Samsung ME83M Manual Do Utilizador

COOKW

ARE GUIDE

Packaged food is also, increasingly, using a microwave symbol similar to 

the one below. When you see this

800W

Symbol on food packaging, the cooking instructions are based on either the 

IEC Power Output Rating, or the Reheating Categories A, B, C, D or E.

The IEC Power Output rating is an internationally standardised rating, so all 

microwave manufacturers now use the same method of measuring power 

output.

If food packaging gives cooking instructions based on IEC Power ratings, 

set cooking times according to the IEC Power of your oven.
For example :

If the cooking instructions are based on a 650 W oven, then you will need 

to reduce some cooking time for the ME83M (800 W).

Ready meals are now very convenient and popular. These are meals which 

are already prepared and cooked by the food manufacturer, and then 

frozen, chilled or vacuum sealed for long life.

Increasingly, heating times for such ready meals are being based on the 

Heating Categories A, B, C, D and E.

On this instance, simply match the heating category of your oven to the 

instructions on the food package, and set your timer accordingly.
For example :

If the heating instructions are 3 minutes on HIGH for a D category oven, 

then you will need to set your timer for less than 3 minutes on HIGH for the 

ME83M (E category).

Always remember that cooking instructions are intended only as a 

guide. If you have followed the instructions and the food is still not 

piping hot throughout, simply return it to the oven and cook it until it is.

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.

✓ ✗

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.

✓

Do not preheat for more than eight 

minutes.

✓

Porcelain, pottery, glazed 

earthenware and bone china are 

usually suitable, unless decorated 

with a metal trim.

✓

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.

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