Whirlpool MS3080XY user manual Some mlcrowavlng tlps, Melting Chocolate Squares and Chocolate

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8.Wicker, Straw, Wood: All of these materials are safe for brief use in your microwave oven. Remove any metal fittings.

9.Metal Utensils: Metal utensils and utensils with metal straps, clips, or screws should not be placed in your microwave oven while the oven is in operation. Use wooden skewers, which are available at most cookware shops.

10.Brownlng Skillets: Browning skillets or grills are useful to provide extra surface browning

of meats such as steaks and hamburgers. They heat to a very high temperature and should be ‘handled with great care. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for directions and proper use.

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Bolllng Water: Place 1 cup of water in a 2-cup glass measure and cook uncovered 2% to 3% minutes at HIGH power, or until boiling.

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

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

NOTE: For safe heating of liquids in a microwave oven, see ‘Operating Safety Precautions’ on page 29.

Heatlng Syrup or Honey: Place in a glass pitcher and cook uncovered at HfGH power 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 measuring cup. &ok uncovered at HfGH power until melted.

Softening Butter, Margarlne or Cream Cheese: Unwrap and plarx on a serving plate. Cook uncovered at Cook Power 2, checking at 20-second intervals.

Melting Chocolate Squares and Chocolate

Pieces: Place in a custard cup or glass bowl and cook uncovered at HIGH power. One square of unsweetened chocolate or 1 cup of chocolate pieces will take 1 minute 15 seconds. Two squares of unsweetened chocolate or 2 cups of chocolate pieces will take 2 minutes 30 seconds.

Stir until smooth.

Melting Caramels: Combine one 14-ounce package of caramels and 2 tablespoons of water in a 4cup glass measuring cup. Cook uncovered 2 minutes 15 seconds at HfGH power, or until melted, stirring every minute.

Toastlng Almonds: Place sliced or slivered almonds in a shallow baking dish and add 1 teaspoon of butter or margarine per ‘h cup of nuts. Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes at HIGH power, or until light brown, stirring every minute.

Toastlng Coconut: Place unsweetened, flaked or grated coconut in a O-inch glass pie plate. Cook uncovered 2 minutes to 2 minutes 15 seconds at HIGH power, or until light brown. Stir every minute.

Freshening Up Stale Chlps and Pretzels:

Place chips or pretzels in a napkin-lined wicker basket. Cook uncovered about 30 seconds per cup at HfGH power, or until snacks feel warm. Let stand a few minutes to cool before serving.

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

Cooklng Bacon: Place bacon slices on a doubfe thickness of paper towel on a paper plate and cover with a paper towel. Cook uncovered 1 to 1% minutes per slice at HIGH power, or until crisp. ff you wish to save the drippings, cook bacon on a rack placed inside a microwavable baking dish.

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