Atag CX14411A, Instructions For Use Manual

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EN 17
USING THE MICROWAVE SETTING
General cooking guidelines for the microwave function
Dishes suitable for cooking in the microwave
Various kinds of dishes can be prepared in the microwave, such as fresh or frozen vegetables,
fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish and meat� You can also prepare sauce, custard, soup,
steamed pudding, fruit preserves and chutney in a microwave�
Cover during cooking
Dishes should be covered during cooking, because the water evaporates and the steam
contributes to the cooking process� There are various ways to cover dishes, for example with
a ceramic plate, a plastic lid or microwave-proof cling film�
Standing times
It is important after cooking that the dish is allowed to stand the recommended time so that
the temperature can spread evenly in the dish�
General cooking guidelines for frozen vegetables
Use a suitable glass Pyrex dish with lid� Keep it covered during the minimum time (see the table)�
Continue cooking for the desired result� Stir two times during cooking and one more time after
cooking� After cooking, add salt, herbs or butter� Keep the dish covered during the standing time�
Dish Portion
(g)
Power
(W)
Time
(min�)
Standing time
(min�)
Instructions
Spinach 150 600 5 - 6 2 - 3 Add 15 ml
(1 tablespoon)
of cold water�
Broccoli 300 600 8 - 9 2 - 3 Add 30 ml
(2 tablespoons)
of cold water�
Peas 300 600 7 - 8 2 - 3 Add 15 ml
(1 tablespoon)
of cold water�
Green beans 300 600 7½ - 8½ 2 - 3 Add 30 ml
(2 tablespoons)
of cold water�
Mixed
vegetables
(carrots/peas/
sweetcorn)
300 600 7 - 8 2 - 3 Add 15 ml
(1 tablespoon)
of cold water�
Mixed vegetables
(Chinese vegetable mix)
300 600 7½ - 8½ 2 - 3 Add 15 ml
(1 tablespoon)
of cold water