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8. Cooking and heating up in the microwave
oven
 Arrange the food in the oven correctly and place the thickest 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.
 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.
 Turn over foods such as chicken pieces or hamburgers 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 to ensure that the food is cooked evenly.
 It is also important to reposition food, e.g. if cooking meatballs: After half of the
cooking time has elapsed, reposition the food from top to bottom and from the inside
to the outside.
 After heating, stir the food thoroughly, if possible, to ensure even temperatures,
otherwise let the food stand for a short time.
8.1. Size and shape of microwave-safe containers
Flat, broad containers are better than narrow, tall ones. "Flat" foods can be cooked more
evenly.
Round or oval containers are more suitable than angular ones. There is a danger of local
overheating in the corners.
8.2. Microwave-suitable materials
Use the following utensils in the microwave:
• Browning dishes
• Crockery
• Glass containers without a lid
• Oven-safe glassware
• Oven-safe cooking bags
• Paper bags and cups (only for short heating times)
• Paper towel (only for covering foods and for soaking up grease)
• Microwave-safe plastic containers
• Microwave-safe plastic packaging
• Microwave-safe thermometer
• Wax paper (only for covering foods)
Always note the manufacturer's instructions.
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