Daewoo KOG-6L7B User manual

MICROWAVE OVEN
USER MANUAL
MODEL NO. KOG-6L7B
Customer Helpline Number : 0844 887 2525
Spare Parts : 0844 557 0270 or www.4daewoo.co.uk / DAEWOO ELECTRONICS Web Site www.daewooelectronics.co.uk
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MICROWAVE OVEN
USER MANUAL
Customer Helpline Number : 0844 887 2525
Spare Parts : 0844 557 0270 or www.4daewoo.co.uk / DAEWOO ELECTRONICS Web Site www.daewooelectronics.co.uk
How to unbox / install / maintain microwave -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdbpMO7VG0w
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About your microwave
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 03
Before first use........................................................................................................................04
Features diagram.................................................................................................................... 05
Control panel .......................................................................................................................... 06
Operation procedure before operation ................................................................................07
Controls
Setting the clock .....................................................................................................................08
Weight defrosting ...................................................................................................................09
Time defrosting.......................................................................................................................09
Cooking in one stage .............................................................................................................10
Cooking in two stage .............................................................................................................10
Grill cooking ............................................................................................................................ 11
Combi cooking ........................................................................................................................ 11
+30 Sec .................................................................................................................................... 12
Auto cook ............................................................................................................................... 12
One touch cooking .................................................................................................................13
Child safety lock ...................................................................................................................... 14
How to stop the oven while the oven is operating...............................................................14
To set power save mode ........................................................................................................14
Operation ................................................................................................................................ 15
Safety........................................................................................................................................ 25
Question and answer ............................................................................................................... 30
Technical data........................................................................................................................... 31
Environmental information...................................................................................................... 32
Recipe ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Table of contents
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About Your Microwave
You have chosen a Daewoo Microwave Oven.
Daewoo offers a variety of quality products that would make your life more
comfortable.
This microwave oven combines the properties of a microwave with those of a
traditional oven.
Please read the user manual very carefully before starting to use the appliance.
Just for your information, the manual also serves as cooking recipe.
Enjoy cooking!
»INTRODUCTION
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About Your Microwave
• Put the microwave on a solid, flat surface.
• Ensure that there is adequate ventilation around the microwave. Keep 30 cm of space free at the top. At the back and sides,
keep at least 7.5 cm free.
• Do not cover the ventilation openings. Do not forget to remove protective film, if applied.
• The adjustable feet may not be removed.
• Do not place the microwave in the vicinity of heat sources.
• Broadcasting and transmitting equipment such as radios and TVs can affect the working of the microwave.
• Remove the accessories from the microwave and clean them with a mild cleaning agent. Then put the frame back on the shaft.
»Before first use
7.5 cm
7.5 cm
30 cm
7.5 cm
The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface
of the oven is minimum 170mm.
NOTE
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»Features diagram
About Your Microwave
1. Door latch - If the door is opened while the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off.
2. Door seal - The door seal surfaces prevent microwaves escaping from the oven cavity.
3. Oven cavity
4. Control panel
5. Door open button - To open the door push the door open button.
6. Coupler - This fits over the shaft in the center of the oven cavity floor.
This is to remain in the oven for all cooking.
7. Roller guide - This must always be used for cooking together with the glass cooking tray.
8. Glass cooking tray - Made of special heat resistant glass. The tray must always be in proper position before operating.
Do not cook food directly on the tray.
9. Viewing screen - Allows viewing of food.
The screen is designed so that light can pass through, but not the microwave.
10. Waveguide cover - Protects the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking, do not remove.
11. Safety interlock system
12. Oven lamp - Automatically turns on during oven operating.
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»Control panel
About Your Microwave
1 Display - Cooking time, power level, indicators and the current time are displayed.
2 Auto Cook - Used to cook or reheat many of favorite food.
3 Grill - Use to cook Grill.
4 Combi - Use to cook Combi.
5 Power - Used to set power level.
6 Defrost - Used to defrost foods for time and weight.
7 Clock - Used to set clock.
8 One Touch Cook - Used to cook or reheat specific quantities of food.
9 Time Set Pad - Used to set the cooking time and the current time.
0 Stop/Clear - Used to stop the oven operation or to delete the cooking data.
qStart/+30 sec - Used to start the oven and also used to set a reheat time.
