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1. SHARP MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL MODELS h 309Y Followed by letter indicating color K black W white V silver CONTENTS For Customer Assistance Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Consumer Limited Warranty Product Information Card Important Safety Instructions Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency interference Statement Grounding Instructions Installation Guide Specifications Features Diagram Operation Procedure Controls Care of Your Microwave Oven Questions and Answers Cooking Instructions READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN Carousel FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE IMPORTANT Register within 10 days of purchase Register ONLINE at www sharpusa com productregistration To aid in reporting this microwave oven in case of loss or theft please record below the model number and serial number located on the unit We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference MODEL NUMBER __ DATE OF PURCHASE __ DEALER __ TELEPHONE __ SERVICER __ TELEPHONE __ TO PHONE DIAL 1 800 BE SHARP 237 4277 for SERVICE for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer PARTS for your authorized parts distributor ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION DIAL 1 800 642 2122 for ACCESSORIES and COOKBOOK TO WRITE Sharp Electronics Corporation Customer Assistance Center 1300 Naperville Drive Romeoville IL 604
2. The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used for cooking together with the Glass Tray GLASS TRAY DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray in place DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven If Glass Tray is hot ALLOW TO COOL before cleaning or placing it in water DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray Except for popcorn 17 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to following checklist you may prevent an unnecessary service call The oven doesn t work 1 Check that the power cord is securely plugged in 2 Check that the door is firmly closed 3 Check that the cooking time is set 4 Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house CARE AND CLEANING Sparking in the cavity 1 Check utensils Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used 2 Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch the interior walls If there is still a problem contact the service station A list of these stations is included in the oven Although your oven is provided with safety features it is important to observe the following 1 It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks 2 Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Wipe the sealing area frequently with a mild detergent rinse and dry Never use abrasive powders or pads 3 When opened the door must not be subjected to strai
3. 4 0z 100g mange tout 1 red pepper seeded and thinly sliced 4 spring onions chopped 4 0z 100g canned water chestnuts sliced 1 4 head of chinese leaves thinly sliced HONEYED CHICKEN 4 boneless chicken breasts 2 tosp 30ml clear honey 1 tosp 15ml whole grain mustard 1 2 tsp 2 5ml dried tarragon 1 tosp 15ml tomato puree 1 4 pint 150ml chicken stock 27 1 Melt the in a large bowl on P HI for 1 minute A 3 Add the onion carrot and potato and cook on P HI for 4 minutes stir halfway through cooking Add the tomatoes orange juice orange rind and stock Mix thoroughly Season with salt and pepper to taste Cover the bowl and cook on P HI for 15 minutes stir 2 3 times during cooking until the vegetables are tender Blend and serve immediately 1 Place the onion and oil a bowl mix well and cook on 2 3 4 5 P HI for 1 minutes Stir in the flour to make a paste and gradually add stock Season and add the parsley Cover the bowl and cook on P 70 for 16 minutes Pour the soup into serving bowls submerge bread and sprinkle generously with cheese Cook on P 70 for 2 minutes until the cheese has melted Place the oil soy sauce sherry ginger garlic and carrots in a large bowl mix thoroughly Cover and cook on P HI for 3 5 minutes stirring once Add the button mushrooms beansprouts mange tout red pepper spring onions water chestnuts and chinese leaves
4. Cook covered for the minimum time see table Continue cooking to get the result you prefer Stir once during and once after cooking Add salt herbs or butter after cooking Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes Hint cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces The smaller they are cut the quicker they will cook All vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables VEGETABLES WEIGHT TIME COMMENTS Broccoli b 250g 2 3 min Prepare even sized florets 1 lb 500g 4 6 min Arrange the stems to the centre Brussels sprouts 2 b 250g 3 4 min Add 60 75ml 5 6tbsp water Carrots b 250g 2 3 min Cut carrots into even sized slices Cauliflower b 250g 2 3 min Prepare even sized florets Cut big florets into halves 1 Ib 500g 4 6 min Arrange stems to the centre Courgettes b 250g 2 3 min Cut courgettes into slices Add 30ml 2tbsp water or a knob of butter Cook until just tender Aubergine b 250g 2 3 min Cut aubergine into small slices and sprinkle with 1 table eggplant spoon lemon juice Leeks b 250g 2 3 min Cut leeks into thick slices Mushrooms 0 3 Ib 125g 1 2 min Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms Do not add v2 Ib 250g 2 4 min any water Sprinkle with lemon juice Spice with salt and pepper Drain before serving Onions b 250g 2 3 min Cut onions into slices or halves Add only 15ml 1tbsp water Pepper b 250g 2 4 min Cut pepper into small slices
