Some Microwaving Tips
Boiling Water: Place 1 cup of water in a 2-
cup glass measure and cook uncovered 2’12 to
3% minutes at Power Level 10, or Until boiling.
Instant Coffee: Place 6 ounces of water in a
microwavable cup or mug. Cook uncovered 2
to 2% minutes at Power Level 10, or until hot.
Stir in coffee crystals.
Hot Cocoa: Place 1 or 2 teaspoons each of
cocoa powder and sugar in an a-ounce mug.
Gradually add 6 ounces of milk stirring to
blend. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at
Power Level 8, or until hot, stirring once.
NOTE: For safe heating of liquids in a micro-
wave oven, see precaution #16 on page 16.
Heating Syrup or Honey: Place in a glass
pitcher and cook uncovered at Power Level 10
until warm. Stir once. One cup syrup or honey
will take 2 to 3 minutes.
Melting Butter or Margarine: Place butter
or margarine in a custard cup or glass measur-
ing cup. Cook uncovered at Power Level 10
until melted.
Softening Butter, Margarine or Cream
Cheese: Unwrap and place on a serving plate.
Cook uncovered at Power Level 1 checking at
20 second intervals.
Melting Chocolate Squares and Choco-
late Pieces: Place in a custard cup or glass
bowl and cook uncovered at Power Level 7.
One square of unsweetened chocolate or 1
cup of chocolate pieces will take 3 to 4
minutes. Two squares of unsweetened choco-
late or 2 cups of chocolate pieces will take 4 to
6 minutes. Stir until smooth.
Melting Caramels: Combine one 14-ounce
package of caramels and 2 tablespoons of
water in a ~-CUP glass measuring cup. Cook
uncovered 3 to 4 minutes at Power Level 7, or
until melted, stirring every minute.
Toasting Almonds: Place sliced or slivered
almonds in a shallow baking dish and add 1
teaspoon of butter or margarine per
'12
cup of
nuts. Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes at Power
Level 10, or until light brown, stirring every
minute.
Toasting Coconut: Place unsweetened,
flaked or grated coconut in a g-inch glass pie
plate. Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes at Power
Level 7, or until light brown. Stir every minute.
Freshening Up Stale Chips and Pretzels:
Place chips or pretzels in a napkin-lined wicker
basket. Cook uncovered about 30 seconds per
cup at Power Level 10, or until snacks feel
warm. Let stand a few minutes to cool before
serving.
Warming Bread and Rolls: #Wrap in a nap-
kin or place in a napkin lined wicker basket.
Cook uncovered 30 seconds to 1 minute at
Power Level 8, or until bread or rolls feel warm.
Cooking Bacon: Place bacon slices on a
double thickness of paper towel on a paper
plate and cover with a paper towel. Cook un-
covered 1 to
l-V2
minutes per slice at Power
Level 10, or until crisp. If you wish to save the
drippings, cook bacon on a rack placed inside
a microwavable baking dish.
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