thismayberemovedwitha
cleansersuchasBarKeepers
Friend@CleanserbySerVaas
Laboratories,Inc.
AfterusingBarKeepers
Friend@Cleanser,rinseanddry
thoroughly,followinginstructions
oncan.DonotuseBarKeepers
Friend@Cleanseronthepaintedsur-
facessuchasthewalls.Iimay
scratchthepaint.
BarKeepersFriend@Cleanseris
soldinmanygrocery,hardware,
anddepartmentstores.
Howto$x?mtheoutside
Case.Cleantheoutsideofyour
ovenwithsoapanddaimpcloth, -
thenrinseanddry.Theouterpane
ofthewindowisglass.Justwipe
cleanwithadampcloth.Chrome @
trimisbestwipedwithadampcloth
andthenwithadrytowel.
ControlI%mel.Wipewithadamp
cloth.Drythoroughly.Donotuse
abrasivesorsharpobjectsonthe
panel—theycandamageit.
DoorSurface.Whencleaning
surfacesofdoorandoventhatcome
togetheronclosingthedoor,use
onlymild,non-abrasivesoapsor
detergentsappliedwithaspongeor J
softcloth.
PowerCord.Ifthecordbecomes
soiled,unplugandwashwithdamp
cloth.Forstubbornspots,sudsy
watermaybeused,butbecerta-into
rinseand-drythoroughlybefore
pluggingcordintooutlet.
OvenLampR~placement
First,unplugtheoven.Then
removelampcompartmentcoverby -
removingscrewswhichholdcover-
inplace.Coverislocatedontheside
oftheoutercase. a
II i
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:1II“:,.-’”“‘. -“ -
i’
“, ,
.
Replacedefectivebulbwitha25
wattappliancebulb.(Itisavailable
indrugandhardwarestores.)
Replacecompartmentcover,Plug
intheoven. ‘
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