Panasonic NN-GX35, Operating Instructions Manual

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COOKING
FOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS
(in minutes)
Bacon, to separate, 500 g (1 lb) HIGH 30 seconds Remove the wrapper. After heating, use a plastic
spatula to separate slices.
Brown Sugar, to soften HIGH 20 to 30 Place 250 mL (1 cup) hard brown sugar in a dish with
seconds a slice of bread or a wedge of apple. Cover with
plastic wrap.
Butter, to melt, 125 g (4 oz) MEDIUM 1 to 2 Remove the wrapper and place the butter in a
Butter, to soften, 125 g (4 oz) LOW 1 1 /
2
dish.
Canned Foods, 450 mL (16 oz) HIGH 3 to 4 Remove from the can, place in a covered dish.
Soup, 284 mL (10 oz) plus water HIGH 4 to 6 Stir once.
Chocolate, to melt, HIGH 1 /
2
to 1 Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a dish.
1 square 30 g (1 oz) Stir before adding more time and heating again.
Chocolate, to melt, HIGH 1 to 1
1
/
2
Chocolate holds its shape even when softened.
125 g (
1
/
2
cup) chips
Coconut, to toast, 110 mL (
1
/
2
cup) HIGH 1 to 2 Place in a pie plate or bowl. Stir every minute.
Cream Cheese, to soften, 230 g (8 oz) LOW 1 to 2 Remove the wrapper and place in a
microwave-safe dish.
Dried Fruits, to soften HIGH 20 to 30 Place fruit in a small bowl and sprinkle with
seconds water. Cover with plastic wrap.
Frozen Pie, cooked
slice HIGH 2 to 4 Place on a plate.
whole pie MEDIUM 18 to 20 Elevate on an inverted pie plate.
Hot Compress HIGH 15 seconds Wet a cotton wash cloth; fold and heat.
Ice Cream Topping, to warm HIGH 30 to 45 Place 1 cup of topping in a dish; stir twice.
seconds
Ice Cream, to soften, 2 L (8 cups) LOW 1 to 1 1 /
2
Check often to prevent melting.
Nuts, to roast, 375 mL (1
1
/
2
cups) HIGH 4 to 5 Spread nuts in a 23 cm (9") pie plate. Stir every
minute.
Sesame Seeds, to toast, 50 mL ( 1 /
4
cup) HIGH 1 1 /
2
to 2 Place in a small bowl. Stir once every minute.
Syrup / Honey, to soften HIGH 20 to 30 Uncover the container. Stir or shake once.
seconds May be repeated if still crystalline.
Tostada, Tortillas, Taco Shells, HIGH 20 to 40 Place 4 shells between damp paper towels.
to soften seconds
Warm Pastry, Rolls HIGH 10 to 15 Place on a rack or wrap in a paper towel.
seconds
Liquids: (For Soup / Beverages)
Water
250 mL (8 oz) HIGH 2
1
/
2
to 3 Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Do
500 mL (16 oz) HIGH 5 to 5
1
/
2
not heat liquids in your microwave oven without
Milk / Soup stirring first.
250 mL (8 oz) MEDIUM 2 to 3
1
/
2
500 mL (16 oz) MEDIUM 4 to 5
1
/
2
Remove Oven Odours HIGH 5 Combine 250 mL (1 cup) water with the juice and peel
of one lemon in a measuring cup. After heating, wipe
interior of oven with a damp cloth.