Introducing Microwave Cooking; Cooking With A Microwave - Kenwood K17SJA09 Owner's Manual

introducing microwave cooking

Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when
using any cooking equipment or handling hot food.
See below for basic guidelines on microwave cooking.
If you are unfamiliar with using a microwave, refer to the back of
this instruction booklet for more information.

cooking with a microwave

● Cooking with a microwave is much faster than
● Microwave energy can heat unevenly so stirring to distribute
● If you are cooking a number of individual foods at the same
● Turn larger foods such as meat roasts and poultry during
● Meat and poultry which is cooked for 15 minutes or more will
● Strips of aluminium foil can be used to cover the thinner pieces
NOTE: You should always have your microwave checked by a
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conventional cooking and, whilst you should make
sure that the food is fully cooked, you should also be careful
not to overcook it.
heat is very important. Always stir from the outside, inwards.
time, such as baked potatoes or small cakes, arrange them
evenly on the turntable so that they cook evenly. Never stack
food in your microwave.
cooking so that the top and bottom cook evenly. It is also
recommended to turn pieces of meat or poultry, especially if
they contain the bone.
brown lightly in it's own fat. Anything cooked for a shorter time
can be brushed with a browning sauce to give an appetising
colour.
of food to stop them overcooking before the thicker parts of
the food have had a chance to cook. Use the foil sparingly and
wrap around the food or container carefully to stop it touching
the inside of the oven which could cause sparks.
qualified technician if it has been dropped or damaged to
ensure it is safe to use.
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