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USEFUL TIPS
HOW TO READ THE COOKING TABLE
The table indicates the best functions to use for
any given food .
The cooking times refer to the food cooking cycle
inside the oven, excluding the pre-heating phase
(where required) .
The cooking values and times are indicative, and
depend upon the amount of food and the types of
accessories utilized .
Always cook food for the minimum cooking time
given and check that is it cooked through .
In order to obtain optimal results, carefully follow
the recommendations contained in the cooking
table when selecting the accessories .
MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
Since microwaves penetrate the food to a limited
depth, if there are a number of pieces to cook at
once, arrange the pieces in a circle to create more
outside pieces .
Small pieces cook more quickly than large pieces:
in order to ensure uniform cooking, cut the food
items into pieces of equal size .
Moisture evaporates during the microwave cooking
process: using a microwave-resistant cover helps
reduce moisture loss .
When you remove food from a microwave, it will
often continue cooking for some time afterwards .
Therefore, always allow for standing time to
complete the cooking .
It is recommended to mix the food items during
the microwave cooking process . When stirring,
bring the cooked portions on the outside edges
towards the centre and the less-cooked centre
portions towards the outside .
Place thin slices of meat one on top of another or
overlapping . Thicker slices, such as meat loaf and
sausage, should be placed next to one another .
CLING FILM AND PACKAGING
Remove any wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing them in the oven for
microwave cooking purposes .
Plastic film should be scored or perforated with a
fork in order to relieve the pressure and prevent
bursting due to the steam building up during the
cooking process .
LIQUIDS
Liquids may overheat beyond boiling point without
visibly bubbling .
This could cause hot liquids to suddenly boil over .
To prevent this possibility:
• Avoid using containers with narrow necks .
• Stir the liquid before placing the container in the
microwave oven cavity, and leave the teaspoon in
the container .
• After heating, stir again before carefully removing
the container from the microwave oven .
FROZEN FOOD
For best results, we recommend defrosting directly
on the glass turntable . If needed, it is possible to
use a light-plastic container that is suitable for
microwave .
Boiled food, stews and meat sauces defrost better if
stirred during the defrosting time .
Separate the food items once they begin to defrost:
the separated portions will defrost more quickly .
FOOD FOR INFANTS
After heating baby food or liquids in a baby bottle
or in a baby food jar, always stir and check the
temperature before serving .
This will ensure that the heat is evenly distributed
and avoid the risk of scalding or burns .
Ensure the lid and the teat is removed before
heating .
MEAT AND FISH
To obtain perfect surface browning quickly while
keeping the inside of the meat or fish soft and
juicy, we recommend using the “Grill + MW”
function . To achieve the best possible cooking
results, set the microwave power to 160 - 350 W .