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Using Microwave Mode (Continued)
reHeATInG lIQUIdS
Take special care when heating liquids . To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding,
place a spoon or glass stick in the beverage . Stir during heating and always stir after heating .
Allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the
temperature to even out .
reHeATInG BABY FOOd
Baby Food
Extra caution should also be exercised when reheating baby foods . Put food into a deep
ceramic plate . Cover with plastic lid . Stir well after reheating . Let stand for 2 - 3 minutes before
serving . Stir again and check temperature . Recommended serving temperature is between
30 - 40 °C .
Baby Milk
Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle . Reheat uncovered . Never heat a baby’s bottle with the
nipple on, as the bottle may explode if overheated . Shake well before standing time and again
before serving . Always carefully check the temperature of baby milk or food before serving .
Recommended serving temperature is 37°C .
deFrOSTInG
Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food . Microwaves gently defrost frozen
food in a short period of time . This can be a great advantage, if unexpected guests suddenly
show up .
Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking . Remove any metal ties and take it
out of any wrapping to allow thawed liquid to drain away .
Put the frozen food on a dish without a cover . Turn over half way, drain off any liquid and
remove any giblets as soon as possible .
Check the food occasionally to make sure that it does not feel warm .
If smaller and thinner parts of the frozen food start to warm up, they can be shield by wrapping
very small strips of aluminium foil around them during defrosting .
Should poultry start to warm up on the outer surface, press STOP / CANCEL and allow it to
stand for 20 minutes before continuing .
Leave the fish, meat and poultry to stand in order to complete defrosting.
The standing time for complete defrosting will vary depending on the quantity defrosted .
Please refer to the table on the next page .
Hint Flat food is defrosted better than thicker items, and smaller quantities need less
time than bigger ones . Remember this hint while freezing and defrosting food .
For defrosting of frozen food with a temperature of about - 18 to - 20°C, use the following table
as a guide .
Frozen foods should be defrosted using defrosting power level (180 W) .
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