Cooking And Reheating Guidelines - John Lewis JLFSMW001 Instruction Manual

Cooking and reheating guidelines

Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven microwave by high power. Meals can be
brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked. Always
check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary.
As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and plated meals.
Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread rolls, mince pies, sausage rolls etc.
The charts on pages 37-53 show you the best way to cook or reheat your favourite
foods. The best method depends on the type of food.
Remember when cooking or reheating any food that it should be stirred or turned
wherever possible. This ensures even cooking or reheating on the outside and in the
centre.
When is food reheated?
Food that has been reheated or cooked should be served "piping hot" i.e. steam should
be visibly emitted from all parts. As long as good hygiene practices have been followed
during the prepa ra tion and storage of the food, then cooking or reheating presents no
safety risks.
Foods that cannot be stirred should be cut with a knife to test that they are adequately
heated throughout. Even if a manufac tur er's instructions or the times in the cookbook
have been followed, it is still important to check the food is heated thoroughly. If in doubt,
always return to the oven for further reheating.
If you cannot find the equivalent food in the chart then choose a similar type and size
listed and adjust the cooking time if necessary.
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