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Item
Food Category Quantity
Preparation
1
Soften Butter
0.5, 1.0. 1.5,
2.0 sticks
Unwrap and place
in microwave-safe
container.
2
Soften Ice
Cream
16, 32, or
64 oz (473,
946 or 1893
mL)
Place ice cream
container on turntable.
3
Soften Cream
Cheese
8 oz (227 g)
Unwrap and place
in microwave-safe
container.
4
Soften Frozen
Juice
12oz (340 g)
Remove lid.
5
Melt Butter
0.5, 1.0. 1.5,
2.0 sticks
Unwrap and place
in microwave-safe
container.
6
Melt Chocolate
4, 6, 8 or
12 oz (113,
170, 227 or
340 g)
Cut squares into small
pieces or use chips.
Place in microwave-
safe container.
7
Melt Cheese
8 or 16 oz
(227 or 454
g)
Cut into small
pieces and place
in microwave-safe
container.
8
Melt
Marshmallows
5 or 10 oz
(142 or 283
g)
Place in microwave-
safe container.
Soften/Melt
Soften and Melt functions may be used to soften or melt your
food. Times and cooking powers have been preset for a number of
food types. Use the following chart as a guide.
Item
Food Category
Quantity
1
Bacon
Average thickness: Follow
directions on package. For
best results, place bacon on
microwave-safe bacon rack.
1-6 slices
2
Canned Vegetable
Place in microwave-safe
container. Cover with plastic
wrap, and vent. Stir and let
stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
1, 2, 3 or 4 cups
(250, 500, 750 mL
or 1 L)
3
Fresh Vegetable
Place in microwave-safe
container and add 2-4 tbs
water. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3
minutes after cooking.
1-4 cups (250 mL-1
L)
4
Frozen Vegetable
Place in microwave-safe
container and add 2-4 tbs
water. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3
minutes after cooking.
1-4 cups (250 mL-1
L)
5
Small Potatoes
Pierce each potato several times
with a fork. Place on paper
towel, around turntable edges,
at least 1” (2.5 cm) apart. Place
single potato to the side of the
turntable. Let stand 5 minutes
after cooking.
1-4 pieces, 4-7 oz
(113-198 g)
6
Large Potatoes
Pierce each potato several times
with a fork. Place on paper
towel, around turntable edges,
at least 1” (2.5 cm) apart. Place
single potato to the side of the
turntable. Let stand 5 minutes
after cooking.
1-4 pieces, 8-10 oz
(227-283 g).
7
Rice
Follow measurements on
package for ingredient
amounts. Place rice and liquid
in microwave-safe dish. Cover
with loose
fi
tting lid. Let stand
5 minutes after cooking, or until
liquid is absorbed. Stir.
0.5,1.0, 1.5, 2.0 cups
(125, 250, 375, 500
mL) (dry, white long
grain)
Cook
Popcorn
3.0 or 3.5 oz bags.
n
Do not use regular paper bags or glassware.
n
Pop only one package of popcorn at a time.
n
Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave
popcorn popper.
n
Listen for popping to slow to one pop every 1 or 2 seconds,
and then stop the cycle. Do not repop unpopped kernels.
n
For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
n
Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.
NOTE:
Follow the instructions provided by the microwave
popcorn manufacturer.
