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Power Level & Time

Food

Container

Cover

(or Internal Temp.)

Comments

Beef

(continued)

Tender roasts (rib,

dish

Cooking

Medium (5) Minutes Internal

high quality rump,

with trivet

sirloin tip)

Rare

Medium

Turn roasts over after half cooking time,

lb.

Tern .

Let meat stand minutes

before carving.

11 to

Well 15 to 20

Lamb

Chops ( I inch thick
4

chops

Roast
(Leg or Shoulder)

2-qt. oblong

Wax paper

Meal-High (7)

to 9 min.

Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat

dish

over after half of cooking time.

2-qt. oblong

Cooking bag

Medium (5) Minutes Internal

dish

trivet

Place roast fat-side-down in

per lb.

Temp.

safe dish. Shield end of shank bone with

Medium 11 to 15

foil during first

time. Turn over

Well

after half of cooking time. Let roast stand

() minutes before

Pork

Bacon
(per slice)

safe plate or
oblong dish

Paper towel

High ( 10)

High (10)

Medium (5)

High ( 10)

High (10)

to I min.

Arrange in single layer on paper towels or
on trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper

To microwave more than 1 layer of

bacon, use an oblong dish and place a paper
towel between each layer of bacon. Cover
with a paper

to prevent spatters.

Arrange in single layer.

Canadian bacon
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
Ham, precooked:
canned, butt
or shank

Ham, slices
and steaks ( I to
2 inch thick)

safe cookware

Wax paper

to I min.

min.

to min.

per lb.

2-qt.
dish

2-qt. oblong
dish

safe cookware

Cooking bag

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham over
after half cooking time.

10 to min.

Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes.

Pork chops:
2
4
6
Pork roast

Brush with barbecue sauce or browning

agent, if desired. Turn over after half of
cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 10
minutes before serving.

Turn roast over after half of cooking time.
Microwave to an internal temperature of

inch

7 to I min.
9 16 min.

to 19 min.

I 5 to 20 min.

per lb.

2-qt. oblong
dish

safe cookware

Cooking bag

Wax paper

Pork sausage
(raw), link

Pork sausage (raw)

lb.: 4 patties)

to min.

per link

to 5 min.

Arrange in single layer. If’ cooking 6 or more
links, rearrange after half of cooking time.

Arrange in single layer. Turn over after half
of cooking

Summary of Contents for JE1455L

Page 1: ...Control Panel 6 7 Power Levels 8 10 12 14 Cooking by Time 9 Precautions 2 ooking Gornplete Reminder Problem Solver 33 Cooking C uide 2 3 2 ProWam looking 5 Defrostingby Time 10 Quick Reheat 1 Defrosting Guide 21 22 Safety Instructions 3 5 Delayed ooking 8 Temperature Gook 11 Double Duty i SheE 5 6 17 30 31 Ternpemture Probe 4 11 13 31 Express Cook Feature 9 Warranty Back over Extension Gords 32 Fe...

Page 2: ...caping from around the door Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating Some TV Radio interference 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 yo...

Page 3: ...nce This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section on the previous page This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See Grounding Instructions section For best operation plug this appliance int...

Page 4: ...rrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Use metal only as directed in this book TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove top foil cover and return tray to box When using metal in the microwave oven keep metal other than metal shel at least...

Page 5: ...face Use of the DOUBLE DUTYTM Shelf accessory Remove the shelf from oven when not in use Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven Product damage may result Use pot holders when handling the shelf and cookware They may be hot Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf The shelf could overheat Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven to prevent product damage SAVE THESE...

Page 6: ...en using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast Temp dook Hold and Auto Roast functions only 6 DOUBLE DUTY l l Shelf Lets you microwave several foods at once See Safety Instructions and Double Duty Shelf pages for special instructions Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor Use this shelf only when cooking foods on two levels 7 Touch Control Panel and Display See next page for instructio...

Page 7: ...omatic cooKING cONTROLs GulOEOEHINOOOOR a m OU CKREHEAT COOE J REHEAT PROBE Appears on Display Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp Cook Hold function is being used Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle 11 START After all selections are made touch this pad to start the oven 12 TEMP COOK HOLD Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature Once food reache...

Page 8: ...ook time temperature or code Touch MIN SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking When delaying Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast cooking be sure probe is in food Touch START Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin How to Defrost Hold and Time 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...

Page 9: ...eal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place food in oven in microwave safe container and close the door Step 2 Touch TIME COOK I 11 Step 3 Select your first cook time For example touch 2 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds Step 4 Touch TIME COOK I 11 Step 5 Set your cooking time Step 6 Change the power level I How to Change Power Level ...

Page 10: ...en automatically shuts off Step 5 Turn the package over close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the remaining half of defrosting time and touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End open the door remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package For even defrosting some foods need t...

Page 11: ... if temperature is 90 F or above display shows temperature counting up Step 6 When 160 F is reached the oven will sound and display Hold The oven will then hold the temperature Step 7 Touch the CLEAWOFF pad to stop the cycle Step 8 ReInOVe probe and food from the oven Questions and Answers Q Why did PRObE flash on the display after I touched the START pad A PRObE 7 will flash if you don t seat the...

Page 12: ...ly into receptacle on oven wall How to Auto Roast Beef Roast to Medium m AUTO ROAST A 1 Touch AUTO ROAST Dad I I CODE 2 When you select Auto Roast codes 1 or 2 the oven signals with 4 beeps and TURn fl shes on the display when it s time to turn the roast over After You turn the roast close the door nd touch START Note Oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over CODE...

Page 13: ...anding time before serving Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast Code 4 Oven switches to Hold at 180 F and continues holding at 180 F until you remove food and turn off oven If stirring is recommended you can restart oven by touching the START pad again Touch CLEAWOFF pad to turn off oven Final Temp Approx Time ours Doneness Display Food Comments Add enough liquid to just cover meat If adding vegetabl...

Page 14: ...ads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide at right m START 4 Touch START pad Display shows defrost time counting down T 1 I 1 t 1 Twice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURn flashes Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touch START Defrosting continues during TURN display St...

Page 15: ... Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield Turn over and shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Shield where 20 minutes in necessary refrigerator run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast breast side up 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Chicken Pieces 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over I Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Cornish hens whole 0 1 6 0 lbs Remove wrapper and turn over 10 minutes run cold wat...

Page 16: ...ing down shortly before shut off To Reheat More Than One Serving Quick Reheat codes 1 through 5 and Beverage let you heat up to three servings To add more than one serving just touch number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START The serving size may even be added after touching START Just touch number pad 2 or 3 SERV and a number will be displayed briefly to show that serving size has been changed...

Page 17: ... 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 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 Prick Foods to Release Pressure Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Prick foods such a...

Page 18: ... even without lids because food will heat unevenly Do not warm foods in narrow necked bottles because pressure can build up Cooking and heating Heating and serving of foods and beverages Styrofoam will melt if food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time Cooking and heating Heating and some cooking Follow dinnerware manufacturer s recommendations Avoid using dishes with metal trim Absorbin...

Page 19: ...rowave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness Bakery Foods Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls I piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 inch cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins I 2 4 6 to 8 Pie fruit nut or custard 1 slice 1 slice of 9 inch pie 2 slices use minimum time for custard 4 slices 9 inch pie Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium 5 Hig...

Page 20: ... servings of meat slices or pieces rotate dish I 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables I 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 Meal High 7 2 to 3 min 3 to 4 servings Meal High 7 4 to 5 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad 1 to 2 servings ...

Page 21: ... Let stand 5 minutes before serving Reposition after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Turn over alter first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Fish Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 Fillets Pre pack ged 1 lb 4 to 5 5 to 7 Freshly frozen I lb 4 to 5 5 to 7 Shellfish blocks Crab meat 2 2 6 oz package ...

