Panasonic NN-SA631B Microwave shortcuts, food, PoWer, tiMe, directions, bacon, To cook vegetables

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Microwave shortcuts

food	PoWer	tiMe	directions
		(in mins.)
To separate refrigerated	P10	30 sec.	Remove wrapper and place in microwave
bacon,	(hIGh)		safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
1 pound (450 g)			spatula to separate slices.
To soften brown sugar	P10	20 - 30 sec.	Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish
1 cup (250 ml)	(hIGh)		with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or
			plastic wrap.
To soften refrigerated butter,	P3	1	Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g)	(MED-LOW)		microwave safe dish.
To melt refrigerated butter,	P6	11/2 - 2	Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g)	(MEDIUM)		microwave safe dish covered with lid or
			vented plastic wrap.
To melt chocolate,	P6	1 - 11/2	Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 1 oz. (28 g)	(MEDIUM)		in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir
To melt chocolate,	P6	1 - 11/2	until completely melted. NOTE: Chocolate
1/2 cup (125 ml) chips	(MEDIUM)		holds its shape even when softened.
To toast coconut,	P10	1	Place in a microwave safe dish.
1/2 cup (125 ml)	(hIGh)		Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften cream cheese,	P3	1 - 2	Remove wrapper and place in a
8 oz. (220 g)	(MED-LOW)		microwave safe bowl.
To brown ground beef,	P10	4 - 5	Crumble into a microwave safe colander
1 pound (450 g)	(hIGh)		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, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup
(225 g)			of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented
			plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after
			cooking.
Frozen	P8	31/2 - 4	Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per
(10 oz.)			1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or
(280 g)			vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until
			after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in
			butter or sauce.)
Canned	P8	31/2 - 4	Empty contents into microwave safe serving
(15 oz.)			bowl.
(430 g)

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