Microwave defrosting and reheating
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Food
Quantity
[W]
[min:s]
[min]
Stir/turn/
rearrange
Cover
Gravy
250 g
600
4:10–4:40
1
At the
halfway
stage and
before
serving
Yes
Soup/stew
250 g
600
4:00–4:30
1
At the
halfway
stage and
before
serving
Yes
500 g
600
7:00–7:30
1
At the
halfway
stage and
before
serving
Yes
Microwave power level,
Duration,
Standing time
1
A boiling delay can be avoided by stirring liquids before heating them. After heating, wait at least
20 seconds before removing the container from the oven compartment. In addition, a glass rod or
similar item, if available, can be placed in the container during heating.
2
The times apply to food with an initial temperature of approx. 5 °C. For food not normally refriger-
ated, durations apply to food at room temperature of approx. 20 °C. With the exception of baby food
and delicate whisked sauces, food should be heated to a temperature of 70–75 °C.