Samsung SMH1611B/XAA, User Manual

cooking guide 

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04 COOKING GUIDE

Food

Remove 

from oven

After standing 

(10 MIN.)

Beef

Rare

135 °F

145 °F

Medium

150 °F

160 °F

Well Done

160 °F

170 °F

Pork

Medium

150 °F

160 °F

Well Done

160 °F

170 °F

Poultry

Dark meat

170 °F

180 °F

Light meat

160 °F

170 °F

COOKING POULTRY

Place the poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a 

microwave-safe dish and cover with wax paper to prevent 

spattering. Use aluminum foil to shield the bone tips, thin 

pieces of meat, or areas that may start to overcook.

Check the temperature in several places before letting the 

poultry stand the recommended time.

Food

Cooking time/

Power level

Instructions

Whole 

chicken

Up to 4 

lbs.

Cooking Time: 

6-10 min./lb.

180 °F dark 

meat

170 °F light 

meat

Place the chicken breast-

side down on the roasting 

rack. Cover with wax paper. 

Turn over half way through 

cooking process. Cook until 

the juices run clear and the 

meat near the bone is no 

longer pink. Let stand for 

5-10 minutes.

Power Level:

Medium High 

(7).

Chicken 

pieces

Up to 2 

lbs.

Cooking Time: 

6-9 min./lb.

180 °F dark 

meat

170 °F light 

meat

Place the chicken bone-side 

down on the dish, with the 

thickest portions towards 

the outside of the dish. 

Cover with wax paper. Turn 

over halfway through the 

cooking process. Cook until 

the juices run clear and the 

meat near the bone is no 

longer pink. Let stand for 

5-10 minutes.

Power Level:

Medium High 

(7).

COOKING SEAFOOD 

Place the fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a 

microwave-safe dish. Use a tight cover to steam the fish. 

A lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel will decrease 

steaming. Cook the fish until it flakes easily with a fork. 

Do not overcook fish. check it after the minimum cooking 

time.

Food

Cooking time/

Power level

Instructions

Tuna steaks 

and salmon 

steaks 

Up to 1.5 

lbs.

Cooking 

Time:

7-11 min./lb. 

Arrange the steaks on 

a roasting rack with the 

meaty portions towards 

the outside of the rack. 

Cover with wax paper. 

Turn them over halfway 

through the cooking 

process. Cook until the 

fish flakes easily with a 

fork. Let stand for 3-5 

minutes.

Power Level:

Medium-High 

(7).

Fillets

Up to 1.5 

lbs.

Cooking 

Time:

4-8 min./lb.

Arrange the fillets in a 

baking dish, tucking any 

thin pieces under. Cover 

with wax paper. If the 

fillets are thicker than ½ 

in., turn them over halfway 

through the cooking 

process. Cook until the 

fish flakes easily with a 

fork. Let stand for 2-3 

minutes.

Power Level:

Medium-High 

(7).

Shrimp

Up to 1.5 

lbs.

Cooking 

Time:

4-6½ min./lb.

Arrange the shrimp in 

a baking dish without 

overlapping or layering 

them. Cover with wax 

paper. Cook until firm 

and opaque, stirring 2 or 

3 times. Let stand for 5 

minutes.

Power Level:

Medium-High 

(7).

COOKING EGGS 

You can use your microwave oven to cook eggs. Cook 

them until they are just set as they become tough if they 

are overcooked.

WARNING

Never cook eggs in their shells and never warm 

up hard-boiled eggs in their shells. Eggs cooked 

or warmed up in their shells can explode. Always 

pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.

COOKING VEGETABLES

Vegetables should be washed prior to cooking. Usually, 

no extra water is needed. When cooking dense 

vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and green beans, 

add about ¼ 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 halfway through the cooking process.

Always place vegetables such as asparagus and broccoli 

with the stems pointing towards the edge of the dish and 

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