User manual SHARP R8740 OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] R-8740M O/M 5/15/01 12:41 PM Page A R-8740M MICROWAVE OVEN WITH TOP & BOTTOM GRILLS AND CONVECTION OPERATION MANUAL 900 W (IEC 60705) R-8740M O/M 5/15/01 12:41 PM Page B R-8740M O/M 5/15/01 12:41 PM Page 1 Website: http://www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONTENTS Oven and Accessories . . 5 . 6 . 6 . 7 . 7 . 8 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11 . 12 . 13 - 16 . 17 - 18 . 18 - 19 . 19 . 20 . 21 . . 33 . 34 - 35 . 35 . 36 . 36 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. [. . . ] MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully. YES YES YES/NO Use aluminium foil for shielding only. 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. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns. Composition & quality Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding or mince pies) requires less heating time and should be watched, over-heating can lead to fire. Economical cuts of meat are recommended for casserole. 18 R-8740M O/M 5/15/01 12:42 PM Page 19 Website: http://www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Piercing Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish, chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating. 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. 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 100% unless you press the MICROWAVE 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. [. . . ] The door does not form an airtight seal, so it is normal for air to escape from the door. Condensation forms in the The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam oven, and may drip from produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours. [. . . ]