R-92STM (serv.man2). Revision September 2014 - Sharp Home Appliance User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 4

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GB-2
The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by 
MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) 
with microwave oven and food manufacturers 
indicates the ability of the oven to heat small 
quantities of food (up to 500g [ I lb 2oz]). It does not 
represent the general performance of the oven.
Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating 
categories A to E. Follow instructions for the letter 
corresponding to the oven's heating category. The 
higher the output power and heating category of 
the oven the less heating time is required as shown 
opposite.
Microwave output power 
in Watts (based on 
international (IEC 60705) 
standard).
Letter representing the 
oven heating category. 
Microwave Symbol.
OVEN 
OUTPUT 
POWER
Less heating time required
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
More heating time required
OVEN 
OUTPUT 
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
A B C D E
More heating time required
 HEATING 
CATEGORY
Microwaves will pass through certain materials, such 
as glass and plastic, to heat the food. (See 'Suitable 
Cookware' on page GB- 6).
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which 
cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, 
in the same way your hands get warm when you rub 
them together.
The outer areas of the food are heated by the micro-
wave energy, then the heat moves to the centre by 
conduction, as it does in conventional cooking. It is 
important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure 
even heating.
Once cooking is complete, the oven automatically 
stops producing microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it enables 
the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.
Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those used 
for TV and radio signals.
Electrical energy is converted into microwave energy, 
which is directed into the oven cavity via a waveguide. 
To prevent food and grease entering the wave guide it 
is protected by the waveguide cover.
Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because of 
this the oven cavity is made of metal and there is a 
fine metal mesh on the door. During cooking the 
microwaves bounce off  the sides of the oven cavity at 
random.
 HOW 
YOUR 
OVEN 
WORKS
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