Hotpoint MWH221 - Manual (Page 20)

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2.6 USING THE MICROWAVE-ONLY FUNCTION FOR RE-HEATING
Heating food in a microwave oven is much quicker and energy efficient than traditional methods.
• We recommend that you heat foods (especially if they are frozen) to a temperature of at least 70° C. (it must
be piping hot!). Leave to stand for a ten minutes as you will not be able to eat that food immediately because
it will be too hot.
• This will ensure that any possible bacteria present in food will have been killed.
• To heat pre-cooked or frozen foods, follow these rules:
- remove the food from any metal containers;
- cover it with plastic wrap (the clear-film type suitable for microwave ovens) or wax paper; in this way, all
the food’s natural flavour will be preserved and the oven will stay cleaner; you may also cover the food
with an up turned plate;
- if possible, stir or turn the food over frequently so as to speed up the heating process and to keep the heat
uniform;
- follow the cooking times listed with caution; remember that under certain conditions the timings given must
be lengthened
• Frozen foods must be defrosted before the heating process begins. The lower the food’s initial temperature,
the longer the time needed for heating.
• Foodstuffs and drinks may be heated briefly in paper or plastic containers. In any event, however, such con-
tainers may become misshapen if the heating time is too long.
2.5 USING THE MICROWAVE-ONLY FUNCTION TO KEEP FOOD HOT
This function enables you to keep food hot, whether that food be just cooked or re-heated, without it drying out
or sticking to its container and is suitable for most foods.
Selecting the “1” power level and covering the food with a plate or plastic film, you will find that foods will
remain warm up to serving time.
You can leave foods in their cooking container if they are covered.