Case in point: More than 30 percent of U.S. heads of household who have homeowners insurance mistakenly believe flood damage is covered by a standard homeowners policy, according to a 2007 survey from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Most medium to large potatoes will take between 8-12 minutes to cook at full power. Try putting the potato in for 5 minutes to begin with, then take it out and turn it over so that both sides cook evenly. Place it back in the microwave for another 3-5 minutes, depending on how soft it is already.
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about cooking times for baked potatoes. How Long To Bake A Potato. Bake a potato for 45 minutes, in the oven at 400Â°. Clean the potato thoroughly, wrap it in foil, vent it with a fork 5 times, and place it on a cookie sheet or directly onto the oven rack.ow Long To Microwave Baked Potatoes. To make a microwave baked potato, cook it on high heat for 2-4 minutes per side. The time will vary, depending on the power of your microwave and the size of the potato.