5. Mix thoroughly Cook on P HI for 5 6 minutes until the vegetables are tender Stir 2 3 times during cooking Stir fried vegetables are ideally served with meat or fish 1 Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish 2 Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour over the chicken Salt and pepper to taste 3 Cook on P HI for 13 14 minutes Rearrange and coat the chicken with the sauce twice during cooking BLUE CHEESE amp CHIVE JACKETS 2 baking potatoes approx 9 0z 250g each 2 0z 50g butter 4 0z 100g blue cheese chopped 1 tosp 15ml fresh chives chopped 2 0z 50g mushrooms sliced salt and pepper to taste WHITE SAUCE 1 0z 25g butter 1 0z 25g plain flour 1 2 pint 300ml milk salt and pepper to taste STRAWBERRY JAM 11 2 lb 675g strawberries hulled 3 tosp 45ml lemon juice 11 2 lb 675g caster sugar PLAIN MICROWAVE CAKE 4 0z 100g margarine 4 0z 100g sugar 1 eggs 4 0z 100g self raising flour sifted 2 3 tosp 30 45ml milk OMELETTS 1 2 oz 15g butter 4 eggs 6 tobsp 90ml milk salt amp pepper 28 1 2 1 2 3 Prick each potato in several places Cook on P HI for 7 9 minutes Halve and scoop the flesh into a bowl add the butter cheese chives mushrooms salt and pepper mix thoroughly Pile mixture into the potato skins and place in a flan dish Cook on P 50 for 10 minutes Place the butter
6. STOP CLEAR Used to stop the oven operation or to delete the cooking data 9 START 30 SEC Used to start the oven and also used to set a reheat time OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation Plug power supply cord into a standard 3 pronged 13 Amp 120V AC 60Hz power outlet 9 10 After placing the food in a suitable container open the oven door and put it on the glass tray The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking Close the door Make sure that it is firmly closed Q The oven light is on when the microwave oven is operating Ja 11 The oven door can be opened at any time during operation by pushing the door open button of control panel The oven will automatically shut off Each time a pad is touched a BEEP will sound to acknowledge the touch The oven automatically cooks on full power unless set to a lower power level The display will show 0 when the oven is plugged in WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART The power level is set by touching the Power pad The percentage of power Time clock returns to the present time when the cooking time ends When the STOP CLEAR pad is touched during the oven operation the oven stops cooking and all information retained To erase all information except the present time touch the STOP CLEAR pad once more If the oven door is opened during the oven operation all information is re
7. apart rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food gt During defrost the oven will prompt you to turn the over At this point open oven door and check the food Follow the techniques listed below for optimum defrost results Then close oven door touch the START pad to complete defrosting gt When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy return to microwave oven very briefly or let stand a few minutes After defrosting allow food to stand 5 60 minutes if there are any icy areas Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool water until defrosted Turn over Roast ribs whole poultry turkey breasts hot dogs sausages steaks or chops Rearrange Break apart or separate steaks chops hamburger patties ground meat chicken or seafood pieces chunks of meat such as stew beef Shield Use small strips of aluminum foil to protect thin areas or edges of unevenly shaped foods such as chicken wings To prevent arcing do not allow foil to come within 1 inch of oven walls or door Remove To prevent cooking thawed portions should be removed from the oven at this point This may shorten defrost time for food weighing less than 3 lbs 1350g Cooking chart COOKING TIME ITEM SPECIAL INSTRUCTION PER LB 4506 MEAT Beef joint Rare P 80 6 8 min Chilled meat and poultry should be Medium P 80 4 9 min removed from the refrigerator at least l 30 minutes befor
8. cord or extension cord is used e The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the oven e The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord e The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape the table top or counter where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally 7 The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is about 4 inches When use 3 pronged plug When use grounding adaptor make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded 3 prong Receptacle Receptacle Box Cover Receptacle Grounding Box cover 3 prong plug Grounding Receptacle Adaptor THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY INPUT POWER MICROWAVE ENERGY OUTPUT FREQUENCY OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS W x H x D CAVITY DIMENSIONS W x H x D CAVITY VOLUME NET WEIGHT TIMER POWER SELECTIONS Specifications are subject to change without notice 120V AC 60Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING 1500 W 1000 W 2 450MHz 20 3 x 12 0 x 14 8 in 14 0 x 9 4 x 14 1 in Hele Wet APPROX 29 0 Ibs 59 min 99 sec 10 Levels FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 Door latch When the door is closed it will automatically shut off If the door is opened while the oven is operating the magnetron will automatically shut off 2 Door seal The door seal surfaces
