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When used to heat up food, your microwave oven shows off its usefulness and efficiency to the full.
With respect to traditional methods, a microwave saves you time and, therefore, also electricity.
• You are recommended to heat food (particularly if frozen) to a tem-
perature of at least 70°C (it must be piping hot!). You will not be able
to eat the food at once as it will be too hot, but complete sterilisation
will be guaranteed.
• Always follow these rules for reheating cooked or frozen foods:
- remove the food from metal containers;
- Cover the food with clear film (use microwave resistant film) or greaseproof paper. This keeps
the flavour in and the oven clean. You can even use an overturned plate to cover food.
- if possible, mix or turn frequently to make the heating process quicker and more even.
- use extreme caution when following times indicated on packaging. Remember that in certain
conditions, these times may have to be increased;
• Frozen food must be defrosted before heating starts. The lower the initial temperature of the food,
the longer the time required for heating.
• Food and beverages may be heated for short periods in paper or plastic containers. However, if
the cooking time is too long, these containers may distort.
USING THE MICROWAVE ONLY FUNCTION TO WARM FOOD
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