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Cooking guide
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Cooking guide
REHEATING
Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time
that conventional ovens hobs normally take.
Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart
as a guide. The times in the chart consider liquids with a room
temperature of about +18 to +20°C or a chilled food with a
temperature of about +5 to +7°C.
ARRANGING AND COVERING
Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat – they tend to
overcook and dry out before the centre is piping hot. Reheating
small pieces will be more successful.
POWER LEVELS AND STIRRING
Some foods can be reheated using 800 W power while others
should be reheated using 600 W, 450 W or even 300 W.
Check the tables for guidance. In general, it is better to reheat
food using a lower power level, if the food is delicate, in large
quantities, or if it is likely to heat up very quickly (mince pies, for
example). Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best
results. When possible, stir again before serving. Take particular
care when heating liquids and baby foods. To prevent eruptive
boiling of liquids and possible scalding, stir before, during and
after heating. Keep them in the microwave oven during standing
time. We recommend putting a plastic spoon or glass stick into
the liquids. Avoid overheating (and therefore spoiling) the food. It
is preferable to underestimate cooking time and add extra heating
time, if necessary.
HEATING AND STANDING TIMES
When reheating food for the first time, it is helpful to make a note
of the time taken – for future reference. Always make sure that
the reheated food is piping hot throughout. Allow food to stand
for a short time after reheating - to let the temperature even out.
The recommended standing time after reheating is 2-4 minutes,
unless another time is recommended in the chart. Take particular
care when heating liquids and baby food. See also the chapter
with the safety precautions.
REHEATING LIQUIDS
Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the
oven has been switched off to allow the temperature to even out.
Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating.
To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding, you should put
a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before, during
and after heating.
REHEATING BABY FOOD
BABY FOOD:
Empty into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic
lid. Stir well after reheating! Let stand for 2-3 minutes before
serving. Stir again and check the temperature.
Recommended serving temperature: between 30-40 °C.
BABY MILK:
Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle. Reheat
uncovered. Never heat a baby’s bottle with teat on, as the bottle
may explode if overheated. Shake well before standing time and
again before serving ! Always carefully check the temperature
of baby milk or food before giving it to the baby. Recommended
serving temperature: ca. 37 °C.
REMARK:
Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before
serving to prevent burns. Use the power levels and times in the next
table as a guide lines for reheating.
Reheating Liquids and Food
Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for
reheating.
Food
Portion
Power
Time (min.) Standing time (min.)
Drinks
(coffee, tea
and water)
150 ml(1 cup)
800 W
1-1½
1-2
250 ml(1 mug)
2-2½
Instructions
Pour into cup and reheat uncovered. Put cup/ mug in the centre of
turntable. Keep in microwave oven during standing time and stir
well.
Soup
(chilled)
250-350 g
800 W
3-4
2-3
Instructions
Pour into a deep ceramic plate or deep ceramic bowl. Cover with
plastic lid. Stir well after reheating. Stir again before serving.
Stew
(chilled)
350 g
600 W
4½-5½
2-3
Instructions
Put stew in a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid.
Stir occasionally during reheating and again before standing and
serving.
Pasta with
sauce
(chilled)
350 g
600 W
4-5
3
Instructions
Put pasta (e.g. spaghetti or egg noodles) on a flat ceramic plate.
Cover with microwave cling film. Stir before serving.
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