Samsung MT1066SE/ZAM manual Testing Utensils, Cooking Techniques

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Cooking Instructions

Testing Utensils

If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can perform this test:

1 Fill a glass measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven, next to the dish you want to test.

2 Press the Start +1 min. button once to heat them for one minute at High power.

The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave.

Cooking Techniques

Stirring

Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.

Arrangement

Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or delicate parts toward the center of the turntable.

Shielding

Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that need shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square baking dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.

Turning

Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially important with large items such as roasts.

Standing

Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after the oven stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially foods such as roasts and whole vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before serving. When heating baby food, stir well and test the temperature before serving.

Adding Moisture

Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook.

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Contents Toast & Bake Microwave Oven Do not heat SafetyImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Installing Your Microwave OvenYour New Toast & Bake Microwave oven Setting Up Warranty and Service InformationChecking Parts Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar Control Panel ButtonsSetting the Clock Selecting the Display WeightOperation Weight Remarks Using the Stop/Clear ButtonUsing the Instant Cook Buttons Instant Cook ChartKids Meals Chart Using the Handy Helper ButtonUsing the Kids Meals Button Handy Helper ChartServing Code Size Remarks Using the Snack Bar ButtonUsing the Start/+1 Min. Button Snack Bar ChartDefrosting Automatically Setting Cooking Times & Power LevelsOne-stage Microwave Cooking Using the Kitchen Timer This oven will toast up to 4 slices of bread ToasterPreheat Upper Heater and Lower Heater operate simultaneouslyBaking Top Browning WarmingUpper Heater operates only Speed Cooking BroilingDemonstration Mode Switching the Beep Sound On/OffUsing the More/Less Buttons Using the Easy Clean ButtonLimited Use Cooking InstructionsCooking Utensils Recommended Use for microwave functionsCooking Techniques Testing UtensilsGeneral Tips General Tips for the Heater FeaturesGuide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave Chicken Food Cook Time /Power Level Directions WholeGuide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your MicrowaveGuide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your MicrowaveAuto Defrosting Guide Beef Stroganoff RecipesTortellini Salad Chicken with Vegetable Sauce Garlic and Rosemary PotatoesDinners Guide for Cooking with Heater DessertsGuide for Cooking with Heater Appetizers & Snacks Breakfast Foods Meats Appendix Troubleshooting GuideSpecifications Care and CleaningModel Number MT1066SE Press Bake again Quick ReferenceUse the Number buttons to set a cooking time Page
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