Sharp R1870 R-1870 , R- 1871 , R-1872 Microwave Operation Manual - Page 9

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave convection oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode. UTENSILS AND COVERINGS Aluminum Foil Aluminum containers MICROWAVE ONLY Yes Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on food can be used to shield areas from cooking or defrosting too quickly. Keep foil at least 1 inch from wall of oven. Yes Can be used if 3/4 filled with food. Keep 1 inch away from walls and do not cover with lid. Browning dish Glass ceramic (Pyroceram®) Glass, heat-resistant Glass, non-heat-resistant Lids, glass Lids, metal Metal cookware Yes Do not exceed recommended preheating time. Follow manufacturer's directions. Yes Excellent. Yes Excellent No Yes No No Metal, misc: dishes with metalic trim, etc. Metal twist-ties. Oven cooking bags Paper plates Paper towels Paper, ovenable No Yes Good for large meats or foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Yes For reheating. Yes To cover for reheating and cooking. Do not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal filings. Yes Microwave-safe plastic containers Plastic, Thermoset® Yes Use for reheating and defrosting. Follow manufacturer's directions. Yes Plastic wrap Pottery, stoneware, porcelain Styrofoam Wax paper Wicker, wood, straw Yes Use brands specially marked for microwave use. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape. Yes Check manufacturer's recommendation for being microwave-safe. Yes For reheating Yes Good covering for cooking and reheating. Yes May be used for short periods of time. Do not use with high fat or high sugar content foods. Could char. CONVECTION BROIL, SLOW COOK Yes For shielding. HIGH MIX/ROAST LOW MIX/BAKE Yes For shielding. Yes Broil - No cover. No Yes Can be used if 3/4 filled with food. Keep 1 inch away from walls and do not cover with foil. No Yes Excellent. Yes Excellent. Yes Excellent No Yes Broil - No cover. Yes Broil - No cover. Yes No Yes Excellent No Yes No Yes Do not use metal coverings. No Yes Broil - No No No Yes Do not use metal coverings. No No Yes For temperatures up to 400o F. Do not use for broiling. No Yes For temperatures up to 400o F. No Yes Are heat resistant Yes up to 425o F. Do not use for broiling. No No Yes Yes Must be microwave- safe and ovenable. No No No No No No DISH CHECK. If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, DO NOT use it for microwaving. ACCESSORIES There are many microwave 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. Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used. 7