Cooking Advice; Microwave Cooking Advice - Sharp R-90GCK Operation Manual

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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

Microwaves cook food faster than conventional
cooking. It is therefore essential that certain
techniques are followed to ensure good results.
COOKING ADVICE NOTES:
• Always attend the oven when in use.
• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for
use in a microwave oven. (See "Suitable
Cookware" on page 32).
WARNING:
Liquids and foods must not be heated in
sealed containers or jars/containers with
lids on, as pressure will build up inside
and may cause the container/jar to
explode.
WARNING:
Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times.
If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food may
overheat, burn and, in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
Cooking Techniques
Arrange
Cover
Pierce
Stir, turn and
rearrange
Stand
Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish. e.g.
Chicken drumsticks.
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will receive
more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the centre.
Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow
recommendations where given.
Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several
places before cooking or reheating as steam will build up and
may cause food to explode.
e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.
NOTE: Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they
may explode, even after cooking has ended.
e.g poached, fried, hard-boiled.
For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking.
Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Standing time is necessary after cooking as it enables the heat to disperse equally
throughout the food.
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Many of the following techniques are similar to
those used in conventional cooking.
• Refer to the charts in the cookbook section for
recommended cooking times and power levels.
• Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable
or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.
• Only use microwave popcorn within the
recommended packaging (follow the manufacturers
instructions). Never use oil unless specified by the
manufacturer and never cook for longer than
instructed.
• For dense food such as convenience meals and
meatloaf, it is recommended to place on the low
rack. The rack is safe to use with microwave power.
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