User manual SHARP AX-1100

[. . . ] Attention AX-1100 MICROWAVE OVEN WITH STEAM AND GRILL OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK EN This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven. IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open. 900 W (IEC 60705) ENGLISH EN Dear Customer, Congratulation on acquiring your new appliance, which from now on will make your kitchen chores considerably easier. This new multi-purpose oven offers a unique combination of the healthiest cooking methods, all in one versatile appliance: Steam, Grill and Microwave. You will be pleasantly surprised by the kinds of things you can do with this appliance. [. . . ] When heating food in plastic containers, pay special attention to the melting temperature of the containers. Keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of melting and ignition. ACCESSORIES There are many microwave or heat-resistant accessories available for purchase. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using microwave-only cooking. Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used. For automatic cooking, use the recommended container in each cooking guide and recipes of the cookbook section. Steam Cooking Advice There are certain techniques for cooking with steam. It is essential that these techniques are followed to ensure good results. Many of them are similar to those used in conventional cooking so you may be used to doing them already. Please follow the advise given below for all cooking options which use STEAM MENUS, STEAM HIGH and STEAM LOW. · Ensure that the utensils are suitable for STEAM cooking mode. (See About Utensils and Coverings page EN-27) · Ventilate the room to allow the steam to dissipate. · After cooking and the oven has cooled, remove and empty the water tank, wipe oven cavity with a soft cloth or sponge. Empty the drip tray. - Special Advice for STEAM Cooking Techniques Container Ensure food is arranged evenly. Food which has little or no space between will take longer to cook, please ensure food is positioned with enough space between items to allow the steam to circulate around it. It is not recommended to use dense dishes, because of the thickness of such dishes, recommended cooking times will have to be extended. If a cover is required, aluminium foil is recommended to keep food becoming wet from the condensed water in the oven cavity. Sometimes soup or casserole reheated in a casserole without covering looks watery after cooking. Standing time is recommended after cooking so it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food. Do not allow to stand for a long time; food may be overcooked or wet by the residual steam. Covering Door Stir Stand EN ­ 28 COOKING GUIDES - Advice for STEAM Food characteristics Density Quantity Size Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Cut the food into thinner parts if possible, and arrange in single layer. The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food cooked in the oven increases. Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as heat can penetrate from all sides to the centre. [. . . ] Sehr geehrter SHARP Kunde, SHARP- Geräte sind Markenartikel, die mit Präzision und Sorgfalt nach modernen Fertigungsmethoden hergestellt werden. Bei sachgemäßer Handhabung und unter Beachtung der Bedienungsanleitung wird Ihnen Ihr Gerät lange Zeit gute Dienste leisten. Sollte Ihr Gerät innerhalb der gesetzlichen oder mit Ihrem Verkäufer vereinbarten Verjährungsfristen für Sachmängel-/ Garantiefristen einen Mangel aufweisen und das Gerät wurde nicht von Ihrem Handelspartner ein-/untergebaut, so wenden Sie sich bitte an den Verkäufer, bei dem Sie das Gerät erworben haben und geben Sie das defekte Gerät dort ab, denn dieser ist Ihr Ansprechpartner für Sachmängel. Umfang der Garantie: Sollte Ihr Mikrowellengerät trotz sorgfältiger Herstellung und Endkontrolle einen Mangel aufweisen, können Sie innerhalb der Garantiezeit, Garantieleistungen gegen Sharp Electronics (Europe) GmbH in Anspruch nehmen. [. . . ]