Samsung ME0113M1/ZAM, ME8113ST1/ZAM manual Cooking guide

					cooking guide
	Cookware	Microwave-	Comments		MICROWAVES
		safe
					Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and
Glassware
•	Oven-to-tableware	✓	Can be used, unless decorated with a metal		sugar content.
					The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of
			trim.
					these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food.
•	Fine glassware	✓	Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
			Delicate glass may break or crack if heated		COOKING
			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.
•	Freezer bag twist	✗			Food suitable for microwave cooking:
	ties				Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen
Paper					vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups,
•	Plates, cups,	✓	For short cooking times and warming. Also		steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave oven.
	napkins and		to absorb excess moisture.		Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normally be
	kitchen paper				prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips,
•	Recycled paper	✗	May cause arcing.		techniques and hints).
					Covering during cooking
Plastic
•	Containers	✓	Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.		To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises as
					steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different ways: e.g.
			Some other plastics may warp or discolour
					with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.
			at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine
					Standing times
			plastic.
•	Cling film	✓	Can be used to retain moisture. Should not		After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature to even
					out within the food.
			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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