AEG MBB1756D User Manual page 49

6.2 Microwave cooking advice
Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less
heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
Size For even cooking make all the pieces the same size.
Temperature of The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed.
food Cut into foods with fillings (e.g. jam doughnuts) to release heat or steam.
Arrange Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish (e.g. chicken
drumsticks).
Cover Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Pierce Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before
cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode
(e.g. potatoes, fish, chicken, sausages).
Stir, turn and For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking.
rearrange Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Stand Standing time is necessary after cooking to enable the heat to disperse equally
throughout the food.
Shield Warm areas can be shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves
(e.g. legs and wings on a chicken).
Microwave cooking advice
IMPORTANT! Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as
they may explode, even after cooking has ended (e.g. poached, hard
boiled).
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