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Cooking food
Food which lies flat will cook more quickly than food
which is piled high. You should therefore distribute
the food so that it is as flat as possible in the
container. Foodstuffs should not be placed in layers
on top of one another.
Cook the food in ovenware with a lid. Food should be
stirred or turned during cooking.
This will help the food retain more of its own distinct
taste, so it will require less seasoning.
After heating, allow the food to stand for a further 2 to
5 minutes so that it can achieve an even temperature.
Note:
Place the ovenware on the cooking
compartment floor.
Microwave tips
Cakes and pastries
Baking tins: It is best to use dark-coloured metal
baking tins.
When using the microwave, use baking containers
made of glass, ceramic or plastic. These must be heat-
resistant up to 250 °C. Cakes will not brown so well if
you use these types of baking containers.
Tables: The times given apply to food placed in a cold
oven.
The temperature and baking time depend on the
consistency and amount of the mixture. This is why
temperature ranges are given in the tables. Begin with
the lowest temperature and, if necessary, use a higher
setting the next time. A lower temperature results in
more even browning.
Dish
Quantity Microwave output setting in watts,
cooking time in minutes
Notes
Whole chicken, fresh, no giblets
1200 g
600 W, 25-30 mins
Turn halfway through the cooking
time.
Fish fillet, fresh
400 g
600 W, 7-12 mins
Fresh vegetables
250 g
500 g
600 W, 6-10 mins
600 W, 10
15 mins
Cut vegetables into pieces of equal
size. Add 1-2 tbsp water per 100 g of
vegetables, and stir.
Side dishes,
Potatoes
250 g
500 g
750 g
600 W, 8-10 mins
600 W, 12-15 mins
600 W, 15-22 mins
Cut the potatoes into pieces of
equal size. Add 1 tbsp water for
every 100 g, and stir.
Rice
125 g
250 g
600 W, 4-6 mins + 180 W, 12-15 mins
600 W, 6-8 mins + 180 W, 15-18 mins
Add double the quantity of liquid.
Sweet foods, e.g. blancmange
(instant)
500 ml
600 W, 6-8 mins
Stir the pudding thoroughly 2 to 3
times during cooking using an egg
whisk.
Fruit, compote
500 g
600 W, 9-12 mins
Stir during cooking.
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 amount = double the cooking time, half amount =
half the cooking time
The food has become too dry.
Next time, set a shorter cooking time or select a lower microwave
output setting. Cover the food and add more liquid.
When the time has elapsed, the food is still 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 output setting and a longer cooking time.
After defrosting, the poultry or meat is defrosted on the
outside but not defrosted in the middle.
Next time, select a lower microwave output setting. If you are
defrosting a large quantity, turn it several times.
