Sharp KB6021MW KB-6021M 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 Agricultureʼs recommended temperatures. 160˚F - For fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish, seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food. 165˚F - For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and carry-out "fresh" food. 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 "eruption". • Use deep bowl, when cooking liquids or cereals, to prevent boilovers. • Food should be shorter than the Microwave Drawer. Please refer to the height of side walls of the drawer. Don't • Cook eggs in shells. • Reheat whole eggs. • Dry nuts 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 as harmful bacteria may not be destroyed. • Deep fat fry. • Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers.