Bosch HMV3021U Instructions for Use - Page 19

Reheat cooking suggestions Reheat Directions Dinner plate Use only preĆcooked, refrigerated foods. Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or waxed paper, tucked under plate. If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating with Reheat, continue heating using manual time and power level settings. Contents: D 3-4 oz. met, poultry or fish (up to 6 oz. with bone) D ½ cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.) D ½ cup of vegetables (about 3-4 oz.) Casserole Cover plate with lid or vented plastic wrap. If food is not as hot as you prefer after heating with Reheat, continue heating using manual time and power level settings. Pasta Stir foods once before serving. Contents: D CasseroleĆrefrigerated foods (for example beef stew or lasagna) D PastaĆCanned spaghetti and ravioli, refrigerated foods. Amount 1 serving (1 plate) 1 to 4 servings Suggested power levels for cooking The 10 power levels available with this microwave will help you to adjust to the power output best suited for the food type you are preparing. As with any food prepartion in the microwave, it is best to follow the microwave instructions that are printed on food packaging. The table below provides suggested power levels for various types of food that you can be prepare in the microwave. Suggestions for getting the best results To help you achieve the best possible results from your microwave oven, read the following suggestions below: D Storage temperature Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods would at room temperature. D Size Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones. Pieces similar in size and shape will cook more evenly when cooked together. For more even results, reduce the power levels when cooking large pieces of food. D Natural moisture Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy heats water molecules very efficiently. D Stirring Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetable from the outside to the center to distribute the heat more evenly. This will allow the food to cook faster. Constant stirring is not necessary. D Turn over items Turn over foods such as pork chops, roasts or whole cauliflower halfway through the cook time. This will help to expose all sides equally to microwave energy. D Food placement Place delicate areas of food items, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the turntable tray. D Food arrangement Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or salmon, with the thicker or meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable tray. 19