Containers; Cooking Time; Resting Time; Use - Moulinex Optimo Manual

Containers

Below, you will find details of the various types of containers, which can be
used or must not be used for the chosen cooking method.
Use containers suitable for microwave cooking
A container can easily be tested for microwave "transparency".
Place the empty container on the turntable together with a glass of
water and run the oven for one minute at maximum power.
After one minute:
• If the container is cold, it is "transparent" and can be used for micro-
wave cooking.
• If the container is warm or hot, it is absorbent and must not be used
for microwave cooking.
Never use hermetically sealed containers.
Remember to remove covers and stoppers from feeding bottles, jars,
bottles and plastic containers.
Disposable containers
Never leave the appliance to run unsupervised when using disposable
containers in plastic, paper or other inflammable materials.
If you see smoke appear, keep the oven door closed and disconnect your
appliance.
Metal containers
Never use metal containers. You can, however, use your appliance to
heat or defrost certain preparations in metallic trays, provided the height
of the tray does not exceed 4 cm, not including the cover.
With regard to the cover, follow the instructions on the package. It will
have to be removed or left in place, as the case may be. If not indicated
otherwise, play safe and remove it.
Centre the tray(s) on the turntable, leaving at least 1 cm clearance from
the oven walls. If there are several trays, space them at least 2 cm apart.

Cooking time

To determine the right cooking time for your foods, follow the instruc-
tions on the packaging of ready-made dishes and deep-frozen products.
In the absence of any precise indication, divide the cooking or reheating
time given for a conventional oven by at least three.
Do not programme a cooking time longer than necessary. You will
then avoid any risk of overcooking or setting fire to your food.

Resting time

Microwaves act close to the surface and penetrate food to a depth of 2 to
3 cm. Once the surface layers are hot, heat penetrates to the centre of the
food by conduction, i.e. the hot parts heat the cold parts.
This makes it a good idea to allow the food to rest after removing it
from the microwave so that the heat can penetrate to the centre.

Use

Your microwave can be used to cook, reheat or defrost all kinds of food.
Only use containers suitable for microwaves.
Cooking – reheating
1. Place the food at the centre of the turntable and close the door.
2. Set the power with
the power selector switch.
800 W
700 W
550 W
3. Set the cooking time with
the time selector switch.
To set times under 1 minute, turn the timer knob to 2 minutes and
then back to the desired time.
4. When the cooking time is selected, the oven will start automatical-
ly. The internal lighting will be switched on and the turntable will
rotate.
Defrosting
1. Place the food at the centre of the turntable and close the door.
2. Set the power selector switch to the Defrost position.
3. Set the cooking time with the time selector switch.
4. Defrosting will start.
Halfway through the process, open the oven door to allow you to
turn the food for perfectly even defrosting.
Turn the food and close the door to restart the defrost cycle.
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400 W
(defrosting)
150 W
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