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OPERATION MANUAL

A N D

COOKBOOK

MICROWAVE OVEN MODEL

R-340E

J

WARRANTY

Consumer Electronic Products

Congratulations on Your Purchase!

This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12)*months from the date of original purchase.

If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.

The owner is responsible for any transportation and insurance costs if the product has to be returned for repair.

This warranty does not extend to accessories or defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including but not limited to, defect or injury caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin infestation, software, or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.

Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty claim.

This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any express and implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.

IMPORTANT

DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE TO SHARP

For your reference, please enter the particulars of your purchase below and retain, with your purchase documentation.

Model No.

Serial No.

Date of Purchase

Retailer

FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN

AUSTRALIA

REGARDING YOUR

LOCAL

SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE

CALL THE

SHARP SERVICE REFERRAL CENTRE

TOLL FREE

1 300 135 022

DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

(Eastern Standard Time) or contact our web site

www.sharp.net.au

SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED

ABN 40 003 039 405

1 Huntingwood Drive Blacktown NSW 2148

FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT YOUR SELLING DEALER/RETAILER

OR CALL

SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES

TELEPHONE:

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SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED

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Mangere AUCKLAND

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand.

1

INTRODUCTION

®

Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.

Please keep this operation manual handy, as it describes all the features of your oven and will enable you to cook many varieties of foods.

The manual is divided into two sections:

1. OPERATION (P2~P15)

This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use all the features.

2. COOKING GUIDE

This section is at the back of the manual, it contains the more commonly used information such as how to prepare food, which cooking utensil to use, standing time.

it also contains recipes for automatic cooking and manual cooking.

Please take some time to read your operation manual carefully, paying particular attention to the warnings and special notes, the automatic cooking menus programmed into your new oven have been carefully developed to give optimum results when the step by step instructions are followed.

When selecting another home appliance, please again consider our full range of Sharp products.

CONTENTS

page

Warranty Inside of front cover

Introduction 1

Warning

Special Notes

Installation Instructions

Oven Diagram

Operation of Touch Control Panel

Control Panel Display

Touch Control Panel Layout

Before Operating

Getting Started

Clock Setting

Stop/Clear 6

To Cancel a Programme During Cooking 6

6

6

Manual Operations

Microwave Time Cooking

Sequence Cooking

7

7

8

5

5

4

5

6

2

3

4

Instant Cook 8

Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme 9

Automatic Operations 10

Notes for Automatic Operations

Instant Action

Express Defrost

Easy Defrost

Other Convenient Features

10

10

11

12

13

Less/More Setting

Timer

Child Lock

Demonstration Mode

Alarm

Care and Cleaning

Service Call Check

Specifications

Cooking Guides

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Quick Reference Guide See last page

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14

14

14

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15

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1

WARNING

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.

c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.

d. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning.

e. If materials inside the oven should ignite, or smoke is observed, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

To reduce the risk of explosion and sudden boiling: a, Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Babies bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are considered to be sealed containers.

b, When boiling liquids in the oven, use a wide-mouthed container and stand at least 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.

This oven is for home food preparation only and should only be used for heating, cooking and defrosting food and beverage.

It is not suitable for commercial, laboratory use, or heating therapeutic devices eg. Wheat bags.

Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven.

Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself because of hazard. The oven must be adjusted or repaired by a qualified service technician trained by SHARP.

Do not operate the oven if it is not working correctly or damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician trained by SHARP. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to:

(1) Door (warped), (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door Seals, Sealing Surfaces and oven cavity (buckled or deformed), (4) Burn marks on the door seal faces.

Do not bump, or catch utensils, loose clothes and your accessories on the door safety latches when removing food from the oven.

Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the oven operating.

Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches.

Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.

Should the supply cord become damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord supplied by a SERVICE

CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. And it must be replaced by a qualified service technician trained by

SHARP.

If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualified service technician trained by SHARP.

Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.

Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover and microwave plastic wrap and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.

Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot surfaces or sharp edges.

To prevent the turntable from breaking: a. Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.

b. Do not place anything hot on a cold turntable.

c. Do not place anything cold on a hot turntable.

Do not place anything on the outer cabinet.

This appliance must be earthed.

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.

This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

2

SPECIAL NOTES

Eggs, fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables, sausages and oysters

Popcorn

Baby food

General

Canned foods

Sausage rolls,

Pies, Christmas pudding

Meats

Utensils

Aluminium foil

Browning dish

DO

* Puncture egg yolks and whites and oysters before cooking to prevent

"explosion".

* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs, sausages and oysters so that steam escapes.

* Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven.

* Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1-2 seconds.

* Transfer baby food to small dish and heat carefully, stirring often. Check for suitable temperature to prevent burns.

* Remove the screw cap and teat before warming baby bottles. After warming shake thoroughly. Check for suitable temperature.

* Food with filling should be cut after heating, to release steam and avoid burns.

* Stir liquids briskly before and after cooking for even heating.

* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids or cereals to prevent boiling over.

* For boiling or cooking liquids see

WARNING on page 2.

* Remove food from can.

* These foods have high sugar and/or fat contents.

* Cook for the recommended time.

* Use a microwave proof roasting rack to collect drained juices.

* Check the utensils are suitable for

MICROWAVE cooking before you use them.

* Use to shield food to prevent over cooking.

* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or keep clear of cavity walls.

* Place a suitable insulator such as microwave and heat proof dinner plate between the turntable and the browning dish.

DON’T

* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents

"explosion", which may damage the oven or injure yourself.

* Reheat whole eggs.

* Overcook oysters.

* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.

* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls.

* Exceed maximum time on popcorn package.

* Heat disposable bottles.

* Overheat baby bottles.

Only heat until warm.

* Heat bottles with nipples on.

* Heat baby food in original jars.

* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or air tight containers.

* Deep fat fry.

* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers, clothes or flowers.

* Operate the oven without a load (i.e. an absorbing material such as food or water) in the oven cavity.

* Heat or cook food while in cans.

* Overcook as they may catch fire.

* Place meat directly on the turntable for cooking.

* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE cooking. Metal reflects microwave energy and may cause an electrical discharge known as arcing.

* Use too much.

* Shield food close to cavity walls.

Sparking can damage the cavity.

* Exceed the preheating time recommended by the manufacturer. Excessive preheating can cause the glass turntable to shatter and/or damage internal parts of the oven.

3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED

BY SHARP and repaired, if necessary.

2. Accessories provided

1) Turntable 2) Roller stay

3) Operation manual and Cook book

3. Locate the roller stay in the centre of the oven, then fit the turntable on the roller stay. Make sure the turntable and roller stay are centrally located and locked together. NEVER operate the oven without the roller stay and turntable.

4. The oven should not be installed in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated, for example, next to a conventional oven unit.

The oven should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings.

Allow at least 10 cm on the top, 5cm on the both sides and at the rear of the oven for free air space.

Turntable

Roller Stay

5. Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for damage to the machine or personal injury for failure to observe the correct electrical connecting procedure.

The A.C. voltage must be single phase 230 – 240V, 50Hz.

6. Operate the oven from a general purpose domestic outlet.

If a generator is used, do not operate the oven with non-sinusoidal outputs.

OVEN DIAGRAM

6 2 q

1 3

7

0

9

4 5

1. Door handle

2. Oven lamp

3. Door hinges

4. Door safety latches

5. See through door

6. Door seals and sealing surfaces

84 w

7. Coupling

8. Waveguide cover

9. Touch control panel

10. Digital readout

11. Ventilation openings

12. Power supply cord

4

OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel.

An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.

In addition an audible signal will sound for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when cooking procedure is required.

Control Panel Display

Indicator

Touch Control Panel Layout

INSTANT ACTION PADS

Press to cook or reheat 8 popular menus.

