Hints and Tips
Further Information
TIPS FOR GOOD COOKING
Please read this section in conjunction with the Safety Guide on Page 2.
Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking to distribute the heat evenly. Mashed potato will cook more evenly and more thoroughly if lightly covered.
Never tightly cover food. Always cover it loosely.
Do not allow plastic film to touch food as it may chemically break down or melt or even catch fire and contaminate the food.
Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker part is on the outside and the thinner part inside for more even cooking. Fold under the thin edges of fish fillets and tapered foods.
Different foods require different temperatures to cook. Add more minutes as you drop the power.
Up to 20% of the cooking takes place after the oven turns off so always remember that your food will continue cooking after you've removed it.
Food that takes an hour in to cook in a regular oven should take around 15 minutes in the microwave.
Foods with baking powder should stand a few minutes before cooking to allow the leavening agents to work.
If a recipe calls for milk and water, reduce the water.
Rotate large items of food occasionally during cooking to encourage even heat distribution.
Food cooks best and reheats better in a round dish or a dish with curved sides.
Salt attracts microwaves. Don't just sprinkle it on food before cooking, stir it in or add it later.
Fats and sugars attract microwaves - thoroughly mix sugar with other ingredients. Care should be taken when cooking foods with high sugar or fat contents as they can reach very high temperatures.
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Hints for reheating food
Heat leftovers and
When
Hints for defrosting
Only defrost food in the microwave if you plan to cook the food immediately after it has thawed. Some areas of the food may begin to cook during defrosting, which can allow bacteria can flourish.
Remove the food from the wrapping, place it on a microwave safe dish. Rotate and
Steam and Smoke
Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It escapes from the vents in the top and rear of the appliance. These vents should never be blocked.
Steam may condense in and around the oven during cooking and should be dried off after use.
If during cooking, smoke starts to come from the oven do NOT open the oven door! Immediately switch off at the mains, unplug the oven and wait for the smoke to completely subside and the oven to fully cool down before removing the food.
Before you use your microwave oven again, consult a service technician and have the oven tested .
TestingYour Oven
Place a cup of water in the oven and heat it on full power for 2 minutes. If the water gets hot the oven is working.
Dim Oven Light
During low power microwave cooking the oven light may appear to dim slightly.This is normal and not a cause for concern.
If the oven fails to work or will not respond to commands.
Unplug the oven and inspect the plug fuse. If this is intact, leave the oven for 30 minutes and then plug the oven in again. The oven should now work normally.
CLEANING AND CARE
These steps should be taken after every use.
Disconnect the power supply and wait for the appliance to completely cool down.
Remove the turntable support ring and the turntable and wash then in warm soapy water.
Clean the oven cavity, the outer edge of the cavity, and the oven door with water and a mild detergent. A special microwave oven cleaner is not necessary. Do not use scouring pads, or other abrasives.
Wipe outer surfaces and control panel with a damp soft cloth.
If liquids have been splashed on the wall of the oven cavity, they must be fully removed otherwise smoke may occur when the appliance is next used.
If the cavity emits odours, boil a cup of water with a squeeze of lemon juice for
Dry all parts thoroughly and replace them.
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