Page 22: ...r after first half of time Defrost for second half of time Let stand for 30 minutes to I hour in refrigerator Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes Turn over after first half of time Let stand 15 minutes Rotate package 1 4 turn after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes Turn over and separate after first half of time Remove patties as they thaw Place unwrapped ribs in cooking di...

Page 23: ...i 1 Always use microwave safe cookware 4 Cool cake in dish set directly on heat proof surface or wooden 2 Before adding measured amount of batter grease dishes or line board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting them with wax p per Do not flour 5 Crust on cakes will be soft If cake is to be frosted refrigerate 3 Ctikes are done when tootbpick or long skewer inserted into cake for n hour to firm exteri...

Page 24: ...rowave safe cookwure 4 Cover pasta and rice while microwaving When using plastic 2 For pasta use about one half the amount of water needed fur wrap turn back one corner to vent regular boiling Add regular amount of salt and 1 teaspoon nil 5 Stir or rearrange after halt of cooking time Drain pasta optional to prevent sticking immediately after microwaving 3 For rice or minute rice use the same amou...

Page 25: ...ool according to guide Microwave at Medium 5 X to X minute per egg Let stand in water a few minutes Pour filling into precooked 9 inch pie shell Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and I tablespoon milk per egg Place in oven and microwave for half of total time Stir set portions from the outside to the center Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes to finish cooking Fish and Seafood 1 Fish is done when it ...

Page 26: ...et in 1 microwave safe dish f you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Power Level Time Food Container Cover or Internal Temp Comments Beef Ground crumbled for casseroles or soup I lb 1 Z Ibs Meatballs 1 lb 2 lbs Meatloaf Round Ioafi Loaf shape Patties 4 patties per lb I to 2 patties 3 to 4 patties Pot roasts Up to Ibs Simmered beef corned beef or br...

Page 27: ... To microwave more than 1 layer of bacon use an oblong dish and place a paper towel between each layer of bacon Cover with a paper towel to prevent spatters Arrange in single layer Canadian bacon 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices Ham precooked canned butt or shank Ham slices and steaks I to 2 inch thick Microwave safe cookware Wax paper X to I X min 1 to 2fi min 1 X to 3 min 14 to 19 min per lb 2 qt oblo...

Page 28: ...ong dish Cooking bag Meal High 7 10 to 16 min per lb Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of dish Turn pieces over and rearrange after balf of cooking time Brush with browning agent if desired Slit bag near closure to vent Close securely with plastic tie Cook breast side down Turn over after half of cooking time Cook to 190 F internal temp Cornish H...

Page 29: ...in 8 tn I min 1 in 15 min I 5 tu 20 min 5 to 7 min 7 to 8 min 13 tu I 6 min I 6 to 1 X min Add 1 4 to l CLIp W l el Add l 2 cup w lter tn c iulitluwcr Wintel SqLl lS h needs nn w lter Turn vegetables over til er h lf nl time Cut in pieces nr h lves Nn dditinn il water is needed Prick skin befure cooking Position p t itucs in st r pattern on oven floor Alter conking wmp in I oil md LIIIOW to st md ...

Page 30: ...How to Reheat Several Different pes of Foods Together When heating several different types of food together foods which should be served hot must be placed on the shelf while foods which need only to be warmed should be placed on the oven floor This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the top only Also it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates R...

Page 31: ... Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instructions on can Do not use Bon Ami brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls It mav scratch the paint How to Clean the Outside Case Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth rinse with a damp cloth and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Chrome trim is best wi...

Page 32: ... qualified electrician before using receptacle by the use of a UL listed the appliance adapter Fig 2 which is available at most local hardware stores TEMPORARY METHOD Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada m Fig 2 ground and firm connection before use Use of Extension Cords The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle o provide proper polarity in the co...

Page 33: ...king program and touch START pad Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP COOK HOLD pad Make sure you entered a code number after touching AUTO ROAST or CODE REHEAT Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp Cook Hold function All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from Dimming oven I ight and change Some T...

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