Panasonic NN-P295 User Manual

Microwave Shortcuts

FOOD

POWER

TIME

DIRECTIONS

(in mins.)

To separate refrigerated

P10 (HIGH)

30 sec.

Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After

Bacon,

heating, use a plastic spatula to separate slices.

1 pound (450 g)

To soften Brown Sugar

P10 (HIGH)

20 - 30 sec.

Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish with a slice of

1 cup (250 ml)

bread. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

To soften refrigerated Butter,

P3 (MED-LOW)

Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe

1 stick,

pound (110 g)

dish.

To melt refrigerated Butter, P6

(MEDIUM)

- 2

Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe

1 stick,

pound (110 g)

dish covered with lid or vented plastic wrap.

To melt Chocolate,

P6 (MEDIUM)

1 - 1

Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a microwave

1 square, 1 oz. (28 g)

safe dish. After heating, stir until completely melted.

To melt Chocolate,

P6 (MEDIUM)

1 - 1

Note: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened.

cup (125 ml) chips

To toast Coconut,

P10 (HIGH)

Place in a microwave safe dish.

cup (125 ml)

Stir every 30 seconds.

To soften Cream Cheese,

P3 (MED-LOW)

1 - 2

Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl.

8 oz. (225 g)

To brown Ground Beef,

P10 (HIGH)

4 - 5

Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another

1 pound (450 g)

dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.

To cook Vegetables,

Fresh

- 4

All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly,

(

lb)

add 1 tbsp of water per

cup of vegetables, and cover

(225 g)

with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after
cooking.

Frozen

- 4

Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per

cup of

(10 oz)

vegetables, and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

(285 g)

Do not salt/butter until after cooking.
(Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.)

Canned

- 4

Empty contents into microwave safe serving bowl.

(15 oz)

Do not cover.

(430 g)

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