Modena MG 3116 Owner's manual

User
Manual Book
Microwave Oven
MG 3116, MG 2156

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CONTENTS PAGE.
•Introduction
•Part 1: Safety Warnings 4
•Part 2: Name of Parts 5
•Part 3: Installation 6
•Part 4: How to Use 7
•Part 5: Maintenance 23
•Part 6: Specification 23
•Part 7: Precaution 24
•Part 8: Specification 26

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Important Safety Information
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, Electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet.
2. The unit should digrounding. In the event of a short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a
release cable for electric current. This unit is equipped with a cord that has a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is installed and already diground.
Warning:
Incorrect use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if there is doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly diground. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only extension cords with grounding.
Ranking marks the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
3. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed containers, for example, closed glass jars, may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
4. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
5. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
6. When the unit is operated with a combination mode, use the microwave oven by children must be under the supervision
of parents.
7. When the door or door seals are damaged, microwave oven can not be used until repaired first by MODENA
technicians.
8. Not recommended except MODENA technician who repair the microwave oven because it is very risky.
9. Liquid and food should not be heated in a state still closed as it may cause an explosion.
10. The microwave oven must have sufficient water flow. Keep a distance of at least 10 cm from the rear, 8 cm from the
right and left, 15 cm from the top. Prohibited move the foot of microwave oven, air blocking prohibited.
11. Only suitable tools that can be used for this microwave oven.
12. At the time of heating food in plastic or paper containers, note furnace microwave (microwave oven) because there is
the possibility of contact.
13. If any odor / not normal, turn off or disconnect the plug and noticed the door remains closed to withstand fire.
14. Placement of bottles and baby food should be stirred and the temperature should be checked before it is consumed
by infants.
15. At the time of cleaning the surface of the door, door hinges, oven space, can only use a mild soap, not rude or
detergents with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. Conditions microwave oven that is not clean can cause foaming of the surface which can damage and affect the
resistance unit and very risky.
17. Make sure the microwave door is closed when you have finished using it and when not being used.
18. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
19. Toclean the outside of the door using a soft non-abrasive soap applied to a soft sponge.
20. Do not use a microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides). Steam from the
corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the safety interlock switch so it can not operate.
21. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp soft cloth after each use. Do not
let the rest of the oil or fat in the oven space, because they can experience the warm, smoky burn even when using
the oven.
22. Liquids, such as water,coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling
due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven
is not always present. This could result in very hot liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or other utensil is inserted
into the liquid. Toreduce the risk of injury to persons:
• Do not overheat the liquid.
• Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
• Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
• After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before moving the container.
• Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
Part 1: Safety Warnings

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MG 3116
1. Door latch. When the door is closed, it will automatically lock shut. If the door is opened while the oven is operating,
the magnetron will automatically shut off.
2. Door screen. Allows viewing of food. The screen is designed so that light can pass through, but not the microwaves.
3. Oven cavity
4. Spatter shield. Protects the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking foods.
5. Auto shout off, Prevents the oven from operating while the door is opened.
6. Door seal, prevents microwave leakage.
7. Glass cooking tray. Made of special heat resistant glass. The tray must always be in proper position before operating
the oven. Do not cook food directly on the tray.
8. Roller guide, Supports the glass cooking tray. Must always be in proper position before operating the oven.
9. Grill rack
10. Display panel
11. Power Level, Used to set a power level
12. Timer
13. Time Defrost function, to set the oven to estimate the defrosting time.
14. Weight Defrost function, to set the oven to estimate the defrosting time by weight entered.
15. Time Cook, button to set the cooking time.
16. Memory Function
17. Stop/Clear (Cancel), Button-Use to stop and/or cancel a cooking program.
18. Indicator 1
19. Indicator 2
20. Auto Menu, Used to select an Auto Cook program.
21. The number keys, 1-6 minute, Express Cook Function.
22. Clock
23. Start/+30Sec. Button. Press to start cooking program.
Part 2: Name of Parts

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1. Door latch. When the door is closed, it will automatically lock shut. If the door is opened while the oven is operating,
the magnetron will automatically shut off.
2. Door screen-Allows viewing of food. The screen is designed so that light can pass through, but not the microwaves.
3. Oven cavity
4. Spatter shield-Protects the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking foods.
5. Auto shut off, Prevents the oven from operating while the door is opened.
6. Door seal, prevents microwave leakage.
7. Glass cooking tray-Made of special heat resistant glass. The tray must always be in proper position before operating
the oven. Do not cook food directly on the tray.
8. Roller guide, Supports the glass cooking tray. Must malways be in proper position before operating the oven.
9. Grill rack
10. Display panel
11. Display Window.
12. Micro/Grill/Defrost/Combi.
13. Time/Weight +.
14. Time/Weight –.
15. Auto Menu.
16. Clock Timer.
17. Start/Reset.
Attention: Please clean microwave oven often.Failure to do so may create a fire hazard and void the warranty.
•Make sure all the packaging materials are removed from the inside of the oven.
•Inspect the oven after unpacking for any visual damage such as:
•Misaligned Door
•Damaged Door
•Dents of Holes in Door Window and Screen
•Dents in Cavity
If any of the above is visible, DO NOT use the oven.
•This microwave oven weighs around 16 kg and must be placed on a horizontal surface strong enough to support this
weight.
•The oven must be placed away from high temperature and steam.
•DO NOT place anything on top of the oven.
•On the use of freestanding, leave a space of at least 10 cm from the rear, 8 cm from both sides of the wall and 15 cm
from the top to ensure proper ventilation.
•On the use of a built-in (planted), adjust the distance by following the installation of an appropriate frame.
•DO NOT remove the turn-table drive shaft.
•As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when appliance is used by children.
Part 3: Installation

