I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W

DISH CHECK. If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on 100% power for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving.

ACCESSORIES There are many microwave or heat-resistant accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using microwave-only cooking. Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.

For automatic cooking, use the recommended container in the cooking chart in this operation manual or the cookbook.

ABOUT SUPER STEAM CONVECTION AND STEAM COOKING

There are certain techniques for cooking with steam. It is essential that these techniques are followed for good results. Many of them are similar to those used in conventional cooking so may require little change. Note information in all of the charts in the cookbook for all cooking options that use SuperSteam Convection (Roast, Convenience Foods, Broil) and Steam (Cook, Reheat, Keep Warm and Proof).

Always attend the oven when in use.

Use utensils/cookware suitable for the cooking mode as described on page 6.

Ventilate the room to allow the steam to dissipate.

Refer to the charts in the SuperSteam Oven Cookbook for recommended cooking settings and times.

After cooking and the oven has cooled, remove and empty the reservoir, wipe oven cavity with a soft cloth or sponge. Wait a few minutes, then empty the drip tray.

FOR STEAM COOKING

Cooking Techniques

Baking Tray •

Place food in steam basket on high rack in baking tray so steam reaches all sides

High Rack •

and cooking is even. For faster cooking, use upper level in oven. Foods crowded

Steam Basket

together will take longer to cook, so position with enough space between items to

 

allow the steam to circulate.

Covering

Covering is not necessary in most cases. If a cover is required, aluminum foil is

 

recommended to keep food from becoming wet.

Door

For accurate cooking times, keep the door closed.

Stir

Sometimes soups or casseroles reheated without covering look watery after cooking.

 

Appearance will be better if stirred well.

Stand

Standing time is recommended after cooking to allow heat to disperse equally through-

 

out the food. Do not allow to stand in the oven for a long time; food may be over-

 

cooked or wet from the residual steam.

 

 

 

 

Cooking Hints

 

 

 

Blanching

Steam mode can be used to blanch vegetables to prepare them for freezing.

 

Place the prepared vegetables in the steam basket on the high rack in the baking tray.

 

Use upper level in oven. Press Steam, MANUAL and desired time 4 - 5 minutes. Press

 

START. After steaming, put in cold water to cool quickly. Drain and then freeze.

 

 

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Sharp AX-1200K operation manual About Super Steam Convection and Steam Cooking, For Steam Cooking

AX-1200K, AX-1200 specifications

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