EXPRESS DEFROST PAD

Press to select the Express

Defrost menu.

EASY DEFROST PAD

Press to select the Easy Defrost menu.

NUMBER PADS

Press to enter cooking time, clock time, weight of food.

POWER LEVEL PAD

Press to select microwave power setting.

If not pressed, HIGH is automatically selected.

Press to alter the cooking result for automatic operations.

STOP/CLEAR PAD

Press to clear during programming.

Press once to stop operation of oven during cooking; press twice to cancel cooking programme.

TIMER/CLOCK PAD

Press to set clock, timer, child lock or demonstration mode.

INSTANT COOK/START PAD

Press to start oven after setting programmes.

Press once to cook for 1 minute at HIGH or increase by 1 minute multiples each time this pad is pressed during cooking.

5

BEFORE OPERATING

Getting Started

Step

1

Procedure

Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power.

Ensure the oven door is closed.

Pad Order Display

Flashing eights

2

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the oven beeps.

Only the dots will remain.

Clock Setting

* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).

Step Procedure

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.

1

Pad Order Display

The dots (:) will flash on and off.

2

Enter the correct time of day by pressing the numbers in sequence.

3

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again.

This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (eg. 13:45), will appear in the display. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time of day (eg. 1:45).

If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking or timer mode, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad. As long as your finger is pressing the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed.

Stop/Clear

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to:

1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.

To Cancel a Programme During Cooking

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice.

6

MANUAL OPERATIONS

Microwave Time Cooking

This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level.

There are five different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Power level

Display

Examples of foods typically cooked on microwave oven power level

Keeping food warm

10%

(LOW)

30%

(MEDIUM

LOW)

Defrost

Softening butter

50%

(MEDIUM)

Casseroles

70%

(MEDIUM

HIGH)

Cakes

Muffins

Slices

Seafood

This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking.

100%

(HIGH)

Vegetables

Rice/Pasta

Fruit

If a power level is not selected, then 100% power is automatically used.

* Suppose you want to time cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on100% power.

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Enter desired cooking time.

1

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

2

The timer begins to count down.

To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL pad until desired power level is displayed.

* Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 50% power.

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Enter desired cooking time.

1

2

Select power level by pressing the POWER

LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three times).

x 3

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

3

The timer begins to count down.

If the door is opened during cooking process, the cooking time in the readout automatically stops. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the INSTANT COOK/START pad is pressed.

If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL pad. As long as your finger is touching the POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be displayed.

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Sequence Cooking

Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one variable power setting to another automatically.

* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 5 minutes on 100%.

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Enter desired cooking time.

1

2

Select desired power level by pressing the

POWER LEVEL pad (for 50% press three times).

3

For second sequence, enter desired time for cooking time.

If power is not selected the oven will operate at 100% power.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

x 3

The timer begins to count down to zero. When it reaches zero,

4 the second sequence will appear and the timer will begin counting down to zero again.

Instant Cook™

For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% power.

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

1

Within 3 minutes of closing the door.

The timer begins to count down.

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.

8

Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme

Microwave time can be added during a cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

* Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on 50% power cooking.

(at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.)

Step Procedure

Enter desired cooking time.

1

Pad Order Display

2

Select power level by pressing the POWER

LEVEL pad as required

(for 50% press three times) x 3

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

3 The timer starts to count down.

4

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad twice to increase the cooking time by two minutes.

x 2

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AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS

Notes for Automatic Operations

1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the details provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best result.

If the details are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or displayed.

may be

2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually. Refer to manual cooking charts in RECIPES section.

3. To change the final cooking or defrosting result from the standard setting, press the POWER LEVEL pad once

(for more) or twice (for less) after selecting desired setting. Refer to page 13.

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 continue cooking manually.

5. To avoid children's misuse, each INSTANT ACTION pad can be used only within 3 minutes of a preceding operation.

6. To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the EXPRESS DEFRROST MENU GUIDE, use

EASY DEFROST or defrost manually.

