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After cooking, allow the food to stand for a further 2 to
5 minutes so that it can achieve an even temperature.
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Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves when removing
plates from the oven.
Microwave tips
Condensation
Condensation may appear on the door window, interior walls
and floor. This is normal. This does not affect how the
microwave operates. Wipe away the condensation after
cooking.
Test dishes in accordance with EN 60705
The quality and correct operation of microwave appliances are
tested by testing institutes using these dishes.
In accordance with EN 60705, IEC 60705, DIN 44547 and
EN 60350 (2009)
Cooking and defrosting with microwave
Microwave cooking
Microwave defrosting
Cooking food
Weight
Microwave power setting in
watts, cooking time in minutes
Notes
Meat loaf
750 g
600 W, 20-25 mins
Cook uncovered
Whole chicken, fresh, no giblets
1.2 kg
600 W, 25-30 mins
Turn halfway through the cooking time
Fresh vegetables
250 g
600 W, 5-10 mins
Cut vegetables into pieces of equal size.
Add 1 to 2 tbsp water per 100 g of vegetables.
Stir during cooking
500 g
600 W, 10-15 mins
Potatoes
250 g
600 W, 8-10 mins
Cut potatoes into pieces of equal size;
Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g.
Stir during cooking
500 g
600 W, 11-14 mins
750 g
600 W, 15-22 mins
Rice
125 g
600 W, 5-7 mins +
180 W, 12-15 mins
Add double the quantity of liquid.
250 g
600 W, 6-8 mins +
180 W, 15-18 mins
Sweet foods, e.g. blancmange
(instant)
500 ml
600 W, 6-8 mins
Stir the custard pudding thoroughly 2 to
3 times during cooking using an egg whisk.
Fruit, compote
500 g
600 W, 9-12 mins
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You cannot find any information about the settings for the
quantity of food you have prepared.
Increase or reduce the cooking times using the following rule of
thumb:
Double the amount = almost double the cooking time
Half the amount = half the cooking time
The food has become too dry.
Next time, set a shorter cooking time or select a lower microwave
power setting. Cover the food and add more liquid.
When the time has elapsed, the food is not defrosted, hot or
cooked.
Set a longer time. Large quantities and food which is piled high
require longer times.
When the time has elapsed, the food is overheated at the
edge but not done in the middle.
Stir it during the cooking time and next time, select a lower micro-
wave power setting and a longer cooking time.
After defrosting, the poultry or meat is defrosted on the out-
side but not defrosted in the middle.
Next time, select a lower microwave power setting. If you are
defrosting a large quantity, turn it several times.
Dish
Microwave setting (watts) nd cooking time in minutes
Notes
Custard, 565 g
180 watts, 25-30 mins + 90 watts, 20-25 mins
Place the 20 x 17 cm Pyrex dish on the turntable.
Sponge
600 watts, 8-10 mins
Place the Ø 22 cm Pyrex dish on the turntable.
Meatloaf
600 watts, 20-25 mins
Place the Pyrex dish on the turntable.
Dish
Microwave setting (watts) nd cooking time in minutes
Note
Meat
180 watts, 5-7 mins + 90 watts, 10-15 mins
Place the Ø 22 cm Pyrex dish on the turntable.
