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

ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS

To cook / defrost food in this oven, it is important to choose suitable utensils/cookware. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode.

CAUTION: Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of other than metal or glass.

Utenils/Coverings

STEAM, REHEAT,

SUPER ROAST,

THERMAL

Comments

 

DEFROST,

SUPER GRILL,

 

 

 

PROOF

SUPER BAKE

 

 

Aluminium foil

YES

YES

YES

 

Foil containers

 

 

 

 

Metal

YES

YES

YES

 

China and ceramics

YES

YES

YES

Oven-proof porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware

 

 

 

 

and bone china are usually suitable. Do not use

 

 

 

 

the container if it has a flaw.

Heat-resistant

YES

YES

YES

Care should be taken if using fine glassware as

glassware

 

 

 

it can break or crack if heated suddenly. Do not

e.g. Pyrex ®

 

 

 

use non-heat-resistant glassware.

Plastic/Polystyrene

YES

NO

NO

Care must be taken as some containers warp,

heat-resistant temp.

 

 

 

melt or discolor at high temperatures. Do not use

up to 285°F

 

 

 

the container if the heat-resistant temperature is

 

 

 

 

less than 285°F.

Plastic wrap

YES

NO

NO

No need to cover for steaming most foods.

heat-resistant temp.

 

 

 

Plastic wrap should not touch the food and must

up to 285°F

 

 

 

be pierced to let the steam escape. Keep away

 

 

 

 

from the oven wall. Check that the heat-resistant

 

 

 

 

temperature is up to 285°F.

Baking parchment

YES

YES

YES

Do not touch the oven wall as the parchment may

 

 

 

 

be burned.

Paper towel

NO

NO

NO

 

Rack

YES

YES

YES

Rack and trays supplied have been specially

Baking tray

 

 

 

designed for all cooking modes and will not

Perforated tray

 

 

 

damage the oven. Avoid cutting on baking tray or

 

 

 

 

perforated tray to avoid damage.

 

 

 

 

 

•Do not use roasting bags.•Do not use silver dishes.•Do not use cooking utensils or containers that might rust inside the oven.

•A thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures.

•Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories other than those sup- plied with the oven are used.

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

ABOUT CHILDREN

Children below the age of 7 should use the oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room.

The child must be able to reach the oven comfortably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool.

At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing

 

on the oven door.

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Children should be taught all safety precautions.

Don’t assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything.

Children need to learn that the oven is not a toy. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the oven.