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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.
Weight/
Power
Time to
Food
Quantity
Level
Select (approx)
Instructions/Guidelines
CANNED PUDDINGS
Creamed Rice
425 g
HIGH
2 mins. - 2 mins. 30 secs.
624g
HIGH
3 mins.
Place in a microwave safe bowl on turntable. Cover.
Custard
425g
HIGH
2 mins.
Sponge Pudding
300 g
HIGH
2 mins.
CANNED VEGETABLES – Drain where appropriate
Carrots, whole
410 g
HIGH
3 mins.
Mushrooms, whole
300 g
HIGH
2 mins.
Peas, Mushy
440 g
HIGH
2 mins. - 3 mins.
Peas, Garden
550 g
HIGH
2 mins. 30 secs.
Place in a microwave safe bowl on turntable. Cover.
Potatoes, new
820 g
HIGH
5 mins.
Sweetcorn
198 g
HIGH
1 min. 30 secs.
340 g
HIGH
2 mins.
Tomatoes, whole
400 g
HIGH
3 mins.
CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS - Overheating may cause pudding to ignite
Slice
150 g
HIGH
30 secs.
Small
450 g
HIGH
2 mins.
Medium
900 g
HIGH
3 mins.
Place in a microwave safe dish on turntable. Cover.
Large
1.1 kg
HIGH
3 mins. 30 secs.
DRINKS – COFFEE
1 mug
235 ml
HIGH
2 mins.
2 mugs
470 ml
HIGH
3 mins. 30 secs.
Place in a microwave safe mug on turntable.
3 mugs
705 ml
HIGH
4 mins. 30 secs.
Stir, before, during and after reheating.
4 mugs
940 ml
HIGH
6 mins.
DRINKS – MILK
1 mug
235 ml
MEDIUM
2 mins.
Place in a microwave safe mug on turntable.
1 jug
600 ml
MEDIUM
4 mins. 30 secs.
Stir, before, during and after reheating.
HOMEMADE MEAT DISHES
Casserole for 2
500 g
HIGH
3 mins.
Casserole for 4
1 kg
HIGH
10 mins.
Bolognese Sauce
250 g
HIGH
3 mins.
Place in a microwave safe dish on turntable. Cover.
1 kg
HIGH
8 mins.
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