Microwave Drawer Use; General; Power Level; Microwave Cooking - Sharp Swb3085Hs Manuel De Fonctionnement

GENERAL

ABSORB MICROWAVE ENERGY
When the microwave oven is in use, ALWAYS have food in the
cavity to absorb the microwave energy. The microwave oven is
for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry clothes
or newspapers.
OPEN AND CLOSE CAREFULLY
When opening or closing the Sharp Microwave Drawer
food in the oven may be spilled. See CLEANING AND CARE
on page 25.
WARM EXTERIOR IS NORMAL
It is normal for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch
when cooking or reheating.
CONDENSATION IS NORMAL
It is normal for microwave use to produce condensation, the
amount of which is related to food moisture content and room
humidity.
DO NOT BLOCK VENT
NEVER cover or obstruct the vent over and under the appli-
ance. During microwave use, steam may come from the left
side lower vent. Check the vent area after each use and wipe it
down if needed.
MAGNETRON CYCLING IS NORMAL
The magnetron can be heard cycling on and off during micro-
wave use with power levels below 100%.

POWER LEVEL

There are eleven preset power levels. Using lower power levels
increases the required cooking time, which is recommended
for foods such as cheese and milk and long, slow cooking of
meats. Consult a microwave cookbook or recipes for specific
recommendations.
POWER LEVEL CHART
To set the power level, scroll through levels from 0% power to
100% power.
POWER LEVEL
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MICROWAVE COOKING

ARRANGE FOOD CAREFULLY
Place the thickest parts of the food toward the outside of the dish.
WATCH COOKING TIME
When following recipes or package instructions, check food for
doneness a minute or two before the minimum time and add
time as needed.
COVER FOODS WHILE COOKING
Covers prevent spattering and help foods cook evenly. Check
cookbooks and recipes for cover suggestions, such as paper
towels, wax paper, microwave-safe plastic wrap or lids. See
MICROWAVE UTENSILS on page 20.
STIR FOODS REGULARLY
Stir foods once or twice during cooking. Whenever possible,
stir from the outside to the center of the dish.
VENT
TURN OVER FOODS
Turn over foods such as chicken and hamburgers at least once
during cooking to speed cooking. Large items like roasts must
be turned over at least once.
REARRANGE FOODS
Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking by
moving pieces from top to bottom and from left to right.
ADD STANDING TIME
Standing time allows cooking to finish without overcooking
food. After microwave cooking, remove food, stir if possible
and cover for standing time.
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MICROWAVE DRAWER USE

RECOMMENDED USE
100%
brown foods, boil liquids or cook fish, ground meats,
90%
bacon and vegetables
80%
70%
cook meats and poultry gently, bake casseroles and
convenience foods, sauté or reheat foods
60%
50%
slow-cook or braise foods
40%
30%
defrost foods, simmer liquids or cook delicate sauces
20%
10%
heat breads or soften butter, cheese or chocolate
0%
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