To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of
Food in order to determine the needed to reheat. Arrange the food I a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature Food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.
Heating or Reheating Guide
Food | Cook time | Special Instructions | |
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Sliced meat | 1 ~ 2 | Place sliced meat on microwavable plate. | |
3 slices |
| Cover with plastic wrap and vent. | |
(0.5cm thick) |
| Note : Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy. | |
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Chicken pieces |
| Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate. | |
1 breast | 11/2 ~ 2 | Cover with plastic wrap and vent. | |
1 leg and thigh | 2 ~ 31/2 |
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Fish fillet | 1 ~ 2 | Place fish on microwavable plate. | |
(170 ~ 230g) |
| Cover with plastic wrap and vent. | |
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Lasagne | 4 ~ 6 | Place lasagne on microwavable plate. | |
1serving(300g) |
| Cover with plastic wrap and vent. | |
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Casserole |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. | |
1 cup | 11/2 ~ 3 | Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
4 cups | 41/2 ~ 7 |
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Casserole |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. | |
cream or cheese |
| Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
1 cup | 1 ~ 21/2 |
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4 cups | 31/2 ~ 6 |
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Sloppy Joe or |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. | |
Barbecued beef |
| Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
1 sandwich | 1 ~ 21/2 |
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(1/2 cup meat filling) |
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without bun |
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Food | Cook time | Special Instructions | |
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Mashed potatoes | 5 ~ 7 | COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. | |
350g | (at 600W) | Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
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Baked beans | 11/2 ~ 21/2 | COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. | |
1 cup |
| Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
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Ravioli pasta in sauce |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. | |
1 cup | 11/2 ~ 3 | Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
4 cups | 61/2 ~ 9 |
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Rice |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. | |
1 cup | 1 ~ 11/2 | Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
4 cups | 21/2 ~ 4 |
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Sandwich roll or bun | 15 ~ 30 | Wrap in paper towel and place on glass tray. | |
1 roll | seconds |
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Vegetables |
| COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. | |
1 cup | 11/2 ~ 21/2 | Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
4 cups | 4 ~ 6 |
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Soup | 11/2 ~ 2 | COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish. | |
1 serving(230g) |
| Stir once halfway through cooking. | |
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Plated meal | 9 ~ 14 | COOK covered in microwavable dinner plate. | |
(1 serving) | (at 600W) |
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Meat 125g, |
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Mashed potato 150g |
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Carrot, cooked 150g |
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