Cooking Guide - Samsung MG14J3020CM User Manual

Cooking guide

Cooking guide
Microwave energy actually penetrates food and is attracted and absorbed by the water, fat
and sugar in the food. 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 prevent them from 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 a 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 trying 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.
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Cooking techniques
NOTE
If the oven is set to cook for more than
20 minutes, it will automatically adjust to
70 percent power after 20 minutes to avoid
overcooking.
Stirring
Open the microwave door and stir
foods such as casseroles and vegetables
occasionally 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 can 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.
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