Microwaves - Modern Design Feature

Question 1

List the modern design features of microwaves

4

Answer 1

Temperature probe

Auto weight defrost

Jet power/jet start button

Combination microwave ovens

Question 2

Describe the temperature probe feature of a microwave.

3

Answer 2

A temperature probe is connected to the inside wall of the microwave oven and inserted into the thickest part of the food before cooking

Once the food has reached the required internal temperature e.g. 75-80 degrees for poultry, it will automatically turn off the microwave oven

This eliminates the need to calculate the cooking times of various foods

Question 3

What is connected to the inside wall of a microwave with a temperature probe feature?

Answer 3

A temperature probe

Question 4

What is done with the temperature probe in a microwave with the temperature probe feature before cooking?

Answer 4

The probe is inserted into the thickest part of the food before cooking

Question 5

What happens when the food has reached the required internal temperature according to the temperature probe in a temperature probe microwave?

Answer 5

The microwave will automatically turn off once the required internal temperature has been reached

Question 6

What is the main advantage of a microwave with the temperature probe feature?

Answer 6

It eliminates the need to calculate the cooking times of various foods

Question 7

Describe the jet power/jet start button feature on a microwave.
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Answer 7

It cooks food at full power for a set amount of time e.g. 1000W for 30 seconds

This is often used to heat food quickly and it eliminates the need to set the time or the power level

Question 8

What is the main advantage of the jet power/jet start button feature on a microwave?

Answer 8

It eliminates the need to set the time or the power level

Question 9

Describe the combination microwave oven as a modern feature.
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Answer 9

These combine the standard microwave oven with a convection oven and a built-in grill

A convection oven contains a heating element and a fan at the back that circulates hot air throughout

This ensures even cooking and produces a browning effect on baked goods

A grill browns the surface of food, creating a crisp, attractive finish

Question 10

What is the combination microwave oven a combination of?

Answer 10

The standard microwave oven and a convection oven and a built-in grill

Question 11

In a combination microwave, what ensures even cooking and produces a browning effect on baked goods?

Answer 11

The heating element and the fan at the back that circulates hot air throughout (the convection oven part of the combination microwave)

Question 12

What part of the combination microwave browns the surface of food?

Answer 12

A grill browns the surface of food, creating a crisp, attractive finish