
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 COVERINGSTo 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, |
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| PROOF | SUPER BAKE |
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Aluminium foil | YES | YES | YES |
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Foil containers |
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Metal | YES | YES | YES |
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China and ceramics | YES | YES | YES | |
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| and bone china are usually suitable. Do not use |
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| the container if it has a flaw. |
YES | YES | YES | Care should be taken if using fine glassware as | |
glassware |
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| it can break or crack if heated suddenly. Do not |
e.g. Pyrex ® |
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Plastic/Polystyrene | YES | NO | NO | Care must be taken as some containers warp, |
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| melt or discolor at high temperatures. Do not use | |
up to 285°F |
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| the container if the |
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| less than 285°F. |
Plastic wrap | YES | NO | NO | No need to cover for steaming most foods. |
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| Plastic wrap should not touch the food and must | |
up to 285°F |
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| be pierced to let the steam escape. Keep away |
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| from the oven wall. Check that the |
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| temperature is up to 285°F. |
Baking parchment | YES | YES | YES | Do not touch the oven wall as the parchment may |
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| be burned. |
Paper towel | NO | NO | NO |
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Rack | YES | YES | YES | Rack and trays supplied have been specially |
Baking tray |
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| designed for all cooking modes and will not |
Perforated tray |
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| damage the oven. Avoid cutting on baking tray or |
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| perforated tray to avoid damage. |
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•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.
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 |
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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.