Samsung MC32F604TCT/SG manual Cooking guide, Microwaves, English-29

				cooking guide
	Cookware	Microwave-safe	Comments
Glassware
				MICROWAVES
•	Oven-to-tableware	✓	Can be used, unless decorated
			with a metal trim.	Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its
•	Fine glassware		Can be used to warm foods or
		✓		water, fat and sugar content.
			liquids. Delicate glass may break	The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid
			or crack if heated suddenly.	movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks
•	Glass jars		Must remove the lid. Suitable for
		✓		the food.
			warming only.	COOKING
Metal
•	Dishes	✗	May cause arcing or fire.	Cookware for microwave cooking:
• Freezer bag twist ties		✗		Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum
Paper				efficiency. Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel,
•	Plates, cups,	✓	For short cooking times and	aluminium and copper, but they can penetrate through ceramic, glass,
	napkins and kitchen		warming. Also to absorb excess	porcelain and plastic as well as paper and wood. So food must never be
	paper		moisture.	cooked in metal containers.
•	Recycled paper	✗	May cause arcing.	Food suitable for microwave cooking:
Plastic				Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or
•	Containers	✓	Particularly if heat-resistant	frozen vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces,
				custard, soups, steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be
			thermoplastic. Some other
			plastics may warp or discolour	cooked in a microwave oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is
			at high temperatures. Do not	ideal for any food that would normally be prepared on a hob. Melting butter
			use Melamine plastic.	or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips, techniques and hints).
•	Cling film	✓	Can be used to retain moisture.	Covering during cooking
			Should not touch the food. Take	To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water
			care when removing the film as	rises as steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in
			hot steam will escape.	different ways: e.g. with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable
•	Freezer bags	✓ ✗	Only if boilable or oven-proof.	cling film.
			Should not be airtight. Prick with	Standing times
			a fork, if necessary.
				After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the
Wax or grease-proof		✓	Can be used to retain moisture
				temperature to even out within the food.
paper			and prevent spattering.

✓: Recommended

✓✗ : Use caution

✗: Unsafe

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