Panasonic NN-SD277 Microwave Shortcuts, Food, Power, Time, Directions, in mins, Bacon

Microwave Shortcuts

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

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