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Test dishes
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Microwave tips
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Test dishes
Test dishes
The quality and performance of the appliances are
tested by test institutes using the following dishes.
In accordance with EN 60705, IEC 60705 or DIN
44547.
Cooking only using the microwave
Defrosting only using the microwave
You cannot find any information about the settings for the quantity of
food you have prepared.
Lengthen or shorten the cooking time according to the following rule of
thumb: Double the amount = double the time, half the amount = half the time
The food has become too dry.
Next time, set a shorter cooking time or select a lower microwave power set-
ting. Cover the food and add more liquid.
The time has elapsed but the food is not defrosted, hot or cooked.
Set a longer time. Large quantities and food which is piled high require longer
times.
Time has elapsed but 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 microwave power
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. Turn large amounts of
poultry or meat several times.
Dish
Microwave output in watts, cooking time in minutes
Note
Custard, 1000 g
600 W, 11-12 mins + 180 W, 8-10 mins
Pyrex dish
Sponge, 475 g
600 W, 7-9 mins
Pyrex dish, dia. 22 cm
Meat loaf, 900 g
600 W, 25-30 mins
Pyrex cake dish, 28 cm long
Dish
Microwave output in watts, defrosting time in minutes
Note
Meat, 500 g
"Defrost meat" programme, 500 g
or
180 W, 8 mins + 90 W, 7-10 mins
Pyrex dish, dia. 24 cm
