Sharp R-362M (serv.man4) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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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.
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 100% (HIGH) 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. 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.
desired setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding,
mince pies and fruit cakes. 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.
COOKING ADVICE
COOKWARE
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
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 within 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 within 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.
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®".
SUITABLE COOKWARE
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
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.
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.
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.
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
Heat resistant glass,
(e.g. Pyrex®,
Fire King®,
Corning Ware ®).
Microwave-safe
plastic cookware.
Microwave cling film,
microwave roasting
bags.
Heat-resistant china
and ceramics.
Disposable containers:
Thin plastic, paper,
straw and wooden
containers.
Kitchen paper.
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION
Check the temperature of food and drink
and stir before serving. Take special care
when serving babies, children or the
elderly. The contents of feeding bottles
and baby food jars should be stirred or
shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption to avoid burns.
and stir before serving. Take special care
when serving babies, children or the
elderly. The contents of feeding bottles
and baby food jars should be stirred or
shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption to avoid burns.
Stir, turn &
stand
Initial and final
temperature of
food.
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.
indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut
into foods with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts,
to release heat or steam.
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.
Composition
& quality
Piercing
Arrangement
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.
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 and 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 and 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.
for example, the meaty ends of chicken drumsticks
should be placed on the outside of the dish.
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.
cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more
cooking than food at room temperature.
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FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION
Covering
Size & shape
Density &
quantity
Hygiene
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.
being 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.
cooking time 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.
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