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Many convenience foods are readily available
in supermarkets. You may also wish to reheat
homecooked food or leftovers. This can all be
done safely in your oven, however you must
check the food carefully to see if it is piping hot
before serving, just as you would in a
conventional oven.
Chilled foods to be reheated must also be
stored correctly.
How do I choose which method to
reheat by?
The heat method i.e. Microwave only or
Combination
, depends on the type of food to
be reheated. For foods that do not require
browning, reheat by microwave only. For foods
that do require browning, reheat by
Combination.
For foods that require a crispy base, use the
Panacrunch pan. The base of this pan absorbs
the microwaves and transfers them into heat.
It's the ideal accessory for reheating pizzas,
quiches and puff pastry rolls.
How long do I reheat foods for?
There are reheating charts for Microwave and
Combination:
these charts give timings that
are a guideline ONLY, as the exact time will
depend on the weight of the food, size of the
dish used and start temperature.
Ensure the correct accessories are used as
indicated in the charts.
What should I do if the food I am
reheating does not appear in the
charts?
It is not possible to test every food available for
the following charts, however we have selected
a great variety of foods, and suggest that by
following the guidelines given, you can reheat
safely and successfully.
Stirring and Turning
Whenever possible, foods should be stirred or
turned over during reheating. This helps ensure
that the food reheats evenly on the outside and
in the centre.
Standing Time
Many foods require a STANDING TIME after
reheating. Standing time is a rest time which
allows the heat in the food to continue to
transfer to the centre, thus eliminating cold
spots. If the food has been covered during the
reheating time, then leave the covering on
during the standing time. Stand time is
particularly important for dense foods e.g.
Lasagnes, Gratins, etc and those foods that
cannot be stirred during reheating.
When is food reheated?
As long as good hygiene practices have been
followed during the preparation and
storage of the food, then reheating by
microwave or
Combination
present no added
safety risks.
Foods that cannot be stirred should be cut with
a knife to test that they are well heated through.
Even if manufacturerʼs instructions or the times
in the reheating charts have been followed, it is
still important to check that the food is piping
hot. If in doubt, always return the food to your
oven for further reheating.
Reheating with Automenus :
Note the Min/Max weights and accessories as
indicated in the operating instructions.
Beeps sounds :
it is important to turn or stir the foods at beeps
sounds. Failure to do so can not guarantee the
cooking results.
Panacrunch pan (grill models only)
:
The Automenus for pizzas, quiches and oven
fries require the preheating of the Panacrunch
pan; Refer to page 13 of your operating
instructions.
Reheating
