Siemens 30 Convection Microwave - Manual (Page 30)

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This table contains a selection of dishes and the optimum settings at which to cook
them. You can use the table to look up which microwave setting, type of heating,
and temperature are most suitable for your dish, and which accessories to use.
The following tables provide you with numerous options and adjustment values for
the microwave.
The times specified in the tables are only guidelines. They may vary according to the
ovenware used, the quality, temperature, and consistency of the food.
Time ranges are often specified in the tables. Set the shortest time first and then
extend the time if necessary.
It may be that you have different quantities from those specified in the tables.
A rule of thumb can be applied:
double the amount - double the cooking time,
half the amount - half the cooking time.
Place the ovenware in the center of the ceramic tray. The food will absorb the
microwaves from all sides.
D Place the frozen food in an open container on the ceramic tray.
D Delicate parts such as the legs and wings of chicken or fatty outer layers of
roasts can be covered with small pieces of aluminum foil. The foil must not touch
the oven walls. You can remove the foil halfway through the defrosting time.
D Turn or stir the food once or twice during the defrosting time. Large pieces of
food should be turned several times. Turn to remove any liquid that results from
defrosting.
D Leave defrosted items to stand at room temperature for a further 10 minutes to
1 hour so that the temperature can even out. The giblets can be removed from
poultry at this point.
Amount Power Approx.
defrosting time
Ovenware Hints
Whole pieces of meat, e.g. beef,
pork, veal with or without bones
2 lb P2
P1
14 min.
15 Ć 20 min.
flat dish
Diced or sliced beef, pork, and veal 1 lb P2
P1
6 min.
11 Ć 16 min.
flat dish turn twice to remove loose pieces
of meat.
Mixed ground meat 1 lb
2 lb
P2
P1
P2
P1
8 min.
10 Ć 13 min.
10 Ć 12 min.
25 Ć 30 min.
flat dish
flat dish
turn once to remove loose pieces
of meat.
turn twice to remove loose pieces
of meat.
Poultry 2.6 lb
3.5 lb
P2
P2
P1
23 Ć 27 min.
20 Ć 26 min.
25 Ć 30 min.
flat dish turn after ½ of the cook time.
turn several times.
Poultry portions 1.8 lb P2
P1
10 min.
18 Ć 20 min.
flat dish turn several times.
Filet of fish, fish steak, fish slices 14 oz.
2 lb
P2
P1
P2
P1
5 Ć 7 min.
12 Ć 17 min.
4 Ć 6 min.
18 Ć 22 min.
flat dish
flat dish
turn after ½ of the cook time
turn after ½ of the cook time
Tables and tips
Defrosting, heating up and
cooking with the microwave
Defrosting