Sharp KB-6024MS Operation Manual - Page 8

iNFORMATiON YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY • Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures. 160°F - For fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish, seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food. 165°F- Forleftover, ready-to-reheatrefrigerated, carry-out "fresh" food. anddeliand 170°F - White meat of poultry. 180°F - Dark meat of poultry. To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave use. • ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns. Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face. • Stay near the Microwave Drawer while it's in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food. • NEVER use the Microwave Drawer for storing cookbooks or other items. • Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria. Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and/or fires. See page 18. ABOUT FOODS FOOD Eggs, sausages, fruits & vegetables Popcorn Baby food General DO • Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent "explosion". • Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs and sausages so that steam escapes. Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave. • Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use special Sensor Popcorn pad. • Transfer baby food to small dish and heat carefully, stirring often. Check temperature before serving. • Put nipples on bottles after heating and shake thoroughly. "Wrist" test before feeding. • Cut baked goods with filling after heating to release steam and avoid burns. • Stir liquids briskly before and after heating to avoid "eruptioff'. • Use deep bowl, when cooking liquids or cereals, to prevent boilovers. • Food should be shorter than the Microwave Drawer. Please refer to the heigN of side walls of the drawer. DON'T • Cook eggs in shells. • Reheat whole eggs. • Dry mlts or seeds in shells. • Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls. Exceed maximum time on popcorn package. '_ Heat disposable bottles. '_ Heat bottles with nipples on. • Heat baby food in original jars. Heat or cook in closed glass jars or airtight containers. • Can in the microwave be destroyed. Deep fat fry. as harmful bacteria may not • Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers.