Panasonic NN-S553 Microwave Shortcuts, Food, Power, Time, Directions, Bacon, To cook Vegetables

Microwave Shortcuts

FOOD	POWER	TIME	DIRECTIONS
		(in mins.)
To separate refrigerated	P10 (High)	30 sec.	Remove wrapper and place in microwave
Bacon,			safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
1 pound (450 g)			spatula to separate slices.
To soften Brown Sugar	P10 (High)	20 - 30 sec.	Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish
1 cup (250 ml)			with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or
			plastic wrap.
To soften refrigerated Butter,	P3 (MED-LOW)	1	Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g)			microwave safe dish.
To melt refrigerated Butter,	P6 (MEDIUM)	11/2 - 2	Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g)			microwave safe dish covered with lid or
			vented plastic wrap.
To melt Chocolate,	P6 (MEDIUM)	1 - 11/2	Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 1 oz. (28 g)			in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir
To melt Chocolate,	P6 (MEDIUM)	1 - 11/2	until completely melted. Note: Chocolate
1/2 cup (125 ml) chips			holds its shape even when softened.
To toast Coconut,	P10 (High)	1	Place in a microwave safe dish.
1/2 cup (125 ml)			Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften Cream Cheese,	P3 (MED-LOW)	1 - 2	Remove wrapper and place in a
8 oz. (225 g)			microwave safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef,	P10 (High)	4 - 5	Crumble into a microwave safe colander
1 pound (450 g)			set into another dish. Cover with plastic
			wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook Vegetables,		31/2 - 4	All pieces should be the same size. Wash
Fresh	P8
(1/2 lb)			thoroughly and add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2
(225 g)			cup of vegetables and cover with lid or
			vented plastic wrap.
			Do not salt/butter until after cooking.
Frozen	P8	31/2 - 4	Do not salt until after cooking. (Not suitable
(10 oz)			for vegetables in butter or sauce.) Wash
(285 g)			thoroughly and add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2
			cup of vegetables and cover with lid or
			vented plastic wrap.
Canned	P8	31/2 - 4	Empty contents into microwave safe serving
(15 oz)			bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
(430 g)

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