Sharp R-305M, Operation Manual

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ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS

The following coverings are ideal:

•  Paper  towels  are  good  for  covering  foods  for 

reheating  and  absorbing  fat  while  cooking 

bacon.

•  Wax  paper  can  be  used  for  cooking  and            

reheating.

•  Plastic  wrap  that  is  specially  marked  for 

microwave  use  can  be  used  for  cooking  and 

reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch 

food. Vent so steam can escape.

•  Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice 

because heat is kept near the food to hasten 

cooking.

•  Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or 

foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal 

twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can 

escape.

How  to  use  aluminum  foil  in  your  microwave 

oven:

•  Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly 

on the food can be used to shield areas that are 

either defrosting or cooking too quickly.

•  Foil should not come closer than one inch to any 

surface of the oven.

Should you have questions about utensils or coverings, 

check  a  good  microwave  cookbook  or  follow  recipe     

suggestions.

ACCESSORIES 

There are many microwave accessories 

available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you 

purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-

safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct 

doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked 

to safe temperatures. Sharp is not responsible for any 

damage to the oven when accessories are used.

Children should be taught all safety precautions: use 

potholders,  remove  coverings  carefully,  pay  special   

attention  to  packages  that  crisp  food  because  they        

may be extra hot.
Donʼt assume that because a child has mastered one 

cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not   

a toy. See page 17 for Child Lock feature.

It  is  not  necessary  to  buy  all  new  cookware.  Many   

pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully 

in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does 

not touch the interior walls during cooking.

Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking 

and reheating:

•  glass ceramic (Pyroceram

®

), such as   

Corningware

®

.

•  heat-resistant glass (Pyrex

®

)

•  microwave-safe plastics
•  paper plates
•  microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and 

porcelain

•  browning dish (Do not exceed recommended 

preheating time. Follow manufacturer's 

directions.)

These items can be used for short time reheating 

of foods that have little fat or sugar in them:

•  wood, straw, wicker

DO 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-ties

Should  you  wish  to  check  if  a  dish  is  safe  for 

microwaving,  place  the  empty  dish  in  the  oven  and 

microwave  on  HIGH  for  30  seconds. A  dish  which        

becomes very hot should not be used.

ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE

Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave 

oven  with  a  supervising  person  very  near  to  them.   

Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person 

should be in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the oven comfortably; 

if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing 

on the oven door.

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