Tips for the microwave
Result | Remedy |
You cannot find details for the | Look for a similar food. Increase or shorten |
amount of food prepared. | the length of the cooking time according to |
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| Double the amount = almost double the |
| time |
| Half the amount = half the time |
The food has got too dry. | Set shorter cooking time or select lower |
| microwave power. |
The food is still not defrosted, hot or | Set longer cooking time or select higher |
cooked after the time has elapsed. | microwave power. |
| Please note that taller dishes need longer. |
After the cooking time has elapsed, | Next time select a lower power and a longer |
the food is overheated at the edge | time. |
but is not ready in the middle. | Stir liquids, e.g. soup, part way through. |
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Test dishes in accordance with IEC 60705
(Microwave power 1,000 Watts)
The quality and function of microwave appliances is tested by test institutes with special dishes.
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Egg custard | 300 | Glass | 120 | Turn dish once halfway | ||
(12.3.1) |
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Sponge | 600 | Glass | 5 | |||
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Cooking meat | 500 | Glass | 5 | Cover, turn dish once | ||
loaf (12.3.3) |
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Defrosting | 100 | Glass | 5 | Turn halfway through | ||
meat loaf |
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Defrosting | 100 | Glass | 5 | Cover | ||
raspberries |
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