electrolux e:line built-in microwave oven
using your microwave oven/tips and information 9
Using your microwave oven
To stop the oven
There are two way to stop the oven whilst it is in use.
1. Press the ‘stop/clear’ button. You can restart the oven by
pressing the ‘start/go’ button. Pressing the ‘stop/clear’
button again will reset the current program.
2. Open the door
You may restart the oven by closing the door and
pressing the ‘start/go’ button. Pressing the ‘stop/clear’
button will cancel the current program.
• Preferably use round or oval casseroles with a lid when
cooking in your microwave oven.
• Cover the food when cooking. Use a glass lid, a plate or
grease proof paper.
• Pastry, bread and the like can be defrosted directly in a
bread basket or on a paper towel.
• If frozen food is heated in its packaging, the packaging
should be opened. Packaging containing metal or
metal decoration must not be used unless specifically
recommended for use in the microwave oven. Remove
metal clips and wire ties.
• Put large, thick pieces close to the edge of the casserole
and try to cut the food into even sized pieces. Always
place the food in the centre of the microwave oven.
• The food will be evenly cooked if you stir or turn it a few
times during cooking.
• Always set a shorter cooking time than indicated in your
recipe to avoid over cooking.
• Use little or no water for vegetables.
• Use less salt and spices than for ‘normal’ cooking.
• Allow a few minutes standing time after the oven has
switched off to ensure complete and even cooking
results.
• Always ensure food is sufficiently cooked throughout
before serving.
• Use pot holders or gloves when taking dishes and food
out from the oven as they will be hot.
• After a cooking cycle is finished there is often extensive
humidity in the microwave oven cavity. If the door is left
closed after the cooking cycle is finished this humidity
can on built-in models create condensation on the upper
part of the stainless steel frame. In order to vent out this
humidity and not create condensation the microwave
oven fan is programmed to continue operating. The
duration of the fan operation is dependent on the length
of the cooking cycle. If you open the door after the cycle
is finished the fan will stop operating immediately since
the humidity will be vented out through the door.
tips and information
tips and information
Softening honey
If you have a jar of honey which has crystallized, remove
lid and place the jar in the microwave oven, microwave on
medium power for 2 minutes.
Melting chocolate
Break 100g of chocolate into squares, place in a bowl and
heat on high power for 1-2 minutes and stir well.
Softening or melting butter
Melting takes a few seconds on high power. Softening is
best done on low power.
Freshen or warm bread
Use medium power for a few seconds.
Peeling garlic easily
Heat 3 or 4 cloves of garlic on high power for 15 seconds.
Squeeze at one end until the clove pops out.
Fruit juice
Citrus fruits will yield more juice if they are heated on high
power for 15 seconds before squeezing.
