About Utensils And Coverings; About Children And The Microwave - Sharp Carousel II R-1450 Cooking Manual

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It is not necessary to buy all new cookware, Many pieces
already in your kitchen can be used successfu!ly in your
new microwave.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and
reheating:
* glass ceramic (Pyroceram®),such as
Corningware ®.
* heat-resistantglass (Pyrex®)
* microwave-safe plastics
* paper plates
* microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain
*browning dish (Do not exceed recommended
preheating timer Follow manufacturer's directions.)
These items can be used for shorttime reheating of foods
that have little fat or sugar in them:
* wood, straw, wicker
DO NOT USE
* metal pans and bakeware
"dishes with metallictrim
* non-heat-resistantglass
* non-microwave-safeplastics(margarinetubs)
* recycled paper products
* brown paper bags
"food storage bags
"metal twist-ties
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving,
place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH
for30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should not
be used°
The following coverings are ideal:
"Paper towels are good for covering foods for re-
heating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon.
"Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating°
* Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave
use can be used for cooking and reheating= DO NOT
allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can
escape,
"Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice
because heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking.
"Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods
that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist-ties.
Remember to slit bag so steam can escape.
How to use aluminum felt in your microwave oven:
* Small flatpieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on
the food can be used to shield areas that are either
defrosting or cookingtoo quickly,
* Foil should not come closer than one inch to any
surface of the oven.
Should you have questions about utensils or covering, check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions,
ACCESSORIES
There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet
your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer wilt assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have
been cooked to safe temperatures° Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.
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"Children below the age of 7 should use the
microwave with a supervisingperson very near to
them. Between the ages of 7 and t2, the supervising
person should be in the same room.
* The child must be able to reach theoven comfortably;
if not. he/she shouldstandon a sturdystool,
* At no time should anyone be allowed to swing on or
pull down on the oven door.
"Children should be taught alt safety precautions: use
potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special
attention to packages that crisp food because they
may be extra hot.
"Don't assume that because a child has mastered one
cooking skill he/she can cook everything,
* Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not
a toy.