Microwave Tips - Siemens HF25M560B Instruction Manual

Amount
Fresh 250 g
vegetables 500 g
Side dishes e.g. 250 g
potatoes 500 g
750 g
Rice 125 g
250 g
Sweets e.g. 500 ml
pudding
(instant),
fruit, compote 500 g

Microwave tips

You cannot find any information
about the settings for the quantity
of food you have prepared.
The food has become too dry.
When the time has elapsed, the
food is not defrosted, hot or
cooked.
When the time has elapsed, the
food is overheated at the edge
but not done in the middle.
After defrosting, the poultry or
meat is defrosted on the outside
but not defrosted in the middle.
Microwave settings in watts
Time in minutes
600 W, 5 10 min.
600 W, 10 15 min.
600 W, 8 10 min.
600 W, 12 15 min.
600 W, 15 22 min.
600 W, 4 6 + 180 W 14 16 min.
600 W, 6 8 + 180 W 14 16 min.
600 W, 5 7 min.
600 W, 9 12 min.
Increase or reduce the cooking times using the following rule of
thumb:
Double amount = double cooking time
half amount
Next time, set a shorter cooking time or select a lower
microwave power setting. Cover the food and add more liquid.
Set a longer time. Large quantities and food which is piled high
require longer times.
Stir it during the cooking time and next time, select a lower
microwave power setting and a longer cooking time.
Next time, select a lower microwave power setting. If you are
defrosting a large quantity, turn it several times.
Notes
Cut vegetables into pieces of
equal size. Add 1 to 2 table
spoons of water per 100 g of
vegetables.
Cut potatoes into pieces of
equal size. Add 1 to 2
tablespoons of water per
100 g and stir.
Add double the amount of
liquid.
Stir the pudding thoroughly
using an egg whisk 2 to
3 times during the cooking.
= half the cooking time
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