Samsung MC28H5125AK/EF, MC28H5125AW/EF manual Cooking guide, Microwaves

						cooking guide
	Cookware	Microwave-		Comments		MICROWAVES
		safe
						Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and
Glassware
						sugar content.
•	Oven-to-tableware	✓		Can be used, unless decorated with a		The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of
				metal trim.		these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food.
•	Fine glassware	✓		Can be used to warm foods or liquids.		COOKING
				Delicate glass may break or crack if
				heated suddenly.		Cookware for microwave cooking:
•	Glass jars	✓		Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming		Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency.
				only.		Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper, but
Metal						they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as well as paper and
•	Dishes	✗		May cause arcing or fire.		wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.
						Food suitable for microwave cooking:
•	Freezer bag twist	✗
						Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen
	ties
						vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups,
Paper
						steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave oven.
•	Plates, cups,	✓		For short cooking times and warming.
						Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normally be
	napkins and kitchen			Also to absorb excess moisture.
						prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips,
	paper
						techniques and hints).
•	Recycled paper	✗		May cause arcing.
						Covering during cooking
Plastic
						To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises as
•	Containers			Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.
		✓				steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different ways: e.g.
				Some other plastics may warp or		with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.
				discolour at high temperatures. Do not		Standing times
				use Melamine plastic.
						After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature to even
•	Cling film	✓		Can be used to retain moisture. Should
						out within the food.
				not touch the food. Take care when
				removing the film as	hot steam will
				escape.
•	Freezer bags	✓ ✗		Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not
				be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.
Wax or grease-proof		✓		Can be used to retain moisture and
paper				prevent spattering.
✓	: Recommended	✓✗	: Use caution		✗ : Unsafe
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