User manual SHARP R765M COOKING ADVICE

[. . . ] Only use to absorb fat and moisture when warming food. Pay special attention as overheating may cause a fire in your oven. NO NO Browning dishes & self-heating packages. YES Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn within recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). [. . . ] 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. Arrangement 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. Covering 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. Size & shape 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. 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 chart 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-754M/R-765M O/M & C/B 02/01/2002 13:07 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. [. . . ] After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for 60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets. Steak, Chops & Chicken Portions Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over at least 2-3 times. Shield if necessary. Cubed & Minced Meat 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 defrosting chart on page 26. Whole fish & Fillets Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over at least twice. [. . . ]