Samsung MT1099STD User Manual
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1. Toast amp Bake Microwave Oven Owner s Manual MT1099STD Control PANG sineru event tienes eis aa aiar ENa 2 ACCOSSONICS doin id niaise actinie tea ied es heen ens indents 2 Using this Instruction Booklet e ee ceee cece eeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 3 Safety Precautions cece Installing Your Microwave OVEN cee What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem Setting Up Your Microwave OVEN sesse Setting the Clock oe Using the Stop Clear Button 00 eee cceeeeeeeeececeeereeeeeeeeseeseeeeetseteeteees 7 Using the Instant Cook Buttons 0 ee eeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaeeaee 7 Using the Handy Helper Button oo cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Using the Kids Meals Button cece ce eee eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeees 8 Using the Snack Bar Button 0 0 ec eeeceeseeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeneeereneeneeaeeeeaeeaees 9 Using the Start 1 Min Button 00 eee eeeeeeeeeeneeneeeetetaeseeaetaeeeeeaeeaee 9 Defrosting Automatically oo cece sees ceeeeeeee cesta seeseeeeneaeaeees 10 Setting Cooking Times amp Power Levels seses 10 Using the Kitchen Timer 0 ee 11 Toaster 12 Preheat 12 Baking 13 Warming 14 TWOP BrOWPMING PA EET 14 BSFOUMIMG EEA EE E TE ceancasechlassdeasssaieascusdeaes 15 Speed Cooking ee eeeeeeeccecesceeeeeeeeeceeceeceeeseeseeeesecsecaessesaeeaeeaeeaseates 15 Switching the Beep Sound On Off ceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeee2. C etc Set the temperature to 200 C and add an additional 2 6 minutes When heating frozen dinners or frozen entrees Speed Cook 3 or only microwaving is recommended 20 Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave Roast Beef Cooking Time Place meat on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Start meat fat side down Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or thin meat areas Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand the recommended time The following temperatures are removal temperatures The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time Directions Food Cook Time Power Level Place roast fat side down Boneless 8 11 min 454g for 46 C on roasting rack Cover Rare with wax paper Turn over Up to 1 8kg 9 13 min 454g for 49 C when cooking time is half Medium up Let stand 10 min 10 15 min 454g for 63 C Well Done Power Level High 0 for first 5 min then Medium 5 Pork Cooking Time Place roast fat side down Boneless 11 15 min 454g for71 C on roasting rack Cover or bone in Well Done with vented plastic wrap Power Level High 0 for Turn over when cooking Up to 1 8kg first 5 min then Medium 5 time is half up Let stand 10 min Bacon Cooking Time Arrange slices on roasting 2 slices 1 1 34 min rack or a dish lined with 2 6 slices 4 slices 3 3 min paper towel Cover with 6 slices 4 5 Y2 min Powe
3. Number buttons to set a Temp up to 200 C ENTERS chy CULL iby If you do not press the Start button after 5 seconds the Start indicator will blink The temperature choices are located on the number buttons Press the Start 1 Min button After preheating press the Stop Clear button before baking The Upper Heater and Lower Heater operate simultaneously The desired temperature will be maintained for 10 minutes it is then switched off automatically Baking You can bake in your Samsung Toast amp Bake Microwave oven Baking uses all To resume cooking Press Start coils Upper Lower to cook and brown the food When baking place the food on the crumb tray and preheat before cooking SSIS DOOD D When the top amp bottom heaters reach the selected temperature the heaters will cycle on and off for even heating crumb tray 1 Press the Bake Button ZENTER or wire rack 2 To set the cooking temperature press the Number buttons Your oven can Bake at temperatures up to 200 C To maintain a crumb tray constant temperature the oven door should be kept closed as much as possible while cooking P g e During baking the food may rise becoming too close to the heaters which may cause the food to overcook or burn nie e Baking larger dense food items such as cakes or brownies is es not recommended in this oven U e For best results when baking try to place the food toward the center of the
4. be pressed before the second cooking stage can be entered fs To set the power Level at High for a stage of cooking press the s Kress Start 10 DEJN siichen Timer Power Level button twice 4 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed 2 Use the number buttons to set a second cooking time After preheating press the Stop Clear button before baking The microwave does not turn on when the Kitchen timer is used 3 Press the Power Level button then use the number buttons to set the power level of the second stage of cooking 4 Press Start to begin cooking You can check the Power Level while cooking is in progress by pressing the Power Level button 11 Toaster of Place the food on the wire rack Then place wire rack with food on the top shelf of the oven Place the crumb tray on the bottom shelf Set the Toasting Adjustment to the desired position by using eae The display will be changed from to i The Toaster program keep last Adjustment in memory Press the Toaster Button to begin toasting Upper Heater and Lower Heater operate simultaneously If you want to clear the operation press the Stop Clear button twice eeeeceeec ATR wire rack crumb tray This oven will toast up to 4 slices of bread Preheat Some recipes may call for preheating the oven before cooking To preheat the oven 12 Press the Preheat button ZENTERS i COOL Use the
5. but let the microwave oven cool down before cleaning in order to avoid injury 29 Technical Specifications Note SAMSUNG strives to improve its products at all times Both the design specifications and these user instructions are thus subject to change without notice Model Number MT1099STD Power source 230V 50 Hz Power consumption Microwave 1400 W Grill 1850 W e Output power 90 W 900 W IEC 705 Operating frequency 2450 MHz Magnetron OM75P 31 Cooling method Cooling fan motor Dimensions W x H x D Outside 528 x 349 x 496 mm Oven cavity 343 x 239 x 344 mm Volume 30 liter Weight Net 20 kg approx 30 Note 31 ELECTRONICS If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre Tel 0870 242 0303 www samsung com uk
