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7
CONDENSATION IS NORMAL
It is normal for microwave use to produce condensation, the
amount of which is related to food moisture content and room
humidity.
DO NOT BLOCK VENT
NEVER cover or obstruct the vent over and under the Sharp
Microwave Drawer
™
Oven. During microwave use, steam may
come from the left side lower vent. Check the vent area after
each use and wipe it down if needed.
VENT
MAGNETRON CYCLING IS NORMAL
The magnetron can be heard cycling on and off during micro-
wave use with power levels below 100%.
ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING
ARRANGE FOOD CAREFULLY
Place the thickest parts of the food toward the outside of the dish.
WATCH COOKING TIME
When following recipes or package instructions, check food for
doneness a minute or two before the minimum time and add
time as needed.
COVER FOODS WHILE COOKING
Covers prevent spattering and help foods cook evenly. Check
cookbooks and recipes for cover suggestions, such as paper
towels, wax paper, microwave-safe plastic wrap or lids. See
ABOUT MICROWAVE UTENSILS on page 8.
STIR FOODS REGULARLY
Stir foods once or twice during microwaving. Whenever pos-
sible, stir from the outside to the center of the dish.
TURN OVER FOODS
Turn over foods such as chicken and hamburgers at least once
during microwaving to speed cooking. Large items like roasts
must be turned over at least once.
REARRANGE FOODS
Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through microwav-
ing by moving pieces from top to bottom and from left to right.
ADD STANDING TIME
Standing time allows cooking to nish without overcooking
food. After microwave cooking, remove food, stir if possible
and cover for standing time.
CHECK FOR DONENESS
Look for signs indicating the cooking temperature has been
reached. Doneness signs include:
• food steams throughout, not just at edges
• center of the dish's underside is very hot to the touch
• poultry thigh joints move easily
• meat and poultry show no pinkness
• sh is opaque and akes easily with a fork
Use a meat thermometer to check if foods are cooked to the safe
temperature. See ABOUT FOOD SAFETY on page 8.
ABOUT MICROWAVE SAFETY
HOT CONTENTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
BURNS. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE
MICROWAVE OVEN. Use caution when removing hot items.
To avoid spills and burns, anyone using the Sharp Microwave
Drawer
™
Oven must be able to reach it comfortably. Anyone using
the Sharp Microwave Drawer
™
Oven can do so safely if they
understand and take safety precautions, including the following.
ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS
Use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils in contact
with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through
utensils to cause skin burns.
AVOID STEAM BURNS
Direct steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the
farthest edge of a dish covering and carefully open cooking bags
and popcorn bags away from the face.
MONITOR COOKING
Stay near the appliance when it is in use and check progress
frequently to avoid overcooking food.
HANDLE FOOD CAREFULLY
Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality
and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
NOT FOR STORAGE
NEVER use the Sharp Microwave Drawer
™
Oven for storing
cookbooks or other items.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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