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Tables/hints
Practical instructions for use
Generalities
•At the end of the cooking cycle leave the food to stand for a few minutes
(standing time) so as to homogenise the temperature.
• Remove the aluminium foil packaging and the metal containers before pre-
paring the food.
• Metal object should be placed at least 2 cm from the walls and door of the
appliance to prevent sparking which could damage your microwave.
• Regularly check the food when using the grill.
Cooking
• Cover all the food and cook in microwavable dishes. Do not cover only if a
crust is to be obtained or maintained.
• Refrigerated or frozen foods require a longer cooking time.
• Gravy dishes should be stirred from time to time.
• Add a little water to vegetables like cauliflowers, carrots and peas.
• Vegetables like mushrooms, sweet peppers or tomatoes should be cooked
without adding water.
• Turn large pieces halfway through the cooking time.
• If possible cut the vegetables into regularly sized pieces.
Defrosting meat, poultry and fish
• Place frozen and unwrapped food on a turned plate in a container to catch
the defrosting liquid.
• Turn food halfway through defrosting. If possible separate the pieces and
remove the remaining ice.
Defrosting butter, pieces of pie and fromage frais
• Do not leave to defrost completely in the appliance. Finish the defrosting
at room temperature. The result will be more uniform. Remove all metal or
aluminium package pieces from the food.
Defrosting fruits and vegetables
• Do not leave to defrost completely in the appliance. Finish defrosting
vegetables which are to be used raw at room temperature.
• To save time cook frozen fruits and vegetables directly at a higher
microwave power instead of defrosting and cooking in 2 stages.
Convenience foods
• Convenience foods in metallic wrapping or with metal covers can only be
defrosted or heated in a microwave if this is specified on the packaging.
Follow the instructions on the wrapping (e.g. remove the metal cover or
pierce the plastic packaging).
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