Sharp SMD2470AS, Operation Manual

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COvering fOODs:

Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover  

recommended in the charts for these foods. You may refer 

to the hints by touching the HELP/SETTINGS pad. See 

page 17.

 1 

 Casserole lid.

 2

   Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for 

microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow 

approximately 

1

/

2

 inch to remain uncovered to allow 

steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food.

 3 

 Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess wrap 

under dish to secure. If dish is wider than paper, overlap 

two pieces at least one inch to cover.

Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to 

escape away from you. 

pOpCOrn, reHeat, pOtatOes CHart

FOOD

AMOUNT

PROCEDURE

POPCORN

Only 1 package at a time

2.85 - 3.5 oz. 

(Regular / Regular light)

1.2 - 1.75 oz.

(Mini / Snack)

Use only popcorn packaged for the microwave. Try several brands to decide which 

you like. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.

Touch POPCORN pad once.

Touch POPCORN pad twice.

REHEAT

4 - 36 oz.

Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to be reheated. Flatten, if 

possible. Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper. Use covers such as plastic wrap 

or lids with larger quantities of more dense foods such as stews. After reheating, stir 

well, if possible. Re-cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes. Foods should be very 

hot. If not, continue to heat with variable power and time.

POTATOES

1 - 6 med

Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined Microwave Drawer. After cooking, remove from 

microwave, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.

Touch 

1

 for Baked Potatoes.

Touch 

2

 for Sweet Potatoes.

MiCrOWave DraWer COOking

sensOr

pOpCOrn, reHeat, pOtatOes,  

vegetables, COOk

You can cook or reheat many foods and don’t need to calculate 

cooking time or power level.

•  Suppose you want to cook baked potatoes.

1

 Touch Potatoes pad once.  

SEE

LABEL

SELECT

FOOD

NUMBER

2

  See Menu Label. Select desired food by touching number 

pad. Ex: Touch 

1

 for baked potatoes.

3

 Touch START/+30 SEC pad.

Note: 
•  To heat or cook other foods or foods above or below the 

quantity allowed on the chart, cook manually.