Cooking Tips; Warming Up And Cooking; Defrosting - ETNA SM344RVS Mode D'emploi

COOKING TIPS

Warming up and cooking

Defrosting

EN 16
• The microwave always heats with the same intensity.
The more you place in the microwave, the longer the cooking time.
• Flat, level dishes heat up more quickly than narrow, tall dishes.
• Covering dishes with microwave film or a fitting lid prevents
spattering, reduces cooking time and helps retain moisture levels.
After cooking remove the foil or lid carefully.
• Please note! The steam released can be extremely hot!
• Dishes that dry out quickly can be moistened.
Place potatoes and vegetables in cold water briefly before you
place them in the microwave. This prevents a skin forming.
• For an even result it is best to stir or turn a dish a few times.
• For warming up dishes which have already been cooked, always
use the highest microwave setting.
• You don't need much water, salt or herbs for the cooking. Salt is
best added after cooking.
This prevents moisture from being withdrawn from the food.
• After the microwave is switched off, the dish continues cooking for
a short time. Take this into account and don't heat up the dish for
too long.
• Please note! When heating small quantities of powdery products
(such as when drying herbs), always place a small cup of water in
the microwave. Self-combustion is possible if small quantities are
heated.
• Always use the defrost program to defrost large compact items.
Because the dish is defrosted gradually and evenly, you don't run
the risk that the outside dries out while the core is still frozen.
• To accelerate the defrosting process, it is advised to separate the
item into sections after a certain amount of time.
• For large pieces of meat and compact dishes, have two breaks in
the process.
• When defrosting an irregularly-formed dish you can cover thin
areas halfway through the defrosting process or wrap them with
aluminium foil.
• Preferably only use the oven rack for cooking food. Never
place cold (frozen) dishes directly on the glass turning plate.
The difference in temperature could cause this to shatter!