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COOKING GUIDES
ACCESSORIES
There are many microwave or heat-resistant accessories available for purchase. Evaluate
carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in
determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using
microwave-only cooking. Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.
For automatic cooking, use the recommended container in each cooking guide and recipes of the cookbook
section.
There are certain techniques for cooking with steam. It is essential that these techniques are followed to ensure
good results. Many of them are similar to those used in conventional cooking so you may be used to doing them
already. Please follow the advise given below for all cooking options which use Steam Menu, Steam High and
Steam Low.
NOTE:
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Always pay attention to the oven when in use.
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Ensure that the utensils are suitable for STEAM cooking mode. (See About Utensils and Coverings
page EN-26)
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Ventilate the room to allow the steam to dissipate.
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After cooking and the oven has cooled, remove and empty the water tank, wipe oven cavity with a soft
cloth or sponge. Empty the drip tray.
Container
Covering
Door
Stir
Stand
Cooking Techniques
Ensure food is arranged evenly. Food which has little or no space in between
will take longer to cook, please ensure food is positioned with enough space
between items to allow the steam to circulate around it. For the container, a
shallow dish is suitable. It is not recommended to use dense dishes, because
of the thickness of such dishes, recommended cooking times will have to be
extended.
Covering is not necessary in most cases. If a cover is required, aluminium
foil is recommended to keep food becoming wet from the condensed water
in the oven cavity. Covered food will take longer to cook.
For accurate cooking times, keep the door closed.
Sometimes soup or vegetable reheated in a casserole without covering looks
watery after cooking. Appearance will be better by stirring well.
Standing time is recommended after cooking so it enables the heat to
disperse equally throughout the food. Do not allow to stand for a long time;
food may be overcooked or wet by the residual steam.
- Special Advice for STEAM -
Steam Cooking Advice
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in each cooking mode. When
heating food in plastic containers, pay special attention to the melting temperature of the containers.
Never heat the plastic containers at over their melting temperature. Keep an eye on the oven due to
the possibility of melting and ignition.
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