Samsung ME6124ST-1/SLI manual Cooking techniques

					cooking techniques
	Cookware	Microwave-		Comments	RECOMMENDED
		safe
					Stirring
Glassware
					Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly.
• Oven-to-		✓	Can be used, unless decorated with a metal
					Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from
	tableware		trim.		the outside to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.
•	Fine glassware	✓	Can be used to warm foods or liquids.		Arrangement
			Delicate glass may break or crack if heated
					Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker,
			suddenly.
					meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave
•	Glass jars		Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming
		✓			energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or delicate parts toward the center of the
			only.		turntable.
Metal					Shielding
•	Dishes	✗	May cause arcing or fire.		Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that need
•	Freezer bag twist	✗			shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square baking
	ties				dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.
Paper					Turning
•	Plates, cups,	✓	For short cooking times and warming. Also		Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is
	napkins and		to absorb excess moisture.		especially important with large items such as roasts.
					Standing
	kitchen paper
•	Recycled paper	✗	May cause arcing.		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
Plastic
					as roasts and whole vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center
•	Containers	✓	Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.
					without overcooking the outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be
			Some other plastics may warp or discolour
					shaken or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before serving.
			at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine
					When heating baby food, stir well and test the temperature before serving.
			plastic.
					Adding moisture
•	Cling film	✓	Can be used to retain moisture. Should not
					Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture
			touch the food. Take care when removing
					content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly. Add a
			the film as hot	steam will escape.
					small amount of water to dry food to help it cook.
•	Freezer bags	✓ ✗	Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be
			airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.
Wax or grease-		✓	Can be used to retain moisture and prevent
proof paper			spattering.
✓	: Recommended	✓✗	: Use caution	✗ : Unsafe
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