USING THE MICROWAVE SETTING
General cooking guidelines for the microwave function
Dishes suitable for cooking in the microwave
Various kinds of dishes can be prepared in the microwave, such as fresh or frozen vegetables,
fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish and meat� You can also prepare sauce, custard, soup,
steamed pudding, fruit preserves and chutney in a microwave�
Cover during cooking
Dishes should be covered during cooking, because the water evaporates and the steam
contributes to the cooking process� There are various ways to cover dishes, for example with
a ceramic plate, a plastic lid or microwave-proof cling film�
Standing times
It is important after cooking that the dish is allowed to stand the recommended time so that
the temperature can spread evenly in the dish�
General cooking guidelines for frozen vegetables
Use a suitable glass Pyrex dish with lid� Keep it covered during the minimum time (see the table)�
Continue cooking for the desired result� Stir two times during cooking and one more time after
cooking� After cooking, add salt, herbs or butter� Keep the dish covered during the standing time�
Dish
Spinach
Broccoli
Peas
Green beans
Mixed
vegetables
(carrots/peas/
sweetcorn)
Mixed vegetables
(Chinese vegetable mix)
Portion
Power
(g)
(W)
150
600
300
600
300
600
300
600
7½ - 8½
300
600
300
600
7½ - 8½
Time
Standing time
(min�)
(min�)
5 - 6
2 - 3
8 - 9
2 - 3
7 - 8
2 - 3
2 - 3
7 - 8
2 - 3
2 - 3
Instructions
Add 15 ml
(1 tablespoon)
of cold water�
Add 30 ml
(2 tablespoons)
of cold water�
Add 15 ml
(1 tablespoon)
of cold water�
Add 30 ml
(2 tablespoons)
of cold water�
Add 15 ml
(1 tablespoon)
of cold water�
Add 15 ml
(1 tablespoon)
of cold water�
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