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»Operation procedure
This section includes useful information about oven operation.
a. Plug power supply cord into a 230V 50Hz power outlet.
b. After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray.
The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking.
c. Shut the door. Make sure that it is firmly closed.
1. The oven light is on only when the microwave oven is operating.
2. The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by pulling the door. The oven will automatically shut off. To restart
the oven, close the door and then touch the START pad.
3. Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound to acknowledge the touch.
4. The oven automatically cooks on full power unless set to a lower power level.
5. The display will show “ : 0” when the oven is plugged in.
6. Time clock returns to the present time when the cooking time ends.
7. When the STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during the oven operation, the oven stops cooking and all information retained. To erase
all information(except the present time), touch the STOP/CLEAR pad once more.
8. If the oven door is opened during the oven operation, all information is retained.
If the START pad is touched and the oven does not operate, check the area between the door and door seal for obstructions
and make sure the door is closed securely.
The oven will not start cooking until the door is completely closed or the program has been reset.
9. NOTE : When using the GRILL mode;
• Do not open the door so often, the temperature inside the oven decrease and the cooking may not be completed in setting
time.
• Never touch the oven window and metal interior of the oven when taking food in and out, because the temperature inside
the oven and door is very high.
• When using these modes, be careful as the tray will be hot to touch, use oven gloves or pot holders while handling tray.
Make sure the oven is properly installed and plugged into the electrical outlet.
WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART
•The power-level is set by touch the Power pad. The chart shows the display, the power level and the percentage of power.
Touch the Power pad Power level (Display) Approximate Percentage of Power
once P-HI 100%
twice P-90 90%
3 times P-80 80%
4 times P-70 70%
5 times P-60 60%
6 times P-50 50%
7 times P-40 40%
8 times P-30 30%
9 times P-20 20%
10 times P-10 10%
11 times P-00 0%
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CONTROLS
When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash “:0”. If the AC power ever goes off, the display shows “:0” when
the power comes back on.
»Setting the clock
1. Touch the CLOCK pad.
This is a 12 hour clock system.
2. Touch the CLOCK pad once more.
This is a 24 hour clock system.
3. Enter the correct time of day by touching
the TIME SET pads in sequence.
4. Touch the CLOCK pad.
The display stops blinking, and the colon starts
blinking. If you selected 12 hour clock system, this
digital clock allows you to set from 1:00 to 12:59.
If you selected 24 hour clock system, this digital
clock allows you to set from 0:00 to 23:59
If you attempt to enter an incorrect time, the time will not be set and it will return to previous status. Touch the CLOCK
pad and re-enter the time.
NOTE
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When DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times
by cycling on and off.
When DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times
by cycling on and off.
»Weight defrosting
»Time defrosting
The defrosting time is automatically determined by the weight inputed.
When you touch the START pad, the display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left. The oven beeps
during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turn over or rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will
hear 3 beeps.
When you touch the START pad, the display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left. The oven beeps
during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turn over or rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will
hear 3 beeps.
1. Touch the DEFROST pad. This is the
weight defrosting mode.
2. Touch the TIME SET pads for inputing the
desired weights.
3. Touch the START pad.
1. Touch the DEFROST pad twice.
This is the time defrosting mode.
2. Touch the TIME SET pads for inputing the
desired time.
3. Touch the START pad.
The display will show you " 0" .
The display will show you what you touched.
The display will show you " : 0" .
The display will show you what you touched.
Your oven can be programmed for
200g~3000g in Weight defrosting mode.
NOTE
Your oven can be programmed for
59minutes 90seconds.(59:90).
NOTE
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»Cooking in one stage
When you touch the START pad, the display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left.
1. Touch the POWER pad.
(Select the desired power level.)
2. Touch the TIME SET pads for the cooking
time.
3. Touch the START pad.
The display will show what you touched
The display will show what you touched
CONTROLS
Your oven can be programmed up to 59 minutes 90 seconds. (59 : 90)
Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and slow
cooking of meats.
