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3 * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents "explosion", which may damage theoven or injure yourself. * Reheat whole eggs.* Overcook oysters.* Dry nuts or seeds in shells. * Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls. * Exceed maximum time on popcorn package. * Heat disposable bottles.* Ove...

4 2 e 6 3 4 5 7 q4 8 9 0 w 1 r t 9. Touch control panel 10. Digital readout11. Waveguide cover12. Power supply cord13. Menu label14. Turntable15. Roller stay OVEN DIAGRAM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover, item 11 below...

5 OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel.An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.In addition the oven will beep for approximately...

6 E N T E R T I M E * This oven is preset with the INFORMATION GUIDE. To assist you in operating your oven, useful information will appear on the display.In this manual, the display information guide is abbreviated. BEFORE OPERATING Step Procedure Pad Order Display * To enter the present time of day...

7 DefrostSofteningbutter 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time. 2 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. Select power level by pressing the POWERLEVEL pad as required (for MEDIUM pressthree times). The timer b...

8 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 0 0 5 0 0 M E D I U M 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed with up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching from onevariable power setting to the next.* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on MEDIU...

9 INSTANT COOK START The SLOW COOK setting is designed for foods which require longer cooking time. Forexample, stewing, braising. The maximum cooking time that can be programmed is 2 hours. SLOWCOOK Slow Cook Step Procedure Display Pad Order Press the SLOW COOK pad. 1 * To cook on SLOW COOK for 1 h...

10 SOUP S E N S O R R E H E A T S O U P 0 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 * Suppose you want to reheat 4 cups of soup. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the SENSOR INSTANT REHEATpad for soup (within 3 minute s of closingthe door). *When the sensor detects the vapour from the food, the...

11 Express Defrost EXPRESS MENUS will automatically compute the power level and cooking time. EXPRESS MENUS has 3categories. D E F R O S T R A C K P L A C E O N P I E C E S P U L L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A P A R T F I L L E T S C H I C K E N 0 5 K G 0 5 K G F I L L E T S C H I C K E N * Suppose you want to...

12 INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START HELP x 1 EXPRESS COOK 1. Roast Beef Chilled2. Roast Beef Frozen3. Roast Lamb Chilled4. Roast Lamb Frozen5. Roast Chicken Chilled6. Roast Chicken Frozen EXPRESS COOK allows you to cook 3 popular menus chilled orfrozen. To select a menu, press the desired EXPRE...

13 Express Meal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R E F E R T O R E C I P E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 I N M A N U A L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 P A S T A D I S H * Suppose you want to cook Pasta Napolitana (Pasta Dish). Express Meal allows you to cook 3 popular menus.Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESSMEAL RECIPES on pages 3...

14 RICE/PASTA HELP INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START 7 4 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (R-380F) (R-480F/R-490F(S)) 1 / 2 - 4 C U P S D O N O T C O V E R W H I T E R I C E VEGETABLES1.Fresh-Hard2.Fresh-Soft3.Frozen4.Jacket Potato5.Fresh Soup RICE/PASTA1.White Rice2...

15 INSTANT COOK START x 2 QUICK & EASY 2 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 S A L A D C H I C K E N C A E S A R Press the INSTANT COOK/STARTpad. The cooking time will begin countingdown.The oven will "beep" 4 times and willstop. TURN CHICKEN, OVER will bedisp...

16 INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START 7 5 0 D E F R O S T 3 3 1 0 D E F R O S T Easy Defrost Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press number pads to enter weight. 1 2 Press the EASY DEFROST pad until thedesired menu is displayed (for Poultrypress four times). * Suppose you want to defrost 2.0 kg of...

17 To check the current time, simply press the CLOCK pad, the time will be displayed.If the door is opened after step 7, close the door and press the START pad to continue with Auto Start.Press the STOP/CLEAR pad to cancel Auto Start.The correct time of day must be set before using Auto Start, see c...

18 Step Procedure 3 The control panel is now locked, each time a pad is pressed, the display will show "LOCK". Press the number 2 pad. Press the INSTANT COOK/STARTpad. Pad Order Display The time of day will appear in the display. 2 If the oven is accidentally started with no food or liquid i...

19 Step Procedure Pad Order Display * To cancel the Demonstration Mode.After step 2 for Demonstration Mode. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad. The time of day will appear in the display. 3 D E M O O F F The guide message will be repeated twice, and then the display will show the time of day.If you want to ca...

20 MORE INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START 3 6 2 9 D E F R O S T Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the MORE pad. (2) EXPRESS MENUS/ SENSOR COOK/ QUICK AND EASY/ EASY DEFROST * Suppose you want to defrost 2.0 kg Poultry (Easy Defrost) for longer than the standard setting. Press EASY DEFROST p...

21 INSTANT COOK START TIMER 3 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Timer Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include: timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top.timing the recommended standing time of food. You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to ca...

SENSOR INSTANTREHEAT MENUGUIDE CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE COOKING GUIDES 19 – 37 HELPFUL HINTS COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE RECIPES 2 14 – 15 QUICK ANDEASY RECIPES 9 – 13 18 16 – 17 1 EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE EXPRESS MENUS MENU GUIDE 3 – 8

1 1. THE ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. 3. COVERING Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in yourordinary oven, or to retain moisture. Cover foods such as Vegetables, Casse-roles, or when Reheating.Use to cover foods: 5. ...

2 COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE MICROWAVESAFE ONLY GLASSWARE/CERAMIC(HEAT RESISTANT) METAL COOKWARE PLASTIC WRAP/OVEN BAGS ALUMINIUM FOIL STRAW AND WOOD PAPER P L A S T I C C O O K W A R EMICROWAVE SAFE BROWNING DISH THERMOMETERS• MICROWAVE SAFE• CONVENTIONAL Utensil Use Advice GLASSWARE• Ordinary glas...

3 The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e,g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continuecooking manually. EXPRESS MENUS MENU GUIDE EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES Spaghetti Marinara 1 400g can chopped tomatoes2 tablespoons tomato pa...

4 EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES Chicken Risotto 250 g cooked chicken, chopped 1/2 cup shallots, finely sliced 2 cups assorted finely chopped vegetables (eg. carrot, zucchini, mushroom, corn) 1 cup arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 1/2 cups chicken stock salt and pepper to taste 1. Place all ingredients i...

5 EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES Springtime Lamb Casserole 500 g lamb, cubed 1 packet French onion soup mix1 tablespoon flour3 spring onions, quartered2 carrots, finely sliced2 sticks celery, finely sliced1 can 310 g corn 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 teaspoons fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley1 sprig of...

6 Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure 5-15 +3°C Refrigerated 0.5-3.0 kg Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) 1 5-15 +3°C Refrigerated 0.5-3.0 kg EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE • Use netted roast beef.• Shield edges.• Place fat side down on a roasting rack in a casserole dish.• When oven stops ...

8 EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE When you cook the following menus with EXPRESS MENUS, press the EXPRESSDEFROST pad until the desired menu appears in the display. Fish Fillets Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure • Place fish fillets on a defrost rack.• When the oven has stopped, turn over and sep...

9 • Wash the vegetables.• Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish.• Cover with a glass lid or plastic wrap.• After cooking, stir then stand covered. VEGETABLES MENU GUIDE Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Fresh Vegetables Hard CarrotsPotatoBeansBroccoliCauliflowerPumpkin 0.1-1.0 kg + 3°C R...

10 VEGETABLES MENU GUIDE Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) 8-12 serves 2000 g 4 2 cups2 cups to taste Fresh Soup 2-12 serves + 20°C Room temperature Serves Ingredients; pumpkin small onionchicken stockcreamnutmeg, salt, pepper • Combine all ingredi...

13 Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Cake Packet cake 1 packet +20°C Room temperature Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) 3 • Follow ingredient instructions on packet.• Pour into microwave ring container. –Approx. 21 cm.• After cooking stand before turning out. 1 DESSERTS MENU GUIDE ...

14 The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessarycontinue cooking manually. Standing Time (minutes) Procedure Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) MEAT POTATO VEGETABLES 175-180g 125g ...

15 Qty(250 ml per 1 cup) Cooking Time Power Level R-380F R-480F,R-490F(S) 1 cup 1 min. 10 sec. 1 min. 20 sec. HIGH 2 cups 2 min. 30 sec. 2 min. 30 sec. HIGH Standing Time (minutes) Procedure • Place pie upside down on the turntable.• Cover with paper towel.• When oven stops and TURN PIES, OVER is di...

16 1. San Choy Bau 1 tablespoon sesame oil2 cloves garlic, finely chopped5 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped 500 g pork or chicken mince100 g button mushrooms, finely diced 4 tablespoons oyster sauce1 tablespoon finely chopped red capsicum1 tablespoon finely chopped green capsicum 1 x 240 g can water ...

18 Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Minced MeatBeef • Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack.Shield edges.• When the oven has stopped, remove defrosted portions of mince, turn over and shield edges with foil strips. • After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.• See NOTE bel...

19 RECIPES MEAT APPLE AND SAGE PORK L APRICOT LAMB L CHILLI CON CARNE K CORNED MEAT L FRUITY BEEF L GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES J HONEY ROAST LAMB K INDIAN CURRY LAMB K ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE K LASAGNE I SHEPHERD'S PIE J VEAL AND AUBERGINE J POULTRY CHICKEN FILLET BURGERS M CHICKEN IN A POT M CHICKEN PEN...

20 GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES Serves 4-6 1 kg sausages1 onion, finely sliced2 tablespoons butter3 teaspoons curry powder1 1 / 2 cups water 1. Pierce sausages with a fork twice. Arrange on a microwave safe rack.2. Cook sausages for 14-16 minutes on MEDIUM, turning halfway through cooking. After cooled, sl...

21 ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE Serves 4-6 500 g topside mince1 onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed410 g can whole tomatoes 1 / 2 cup tomato paste 1. Mix mince, onion and garlic together in a large bowl. Cook for 7-9 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH, stirring every 2 minutes. Drain well. 2. Stir in canned tomat...

