AEG MCC 3881 E-M EN - Manual (Page 29)

Cooking with the Microwave Oven |
COOKING WITH THE MICROWAVE OVEN
Warning! Read the seetion "Microwave Safety" before cooking with your microwave.
Foilow these recommendations when cooking with your microwave:
• Before heating or cooking foods with peel or skin (e.g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes,
sausages) prick them so that they do not burst. Cut the food up before starting to
prepare it.
• Before using a container or dish make sure that it is suitable for microwave use (see
the section on types of ovenware).
• When cooking food with very little moisture (e.g. defrosting bread, making popcorn,
etc.) evaporation is very quick. The oven then works as if it was empty and the food
may burn. The oven and the container may be damaged in such a situation. You should
therefore set just the cooking time necessary and you must keep a close eye on the
cooking process.
• It is not possible to heat large quantities of oil (frying) in the microwave.
• Remove pre-cooked food from the containers they come in since these are not always
heat resistant. Follow the food manufacturer's instructions.
• If you have several containers, such as cups, for example, set them out uniformly on
the turntable plate.
• Do not close plastic bags with metal clips. Use plastic clips instead. Prick the bags
several times so that the steam can escape easily.
• When heating or cooking foods, check that they reach at least a temperature of 70°C.
• During cooking, steam may form on the oven door window and may start to drip. This
situation is normal and may be more noticeable if the room temperature is low. The
oven's safe working is not affected by this. After you have finished cooking, clean up
the water coming from the condensation.
• When heating liquids, use containers with a wide opening, so that the steam can
evaporate easily.
Prepare the foods as per the instructions and keep in mind the cooking times and power levels
indicated in the tables.
Keep in mind that the figures given are only indicative and can vary depending on the initial
state, temperature, moisture and type of food. It is advisable to adjust the times and power
levels to each situation. Depending on the exact characteristics of the food you may need to
increase or shorten the cooking times or increase or decrease the power levels.
Cooking with microwaves...
1. The greater the amount of food, the longer the cooking time. Keep in mind that:
2. Double the quantity » double the time
3. Half the quantity » half the time
4. The lower the temperature, the longer the cooking time.
5. Foods containing a lot of liquid heat up more quickly.
6. Cooking will be more uniform if the food is evenly distributed on the turntable. If you
put dense foods on the outside part of the plate and less dense ones on the centre of
the plate, you can heat up different types of food simultaneously.
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