Panasonic NN-SD972 Operating Instructions - Page 22

Microwave Shortcuts FOOD POWER TIME (in mins.) DIRECTIONS To separate refrigerated Bacon, 1 pound (450 g) P10 (HIgH) 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices. To soften Brown Sugar 1 cup (250 ml) P10 (HIgH) 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. To soften refrigerated Butter, P3 1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) (MED-LOW) To melt refrigerated Butter, P6 1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) (MEDIUM) 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. To melt Chocolate, 1 square, 1 oz. (28 g) To melt Chocolate, 1/2 cup (125 ml) chips P6 (MEDIUM) P6 (MEDIUM) 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. To toast Coconut, 1/2 cup (125 ml) P10 (HIgH) 1 Place in a microwave safe dish. Stir every 30 seconds. To soften Cream Cheese, P3 8 oz. (220 g) (MED-LOW) 1 - 2 Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl. To brown Ground Beef, 1 pound (450 g) P10 (HIgH) 4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease. To cook Vegetables, Fresh (1/2 lb.) (225 g) Frozen (10 oz.) (280 g) Canned (15 oz.) (430 g) P8 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. P8 31/2 - 4 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.) P8 31/2 - 4 Empty contents into microwave safe serving bowl. Do not cover. 20