Samsung MS23F302TAK/TC, Sensor Defrost 23 L User Manual

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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.

✓

✓✗

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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.

Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables
Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum 

time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer.

Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter 

after cooking. Cover during standing time.

Spinach

150 

600

4½-5½

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tablespoon) cold water.

Broccoli

300

600

9-10

2-3

Add 30 ml (2 tablespoon) cold water.

Peas

300

600

7½-8½

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tablespoon) cold water.

Green 

beans

300

600

8-9

2-3

Add 30 ml (2 tablespoon) cold water.

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