Siemens HF25G5L2 - Standardized Test Recipes; Test Dishes for Microwave Performance

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■ Leave the meat to rest for another 5-10 minutes before
carving it. This allows the meat juices to be distributed evenly
so that they do not run out when the meat is carved.
■ Bakes and gratins should be left to cook in the appliance for
a further 5 minutes after the appliance has been switched off.
■ Always set the maximum cooking time. Check the food after
the shorter time specified.
Test dishes in accordance with EN 60705
The quality and correct operation of microwave appliances are
tested by testing institutes using these dishes.
In accordance with EN 60705, IEC 60705, DIN 44547 and
EN 60350 (2009)
Solo microwave cooking
Solo microwave defrosting
Microwave and grill cooking
Weight Microwave power
setting in watts
Grill setting Cooking time in
minutes
Notes
Joint of pork,
e.g. neck
approx. 750 g 360 W low 35-40 mins Turn after approx. 15 minutes.
Meat loaf
max. 7 cm deep
approx. 750 g 360 W medium approx. 25 mins
Chicken, halved approx. 1,200 g 360 W high 40 mins
Chicken portions,
e.g. chicken quarters
approx. 800 g 360 W medium 2025 mins Place with the skin side up. Do
not turn.
Duck breast approx. 800 g 180 W high 25-30 mins Place with the skin side up. Do
not turn.
Pasta bake
(made from pre-cooked
ingredients)
approx. 1,000 g 360 W low 25-30 mins Sprinkle with cheese.
Potato gratin
(made from raw pota-
toes) max. 3 cm deep
approx. 1,000 g 360 W medium approx. 35 mins
Fish, scalloped approx. 500 g 360 W high 15 mins Defrost frozen fish before cooking.
Quark bake
max. 5 cm deep
approx. 1,000 g 360 W low 2025 mins
Dish Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in
minutes
Note
Custard, 1,000 g 600 W, 11-12 mins + 180 W, 8-10 mins Pyrex dish
Sponge, 475 g 600 W, 7-9 mins Pyrex dish, dia. 22 cm.
Meat loaf, 900 g 600 W, 25-30 mins Pyrex loaf dish*, 28 cm long
* Use the wire rack to place the cookware on.
Dish Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes Note
Meat, 500 g Programme 1, 500 g
or
180 W, 8 mins + 90 W, 7-10 mins
Pyrex dish, dia. 24 cm
Dish Microwave power setting in watts, grill setting,
cooking time in minutes
Notes
Potato gratin, 1,100 g 360 W, + grill setting II, 30-35 mins Round Pyrex dish, dia. 22 cm
Cake - Not recommended
Chicken, halved approx. 1,100 g 360 W, + grill setting III, 40-45 mins Wire rack, glass pan