Heating or Reheating Guide

NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

1.Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.

2.Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.

3.Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the last to heat. Foods heated to 160°F. to 165°F. will provide safe, palatable results.

Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.

4.Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Glossary of

ItemAmount Power Level Time

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,	1 piece	Low (3)	1/4 to 1 min.
nut or fruit bread	9 inch cake or	Low (3)	11⁄2 to 4 min.
	12 rolls or doughnuts
Dinner rolls, muffins	1	Medium (5)	1/4 to 1/2 min.
	6 to 8	Medium (5)	1/2 to 2 min.
Pie: fruit, nut or custard; 1 slice=1/8 of 9 inch pie	1 slice		1/4 to 1 min.
(use minimum time for custard)	9 inch pie	Med-High (7)	4 to 7 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)	1 to 2 cups	Med-High (7)	11⁄2 to 5 min.
Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)	1 to 2 cups		1/2 to 3 min.

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces	1 to 2 pieces		11⁄2	to 3 min.
Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)	1 to 2 servings		11⁄2	to 3 min.
Hot dogs and sausages	1 to 2		1/4 to 1 min.
Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)	1 to 2 servings		1/2 to 3 min.
Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken,	1 to 2 servings		21⁄2	to 5 min.
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces	1 to 2 servings	Med-High (7)	11⁄2	to 4 min.
Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving)	1 to 2 servings	Med-High (7)	1/2 to 3 min.
Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)	1 to 2 servings		2 to 5 min.
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper.
When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables	1 plate	11⁄2 to 4 min.
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread	1 to 2 servings	Med-High (7)	1/2 to 3 min.
Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,	1 to 2 servings	Med-High (7)	1/2 to 2 min.
etc. in bun (1/3 cup per serving)
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

Soups

Milk-based(6 oz. per serving)	1 to 2 servings	Med-High (7)	11⁄2 to 3 min.
Water-based(6 oz. per serving)	1 to 2 servings		1 to 3 min.
Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc.	1 to 2 servings	1/2 to 2 min.
Mashed (1/2 cup per serving)	1 to 2 servings	1/2 to 2 min.
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving)	1 to 2 servings	1/2 to 2 min.
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.		19
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

Microwave Terms

Heating or Reheating Guide