Plated Meals
Everyoneʼs appetite varies and reheat times
depend on meal contents. Dense items e.g.
mashed potato, should be spread out well. If a
lot of gravy is added, extra time may be
required. Place denser items to the outside of
the plate. Between 7-8 mins on MEDIUM
power will reheat an average portion.
Canned Foods
Remove foods from can and place in a suitable
dish before heating.
Soups
Use a bowl and stir before heating and at least
once during reheating and again at the end.
Casseroles
Stir halfway through and again at the end of
heating.
Mince Pies
REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the
touch, the filling will be piping hot and will
warm the pastry through. Take care not to
overheat otherwise burning can occur due to
the high fat and sugar content of the filling.
Check the temperature of the filling before
consuming to avoid burning your mouth.
Christmas Puddings and Liquids
Take great care when reheating these items.
See Page 70.
Do not leave unattended.
Do not add extra alcohol.
Babiesʼ Bottles - Caution
Milk or formula MUST be shaken thoroughly
before heating and again at the end and tested
carefully before feeding a baby. See page 65
for details.
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE
YOUR MICROWAVE TO STERILISE BABIESʼ
BOTTLES. If you have a special microwave
steriliser we urge extreme caution, due to the
low quantity of water involved. It is vital to
follow the manufacturers instructions implicitly.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines
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