Recommended Cooking Utensils; Guide For Cooking Eggs In Your Microwave - Samsung MC17J8000C series User Manual

Standing
Food cooked in the microwave builds up internal heat and continues to cook for a
few minutes after the oven stops. Let food stand to complete cooking, especially
food such as roasts and whole vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete
cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas. All liquids, such as soup
or hot chocolate, should be shaken or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids
stand a moment before serving. When heating baby food, stir well and test the
temperature before serving.
Adding Moisture
Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture
content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly.
Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by turning back one
corner so excess steam can escape.
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Recommended cooking utensils

• Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter foods. Food
with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power level to prevent it
from becoming tough.
• Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking time.
When trying a new recipe, use the minimum cooking time and check the food
occasionally to prevent overcooking.
• Food with a non-porous skin such as potatoes or hot dogs should be pierced
to prevent bursting.
• Frying with oil or fat is not recommended. Fat and oil can suddenly boil over
and cause severe burns.
• Some ingredients heat faster than others. For example, the jelly inside a jelly
doughnut will be hotter than the dough. Keep this in mind to avoid burns.
• Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because all
harmful bacteria may not 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 heat to
very high temperatures. Keep this in mind to avoid injury.

Guide for cooking eggs in your microwave

• Never cook eggs in the shell and never warm hard-cooked eggs in the shell.
They can explode.
• Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.
• Cook eggs just until set. They become tough if overcooked.
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