Cooking Techniques; Cooking Utensils Guide - homechoice Magna Series Instruction Manual

Cooking Techniques

1. Arrange food carefully. Place thickest parts towards the outside of the dish.
2. Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add
more time if needed. Food that has been overcooked can smoke or ignite.
3. Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent splattering and help foods to
cook evenly.
4. During microwave cooking, turn food once in order to speed up the cooking of
foods such as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be
turned over at least once.
5. Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to
bottom and from the centre of the dish to the outside.
Cooking Utensils' Guide
1. Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. Only use utensils that are suitable for
use in microwave ovens. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not
allowed during microwave cooking. This requirement is not applicable if the
manufacturer specifies size and shape of metallic containers suitable
for microwave cooking.
2. Microwaves cannot penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes with a
metallic trim should not be used.
3. Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking as they
may contain small metal fragments that may cause sparks and/or fires.
4. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended for use,
as food in corners tends to overcook.
5. Narrow strips of aluminum foil may be used to prevent overcooking of
exposed areas. But be careful! Don't use too much and keep a distance of
1 inch (2.54cm) between foil and cavity.
The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils to use in your
oven:
Cookware
Heat-Resistant Glass
Non Heat-Resistant Glass
Heat-Resistant Ceramics
Microwave-Safe Plastic Dish
Kitchen Paper
Metal Tray
Metal Rack
Aluminum Foil & Foil Containers
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Microwave Cooking
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
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