Samsung CE1073A-S/BAL manual Cookware Guide

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Cookware Guide

To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.

The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.

Cookware	Microwave-	Comments
	Safe

Aluminium foil		Can be used in small quantities to protect
		areas against overcooking. Arcing can

Plastic

•	Containers
•	Cling film
•	Freezer bags

Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine plastic.

Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the food. Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape.

Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.

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			occur if the foil is too close to the oven
			wall or if too much foil is used.

Crust plate			Do not preheat for more than 8minutes.

China and earthenware			Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware
			and bone china are usually suitable,
			unless decorated with a metal trim.

Disposable polyester			Some frozen foods are packaged in
cardboard dishes			these dishes.

Fast-food packaging
•	Polystyrene cups		Can be used to warm food. Overheating
	containers		may cause the polystyrene to melt.
•	Paper bags or		May catch fire.
	newspaper
•	Recycled paper or		May cause arcing.
	metal trims

Glassware
• Oven-to-table			Can be used, unless decorated with a
	ware		metal trim.
•	Fine glassware		Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
			Delicate glass may break or crack if
			heated suddenly.
•	Glass jars		Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming
			only.

Metal
•	Dishes		May cause arcing or fire.
•	Freezer bag twist
	ties

Paper
•	Plates, cups,		For short cooking times and warming.
	napkins and		Also to absorb excess moisture.
	Kitchen paper
•	Recycled paper		May cause arcing.

Wax or grease-proof		Can be used to retain moisture and
paper		prevent spattering.

:Recommended
:Use Caution
:Unsafe

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Contents Code No. DE68-03486J Microwave OvenPress the Microwave Quick Look-up Guide Using the Steam CleaningSelect the cooking time by turning the dial knob as RequiredControl Panel Oven Dial Knob Cook time, Weight and serving sizeImportant Note Accessories Using this Instruction BookletSafety Precautions Button Installing Your Microwave Oven Setting the TimeTo display the time Checking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly What to Do if You are in Doubt or You have a ProblemHow a Microwave Oven Works Microwaves are absorbed by the food up to aPower Level Percentage Output Cooking/Reheating Power Levels and Time VariationsStopping the Cooking Start Use only recipients that are microwave-safe Adjusting the Cooking TimeUsing the Auto Cook Feature Using the Auto Reheat Feature Use only containers that are microwave-safe Using the Power Defrost FeatureUsing the Cafeteria Feature Cafeteria Settings Multistage Cooking Fast Preheating the Oven Cooking by Convection Grilling Choosing the AccessoriesPress the Microwave + Grill button Switching the Beeper Off Safety-locking Your Microwave OvenPress the Microwave + Convection button Press the Fast Preheat and Microwave GrillCookware Guide Microwaves Cooking GuideCooking Cooking Guide for rice and pastaReheating Liquids ReheatingReheating Baby Food Cooking Guide for fresh vegetablesFood Portion Power Time Standing Instructions Min Time min Food Portion Power Time Standing InstructionsReheating Baby Food and Milk Reheating Liquids and FoodDefrosting Grill Guide for fresh food GrillMicrowave + Grill Microwaves +CONVECTION ConvectionSide Instructions Time Min Fresh Food Portion PowerConvection Guide for fresh and frozen food Special Hints Cleaning Your Microwave OvenDimensions W x D x H Page Questions or COMMENTS?