Sharp R-90GC operation manual About Your Oven, About Food

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 YOUR OVEN

This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference.

The Sharp High Speed Convection Microwave Cook- book is a valuable asset. Check it frequently for cook- ing principles, techniques, hints and recipes.

NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the oven. The turntable will turn both clock- wise and counterclockwise.

ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy.

When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating.

Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence

the amount of moisture that condenses in the oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much con- densation as uncovered ones. Vents on the oven back must not be blocked.

After using, the cooling fan may come on to cool the oven cavity. The display will show NOW COOLING, and you will hear the sound of the fan.

Unlike microwave-only ovens, your oven may become hot during cooking. Be cautious.

The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.

The microwave capability of your oven is rated 1000 watts by using the IEC Test Procedure. In using micro- wave-only recipes or package directions, check food a minute or two before the minimum time and add time accordingly.

ABOUT FOOD

FOOD	DO	DON’T
Eggs, sausages,	• Puncture egg yolks before cooking	• Cook eggs in shells.
nuts, seeds	to prevent “explosion”.	• Reheat whole eggs.
fruits &	• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
		• Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
vegetables
	squash, hot dogs and sausages so
	that steam escapes.
Popcorn	• Use specially bagged popcorn for the	• Pop popcorn in regular brown bags
	microwave oven.	or glass bowls.
	• Listen while popping corn for the	• Exceed maximum time on popcorn
	popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or	package.
	use special POPCORN pad.
	• Use an overturned 9 or 10 inch oven
	proof glass pie plate on top of the turn-
	table when popping bagged micro-
	wave popcorn.
Baby food	• Transfer baby food to small dish and	• Heat baby food in original jars.
	heat carefully, stirring often. Check	• Heat disposable bottles.
	temperature before serving.
		• Heat bottles with nipples on.
	• Put nipples on bottles after heating
	and shake thoroughly. “Wrist” test
	before feeding.
General	• Cut baked goods with filling after	• Heat or cook in closed glass jars or
	heating to release steam and avoid	air tight containers.
	burns.	• Can in the microwave as harmful
	• Stir liquids briskly before heating and
		bacteria may not be destroyed.
	allow to stand at least for 20 seconds	• Deep fat fry.
	after heating before stirring or drink-
		• Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers.
	ing to avoid eruption.
	• Use deep bowl, when cooking liquids
	or cereals, to prevent boilovers.
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