14
Functions
INTRODUCTION TO MICROWAVE
COOKING
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Microwaves are invisible waves of
electromagnetic energy similar to radio
waves. Instead of being converted to
sound as in a radio or mobile phones, it is
converted into a heat source which heats
food from the inside.
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Microwaves cook because food molecules
of water, fat and sugar react to the energy
provided by the microwaves. That energy is
absorbed by the food causing the molecules
to vibrate quickly. This movement creates
friction which causes the food to heat up
and therefore cook.
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The energy in a microwave is distributed
evenly throughout the cavity.
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Microwave cooking is considered the 'cool'
cooking method as only the food gets hot
and surrounding air stays cool.
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Microwaves are safe and can be economical.
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Microwave ovens don't need preheating
therefore the kitchen stays cooler. Cooking
is cleaner with less odours and washing up
is reduced.
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Microwave ovens cook foods rapidly. Some
foods are better cooked in a microwave
oven as they retain more flavour, moisture,
texture and goodness, such plain fish fillets,
soft fruit, vegetables and fat free cakes.
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In a microwave the heat is produced
INSIDE the food. In all other conventional
cooking methods, heat is applied from
OUTSIDE through transference of heat by
convection or radiation.
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Microwave energy penetrates the food to
a depth of approximately 25mm. Small
foods under 5cm in diameter such as eggs
are penetrated to the centre, from all sides.
In larger foods, energy creates heat in the
outer layer; this then moves to the centre
by conduction, as it does with conventional
cooking.
BEFORE FIRST USE
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Before first use, remove all promotional
stickers and packaging material before
using the microwave oven for the first time.
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To eliminate a choking hazard for young
children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the power plug of
this microwave oven.
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Carefully unpack the microwave oven and
keep all packing material until all the parts
of the microwave oven have been found and
the appliance has been assembled.
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To remove any dust that may have
accumulated during packing, wipe the
interior and exterior of the microwave oven
with a soft, damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
WARNING
Do not immerse any part of your microwave
oven in water or any other liquid
TIPS ON SETTING UP YOUR
MICROWAVE
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Select a level surface that provides enough
open space for the air intake and/or outlet
vents.
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A minimum clearance of 20cm on each
side and 30cm above the microwave is
required between the microwave oven and
any adjacent walls.
30cm
20cm
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