About Utensils And Coverings - Sharp Carousel R-820JS Operation Manual And Cookbook

ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS

It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your
new convection microwave oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used
in each mode. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
Utensils and
Coverings
Aluminum foil
Yes
smoothly on food can be used to shield areas
from cooking or defrosting too quickly. Keep foil
at least 1 inch from walls of oven.
Yes
Aluminum containers
inch away from walls and do not cover with foil.
Browning dish Yes
time. Follow manufacturer's directions.
Yes
Glass ceramic
®
(Pyroceram. )
Glass, heat-resistant
Yes
for popping popcorn.
Glass, non-heat-resistant
Lids, glass
Lids, metal
Metal cookware
Metal, misc: dishes with
metallic trim, screws,
bands, handles. Metal
twist ties
Oven cooking bags
Yes
tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties.
Paper plates
Yes
Paper towels
Yes
not use recycled paper towels which may contain
metal filings.
Paper, ovenable Yes
Microwave-safe
Yes
plastic containers microwave-safe plastics are not suitable for
cooking foods with high fat and sugar content.
Follow manufacturer's directions.
®
Plastic, Thermoset
Plastic wrap
Yes
microwave use. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to
touch food. Vent so steam can escape.
Pottery, porcelain Yes
stoneware being microwave safe.
Styrofoam
Yes
Wax paper
Yes
Wicker, wood, straw Yes
not use with high fat or high sugar content
foods. Could char.
DISH CHECK. If 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. If the dish becomes very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving.
ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you
purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct
doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using microwave-only cooking.
Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.
Microwave Only
Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed
Can be used if 3/4 filled with food. Keep 1
Do not exceed recommended preheating
Excellent
Excellent. Overturned pie plate necessary
No
Yes
No
No
No
Good for large meats or foods that need
For reheating
To cover for reheating and cooking. Do
Use for reheating and defrosting. Some
Yes
Use brands specially marked for
Check manufacturer's recommendation for
For reheating
Good covering for cooking and reheating
May be used for short periods of time. Do
Convection
Grill
For shielding
Yes
Yes
Grill-No
cover
No
Yes
Excellent
Excellent
Yes
No
Grill-No
Yes
cover
Grill-No
Yes
cover
Yes
No
Yes Grill-No
No
No
For
Yes
temperatures up
to 400°F.
No
Are heat
Yes
resistant up to 425°F
No
Yes
No
No
No
5
Roast
For shielding
Yes
Yes
Can be used if 3/4
filled with food. Keep 1
inch away from walls and
do not cover with foil.
No
Yes
Excellent
Excellent
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Do not use metal
covering.
No
DO NOT use metal
Yes
twist ties.
No
No
For temperatures up
Yes
to 400°F.
No
Yes
No
Must be microwave
Yes
safe AND ovenable.
No
No
No