Information You Need To Know - Sharp Microwave Drawer SMD2489ES Operation Manual

ABOUT UNPACKING AND EXAMINING
YOUR MICROWAVE DRAWER
1 Remove all packing
Sealing
materials from inside
Surface
t h e M i c r o w a v e
D rawer. DO NOT
Waveguide
R E M O V E T H E
Cover
W A V E G U I D E
COV ER, wh ich is
located on the top
of t he M icrowave
Drawer.
2 Remove the feature
sticker, if there is one.
Check the drawer for
any damage, such as
misaligned or bent
d r awe r, d a m a g e d
drawer seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose drawer
guides and dents inside the cavity or on the front side of the
drawer. If there is any damage, do not operate the Microwave
Drawer and contact your dealer or a SHARP AUTHORIZED
SERVICER.
RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
Should there be any interference caused by the Microwave
Drawer to your radio or TV, check that the Microwave Drawer
is on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far
away from the drawer as feasible or check position and signal
of receiving antenna.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. The Microwave Drawer is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with the National Elec-
trical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces risk of
electric shock by provid-
ing an escape wire for the
electric current.
– Improper
use of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric
sho ck. D o not u s e a n
extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician
or serviceperson install an outlet near the appliance.
If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical
instructions, consult a qualified electrician or serviceperson.

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE DRAWER
ALWAYS have food in the Microwave Drawer when it is on to
absorb the microwave energy.
The vent under the Microwave Drawer must not be blocked.
During microwaving, steam may come from the left side lower
vent (when facing the product).
When using the Microwave Drawer at power levels below 100%,
you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for
the exterior of the Microwave Drawer to be warm to the touch
when cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking and the
amount being vented is directly related to the moisture content
Sealing
of the food and room humidity. A cooler room will produce
Surface
more condensation. Attention should be paid to the vented area
after each use of the product and wiped down if needed.
Oven
Cavity
The Microwave Drawer is for food preparation only. It should
not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.
In using recipes or package directions, check food a minute or
two before the minimum time and add time accordingly.
When opening or closing the Microwave Drawer quickly, food
in the Microwave Drawer may be spilled. To clean, please refer
to the Cleaning and Care section on page 22.
A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for
microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING
Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas toward
•
outside of dish.
• Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time
indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked
can smoke or ignite.
• Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbook for
suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap
or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook
evenly.
• Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during
cooking, if possible.
• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking
of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like
roasts must be turned over at least once.
• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking
both from top to bottom and from right to left.
• Add standing time. Remove food from Microwave Drawer
and stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allows
the food to finish cooking without overcooking.
• Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking
temperatures have been reached.
Doneness signs include:
- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
- Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.
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