Cooking And Reheating Guidelines - Panasonic NN-SM332W Operating Instructions Manual

Cooking and Reheating Guidelines

Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back to serving
temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover.
Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary.
As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and plated meals.
Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread rolls, mince pies, sausage rolls, etc.
Remember when cooking or reheating any food that it should be stirred or turned wherever possible. This
ensures even cooking or reheating on the outside and in the center.
MINCE PIES - CAUTION
REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the touch, the filling will
be piping hot and will warm the pastry through. Take care not
to overheat otherwise burning can occur due to the high fat and
sugar content of the filling. Check the temperature of the filling
before consuming to avoid burning your mouth.
CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS AND LIQUIDS - CAUTION
Christmas puddings and other foods high in fats or sugar, e.g.
jam, mince pies, must not be over heated. These foods must
never be left unattended as with over cooking these foods can
ignite. Take great care when reheating these items.
Do not leave unattended.
Do not add extra alcohol.
BABIES BOTTLES - CAUTION
Milk or formula MUST be shaken thoroughly before heating and
again at the end and tested carefully before feeding a baby.
For 7 - 8 fl. oz. of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and
teat. Heat on HIGH power for 30 - 50 secs.
CHECK CAREFULLY.
For 3 fl. oz. of milk from fridge temperature, remove top and teat.
Heat on HIGH power for 15 - 20 secs.
CHECK CAREFULLY
N.B. Liquid at top of bottle will be much hotter than at bottom.
The bottle must be shaken thoroughly and tested before use.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE YOUR
MICROWAVE TO STERILISE BABIES' BOTTLES.
If you have a special microwave steriliser we urge extreme
caution, due to the low quantity of water involved. It is vital to
follow the manufacturers instructions implicitly.
PLATED MEALS
Everyone's appetite varies and reheat
times depend on meal contents.
Dense items e.g. mashed potato,
should be spread out well.
If a lot of gravy is added, extra time
may be required.
Place denser items to the outside of
the plate.
Between 4 - 7 mins. on HIGH power
will reheat an average portion. Do not
stack meals.
CANNED FOODS
Remove foods from can and place in
a suitable dish before heating.
SOUPS
Use a bowl and stir before heating
and at least once through reheat time
and again at the end.
CASSEROLES
Stir halfway through and again at the
end of heating.
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