Samsung GE87MC/SWS manual Cooking guide, Microwaves

				cooking guide
	Cookware	Microwave-	Comments
		safe
				MICROWAVES
Glassware
•	Oven-to-tableware	✓	Can be used, unless decorated with	Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its
			a metal trim.	water, fat and sugar content.
•	Fine glassware	✓	Can be used to warm foods or liquids.	The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid
				movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks
			Delicate glass may break or crack if
			heated suddenly	the food.
•	Glass jars	✓	Must remove the lid. Suitable for	COOKING
			warming only.
				Cookware for microwave cooking:
Metal
				Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum
•	Dishes		May cause arcing or fire.
		✗		efficiency. Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel,
• Freezer bag twist ties		✗		aluminium and copper, but they can penetrate through ceramic, glass,
				porcelain and plastic as well as paper and wood. So food must never be
Paper
				cooked in metal containers.
•	Plates, cups, napkins		For short cooking times and warming.
		✓		Food suitable for microwave cooking:
	and kitchen paper		Also to absorb excess moisture.
				Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or
•	Recycled paper		May cause arcing.
		✗		frozen vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces,
Plastic				custard, soups, steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be
•	Containers	✓	Particularly if heat-resistant	cooked in a microwave oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is
				ideal for any food that would normally be prepared on a hob. Melting butter
			thermoplastic. Some other plastics
				or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips, techniques and hints).
			may warp or discolour at high
			temperatures. Do not use Melamine	Covering during cooking
			plastic.	To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water
•	Cling film	✓	Can be used to retain moisture.	rises as steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in
			Should not touch the food. Take care	different ways: e.g. with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable
			when removing the film as hot steam	cling film.
			will escape.	Standing times
•	Freezer bags	✓ ✗	Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should
				After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the
			not be airtight. Prick with a fork, if
				temperature to even out within the food.
			necessary.
Wax or grease-proof		✓	Can be used to retain moisture and
paper			prevent spattering.
✓	: Recommended ✓✗	: Use caution	✗ : Unsafe
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