Microwave Heating Categories - Kenwood K17MSB14E Instruction Manual

microwave heating categories

Your oven has been tested and labelled to meet the UK government's voluntary agreement on the
reheating of pre-cooked food.
The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwave ovens are usually calculated
using a relatively large portion of food (a 1000 gram load, IEC 60705) but many packs of pre-
cooked food are sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams.
The UK government, in partnership with food companies and microwave manufacturers, have set up
a system of heating categories to help you choose the reheating time for pre-cooked food.
To Microwave:
Remove outer packaging.
Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES.
Place on a microwaveable plate.
Heat on full power.
Stir or turn halfway through heating.
Heating
Category
B
Full power
2
(in minutes)
Stir / Turn Stir / Turn
Full power
2
(in minutes)
Standing time
1
(in minutes)
Power input varies according to local voltage supply. The density, thickness and moisture
content of food can affect its cooking time. Ensure all food is piping hot and cooked
thoroughly before serving.
(IEC 60705) 700W is the output power of the oven.
700W
D
D is the heating category for your oven.
Check the cooking times for category D on the food's
packaging to see how long it should be cooked.
Please see below example for reference.
Wattage
(IEC 60705)
D 650W 750W
2 2 2
Stir / Turn
1.5 2 1.5
1 1 1
To Microwave from frozen:
Remove outer packaging.
Pierce film lid SEVERAL TIMES.
Place on a microwaveable plate.
Heat on full power.
Stir or turn halfway through heating.
Heating
Category
B
Full power
3
(in minutes)
Stir / Turn Stir / Turn
Full power
4
(in minutes)
Standing time
1
(in minutes)
Wattage
(IEC 60705)
D 650W 750W
2.5 3 2.5
Stir / Turn
3.5 4 3.5
1 1 1
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