Microwave tips
You cannot find any information about the settings for the quantity of
food you have prepared.
The food has become too dry.
The time has elapsed but the food is not defrosted, hot or cooked.
Time has elapsed but the food is overheated at the edge but not done
in the middle.
After defrosting, the poultry or meat is defrosted on the outside but
not defrosted in the middle.
ETest dishes
The quality and performance of the appliances are
T e s t d i s h e s
tested by test institutes using the following dishes.
Cooking only using the microwave
Dish
Custard, 1000 g
Sponge, 475 g
Meat loaf, 900 g
Defrosting only using the microwave
Dish
Meat, 500 g
Microwave output in watts, cooking time in minutes
600 W, 11-12 mins + 180 W, 8-10 mins
600 W, 7-9 mins
600 W, 25-30 mins
Microwave output in watts, defrosting time in minutes
"Meat" programme, 500 g
or
180 W, 8 mins + 90 W, 7-10 mins
Lengthen or shorten the cooking time according to the following rule of
thumb: Double the amount = double the time, half the amount = half the time
Next time, set a shorter cooking time or select a lower microwave power set-
ting. Cover the food and add more liquid.
Set a longer time. Large quantities and food which is piled high require longer
times.
Stir it during the cooking time and next time, select a lower microwave power
setting and a longer cooking time.
Next time, select a lower microwave output setting. Turn large amounts of
poultry or meat several times.
In accordance with EN 60705, IEC 60705 or DIN
44547, and EN 60350 (2009)
Test dishes en
Note
Pyrex dish
Pyrex dish, dia. 22 cm
Pyrex cake dish, 28 cm long
Note
Pyrex dish, dia. 24 cm
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