Instruction for Use

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COOKING FOOD
CLING FILM AND BAGS
RECOMMENDED USE AND TIPS
REMOVE WIRE TWIS T-TIES from paper or plastic bags
before placing the bag in the microwave oven
cavity.
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LING FILM SHOUL D BE SCORE D or pricked with a fork
to relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting
because steam builds up during cooking.
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INCE 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 to create
more outside pieces.
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MALL PIECES cook more quickly than large pieces.
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UT FOOD into pieces of equal size for uniform
cooking.
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OIS TURE EVAPORA TES during microwave cooking.
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MICROWAVE -PROOF COVER on the container helps
reduce moisture loss.
M
OST FOODS WILL CONTINUE to cook after microwave
has finished cooking it. Therefore, always allow
for standing time to complete the cooking.
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TIRRING 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.
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LACE THIN SLICES OF MEAT on top of each other or
interlace them. Thicker slices such as meat loaf
and sausages have to be placed close to each
other.
LIQUIDS
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IQUI DS MAY OVERHEA T beyond boiling point
without visibly bubbling. This could cause hot
liquids to suddenly boil over.
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O PREVEN T THIS POSSIBILI TY:
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Avoid using straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
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Stir the liquid before placing the container
in the microwave oven cavity and leave
the teaspoon in the container.
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After heating, stir again before carefully
removing the container from the
microwave oven.
BABY FOOD
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FTER HEATING BABY FOOD or liquids in a baby bottle
or in a baby food jar, always stir and check the
temperature before serving.
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HIS WILL ENSURE that the heat is evenly
distributed and avoid the risk of scalding or
burns.
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NSURE that the lid and the teat are removed
before heating.
FROZEN FOOD
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OR BES T RESUL TS, we recommend defrosting
directly on the glass turntable. If needed, it is
possible to use a light-plastic container that is
suitable for microwave.
B
OILE D FOOD , stews and meat sauces defrost
better if stirred during the defrosting time.
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EPARA TE PIECES as they begin to defrost.
Individual slices defrost more easily.
HOW TO READ THE COOKING TABLE
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HE TABLE INDICATES THE BES T FUNC TIONS to use for any
given food. Cooking times, where indicated,
start from the moment when food is placed in
the microwave oven cavity, excluding pre-
heating (where required).
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OOKING SETT INGS 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.
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O OBTAIN THE BES T RESULTS, carefully follow the
advice given in the cooking table regarding the
choice of accessories (if supplied) to be used (if
present).