User manual DAEWOO MCD990SC

[. . . ] Stainless Steel Microwave Oven MCD990SC Instruction Manual and Cooking Guide So Right at Home. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely. 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 sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. [. . . ] Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 7 to 8 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens; stir after each minute. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 4 minutes or until heated thoroughly; stir once during cooking. 4 servings CHEESE SPREAD 1 1/2 1 2 1 4 package (8 oz. ) cream cheese cup green onions cup shredded carrots teaspoons lime juice cup (4 oz. ) shredded Monterey Jack cheese tablespoons toasted sliced almonds 1. In a 2-quart glass casserole put cream cheese, onions, carrots and lime juice. Cook, uncovered, on P-HI for 3 to 4 minutes or until cream cheese is softened. Add Monterey Jack cheese; stir until well blended. Spread on bread or crackers and top with almonds. 4 servings 17 VEGETABLES Vegetables are favorite foods when cooked in the microwave. Because they cook for a shorter time and require less water than conventional cooking, vegetables cooked by microwave energy retain more vitamins than when cooked by other methods. To cook better in the microwave, vegetables should be cut into evenly sized pieces. Baked potatoes, squash, or vegetables with skins can be pierced with a fork and arranged in a circle for the best cooking results. Uneven vegetables such as asparagus or broccoli, can be arranged in the dish alternating thick and thin ends. Stirring, rearranging, turning over and rotating are effective techniques to maximize the way microwave energy cooks vegetables. Use care in removing lid to prevent steam burn. Standing time is an important element in successful cooking because additional cooking will take place then. Make a decision about desired doneness after the standing time then add more time, if needed. LIGHT BAKED POTATOES 4 2 1/2 2 baking potatoes, about 8 oz. each salt and pepper cups low fat cottage cheese cup sliced green onions tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Paprika 1. Scrub potatoes and pierce several times with a fork. Arrange in a circle on a microwave rack. Continue cooking on P-HI for 6 to 8 minutes, or until potatoes are soft if squeezed lightly. Cut slit on top of potato and press ends to make opening for stuffing. Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine cottage cheese, green onions and parsley. [. . . ] * A : The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal. It is caused by steam from cooking food hitting the cool oven surface. * Q : Dose microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity. [. . . ]