Panasonic MICROWACE OVEN NN-S560 - Manual (Page 16)

Microwave Shortcuts
FOOD POWER
TIME
(in mins.)
DIRECTIONS
To separate Bacon,
1 pound {450 g)
PI 0 (HIGH) 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave
safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
spatula to separate slices.
To soften Brown Sugar
1 cup {250 nriL)
P10 (HIGH) 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave-safe dish
with a slice of bread. Cover with plastic wrap.
To melt Butter,
1
stick, V
4
pound {110 g)
To soften Butter,
1
stick
'/4
pound (110 g)
P6(MEDIUM)
P3(M ED-LOW)
T/z -2
1
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
microwave-safe dish covered with
plastic wrap.
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
microwave-safe dish.
To melt Chocolate,
1 square, 1 oz. (28 g)
To melt Chocolate,
V
2
cup (125 mL) chips
P10 (HIGH)
P10 (HIGH)
1 - T/2
1 -1V
2
Remove wrapper and place chocolate
In a microwave-safe dish. Stir before
adding more time. (Stir until completely
melted.) Note: Chocolate holds Its shape
even when softened.
To toast Coconut,
V? cup (125 mL)
PI 0 (HIGH) 1 Place in a microwave-safe dish.
Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften Cream Cheese,
8 oz. (250 g)
P3(MED-LOW) 1 -2 Remove wrapper and place in a
microwave-safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef,
1 pound (450 g)
P10 (HIGH) 4-5 Crumble into a microwave-safe colander
set into another dish. Stir twice.
Drain grease.
To steam Hand Towels - 4 P10 (HIGH) 20 - 30 sec. Soak in water, then wring out excess.
Place on a microwave-safe dish.
Heat. Present immediately.
To soften Ice Cream,
’/2
gallon, 2 qt. (2 L)
P3(MED-LOW) 1 - IV
2
Check often to prevent melting.
Cup of liquid
boiling water, broth, etc.
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 mL)
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 mL)
to heat milk
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 mL)
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 mL)
P10 (HIGH)
P7(MED-HIGH)
2’/2 - 3
4
2-3
4 - 5
Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred.
Do not heat liquids in microwave oven
without stirring before and after heating.
To roast Nuts,
IV
2
cups (375 mL)
P10 (HIGH) 4-5 Spread nuts into a 9-inch (230 mm)
microwave-safe pie plate.
Stir occasionally.
To toast Sesame Seeds,
V
4
cup (50 mL)
PI 0 (HIGH) 3-5 Place in a small microwave-safe bowl.
Stir twice.
To skin Tomatoes
(one at a time)
PI 0 (HIGH) 30 sec. Place tomato into a microwave-safe bowl
containing boiling water. Rinse and peel.
Repeat for each tomato.
To remove Cooking Odors PI 0 (HIGH) 5 Combine 1 to 1V
2
cups (250 - 375 mL)
water with the juice and peel of one
lemon in a small mIcrowave-safe bowl.
After heating, wipe interior of oven with
damp cloth.
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