GENERAL MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Food cooking times will vary with microwave wattage (MAFF rating).
When following recipes and on pack cooking instructions always
check the MAFF rating / wattage of the appliance being used
(marked on the front of the microwave) and follow the corresponding
cooking advice.
Beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling; therefore caremust
be taken when handling the container.
Remove lids from containers before placing in the microwave, pierce
plastic films and do not use vessels with sealed or restricted
openings since they are liable to explode.
Ensure food is similar size and density. Large dense items take
longer to cook than small ones e.g. potatoes take longer to cook
than peas.
Food quantity will affect the cooking time, e.g. two potatoes take
longer than one.
The shape of food will affect the cooking time; place the thickest part
of food on the outside of the plate.
Leave food to stand for a short period after cooking or defrosting to
allow the temperature to become uniform.
Pierce the skin or membranes of food (e.g. potatoes, apples, fish,
chicken, eggs) in several places before cooking. Never cook or
heat eggs in their shell or whole hard boiled eggs, as they may
explode even after cooking has been completed.
Version 1 30/11/2021
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