Samsung MC11H6033CT/AA User Manual

Microwave Oven
Owner’s Instructions & Cooking Guide
MC11H6033CT
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safety information ................................................................................2
quick look-up guide .............................................................................10
oven features ........................................................................................11
Oven ....................................................................................................11
Control panel .......................................................................................11
Accessories .........................................................................................12
oven use ................................................................................................12
How a microwave oven works .............................................................12
Checking if your oven is operating correctly .........................................13
Setting the time ...................................................................................13
Cooking/Reheating ..............................................................................14
Power levels and time variations ..........................................................14
Adjusting the cooking time ...................................................................14
Stopping the cooking ...........................................................................15
Setting the energy save mode..............................................................15
Using the popcorn feature ...................................................................15
Using the defrost features ....................................................................16
Using the auto reheat/cook features ....................................................17
Using the slim fry cook features ...........................................................18
Multistage cooking ...............................................................................20
Fast preheating the oven ......................................................................21
Cooking by convection ........................................................................21
Choosing the proper cookware ............................................................22
Grilling .................................................................................................22
Combining microwave cooking and the grill .........................................22
Combining microwave cooking and convection ...................................23
Turning the beeper o ..........................................................................24
Safety-locking your microwave oven ....................................................24
cookware guide ....................................................................................24
Microwave-safe utensils .......................................................................24
cooking guide .......................................................................................26
troubleshooting and error codes ........................................................35
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................35
Error code ...........................................................................................36
Warranty and service information .........................................................36
technical specifications .......................................................................37
warranty ................................................................................................37
Samsung microwave oven ...................................................................37
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safety information

