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Dish size
Follow the dish sizes given
in the recipes, as these
affect the cook ing and
reheating times. A quan tity
of food spread in a bigger
dish cooks and reheats
more quickly.
Quantity
Small quantities cook faster
than large quantities, also
small meals will reheat
more quickly than large
portions.
Spacing
Foods cook more quickly
and evenly if spaced apart.
Never pile foods on top of
each other.
Shape
Even shapes cook evenly.
Food cooks better by
microwave when in a
round container rather than
square.
Density
Porous airy foods heat
more quickly than dense
heavy foods.
Covering
Cover foods with
microwave cling lm or a
self-tting lid. Cover sh,
vegetables, cas seroles,
soups. Do not cover cakes,
sauces, jacket potatoes,
pastry items.
Arranging
Individual foods e.g.
chicken portions or chops,
should be placed on a dish
so that the thicker parts are
to the outside.
Starting temperature
The colder the food, the
longer it takes to heat up.
Food from a fridge takes
longer to reheat than food
at room temperature. Food
temperature should be
between 5-8 ºC before
cooking.
Turning and stirring
Some foods require stirring
during cooking. Meat and
poultry should be turned
after half the cooking time.
Liquids
All liquids must be stirred
before, during and after
heating. Water espe cially
must be stirred before and
during heating, to avoid
eruption. Do not heat liquids
that have previously been
boiled. Do not overheat.
Checking food
It is essential that food
is checked during and
after a recommended
cooking time, even if an
auto program has been
used (just as you would
check food cooked in a
conven tional oven). Return
the food to the oven for
further cooking if necessary.
Cleaning
As microwaves work on
food particles, keep your
oven clean at all times.
Wipe with a soft damp
cloth, always wipe the oven
dry after cleaning. Avoid
any plastic parts, the roof of
the oven and door area.
General Guidelines
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