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WARNING:
•The plug socket should be within easy reach of the power cord.
•This oven requires 1.5 KVA for its input. Consultation with service engineer is suggested when installing the oven.
CAUTION: This oven is protected internally by a 250V, 10 Amp Fuse.
MG 3116
MICROWAVE OVEN POWER
Eleven power levels are available in the appliance. To change the power level, press POWER once, then press number
key for the power level you want.
Level
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Power
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the microwave oven is plugged into an outlet, the oven will display " 0:00"
1
Press the CLOCK button, the hour digit will blink and the clock indicator will
on.
2
Press the number keys to set current hour.
3
Press the number keys to set current minute
4
Press the CLOCK button, the display will show the present time. After the Clock
has been set, the time will appear with blinking colors, unless the oven is cooking
or defrosting.
NOTES:
Part 4: How to Use
NOTE:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains leads of the appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
~The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug, which is marked with the
letter E or by the earth symbol with green and yellow colour.
~The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or black one.
~The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or red colored.

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1. To reset the present time in the display window when the oven is off, press the CLOCK button and reset.
2. If you make a mistake when setting the time, press the STOP/CLEAR button
3. To recall the actual time while the oven is cooking or defrosting, simply press the CLOCK button and the display will
show the current time for three seconds
WEIGHT DEFROST PROGRAM
WEIGHT DEFROST program lets you easily defrost foods by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time.
The minimum weight for Auto Weight Defrost is 4 Oz (±126 gr) and maximum weight is 100 Oz(± 3150 gr. Follow the
steps below for easy defrosting:
1
Press WEIGHT DEFROST button, LED will display
―dEF 1.
2
Press the number keys to set desired weight
3
Press START/+30SEC button, to start defrosting, the display will countdown
the remaining defrosting time in minutes and seconds. It will beep 5 times
when defrosting is completed .
TIME DEFROST PROGRAM
TIME DEFROST will automatically set the oven to defrost at a time set by the user.The minimum time for Time Defrost is 1
second. The maximum time is 99 minutes 99 seconds. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.
1
Press TIME DEFROST button, LED will display
―dEF 2
2
Press number keys to set the desired time.
Note: The default microwave power is power level 3. If you want to change the
defrost level, press "power" once, then press the number key to enter the level
you want..
3
Press START/+30SEC button, to start defrosting, the display will show count
down the remaining defrosting time in minutes and seconds. It will beep five
times when defrosting is completed .
COOKING IN ONE STAGE
Set a cooking or other operational time/power as follows. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes 99 seconds.
1
Press TIME COOK button, ―00: 00‖ will light in the display
2
Press number keys to set the desired cooking time. Up to 99 minutes 99
seconds .
3
Press POWER button, ―PL 10‖ will light in the display .
4
Press the number key for the power level you want .

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Press START/+30SEC button, to start cooking, the display will countdown the
remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds. It will beep five times when
cooking is completed.
COOKING IN TWO STAGES
Set up to two cooking stages as follows:
1
Press TIME COOK button, ―00 : 00‖ will light in the display.
2
Press number keys to set the desired cooking time. Up to 99 minutes
99 seconds
3
Press POWER button , ―PL 10‖ will light in the display
4
Press the number key for the power level you want.
5
Press TIME COOK button, ―00 : 00‖ will light in the display
6
Press number keys to set the desired cooking time. Up to 99 minutes 99
seconds.
7
Press POWER button , ―PL 10‖ will light in the display
8
Press the number key for the power level you want
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Press START/+30SEC button, to start cooking, the display will
countdown the remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds.
It will beep five times when cooking is completed.
GRILL PROGRAM
set a cooking or other operational time/power as follows. The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes 00 seconds.
1
Press the TIME COOK button,"00:00" will light in the display
2
Press number keys to set the desired cooking time.Up to 60 minutes
00 seconds
3
Press the POWER button twice; ―GL 1‖ will light in the display
4
Press the number 1 or 2 key for the power level you want.

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Press START/+30SEC button, to start cooking, the display will countdown the
remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds. It will beep 5 times when
cooking is completed
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When grill is working, the cooking time has 2 stages, after the 1st half of the cooking, the program will
automatically pause and sound 2 beeps, indicating you to open the oven and turn food over, close the door
after turn the food over, press the START/+30SEC button, the cooking will continue for the 2nd half. If you do
not want to turn the food over, the oven will re-start after 1 min pause.
COMBINATION COOKING
Set cooking or other operational time/power as follows. The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes 99 second.
1
Press the TIME COOK button," 00:00 " will light in the display..
2
Press number keys to set the desired cooking time. Up to 99
minutes 99 seconds
3
Press the POWER button, ―CL 1‖ will light in the display.
4
Press the number 1 or 2 key for the power level you want.
5
Press START/+30SEC button, to start cooking, the display will countdown the
remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds. It will beep 5 times when
cooking is completed.
DEFROSTING PROGRAM/COOKING IN TWO STAGES
Setting up weight or time defrosting and cooking in two stages as follows.
The minimum weight for Auto Weight Defrost is 4 Oz (±126 gr). The maximum weight is 100 Oz (± 3150 gr). Follow
these steps to start defrosting process:
1
Set up weight or time defrosting and cooking in two stages as follows.The
minimum weight for Auto Weight Defrost is 4 oz. The maximum weight is 100
Oz.
2
Press number keys to set the desired cooking weight.
3
Follow the steps on the previous page (COOKINGIN ONE STAGE) to set a second
stage, then press the START/+30SEC. button to start ooking; the display will
countdown the remaining time in minutes and seconds and beep once between
stages. It will beep 5 times when all the stages have completed cooking.
EXPRESS COOK PROGRAM
The microwave can start cooking at the press of a button as follows:
1
Press the number keys 1-6 (EXPRESS COOK); the microwave will immediately
start cooking at high (100%) power for one to six minutes.

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2
Repeatedly press the START/+ 30SEC button, to increase the cooking time in
30 second every time you press the button. (up to 99 minutes 99 seconds).
STOP / CLEAR BUTTON
To stop cooking or cancel a cooking program, simply press the STOP/CLEAR button, once to stop cooking or twice to
cancel a cooking program.
Always press the STOP/CLEAR button before opening the door.
AUTO COOK PROGRAM
Auto cook lets you easily cook items in the oven as it will automatically set the times and power levels to give better
results than one power only cooking.
1
Press AUTO COOK button, weight/portion will light in the display.
2
Repeatedly press the desired Auto Cook button to set the desired
weight/portion. Each Auto Cook item will have the most popular weight/portion
settings to chose
3
Press the START/+30SEC. Button to start cooking. The display will
countdown the remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds. It will beep five
times when cooking is completed.
AUTO COOK PROGRAM TABLE
Menu
Press Times
Weight/Portion
Display
Cooking Time
POPCORN
Once
1.75 Oz
1‘ 50‘
Twice
3.0 Oz
2‘ 35‖
Three
3.5 Oz
2‘ 50‖
POTATO
8 Oz/Pcs
Once
1 PCS
6‘ 00‖
Twice
2 PCS
8‘ 30‖
Three
3 PCS
11‘ 00‖
PIZZA
Once
4.0 Oz
40‖
Twice
8.0 Oz
1‘ 20‖
Three
14.0 Oz
2‘ 40‖
BEVERAGE
(120 ml/cup)
Once
1 Cup
1‘ 20‖
Twice
2 Cup
2‘ 20‖
Three
3 Cup
3‘ 40‖
DINNER PLATE
Once
9.0 Oz
3‘ 00‖
Twice
12.0 Oz
4‘ 30‖
Three
18.0 Oz
7‘ 00‖
FROZEN VEGETABLE
Once
4.0 Oz
4‘ 00‖
Twice
8.0 Oz
6‘ 30‖
Three
16.0 Oz
11‘ 30‖
CHILD LOCK FUNCTION
CHILD LOCK functions to prevents unwanted oven operation by small children. The oven can be set so that the control
panel is deactivated or locked.

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1
To activate, press and hold the STOP/CLEAR button for three seconds, the
display will appear as shown at the right and no buttons can be pressed.
2
To deactivate, press and hold the STOP/CLEAR button for three seconds, the
display will return to the time.
MEMORY FUNCTION
Memory lets you cook items in your own special style. A total of 3 memory settings are available in this model. Set a
memory setting as follows:
1
Press the MEMORY button repeatedly to select 1-3 memory3.
2
Press the TIME COOK button , ―00 : 00‖ will light in the display.
3
Press number keys to set the desired cooking time.
4
Press POWER button , ―PL 10‖ will light in the display.
5
Press the number to set the desired power, the display will show the percentage
you chose.
6
Press the START/+30SEC button once to save your setting s into the chip. Press
the START/+3 0SEC. button again, cooking will start
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Press the MEMORY button repeatedly to choose the memori setting in order to
cook the desired item. Press the START/+30SEC button to start cooking. The
display will countdown the remaining cooking time in minutes and seconds. It
will beep five times when cooking is completed. Remember above settings for
future use.
KITCHEN TIMER FUNCTION
1
Press “KITCHEN TIMER” button
2
Press the number keys to enter the desired alarm time, for example press 0-2-
3-0 for 2 minutes 30 seconds (the maximum alarm time is 99 minutes and 99
seconds.)
3
Press START/+30SEC button. To confirm setting.

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4
When the time on the alarm has expired, the clock indicator will go out and
the buzzer will ring 5 times.
INQUIRY FUNCTION
1
Press “POWER” button during cooking; the display will show current power
level for 3 seconds.
2
Push CLOCK button during cooking; the display will show current power level
for 3 seconds.
COOKING GUIDE
THE PRINCIPLES OF MICROWAVE COOKING
Microwaves are a form of high frequency radio waves similar to those used by a radio including AM, FM and CB.
Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube. From the magnetron tube, microwave energy is
transmitted to the oven where it is reflected, transmitted and absorbed by the food.
Reflection
Microwaves are reflected by metal just as a ball is bounced off of a wall. For this reason, metal utensils are not suitable for
usage of the microwave. A combination of static interior walls and a rotating metal turntable or stirrer fan helps assure that
the microwaves are well distributed within the oven cavity to produce even cooking.
Transmission
Microwaves pass through some materials such as paper, glass and plastic much like sunlight shining through a window.
Because these substances do not absorb or reflect the microwave energy, they are ideal materials for microwave oven
cooking containers.
Absorption
During cooking, microwaves will be absorbed by food. They penetrate to a depth of about 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches. Microwave
energy activates the molecules in the food (especially water, fat and sugar), and heat is produced. If you vigorously rub
your hands together, you will feel heat produced by friction. The internal cooking of larger foods is done by conduction as
the heat which is produced by friction is conducted to the middle of the food. Foods also continue to cook by conduction
during standing time.
FOOD CHARACTERISTICS
Quantity: The amount of food placed in a microwave oven has a direct effect on the cooking time. Small amounts of food
or liquid require less cooking time than larger amounts of the same substance. As quantity increases, concentration
decreases.
Size: Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To speed cooking, cut pieces smaller than two inches (5 cm), so microwaves
can penetrate to the middle from all sides. Pieces which are similar in size and shape cook more evenly.
Shape: Many foods are uneven, like a chicken, ribs or broccoli. The thin parts will cook faster than the thick parts, while
uniformly thick foods cook evenly. To compensate for irregular shapes, place thin pieces toward the center of the dish and
thicker pieces toward the edge of the dish.
Starting Temperature: Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to cook than foods at room temperature.
Bone and Fat: Because bones conduct heat, the side of the meat the bone is on will cook first, while boneless cuts cook
slower but more evenly. Fat attracts microwaves. The middle of these foods are cooked by heat conduction.
Moisture Content: Microwaves are attracted by moisture. Naturally moist foods absorb microwaves better than dry ones.
Add a minimum of liquid to moist foods, as excess water slows cooking.
Density: The density of food determines how easily the microwaves can penetrate and how quickly it will cook. Porous
foods, like chopped beef or mashed potatoes, microwave faster than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes.
Piercing: Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks
and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

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MICROWAVE TECHNIQUES
Stirring: Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking to equalize heat and speed microwaving.
Foods will not burn or stick, so there‘s no need to stir constantly as you do in conventional cooking.
Arrangement: Arrange foods with thin or delicate ends, Iike drumsticks or asparagus spears, with the thick or tougher
portions to the outside of the dish. The parts which need more cooking will receive more energy, so food will microwave
evenly.
Spacing: Individual foods, such as baked potatoes and cupcakes will cook more evenly if placed in the oven an equal
distance apart. When possible, arrange foods in a circular pattern. Similarly, when placing foods in a baking dish, arrange
around the outside of the dish, not lined up next to each other. Food should not be stacked on top of each other.
Rearrangement: Rearrange overlapping areas, Iike tails of long fish fillets, from top to bottom, and closely packed pieces,
like meatballs, from the outside to the center of the dish.
Standing Time: Standing time is currently undergoing a process where the cuisine greater heat dissipation inside
immediately after the cooking process is finished, for example meat temperature will rise about sekitar 5o–8oC (about 9 °
-15 ° F) during standing time. This period is very important in cooking with a microwave. Microwaves cause outer layer of
thermal energy food, as a result of the normal conduction, the food is still undergoing a process of heating a few minutes
after being removed from the oven, let dishes such as grilled meat, thin foods, cakes and vegetables in bulk, completion of
this stage in order to be a central part fully ripe, without too ripe, dry or too crisp on the outside.
Covering: Covering speeds cooking time, retains moisture, tenderizes, insures even cooking and prevents spattering.
Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. Vent plastic by turning back one edge at the side of dish to form
a narrow slot where excess steam can escape. Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using
microwaveable cover.
Browning
caramelize and give a "browned" appearance. Browning agents do not affect the quality of microwaved foods, but can add
color and flavor. For meats and poultry, use sauce diluted with water or melted butter, soy, Worcestershire, barbecue or
steak sauce, a sprinkling of paprika or dry gravy mix; jelly glaze or crumb coating. Frosting and topping finish cakes and
breads. Top casseroles at the end of microwaving with grated cheese or crumbs.
Some Foods Do Not Microwave Well
•Eggs in Shells and hard boiled eggs can burst.
•Pancakes do not crust, but they reheat well. Fully-prepared, frozen pancakes are available for microwaving.
•Deep Fat Frying can cause burns.
•Bottles with narrow necks may shatter if heated.
•Popcorn only in special microwave poppers. Do not use oil unless specified by the manufacturer, or heat longer than
recommended. Never pop popcorn in paper bags or glass utensils or directly on the glass tray.
HOT SNACKS AND APPETIZERS
Hot hors d'oeuvres and appetizers can be prepared very quickly in the oven by the hostess, or individual servings may be
prepared by guests. Many appetizers may be cooked on the serving platter, provided the platter does not have metal trim.
A time saving tip -prepare these foods ahead of time, refrigerate or freeze, and reheat in the oven at serving time. A plate
of appetizers will take only seconds to prepare or reheat.
Cheese melts very rapidly and will toughen if overcooked, so watch foods combined with cheese closely so that overcooking
will not occur. As soon as cheese starts to bubble, cooking is completed. Appetizers that have a crisp pastry exterior are
best prepared in a conventional oven. To prepare appetizers wrapped in bacon, it will be necessary to precook the bacon
and then wrap around the foods.
Oysters wrapped in bacon are easier to prepare in the broiler of your conventional range.
Mixed seafood can be prepared in serving shells as microwave energy will pass through the seafood shells without heating.
Aluminum foil should not be used for shells.
If spreads are placed on crackers, care should be taken not to overcook as moisture from the food will cause crackers to
become soggy. Crackers used for spreads should be very dry and crisp. This helps avoid sogginess. Heat only until spread
is at serving temperature.
The time required to heat all appetizers will depend on the amount of food, and the number and the type of dish selected.
Remember the food will become very hot even if the dish is cool. Cheese mixtures retain heat longer when heated with
microwave energy.
MEATS
Guide for Cooking Meats

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Roasts, chops, hamburgers and small cuts of tender meat cook beautifully in the microwave oven. Most roasts can be
cooked rare, medium rare or even well done in less than one hour. Less tender cuts of meat such as pot roast can be
simmered fork tender in a sauce or gravy. Tough cuts that require slow cooking will do better in the conventional range or
oven. A large piece of meat, especially if the shape is uneven, should be turned over occasionally for even doneness.
Meat
Power Level
Cooking
(per lb)
Time
Standing Time
Notes
Beef Roast
Turn over half the
time.
after
Rare
80
6 –8 minute
5 –7 minute
Medium
80
8 –10 minute
10 –15 minute
Well
80
10 –12 minute
10 –15 minute
Pork Roast
Cover with microwaveable
cover. Turn over after half
the time.
Bone-in
80
12 - 15 minute
10 minute
Boneless
80
16 - 18 minute
10 - 15 minute
Lamb Roast
Turn over half the
time.
after
Bone-in Medium
80
7 - 9 minute
10 - 12 minute
Bone-in Well
80
9 1/2 -11 1/2 men.
10 - 15 minute
Boneless Medium
80
9 - 11 minute
10 - 12 minute
Boneless Well
80
11 - 13 1/2 minute
10 - 15 minute
Beef Patties (3 1/2 oz) each
Turn over and rearrange
after half the time.
2 patties
100
2 1/2 - 3 minute
5 - 7 minute
4 patties
100
3 1/2
minute
-
4
1/2
5 - 7 minute
Meat Loaf
Cover with microwaveable
cover.
(2lbs)
100
15 - 17 minute t
10 - 12 minute
Bacon
Cover with microwaveable
cover.
Slices (4 strips)
(1 slice; weight: 1 oz,
length: 11 in.)
100
4 - 5 minute
—
Ham
Cover with microwaveable
cover.
Slices (1 in. thick) 4
slices
7 1/2 - 8 1/2 min.
5 - 7 minute
POULTRY
Guide for Cooking Poultry
Chicken is one of the most popular foods and microwaving chicken is one of the best uses of your microwave oven. Chicken
stays juicy and tender in the microwave oven. However, juiciness prevents browning because chicken crisps and browns
only when the skin dries out enough to change color.
Standing time is important, because it allows the interior to finish cooking without toughening the delicate breast meat.
Food
Power Level
Cooking Time
(per lb)
Standing Time
Notes
Roast
Chicken wholer
100
6 –8 minute
10 –15 minute
Place breast side up on
roasting rack. Let stand,
covered, before serving.
Chicken cut up
100
8 –7 minute
7 –10 minute
Turkey
80
6 1/2 –8 minute
7 –10 minute
Turkey Breast
50
10 –11 minute
5 –7 minute
Rearrange once during
Rearrange once during
with microwaveable
cover.
SEAFOOD
Guide for Cooking Seafood
Microwaving is one of the easiest and most efficient ways of preparing fish and seafood, which stay delicate and tender
with quick, moist cooking. Overcooking dries out and toughens seafood, so you should check it after the minimum time.
If thick pieces like fish steaks or lobster tails are done on the outside, but still slightly translucent in the middle, let them
stand for a few minutes; internal heat will complete the cooking.