NOTE
All recipes require frozen foods to be defrosted fully before cooking. This oven can be programmed to automatically defrost
food before cooking.
»Cooking in two stage
The display counts down the time remaining in DEFROST mode. Halfway through defrosting time, turn over, break apart and/or
redistribute the food. At the end of DEFROST mode, the oven will start M/W cook.
The display counts down the time remaining in M/W cook.
When the defrost cook is going on, if you touch the defrost pad, the display shows you “DEF” in 3 seconds.
When the defrost or MW COOK is going on, if you touch the POWER pad, the display shows you the current power level in 3
seconds.
1. Touch the DEFROST pad.
(Select the weight defrosting mode or the
time defrosting mode.)
2. Touch the TIME SET pads for the
defrosting time or weight you want.
3. Touch the POWER pad.
(Select desired power level.)
4. Touch the TIME SET pads for desired
cooking time.
5. Touch the START pad.
The display will show what you touched
“P-HI” is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
This example shows power level 5.
The display will show what you touched
X2
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This function allows you to brown food quickly. The heating element is located in the top of the oven.
There is no pre-heating the oven for grill cooking. Place food inside the oven when setting the controls.
The oven has combination mode which cooks food with heater and microwave at the same time.
The combination mode accelerates the cooking process.
»Grill Cooking
»Combi cooking
When you touch START pad, the display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left.
When the cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
When you touch START pad, the display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left.
When the cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
1. Touch Grill pad.
2. Touch the time set pads for the cooking
time.
3. Touch START pad.
1. Touch Combi pad.
2. Touch the time set pads for the cooking
time.
3. Touch START pad.
“ ” is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
“ ” is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
Time can be set up to 29 minutes 90
seconds.
NOTE
Time can be set up to 59 minutes 90
seconds.
NOTE
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+30 sec allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the +30 sec pad.
By repeatedly touching the +30 sec pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments.
»+30 sec
1. Touch the +30 sec pad. When you touch the +30 sec pad, “:30” is displayed,
and the oven starts reheating
CONTROLS
AUTO COOK allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by repeatedly touching the AUTO COOK pad.
When you touch the AUTO COOK pad once, “AC-1” will be displayed. By repeatedly touching this pad, you can select other food
category as shown in below.
»Auto cook
1. Touch the AUTO COOK pad once for 4PCS
of BREAD. AC-1 will be displayed.
2. Touch the AUTO COOK pad twice for 350g
of Soup. AC-2 will be displayed.
3. Touch the AUTO COOK pad three times
for 3ea of Potato. AC-3 will be displayed.
4. Touch the AUTO COOK pad four times for
200g of Fresh Vegetable. AC-4 will be
displayed.
5. Touch the AUTO COOK pad five times for
200g. of Frozen Vegetable. AC-5 will be
displayed.
Then touch the START pad. The display will be
changed into cooking time of quantity and the oven
starts cooking.
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1. Touch the Beverage pad once for 1 cup,
twice for 2 cups or three times for 3 cups.
1. Touch the Frozen Pizza pad once for 200g
pizza or twice for 400g pizza.
When you touch the Beverage pad once, “1” is
displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed
into cooking time and the oven starts cooking.
When you touch the Frozen Pizza pad once, “200”
is displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is
changed into the cooking time and the oven start
cooking
* BEVERAGE * (200 ml/cup)
• 1 cup (mug) : Touch the Beverage pad once.
• 2 cups (mugs): Touch the Beverage pad twice within 1.5 seconds.
• 3 cups (mugs): Touch the Beverage pad three times within 1.5 seconds.
* FROZEN PIZZA *
• 200g : Touch the Frozen Pizza pad once.
• 400g : Touch the Frozen Pizza pad twice within 1.5 seconds.
1. Use only one frozen pizza at a time
2. Use only frozen pizza made for microwave ovens.
3. If the cheese of frozen pizza does not melt sufficiently, cook a few seconds longer.
4. Some brands of frozen pizza may require more or less cooking time.
NOTE
One touch cooking allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. To increase quantity,
touch the chosen pad until the number in the display is same as desired quantity to cook.
»One touch cooking
1. Touch the Pasta pad once for 1 serving of
pasta or twice for 2 servings of pasta
When you touch the Pasta once, “1” is displayed.
After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into
cooking time and the oven starts cooking.
* PASTA *
• 1 serving: Touch the Pasta pad once.
• 2 serving: Touch the Pasta pad twice within 1.5 seconds.
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The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. To set, touch and hold the STOP/CLEAR pad
for 3 seconds. To cancel, touch and hold the STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds.
»Child safety lock
1. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad.
“ :0” or clock appears in the display.
2. Touch and then hold the Clock pad for 3 seconds.
The display will turn off and a beep sounds.
To operate the oven in power save mode, touch any key.
Then “ :0” or clock will be shown and the operation of all function key will be same as in the normal mode. But if there is
no operation within 10 seconds in clear mode, all the contents of display will disappear.
3. To cancel power save simply repeat setting procedure. When the display is on.
The power save mode will be canceled and a beep sounds.
The oven is again available for normal use.
»To set power save mode
1. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad.
• You can restart the oven by touching the START pad.
• Touch the STOP/CLEAR once more to erase all instructions.
• You must enter in new instructions.
2. Open the door.
• You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching the START pad.
»How to stop the oven while the oven is operating
Oven stops operating when door is opened.
NOTE
CONTROLS
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OPERATION
ROLLER GUIDE
Glass Tray Roller Guide
The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be cleaned
frequently to prevent excessive noise.
The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used for
cooking together with the Glass Tray.
1
2
GLASS TRAY
DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray in
place.
DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven.
If Glass Tray is hot, ALLOW TO COOL before cleaning or
placing it in water.
DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.
(Except for popcorn)
1
2
3
4
1. Turn the oven off before cleaning.
2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild
detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty.
The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended.
3. The outside oven surface should be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and dried with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the
operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
4. If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on Control Panel.
5. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door,
wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is
operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates
malfunction of the unit.
6. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash
the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
7. The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to
avoid excessive noise.
Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water
or window cleaner and dry. The roller guide may be washed in mild
sudsy water.
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life
of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
»Care of your microwave oven
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* The oven doesn't work :
1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in.
2. Check that the door is firmly closed.
3. Check that the cooking time is set.
4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house.
5. If microwave has been used for a pro-longed period the Thermal Cut-Out sensor may of powered down the microwave.
Allow microwave to cool down with the door open.
1. It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Wipe the
sealing area frequently with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.
3. When opened, the door must not be subjected to strain, for example, a child hanging on an opened door or any load could cause the
oven to fall forward to cause injury and also damage to the door. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, until it has been repaired
by a competent service technician. It is particularly important that the oven closes properly and that there is no damage to the:
i) Door(bent).
ii) Hinges and Hooks(broken or loosened).
iii) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except a properly competent service technician.
5. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
6. You should remove the turntable and regularly wipe out underneath it to avoid any excess moisture build up which can cause the
surface to deteriorate.
7. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call.
Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following:
»Before you call for service
»Care and cleaning
OPERATION
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Utensil Guide
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or
absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe, you
do not need to worry. The following table lists various of utensil and indicates whether and how they should be used in a
microwave oven.
●: Recommended use
▲: Limited Use
X: Not Recommended
»Cooking instructions
Utensil Safe Comments
Aluminium foil ▲
Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against
overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the
oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Crust plate ●Do not preheat for more than 8minutes.
China and earthenware ●Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are
usually suitable, unless deco-rated with a metal trim.
Disposable polyester cardboard
dishes ●Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.
Fast-food packaging
• Polystyrene cups containers
• Paper bags or newspaper
• Recycled paper or metal trims
●
X
X
Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the
polystyrene to melt.
May catch fire.
May cause arcing.
Glassware
• Oven-to-table ware
• Fine glassware
• Glass jars
●
●
●
Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim.
Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.
Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.
Metal
• Dishes
• Freezer bag twist ties
X
X
May cause arcing or fire.
Paper
• Plates, cups, napkins and Kitchen
paper
• Recycled paper
●
X
For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb excess
moisture. May cause arcing.
