Panasonic NNH264QF NNH254 User Guide - Page 25

Microwave Shortcuts FOOD To separate refrigerated Bacon, 1 pound (450 g) To soften Brown Sugar 1 cup (250 ml) To soften refrigerated Butter, 1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) To melt refrigerated Butter, 1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) To melt Chocolate, 1 square, 1 oz. (28 g) To melt Chocolate, 1/2 cup (125 ml) chips To toast Coconut, 1/2 cup (125 ml) To soften Cream Cheese, 8 oz. (225 g) To brown Ground Beef, 1 pound (450 g) To cook Vegetables, Fresh (1/2 lb) (225 g) POWER P10 (High) P10 (High) P3 (MED-LOW) P6 (MEDIUM) P6 (MEDIUM) P6 (MEDIUM) P10 (High) P3 (MED-LOW) P10 (High) P8 Frozen P8 (10 oz) (285 g) Canned P8 (15 oz) (430 g) TIME (in mins.) 30 sec. DIRECTIONS Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices. 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. 1 11/2 - 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish. Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap. 1 - 11/2 1 - 11/2 Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir until completely melted. Note: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened. 1 1 - 2 Place in a microwave safe dish. Stir every 30 seconds. Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl. 4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease. 31/2 - 4 31/2 - 4 31/2 - 4 All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.) Empty contents into microwave safe serving bowl. Do not cover. 23