Samsung MG34F602MAT/ZA Heating and standing times, Helpful to make a note, Arranging and covering

					Heating and standing times
		Time	Standing
					When reheating food for the first time, it is				helpful to make a note of the
Food	Portion		time	Instructions
		(min.)	(min.)		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
Onions	250 g	5½-6	3	Cut onions into slices or
					- to let the temperature even out. The recommended standing time after
				halves. Add only 15 ml
				(1 tbsp.) water.	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
Pepper	250 g	4½-5	3	Cut pepper into small slices.
					chapter with the safety precautions.
Potatoes	250 g	4-5	3	Weigh the peeled potatoes
	500 g	7½-8½		and cut them into similar	REHEATING LIQUIDS
				sized halves or quarters.
					Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been
Turnip	250 g	5-5½	3	Cut turnip cabbage into
					switched off to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if
cabbage				small cubes.
					necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating. To prevent eruptive boiling and
REHEATING					possible scalding, you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages
					and stir before, during and after heating.
Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that
conventional ovens hobs normally take. Use the power levels and reheating					Reheating Liquids and Food
times in the following chart as a guide. The times in the chart consider
					Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating.
liquids with a room temperature of about +18 to +20 °C or a chilled food
with a temperature of about +5 to +7 °C.								Time	Standing
Arranging and covering					Food	Portion	Power		time	Instructions
								(min.)
Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat - they tend to overcook									(min.)
and dry out before the centre is piping hot. Reheating small pieces will be					Drinks	150 ml	90 %	1-1½	1-2	Pour into cup and
more successful.					(coffee, tea	(1 cup)		1½-2		reheat uncovered.
Power levels and stirring					and water)	250 ml				Put cup/ mug in the
						(1 mug)				centre of turntable.
Some foods can be reheated using 90 % power while others should be
										Keep in microwave
reheated using 70 %, 50 % or even 30 %.
										oven during standing
Check the tables for guidance. In general, it is better to reheat food using a
										time and stir well.
lower power level, if the food is delicate, in large quantities, or if it is likely to
					Soup	250 g	90 %	3-3½	2-3	Pour into a deep
heat up very quickly (mince pies, for example).
					(chilled)					ceramic plate. Cover
Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results. When possible,
										with plastic lid. Stir
stir again before serving.										well after reheating.
Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. To prevent										Stir again before
eruptive boiling of liquids and possible scalding, stir before, during and										serving.
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.				English - 26

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