Panasonic NN-SD797S - Manual (Page 23)

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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) 1 1 /
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 - 1 1 /
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 - 1 1 /
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,
Fresh P8 3 1 /
2
- 4 All pieces should be the same size. Wash
( 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 3 1 /
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 3 1 /
2
- 4 Empty contents into microwave safe serving
(15 oz) bowl. Do not cover.
(430 g)
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