User manual SHARP R-61FBST/62FBST

[. . . ] R-61+62FBST English 17/10/2003 09:13 Page A Important R-61FBST / R-62FBST BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 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. 800 W (IEC 60705) ENGLISH R-61+62FBST English 22/07/2003 12:48 Page B Dear Customer, Congratulations on acquiring your new microwave oven with grill, which from now on will make your kitchen chores considerably easier. You will be pleasantly surprised by the kinds of things you can do with a microwave. Not only can you use it for rapid defrosting or heating up of food, you can also prepare whole meals. [. . . ] Place vegetables (such as broccoli) with the stalks pointing outward. PRESERVING FRUIT AND VEGETABLES Using the microwave for preserving is quick and easy. There are preser ving jars, rubber vacuum seals and suitable seals made of plastic available specially made for microwaves. The manufacturers will supply precise instructions for use. STIRRING Stirring the food is necessar y, since the microwaves begin by heating the outer areas. The temperature is thereby equalised and the food heats up evenly. ARRANGEMENT OF FOOD Place a number of individual portions, such as small pudding moulds, cups or potatoes in their jackets, in a circle on the turntable. Keep the portions at a distance from each other so that the microwave energy can reach the food from all sides. LARGE AND SMALL QUANTITIES Microwave times are directly dependent upon the amount of food which you would like to thaw, heat or cook. As a rule of thumb: TWICE THE AMOUNT = ALMOST TWICE THE TIME HALF THE AMOUNT = HALF THE TIME TURNING Medium-sized items, such as hamburgers and steaks, should be turned over once during cooking, in order to shorten the cooking process. Large items, such as roasts and chickens, must be turned, since the upper side receives more microwave energy and could dry out if not turned. DEEP AND SHALLOW CONTAINERS Both containers have the same capacity, but the cooking time is longer for the deeper one. You should therefore choose as flat a container as possible with a large surface area. Only use deep containers for dishes where there is a danger of overcooking, e. g. for noodles, rice, milk etc. . STANDING TIME Keeping to the standing time is one of the most important rules with microwaves. Almost all foods, which are thawed, heated or cooked in the microwave, require a certain amount of time to stand, during which temperature equalisation takes place and the moisture in the food is evenly distributed. ROUND AND OVAL CONTAINERS Food cooks more evenly in round or oval containers than in containers with corners, since the microwave energy concentrates in the corners and the food in these areas could become overcooked. 23 ENGLISH R-61+62FBST English 22/07/2003 12:48 Page 24 HEATING Details for this can be found in the table: Heating food and drink (see page 26). Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers should be removed from the aluminium container and heated on a plate or in a dish. . Food should be covered with microwave foil, a plate or cover (obtainable from stores), so that the surface does not dry out. When boiling liquids such as water, coffee, tea or milk, place a glass stirrer in the container. If possible, stir large quantities from time to time, to ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed. The times are for food at a room temperature of 20° C. The heating time for food stored in a refrigerator should be increased slightly. After heating allow the food to stand for 1-2 minutes, so that the temperature inside the food can be evenly distributed (standing time). The times given are guidelines which can be varied according to the initial temperature, weight, water content, fat content or the result which you wish to achieve. DEROSTING Details for this can be found in the table: Defrosting (see page 27). Thawing times are usually considerably shorter than in traditional methods. Take the frozen item out of its packaging and place on a plate for thawing. TURNING/STIRRING Almost all foods have to be turned or stirred from time to time. As early as possible, separate parts which are stuck together and rearrange them. SMALL AMOUNTS. . . thaw more quickly and evenly than larger ones. By so doing you will be able to prepare whole menus quickly and easily. BOXES AND CONTAINERS Boxes and containers suitable for microwaves are particularly good for thawing and heating food, since they can withstand temperatures in a deep freeze (down to approx. You can therefore use the same container to freeze, thaw, heat and even cook the food, without having to transfer it. FOODS REQUIRING CAREFUL HANDLING, Foods such as gateaux, cream, cheese and bread should only be partially thawed and then left to thaw completely at room temperature. [. . . ] 15, Cordoba, 957/ 26. 35. 06 / Microm Electronica, Av Aeropuerto 2, Cordoba, 957/ 23. 02. 22 / Antonio Gonzalez Esquinas, Cl Gral Primo Rivera 61, Peñarroya, 957/ 57. 10. 50 / Serpriego S. L. , Cl San Luis 4 Bjo. Izda. , Priego De Cordoba, 957/ 54. 15. 11 GIRONA: Reparaciones Pilsa S. C. , Cl J. Pascual I Prats 8, Gerona, 972/ 20. 66. 96 / Feliu Canalias, Cl Major 26, Campdevanol, 972/ 73. 01. 72 / Riera Daviu, Cl Torras Y Bages 19, Figueres, 972/ 50. 32. 64 / Satel, Ps De Barcelona 12, Olot, 972/ 26. 55. 19 / New Meresa, Cl Surera Bertran 23, Palafrugell, 972/ 30. 44. 54 / Arbe Servei, Av Pompeu Fabra 134, Palafrugell, 696/ 20. 14. 08 GRANADA: Servicosta, Pz Dr. Alvarez Riosol 1, Almuñecar, 958/ 63. 11. 43 / Digimat Electronica, Av Jose De Mora 16, Baza, 958/ 70-04-52 / Electronica Wenceslao, Cl Fontiveros 42, Granada, 958/ 81. 16. 16 / Fermasa, Cl Azorin 7, Granada, 958/ 25. 64. 77 / Servigon, Cl Hospital De La Virgen 22, Granada, 958/ 20. 52. 81 / Electronica Vargun, C/. Mozart L-2 Ed. Granate, Granada, 958/ 26. 06. 01 GUADALAJARA: Tecnicas Marvi S. L. , Pz Capitan Boixareu 51, Guadalajara, 949/ 23. 27. 63 Ferreteria Toledano, Cl Ejercito 17 A, Guadalajara, 949/ 23. 02. 61 GUIPUZCOA: Teknibat Electronica, Cl Zezenbide 4, Eibar, 943/ 70. 24. 37 / Estudios 3, C. B. , Pz De Los Estudios 3, San Sebastian, 943/ 45. 37. 97 / Reparaciones Urruti S. L. , Ps Aintzieta 32, San Sebastian, 943/ 45. 84. 10 HUELVA: Abril Sanchez Valentin, Cl Cadiz 2, Cala, 959/ 10. 60. 41 / Telejara, Pol. [. . . ]