Samsung GE82W/BOL manual Microwaves, Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables

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Cooking Guide

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 food the standing time 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.

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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Microwave Oven Quick Look-up Guide Turn the Cooking Power Control knob to the AutoTurn the Cooking Power Control knob to the Grill symbol Turn the TIME/WEIGHT dial to select Appropriate time ResultCOMBIMicrowave + Grill Control PanelAccessories Using this Instruction Booklet Coupler, already placed over the motor shaft in the baseCrusty plateGE82WT only, see Safety Precauciones Oven going when it is emptyDo not heat Stand for over 30 minutes Safety PrecautionsInstalling Your Microwave Oven Important Safety InstructionsTime Button Setting the TimeHow a Microwave Oven Works To displaySet the power level to maximum by turning Cooking Power Control knobSet the time 4 to 5 minutes by turning the TIME/WEIGHT Stopping the Cooking Adjusting the Cooking TimePower Levels Cooking / ReheatingCrusty plate is not dishwasher-safe Auto Defrost Settings How to clean the Crusty Plate  Please NoteTomatoes Crusty Plate Setting GE82WT Pull the heating element Towards you Push it upwards until it is Turn the Cooking Power Control knob to the appropriate Power Level Set the time by turning TIME/WEIGHT dial ResultGrilling Combining Microwaves and the Grill Cookware Guide Browning plate Recommended Use Caution  Unsafe Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables Cooking GuideMicrowaves CookingCooking Guide for fresh vegetables Cooking Guide for rice and pastaReheating Reheating LiquidsReheating Baby Food Reheating Liquids and Food Reheating Baby Food and MilkManual Defrosting Grill Guide for frozen food GB GrillMicrowave + Grill Important RemarkPreheat the grill with the grill-function for 4 minutes Grill Guide for fresh foodGB Special Hints Cleaning Your Microwave OvenTechnical Specifications Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven