Con ten ts
Adapter Plugs
Aluminum Foil
Microwaving Tips
Timer
27
4
3
9
Appliance Registration
Care and
2
Model and Serial Numbers
Power Levels
25,26
Consumer Services
Control Panel
31
6,7
Precautions
Problem Solver
2-5
28
Cooking Complete Reminder 8
Safety Instructions
Time Cook
2-5
10
Guide
18-24
Defrosting Guide
Delayed Cooking
16, 17
9
Time Defrost
Warranty
11
Back Cover
Exhaust Fan
Extension Cords
6,26
27
Features
8
Glossary of Microwave Terms 12
Grease Filter
Grounding Instructions
26
27
Heating or Reheating Guide 14, 15
Hold Time
9
Light Bulb Replacement
27
Microwave Cookware Guide 13
The
output
of this microwave oven
is 750
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this appliance.
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Microwaving Tips
●
See door surface
safety precautions should
followed, following:
instructions
25.
●
Make sure all cookware used
This appliance
be
your microwave oven suitable
for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
serviced
by
WARNING–TO reduce
risk
electric
authorized service facility
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware which
does not have metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can be used.
Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
examination, repair or adjustment.
●
this appliance only for its
supervision is necessary
used by children.
intended use as described in this
manual.
To
oven
the
Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
overcook
attend appliance
or other combustible
placed inside the
cooking.
plastic,
are
to
●
This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to
properly
–Remove wire twist-ties from
See
paper or plastic
before
placing bags in
on page
● This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat
cook food,
for laboratory
If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass measuring
cup filled with one cup water—set
the measuring cup either in or next
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats, it should not
be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.
–Do not use
microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
not use
paper
is not intended
products. Recycled paper towels,
use.
napkins
contain
wax
.
best operation,
this
which
appliance into
outlet, to prevent flickering of
blowing of fuse
own electrical
cause arcing ignite.
products containing
nylon filaments
be
tripping of circuit breaker.
avoided, as they may also ignite.
or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the
provided
–Do not pop
.
.
. .
●
Paper towels, wax paper and
microwave
microwave
you
in a
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
accessory or
popcorn
●
Do not
or
any
use microwave
openings on the appliance.
not operate
while
●
Do not use outdoors.
empty to
●
Some microwaved foods
Do not immerse power cord
oven and the
of
If
require stirring, rotating or
rearranging. Check the Cooking
Guide.
or
in
by accident oven
empty a minute or two,
.
cord away from
is
However, to avoid
heated surfaces.
●
Steam builds up pressure in
operating the
at
●
D
O
cord hang
or counter.
foods which are tightly covered
by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken
livers to prevent bursting.
times—it saves energy
over edge of
prolongs the
of
not operate this
it has a damaged power cord or
not overcook
could
and
to your
plug,
is not working properly,
fire, causing
or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
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Foods with unbroken outer
such as potatoes, sausages,
● Foods cooked liquids (such
as
tend to boil over
than
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and egg yolks,
(see previous caution) should be
pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
less moisture. Should this
to
25 for instructions on
how to clean the
of the oven.
* Thermometer—Do not
a thermometer in food you
microwaving
●
Not plastic wrap is suitable
for use in microwave ovens,
Check the package for proper use.
.
and tightly closed plastic bags
should slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package. If they are
thermometer is designed or
recommended for
microwave oven.
in the
cooking
cookware designed for microwave
cooking is very useful, but should
be used
plastic could
during
or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also,
plastic storage containers should be
safe plastic may not be as tolerant
of overcooking conditions as are
or ceramic materials and
at least
because
they form a tight seal.
or char if subjected to
cooking with containers tightly
covered with plastic wrap, remove
short periods of overcooking. In
longer exposures to overcooking,
food and cookware could
covering
and direct steam
as
in
ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use
away from hands and face.
TV
microwave-safe
and
.
microwaved
trays
than
them in strict compliance
certain special circumstances,
3/4’’
with
cookware manufacturer’s
liquids
shortly
start to boil during or
removal from the
tray box.
recommendations. 2) not
microwave
than
subject
cookware to
microwave oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, stir the
keep
microwaving. 3) Do
permit
children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
liquid briefly before removing the
container from the microwave oven.
from
of oven.
●
Cookware
cooking pork, follow
the directions exactly and always
cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least
holders may
cookware.
This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be
hot to touch.
floor during
killed and
not
be safe to eat.
and
eggs in microwave
Pressure
up inside
yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
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THE EXHAUST HOOD
it installed properly
SAVE THESE
●
INSTRUCTIONS
grounded by a
the special instigation
Optional
Available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.
packed with the microwave oven.
. The exhaust fan in the oven
operate
under
Charcoal Filter
for
certain conditions (see
Fan Feature, page 6).
installation.
the
fan is operating, caution is
required to prevent the starting
and spreading of
fires while the exhaust
fan is in use. For this reason:
–Never leave surface units
unattended at high heat settings.
and greasy
that may ignite and
if exhaust fan is operating. To
minimize automatic
operation,
use adequate sized cookware and
use high heat when
the event of a grease fire,
smother flaming pan on surface
unit by covering pan completely
with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray.
-Never flame foods under
the oven with the exhaust fan
operating because it may spread
the flames.
hood and grease filters
clean,
to instructions on
page 26, to maintain good venting
and avoid grease fires.
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Your Touch Control Panel
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven
controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s
designed to be easy to use and understand.
8.
TIMER. This feature uses no microwave
energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding
period after defrost or as a delay timer before cooking.
(See page 9.)
When You Plug in the Oven
9. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking
time, defrosting time, time of day or power level.
The display panel displays five 8’s, “18 POWER” and all
of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights
disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock and oven is
ready for use.
10. AUTO START. Allows you to program your oven to
begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour
delay. (See page 10.)
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
recurs, and you must reset Clock after touching the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
START. After all selections are made, touch this pad
to start the oven.
LIGHT. Touch ON to illuminate counter.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature
during cooking functions, power level being used,
cooking mode and instructions.
FAN
2. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a preset amount
of time using automatic power level 10. (If desired, you
may change power level after entering cooking time. See
page 10.)
