Samsung DE7711 - Manual (Page 15)

C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS 15
C OOKING I NSTRUCTIONS
Cooking Utensils
Recommended Use
• Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes —
Use for heating or cooking.
• 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.
• Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain
steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to
escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.
• Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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 in a microwave, and can shatter.
• Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for
popcorn bags that are designed for microwave
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.
Testing Utensils
If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe
or not, you can perform this test:
1
Fill a 1 cup glass measuring cup with water
and put it inside your oven, next to the dish
you want to test.
2
Press the Start +30 s button 4 times to heat for
two minutes.
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.
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