MICROWAVE FEATURES
CONVENIENCE FOODS
How to Defrost Bagels and Muffins
Wrap frozen bagel or muffin in a paper towel or napkin. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) until just warm to the touch (about 25 to 45 seconds for one, 40 seconds to 1 minute 20 seconds for two). Split bagels or muffins and toast, if desired.
How to Defrost Orange Juice or Lemonade Concentrate
Remove one metal lid from
Most convenience foods now include microwave directions, making it easier than ever to enjoy soups, snacks, beverages, entrees and desserts. The package instructions are usually for HIGH (100%) for maximum speed and efficiency.
REHEATING
Reheating food is a specialty of the microwave oven. DCS microwave ovens are equipped with special programmed settings or automatic sensors for reheating favorite foods, check this Use Guide for specific directions. For
Pasta, rice and rolls. For leftover rice or pasta, drizzle with 1 tablespoon water per cup and reheat, covered. To reheat bread rolls or muffins, wrap in paper towel and microwave only until warm to the touch, not piping hot. Breads heat in seconds; overheating can cause breads to become tough, dry and hard.
Meats. Medium (1/4 inch) slices reheat best. Cover meat with sauce or gravy to protect from drying out. Meats with sauce should be covered with wax paper to hold in heat. Cover meat slices without gravy with paper towel.
REHEATING CHART
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ITEM | STARTING | MICROWAVE TIME |
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Plate of Food | Room temp. |
| Meaty portions and bulky | |
1 serving of meat, | Refrigerated |
| vegetables to outside. | |
2 servings of vegetables |
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| Cover with wax paper. | |
Meat |
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| Cover loosely with wax |
(Chicken pieces, |
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| paper. |
chops, hamburgers, |
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meat loaf slices) |
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1 serving | Refrigerated |
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2 servings | Refrigerated |
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Meat Slices |
| MEDIUM (50%) |
| Cover with gravy or wax |
(Beef, ham, pork, turkey) | Room temp. |
| paper. Check after 30 sec. | |
1 or more servings | Refrigerated |
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