Samsung SMH8187 user manual Cooking techniques

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Cooking techniques

Stirring

Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.

Arrangement

Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or delicate parts toward the center of the turntable.

Shielding

Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that need shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square baking dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.

Turning

Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially important with large items such as roasts.

Standing

Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after the oven stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially foods such as roasts and whole vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before serving. When heating baby food, stir well and test the temperature before serving.

Adding moisture

Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook.

Venting

After covering dish with plastic wrap, you vent plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.

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Contents Microwave Oven Features What the icons and signs in this manual mEAn Safety infomationImportant Safety Instructions Safety information Important Safety Instructions Important grounding instructions Contents Maintenance Checking parts Your new microwave ovenWarranty and service information Setting up your microwave ovenModel Number Serial Number Date Purchased Purchased from Control panel feAtureS Oven Mircowave NEW Your Beginning Turning on the powerUsing the my choice feature Selecting the display weightSetting the daylight saving time adjustment Setting the clockSetting the child protection lock Setting the remind end signalQuick guide Using the your new microwave ovenOperating the oven Using the sensor cook buttons Using the sensor reheat buttonUsing the power/auto defrosting Using the handy helper button Handy helper chartAmount Remarks Kids meals chart Using the kids meals buttonUsing the snack bar button Snack bar chartContents Multi-stage cooking Setting cooking times & power levelsPower Level One-stage cookingTurning the Vent Fan Turbo/Hi/Low/Off Setting and using the custom cook buttonTurning the Turntable On/Off Turning the Light On/Night/OffUsing the metal shelf How to use the metal shelf when microwavingShelf and reheating Limited use Cooking instructionsCooking utensils Recommended useGeneral microwave tips Testing utensilsCooking techniques Utensils & cover for sensor cooking Auto sensor cookSensor Cooking Guide Food Amount ProcedureSensor Reheat Guide Power/Auto Defrosting GuideFood Remove from Oven After Standing 10 MIN Food Cook TIME/POWER Level DirectionsCooking Guide Guide for cooking meat in your microwaveGuide for cooking seafood in your microwave Guide for cooking poultry in your microwaveGuide for cooking vegetables in your microwave Guide for cooking eggs in your microwaveMakes 6 servings RecipesBeef and barley stew Broccoli and cheese casseroleWarm potato salad Black bean soupMakes about 2 quarts Maintenance TroubleshootingProblem Solutions How to clean the outside Care and CleaningLight bulb replacement Cooktop lightOven light Grease filters Vent fanCharcoal filter Charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replacedModel Number SMH8187STG SpecificationsModel Number SMH8187BG / SHM8187WGWarranty Page Questions or COMMENTS?