Microwaves - Guidelines For Use Flashcards
What should first be done before installing and using a microwave?
Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions
What should be considered before cooking a food?
The cooking time
Why should the cooking time of the food be considered before cooking?
The larger or denser the food the longer the cooking time required i.e. larger quantities of food will take longer to cook
Why should some foods be covered?
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To prevent the soiling of the sides or roof of the microwave cabinet
To keep food moist and speed up cooking time
Give an example of a food that should be covered.
Beans
How should beans be covered?
With a suitable lid or microwave cling film
What should be done to liquids if cooking them in the microwave?
They should be stirred frequently
Why do liquids need to stirred frequently?
To ensure even distribution of heat throughout
What would happen if a liquid was not stirred?
Hot spots may occur whereby some parts get very hot and others remain cold
How could hot spots occur in a liquid?
If they have not been stirred during heating
What should be done to the skin of dense foods?
They should be pierced
What should always be pierced on dense foods when cooking?
The skin of dense foods
Why should the skins of dense foods be pierced?
To allow steam to escape and to prevent them from exploding
Give an example of a food who’s skin needs to be pierced.
Potatoes
What should be done in relation to the chosen dish?
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Choose appropriate dishes such as glass or Pyrex in which to cook the food
Avoid foil containers or metal-trimmed dished as they will reflect the microwaves and damage the magnetron preventing the microwave from working