9. or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance WARNING Do not cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord under any circumstances INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Examine the oven after unpacking Check for damage such as a misaligned door broken door or dent in the cavity If any damage is visible DO NOT INSTALL and notify your dealer immediately Level flat location Install the microwave oven on a level flat surface Ventilation Do not block air vents If they are blocked during operation the oven may overheat and eventually cause a failure For proper ventilation allow 3 inches of space between oven top sides rear and adjacent surfaces Away from radio and TV sets Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV radio antenna feeder etc Place the oven as far from them as possible Away from heating appliances and water taps Keep the oven away from heat steam or splashing liquids These things can adversely affect oven wiring and contacts Power supply e Check your local power source This microwave oven requires a current of approximately 13 amperes 120Volts 60Hz and a grounded outlet 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks of the user becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 2 Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use 3 If a long
10. prevent microwaves escaping from the oven cavity 3 Oven cavity 4 Oven lamp Automatically turns on during oven operating 5 Safety interlock system 6 Control panel 7 Door open button To open the door push the door open button OFO Waveguide cover Protects the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking foods 9 Roller guide This must always be used for cooking together with the glass cooking tray 10 Coupler This fits over the shaft in the center of the oven cavity floor This is to remain in the oven for all cooking 11 Glass cooking tray Made of special heat resistant glass The tray must always be in proper position before operating Do not cook food directly on the tray 12 Viewing screen Allows viewing of food The screen is designed so that light can pass through but not the microwave Auto Cook Menu 1 Bread 2 Soup 3 Baked Potato 4 Fresh Vegetables 5 Frozen Vegetables Frozen Pizza Defrost 1 DISPLAY Cooking time power level indicators and current time are displayed 2 AUTO COOK Used to cook or reheat many of favorite food 3 ONE TOUCH COOK Used to cook or reheat specific quantites of food 4 DEFROST Used to defrost foods for weight and time 5 TIME SET PAD Used to set the cooking time and the current time Auto Cook Dinner Plate Popcorn Beverage 6 POWER Used to set power level 7 CLOCK Used to set clock
11. says Check your cooking guide again to make sure you ve followed directions exactly and to see what might cause variations in cooking time Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions to help prevent over cooking the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven Variations in the size shape and weights and dimensions could require longer cooking time Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to check whether the food has been properly cooked just as you would do with a conventional cooker Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while empty A Yes Never run it empty Q Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacture s guidelines Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glas
12. takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature such as just cooled food or food from the store cupboard e All foods should be reheated using full microwave power ITEM COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Baby food 20 sec Empty into a small serving bowl 128g jar Stir well once or twice during heating Before serving check the temperature carefully Baby milk 100ml 4fl oz 20 30 sec Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilized bottle 225ml fl oz 40 50 sec Before serving shake well and check the temperature carefully Sandwich roll or bun 1 roll 20 30 sec Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwaveable rack Note Do not use recycled paper towels Lasagna 1 serving 4 6 min Place lasagna on microwaveable plate 10 oz 300g Cover with plastic wrap and vent Casserole 1 cup 1 3 min Cook covered in microwaveable casserole 4 cups 5 7 min Stir once halfway through cooking Mashed potatoes 1 cup 2 3 min Cook covered in microwaveable casserole 4 cups 6 8 min Stir once halfway through cooking Baked beans 1 cup 2 3 min Cook covered in microwaveable casserole Stir once halfway through cooking Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup 2 3 min Cook covered in microwaveable casserole 4 cups 6 9 min Stir once halfway through cooking 25 VEGETABLE CHART Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid Add 30 45ml cold water 2 3 tbsp for every 250g unless another water quantity is recommended see table
13. 15 CHILD SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children To set touch and hold the STOP CLEAR pad for 3 seconds a beep sounds To cancel touch and hold the STOP CLEAR pad for 3 seconds a beep sounds TO SET POWER SAVE MODE 1 Touch the STOP CLEAR pad 0 or clock appears in the display 2 Touch and then hold the CLOCK pad for 3 seconds The display will turn off and a beep sounds To operate the oven in power save mode touch any key Then 0 or clock will be shown and the operation of all function key will be same as in the normal mode But if there is no operation within 10 seconds in clear mode all the contents of display will disappear 3 To cancel power save simply repeat setting procedure When the display is on The power save mode will be canceled and a beep sounds The oven is again available for normal use TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1 Touch the STOP CLEAR pad e You can restart the oven by touching the START pad e Touch the STOP CLEAR pad once more to erase all instructions e You must enter in new instructions 2 Open the door e You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching the START pad NOTE Oven stops operating when door is opened 16 CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the sur
