Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ® INFO DISPLAY COOKING SYSTEM Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Your new oven has an "Information Display System" which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily guide you through each feature. We strongly recommend however that you read this operation manual t...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop, in a cabinet or built-in. See page 5 for the installation instructions. Ensure there is a minimum of free space above the oven of 15 cm. See...
Page 6 - SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING; DO
4 SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING DO DON’T Eggs, fruits,nuts, seeds,vegetables, sausages and oysters * Puncture egg yolks and whites and oysters before cooking to prevent "explosion". * Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs, sausages and oysters so that steam escapes. * Cook eggs in s...
Page 8 - OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL; Control Panel Display; Touch Control Panel Layout
6 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 an audible signal will sound for a...
Page 9 - BEFORE OPERATING; Getting Started; Clock Setting; To Cancel a Programme During Cooking
7 BEFORE OPERATING * 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. Getting Started Step Procedure Pad Order Display 1 Plug the oven into a power point ...
Page 10 - MANUAL OPERATIONS; Microwave Time Cooking
8 MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Time Cooking This is a manual cooking feature, fi rst enter the cooking time then the power level. There are eleven different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking. ...
Page 11 - Sequence Cooking; Instant CookTM
9 Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed with up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching from one variable power setting to the next.* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 3 minutes on 100%. Step Procedure Pad Order Display 1 Enter desired cooking time. ...
Page 12 - AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS; Notes for Automatic Operations
10 AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. Wipe off any moisture from the outside of cooking containers and the interior of the oven with a dry cloth or paper towel prior to cooking on any SENSOR REHEAT or SENSOR COOK menus. 2. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SEN...
Page 13 - Express Defrost
11 Express Defrost 1. Fish Fillets2. Chicken Fillets EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specifi c foods. Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page e of the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets. Step Procedure Pad Order Displ...
Page 14 - Easy Defrost
12 Easy Defrost 1. Mince2. Steak/Chops3. Chicken Pieces4. Whole Chicken5. Roast Meat EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and defrosting time. Follow the instructions provided in the EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page r of the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg ...
Page 16 - Sensor Reheat
14 Sensor Reheat 1. Dinner Plate2. Casserole3. Thin Soup4. Thick Soup5. Pizza Press to reheat 5 popular menus. Follow the instructions provided in the SENSOR REHEAT MENU GUIDE on page y of the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to reheat 4 cups of thin soup. Step Procedure Pad Order Display 1 Press ...
Page 17 - Sensor Cook
15 Sensor Cook SENSOR COOK FRESH VEGETABLES FROZEN VEGETABLES JACKET POTATO RICE PASTA FRESH VEGETABLES 1. Hard Vegetables2. Soft Vegetables FROZEN VEGETABLES 1. Mixed Small Vegetables2. Mixed Chunky Vegetables RICE/PASTA 1. White Rice2. Dry Pasta3. Fresh Pasta4. Frozen Pasta JACKET POTATO 1. Jacket...
Page 18 - Quick Meals /Easy Meals
16 Quick Meals /Easy Meals QUICK MEALS1. Garlic Prawns2. Asian Greens3. Fish in Chinese Cabbage Leaves4. San Choy Bau EASY MEALS1. Spring Vegetable and Bacon Risotto2. Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni3. Chicken Cacciatore4. Lemon Fish Fillets QUICK MEALS and EASY MEALS allows you to cook each 4 popula...
Page 19 - OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES; Increasing or Decreasing Time During a Cooking Programme
17 OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Less/More Setting MORE LESS The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the cooking time to your individual preference use the “more” or “less” feature to either add (more) or reduce (less) cooking time. The LE...
Page 20 - Timer
18 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 cancel the timer during the count down phase simply press STOP/CLEAR.*...
Page 21 - Info; Demonstration Mode
19 Info The INFO feature has 6 different programs. Demonstration Mode This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice key operations. * To demonstrate. Step Procedure Pad Order Display 1 Press the INFO/TIMER pad. DEMO, PRESS 1, LOCK, PRESS 2,CLOCK, PRESS 3, AUTO STA...
