User manual SHARP R-68ST

[. . . ] 15 Rack (For use of the rack, refer to the grilling and dual grilling sections on page 9). NOTES: · Always operate the oven with the turntable and support fitted correctly. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and damage the oven. · When you order accessories, please mention two details: part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service facility. 13 14 15 2 R-68ST O/M & C/B 10/03/2000 10:10 Page 3 CONTROL PANEL 1. [. . . ] 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. 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 NO Metal cookware. NO YES If desired, metal trays may be used. YES 19 R-68ST O/M & C/B 10/03/2000 10:12 Page 20 SUITABLE COOKWARE COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING Aluminium foil & foil containers, made from "Micro Foil®". GRILL DUAL COOKING YES/NO Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from overheating. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully. YES YES/NO Use aluminium foil for shielding only. Metal racks. YES The metal rack supplied has been specially designed for all cooking modes and will not damage the oven. YES YES FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION 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. Stir, turn & stand 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. 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. Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. · 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. Plated meals Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately, see below. Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50P (MEDIUM), stir/rearrange halfway through reheating. Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid, reheat on 50P (MEDIUM). Place thickest parts of the portions on the outside of the dish, cover with microwave cling film and reheat on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH). Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid and reheat on 50P (MEDIUM). Stir at least once during reheating. Casseroles Poultry portions Sliced meat Pies Vegetables 22 R-68ST O/M & C/B 10/03/2000 10:13 Page 23 ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Meat joints 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 60-90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. Poultry 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 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. [. . . ] If you do not make the proper electrical connections you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens. · The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal marked E or or coloured green or coloured green and yellow. · The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N or coloured black or coloured blue. · The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L or coloured red or coloured brown. [. . . ]