Sharp R-24STM Instruction Manual

800W (IEC 60705)
R-24STM
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK
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CONTENTS
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Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety:
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation:
Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How to operate the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Express Cook/Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Express Cook/Express Defrost Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Convenient Functions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cooking Advice:
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14
Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
Advice for Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Advice for Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Advice for Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-30
Aftercare:
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
OPERATION MANUAL
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.
If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our
website - http://www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours, or
from Ireland (01) 676 0648.
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
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ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories
are provided:
(13) Turntable (14) Roller stay (15) Seal Packing
Place the roller stay in the seal packing on the floor of
the cavity.
Then place the turntable on to the roller stay.
To avoid damage to the turntable, when removing
dishes/containers from the microwave oven, please
ensure that you lift them clear of the turntable rim.
NOTES:
• Always operate the oven with the turntable and
support fitted correctly. This promotes thorough even
cooking. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not
rotate properly and damage the oven.
• The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise.
The rotary direction may change each time you start
the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.
• When you order accessories, please mention two
details: part name and model name to your dealer or
SHARP authorised service facility.
1Menu label
2Control panel
3Oven lamp
4Door opening handle
5Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
6Seal packing
7Oven cavity
8Door seals and sealing surfaces
9Door latches
10 Ventilation openings
11 Outer cabinet
12 Power cord
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CONTROL PANEL
1. DIGITAL DISPLAY
2. EXPRESS COOK button:
Use for programming the EXPRESS COOK
menus 1 - 7.
3. EXPRESS DEFROST buttons:
Use to defrost foods stated.
4. START/AUTO MINUTE button:
Press to start a programme.
Press to cook on 100P for 1 minute or
increase time during cooking in multiples
of 1 minute.
5. STOP/CLEAR button:
Press once to stop a programme, twice to
cancel a programme.
6. TIME/WEIGHT knob:
Use to enter the cooking time or weight.
You can rotate clockwise or anti-clockwise.
7. POWER LEVEL button:
Press to select the microwave power level.
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INSTALLATION
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WARNING:
Inspect the Oven:
• Check the oven carefully for damage
before and regularly after installation.
• Make sure the door closes properly,
that it is not misaligned or warped.
• Check the hinges and door safety
latches are not broken or loose.
• Ensure the door seal and sealing
surfaces are not damaged.
• Inspect the oven interior and door for
dents.
IMPORTANT:
If any damage is apparent, do not
operate the oven in any way. Contact
your dealer or a SHARP authorised
service facility. (see p. 33)
1. Remove all packing materials including the
feature sticker (if applicable). Do not remove the
plastic film from the inside of the oven window as
this protects it from dirt. The waveguide cover
prevents food and grease from entering the
waveguide area where it could cause damage.
DO NOT REMOVE.
2. Place oven on a secure, level surface, strong
enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest
item likely to be cooked in the oven.
3. The minimum height of
free space necessary
above the top surface
of the oven is 15cm.
4. Do not place the oven
where heat, moisture
or high humidity are generated, (for example,
near or above a conventional oven) or near
combustible materials (for example, curtains). Do
not block or obstruct air vent openings. Do not
place objects on top of the oven.
5. Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged
(See “Electrical Conection” opposite) and that it
does not run under the oven or over any hot or
sharp surfaces.
6. The socket must be readily accessible so that it
can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
7. Do not use the oven outdoors.
BUILDING-IN-KIT.
This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen
unit.
IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
• Do not allow water to come into contact with the
power supply cord or plug.
• Insert the plug properly into the socket.
• Do not connect other appliances to the same
socket using an adaptor plug.
• If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special cord. The exchange must be made by an
authorised SHARP service facility.
• When removing the plug from the socket always
grip the plug, never the cord as this may damage
the power supply cord and the connections inside
the plug.
• If the fitted mains plug to your oven is a rewireable
type and in the unlikely event of the socket outlet in
your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, remove the plug and fit an appropriate
type, observing the wiring code given in `To replace
the mains plug’ on page 32.
If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied,
ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off.
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-rewirable
plug and in the unlikely event of the socket outlet
in your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an
appropriate type, observing the wiring code given
in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 32.
Danger:
The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and
the plug disposed of in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be
inserted into a socket outlet as a serious electric
shock may occur.
The plug must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.
If you have any doubt about your microwave oven
obtain the help of a qualified electrician.
When replacing the plug please ensure that you use
a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should
be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse
approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have
any doubt about electrical connection seek the help
of a qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code
given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 32.
15cm
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INSTALLATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker,
consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer
prior to oven use.
Warning: Only allow children to use the oven
without supervision when adequate
instructions have been given so that the child
is able to use the oven in a safe way and
understands the hazards of improper use.
Oven Use:
•The oven is for domestic food preparation only.
•Never operate when empty.
•Do not leave or store anything inside the oven
when not in use.
•Never attempt to use the oven with the door
open. It is important not to force or tamper with
the door safety latches.
•Never operate the oven with any object caught in
the door.
•Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of the
door latches or air-vent openings as this may
damage the oven and cause an electric shock.
•If water or food drops inside the air vent
openings switch off the oven immediately, unplug
it and call a SHARP approved service facility.
(See page 33).
•Never move the oven while it is operating.
Fire: If smoke is observed, switch off and
unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
MAFF HEATING CATEGORY
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800W
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 [1lb 2oz]). It does not
represent the general performance of the oven.
Microwave output power in
Watts (based on international
(IEC 60705) standard).
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
Microwave
Symbol.
A B C D E
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
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.
Liquids: Microwave heating of beverages
can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container. Stir the liquid prior
to and during heating/reheating, let liquid
stand in the oven after cooking.
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MICROWAVING
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Introduction:
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which
causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in
the same way your hands get warm when you rub them
together.
Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy,
and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore,
important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure
even heating. Where recommended allow food to
stand. This is not optional but necessary to ensure
thorough cooking and is particularly important for
dense food, such as joints of meat.
Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and
utensils and heat the food inside the dishes.
Microwaves are reflected by metal. The oven is lined
with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to
prevent microwave leakage. Metallic dishes are not
suitable for microwaving. Only use utensils that are
suitable for microwave ovens.
(See suitable cookware, pages 13 - 14).
Power level:
The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100P you will
be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on
and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default
to 100P unless you press the POWER LEVEL button
to the desired setting.
TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL:
To check the microwave power level during cooking,
press the POWER LEVEL button. As long as your
finger is pressing the POWER LEVEL button the
power level will be displayed. The oven continues to
count down although the display will show the power
level.
To change the power level for cooking, enter the
required time and then press the POWER LEVEL
button.
For example:
Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power
level for cooking, follow the advice given in the
recipe section. Generally the following
recommendations apply:
100P - (HIGH output = 800W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.
70P - (MEDIUM HIGH output = 560W) used for
longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints,
meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes
such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this
reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food
will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.
50P - (MEDIUM output = 400W) for dense foods
which require a long cooking time when cooked
conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use
this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
30P - (MEDIUM LOW output = 240W Defrost
setting) to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure
that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is also ideal
for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking
egg custard.
10P - (LOW output = 80W) For gentle defrosting,
eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
P = Percentage
x1
100P (HIGH)
x2
70P (MED HIGH)
x3
50P (MEDIUM)
x4
30P (MED LOW)
x5
10P (LOW)
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BEFORE OPERATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR button.
3. The display will show:
To set the clock, see below.
1.
2.
3.
x1
1. To set the 12 hour clock, press the POWER LEVEL button once and
hold for 3 seconds, will appear in the display.
2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the POWER LEVEL button once
more after step 1, will appear in the display.
2. To enter the hours rotate the
TIME/WEIGHT knob
clockwise/counter-clockwise
until 23 is displayed.
Check the display.
Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35
4. To enter the minutes rotate the
TIME/WEIGHT knob
clockwise until 35 is displayed.
3. To change from hours to
minutes press the
POWER LEVEL button
once.
5. To start the clock press
the POWER LEVEL
button once.
x1 and hold for
3 seconds.
There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.
x1
NOTES:
•If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day. If the clock has
not been set, the display will only show when cooking is complete.
•If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show:
after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time
of day will also be erased.
•When you want to reset the time of day, follow the above example again.
x1 and hold
for 3 seconds.
Select the 24
hour clock.
1. Select the clock
function.
x1
x1
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HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN
x2 x1
2. To input the power level
press the POWER LEVEL
button twice.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE button once to
start cooking.
The display will count down
through the set cooking time.
Opening and closing the door:
To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle.
Starting the oven:
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place directly
onto the turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE button.
Stopping the oven:
If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR button once
or open the oven door. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme, press the
STOP/CLEAR button twice.
NOTES:
•When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. The cooking
time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE button is pressed.
•When oven operation has finished, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.
•If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL button. As long as your
finger is touching the button the power level will be displayed.
•You can rotate the TIME/WEIGHT knob clockwise or counter-clockwise. If you rotate the knob counter-
clockwise, the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by units of time.
1. To enter the cooking time, rotate
the TIME/WEIGHT knob until the
desired time is displayed.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.
Setting the cooking time:
Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. (90.00)
The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10
seconds to 5 minutes. It depends on the total length of the
cooking (defrosting) time as shown on the table.
Cooking time Increasing unit
0-5 minutes 10 seconds
5-10 minutes 30 seconds
10-30 minutes 1 minute
30-90 minutes 5 minutes
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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST
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2. Enter the weight by rotating the
TIME/WEIGHT knob until the
desired weight is displayed.
1. Press the EXPRESS COOK
button once.
Example 1: To cook medium Roast Beef weighing 1.5kg from frozen, using EXPRESS COOK.
x1
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE button once to start
cooking.
EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to cook 7 EXPRESS COOK or
defrost 3 EXPRESS DEFROST menus listed in the charts on pages 10 - 11.
Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
1. Press the MEAT JOINT
button once.
Example 2: To defrost a Meat Joint weighing 1.5kg, using EXPRESS DEFROST.
x1
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE button once to start
defrosting.
The display will count down
through the defrosting time.
x1
x1
2. Enter the weight by rotating the
TIME/WEIGHT knob until the
desired weight is displayed.
Selecting the Menu: The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the EXPRESS COOK button as
well as by pressing until the desired menu appears.
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EXPRESS COOK CHART
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
EC-1 Frozen Roast 0.5kg - 1.5kg •Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb •Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 10 minutes.
EC-2 Chilled Roast 0.5kg - 1.5kg •Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb •Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 10 minutes.
EC-3 Frozen Roast 1.2kg - 1.6kg •Place poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the
Poultry turntable.
•Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds. When
cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove the giblets
at first or second turn over.
•After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in foil for
10 minutes.
NOTE: This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry.
EC-4 Chilled Roast 1.2kg - 1.6kg •Pierce skin a few times and place poultry breast side
Poultry down in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in foil for
10 minutes.
NOTE: This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry.
EC-5 Jacket Potatoes 1 - 4 pieces •Pierce each potato in several places and place towards
(1 potato = the edge of the turntable.
approx. 250g) •Turn food over when the audible signal sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in aluminium foil for 5 minutes.
EXPRESS COOK
WEIGHT RANGE:
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Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg or 0.34kg to 0.3kg.
•You are restricted to enter a weight within the range (see the following charts).
•To cook/defrost weights above or below that range or foods not included in the charts below, refer to the
charts in the Cookbook section.
NOTES:
•When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound, the
remaining cooking time and an indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE button.
•The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after
cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.
•When freezing foods for EXPRESS COOK, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
•If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST operation, the food
may be overcooked.
x1
x2
x3
x4
x5
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EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
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For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 18.
Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.
Defrost: If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will
prevent the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the
oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
NOTES: To defrost foods not included in the EXPRESS DEFROST chart (above), use Microwave Power
levels 30P or 10P. Stir or turn food at least 2 - 3 times during defrosting. After defrosting, cover
food or wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until throroughly defrosted.
Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section on Page 19.
EXPRESS DEFROST
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Meat joint: 0.5kg - 1.5kg •Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork •Turn over when audible signal sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until evenly
defrosted.
Minced Meat 0.2kg - 0.8kg •Place minced meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork •Turn over and remove defrosted parts when the audible
signal sounds.
•Stand (if required), covered with foil, for 15 - 30
minutes until evenly defrosted.
Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.6kg •Place poultry breast side up in a flan dish on the
turntable.
•Turn over when the audible signal sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60-90 minutes until evenly
defrosted.
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
EC-6 Rice / Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg •Add 300ml (1/2pint) boiling water per 100g (4oz)
rice/pasta.
•Do not cover.
•Stir when the audible signal sounds.
•Stand for 2 minutes before draining and rinsing in
boiling water.
EC-7 Cake 0.7kg •Prepare the cake referring to the recipes on page 30.
•Place the prepared dish on the turntable.
•Stand for approx. 10 minutes after cooking.
•Remove from the cake dish.
NOTE: This menu has one setting for 0.7kg. It is not
necessary to enter the weight. When you select this
menu, the display will show 0.7 kg automatically.
EXPRESS COOK
x6
x7
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 100P and then for 16 minutes on 30P.
NOTE: If 100P is selected as the final power level, it is not necessary to input the power level.
x4 x1
Example:
To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P power (Stage 1)
16 minutes on 30P power (Stage 2)
1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING:
A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed.
2. To input the power level
press the POWER LEVEL
button once.
STAGE 1
1. To enter the cooking time, rotate
the TIME/WEIGHT knob until
the desired time is displayed.
STAGE 2
3. To enter the cooking time, rotate
the TIME/WEIGHT knob until
the desired time is displayed.
x1
5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE
button once to start cooking.
4. To input the power level press the
POWER LEVEL button 4 times.
x2
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
•To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
•To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
Example:
To cook on 100P for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE button twice.
NOTES:
•The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking completion, closing
the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR button.
•The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.
2. AUTO MINUTE:
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
Browning dishes
& self-heating
packages.
Metal cookware.
Aluminium
foil & foil
containers, made
from "Micro Foil®".
Heat resistant glass,
(e.g. Pyrex®,
Fire King®,
Corning Ware ®).
Microwave-safe
plastic cookware.
Microwave cling
film, microwave
roasting bags.
Heat-resistant china
and ceramics.
When microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated
below:
A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are
recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.
YES
Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to
prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only
use microwave popcorn in recommended packaging
(follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). Never use
oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never
cook for longer than instructed.
NO
YES/NO
Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from
overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven
walls. Foil containers are not recommended unless
specified by the manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow
instructions carefully.
YES
YES
YES
Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for
steam to escape, pierce in 4 - 5 places. Do not use
plastic or metal ties as they may melt or catch fire due
to electrical ‘arcing’.
YES
Except for dishes with metallic decoration.
COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
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FOOD HANDLING AND PREPARATION
SUITABLE COOKWARE
Disposable
containers:
Thin plastic, paper,
straw and wooden
containers.
Kitchen paper.
YES
Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time
to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable
containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material.
Only use for warming food. Pay special attention as over-
heating may cause a fire in your oven. When heating
food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition.
YES
Always attend the oven closely. Only use to absorb fat
and moisture when warming food. Pay special attention
as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.
COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
Stir, turn &
stand
Initial and final
temperature of
food
Composition
& quality
Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back
when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling
film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during
cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after
cooking or defrosting.
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of
cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more
cooking than food at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true indication
of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods
with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts, to release heat
or steam.
Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding or mince
pies) requires less heating time and should be watched,
over-heating can lead to fire.
Good quality ingredients should be used for
microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended
for casserole.
Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special care when
serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food
jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before
consumption to avoid burns.
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ADVICE FOR COOKING
FOOD HANDLING AND PREPARATION
Piercing
Arrangement
Covering
Size & shape
Density &
quantity
Hygiene
Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish,
chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and
yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced
in several places before cooking or reheating. If not,
steam will build up and may cause food to explode.
Note: Eggs in their shells and whole hard boiled
eggs should not be heated in the microwave
ovens since they may explode even after
microwaving has ended.
Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish, for
example, the meaty ends of chicken drumsticks should be
placed on the outside of the dish.
Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being
covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations
where given and use vented microwave cling film or a
suitable lid.
Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time
needed. When cooking more than one portion of the same
food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.