Cooking appliances installed under the oven may,
under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures
high enough to overheat some internal parts of the
microwave oven.
3. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power
level 3 (Low). (If desired, you may change power level
after entering defrosting time. See page 11.)
To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust
fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if
excessive temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan
cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically
turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may
stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range
and microwave oven controls have been turned off.
4. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check
time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch
CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if
time is
touch number pads 1, 3 and O and
will appear on the display. Then touch the START pad.
To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.
5. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change from
automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power
level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
6. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven
and erases all settings (except time of day).
7. EXHAUST FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the
different fan speeds.
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Features of Your Microwave Oven
Complete Reminder
To remind you that you have food in the
oven, the oven will display “End” and beep
once a minute until you either open the oven
door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
1.0 Cubic Foot
Oven Interior
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1. Door Handle. Pull to open
door. Door must be securely
latched for oven to operate.
5. Oven Vent.
8. Hood Controls.
Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.
Light. Press ON or OFF.
6. Oven Light. Light comes on
when door is opened or when oven
is operating in any function.
2. Door
9. Grease Filters.
3. Window with Metal Shield.
Screen allows cooking to be viewed
while keeping microwaves confined
in oven.
7. Touch Control Panel and
Display. For detailed
information on each feature,
see pages 6 and 7.
10.
Light.
Oven Floor.
4. Model and Serial Numbers.
This is to certify that
this unit has been tested
in conformance with
Bulletin No. 210
5.5
6.7 Her.
at 0.10
230
Her.
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How to Use the Minute/Second
The Minute/Second Timer has
three timing functions:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer
and place in oven.
Step 7: Touch 2, 5,0 and O for a
cooking time of 25 minutes.
“COOK TIME” flashes and
and “POWER 10” appear
on display.
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It operates as a minute timer.
It can be set to delay cooking.
It can be used as a hold setting
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after defrosting.
The Minute/Second Timer operates
without microwave energy.
How to
a 3-Minute
Step 2: Touch
DEFROST pad.
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1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
Step 8: Touch the START pad.
TIME” and
counting down, show on display.
As each function is automatically
performed, the oven display shows
the instructions entered and the
function.
2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O
for 3 minutes and no seconds.
Display shows
The display shows “: O“ and
3. Touch START pad. Display
shows time counting down.
“POWER
“ENTER
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
TIME” flashes.
signals and display flashes
4. When time is up, oven signals,
Step 3: Touch number pads 1,5,0
flashes
time of day.
and display shows
and O for a defrosting time of 15
Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I
accidentally reverse my defrost,
hold and cook instructions?
minutes.
appears on display.
(Defrosting is automatically set on
power level 3, but can be changed
by touching the POWER LEVEL
pad and the desired power level.)
Using a Holding
The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program a “holding time”
between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from one second
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A
holding or standing time maybe
found in some of your own recipes
or in the Cooking Guide.
A. The oven will automatically
rearrange your program. Defrosting
will always come first, then hold,
and then the cooking function.
Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes. Sometimes you may only
want to defrost a food, hold it, and
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in defrost and amount of
time. Then program the hold time
and the amount of cooking time.
sure to put the thawed dish in the
refrigerator promptly.
Programming Delayed
Cooking
Step 4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK
I &II pad and enter cook time.
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad and
enter number of minutes to delay
cooking. Touch START pad. Timer
will count down to zero and
“ENTER
flashes.
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold
for 10 minutes. appears on
display and “TIME” flashes.
Let foods remain at room
temperature only as long as safe.
Times will vary.
cooking will begin.
Q. I programmed my oven for
a specific defrosting time but it
defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?
How to Defrost, Hold and
Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen
casserole for 15 minutes, hold for
10 minutes and then Time Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
A. When instructions conflict,
the oven carries out the last
instruction. You may have set the
oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold
for 2 minutes, and then defrost for
6 minutes. In this case, the oven
would defrost for 6 minutes and
hold for 2 minutes.
Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II
pad. The display shows “: O“ and
“POWER
TIME I“ flashes.
“ENTER COOK
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Step 7: “POWER 10” is displayed
and “COOK TIME I“ counts down.
Time Cook I &II allows
microwave a preset amount
to
Step 5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes
Oven,
light and fan shut off.
time using automatic power level
10 (High), or change power level
automatically.
Step 8: At the end of “COOK
TIME
the second power level is
Step 6: Open the door.
displayed and “COOK TIME II”
is shown counting down.
Power level 10 (High) is
Using the
Feature
The Time Cook II feature lets you
set two time cooking functions
within one program. This is ideal
if you want to change power levels
during your cooking operations.
Here’s how to do it.
recommended for most cooking,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.
Step 9: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes
The
oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 10: Open the door.
How to Use Auto
The Auto
feature allows you
Step 1: Place food in oven in
microwave-safe container and close
the door.
to program your oven to begin
cooking at a preset time of
up to a
delay.
To Use Auto Start
Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of
water, add 1 teaspoon of instant
coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a
cup that has no metal decoration
and is microwave-safe (refer to
Microwaving Tips on page 3).
Place cup in oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 1: Touch
START pad
Display shows “: O“ and “POWER
(instead of START pad).
COOK
I“
Step 2: Enter the time you want
the oven to start. (Be sure your
microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. )
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking
program.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The
oven will automatically start at the
desired time.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Display shows “
: O“ and “POWER
COOK I“ flashes.
Step 3: Select your cooking time.
For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for a
cooking time of two minutes and 15
Step 3: Select your cooking time.
Touch 1, 0 and O for a cooking time
of one minute. Display shows
seconds. Display shows
and
“POWER
flashes.
“COOKTIME I“
and “POWER
TIME I“ flashes.
“COOK
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II.
Step 5: Set your cooking time.
Because automatic power level 10
is recommended for this cup of
coffee, there is no need to change
the power level. (If power level 10
is not appropriate, see “How to
Change Power Level” at right.)
How to
Power
After setting cooking time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Step 4: Touch START. “COOK
TIME “POWER 10” and time,
counting down, show on display.
Step 6: Touch the START pad.
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Defrosting
Time Defrost is designed for
speedy thawing of frozen food
and is one of the great advantages
of a microwave oven.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I touch the START pad,
I hear a
What is it?
thumping noise.
