Sharp R-231F operation manual Special Notes, Don’T

SPECIAL NOTES

		DO		DON’T
Eggs, fruits,	*	Puncture egg yolks and whites and	*	Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
nuts, seeds		oysters before cooking to prevent		“explosion”, which may damage the
vegetables,		“explosion”.		oven or injure yourself.
sausages and	*	Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,	*	Reheat whole eggs.
oysters		squash, hot dogs and oysters so that	*	Overcook oysters.
		steam escapes.	*	Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
Popcorn	*	Use specially bagged popcorn for the	*	Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or
		microwave oven.		glass bowls.
	*	Listen while popping corn for the	*	Exceed maximum time on popcorn
		popping to slow to 1-2 seconds.		package.
Baby food	*	Transfer baby food to small dish and	*	Heat disposable bottles.
		heat carefully, stirring often. Check for	*	Overheat baby bottles.
		suitable temperature to prevent burns.		Only heat until warm.
	*	Remove the screw cap and teat	*	Heat bottles with nipples on.
		before warming baby bottles. After	*	Heat baby food in original jars.
		warming shake thoroughly. Check for
		suitable temperature.
General	*	Food with filling should be cut after	*	Heat or cook in closed glass jars or
		heating, to release steam and avoid		airtight containers.
		burns.	*	Deep fry fat.
	*	Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids	*	Dry wood, herbs, or wet papers,
		or cereals to prevent boiling over.		clothes or flowers.
			*	Operate the oven empty except the
				directed case in the operation manual.
Liquids	*	For boiling or cooking liquids see	*	Heat for longer than recommended
(Beverages)		WARNING on page E-1 to prevent the		time.
		explosion and delayed eruptive
		boiling.
Canned foods	*	Remove food from can.	*	Heat or cook food while in cans.
Sausage rolls,	*	These foods have high sugar and/or	*	Overcook as they may catch fire.
Pies, Christmas		fat contents.
pudding	*	Cook for the recommended time.
Meats	*	Use a microwave proof rack or plate	*	Place meat directly on the turntable for
		to collect drained juices.		cooking.
Utensils	*	Check the utensils are suitable for	*	Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE
		MICROWAVE cooking before you use		cooking. Metal reflects microwave
		them.		energy and may cause an electrical
				discharge known as arcing.
Aluminium	*	Use to shield food to prevent over	*	Use too much.
foil		cooking.	*	Shield food close to cavity walls as
	* Watch for sparkling, therefore reduce			sparkling can damage the oven.
		foil and keep clear of cavity walls.

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