Sharp R-330V User Manual

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SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNINGS 
 
 
DO DON’T 
Eggs, fruits, 
vegetables, nuts, 
seeds, sausages 
and oysters 
* Puncture egg yolks and whites and 
oysters before cooking to prevent 
“explosion”. 
* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot 
dogs, sausages and oysters so that steam 
escapes. 
* Cook eggs in shells. This can cause an 
“explosion”, which may damage the oven or injure 
yourself. 
* Cook hard/soft boiled eggs. 
* Overcook oysters.  
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells. 
Popcorn 
Use specially bagged popcorn for the 
microwave oven. 
Listen while popping corn for the popping to 
slow to 1-2 seconds. 
* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass 
bowls. 
* Exceed maximum time on popcorn package. 
Baby food 
* Transfer baby food to a small microwave safe 
dish and heat carefully, stirring often. Check for 
suitable temperature to prevent burns. 
* Remove the screw cap and teat before 
warming baby bottles. After warming shake 
thoroughly. Check for suitable temperature. 
* Heat disposable bottles. 
* Overheat baby bottles. 
* Only heat until warm. 
* Heat bottles with nipples on. 
* Heat baby food in original jars. 
General 
* Food with filling should be cut after 
heating, to release steam and avoid burns. 
* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids or 
cereals to prevent boiling over. 
* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or 
airtight containers. 
* Deep fat fry. 
* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers, clothes or 
flowers. 
* Operate the oven without a load (i.e. an 
absorbing material such as food or water) in the 
oven cavity. 
Liquids 
(Beverages) 
* For boiling or cooking liquids see 
WARNINGS on page 2 to prevent explosion 
and delayed eruptive boiling. 
* Heat for longer than recommended time. 
Canned foods  
* Remove food from can.  
* Heat or cook food while in cans. 
Sausage rolls, 
Pies, Christmas 
Pudding 
* Cook for the recommended time. 
(These foods have high sugar and/or fat 
content.) 
* Overcook as they may catch fire. 
Meats 
* Use a microwave proof roasting rack to collect 
drained juices. 
* Place meat directly on the turntable for cooking. 
Utensils 
Check the utensils are suitable for 
MICROWAVE cooking before you use them. 
* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE cooking.      
Metal reflects microwave energy and may cause 
an electrical discharge known as arcing. 
Aluminium foil 
* Use to shield food to prevent over cooking. 
* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or keep 
clear of cavity walls. 
* Use too much. 
* Shield food close to cavity walls. 
* Sparking can damage the cavity. 
Browning dish 
* Place a suitable insulator such as a 
microwave and heat proof dinner plate between 
the turntable and the browning dish. 
* Exceed the preheating time recommended by 
the manufacturer. 
* Excessive preheating can cause the 
glass turntable to shatter and/or damage internal 
parts of the oven. 
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