Glossary of Microwave Terms Heating or Reheating Guide

HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE
NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Item Amount Power Level Time

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, 1 piece Low (3) 1/4 to 1 min.
nut or fruit bread 9 inch cake or Low (3) 11⁄2to 4 min.
12 rolls or doughnuts
Dinner rolls, muffins 1 Medium (5) 1/4 to 1/2 min.
6 to 8 Medium (5) 1/2 to 2 min.
Pie: fruit, nut or custard; 1 slice=1/8 of 9 inch pie 1 slice 1/4 to 1 min.
(use minimum time for custard) 9 inch pie Med-High (7) 4 to 7 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk-based drinks (6 oz. per cup) 1 to 2 cups Med-High (7) 11⁄2to 5 min.
Coffee, other water-based drinks (6 oz. per cup) 1 to 2 cups 1/2 to 3 min.

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces 1 to 2 pieces 11⁄2to 3 min.
Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings 11⁄2to 3 min.
Hot dogs and sausages 1 to 2 1/4 to 1 min.
Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings 1/2 to 3 min.
Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken, 1 to 2 servings 21⁄2to 5 min.
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving)
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces 1 to 2 servings Med-High (7) 11⁄2to 4 min.
Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings Med-High (7) 1/2 to 3 min.
Topped or mixed with sauce (2/3-3/4 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings 2 to 5 min.
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper.
When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate 11⁄2to 4 min.
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

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

Soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings Med-High (7) 11⁄2to 3 min.
Water-based (6 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings 1 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 1/2 to 2 min.
Mashed (1/2 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings 1/2 to 2 min.
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving) 1 to 2 servings 1/2 to 2 min.
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
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, 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.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
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