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Power level 3 is automatically set
A. This sound is normal. It is
letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 10 (High).
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.
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See the Defrosting Guide for
defrosting help.
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
TIME” and time, counting
down, show on the display. When
cycle is completed, the oven
signals, flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.
Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?
To become better acquainted with
the defrost function, defrost frozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time about in 1/2;
power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately
1/3. During either, rotate or stir
food frequently.
Step 1: Place package of frozen
chops in the oven and close door.
Be sure package contains no metal.
Step 5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time.
Touch the START pad.
Step 6: When oven signals and
flashes
open door, remove
Q. Why don’t the defrosting
times in the Defrosting Guide
seem right for my food?
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.
A. These times are averages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your oven for the time indicated
in the Defrosting Guide. If your
food is still not completely thawed
at the end of that time, reset your
oven and adjust the time
Defrosting
. Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST
pad. Display shows “: O“ and
“POWER 3 “ENTER
TIME” flashes.
accordingly.
Q. Should
foods be completely
thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so
it is better to begin cooking it while
still slightly frozen.
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For even defrosting, some foods
need to be broken up or separated
part of the way through the
defrosting time.
Step 3: Select one half of the total
defrosting time recommended in
the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
Q. Can I open the door during
Time Defrost to check on the
progress of my food?
Display shows
“POWER
flashes.
and
TIME”
A. Yes. You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and touch the START pad. The
oven begins operating if time is left
on timer. If not, reset timer.
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Family-size, pre-packaged
How to Change Power
frozen entrees can be defrosted
and microwaved. If the food is in
a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
After setting defrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
Check the Defrosting Guide for
other defrosting tips.
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Glossary of Microwave
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the
microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or
foil that is not molded to food.
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best
to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food
should look and taste will help when adapting recipes
for microwaving. Foods that require browning or
crisp, dry surfaces will cook better conventionally.
Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up
pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do
conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent
bursting.
●
Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and
seafood, microwave well.
●
Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and
Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven
helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the
dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the
front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side that
was to the back of the oven is to the side.
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their
high fat and sugar content.
●
Reduce conventional cooking time by
one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid
overcooking.
●
Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring,
Basic Microwave Guidelines
but are not needed to prevent sticking.
Density of Food. In both conventional and microwave
cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to
cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or
pieces of cake.
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Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables after cooking.
Covering. In both conventional and microwave cooking,
covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and
reduce cooking time. Conventionally, partial covering
allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or
covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when
microwaving.
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods
to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round
shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive
more energy and may overcook. This may also happen
when cooking conventionally.
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you
vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so
excess steam can escape.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as
custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to
avoid toughening.
Arranging Food in Oven. In conventional baking, you
position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air
can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange
foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave
energy.
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very
moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is
attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in
moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat
can disperse evenly.
Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more
evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power
setting for even cooking.
Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from
the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you
stir cooked portions from the outside to the center. Foods
that require constant stirring conventionally will need
only occasional stirring when microwaving.
Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas
cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside
edge and thin pieces in the center.
Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over foods,
such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact
the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed
during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such as
frozen hamburgers.
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer
or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you normally store the foods.
Standing Time. In conventional cooking, foods such as
roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to
set. Standing time is especially important in microwave
cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on
a cooling rack.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small
amounts usually take less time than large amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where
time is directly related to the number of servings.
Shielding. In a conventional oven, you shield chicken
breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When
microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin
parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which
would cook before larger parts.
Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat
more than one dish at one time. Take the shelf out when
you are not using it.
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Microwave Cookware Guide &Microwave Adapting
Microwave Uses
of Cookware
Avoid using.
Foil-lined paper bags and boxes
You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will
reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil is
closer than 1 inch to oven walls.
Foil baking trays
Aluminum foil
Use for shielding.
Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.
or partially metal
thermometers, skewers and twist ties
pans,
Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat
jars and bottles
baby food in
not
even without lids, because food will heat unevenly. Do
in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can build up.
Cooking and heating.
Microwave plastics
Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if food
is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.
Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups
Cooking and heating.
Oven glass and ceramic
Dinnerware
Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s
recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.
Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of
sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use
paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them.
Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled paper.
Paper towels, paper napkins and
wax paper
Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).
Heating (storage bags).
Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in
bags and storage bags
Cooking and heating.
Cooking and heating.
Warming.
Paperboard trays used for frozen
entrees and dinners
Plastic trays and plates used for frozen
entrees and dinners
Straw, wicker and wood
Cookware
●
Always check the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations before using any cookware
in the oven.
●
Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in
cookware, check its size to make sure it will
in the oven.
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Heating or Reheating Guide
4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or
bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is
heated throughout.
1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked
foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use
microwave-safe cookware.
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some
sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is
safe for use in microwave ovens.
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the
to heat. Foods heated to
to
will
safe.
palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit you; personal taste.
Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.
Power
Amount
Item
Appetizers
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
2
to
min.
cup
1 cup
Dips: cream or processed cheese
3 to 5 min.
High (10)
2 to 4 min.
2 to 4 servings
Pastry bites:
pizzas, egg rolls, etc.
High (10)
High (10)
2 to 4 min.
5 to 7 min.
Saucy: meatballs,
cocktail franks, etc.
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
cup per serving)
Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness.
Bakery Foods
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
1 piece
to 1 min.
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,
1 to 2 min.
nut or fruit bread
2 pieces
to
min.
4 pieces
9-in. cake or
12 rolls or
doughnuts
2 to 4 min.
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
to min.
to 1 min.
min.
1 to 2 min.
Dinner rolls, muffins
Pie: fruit, nut or custard
1
2
4
1
6 to 8
High (10)
High (10)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
to 1 min.
1 slice
1 to
to 3
min.
2 slices
4 slices
9-in. pie
1
of 9-in. pie
(use minimum time for custard)
5 to 7 min.
Cocoa, other milk based
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
1 to 2 cups
1 to 2 cups
3 to 4 min.
5 to 7 min.
(6
(9 oz./cup)
Coffee, tea, cider
(6
(9 oz./cup)
High (10)
High (10)
1 to 3 min.
