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To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the
amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for
best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken
out of the can and placed in a microwavable container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered
with a microwavable lid or plastic wrap, vented. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the
following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.
HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE
Items
Cook time
Special Instructions
(at HIGH)
Sliced meat
Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.
3 slices(
1/4
-inch thick)
1
1/2
~2 minutes
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
*Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.
Chicken piece
1 breast
2~3 minutes
Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate.
1 leg and thigh
1
1/2
~2 minutes
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
1 lb.
10~12 minutes
Fish fillet
Place fish on microwavable plate.
(6~8 oz.)
1
1/2
~2 minutes
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Lasagna
Place lasagna on microwavable plate.
1 serving(10
1/2
oz.)
5~7 minutes
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Casserole
1 cup
1
1/2
~3 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
4 cups
5~7 minutes
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Casserole
cream or cheese
1 cup 1
1/2
~2
1/2
minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
4 cups
4~6 minutes
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Sloppy Joe or
Barbecued beef Reheat filling and bun separately.
1 sandwich 1 ~
2
1/2
minutes
Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole.
(1/2 cup meat filling)
Stir once. Heat bun as directed in chart below.
without bun
Mashed potatoes
1 cup
2~3 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
4 cups
6~8 minutes
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Baked beans
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
1 cup
2~3 minutes
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup
3~4 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
4 cups
8~11 minutes
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Rice
1 cup
1
1/2
~2 minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
4 cups
4~6 minutes
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Sandwich roll or bun
Wrap in paper towel and place on glass
1 roll
20~35 seconds
microwavable rack.
Vegetables
1 cup 2
1/2
~3
1/3
minutes
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
4 cups
4~6 minutes
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Soup
COOK covered in microwavable casserole.
1 serving(8 oz.)
2~3 minutes
Stir once halfway through cooking.
