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C O O K I N G G U I D E
Microwave cooking chart
Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste.
NOTE:
See “Using ‘QUICK TOUCH’ COOK” in the “Using Your Microwave Oven” section for
cooking without cook powers or cooking times.
MEATS, POULTRY, FISH, SEAFOOD
Allow standing time after cooking.
FOOD
Bacon
(per slice)
Ground Beef
for Casse-
roles (1 lb)
Hamburger
Patties (2)
Hamburger
Patties (4)
Meat Loaf
(1
1
⁄
2
lbs/680 g)
Chicken
Pieces
Turkey
Breast
Fish Fillets
(1 lb/454 g)
Scallops and
Shrimp
(1 lb/454 g)
TIME
45 sec to
1 min 15 sec
per slice
4 to 6 min
1st side 2 min
2nd side 1
1
⁄
2
to
2
1
⁄
2
min
1st side 2
1
⁄
2
min
2nd side 2 to 3 min
13 to 19 min
6 to 9 min/lb
5 min
8 to 12 min/lb
5 to 6 min
3
1
⁄
2
to 5
1
⁄
2
min
COOK
POWER
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
VEGETABLES (continued)
Cook at 100% cook power.
TIME
6 to 9 min
4 to 9 min
6 to 16 min
13 to 19 min
3 to 8 min
FOOD
Cauliflower
(medium head)
Corn on the Cob
(2)
(4)
Potatoes, Baked
(4 medium)
Squash,
Summer (1 lb/454 g)
Internal temperature should be 185
°
F (85
°
C)
after standing.
Internal temperature should be 185
°
F (85
°
C)
after standing.
then 70%
100%
100%
VEGETABLES
Cook at 100% cook power.
FOOD
Beans, Green or
Yellow (1 lb/454 g)
Broccoli (1 lb/454 g)
Carrots (1 lb/454 g)
TIME
6 to 12 min
6 to 10 min
8 to 12 min
OTHER
COOK
POWER
100%
100%
50%
100%
100%
50%
100%
FOOD
Applesauce
(4 servings)
Baked
Apples (4)
Chocolate
(melt 1
square)
Eggs,
Scrambled
(2)
(4)
Hot Cereals
(1 serving)
(4 servings)
Nachos
(large plate)
Water for
Beverage
TIME
7 to 10 min
4 to 6 min
1 to 2 min
1 min 15 sec
to 1 min
45 sec
2 to 3 min
1
1
⁄
2
to 5 min
4
1
⁄
2
to 7 min
1
1
⁄
2
to 2
1
⁄
2
min
2
1
⁄
2
to 4 min
4
1
⁄
2
to 6 min
(1 cup/227 mL)
(2 cups/445 mL)
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