User manual SHARP R-654M

[. . . ] R-654M O/M & C/B 05/04/2001 10:58 Page A R-654M MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 800W (IEC 60705) R-654M O/M & C/B 05/04/2001 10:58 Page B R-654M O/M & C/B 05/04/2001 10:58 Page 1 Website: http://www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONTENTS Oven and Accessories . . 10 Express Cook/Express Defrost Charts . . 16-19 Cooking Advice: Suitable Cookware . . 20-21 Food Handling & Preparation . [. . . ] When cooking more than one portion of the same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape. Density & Food density and quantity affect the amount of cooking time quantity needed, for example, potatoes require more cooking than peas; four potatoes will take longer to cook than two. Hygiene 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. ADVICE FOR COOKING 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. The microwave power level will default to 100P unless you press the MICROWAVE 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. 22 R-654M O/M & C/B 05/04/2001 11:00 Page 23 Website: http://www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) ADVICE FOR REHEATING WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. 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. Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns. · Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating. · Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the size, shape and material of the container. · To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, for example, Mince pies or Christmas pudding. · Canned Potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufactuers' instructions on the can. Plated meals Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately, see below. [. . . ] 2 This Guarantee covers equipment intended for private domestic use only. This oven is suitable for domestic food preparation and is not designed for commercial, industrial or laboratory use. This Guarantee does not apply to equipment used in the course of a business, trade or profession. Only use the microwave oven for cooking, defrosting or reheating of food. [. . . ]