Samsung SMH7185 user manual Cooking guide, General microwave tips, Cooking techniques

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cooking guide

Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by the 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.

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.

Foods with a non-porous skin such as potatoes or hot dogs, should be pierced to prevent bursting. Putting heating oil or fat in the microwave is not recommended. Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and cause severe burns.

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

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

Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because not all harmful bacteria may 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.

Cooking techniques

If the oven is set to cook for more than 25 minutes, it will automatically adjust to 70 percent power after 25 minutes to avoid overcooking.

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 towards 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 towards 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 the cooking cycle to expose all parts to the 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 the cooking process, 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.

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Contents Microwave Oven Features of your new microwave oven What the icons and signs in this manual mean Important safety instructionImportant safety instructions Important safety instruction  To reduce the risk of fire in the oven Important grounding instructions Contents Contents Checking the parts Setting up your new microwave ovenSetting up your microwave oven Warranty and service informationInstalling the metal shelf Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased Purchased fromSelecting the weight units Turning on the power for the first timeSetting the remind end signal My ChoiceAdjusting for Daylight Saving Time Setting the timeHelp button Child lockChecking the control panel Help button ButtonUsing your microwave oven Reheating food Using the Turntable On/Off buttonUsing the metal shelf Food Amount Procedure Using the Sensor Cook buttonsSensor cooking utensils & covers Sensor cooking tableSuch as carrots or broccoli spears Sensor reheating table Using the Sensor Reheat buttonAuto/Power defrosting table Using the Auto/Power Defrost buttonAmount Remarks Using the Handy Helper buttonHandy helper table Kids meals table Using the Kids Meals buttonSnack bar table Using the Snack Bar buttonPower Levels Microwave cooking times & power levelsPower Level One-stage cookingYou can only recall one stored recipe at a time Using the Custom Cook buttonCookware MICROWAVE-SAFE Comments Cookware guideMicrowave-safe utensils Cookware guide Cooking techniques Cooking guideGeneral microwave tips Food Remove from Oven After Standing 10 MIN Food Cooking TIME/POWER Level InstructionsCooking meat Cooking seafood Cooking poultryCooking vegetables Cooking eggsBroccoli and cheese casserole RecipesBeef and barley stew Black bean soup Warm potato saladCleaning the exterior Cleaning and maintaining your microwave ovenCleaning the interior Cleaning the turntable and roller ringsRePLACIng The oVen LIghT STorIng AnD rePAIrIng your mICrowAVe oVenRePLACIng The CookToP/nIghT LIghT CLeAnIng The greASe FILTer RePLACIng The ChArCoAL FILTer Check these points if your microwave oven… TroubleshootingProblem Solution Appendix SpecificationsModel Number Model Number SMH7185STG / SMH7187STGLimited warranty to original purchaser WarrantyMemo Memo Questions or Comments
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