User manual SHARP R-67STM

[. . . ] OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK R-67STM MICROWAVE OVEN with TOP & BOTTOM GRILLS 800W (IEC 60705) R-67STM (SUK). indd 1 7/25/07 10:59:02 AM OPERATION MANUAL This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven. IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open. If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our website: www. sharp. co. uk/customersupport Customers without Internet access may telephone: 08705 274277 (9am - 5pm) (01) 676 0648 (from Ireland) A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. [. . . ] Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre. Standing time is necessary after cooking so it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food. Cover Pierce 22 R-67STM (SUK). indd Sec2:22 7/25/07 10:59:12 AM MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE Food Characteristics Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e. g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire. Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be taken so that the food is cooked evenly. Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Light porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles. The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how much food is being cooked. The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases, e. g. four potatoes will take longer to cook than two. Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can 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, take longer to cook in the thicker parts. For even cooking, place the thickest parts to the outside of the dish where they will receive more energy. Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking. The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature, e. g. a cake made with chilled ingredients, will take longer to cook than cake made with ingredients 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. Density Quantity Size Shape Temperature of food 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. [. . . ] The guarantee will not apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or profession. The guarantee does not cover: · Glass/ceramic turntables, as they can be damaged by handling/cleaning methods. · Faults resulting from inadequate cleaning. Regular cleaning is required to prevent a build up of food residue that can also affect the performance of the product. [. . . ]