Page 22 - Child Lock
20 Child Lock If the oven is accidentally started with no food or liquid in the cavity, the life of the oven can be reduced. To prevent accidents like this, your oven has a "Child Lock" feature that you can set when the oven is not in use. * To set the Child Lock. After step 1 for Demonstrat...
Page 23 - Auto Start
21 Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to set your oven to start automatically.* Suppose you want to start cooking a casserole for 20 minutes at 50% power level at 4:30. (AM or PM) (Check that the correct time of day is displayed.) After step 1 for Demonstration Mode on page 19. Step Proced...
Page 24 - Info on Pads; Help; Alarm
22 Info on Pads Each pad carries useful guide. * To get the guide for FRESH VEGETABLES pad . After step 1 for Demonstration Mode on page 19. Step Procedure Pad Order Display 2 Press the FRESH VEGETABLES pad. PRESS, TO, SELECT, 1-2, PRESET, FRESH, VEGE-, TABLE, MENUS will be displayed twice. The guid...
Page 25 - CARE AND CLEANING; SERVICE CALL CHECK
23 CARE AND CLEANING Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven. CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, or it could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the a...
Page 26 - HINTS
28 HINTS • Always place the stems of vegetables – e.g. caulifl ower, broccoli – toward the outside of the dish. The stems are tougher than the fl ower, so this will ensure even cooking. • Ice-cream containers were made for freezing food and are not suitable for use in a microwave oven. • Remember: W...
Page 27 - POINTS TO REMEMBER
27 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MICROWAVES COOK FROM THE INSIDE OUT. They certainly do not. Microwaves penetrate foods from the outside to a depth of about 2.5 cm. Small foods, under 5 cm in diameter, are penetrated to the centre from all sides. With large foods, energy creates heat in the o...
Page 28 - GENERAL INFORMATION; GLOSSARY OF TERMS
26 GENERAL INFORMATION DEFROSTING Thawing food, especially meats, using the microwave oven is not only faster than any other method but it can also give better results. Once frozen meat is thawed, it begins to lose its juices. With a microwave oven you can thaw meat just before you plan to cook it, ...
Page 30 - GUIDE TO COOKING EGGS
24 FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART 1. Place vegetables in a medium/large microwave safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap.2. Allow to stand for 2 minutes before draining any water and serving. VEGETABLE AMOUNT MICROWAVE TIME AT MEDIUM HIGH (70%) SPECIAL PROCEDURES Beans (green, cut) 500 g 9½ minutes Broccoli ...
Page 31 - MICROWAVE: FRESH VEGETABLE CHART
23 MICROWAVE: FRESH VEGETABLE CHART 1. Cover required dishes with plastic wrap or a lid. 2. Drain any remaining water after standing before serving. VEGETABLE AMOUNT MICROWAVE TIME AT MEDIUM HIGH (70%) COOKING PROCEDURE Asparagus (halved) 500 g 5-5½ minutes Place in a shallow microwave safe dish. Co...
Page 32 - MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART
22 MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART FOOD AMOUNT MICROWAVE TIME AND POWER LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS STANDING TIME BEEFMedium Well done 1 kg 1 kg 18-20 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%)25-28 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) Season with cracked pepper. Place fat-side down on a microwave safe rack. Turn over halfway throu...
Page 33 - DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS; CHARTS; DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES
21 Procedure: 1. Remove wrapping from meat. 2. Place frozen meat on a defrost rack. Shield. 3. Defrost using MEDIUM LOW power level (30%). 4. Halfway through defrosting, remove any defrosted portions, e.g. steak, mince. Turn over and shield. Continue defrosting. DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS CHARTS DEFROS...
Page 34 - CASHEW FUDGE; PUMPKIN PIE; JAM; STRAWBERRY JAM
20 CASHEW FUDGE Serves 8 125 g butter2 tablespoons golden syrup1x 400 g can sweetened condensed milk1 cup brown sugar 1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, combine the butter, golden syrup, condensed milk and sugar. Mix well. Cook for 6 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%), stirring every minute. To avoi...
