Cleaning Your Microwave Oven - Samsung Microwave Oven Cookbook

Frozen poultry must be thoroughly defrosted before cooking. Remove any metal ties and take it
out of any wrapping to allow thawed liquid to drain away.
Put the frozen food on a dish without cover. Turn over half way, drain off any liquid and remove
any giblets as soon as possible. Check the food occasionally to make sure that it does not feel warm.
If smaller and thinner parts of the frozen food start to warm up, they can be shielded by wrapping
very small strips of aluminium foil around them during defrosting.
Should poultry start to warm up on the outer surface, stop thawing and allow it to stand for 20
minutes before continuing.
Leave the fish, meat and poultry to stand in order to complete defrosting. The standing time for
complete defrosting will vary, depending on the quantity defrosted.
HINT: Flat food defrosts better than those otherwise; smaller quantities need less time than bigger
ones. For defrosting of frozen food with a temperature of about -18 to -20°C, see Table: 01.
Grill
The grill-heating element is located beneath the ceiling of the cavity, and it operates while the door
is closed and the turntable is rotating. The rotation of the turntable ensures an even browning of the
food. Preheating the grill for 4 minutes will make the food brown more quickly.
Cookware for grilling: Should be flameproof and may include metal. Do not use any type of
plastic cookware, as it can melt.
Food suitable for grilling: Chops, sausages, steaks, hamburgers, bacon and gammon rashers, thin
fish portions, sandwiches, and all kinds of toasts with toppings.

Cleaning your microwave oven

The following parts of your MWO should be cleaned regularly to prevent grease and food
particles from building up:
Inside and outside surfaces: Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm, soapy
water. Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces or on the roller ring with a soapy
cloth. Carefully rinse and dry both the interior and exterior surfaces.
Door and door seals: Take particular care when cleaning the door seals to ensure that no
particles accumulate and prevent the door from closing correctly.
Turntable and roller rings: Wash the glass plate whenever necessary.
To loosen hardened food particles and remove smells, place a cup of diluted lemon juice on
the turntable and heat for 10 minutes at maximum power.
Failure to maintain the MWO in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface
that could adversely affect the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
DO NOT spill water in the vents. NEVER use any abrasive products or chemical solvents.
Clean the MWO cavity immediately after each use with a mild detergent solution, but only after the
MWO has cooled down, to avoid injury.
The instructions for cooking ranges, hobs and ovens state that a steam cleaner should not
be used.
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