21Microwave ShortcutsFOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS(in mins.)To separate refrigerated P10 (High) 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwaveBacon, safe dish. After heating, use a plastic450 g (1 pound) spatula to separate slices.To soften Brown Sugar P10 (High) 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish1 cup (250 ml) with a slice of bread. Cover with lid orplastic wrap.To soften refrigerated Butter, P3 (MED-LOW) 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a1 stick, 110 g (1/4 pound) microwave safe dish.To melt refrigerated Butter, P6 (MEDIUM) 11/2 - 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a1 stick, 110 g (1/4 pound) microwave safe dish covered with lid orvented plastic wrap.To melt Chocolate, P6 (MEDIUM) 1 - 11/2 Remove wrapper and place chocolate1 square, 28 g (1 oz.) in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stirTo melt Chocolate, P6 (MEDIUM) 1 - 11/2 until completely melted. Note: Chocolate1/2 cup (125 ml) chips holds its shape even when softened.To toast Coconut, P10 (High) 1 Place in a microwave safe dish.1/2 cup (125 ml) Stir every 30 seconds.To soften Cream Cheese, P3 (MED-LOW) 1 - 2 Remove wrapper and place in a225 g (8 oz.) microwave safe bowl.To brown Ground Beef, P10 (High) 4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander450 g (1 pound) set into another dish. Cover with plasticwrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.To cook Vegetables,Fresh P8 31/2 - 4 All pieces should be the same size. Wash(225 g) thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup(1/2 lb) of vegetables, and cover with lid or ventedplastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until aftercooking.Frozen P8 31/2 - 4 Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per(285 g) 1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or(10 oz) vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter untilafter cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables inbutter or sauce.)Canned P8 31/2 - 4 Empty contents into microwave safe serving(430 g) bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.(15 oz)F00036K50CP 2004.1.19 16:04 Page 23