Panasonic NN-SD667, NN-SD696, NN-T995 Microwave Shortcuts, holds its shape even when softened

Microwave Shortcuts

FOOD	POWER	TIME	DIRECTIONS
		(in mins.)
To separate refrigerated	P10 (HIGH)	30 sec.	Remove wrapper and place in microwave
Bacon,			safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
1 pound (450 g)			spatula to separate slices.
To soften Brown Sugar	P10 (HIGH)	20 - 30 sec.	Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish
1 cup (250 ml)			with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or
			plastic wrap.
To soften refrigerated Butter,	P3 (MED-LOW)	1	Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g)			microwave safe dish.
To melt refrigerated Butter,	P6 (MEDIUM)	11/2 - 2	Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g)			microwave safe dish covered with lid or
			vented plastic wrap.
To melt Chocolate,	P6 (MEDIUM)	1 - 11/2	Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 1 oz. (28 g)			in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir
To melt Chocolate,	P6 (MEDIUM)	1 - 11/2	until completely melted. Note: Chocolate
1/2 cup (125 ml) chips			holds its shape even when softened.
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
8 oz. (225 g)			microwave safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef,	P10 (HIGH)	4 - 5	Crumble into a microwave safe colander
1 pound (450 g)			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
(285 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. For NN-SD696/SD667: Cover with lid
(430 g)			or vented plastic wrap.
			For NN-SD767/T995/SD967: Do not cover.

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