18Microwave ShortcutsFOOD POWER TIME DIRECTIONS(in mins.)To separate refrigerated P10 (High) 30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwaveBacon, safe dish. After heating, use a plastic1 pound (450 g) spatula to separate slices.To soften Brown Sugar P10 (High) 20 - 30 sec. Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish1 cup (250 ml) with a slice of bread. Cover with lid orplastic wrap.To soften refrigerated Butter, P3 (MED-LOW) 1 Remove wrapper and place butter in a1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) microwave safe dish.To melt refrigerated Butter, P6 (MEDIUM) 11/2 - 2 Remove wrapper and place butter in a1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g) microwave safe dish covered with lid orvented plastic wrap.To melt Chocolate, P6 (MEDIUM) 1 - 11/2 Remove wrapper and place chocolate1 square, 1 oz. (28 g) in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stirTo melt Chocolate, P6 (MEDIUM) 1 - 11/2 until completely melted. Note: Chocolate1/2 cup (125 ml) chips holds its shape even when softened.To toast Coconut, P10 (High) 1 Place in a microwave safe dish.1/2 cup (125 ml) Stir every 30 seconds.To soften Cream Cheese, P3 (MED-LOW) 1 - 2 Remove wrapper and place in a8 oz. (225 g) microwave safe bowl.To brown Ground Beef, P10 (High) 4 - 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander1 pound (450 g) set into another dish. Cover with plasticwrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.To cook Vegetables,Fresh P8 31/2 - 4 All pieces should be the same size. Wash(1/2 lb) thoroughly and add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2(225 g) cup of vegetables and cover with lid orvented plastic wrap.Do not salt/butter until after cooking.Frozen P8 31/2 - 4 Do not salt until after cooking. (Not suitable(10 oz) for vegetables in butter or sauce.) Wash(285 g) thoroughly and add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2cup of vegetables and cover with lid orvented plastic wrap.Canned P8 31/2 - 4 Empty contents into microwave safe serving(15 oz) bowl. Do not cover.(430 g)