Panasonic NN-S503, NN-S553 Microwave Shortcuts, continued, Food, Directions, To warm Beverage

Microwave Shortcuts				(continued)
FOOD	POWER	TIME	DIRECTIONS
		(in mins.)
To cook baked Potato,			Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times
(6 - 8 oz. each)			spacing around surface. Place potato or
(170 - 225 g)			potatoes around the edge of paper-towel-
1	P8	31/2 - 4	lined glass tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch
			(2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5
2	P8	6 - 7	minutes to complete cooking.
To steam Hand Towels - 4	P10 (High)	20 - 30 sec.	Soak in water, then wring out excess.
			Place on a microwave safe dish.
			Heat. Present immediately.
To soften Ice Cream,	P3 (MED-LOW)	1 - 11/2	Check often to prevent melting.
1/2 gallon (2 L)
Cup of liquid
To boil water, broth, etc.	P10 (High)	11/2 - 2	Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred.
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml)
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml)		21/2 - 3	Do not heat liquids in microwave oven
			without stirring before heating.
Cup of liquid
To warm Beverage,	P7 (MED-HIGH)	11/2 - 2
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml)
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml)		21/2 - 3
To roast Nuts,	P10 (High)	3 - 4	Spread nuts into a 9-inch (230 mm)
11/2 cups (375 ml)			microwave safe pie plate.
			Stir occasionally.
To toast Sesame Seeds,	P10 (High)	2 - 21/2	Place in a small microwave safe bowl.
1/4 cup (60 ml)			Stir twice.
To skin Tomatoes,	P10 (High)	30 sec.	Place tomato into a microwave safe bowl
(one at a time)			containing boiling water. Rinse and peel.
			Repeat for each tomato.
To remove Cooking Odors,	P10 (High)	5	Combine 1 to 11/2 cups (250 - 375 ml)
			water with the juice and peel of one lemon
			in a 2 quart microwave safe bowl.
			After water finishes boiling, wipe interior of
			oven with a cloth.

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