Sharp R-654M operation manual Food Handling & Preparation, Advice for Cooking

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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. If not, steam will build up and may cause food to explode.

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.

ADVICEFORCOOKING

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 charts 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.

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Contents Microwave Oven with Grill 654M O/M & C/B 05/04/2001 1058 Page B Contents Oven and Accessories AccessoriesControl Panel Digital DisplayInstallation BUILDING-IN-KITThis oven is not designed to be built-in to a kitchen unit IMPORTANT! Electrical ConnectionImportant Safety Instructions Maff Heating CategoryOven Use Microwave Power Levels To Check the Power LevelMicrowaving IntroductionSetting the Clock Delay START/CLOCK SETBefore Operation HOW to Operate the Oven Opening and closing the doorStarting the oven Stopping the ovenGrilling Dual GrillingTo grill for 8 minutes OnceExpress COOK/EXPRESS Defrost Press the Roast Pork key once to select cooking from frozenX1x11 Press the START/AUTO Minute key to start cooking X1x11Express COOK/EXPRESS Defrost Charts Weight RangeExpress Cook Menu Weight Range Cooking Procedure Foil for 10 minutesExpress Defrost Chart Express Defrost Menu Weight Range Cooking ProcedureStand, wrapped in foil, for 15-30 minutes until evenly Auto Cook Select the menu requiredPress the START/AUTO Minute key to start cooking Auto Cook Chart Menu Weight Range Cooking ProcedureMenu Weight Cooking Procedure 6kg Section Chicken gratin Total weight of all ingredientsMeal in ONE Pasta Dish- includes ApproxConvenient Functions Multiple Sequence CookingDual Grill StageMicrowave Power Convenient FunctionsLess and More START/AUTO Minute pad is pressedDelay Start Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN key four timesKitchen Timer Timer key once By pressing the 1 MINWeight Conversion Press the Kitchen Enter the desired time Press the StartSuitable Cookware Cookware Suitable for MicrowavingYES Stir, turn & stand Initial and final temperature of food YES/NOAdvice for Cooking Food Handling & PreparationAdvice for Reheating Advice for Defrosting Contents IntroductionMicro Method Standing Time Power Level FoodMethod Standing Time Power Level Food CookingMethod Standing Dried PastaFresh Pasta Chilled EggsFood Cooking Micro Method Standing Time ModeDual Grill Chart Time Mode Pasta Bolognese Pasta Quorn BologneseBeef Risotto Fish Risotto Vegetable RisottoSpinach Gratin Chicken Gratin Fish Gratin2tsp dried basil 2tsp mustard powderTomato & Orange Soup Mushroom SoupFrench Onion Soup Cover the bowl and cook on 70P for 18 minutesPoached Salmon with Mustard Sauce Trout with Orange & AlmondsFish PIE PaellaStroganoff MoussakaCasserole Ideal served on a bed of tagliatelle or riceTurkey Fricassee Honeyed ChickenChicken Cacciatore Chicken & Broccoli BakeBean Casserole Cheesy JacketsPizza with Salami & Mushrooms Moist Carrot Cake Chocolate BrowniesSponge Pudding Keep refrigeratedFruit Crumble Rich FlapjackStrawberry JAM White SauceCleaning and Maintenance TroubleshootingOven Interior Outer CabinetTo Replace the Mains Plug Guarantee Conditions of the GuaranteeCustomer Information Centre 274277 office hours Ireland 01 676 0648 office hours654M O/M & C/B 05/04/2001 1102 TINS-A258URR0