Sharp KB-5121K Operation Manual

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14MICROWAVE DRAWER COOKING• Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating thatcooking temperatures have been reached.Doneness signs include:- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.- Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.- Poultry thigh joints move easily.- Meat and poultry show no pinkness.- Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGSIt is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many piecesalready in your kitchen can be used successfully in your newMicrowave Drawer. Make sure the utensil does not touch theinterior walls during cooking.Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking andreheating:• glass ceramic (Pyroceram®), such as Corningware®.• heat-resistant glass (Pyrex®)• microwave-safe plastics• microwave-safe paper plates• microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain• browning dish (Do not exceed recommended preheatingtime. Follow manufacturer's directions.)These items can be used for short time reheating of foodsthat have little fat or sugar in them:• wood, straw, wickerDO NOT USE• metal pans and bakeware• dishes with metallic trim• non-heat-resistant glass• non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs)• recycled paper products• brown paper bags• food storage bags• metal twist-tiesShould you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving,place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGHfor 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should notbe used.The following coverings are ideal:• Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating andabsorbing fat while cooking bacon.• Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave usecan be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT allow plasticwrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape.• Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice becauseheat is kept near the food to hasten cooking.• Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods thatINFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOWALWAYS have food in the Microwave Drawer when it is onto absorb the microwave energy.When using the Microwave Drawer at power levels below100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It isnormal for the exterior of the Microwave Drawer to be warmto the touch when cooking or reheating.Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking.Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence theamount of moisture that condenses in the Microwave Drawer.Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensationas uncovered ones. The vent under the Microwave Drawermust not be blocked. During microwaving, steam may comefrom the right side of the vent.The Microwave Drawer is for food preparation only. It shouldnot be used to dry clothes or newspapers.Your Microwave Drawer is rated 1000 watts by using theIEC Test Procedure. In using recipes or package directions,check food a minute or two before the minimum time andadd time accordingly.When opening or closing the Microwave Drawer quickly,food in the Microwave Drawer may be spilled. To clean,please refer to the Cleaning and Care section on page 30.RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCEShould there be any interference caused by the MicrowaveDrawer to your radio or TV, relocate the radio or TV as faraway from the Cooktop+Microwave Drawer as feasible orcheck position and signal of receiving antenna.ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towardsoutside of dish.• Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of timeindicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcookedcan smoke or ignite.• Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbookfor suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plasticwrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods tocook evenly.• Shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any thinareas of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense,thick areas are cooked thoroughly.• Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twiceduring cooking, if possible.• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cookingof such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items likeroasts must be turned over at least once.• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway throughcooking both from top to bottom and from right to left.• Add standing time. Remove food from Microwave Drawerand stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allowsthe food to finish cooking without overcooking.