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USEFUL TIPS
HOW TO READ THE COOKING TABLE
The table indicates the best functions to use for
any given food.
The cooking times refer to the food cooking cycle
inside the oven, excluding the pre-heating phase
(where required).
The cooking values and times are indicative, and
depend upon the amount of food and the types of
accessories utilized.
Always cook food for the minimum cooking time
given and check that is it cooked through.
In order to obtain optimal results, carefully follow
the recommendations contained in the cooking
table when selecting the accessories.
MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS
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 to create more
outside pieces.
Small pieces cook more quickly than large pieces:
in order to ensure uniform cooking, cut the food
items into pieces of equal size.
Moisture evaporates during the microwave cooking
process: using a microwave-resistant cover helps
reduce moisture loss.
Most foods will continue to cook after microwave
has finished cooking it. Therefore, always allow for
standing time to complete the cooking.
It is recommended to mix the food items during
the microwave cooking process. 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 one on top of another or
overlapping. Thicker slices, such as meat loaf and
sausage, should be placed next to one another.
CLING FILM AND PACKAGING
Remove any wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing them in the oven for
microwave cooking purposes.
Plastic film should be scored or perforated with a
fork in order to relieve the pressure and prevent
bursting due to the steam building up during the
cooking process.
LIQUIDS
Liquids may overheat beyond boiling point without
visibly bubbling.
This could cause hot liquids to suddenly boil over.
To prevent this possibility:
• Avoid using containers with narrow necks.
• Stir the liquid before placing the container in the
microwave oven cavity and leave the teaspoon in
the container.
• After heating, stir again before carefully removing
the container from the microwave oven.
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
microwave.
Boiled food, stews and meat sauces defrost better if
stirred during the defrosting time.
Separate the food items once they begin to defrost:
the separated portions will defrost more quickly.
FOOD FOR INFANTS
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 the lid and the teat is removed before
heating.
CAKES AND BREAD
For cakes and bread products it is recommended to
use the “Forced Air” function. Alternatively, in order
to decrease the cooking times, the user can select
“Forced Air + microwave”, with the microwave
power being set to a value no greater than 160W
in order to maintain the food products soft and
fragrant.
With the “Forced Air” function, use dark metal cake
tins and always place them on the supply wire
shelf.
Alternatively, the rectangular baking tray or other
cookware suitable for oven use can be utilized to
cook certain food items, such as biscuits or bread
rolls.
If using the “Forced Air + microwave” function, only
use containers suitable for microwaves, and place
them on the supplied wire shelf.
To check whether the item you are baking is done,
insert a skewer into the centre: If it comes out
clean, the cake or bread is cooked.
If using non-stick cake tins, do not butter the edges
as the cake may not rise evenly around the edges.
If the item “swells” during baking, use a lower
temperature next time and consider reducing the
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