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21 CARE AND CLEANING 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 strain, 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) ii) Hinges and Hookes(broken or loosened) iii) Door seals and sealing surfaces. 4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except a properly competent service technician. 5. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed; 6. 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. 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. * 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. CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN KOR-1Q0J9A79(�)_SHARP.indd 212014-11-18 �� 2:06:58
22 * Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it. Is it damaged? * A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage the oven. However, it is not recommended. * Q : Can the oven be used with the glass tray or roller guide removed? * A : No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must always be used in the oven before cooking. * Q : Can I open the door when the oven is operating? * A : 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. * Q : Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after cooking? * A : The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is normal. It is caused by steam from cooking food hitting the cool oven surface. * Q : Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? * A : 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. * Q : Why do eggs sometimes pop? * A : 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. * Q : Why is this standing time recommended after the cooking operation has been completed? * A : 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. * Q : What does “standing time” mean? * A : “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. * Q : Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave cooking guide says? * A : 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. * Q : Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates while empty? * A : Yes. Never run it empty. * Q : Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish? * A : 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. * Q : Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction? * A : Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins. * Q : Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How do I get the best results? * A : 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 glass cookware. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS KOR-1Q0J9A79(�)_SHARP.indd 222014-11-18 �� 2:06:58
23 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. : Recommended use : Limited Use : Not Recommended COOKING INSTRUCTIONS UTENSILSAFECOMMENTS Aluminium foilCan 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 plateDo not preheat for more than 8minutes. China and earthenwarePorcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, unless deco-rated with a metal trim. Disposable polyester cardboard dishes Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Fast-food packaging • Polystyrene cups containers • Paper bags or newspaper • Recycled paper or metal trims Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt. May catch fire. May cause arcing. Glassware • Oven-to-table ware • Fine glassware • Glass jars Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim. Can be used to warm foods or liquids. Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly. Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only. Metal • Dishes • Freezer bag twist ties May cause arcing or fire. Paper • Plates, cups, napkins and Kitch- en paper • Recycled paper For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb excess moisture. May cause arcing. Plastic • Containers • Cling film • Freezer bags Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine plastic. Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the food. Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape. Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary. Wax or grease-proof paperCan be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering. KOR-1Q0J9A79(�)_SHARP.indd 232014-11-18 �� 2:06:58
24 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: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold rimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use Food COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 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. 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. 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 minimum 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 temperature to even out, stir during heating, 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. KOR-1Q0J9A79(�)_SHARP.indd 242014-11-18 �� 2:06:58
25 Then they pass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the food, all foods contain water to a more or lesser extent. 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 1½ - 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. MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War ll. 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. CONVERSION CHARTS HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwave by the MAGNETRON. The microwaves bounce off the metal walls and the metal door screen. Oven CavityMagnetron WaveguideTurntable REFLECTION TRANSMISSION ABSORPTION Microwave Water Molecule Absorption Vibration COOKING INSTRUCTIONS WEIGHT MEASURES 15 g 1/2 oz. 25 g 1 oz. 50 g 2 oz. 100 g 4 oz. 175 g 6 oz. 225 g 8 oz. 450 g 1 lb. VOLUME MEASURES 30 ml 1 fl.oz. 100 ml 3 fl.oz. 150 ml 5 fl.oz. (1/4 pt) 300 ml 10 fl.oz. (1/2 pt) 600 ml 20 fl.oz. (1pt) SPOON MEASURES 1.25 ml 1/4 tsp 2.5 ml 1/2 tsp 5 ml 1 tsp 15 ml 1 tbsp 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) KOR-1Q0J9A79(�)_SHARP.indd 252014-11-18 �� 2:06:59
26 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 aluminium 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. 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 eruption. Do not heat liquids that have previously been boiled. DO NOT OVERHEAT. TURNING & 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. COOKING TECHNIQUES COOKING INSTRUCTIONS KOR-1Q0J9A79(�)_SHARP.indd 262014-11-18 �� 2:06:59
27 DEFROSTING GUIDE ▶ 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. ▶ Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down. Begin defrosting roasts fat-side-down. ▶ The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than a deep block. ▶ After 1/3 of the defrost time has elapsed, check the food. Toy may wish to turn over, break apart, rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food. ▶ 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. ▶ 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). DEFROSTING CHART (by Time Defrost) COOKING INSTRUCTIONS ITEM & WEIGHTDEFROSTING TIMESTANDING TIMESPECIAL TECHNIQUES BEEF Minced beef 1 lb./450g8-10 min.15-20 min.Break apart and remove thawed portionswith fork. Stew Meat 1 1/2 lbs./675g12-14 min.25-30 min.Separate and rearrange on Patties 4(4oz./110g)6-8 min.15-20 min.Turn over after half the time. PORK Spareribs 1 lb./450g6-8 min.25-30 min.Separate and rearrange once. Chops 4(5oz./125g)6-8 min.25-30 min.Separate and turn over once. Minced pork 1 lb./450g7-8min.15-20 min.Break apart and remove thawed portionswith fork. POULTRY Whole Chicken 2 1/2 lbs./1125g22-24 min.45-90 min.Break side down. Turn over after half thetime. Shield as needed. Chicken Breasts 1 lbs./450g8-10 min.15-30 min.Separate and rearrange once. Fryer Chicken(cut up) 2 lbs./900g17-19 min.25-30 min.Separate and rearrange once. Chicken Thights 1 1/2 lbs./675g12-14 min.15-30 min.Separate and rearrange once. FISH & SEAFOOD Whole Fish 1 lb./450g6-8 min.15-20 min.Turn over after half the time.Shield as needed. Fish Fillets 1 1/2 lb./675g8-10 min.15-20 min.Turn over after half the time.Shield as needed. Shrimp 1/2 lb./225g2-3 min.15-20 min.Turn over after half the time.Shield as needed. KOR-1Q0J9A79(�)_SHARP.indd 272014-11-18 �� 2:06:59
28 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS COOKING & REHEATING CHART Cooking chart ITEMPOWER LEVELCOOKING TIME PER LB./450GSPECIAL INSTRUCTION MEAT Beef joint - Rare - Medium - well done Pork Joint Bacon joint P-80 P-80 P-80 P-HI P-HI 6-8 min. 7-10 min. 9-11 min. 9-12 min. 5-7 min. - Chilled meat and poultry should be removed from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Always let the meat and poultry stand, covered after cooking. POULTRY Whole chicken Portions chicken Breast (boned) P-HI P-80 P-80 4-9 min. 5-7 min. 6-8 min. FISH Fish Fillets Whole Mackerel, Cleaned and prepared Whole Trout, Cleaned & Prepared Salmon steaks P-HI P-HI P-HI P-HI 3-5 min. 3-5 min. 4-6 min. 4-6 min. - Brush a little oil or melted butter over the fish, or add 15~30ml(1-2 tbsp) lemon juice, wine, stock, milk or water. - Always let the fish stand, covered, after cooking 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. KOR-1Q0J9A79(�)_SHARP.indd 282014-11-18 �� 2:06:59
29 COOKING & REHEATING CHART (CONTINUED) COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Reheating chart • Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns. • When heating pre-packaged ready-cooked foods, always follow the pack instructions carefully. • 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. • Remember metal ties and transfer food from foil containers before reheating. • Chilled(refrigerated) food takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature (such as just-cooled food or food from the store cupboard). • All foods should be reheated using full microwave power. ITEMCOOKING TIMESPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Baby food 128g jar 20-30 sec.Empty into a small serving bowl. Stir well once or twice during heating. Before serving, check the temperature carefully. Baby milk 100ml / 4fl.oz. 225ml / 8fl.oz. 20-30 sec. 40-50 sec. Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilized bottle. Before serving, shake well and check the temperature carefully. Sandwich roll or bun 1 roll20-30 sec.Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwaveable rack. *Note : Do not use recycled paper towels. Lasagna 1 serving (10 ½ oz./300g) 4-6 min.Place lasagna on microwaveable plate. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Casserole 1 cup 4 cups 1 ½-3 min. 5-7 min. Cook covered, in microwaveable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. Mashed potatoes 1 cup 4 cups 2-3 min. 6-8 min. Cook covered, in microwaveable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. Baked beans 1 cup2-3 min.Cook covered, in microwaveable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup 4 cups 2-3 min. 6-9 min. Cook covered, in microwaveable casserole. Stir once halfway through cooking. KOR-1Q0J9A79(�)_SHARP.indd 292014-11-18 �� 2:06:59
30 Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables 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. 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. VEGETABLE CHART COOKING INSTRUCTIONS VEGETABLESWEIGHTTIMECOMMENTS Broccoli½ lb./250g 1 lb./500g 2-3 min 4-6 min Prepare even sized florets. Arrange the stems to the centre. Brussels sprouts½ lb./250g3-4 minAdd 60-75ml(5-6tbsp.) water. Carrots½ lb./250g2-3 minCut carrots into even sized slices. Cauliflower½ lb./250g 1 lb./500g 2-3 min 4-6 min Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets into halves. Arrange stems to the centre. Courgettes½ lb./250g2-3 minCut courgettes into slices. Add 30ml(2tbsp.) water or a knob of butter. Cook until just tender. Aubergine (eggplant) ½ lb./250g2-3 minCut aubergine into small slices and sprinkle with 1 table- spoon lemon juice. Leeks½ lb./250g2-3 minCut leeks into thick slices. Mushrooms0.3 lb./125g ½ lb./250g 1-2 min 2-4 min Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do not add any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with salt and pepper. Drain before serving. Onions½ lb./250g2-3 minCut onions into slices or halves. Add only 15ml(1tbsp.) water. Pepper½ lb./250g2-4 minCut pepper into small slices. Potatoes½ lb./250g 1 lb./500g 4-6 min 7-9 min Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar sized halves or quarters. Turnip cabbage½ lb./250g4-6 minCut turnip cabbage into small cubes. VEGETABLESWEIGHTTIMEINSTRUCTIONS spinach0.3 lb./125g1-2 minAdd 15ml(1tbsp.) cold water. broccoli½ lb./250g2½-4 minAdd 30ml(2 tbsp.) cold water. Peas½ lb./250g2½-4 minAdd 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water. Green beans½ lb./250g3-5 minAdd 30ml(2t tbsp.) cold water. Mixed vegetables (carrots/peas/corn) ½ lb./250g2½-4 minAdd 15ml(1ttbsp.) cold water. Mixed vegetables (Chinese style) ½ lb./250g3-5 minAdd 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water. KOR-1Q0J9A79(�)_SHARP.indd 302014-11-18 �� 2:06:59