Magnasonic MMW5736-4 User Manual

Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep these 

considerations in mind: 

Stirring   

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. 

Arrangement   

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 delicate areas, such as asparagus tips, 

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. 

Turning   

Turn foods over midway through cooking to 

expose all parts to microwave energy. This is 

especially important with large foods such as 

roasts. 

Foods cooked in the microwave build up 

internal heat and continue to cook for a few 

minutes after heating stops. Let foods stand 

to complete cooking, especially foods such 

as cakes 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 at 

removal 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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