Samsung ME18H704SFG/AA 业主指南

Cookware

Comments

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 

Regular glass is too thin to be 

used in a microwave, and can 

shatter.

Metal

Dishes, 

Utensils

May cause arcing or fire.

Freezer bag 

twist ties

May cause arcing or fire.

Paper

Plates, cups, 

napkins, and 

kitchen paper

For short cooking times and 

warming. Also to absorb excess 

moisture.

Recycled 

paper

Do not use recycled paper towels, 

which may contain metal and may 

catch fire or cause arcing.

Plastic

Containers

Can be used if heat-resistant 

thermoplastic. Some plastics 

may warp or discolor at high 

temperatures. Do not use 

Melamine plastic.

Cling film

Can be used to retain moisture. 

Avoid wrapping the food too 

tightly. Take care when removing 

the film. Hot steam will escape.

Freezer bags

Only if boilable or oven-proof. 

Should not be airtight. Pierce with 

a fork if necessary.

Wax or 

grease-proof 

paper

Can be used to retain moisture 

and prevent spattering.

Thermometer

Use only those marked 

“Microwave-safe” and follow the 

directions. Check the temperature 

in several places. You can use 

conventional thermometers once 

the food has been removed from 

the oven.

Straw, 

wicker, and 

wood 

Use only for short-term heating, 

as these materials are flammable.

: Recommended to use

: Use with Caution

: Unsafe to use / Do not use

cooking guide

Microwave energy actually penetrates food, 

attracted and absorbed by the water, fat, and 

sugar in the food. 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. 

GENERAL MICROWAVE TIPS

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 prevent them from 

becoming tough.

Foods with a non-porous skin such as potatoes or hot 

dogs, should be pierced to prevent bursting.

Putting heating oil or fat in the microwave is not 

recommended. Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and 

cause severe burns.

Some ingredients heat faster than others. For example, 

the jelly in a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough. 

Keep this in mind to avoid burns.

The altitude and the type of cookware you are using can 

affect the cooking time. When trying a new recipe, use the 

minimum cooking time and check the food occasionally to 

prevent overcooking.

Home canning in the microwave oven is not 

recommended because not all harmful bacteria may be 

destroyed by the microwave heating process.

Although microwaves do not heat the cookware, the heat 

from the food is often transferred to the cookware. Always 

use pot holders when removing food from the microwave 

and instruct children to do the same.

Making candy in the microwave is not recommended as 

candy can be heated to very high temperatures. Keep this 

in mind to avoid injury.

Cooking techniques

If the oven is set to cook for more than 20 minutes, it 

will automatically adjust to 70 percent power after 20 

minutes to avoid overcooking. 

Stirring

Open the microwave door and stir foods such as 

casseroles and vegetables occasionally 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 towards 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 can receive more 

microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or 

delicate parts towards the center of the turntable.

Shielding

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.

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