Filter
Top Products
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 DinnerPlates(check manufacturer'srecommendationsor
performmicrowave-safetest(See"Tips"below).
Tips
, Tocheckwhethera dishor mugissafeto useinthismode, place
emptycookwareintheovennexttoaglassmeasuringcupwithI cup
ofwaterinit. Heatat100%powerforI minute_Iftheemptycookw'are
is'warmatthispoint,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
plasticwraptotouchfood.
, Parchmentpaper.
Shapeand Size=Uniformshapes andsizescookmoreevenly.
DO NOT RUN MICROWAVE MODE
WHEN OVEN _S EMPTY
Cooking Techniques
, Arranging = Placefood 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-cookingor defrostingtooquickly, i.e. chickendrumsticks.
Do notwrap baking potatoes in foi!.
, Foilshould notcome closer thanone inchtoany surfaceofthe
oven.
,, ,_.CAUTION: Stirring and Turning = Liquids can become
super heated beyond boiling when heated in the microwave.
Stir liquids before and after heating tohelp prevent "eruption"
because ofoverheating.Stirfoods fromthe outeredgestoward
center ofutensil or turnfood over once during cooking.
, StandingTime =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!!amountoffood, i.e.4Tbsp.butter,willtake longer
to heatbecause the ovencavity islarge compared tothe small 4 (40%)
amountoffood.
, Content= Foodwith higher fat,sugar and liquid contents cook 3 (30%)
fasterthanthosewithlowercontents.Forexampte,eggs,cheese,
mayonnaise,etc.cook veryquickly.
2 (20%)
, Density=A nonporousfood, suchasroast,takeslongerto cook
thana porousfoodsuchasbread. 1 (10%)
(continuednextcolumn)
(e0%)
(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.
23