Congratulations on your new Samsung microwave oven. This manual contains important information on the installation, use and care of your appliance. Please take time to read this manual to take full advantage of your microwave oven’s many benefits and features.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your microwave oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since
open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
B. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the
door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surface.
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important
C.
that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
1. Door (bent),
2. Hinges and latches, (broken or loosened),
3. Door seals and sealing surface.
D. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean:
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
personal injury or death.
Hazards Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in
minor personal injury or property damage.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your microwave oven, follow these basic safety precautions.
Do NOT attempt.
Do NOT disassemble.
Do NOT touch.
Follow directions explicitly.
Unplug the power plug from the wall socket.
Make sure the machine is grounded to prevent electric shock.
Call the service center for help.
Note
STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING (US ONLY)
WARNING : This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING
WARNING
To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to avoid possible
exposure to excessive microwave energy” on page 2.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlets. See Important “Grounding instructions” on page 4 of this manual.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (for
example, closed glass jars) can explode if heated rapidly. Never heat them in a microwave oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the
manual. Do not put corrosive chemicals or vapors in or on this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when it is
used by children. Keep children away from the door when opening or closing it as they may bump themselves on the door or catch their fingers in the door.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it
is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be repaired or serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
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Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door.
12. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near
water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
13. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
14. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
(including the back of the oven).
15. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.
16. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together
when the door closes, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Unplug the plug before cleaning.
17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper,
plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing
the bags in the oven. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the
c.
oven o, and disconnect the power cord, or shut o the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
d.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
18. Liquids, such as water, milk, coee, or tea can be overheated
beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury:
a. Do not overheat liquid. b. Stir liquid both before and halfway through heating it. c. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for a short time before removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into
the container.
Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not inserted in
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microwave / toaster oven as they may create a fire of electric shock.
20. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Piece can burn o the pad
and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
21. Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the
toaster mode.
22. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s
recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
23. Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil.
This will cause overheating of the oven.
CAUTION
CAUTION
1. Over The Range model Only
- Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on the hood of the filter.
- When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
- Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaner, may damage the filter.
2. Push Button type model Only
- Pre-caution for safe use to avoid possible exposure to excessive micro oven energy : Do not attempt to pull any part of the door by hand to open the door. Open the door only utilizing the push button located at front-right-bottom side.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
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WARNING
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
- Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove the third
(grounding) prong. Do not use an adaptor or otherwise defeat the grounding plug.
- Consult a qualified electrician or service person if you do not
understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly grounded.
- We do not recommend using an extension cord with this
appliance. If the power-supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord, read and follow the “Use of Extension Cords” section below.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of your becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and you can use them if you exercise care. If you use a long cord or extension cord:
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it
must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the speed of the blower may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer too.
CRITICAL INSTALLATION
WARNING
WARNINGS
The installation of this appliance must be performed by a qualified technician or service company.
- Failing to have a qualified technician install the oven may
result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
Unpack the oven, remove all packaging material and examine the oven for any damage such as dents on the interior or exterior of the oven, broken door latches, cracks in the door, or a door that is not lined up correctly. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and notify your dealer immediately.
Make sure to install your oven in a location with adequate space. Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the
power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.
- Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3 pronged outlet.
Your oven should be the only appliance connected to this circuit.
- Sharing a wall socket with other appliances, using a power strip, or extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire.
- Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.
- Ensure that the voltage, frequency and current provided match the product’s specifications. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children. Children may use them for play.
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This appliance must be properly grounded. Read and follow the specific “Grounding instructions” found in the beginning of this Section. Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or telephone line.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, or problems with the product.
- Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly and make sure that it is grounded in accordance with local and national codes.
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances.
Connect the oven to a 20A circuit. If you connect the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure that the circuit breaker is operable.
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily, or dusty location, or in a location exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops).
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged power cord, or loose wall socket.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not mount over a sink. Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord. Do not twist or tie the power cord.
Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into the space behind the appliance.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the power cord when you unplug the oven.
- Unplug the oven by pulling the plug only.
- Faili ng to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center for a replacement or repair.
INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
CAUTION
Position the oven so that the plug is easily accessible.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
Unplug the oven when it is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
WARNING
CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS
If the microwave appliance is flooded, please contact your nearest service center. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Mic rowave Energy”, found in the beginning of this Safety Information Section.
If the microwave generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug it immediately and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch the microwave, power cord, or plug.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
Take care that the door or any of the other parts do not come into contact with your body while cooking or just after cooking.
- Failing to do so may result in burns.
In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the oven, smother the flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet, or a flat tray.
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Never leave surface units beneath your oven unattended at high heat settings. Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven o and disconnect the power cord, or shut o power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
- Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own. There is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, contact an authorized service center near you.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
- Because a high voltage current enters the product chassis during operation, opening the chassis can result in electric shock or fire.
- You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves.
- When the oven requires repair, contact your nearest service center.
If any foreign substance such as water enters the microwave, unplug it and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not turn the appliance o by unplugging the power plug while the appliance is in operation.
- Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.
Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children. Packaging materials can be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over its head, the child can suocate.
Do not let children or any person with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities use this appliance unsupervised. Make sure that the appliance is out of the reach of children.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
Do not touch the inside of the appliance immediately after cooking. The inside of the appliance will be hot.
- The heat on the inside of the oven can cause burns.
Do not put aluminum foil (except as specifically directed in this manual), metal objects (such as containers, forks, etc.) or containers with golden or silver rims into the microwave.
- These objects can cause sparks or a fire.
Do not use or place flammable sprays or objects near the oven.
- Heat from the microwave can cause flammable sprays to explode or burn.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or injury.
Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door. Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
USAGE CAUTIONS
If the surface of the microwave is cracked, turn it o.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock.
Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove
container coverings, directing steam away from your hands and face.
Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, stir well to distribute the heat evenly. Always test the temperature by tasting before feeding the baby. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear to be cooler than the food in the interior, which can be so hot that it will burn the infant’s mouth.
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Make sure all cookware used in the oven is suitable for microwaving. Use microwavable cookware in strict compliance with such
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not stand on top of the microwave or place objects (such as laundry, oven covers, lighted candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the appliance.
- Items, such as a cloth, may get caught in the door.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product, or injury.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, fire or problems with the product.
Do not place the appliance over a fragile object such as a sink or glass object.
- This may result in damage to the sink or glass object.
Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while cooking or when opening the door just after cooking.
- Take care that children do not come too close to the appliance.
- Failing to do so may result in children burning themselves.
Do not place food or heavy objects over the door when opening the door.
- The food or object may fall and this may result in burns or injury.
Do not abruptly cool the door, the inside of the appliance, or the dish by pouring water over it during or just after cooking.
- This may result in damage to the appliance. The steam or water spray may result in burns or injury.
Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor. Food will not cook properly without the tray.
Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break.
Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp object.
- This may result in the glass being damaged or broken.
Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in operation.
Do not use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to buildup of pressure even after the oven has been turned o.
CRITICAL CLEANING
WARNING
INSTRUCTIONS
Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner, or alcohol to clean the appliance.
- This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock, or fire.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, unplug the appliance from the wall socket and remove food waste from the door and cooking compartment.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Take care not to hurt yourself when cleaning the appliance. (external/internal)
- You may hurt yourself on the sharp edges of the appliance.
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.
- This may result in corrosion.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spattered oils stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce the eciency of the oven.
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INSTALLING YOUR MICROWAVE
CLEANING THE TURNTABLE AND
OVEN
Place the oven on a flat level surface 85 cm above the floor. The surface should be strong enough to safety bear the weight of the oven.
NOT FOR BUILT-IN INSTALLATION
10 cm
When you install your oven, make sure there is
1.
adequate ventilation for your oven by leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space behind and, on the sides of the oven and 20 cm (8 inches) of space above.
2.
Remove all packing materials inside the oven.
3. Install the roller ring and turntable. Check that the turntable rotates
freely. (Turntable type model only)
4. This microwave oven has to be positioned so that plug is
accessible.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. For your personal safety, plug the cable into a proper AC earthed socket. Do not install the microwave oven in hot or damp surroundings like next to a traditional oven or radiator. The power supply specifications of the oven must be respected and any extension cable used must be of the same standard as the power cable supplied with the oven. Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time.
20 cm
above
85 cm of
the floor
behind
10 cm on
the side
ROLLER RINGS
Clean the roller rings periodically and wash the turntable as required. You can wash the turntable safely in your dishwasher.
STORING AND REPAIRING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
If you need to store your microwave oven for a short or extended period of time, choose a dust-free, dry location. Dust and dampness may adversely aect the microwave parts.
• Do not repair, replace or service any part of your
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microwave oven yourself. Allow only a qualified service technician to perform repairs. If the oven is faulty and needs servicing, or you are in doubt about its condition, unplug the oven from the power outlet and contact your nearest service center.
• Do not use the oven if it is damaged, in particular, if the
door or door seals are damaged. Door damage includes a broken hinge, a worn out seal, or distorted/bent casing.
• Do not remove the oven from its casing.
• This microwave oven is for home use only and is not
intended for commercial use.
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quick look-up guide

