Panasonic NN-CS89LB - Microwave Shortcuts

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FOOD POWER TIME (in mins.) DIRECTIONS
To separate refrigerated Bacon,
16 oz. (450 g)
1000 W 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After
heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices.
To soften refrigerated Butter,
1 stick, 4 oz. (110 g)
To melt refrigerated Butter,
1 stick, 4 oz. (110 g)
300 W
600 W
1
1½ - 2
Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe
dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap.
To melt Chocolate,
1 square, 1 oz. (25 g)
To melt Chocolate,
½ cup (125 ml) chips
600 W
600 W
1 - 1½
1 - 1½
Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a microwave
safe dish. After heating, stir until completely melted.
NOTE: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened.
To toast Coconut,
½ cup (125 ml)
1000 W 1 Place in a microwave safe dish.
Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften Cream Cheese,
8 oz. (225 g)
300 W 1 - 1½
Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef,
16 oz. (450 g)
1000 W 4 - 5
Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another
dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook Vegetables,
Fresh
8 oz. (225 g)
Frozen
10 oz. (280 g)
Canned
15 oz. (420 g)
800 W
800 W
800 W
4 - 5
6 - 7
3½ - 4
All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add
1 tablespoons of water per ½ cup (125 ml) of vegetables,
and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/
butter until after cooking.
Wash thoroughly, add 1 tablespoons of water per ½cup
(125 ml) of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not
suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.)
Empty contents into microwave safe serving bowl. Cover
with lid or vented plastic wrap.
To cook baked Potato,
6 - 8 oz. each (165 - 225 g)
1 piece
2 pieces
800 W
800 W
4 - 5
6 - 7
Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around
surface. Place potato or potatoes around the edge of
paper-towel-lined flate table, at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to complete
cooking.
To steam Hand Towel 1000 W 20 - 30 sec. Soak in water, then wring out excess.
Place on a microwave safe dish.
Heat. Present immediately.
To soften Ice Cream,
½ gallon (2 L)
300 W 1 - 1½
Check often to prevent melting.
Microwave shortcuts
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