14. 46 1091 TO ACCESS INTERNET wwwssharpusa com Please provide the following information when you write or call model number serial number date of purchase your complete mailing address including zip code your daytime telephone number including area code and description of the problem PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can re sult in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product the Product when shipped in its original container will be free from defective workmanship and materials and agrees that it will at its option either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no c
15. Dishes x May cause arcing or fire e Freezer bag twist ties xX Paper e Plates cups napkins and Kitch For short cooking times and warming Also to absorb en paper excess moisture e Recycled paper X May cause arcing Plastic e Containers Particularly if heat resistant thermoplastic Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures Do not use Melamine plastic e Cling film Can be used to retain moisture Should not touch the food Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape e Freezer bags A Only if boilable or oven proof Should not be airtight Prick with a fork if necessary Wax or grease proof paper Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering Recommended use A Limited Use xX Not Recommended 20 USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front frame and the door or allow residue to build up on sealing surfaces Wipe with a mild detergent rinse and dry Never use abrasive powders or pads Do not subject the oven door to strain or weight such as a Child hanging on an open door This could cause the oven to fall forward resulting in injury to you and damage to the oven Food Never use your microwave oven for home canning The oven is not designed for proper home canning Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to consume Always use the minim
16. E SET pads for the The display will show what you touched desired cooking time 5 Touch the START pad The display counts down the time remaining in DEF mode When the oven beeps turn over break apart and or redistribute the food At the end of DEF mode the oven will beep and start M W cook The display counts down the time remaining in M W mode When M W cook ends you will hear 3 beeps When the defrost cook is going on if you touch the DEFROST pad the display shows you dEF in 3 secound When the defrost or MW cook is going on if you touch the POWER pad the display shows you the current power level in 3 seconds 13 30 SEC 30 sec allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100 full power by simply touching the 30 sec pad By repeatedly touching the 30 sec pad you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments 1 Touch the 30 sec pad When you touch the 30 sec pad 30 is displayed and the oven starts reheatin 30 Sec apay ng ONE TOUCH COOK One touch cooking allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad To increase quantity touch the chosen pad until the number in the display is same as desired quantity to cook 1 Touch the BEVERAGE pad once When you touch the BEVERAGE pad once 1 Beverage for 1 cup twice for 2 cups or three is displayed After 1 5 seconds the display is times for 3 cups changed into cooking time and the oven starts cook
17. Potatoes b 250g 4 6 min Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar sized 1 Ib 500g 7 9 min halves or quarters Turnip cabbage b 250g 4 6 min Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables VEGETABLES WEIGHT TIME INSTRUCTIONS spinach 0 3 Ib 125g 1 2 min Add 15ml 1tbsp cold water broccoli b 250g 22 4 min Add 30ml 2 tbsp cold water Peas b 250g 22 4 min Add 15ml 1 tbsp cold water Green beans 2 b 250g 3 5 min Add 30ml 2t tbsp cold water Mixed vegetables b 250g 22 4 min Add 15ml 1ttosp cold water carrots peas corn Mixed vegetables 2 b 250g 3 5 min Add 15ml 1 tbsp cold water Chinese style 26 RECIPES TOMATO amp ORANGE SOUP 1 0z 25g butter 1 medium onion chopped 1 large carrot amp 1 large potato chopped 13 4lb 800g canned chopped tomatoes juice and grated rind of 1 small orange 11 2pints 900ml hot vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste FRENCH ONION SOUP 1 large onions sliced 1 tbsp 15ml corn oil 2 0z 50g plain flour 2 pints 1 2 liters hot meat or vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp 30ml parsley chopped 4 thick slices French bread 2 0z 50g cheese grated STIR FRIED VEGETABLES 1 tosp 15ml sunflower oil 2 tbsp 30ml soy sauce 1 tosp 15ml sherry 1 2 5cm root ginger peeled and finely grated 2 medium carrots cut into fine strips 4 0z 100g button mushrooms chopped 2 0z 50g beansprouts
18. Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal It is caused by steam from cooking food hitting the cool oven surface Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door No The metal screen bounces back the energy to the oven cavity The holes are made to allow light to pass through They do not let microwave energy pass through Why do eggs sometimes pop When baking or poaching eggs the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane To prevent this simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking Never cook eggs without piercing their shells Why is this standing time recommended after the cooking operation has been completed Standing time is very important With microwave cooking the heat is in the food not in the oven Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue even after the food is removed from the oven Standing time for joints of meat large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely without overcooking the outside 19 Q A Q Q What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave cooking guide
