EN 19
USING THE APPLIANCE
RECOMMENDED USE AND TIPS
How to read the cooking table
The table indicates the best functions to use for any given food. Cooking times, where indicated, start from
the moment when food is placed in the microwave oven cavity, excluding pre-heating (where required).
Cooking settings and times are purely for guidance and will depend on the amount of food and type of
accessory used. Always cook food for the minimum cooking time given and check that is it cooked
through.
To obtain the best results, carefully follow the advice given in the cooking table regarding the choice of
accessories (if supplied) to be used.
Cling film and bags
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing the bag in the microwave oven
cavity.
Cling film should be scored or pricked with a fork
to relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting
because steam builds up during cooking.
Cooking food
Since microwaves penetrate the food to a limited
depth, if there are a number of pieces to cook at
once, arrange the pieces in a circle to create more
outside pieces.
Small pieces cook more quickly than large pieces.
Cut food into pieces of equal size for uniform
cooking.
Moisture evaporates during microwave cooking.
A microwave-proof cover on the container helps
reduce moisture loss.
Most foods will continue to cook after microwave
has finished cooking it. Therefore, always allow for
standing time to complete the cooking.
Stirring is usually necessary during microwave
cooking. When stirring, bring the cooked portions
on the outside edges towards the centre and the
less-cooked centre portions towards the outside.
Place thin slices of meat on top of each other or
interlace them. Thicker slices such as meat loaf and
sausages have to be placed close to each other.
Liquids
Liquids may overheat beyond boiling point
without visibly bubbling. This could cause hot
liquids to suddenly boil over.
To prevent this possibility:
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
2. Stir the liquid before placing the container in
the microwave oven cavity and leave the
teaspoon in the container.
3. After heating, stir again before carefully
removing the container from the microwave
oven.
Baby food
After heating baby food or liquids in a baby bottle
or in a baby food jar, always stir and check the
temperature before serving.
This will ensure that the heat is evenly distributed
and avoid the risk of scalding or burns.
Ensure that the lid and the teat are removed before
heating.
Frozen food
For best results, we recommend defrosting directly
on the glass turntable. If needed, it is possible to
use a light-plastic container that is suitable for
microwave.
Boiled food, stews and meat sauces defrost better
if stirred during the defrosting time.
Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Individual
slices defrost more easily.
