DeLonghi MW 660 Instructions Manual page 13

GB-573886 17-12-2003
U S I N G T H E M I C R O WAV E - O N L Y F U N C T I O N F O R R E - H E AT I N G
MICROWAVE
Heating food in a microwave oven is much quicker and energy efficient than traditional methods.
• We recommend that you heat foodstuffs (especially if they are frozen)
to a temperature of at least 70° C. (it must be piping hot!). Leave to
stand for a few minutes as you will not be able to eat that food imme-
diately because it will be too hot.
• This will ensure that any possible bacteria present in food will have
been killed.
• To heat pre-cooked or frozen foods, follow these rules:
- remove the food from its metal containers;
- cover it with plastic wrap (the clear-film type suitable for microwave ovens) or wax paper; in
this way, all the food's natural flavour will be preserved and the oven will stay cleaner; you may
also cover the food with an upside-down plate;
- if possible, stir or turn the food over frequently so as to speed up the heating process and keep
the heat uniform at the same time;
- follow the cooking times listed with great caution; remember that under certain conditions the
timings given must be lengthened
• Frozen foods must be defrosted before the heating process begins. The lower the food's initial tem-
perature, the longer the time needed for heating.
• Foodstuffs and drinks may be heated briefly in paper or plastic containers. In any event, howev-
er, such containers may become misshapen if the heating time is too long.
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