Panasonic NN-SD664W, Operating Instructions Manual

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microwave shortcuts
food PoWer time directions
(in mins.)
To separate refrigerated P10 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave
bacon , (hIGh) safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
450
g
(1 pound) spatula to separate slices.
To soften brown sugar P10 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish
1 cup (250 ml) (hIGh) with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or
plastic wrap.
To soften refrigerated butter , P3 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 110 g (
1
/
4
pound) (MED-LOW) microwave safe dish.
To melt refrigerated butter , P6 1
1
/
2
- 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 110 g (
1
/
4
pound) (MEDIUM) microwave safe dish covered with lid or
vented plastic wrap.
To melt chocolate , P6 1 - 1
1
/
2
Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 28 g (1 oz.) (MEDIUM) in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir
To melt chocolate , P6 1 - 1
1
/
2
until completely melted. NoTe: Chocolate
1
/
2
cup (125 ml) chips (MEDIUM) holds its shape even when softened.
To toast coconut , P10 1 Place in a microwave safe dish.
1
/
2
cup (125 ml) (hIGh) Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften cream cheese , P3 1 - 2 Remove wrapper and place in a
220 g (8 oz.) (MED-LOW) microwave safe bowl.
To brown ground beef , P10 4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander
450 g (1 pound) (hIGh) 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
(225 g ) thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per
1
/
2
cup
(
1
/
2
pound) 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
(280 g )
1
/
2
cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or
(10 oz.) 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
(430 g ) bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
(15 oz.)
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