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Food
Power Level
Cooking Time
Standing Time
Notes
Whole Fish
(1 lb to 1 ½ lbs)
100
6 –7 menit
5 menit
Turn over after half the
time.
Fish Fillet (1 lb)
100
5 –6 menit
4 –5 menit
Fish Steak 1 inch thick
(1 lb)
100
4 –5 menit
5 –6 menit
Turn over after half the
time. Cove with
microwaveable cover.
Shrimp (1 lb)
100
3 –4 menit
5 menit
Rearrange once during
cooking. (1 lb) Cover
with microwaveable
cover.
Sea Scallops (1 lb)
80
6 –7 menit
5 menit
EGGS & CHEESE
Guide for Cooking Eggs & Cheese
CHEESE
Cheese melts quickly and smoothly. When serving cheese as an appetizer, flavor is at peak when served at room
temperature. Use a low power level for melting. Cheese melts best when shredded and heated with milk or other liquids.
Stir cheese mixtures several times for even heating.
EGGS
Eggs cook differently by microwave. The high fat content of egg yolks absorb energy, so yolks cook faster than whites. It's
easy to poach eggs in a microwave oven, but if you want soft yolks, remove eggs from the oven before whites are completely
cooked. A brief standing time allows whites to set without overcooking yolks. Check eggs for completion of cooking early,
they toughen when overcooked.
When eggs and yolks are mixed together for omelets, scrambled eggs or custards, they cook more evenly and need less
stirring than during conventional cooking methods.
Do not try to cook eggs in the shell. Steam can build up inside the shells, causing them to burst.
Scrambled Eggs
Eggs
Butter
Milk or Water
Power Level
100
Procedure
2
1 Tbsp
2 Tbsp
1 –2 minute
Place butter in small casserole and
melt.
Add eggs and milk, scrambling with
fork.
Cook as directed in chart, breaking
up and stirring eggs twice. Let
stand, covered, before serving.
4
1 Tbsp
2 Tbsp
2 –3 minute
6
2 Tbsp
4 Tbsp
3 –4 minute

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Poached Eggs
Eggs
Water
Cook Water
with Power Level
100
Cook Eggs on
Power
Level 80
Standing Time
Prosedur
1
1 ½ cups
4 –6 minute
1 minute
2 minute
2
1 ½ cups
4 –6 minute
1 1/2 –2 minute
2 minute
Place water into medium
casserole. Cook at high until
boiling. Break eggs, one at a
time,into separate dish, pierce
yolk once with wooden pick and
slip egg carefully into hot
water, cook as
directed in chart.
4
2 cups
6 –7 minute
2 1/2 –3 minute
2 minute
VEGETABLES
Guide for Cooking Fresh Vegetables
Nutrition research indicates that many microwaved vegetables and fruits lose less water soluble vitamin C than when cooked
conventionally. This is due to shorter cooking time and to the fact that less cooking water is needed when microwaving
fruits and vegetables. Best of all, vegetables keep their fresh color, texture and flavor. Vegetables should be covered with
microwaveable cover. Vegetables cooked in their skins, such as potatoes, are already so tightly covered that they should
be pricked with a fork before cooking in order to release excess steam. To assure even cooking, vegetables should be cut
in uniform pieces and stirred during the cooking time. Always add salt to water before adding vegetables. Reduce time a
minute or two for crisp-tender texture. Increase time for very soft texture. Remember to allow standing time of two to five
minutes after cooking because, as most foods do, vegetables will continue to cook after they are removed from the
microwave oven.
Food
Water Amount
Cook on
Power 100
Standing Time
Notes
Asparagus
Medium Casserole.
Re- arrange once.
Spears (1 lb)
¼ cup
5 –6 minute
2 minute
Cuts (1 lb) ½ cup
5 –6 minute
2 minute
Beans
Fresh green (1/2 lb)
¼ cup
4 –5 minute
2 minute
Stir twice.
Frozen green (1/2 lb)
2 Tbsp
5 ½ - 6 ½ minute
2 minute
Stir twice.
Green Peas (2 cups)
¼ cup
4 –5 minute
2 minute
Small casserole. Stir
twice.
Broccoli (2 cups)
¼ cup
4 –5 minute
2 minute
Medium casserole.
Rearrange once
during cooking.
Brussels Sprout (1 lb)
¼ cup
6 –7 ½ minute
2 –3 minute
Medium casserole.
Stir once.
Cabbage (1 lb)
¼ cup
5 –6 minute
2 –5 minute
Rearrange once during
cooking.
Cauliflower pieces (1
head)
¼ cup
6 –7 minute
2 –5 minute
Cover with
microwaveable cover.
Stir once.
Mushroom slices (1/2
lb)
2 Tbsp
3 –4 minute
2 –3 minute
Small casserole. Stir
once.
SOUPS
Guide for Cooking Soups
Satisfy appetites with savory soups prepared in your microwave oven. Adapt your favorites by using similar cooking times
and techniques.

