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Cooking with microwaves
Before using a container, check if it is suitable for
using in a microwave oven (see: “What kind of
containers may be used?”).
Cut the food before starting to prepare it.
When heating liquids, use containers with a large
neck, so that the steam may evaporate easily.
Prepare foods according to the tips and pay
attention to the cooking times and power levels
indicated in the tables.
Remember that the values given are merely a
guideline and that they may vary depending on the
initial state, temperature, humidity and type of food.
We recommend that the times and power levels be
adjusted to each situation. Depending on the food,
the cooking time should be extended or shortened
and the power level should be raised or reduced.
Cooking with microwaves...
1. The greater the quantity of food, the longer the
cooking time. Remember the following rules:
•
Double the quantity - double the time
•
Half the quantity – half the time
2.
The lower the temperature, the longer the
cooking time.
3. Liquid foods heat faster.
4. Proper distribution of the food on the rotating
plate facilitates uniform cooking. If the solid foods
are placed on the outer part of the plate and the
least solid in the middle of the plate, it will be
possible to heat different kinds of food at the
same time.
5. The door of the appliance may be opened at any
time. The appliance is automatically switched off.
The microwave only continues to function if the
door is closed.
6. Foods that are covered require less cooking time
and their characteristics are better preserved.
The lid must allow the microwaves to pass
through and should have little openings to allow
the steam to come out.
Important tips!
•
Eggs with shells and whole eggs should not be
heated in microwave ovens as they may
explode.
•
Before heating or cooking foods with shells or
skin
(e.g., apples, tomatoes, potatoes,
sausages)
prick them with a fork
so that they
do not open up.
•
When foods are prepared with very little
humidity (e.g.
defrosting bread,
making
popcorn, etc.), the humidity evaporates very
fast. The appliance then functions with a
vacuum and the food may be carbonised. This
situation may cause damage to the appliance
and to the container being used. Therefore,
the oven should be set only for the necessary
time and the cooking process should be
supervised.
•
It is not possible to heat large quantities of oil
(
fry
) in the microwave.
•
Do not heat liquids in airtight containers.
Explosion hazard!
•
Alcoholic drinks may not
be
heated to high
temperatures. Therefore, the oven should be
set only for the necessary time and the
cooking process should be supervised.
•
Do not heat any kind of explosive material or
liquid in the microwave.
•
Remove
precooked foods from the
packaging,
because the latter is not always
heat-resistant. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
•
If there are various different containers,
such as cups for example, place them
uniformly on the rotating plate.
•
Always heat baby bottles or
jars of baby food
without lids or teats. After heating, shake or
stir it well to ensure that the heat is uniformly
distributed. The temperature of the containers
is considerably lower than that of the heated
food. Check the temperature of the food
before giving it to the child, to avoid burns.
•
Plastic bags
should not be closed with
metal
clips,
but with plastic ones. The bag should be
perforated several times so that the steam
may come out easily.
•
When heating or cooking foods, ensure that
they reach a minimum temperature of
70°C
.
•
During the cooking process,
water vapour
may form on the glass window of the door and
may drip down after a time. This is a normal
situation and may even be significant if the
room temperature is low. This does not
represent a hazard for the safety of the
appliance. After cooking, clean the water
resulting from the condensation.
