20
Let the food stand
D
After removing the food from the microwave, cover the food with foil or a
casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking. This will help the food finish in the
center and avoids overcooking the out edges, The length of stand time depends
on the density and surface area of the food items.
Wrapping in paper towels or waxed paper
D
Sandwiches and many other food types containing pre-baked bread should be
wrapped prior to placing in the microwave to help prevent the food items fro
drying out while heating.
Power level
Microwave
output
10
100%
High
9
90%
8
80%
7
70%
6
60%
5
50%
4
40%
3
30%
2
20%
1
10%
Use to prepare when:
Boiling water
Cooking ground beef
Making candy
Cooking fresh fruits & vegetables
Cooking fish & poultry
Preheating browning dish
Reheating beverages
Cooking bacon slices
Reheating meat slices quickly
Saute onions, celery & green peppers
All reheating
Cooking scrambled eggs.
Cooking breads & cereal products
Cooking cheese dishes & veal
Cakes, muffins, brownies & cupcakes
Cooking whole poultry
Cooking pasta
Cooking meat
Cooking custard
Cooking spare ribs, rib roast & sirloin roast
Cooking less tender cuts of meat
Reheating frozen packaged foods
Thawing meat, poultry & seafood
Cooking small quantities of food
Finish cooking casseroles, stew & some sauces
Softening butter & cream cheese
Heating small amounts of food
Softening ice cream
Raise yeast dough