Practical Tips; The Correct Quantity - hanseatic SMH207P3H-P Gebrauchsanleitung

Information about microwaves
■ Metallic containers for food and bev-
erages are not allowed during micro-
wave cooking. Metal in the cooking
chamber may cause sparks during
operation! This can damage the view-
ing window or the entire appliance!
Do not use metal pots, metal pans
and metal lids or dishware with met-
al parts such as gold edges under any
circumstances.
■ Do not use any aluminium foil, due
to the fact that this can also cause
sparks.
Material
Use only microwave-suitable dishware. This
includes:
– fire-resistant glass, ceramic, porcelain
– fire and frost resistant glass ceramics
– High heat resistant and microwaveable
plastic (e.g. oven bag)
To find out whether your cookware is suitable
for microwave use, you can carry out the fol-
lowing test:
• Place the empty container in the cooking
chamber and switch on the microwave
oven at full power for a maximum of 20–30
seconds. If the dishware becomes hot or if
sparks form, it is not suitable.
Size and shape
– Flat, wide containers are more suitable
than tall, narrow ones. "Flat" dishes can
cook through more evenly.
– Round or oval shaped containers are more
suitable than square or rectangular con-
tainers. There is a potential for localised
overheating in the corners.

Practical tips

The correct cooking time
Given that microwaves react with varying in-
tensity to water, fat and sugar, the cooking
time depends significantly on the composition
of the dish.
– Dishes which are high in fat or sugar
(doughnuts, puddings, fruitcakes) cook
more quickly – and reach higher tempera-
tures – than other dishes, as fat and sugar
absorb microwave energy well.
Make sure to observe the recommended
cooking times; otherwise, the food will burn
and damage the appliance.
– Dishes that have a high water content (fish,
vegetables, sauces) cook faster than "dry"
dishes.
– "Dry" dishes (rice, grain products, dried
beans) cook very slowly. Please add a little
water to these before cooking.

The correct quantity

The greater the quantity for preparation, the
longer the cooking time. If, for example, a
potato takes 4 minutes, then two potatoes
will take 7 minutes. Rule of thumb: Twice the
quantity requires approximately twice the
amount of time.
– Small food items cook more quickly than
large food items. And food items of equal
size cook through more evenly than food
items of different sizes. If possible, cut all
food into pieces of roughly the same size.
Remember to do this when freezing!
– When defrosting, size and form play a key
role. Small, flat food portions defrost faster
and more evenly than larger, thicker food
portions. During the defrosting process,
separate portions that have already begun
to thaw, as exposed pieces defrost faster.
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