White-Westinghouse WST3506SB Microwave Oven User Manual


 
Power Level Use
P 4 Cook less tender cuts of meats
P 3 Melt butter and chocolate
P 2 Soften butter & cheese
P 1 (Low) Soften ice cream
Raise yeast dough
Keep cooked foods warm for short periods of time
Vegetable Quantity Container / Liquid
Power
Level
Approx.
Minutes
Asparagus Cuts 3 cups, cut
into 1 to 2 inch
pieces
2 quart casserole,
add 1/2 cup water
P 10 6 to 10
Spears 1 lb 1-11/2 quart oblong
glass baking dish,
add 1/2 cup water
P 7 6 to 10
Beans Green 1 lb cut in half 1-11/2 quart casserole,
add 1/2 cup water
P 10 12 to 17
Beets Whole 1 bunch 2 quart casserole,
add 1/2 cup water
P 10 15 to 20
Broccoli Spears 1 bunch (11/2 to
11/2 lbs)
2 quart oblong glass
baking dish,
add 1/2 cup water
P 10 8 to 12
Cuts 1 bunch (11/2 to
11/2 lbs)
2 quart casserole,
add 1/2 cup water
P 10 7 to 10
Brussel
Sprouts
1 lb
1-11/2 quart casserole
add 1/2 cup water
P 10 7 to 10
Cabbage Whole 1 medium head
(about 2 lbs)
1-11/2 or 2 quart
casserole, add
1/2 cup water
P 10 8 to 11
Wedges 2 or 3 quart
casserole, add
1/2 cup water
P 10 7 to 10
Carrots Sliced 1 lb 1-11/2 quart casserole
add 1/2 cup water
P 10 6 to 9
Cauliflower Whole 1 medium head 2 quart casserole,
add 1/2 cup water
P 10 10 to 17
Flowerets 1 medium head 2 quart casserole,
add 1/2 cup water
P 10 9 to 14
Chopped 4 medium 3 quart casserole,
add 1 cup water
P 10 13 to 18
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Guidelines for Dehydrated Scalloped Potatoes:
Amount Microwave Container Size
5 to 6 oz (141 to 170 gm) 3 quarts/12cups/2839 ml
Guidelines for Dehydrated Mashed Potatoes:
Amount Microwave Container Size
7 to 8 oz (198 to 227 gm) 1 quart/4 cups/946 ml
Guidelines for Dry Rice/Couscous/Pilaf Mixes:
Amount Microwave Container Size
Individual serving package 2 cups/473 ml
4 to 5 oz (112 to 140 gm)
11/2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml
5.1 to 12 oz (142 to 336 gm) 2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml
Guidelines for Dry Pasta Mixes:
Amount Microwave Container Size
Individual serving package 2 cups/473 ml
4 to 5 oz (113 to 142 gm)
11/2 quarts/6 cups/1420 ml
5.1 to 8 oz (142 to 224 gm) 2 quarts/8 cups/1893 ml
Recommended Cooking Power Level
Power Level Use
P 10 (high) Boil water
Most prepackaged microwave foods
Sauté ground beef
Cook fresh fruits and vegetables
Make candy
Cook fish, meat, and poultry
Prepare rice
P 9 / P 8 Heat precooked food
Sauté onions, celery, and green peppers
P 8 / P 7 Roast tender cuts of meat and poultry
Cook mushrooms and shellfish
Cook foods which contain cheese & egg
P 6 Preparing sauces and gravies
P 5 (medium) Cook meat and poultry
Cook custard
Prepare soup
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Fresh Vegetable Cooking Guide
Use microwave plastic wrap to cover vegetables when cooking.