Microwave Tips; Test Dishes In Accordance With En 60705; Cooking And Defrosting With Microwave - Siemens HF12M540 Instruction Manual

Cooking food
Sweet foods, e.g. blancmange
(instant)
Fruit, compote

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 out-
side but not defrosted in the middle.
Condensation
Condensation may appear on the door window, interior walls
and floor. This is normal. This does not affect how the

Test dishes in accordance with EN 60705

The quality and correct operation of microwave appliances are
tested by testing institutes using these dishes.
In accordance with EN 60705, IEC 60705, DIN 44547 and
EN 60350 (2009)

Cooking and defrosting with microwave

Microwave cooking
Dish Microwave setting (watts) nd cooking time in minutes
Custard, 565 g 180 watts, 25-30 mins + 90 watts, 20-25 mins
Sponge 600 watts, 8-10 mins
Meatloaf 600 watts, 20-25 mins
Microwave defrosting
Dish Microwave setting (watts) nd cooking time in minutes
Meat 180 watts, 5-7 mins + 90 watts, 10-15 mins
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Weight Microwave power setting in
watts, cooking time in minutes
500 ml 600 W, 6-8 mins
500 g 600 W, 9-12 mins
Notes
Stir the custard pudding thoroughly 2 to
3 times during cooking using an egg whisk.
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Increase or reduce the cooking times using the following rule of
thumb:
Double the amount = almost double the cooking time
Half the amount = half the cooking time
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 micro-
wave 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.
microwave operates. Wipe away the condensation after
cooking.
Notes
Place the 20 x 17 cm Pyrex dish on the turntable.
Place the Ø 22 cm Pyrex dish on the turntable.
Place the Pyrex dish on the turntable.
Note
Place the Ø 22 cm Pyrex dish on the turntable.