Sharp R-622STM operation manual Suitable Ovenware, Sodium Hydroxide or Scouring Pads on ANY Part

SUITABLE OVENWARE

To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.

Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be used as listed below.

Cookware	Microwave Safe	Comments
Aluminium foil	✔ / ✘	Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from overheating. Keep
Foil containers		foil at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur. Foil containers are
		not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow
		instructions carefully.
Browning dishes	✔	Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed the heating time
		given. Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.
China and ceramics	✔ / ✘	Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, except
		for those with metallic decoration.
Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®	✔	Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated
		suddenly.
Metal	✘	It is not recommended to use metal cookware as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Plastic/Polystyrene e.g fast food	✔	Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at high
containers		temperatures.
Cling film	✔	It should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam escape.
Freezer/Roasting bags	✔	Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for microwave use.
		Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal
		‘arcing’.
Paper - plates, cups and kitchen	✔	Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken as overheating
paper		may cause fire.
Straw and wooden containers	✔	Always monitor the oven when using these materials as overheating may cause fire.
Recycled paper and newspaper	✘	May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead to fire.

WARNING:

When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

	CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS, STEAM	2. Make sure that mild soap or water does not penetrate the small
CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN	vents in the walls which may cause damage to the oven.
SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF	3. Do not use spray cleaners on the oven interior.
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.	Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY	The waveguide cover is constructed from a fragile material and
FOOD DEPOSITS - Keep the oven clean, or the oven could lead	should be cleaned with care (follow the cleaning instructions
to a deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect	above).
the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous	NOTE: Excessive soaking may cause disintegration of the waveguide
situation.
	cover.
Oven exterior	The waveguide cover is a consumable part and without regular
The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with mild soap and	cleaning, will need to be replaced.
water. Make sure the soap is wiped off with a moist cloth, and dry	Turntable and Turntable support
the exterior with a soft towel.	Remove the turntable and turntable support from the oven.
Control panel	Wash the turntable and turntable support in mild soapy water. Dry
Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the control panel.	with a soft cloth. Both the turntable and the turntable support are
Care should be taken in cleaning the control panel. Use a cloth	dishwasher safe.	ENGLISH
chemical or abrasive cleaner.	the door seals and adjacent parts with a soft, damp cloth. Do not
damp with water only, gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean.	Door
Avoid using excessive amounts of water. Do not use any sort of	To remove all traces of dirt, regularly clean both sides of the door,
Oven Interior	use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the
1. For cleaning, wipe any splatters or spills with a soft damp cloth or	glass oven door since they can scratch the surface, which may result
sponge after each use while the oven is still warm. For heavier spills,	in shattering of the glass.
use a mild soap and wipe several times with a damp cloth until all	NOTE: A steam cleaner should not be used.
residues are removed. Do not remove the waveguide cover.

Cleaning tip - For easier cleaning of your oven:

Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% for 10 -12 minutes.

Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

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