Guide For Cooking Vegetables In Your Microwave; Cleaning And Maintaining Your Microwave Oven; Cleaning The Exterior; Cleaning Under Your Microwave Oven - Samsung MC17J8000C series User Manual

Guide for cooking vegetables in your microwave

• Vegetables should be washed just before cooking. Often, no extra water is
needed. If you are cooking dense vegetables such as cubed potatoes, carrots,
or green beans, add about ¼ cup water.
• Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.) will cook faster than
larger ones.
• Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn squash, or corn on the cob, should
be arranged in a circle on the turntable before cooking. They will cook more
evenly if turned over after half the cooking time.
• Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem ends
pointing towards the edge of the dish and the tips toward the center.
• When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lid or vented
microwavable plastic wrap.
• Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant, etc., should
have their skin pricked in several spots before cooking to prevent them from
bursting.
• For more even cooking, stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway through
the cooking time.
• Generally, the denser the food, the longer the standing time. (Standing time
refers to the time necessary for dense, large foods and vegetables to finish
cooking after they come out of the oven.) A baked potato can stand on the
counter for five minutes before cooking is completed, while a dish of peas can
be served immediately.
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Cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven

Keeping your microwave oven clean improves its performance, wards off
unnecessary repairs, and lengthens its life.

Cleaning the exterior

It's best to clean spills on the outside of your microwave oven as they occur. Use a
soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
CAUTION
Do not get water into the vents. Never use abrasive products or chemical
solvents such as ammonia or alcohol as they can damage the appearance of your
microwave.
WARNING
Unplug the microwave plug before cleaning.

Cleaning under your microwave oven

Regularly clean grease and dust from the bottom of your microwave using a
solution of warm water and detergent.

Cleaning the control panel

Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large
amounts of soap and water, abrasives, or sharp objects on the panel as it is easily
damaged.

Cleaning the door and door seals

Always ensure that the door seals are clean and that the door closes properly. Take
particular care when cleaning the door seals to ensure that no particles accumulate
and prevent the door from closing correctly. Wash the glass door with very mild
soap and water. Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching.
NOTE
If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. Steam
can accumulate when you operate the oven when humidity is high and in no way
indicates microwave leakage.
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