Toastmaster WBYMW1 manual Fish & Shellfish, Fruits, Meats and Poultry, Food Internal Temperature

Microwave Owner’s Manual

	Power
Food	Level	Time	Comments
Fish & Shellfish
Fillets or Steaks	P 10	5 to 7 minutes	Delicate fish should be placed in
(1 lb)			or on a microwave-safe dish.
Casserole,	P 10	12 to 18 minutes	Delicate fish should be placed in
precooked			or on a microwave-safe dish.
(2 to 3 quart)
Scallops, Shrimp,	P 10	4 to 7 minutes	Brush with garlic butter before
peeled (1 lb)			cooking.
Fruits
Baked Apples or	P 10	2 to 4 minutes	Pierce or peel to prevent
Pears		per piece	bursting.

Meats and Poultry

The USDA recommends cooking meats to the following internal temperatures to be sure any harmful bacteria has been killed. To measure the internal temperature of meat, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest portion. Do not allow the tip of the thermometer to come into contact with bone.

Food

Internal Temperature

Ground Cuts
turkey and chicken			165°F (74°C)
beef, veal, lamb and pork			160°F (71°C)
Whole Cuts
beef, lamb and veal			145°F (63°C)
pork			160°F (71°C)
Poultry Cuts
white meat			170°F (77°C)
dark meat			180°F (82°C)
goose and duck			180°F (82°C)
Reheating Meat, Poultry Products and Casseroles			165°F (74°C)
Ground Meat, 1 lb	P 10	5 to 7 minutes	Break up and stir halfway
			through cooking time.
Bacon (2 to 8 strips)	P 10	30 seconds to 1	Place on paper towel-lined plate.
		minute per slice
Sausage Patties	P 10	1 min per patty	Place on paper towel-lined plate.
			Turn over half way through
			cooking time.
Sausage Links	P 10	30 to 45 seconds	Place on paper towel-lined plate.
		per link	Turn over half way through
			cooking time.
Franks or Hot Dogs	P 10	3 to 6 minutes	Place in microwave-safe dish
(1 lb)			with 3⁄4 cup water. Rearrange half
			way through cooking time.

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