Vegetables
Amount
Cook Time
Instructions
Standing Time
(at Max power)
in minutes
in minutes
White potatoes
2 potatoes
6~8
Pierce potatoes several times with a fork.
2-3
Whole baking
4 potatoes
10~15
Place on 2 paper towels. Turn over halfway
2-3
(170-230g each)
through cooking.
Spinach, fresh,
450g
5~8
Add 1/2 cup water in 2 litre covered
2-3
leaf
casserole dish.
Courgette, fresh,
450g
5~8
Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered
2-3
sliced
casserole dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
2-3
Courgette, fresh,
450g
7~10
Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels. Turn
2-3
whole
courgette over and rearrange halfway
through cooking.
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Questions &
Q. What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow?
A.
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Light bulb has blown.
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Door is not closed.
Q. Why is steam coming out of the air exhaust vent and/or why is
water dripping from the bottom of the door?
A. Steam is normally produced during cooking operations. The microwave has
been made to vent this steam out of the side vent, occasionally this steam
condenses on the door and water then drips out at the bottom of the door.
This is quite normal and safe.
Q. Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the
door?
A. No. The metal screen reflects the energy to the oven cavity. The holes, or
ports are made to allow light to pass; they do not let microwave energy
through.
Q. Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while
empty?
A. Yes. Never run it empty.
Q. Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A. When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up
inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a
toothpick before cooking.
Never cook eggs witthout piercing their shells.
Q. Why is standing time recommended after the cooking operation
has been completed?
A. Standing time is very important. With microwave cooking, the heat is in the
food, not in the oven. Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow
the cooking process to continue, even after the food is removed from the
oven. Standing time for joints of meat, largevegetables and cakes is to
allow the inside to cook completely, without overcooking the outside.
Q. Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave
cooking guide says?
A. Check your cooking guide again, to make sure you’ve followed directions
exactly; and to see what might cause variations in cooking time. Cooking
guide times and heat settings are suggestions, to help prevent over-cooking
. . . the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven.
Variations in the size, shape and weights and dimensions could require
longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide
suggestions to check whether the food has been properly cooked just as
you would do with a conventional cooker.
Q. Why do sparks and crackling (arcing) occur in the oven?
A. There may be several reasons why sparks and crackling (arcing) within
cavity happens.
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You are using dishes with metal parts or trim (silver or gold).
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You have left a fork or other metal utensil in the oven.
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You are using a large amount of metal foil.
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You are using a metal twist-tie.
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