Popcorn Pad - Sharp R-402J Operation Manual

ABOUT YOUR OVEN
This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully
and always save it for reference.
A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset.
Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques,
hints and recipes. See pages 21 and 22 for ordering
the Sharp Carousel Microwave Cookbook.
NEVER
use the oven without the turntable and support
nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could
be placed in the oven. The turntable wilt turn both
clockwise and counterclockwise.
ALWAYS
have food in the oven when it is on to absorb
the microwave energy.
When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you
may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal
for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch
when cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking.
Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence
the amount of moisture that condenses in the oven.
Generally, covered foods will not cause as much con-
densation as uncovered ones. Vents on the oven back
must not be blocked.
The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be
used to dry clothes or newspapers.
Your oven is rated 1100 watts by using the IEC Test
Procedure. In using recipes or package directions, check
food a minute or two before the minimum time and add
time accordingly.
ABOUT FOOD
Eggs, sausages,
nuts, seeds, fruits
& vegetables
Puncture egg yolks before cooking to
prevent "explosion".
Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash,
hot dogs and sausages so that steam
escapes.
• Cook eggs in shells.
Reheat whole eggs.
Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
Popcorn Use specially bagged E)opcorn for the
microwave oven.
- Listen while popping corn for the popping
to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use special
POPCORN pad.
- Pop popcorn in regular brown bags
or glass bowls
Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.
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. "Wrist" test before
feeding.
- Heat disposable bottles.
Heat bottles with nipples on.
• Heat baby food in original jars.
General
Cut baked goods with filling after heating - Heat or cook in closed glass jars or
to release steam and avoid burns, air tight containers.
- Stir liquids briskly before and after heating Can in the microwave as harmfu
to avoid "eruption". bacteria may not be destroyed.
Use deep bowl, when cooking liquids or • Deep fat fry.
cereals, to prevent boilovers. Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet
papers.
6