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Food
Power
Level
Cook on
Power 100
Standing Time
Notes
Canned
Condensed
Cream style, Bean, Pea
or Mushroom
(10 ½ - 11 1/2 oz)
Stir halfway through.
cooking time. Cover.
With Water
100
4 ½ - 5 ½ menit
2 –3 minute
With Milk
80
5 ½ - 6 ½ menit
2 –3 minute
Dry Soup Mix
100
then
5 ½ - 6 ½ menit
2 –3 minute
Add water. Cover with lid.
Stir twice.
1 envelope
(10 1/2 oz)
50
3 –4 menit
Broth
(10 ½ oz)
100
4 –5 menit
2 –3 minute
Stir twice. Cover
SAUCES
Guide for Cooking Sauces
Sauces boil over rapidly, especially those that contain milk. As soon as the door is opened, cooking stops.If ingredients are
not taken directly from the refrigerator, cooking time will be less than given in the recipe. Stir sauce quickly, about every 30
seconds to eliminate lumps. Be sure to use a container twice the size of the amount of liquid to prevent boiling over.
A wooden spoon may be left in the dish while sauce is cooking for easy stirring. If sauce is stirred slowly, cooking time may
require about 15 seconds longer. If desired, a 1 quart glass measure may be used to prepare some sauces.
White Sauce
Amount
Butter
Flour
Milk
Cook
Butter
Cook
Sauce
Notes
1 Cup
Thin
1 tbs
1 Tbs
1 cup
30
seconds
2 ½ - 3 ½ minute
Cook on Full power
as directed or until
thickened, stirring
once.
Let stand, covered,
before serving.
Med
2 Tbs
2 Tbs
1 cup
1 minute
2 ½ - 3 ½ minute
thick
3 Tbs
3 tbs
1 cup
1 minute
3 –4 minute
Brown Gravy
Amount
Fat from
Drippings
Flour
Liquid or
Drippings
Cook on Power
Level 100
Notes
1 Cup
Thin
1 tbs
1 Tbs
1 cup
2 ½ - 3 ½ minute
Cook on Full
power as
directed
Or until
thickened,
stirring once.
Let stand,
covered, before
serving.
Med
1 Tbs
1 Tbs
1 cup
3 –4 minute
Thick
1 Tbs
1 tbs
1 cup
3 –4 minute
CASSEROLES
Casseroles may require occasional stirring to distribute heat. They cook more evenly when made withingredients of similar
size and shape. Because of their shorter cooking time, casseroles cooked in the microwave oven generally need less liquid.
Casseroles with cream and cheese sauces, or meats which need slower cooking to tenderize, cook best on power level 40.
When cooking a favorite casserole, make two and freeze the second for future use. Line a casserole or baking dish with
microwaveable cover. Transfer the cooked food to the lined container and freeze. As soon as the food is frozen in the shape
of the dish, remove it and wrap with freezer paper. Later it can be unwrapped and returned to the container for defrosting
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Dry Casserole Mixtures
Many prepared box type casseroles are available on the grocery shelves. Many have freeze dried foods or evaporated
foods included. Cooking periods are so short there may not be time for the foods to absorb the moisture sufficiently and
reconstitute the foods. To prepare this type, boil the amount of water recommended on the package. Add the noodles (when
included), cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes. Allow noodles to stand covered for an additional 10 minutes, rinse
with warm water and drain. Then follow package directions for preparing the mix. Reheat 4 to 6 minutes before serving.
SANDWICHES, INCLUDING HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS
Guide for Heating Sandwiches
Sandwiches heat very quickly because, being porous, they have a low density. Since the filling is usually more dense than
the bread or rolls, the filling determines the heating time. Surprisingly, the filling will always be hotter than the bread feels.
Yout must take a careful effort not to overcook as the bread will become tough. Use several thin slices of meat. Thin slices
heat more quickly and are better than one thick slice. The slow heating thick slice often causes the bread to overcook before
the meat is hot. Sandwiches may be placed on a paper plate. Remove wrapping immediately after warming. Already- baked
frozen breads and rolls may be used for sandwiches. The filling, however, should be thawed first. Toasted bread is fine for
sandwiches and provides a firm base. You can use toast bread for sandwiches.
Food
Amount
Cook on Power
Special Notes
Sandwich
1
2
4
1 min
1 ½-2min
3-4 min
Place on microwaveable plate.
Hamburger ( 4 Oz)
4
1 min
3-4 min
Cover with microwaveable cover
Hot Dogs
4
1 ½-2min
Cover with microwaveable cover
Sloppy joes
4
4 min
Place on microwaveable plate.
PASTA & GRAINS
Guide for Cooking Pasta and Grains
Raw long grain rice takes time to rehydrate. Microwaving time is a little shorter than conventional, but the greatest advantage
is the ease with which you can prepare fluffy rice without sticking or burning. Cooked rice and pasta reheat easily in the
microwave oven without loss of flavor or texture. No extra water is needed to prevent sticking or drying, so there's no danger
of overcooking rice and pasta or thinning sauces.
Food
Hot
Water
Salt
Oil
Butter
or
Power
Level
Cooking
Time
Standing Time
Pasta (8 oz)
Egg Noodles
4 cups
1 tsp.
1 Tbsp.
100
6 ½
minute
-
7
½
2 –5 minute
Macaroni
4 cups
1 tsp.
1 Tbsp.
100
8 –10 minute
2 –5 minute
Spaghetti
4 cups
1 tsp.
1 Tbsp.
100
8 –10 minute
2 –5 minute
Lasagna Noodle
4 cups
1 tsp.
1 Tbsp.
100
12 –14 minute
2 –5 minute
Rice, Long
Grain
Rice
2 cups
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
100
5 -6 minute
5 –7 minute
then
9 ½ - 12 minute
80
Red Rice
2 cups
½ tsp.
1 tsp.
100
5 –6 minute
5 –7 minute
then
22 –27 minute
80
CEREALS
Microwaveable hot cereals can be cooked directly in the cereal bowl and make cleaning up easy.
CONVENIENCE FOODS

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Frozen Foods
A large variety of frozen foods, special dishes and dinners are available and the selections continue to increase. The market
is changing rapidly, therefore it is impossible to list the foods and types available and recommend cooking procedures. In
this book we can only give general directions to assist you.
T.V. Dinners
To prepare a T.V. dinner, follow the maker‘s instructions for use with microwave ovens. Cooking a T.V. dinner will require
approximately five to seven minutes for the food to thaw and heat to serving temperature (depending on the types of food).
Allow plastic wrap to remain over the dish for two minutes to allow heat to spread evenly. Dinners that contain mashed
potatoes might have a bit of a problem due to the large compact mass of this particular food. You may want to remove
about half the mashed potatoes after defrosting is started, then spread the remaining potatoes over the individual section
of the tray. Heat the removed mashed potatoes in an individual dish. For foods that should be crisp when cooking is
completed, remove the plastic wrap and use the broiler of a conventional oven to crisp the food.
Individual Frozen Foods
These may be commercially prepared or frozen at home. Place the container of frozen food in the oven and heat only until
the food starts to defrost and can be removed easily. Empty contents into a casserole or serving dish and continue to defrost
and heat. Do not heat foods in deep foil containers. To crisp and brown special toppings, use the broiler of a conventional
range. In this condition do not use plastic containers, as it may melt in the heat.
Frozen Foods in Cooking Pouches or Boilable Bags
To prepare these foods, slit the plastic bag. An X-type cut will help to move the food easily at the end of cooking time. Place
the cut side down on a serving dish (with no metal trim). Heat foods other than vegetables for about three minutes. Frozen
vegetables require about eight to nine and a half minutes of cooking time. Allow the pouch bag to remain over the food for
about two minutes to allow time for the heat to spread. Foods prepared with cheese or white sauce should be removed
from the pouch and placed in a glass casserole dish and stirred to prevent overcooking of the sauce around the edges of
the dish.
Meals from Table Leftovers
Meals from leftovers can be prepared in advance. Foods can be frozen and ready for quick heating in the oven at any time.
Choose foods suitable for freezing and put serving portions on paper, glass or (no metal trim) plates. Wrap with
recommended freezer paper and freeze quickly. When portioning the servings of food on the plate, use approximately the
same amount of each kind of food for more even heating. Mashed potatoes will heat quicker if spread slightly and hollowed,
with a pat of butter in the center. To prevent small pieces of vegetables, corn, peas, etc., from dehydrating during heating,
mound well near the center of the plate.
DESSERTS
There's always time to make dessert with a microwave oven. Fruit desserts have a remarkably fresh flavor and texture.
Microwaved cakes are more tender than conventionally baked; since cakes are usually frosted, browning is unimportant.
Microwaved pie crusts are exceptionally tender and crispy, while delicate custards and puddings are easy to prepare.
Type of Food
Power Level
Cooking Time
Standing Time
Notes
Cake, Circle (Mixed 9
inch)
100
80
3 ½ - 5 minute
4 ½ - 6 minute
2 –5 minute
Pour into greased
and wax paper lined cake
dishes.
Ring or Angel Food Cake
80
5 ½ - 6 ½ minute
2 –5 minute
Cover with wax paper.
Muffin (6 Muffins)
50
4 ½ - 6 ½ minute
2 –5 minute
Rearrange once.
Custard (6 servings)
50
10 –12 minute
2 –5 minute
Rearrange once.
Baking
•Bar cookies work best. Greasing or lining of the microwaveable baking dish is optional.
•If insufficient browning disturbs you, frost, glaze or add food coloring to white or yellow batters.
•A microwaveable cookie sheet can be made by covering cardboard with waxed paper.
•Because your cakes will rise higher in microwave cooking, never fill microwaveable cake pans more than half full.
•Reduce baking powder and soda by approximately one-fourth when converting a conventional recipe.
•Fill paper-lined muffin cups to only half full which allows for muffins to rise more than normal.
•You can prepare your own "brown 'n serve" breads and rolls by baking them ahead of time in the microwave oven.
Then, place them in a conventional oven to brown prior to serving.
•Breads and rolls should be reheated to the point where they are warm to the touch. Overheating or overcooking makes
bread tough and rubbery.