About Microwaves; The Effect Of Microwaves On Foodstuffs; The Microwave Functions - Medion MD 11711 Manual Del Usuario

About microwaves

Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves which have a
warming effect on the food within the oven. This heating effect is more
effective the higher the water content of the foodstuff.
To ensure optimal distribution of heat let food stand for a minute or two
after cooking.

The effect of microwaves on foodstuffs

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Microwaves penetrate foodstuffs to a depth of up to 3 cm.
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They heat up water, fat and sugar molecules (foodstuffs with higher
water content are heated more intensively).
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This heat then works its way – slowly – throughout the food and has a
defrosting, heating and cooking effect on the food.
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The cooking chamber and the air within are not heated (the food
container is heated mainly by the hot food).
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Each foodstuff requires a certain amount of energy to cook or defrost.
As a rule of thumb we can say high output – short time or low output
– long time.

The microwave functions

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A microwave generator, the so-called magnetron, generates the
microwaves and directs them into the cooking space.
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The inner walls reflect the microwaves inwards so that they cannot
escape from the interior.
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The microwave output and the cooking time can be set in several
steps.
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After the cooking time has elapsed, or when the door is opened, the
magnetron turns off immediately.
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