19. ates To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer call Sharp toll free at 1 800 BE SHARP 1 800 237 4277 What to do to Obtain Service Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available If you ship the Product be sure it is insured and packaged securely TO OBTAIN SUPPLY ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION CALL 1 800 BE SHARP OR VISIT www sharpusa com SAVE THE PROOF OF PURCHASE AS IT IS NEEDED SHOULD YOUR OVEN EVER REQUIRE WARRANTY SERVICE 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 2 Read all instructions before using the appliance Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 2 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 5 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corros
20. e cooking well done P 80 9 11 min Always let the meat and poultry stand Pork Joint P HI 10 13 min covered after cooking Bacon joint P HI 8 10 min POULTRY Whole chicken P HI 4 9 min Portions chicken P 80 5 7 min Breast boned P 80 6 8 min FISH Fish Fillets P HI 3 5 min Brush a little oil or melted butter over the Whole Mackerel Cleaned P HI 3 5 min fish or add 15 30ml 1 2 tbsp lemon and prepared juice wine stock milk or water Whole Trout Cleaned Pl Ais arn Always let the fish stand covered after amp Prepared cooking k Salmon steaks PH ee ain NOTE The above times should be regarded only as a guide Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may vary due to the shape cut and composition of the food Frozen meat poultry and fish must be thoroughly thawed before cooking COOKING amp REHEATING CHART Reheating chart e Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns e When heating pre packaged ready cooked foods always follow the pack instructions carefully e If you freeze foods which were bought from the fresh or chilled counters remember that they should be thoroughly thawed before following the heating instructions on the packed It s worth putting a note on them so that other members of the household will remember too e Remember metal ties and transfer food from foil containers before reheating e Chilled refrigerated food
21. ety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may overheat smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and fire Do not operate the oven without the glass tray in place Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating base SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT WARNING This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followings e Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television e Reloca
22. face that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation 1 Turn the oven off before cleaning It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in 2 Keep the inside of the oven clean When food a dishwasher spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls wipe with a damp cloth Mild detergent may be used if the 7 The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be oven gets very dirty cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild recommended detergent water or window cleaner and dry The roller guide may be washed in mild sudsy water 3 The outside oven surface should be cleaned with soap and water rinsed and dried with a soft cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings 4 If the Control Panel becomes wet clean with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on Control Panel 5 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates malfunction of the unit ROLLER GUIDE The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be Glass Tray Roller Guide cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise
23. harge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period s set forth below This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item s set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse abnormal service or handling or which has been altered or modified in design or construction In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to pur chasers by law ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD S FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser Correction of defects in the manner and for the period of time described here
24. if necessary and ALWAYS stir after heating To prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before during and after heating Do not leave the oven unattended while popping corn Do not pop corn in a paper bag unless it is the commercially prepared Microwave Popcorn product The kernels can overheat and ignite a brown paper bag Do not put packaged Microwave Popcorn bags directly on the oven tray Place the package on a microwave safe glass or ceramic plate to avoid overheating and cracking the oven tray Do not exceed the Microwave Popcorn manufacturers suggested popping time Longer popping does not yield more popcorn but it can result in scorch burn of fire Remember the Popcorn bag and tray can be too hot to handle Remove with caution and use pot holders e Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave e Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War Il 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 Magnetron IN a microwave oven gt TRANSMISSION electricity is converted into mic
25. in shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims whether based on contract negligence strict liability or otherwise In no event shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE uae e amp R 309Y Home Use Carousel Microwave Oven Be sure to have this Hescripuion information available when you need service for your Product Warranty Period for this Product one 1 year parts and labor The warranty period continues for an additional four 4 years for a total of five 5 years with respect to the magnetron tube in the Product for parts only labor and service are not provided free of charge for this additional period Additional Item s Excluded from Non functional accessories turntable and light bulb Warranty Coverage if any Where to Obtain Service From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United St
