Panasonic NNSD698S User Manual - Page 24

IP1813_38X00CP_14_080327 2008.3.27 14:25 Page 24 Microwave Shortcuts FOOD POWER TIME (in mins.) DIRECTIONS To separate refrigerated Bacon, 450 g (1 pound) P10 (HIGH) Remove wrapper and place in microwave 30 secs. safe dish. After heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices. To soften Brown Sugar 1 cup (250 ml) P10 (HIGH) Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish 20 - 30 secs. with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. To soften refrigerated Butter, P3 1 stick, 110 g (1/4 pound) (MED-LOW) To melt refrigerated Butter, P6 1 stick, 110 g (1/4 pound) (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, 28 g (1 oz.) 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 225 g (8 oz.) (MED-LOW) 1 - 2 Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl. To brown Ground Beef, 450 g (1 pound) P10 (HIGH) Crumble into a microwave safe colander 4 - 5 set into another dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease. To cook Vegetables, Fresh (225 g) (1/2 lb) Frozen (285 g) (10 oz) Canned (430 g) (15 oz) 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. Cover with lid or vented plasic wrap. 22