Sharp YC-GG02E, User Manual

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SUITABLE OVENWARE
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the
food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of cookware
can be used as listed below.
Cookware
Microwave
Safe
Grill Comments
Aluminium foil
Foil Containers
/
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield
food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the
oven walls, as arcing may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended unless specifi ed
by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions
carefully.
Browning dishes /
Always follow the manufacturers instructions.
Do not exceed heating times given. Be very careful as
these dishes become very hot.
China and ceramics /
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china
are usually suitable, except for those with metallic
decoration.
Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®
Care should be taken if using fi ne glassware as it can
break or crack if heated suddenly.
Metal
It is not recommended to use metal cookware as it will
arc, which can lead to fi re.
Plastic/Polystyrene e.g fast food
containers Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or
discolour at high temperatures.
Cling fi lm
It should not touch the food and must be pierced to
let the steam escape.
Freezer/Roasting bags
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are
suitable for microwave use.
Paper - Plates, cups and kitchen
paper Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fi re
due to the metal ‘arcing’.
Straw and wooden Containers
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.
Care must be taken as overheating may cause fi re.
Recycled paper and newspaper
Always attend the oven when using these materials as
overheating may cause fi re.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and
may lead to fi re.
WARNING: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
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