Sharp MICROWAVE DRAWER SMD2489ES Operation Manual page 8

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT THE MICROWAVE OVEN
ABSORB MICROWAVE ENERGY
When the Sharp Microwave Drawer™ Oven is in use, ALWAYS
have food in the cavity to absorb the microwave energy. The
Sharp Microwave Drawer™ Oven is for food preparation only.
It should not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.
OPEN AND CLOSE CAREFULLY
When opening or closing the Sharp Microwave Drawer™ Oven
quickly, food in the oven may be spilled. See CLEANING AND
CARE on page 24.
WARM EXTERIOR IS NORMAL
It is normal for the exterior of the Sharp Microwave Drawer™
Oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating.
MAGNETRON CYCLING IS NORMAL
The magnetron can be heard cycling on and off during
microwave use with power levels below 100%.
CONDENSATION IS NORMAL
It is normal for microwave use to produce condensation, the
amount of which is related to food moisture content and room
humidity.
DO NOT BLOCK VENT
NEVER cover or obstruct the vent over and under the Sharp
Microwave Drawer™ Oven. During microwave use, steam may
come from the left side lower vent. Check the vent area after
each use and wipe it down if needed.
ABOUT FOOD SAFETY
Cook foods to safe temperatures recommended by the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA). To check internal
temperature of foods to determine doneness, insert a meat
thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone.
NEVER leave a thermometer in the food
during microwave cooking unless the thermometer is approved
for microwave use.
USDA RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURES
fish
pork, ground beef/veal/lamb, egg dishes
whole, pieces and ground turkey/chicken/
duck, leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated,
deli and carry-out food
Vent
145˚F (63˚C)
160˚F (71˚C)
165˚F (74˚C)
ABOUT MICROWAVE SAFETY
HOT CONTENTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
BURNS. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE
MICROWAVE OVEN. Use caution when removing hot items.
To avoid spills and burns, anyone using the Sharp Microwave
Drawer Oven must be able to reach it comfortably. Anyone using
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the Sharp Microwave Drawer
understand and take safety precautions, including the following.
ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS
Use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils in contact
with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through
utensils to cause skin burns.
AVOID STEAM BURNS
Direct steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the
farthest edge of a dish covering and carefully open cooking bags
and popcorn bags away from the face.
MONITOR COOKING
Stay near the appliance when it is in use and check progress
frequently to avoid overcooking food.
HANDLE FOOD CAREFULLY
Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality
and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
NOT FOR STORAGE
NEVER use the Sharp Microwave Drawer
cookbooks or other items.
ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING
ARRANGE FOOD CAREFULLY
Place the thickest parts of the food toward the outside of the dish.
WATCH COOKING TIME
When following recipes or package instructions, check food for
doneness a minute or two before the minimum time and add
time as needed.
COVER FOODS WHILE COOKING
Covers prevent spattering and help foods cook evenly. Check
cookbooks and recipes for cover suggestions, such as paper
towels, wax paper, microwave-safe plastic wrap or lids. See
ABOUT MICROWAVE UTENSILS on page 9.
STIR FOODS REGULARLY
Stir foods once or twice during microwaving. Whenever possible,
stir from the outside to the center of the dish.
TURN OVER FOODS
Turn over foods such as chicken and hamburgers at least once
during microwaving to speed cooking. Large items like roasts
must be turned over at least once.
REARRANGE FOODS
Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through microwaving
by moving pieces from top to bottom and from left to right.
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