Sharp AX-1100M operation manual Microwave Cooking Advice, Special Notes and Warning for Microwave

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Microwave Cooking Advice

- Special Notes and Warning for MICROWAVE -

	DO	DON’T
Eggs, fruits,	* Puncture egg yolks and whites and oys-	* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
nuts, seeds,	ters before cooking to prevent "explo-	"explosion", which may damage the
vegetables,	sion".	oven or injure yourself.
sausages and	* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash,	* Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
oysters	hot dogs, sausages 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.	microwave safe glass bowls.
	* Listen while popping corn for the pop-	* Exceed maximum time on popcorn
	ping to slow to 1-2 seconds.	package.
Baby food	* Transfer baby food to a 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 nipple be-	* Heat bottles with nipples on.
	fore warming baby bottles. After warm-	* Heat baby food in original jars.
	ing shake thoroughly. Check for suitable
	temperature.
General	* Food with filling should be cut after heat-	* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or
	ing, to release steam and avoid burns.	airtight containers.
	* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids	* Deep fat fry.
	or cereals to prevent boiling over.	* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,
	* Small portions will be done faster than	clothes or flowers.
	larger ones. A basic rule is: DOUBLE
	THE AMOUNT = ALMOST DOUBLE THE
	TIME, HALF THE AMOUNT = HALF THE
	TIME
Liquids	* For boiling or cooking liquids see	* Heat for longer than recommended time.
(Beverages)	IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
	on page 2 to prevent explosion and
	delayed eruptive boiling.
Canned foods	* Remove food from can.	* Heat or cook food in cans.
Sausage rolls,	* Cook for the recommended time. (These	* Overcook as they may catch fire.
Pies, Christmas	foods have high sugar and/or fat con-
pudding	tents.)
Meats	* Use a microwave proof roasting rack or	* Place meat directly on the ceramic oven
	plate to collect drained juices.	floor for 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 foil	* Use to shield food to prevent over cook-	* Use too much.
	ing.	* Shield food close to cavity walls.
	* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or keep	Sparking can damage the oven.
	clear of cavity walls.

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