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Cooking Guide 

(continued)

Gravies & Sauces

1. Cover thick, chunky sauces   prevent spattering.

3. Vary basic white sauce by 

 cheese, 

 yolks, cream, wine

2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while

or herbs.

microwaving.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Comments

Gravies and
sauces
thickened with

 or cornstarch

(1 cup)
Melted butter
sauces, 
clarified
butter 

 cup)

 spaghetti,

barbecue or

 sauces

(2 cups)
Thin, liquid sauces
(Au 

 clam, etc. )

(1 cup)

Casserole

No

Medium (5)

4 to 7 min.

Microwave fat, flour and salt together to
melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish
microwaving. Increase time I to 2 minutes
per additional cup   sauce.

Glass measure No

High ( 

I to 2 min.

Microwave butter just to melting. For
clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand
until 

 separate. Pour 

 and use clear,

top layer.

Casserole, bowl

Yes

High ( lo)

5 to 7 min.

Stir ingredients together, then microwave,
stirring after half of cooking time. Let stand
5 to 10 minutes to develop 

Casserole

High ( 10)

 to 4 min.

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

roasts. See package instructions for proper use 

 cooking bag.

carving.

2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, 

 on trivet in

I

microwave-safe 

If 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)
(1 lb.)
(l   
Meatballs
( 1 lb.)
(2 

Meatloaf
(Round 
(Loaf shape)
Patties
(4 
patties per lb.)

1 to 2 patties

 to 4 patties

Pot roasts

Casserole

Round or
oblong dish

Pie plate or
loaf dish

Oblong glass
dish (with trivet
if desired)
or ceramic
dinner plate
Oblong dish
or casserole

No

Wax paper or
plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Wax paper

Cooking bag

High ( 10)

High ( 10)

Meal-High (7)
or cook

to   70°
High ( 10)

Low 

5 to 7 min.
7 to 9 min.

6 to   min.
9 to I 2 min.

I 5 to 20 min.

25 to 30 min.

3 to 5 min.
4 to 6 min.

24 to 29 min.
per 

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.
Round 

 arrange 

 to I-in. apart in

circle around edge of dish.
Oblong dish: arrange   to 1 -in. apart.
Rearrange after half of cooking time.

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.

Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered
and turn patties over. If desired, add
browning sauce.

Brush 

 browning sauce and add 

 cup

water to cooking bag. Turn over after half
of cooking time. Add vegetables   desired
after half   cooking time. Recover and
finish.

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Страница 1: ...m Solver 32 Cooking Complete Reminder 6 Program Cooking 5 Cooking Guide 23 29 Quick Reheat 16 Defrosting Guide 21 22 Safety Instructions 2 5 Delayed Cooking 8 Time Cook 12 13 Dinner Plate Pad 16 Time Defrost 9 Double Duty Shelf 5 6 14 15 Wamdnty Back Cover Express Cook Feature 12 Extension Cords 31 Features 6 Glossary of Microwave Terms 17 Grounding Instructions 31 Heatingor Reheating Guide 19 20 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 3: ...e this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrid use For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker Ins...

Страница 4: ...lean the inside of the oven Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven Plastic cookwar Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may ...

Страница 5: ...You Plug in the Oven The display panel lights up After 15 seconds all lights disappear and RESET appears Touch the CLEAWOFF pad and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set If power is disrupted at any time the above sequence recurs and you must reset clock after touching CLEAWOFF Program Cooking Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost or Time Cook with choice of power levels from 1 low...

Страница 6: ...ooking Guide Quick reference codes for many frequently prepared foods 6 Model and Serial Numbers 7 Oven Interior Light Turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is operating 8 DOUBLE DUTYTM Shelf Lets you microwave several foods at once See Safety Instructions and Double Duty Shelf pages for special instructions Use this shelf only when cooking foods on two levels 9 Touch Control Panel and...

Страница 7: ... pads to enter whole minutes For example for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE 9 AUTO START Allows YOU to program your oven to begin cooking at a later time of day up to a 12 hour delay 10 TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 Low 11 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...

Страница 8: ... 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level Step 4 Set standing or hold time by touching MIN SEC TIMER Step 5 Touch 1 0 and MINUTE pads to hold for ten minutes m Step 6 Touch TIME COOK I 11 Step 7 Touch 2 5 and MINUTE pads for twenty five minutes of cooking time Step 8 Touch START As each function is automatically performed oven display shows instructions ente...

Страница 9: ...he way through the defrosting time Family size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower t...

Страница 10: ...r example touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide at right 4 Touch START pad Display shows defrost time counting down Nice 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 the START pad When defrosting time is complete...

Страница 11: ...es defrosted pieces Whole Chicken 0 1 5 0 lbs Turn over and shield Turn over and shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast 0 1 5 0 lbs Turn over breast side up Chicken Pieces 0 1 5 0 lbs Turn over I Shield where 20 minutes in necessary refrigerator Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces 10 minutes run cold water in cavity 5 minutes Cornish hens whole 0 1 5 0 Ibs Remove wrapp...

