Reference

Recommended cooking times for most foods are set until the food is tender, hot and steamy, no burnt edges and/ or food is ready to eat, or approximately 165°F unless otherwise stated on the package..

Kids Meals need to cook to 165°F unless the package instucts otherwise. Food will be HOT, adult supervision recommended.

Container Size Guidelines for Microwave Cooking

When heating foods in a microwave oven, it is important to use a microwave-safe, clear, glass container that is large enough to allow the food to heat evenly and to prevent hot liquids from boiling over.

Always follow package directions for the recommended container size, or use the following guidelines:

Guidelines for Frozen Foods:

Quantity of Food

Microwave Container Size

 

 

8 to 10 oz (227 to 283 gm)

1 quart/4 cups/946 ml

 

 

11 to 20 oz (454 to 567 gm)

11⁄2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml

 

 

21 to 32 oz (595 to 907 gm)

3 quarts/12 cups/2839 ml

 

 

33 oz and over (907 gm)

4 quarts/16 cups/3785 ml

 

 

Guidelines for Canned, Ready-to-Eat Soups, Stew, Chili and Pasta:

Can Size

Microwave Container Size

 

 

14 to 16 oz (397 to 567 gm)

1 quart/4 cups/946 ml

 

 

17 to 28 oz (482 to 794 gm)

11⁄2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml

 

 

29 to 52 oz (822 to 1474 gm)

2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml

 

 

 

 

Guidelines for Condensed Soups:

 

 

 

Can Size

Microwave Container Size

 

 

10 to 16 oz (283 to 567 gm)

1 quart/4 cups/946 ml

 

 

17 to 26 oz (482 to 737 gm)

11⁄2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml

 

 

27 to 52 oz (765 to 1474 gm)

2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml

 

 

 

 

Guidelines for Dry Soups:

 

 

 

Amount of Water Added

Microwave Container Size

 

 

3⁄4 cup

large mug/cup

 

 

3 to 4 cups

2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml

 

 

 

 

Guidelines for Canned Vegetables:

 

 

 

Can Size

Microwave Container Size

 

 

8 oz (226 gm)

2 cups (473 ml)

 

 

9 to 15 oz (255 to 425 gm)

1 quart/4 cups/946 ml

 

 

16 to 28 oz (453 to 793 gm)

11⁄2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml

 

 

29 to 55 oz (822 to 1559 gm)

2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml

 

 

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Toastmaster WBYMW1 manual Reference, Container Size Guidelines for Microwave Cooking