Sharp R-55TS R-55TS Operation Manual - Page 7

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 toaster oven with microwave. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode. Utensils and Coverings Microwave Only Aluminum foil 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 walls of oven. Be sure foil does not touch the turntable. Aluminum containers Yes Can be used if 3/4 filled with food. Keep 1 inch away from walls and do not cover with foil. Glass ceramic (Pyroceram. ® ) Yes Excellent Glass, heat-resistant Yes Excellent. A pie plate is necessary for popping popcorn. Glass, non-heat-resistant No Lids, glass Yes Excellent Lids, metal No Metal cookware No Metal, misc: dishes No with metallic trim, screws, bands, handles. Metal twist ties Oven cooking bags Paper plates Yes Good for meats or foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Yes For reheating Paper towels Yes To cover for reheating and cooking. Do not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal filings. Grill, Bake Yes Yes Yes Excellent Yes Excellent No Yes No Yes No Yes No No Microwave-safe Yes Use for reheating and defrosting. Some No plastic containers plastics are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content. Follow manufacturer's directions. Plastic wrap Yes Use brands specially marked for micro- No wave use. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape. 5