Samsung MS23H3115FK/EO manual Cooking guide, Microwaves

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