The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on
STARTING temperature, dish size etc.
HEATING CATEGORY
displayed on the front of your control panel.
The information on this label will assist you
in using new instructions on food packs to
enable you to program the best heating time
in your oven.
The IEC (60705)
power output (watts)
The heating category
for small packs of food
Reheating Charts
Microwave symbol
POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave.
If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to
Select ( approx)
Instructions/
Guidelines
BREAD – Precooked – Fresh – N.B. Breads reheated by Microwave will have a soft base.
Croissants
2
HIGH
25-30 secs.
Place on microwave safe plate on
turntable. Do not cover.
4
HIGH
45-50 secs.
Rolls
1
HIGH
10 secs.
4
HIGH
20 secs.
CANNED BEANS, PASTA
Baked Beans, Ravioli in
sauce
200 g
HIGH
2-3 mins.
Place in a microwave safe bowl.
Cover and place on turntable. Stir
halfway
420 g
HIGH
4-5 mins.
Spaghetti in Tomato Sauce
200 g
HIGH
2
1
⁄
2
-3 mins.
CANNED SOUPS
Cream of Tomato
400 g
HIGH
3-4 mins
Place in a microwave safe bowl.
Cover and place on turntable
Minestrone
400 g
HIGH
2
1
⁄
2
-3 mins.
CANNED PUDDINGS
Creamed Rice
425 g
HIGH
3-3
1
⁄
2
mins.
Place in a microwave safe bowl.
Cover and place on turntable
624 g
HIGH
4-5 mins.
Sponge Pudding
310 g
HIGH
2
1
⁄
2
mins.
CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS - Overheating may cause pudding to ignite
Slice
150 g
HIGH
20-30 secs.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Cover and place on turntable
Small
450 g
HIGH
1
1
⁄
2
-2 mins.
Medium
900 g
HIGH
2
1
⁄
2
-3 mins.
DRINKS – COFFEE
1 mug
235 ml
HIGH
2 mins.
Place in a microwave safe mug on
turntable. Stir, before, during and after
reheating.
2 mugs
470 ml
HIGH
3
1
⁄
2
mins.
DRINKS – MILK
1 mug
235 ml
HIGH
1
1
⁄
2
- 2 mins.
Place in a microwave safe mug on
turntable. Stir, before, during and after
reheating.
1 jug
600 ml
HIGH
5 mins.
800W
E
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Your oven is Heating Category E and this is
Reheating Charts
POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave.
If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred.
The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Food
Weight/
Quantity
Power
Level
Time to Select
(approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base.
Chicken Pie
600 g
HIGH
12
mins.
Place on microwave safe plate on
turntable. Do not cover.
Cornish Pasty
227 g (1) HIGH
2-2
1
⁄
2
mins.
Quiche
400 g (1) HIGH
4
1
⁄
2
-5 mins.
Steak & Kidney Pie
325 g (1) HIGH
2-2
1
⁄
2
mins.
Sausage Rolls
260 g (4) HIGH
1
1
⁄
2
-2 mins.
Samosas
200 g (4) HIGH
1
1
⁄
2
-2 mins.
Place on microwave safe plate on
turntable. Do not cover. Turn halfway.
Spring Roll
230 g (4) HIGH
2-2
1
⁄
2
mins.
Christmas Mince Pies
90 g (2)
HIGH
5-10 secs.
Place on a microwave safe plate on
turntable.
PLATED MEALS - HOMEMADE - CHILLED
Child Size
1
HIGH
3-4mins.
Place on a microwave safe plate on
turntable. Cover and place on
turntable
Adult Size
1
HIGH
PUDDINGS & DESSERTS N.B. Transfer food from foil containers to a similar sized microwave safe dish
Bread & Butter Pudding 395 g
HIGH
3-3
1
⁄
2
mins.
Place in a microwave safe dish on
turntable. Do not cover.
Fruit Crumble
600 g
HIGH
3
1
⁄
2
-4 mins.
Fruit Pie, individual
1
HIGH
20-25 secs.
4
HIGH
50-60 secs.
Rice Pudding
400 g
HIGH
2-2
1
⁄
2
mins.
Place in a microwave safe dish.
Cover and place on turntable
PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS - CHILLED N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar
sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be
used with care.
Cauliflower Cheese
450 g
HIGH
12
Place in microwave safe dish on
turntable. Do not cover.
Cottage Pie
450 g
HIGH
Lasagne
400 g
HIGH
Vegetable Bake
400 g
HIGH
PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS - FROZEN N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar
sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be
used with care.
Lasagne
400 g
HIGH
Place in a microwave safe dish on
turntable. Do not cover.
+ HIGH 5-5
1
⁄
2
mins.
Salmon Crumble
340 g
HIGH
+ MED
Shepherdʼs Pie
460 g
HIGH
+ MED
4-4 ⁄
5 -6 mins.
12
⁄
5 ⁄ -6 mins.
12
5 ⁄ -6 mins.
12
5 ⁄ -6 mins.
mins. + rest for 1 min.
12
5 ⁄
mins. + rest for 1 min.
12
5 ⁄
12
-5 mins.
4 ⁄
6-7 mins.
1 min.
-5mins. + rest for
12
4 ⁄
6 mins.
Reheating Charts
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