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About Utensils and Coverings
The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode.
Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly
on food can be used to shield areas from cooking or
defrosting too quickly. Keep foil at least 2 cm from walls
of oven.
on food can be used to shield areas from cooking or
defrosting too quickly. Keep foil at least 2 cm from walls
of oven.
Aluminium Foil
Metal, Foil Containers
China, Ceramics,
Heat-resistant Glass-
ware
e.g. Pyrex
e.g. Pyrex
®
Plastic/Polystyrene
heat-resistant temp.
over 140°C
Plastic Wrap
heat-resistant temp.
over 140°C
Paper Towels,
Paper Plates
Containers made of
synthetic material
Baking paper
Roasting Bags
Silver Dishes and
Cooking Utensils or
Containers that might
rust inside the oven.
Rack
Steam trays
Glass tray
Utensils -
Coverings
Steam
YES
Grill
Microwave
YES
YES
Use microwave-safe plastic
containers for reheating and
defrosting. Some microwave-
safe plastics are not suitable
f o r c o o k i n g f o o d s w i t h
high sugar content. Follow
manufacturer's directions.
containers for reheating and
defrosting. Some microwave-
safe plastics are not suitable
f o r c o o k i n g f o o d s w i t h
high sugar content. Follow
manufacturer's directions.
Care must be taken as
some containers warp,
melt or discolour at high
temperatures.
some containers warp,
melt or discolour at high
temperatures.
Only use for warming or to
absorb moisture. Care must
be taken, as overheating
may cause fi re. Do not use
recycled paper towels which
may contain metal fi lings.
Ovproof porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and
bone china are usually suitable. Do not use the container
if it has a fl aw.
bone china are usually suitable. Do not use the container
if it has a fl aw.
Care should be taken if using fi ne glassware as it can break or crack if heated
suddenly.
suddenly.
Cooking
Mode
Follow manufacturer’s
directions.
directions.
They could melt at high temperature.
Combi
YES
NO
YES
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
In general, porcelain is suitable. Please be sure that your
porcelain does not contain any metal or gold or silver
plating. Check manufacturer's recommendation for being
microwave safe. Do not use the container if it has a fl aw.
porcelain does not contain any metal or gold or silver
plating. Check manufacturer's recommendation for being
microwave safe. Do not use the container if it has a fl aw.
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
The metal rack supplied
h a v e b e e n s p e c i a l l y
designed for Combi and will
not damage the oven.
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in each cooking mode.
When heating food in plastic containers, pay special attention to the melting temperature of
the containers. Never heat the plastic containers at over their melting temperature. Keep an
eye on the oven due to the possibility of melting and ignition.
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ACCESSORIES There are many microwave or heat-resistant accessories available for purchase. Evaluate careful-
ly before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining
correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using microwave-only
cooking. Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.
For automatic cooking, use the recommended container in each cooking guide and recipes of the cookbook sec-
tion.
ly before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining
correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using microwave-only
cooking. Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.
For automatic cooking, use the recommended container in each cooking guide and recipes of the cookbook sec-
tion.
There are certain techniques for cooking with steam. It is essential that these techniques are followed to ensure good
results. Many of them are similar to those used in conventional cooking so you may be used to doing them already.
Please follow the advise given below for all cooking options which use STEAM MENUS, STEAM HIGH and STEAM
LOW.
results. Many of them are similar to those used in conventional cooking so you may be used to doing them already.
Please follow the advise given below for all cooking options which use STEAM MENUS, STEAM HIGH and STEAM
LOW.
NOTE:
• Always attend the oven when in use.
• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for STEAM cooking mode. (See About Utensils and Cov-
• Always attend the oven when in use.
• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for STEAM cooking mode. (See About Utensils and Cov-
erings page 27)
• Ventilate the room to allow the steam to dissipate.
• After cooking and the oven has cooled, remove and empty the water tank, wipe oven cav-
• After cooking and the oven has cooled, remove and empty the water tank, wipe oven cav-
ity with a soft cloth or sponge. Wait a few minutes, then empty the drip tray.
Container
Covering
Door
Stir
Stand
Cooking Techniques
Ensure food is arranged evenly. Food which has little or no space between
will take longer to cook, please ensure food is positioned with enough space
between items to allow the steam to circulate around it. For the container, a
shallow dish is suitable. It is not recommended to use dense dishes, because
of the thickness of such dishes, recommended cooking times will have to be
extended.
will take longer to cook, please ensure food is positioned with enough space
between items to allow the steam to circulate around it. For the container, a
shallow dish is suitable. It is not recommended to use dense dishes, because
of the thickness of such dishes, recommended cooking times will have to be
extended.
Covering is not necessary in most cases. If a cover is required, aluminium foil
is recommended to keep food becoming wet from the condensed water in the
oven cavity. Covered food will take longer to cook.
is recommended to keep food becoming wet from the condensed water in the
oven cavity. Covered food will take longer to cook.
For accurate cooking times, keep the door closed.
Sometimes soup or casserole reheated in a casserole without covering looks
watery after cooking. Appearance will be better by stirring well.
watery after cooking. Appearance will be better by stirring well.
Standing time is recommended after cooking so it enables the heat to disperse
equally throughout the food. Do not allow to stand for a long time; food may
be overcooked or wet by the residual steam.
equally throughout the food. Do not allow to stand for a long time; food may
be overcooked or wet by the residual steam.
- Special Advice for STEAM -
Steam Cooking Advice
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Density
Quantity
Size
Shape
Temperature of food
Seasoning & fl avouring
Food characteristics
Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Cut the food into
thinner parts if possible, and arrange in single layer.
thinner parts if possible, and arrange in single layer.
The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food cooked in the
oven increases.
oven increases.
Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as heat can
penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces
the same size.
penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces
the same size.
Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks,
may take longer to cook in the thicker parts. Check these parts are cooked
thoroughly before serving.
may take longer to cook in the thicker parts. Check these parts are cooked
thoroughly before serving.
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed.
Chilled foods will take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. The
temperature of the container is not the actual temperature of the food or drink.
Chilled foods will take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. The
temperature of the container is not the actual temperature of the food or drink.
Seasoning or fl avouring are best added after cooking. If added as marinades
or rubs, their taste may become light when cooking with steam. Add
seasoning or fl avouring again after cooking if necessary.
or rubs, their taste may become light when cooking with steam. Add
seasoning or fl avouring again after cooking if necessary.
- Advice for STEAM -
NOTE:
• Ensure the food is thoroughly cooked / reheated before serving.
• Cooking time will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the size,
• Ensure the food is thoroughly cooked / reheated before serving.
• Cooking time will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the size,
shape and material of the container.
Face & Hands: Always use thick oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven.
Be careful when opening the oven door to allow steam to dissipate. Do not remove the food
from the oven with your bare hand.
Be careful when opening the oven door to allow steam to dissipate. Do not remove the food
from the oven with your bare hand.
Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special care when
serving to babies, children or the elderly.
serving to babies, children or the elderly.
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* Puncture egg yolks and whites and oys-
ters before cooking to prevent "explo-
sion".
sion".
* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash,
hot dogs, sausages and oysters so that
steam escapes.
steam escapes.
* Use specially bagged popcorn for the
microwave oven.
* Listen while popping corn for the pop-
ping to slow to 1-2 seconds.
* Transfer baby food to a small dish and
heat carefully, stirring often. Check for
suitable temperature to prevent burns.
suitable temperature to prevent burns.
* Remove the screw cap and nipple be-
fore warming baby bottles. After warm-
ing shake thoroughly. Check for suitable
temperature.
ing shake thoroughly. Check for suitable
temperature.
* Food with fi lling should be cut after heat-
ing, to release steam and avoid burns.
* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids
or cereals to prevent boiling over.
* Small portions will be done faster than
larger ones. A basic rule is: DOUBLE
THE AMOUNT = ALMOST DOUBLE THE
TIME, HALF THE AMOUNT = HALF THE
TIME
THE AMOUNT = ALMOST DOUBLE THE
TIME, HALF THE AMOUNT = HALF THE
TIME
* For boiling or cooking liquids see
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
on page 3 to prevent explosion and
delayed eruptive boiling.
on page 3 to prevent explosion and
delayed eruptive boiling.
* Remove food from can.
* Cook for the recommended time. (These
foods have high sugar and/or fat con-
tents.)
tents.)
* Use a microwave proof roasting rack or
plate to collect drained juices.
* Check the utensils are suitable for
MICROWAVE cooking before you use
them.
them.
* Use to shield food to prevent over cook-
ing.
* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or keep
clear of cavity walls.
* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
"explosion", which may damage the
oven or injure yourself.
oven or injure yourself.
* Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or
microwave safe glass bowls.
* Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.
* Heat disposable bottles.
* Overheat baby bottles.
Only heat until warm.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.
* Heat baby food in original jars.
* Overheat baby bottles.
Only heat until warm.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.
* Heat baby food in original jars.
* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or
airtight containers.
* Deep fat fry.
* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,
* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,
clothes or fl owers.
* Heat for longer than recommended time.
* Heat or cook food in cans.
* Overcook as they may catch fi re.
* Place meat directly on the ceramic oven
fl oor for cooking.
* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE
cooking. Metal refl ects microwave
energy and may cause an electrical
discharge known as arcing.
energy and may cause an electrical
discharge known as arcing.
* Use too much.
* Shield food close to cavity walls.
Sparking can damage the oven.
* Shield food close to cavity walls.
Sparking can damage the oven.
- Special Notes and Warning for MICROWAVE -
DO
DON’T
Eggs, fruits,
nuts, seeds,
vegetables,
sausages and
oysters
nuts, seeds,
vegetables,
sausages and
oysters
Popcorn
Baby food
General
Liquids
(Beverages)
(Beverages)
Canned foods
Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
pudding
Pies, Christmas
pudding
Meats
Utensils
Aluminium foil
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Microwave Cooking Advice
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