Samsung MS8899S Manuel D’Utilisation

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Keep in mind that microwaves cook from the outside to the inside, therefore the following techniques will 
give the best results.

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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