GB-17
NO UTENSIL SHOULD HAVE A METAL
overlay, or metal parts such as screws, bands or
handles..
UTENSIL SUITABILITY TEST
If you are not sure whether your utensil
is suitable for use in your microwave
o v e n , c a r r y o u t t h e f o l l o w i n g
test: Place the utensil into the oven.
Place a glass container filled with
150 ml of water on or next to the utensil. Switch
on the oven at 100 P power for 1 to 2 minutes. If
the utensil stays cool or just warm to the touch, it
is suitable. Do not use this test on a plastic utensil.
It could melt.
GRILL FUNCTION
You can use any heat-resistant container for
the roasting/grilling function which is suitable for
conventional roasting methods, e.g. china, ceramic,
glass and metal containers.
In microwave cooking which requires the dish to
be roasted or grilled, or when using the combined
function, the containers must be suitable for
microwaves and heat-resistant. Suitable containers
are, for example, heat-resistant glass and ceramic
containers.
BEFORE YOU START...
To make it as easy as possible to use the microwave
oven we have put together a few hints and tips for
you. Only switch on the oven when the food is already
inside.
SETTING THE COOKING TIME
Defrosting, re-heating and cooking times are
generally much shorter than in a conventional oven
or hob. So you will need to consult this book for the
recommended cooking times. It is better to set shorter
rather than longer cooking times. Always test the food
after the cooking time has elapsed. It is better then
to continue cooking it for a little longer, than to have
overcooked food.
INITIAL TEMPERATURES
Thawing, heating and cooking times are dependent
upon the initial temperature of the food. Deep-frozen
food and food stored in a refrigerator, for example,
requires longer than food which has been stored at
room temperature. For heating and cooking, normal
storage temperatures are assumed (refrigerator
temperature approx. 5°C, room temperature approx.
20°C). For thawing the temperature of the deep freeze
is assumed to be -18°C.
COOKING TIMES
All the times given in this cookery book are guidelines,
which can be varied according to the initial
temperature, weight and condition of the food (water
or fat content etc.).
USING A FOOD THERMOMETER TO DETERMINE
COOKING TIME
Once cooked, every drink and every foodstuff has
a certain internal temperature at which the cooking
process can be switched off and the food will be
cooked. The internal temperature can be ascertained
with a food thermometer. The most important
temperatures are specified in the temperature table.
ADDITION OF WATER
Vegetables and other foods with a high water content
an be cooked in their own juice or with the addition of
a little water. This ensures that many vitamins and
minerals are preserved.
FOOD IN SKINS OR SHELLS
Foods such as sausages, chickens, chicken legs,
baked potatoes, tomatoes, apples, egg yolks or such
like should be pricked or pierced with a fork or small
wooden skewer. This will enable the steam which forms
to dissipate without splitting the skin or shell.
Heating drinks
(Coffee, Water, Tea,
etc.)
Heating milk
Heating soup
Heating stew
Poultry
Lamb
Pink
Well
done
Roast beef
Rare
Medium
Well
done
Pork, Veal
Drink / Food
Internal
Internal temp.
temperature
after 10 - 15 mins
once cooked
standing time
65-75°C
60-65°C
75-80°C
75-80°C
80-85°C
70°C
75-80°C
50-55°C
60-65°C
75-80°C
80-85°C
85-90°C
70-75°C
80-85°C
55-60°C
65-70°C
80-85°C
80-85°C
SUITABLE OVENWARE, TIPS AND ADVICE
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