Food density and quantity affect the amount of cooking time
needed, for example, potatoes require more cooking than
peas; four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and preparation)
apply to microwaving. Always store convenience foods as
recommended by the food manufacturer and keep no longer
than the "Use By" date.
WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use.
Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended
cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and
in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
The microwave power level will default to 100P unless you press the POWER LEVEL button to reach the desired
setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding, mince pies
and fruit cakes (see reheating chart in the cookbook section for guidance). Before use, the user should check that
utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before you use them in the oven. If you do not, steam and
pressure will build up inside and the container may explode.
Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
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ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING
Meat joints
Poultry
Steak, Chops
& Chicken
Portions
Cubed &
Minced Meat
Whole fish
& Fillets
Prepacked
Frozen Foods
Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4 - 5 times during
defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of
foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand
for 60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3 - 4 times during
defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil.
After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for
60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.
Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over
at least 2 - 3 times. Shield if necessary.
Place in a flan dish, stir or turn over at least 3 - 4 times
during defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time.
Please refer to chart on page 19, or the ‘Express Defrost’
chart on page 11.
Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over
at least twice. Shield if necessary.
Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a
suitable dish.
NOTES:
•To defrost food, use either 30P or 10P microwave power.
•Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if necessary.
•It is important to turn food over, separate (where
appropriate) and rearrange to ensure even defrosting.
•Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough defrosting.
•Ensure food is thoroughly defrosted before use.
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ADVICE FOR REHEATING
WARNINGS:
Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back
when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling
film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the contents
erupting from the container and may cause burns.
•Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.
•Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together
with the size, shape and material of the container.
•To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar
or fat content, for example, minced pies or Christmas pudding.
•Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturers’
instructions on the can.
Remove any poultry or meat portions,
reheat these separately, see below. Place
smaller items of food to the centre of the plate,
larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with
vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50P,
stir/rearrange halfway through reheating. Ensure
food is thoroughly reheated before serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable
lid, reheat on 50P. Stir frequently to ensure even
reheating.
Place thickest parts of the portions on the outside of
the dish, cover with vented microwave cling film
and reheat on 70P. Turn over halfway through.
NOTE: Ensure poultry is thoroughly reheated,
before serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat
on 50P. Rearrange at least once to ensure even
reheating. NOTE: Ensure meat is thoroughly
reheated before serving.
Place pies on a plate or in a flan dish. Reheat meat
pies on 70P and fruit pies on 50P.
Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable
lid and reheat on 50P. Stir at least once during
reheating.
Plated meals
Casserole
Poultry portions
Sliced meat
Pies
Vegetables
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COOKBOOK
INTRODUCTION
This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your microwave oven. These
will give you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities
of your oven and prove that microwave technology is the efficient and effective alternative to
conventional cooking.
The cookery notes below compliment all cooking procedures in this cookbook and should be read in
advance of recipe preparation.
CONTENTS
Introduction & Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Defrosting Charts:
Meat, poultry, fish & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Cooking Charts
Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Reheating Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-30
•Please weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking, as labelled weights are only
approximate.
•Where dishes are covered use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes are
lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.
•Please note that all preparation times and serving quantities are approximate.
•All ingredients are given in both metric and imperial measures. Use either set but not a combination of
both measures.
•Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions. Cooking results will vary
according to the condition of foods, utensils and the oven. Please check the cooking result and, if
necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.
•Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.
•Butter and margarine can be interchanged on recipes, as preferred.
•Half-fat, skimmed or full-fat milk may be used in all recipes, as preferred.
•Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.
•Chilled foods are to be cooked from 5°C. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.
•Ambient/fresh/dried/canned foods are to be cooked from 20°C. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.
•Frozen foods are to be cooked from -18°C.
SPOON MEASURES
1.25ml 1/4teaspoon
2.5ml 1/2teaspoon
5ml 1 teaspoon
15ml 1 tablespoon
CONVERSION CHARTS
WEIGHT MEASURES
15g 1/2oz
25g 1oz
50g 2oz
100g 4oz
175g 6oz
225g 8oz
450g 1lb
VOLUME MEASURES
30ml 1floz
100ml 3floz
150ml 5floz (1/4pt)
300ml 10floz (1/2pt)
600ml 20floz (1pt)
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