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Information about microwaves

What are microwaves?

Microwaves are electromagnetic waves. As
with radio and TV, microwaves are also invis-
ible and intangible.
Microwaves
– are reflected by all metals,
– can penetrate glass, porcelain, plastic and
paper,
– are absorbed by foodstuffs.
What effect do microwaves have
on foodstuffs?
– The microwaves penetrate foodstuffs to a
depth of approximately 3 cm.
– The water, fat and sugar molecules are
heated up (dishes with a high water con-
tent are heated up most quickly).
– This heat then slowly penetrates the entire
dish and leads to the dish being defrosted,
heated and cooked.
– Due to the fact that the individual elements
of the dish are heated unevenly, it is impor-
tant to stir or turn the dish over to ensure
that it is cooked through evenly.
– The cooking compartment and the air
in this compartment are not heated. The
food container is primarily heated by the
hot food itself.
– When heating liquids, a so-called "boiling
delay" can occur. The liquid then reaches
boiling temperature without any outward
visible sign of boiling. Even a small vi-
bration can cause the liquid to squirt out
suddenly, e.g. when being taken out of the
appliance.
– Every dish requires a certain amount of en-
ergy for cooking or defrosting. A good rule
of thumb is "high power, short time" or "low
power, long time".
Information about microwaves
How does a microwave oven
work?
– A microwave generator, the so-called mag-
netron, generates the microwaves and dis-
perses them into the cooking chamber.
– The cooking chamber walls and inner
screen reflect microwaves, preventing
them from being emitted out of the cook-
ing chamber.
– The turntable (3) ensures that the micro-
waves are distributed evenly to the food.
– The microwave power output is variably
adjustable.
– The appliance switches off
– after the selected time has elapsed,
– when opening the cooking chamber
door.

Applications

The microwave is suitable for the preparation
of:
– Stews, soups, sauces
– Meat without crusts
– Steamed fish
– Vegetables
– Side dishes (rice, boiled potatoes, some
pasta)
– Hot drinks
– Defrosting small portions.

Suitable dishware

CAUTION
Danger of explosion!
Improper handling of the appliance
may result in damage.
■ Only use utensils that are suitable for
use in microwave ovens. If a contain-
er becomes hotter than the foodstuff
itself, then it is unsuitable for use in a
microwave. Do not use such contain-
ers.