Some Microwaving Tips

Boiling Water: Place 1 cup of water in a 2- cup glass measure and cook uncovered 2’12 to 3% minutes at Power Level 10, or Until boiling.

Instant Coffee: Place 6 ounces of water in a microwavable cup or mug. Cook uncovered 2 to 2% minutes at Power Level 10, or until hot. Stir in coffee crystals.

Hot Cocoa: Place 1 or 2 teaspoons each of cocoa powder and sugar in an a-ounce mug. Gradually add 6 ounces of milk stirring to blend. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at Power Level 8, or until hot, stirring once.

NOTE: For safe heating of liquids in a micro- wave oven, see precaution #16 on page 16.

Heating Syrup or Honey: Place in a glass pitcher and cook uncovered at Power Level 10 until warm. Stir once. One cup syrup or honey will take 2 to 3 minutes.

Melting Butter or Margarine: Place butter or margarine in a custard cup or glass measur- ing cup. Cook uncovered at Power Level 10 until melted.

Softening Butter, Margarine or Cream Cheese: Unwrap and place on a serving plate. Cook uncovered at Power Level 1 checking at 20 second intervals.

Melting Chocolate Squares and Choco- late Pieces: Place in a custard cup or glass bowl and cook uncovered at Power Level 7. One square of unsweetened chocolate or 1 cup of chocolate pieces will take 3 to 4 minutes. Two squares of unsweetened choco- late or 2 cups of chocolate pieces will take 4 to 6 minutes. Stir until smooth.

Melting Caramels: Combine one 14-ounce package of caramels and 2 tablespoons of water in a ~-CUP glass measuring cup. Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes at Power Level 7, or until melted, stirring every minute.

Toasting Almonds: Place sliced or slivered almonds in a shallow baking dish and add 1 teaspoon of butter or margarine per '12 cup of nuts. Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes at Power Level 10, or until light brown, stirring every minute.

Toasting Coconut: Place unsweetened, flaked or grated coconut in a g-inch glass pie plate. Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes at Power Level 7, or until light brown. Stir every minute.

Freshening Up Stale Chips and Pretzels: Place chips or pretzels in a napkin-lined wicker basket. Cook uncovered about 30 seconds per cup at Power Level 10, or until snacks feel warm. Let stand a few minutes to cool before serving.

Warming Bread and Rolls: #Wrap in a nap- kin or place in a napkin lined wicker basket. Cook uncovered 30 seconds to 1 minute at Power Level 8, or until bread or rolls feel warm.

Cooking Bacon: Place bacon slices on a double thickness of paper towel on a paper plate and cover with a paper towel. Cook un- covered 1 to l-V2minutes per slice at Power Level 10, or until crisp. If you wish to save the drippings, cook bacon on a rack placed inside a microwavable baking dish.

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