6 to 7 min.
1 to
1 to 2 cups
2
cups
Gravies & Sauces
Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.
cup
1 cup
High (10)
High (10)
1 to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
High (10)
High (10)
1 to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
cup
1 cup
Gravies: giblet or creamy
Meat or main dish sauces, such as
spaghetti sauce, etc.
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
2 to 3 min.
3 to 4 min.
3 to 4 min.
cup
1 cup
1 can (16 oz. )
Cover food to prevent spattering.
Griddle Foods
Pancakes,
toast or
Plain, no topping
Syrup & butter
2 or 3 pieces
2 or 3 pieces
High (10)
High (10)
1 to
1 to 1 min.
min.
Do not cover.
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Item
Amount
Power
and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces
1 to 2 pieces
3 to 4 pieces
High (10)
High (10)
2 to 3 min.
3 to 4 min.
Hamburgers or meatloaf
(4 oz. per serving)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
High (10)
High (10)
2 to 3 min.
4 to 5 min.
Hot dogs and sausages
1 to 2
3 to 4
High (10)
High (10)
to 1 min.
1 to 2 min.
Rice and pasta
1 to 2 servings
High (10)
1 to 3 min.
cup per serving)
Saucy, main dishes: chop
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and
cheese, etc.
spaghetti,
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16 oz.)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
3 to 5 min.
6 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
cup per serving)
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
2 to 4 min.
5 to 7 min.
Thinly-sliced meat
(3 to 4 oz. per serving)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High (7)
1 to 3 min.
2 to 5 min.
Topped or mixed with sauce
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
High (10)
High (10)
3 to 5 min.
5 to 6 min.
cup per serving)
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings
of meat
or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.
Plate of
Meat
2 vegetables
1 plate
High (10)
3 to 4 min.
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Sandwiches
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
1 to 3 min.
3 to 4 min.
Moist filling:
etc. in bun
barbecue, ham salad,
cup per serving)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High(7)
1 to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.
soups
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (10 oz. )
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
2 to 3 min.
5 to 7 min.
6 to 7 min.
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (10 oz.)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
1 to 2 min.
3 to 5 min.
4 to 6 min.
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
pieces or whole: asparagus spears,
corn on the cob, etc.
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16 oz. )
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
1 to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
4 min.
Mashed
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
(10)
High (10)
1 to 2 min.
3 to 4 min.
cup per serving)
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16 oz.)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
1 to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
2 to 4 min.
cup per serving)
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
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Defrosting Guide
3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in areas.
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without
unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in
cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using Defrost
(3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as beef, lamb
and veal roasts, use Warm (l).
If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let
stand a few minutes.
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check
food.
food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if
possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.
First Half
Min.
Second Half
Comments
Min.
Food
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half of time.
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
2 to 3
1 to
2
Bread, buns or rolls
(8 to 16 OZ.)
none
2
to
3
Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer
(17 oz.)
none
none
2
3
to
to
3
6
Cake, plain, layer
Cheesecake, plain or
fruit-topped (17 to 19 oz.)
none
6
to
7
Coffee cakes
(11 to
oz. )
Reposition after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
to 2
1 to
2
Cream or
(14 oz.)
pie
none
none
to each
Crunch cakes & cupcakes
Doughnuts
(1
(4 to 6)
Rearrange after first half of time.
Turn over after first half of time.
to 1
1 to 2
1 to
2
2
1
toast (2 slices)
7 to 9
2 to 4
2 to 3
none
none
Fruit or nut pie in.)
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Rearrange after first half of time.
Pound cake
U oz.)
2
to
3
Sweet rolls
12 OZ.)
& Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fillets:
Pre-packaged (1 lb.)
Freshly frozen (1 lb.)
Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in
cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time. After
4 to 5
4 to 5
5 to 7
5 to 7
second
of time, hold under cold water to separate.
Shellfish, blocks:
Crab meat
(6-02. package)
Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup with fork after first
Place block in casserole. Break up with fork after first half of time.
2
2
4 to 6
4 to 6
4 to 6
4 to 6
Oysters (12-02. can)
Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup after first half of
time.
Scallops (l-lb. package)
Shellfish, large:
Crab legs, 1 to 2
(8 to 10 OZ.)
2 to 3
3 to 4
3 to 4
Arrange in cooking dish with light-underside-up. Turn over after first
half of time.
2 to 3
3 to 4
3 to 4
Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over after first
half of time.
Lobster tails, 1 to 2
(6 to 9 OZ.)
Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces after
first half of time.
Shellfish,
(1 lb.)
pieces
none
Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
2 to 3
3
Steaks (6 to 12 oz.)
Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first
of time. After
2 to 4
Whole fish (8 to 10 oz.)
second
of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete
defrosting.
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First Half Second Half
Time, Min. Time, Min.
Food
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fresh
to
)
2 to 3
Place package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time,
break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.
2 to 3
3 to4
1 to 3
Place package in oven. Flex package once.
Plastic pouch—1 to2
package)
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon (1 lb.)
2 to 3 perlb.
2 to 3 perlb.
2 to 3
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
2 to 3
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Franks (1 lb. )
Ground:
(1 lb.)
pork
Turn meat over after first halfoftime.
3 to4
6to 7
3 to4
6to 7
Turn meat over after first halfoftime. Scrape off softened meat after
second half of time. Set aside. Breakup remaining block and microwave
1 to 2 minutes more.
to 13
Turn meat over after first halfoftime. Scrape off softened meat after
second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 6 to 8 minutes more. Scrape
(5 lbs
12 to 13
and set aside. Break up remaining
more.
and microwave 3 to 5 minutes
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of
time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
8 to
8 to 10 per lb.
6perlb.
beef. lamb, veal*
Roast, pork
6to 8 perlb.
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of
time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
(3 to4 lbs.)
Sausage, bulk
(l-lb. tray)
(l-lb. roll)
Turn over after first halfoftime. Let stand 5 minutes.
Turn over after first halfoftime. Let stand 15 minutes.
2 to 3
2 to 3
2 to4
3 to4
2
to
Rotate package 1/4 turn after first halfoftime. Let stand 5 minutes.
