Microwave Safety; Microwave Utensils - Sharp Swb3085Hs Manuel De Fonctionnement

MICROWAVE DRAWER USE
CHECK FOR DONENESS
Look for signs indicating the cooking temperature has been
reached. Doneness signs include:
• food steams throughout, not just at edges
• center of the dish's underside is very hot to the touch
• poultry thigh joints move easily
• meat and poultry show no pinkness
• fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork
Use a meat thermometer to check if foods are cooked to the safe
temperature. See FOOD SAFETY on page 10.

MICROWAVE SAFETY

HOT CONTENTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
WARNING
BURNS. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE
MICROWAVE OVEN. Use caution when removing hot items.
To avoid spills and burns, anyone using the appliance must be
able to reach it comfortably. Anyone using the microwave oven
can do so safely if they understand and take safety precautions,
including the following.
ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS
Use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils in
contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer
through utensils to cause skin burns.
AVOID STEAM BURNS
Direct steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the
farthest edge of a dish covering and carefully open cooking
bags and popcorn bags away from the face.
MONITOR COOKING
Stay near the appliance when it is in use and check progress
frequently to avoid overcooking food.
HANDLE FOOD CAREFULLY
Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high
quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
NOT FOR STORAGE
NEVER use any oven or microwave oven for storing cookbooks
or other items.

MICROWAVE UTENSILS

UTENSILS
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware for microwave
cooking. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used
successfully in the Sharp Microwave Drawer
To check if a dish is safe for microwave use, place the empty
dish in the Sharp Microwave Drawer
on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish that becomes very hot is not
suitable for microwave cooking.
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SAFE UTENSILS
• glass-ceramic
• heat-resistant glass
• microwave-safe plastics
• microwave-safe paper
plates
• microwave-safe pottery,
stoneware and porcelain
• browning dish*
• wood, straw and wicker†
* IMPORTANT Do not exceed recommended preheating
time for browning dish.
† IMPORTANT Cook only foods with low fat and sugar
contents in wood, straw and wicker.
MICROWAVE COVERINGS
Use covers to prevent spattering and help foods cook evenly.
There are several different coverings to suit unique needs.
Microwave-safe lids keep heat close to the food, hastening cook-
ing. Oven cooking bags can be used for tenderizing large meats.
Check cookbooks and recipes for more covering suggestions.
SAFE COVERINGS
• paper towels
• wax paper
• microwave-safe plastic
wrap*
• microwave-safe lids
• oven cooking bags
* IMPORTANT Vent plastic wrap and oven cooking bags
so steam can escape. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch
food.
ACCESSORIES
There are many microwave accessories available for purchase.
Before buying accessories, evaluate carefully if they suit your
needs. A microwave-safe thermometer indicates whether foods
have been cooked to safe temperatures. Sharp is not responsible
for any damage to the appliance when accessories are used.
FOR MORE RECOMMENDATIONS
A good microwave cookbook can provide microwave cooking
principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
DO NOT USE
• metal pans and bakeware
• dishes with metallic trim
• non-heat-resistant glass
• non-microwave-safe plastics
• recycled paper products
• brown paper bags
• food storage bags
• metal twist-ties
• aluminum foil
DO NOT USE
• recycled paper towels
• non-microwave-safe plastic
wrap
• metal lids or lids with
metal trim
• twist-ties on oven bags