Cooking Techniques; General Tips - Maytag MMC5080AAW Owner's Manual

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Cooking Instructions
Cooking
Techniques
Stirring
Stir foods such as casseroles
and vegetables
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
to 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 receive
more microwave
energy. To prevent overcooking,
place thin or delicate
parts
toward 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.
Turning
Turn foods over midway through cooking
to expose
all parts to microwave
energy. This is especially
important
with large items such as roasts.
Standing
Foods cooked
in the microwave
build up internal
heat and continue
to cook
for a few minutes
after the oven stops. Let foods stand to complete
cooking,
especially
foods 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 heat-
ing 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 dis-
perses evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook.
General
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
avoid becoming
tough.
Altitude
and the type of cookware
you are using can affect cooking
time.
When using a new recipe, use the minimum
cooking time and check the
food occasionally
to prevent overcooking.
Foods with a non-porous
skin such as potatoes or hot dogs, should be
pierced to prevent
bursting.
Frying with heating 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.
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