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food
portion
Time
(min.)
Standing
time
(min.)
Instructions
Potatoes
250 g
500 g
4-5
7½-8½
3
Weigh the peeled potatoes
and cut them into similar sized
halves or quarters.
Turnip
cabbage
250 g
5-5½
3
Cut turnip cabbage into small
cubes.
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 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.)
Instructions
Drinks
(coffee,
tea and
water)
150 ml
(1 cup)
800 W
1
-
1½
1
-
2
Pour in to a ceramic cup
and reheat uncovered.
Place cup (150 ml) or mug
(250 ml) in the centre of
turntable, Stir carefully
before and after standing
time.
250 ml
(1 mug)
1½
-
2
Soup
(chilled)
250 g
800 W
3-3½
2-3
Pour into a deep
ceramic plate. Cover
with plastic lid. Stir well
after reheating. Stir again
before serving.
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