Samsung QW71X/ERP manual Cooking Guide, Microwaves

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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

5½-6½

2-3

Add 15 ml (1

 

 

 

 

 

tablespoon) cold water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broccoli

300g

600W

10-11

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold

 

 

 

 

 

water.

Peas

300g

600W

8-9

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold

 

 

 

 

 

water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green Beans

300g

600W

10-11

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) cold

 

 

 

 

 

water.

Mixed

300g

600W

9-10

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold

Vegetables

 

 

 

 

water.

(carrots/peas/

 

 

 

 

 

corn)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mixed

300g

600W

8½-9½

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) cold

Vegetables

 

 

 

 

water.

(Chinese style)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Microwave Oven Accessories OvenControl Panel Safety Precautions Using this Instruction BookletImportant NoteCaution Do not heatImportant Safety Instructions Installing Your Microwave ovenPower Levels What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a ProblemCooking / Reheating OutputAdjusting the Cooking Time Stopping the Cooking Using the Instant Reheat/Cook FeatureInstant Reheat/Cook Settings Manual Defrosting FoodPreheat the grill to the required temperature, by turning Choosing the Accessories Combining Microwaves and the GrillTurn the Cooking Power Control knob to the appropriate GrillingBrowning plate Cookware GuideCooking Guide MicrowavesCooking Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables Cooking Guide for rice and pastaReheating Reheating Baby FoodRemark Reheating Baby Food and Milk Reheating Liquids and FoodDefrosting Grill Microwave + GrillImportant Remark + Grill Special HintsDimensions W x H x D Cleaning Your Microwave Oven Technical Specifications