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Before uSInG mIcroWaVe
preparing food for microwave cooking
To avoid injury or damage to your appliance and to minimize cleaning, prepare food for microwave cook-
ing as shown in Table 8.
table 8: preparing food for microwave
food amount procedure
Popcorn 1 package
1.5 - 3.5 oz bag
Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try
several brands to decide which you like. Do not try to pop
unpopped kernels.
Use Popcorn feature.
Reheat
Casserole
Entree
8-10 oz
2-3 servings
Place food in casserole dish slightly larger than amount to
be reheated. Cover with vented microwave-safe lid, plastic
wrap, or wax paper. Use covers such as plastic wrap or
lids with larger quantities of more dense foods such as
stews. After reheating, stir well, if possible. Foods should
be hot. If not, continue to heat using +30 to add more
cook time.
Baked Potato 2 or 4
(8 oz - 12 oz)
Wash and dry. Pierce at both ends and in center. Place on
turntable.
Foods with unbroken outer “skin” -- such as potatoes --
should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cook-
ing
Fresh Veggie:
Asparagus
Broccoli
Cauliflower (florets)
Carrots, baby
Carrots, sliced
Corn
1 lb
2 cups
2 cups
2 cups
2 cups
2 cups
Wash and place in casserole dish. Add 2 tbsp of water.
Cover with vented microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap. Stir
after cooking.
Frozen Veggie 2 cups Add no water. Cover with vented lid or plastic wrap. Use
Veggies feature. After cooking, stir.
Rice 1-2 cups Place rice into a deep casserole dish and add double
quantity of water (see below). Cover with lid or plastic
wrap; do not vent. After cooking, let stand 5 minutes or
until all liquid has been absorbed.
rice Water Size of casserole
1 cup 2 cups 2 quart
2 cups 4 cups 3 quart or larger
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