DEFROST TIPS
Microwave penetrates around 4cm into most food, to maximize defrosting effect, the followings are advised:
1) For thick and chunky food, turn the food regularly during operation in order to obtain uniform heating effect.
2) If food is over 0.5 Kg, it is advised to turn at least 2 times.
3) Defrosted food should be consumed as soon as possible, it is not advised to put back to fridge and freeze
again.
COOKING TIPS & SERVICING
The following factors may affect the cooking result:
Food arrangement
Place thicker areas towards outside of dish, the thinner part towards the centre and spread it evenly. Do not
overlap if possible.
Cooking time length
Start cooking with a short time setting, evaluate it after it times out and extend it according to the actual need.
Over cooking may result in smoke and burns.
Cooking food evenly
Food
such
as
chicken,
Depending on the type of food, if applicable, stir it from outside to centre of dish once or twice during cooking
Allow standing time
After cooking times out, leave the food in the oven for an adequate length of time, this allows it to complete its
cooking cycle and cooling it down in a gradual manner
Whether the food is done
Color and hardness of food help to determine if it is done, these include:
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Steam coming out from all parts of food, not just the edge
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Joints of poultry can be moved easily
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Pork or poultry shows no signs of blood
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Fish is opaque and can be sliced easily with a fork
Microwave safe plastic wrap
When cooking food with high fat content, do not allow the plastic wrap come into contact with food as it may
melt
Microwave safe plastic cookware
Some microwave safe plastic cookware might not be suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar
content. Also, the preheating time specified in the dish instruction manual must not be exceeded
SERVICING
Please check the following before calling for services.
1. Place one cup of water (approx.150ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely. Oven
lamp should go off if the door is closed properly. Let the oven work for 1 min.
2. Does the oven lamp light?
hamburger
or
steak
should
be
turned
18
once
during
cooking.