User manual SHARP R-82ST/STW OPERATION MANUALDEESPTFRITNLSEDKNOFI

[. . . ] Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment. Following the implementation by members states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one. If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements. [. . . ] · If you want to cancel the guide, press the STOP/CLEAR key. 31 R-82ST/STW_EN. indd 31 2/19/08 4:50:45 PM MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE Microwaves cook food faster than conventional cooking. It is therefore essential that certain techniques are followed to ensure good results. Many of the following techniques are similar to those used in conventional cooking. · Ensure that the utensils are suitable for use in a microwave oven. (See `Suitable Cookware' on page 34. ) · Refer to the charts in the cookbook section for recommended cooking times and power levels. · Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable. WARNING: Liquids and foods must not be heated in sealed containers or jars/containers with lids on, as pressure will build up inside and may cause the jar/container to explode. · Only use microwave popcorn within the recommended packaging (follow the manufacturers instructions). Never use oil unless specified by the manufacturer and never cook for longer than instructed. WARNING: Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn and, in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven. Cookware Aluminium foil Foil Containers Microwave Safe / Grill Combi Cook / Convection Comments Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from overheating. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, e. g. Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration. Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated suddenly. It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire. Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at high temperatures. Browning dishes China and ceramics Glassware e. g. Pyrex ® Metal / Combi-1 only Plastic/ Polystyrene E. g. fast food containers Cling film Freezer/Roasting bags / / Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam escape. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing. Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating may cause fire. May contain extracts of metal which will cause `arcing' and may lead to fire. [. . . ] Sharp agrees to provide for the repair or, at its option, the replacement of a defective product. Sharp reserves the right to replace defective parts, or the product, with new or refurbished items. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault that occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service Facility, within one year from the date the product was purchased. If the product is exchanged, the replacement shall be covered by the unexpired portion of the original guarantee. [. . . ]