Beyond WBYMW1, Owner'S Manual

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Microwave Cooking Guide
Always cook in microwave-safe containers. Paper is acceptable for some foods. DO NOT USE
METAL CONTAINERS. Cooking times and food quantities should be used as guidelines only.
Food
Power
Level
Time Comments
Appetizers
Party Mix (21⁄2
quarts) P 10 5 to 7 minutes Stir every 2 to 3 minutes
Meatballs, small
meat or Hot Dog
chunks (24) P 10 5 to 8 minutes Spread in single layer in 2 quart
oblong baking dish.
Stuffed Vegetables
(12) P 10 3 to 5 minutes Space evenly on plate lined with
paper towels.
Toasted Nuts or
Seeds (1⁄2 to 1 cup) P 10 3 to 5 minutes Combine nuts with small amount
of butter. Stir every 11⁄2 to 2
minutes.
Bakery
Round Cake P 8 3 to 5 minutes Check at minimum time.
Fluted Tube Cake P 10 12 to 16 minutes Let stand 10 minutes before
inverting.
Cheesecake
(9 inch pie plate) P 8 10 to 14 minutes Put mixture in 2 quart casserole
dish until thick and smooth. Stir
with wire whisk every 2 minutes.
Pour into crumb crust and place
in refrigerator until firm.
Bar Cookies
(8 inch square dish) P 10 5 to 7 minutes Check at minimum time.
Muffins (6) P 8 2 to 4 minutes Check at minimum time.
Eggs, Cheese, Dairy
Scrambled Eggs P 10 45 seconds to 1
minute per egg. Stir during cooking.
Quiche P 7 5 to 21 minutes Pour filling into pre-baked shell.
Thickened Sauces
and Gravies (1 cup) P 6 3 to 5 minutes Microwave drippings, flour, and
salt for 1 to 2 minutes; blend
before adding liquid.
Scald Milk (1⁄2 cup) P 7 3 to 5 minutes Check at minimum time.
Melt Butter (1⁄2 cup) P 10 30 seconds to 1
minute Check at minimum time.
Soften Cream
Cheese
(8 oz) P 7 1 to 2 minutes Remove foil wrapper, place on
microwave-safe plate. Stir every
30 seconds.
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