AEG EX 30LF - Manual (Page 19)

Questions and answers
Question:
Can 1 defrost and re-heat ready-made meals in
foil containers In my microwave oven?
Answer:
Yes, If the container is not more than 2 cm/y4"
deep. As microwaves are reflected by metal the
food can only be heated from the top. To
ensure that food is heated thoroughly without
overcooking the surface, the max. depth of the
dish is 2 cmW'.
Make sure that the clearance between metal
container and oven wall is at least 2 cm/^/«".
Question:
Food cooked in a microwave oven seems to
cool down faster the conventionally cooked
food. Why?
Answer:
Often the dish used to store the food in the
refrigerator is used to heat the food in the
microwave oven. The cold dish will absorb heat
from the food and it may be necessary to
increase the time by 1 minute ot compensate
for the cold dish.
Question:
What is the reason for the moisture in the
microwave oven during and after cooking?
Answer:
The moisture in the food turns to steam as it is
heating. The steam is condensed on the cool
surfaces of the microwave oven and the result­
ing moisture is quite normal and no reason for
concern.
Question:
Are microwave ovens expensive to run?
Answer:
No. Microwave cooking is very economical. You
save approx. 70% energy for cooking and up to
90% energy for re-heating using a microwave
over as opposed to conventional cooking
methods.
Question:
What happens if the microwave oven is
operated when It is empty?
Answer:
Do not operate the oven when it is empty.
However, if it is switched on by mistake for a
short period of time no damage will occur to
the magnetron.
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