Sharp R-651ZS Operation Manual - Page 25

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones. HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD Oven Cavity Turntable Magnetron In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwave by the MAGNETRON. Waveguide TRANSMISSION Then they pass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the food, all foods contain water to a more or lesser extent. REFLECTION The microwaves bounce off the metal walls and the metal door screen. ABSORPTION Microwave Water Molecule Absorption Vibration The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate which causes FRICTION, i.e. HEAT. This heat then cooks the food. Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar particles, and foods high in these will cook more quickly. Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 1½ - 2 inches(4-5cm) and as heat spreads through the food by conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the food cooks from the outside inwards. CONVERSION CHARTS WEIGHT MEASURES 15 g 1/2 oz. 25 g 1 oz. 50 g 2 oz. 100 g 4 oz. 175 g 6 oz. 225 g 8 oz. 450 g 1 lb. VOLUME MEASURES 30 ml 1 fl.oz. 100 ml 3 fl.oz. 150 ml 5 fl.oz. (1/4 pt) 300 ml 10 fl.oz. (1/2 pt) 600 ml 20 fl.oz. (1pt) SPOON MEASURES 1.25 ml 1/4 tsp 2.5 ml 1/2 tsp 5 ml 1 tsp 15 ml 1 tbsp FLUID MEASUREMENTS 1 Cup 1 Pint 1 Quart 1 Gallon = 8 fl.oz = 16 fl.oz. (UK 20 fl.oz.) = 32 fl.oz. (UK 40 fl.oz.) = 128 fl.oz. (UK 160 fl.oz.) = 240 ml = 480 ml (UK 560 ml) = 960 ml (UK 1120 ml) = 3840 ml (UK 4500 ml) 25 KOR-22ASDA79(R-651ZS)(영).indd 25 2012-07-06 오전 11:02:42