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22.5 Microwave cooking
If you use the microwave mode, you can reduce the
cooking time considerably.
General information
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When using the microwave mode, the cooking time
is determined based on the total weight.
If you want to cook a quantity that differs from the
specified quantity, the general rule is
Double the
quantity requires just under double the cooking
time
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The food transfers heat to the cookware. The cook-
ware can become very hot.
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In the main part of the instruction manual, you will
find information on how to configure the microwave
and microwave combination oven settings.
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Cooking, braising or steaming using the
microwave mode
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Use microwave-safe cookware with a lid. Alternat-
ively, you can use a plate or special microwaveable
film to cover the dish.
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For cereal products, e.g. rice, use deep cookware
with a lid. Cereal products foam a lot during cook-
ing. Add liquid in accordance with the instructions
and information provided in the recommended set-
tings tables.
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Do not wash or dry food. Add 1-3 tablespoons of
water or lemon juice to the food.
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Spread the food out so that as much of it as pos-
sible is in contact with the bottom of the cookware.
Food that is in contact with the bottom will cook
more quickly than food that is piled up.
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Use salt and seasoning sparingly. When cooking
food using the microwave mode, most of the food's
natural flavour will be retained.
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Turn or stir the food 2-3 times during cooking.
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After cooking, leave the food to rest for 2-3 minutes.
Steaming fish in the microwave
You can steam fish quickly and easily in the mi-
crowave.
1.
Place the fish in microwave-safe cookware with a
lid.
2.
Add salt and season the fish sparingly.
3.
If you are steaming a whole fish, add 1–3 tsp of wa-
ter or lemon juice.
4.
Use the recommended settings when configuring
the appliance settings.
5.
Leave the cooked fish to rest for 2–3 minutes after
cooking.
Making blancmange from blancmange powder
1.
Use a deep, microwave-safe receptacle.
2.
Pour the blancmange powder and all of the milk
and sugar into the receptacle and mix.
3.
Place the receptacle onto the wire rack and slide
the rack into the cooking compartment.
4.
Use the recommended settings when configuring
the appliance settings.
5.
As soon as the milk starts to rise, stir thoroughly.
6.
Repeat the process until the required consistency is
achieved.
Making rice pudding
1.
Weigh the rice.
2.
Add 4 times the amount of milk.
3.
Pour the rice and milk into a deep, microwave-safe
receptacle.
You can use the universal pan for large quantities.
4.
Use the recommended settings when configuring
the appliance settings.
5.
As soon as the milk starts to rise, stir thoroughly.
6.
Reduce the microwave power as indicated in the re-
commended settings tables.
7.
Stir several times during the remaining cooking
time.
Making compote
1.
Weigh the fruit and place it in a closable, mi-
crowave-safe receptacle.
2.
Add 1 tablespoon of water for every 100 g of fruit.
3.
Add sugar and spices to taste.
4.
Cover the receptacle.
5.
Use the recommended settings when configuring
the appliance settings.
6.
Stir two or three times during the cooking time.
Using the microwave mode to make popcorn
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated.
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Always follow the instructions on the packaging.
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Always use oven gloves to remove the dishes from
the cooking compartment.
1.
Use shallow, heat-resistant glass cookware, e.g. the
lid of an ovenproof dish.
Do not use porcelain or deep plates.
2.
Place the popcorn bag onto the cookware accord-
ing to the instructions on the packaging.
3.
Use the recommended settings when configuring
the appliance settings.
4.
The time may need to be adjusted, depending on
the product and quantity in question.
5.
Remove the popcorn bag after 1½ minutes and
shake it to ensure that the popcorn doesn't burn.
6.
Place the popcorn bag back into the oven and
leave it to continue popping.
7.
Once you can only hear popping noises once every
2-3 seconds, switch off the appliance and take the
popcorn bag out of the oven.
8.
Wipe the cooking compartment clean afterwards.
