User manual SHARP R269A TENTATIVE

[. . . ] OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK MICROWAVE OVEN R-269-A 800W (IEC 60705) R-269-A [EN]. indd A 6/25/09 11:15:04 AM OPERATION MANUAL This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven. IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open. If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our website: http://www. sharp. co. uk/support Customers without Internet access may telephone (during office hours): 08705 274277 or from Ireland (01) 676 0648 A. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! [. . . ] · Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable. Many of the following techniques are similar to those used in conventional cooking. · Liquids and foods must not be heated in sealed containers or jars/containers with lids on, as pressure will build up inside and may cause the container/jar to explode. · Only use microwave popcorn within the re c o m m e n d e d p a c k a g i n g ( f o l l o w t h e manufacturers instructions). Never use oil unless specified by the manufacturer and never cook for longer than instructed. WARNING: Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven. Cooking Techniques Arrange Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish. Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the centre. Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow recommendations where given. Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode. NOTE: Eggs in their shells and hard / soft boiled eggs should not be heated in the microwave oven as they may explode, even after cooking has ended. Stir, turn and For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. rearrange Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre. Stand Standing time is necessary after cooking as it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food. Cover Pierce 18 R-269-A [EN]. indd 18 6/25/09 11:15:11 AM MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE Food Characteristics Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e. g. Light, porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles. The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how much food is being cooked. The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases. Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can penetrate from all sides to the centre. Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take longer to cook in the thicker parts. For even cooking, place the thickest parts to the outside of the dish where they will receive more energy. Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking. Density Quantity Size Shape Temperature The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. of food Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature. margarine) will take longer to cook than a cake made with ingredients at room temperature . [. . . ] Sharp reserves the right to replace defective parts, or the product, with new or refurbished items. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault that occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service Facility, within one year from the date the product was purchased. If the product is exchanged, the replacement shall be covered by the unexpired portion of the original guarantee. In the unlikely event of the product requiring repair, please contact the supplier from whom it was purchased. [. . . ]