22 APPLE AND SAGE PORK Serves 4-6 1.5 kg boned loin pork (with rind on)1 - 2 cups sage and onion stuffing mix 1 / 2 cup dried apples, chopped 8 - 10 prunes, pitted and chopped125 g toasted slivered almonds 1. Following instructions on the packet prepare stuffing.2. Add apples, prunes and almonds. Mi...

23 CHICKEN IN A POT Serves 4-6 1.5 kg chicken thighs 1 / 4 cup plain flour 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped1 green capsicum, diced1 onion, finely chopped425 g can peeled tomatoes 1. Toss chicken thighs in flour.2. Combine all ingredients, except mushrooms, in a 3-litre casserole dish.3. Cover and coo...

25 SEAFOOD CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI Serves 4-6 1 large packet cannelloni250 g ricotta cheese90 g cheddar cheesesalt and pepper to taste2 eggs lightly beaten210 g red salmon, drained with bones removed2 teaspoons lemon juice2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped2 tablespoons of extra cheddar cheese375 ...

26 GARLIC MUSSELS Serves 4 as entree 250 g mussels250 g New Zealand mussels1 cup wine2 cups water1 clove garlic, crushed 1. Wash mussels under running water; remove all traces of mud, seaweed and barnacles with brush or knife; remove beards. Discard cracked, broken oropen mussel shells. 2. In a larg...

27 HONEY CARROTS Serves 4 500 g carrots, sliced lengthwise60 g butter1 tablespoon honey 1. Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish.2. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes on HIGH. Stir halfway through cooking.3. Stand covered for 3 minutes before serving.4. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. VEGETABL...

28 POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD Serves 6 1 kg small new potatoes1 large onion, sliced into rings1 tablespoon caster sugar1 tablespoon butter 1 / 2 cup mayonnaise 1. Cut unpeeled potatoes in half. Place in a large dish and cover with water. Cook, covered with a lid, for 12-16 minutes on HIGH (pota...

29 CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Serves 4 200 g cooking chocolate2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons rum 1 / 4 cup caster sugar 1. Place chocolate, water and rum in a large heatproof bowl. Melt for 30-60 seconds on HIGH, stirring halfway. Stir in sugar. 2. Allow mixture to cool, then whip until aerated.3. Beat egg ...

30 Procedure:1. Remove wrapping from meat.2. Place frozen meat on a defrost rack. Shield.3. Defrost using MEDIUM LOW/DEFROST power level (30%).4. Halfway through defrosting, remove any defrosted portions, e.g. steak,mince.Turn over and shield. Continue defrosting. DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS DEFROSTING ...

32 Wash and place in a freezer bag. Allow to stand3 minutes before serving. Cut into 4 cm pieces. Place in a dish with 1tablespoon water. Cook covered. Allow to stand3 minutes before serving. Cut into uniform florets. Arrange with flowertowards centre. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3minutes before se...

33 10-14 minutes on HIGH 20-24 minutes on HIGH 10-12 minutes on HIGH 12-14 minutes on HIGH 10-12 minutes on HIGH 2-4 minutes on HIGH 4 3 / 4 -7 minutes on HIGH 6-7 minutes 6-6 1 / 2 minutes 6-6 1 / 2 minutes 6-6 1 / 2 minutes 6-6 1 / 2 minutes 6-7 minutes 6-6 1 / 2 minutes 6-7 minutes 6-6 1 / 2 minu...

34 — 1-3 minutes — 1-3 minutes 2-3 minutes — 2 minutes 1-3 minutes — 2-3 minutes 1-2 minutes 2-3 minutes — 2-3 minutes REHEATING CONVENIENCEDEFROSTING CONVENIENCE Beverage (room temp.)250 mL per cupCanned Food (room temp.)(e.g. Spaghetti, Baked Beans)Canned Soup (room temp.)250 mL per cupMeat Pie (r...

35 DEFROSTING Thawing food, especially meats, using the microwaveoven is not only faster than any other method but it canalso give better results. Once frozen meat is thawed, it begins to lose its juices. With a microwave oven you can thaw meat just beforeyou plan to cook it, thus preserving the qua...

36 COMMONLY ASKEDQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MICROWAVES COOK FROM THE INSIDE OUT. Theycertainly do not. Microwaves penetrate foods from theoutside to a depth of about 2.5 cm. Small foods, under 5cm in diameter, are penetrated to the centre from allsides. With large foods, energy creates heat in the outerl...

37 HINTS • Always place the stems of vegetables – e.g. cauliflower, broccoli – toward the outside of the dish.The stems are tougher than the flower, so this willensure even cooking. • Ice-cream containers were made for freezing food and are not suitable for use in a microwave oven. • Remember: When ...

® SHARP CORPORATION OSAKA, JAPAN TINSEA950 WRRZ - J21PRINTED IN THAILAND QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE FEATURE PRESS once to automatically reheat1 to 4 cups soup. CLOCK INSTANT COOK START Within 3 minutes of closing the door. Just One Touch To set for 11:45 am Instant Cook Clock CLOCK ...