Samsung GE71A Owner'S Instructions & Cooking Manual Download

Page: 108 / 120

ENGLISH

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-
safe

comments

Aluminum foil

✓ ✗

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

✓

Do not preheat for more than eight

minutes.

china and
earthenware

✓

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware

and bone china are usually suitable,

unless decorated with a metal trim.

Disposable polyester
cardboard dishes

✓

Some frozen foods are packaged in

these dishes.

fast-food packaging

• Polystyrene cups

containers

✓

Can be used to warm food.

Overheating may cause the

polystyrene to melt.

• Paper bags or

newspaper

✗

May catch fire.

• Recycled paper or

metal trims

✗

May cause arcing.

Glassware

• Oven-to-table ware

✓

Can be used, unless decorated with a

metal trim.

• Fine glassware

✓

Can be used to warm foods or liquids.

Delicate glass may break or crack if

heated suddenly.

cookware

microwave-
safe

comments

• Glass jars

✓

Must remove the lid. Suitable for

warming only.

metal

• Dishes

✗

May cause arcing or fire.

• Freezer bag twist

ties

✗

Paper

• Plates, cups,

napkins and
Kitchen paper

✓

For short cooking times and warming.

Also to absorb excess moisture.

• Recycled paper

✗

May cause arcing.

Plastic

• Containers

✓

Particularly if heat-resistant

thermoplastic. Some other plastics

may warp or discolour at high

temperatures. Do not use Melamine

plastic.

• Cling film

✓

Can be used to retain moisture.

Should not touch the food. Take care

when removing the film as hot steam

will escape.

• Freezer bags

✓ ✗

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.

✓

: recommended

✓✗

: Use caution

✗

: Unsafe

cookinG GUiDe

MICROWAVES

Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its
water, fat and sugar content.
The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid
movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks
the food.

COOKING

Cookware for microwave cooking:

Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum
efficiency. Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel,
aluminium and copper, but they can penetrate through ceramic, glass,
porcelain and plastic as well as paper and wood. So food must never be
cooked in metal containers.

Food suitable for microwave cooking:

Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or
frozen vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces,
custard, soups, steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be
cooked in a microwave oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is
ideal for any food that would normally be prepared on a hob. Melting butter
or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips, techniques and hints).

Covering during cooking

To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water
rises as steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in
different ways: e.g. with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable
cling film.

Standing times

After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the
temperature to even out within the food.

GE71A_XEO_DE68-04050H-01_EN.indd 12

2015-02-12 �� 9:21:26