Panasonic NN-CF770M manual Microwave Shortcuts

Microwave Shortcuts

FOOD	POWER	TIME	DIRECTIONS
		(in mins.)
To separate refrigerated Bacon,	HIGH	30 sec.	Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish.
450 g (1 pound)			After heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices.
To soften Brown Sugar	HIGH	20 - 30 sec.	Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish with a slice
1 cup (250 ml)			of bread. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
To soften refrigerated Butter,	MED-LOW	1	Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave
1 stick, 110 g (¼ pound)			safe dish.
To melt refrigerated Butter,	MEDIUM	1½ - 2	Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave
1 stick, 110 g (¼ pound)			safe dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap.
To melt Chocolate,	MEDIUM	1 - 1½	Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a microwave
1 square, 28 g (1 oz.)			safe dish. After heating, stir until completely melted.
To melt Chocolate,	MEDIUM	1 - 1½	Note: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened.
½ cup (125 ml) chips
To toast Coconut,	HIGH	1	Place in a microwave safe dish. Stir every 30 seconds.
½ cup (125 ml)
To soften Cream Cheese,	MED-LOW	1 - 2	Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl.
225 g (8 oz.)
To brown Ground Beef,	HIGH	4 - 5	Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into
450 g (1 pound)			another dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain
			grease.
To cook Vegetables,
Fresh	MED-HIGH	3½ - 4	All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly,
(225 g)			add 1 tbsp of water per ½ cup of vegetables, and
(½ pound)			cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter
			until after cooking.
Frozen	MED-HIGH	3½ - 4	Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per ½ cup of
(285 g)			vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
(10 oz.)			Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not suitable for
			vegetables in butter or sauce.)
Canned	MED-HIGH	3½ - 4	Empty contents into microwave safe serving
(430 g)			bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
(15 oz.)

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