Panasonic NN-SD27HS Operating Instruction And Cook Book page 20

General Guidelines
Dish size
Follow the dish sizes given in
the recipes, as these affect the
cook ing and reheating times.
A quan tity of food spread in a
bigger dish cooks and reheats
more quickly.
Quantity
Small quantities cook faster
than large quantities, also small
meals will reheat more quickly
than large portions.
Spacing
Foods cook more quickly and
evenly if spaced apart.
Never pile foods on top of each
other.
Shape
Even shapes cook evenly.
Food cooks better by
microwave when in a round
container rather than square.
Density
Porous airy foods heat more
quickly than dense heavy
foods.
Covering
Cover foods with microwave
cling film or a self-fitting lid.
Cover fish, vegetables,
cas seroles, soups. Do not
cover cakes, sauces, jacket
potatoes, pastry items.
Arranging
Individual foods e.g. chicken
portions or chops, should be
placed on a dish so that the
thicker parts are to the outside.
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Starting temperature
The colder the food, the longer
it takes to heat up. Food from
a fridge takes longer to reheat
than food at room temperature.
Food temperature should be
between 5-8 ºC before cooking.
Turning and stirring
Some foods require stirring
during cooking. Meat and
poultry should be turned after
half the cooking time.
Liquids
All liquids must be stirred
before, during and after
heating. Water espe cially must
be stirred before and during
heating, to avoid eruption.
Do not heat liquids that have
previously been boiled.
Do not overheat.
Checking food
It is essential that food is
checked during and after a
recommended cooking time,
even if an auto program
has been used (just as you
would check food cooked in a
conven tional oven). Return
the food to the oven for further
cooking if necessary.
Cleaning
As microwaves work on food
particles, keep your oven clean
at all times. Wipe with a soft
damp cloth, always wipe the
oven dry after cleaning. Avoid
any plastic parts, the roof of the
oven and door area.
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