12
Cook
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. 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. 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
fitting 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)
Popcorn
3.0 or 3.5 oz bags.
■
Do not use regular paper bags or glassware.
■
Pop only one package of popcorn at a time.
■
Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave
popcorn popper.
■
Listen for popping to slow to one pop every 1 or 2 seconds,
and then stop the cycle. Do not repop unpopped kernels.
■
For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
■
Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.
NOTE:
Follow the instructions provided by the microwave
popcorn manufacturer.
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
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
12 oz (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.
