Siemens HF15G561 - Manual (Page 33)

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Microwave tips
Condensation
Condensation may appear on the door window, interior walls
and floor. This is normal. This does not affect how the
microwave operates. Wipe away the condensation after
cooking.
Tips for grilling
Notes
■ All the values given are guidelines and can vary depending
on the properties of your food.
■
Always grill on the wire rack with the cooking compartment
door closed and do not preheat.
■ Always place the wire rack on the turntable.
■
Grease the wire rack with oil beforehand.
■ Set the first time using the rotary selector.
Turn the food and then set the time for the second side.
Combined grill and microwave
Notes
■
The combined operation is particularly suitable for cooking
bakes and gratins.
■
Always place the dish on the turntable and do not cover the
food.
■ Use a high-sided dish for roasting. This keeps the cooking
compartment cleaner.
■ Use large flat ovenware for bakes and gratins. Food takes
longer to cook in narrow, deep containers and browns more
on top.
■ Check that your ovenware fits in the cooking compartment. It
must not be too large, as the turntable must still be able to
turn.
■
Always set the maximum cooking time. Check the food after
the shorter time specified.
■
Leave the meat to rest for another 5 to 10 minutes before
cutting it. This allows the meat juices to be distributed evenly
so that they do not run out when the meat is cut.
■
Bakes and gratins should be left to cook in the appliance for
a further 5 minutes after the appliance has been switched off.
You cannot find any information about the settings for the
quantity of food you have prepared.
Increase or reduce the cooking times using the following rule of
thumb:
Double the amount = almost double the cooking time
Half the amount = half the cooking time
The food has become too dry. Next time, set a shorter cooking time or select a lower microwave
power setting. Cover the food and add more liquid.
When the time has elapsed, the food is not defrosted, hot or
cooked.
Set a longer time. Large quantities and food which is piled high
require longer times.
When the time has elapsed, the food is overheated at the
edge but not done in the middle.
Stir it during the cooking time and next time, select a lower micro-
wave power setting and a longer cooking time.
After defrosting, the poultry or meat is defrosted on the out-
side but not defrosted in the middle.
Next time, select a lower microwave power setting. If you are
defrosting a large quantity, turn it several times.
Quantity Accessories Cooking time in minutes
Bread for toasting (pre-toasting) 2 to 4 slices Wire rack 1st side: approx. 2 to 4
2nd side: approx. 2 to 3
Toast with topping 2 to 4 slices Wire rack Depending on topping: 5 to 7
Soup with toppings,
e.g. onion soup 2 to 4 cups Turntable approx. 15 to 20
Weight Accessories Microwave power
setting in watts
Cooking time
in minutes
Notes
Joint of pork,
e.g. neck of pork approx.750 g Turntable 360 W + ( 40-50 mins Turn 1 to 2 times.
Meat loaf approx.750 g Turntable 360 W + ( 25-35 mins Maximum of 6 cm in height.
Chicken portions, small,
e.g. chicken thighs or wings
approx. 800 g Ovenware on
the wire grill
360 W + ( 25-35 mins Place with the skin side up. Do
not turn.
Frozen marinated chicken
wings
approx. 800 g Ovenware on
the wire grill
360 W + ( 15-25 mins Do not turn.
Pasta bake
(using pre-cooked ingredi-
ents)
approx.1000 g Turntable 360 W + ( 25-35 mins Sprinkle with cheese. Maximum
of 5 cm in height
Potato gratin
(using raw potatoes)
approx.1000 g Turntable 360 W + ( 30-40 mins Maximum of 4 cm in height
Fish, scalloped approx.400 g Turntable 360 W + ( 20-25 mins Defrost frozen fish before cook-
ing.
Quark bake approx.1000 g Turntable 360 W + ( 30-35 mins Maximum of 5 cm in height
Vegetable kebab 4-5 pieces Wire rack 180 W + ( 15-20 mins Use wooden skewers.