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Recommended use and tips

How to read the cooking table

The table indicates the best functions to use for any given type of food. Cooking times, where indicated, 
start from the moment when food is placed in the microwave oven cavity, excluding pre-heating (where 
required).
Cooking settings and times are purely for guidance and will depend on the amount of food and type of 
accessory used. Always cook food for the minimum cooking time given and check that is it cooked 
through.
To obtain the best results, carefully follow the advice given in the cooking table regarding the choice of 
accessories to be used (if supplied).
 

Cling film and bags

Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing the bag in the microwave oven cavity.
Cling film should be pierced or pricked with a fork to relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting, as steam 
builds up during cooking.
 

Liquids

Liquids may overheat beyond boiling point without visibly bubbling. This could cause hot liquids to 
suddenly boil over.
To prevent this possibility:

1. 

Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

2. 

Stir the liquid before placing the container in the microwave oven cavity, and leave the teaspoon in the 
container.

3. 

After heating, stir again before carefully removing the container from the microwave oven.

Cooking food

Since microwaves penetrate the food to a limited depth, if there are a number of pieces to cook at once, 
arrange the pieces in a circle so that there are more pieces on the outside.
Small pieces cook more quickly than large pieces.
Cut food into pieces of equal size for uniform cooking.
Moisture evaporates during microwave cooking.
A microwave-proof cover on the container helps reduce moisture loss.
Most foods will continue to cook after the microwave cooking time has finished. Therefore, always allow 
for standing time to complete the cooking.
Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking. When stirring, bring the cooked portions on the 
outside edges towards the centre and the less-cooked centre portions towards the outside.
Place thin slices of meat on top of each other or interlace them. Thicker slices (e.g. meat loaf ) and sausages 
must be placed close to each other.
 

Baby food

After heating baby food or liquids in a baby bottle or in a baby food jar, always stir and check the 
temperature before serving.
This will ensure that the heat is evenly distributed and avoid the risk of scalding or burns.
Ensure that the lid and the teat are removed before heating.

Frozen food

For best results, we recommend defrosting directly on the glass turntable. If needed, it is possible to use a 
light, plastic container that is suitable for microwaving.
Boiled food, stews and meat sauces defrost better if stirred during the defrosting time.
Separate pieces as they begin to defrost. Individual slices defrost more easily.