Sausage, links
to 1 Ibs.)
Turn over and separate after
they thaw.
halfoftime. Remove patties as
2
2 to 3
Sausage, patties
package)
Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish. Turn over after first halfoftime.
After second halfoftime, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to
complete defrosting.
2 to4 perlb.
2 to4 per lb.
Spareribs, pork
(2 to 3 lbs.)
unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over
first halfoftime
3 to 5 per lb.
3 to 5 perlb.
Steaks,
cutlets
and shield warm areas with foil. After second halfoftime, separate
pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
*Use Warm (1) for roasts.
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of
time. After second halfoftime, separate pieces and place in cooking
dish. Microwave 2 to4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few
minutes to finish defrosting.
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9 to 11
Chicken, broiler-fryer,
cut Up (2 to 3 Ibs. )
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first halfoftime, unwrap and turn
chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run
cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
12 to 14
12 to 14
Chicken, whole
(2]/ 2 to 3 Ibs.)
unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turnover after first half of
time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
5
lb.
perlb.
5 perlb.
4
hen
Place unwrapped duckling in oven. Turn over after first halfoftime.
Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be
removed.
Duckling
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After
halfoftime, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil.
Defrost for second halfoftime. Let stand 1 to 2 hours to complete
defrosting.
3 to 5 perlb.
3 to5 perlb.
Turkey breast (4 to 5 Ibs.)
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Cooking
Breads
upside-down breads, line dish before microwaving with brown
sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, canned,
fried onion rings.
Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. If
desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped
nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown
on
Power
& Time
Food
Cover
batter in greased dish.
8 to 10 min.
8-in. round or No
Meal-High(7)
Coffee cakes
square dish
Meal-High (7)
9 to 11 min.
Sprinkle cooking dish with
chopped,
Corn bread
8-to 9-in.
No
No
tube dish*
canned,
fried onions before
microwaving. Turn out of pan upside down
to serve.
Use microwave-safe muffin container or
homemade muffin cups, made by cutting
down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins
may be done before others. Remove muffins
as they are done, and continue cooking
remaining muffins a few seconds longer.
Paper-lined
muffin cups
(Do not use
liners.)
High (10)
1 to
min.
(1 Muffin)
(2 to 4 Muffins)
(3 to 6 Muffins)
1 to 2 min.
2 to 4 min.
11 to 16 min.
Shield corners after half of cooking time.
When done, toothpick inserted in center
come out clean. Let stand 15 minutes
before turning out of dish. Cool.
Meal-High (7)
Quick breads,
from a mix
Glass loaf
dish
No
*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.
Cakes and Desserts
4. Cool cake in dish set directly on heat-proof surface or wooden
board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting.
5. Crust on cakes will be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate
cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.
Chiffon and Angel Food cakes are not recommended for
microwaving.
1.
use microwave-safe cookware.
2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes or line
them with wax paper. (Do not flour. )
3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into
center comes out clean.
Power
& Time
Food
Cover
Pierce fruit or
Core and center of apple with 2
tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8
teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons
water for each piece of fruit.
to prevent bursting.
2 to 4 min.
per piece
Baked apples
or pears
Microwave.
safe dish or
casserole
Lid or
plastic wrap
High (10)
5 to 7 min.
Grease dish before adding batter.
Cut when cool.
Bar cookies
8-in. square
dish
High (10)
No
No
No
No
Grease dish before adding batter. Let stand
5 to minutes to cool before inverting.
2 min.
4 to 6 min.
8-in. round or
square dish
High (10)
Meal-High (7)
Commercial mix
(18 to 20 OZ.)
Let tube cake stand 15 to 20 minutes to
before inverting.
to 13 min.
Fluted tube
cake pan
High (10)
When cooking several cupcakes, some
be done before others. Remove cupcakes as
they are done and continue cooking
2
to 3 min.
Paper-lined
High (10)
Cupcakes-6
remaining cupcakes a few seconds longer.
When done, toothpick stuck in cake comes
10 to 12 min.
High (10)
Pineapple upside
down cake
8-in. round
dish
No
out
Invert cake onto plate; let dish
stand over cake a few minutes.
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Candies
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up,
chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in
2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cookware
carefully.
paper
to
Food
Cover
Power
&
1
pint (2-cup) No
Caramel apples
High (10)
3 min.
Unwrap a
package of caramels into
measure
measuring cup. Add 1 tablespoon water.
Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip
4 apples into mixture.
Chocolate bark
Yes
Yes
High (10)
High (10)
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces in
container. Microwave to melt. Add 1 cup
whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax
paper on cookie sheet. Chill until
3 to 5 min.
casserole
or
2-qt. oblong
dish
min. to
In
glass bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add
melt butter, 31A
min. to melt
marshmallows
1O-OZ. package marshmallows, cover with
wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5
cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into
dish.
S’Mores
Paper napkin No
or paper
High (10)
Cover graham cracker with chocolate and
marshmallow.
15 to 25
seconds
Cereal,
and Rice
4. Cover pasta and rice while microwaving. When using plastic
wrap, turn back one corner to vent.
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.
2. For pasta, use about one-half the amount of water needed for
5. Stir or rearrange after
time. Drain pasta
conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt and 1 teaspoon
immediately after microwaving.
(optional, to prevent sticking).
6. Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about the
same.
3. For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water needed for
conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.
Cover
Power
&
Food
Increase casserole size for more than one
casserole No
High (10)
3 to 5 min.
per serving
Oatmeal,
serving. Increase time about
minutes for
fashioned
or
each additional serving you are cooking.
Stir after
of cooking time.
Note: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package directions
for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for to 1 minute.
Add
cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.
2 to 3 min.
Rice, minute
cups)
Rice, regular
2-qt. casserole
Lid or
plastic wrap
Lid or
plastic wrap
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
Add 2 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.
18 to 21 min.
16 to 19 min.
casserole
long grain (1 cup)
Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange after 10
minutes.
Spaghetti (16 oz.)
2-qt. oblong
dish
Plastic wrap
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Guide
Cheese and
3. Cook
until set. They are delicate and can toughen
1.
maybe prepared many ways in
microwave oven. Always
if
pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.