26. in a bowl and cook on P HI for 1 minute until melted Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk Cook on P HI for 3 4 minutes stirring every 2 minutes until thick and smooth Season with salt and pepper to taste Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very large bowl heat on P HI for 4 minutes or until the fruit has softened Add sugar mix well Cook on P 70 for 20 25 minutes until setting point is reached stir every 4 5 minutes Pour into hot clean jars Cover seal and label setting point To determine setting point place 1 tsp 5ml jam onto chilled saucer Allow to stand for 1 minute Move surface of jam gently with your finger if the surface wrinkles setting point has been reached line the base of 8 20 4cm cake dish with grease proof paper Cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy Beat in the eggs and fold in the sifted flour alternately with the milk Pour into prepared container Cook on P HI for 4 5 minutes until a skewer comes out cleanly Leave the cake to stand for 5 minutes before turning out Whisk together eggs and milk Place butter in 10 26cm flan dish Cook on P HI for 1 minute until melted Coat the dish with the melted butter Pour omelette mixture into flan dish Cook on P HI for 2 minutes whisk mixture and cook again on P HI for 1 minutes SCRAMBLED EGG 1 2 oz 15g butter 1 Melt the butter in a bowl on P HI for 1 minute 2 eggs 2 Add
27. ing BEVERAGE 200 ml cup e 1 cup mug Touch the BEVERAGE pad once e 2 cups mugs Touch the BEVERAGE pad twice within 1 5 seconds e 3 cups mugs Touch the BEVERAGE pad three times within 1 5 seconds Frozen 1 Touch the FROZEN PIZZA pad When you touch the FROZEN PIZZA pad once Pizza once for 7 oz pizza or twice for 14 7 is displayed After 1 5 seconds the display is OZ pizza changed into the cooking time and the oven start cooking FROZEN PIZZA e 7 oz Touch the FROZEN PIZZA pad once e 14 oz Touch the FROZEN PIZZA pad twice within 1 5 seconds NOTE 1 Use only one frozen pizza at a time 2 Use only frozen pizza made for microwave ovens 3 If the cheese of frozen pizza does not melt sufficiently cook a few seconds longer 4 Some brands of frozen pizza may require more or less cooking time 14 ONE TOUCH COOK CONTINUED Dinner 1 Touch Dinner Plate pad once for When you touch Dinner pad once 12 is Plate 12 oz of dinner plate or twice for displayed 15 oz of dinner plate After 1 5 seconds the display is changed into the cooking time and the oven starts cooking DINNER PLATE e 12 oz Touch Dinner Plate pad once e 15 oz Touch Dinner Plate pad twice within 1 5 seconds 1 Touch POPCORN pad once for When you touch POPCORN pad once 3 5 is 3 5 oz bag of popcorn or twice for displayed 3 0 oz bag of popcorn After the 1 5 seconds the display is changed into the cooking ti
28. ive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement near a swimming pool or similar locations Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Either a When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth or b When separate cleaning instructions are provided See door surface cleaning instructions on page 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend app
29. k allows you to set from 0 00 to 23 59 NOTE If you attempt to enter an incorrect time the time will not be set and a error signal tone will sound Touch the CLOCK pad and re enter the time 11 WEIGHT DEFROSTING When DEFROST is selected the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off Def 1 Touch the DEFROST pad This is The display will show you 0 0 efrost the weight defrosting mode 2 Touch the TIME SET pads for inputing the desired weights The display will show you what you touched NOTE Your oven can be programmed for 0 5Ib 6 5lb in Weight defrosting 3 Touch the START pad mode The defrosting time is automatically determined by the weight inputed When you touch the START pad the display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turn over or rearranged When the defrosting time ends you will hear 3 beeps TIME DEFROSTING When DEFROST is selected the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off Def 1 Touch the DEFROST pad twice The display will show you 0 efrost This is the time defrosting mode 2 Touch the TIME SET pads for inputing the desired time The display will show you what you touched NOTE Your oven can be programmed for 3 T
30. liance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven c If materials inside the oven ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel d Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons a Do not overheat the liquid b Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it c Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks d After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container e Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals for example sulfides and chlorides Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the saf
31. me and the oven starts cooking Popcorn POPCORN e 3 5 oz Touch Popcorn pad once e 3 0 oz Touch Popcorn pad twice within 1 5 seconds NOTE 1 Use prepackaged room temperature microwave popcorn 2 Place bag in oven according to manufacturer s directions 3 Pop only one bag at a time 4 After popping open bag carefully popcorn and steam are extremely hot 5 Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag 6 Do not leave oven unattended while popping popcorn CAUTION If prepackaged popcorn is of a different weight than the recommended weight do not use the popcorn pad Follow the manufacturer instruction AUTO COOK AUTO COOK allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by repeatedly touching the AUTO COOK pad When you touch the AUTO COOK pad once AC 1 will be displayed By repeatedly touching this pad you can select other food category as shown in below Auto 1 Touch the AUTO COOK pad once Cook for 4pcs of BREAD AC 1 will be displayed 2 Touch the AUTO COOK pad twice for 12 oz of SOUP AC 2 will be displayed 3 Touch the AUTO COOK pad three times for 3ea of BAKED POTATO AC 3 will be displayed 4 Touch the AUTO COOK pad four times for 7 oz of FRESH VEGETABLE AC 4 will be displayed 5 Touch the AUTO COOK pad five times for 7 oz of FROZEN Then touch the START pad The display will be VEGETABLE AC 5 will be displayed changed into cooking time of quantity and the oven starts cooking
