Sharp R930CS R-930CS/AK/AW 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. Utensils and Coverings Aluminum foil Microwave Only Convection Broil, Slow Cook Yes Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed Yes For shielding 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. High Mix/Roast Low Mix/Bake Yes For shielding Aluminum containers Yes Can be used if 3/4 filled with food. Keep 1 Yes Broil-No inch away from walls and do not cover with foil. cover Browning dish Yes Do not exceed recommended preheating No time. Follow manufacturer's directions. Glass ceramic (Pyroceram.®) Yes Excellent Yes Excellent Glass, heat-resistant Yes Excellent. Overturned pie plate necessary Yes Excellent for popping popcorn. Glass, non-heat-resistant No Lids, glass Yes Lids, metal No Metal cookware No No Yes Broil-No cover Yes Broil-No cover Yes Metal, misc: dishes with metallic trim, screws, bands, handles. Metal twist ties Oven cooking bags Paper plates Paper towels Paper, ovenable No No Yes Good for large meats or foods that need Yes Broil-No tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Yes For reheating No Yes To cover for reheating and cooking. Do No not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal filings. Yes Yes For temperatures up to 400°F. Do not use for broiling. 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 DO NOT use metal twist ties. No No Yes For temperatures up to 400°F. 6