Страница 12: ...erations 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 II 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 II Step 5 Set your second cook time How to Change Power Level After setting cooking time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power ...

Страница 13: ...varies due to time or location many time cooking recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking Set the oven for minimum time test the food for doneness and cook your food a little longer if necessary Q I touched the number pads and selected my power level When I touched START however my oven didn t come on Why not A The TIME COOK I 11 pad must be touched before setting the number pads or el...

Страница 14: ...r oven shelf especially when heating larger amounts of food Extra steam generated from multiple food cooking may make cookware hotter than with regular microwaving Cookware for Shelf Heating and Reheating Before placing food in the dishes check to see that they will fit together on or under the shelf Also be sure cookware is microwave safe Cookware for heating or reheating include 1 cup measuring ...

Страница 15: ...one than desired return it to the box and continue heating on floor 1 to 2 more minutes 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 ...

Страница 16: ...shed To Reheat More Than One Serving Quick Reheat codes I 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 word SERV and a number will be displayed to show how many servings are selected The serving size may be changed or added after touching START Just touch number pad 2 or 3 SERV and a number will b...

Страница 17: ...aving 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 s...

Страница 18: ...m food However do not heat baby food in jars 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...

Страница 19: ...dips with plastic wrap Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness Bakery Foods Cake offee cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1 piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 in cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 2 4 6 to 8 Pie fruit nut or custard I slice 1 slice fi of 9 in pie 2 slices use minimum time for custard 4 slices 9 in pie Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Medium 5 Medium 5...

Страница 20: ...s of meat slices or pieces rotate dish I 2 turn after half of cookin time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables I plate High 10 4 to 5 min Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread I to 2 servings Med Higb 7 1 to 3 min 3 to 4 servings Meal High 7 3 to 4 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad I to 2 servings Meal High ...

Страница 21: ... before serving Let stand 5 minutes before serving Reposition after I irst hall of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half ot time Turn over uf ter first hulf of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Fish Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 1 Fillets Pre packaged I lb 4 to 5 5 to 7 Freshly frozen I lb 4 to 5 5 to 7 Shellfish blocks Crfib me...

Страница 22: ...rst half of time Defrost for second half of time Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 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 balf 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 dish Turn ov...

Страница 23: ...1 Always use microwave safe cookware 4 2 Before adding measured amount of batter grease dishes or line them with wax paper Do not flour 5 3 Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into center comes out clean 6 Cool cake in dish set directly on heat proof surface or wooden board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting Crust on cakes will be soft If cake is to be frosted refrigerate cake for...

Страница 24: ...owave sal c cookware 4 Cnver pasta and rice while microwaving When using plastic 2 For pasta use about one half the timount of water needed for wrap turn back one corner to vent conventional boiling Add regulat amount of salt and I teaspoon 5 Stir or rearrange ufter half of cooking time Drain pasta oil optional to prevent sticking immediately titter microwaving 3 For rice or minute rice use the sa...

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

Страница 26: ...proper use of cooking bag carving 2 After enclosing roast in cooking bag place on trivet in I microwave safe dish If 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 1 lb l F Ibs Meatballs 1 lb 2 Ibs Meatloaf Round loa Loaf shape Patties 4 patties per ...

Страница 27: ...Pork sausage Microwave raw link safe cookware Pork sausage raw Microwave X lb 4 patties safe cookware Paper towel Wax paper Cooking bag Wax paper Plastic wrap Cooking bag Wax paper Wax paper High 10 High 10 Medium 5 High lo Medium 5 Medium 5 High 10 High 10 X to 1 min 1 to 1 Y min 2 to 2X min 2X to 3 min 15 to 19 min per lb 1 to I 5 min 1 to 13 min 13 to i6 min 16 to 19 min 15 to I 9 min per lb X ...

Страница 28: ... down for first half and trivet per lb of cooking time Brush with browning sauce or broil top surface of cooked bird until brown and crisp rkey rkey breast Oblong dish Cooking bag Medium 5 13 to 15 min Tie ribs to breast cavity Place breast in per lb cooking bag Close securely with plastic tie Place breast side down in dish Slash bag on underside near closure to vent Turn over after half of cookin...

Страница 29: ... 10 Higb I High lo High 10 5 to X min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water I to 5 ears 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 I 4 cup water Refirrange after half of time PI ce in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange af ter half of time frozen 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 6 to 7 min 3 t...

Страница 30: ...be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place 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 tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instruction...

Страница 31: ...pter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wi ing You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If...

Страница 32: ... temperature food density or amount of foods in oven Touch TIME COOK I 11 pad and additional cooking time for completion Incorrect power level entered Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level Dish was not rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions Too many dishes in oven at same time Cooking time must be increased when ...

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Страница 36: ...ENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Sewice trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material Failure of the product if it is used for If you then have any questions other than its intended purpose or abo...

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