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REHEATING
Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that
conventional ovens hobs normally take.
Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide.
The times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about
+18 to +20 °C or a chilled food with a temperature of about +5 to +7 °C.
Arranging and covering
Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat – they tend to overcook
and dry out before the centre is piping hot. Reheating small pieces will be
more successful.
Power levels and stirring
Some foods can be reheated using 800 W power while others should be
reheated using 600 W, 450 W or even 300 W.
Check the tables for guidance. In general, it is better to reheat food using a
lower power level, if the food is delicate, in large quantities, or if it is likely to
heat up very quickly (mince pies, for example).
Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results. When possible,
stir again before serving.
Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. To prevent
eruptive boiling of liquids and possible scalding, stir before, during and
after heating. Keep them in the microwave oven during standing time. We
recommend putting a plastic spoon or glass stick into the liquids. Avoid
overheating (and therefore spoiling) the food.
It is preferable to underestimate cooking time and add extra heating time, if
necessary.
Heating and standing times
When reheating food for the first time, it is helpful to make a note of the time
taken – for future reference.
Always make sure that the reheated food is piping hot throughout.
Allow food to stand for a short time after reheating - to let the temperature
even out.
The recommended standing time after reheating is 2-4 minutes, unless
another time is recommended in the chart.
Take particular care when heating liquids and baby food. See also the
chapter with the safety precautions.
REHEATING LIQUIDS
Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been
switched off to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if
necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating. To prevent eruptive boiling and
possible scalding, you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and
stir before, during and after heating.
Reheating Liquids and Food
Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating.
food
portion
power
time (min.)
Standing time (min.)
Drinks
(coffee,
tea and
water)
150 ml (1 cup)
800 W
1-1½
1-2
250 ml (1 mug)
800 W
1½ -2
1-2
Instructions
Pour into cup and reheat uncovered.
Put cup/ mug in the centre of turntable.
Keep in microwave oven during standing time and stir well.
Soup
(chilled)
250 g
800 W
3-3½
2-3
Instructions
Pour into a deep ceramic plate.
Cover with plastic lid.
Stir well after reheating. Stir again before serving.
Stew
(chilled)
350 g
600 W
5½ -6½
2-3
Instructions
Put stew in a deep ceramic plate.
Cover with plastic lid.
Stir occasionally during reheating and again before standing and serving
Pasta with
sauce
(chilled)
350 g
600 W
4½ -5½
3
Instructions
Put pasta (e.g. spaghetti or egg noodles) on a flat ceramic plate. Cover with
microwave cling film. Stir before serving.
Filled
pasta with
sauce
(chilled)
350 g
600 W
5-6
3
Instructions
Put filled pasta (e.g. ravioli, tortellini) in a deep ceramic plate. Cover with
plastic lid. Stir occasionally during reheating and again before standing and
serving.
food
portion
power
time (min.)
Standing time (min.)
Plated
meal
(chilled)
350 g
600 W
5½-6½
3
Instructions
Plate a meal of 2-3 chilled components on a ceramic dish.
Cover with microwave cling-film.
REHEATING BABY FOOD
baby food:
Empty into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir well
after reheating!
Let stand for 2-3 minutes before serving. Stir again and check the temperature.
Recommended serving temperature: between 30-40 °C.
baby mILk:
Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle. Reheat uncovered. Never
heat a baby’s bottle with teat on, as the bottle may explode if overheated. Shake
well before standing time and again before serving ! Always carefully check the
temperature of baby milk or food before giving it to the baby. Recommended
serving temperature: ca. 37 °C.
rEmark:
Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving
to prevent burns.
Use the power levels and times in the next table as a guide lines for reheating.
Reheating Baby Food and Milk
Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating.
food
portion
power
time
Standing time (min.)
Baby food
(vegetables
+ meat)
190 g
600 W
30 sec.
2-3
Instructions
Empty into ceramic deep plate. Cook covered. Stir after cooking
time. Stand for 2-3 minutes. Before serving, stir well and check
the temperature carefully.
Baby
porridge
(grain +
milk + fruit)
190 g
600 W
20 sec.
2-3
Instructions
Empty into ceramic deep plate. Cook covered. Stir after cooking
time. Stand for 2-3 minutes. Before serving, stir well and check
the temperature carefully.
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