Samsung FG87KST/BOL manual Cooking Guide, Microwaves

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Cooking Guide

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MICROWAVES

Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and sugar content.

The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food.

COOKING

Cookware for microwave cooking:

Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency. 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 wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.

Food suitable for microwave cooking:

Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups, steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normally be prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips, techniques and hints).

Covering during cooking

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. with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.

Standing times

After cooking is over, standing time for the food is important to allow the temperature to even out within the food.

Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables

Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer.

Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Cover during standing time.

Food

Portion

Power

Time

Standing

Instructions

 

 

 

(min.)

Time(min.)

 

Spinach

150g

600W

4½-5½

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tablespoon)

 

 

 

 

 

cold water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broccoli

300g

600W

9-10

2-3

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.)

 

 

 

 

 

cold water.

Peas

300g

600W

7½-8½

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)

 

 

 

 

 

cold water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green Beans

300g

600W

8-9

2-3

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.)

 

 

 

 

 

cold water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food

Portion

Power

Time

Standing

Instructions

 

 

 

(min.)

Time(min.)

 

Mixed

300g

600W

7½-8½

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)

Vegetables

 

 

 

 

cold water.

(carrots/peas/

 

 

 

 

 

corn)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mixed

300g

600W

8-9

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)

Vegetables

 

 

 

 

cold water.

(Chinese style)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooking Guide for rice and pasta

Rice: Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during cooking. Cook covered.

After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and add salt or add herbs and butter.

Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the cooking time is finished.

Pasta: Use a large glass pyrex bowl. Add boiling water, a pinch of salt and stir well. Cook uncovered.

Stir occasionally during and after cooking. Cover during standing time and drain thoroughly afterwards.

Food

Portion

Power

Time

Standing

Instructions

 

 

 

(min.)

Time(min.)

 

White Rice

250g

850W

16-17

5

Add 500 ml

(parboiled)

 

 

 

 

cold water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brown Rice

250g

850W

21-22

5

Add 500 ml

(parboiled)

 

 

 

 

cold water.

Mixed Rice

250g

850W

17-18

5

Add 500 ml

(rice + wild rice)

 

 

 

 

cold water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mixed Corn

250g

850W

18-19

5

Add 400 ml

(rice + grain)

 

 

 

 

cold water.

Pasta

250g

850W

11-12

5

Add 1000 ml

 

 

 

 

 

hot water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Choosing the Heating Element Position Code No. DE68-03133AQuick Look-up Guide OvenUP / Down Button Cook time, Weight and serving size Control Panel AccessoriesClean Water Bowl, see Using this Instruction Booklet Safety PrecautionsOven going when it is empty Important Note CautionImportant Safety Instructions Setting the Time What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a ProblemTo display the time ButtonCooking / Reheating Power Levels You can choose among the power levels belowPower Level Output GrillStopping the Cooking Using the Steam Cleaning Adjusting the Cooking TimeYou can stop cooking at any time to check the food Press the +30s button once for each 30 seconds to be addedUsing the Auto Reheat Feature Auto Reheat SettingsUsing the Auto Power Defrost Feature Auto Power Defrost SettingsMeat BreadUsing the Auto Crusty Cook Function Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function Choosing the Accessories Choosing the Heating Element Position GrillingCombining Microwave and the Grill Switching the Beeper Off Safety-Locking Your Microwave OvenYou can switch the beeper off whenever you want Food evenlyCookware Guide Browning plateMicrowaves Cooking GuideCooking Reheating Reheating LiquidsReheating Baby Food Baby FoodBaby Milk RemarkManual Defrosting Microwave + Grill EN GrillImportant Remark Toast Slices Put the toast slices side byOnly Side on the rack Bread Rolls Cut tomatoes into halvesCleaning Your Microwave Oven EN Special HintsTechnical Specifications Storing and Repairing Your Microwave OvenFG87KST/FG87K