Samsung ME83M Manual Do Utilizador

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.

•  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.

✓

Can be used to retain moisture and 

prevent spattering.

✓

✓✗

✗

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.

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