Hints for reheating food
TIPS FOR GOOD COOKING
CLEANING AND CARE
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Heat leftovers and pre-cooked food to at least 70°C. Food
These steps should be taken after every use.
Please read this section in conjunction with the Safety Guide on
should be hot and steaming before it is served.
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Disconnect the power supply and wait for the appliance to
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When re-heating liquids such as meat stews see that the
completely cool down.
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Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking to
liquid boils for around 3-5 minutes to ensure the pieces of
distribute the heat evenly. Mashed potato will cook more
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Remove the turntable support ring and the turntable and
meat are completely heated through.
evenly and more thoroughly if lightly covered.
wash then in warm soapy water.
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Clean the oven cavity, the outer edge of the cavity, and the
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Never tightly cover food. Always cover it loosely.
oven door with water and a mild detergent. A special
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Only defrost food in the microwave if you plan to cook the
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Do not allow plastic film to touch food as it may chemically
microwave oven cleaner is not necessary. Do not use
food immediately after it has thawed. Some areas of the food
break down or melt or even catch fire and contaminate the
scouring pads, or other abrasives.
may begin to cook during defrosting, which can allow
food.
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Wipe outer surfaces and control panel with a damp soft cloth.
bacteria can flourish.
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Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker part is on the
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If liquids have been splashed on the wall of the oven cavity,
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Remove the food from the wrapping, place it on a microwave
outside and the thinner part inside for more even cooking.
they must be fully removed otherwise smoke may occur
safe dish. Rotate and re-arrange food during defrosting.
Fold under the thin edges of fish fillets and tapered foods.
when the appliance is next used.
Where appropriate, stir the food and if possible, separate the
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6-7 minutes per 500 gr. will cook most fruit and vegetables.
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If the cavity emits odours, boil a cup of water with a squeeze
food items and remove those which have already defrosted.
Seafood takes less time.
of lemon juice for 5-7 min. to remove them.
Steam and Smoke
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Different foods require different temperatures to cook. Add
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Dry all parts thoroughly and replace them.
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Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It escapes
more minutes as you drop the power.
from the vents in the top and rear of the appliance. These
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Up to 20% of the cooking takes place after the oven turns off
vents should never be blocked.
so always remember that your food will continue cooking
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Steam may condense in and around the oven during cooking
after you've removed it.
and should be dried off after use.
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Food that takes an hour in to cook in a regular oven should
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If during cooking, smoke starts to come from the oven do
take around 15 minutes in the microwave.
NOT open the oven door! Immediately switch off at the
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Foods with baking powder should stand a few minutes
mains, unplug the oven and wait for the smoke to completely
before cooking to allow the leavening agents to work.
subside and the oven to fully cool down before removing the
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If a recipe calls for milk and water, reduce the water.
food.
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Rotate large items of food occasionally during cooking to
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Before you use your microwave oven again, consult a service
encourage even heat distribution.
technician and have the oven tested .
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Food cooks best and reheats better in a round dish or a dish
Testing Your Oven
with curved sides.
Place a cup of water in the oven and heat it on full power for 2
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Salt attracts microwaves. Don't just sprinkle it on food before
minutes. If the water gets hot the oven is working.
cooking, stir it in or add it later.
If the oven fails to work or will not respond to commands.
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Fats and sugars attract microwaves - thoroughly mix sugar
Unplug the oven and inspect the plug fuse. If this is intact, leave
with other ingredients. Care should be taken when cooking
the oven for 30 minutes and then plug the oven in again. The
foods with high sugar or fat contents as they can reach very
oven should now work normally.
high temperatures.
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Handle pastry-wrapped foods like mince pies carefully as the
filling gets hotter than the pastry.
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