HEATING OR REHEATING GU~E
1.Directions below ~re for heating or reheating
2.Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
3.Bubbling tiround edges of dish is normal, since the center is the lust 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.
ItemAmountPower LevelTime
Appetizers
Dips: cream or processed cheese | 1/2 cup | Medium (5) | 2X to 3X min |
| I cup | Medium (5) | 3 to 5 min. |
Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc. | 2 to 4 servings | High (10) | 2 to 4 min. |
Saucy: meatballs, riblets, | I to 2 servings | High ( 10) | 2 to 4 min. |
cocktail franks, etc. | 3 to 4 servings | High ( 10) | 5 to 7 min. |
( 1/2 cup per serving) |
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Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness.
Bakery Foods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, | 1 piece | Low (3) | 1/2 to I min. |
nut or fruit bread | 2 pieces | Low (3) | I to I M min. |
| 4 pieces | Low (3) | I X to 2X min. |
| Low (3) | 2 to 4 min. | |
| I 2 rolls or |
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Dinner rolls, muffins | I | Medium (5) | 1/4 to 1/2 min. |
| 2 | Medium (5) | 1/2 to I min. |
| 4 | Medium (5) | 1 to I X min. |
| 6 to 8 | Medium (5) | 1 to 2 min. |
Pie: fruit, nut or custard | 1 slice | High ( 10) | l/2 to I min. |
1 slice= 1/8 of | 2 slices | High ( 10) | 1 to 1 X min. |
(use minimum time for custard) | 4 slices | 2fi to 3 min. | |
| 5 to 7 min. | ||
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Beverages
Cocoa, other milk based | I to 2 cups | 3 to 6 min. | |
(6 Oz./cUp) | |||
(9 oz./cup) | I to 2 cups | 5 to 7 min. | |
Coffee, tea, cider |
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(6 OZ./CUp) | 1 to 2 cups | High ( 10) | 1 to 3 min. |
(9 oz./cup) | 1 to 2 cups | High ( 10) | 6 to 7 min. |
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Gravies & Sauces
Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc. | 1/2 cup | High (10) | I to 2 min. |
| 1 cup | High (10) | 2 to 3 min. |
Gravies: giblet or creamy | 1/2 cup | High (10) | I to 2 min. |
| 1 cup | High (10) | 2 to 3 min. |
Meat or main dish sauces, such as | 1/2 cup | High ( 10) | 2 to 3 min. |
spaghetti sauce, etc. | 1 cup | High (10) | 3 to 4 min. |
| I can (16 oz.) | High ( 10) | 3 to 4 min. |
Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering. |
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Griddle Foods
Pancakes, french toast or waffles: Plain, no topping
Syrup & butter
Tip: Do not cover.
2 or 3 pieces | High ( 10) | 1 to 1 X min. |
2 or 3 pieces | High ( 10) | I to 1 X min. |
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