2. Never cook
the shell. They
the
Do not reheat hard cooked
explode.
&
Cover
Food
Cheese
To make sauce
3 to 5 min.
8 to 9 min.
Make basic white sauce, substituting wine
for milk. Add cheese and microwave at
Medium (5) for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking
every 2 minutes.
High (10)
Microwave-
Cover or
plastic wrap
Fondue
safe
dish
Medium (5)
Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent
bursting.
Medium (5)
High (10)
1 to min.
per egg
Buttered
custard cup
Plastic wrap
No
Basic
cheese over omelet. Microwave
to 1 minute until cheese is slightly melted.
Melt butter
to min.
1 to 2 min.
9-in. pie
Omelet
High (10)
High (10)
Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on
5 to 6 min.
Boil 2 cups
water.
to 1 min.
per egg
Poached
High (10). Break
onto plate, puncturing
casserole
cover
membrane. Swirl boiling water with spoon
and slip in eggs gently. Cover. Microwave at
Medium (5)
Medium (5) to 1 minute per
Let
stand in water a few minutes.
Pour filling into
9-inch pie shell.
Meal-High (7)
High (10)
17 to 22 min.
9-in. pie plate No
Quiche
Scramble with 1 teaspoon butter and
No
to 1 min.
per
Glass
measuring cup
or casserole
Scrambled
1 tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and
microwave for half of total time. Stir set
portions from the outside to the center.
to stand 1 or 2 minutes to finish cooking.
and Seafood
2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use
a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.
1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. Center
may
be slightly translucent, but
continue cooking as fish
stands a few minutes after cooking.
3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.
Cover
&
Food
Pie plate or
shallow dish
Place in dish with hinged side out.
Clams,
6
Plastic wrap
High (10)
4 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
Wax paperer
plastic wrap
High (10)
Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn
steaks over after half of cooking time.
Fillets or
steaks (1 lb.)
Oblong dish
Brush with garlic butter before cooking.
Pie plate or
shallow dish
Plastic wrap
High (10)
High (10)
7 to 9 min.
5 to 9 min.
Shrimp–1 lb.
(peeled)
Rearrange
4 minutes.
Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups
hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.
casserole
Lid or
plastic wrap
1 lb.
(unpeeled)
Oblong dish
Plastic wrap
Whole fish
High (10)
5 to 7 min.
per lb.
Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.
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& Sauces
1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering.
3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine
or herbs.
2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while
microwaving.
Food
Container
& Time
Cover
Gravies and
sauces
thickened with
flour or cornstarch
(1 cup)
Casserole
Medium (5)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
No
4 to 7 min.
1 to 2 min.
5 to 7 min.
3 to 4 min.
Microwave fat, flour and salt together to
melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish
microwaving. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes
per additional cup of sauce.
Melted butter
sauces, clarified
Glass measure No
Microwave butter just to melting. For
clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand
butter
cup)
until
separate. Pour off and use clear,
top layer.
Thick spaghetti,
barbecue or
sweet/sour sauces
Casserole,
bowl
Yes
No
Stir ingredients together, then microwave,
stirring after of cooking time. Let stand
5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.
(2 cups)
Thin, liquid sauces
(Au jus, clam, etc.)
(1 cup)
Casserole
Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated
ingredients. Stir well and microwave to finish.
Meats
1. Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or veal
3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before
carving.
roasts. See package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.
2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in
microwave-safe dish.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is
safe for use in microwave ovens.
& Time
(or Internal Temp.)
Comments
Food
Container
Cover
Beef
No
High (10)
Stir after half of cooking time. Add sauce or
casserole ingredients and finish. To cook
frozen block, microwave 10 to 15 minutes,
breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Ground, crumbled
(for casseroles
or soup)
Casserole
5 to 7 min.
7 to 9 min.
(1 lb.)
Meatballs
(1 lb.)
(2
Round dish: arrange
circle around edge of dish.
Oblong dish: arrange
Rearrange after of cooking time.
l-in. apart in
Round or
oblong dish
Wax paperer
plastic wrap
High (10)
6 to 8 min.
9 to 12 min.
to l-in. apart.
Meal-High (7)
or cook
to 170°
Meatloaf
(Round
(Loaf shape)
Pie plate or
loaf dish
Plastic wrap
Wax paper
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.
15 to 20 min.
25 to 30 min.
High (10)
Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered
turn patties over. If desired, add
browning sauce.
Patties
Oblong glass
dish (with trivet
if desired)
or ceramic
dinner plate
(4 patties per lb.)
1 to 2 patties
3 to 4 patties
3 to 5 min.
4 to 6 min.
Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup
dish
or casserole
roasts
Low (3)
24 to 29 min.
per lb.
Cooking bag
water to cooking bag. Turn over after
cooking time. Add vegetables if desired
after half of cooking time. Recover and
finish.
of
Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn
over after half of cooking time. Let meat
stand in broth at least 10 minutes after
cooking. For boiled dinner, remove meat
and cook vegetables in broth.
Medium (5)
120 to 130 min.
Simmered beef
(corned beef or
brisket)
Casserole
Lid or
plastic wrap
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Meats (continued)
Power
& Time
(or Internal Temp.)
Cover
Container
Food
Beef (continued)
Turn roasts over after half of cooking time.
Let meat stand 10 minutes before carving.
Internal
Temp.
Medium (5) Min.
Oblong dish
Cooking bag
Tender roasts (rib,
high quality rump,
sirloin tip)
perlb.
140°
160°
170°
Rare
Medium
Well
11 to
17
Lamb
Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat over
after halfofcooking time.
min.
2-qt. oblong
dish
No
Meal-High (7)
Chops (l-in. thick)
4 chops
Internal
Temp.
Place roast fat-side-down in microwave-safe
dish. Turn over after halfofcooking time. Let
roast stand 10 minutes before carving.
Medium(5) Min.
Roast
(Leg or Shoulder)
2-qt. oblong
dish and trivet
Cooking bag
per lb.
160°
170°
Medium
Well
11 to 15
12 to 16
Pork
to 1 min.
