Guide - Sharp R-15AT Operation Manual

GUIDE

USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT
MICROWAVES
Microwaves set the water molecules contained in the
food vibrating. The resulting friction generates heat that
can be used to defrost or cook the food.
Food
SUITABLE UTENSILS
Glass, Glass-ceramics and Porcelain
Heat-resistant utensils made of glass, glass-ceramic or
porcelain are suitable. However, the utensils must not
contain metals (e.g., lead crystal) or be metal-plated
(e.g., gold rim, cobalt blue).
Glass, Porcelain, Ceramics
Plastics, paper etc.
Ceramics
are usually suitable but they must be enamelled. When
using utensils that are not enamelled, moisture can be
absorbed by the material and heat it up. This can cause
the material to crack.
Plastics and Paper Dishes
Heat-resistant and microwave-proof plastic utensils
or paper dishes are suitable for defrosting, heating
and cooking. Please follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
Microwave Plastic Wrap
or heat-resistant wrap is suitable for covering and
wrapping food. Please follow the manufacturer's in-
structions.
Roasting Bags
can be used in microwave ovens. Do not close the bags
with a metal clip because the clip may cause the bag fi lm
to melt. Close the bag with string and pierce it several
times with a fork. Films that are not heat-resistant, e.g.,
fi lms to retain product freshness are not recommended
for use in microwave ovens.
The microwaves are
absorbed by the food
M i c r o w a v e s
pass through
GB-18
Metals
should not, as a rule, be used in microwave ovens
because microwaves cannot penetrate metals and
reach the food inside.
There are, however, some exceptions: Small strips of
aluminum foil can be used to cover parts to prevent them
from defrosting or cooking too fast(e.g., chicken wings).
Metal
Small metal skewers and aluminum trays(of prepack-
aged food) may be used. However, they must be small
in proportion to the food. Aluminum containers, for
example, must be fi lled to at least 2/3 to 3/4 with food.
It is recommendable to transfer the food into microwave-
safe containers.
When using aluminum trays or other metal utensils,
they must be placed at least 2.0 cm away from the
cavity walls. Otherwise the cavity walls may be dam-
aged by sparking.
Do not use any utensils with metal-plating, metal parts
or metal projections like screws, ribbons, or handles.
TESTING UTENSILS
Perform the following test if you are unsure whether a
certain utensil is microwave-safe: Place the utensil into
the oven, put a glass containing about 150 ml of water
on or beside the utensil, and operate the microwave
oven at 100% power for 1 to 2 minutes. If it is cool or
luke-warm to the touch, the utensil is suitable for mi-
crowave use. Do not perform this test on plastic dishes
because the plastic might melt.
Microwaves are
refl ected