Page 35 - DESSERTS; BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING; CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE; PEPPERMINT CHOC HAZELNUT MOUSSE; MOIST CARROT CAKE
19 DESSERTS BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING Serves 4-6 6 slices white bread, crusts removed Butter for spreading 6 tablespoons fruit jam of choice 3 tablespoons caster sugar ¼ cup sultanas 1. Spread one side of the bread with butter and jam.2. Cut the bread into 2cm squares.3. In a 2 litre microwave safe p...
Page 36 - CHILLI AND TOMATO SPAGHETTI; CHUNKY VEGETABLE SOUP; THAI VEGETABLE NOODLE SOUP
18 CHILLI AND TOMATO SPAGHETTI Serves 4-6 350 g spaghetti, snapped in half 1 ½ litres hot water 1 birdseye chilli, fi nely chopped 1 spanish onion, fi nely chopped 2 cloves garlic fi nely chopped 1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl combine the spaghetti and hot water. Cook for 14 minutes on HIGH...
Page 37 - HONEY CARROTS; VEGETABLE PLATTER; VEGETABLES; POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD; HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES
17 HONEY CARROTS Serves 4 500 g carrots, sliced lengthwise 60 g butter 1 tablespoon honey 1. Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish. 2. Cover and cook for 8 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%). Stir halfway through cooking. 3. Stand coved for 3 minutes before serving. 4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. VE...
Page 38 - CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI; CRAB MORNAY; BOUILLABAISSE; PRAWN CREOLE; CHILLI PRAWNS WITH SNOW PEAS
16 CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI Serves 4-6 12 fresh cannelloni sheets 250 g ricotta cheese 90 g cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste 2 eggs lightly beaten 210 g red salmon, drained with bones removed 1. Combine ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, eggs, salmon and lemon juice and mix well...
Page 39 - CRUNCHY CAMEMBERT CHICKEN; SEAFOOD; SEAFOOD LAKSA
15 CHICKEN SKEWERS IN FAMOUS PEANUT SAUCE Serves 4 ½ cup smooth peanut butter 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 ½ teaspoons water ½ teaspoon sugar 1 clove garlic crushed2 drops Tabasco sauce 1. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce and water. Stir well. Add sugar, garlic and Tabasco then gra...
Page 40 - POULTRY; CHICKEN PENNE SALAD; TANDOORI CHICKEN
14 CHICKEN WITH BACON AND LEEK SEASONING Serves 4 1.5 kg chicken (approximately)60 g butter, melted1 leek, fi nely chopped1 rash bacon, chopped 1. Combine butter, leek and bacon in a microwave safe glass bowl. Cook for 2 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%). 2. Stir breadcrumbs, egg yolk and seasoning. Mix ...
Page 41 - HONEY ROAST LAMB; CHILLI CON CARNE
13 HONEY ROAST LAMB Serves 4-6 1.5 kg leg of lamb3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1. Combine honey and Dijon mustard. Brush over lamb, save some mixture to brush over lamb at halfway stage 2. Place fat side down on a roasting rack. 3. Cook for 28 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (70%). 4. Turn o...
Page 42 - MEAT; LASAGNE
12 GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES Serves 4-6 1 kg sausages1 onion fi nely chopped40 g butter 3 teaspoons curry powder1 ½ cups water 1. Pierce sausages with a fork twice. Arrange on microwave safe rack. 2. Cook sausages for 14 minutes on MEDIUM (50%), turning halfway through cooking. After cooking slice into ...
Page 43 - RECIPES; INDEX
11 RECIPES INDEX MEAT CHILLI CON CARNE f GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES d HONEY ROAST LAMB f LASAGNE d SHEPHERD'S PIE d SPECIAL FRIED RICE f POULTRY CHICKEN PENNE SALAD g CHICKEN SKEWERS IN FAMOUS PEANUT SAUCE 1% CHICKEN WITH BACON AND LEEK SEASONING g CRUNCHY CAMEMBERT CHICKEN h HONEY CHICKEN LEGS g TANDOOR...
