
17
TIME
FOOD
POWER
DIRECTIONS
(in mins.)
To separate Bacon,
P10 (HIGH)
30 sec.
Remove wrapper and place in microwave
450 g (1 pound)
safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
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 plastic
wrap.
To melt Butter,
P6 (MEDIUM)
1
1
/
2
- 2
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 110 g (
1
/
4
pound)
microwave-safe dish covered with
To soften Butter,
P3
1
plastic wrap.
1 stick, 110 g (
1
/
4
pound) (MEDIUM-LOW)
Remove wrapper and place butter in a
microwave-safe dish.
To melt Chocolate,
P10 (HIGH)
1 - 1
1
/
2
Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 28 g (1 oz)
in a microwave-safe dish. Stir before
To melt Chocolate,
P10 (HIGH)
1 - 1
1
/
2
adding more time and heating again. (Stir
1
/
2
cup (125 mL) chips
until completely melted.) Note: Chocolate
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
1 - 2
Remove wrapper and place in a
250 g (8 oz)
(MEDIUM-LOW)
microwave-safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef,
P10 (HIGH)
4 - 5
Crumble into a microwave-safe colander
450 g (1 pound)
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,
P3
1 - 1
1
/
2
Check often to prevent melting.
2 qt. (
1
/
2
gallon)
(MEDIUM-LOW)
Cup of liquid
boiling water, broth, etc.
P10 (HIGH)
1 cup, 250 mL (8 oz)
2
1
/
2
- 3
Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred.
2 cups, 500 mL (16 oz)
4
Do not heat liquids in microwave oven
to heat milk
P7
without stirring before and after heating.
1 cup, 250 mL (8 oz)
(MEDIUM-HIGH)
2 - 3
2 cups, 500 mL (16 oz)
4 - 5
To roast Nuts, P10
(HIGH)
4 - 5
Spread nuts into a 230 mm (9-inch)
1
1
/
2
cups (375 mL)
microwave-safe pie plate.
Stir occasionally.
To toast Sesame Seeds,
P10 (HIGH)
3 - 5
Place in a small microwave-safe bowl.
1
/
4
cup (50 mL)
Stir twice.
To skin Tomatoes
P10 (HIGH)
30 sec.
Place tomato into a microwave-safe bowl
(one at a time)
containing boiling water. Rinse and peel.
Repeat for each tomato.
To remove
P10 (HIGH)
5
Combine 1 to 1
1
/
2
cups (250 - 375 mL)
Cooking Odours
water with the juice and peel of one lemon
in a small microwave-safe bowl. After
heating, wipe interior of oven with a cloth.
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