Samsung MW830WA User Manual

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. 

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 thin or delicate parts 
toward the center of the turntable. 

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. 

Turn foods over midway through cooking to 
expose all parts to microwave energy. This is 
especially important with large items such as 
roasts. 

Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal 
heat and continue to cook for a few minutes 
after the oven stops. Let foods stand to 
complete cooking, especially foods such as 
roasts 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 and test the temperature 
before serving. 

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 disperses evenly. Add a small 
amount of water to dry food to help it cook.

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Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer 
to heat than lighter foods. Foods with a 
delicate texture should be heated at a low 
power level to avoid becoming tough.

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Altitude and the type of cookware you are 
using can affect cooking time. When using a 
new recipe, use the minimum cooking time 
and check the food occasionally to prevent 
overcooking.

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Foods with a non-porous skin or shell, such 
as potatoes, eggs, or hot dogs, should be 
pierced to prevent bursting.

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Frying with heating oil or fat is not 
recommended. Fat and oil can suddenly boil 
over and cause severe burns.

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Some ingredients heat faster than others. 
For example, the jelly inside a jelly doughnut 
will be hotter than the dough. Keep this in 
mind to avoid burns.

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Home canning in the microwave oven is not 
recommended because all harmful bacteria 
may not be destroyed by the microwave 
heating process.

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Although microwaves do not heat the 
cookware, the heat is often transferred to the 
cookware. Always use pot holders when 
removing food from the microwave and 
instruct children to do the same.

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