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5.6.2. The microwave oven
• A microwave generator, the so-called magnetron, generates the microwaves and
directs them into the cooking area.
• The inner walls and the viewing window reflect the microwaves inwards so that
they cannot escape from the interior.
• The microwave output and the cooking time can be set in several steps.
• After the cooking time has elapsed, or when the door is opened, the magnetron
turns off immediately.
6. Cooking and heating up in the microwave
oven
6.1. General notes
Arrange the food in the oven correctly and place the largest pieces on the
outside so that it cooks properly.
Note the exact cooking or heating times.
Choose the shortest available cooking or heating time and extend it if necessary.
WARNING!
Risk of fire due to very high temperatures.
Overcooked food can start to smoke or even catch fire.
Supervise the cooking process at all times.
Cover food during cooking or heating with a cover that is suitable for the
microwave oven. Covering the food helps avoid splashes; furthermore the food
is more evenly cooked.
Foods such as chicken pieces or hamburgers should be turned once when
cooking in the microwave oven in order to speed up cooking. Larger pieces such
as joints or roasting chickens must be turned at least once.
It is also important to reposition food, e.g. when cooking meatballs. After half
the cooking time the food should be repositioned from top to bottom and from
the middle to the outside.
After heating, stir the food if possible to ensure even temperatures, otherwise let
the food stand for a short time.
When preparing microwave popcorn put the popcorn packaging on a
microwave-safe dish and place it on the rotary plate. Then proceed according to
the microwave popcorn manufacturer.
6.2. Microwave-suitable materials
You can buy special dishes and accessories for your microwave oven. Look for
markings such as „Microwave-safe“ or „For the microwave“. You can also use your
existing dishes – if the material is suitable.
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