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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Panasonic NN-SD277 important safety instructions Microwave Shortcuts, Food Power Time Directions

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