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SUITABLE COOKWARE
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 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key
to reach the desired setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, e.g, Christmas pudding, mince pies and
fruit cakes. Before use, check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
fruit cakes. Before use, check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
WARNING - Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
• Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before using them in the oven. If you do not, steam and pressure will build
• Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before using them in the oven. If you do not, steam and pressure will build
up inside and the container may explode. Take care when heating contents in babies bottles,
see page 28.
see page 28.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after
microwave heating has ended. Do not heat canned potatoes in the microwave oven as they may burst.
• Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
GRILL
CONVEC-
DUAL
TION
COOKING
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 ‘arcing’.
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 ‘arcing’.
YES
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.
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.
to absorb fat and moisture when warming
food. Pay special attention as over-
heating may cause a fire in your oven.
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
Except for
dishes with
metallic
decoration.
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
COOKWARE
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.
film, microwave
roasting bags.
Heat-resistant china
and ceramics.
and ceramics.
Disposable
containers:
Thin plastic, paper,
straw and wooden
containers.
containers:
Thin plastic, paper,
straw and wooden
containers.
Kitchen paper.
For 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 the corners tends to overcook.
A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are
recommended, as food in the corners tends to overcook.
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FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
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.
Stir, turn & stand:
For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during
cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand
after cooking or defrosting.
For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during
cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand
after cooking or defrosting.
Initial and final temperature of food:
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.
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.
COOKWARE
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.
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
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.
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
The metal racks supplied have been specially
designed for all cooking modes and will not
damage the oven.
designed for all cooking modes and will not
damage the oven.
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®".
Metal racks
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.
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
GRILL
CONVEC-
DUAL
TION
COOKING
NO
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
If desired,
Use for combination
metal trays
cooking or convection
may be used.
only.
YES
YES
YES/NO
Use aluminium
foil for
shielding
only.
YES
YES
YES
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FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION (Continued)
Composition
& quality
Piercing
Arrangement
Covering
Size & shape
Density &
quantity
Hygiene
Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding, mince
pies) requires less heating time and should be
watched, over-heating can lead to fire.
Use good quality ingredients for microwaving.
Economical cuts of meat can be used for casseroles.
pies) requires less heating time and should be
watched, over-heating can lead to fire.
Use good quality ingredients for microwaving.
Economical cuts of meat can be used for casseroles.
Food with skin (e.g. potatoes, apples, fish,
sausages, chicken), or with membrane
(e.g egg whites/yolks), must be pierced in
several places before cooking or reheating.
If not, steam will build up and may cause
food to explode. When cooking eggs using
the “Breakfast” key, it is not necessary to
pierce the yolks, as the programme uses grill
only.
sausages, chicken), or with membrane
(e.g egg whites/yolks), must be pierced in
several places before cooking or reheating.
If not, steam will build up and may cause
food to explode. When cooking eggs using
the “Breakfast” key, it is not necessary to
pierce the yolks, as the programme uses grill
only.
Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish,
e.g. place meaty ends of chicken drumsticks on the
outside of the dish.
e.g. place meaty ends of chicken drumsticks 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.
being covered during microwave cookery, follow
recommendations where given and use vented
microwave cling-film or a suitable lid.
Food size and shape affects 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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ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING
Meat joints
Poultry
Steak, Chops
& Chicken
Portions
Cubed &
Minced Meat
Whole Fish
& Fillets
Prepacked
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 45-60 minutes, until
thoroughly defrosted.
during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small,
flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and
allow meat to stand for 45-60 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 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly
defrosted.
NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.
during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small,
pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow
poultry to stand for 45-60 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.
turn over at least 2-3 times. Shield if necessary.
Place in a bowl, stir or turn over at least 3-4 times
during defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time.
For frozen blocks of meat see ‘Minced Beef’ in the
charts on page 33.
during defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time.
For frozen blocks of meat see ‘Minced Beef’ in the
charts on page 33.
Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and
turn over at least twice. Shield if necessary.
turn over 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 30% (MEDIUM
• To defrost food, use either 30% (MEDIUM
LOW/DEFROST) or 10% (LOW) 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.
defrosting.
• Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough
defrosting.
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