Heating or REHEAT~G GU~E

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.

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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.

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

Amount Power Level Time

Bakery Foods

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

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based drinks (6 oz. per cup)	I to 2 cups	Meal-High (7)	3 to 6 min.
Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup)	1 to 2 cups		I to 3 min.

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces	I to 2 pieces	2 to 3 min.
Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving)	1 to 2 servings	2 to 3 min.
Hot dogs and sausages	1 to 2	1/2 to 1 min.
Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)	1 to 2 servings	I to 3 min.
Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken,	I to 2 servings	3 to 5 min.
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4- I cup per serving)
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces	I to 2 servings	2 to 4 min.
Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving)	I to 2 servings	I to 3 min.
Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving)	1 to 2 servings	3 to 5 min.

Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or rebeating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish I/2 turn after balf of cooking time.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

1 plate

3 to 4 min

Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

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

soups

Miik-based (6 oz. per serving)	I to 2 servings	Meal-High (7)	2 to 3 min.
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)	1 to 2 servings		1 X 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	I to 2 min.
Mashed ( 1/2 cup per serving)	1 to 2 servings	1 to 2 min.
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. ( 1/2 cup per serving)	I to 2 servings	I to 2 min.
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