Microwave Mode - IKEA KULINARISK Manual

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– In some heating functions if a
programme with time selection
(Duration, End Time) is activated and
the cooking time is longer than 30
minutes, the heating elements
deactivate automatically 10%
earlier. The fan and lamp continue to
operate.
• Cooking with the lamp off - deactivate
the lamp during the cooking and activate
only when you need it.

Microwave mode

Microwave
General:
• Do not let the appliance operate when
there is no food in it.
• After you deactivate the appliance, let
the food stand for some minutes. Refer to
the microwave cooking tables: standing
time.
• Remove the aluminium foil packaging,
metal containers, etc. before you
prepare the food.
• It is not recommended to use more than
one level when using the microwave
mode.
• Put the food on a plate on the bottom of
the cavity if not specified differently.
Cooking:
• If possible, cook food covered with
material suitable for use in the
microwave. Only cook food without a
cover if you want to keep a crust.
• Do not overcook the dishes by setting the
power and time too high. The food can
dry out, burn or catch fire in some places.
• Do not use the appliance to cook eggs in
their shells and snails, because they can
burst. With fried eggs, pierce the yolks
first.
• Prick food with "skin" or "peel", such as
potatoes, tomatoes, sausages, with a
fork several times before cooking so that
the food does not burst.
• Keep food warm - if you want to use the
residual heat to keep the meal warm,
choose the lowest possible temperature
setting. The display shows the residual
heat temperature.
• Eco functions - refer to "Heating
Functions".
• When you use the Eco functions, the
lamp deactivates. You can activate it
again according to your preferences.
• For chilled or frozen food, set a longer
cooking time.
• Dishes which contain sauce must be
stirred from time to time.
• Vegetables that have a firm structure,
such as carrots, peas or cauliflower, must
be cooked in water.
• Turn larger pieces after half the cooking
time.
• If possible, cut vegetables into similar-
sized pieces.
• Use flat, wide dishes.
• Do not use cookware made of porcelain,
ceramic or earthenware with small holes,
e. g. on handles or unglazed bottoms.
Moisture going into the holes can cause
the cookware to crack when it is heated.
Defrosting meat, poultry, fish:
• Put the frozen, unwrapped food on a
small upturned plate with a container
below it, or on a defrosting rack or
plastic sieve so that the defrosting liquid
can run off.
• Turn the food after half the defrosting
time. If possible, divide and then remove
the pieces that have started to defrost.
Defrosting butter, portions of gateau,
quark:
• Do not fully defrost in the appliance, but
let them defrost at room temperature.
This gives a more even result. Fully
remove all metal or aluminium
packaging or parts before defrosting.
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