Sharp SMC1585KB Operation Manual page 12

ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your
new convection microwave oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used
in each mode.
UTENSILS AND
COVERINGS
Aluminum foil YES. Small flat pieces of aluminum foil
placed smoothly on food can be used to
shield areas from cooking or defrosting
too quickly. Keep foil at least 1 inch from
walls of oven.
Aluminum YES. Can be used if 3/4 filled with food.
containers Keep 1 inch away from walls and do not
cover with foil.
Browning dish YES. Do not exceed recommended
preheating time. Follow manufacturer's
directions.
Glass ceramic YES. Excellent
(Pyroceram )
®
Glass, heat-resistant YES. Excellent.
Glass, non-heat- NO
resistant
Lids, glass YES
Lids, metal NO
Metal cookware NO
Metal, misc: dishes NO
with metallic trim,
screws, bands,
handles. Metal twist
ties
Oven cooking bags YES. Good for large meats or foods that
need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal
twist ties.
Paper plates YES. For reheating.
Paper towels YES. To cover for reheating and cooking.
Do not use recycled paper towels which
may contain metal fillings.
Paper, ovenable YES
Microwave-safe YES. Use for reheating and defrosting.
plastic containers Some microwave-safe plastics are not
suitable for cooking foods with high fat
and sugar content. Follow manufacturer's
directions.
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
MICROWAVE ONLY
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CONVECTION BROIL,
SLOW COOK
YES. For shielding
YES. Broil-No cover
NO
YES. Excellent
YES. Excellent
NO
YES. Broil-No cover
YES. Broil-No cover
YES
NO
YES. Broil-No cover
NO
NO
YES. For temperatures
up to 400°F. Do not use
for broiling.
NO
HIGH MIX/ ROAST
LOW MIX/BAKE
YES. For shielding
YES. Can be used if 3/4
filled with food. Keep 1
inch away from walls and
do not cover with foil.
NO
YES. Excellent
YES. Excellent
NO
YES
NO
YES. Do not use metal
covering.
NO
YES. Do not use metal
twist ties.
NO
NO
YES. For temperatures
up to 400°F.
NO
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