Emerson MW8627W User Manual
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking Guide
Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave
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Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
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Start meat fat-side down.
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Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time.
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The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time.
Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave
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Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
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Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering.
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Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the recommended time.
Food
Cook Time/Power Level
Directions
Roast Beef
Boneless
Boneless
1-4 lbs.
Cooking Time:
7-10 min. / lbs. for 115° F - Rare
8-11 min. / lbs. for 120° F - Medium
9-14 min. / lbs. for 145° F - Well Done
8-11 min. / lbs. for 120° F - Medium
9-14 min. / lbs. for 145° F - Well Done
Power Level:
HIGH for first 5 min., then LOW.
Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack. Cover with
wax paper. Turn over when cooking time is half up. Let
stand 10 min.
wax paper. Turn over when cooking time is half up. Let
stand 10 min.
Pork
Boneless or
bone-in
Boneless or
bone-in
1-4 lbs.
Cooking Time:
18-20 min. / lbs. for 160° F Well Done
Power Level:
HIGH for first 5 min., then LOW.
Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack. Cover with
vented plastic wrap. Turn over when cooking time is half
up. Let stand 10 min.
vented plastic wrap. Turn over when cooking time is half
up. Let stand 10 min.
Bacon
2-6 slices
Cooking Time:
2 slices: 1½- 2 min.
4 slices: 2½- 3½ min.
6 slices: 4-5½ min.
4 slices: 2½- 3½ min.
6 slices: 4-5½ min.
Power Level:
HIGH.
Arrange slices on roasting rack or a dish lined with a
couple paper towels. Cover with a couple paper towels.
Microwave until crisp.
couple paper towels. Cover with a couple paper towels.
Microwave until crisp.
Food
Cook Time/Power Level
Directions
Whole Chicken
1-4 lbs.
Cooking Time:
7-10 min. / lbs. 170° -180°F
Power Level:
MEDIUM.
Place chicken breast-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax
paper. Turn over when the cooking time is half up. Cook until juices run
clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 min.
paper. Turn over when the cooking time is half up. Cook until juices run
clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 min.
Chicken Pieces
0.5-2 lbs.
Cooking Time:
7-10 min. / lbs.
180°F dark meat
170°F light meat
180°F dark meat
170°F light meat
Power Level
: MEDIUM.
Place chicken bone-side down on dish, with the thickest portions
towards the outside of the dish. Cover with wax paper. Turn over when
the cooking time is half up. Cook until juices run clear and meat near
the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 min.
towards the outside of the dish. Cover with wax paper. Turn over when
the cooking time is half up. Cook until juices run clear and meat near
the bone is no longer pink. Let stand 5-10 min.