Panasonic NN-SM332W Operating Instructions Manual page 11

SHAPE
Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by
microwave when in a round container rather than
square.
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 and 8°C before cooking.
LIQUIDS
All liquids must be STIRRED BEFORE, DURING
AND AFTER heating. Water especially must be
stirred before and during heating, to avoid eruption.
Do not heat liquids that have previously been
boiled. DO NOT OVERHEAT.
TURNING AND STIRRING
Some foods require stirring during cooking.
Meat and poultry should be turned after half the
cooking time.
ARRANGING
Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops,
should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts
are towards the outside.
General Guidelines
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 conventional oven).
Return the food to the oven for further cooking if
necessary.
DISH SIZE
Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these
affect the cooking and reheating times.
A quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks
and reheats more quickly.
CLEANING
As microwaves work on food particles, keep your
oven clean at all times. Stubborn spots of food can
be removed by using a branded microwave spray
cleaner, sprayed onto a soft cloth. Always wipe the
oven dry after cleaning.
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