Sharp KB-6024MS Operation Manual - Page 6

iNFORMATiON YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UNPACKING AND EXAMiNiNG YOUR MICROWAVE DRAWER t Remove all packing Sealirtg materials from inside the Microwave Drawer. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE Waveguide Cover -- 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 Sealing Surface {)van Cavily 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 fax" away from the drawer as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna. 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 1000 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 18. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. See page 20 for ordering the Sharp Carousel Microwave Cookbook. 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, xwaxpaper, 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 and stir, if possible. (?over for standing time which allows the food to finish cooking without overcooking. • Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking temperatures have been reached. Doneness signs include: Food steams throughout, not just at edge. Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch. Poultry thigh joints move easily. Meat and poultry show no pinkness. Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.