COOKING & REHEATING CHART

Item

Power Level

Cooking Time Per lb./450g

MEAT

 

 

 

Beef

 

 

 

Standing / rolled Rib - Rare

P-80

7-9 min.

 

- Medium

P-80

8-10 min.

 

- well done

P-80

10-12 min.

Ground Beef (to brown for casserole)

P-HI

3-5 min.

Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted

 

 

(4oz. Each/100g)

2 patties

P-HI

2-4 min.

 

4 patties

P-HI

3-5 min.

Pork

 

 

 

Loin, Leg

 

P-80

10-12 min.

Bacon

4 slices

P-HI

2-3 min.

 

6 slices

P-HI

3-4 min.

NOTE: The above times should be regarded only as a guide, Allow for difference in individual lasts and preferences. The times may vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the meat.

POULTRY

Chicken

 

 

Whole

P-HI

7-9 min.

Breast(boned)

P-80

5-7 min.

portions

P-80

6-8 min.

Turkey

 

 

Whole

P-HI

8-10 min.

NOTE : The above times should be regarded only as a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences. The times may vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.

FRESH FISH

Item

Power

Cooking Time

Method

Standing

Level

Per lb./450g

Time

 

 

Fish Fillets

P-HI

3-5 min.

Add 15-30 ml(1-2 Tbsp)

2-3 min.

Whole Mackerel,

P-HI

4-6 min.

-

3-4 min.

Cleaned and Prepared

 

 

 

 

Whole Trout, Cleaned

P-HI

5-7 min.

-

3-4 min.

and Prepared

 

 

 

 

Salmon Steaks

P-HI

5-7 min.

Add 15-30 ml(1-2 Tbsp)

3-4 min.

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM

POWER LEVEL

Cooking Time

Standing Time

Lasagna

 

 

 

1 serving(10 1/2 oz./300g)

P-HI

5-7 min.

Place lasagna on microwaveable plate.

 

 

 

Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Casserole

 

 

 

1 cup

P-HI

11/2 -3 min.

Cook covered in microwaveable casserole.

4 cups

P-HI

5-7 min.

Stir once halfway through cooking.

Mashed potatoes

 

 

 

1 cup

P-HI

2-3 min.

Cook covered in microwaveable casserole.

4 cups

P-HI

6-8 min.

Stir once halfway through cooking.

Baked beans

 

 

 

1 cup

P-HI

2-3 min.

Cook covered in microwaveable casserole.

 

 

 

Stir once halfway through cooking.

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Sunbeam SMW-4990 manual Meat, Fresh Fish

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