Samsung SMH8187 user manual Testing utensils, General microwave tips

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Testing utensils

If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can perform this test:

1.Fill 1 cup of glass measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven, next to the dish you want to test.

2.Press the ONE MINUTE + button once to heat them for one minute at High power.

The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave.

General microwave tips

•Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter foods. Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power level to avoid becoming tough.

•Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking time. When using a new recipe, use the minimum cooking time and check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking.

•Foods with a non-porous skin such as potatoes or hot dogs, should be pierced to prevent bursting.

•Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommended. Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and cause severe burns.

•Some ingredients heat faster than others. For example a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough. Keep this in mind to avoid burns.

•Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating process.

•Although microwaves do not heat the cookware, the heat from the food is often transferred to the cookware. Always use pot holders when removing food from the microwave and instruct children to do the same.

•Making candy in the microwave is not recommended as candy can be heated to very high temperatures. Keep this in mind to avoid injury.

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Contents Microwave Oven Features Safety infomation What the icons and signs in this manual mEAnImportant Safety Instructions Safety information Important Safety Instructions Important grounding instructions Contents Maintenance Your new microwave oven Checking partsModel Number Serial Number Date Purchased Purchased from Warranty and service informationSetting up your microwave oven Control panel feAtureS Oven Mircowave NEW Your Selecting the display weight Turning on the powerUsing the my choice feature BeginningSetting the remind end signal Setting the clockSetting the child protection lock Setting the daylight saving time adjustmentUsing the your new microwave oven Quick guideOperating the oven Using the power/auto defrosting Using the sensor cook buttonsUsing the sensor reheat button Amount Remarks Using the handy helper buttonHandy helper chart Using the kids meals button Kids meals chartContents Using the snack bar buttonSnack bar chart One-stage cooking Setting cooking times & power levelsPower Level Multi-stage cookingTurning the Light On/Night/Off Setting and using the custom cook buttonTurning the Turntable On/Off Turning the Vent Fan Turbo/Hi/Low/OffShelf and reheating Using the metal shelfHow to use the metal shelf when microwaving Recommended use Cooking instructionsCooking utensils Limited useTesting utensils General microwave tipsCooking techniques Auto sensor cook Utensils & cover for sensor cookingFood Amount Procedure Sensor Cooking GuidePower/Auto Defrosting Guide Sensor Reheat GuideGuide for cooking meat in your microwave Food Cook TIME/POWER Level DirectionsCooking Guide Food Remove from Oven After Standing 10 MINGuide for cooking poultry in your microwave Guide for cooking seafood in your microwaveGuide for cooking eggs in your microwave Guide for cooking vegetables in your microwaveBroccoli and cheese casserole RecipesBeef and barley stew Makes 6 servingsMakes about 2 quarts Warm potato saladBlack bean soup Problem Solutions MaintenanceTroubleshooting Care and Cleaning How to clean the outsideOven light Light bulb replacementCooktop light Vent fan Grease filtersCharcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced Charcoal filterSMH8187BG / SHM8187WG SpecificationsModel Number Model Number SMH8187STGWarranty Page Questions or COMMENTS?