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Always remove lids of jars and containers,
including take away food containers, before
you cook using your microwave. If you don’t
remove the lids, then steam and pressure can
build up inside and cause an explosion even after
microwave cooking has stopped.
Do not use straight sided containers with narrow
necks when heating liquid. Use extreme care
when inserting a spoon or other utensils into the
container.
Cooking tips:
The following factors may affect the cooking
result:
Food arrangement
Place thicker areas towards the outside of the
dish with the thinner parts towards the centre.
Spread it evenly and avoid overlap if possible.
Cooking time length
Begin cooking on a shorter time setting and
evaluate the food after it times out.
Extend the time according to the actual need.
Over cooking may result in burnt food and
smoke.
Piercing
Food such as potatoes, fish, chicken and
sausages all need to be pierced in several places
before cooking, so that steam does not build up
and cause the food to explode.
Cooking food evenly
Food such as chicken, burgers or steak should
be turned once during cooking.
Depending on the type of food, if applicable, stir
from outside to the centre of the dish once or
twice during cooking.
Allow standing time
Once the cooking time has finished, allow food
to stand in the microwave for a few minutes. This
allows the food to complete its cooking cycle
and to cool down naturally.
If the food is cooked fully:
The colour and firmness of food help to
determine whether it is done.
The following signs show that the food is ready:
•
Steam coming out from all parts of food,
not just the edge
•
Joints of poultry can be moved easily
•
Pork or poultry show no signs of blood
•
Fish is opaque and can be sliced easily with
a fork
Browning dish
When using a browning dish or self-heating
container, always place a heat resistant insulator
such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent
damage to the turntable and rotating ring.
Microwave safe plastic wrap
When cooking food with high fat content, do not
allow the plastic wrap come into contact with
food as it may melt.
Microwave safe plastic cookware
Some microwave safe plastic cookware might
not be suitable for cooking foods with high fat
and sugar content. The preheating time specified
in the dish instruction manual must not be
exceeded.
