Cooking Techniques; Before You Call For Service - Continental Electric CE21111 Instruction Manual

Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep these
considerations in mind:
Stirring
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food
at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the
outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.
Arrangement
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier
parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy. To
prevent overcooking, place delicate areas, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the
turntable.
Shielding
Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that need
shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square baking
dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.
Turning
Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is
especially important with large foods such as roasts.
Standing
Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes
after heating stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially foods such as cakes
and whole vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without
overcooking the outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be shaken or
stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before serving. When heating
baby food, stir well at removal and test the temperature before serving.
Adding moisture
Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture content
should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly. Add a small amount
of water to dry food to help it cook.

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

If the oven fails to operate:
A) Check to ensure that the oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the
outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely.
B) Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these seem to be
operating properly, test the outlet with another appliance.
C) Check to ensure that the control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set.
D) Check to ensure that the door is securely closed engaging the door safety lock system.
Otherwise, the microwave energy will not flow into the oven.
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFIES THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.

COOKING TECHNIQUES