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Microwave cooking advice
Composition
Size
Temperature of food The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Cut into
Arrange
Cover
Pierce
Stir, turn and
rearrange
Stand
Shield
Microwave cooking
Your oven has 6 power levels.
Power setting
800 W/HIGH
560 W
400 W
240 W/DEFROST To defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This
80 W
0 W
W = WATT
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Microwave cooking advice
Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating
time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
For even cooking make all the pieces the same size.
foods with fillings (e.g. jam doughnuts) to release heat or steam.
Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish (e.g. chicken
drumsticks).
Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before
cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode (e.g.
potatoes, fish, chicken, sausages).
IMPORTANT! Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they
may explode, even after cooking has ended (e.g. poached, hard boiled).
For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking.
Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Standing time is necessary after cooking to enable the heat to disperse equally
throughout the food.
Warm areas can be shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves (e.g.
legs and wings on a chicken).
Used for fast cooking or reheating (e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot
beverages, vegetables, fish).
Used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated
meals, also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this
reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food will cook evenly without over
cooking at the sides.
For dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally (e.g.
beef dishes) it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be
tender.
setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard.
For gentle defrosting (e.g. cream gateaux or pastry).
For standing/kitchen timer.
Suggested use