Page 44 - EASY MEALS RECIPES; Spring Vegetable and Bacon Risotto
10 EASY MEALS RECIPES 1. Spring Vegetable and Bacon Risotto 1 onion, diced 60 g butter 4 rashers bacon, diced 2 cups chicken or beef stock 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed well 1 cup assorted fi nely chopped spring vegetables, such as carrot, zucchini and mushroom 1. In a large microwave safe glass bow...
Page 45 - QUICK MEALS RECIPES; Fish in Chinese Cabbage Leaves
9 QUICK MEALS RECIPES 1. Garlic Prawns 60 g butter 3 cloves garlic, crushed 24 green king prawns, peeled, tails intact, deveined (Approximately 500 g) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1. Combine the butter and garlic in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook on Quick Meals No.1- "Garlic prawns"...
Page 46 - RICE / PASTA MENU GUIDE; JACKET POTATO MENU GUIDE
8 RICE / PASTA MENU GUIDE When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK, press the RICE/PASTA pad until the desired menu appears in the display. No. Menu Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) Procedure Standing Time (minutes) 1 White Rice ½ - 4 cups +60°C hot tap water or soup stock • Wash...
Page 47 - SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE; FRESH VEGETABLES MENU GUIDE
7 SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE The fi nal cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually. FRESH VEGETABLES MENU GUIDE When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK, press the ...
Page 48 - SENSOR REHEAT
6 SENSOR REHEAT When you cook the following menus with CONVENIENT MENUS, press the SENSOR REHEAT pad until the desired menu appears in the display. No. Menu Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) Procedure Standing Time (minutes) 1 Dinner Plate 1 serve (approx. 400 g) + 3°C Refrigerated • Cover ...
Page 49 - MELT/SOFTEN MENU GUIDE
5 MELT/SOFTEN MENU GUIDE When you melt the following menus with CONVENIENT MENUS, press the MELT/SOFTEN pad until the desired menu appears in the display. No. Menu Weight Range Procedure 1 Butter 0.05-0.20 kg • Place into a microwave safe glass bowl (e.g. pyrex bowl).• Cook uncovered. • When oven st...
Page 50 - EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE
4 EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE When you defrost the following menus with CONVENIENT MENUS, press the EASY DEFROST pad until the desired menu appears in the display. No. Menu Weight Range Procedure Standing Time (minutes) 1 Mince Beef 0.1-1.0 • Place frozen mince on a defrost rack.Shield edges.• When the ...
Page 51 - CONVENIENT MENUS MENU GUIDE; EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE
3 CONVENIENT MENUS MENU GUIDE EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE When you cook the following menus with CONVENIENT MENUS, press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the desired menu appears in the display. No. Menu Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) Procedure Standing Time (minutes) 1 Fish Fillets 0.5 kg -...
Page 52 - COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE
2 COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE Utensil Use Advice GLASSWARE/CERAMIC(HEAT RESISTANT) YES GLASSWARE• Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods.CERAMIC• Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited.• Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silve...
Page 53 - COOKING GUIDES; HELPFUL HINTS
1 COOKING GUIDES HELPFUL HINTS COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE CONVENIENT MENUS GUIDE SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE QUICK MEALS RECIPE EASY MEALS RECIPE RECIPES 1 2 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 7 , 8 9 10 11 ~ 28 HELPFUL HINTS 1. THE ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. 2. TURNING ...
Page 54 - QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
SHARP CORPORATION OSAKA, JAPAN QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE Convenient MenusFor Express Defrost,Sensor Reheat To reheat 1 dinner plate. x 1 Convenient MenusFor Melt Soften, Easy Defrost To defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces. Weight x 3 Menu Sensor Cook To cook soft vegetables. x ...