Microwave Owner’s Manual
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Fish & Shellfish |
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Fillets or Steaks | P 10 | 5 to 7 minutes | Delicate fish should be placed in |
(1 lb) |
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Casserole, | P 10 | 12 to 18 minutes | Delicate fish should be placed in |
precooked |
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(2 to 3 quart) |
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Scallops, Shrimp, | P 10 | 4 to 7 minutes | Brush with garlic butter before |
peeled (1 lb) |
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Fruits |
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Baked Apples or | P 10 | 2 to 4 minutes | Pierce or peel to prevent |
Pears |
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Meats and Poultry
The USDA recommends cooking meats to the following internal temperatures to be sure any harmful bacteria has been killed. To measure the internal temperature of meat, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest portion. Do not allow the tip of the thermometer to come into contact with bone.
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Internal Temperature
| Ground Cuts |
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| turkey and chicken |
| 165°F (74°C) |
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| beef, veal, lamb and pork |
| 160°F (71°C) |
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| Whole Cuts |
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| beef, lamb and veal |
| 145°F (63°C) |
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| 160°F (71°C) |
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| Poultry Cuts |
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| white meat |
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| 170°F (77°C) |
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| dark meat |
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| 180°F (82°C) |
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| goose and duck |
| 180°F (82°C) |
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| Reheating Meat, Poultry Products and Casseroles | 165°F (74°C) |
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| Ground Meat, 1 lb | P 10 | 5 to 7 minutes | Break up and stir halfway | |
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| Bacon (2 to 8 strips) | P 10 | 30 seconds to 1 | Place on paper | |
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| Sausage Patties | P 10 | 1 min per patty | Place on paper | |
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| Sausage Links | P 10 | 30 to 45 seconds | Place on paper | |
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| Franks or Hot Dogs | P 10 | 3 to 6 minutes | Place in | |
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