32. n for example a child hanging on an opened door or any load could cause the oven to fall forward to cause injury and also damage to the door Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a competent service technician It is particularly important that the oven closes properly and that there is no damage to the i Door bent li Hinges and Hookes broken or loosened iii Door seals and sealing surfaces 18 4 The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except a properly competent service technician The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q A Q Q Q Q Q accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it Is it damaged Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven However it is not recommended Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed No Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven before cooking Can open the door when the oven is operating The door can be opened anytime during the cooking operation Then microwave energy will be instantly switched off and the time setting will maintain until the door is closed
33. ouch the START pad 59minutes 99seconds 59 99 When you touch the START pad the display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turn over or rearranged When the defrosting time ends you will hear 3 beeps 12 COOKING IN ONE STAGE Power 1 Touch the POWER pad The display will show what you touched Select the desired power level NOTE If step 1 is omitted the oven will cook at full power 2 Touch the TIME SET pads for the The display will show what you touched cooking time NOTE Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds 59 99 3 Touch the START pad When you touch the START pad The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left When the cooking time ends you will hear 3 beeps NOTE Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese milk and slow cooking of meats COOKING IN TWO STAGES All recipes require frozen foods to be defrosted fully before cooking 1 Touch the DEFROST pad Defrost Select the weight defrosting mode or the time defrosting mode 2 Touch the TIME SET pads for the The display will show what you touched defrosting time or weight you want Power 3 Touch the POWER pad P HI is displayed The display will show what Select the desired power level you touched 4 Touch the TIM
34. rowave by the Then they pass through the cooking containers to be MAGNETRON absorbed by the water Turntable Waveguide molecules in the food all gt foods contain water to a more or lesser extent REFLECTION gt ABSORPTION The microwaves bounce gt off the metal walls and a D the metal door screen AAN 6 fas Q 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 1 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 VOLUME MEASURES SPOON MEASURES 1 fl oz 3 fl oz 5 fl oz 1 4 pt 10 fl oz 1 2 pt 20 fl oz 1pt FLUID MEASUREMENTS 1 Cup 8 fl oz 240 ml 1 Pint 16 fl oz UK 20 fl oz 480 ml UK 560 ml 1 Quart 32 fl oz UK 40 fl oz 960 ml UK 1120 ml 1 Gallon 128 fl oz UK 160 fl oz 3840 ml UK 4500 ml 22 COOKING TECHNIQUES STANDING TIME Dense foods e g meat jacket potatoes and cakes require standing time inside or outside of the oven after cooking to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the center completely Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in al
35. s cookware COOKING INSTRUCTIONS UTENSIL GUIDE Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens To cook food in the microwave oven the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil If the utensil is marked microwave safe you do not need to worry The following table lists various utensil and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven UTENSIL SAFE COMMENTS Aluminium foil A Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against overcooking Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used Crust plate Do not preheat for more than 8minutes China and earthenware Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable unless deco rated with a metal trim Disposable polyester Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes cardboard dishes Fast food packaging e Polystyrene cups containers Can be used to warm food Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt e Paper bags or newspaper x May catch fire e Recycled paper or metal trims X May cause arcing Glassware e Oven to table ware Can be used unless decorated with a metal trim e Fine glassware Can be used to warm foods or liquids Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly e Glass jars oO Must remove the lid Suitable for warming only Metal e
