Panasonic NNSN973S Microwave shortcuts, continued, Food, Power, Time, Directions, Hand Towels

Microwave shortcuts				(continued)
FOOD	POWER	TIME	DIRECTIONS
		(in mins.)
To cook baked Potato,			Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spac-
(6 - 8 oz. each)			ing around surface. Place potato or potatoes
(170 - 220 g)	P8	3½ - 4	around the edge of paper-towel-lined glass
1			tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
			apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to
2	P8	6 - 7	complete cooking.
To steam	P10	20 - 30 sec.	Soak in water, then wring out excess.
Hand Towels - 4	(HIGH)		Place on a microwave safe dish.
			Heat. Present immediately.
To soften Ice Cream,	P3	1 - 1½	Check often to prevent melting.
½ gallon (2 L)	(MED-LOW)
Cup of liquid	P10	1½ - 2
To boil water, broth, etc.	(HIGH)
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml)	P10	2½ - 3
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml)	(HIGH)		Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred.
			Do not heat liquids in microwave oven
Cup of liquid	P7
			without stirring before heating.
To warm Beverage,	(MED-HIGH)	1½ - 2
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml)	P7
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml)		2½ - 3
	(MED-HIGH)
To roast Nuts,	P10	3 - 4	Spread nuts into a 9-inch (23 cm)
1½ cups (375 ml)	(HIGH)		microwave safe pie plate.
			Stir occasionally.
To toast Sesame Seeds,	P10	2 - 2½	Place in a small microwave safe bowl.
¼ cup (60 ml)	(HIGH)		Stir twice.
To skin Tomatoes,	P10	30 sec.	Place tomato into a microwave safe bowl
(one at a time)	(HIGH)		containing boiling water. Rinse and peel.
			Repeat for each tomato.
To remove Cooking	P10	5	Combine 1 to 1½ cups (250 - 375 ml) water
Odours,	(HIGH)		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. You can also use a combi-
			nation of several whole cloves and ¼ cup of
			vinegar with 1 cup of water.

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