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To cook baked Potato, |
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(6 - 8 oz. each) |
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(170 - 225 g) |
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1 | P8 | 41/2 - 5 | (2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to | ||
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2 | P8 | 8 - 9 |
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To steam Hand Towels - 4 | P10 (HIGH) | 20 - 30 sec. | Soak in water, then wring out excess. Place on a | ||
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To soften Ice Cream, | P3 | 1 - 11/2 | Check often to prevent melting. | ||
1/2 gallon (2 L) |
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To boil water, broth, etc. | P10 (HIGH) |
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1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml) |
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2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml) |
| 4 | Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred. Do not heat liquids | ||
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To warm Beverage, | P7 |
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1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml) |
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2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml) |
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To roast Nuts, | P10 (HIGH) | 4 - 5 | Spread nuts into a | ||
11/2 cups (375 ml) |
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To toast Sesame Seeds, | P10 (HIGH) | 3 - 5 | Place in a small microwave safe bowl. Stir twice. | ||
1/4 cup (60 ml) |
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To skin Tomatoes, | P10 (HIGH) | 30 sec. | Place tomato in a microwave safe bowl containing | ||
(one at a time) |
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To remove Cooking Odours, | P10 (HIGH) | 5 | Combine 1 to 11/2 cups (250 - 375 ml) water with the juice | ||
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| and peel of one lemon in a 2 quart microwave safe bowl. | ||
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| After water finishes boiling, wipe interior of oven with a | ||
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