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|iNFORMATiON
YOU N[[D
TO KNOW
ABOUT
UTENSILS
AND
COVERINGS
It is not necessary
to buy all new cookware.
Many
pieces already in your kitchen can be used success-
fuIIy in your new microwave oven. Make sure the uten-
sil does not touch the interior waIIs during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe micrewave ceeking
and reheating:
* glass ceramic (Pyroceram_), such as
Com[ngware"L
* heat-resistant glass (Pyrex ®)
* microwave-safe plastics
* paper plates
* microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and
porcelain
* browning dish (Do not exceed recommended
preheating time. Follow manufacturer's
directions.)
These items can he used fer shert time reheat=
ing ef feeds that have little fat er sugar in them:
o wood, straw, wicker
DO
NOT
USE
- metaJ pans and bakeware
o dishes with metallic trim
o non-heat-resistant
glass
o non-microwaveosafe
plastics i marganne tubs_
o recycled paper products
- brown paper bags
o food storage bags
o metal twistoties
Should
you wish
to check
if a dish
is safe
for
microwaving,
place the empty dish in the oven and
microwave
on HIGH for 30 seconds.
A dish which
becomes very hot should not be used.
The
femmewing
ceverings are ideal:
* Paper towels are good for covering foods for re-
heating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon.
* Wax paper
can be used for cooking
and
reheating.
* Plastic wrap that is specialIy marked for micro-
wave use can be used for cooking and reheat-
ing. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Vent so steam can escape.
* Lids that are microwave-safe
are a good choice
because heat is kept near the food to hasten
cooking.
* Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or
foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metai
twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can
escape.
Hewto use aluminum
feim
in your microwave
even:
, Small
flat pieces
of aluminum
foil pIaced
smoothiy
on the food can be used to shield
areas that are either defrosting or cooking too
quickly.
, FoiI should not come closer than one inch to any
surface of the oven.
Shouid you have questions about utensils or coverings,
check a good microwave
cookbook or follow recipe
suggestions.
AOOESSORJES There are many microwave accesso-
ries available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before
you purchase so that they meet your needs. A micro-
wave-safe thermometer
will assist you in determining
correct
doneness
and assure you that foods have
been cooked
to safe temperatures.
Sharp
is not
responsibie for any damage to the oven when acces-
sories are used.
Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave
oven with a supervising
person very near to them.
Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person
should be in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the oven comfortably;
if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing
on the oven door.
Children should be taught all safety precautions:
use
pothoiders,
remove coverings
carefully, pay special
attention to packages
that crisp food because
they
may be extra hot.
Don't assume that because a child has mastered one
cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not
a toy. See page 16 for Child Lock feature.
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