E 5
ABOUT UNPACKING AND EXAMINING
YOUR MICROWAVE DRAWER
1
Remove all packing
materials from inside
t h e M i c r o w a v e
Drawer. DO NOT
R E M O V E T H E
W A V E G U I D E
COVER, which is
located on the top
of the Microwave
Drawer.
2
Remove the feature
sticker, if there is one.
Check the drawer for
any damage, such as
misaligned or bent drawer, damaged drawer seals and sealing
surfaces, broken or loose drawer guides and dents inside
the cavity or on the front side of the drawer. If there is any
damage, do not operate the Microwave Drawer and contact
your dealer or a SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
Should there be any interference caused by the Microwave
Drawer to your radio or TV, check that the Microwave Drawer
is on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far
away from the drawer as feasible or check position and signal
of receiving antenna.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. The Microwave Drawer
is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that
is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In
the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding
reduces risk of electric
shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric
current.
– Improper
use of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of
electric shock. Do not use
an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician
or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical
instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service person.
ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE DRAWER
ALWAYS have food in the Microwave Drawer when it is on to
absorb the microwave energy.
The vent under the Microwave Drawer must not be blocked.
During microwaving, steam may come from the right side of
the vent.
When using the Microwave Drawer at power levels below 100%,
you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for
the exterior of the Microwave Drawer to be warm to the touch
when cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room
humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of
moisture that condenses in the Microwave Drawer. Generally,
covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered
ones.
The Microwave Drawer is for food preparation only. It should
not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.
Your Microwave Drawer is rated 950 watts by using the IEC
Test Procedure. In using recipes or package directions, check
food a minute or two before the minimum time and add time
accordingly.
When opening or closing the Microwave Drawer quickly, food
in the Microwave Drawer may be spilled. To clean, please refer
to the Cleaning and Care section on page 19.
A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for
microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING
• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside
of dish.
• Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time
indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked
can smoke or ignite.
• Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbook for
suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap
or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook
evenly.
• Shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any thin areas
of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense, thick
areas are cooked thoroughly.
• Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during
cooking, if possible.
• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking
of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like
roasts must be turned over at least once.
• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking
both from top to bottom and from right to left.
• Add standing time. Remove food from Microwave Drawer
Waveguide
Cover
Sealing
Surface
Oven
Cavity
Sealing
Surface
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
