• When package calls for preheating, set
temperature at 400˚ HIGH for 2
minutes.
• Set heat control to temperature stated
on the package and cook for about
1
⁄3
to
1
⁄2 the conventional time. Use 400˚
when package calls for 425˚ or 450˚.
• Use the top and bottom racks together
to contain or sandwich small or light
weight foods in between them.
• When preparing frozen “TV” dinners
containing 2-4 foods:
• Do not use plastic covers intended
only for microwave oven use; replace
plastic film with foil.
• Cover portions that contain
ingredients with low moisture content,
such as rice and vegetables, with foil,
(punch holes in top of foil).
• Cover meals that are in a sauce base
with foil (punch holes in top of foil).
• Expose meats for optimum heating
and browning.
• Place dinner on bottom rack in lower
position and secure with top rack in
second position.
• Dinners generally require
1
⁄2 the
conventional time.
• When heating frozen pot pies, first cut
2-3 slits in top crust.
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