Microwave-Solo mode
Microwave power settings
There are 7 different power settings to
choose from.
The higher the power setting, the more
microwaves reach the food.
When heating up food which cannot be
stirred or turned during cooking, as with
a plated meal, it is preferable to use a
lower microwave setting and heat for
long enough to reach the temperature
required. This ensures the heat is dis-
tributed evenly.
Times for defrosting, reheating,
cooking
The time required depends on:
– The initial temperature of the food.
Food taken from the refrigerator will
need longer to reheat or cook than
food already at room temperature.
– The type and texture of the food.
Fresh vegetables contain more water
and cook more quickly than stored
vegetables.
– The amount of food.
As a general rule, allow approx. time
and a half for double the quantity.
For a smaller quantity, possibly
shorten the time but ensure food is
cooked thoroughly.
– The shape and material of the con-
tainer.
Placing the container in the oven
Ideally the dish should be placed in the
middle of the oven.
Turntable
Do not operate the microwave without
the turntable in place.
The turntable starts turning automati-
cally when the appliance is operated.
The turntable helps the food to cook,
reheat or defrost more evenly.
Check that the dish or food to be
cooked is not larger in size than the
turntable.
It is best not to switch the turntable off.
Only switch it off if there is a danger of
something blocking it, e.g. a large dish
which is wider than the turntable. (Press
the
ä
button to switch the turntable
off).
Make sure that you stir the food during
the cooking time or that you turn the
food so that it can heat up evenly.
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