Samsung MG23F301TCS/LI manual Reheating Liquids

	Food	Portion		Time	Standing
						time	Instructions
				(min.)
					(min.)
Onions		250 g	5½-6		3		Cut onions into slices or
							halves. Add only 15 ml (1
							tbsp.) water.
Pepper		250 g	4½-5		3		Cut pepper into small slices.
Potatoes		250 g	4-5		3		Weigh the peeled potatoes
		500 g	7½-8½				and cut them into similar
							sized halves or quarters.
Turnip		250 g	5-5½		3		Cut turnip cabbage into
cabbage							small cubes.

REHEATING

Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens hobs normally take.

Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide. The times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about +18 to +20 °C or a chilled food with a temperature of about +5 to +7 °C.

Arranging and covering

Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat – they tend to overcook and dry out before the centre is piping hot. Reheating small pieces will be more successful.

Power levels and stirring

Some foods can be reheated using 800 W power while others should be reheated using 600 W, 450 W or even 300 W.

Check the tables for guidance. In general, it is better to reheat food using a lower power level, if the food is delicate, in large quantities, or if it is likely to heat up very quickly (mince pies, for example).

Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results. When possible, stir again before serving.

Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. To prevent eruptive boiling of liquids and possible scalding, stir before, during and after heating. Keep them in the microwave oven during standing time. We recommend putting a plastic spoon or glass stick into the liquids. Avoid overheating (and therefore spoiling) the food.

It is preferable to underestimate cooking time and add extra heating time, if necessary.

Heating and standing times

When reheating food for the first time, it is helpful to make a note of the time taken – for future reference.

Always make sure that the reheated food is piping hot throughout.

Allow food to stand for a short time after reheating - to let the temperature even out.

The recommended standing time after reheating is 2-4 minutes, unless another time is recommended in the chart.

Take particular care when heating liquids and baby food. See also the chapter with the safety precautions.

REHEATING LIQUIDS

Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating. To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding, you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before, during and after heating.

Reheating Liquids and Food

Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating.

			Time	Standing
Food	Portion	Power		time	Instructions
			(min.)
				(min.)
Drinks	150 ml	800 W	1-1½	1-2	Pour into cup and
(coffee, tea	(1 cup)				reheat uncovered.
and water)	250 ml		1½-2		Put cup/ mug in the
	(1 mug)				centre of turntable.
					Keep in microwave
					oven during standing
					time and stir well.
Soup	250 g	800 W	3-3½	2-3	Pour into a deep
(chilled)					ceramic plate. Cover
					with plastic lid. Stir
					well after reheating.
					Stir again before
					serving.

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