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6. Some Microwaving Tips
Boiling Water: Place 1 cup of water in a ~-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 21/z
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 8-ounce mug. Gradually
add 6 ounces of milk stirring to blend. Cook un-
covered 2 to 3 minutes at Power Level 8, or until hot,
stirring once.
NOTE: For safe heating of liquids in a microwave
oven, see “Operating Safety Precautions” on page
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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 measuring cup.
Cook uncovered at Power Level 10 until melted.
Softening Butter, Margarine or Cream Cheese:
Unwrap and place on a serving plate. Cook un-
covered at Power Level 1 checking at 20 second
intervals.
Melting Chocolate Squares and Chocolate
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 chocolate or 2 cups of chocolate
pieces will take 4 to 6 minutes. Stir until smooth.
Melting Caramels: Combine one 1Counce pack-
age 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 napkin or
place in a napkin lined wicker basket. Cook un-
covered 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 uncovered 1 to l-l/z
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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