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Microwave
Preparing food in a microwave is ideal if time is of the
essence.
Place the cookware onto the wire rack. Always use
heat-resistant cookware that is suitable for use in
microwaves. Observe the notes on cookware suitable
for microwaves.
Slide the wire rack in at the indicated shelf position with
the imprint "Microwave" facing the appliance door and
the outer rail facing downwards.
Food which lies flat will cook more quickly than food
which is piled high. Arrange the food as flat as possible
in the cookware for this reason.
Cereal products foam a lot during cooking. For all
cereal products, such as rice, use tall cookware with a
lid.
This will help the food retain its flavour. This means that
you can use salt and seasonings sparingly.
If you cannot find any indicated settings for your food
quantity, you should extend or reduce the cooking time
according to the following basic rule: double the
quantity equates to roughly double the cooking time.
Stir or turn the food two to three times during this time.
After heating up the food, leave it to rest for two to three
minutes to compensate for the temperature difference.
The food transfers heat to the cookware. It can become
very hot when only using the microwave for preparation.
Shelf position
Slide the wire rack in at level 2 with the cookware on it.
Steaming fish in the microwave
You can also steam fish in the microwave.
To do so, use enclosed cookware that is suitable for
microwave use or use a plate or microwave film to
cover the dish. Observe the notes on cookware suitable
for microwaves.
This will help retain the flavour and means you can use
salt and seasonings sparingly. If cooking fish whole,
add one to three tablespoons of water or lemon juice.
After cooking, leave the fish to rest for another 2-3
minutes to compensate for the temperature difference.
Take ready-to-eat meals out of the packaging. You can
cook more quickly and evenly using cookware which is
suitable for use in microwaves.
Custard made from custard powder
Mix custard powder with milk and sugar in a tall,
microwave-suitable container according to the
information on the packaging. Use the settings
indicated in the table.
As soon as the milk starts to rise, stir thoroughly.
Repeat this step two to three times.
Making rice pudding
1.
Weigh the rice and add 4 times as much milk.
2.
Pour the rice and milk into a tall container which is
suitable for microwave use.
3.
Use the settings indicated in the table.
4.
As soon as the milk starts to rise, stir thoroughly and
reduce the microwave power as indicated in the
table.
Stir several times whilst it continues to cook.
Compote
Weigh the fruit in a microwave-suitable container and
add a tablespoon of water for every 100 g. Add sugar
and spices according to taste. Cover the container and
use the settings indicated in the table.
Stir two to three times during the cooking time.
Microwave popcorn
Use flat, heat-resistant glass cookware, e.g. the lid of an
ovenproof dish. Do not use porcelain or heavily curved
plates.
Place the popcorn bag onto the cookware with the
labelled side facing downwards. Use the settings
indicated in the table. The time may need to be
adjusted, depending on the product and quantity in
question.
Remove the popcorn bag after 1
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minutes and shake
it to ensure that the popcorn doesn't burn. Wipe the
cooking compartment clean after preparation.
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Warning – Risk of burns!
Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated.
Always observe the instructions on the packaging.
Always use oven gloves to remove dishes from the
cooking compartment.
Recommended setting values
Tip:
You can find additional applications which only use
the microwave in sections "Defrosting" and "Heating
food".
Type of heating used:
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Ý
Microwave
Dish
Cookware
Shelf po-
sition
Type of
heating
MW power
in watts
Cooking
time in mins.
Fish
Fish fillet, plain, braised, 400 g
cookware, covered
2
Ý
600
4
360
5-15
* Turn 1-2 times during cooking
** Lay unopened package on the cookware