Arrange in single
paper towels or on
Bacon
Paper towel
(10)
trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper towel. To
microwave more than 1 layer of bacon, use an
(per slice)
safe
or
dish
oblong dish and place a paper
between
each layer of bacon. Cover with a paper towel
to prevent spatters.
Wax paper
Arrange in single layer.
Canadian bacon
High (10)
2
slices
to
2 to
min.
min.
safe cookware
4 slices
6 slices
to 3 min.
15 to 19 min.
perlb.
Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham over
after halfofcooking time.
Ham, precooked:
canned, butt
or shank
2-qt. oblong
dish
Cooking bag
Medium (5)
Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes.
Ham, slices&steaks 2-qt. oblong
Wax paper
15 min.
High (10)
(1-to 2-in. thick)
dish
Brush with barbecue sauce or browning
agent, if desired. Turnover after half of
Medium (5)
Pork chops: l-in.
Plastic wrap
10 to 13 min.
13 to min.
16 to 19 min.
safe cookware
cooking
Let stand covered 5 to 10
minutes before serving.
Pork roast
2-qt. oblong
dish
15 to 19 min.
perlb.
Turn roast over after half of cooking time.
Microwave to an internal temperature of
Cooking bag
Medium (5)
Pork sausage
(raw), link
Wax paper
Wax paper
to min.
per link
Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more
links, rearrange after halfofcooking time.
High (10)
High (10)
safe cookware
safe cookware
3
min.
Arrange in single layer. Turnover after half of
cooking time.
Pork sausage (raw)
lb.: 4 patties)
Veal
6 to 9 min.
Brush chops lightly with
after halfofcooking time.
Turn meat over
Chops (l-in. thick)
2-qt. oblong
dish
No
Meal-High (7)
Medium(5)
17 to 21 min.
perlb.
Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn over
after halfofcooking time. Let roast stand 10
minutes before carving. Slice thinly.
Roast
(shoulder)
2-qt.
dish
Cooking bag
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Poultry
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving.
Food
Cover
& Time
Chicken
(per piece)
Plate or
oblong dish
paper
High (10)
High (10)
to 3
Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so
thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges
of dish. Turn pieces over and rearrange
time.
Whole chicken
(8 pieces)
Oblong dish
Wax paper
11 to 13 min.
total
(unstuffed)
(stuffed)
Oblong dish
Oblong dish
Cooking bag
Cooking bag
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
10 to 12 min.
per lb.
13 to 16 min.
per lb.
Brush with browning agent, if desired. Slit
bag near closure to vent. Close securely
with plastic tie. Cook breast-side-down.
over after half of cooking time. Cook
to 190° internal temp.
Halves
Square or
Wax paper
Wax paper
Meal-High(7)
Meal-High (7)
12 to 14 min.
per lb.
13 to 15 min.
per lb.
Arrange skin-side-up in dish, on bed of
stuffing, if desired.
Place breast-side-down in dish. Turn over
after half of cooking time. Shield tips of
dish
Whole (stuffed or
unstuffed)
Square or
oblong dish
and
with foil.
Oblong dish
and trivet
Cooking bag
Cooking bag
High (10)
6 to 8 min.
per lb.
Microwave breast-side-down for first half of
cooking time. Brush with browning sauce
or broil top surface of cooked bird until
brown and crisp.
Turkey breast
dish
Medium (5)
13 to 15 min.
per lb.
Tie ribs to breast cavity.
breast in
cooking bag. Close securely with plastic tie.
breast-side-down in dish.
on underside near closure to vent.
after half of cooking time.
bag
over
Vegetables
1.
use microwave-safe cookware.
4. Cover vegetables when cooking.
one corner to vent.
plastic wrap, turn back
2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause
darkening and dehydration of surface.
5.
vegetable pieces
take longer to cook than smaller pieces.
For more even heating, stir, rearrange or rotate vegetables during
cooking.
3. Arrange vegetables, such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces to
the outside of the dish.
Level
Time
Asparagus
(fresh cuts)
1
(3 cups) cut into
High (10)
8 to 10 min.
8 to 10 min.
6 to 8 min.
In
In
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
glass baking dish, place
1 to 2-inch pieces
1 lb.
(fresh spears)
Meal-High(7)
High (10)
1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time.
(frozen spears)
1O-OZ. package
In
casserole.
Beans
13 to 17 min.
7 to 9 min.
7 to 9 min.
In
In
In
casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
1
cut in half
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
casserole,
2 tablespoons water.
1O-OZ. package
1O-OZ. package
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch
High (10)
20 to 25 min.
In
casserole,
1/2 cup water.
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Vegetables (continued)
Time
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
1 bunch
to
1 bunch
to
1O-OZ. package
1O-OZ. package
8 to 10 min.
10 to 13 min.
High (10)
High (10)
(fresh cut)
lbs.)
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time.
In l-qt. casserole.
(fresh spears)
lbs. )
High (10)
High (10)
6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 min.
(frozen, chopped)
(frozen spears)
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
In 1%-or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
1 medium head
(about 2 lbs.)
High (10)
High (10)
9 to 11 min.
8 to 10 min.
In 2- or
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(wedges)
In
casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
7 to 9 min.
6 to 8 min.
1 lb.
1O-OZ. package
High (10)
High (10)
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
1 medium head
1 medium head
1O-OZ. package
10 to 14 min.
10 to 17 min.
6 to 8 min.
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
Corn
(frozen kernel)
In l-qt. casserole,
2 tablespoons water.
1O-OZ. package
1 to 5 ears
High (10)
High (10)
5 to 8 min.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
4 to 5 min.
per ear
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if
corn has been husked, add
cup water.
Rearrange after half of time.
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange
after half of time.
High (10)
High (10)
6 to 7 min.
3 to 4 min.
per ear
(frozen)
Mixed vegetables
(frozen)
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
1O-OZ. package
High (10)
5 to 8 min.
In l-qt. casserole,
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
1/4 cup water.
2 lbs. unshelled
1O-OZ. package
10 to 12 min.
5 to 8 min.
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
High (10)
High (10)
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white)
Peel and cut into l-in. cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half
of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper
towel on floor of microwave oven, l-inch
apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5
minutes.
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
High (10)
High (10)
12 to 14 min.
3 to 5 min.
