Acceptable Cooktop Utensils; About The Microwave; About Microwave Cooking - Sharp STR3065HS Operation Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CORRECT
• Cookware centered correctly on
heater surface
• Pan has a flat bottom and straight
sides
• Pan rests completely on the cooktop
surface
• Pan is properly balanced
• Pan does not extend more than 1/2" (13 mm) beyond the
surface of the heater

ACCEPTABLE COOKTOP UTENSILS

The quality and material of the cookware affects how rapidly
and evenly heat is distributed, which affects cooking results.
COOKWARE MATERIALS
• conducts heat quickly and evenly
aluminum • works for most cooking
• use medium to heavy weight cookware
• heats quickly but with uneven heat
distribution
stainless steel
• steel cookware with an aluminum or
copper core or base has improved heat
distribution
copper • conducts heat quickly and evenly
• conducts heat slowly and evenly
• ideal for frying and browning foods
porcelain
NOTE: Do not use bare cast iron on the
enamel coated
glass-ceramic cooktop, as it can scratch
cast iron or
and damage the surface. Enameled cast
stainless steel
iron cookware is recommended, as the
smooth porcelain coating will not scratch
the cooktop.
• heats slowly but with uneven heat
distribution
glass-ceramic
or ceramic
• best results when cooking with low to
medium heat

ABOUT THE MICROWAVE

ABSORB MICROWAVE ENERGY
When the Microwave Drawer
food in the cavity to absorb the microwave energy. The Micro-
wave Drawer Oven is for food preparation only. It should not
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be used to dry clothes or newspapers.
OPEN AND CLOSE CAREFULLY
When opening or closing the Microwave Drawer
in the oven may be spilled. See CLEANING AND CARE on
page 31.
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Oven is in use, ALWAYS have
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quickly, food
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WARM EXTERIOR IS NORMAL
It is normal for the exterior of the Microwave Drawer
warm to the touch when cooking or reheating.
CONDENSATION IS NORMAL
It is normal for microwave use to produce condensation, the
amount of which is related to food moisture content and room
humidity.
DO NOT BLOCK VENT
NEVER cover or obstruct the vent over and under the Microwave
Drawer . During microwave use, steam may come from the left
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side lower vent. Check the vent area after each use and wipe it
down if needed.
VENT
MAGNETRON
The magnetron can be heard cycling on and off during micro-
wave use with power levels below 100%.

ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING

ARRANGE FOOD CAREFULLY
Place the thickest parts of the food toward the outside of the dish.
WATCH COOKING TIME
When following recipes or package instructions, check food
for doneness a minute or two before the minimum time and
add time if needed.
COVER FOODS WHILE COOKING
Covers prevent spattering and help foods cook evenly. Check
cookbooks and recipes for cover suggestions, such as paper
towels, wax paper, microwave-safe plastic wrap or lids. See
ABOUT MICROWAVE UTENSILS on page 13.
STIR FOODS REGULARLY
Stir foods once or twice during microwaving. Whenever possible,
stir from the outside to the center of the dish.
TURN OVER FOODS
Turn over foods such as chicken and hamburgers at least once
during microwaving to speed cooking. Large items like roasts
must be turned over at least once.
REARRANGE FOODS
Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through microwav-
ing by moving pieces from top to bottom and from left to right.
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