Sharp SMO1461GS Operation Manual page 10

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
• NEVER use the microwave oven for storing cookbooks or
other items.
• Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high
quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
ABOUT FOODS
FOOD
Eggs, sausages, • Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent
fruits & vegetables bursting.
• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs
and sausages so steam escapes.
Popcorn • Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave.
• Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow
to 1 or 2 seconds or use special POPCORN pad.
Baby food • Transfer baby food to small dish and heat
carefully, stirring often. Check temperature
before serving.
• Put nipples on bottles after heating and shake
thoroughly. Test temperature on wrist before
feeding.
General • Cut baked goods with filling after heating to
release steam and avoid burns.
• Stir liquids briskly before and after heating to
avoid eruption.
• Use deep bowl when cooking liquids or cereals
to prevent boilovers.
• Be sure food and container are smaller than
the microwave cavity and the turntable turns
completely without obstruction from container.
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• Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing
and/or fires. See page 22.
• Use care when removing items from the oven so that utensils,
clothes or accessories do not touch the safety door latches.
DO
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DON'T
• Cook eggs in shells.
• Reheat whole eggs.
• Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
• Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls.
• Exceed maximum time on popcorn package.
• Heat disposable bottles.
• Heat bottles with nipples on.
• Heat baby food in original jars.
• Heat or cook in closed glass jars or airtight containers.
• Can in the microwave as harmful bacteria may not
be destroyed.
• Deep fat fry.
• Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers.