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Cooking Guide

MICROWAVES

Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and 
sugar content. 
The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of 
these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. 

COOKING

Cookware for microwave cooking:

Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency. 
Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper, but they 
can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as well as paper and wood. So 
food must never be cooked in metal containers.

Foods suitable for microwave cooking:

Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen vegetables, 
fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and  meat. Sauces, custard, soups, steamed puddings, 
preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave oven. Generally speaking, 
microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normally be prepared on a hob. Melting 
butter or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips, techniques and hints).

Covering during cooking

To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises as steam 
and contributes to cooking process. 
Food can be covered in different ways: e.g. with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave 
suitable cling film.

Standing times

After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature to even 
out within the food.

Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables

Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table. 
Continue cooking to get the result you prefer.
Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. 
Cover during standing time. 

Cooking Guide for rice and pasta

Rice: 

Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during 
cooking. Cook covered.
After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or add 
herbs and butter. 
Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the cooking time is 
finished

Pasta: 

Use a large glass pyrex bowl. Add boiling water, a pinch of salt and stir well. 
Cook uncovered.
Stir occasionally during and after cooking. Cover during standing time and 
drain thoroughly afterwards.

Food

Portion Power

Time 
(min.)

Standing 
Time(min.)

Instructions

Spinach

150g

600W

5-6

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tablespoon) cold 
water.

Broccoli

300g

600W 8½-9 ½ 

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water.

Peas

300g

600W

7½-8½

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water.

Green Beans

300g

600W

9-10

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water.

Mixed 
Vegetables 
(carrots/peas/
corn)

300g

600W

7½-8½ 2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water.

Mixed 
Vegetables 
(Chinese style)

300g

600W

8-9 

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold water.

Food

Portion Power Time (min.) Standing 

Time(min.)

Instructions

White Rice 
(parboiled) 

250g

800 W

16½-17½

5

Add 500 ml cold water.

Brown Rice 
(parboiled)

250g

800 W

21½-22½

5

Add 500 ml cold water.

Brown Rice 

250g

600 W

21½-22½

10

Add 600 ml cold water.

Mixed Rice 
(rice + wild rice)

250g

800 W

17½-18½

5

Add 500 ml cold water.

Mixed Corn 
(rice + grain)

250g

800 W

18½-19½

5

Add 400 ml cold water.

Pasta

250g

800 W

11-12

5

Add 1000 ml hot water.

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Summary of Contents for GR87

Page 1: ...oking 6 Adjusting the Cooking Time 6 Using the Auto Reheat Cook Feature 7 Auto Reheat Cook Settings 7 Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature 7 Auto Power Defrost Settings 8 Grilling 8 Combining Microwav...

Page 2: ...time weight and serving size 8 START BUTTON 9 STOP CANCEL BUTTON 1 Coupler already placed over the motor shaft in the base of the oven Purpose The coupler rotates the turntable 2 Roller ring to be pla...

Page 3: ...O NOT heat Airtight or vacuum sealed bottles jars containers Ex Baby food jars Airtight food Ex Eggs nuts in shells tomatoes Reason The increase in pressure may cause them to explode Tip Remove lids a...

Page 4: ...f the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than a comperent person to carry out any se...

Page 5: ...d or undercooked Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type of food Was an appropriate power level chosen Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven arcing Have you used a dish with metal tr...

Page 6: ...seconds to be added 1 Press the button Result The 800 W maximum cooking power indications are displayed Select the appropriate power level by pressing the button again until the corresponding wattage...

Page 7: ...Down button Refer to the table 3 Press the button Result Cooking starts When it has finished 1 The oven beeps four times 2 The end reminder signal will beep 3 times once every minutes 3 The current t...

Page 8: ...sh 200 2000 g 20 50 min Shield the tail of a whole fish with aluminium foil Turn the fish over when the oven beeps This programme is suitable for whole fishes as well as for fish fillets 4 Bread Cake...

Page 9: ...Open the oven door Place the food on the rack and the rack on the turntable Close the door 2 Press the Grill Combi button twice Result Select the appropriate power level by pressing the Combi button...

Page 10: ...tyrene cups containers Paper bags or newspaper Recycled paper or metal trims Can be used to warm food Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt May catch fire May cause arcing Glassware Oven to ta...

Page 11: ...de for frozen vegetables Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid Cook covered for the minimum time see table Continue cooking to get the result you prefer Stir twice during cooking and once after coo...

Page 12: ...od 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 tak...

Page 13: ...e Cook covered Stir after cooking time Stand for 2 3 minutes Before serving stir well and check the temperature carefully Baby milk 100ml 200ml 300W 30 40sec 1min to 1min 10sec 2 3 Stir or shake well...

Page 14: ...icrowave cooking It operates only while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating Due to the rotation of the turntable the food browns evenly Three combination modes are available with this mod...

Page 15: ...ES Spread 30 g sliced almonds evenly on a medium sized ceramic plate GStir several times during browning for 3 Gto 4 minutes using 600 W GLet it stand for 2 3 minutes in the oven Use oven gloves while...

Page 16: ...y Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or having your microwave oven serviced The oven must not be used if the door or door seals are damaged...

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