Samsung MG28F303TAS/EC 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-				✓		Can be used, unless decorated with a metal		The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of
	tableware					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
								Cookware for microwave cooking:
						suddenly.
•	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
								they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as well as paper and
Metal
								wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.
•	Dishes			✗		May cause arcing or fire.
								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. Also		Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normally be
	napkins and					to absorb excess moisture.		prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips,
	kitchen paper							techniques and hints).
•	Recycled paper			✗		May cause arcing.		Covering during cooking
								To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises as
Plastic
								steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different ways: e.g.
•	Containers			✓		Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.
								with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.
						Some other plastics may warp or discolour
								Standing times
						at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine
								After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature to even
						plastic.
								out within the food.
•	Cling film			✓		Can be used to retain moisture. Should 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-				✓		Can be used to retain moisture and prevent
proof paper						spattering.
✓		: Recommended			✓✗	: Use caution	✗ : Unsafe
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