40Tips for roasting and grillingBakes, gratinsThe table applies to dishes placed in a cold oven.Place the bake in microwaveable ovenware on thecooking compartment floor.Use large flat ovenware for bakes and gratins. Foodtakes longer to cook in narrow, deep containers andbrowns more on top.Bakes and gratins should be left to cook in the ovenfor a further 5 minutes after the oven has beenswitched off.Fish, whole,* e.g. trout 2-3 pieces approx. 300 geach1+3** Q 221st side: approx.10-152nd side: approx.10-15Toast 12 slices - 3 Q 331st side: approx. 3-52nd side: approx. 2-3Toast with topping 2-4 slices*** - 1+3** Q 3 Depending on topping:8-10Dish Quantity Weight Level Type ofheatingGrillsettingCooking time inminutes* Grease the wire rack first with oil.** Slide the wire rack in at level 3 and the glass tray at level 1.*** Toast the slices of bread in advance.The table does not contain information for the weightof the joint.For small roasts, select a higher temperature and a shorter cookingtime. For larger roasts, select a lower temperature and a longercooking time.How to tell when the roast is ready. Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carryout a “spoon test”. Press down on the roast with a spoon. If it feelsfirm, it is ready. If the spoon can be pressed in, it needs to be cookedfor a little longer.The roast looks good but the juices are burnt. Next time, use a smaller roasting dish or add more liquid.The roast looks good but the juices are too clear andwatery.Next time, use a larger roasting dish and add less liquid.The roast is not well-done enough. Cut the roast into slices. Prepare the gravy in the roasting dish andplace the slices of roast meat in the gravy. Finish cooking the meatusing the microwave only.Dish Quantity Ovenware Level Microwavein wattsCookingtime inminutesType ofheatingTemperature °CSweet bakes, e.g. quark bakewith fruitapprox.1500 g Shallow dish4 5 cm0 180 W 25-35 Z 130-150Savoury bakes made fromcookedingredients, e.g. pasta bakeapprox.1000 g Shallow dish4 5 cm0 600 W 20-30 Z 160-190Savoury bakes made fromraw ingredients, e.g. potatogratinapprox. 1100gFlat ovenproofdish0 600 W 25-35 R 170-180