7. will be displayed if: more or less than weight of foods suggested in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE is programmed when the

INSTANT COOK/START pad is pressed.

To clear, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and reprogramme.

8. When entering the weight of the food, round off the weight to the nearest 0.1kg(100g). For example, 1.65kg

would become 1.7kg.

Instant Action

The Instant Action allows you to cook or reheat several popular foods.

Follow the details provided in INSTANT ACTION MENU

GUIDE on page 3 and 4 in the cooking guides.

* Suppose you want to cook 2 Jacket Potatoes.

Step Procedure

Press the JACKET POTATO pad until desired quantity is displayed (for 2 pieces press twice).

Pad Order

x 2

1

Display

After about 2 sec.

The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and stop. COOK indicator will go off and TURN, OVER will be displayed.

PRESS, START will be displayed repeatedly.

2 Open the door. Turn over potatoes.

Close the door.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

3

The cooking time will begin counting down. When COVER, STAND will be displayed, the oven will "beep".

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Express Defrost

EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg specific foods.

Follow the details provided in EXPRESS DEFROST

MENU GUIDE on page 5 in the cooking guides.

* Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets.

Step

1

Procedure

Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for

Chicken Fillets press twice).

Pad Order

x 2

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

Display

2

The defrosting time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and stop.

COOK indicator will go off and TURN, OVER will be displayed repeatedly.

PRESS, START will be displayed repeatedly.

3

Open the door. Remove defrosted pieces, turn over remaining pieces.

Close the door.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

4

The defrosting time will begin counting down. When

COVER, STAND is displayed, the oven will "beep".

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Easy Defrost

EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and defrosting time.

Follow the details provided in EASY DEFROST MENU

GUIDE on page 6 in the cooking guides.

* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces.

Step

1

Procedure

Press the EASY DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken Pieces press four times).

Pad Order

x 4

Display

KG will flash on and off.

Press the number pads to enter weight.

2

KG stops flashing and remains on display.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

3

The defrosting time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and stop.

COOK indicator will go off and TURN, OVER, COVER,

EDGE will be displayed repeatedly.

PRESS, START will be displayed repeatedly.

4

Open the door. Remove defrosted pieces, turn over remaining pieces.

Close the door.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

5

The defrosting time will begin counting down. When

COVER, STAND will be displayed, the oven will "beep".

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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES

Less/More Setting

The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the cooking time to your individual preference use the "more" or "less" feature to either add (more) or reduce (less) cooking time.

The Less/More can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features

– INSTANT ACTION

– EXPRESS DEFROST

– EASY DEFROST

(1) INSTANT ACTION

* Suppose you want to reheat 1 cup of Beverage for less time than the standard setting.

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Press the BEVERAGE pad once.

1

x 1

Press the POWER LEVEL pad twice within

2 seconds.

2

x 2

(2) EXPRESS DEFROST/EASY DEFROST

* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces (Easy Defrost) for more time than the standard setting.

Step Procedure

Press the EASY DEFROST pad four times for Chicken Pieces.

1

Pad Order Display

x 4

Press the number pads to enter weight.

2

3

Press the POWER LEVEL pad once.

x 1

4

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

For EXPRESS DEFROST select the menu using the EXPRESS DEFROST pad instead of the EASY

DEFROST pad in step 1 and go to step 3.

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Timer

Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Example includes: timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top.

timing the recommended standing time of food.

You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to showing time of day.

* Suppose you want to set the timer to 3 minutes for boiling an egg on the stove top.

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Enter desired time.

1

Once the egg has come to the boil in the saucepan you can start the timer.

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad .

2

The timer begins to count down. When the timer reaches zero, the oven will "beep".

will appear in the display.

Child Lock

If the oven is accidentally started with no food/liquid in the cavity, the oven could be damaged.

To prevent accidents like this, your oven has a "Child Lock" feature that you can set when the oven is not in use.

