Samsung SMH9207ST user manual cookware guide, Microwave-Safe Utensils

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cookware guide

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.

It is important to choose the correct cookware, therefore look for cookware that is marked microwave-safe. The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates if and how they should be used in a microwave oven.

Microwave-Safe Utensils

If you are not sure whether an item is microwave-safe or not, you can perform the following simple test:

1.Place 1 cup of water (in a glass-measuring cup) inside your oven next to the item to be tested.

2. Press the Add 30 Sec. button twice to heat them both for one minute			cup			dish
at high power.						dish
at high power.
After one minute, the water should be warm and the item you are testing

should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy
and is not microwave-safe.

COOKWARE	MICROWAVE-SAFE	COMMENTS

Aluminum foil	Use Caution	Can be used in small quantities to protect
		areas against overcooking. Arcing can occur
		if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too
		much foil is used.

Browning plate	Recommended	Do not preheat for more than eight minutes.

Ceramic, porcelain, and	Recommended	Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and
stoneware		bone china are usually suitable, unless
		decorated with a metal trim.

Disposable polyester	Recommended	Some frozen foods are packaged in these
cardboard		materials.

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

Glassware
Oven-to-table ware	Recommended	Can be used, unless decorated with a metal
		trim.
Fine glassware	Recommended	Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
		Delicate glass may break or crack if heated
		suddenly.
Glass jars	Recommended	Regular glass is too thin to be used in a
		microwave, and can shatter.

Metal
Dishes, Utensils	Unsafe	May cause arcing or fire.
Freezer bag twist ties	Unsafe

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Contents ENGLISH Microwave Ovenimagine the possibilities SMH9207PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY safety informationWhat you need to know about safety instructions Save these instructionsoven, follow these basic safety precautions IMPORTANT safety symbols and precautionsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS or personal injury when using your microwaveproperly, or if it has been damaged or dropped Use of Extension Cords GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS6 safety information SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR WARNING INSTALLATIONWARNING SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR USING CAUTION CAUTION SIGNS FOR INSTALLATIONsafety information 8 safety information CAUTION CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING 10 safety information SEVERE WARNING SIGNS FOR WARNING CLEANINGcookware guide contentssetting up your new microwave oven using your microwave ovenappendix cleaning and maintaining your microwave oventroubleshooting warrantyChecking The Parts setting up your new microwave ovensetting up your new microwave oven Installing the metal shelf Setting Up Your Microwave Oven14 setting up your new microwave oven setting up your new microwave oven ON/OFF LIGHT TIMER16 setting up your new microwave oven TURNTABLEActivating Turning On The Power For The First TimeSetting The Time Child Lock18 setting up your new microwave oven My SettingsUsing The More/Less Button using your microwave ovenUsing the Kitchen Timer button Using The Add 30 Sec. Button20 using your microwave oven Using The Vent Delay Off ButtonUsing The Light Hi/Lo/Off Button Using The Light Timer Buttonusing your microwave oven Using The Turntable On/Off ButtonUsing The Metal Shelf Reheating foodSensor cooking utensils & covers Using The Sensor Cooking Button22 using your microwave oven using your microwave oven Sensor cooking tableSensor reheating table Using The Reheat Button24 using your microwave oven using your microwave oven Using The Auto Defrost ButtonUsing The 1 Pound Defrost Button Auto defrosting tableSoften / Melt table Using The Soften / Melt Button26 using your microwave oven Kids meals table Using The Kids Meals Buttonusing your microwave oven Snack bar table Using The Snacks Button28 using your microwave oven Multi-stage cooking Microwave Cooking Times & Power LevelsPower Levels One-stage cooking30 using your microwave oven Using The Custom Cook ButtonYou can only recall one stored recipe at a time Microwave-Safe Utensils cookware guidecookware guide 32 cookware guide cooking guide cooking guideGeneral Microwave Tips Cooking techniques34 cooking guide Cooking MeatAdding moisture VentingCooking Seafood Cooking Poultrycooking guide Cooking Vegetables Cooking Eggs36 cooking guide cooking guide RecipesBeef and barley stew Broccoli and cheese casseroleBlack bean soup Warm potato salad38 cooking guide Cleaning The Turntable And Roller Rings cleaning and maintaining your microwave ovenCleaning The Exterior Cleaning The Interior40 cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven Storing And Repairing Your Microwave OvenReplacing The Cooktop/Night Bulb Replacing The Oven Bulbcleaning and maintaining your microwave oven Cleaning The Grease Filter42 cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven Replacing The Charcoal Filterappendix Specificationsappendix Check These Points If Your Microwave Oven troubleshooting44 troubleshooting Warranty and service information warrantywarranty SAMSUNG OVER-THE-RANGEOTR MICROWAVE OVEN Limited warranty to original purchaser46 warranty memo Code No. DE68-03686A-01