For Steam Cooking - Sharp AX-1100 Operation Manual With Cookbook

I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in each cooking mode. When heating food
in plastic containers, pay special attention to the melting temperature of the containers. Never heat the plastic
containers at over their melting temperature. Keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of melting and ignition.
DISH CHECK. If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and
microwave on 100% power for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving.
ACCESSORIES There are many microwave or heat-resistant accessories available for purchase. Evaluate
carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in
determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using
microwave-only cooking. Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.
For automatic cooking, use the recommended container in the cooking chart in this operation manual or the
cookbook.
ABOUT STEAM COOKING
There are certain techniques for cooking with steam. It is essential that these techniques are followed for good
results. Many of them are similar to those used in conventional cooking so may require little change. Note
information in all of the charts in the cookbook for all cooking options that use Steam (Healthy Cooking*, Steam
Cook High, Steam Cook Low).
*Except for Auto Grill
• Always attend the oven when in use.
• Use utensils/cookware suitable for the cooking mode as described on page 7.
• Ventilate the room to allow the steam to dissipate.
• After cooking and the oven has cooled, remove and empty the water tank, wipe oven cavity with a
soft cloth or sponge. Empty the drip tray.

FOR STEAM COOKING

Cooking Techniques
Container
Covering
Door
Stir
Stand
Ensure food is arranged evenly. Food which has little or no space between will
take longer to cook, please ensure food is positioned with enough space between
items to allow the steam to circulate around it. For the container, a shallow dish is
suitable. It is not recommended to use dense dishes, because of the thickness of
such dishes, recommended cooking times will have to be extended.
Covering is not necessary in most cases. If a cover is required, aluminum foil is
recommended to keep food from becoming wet from the condensed water in the
oven cavity. Covered food will take longer to cook.
For accurate cooking times, keep the door closed.
Sometimes soups or casseroles reheated without covering look watery after
cooking. Appearance will be better if stirred well.
Standing time is recommended after cooking to allow heat to disperse equally
throughout the food. Do not allow to stand in the oven for a long time; food may be
overcooked or wet from the residual steam.
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