Do not leave microwave unattended and monitor cooking.
Plastic
• Containers
• Cling film
• Freezer bags
●
●
▲
Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other
plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do not
use Melamine plastic.
Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the food.
Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape.
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight. Prick
with a fork, if necessary.
Wax or grease-proof paper ●Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
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WEIGHT MEASURES
15 g
25 g
50 g
100 g
175 g
225 g
450 g
1/2 oz.
1 oz.
2 oz.
4 oz.
6 oz.
8 oz.
1 lb.
VOLUME MEASURES
30 ml
100 ml
150 ml
300 ml
600 ml
1 fl.oz.
3 fl.oz.
5 fl.oz. (1/4 pt)
10 fl.oz. (1/2 pt)
20 fl.oz. (1pt)
SPOON MEASURES
1.25 ml
2.5 ml
5 ml
15 ml
1/4 tsp
1/2 tsp
1 tsp
1 tbsp
FLUID MEASUREMENTS
1 Cup = 8 fl.oz. = 240 ml
1 Pint = 16 fl.oz. (UK 20 fl.oz.) = 480 ml (UK 560 ml)
1 Quart = 32 fl.oz. (UK 40 fl.oz.) = 960 ml (UK 1120 ml)
1 Gallon = 128 fl.oz. (UK 160 fl.oz.) = 3840 ml (UK 4500 ml)
In a microwave oven,
electricity is converted
into microwave by the
MAGNETRON.
▶ TRANSMISSION
Then they pass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by
the water molecules in the food, all foods contain water to a more
or lesser extent.
▶ REFLECTION
The microwaves bounce
off the metal walls and
the metal door screen.
▶ ABSORPTION
The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which
causes FRICTION, i.e. HEAT. This heat then cooks the food.
Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar particles, and foods
high in these will cook more quickly. Microwaves can only
penetrate to a depth of 4-5cm and as heat spreads through the
food by conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the food cooks
from the outside inwards.
Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War ll.
Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar,
radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones.
»MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES
Microwave oven is a Group 2 ISM equipment in which radio frequency energy is intentionally generated and used in the form of
electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material. This oven is a Class B equipment suitable for use in domestic
establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used
for domestic purposes.
»HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD
»CONVERSION CHARTS
Oven Cavity Magnetron
Waveguide
Turntable
Microwave Water Molecule Absorption Vibration
OPERATION
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STANDING TIME
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing
time(inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to
finish conducting to cook the centre completely. Wrap meat joints
and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing. Meat joints
need approx. 10-15 minutes, jacket potatoes 5 minutes. Other foods
such as plated meal, vegetables, fish etc require 2-5 minutes
standing. After defrosting food, standing time should also be allowed.
If food is not cooked after standing time, return to the oven and cook
for additional time.
MOISTURE CONTENT
Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary in their moisture
content throughout the season, particularly jacket potatoes. For this
reason cooking times may have to be adjusted. Dry ingredients e.g.
rice, pasta, can dry out during storage so cooking times may differ.
DENSITY
Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods.
CLING FILM
Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in
speeding up cooking times. Pierce before cooking to allow excess
steam to escape. Always take care when removing cling film from a
dish as the build-up of steam will be very hot.
SHAPE
Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by microwave when in a
round container rather than square.
SPACING
Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. NEVER pile
foods on top of each other.
STARTING TEMPERATURE
The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food from a fridge
takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature.
LIQUIDS
All liquids must be stirred before and during heating. Water
especially must be stirred before and during heating, to avoid
eruption. Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled. DO
NOT OVERHEAT.
TURNING & STIRRING
Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat and poultry should
be turned after half the cooking time.
ARRANGING
Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, should be placed on a
dish so that the thicker parts are towards the outside.
QUANTITY
Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, also small meals
will reheat more quickly than large portions.
PIERCING
The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up
during cooking. These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should
be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape. Eggs,
potatoes, apples, sausages etc, will all need to be pierced before
cooking. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS.
COVERING
Cover foods with microwave cling film or a lid. Cover fish, vegetables,
casseroles, soups. Do not cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes or
pastry items.
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