SEMAK MW100011, Operation And Warranty Booklet

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For Best Cooking Results
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When determining time for particular foods, always figure minimum time and check
occasionally during cooking for progress. The microwave oven cooks so quickly,
therefore it is easy to overcook your foods.
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Be careful of the cooking time for small quantities of foods, or foods with low water
content. They may burn if cooked too long.
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Do not use oven for drying kitchen towels/napkins. They may burn if heated too long.
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Do not try to boil eggs in the oven.
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When you cook an egg, be sure to pierce the yolk membrane prior to placing into the
oven to prevent the egg bursting.
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Open the door and give the dish a half turn, or turn the food over during cooking. This
helps to achieve more even cooking. When you cook chicken the legs cook faster than
other parts. Wrap the legs with aluminium foil during cooking to reflect the
microwave energy in order to create even cooking.
Microwave Basics
A number of factors determine the success of microwave food preparation. They include:
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Temperature of foods: frozen or refrigerated food items require longer heating times
to reach a desired serving temperature than foods from room temperature.
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Food components: foods high in sugar, salt, fats and moisture content heat faster
because these properties attract microwave energy. Denser foods high in protein and
fibre absorb microwave energy slower which means a lengthier heating time.
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Bulk/volume: the greater the mass of food, the longer it takes to heat.
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Containers: ceramic, paper, china, styrofoam, glass & plastic are suitable for use in
oven with the following caution. Heating foods with either high sugar or high fat
content should be done only in high temperature resistant containers. Do not heat
food in a sealed container or bag.
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Avoid metal: because it bounces the microwaves, causing uneven heating and
sometimes even flashes, which may pit or mar the interior of the oven, the metal
container or plate trim.
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Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Do not heat liquids in your microwave
oven without first stirring.