6. crumb tray 3 Press the Bake button again ENTERS gt TIME 4 Use the Number buttons to set a cooking time max time 45 min If you do not press the Start button after 5 seconds the Start indicator will blink ENTER gt TIME 50 00 5 Press the Start 1 Min button to start Press the Start 1 Min button again for additional Baking time if desired HEAT c9 54 The Upper Heater and Lower Heater operate simultaneously If you want to clear the function press the Stop Clear button twice To pause the function press the Stop Clear button once 13 Warming en You can keep food warm for up to one hour 1 Press the Warm button JEN ERZ7 TIME Use the Number buttons to set a warming time max time 60 min If you do not press the Start button after 5 seconds the Start indicator will blink Press the Start 1 Min button The Upper Heater operates only The Upper Heater will cycle on and off to keep food warm Cee crumb tray 14 Top Browning You can Top Brown in your Samsung Toast amp Bake Microwave Oven The upper heater is used to evenly brown open faced sandwiches cheese toppings and hor d ouevres 1 Press the Top Brown button ENTER TIME lt 0 2 Use the Number buttons to set a cooking time max time 45 min If you do not press the Start button after 5 seconds the Start indicator will blink cin 0 3 P
7. e A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists e To prevent delayed boiling and possible scalding you should put a plastic spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before during and after heating Reason During the heating of liquids the boiling point can be delayed this means that eruptive boiling can start after the container is removed from the oven You may scald yourself e Inthe event of scalding follow these FIRST AID instructions Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes Cover with a clean dry dressing Do not apply any creams oils or lotions e NEVER fill the container to the top and choose a container that is wider at the top than at the bottom to prevent the liquid from boiling over Bottles with narrow necks may also explode if overheated e ALWAYS check the temperature of baby food or milk before giving it to the baby e NEVER heat a baby s bottle with the teat on as the bottle may explode if overheated 9 Be careful not to damage the power cable e Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the power cable away from heated surfaces e Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug 10 Stand at arm s length from the oven when opening the door Reason The hot air or steam released may cause scalding 11 Keep the inside of the oven clean Reason Food particles or spattered oils stuck to oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and redu
8. you have entered It also allows you to pause the oven s cooking cycle so that you can check the food e To pause the oven during cooking press Stop Clear once To restart press Start e To stop cooking erase instructions and return the oven display to the time of day Press Stop Clear twice e To clear instructions you have just entered press Stop Clear once then re enter the instructions e To cancel a timer setting press Stop Clear once Upon completion of cooking operation if the oven temperature has risen above 120 C the fan will automatically continue running for 3 minutes To stop the fan press the Stop Clear key Using the Instant Cook Buttons Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are EN cooking for example Popcorn The display shows the first serving size ENTERS 100 gt aty 2 Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want The display will cycle through all available serving sizes Once you select the correct serving size the microwave will begin cooking automatically Instant Cook Chart Item Weight Remarks Popcorn 100g e Use one microwave only bag of 85 100g popcorn e Use caution when removing and opening hot bag from oven Pizza Reheat 1 Slice e Put the pizza on a microwave safe 2 Slice plate with wide end of slice towards 3 Slice the outside edge of the plate e Do not let slices overlap Do not cover e B
9. Reset the time If the above guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem contact your local dealer or SAMSUNG after sales service Setting Up Your Microwave Oven Place the oven on a flat sturdy surface and plug the cord into a grounded outlet Once plugged in the display on your oven will show START ENTER TIME HEAT MICRO z Lbs QTY 44 8 Make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least four inches of space behind above and to the sides of the oven Open the oven door by pulling the handle at the top of the door Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth Place the pre assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the oven Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the oven Setting the Clock 1 Press the Clock Button The display will show 2 Use the Number buttons to enter the current time You must press at least three numbers to set the clock For example if the current time is 5 00 enter 5 0 0 S U0 3 Press the Clock button again A colon will blink indicating that the time is set If there is a power interruption you will need to reset the clock You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by pressing the Clock button Using the Stop Clear Button The Stop Clear button allows you to clear instructions
10. at all times The water will absorb the microwaves if you accidentally set the oven going when it is empty 4 DONOT cover the rear ventilation slots with cloths or paper Reason The cloths or paper may catch fire as hot air is evacuated from the oven 5 ALWAYS use oven gloves when removing a dish from the oven Reason Some dishes absorb microwaves and heat is always transferred from the food to the dish The dishes are therefore hot 6 DO NOT touch heating elements or interior oven walls Reason These walls may be hot enough to burn even after cooking has finished even though they do not appear to be so Do not allow inflammable materials to come into contact with any interior area of the oven Let the oven cool down first 7 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not store flammable materials in the oven e Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags e Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers If smoke is observed keep the oven door closed and switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply of Safety Precautions continued Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off so that the temperature can equalize e Stir during heating if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating e Take care when handling the container after heating You may burn yourself if the container is too hot
