haier MWG7047TW / B - Manual (Page 9)

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Cooking Techniques
Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you
keep these considerations in mind:
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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.
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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 delicate areas, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of
the turntable.
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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.
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Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave
energy. This is especially important with large foods such as roasts.
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Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a
few minutes after heating stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially
foods such as cakes 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 at
removal and test the temperature before serving.
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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 disperse
evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook.