Sharp R-25ST Instruction Manual

ENGLISH
R-25ST
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK
Important
800 W (IEC 60705)
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.
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GB
Congratulations on acquiring your new microwave oven, which from now on will make your kitchen
chores considerably easier.
You will be pleasantly surprised by the kinds of things you can do with a microwave.
Not only can you use it for rapid defrosting or heating up of food, you can also prepare whole meals.
In our test kitchen our microwave team has gathered together a selection of the most delicious
international recipes which are quick and simple to prepare.
Be inspired by the recipes we have included and prepare your own favourite dishes in your microwave
oven.
There are so many advantages to having a microwave oven which we are sure you will find exciting:
●Food can be prepared directly in the serving dishes, leaving less to wash up.
●Shorter cooking times and the use of little water and fat ensure that many vitamins, minerals and
characteristic flavours are preserved.
We advise you to read the cookery book guide and operating instructions carefully.
You will then easily understand how to use your oven.
Enjoy using your microwave oven and trying out the delicious recipes.
Dear Customer,
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GB A. Information on Disposal for Users
(private households)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the
ordinary dust bin!
Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in
accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by members states private households within the
EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to
designated collection facilities free of charge*.
In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free
of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.
If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators,
please dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste
undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent
potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could
otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask
for the correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of
charge to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further
collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or
www.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal for Business Users
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:
Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of
the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and
recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your
local collection facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local
authority for take-back of your used products.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
Attention:
Your product is
marked with this
symbol.
It means that used
electrical and
electronic products
should not be mixed
with general
household waste.
There is a separate
collection system for
these products.
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CONTENTS
INFORMATION ON PROPER DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 7
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
BEFORE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
MANUAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 11
EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS COOK & EXPRESS DEFROST OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . .12 - 13
EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS COOK & EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 16
RECIPES FOR EXPRESS MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 - 18
CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SERVICE CALL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
WHAT ARE MICROWAVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
SUITABLE OVENWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
TIPS AND ADVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 - 23
TABLES AND RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 - 30
SERVICE ADDRESSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 - 36
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
ENGLISH
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1 Control panel
2Oven lamp
3 Door opening handle
4 Waveguide cover
5 Seal packing
6 Oven cavity
7Door seals and sealing surfaces
8Ventilation openings
9Outer cabinet
10 Power cord
8
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ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
(11) Turntable (12) Roller stay (13) Seal packing
• Place the roller stay in the seal packing on the
floor of the cavity.
• Then place the turntable on the roller stay.
• To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when
removing them from the oven.
NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention
two items: part name and model name to your dealer
or SHARP authorised service agent.
11
12
13
1
2
7 6 5 4
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CONTROL PANEL
CONTROL PANEL
1 Digital Display
2 Indicators
The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, just
above each symbol according to the instruction.
When an indicator is flashing, press the suitable
button (having the same symbol) or do the necessary
operation.
Stir
Turn over
Weight
Portion
Microwave power level
Cooking in progress
3 EXPRESS DEFROST button
Press to select one of the 5 automatic programmes.
4 EXPRESS COOK (Express Menu & Express
Cook) buttons
Press to select one of the 7 automatic programmes.
5 STOP button
6 START/+1min button
7 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button
8 TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob
1
2
5
3
6
8
4
7
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure
the oven is operating as desired.
See the corresponding hints in this operation manual
and the cookery book section.
To avoid the possibility of injury
WARNING:
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or
malfunctioning. Check the following before use:
a)The door; make sure the door closes properly and
ensure it is not misaligned or warped.
b)The hinges and safety door latches; check to make sure
they are not broken or loose.
c) The door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure that they
have not been damaged.
d)Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make sure there
are no dents.
e) The power supply cord and plug; ensure that they are
not damaged.
Never adjust , repair or modify the oven
yourself. It is hazardous for anyone
other than a competent person to carry
out any service or repair operation
which involves the removal of a cover
which gives protection against exposure
to microwave energy.
Do not operate the oven with the door open or
alter the door safety latches in any way.
Do not operate the oven if there is an object
between the door seals and sealing surfaces.
Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on
the door seals and adjacent parts. Clean
the oven at regular intervals and remove
any food deposits. Follow the instructions
for “Care and Cleaning” on page 19.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to a deterioration of
the surface that could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in
a hazardous situation.
Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with
their doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker
for precautions regarding microwave ovens.
To avoid the possibility of electric shock
Under no circumstances should you remove the
outer cabinet.
Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock
openings or ventilation openings. In the event of a
spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately, and
call an authorised SHARP service agent.
To avoid the danger of fire.
The microwave oven should not be left
unattended during operation. Power
levels that are too high, or cooking times
that are too long, may overheat foods
resulting in a fire.
This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen
unit.
The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so
that the unit can be unplugged easily in an
emergency.
The AC power supply must be 230 V, 50 Hz, with
a minimum 10 A distribution line fuse, or a
minimum 10 A distribution circuit breaker.
It is recommended that a separate circuit serving
only this appliance be provided.
Do not place the oven in areas where heat is
generated. For example, close to a conventional oven.
Do not install the oven in an area of high humidity
or where moisture may collect.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
If food being heated begins to smoke,
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Turn off and
unplug the oven and wait until the food
has stopped smoking. Opening the door
while food is smoking may cause a fire.
Use only microwave-safe containers and
utensils. See Page 20.
Do not leave the oven unattended when
using disposable plastic, paper or other
combustible food containers.
Clean the waveguide cover, the oven
cavity, the turntable and roller stay after
use. These must be dry and free from
grease. Built-up grease may overheat
and begin to smoke or catch fire.
Do not place flammable materials near the oven or
ventilation openings. Do not block the ventilation
openings.
Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from
food and food packages. Arcing on metallic
surfaces may cause a fire.
Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep
frying. The temperature cannot be controlled and
the oil may catch fire.
To make popcorn, use only special microwave
popcorn makers.
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in
water or any other liquid.
Do not let the power supply cord hang over the
edge of a table or work surface.
Keep the power supply cord away from heated
surfaces, including the rear of the oven.
Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or
allow anyone who is not an electrician authorised
by SHARP to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please
consult your dealer or an authorised SHARP service
agent.
If the power supply cord of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord.
The exchange must be made by an authorised
SHARP service agent.
To avoid the possibility of explosion and
sudden boiling:
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must
not be heated in sealed containers since
they are liable to explode.
Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and
lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due
to a build up of pressure even after the oven has
been turned off.
Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide-
mouthed container to allow bubbles to escape.
Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container.
To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and
possible scalding:
1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.
2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar
utensil into the liquid whilst reheating.
3. Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the
oven at the end of cooking time to prevent
delayed eruptive boiling.
Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole
hard boiled eggs should not be heated in
microwave ovens since they may explode
even after microwave cooking has ended.
To cook or reheat eggs which have not
been scrambled or mixed, pierce the yolks
and the whites, or the eggs may explode.
Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before
reheating them in the microwave oven.
Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages
and fruit before cooking, or they may explode.
To avoid the possibility of burns
Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food
from the oven to prevent burns.
Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven
cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands to
avoid steam burns.
To avoid burns, always test food
temperature and stir before serving and
pay special attention to the temperature
of food and drink given to babies,
children or the elderly.
Temperature of the container is not a true indication
of the temperature of the food or drink; always
check the food temperature.
Always stand back from the oven door when opening
to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat.
Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release
steam and avoid burns.
Keep children away from the door to prevent them
burning themselves.
To avoid misuse by children
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.
Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not
play with the oven or use it as a toy.
Children should be taught all important safety
instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal of
food coverings; paying special attention to
packaging (e.g. self-heating materials) designed to
make food crisp, as they may be extra hot.
Other warnings
Never modify the oven in any way.
Do not move the oven while it is in operation.
This oven is for home food preparation only and
may only be used for cooking food. It is not
suitable for commercial or laboratory use.
To promote trouble-free use of your oven
and avoid damage.
Never operate the oven when it is empty.
When using a browning dish or self-heating
material, always place a heat-resistant insulator
such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent
damage to the turntable and roller stay due to heat
stress. The preheating time specified in the dishes
instructions must not be exceeded.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
INSTALLATION
1. Remove all packing materials from the inside of
the oven cavity. Discard the loose polythene sheet
from between the door and cavity.
2. Check the oven carefully for any signs of damage.
3. Place the oven on a flat, level surface strong
enough to support the oven’s weight plus the
heaviest item likely to be cooked.
Do not remove the protective film attached to the
inside of the door.
4. Ensure there is a minimum free space above the
oven of 15 cm:
5. Securely connect the plug of the oven to a
standard earthed (grounded) household electrical
outlet.
15 cm
✓✗
REMOVE DO NOT REMOVE
Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves
and may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans
in the oven.
Use only the turntable and the roller stay designed
for this oven.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
(a)Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave
the turntable to cool.
(b)Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold
turntable.
(c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot
turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during
operation.
NOTE:
If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please
consult an authorised, qualified electrician.
Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept
any liability for damage to the oven or personal
injury resulting from failure to observe the correct
electrical connection procedure.
Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on
the oven walls or around the door seals and
sealing surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is
not an indication of microwave leakage or a
malfunction.
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BEFORE OPERATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Touch the STOP button the display will show:
To set the clock, see below.
Using the STOP button
Use the STOP button to:
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice.
x1
Example:
To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35
Choose the 24 hour
clock.
1. Choose the clock function.
(12 hour clock)
2. Set the hours. Rotate the
TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION
knob until the correct hour is
displayed (23).
Check the display.
4. Set the minutes. Rotate the
TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION
knob until the correct minute is
displayed (35).
5. Press the MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL button to start the clock.
NOTE:
1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION
knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.
2. Press the STOP button if you make a mistake
during programming.
3. 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.
4. When you want to reset the time of day, follow the
above example again.
There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.
1.
To set the 12 hour clock, hold the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button
down for 3 seconds. will appear in the display.
2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button once
more after Step 1, in the example below will appear in the display. x1 and hold
for 3 secs.
To set the clock, follow the example below.
3. Press the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL button
to change from hours to
minutes.
x1and hold
for 3 secs. x1
x1
x1
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL
MANUAL OPERATION
ENGLISH
NOTE:
1. When the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time on the digital display stops
automatically. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the
START/+1min button is pressed.
2. If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button.
As long as your finger is touching the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button, the power level will be displayed.
3. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob clockwise or counterclockwise. If you rotate the
knob counterclockwise, the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by degrees.
Example:
Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70 P microwave power.
1. Enter the desired cooking time by
rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/
PORTION knob clockwise.
(2 min. & 30 sec.)
2. Choose desired power
by pressing the
MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL button twice.
3. Press the START/
+1min button to
begin cooking.
Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes.
(90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time
varies from 10 seconds to five 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
x2 x1
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:
100 P (800 W) used for fast cooking or reheating
e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot beverages,
vegetables, fish, etc.
70 P (560 W) 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.
50 P (400 W) 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.
30 P (240 W) 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.
10 P (80 W) For gentle defrosting, eg. cream
gateaux or pastry.
P = Percentage.
To set the power, touch the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until the desired level is displayed. If
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button is touched once, will be displayed. If you miss your desired level,
continue touching the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until you reach the level again. If the level is not
selected, the level 100 P is automatically set.
Check the display.
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OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING
A maximum of 3 sequences can be input, consisting of manual cooking time and mode.
Example:
To cook: 5 minutes on 100 P power (Stage 1)
16 minutes on 30 P power (Stage 2)
STAGE 1
1. Enter the desired cooking time
by rotating TIMER/WEIGHT/
PORTION knob.
x1
2. Choose the desired power level
by pressing the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL button once.
STAGE 2
3. Enter desired time by
rotating TIMER/WEIGHT/
PORTION knob.
x4
4. Choose the desired power
level by pressing the
MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL button four times.
5. Press the START/
+1min button once to
begin cooking.
x1
(The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 100 P, and then for 16 minutes on 30 P).
Check the display.
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OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
ENGLISH
2. MINUTE PLUS FUNCTION
The START/+1min button allows you to operate the two following functions:
a. Direct start
You can directly start cooking on 100 P microwave power level for 1 minute by pressing the
START/+1min button.
NOTE:
To avoid the misuse by children the START/+1min button can be used only within 3 minutes after
preceding operation, i.e., closing the door, pressing the STOP button or cooking completion.
b. Extend the cooking time
You can extend the cooking time for multiples of 1 minute if the button is pressed while the oven is in
operation.
3. TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL
To check the microwave power level during cooking press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button.
As long as your finger is touching the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button the power level will be
displayed.
The oven continues to count down although the display shows the power level.
x1
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EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS COOK &
EXPRESS DEFROST OPERATION
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EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS COOK and EXPRESS DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking
mode and cooking time. You can choose from 4 EXPRESS MENU, 3 EXPRESS COOK and 5 EXPRESS
DEFROST menus. What you need to know when using this automatic function:
TIMER/WEIGHT/
PORTION knob
START/+1min button
1a.
x1
2.
3.
Menu number
A. CHICKEN PAN WITH
VEGETABLES/MINCE
AND ONION button
B. FISH FILLET WITH
SAUCE/GRATIN button
x1
Menu number
x1
Menu number
2. The weight or quantity of the food can be input by
rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob
until the desired weight/quantity is displayed.
• Enter the weight of the food only. Do not include
the weight of the container.
• For food weighing more or less than weights/
quantities given in the EXPRESS MENU,
EXPRESS COOK and EXPRESS DEFROST
charts, use manual operation. For best results,
follow the cooking charts in the Cookbook section.
3. To start cooking press START/+1min button.
When action is required (e.g. to turn food over)
the oven stops and the audible signals sound,
remaining cooking time and any indicator will
flash on the display. To continue cooking, press
the START/+1min button.
For example:
1a. EXPRESS MENU: Each EXPRESS MENU
button has two menus.
If you press the FISH FILLET WITH
SAUCE/GRATIN button once, the display will
appear as shown:
1b. EXPRESS COOK: Press the EXPRESS COOK
button once, the display will appear as shown.
1c. EXPRESS DEFROST: Press the EXPRESS
DEFROST button once, the display will appear
as shown.
The menu can be chosen by pressing the EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS COOK or EXPRESS DEFROST
button until the desired menu number is displayed. See pages 14 - 16 “EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS
COOK and EXPRESS DEFROST charts”.
The menu number will be changed automatically by holding down the EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS
COOK or EXPRESS DEFROST button.
The final temperature will vary according to the
initial temperature. Check food is piping hot after
cooking. If necessary, you can extend the
cooking manually.
NOTE: If you use the MINUTE PLUS function during
the cooking/defrosting, the food may be
overcooked.
x1
1a.
1b.
1c.
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EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS COOK &
EXPRESS DEFROST OPERATION
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ENGLISH
Example 1 for EXPRESS MENU:
To cook Chicken Pan with Vegetables 1,5 kg using Express Menu C1-1.
2. Enter the weight by rotating
the TIMER/WEIGHT/
PORTION knob.
x1
3. Press the START/+1min
button once.
1. Select the menu required by
pressing the CHICKEN PAN
WITH VEGETABLES/MINCE
AND ONION button once.
x1
Check the display.
Example 2 for EXPRESS COOK:
To cook Frozen Gratin 0,6 kg using Express Cook EC-3.
2. Enter the weight by rotating
the TIMER/WEIGHT/
PORTION knob.
x3
3. Press the START/+1min
button once.
1. Select the menu required by
pressing the EXPRESS
COOK button 3 times.
x1
Check the display.
To use EXPRESS DEFROST, follow the above example for EXPRESS COOK.
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EXPRESS MENU & EXPRESS COOK CHARTS
BUTTON
BUTTON
PROCEDURE
• See recipe for Chicken Pan
with Vegetables on page 17.
* Total weight of all ingredients
• See recipe for Mince &
Onion on page 17.
• When the oven stops, the
audible signals sound and in
the display appears ‘STIR’,
stir the food and re-cover.
* Total weight of all ingredients
• See recipe for Fish Fillet with
Sauce on page 17.
* Total weight of all ingredients
• See recipe for Gratin on page
18.
* Total weight of all ingredients
EXPRESS MENU
NO.
C1-1 Express Menu
Chicken Pan with
Vegetables
C1-2 Express Menu
Mince and Onion
C2-1 Express Menu
Fish Fillet with Sauce
C2-2 Express Menu
Gratin
WEIGHT (Increasing
Unit) / UTENSILS
0,5 - 1,5 kg* (500 g)
(initial temp Chicken 5° C)
Gratin dish with
microwave foil
0,5 - 1,5 kg* (500 g)
(initial temp Mince 5° C)
Casserole dish with lid
0,5 - 1,5 kg* (500 g)
(initial temp fish 5° C,
sauce 20° C)
Gratin dish & microwave
foil
0,5 - 1,5 kg* (500 g)
(initial temp 20° C)
Gratin dish
x1
x2
x1
x1
x2
EXPRESS COOK
NO.
EC-1 Cook
Frozen Vegetables
e.g. Brussel sprouts,
green beans, peas,
mixed vegetables,
broccoli
WEIGHT (Increasing
Unit) / UTENSILS
0,1 - 0,6 kg (100 g)
(initial temp -18° C)
Bowl & lid
Casserole dish &
microwave foil or lid
PROCEDURE
• Add 1tbsp water per 100 g.
(For mushrooms no additional
water is necessary).
• Cover with microwave plastic
wrap or a lid.
• When the oven stops, the
audible signals sound and in
the display appears ‘STIR’,
stir the food and re-cover.
• After cooking, let stand for
approx. 1-2 minutes.
NOTE: If frozen vegetables are
compacted together,
cook manually.
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EXPRESS COOK & EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS
ENGLISH
PROCEDURE
• Place the food on a plate in the centre
of the turntable.
• When the oven stops, the audible
signals sound and in the display
appears ‘TURN OVER’, turn the food
over, rearrange and separate. Shield
thin parts and warm spots with
aluminium foil.
• After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil
for 10 - 15 minutes, until thoroughly
defrosted.
• Cover the turntable with cling film
• Place the block of minced meat onto the
turntable.
• When the oven stops, the audible
signals sound and in the display
appears ‘TURN OVER’, turn the food
over. Remove the defrosted parts if
possible.
• After defrosting, stand for 5 - 10
minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
PROCEDURE
• Transfer meal to suitable microwave-
proof dish.
• Add some liquid if recommended by
the manufacturer.
• Cover with microwave plastic wrap
or lid.
• Cook without cover if the
manufacturer instructs.
•
When the oven stops, the audible
signals sound and in the display appears
‘STIR’, stir the food and re-cover.
• After cooking, stir and let stand for
approx. 1 - 2 minutes.
• Remove the frozen gratin from the
package. If the container is not suitable
for microwave ovens, place in a gratin
dish and cover with microwave foil.
•
If the container is suitable for microwave
ovens, remove original paper cover and
cover with microwave foil.
• After cooking, let stand for approx. 5
minutes.
EXPRESS
DEFROST NO.
Ed-1 Defrost
Steak and Chops
Ed-2 Defrost
Minced Meat
BUTTON WEIGHT (Increasing
Unit) / UTENSILS
0,2 - 0,8 kg (100 g)
(initial temp -18° C)
(See note on page 16
for utensils)
0,2 - 0,8 kg (100 g)
(initial temp -18° C)
Cling film
(See note on page 16
for utensils)
EXPRESS COOK
NO.
EC-2 Cook
Frozen Ready
Meals
Stirrable type e.g.
Noodles,
Bolognese, Chinese
Menus.
EC-3 Cook
Frozen Gratin
e.g. macaroni
gratin, lasagne,
etc.
BUTTON WEIGHT (Increasing
Unit) / UTENSILS
0,3 - 1,0 kg* (100 g)
(initial temp -18° C)
Casserole dish &
microwave foil or lid
* If the manufacturer
instructs to add water,
calculate the total
amount for the
program with
additional liquid.
0,2 - 0,6 kg (100 g)
(initial temp -18° C)
Shallow, oval gratin
dish
and microwave foil or
original container and
microwave foil
x2
x3
x1
x2
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EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS
PROCEDURE
• Place a plate upside down on the
turntable and put the poultry breast
side down on the plate.
• When the oven stops, the audible
signal sounds and in the display
appears ‘TURN OVER’, turn the
food over and shield thin parts and
warm spots with aluminium foil.
•
After defrosting, cover with
aluminium foil and stand for 15 - 30
minutes until thoroughly defrosted.
• Finally clean the poultry under
running water.
• Remove all packaging from the
cake.
• Place on a flat dish in the middle of
the turntable.
• After defrosting, cut the cake into
similar sized pieces keeping space
between each piece and let stand
for 15 - 60 minutes until evenly
defrosted.
• Distribute on a flat dish in the centre
of the turntable. For large amounts,
distribute directly on the turntable.
• When the oven stops, the audible
signal sounds and in the display
appears ‘TURN OVER’, rearrange,
and remove defrosted slices.
• After defrosting separate all slices
and distribute on a large plate.
Cover the bread with aluminium foil
and let stand for 5 - 10 minutes until
thoroughly defrosted.
WEIGHT (Increasing
Unit) / UTENSILS
0,9 - 1,5 kg (100 g)
(initial temp -18° C)
(See note below for
utensils)
0,1 - 1,4 kg (100 g)
(initial temp -18° C)
Flat dish
0,1 - 1,0 kg (100 g)
(initial temp -18° C)
Flat dish
(Only sliced bread is
recommended for this
programme.)
BUTTON EXPRESS DEFROST
NO.
Ed-3 Defrost
Poultry
Ed-4 Defrost
Cake
Ed-5 Defrost
Bread
Food
Plate
Turntable
NOTE: Express Defrost
1 Steaks and Chops should be frozen in one layer.
2 Minced meat should be frozen in a thin shape.
3 After turning over, shield the defrosted portions with small, flat pieces of aluminium foil.
4 For Ed-1 and Ed-3 arrange the food in the oven as shown:
Steaks and Chops Poultry
x3
x4
x5
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RECIPES FOR EXPRESS MENUS
ENGLISH
CHICKEN PAN WITH VEGETABLES (C1-1)
Spicy chicken fricassee
Ingredients
0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg
60 g 120 g 180 g long grain rice (parboiled)
1 1 1 sachet saffron
25 g 50 g 75 g onion (sliced)
50 g 100 g 150 g red pepper (in strips)
50 g 100 g 150 g leek (in strips)
150 g 300 g 450 g fillet of chicken breast (cubed)
pepper, paprika powder
10 g 20 g 30 g butter
150 ml 300 ml 450 ml meat stock
Preparation
1. Mix the rice and saffron and place in the
greased dish.
2. Mix the onions, red pepper, leek and chicken.
Season and place on the rice.
3. Put butter on the top.
4. Pour the stock over and cover with microwave
foil and cook on EXPRESS MENU C1-1
“Chicken Pan with Vegetables”.
5. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.
MINCE AND ONION (C1-2)
Ingredients
0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg
150 g 300 g 450 g minced meat (1/2beef, 1/2pork)
50 g 100 g 150 g onion (finely chopped)
1/211 1/2egg
15 g 30 g 45 g white breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
115 ml 230 ml 345 ml meat stock
20 g 40 g 60 g tomato purée
65 g 125 g 190 g potatoes (finely chopped)
65 g 125 g 190 g carrots (finely chopped)
1/2tbsp 1 tbsp 11/2tbsp chopped parsley
Preparation
1. Mix together the minced meat, onion, egg and
the breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
Place the meat dough into a casserole dish.
2. Mix the meat stock with the tomato purée.
3. Add the liquid, potatoes, carrots and parsley to
the meat, mix it up well.
4. Cover and cook on EXPRESS MENU C1-2
“Mince and Onion”.
5. When the oven stops and the audible signals
sound, stir and re-cover.
6. After cooking, stir and stand for approx. 5
minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
FISH FILLET WITH SAUCE (C2-1)
Fish fillet with piquant sauce
Ingredients
0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg
175 g 350 g 525 g canned tomatoes (drained)
50 g 100 g 150 g corn
5 g 10 g 15 g chilli sauce
15 g 30 g 45 g onion (finely chopped)
1 tsp 1-2 tsp 2-3 tsp red wine vinegar
mustard, thyme, cayenne pepper
250 g 500 g 750 g fish fillet
salt
Preparation
1. Mix ingredients for the sauce.
2. Place the fish fillet (e.g. Rosefish fillet) in a
gratin dish with the thin ends toward the centre
and sprinkle with salt.
3. Spread the sauce on the fish fillet.
4. Cover with microwave foil and cook on
EXPRESS MENU C2-1, “Fish Fillet with
Sauce”.
5. After cooking, let stand for approx. 2 minutes.
FISH FILLET WITH SAUCE (C2-1)
Fish fillet with curry sauce
Ingredients
0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg
250 g 500 g 750 g fish fillet
salt
50 g 100 g 150 g banana (sliced)
200 g 400 g 600 g ready-made curry sauce
Preparation
1. Place the fish fillet in a gratin dish with the thin
ends toward the centre and sprinkle with salt.
2. Spread the banana and the ready-made curry
sauce on the fish fillet.
3. Cover with microwave foil and cook on
EXPRESS MENU C2-1, “Fish Fillet with
Sauce”.
4. After cooking, let stand for approx. 2 minutes.
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RECIPES FOR EXPRESS MENUS
GRATIN (C2-2)
Spinach gratin
Ingredients
0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg
150 g 300 g 450 g leaf spinach (defrosted, drained)
15 g 30 g 45 g onion (finely chopped)
salt, pepper, nutmeg
150 g 300 g 450 g boiled potatoes (sliced)
35 g 75 g 110 g cooked ham (diced)
50 g 100 g 150 g crème fraîche
1 2 3 eggs
40 g 75 g 115 g grated cheese
paprika powder
Preparation
1. Mix together the leaf spinach with the onion
and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
2. Grease the gratin dish. Place alternate layers of
potato slices, diced ham and spinach in the
dish. The top layer should be spinach.
3. Mix the eggs with crème fraîche, add salt and
pepper and pour over the vegetables.
4. Cover the gratin with the grated cheese,
sprinkle with paprika powder and cook on
EXPRESS MENU C2-2, “Gratin”.
5. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.
GRATIN (C2-2)
Potato-courgette-gratin
Ingredients
0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg
200 g 400 g 600 g boiled potatoes (sliced)
115 g 230 g 345 g courgette (finely sliced)
75 g 150 g 225 g crème fraîche
1 2 3 eggs
1/21 2 clove of garlic (crushed)
salt, pepper
40 g 80 g 120 g feta cheese (diced)
10 g 20 g 30 g sunflower kernel
paprika powder
Preparation
1. Grease the gratin dish and place alternate
layers of potato slices and courgette in the dish.
2. Mix the eggs with crème fraîche, season with
salt, pepper and garlic and pour over the
vegetables.
3. Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle over the
gratin.
4. Finally sprinkle the gratin with sunflower kernel
and paprika powder and cook on EXPRESS
MENU C2-2, “Gratin”.
5. After cooking, let stand for 5-10 minutes.
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