User's Manual

UpperOvenOperations
Built-inDHOvenCareandUseHanual
Microwave Mode .-.,Upper or Single Oven ONLY
Basics for Microwave Mode
Utensils
Recommended for Microwave Mode
Glassceramic(Pyroceram®)suchasComingware®
Heat-resistantglass(i.e.Pyrex¢)
Microwave-safeptastics
Paperplatesandcups
Microvv'ave°safepottery,stoneware,porcelain
Most Dinner Plates(check manufacturer'srecommendationsor
performmicrowave-safetest(See"Tips"below).
Tips
, Tocheckwhethera dish or mug issafeto use inthismode, place
emptycookwareintheovennexttoaglassmeasuringcupwithI cup
ofwaterinit. Heatat100%powerforI minute_Iftheemptycookw'are
is'warmat thispoint,itshouldnotbeusedwiththemicrowavemode.
, Microwaveenergymaycausesomearcingbetweenmetalobjects.
Smallamountsofarcingareneitherharmfulnorhazardous.
Not Recommended for Microwave
Mode
Non-heat=resistantglass
Foodcartonwithmetalhandle
Non=microwaveableplastics(i.e.margarinetubs)
S_yrofoamcupsorcontainers
Metalorplastic(non-microwaveable)commuterbeveragecontainer
Recycledpaperproducts(i.e.brownshoppingbags)
Metaltwistties
Foodstoragebags
Someplasticwraps(checklabel)
Recommended DisposaHe Covers
, Papertowels
, Waxpaper
, Microwave-safeplasticwraps(ventsosteamescapes).Donotallow
plasticwrapto touchfood.
, Parchmentpaper.
Shapeand Size= Uniformshapes andsizes cookmore evenly.
DO NOT RUN MICROWAVE MODE
WHEN OVEN _S EMPTY
Cooking Techniques
, Arranging = Place food in a circular pattern with the thickest
areas toward the outside of dish.
, Covering = Most foods cook and reheat more evenly when
covered.
, Shielding = Cover thinner areas of food with foi! to prevent
over-cooking or defrosting too quickly, i.e. chicken drumsticks.
Do not wrap baking potatoes in foi!.
, Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the
oven.
,, ,_.CAUTION: Stirring and Turning = Liquids can become
super heated beyond boiling when heated in the microwave.
Stir liquids before and after heating to help prevent "eruption"
because of overheating. Stirfoods fromthe outer edges toward
center of utensil or turn food over once during cooking.
, Standing Time =AI!ow food to stand to complete cooking.
Guide to Power Levels
Hi = 600 watts
HI (100%)
9
8
7
6
5
Food Selection
, Quantity = Larger food items willcook faster than smaller food
items.A sma!!amountof food, i.e.4Tbsp. butter,will take longer
to heat because the oven cavity is large compared to the small 4 (40%)
amountoffood.
, Content= Food with higher fat, sugar and liquid contents cook 3 (30%)
fasterthanthose withlowercontents. Forexampte,eggs,cheese,
mayonnaise,etc. cook veryquickly.
2 (20%)
, Density=A nonporousfood, suchas roast, takes longerto cook
than a porousfood suchas bread. 1 (10%)
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(80%)
(70%)
(60%)
(50%)
Poultry, fish, fresh and frozen vegetables,
casseroles, boil water, popcorn, pudding.
Reheat rice and pasta.
Reheat precooked food, seafood.
Cheese entrees.
Scrambled eggs, cakes.
Custards, pasta, tender meats: beef, ham,
lamb, pork, veal.
Slow cook entrees and less tender meats
covered with liquid=
DEFROST frozen uncooked or precooked
food, simmer stews and sauces.
Reheat pancakes, tortillas, French toast.
Hold entrees at serving temperatures.
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