Microwave Tips; Cakes And Pastries - Siemens HB84K552W Instruction Manual

This will help the food retain its own distinct taste, so it will
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require less seasoning.
Cooking food
Whole chicken, fresh, no giblets
Fish fillet, fresh
Fresh vegetables
Potatoes
Rice
Sweet foods, e.g. blancmange
(instant)
Fruit, compote
Popcorn for the microwave
Notes
Use heat-resistant, flat glass ovenware, e.g. the lid of an
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ovenproof dish, a glass plate or a glass tray (Pyrex)
Always place the ovenware on the wire rack at level 1.
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Do not use porcelain or extremely curved plates.
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Make the settings as described in the table. You can adjust
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the timings according to product and amount.
Popcorn for the microwave

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.

Cakes and pastries

About the tables
Notes
The times given apply to food placed in a cold oven.
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The temperature and baking time depend on the consistency
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and amount of the mixture. This is why temperature ranges
are given in the tables. Begin with the lower temperature and,
if necessary, use a higher setting the next time, since a lower
temperature results in more even browning.
Weight Microwave power setting in watts,
cooking time in minutes
1.5 kg 600 W, 25-30 mins
400 g 600 W, 8-13 mins
250 g 600 W, 6-10 mins
500 g 600 W, 10-15 mins
250 g 600 W, 8-11 mins
500 g 600 W, 12-15 mins
750 g 600 W, 15-22 mins
125 g 600 W, 4-6 mins +
180 W, 12-15 mins
250 g 600 W, 7-9 mins +
180 W, 15-20 mins
500 ml 600 W, 5-8 mins
500 g 600 W, 9-12 mins
Weight Accessories
1 bag, 100 g Ovenware, wire rack
After cooking, allow the food to stand for a further 2 to
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5 minutes so that it can achieve an even temperature.
Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves when removing
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plates from the oven.
Notes
Turn halfway through the cooking time
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Cut into equal-sized pieces; add 1 to
2 tbsp water per 100 g; stir during cooking
Cut into equal-sized pieces; add 1 to
2 tbsp water per 100 g; stir during cooking
Add double the quantity of liquid and use
deep ovenware with a lid
Stir 2 to 3 times with an egg whisk while
heating
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So that the popcorn doesn't burn, briefly take the popcorn
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bag out of the oven after 1 minute and 30 seconds and
shake it. Take care as the bag will be hot!
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Risk of scalding!
Open the popcorn bag carefully as hot steam may be
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released.
Never set the microwave to full power.
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Level
1
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.
Additional information can be found in the Baking tips section
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following the tables.
Always place the cake tin in the centre of the wire rack.
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Baking tins
Note: It is best to use dark-coloured metal baking tins.
Microwave power in watts,
Cooking time in minutes
600 W, 4 mins
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