Samsung GE83H-S/XEH 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 Microwave Oven Quick Look-up Guide OvenControl Panel Accessories Start ButtonImportant Note Caution Using this Instruction BookletSafety Precautions Installing Your Microwave Oven Then press Setting the TimeWhat to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem ButtonYou can choose among the power levels below Cooking / Reheating Power LevelsAdjusting the Cooking Time Stopping the CookingYou can adjust the number of servings by pressing Buttons Using the Auto Reheat Feature Auto Reheat SettingsAuto Reheat feature has four pre-programmed cooking time Fish MeatPoultry BreadChoosing the Accessories Choosing the Heating Element Position GrillingPage You can switch the beeper off whenever you want Switching the Beeper OffSafety-Locking Your Microwave Oven Cookware Guide Browning plateCooking Cooking GuideMicrowaves Reheating Reheating LiquidsBaby Milk Reheating Baby FoodBaby Food RemarkManual Defrosting Important Remark EN GrillMicrowave + Grill Toast Slices Cleaning Your Microwave Oven EN Special HintsGE83H Storing and Repairing Your Microwave OvenTechnical Specifications Page
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