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)
1 (6 to 8 oz. each)
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen, chopped
and
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
10 to 16 OZ.
1O-OZ. package
High (10)
High
6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 min.
Squash
In
casserole,
1/4 cup water.
1 lb. sliced
High (10)
High (10)
5 to 7 min.
8 to 11 min.
(fresh,summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
or butternut)
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes.
In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place
squash cut-side-down.
after 4 minutes.
1 to 2 squash
(about lb. each)
cut-side-up
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Care and Cleaning
How to Clean the
How to Clean the
Case. Clean the outside of your
oven with soap and a damp cloth,
rinse with a damp cloth and then
dry. Wipe the window clean with a
damp cloth. Chrome trim is best
wiped with a damp cloth and then
with a dry towel.
Walls and floor. Some spatters can
be removed with a paper towel,
while others may require a damp
cloth. Remove greasy spatters with
a
cloth, then rinse with a
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners on oven walls. NEVER
USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER ON ANY PART OF
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.
Control Panel. Wipe with a damp
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sprays, large amounts of
soap and water, abrasives or sharp
objects on the panel—they can
damage it.
Your new microwave oven is
a valuable appliance. Protect
it from misuse by following
these rules:
Door (inside). Window: Wipe
up spatters daily and wash when
soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse
thoroughly and dry.
. Keep your oven clean and
sweet-smelling. Opening the oven
door a few minutes after cooking
helps air out the interior. An
occasional thorough wiping with a
solution of baking soda and water
keeps the interior fresh.
Door Surface. When cleaning
surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door,
use only mild, non-abrasive soaps
or detergents applied with a sponge
or soft cloth.
and plastic parts on door:
Wipe frequently with a damp
cloth to remove all soil. DO
USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS
CLEANING POWDERS OR
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.
THEY WILL MAR THE
SURFACE.
●
Don’t use sharp-edged utensils
Power Cord. If the cord becomes
soiled, unplug and wash with a
damp cloth. For stubborn spots,
water may be used, but be
with your oven. The inside and
outside oven walls can be scratched
and the control panel can be
damaged.
Special note when using
Brown ‘N Sear dish: If grease
is present, high heat generated on
bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish
may cause the grease to burn onto
the oven floor. This may be removed
with a cleanser such as Bon
brand cleanser.
certain to rinse with a damp cloth
and dry thoroughly before plugging
cord into outlet.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
After using Bon
brand
cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,
following instructions on can. Do
not use Bon
brand cleanser
on the painted surfaces such as the
walls. It may scratch the paint.
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The Exhaust Feature
I
FILTER
LIGHT
FILTER
I
Then pull filter downward and to
the front. The filter will drop out.
The exhaust hood feature on your
microwave oven is equipped with
two metal filters which collect
grease. When the fan is operated,
air is drawn up through the filters
and is then discharged through the
provided venting to the outside.
The hood also has a light for
To clean grease filter, soak, then
in solution of hot water
detergent. Don’t use ammonia
or other alkali because they will
darken metal. Light brushing can
be used to remove embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and remove moisture
before replacing. Filters should be
cleaned at least once a month.
illuminating the counter space.
Never operate your hood without
the filter in place. In situations
where flaming might occur on
surfaces below hood, filter will
retard entry of flames into the unit.
replace grease filter, slide the
filter in the frame slot on the back
of the opening.
To remove grease filter, grasp the
“finger hold” on the filter and slide
to the rear.
Pull filter upward and to the front
to lock into place.
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Light
Oven Light
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and
REMOVE
To replace
light, first
disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or
pull plug.
To replace your oven light, first
disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or pull
plug. Remove the top grill by
taking out the 2 screws that hold
it in place.
Remove screw on right side of light
compartment cover and lower cover
until it stops.
grounded. (Fig. 1)
use of the grounding plug can result
in a risk of electric shock.
Next, remove the single screw
located above door near center of
oven that secures light housing.
Replace burned-out bulb with a
30-watt incandescent bulb
available from
INSURE PROPER
EXISTS
BEFORE USE
Be sure bulbs to be replaced are
cool before removing. Break the
adhesive seal by gently unscrewing
the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt
incandescent bulbs
available from your GE supplier.
High intensity 40-watt bulbs
which are available in
supermarkets and hardware stores,
may also be used for replacements.
Raise light compartment cover and
replace screw. Connect electrical
power to microwave oven.
Fig. 1
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
your GE supplier.
Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.
Clean off the grease and dust on
hood surfaces often. Use a solution
of warm water and detergent. About
1 tablespoon of ammonia maybe
added to the water. Take care not
to touch the filters and enamel
surfaces with this solution;
Do not under any circumstance
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with
this appliance.
ammonia will darken metal.
Do not use an extension cord
with this appliance.
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Questions?
Solver
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
in
circuitbreaker.
PROBLEM
●
breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset
COME ON
●
your microwave oven,
plug it back in.
.
3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
Door not securely closed.
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED,
START
not
cancel it.
& II pad,
Reset cooking program and touch
●
●
sure you
after touching TIME
●
density or amount of
in
Dish
Touch
COOK
or
and
cooking time for completion,
for recommended power
UNDERCOOKED
dishes require specific instructions.
Guide
for instructions.
many dishes in oven at same time, Cooking time must be increased when cooking
more than one food Check Cooking Guide time recommendations.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
Dimming oven light and change Some TV-Radio interference
may occur while
●
●
●
Steam or
escaping from
- -
might be noticed while using your
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.
in blower
around the do-or.
operating at power levels other
than high.
Light reflection around door or
outer case.
●
Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
check to establish warranty period.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states,
WHAT IS COVERED
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any part of the microwave
oven that fails because of a
manufacturing defect.
and Washington,
In Alaska the
warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to
ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINEWEAR WARRANTY
All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer
servicers during normal working
hours.
For the second through tenth
year from date of original purchase,
we will provide, free of charge, a
replacement magnetron tube if
the magnetron tube fails because
of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for the service trip to your home
and service labor charges.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL
FACTORY SERVICE or
GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
SERVICE.
.
Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED “
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
●
Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
. Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
GE Answer
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consumer information service
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
●
Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Part No. 164
Pub. 49-8096
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