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Operation (Continued)Microwave shortcuts
FOOD POWER TIME (in mins.) DIRECTIONS
To separate refrigerated Bacon,
1 pound (450 g)
P10
(HIGH)
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, ¼ pound (110 g)
To melt refrigerated Butter,
1 stick, ¼ pound (110 g)
P3
P6
(MEDIUM)
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. (28 g)
To melt Chocolate,
½ cup (125 ml) chips
P6
(MEDIUM)
P6
(MEDIUM)
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)
P10
(HIGH)
1 Place in a microwave safe dish.
Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften Cream Cheese,
8 oz. (225 g)
P3 1 - 1½
Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef,
1 pound (450 g)
P10
(HIGH)
4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another
dish. Cover with plastic wrap.
Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook Vegetables,
Fresh
½ pound (225 g)
Frozen
10 oz. (280 g)
Canned
15 oz. (430 g)
P8
P8
P8
4 - 5
6 - 7
3½ - 4
All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add 1
tbsp of water per ½ cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or
vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking.
Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per ½ cup 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 (170 - 220 g)
1 piece
2 pieces
P8
P8
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 glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch
(2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to
complete cooking.
To steam Hand Towel P10
(HIGH)
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)
P3 1 - 1½ Check often to prevent melting.
Cup of liquid
To boil water, broth, etc.
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml)
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml)
P10
(HIGH)
1½ - 2
2½ - 3
Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred.
Do not heat liquids in microwave oven without stirring
before heating.
Cup of liquid
To warm Beverage,
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml)
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml)
P7
(MED-HIGH)
1½ - 2
2½ - 3
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