11. ble plastic wrap Use to retain steam Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food e Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering e Paper towels and napkins Use for short term heating and covering they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering Do not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal and can catch fire e Paper plates and cups Use for short term heating at low temperatures Do not use recycled paper which may contain metal and can catch fire e Thermometers Use only those labeled Microwave Safe and follow all directions Check the food in several places Conventional thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from the oven 18 Limited Use Aluminum foil Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas Using too much foil can damage your oven so be careful Ceramic porcelain and stoneware Use these if they are labeled Microwave Safe If they are not labeled test them to make sure they can be used safely Never use dishes with metallic trim Plastic Use only if labeled Microwave Safe Other plastics can melt Straw wicker and wood Use only for short term heating as they can be flammable Not Recommended Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is too thin to be used ina microwave and can shatter Paper bags These are a fire hazard except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave
12. cally Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the Start 1 Min button for each minute you want to add Defrosting Automatically To thaw frozen food set the weight of the food and the microwave automatically sets the defrosting time power level and standing time 1 2 Press the Auto Defrost button The display shows 0 2kg To set the weight of your food press the Auto Defrost button repeatedly The Auto Defrost button will increase the weight by 0 2Kg up to 2 6kg if you are using metric measurement You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of the food directly The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically Twice during defrosting the oven will beep to let you know to turn the food over Press the Stop Clear button open the oven door and turn the food over Press the Start button to resume defrosting Setting Cooking Times amp Power Levels Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking each with its own time length and power level The power level button lets you control the heating intensity from Warm 1 to High 0 One stage Microwave Cooking For simple one stage cooking you only need to set a cooking time The power level is automatically set to High If you want to set the power to any other level you must set it using the Power Level button l e See page 22 for the Auto Defrosting Guide 10 Use the Number buttons to
13. ccasionally to prevent overcooking Foods with a non porous skin or shell such as potatoes eggs 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 is often transferred to the cookware Always use pot holders when removing food from the microwave and instruct children to do the same General Tips for the Heater Features Many foods such as convenience foods can be successfully prepared in the Toast amp Bake Microwave Oven Please follow the manufacturer s package directions carefully for best results Please check your food before the time is up You may need to adjust the time for best results or personal preference During baking the food may rise becoming too close to the heaters which may cause the food to overcook or burn Baking larger dense food items such as cakes or brownies is not recommended in this oven For best results when baking try to place the food toward the center of the crumb tray Some package directions call for temperatures above 200 C 210 C 230
14. ce the crumb tray on the bottom shelf of the oven to catch fat drippings Broil for 20 minutes internal temperature must reach 77 C and juices run clear While chicken is cooking add to the onion mixture garlic peppers tomatoes pasta sauce and Italian seasonings When chicken has finished cooking heat the vegetable mixture for 5 minutes using the speed cook 3 option Place chicken on platter and spoon vegetable mixture on top Makes about 4 servings Cooking Instructions continued Guide for Cooking with Heater Desserts Cooking Cooking ooa Mode Time Chocolate Chip Bake 10 12 Cookies minutes Sugar Cookies Bake 10 12 minutes Recommendations Follow package directions for temperature and preparation Place 9 cookies on the crumb tray about 1 to 2 inches apart Turn the crumb tray around 3 minutes before cooking time is up Follow package directions for temperature and preparation Place 9 cookies on the crumb tray about 1 to 2 inches apart Turn the crumb tray around 3 minutes before cooking time is up 25 Dinners Food Cooking Mode Cooking Recommendations Time Complete Dinners SpeedCook 26 30 Incomplete Dinners need to add meat 3 minutes Speed Cook 25 35 3 minutes Follow package directions for temperature and preparation Place on turntable Speed cook 3 for 26 30 minutes Bake 200 C for 6 minutes Prepare in a 2 3 liters shallow casserole dish Foll
15. ce the efficiency of the oven 12 You may notice a Clicking sound during operation especially when the oven is in defrosting Reason This sound is normal when the electrical power output is changing 13 When the microwave oven is operating without any load the power will be cut off automatically for safety You can operate the oven normally after letting it stand for over 30 minutes IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During cooking you should look into the oven from time to time when food is being heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic paper or other combustible materials IMPORTANT Young children should NEVER be allowed to use or play with the microwave oven Nor should they be left unattended near the microwave oven when it is in use Items of interest to children should not be stored or hidden just above the oven WARNING If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than a comperent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode WARNING Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a sa
16. ces Ensure that the door and door sealing surfaces are kept clean by wiping after use first with a damp cloth and then with a soft dry cloth 3 Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door door seals and sealing surfaces 2 Door hinges broken or loose 3 Power cable 4 The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone other than a properly qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer Safety Precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven please check that the following safety precautions are taken 1 DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven e Metallic containers e Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings e Skewers forks etc Reason Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven 2 DO NOT heat e Airtight or vacuum sealed bottles jars containers Ex Baby food jars e Airtight food Ex Eggs nuts in shells tomatoes Reason The increase in pressure may cause them to explode Tip Remove lids and pierce skins bags etc 3 DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty Reason The oven walls may be damaged Tip Leave a glass of water inside the oven
17. cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given This is normal Condensation inside the oven Air flow around the door and outer casing Light reflection around the door and outer casing Steam escaping from around the door or vents The oven does not start when you press the Start 1 Min button Is the door completely closed The food is not cooked at all Have you set the timer correctly and or pressed the Start 1 Min button Is the door closed Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a breaker to be triggered The food is either overcooked or undercooked Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type of food Was an appropriate power level chosen Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven arcing Have you used a dish with metal trimmings Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven Is aluminium foil too close to the inside walls The oven causes interference with radios or televisions Ded Slight interference may be observed on televisions or radios when the oven is operating This is normal To solve this problem install the oven away from televisions radios and aerials If interference is detected by the oven s microprocessor the display may be reset To solve this problem disconnect the power plug and reconnect it
18. e Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the item you want Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below 2 Press the Number button to select the serving size you want You can press the 1 or 2 button to select the serving size Only the 1 serving size is available for Nachos Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below for the serving 3 Press Start button to begin cooking Snack Bar Chart Serving Item code Size Remarks Weight Nachos A 1 1 serving e Place tortilla chips on plate without overlapping e Sprinkle evenly with cheese e Contents 2 cups tortilla chips 1 3 cup grated cheese Chicken A 2 140 170g Use pre cooked refrigerated chicken Wings wings 200 230g Place chicken wings around plate in spoke fashion and cover with wax paper Potato A 3 2 Serving e Cut cooked potato into 4 even wedges Skins Scoop or cut out potato flesh leaving about 1 4 of skin 4 Serving Place skins in spoke fashion around plate e Sprinkle with bacon onions and cheese Do not cover Cheese A 4 2 Serving e Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke Sticks fashion 4 Serving Do not cover Using the Start 1 Min Button This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one minute increments at the High power level 1 Press the Start 1 Min button once for each minute you wish to cook the food For example press it twice for two minutes The time will display and the oven starts automati
19. ed fat side down After each stage turn the food over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil 227 1360g After each stage rearrange the food If there are any warm or thawed portions of food shield them with narrow flat pieces of aluminum foil Remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand covered for 5 10 minutes 227 1360g After each stage remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand covered with foil for 5 10 minutes 1130 2720g Remove giblets before freezing poultry Start defrosting with the breast side down After the first stage turn the chicken over and shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil After the second stage again shield any warm portions with narrow strips of aluminum foil Let stand covered for 30 60 minutes in the refrigerator 227 907g After each stage rearrange or remove any pieces of food that are nearly defrosted Let stand for 10 20 minutes Check foods when the oven signals After the final stage small sections may still be icy let them stand to continue thawing Shielding roasts and steaks with small pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the food has defrosted Use narrow flat smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edges and thinner sections of the food Cooking Instructions continued Recipes Beef Stroganoff Ingredients 680g cubed top round 1 cupFlour all
20. eeeeeees 16 Using the More Less Buttons ceceeceesseeeeeeeeneeneeeesaeeeeseeaeeaeeaeeateas 16 Using the Easy Clean Button 0 ececeececseceeeeeeseeeneeeesieeeeeeesaeeeeesaeeas 16 Demonstration Mode ccsscccsssscsssescsrsesessceceesssesscesseessessceseerseaeeseees 16 Setting the Child Protection LOCK ceceseceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerenees 16 Cookware Guide 0 0 0 eee siZ Cooking Instructions s es 18 Cleaning Your Microwave Oven seses 29 Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven csesseseseeteeeeeeeees 29 Technical Specifications iiceccceesssiecsscetissesvesdesecerecsevvacessesaveveessiveets 30 Control Panel Poh Ooo ot Gaal G Bake Broil Warm Preheat Top Speed Brown Cook Auto Kitchen Easy Defrost Timer Clean Popcorn Pizza Baked Potatoes Handy Helper 3 4 j is 5c 37 if Gs J f 0 200 C Stop Clear 11 Toaster Start Button 10 Stop Clear Toasting Adjustment Button 11 Sound Instant Cook Buttons 12 Power Level Handy Helper Kids Meals Snack 13 Kitchen Timer Bar 14 Warm Auto Defrost 15 Bake Broil 16 Speed Cook Top Brown 17 Start 1 Min Preheat 18 Easy Clean Number Cooking Temperature 19 Clock Buttons 20 More Less 12 17 Accessories Unpack your oven and check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here If any part is missing or broken call your dealer glass tray roller guide ring ie me
