Warm potato salad
2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut into
4 slices bacon (uncooked), cut into
¼cup chopped onion 2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. flour
½ tsp. celery seed 1/8 tsp. pepper
2½ Tbs. apple cider vinegar
1. In a
¼cup water. Cover with lid. Cook at High until the potatoes are tender
2.In a medium bowl, cook the bacon at High until crisp
3.Combine the drippings and onion. Cover with plastic wrap; turn a corner back to vent steam. Cook at High until tender
4.Stir in sugar, salt, flour, celery seed, and pepper. Cook at High until mixture boils
Makes 6 servings.
Black bean soup
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, drained
1 can
1 can
1 can
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
1.Place the onion and garlic in a
2.Add one can of beans, and mash the beans with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3.Cook uncovered at High for 10 minutes; stir. Reduce power to Medium and cook for 5 minutes. Stir before serving.
Makes about 2 quarts.
cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven
Keeping your microwave oven clean improves its performance, wards off unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life.
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
It’s best to clean spills on the outside of your microwave oven as they occur. Use a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
Do not get water into the vents. Never use abrasive CAUTION products or chemical solvents such as ammonia or alcohol as they can damage the appearance of your
microwave.
Cleaning under your microwave oven
Regularly clean grease and dust from the bottom of your microwave using a solution of warm water and detergent.
Cleaning the control panel
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel as it is easily damaged.
Cleaning the door and door seals
Always ensure that the door seals are clean and that the door closes properly. Take particular care when cleaning the door seals to ensure that no particles accumulate and prevent the door from closing correctly. Wash the glass door with very mild soap and water. Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching.
If a thin film of water accumulates on the inside or outside of the oven door, wipe it off with a soft cloth. A thin water film can accumulate when you operate the oven at high humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Ensure that the microwave oven has cooled down CAUTION before cleaning it to avoid injury.
Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning CAUTION the oven or tray. To prevent the tray from breaking,
handle it with care and do not put it in water immediately after cooking. Wash the tray carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher.
Clean the interior surfaces (oven cavity) of your microwave oven periodically to remove any splashes or stains. To remove hardened food articles and remove smells, place 2 cups of water (add lemon juice for extra freshness) into a
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