Microwave defrosting and reheating
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Tips on reheating
Danger of burning.
Food for babies and children must
not be too hot.
Only heat food for babies and chil-
dren for 30-60 seconds at 450 W.
Pressure can build up when reheat-
ing in sealed containers, causing the
container to explode.
Do not cook or reheat food or liquids
in sealed containers, jars or bottles.
With baby bottles, the screw cap and
teat must be removed. Otherwise
pressure builds up which can cause
the bottle or container to explode,
posing a severe risk of injury.
Never reheat hard boiled eggs using
the Microwave solo function
even without the shell. The eggs can
explode.
When heating liquids, milk, sauces
etc, using microwave power, the
boiling point of the liquid may be
reached without the production of
typical bubbles. The liquid does not
boil evenly throughout.
This so-called 'boiling delay' can
cause a sudden build-up of bubbles
when the container is removed from
the oven or shaken, which can lead
to the liquid boiling over suddenly
and explosively. The formation of
bubbles can be so strong that the
pressure forces the oven door open.
To avoid this, stir liquid before heat-
ing it up. After heating it up wait for
at least 20 seconds before removing
the container from the oven. Placing
a suitable glass rod or similar utensil
in the container can help prevent it
from boiling over.