36. tained If the START pad is touched and the oven does not operate check the area between the door and door seal for obstructions and make sure the door is closed securely The oven will not start cooking until the door is completely closed or the program has been reset Make sure the oven is properly installed and plugged into the electrical outlet chart shows the display the power level and the TOUGH THE POWER PAD POWER LEVEL DISPLAY jAPPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF POWER once P HI twice P 90 3 times P 80 4 times P 70 5 times P 60 6 times P 50 7 times P 40 8 times P 30 9 times P 20 10 times P 10 11 times P 00 10 100 90 80 10 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in the display will show 0 and a tone will sound If the AC power ever goes off the display show 0 when the power comes back on k 1 Touch the CLOCK pad Cloc This is a 12 hour clock system 2 Touch the CLOCK pad once more This is a 24 hour clock system 3 Enter the correct time of day by touching the TIME SET pads in sequence 4 Touch the CLOCK pad NOTE This oven has multiple clock systems If you want 12 hour clock system omit this step The display stops blinking and the colon starts blinking If you selected 12 hour clock system this digital clock allows you to set from 1 00 to 12 59 If you selected 24 hour clock system this digital cloc
37. te the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver e Move the microwave oven away from the receiver e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit the grounding plug reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded and either 1 If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance or 2 Do not use an extension cord if the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician
38. the eggs milk and seasoning and mix well 2 tosp 30ml milk 3 Cook on P HI for 3 minutes stirring every 30 salt amp pepper seconds SAVORY MINCE 1 small onion diced 1 Place onion garlic and oil in casserole and cook on 1 clove garlic crushed P HI for 2 minutes or until soft 1 tsp 5ml oil 2 Place all other ingredients in casserole Stir well 7 0z 200g can chopped tomatoes 3 Cover and cook on P HI for 5 minutes then P 50 for 1 tosp 15ml tomato puree 8 13 minutes or until the meat is cooked 1 tsp 5ml mixed herbs 8 0z 225g minced beef salt and pepper 29 SHARP SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza Mahwah New Jersey 07495 1163 SEP 27 2011
39. tion Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled DO NOT OVERHEAT TURNING amp STIRRING Some foods require stirring during cooking Meat and poultry should be turned after half the cooking time ARRANGING Individual foods e g chicken portions or chops should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are towards the outside QUANTITY Small quantities cook faster than large quantities also small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions PIERCING The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam to build up during cooking These foods must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to escape Eggs potatoes apples sausages etc will all need to be pierced before cooking DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS COVERING Cover foods with microwave cling film or a lid Cover fish vegetables casseroles soups Do not cover cakes sauces jacket potatoes or pastry items DEFROSTING GUIDE gt Do not defrost covered meat Covering might allow cooking to take place Always remove outer wrap and tray Use only containers that are microwave safe gt Begin defrosting whole poultry breast side down Begin defrosting roasts fat side down gt The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than a deep block gt After 1 3 of the defrost time has elapsed check the food Toy may wish to turn over break
40. um recipe cooking time It is better to undercook rather than overcook foods Undercooked foods can be returned to the oven for more cooking If food is overcooked nothing can be done Heat small quantities of food or foods with low moisture carefully These can quickly dry out burn or catch on fire Do not heat eggs in the shell Pressure may build up and eggs can explode Potatoes apples egg yolks and sausages are examples of food with non porous skins These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the ARCING If you see arcing open the door and correct the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by e Metal or foil touching the side of the oven e Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas 21 Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces are damaged or if door is bent or if hinges are loose or broken Do not operate the oven empty This will damage the oven Do not attempt to dry clothes newspapers or other materials in the oven They may catch on fire Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects This can damage the oven temperature to even out stir during heating
41. uminium foil while standing Meat joints need approx 10 15 minutes jacket potatoes 5 minutes Other foods such as plated meal vegetables fish etc require 2 5 minutes standing After defrosting food standing time should also be allowed If food is not cooked after standing time return to the oven and cook for additional time MOISTURE CONTENT Many fresh foods e g vegetables and fruit vary in their moisture content throughout the season particularly jacket potatoes For this reason cooking times may have to be adjusted Dry ingredients e g rice pasta can dry out during storage so cooking times may differ DENSITY Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods CLING FILM Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking times Pierce before cooking to allow excess steam to escape Always take care when removing cling film from a dish as the build up of steam will be very hot SHAPE Even shapes cook evenly Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square SPACING Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart NEVER pile foods on top of each other 23 STARTING TEMPERATURE The colder the food the longer it takes to heat up Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature LIQUIDS All liquids must be stirred before and during heating Water especially must be stirred before and during heating to avoid erup

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