21. efore serving let stand 1 2 min Baked 1EA e Prick each potato several times with Potatoes 2EA fork 3 EA e Place on turntable in spoke like 4EA fashion 5 EA e Remove from oven wrap in foil and let 6 EA stand 3 5 min Using the Handy Helper Button EN Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are cooking The display shows A 1 code of item Press the Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below 2 Press the Number button to select the serving size you want You can press the 1 or 2 button to select the serving size Only 1 serving size is available for Soften Cream Cheese and Melt Chocolate items Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below for the serving 3 Press the Start button to begin cooking Handy Helper Chart Serving Item Code Size Remarks Melt A 1 1 cupchips Place chocolate chips ina Chocolate microwave safe dish e Stir well at half time when the oven beeps and re start the oven Soften A 2 1 package e Unwrap cream cheese and place Cream 230g on microwave safe dish Cheese e Let stand 1 2minutes Melt Butter A 3 1 stick e Remove wrapping and cut butter 110g in half vertically e Place butter in dish cover with 2 sticks wax paper 230g e Stir well after finishing and let stand 1 2 minutes Melt chocolate Unless stirred at half time the Chocolate keeps its sha
22. es carrots and green beans are being cooked add about 14 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 at half the cooking time Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem ends pointing towards the edge of the dish with the heads 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 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 22 Auto Defrosting Guide e Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food Food Roast Beef Pork Steaks Chops Fish Ground Meat Whole Chicken Chicken Pieces Amount Procedure 1130 2267g Start with the food plac
23. fe way and understands the hazards of improper use Installing Your Microwave Oven Place the oven on a flat level surface that strong enough to safely bear the weight of the oven 20cm 10cm above behind a gt 85cm of 10cm the floor f on the side When you install your oven make sure there is adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm 4 inches of space behind and on the sides of the oven and 20 cm 8 inches of space above and 85 cm 33 inches of the floor Remove all packing materials inside the oven Install the roller ring and turntable Check that the turntable rotates freely This microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is accessible Never block the air vents as the oven may overheat and automatically switch itself off It will remain inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently For your personal safety plug the cable into a 3 pin 230 Volt 50Hz AC earthed socket If the power cable of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Do not install the microwave oven in hot or damp surroundings like next to a traditional oven or radiator The power supply specifications of the oven must be respected and any extension cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable supplied with the oven Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp
24. heating 1 Hold the 0 button and then press the 1 button To turn demo mode off repeat step 1 above Setting the Child Protection Lock You can lock your microwave oven so it can not be used by unsupervised children 1 Hold the 0 button and then press the 2 button At this point the microwave oven can not be used until it is unlocked To unlock it repeat step 1 above Cookware Guide To cook food in the microwave oven the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware If the cookware is marked microwave safe you do not need to worry The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven Cookware Microwave Comments Safe Aluminium foil vx Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against overcooking Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used Browning plate ov Do not preheat for more than eight minutes China and earthenware ov Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable unless decorated with a metal trim Disposable polyester ov Some frozen foods are packaged in cardboard dishes these dishes Fast food packaging e Polystyrene cups s Can be used to warm food containers Overheating may cause the
25. il red wine vinegar Italian seasonings salt and pepper Refrigerate for at least 3 hours Makes about 5 servings Cooking Instructions continued Recipes Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes Ingredients 680g Red bliss potatoes 2 54cm 4 clovesGarlic fresh minced 1 tablespoonRosemary dried 1 tablespoonParsley dried 2 tablespoonsOlive oil To tasteSalt To tastePepper Method of Preparation Preheat oven to 200 C Cut potatoes into 2 54cm cubes and place in a mixing bowl Add to the potatoes garlic rosemary parsley and olive oil and mix well Place potatoes on a greased crumb tray then on top shelf of oven Bake for 20 minutes at 200 C stirring occasionally during cooking Add salt and pepper to taste Makes about 4 servings 24 Chicken with Vegetable Sauce Ingredients 4 largeChicken breasts boneless 2 tablespoonsOlive oil 1 smallOnion yellow large dice 2 clovesGarlic fresh minced 1 smallRed pepper large dice 1 smallGreen pepper large dice 1 pintCherry tomatoes cut in half 1 cupPasta sauce jar 1 teaspoonltalian Seasoning dried To tasteSalt To tastePepper Method of Preparation In a 3 quart microwave safe casserole dish add the olive oil and onion then heat on high 100 power level for 5 minutes Remove and set aside Remove excess fat from chicken then place on wire rack make sure the thicker areas of the chicken are towards the center of the rack then on top shelf of oven Pla
26. ing closes pr psry Only a qualified microwave service technician should perform al Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to repair deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the ofthe e appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation NEVER remove the outer casing from the oven If the oven is faulty and needs servicing or you are in doubt about its condition 1 Clean the outside surfaces with a soft cloth and warm soapy water Rinse and e Unplug it from the wall socket dy e Contact the nearest after sales service centre 2 Remove any splashes or stains on the inside surfaces or on the roller ring with a If you wish to store your oven away temporarily choose a dry soapy cloth Rinse and dry dust free place Reason Dust and damp may adversely affect the working parts in 3 To loosen hardened food particles and remove smells place a cup of diluted lemon juice on the turntable and heat for ten minutes at maximum power thegven This microwave oven is not intended for commercial use 4 Wash the dishwasher safe plate whenever necessary DO NOT spill water in the vents NEVER use any abrasive products or chemical solvents Take particular care when cleaning the door seals to ensure that no particles e Accumulate e Prevent the door from closing correctly Clean the microwave oven cavity right often each use with a mild detergent solution
