Sharp R-820JS R-820BC , R-820JS Microwave Operation Manual - Page 8

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 convection microwave oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. Utensils and Coverings Aluminum foil Aluminum containers Microwave Only 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. Yes Can be used if 3/4 filled with food. Keep 1 inch away from walls and do not cover with foil. Browning dish Glass ceramic (Pyroceram.®) Glass, heat-resistant Glass, non-heat-resistant Lids, glass Yes Do not exceed recommended preheating time. Follow manufacturer's directions. Yes Excellent Yes Excellent. Overturned pie plate necessary for popping popcorn. No Yes Lids, metal No Metal cookware No Metal, misc: dishes with metallic trim, screws, bands, handles. Metal twist ties Oven cooking bags Paper plates Paper towels Paper, ovenable No Yes Good for large meats or foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Yes For reheating Yes To cover for reheating and cooking. Do not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal filings. Yes Convection Grill Yes For shielding Roast Yes For shielding Yes Grill-No cover No Yes Excellent Yes Excellent No Yes Grill-No cover Yes Grill-No cover Yes No Yes Can be used if 3/4 filled with food. Keep 1 inch away from walls and do not cover with foil. No Yes Excellent Yes Excellent No Yes No Yes Do not use metal covering. No Yes Grill-No No No Yes DO NOT use metal twist ties. No No Yes For temperatures up to 400°F. Yes For temperatures up to 400°F. Microwave-safe plastic containers Plastic, Thermoset® Plastic wrap Pottery, porcelain stoneware Styrofoam Wax paper Wicker, wood, straw Yes Use for reheating and defrosting. Some microwave-safe plastics are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content. Follow manufacturer's directions. Yes Yes Use brands specially marked for microwave use. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape. Yes Check manufacturer's recommendation for being microwave safe. Yes For reheating Yes Good covering for cooking and reheating Yes May be used for short periods of time. Do not use with high fat or high sugar content foods. Could char. No No Yes Are heat Yes resistant up to 425°F No No Yes Yes Must be microwave safe AND ovenable. No No No No No No DISH CHECK. If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving. ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using microwave-only cooking. Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used. 5