LG LMC0975 Series User Manual page 30

Food
What is wrong when baked foods have a hard,
dry, brown spot?
A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking.
Shorten the cooking or reheating time.
Why do eggs sometimes pop?
When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may
pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane.
To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a wooden
toothpick before cooking.
CAUTION
Never microwave eggs in the shell.
Why are scrambled eggs sometimes a little dry
after cooking?
Eggs will dry out when they are overcooked, even if
the same recipe is used each time. The cooking time
may need to be varied for one of these reasons:
• Eggs vary in size.
• Eggs are at room temperature one time and at
refrigerator temperature another time.
• Eggs continue cooking during standing time.
Is it possible to pop popcorn in a microwave
oven?
Yes, if using one of the two methods described below:
(1) microwave-popping devices designed specifically
for microwave cooking
(2) prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that
is made for specific times and power output needed
Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer
for its popcorn popping product and do not leave the
oven unattended while the corn is being popped. If
corn fails to pop after the suggested time, discontinue
cooking. Overcooking could result in an oven fire.
CAUTION
Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn or
attempt to pop leftover kernels.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Why do baked apples sometimes burst during
cooking?
The peel has not been removed from the top half of
each apple to allow for expansion of the interior of
the apple during cooking. As in conventional cooking
methods, the interior of the apple expands during the
cooking process.
Why do baked potatoes sometimes burn during
cooking?
If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At
the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes
should be slightly firm.
CAUTION
Do not overcook.
Why is a standing time recommended after
microwave cooking time is over?
Standing time allows foods to continue cooking
evenly for a few minutes after the actual microwave
oven cooking cycle. The amount of standing time
depends upon the density of the foods.
Why is additional time required for cooking food
stored in the refrigerator?
As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of
food affects total cooking time. You need more time to
cook food taken out of a refrigerator than for food at
room temperature.
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