Gaggenau BM 450 Use And Care Manual

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48Defrosting, heating up or cookingfrozen foodTake ready meals out of the packaging. They will heatup more quickly and evenly in microwavable cookware.The different components of the meal may not requirethe same amount of time to heat up.Food that lies flat will cook more quickly than foodthat is piled high. You should therefore distribute thefood so that it is as flat as possible in the cookware.Food should not be placed in layers on top of oneanother.Always cover the food. If you do not have a suitablecover for your container, use a plate or specialmicrowave foil.Stir or turn the food 2 or 3 times during cooking.After heating, allow the food to stand for an additional2 to 5 minutes to allow the temperature to even out.This will help the food retain its own distinct taste, soit will require less seasoning.Note: Place the cookware on the cookingcompartment floor.Cakes, dry, e.g. sponge cake 17.6 oz(500 g)26.5 oz(750 g)90 W, 10 - 15 min.180 W, 3 min. + 90 W, 10 - 15 min.Separate the pieces of cake. Only forcakes without icing, whipped cream orcrème pâtissière.Cakes, moist, e.g. cake toppedwith fruit, cheesecake17.6 oz(500 g)26.5 oz(750 g)180 W, 5 min. + 90 W, 15 - 25 min.180 W, 7 min. + 90 W, 15 - 25 min.Only for cakes without icing, whippedcream or gelatin.Dish Amount Microwave power in watts, cookingtime in minutesNotesDish Amount Microwave power in watts,cooking time in minutesNotesMenu, plated meal, ready meal (2-3components)10.6 - 14.1 oz(300 - 400 g)600 W, 11 - 15 min. CoveredSoups 14.1 - 17.6 oz(400 - 500 g)600 W, 8 - 13 min. Cookware with lidStew 17.6 oz(500 g)2.2 lb(1000 g)600 W, 11 - 15 min.600 W, 20 - 25 min.Cookware with lidSlices or pieces of meat in sauce,e.g. goulash17.6 oz(500 g)2.2 lb(1000 g)600 W, 12 - 17 min.600 W, 25 - 30 min.Cookware with lidFish, e.g. fillet steaks 14.1 oz(400 g)28.2 oz(800 g)600 W, 10 - 15 min.600 W, 20 - 25 min.CoveredSide dishes, e.g. rice, pasta 8.8 oz (250 g)17.6 oz(500 g)600 W, 2 - 5 min.600 W, 8 - 10 min.Cookware with lid, add liquidVegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, car-rots10.6 oz(300 g)21.2 oz(600 g)600 W, 8 - 10 min.600 W, 14 - 17 min.Cookware with lid, add 1 tbsp of waterCreamed spinach 15.9 oz(450 g)600 W, 11 - 16 min. Cook without additional water