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3 SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING DO DON’T * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents "explosion", which may damage theoven or injure yourself. * Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.* Overcook oysters.* Dry nuts or seeds in shells. * Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls. * Exceed maximum time on popc...

4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover) , and the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door,damaged door seals around the door or dents inside t...

5 6 2 8 4 4 5 3 1 9 : E 7 C D A B OVEN DIAGRAM 1. Door open button2. Oven lamp3. Door hinges4. Door safety latches5. See through door6. Door seals and sealing surfaces7. Coupling8. Waveguide cover (Do not remove) 9. Touch control panel 10. Liquid crystal display11. Ventilation openings12. Power supp...

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 the oven will beep for approximately...

7 TIMER CLOCK (For R-350L)Press the CLOCK pad twice. x 2 * 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 Displ...

8 INSTANT COOK START If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL pad. As long as your finger istouching the POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be displayed.If more than 40 minutes on 100% power is entered, the microwave power will be reduced after 40 minutes toavoid ...

9 INSTANT COOK START For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% power. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad until desired time is displayed.Each time the pad is pressed, the cook time is increased by 1 minute. Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed w...

10 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 SENSOR REHEAT or SENSOR COOK. 2. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR REHEAT or SENSOR COOK.3. ERROR will be displayed if: (a) m...

11 Express Defrost EXPRESS MENUS will automatically compute the power level and cooking time. EXPRESS MENUS has 3categories. * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets. EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specific Meat.Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS DEFROSTMENU G...

12 INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START 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 EXPRESS COOK pad u...

13 Express Meal * Suppose you want to cook Pasta Napolitana (Pasta Dish). Express Meal allows you to cook 3 popular menus.Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS MEAL RECIPESon pages 4 - 6 of the cooking guides. Step Procedure Display Pad Order Press the EXPRESS MEAL pad onceto cook Pasta Di...

14 RICE/ PASTA INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START VEGETABLES 1. Fresh-Hard2. Fresh-Soft3. Frozen4. Jacket Potato5. Fresh Soup RICE/PASTA 1. White Rice2. Dry Pasta3. Fresh Pasta4. Instant Noodles5. Frozen Pasta6. Porridge DESSERTS 1. Cake2. Stewed Fruit3. Pudding4. Crunch5. Muesli Delight Sensor C...

15 x 5 LOW FAT MEAL1. Mediterranean Chicken2. Chinese Beef3. Sesame Prawns4. Garlic and Chilli Baby Octopus Salad5. Lemon Fish Fillets VEGETARIAN MEAL1. Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni2. Vegetables with Hokkien Noodles3. Spring Vegetable Rice Bake4. Herbed Jacket Potatoes5. Vegetable Couscous HEALTHY...

16 INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START 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 Poultry. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad...

17 INSTANT COOK START x 2 QUICK & EASY Press the INSTANT COOK/STARTpad. The cooking time will begin countingdown.The oven will "beep" 4 times and willstop. TURN, OVER will be displayedrepeatedly. * Suppose you want to cook Chicken Caesar Salad. QUICK AND EASY allows you to cook 6 popular...

18 * Suppose you want to reheat 4 cups of soup. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad . * When the sensor detects the vapour from the food, the remaining reheatingtime will appear.(eg. remaining reheating time is approxi-mately 2 min. 21 sec. for R-350L and 1min. 13 sec. ...

19 OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES MORE INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the MORE pad. * Suppose you want to defrost 2.0 kg Poultry (Easy Defrost) for longer than the standard setting. Press EASY DEFROST pad 4 timesto defrost Poultry. 2 3 Press number pads to en...

20 INSTANT COOK START 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 phasesimply p...

21 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...

38 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 ...

37 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...

36 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...

35 — 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...

34 10-12 minutes on HIGH 20-24 minutes on HIGH 10-12 minutes on HIGH 12-14 minutes on HIGH 10-12 minutes on HIGH 3-4 minutes on HIGH 4 3 / 4 -5 1 / 2 minutes on HIGH 6-7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 ...

33 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...

32 MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART BEEFRareMediumWell done VEALWell done PORKWell done LAMBMediumWell done CHICKENWhole CHICKENPieces TURKEYWhole DUCK 24-27 minutes/kg on MEDIUM28-31 minutes/kg on MEDIUM34-37 minutes/kg on MEDIUM 33-35 minutes/kg on MEDIUM 29-31 minutes/kg on MEDIUM 17-21 minutes/kg o...

31 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 DEFROSTIN...

30 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 1 minute on HIGH, stirring halfway. Stir in sugar. 2. Allow mixture to cool, then whip until aerated.3. Beat egg white...

29 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 14-16 minutes on HIGH (pota...

28 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 5-6 minutes on HIGH. Stir halfway through cooking.3. Stand covered for 3 minutes before serving.4. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. VEGETABL...

27 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 ...

25 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...

24 HONEY ROAST LAMB Serves 4-6 1.5 kg leg of lamb3 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1. Combine honey and Dijon mustard. Brush over lamb.2. Place fat-side down on a roasting rack.3. Cook for 26-28 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (for medium) or 32-34 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (for well done). 4. Turn ...

23 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...

22 3. Asian Greens 500 g Asian greens (including gai larn, bok choy) oyster sauce 1. Wash and trim the greens. Cut into equal lengths of approximately 10 cm. Place in a large pyrex bowl and cover with plastic wrap.Cook on Quick and Easy No.3- "Asian greens". 2. After cooking, stand covered 1...

21 1. San Choy Bau 1 tablespoon sesame oil2 cloves garlic, grated5 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 chestnut...

20 Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Minced Meat Beef • 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 be...

19 VEGETARIAN MEAL RECIPES 4. Herbed Jacket Potatoes 4 new potatoes, approx. 200g 40 g baby spinach leaves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped (oregano, basil, parsley, tarragon) 2 green onions, sliced5 sundried tomatoes (not in oil), finely chopped 50 g mushrooms, finely...

18 VEGETARIAN MEAL RECIPES 2. Vegetables with Hokkien Noodles 200 g snow peas, topped, tailed and sliced in half 1 bunch broccolini, cut into 5cm lengths1 125g packet baby corn, cut in half2 bunches baby bok choy, cut in half 100 g oyster mushrooms, cut in half 1 carrot, thinly sliced1 zucchini, thi...

17 LOW FAT MEAL RECIPES 4. Garlic and Chilli Baby Octopus Salad 1 kg baby octopus, cleaned2 cloves garlic, crushed2 birds- eye chillies, finely chopped juice of one lemon 1 tablespoon ketjap manis Salad Ingredients 1 bunch red oak lettuce, rinsed1 punnet cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/2 Spanish onio...

16 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. HEALTHY MENUS MENU GUIDE LOW FAT MEAL RECIPES 2. Chinese Beef 650 g blade steak, trimmed of fat and thinly sliced ...

15 Qty(250 ml per 1 cup) Power Level 1 cup HIGH 2 cups HIGH Standing Time (minutes) Procedure • Place pies upside down on the turntable.• Cover with paper towel.• When oven stops and TURN, OVER is displayed, turn pies over and continue cooking. • After cooking, stand. 1-3 Menu Pie includes: Pies Pas...

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 ...

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...

9 R-350L: 1-8 pieces R-480L: 1-10 pieces 1 piece, approx. 180-200 g • 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 Ha...

8 Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE • Season with season salt or as desired.• Place breast side down on a roasting rack in a casserole dish.• Cover loosely with paper towel.• When oven stops and TURN, OVER is displayed, turn...

6 EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES Springtime Lamb Casserole 500 g lamb, cubed 1 packet French onion soup mix1 tablespoon flour3 green 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 ...

5 EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES Chicken Risotto 250 g cooked chicken, chopped 1/2 cup green onions, 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 ingredien...

4 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...

3 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...

2 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. ...

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE FEATURE 1 Sensor Reheat x 3 Menu eg. Soup INSTANT COOK START SENSOR REHEAT x 1 Sensor Cook eg. Cake Menu Category and Menu DESSERTS INSTANT COOK START x 2 Quick and Easy eg. Chicken Caesar Salad Menu INSTANT COOK START QUICK & EASY x 2 Express Menus(Ex...

CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE HELPFUL HINTS COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE EXPRESS MENUS MENU GUIDE SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE QUICK AND EASY RECIPES RECIPES RECIPES MEAT CHILLI CON CARNE N GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES M HONEY ROAST LAMB N INDIAN CURRY LAMB N ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE N LASAGNE M SHEPHERD'S PIE M VEAL AND ...