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Microwave Tables
Notes on the microwave tables :
The times given are for guidance only, and are dependent on the nature and type of food being cooked.
Practical tips for use
General
e After switching off your appliance, allow food to stand
inside for a few minutes (standing time).
e Remove any aluminium foil or metal containing packaging
before preparing the food.
e Metal objects must be placed at least 2 cm away from the
oven walls and door. Otherwise arcing can occur, resulting
in damage to the appliance.
Cooking
- Whenever possible cook in covered containers. Only when a
crust is desired or is to be kept, should you cook food in
uncovered containers.
- Refrigerated or frozen food requires a longer cooking time.
- Foods containing sauces should be stirred from time to time.
- Cook vegetables with firm consistency such as carrots, peas
and cauliflower with a little water.
- Cook vegetables with soft consistency, such as mushrooms,
peppers and tomatoes without liquid.
- Increase cooking time by approximately 50% for larger
pieces.
- Where possible, cut vegetables into equal-sized pieces.
Tips on microwaving
You can't find cooking details for a specific
quantity of food
The food is too dry
If food is not yet defrosted, heated through or
cooked on completion of cooking time
The food is overcooked on the outside and
undercooked in the middle on completion of cooking time
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Defrosting of meat, poultry and flsh
- Place frozen, unpacked meat on an inverted plate in a glass or
porcelain container, or use a plastic sieve, so that the meat
juices can drain.
- Halfway through defrosting, tum the food, dividing it where
possible and removing the pieces that have defrosted.
Defrosting of butter, pieces of layer cake and
cottage cheese
- Do not fully defrost in the appliance, but leave to adjust out-
side. This will give a more even result.
- Remove any metal or aluminium foil packaging and/or acces-
sories before defrosting.
Defrosting of fruit and vegetables
- Fruit and vegetables that are to be used raw later should not
be fully defrosted in the appliance, but left to adjust outside.
- Fruit and vegetables that are to be cooked straight away can
be cooked straight from frozen using a higher power level.
Ready made meals
- Ready meals in metal packages or plastic containers with
metal lids should be heated or defrosted in your microwave
oven only if they are explicitly marked as being suitable for
microwave use.
- Please follow the operating instructions printed on the pack-
Take guidance from a similar type of food.
Lengthen or shorten the cooking time accordingly :
Double Quantity = almost Double Time
Half quantity = Half Time
Set a shorter cooking time or reduce
the microwave power output.
Select a longer cooking time or a higher microwave power
setting. Note that larger foods will require longer cooktime.
Next time try a lower power setting for a longer time.
Stir liquids, such as soup, periodically.
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