Panasonic NN-S952BF - Microwave Helpful Hints

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Microwave Helpful Hints
TIME
FOOD POWER SETTING DIRECTIONS
(in minutes)
To separate Bacon, P10 (HIGH) 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in a microwave
1 pound (450 g) safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
spatula to separate slices.
To soften
Brown Sugar P10 (HIGH) 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish
1 cup (250 mL) with a slice of bread. Cover with plastic
wrap.
To melt
Butter, P6 (MEDIUM) 1
1
/2 - 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick,
1
/4 pound (110 g) microwave safe dish covered with plastic
wrap.
To soften
Butter, P3 (MEDIUM-LOW) 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick,
1
/4 pound (110 g) microwave safe dish.
To melt
Chocolate, P10 (HIGH) 1 - 1
1
/2 Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a
1 square, 1 oz (28 g) microwave safe dish. Stir before adding
To melt
Chocolate, P10 (HIGH) 1 - 1
1
/2 more time and heating again. (Stir until
1
/2 cup (125 mL) chips completely melted.)
Note: Chocolate holds its shape even when
softened.
To toast Coconut, P10 (HIGH) 1 Place in a microwave safe dish. Stir every
1
/2 cup (125 mL) 30 seconds.
To soften
Cream Cheese, P3 (MEDIUM-LOW) 1 - 2 Remove wrapper and place in a microwave
8 oz (250 g) safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef, P10 (HIGH) 4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander set
1 pound (450 g) into another dish. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To steam Hand Towels - 4 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, P3 (MEDIUM-LOW) 1 - 1
1
/2 Check often to prevent melting.
1
/2 gallon (2 L)
Cup of liquid
boiling water, broth, etc. P10 (HIGH)
1 cup, 8 oz (250 mL) 2
1
/2 - 3 Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred.
2 cups, 16 oz (500 mL) 4 Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven
to heat
milk P7 (MEDIUM-HIGH) without stirring before and after heating.
1 cup, 8 oz (250 mL) 2 - 3
2 cups, 16 oz (500 mL) 4 - 5
To roast
Nuts, P10 (HIGH) 4 - 5 Spread nuts into a 9-inch (230 mm)
1
1
/2 cups (375 mL) microwave safe pie plate. Stir occasionally.
To toast
Sesame Seeds, P10 (HIGH) 3 - 5 Place in a small microwave safe bowl.
1
/4 cup (50 mL) Stir twice.
To skin
Tomatoes P10 (HIGH) 30 sec. Place tomato into a microwave safe bowl
(one at a time) containing boiling water. Rinse and peel.
Repeat for each tomato.
To remove
Cooking Odours P10 (HIGH) 5 Combine 1 to 1
1
/2 cups (250 - 375 mL) water
with the juice and peel of one lemon in a
small microwave safe bowl. After heating,
wipe interior of oven with a cloth.