To cook food:
1. Place the food in the oven. Press the Microwave button.
To defrost food:
1. Place the frozen food in the oven. Press the Defrost button.
To +30s function:
2. Press the Microwave button until the appropriate power
level is displayed.
3. Select the cooking time by turning the Dial knob as
required.
4. Press START/+30s button. Result: Cooking starts.
Leave the food in the oven. Press START/+30s button one or more times for each extra 30seconds that you want to add.
When cooking has finished, the oven will
beep and flash “0” four times. The oven will then beep once time per minute until you open the door.
2. Select the food category by pressing the Defrost button
until the desired food category is selected.
3. Select the weight by turning the Dial knob as required.
4. Press START/+30s button. Result: Defrosting starts.
When defrosting has finished, the oven will
beep and flash “0” four times. The oven will then beep once per minute until you open the door.
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oven features

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1. SAFETY INTERLOCK HOLES
2. HEATING ELEMENT
3. VENTILATION HOLES
4. DOOR LATCHES
5. TURNTABLE
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76 8 95
6. COUPLER
7. DOOR HANDLE
8. ROLLER RING
9. DOOR
10. CONTROL PANEL

CONTROL PANEL

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2
4
6
8
10
12
14
1. DISPLAY
2. SLIM FRY BUTTON
3. POPCORN BUTTON
4. DEFROST BUTTON
5. AUTO REHEAT/COOK BUTTON
6. CONVECTION BUTTON
7. FAST PREHEAT BUTTON
8. GRILL BUTTON
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5
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15
9. MICROWAVE+CONVECTION
BUTTON
10. MICROWAVE BUTTON
11. MICROWAVE+GRILL BUTTON
12. DIAL KNOB
(WEIGHT/SERVING/TIME)
13. CLOCK SETTING BUTTON
14. STOP/ECO BUTTON
15. START/+30s BUTTON

oven use

ACCESSORIES

Depending on the model that you have purchased, some or all of the accessories listed below are included with your microwave.
1. * Roller ring, to be placed in the center of the oven. Purpose:
The roller ring supports the turntable.
2. * Turntable, to be placed on the roller ring with the center fitting on to the coupler.
Purpose: The turntable serves as the main cooking
3. * High rack, * Low rack, to be placed on the turntable. Purpose: The metal racks can be used to cook two dishes
4. * Crusty plate, to be placed on the turntable. Purpose: The crusty plate is used to brown the bottom
DO NOT operate the microwave oven without the roller ring and turntable.
If you need an accessory marked with a *, you can buy it from the Samsung Contact Center (1-800-726-7864) or on-line at: (www.samsungparts.com)
surface. It can be easily removed for cleaning.
at the same time. A small dish can be placed on the turntable and a second dish on the rack. The metal racks can be used in grill,
convection, and combination cooking.
of food in the microwave or grill combination cooking modes and to keep pastry and pizza dough crispy.

HOW A MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS

Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The microwaves cause molecules in the food to vibrate more quickly, releasing heat. This heat disperses through the food. You can use your microwave oven to:
Defrost
Reheat
Cook
Cooking Principle.
1. The microwaves generated by the magnetron reflected o
cavity and are distributed uniformly as the food rotates on the turntable. The food is thus cooked evenly.
2. The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to a depth of
about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Cooking then continues as the heat is dissipated within the food.
3. Cooking times vary according power level setting you use
and the properties of the food:
Quantity and density
Water content
Initial temperature (refrigerated or not)
As the center of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking continues even after you have taken the food out of the oven. You should use the standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet to ensure:
Even cooking of the food right to the center
The same temperature throughout the food
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