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GENERAL MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Food cooking times will vary with microwave wattage (MAFF rating).
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When following recipes and on pack cooking instructions always
check the MAFF rating / wattage of the appliance being used
(marked on the front of the microwave) and follow the corresponding
cooking advice.
Beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling; therefore care
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must be taken when handling the container.
Remove lids from containers before placing in the microwave, pierce
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plastic films and do not use vessels with sealed or restricted
openings since they are liable to explode.
Pierce the skin or membranes of food (e.g. potatoes, apples,
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fish, chicken, eggs) in several places before cooking. Never
cook or heat eggs in their shell or whole hard boiled eggs, as
they may explode even after cooking has been completed.
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Ensure food is similar size and density. Large dense items take
longer to cook than small ones e.g. potatoes take longer to cook
than peas.
Food quantity will affect the cooking time, e.g. two potatoes take
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longer than one.
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The shape of food will affect the cooking time; place the thickest part
of food on the outside of the plate.
Leave food to stand for a short period after cooking or defrosting to
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allow the temperature to become uniform.
ISSUE 1 11/06/2021
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