Sharp AX-700S AX-700S Operation Manual - Page 10

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS To cook / defrost food in this oven, it is important to choose suitable utensils/cookware. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode. CAUTION: Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of other than metal or glass. Utenils/Coverings STEAM, REHEAT, SUPER ROAST, THERMAL DEFROST, SUPER GRILL, PROOF SUPER BAKE Comments Aluminium foil Foil containers YES YES YES Metal YES YES YES China and ceramics YES YES YES Oven-proof porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable. Do not use the container if it has a flaw. Heat-resistant glassware e.g. Pyrex ® YES YES YES Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated suddenly. Do not use non-heat-resistant glassware. Plastic/Polystyrene heat-resistant temp. up to 285°F YES NO NO Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolor at high temperatures. Do not use the container if the heat-resistant temperature is less than 285°F. Plastic wrap heat-resistant temp. up to 285°F YES NO NO No need to cover for steaming most foods. Plastic wrap should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam escape. Keep away from the oven wall. Check that the heat-resistant temperature is up to 285°F. Baking parchment YES YES YES Do not touch the oven wall as the parchment may be burned. Paper towel NO NO NO Rack Baking tray Perforated tray YES YES YES Rack and trays supplied have been specially designed for all cooking modes and will not damage the oven. Avoid cutting on baking tray or perforated tray to avoid damage. • Do not use roasting bags. • Do not use silver dishes. • Do not use cooking utensils or containers that might rust inside the oven. • A 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 other than those sup- plied with the oven are used. • For AUTO cooking, use the recommended container in the cooking chart in this operation manual or the cookbook. ABOUT CHILDREN Children below the age of 7 should use the oven with a Children should be taught all safety precautions. supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room. The child must be able to reach the oven comfortably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool. Don't assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything. Children need to learn that the oven is not a toy. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the oven. At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the oven door. 8