Panasonic NNSN973S important safety instructions Microwave shortcuts, High

Microwave shortcuts

FOOD	POWER	TIME	DIRECTIONS
		(in mins.)
To separate refrigerated	P10	30 sec.	Remove wrapper and place in microwave
Bacon,	(HIGH)		safe dish. After heating, use a plastic spatula
1 pound (450 g)			to separate slices.
To soften Brown Sugar	P10	20 - 30	Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish
1 cup (250 ml)	(HIGH)	sec.	with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or plastic
			wrap.
To soften refrigerated		1	Remove wrapper and place butter in a mi-
Butter,	P3		crowave safe dish.
1 stick, ¼ pound (110 g)	(MED-LOW)	1½ - 2	Remove wrapper and place butter in a mi-
To melt refrigerated	P6		crowave safe dish covered with lid or vented
Butter,
	(MEDIUM)		plastic wrap.
1 stick, ¼ pound (110 g)
To melt Chocolate,	P6	1 - 1½	Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a
1 square, 1 oz. (28 g)	(MEDIUM)		microwave safe dish. After heating, stir until
To melt Chocolate,	P6	1 - 1½	completely melted. NOTE: Chocolate holds
½ cup (125 ml) chips	(MEDIUM)		its shape even when softened.
To toast Coconut,	P10	1	Place in a microwave safe dish.
½ cup (125 ml)	(HIGH)		Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften Cream Cheese,	P3	1 - 2	Remove wrapper and place in a microwave
8 oz. (220 g)	(MED-LOW)		safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef,	P10	4 - 5	Crumble into a microwave safe colander set
1 pound (450 g)	(HIGH)		into another dish. Cover with plastic wrap.
			Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook Vegetables,
Fresh	P8	3½ - 4	All pieces should be the same size. Wash
(½ lb.)			thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per ½ cup
(225 g)			of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented
			plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after
			cooking.
Frozen	P8	3½ - 4	Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per
(10 oz.)			½ cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or
(280 g)			vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until
			after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in
			butter or sauce.)
Canned	P8	3½ - 4	Empty contents into microwave safe serving
(15 oz.)			bowl. Do not cover.
(430 g)

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