Guidelines For Cooking With The Microwave Oven - Bartscher 18340D Manual Del Usuario

Connection
DANGER! Electric shock hazard!
The device can cause injuries due to improper installation!
Before installation and connecting the local power grid
specification should be compared with that of the device
(see rating plate). Connect the device only in case of
compliance!
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The electrical circuit in the socket must be secured to at least 16A (automatic fuse B).
Connect the device only to the wall socket; do not use any extension cords or power
strips.
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This device must be grounded. In case of short-circuit the grounding will
protect against electric shock, because the electrical current will be released
through an additional wire. The device is equipped with a power cord with the
grounding wire and a plug with a safety contact. The power supply plug must
be connected to earthed socket, conforming to the valid regulations.

5.2 Guidelines for cooking with the microwave oven

The microwave oven has the magnetron emitting the electromagnetic waves in place of
common heat source. These waves, like radio waves, are invisible but their effects can
be observed. Such waves can pass through materials such as glass, porcelain, artificial
materials and paper. As these materials do not contain water, grease or oil, they are not
heated by the microwaves. Simply put, the microwaves directly reach the food product,
causing molecules of water, grease and oil to vibrate; friction results in the creation of
heat which is used for defrosting, heating or cooking. During cooking with microwaves,
heat remains inside the product being prepared, in opposition to the processes of boiling
or grilling in which heat enters the food from the outside. If the device is not damaged,
energy created by the microwaves remains inside the device and does not pose a threat
to the user.
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Carefully place food products to be cooked inside the microwave oven, with larger
pieces at the outer edges.
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Remember the cooking time. It is best to at first set the shortest possible time and
then lenghten cooking time as necessary. Excessive cooking time may cause the
food product to smoke or catch fire.
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Cover food products during cooking. This will ensure even cooking and prevent
splattering.
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Turn food products over while cooking. This will speed up the process of cooking
such products as chicken or hamburgers. Large products, such as a roast, should
be turned over at least once.
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Such dishes as dumplings should, after half of the cooking time has elapsed, be
turned over, moved from the top to bottom, moved from the outside to the inside, etc.
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