27. ippings Thicker steaks may need additional time Arrange the filets towards the center of the wire rack and place on top shelf Place crumb tray on bottom shelf to catch drippings Thicker filets may need additional time Arrange the shrimp towards the center of the wire rack and place on top shelf Place crumb tray on bottom shelf to catch drippings Larger shrimp may need additional time Arrange hamburgers torwards the center of the wire rack Place on top shelf of oven Put crumb tray on bottom shelf to collect drippings Cook hamburgers to an internal temperature of 72 C Place beef in a microwave safe shallow casserole dish Place the casserole dish at the center of the turntable Speed cook 3 for 14 17 min Ib or until thoroughly cooked Arrange burgers torwards the center of the wire rack Place on top shelf of oven Put crumb tray on bottom shelf to collect drippings Cleaning Your Microwave Oven Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven The following parts of your microwave oven should be cleaned A few simple precautions should be taken when storing or EN regularly to prevent grease and food particles from building up having your microwave oven serviced e Inside and outside surfaces The oven must not be used if the door or door seals are Door and door seals damaged e Turntable and Roller rings e Broken hinge e Deteriorated seals er ALWAYS ensure that the door seals are clean and the door e Distorted or bent oven cas
28. ire rack food _A crumb e glass tray tray e For menu recommendations using this time saving feature please refer to pages 25 28 Guide for Cooking with Heater Switching the Beep Sound On Off en You can switch the Beep Sound off whenever you want 1 Press the Sound button The display shows ON START will flash START Un 2 Press the Sound button again to turn the volume off The display shows OFF START will flash 3 Press the Start 1 Min button The display returns to the time of day or EEN Using the More Less Buttons The More Less buttons allow you to adjust pre set cooking times Use the More Less button only after you have already begun cooking The More Less feature cannot be used with the Auto Defrost button 1 To ADD more time to an automatic cooking procedure Press the More Q9 button 2 To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure Press the Less 1 button If you wish to increase decrease in the Time Cook mode in 10 sec intervals 10 20 30 press the More 9 or Less 1 button 16 Using the Easy Clean Button This function rotates the lower Heaters for convenient inside cleaning 1 Press the Easy Clean button Lower Heaters rotate into a horizontal position 2 After cleaning repeat step 1 above or press Stop Clear button Operates only when door is opened Demonstration Mode You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your oven operates without oven
29. mb tray Place on top shelf If the crumb tray is completely full with appetizers we recommend turning the crumb tray around 6 minutes before the cooking time is up Small Pizza Preheat oven to 200 C Place pizza in center of wire rack on top shelf Place crumb tray on bottom shelf For Speed Cooking the pizza follow the above steps but do not preheat oven Press Speed Cook 1 and enter 7 minutes then Start Pizza with toppings may require more time Large Pizza Preheat oven to 200 C Place pizza in center of wire rack on top shelf Place crumb tray on bottom shelf Turn Pizza 2 turn with 6 minutes before the cooking time is up Pizza with toppings may require more time Preheat oven to 200 C Arrange the wings in a single layer toward the center of the crumb tray Place on top shelf 26 Cooking Instructions continued Breakfast Foods Frozen Items Cooking Mode Cooking time Waffles Toast 4 each t 7 2 each t 6 Toaster Items Toast 4 each t 6 2 each t 6 French Toast Toast 4 each t 7 2 each t 6 French Toast Bake at 200 C 12 14 minutes Sticks 5 10 pieces Sausage Links Bake 200 C 10 12 minutes Biscuits Bake Large 12 minutes follow package directions Medium 9 minutes for temperatures 30 seconds Small 8 minutes Croissants Bake Large 15 minutes follow package directions Small 11 minutes for temperatures be toaster items french toast french toast sticks and sausage links are frozen Biscuits and crois
30. owing package preparation directions place on turntable Speed cook 3 for 25 35 minutes or until thoroughly cooked Cooking Instructions continued en Guide for Cooking with Heater Appetizers amp Snacks Food Cheese Sticks Chicken Nuggets amp Tenders Fish Sticks Onion Rings French Fries Other Appetizers amp Snacks Pizza Buffalo Chicken Wings Cooking Mode Bake 200 C Bake 200 C Bake 200 C Bake 200 C Bake 200 C Bake 200 C Bake 200 C Bake 200 C Cooking Time 9 11 minutes 14 16 minutes 18 20 minutes 21 24 minutes 20 23 minutes 12 15 minutes Small 10 14 minutes Large 19 22 minutes 17 21 minutes bed All Appetizers amp Snacks are frozen Recommendations Preheat the oven to 200 C Arrange cheese sticks towards the center of the crumb tray Place on top shelf Preheat oven to 200 C Arrange the pieces towards the center of the crumb tray Place on top shelf Preheat oven to 200 C Arrange the fish sticks towards the center of the crumb tray Place on top shelf Preheat oven to 200 C Arrange the onion rings in a single layer on the crumb tray Place on top shelf Turn onion rings over 6 minutes before the cooking time is up Preheat oven to 200 C Arrange the fries in a single layer on the crumb tray Place on top shelf Preheat oven to 200 C Arrange the appetizers in a single layer toward the center of the cru
31. pe even when heating time is over Using the Kids Meals Button 1 Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are cooking The display shows A 1 code of item Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you want Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below 2 Press the Number button to select the serving size you want You can press the 1 or 2 button to select the serving size Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below for the serving 3 Press the Start button to begin cooking Kids Meals Chart Serving Item code Size Remarks Weight Chicken A 1 110 140g e Puta paper towel on top of plate and Nuggets arrange nuggets in spoke fashion on 170 200g paper towel e Do not cover Let stand 1 minute Hot Dogs A 2 2 EA e Prick hot dogs place on plate When the oven beeps add buns and re start 4EA the oven French A 3 110 140g e Place 2 paper towels on plate and Fries arrange french fries on towels do not 170 200g overlap e Blot with additional paper towel after removal from oven Frozen A 4 2 Serving e Place frozen sandwich in susceptor Sandwich sleeve which is in package and put 4 Serving on plate Hot Dogs For the best texture buns should be added to hot dogs when the oven beeps Using the Snack Bar Button 1 Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are cooking The display shows A 1 code of item Press th
32. peed Cook 3 Broil 14 17 minutes 454g 9 10 minutes 454g 9 11 minutes 454g 14 18 minutes 10 17 minutes 8 12 minutes 8 10 minutes 15 17 minutes per 567g 14 17 min 454g 2 ea 12 14 min 4 ea 14 18 min 28 Follow package directions for preparation Place chicken ina microwave safe shallow casserole dish Cover tips of wings and drumsticks with small pieces of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking those areas Cook chicken until juice runs clear meat near the bone is no longer pink and correct temperature is reached 83 C dark meat 77 C light meat Follow package directions for preparation Place chicken in a microwave safe shallow casserole dish and set at the center of the wire rack top shelf Cook chicken until juice runs clear meat near the bone is no longer pink and correct temperature is reached 180 F dark meat 77 C light meat Follow package directions for preparation Place chicken ina microwave safe shallow casserole dish and set at the center of the wire rack top shelf Cook chicken until juice runs clear and correct internal temperature is reached 77 C Arrange the pieces towards the center of the wire rack and place on top shelf Place crumb tray on bottom shelf to catch drippings Cook pork until correct internal temperature is reached 77 C Arrange the steaks towards the center of the wire rack and place on top shelf Place crumb tray on bottom shelf to catch dr
33. polystyrene to melt e Paper bags or x May catch fire newspaper e Recycled paperor X May cause arcing metal trims Glassware e Oven to table ware Can be used unless decorated with a metal trim e Fine glassware v Can be used to warm foods or liquids Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly e Glass jars Jv Must remove the lid Suitable for warming only Y Recommended V X Use Caution X Unsafe Dishes x May cause arcing or fire Freezer bag twist X ties Plates cups v For short cooking times and warming napkins and Also to absorb excess moisture Kitchen paper Recycled paper x May cause arcing Containers P Particularly if heat resistant thermoplastic Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures Do not use Melamine plastic Cling film J Can be used to retain moisture Should not touch the food Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape Freezer bags Mx Only if boilable or oven proof Should not be airtight Prick with a fork if necessary Wax or grease proof paper Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering Cooking Instructions en Cooking Utensils Recommended Use for microwave functions e Glass and glass ceramic bowls and dishes Use for heating or cooking e Microwave browning dish Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks chops or pancakes Follow the directions provided with your browning dish e Microwava
34. purpose 1 smallOnion yellow diced 3 tablespoonsOlive Oil Ye cupPasta Sauce 1 can 14 ounces Beef Broth 2 tablespoonsParsley dried 1 cupSour Cream To tasteSalt To tastePepper Method of Preparation Coat beef cubes with flour and set aside In a 5 quart microwave safe casserole dish mix the onions and oil together and microwave for 5 minutes on high 100 power level until onions are translucent Add beef and cook for 8 minutes on high 100 power level stirring once Stir in sauce parsley and broth Heat for 1 hour and 5 minutes at 50 power level stirring occasionally Remove from oven and stir in the sour cream Add salt and pepper to taste Makes about 4 servings 23 Tortellini Salad Ingredients 6 cupsWater 454g Cheese tortellini fresh 5 cupsBroccoli florets 3 tablespoonsOlive Oil 1 tablespoonRed wine vinegar 1 teaspoonltalian Seasoning dried To tasteSalt To tastePepper Method of Preparation Place 6 cups of water in a 3 quart microwave safe casserole dish and heat for 10 minutes on high 100 power level Add tortellini and heat for an additional 3 minutes Remove from oven strain then cool with cold water Place in refrigerator until needed Put the broccoli in a microwave safe bowl add 2 tablespoons of water cover and heat for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on high 100 power level Remove from oven and cool with cold water In a large bowl mix together the tortellini broccoli olive o
35. r Level High 0 paper towel Microwave until crisp Cooking Instructions continued Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave Place poultry on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips thin meat areas or areas that start to overcook Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry stand the recommended time Food Whole Chicken Up to 1 8kg Chicken Pieces Up to 907g Cook Time Power Level Cooking Time 5 8 min 454g 77 C 82 C Power Level Medium High 7 Cooking Time 5 8 min 454g 82 C dark meat 77 C light meat Power Level Medium High 7 Directions Place chicken breast side down on roasting rack Cover with wax paper Turn over when the cooking time is half up Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink Let stand 5 10 min Place chicken bone side down on dish with the thickest portions towards the outside of the dish Cover with wax paper Turn over when the cooking time is half up Cook until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink Let stand 5 10 min Cue for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork Place fish on a microwave safe roasting rack in a microwave safe dish Use a tight cover to steam fish A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel provides les
36. reas 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 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 Cooking Instructions continued Gone 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 o
37. ress the Start 1 Min button HEAT 29 59 The Upper Heater operates only or doode eede UE ee wire tray A rack A Broiling You can broil in your Samsung Toast amp Bake Microwave oven Broiling uses heating coils to cook and brown the food When broiling use the Crumb Tray and Wire Rack together 1 Press the Broil button JENTER TIME bool eae uae Mh s 2 Use the Number buttons to set a cooking time max time 45 min If you do not press the Start button after 5 seconds the Start indicator will blink ENTER TIME 30 00 3 Press the Start button to begin broiling HEAT 29 54 The Upper Heater and Lower Heater operate simultaneously wire rack crumb tray Speed Cooking The speed cooking feature allows you to cycle automatically between microwave and heater cooking for food that is moist as well as crisp and brown Speed Cook 3 is ideal for large foods that require a long cooking time when prepared in a conventional oven such as casseroles To use speed cooking 1 Press the Speed Cook button repeatedly to select the speed cook mode you want ENTERS TIME 5 aLa SC 1 gt SC 2 gt SC 3 2 Use the Number buttons to set a cooking time max time 60 min for all modes If you do not press the Start button after 5 seconds the Start indicator will blink ENTER gt TIME 30 OO 3 Press the Start 1 Min button SC 1 SC 2 or SC 3 w
38. s steaming To avoid overcooking fish check it at minimum cooking time Food Steaks Up to 680g Fillets Up to 680g Shrimp Up to 680g Cook Time Power Level Cooking Time 6 10 min 454g Power Level Medium High 7 Cooking Time 3 7 min 454g Power Level Medium High 7 Cooking Time 3 5 min 454g Power Level Medium High 7 Directions Arrange fillets in a baking dish turning any thin pieces under Cover with wax paper If over inch thick turn over and rearrange when cooking time is half up Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork Let stand 2 3 min Arrange fillets in a baking dish turning any thin pieces under Cover with wax paper If over inch thick turn over and rearrange when cooking time is half up Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork Let stand 2 3 min Arrange shrimp in a baking dish without overlapping or layering Cover with wax paper Cook until firm and opaque stirring 2 or 3 times Let stand 5 min Cooking Instructions continued Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave Never cook eggs in the shell and never warm hard boiled 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 Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave Vegetables should be washed just before cooking Often no extra water is needed If dense vegetables such as potato
39. sants are refrigerated 27 Recommendations Place waffles in center of wire rack on top shelf of oven Put the crumb tray on bottom shelf Place toaster items in center of wire rack on top shelf of oven Put the crumb tray on bottom shelf Place French Toast in center of wire rack on top shelf of oven Put the crumb tray on bottom shelf Preheat the oven to 200 C Arrange the French Toast Sticks towards the center of the crumb tray Place on top shelf Preheat the oven to 200 C Arrange the sausages towards the center of the crumb tray Place on top shelf Preheat oven Place the biscuits 12 7mm to 25 4mm apart from each other towards center of crumb tray For the large biscuits we recommend turning the tray around 5 minutes before cooking time is up Preheat oven Place the croissants 12 7mm to 25 4mm apart from each other towards center of crumb tray Turn the tray around 5 minutes before cooking time is up Cooking Instructions continued en Meats Food Cooking Mode Cooking Time Recommendations Whole Chicken up to 1 8kg Chicken Pieces up to 680g drum sticks amp thighs Chicken Breasts boneless up to 680g Pork Chops thin cut up to 454g Seafood Steaks up to 454g Seafood Filets up to 454g Shrimp up to 454g Hamburger 42g Roasi beef 1 8kg Frozen Veggie Burgers Speed Cook 3 Speed Cook 2 Speed Cook 2 Broil Broil Broil Broil Broil S
40. set a cooking time You can set a time from one second to 99 minutes 99 seconds For example to set 20 minutes enter 2 0 0 0 CENTERS Z TINE lt CU If you want to set the power level to something other than High press the Power Level button then use the Number buttons to enter a power level ZENTER Power Levels 1 PL 10 Warm 2 PL 20 Low 6 PL 60 Simmer 3 PL 30 Defrost 7 PL 70 Medium high 8 PL 80 Reheat 9 PL 90 Saut 0 PL Hi High 4 PL 40 Medium low 5 PL 50 Medium Press the Start button to begin cooking If you want to change the power level press Stop Clear before you press Start and re enter all of the instructions Setting Cooking Times amp Power Levels continued Using the Kitchen Timer Setting Cooking Times amp Power Levels continued 1 Press the Kitchen Timer button EN Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures You ENTER TNE can set up to two 2 stages of cooking when microwaving 2 Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the Multi stage Cooki ere eee timer to run max time 99 min 99 sec CENTERS TIME lt 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the One Stage Cooking section on the 30 00 previous page If you do not press the Start button after 5 seconds the Start When entering more than one cooking stage the Power Level peak g 7529 indicator will blink button must
41. tal wire rack microwave oven instruction manual card warranty DE97 00318B lt gt W tray baking Glove oven DE97 00327A DE63 00123B The white plastic tubing on the crumb tray and wire rack must not be removed Using this Instruction Booklet You have just purchased a SAMSUNG microwave oven Your Owner s Instructions contain much valuable information on cooking with your microwave oven e Safety precautions e Suitable accessories and cookware e Useful cooking tips Inside the cover you will find a quick look up guide explaining four basic cooking operations e Cooking food Auto Power Defrosting of food Grilling food Adding extra cooking time At the front of the booklet you will find illustrations of the oven and more importantly the control panel so that you can find the buttons more easily The step by step procedures use three different symbols Com be Important Note Caution PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to microwave energy 1 Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to operate the oven with the door open or to tamper with the safety interlocks door latches or to insert anything into the safety interlock holes 2 Do not place any object between the oven door and front face or allow food or cleaner residues to accumulate on sealing surfa
42. use Styrofoam plates and cups These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food Plastic storage and food containers Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave Metal utensils These can damage your oven Remove all metal before cooking Cooking Instructions continued Testing Utensils If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave safe or not you can perform this test 1 Fill a glass measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven next to the dish you want to test 2 Press the Start 1 min button once to heat them for one minute at High power The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool If the dish is warm then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave 19 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 A
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