About Children Using The Microwave; About Microwave Utensils - Sharp STR3065HS Operation Manual

ADD STANDING TIME
Standing time allows cooking to finish without overcooking
food. After microwave cooking, remove food, stir if possible
and cover for standing time.
CHECK FOR DONENESS
Look for signs indicating the cooking temperature has been
reached. Doneness signs include:
• food steams throughout, not just at edges
• center of bottom of the dish is very hot to the touch
• poultry thigh joints move easily
• meat and poultry show no pinkness
• fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork
Use a meat thermometer to check if foods are cooked to the
safe temperature. See ABOUT FOOD SAFETY on page 14.
ABOUT CHILDREN USING THE
MICROWAVE
Young children or children without cooking experience should
be supervised when using the Microwave Drawer
child who has mastered some cooking skills may still need help
and supervision for some tasks to avoid accident and injury.
To avoid spills and burns, a child must be able to reach the
Microwave Drawer Oven comfortably.
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Children can safely use the Microwave Drawer
understand and take safety precautions, including the following:
ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS
Use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils in
contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer
through utensils to cause skin burns.
AVOID STEAM BURNS
Direct steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the
farthest edge of a dish covering and carefully open cooking
bags and popcorn bags away from the face.
MONITER COOKING
Stay near the appliance when it is in use and check progress
frequently to avoid overcooking food.
HANDLE FOOD CAREFULLY
Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high
quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
NOT FOR STORAGE
NEVER use the Microwave Drawer
books or other items.

ABOUT MICROWAVE UTENSILS

UTENSILS
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware for microwave
cooking. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used
successfully in the Microwave Drawer
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To check if a dish is safe for microwave use, place the empty
dish in the Microwave Drawer
for 30 seconds. A dish that becomes very hot is not suitable for
microwave cooking.
SAFE UTENSILS
• glass-ceramic
• heat-resistant glass
• microwave-safe plastics
• microwave-safe paper
plates
• microwave-safe pottery,
stoneware and porcelain
• browning dish*
• wood, straw and wicker†
* IMPORTANT Do not exceed recommended preheating
time for browning dish.
† IMPORTANT Cook only foods with low fat and sugar
contents in wood, straw and wicker.
COVERINGS
Use covers to prevent spattering and help foods cook evenly.
There are several different coverings to suit unique needs.
Microwave-safe lids keep heat close to the food, hastening
cooking, and oven cooking bags can be used for tenderizing
large meats. Check cookbooks and recipes for more covering
suggestions.
SAFE COVERINGS
• paper towels
• wax paper
• microwave-safe plastic
wrap*
• microwave-safe lids
• oven cooking bags
* IMPORTANT Vent plastic wrap and oven cooking bags
so steam can escape. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch
food.
ACCESSORIES
There are many microwave accessories available for purchase.
Before buying accessories, evaluate carefully if they suit your
needs. A microwave-safe thermometer indicates whether foods
have been cooked to safe temperatures. Sharp is not responsible
for any damage to the Smart Radiant Rangetop with Microwave
Drawer Oven when accessories are used.
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FOR MORE RECOMMENDATIONS
A good microwave cookbook can provide microwave cooking
principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
Oven and microwave on HIGH
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DO NOT USE
• metal pans and bakeware
• dishes with metallic trim
• non-heat-resistant glass
• non-microwave-safe plastics
• recycled paper products
• brown paper bags
• food storage bags
• metal twist-ties
• aluminum foil
DO NOT USE
• recycled paper towels
• non-microwave-safe plastic
wrap
• metal lids or lids with metal
trim
• twist-ties on oven bags
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