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SUITABLE COOKWARE
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Browning dishes
& self-heating
packages.
& self-heating
packages.
Metal cookware.
Aluminium
foil & foil
containers, made
from "Micro Foil®".
foil & foil
containers, made
from "Micro Foil®".
Heat resistant glass,
(e.g. Pyrex®,
Fire King®,
Corning Ware ®).
(e.g. Pyrex®,
Fire King®,
Corning Ware ®).
Microwave-safe
plastic cookware.
plastic cookware.
Microwave cling film,
microwave roasting
bags.
microwave roasting
bags.
Heat-resistant china
and ceramics.
and ceramics.
When microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated
below:
A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are
recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.
below:
A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are
recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.
YES
Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent
heat stress. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Be careful as
these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave
popcorn in recommended packaging (follow popcorn
manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil unless the
manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than
instructed.
Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent
heat stress. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Be careful as
these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave
popcorn in recommended packaging (follow popcorn
manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil unless the
manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than
instructed.
NO
YES/NO
Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from
overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls. Foil
containers are not recommended unless specified by the
manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from
overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls. Foil
containers are not recommended unless specified by the
manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
YES
YES
YES
Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for steam to
escape, pierce in 4 - 5 places. Do not use plastic or metal
ties as they may melt or catch fire due to electrical ‘arcing’.
Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for steam to
escape, pierce in 4 - 5 places. Do not use plastic or metal
ties as they may melt or catch fire due to electrical ‘arcing’.
YES
Except for dishes with metallic decoration.
Except for dishes with metallic decoration.
COOKWARE
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
FOOD HANDLING AND PREPARATION
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Disposable
containers:
Thin plastic, paper,
straw and wooden
containers.
containers:
Thin plastic, paper,
straw and wooden
containers.
Kitchen paper.
YES
Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time
to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable
containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material.
Only use for warming food. Pay special attention as over-
heating may cause a fire in your oven. When heating
food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition.
Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time
to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable
containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material.
Only use for warming food. Pay special attention as over-
heating may cause a fire in your oven. When heating
food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition.
YES
Always attend the oven closely. Only use to absorb fat
and moisture when warming food. Pay special attention
as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.
Always attend the oven closely. Only use to absorb fat
and moisture when warming food. Pay special attention
as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.
COOKWARE
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
Stir, turn &
stand
Initial and final
temperature of
food
Composition
& quality
Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back
when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling
film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling
film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during
cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after
cooking or defrosting.
cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after
cooking or defrosting.
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of
cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more
cooking than food at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true indication
of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods
with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts, to release heat
or steam.
cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more
cooking than food at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true indication
of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods
with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts, to release heat
or steam.
Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding or mince
pies) requires less heating time and should be watched,
over-heating can lead to fire.
Good quality ingredients should be used for
microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended
for casserole.
pies) requires less heating time and should be watched,
over-heating can lead to fire.
Good quality ingredients should be used for
microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended
for casserole.
Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special care when
serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are
to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid
burns.
serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are
to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid
burns.
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FOOD HANDLING AND PREPARATION
ADVICE FOR COOKING
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Piercing
Arrangement
Covering
Size & shape
Density &
quantity
Hygiene
Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish,
chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and
yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced
in several places before cooking or reheating. If not,
steam will build up and may cause food to explode.
Note: Eggs in their shells, including whole hard
boiled eggs should not be heated in the
microwave ovens since they may explode even
after microwaving has ended.
chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and
yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced
in several places before cooking or reheating. If not,
steam will build up and may cause food to explode.
Note: Eggs in their shells, including whole hard
boiled eggs should not be heated in the
microwave ovens since they may explode even
after microwaving has ended.
Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish, for
example, the meaty ends of chicken drumsticks should be
placed on the outside of the dish.
example, the meaty ends of chicken drumsticks should be
placed on the outside of the dish.
Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being
covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations
where given and use vented microwave cling film or a
suitable lid.
covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations
where given and use vented microwave cling film or a
suitable lid.
Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time
needed. When cooking more than one portion of the same
food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.
needed. When cooking more than one portion of the same
food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.
Food density and quantity affect the amount of cooking time
needed, for example, potatoes require more cooking than
peas; four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
needed, for example, potatoes require more cooking than
peas; four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and
preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store
convenience foods as recommended by the food
manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use By" date.
preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store
convenience foods as recommended by the food
manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use By" date.
WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use.
Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended
cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and
in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended
cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and
in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
The microwave power level will default to 100P unless you press the POWER LEVEL key to reach the desired
setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding, mince pies
and fruit cakes. (See reheating charts in the cookbook section for guidance.) Before use, the user should check that
utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before you use them in the oven. If you do not, steam and
pressure will build up inside and the container may explode.
Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding, mince pies
and fruit cakes. (See reheating charts in the cookbook section for guidance.) Before use, the user should check that
utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before you use them in the oven. If you do not, steam and
pressure will build up inside and the container may explode.
Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
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ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING
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Meat joints
Poultry
Steak, Chops
& Chicken
Portions
& Chicken
Portions
Cubed &
Minced Meat
Minced Meat
Whole fish
& Fillets
& Fillets
Prepacked
Frozen Foods
Frozen Foods
Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4 - 5 times during
defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of
foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand
for 60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of
foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand
for 60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3 - 4 times during
defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil.
After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for
60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.
defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil.
After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for
60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.
Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over
at least 2 - 3 times. Shield if necessary.
at least 2 - 3 times. Shield if necessary.
Place in a flan dish, stir or turn over at least 3-4 times during
defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time.
Please refer to the charts on page 25, or the ‘Express
Defrost’ chart on page 11.
defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time.
Please refer to the charts on page 25, or the ‘Express
Defrost’ chart on page 11.
Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over
at least twice. Shield if necessary.
at least twice. Shield if necessary.
Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a
suitable dish.
suitable dish.
NOTES:
• To defrost food, use either 30P or 10P microwave power.
• Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if necessary.
• It is important to turn food over, separate (where
• To defrost food, use either 30P or 10P microwave power.
• Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if necessary.
• It is important to turn food over, separate (where
appropriate) and rearrange to ensure even defrosting.
• Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough defrosting.
• Ensure food is defrosted thoroughly before use.
• Ensure food is defrosted thoroughly before use.
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