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

	Microwave Shortcuts			(continued)
FOOD	POWER	TIME	DIRECTIONS
		(in mins.)
To cook baked Potato,			Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing around
(6 - 8 oz. each)			surface. Place potato or potatoes around the edge of
(170 - 225 g)			paper-towel-lined glass tray	(Turntable), at least 1 inch
1	P8	41/2 - 5	(2.5 cm) apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to
			complete cooking.
2	P8	8 - 9
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)
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml)		21/2 - 3
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml)		4	Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred. Do not heat liquids
			in microwave oven without stirring before heating.
Cup of liquid
To warm Beverage,	P7 (MED-HIGH)
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml)		2 - 3
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml)		4 - 5
To roast Nuts,	P10 (HIGH)	4 - 5	Spread nuts into a 9-inch (23 cm) microwave safe pie
11/2 cups (375 ml)			plate. Stir occasionally.
To toast Sesame Seeds,	P10 (HIGH)	3 - 5	Place in a small microwave safe bowl. Stir twice.
1/4 cup (60 ml)
To skin Tomatoes,	P10 (HIGH)	30 sec.	Place tomato in a microwave safe bowl containing
(one at a time)			boiling water. Rinse and peel. Repeat for each tomato.
To remove Cooking Odours,	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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