To set the Child Lock, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, and press the INSTANT COOK/START pad and hold for 3 seconds. will appear in the display.

The Control Panel is now locked, each time a pad is pressed, the display will show "LOCK".

To unlock the control panel, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, and the STOP/CLEAR pad. The time of day is displayed and the oven is ready to use.

Demonstration Mode

This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice the key operation.

To demonstrate, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad , and press the INSTANT COOK/START pad and hold for

3 seconds.

will appear in the display.

Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For example, press INSTANT COOK/

START pad, and the display will show reaches zero,

and count down to zero at ten times the speed. When the timer

will appear in the display.

To cancel, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, and the STOP/CLEAR pad.

Alarm

Your oven has an alarm function. If you leave food in the oven after cooking, the oven will "beep" 3 times and

will flash on and off in the display after 2 minutes.

If you do not remove the food at that time, the oven will "beep" 3 times after 4 minutes and 6 minutes.

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CARE AND CLEANING

CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS

Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning. And if possible leave the door open to inactivate the oven.

Exterior:

The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of harsh abrasive cleaners.

Door:

Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner.

Touch Control Panel:

Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only.

Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Avoid the use of excess water.

Interior walls:

To clean the interior surfaces, wipe with a soft cloth and warm water for hygienic reasons. After use wipe the waveguide cover in the oven with a soft damp cloth to remove any food splashes. Built-up splashes may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire. Do not remove the waveguide cover. DO NOT USE A

COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER, ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS AND SCOURING PADS ON

ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY

PART OF YOUR OVEN.

Avoid using excess water. After cleaning the oven, ensure any water is removed with a soft cloth.

Turntable/Roller Stay:

Wash with mild soapy water and dry thoroughly.

SERVICE CALL CHECK

Please check the following before calling for service:

1. Does the display light?

2. When the door is opened, does the oven lamp come on?

YES _______ NO _______

YES _______ NO _______

3. Place one cup of water (approx. 250 ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely. Oven lamp should go off if door is closed properly. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad once.

A. Does the oven lamp light?

B. Does the cooling fan work?

YES _______ NO _______

YES _______ NO _______

(Put your hand over the rear ventilation openings.)

C. Does the turntable rotate?

YES _______ NO _______

(The turntable can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. This is quite normal.)

D. After one minute, did an audible signal sound and COOK indicator go off?

E. Is the water inside the oven hot?

YES _______ NO _______

YES _______ NO _______

If “NO” is the answer to any of the above questions, please check your wall socket and the fuse in your meter box.

If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE

APPROVED BY SHARP.

NOTE: 1. If time in the display is counting down rapidly, check Demonstration Mode. (See P14. for detail.)

2. If you cook the food over 40 minutes on HIGH, the microwave power will be automatically reduced to avoid overcooking.

SPECIFICATIONS

AC Line Voltage:

AC Power Required:

Output Power:

Microwave Frequency:

Outside Dimensions:

Cavity Dimensions:

Oven Capacity:

Cooking Uniformity:

Weight:

Single phase 230–240V, 50Hz

1.70 kW

1150 W* (IEC test procedure)

2450 MHz (Class B/Group 2)**

520mm(W) x 302mm(H) x 436mm(D)

374mm(W) x 227mm(H) x 399mm(D)

34 litre

Turntable (ø335mm tray) system

Approx. 17 kg

* When tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2895.1.1995

** This is the classification of ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment described in the international

Standard CISPR11.

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COOKING GUIDES

CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE

HELPFUL HINTS

1

COOKWARE

AND

UTENSIL GUIDE

2

INSTANT ACTION

MENU GUIDE

3 , 4

EXPRESS DEFROST

MENU GUIDE

5

EASY DEFROST

MENU GUIDE

6

RECIPES

7 ~ 24

HELPFUL HINTS

1. THE ARRANGEMENT

Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish.

2. TURNING

Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time.

3. COVERING

Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your ordinary oven, or to retain moisture. Cover foods such as Vegetables, Casseroles, or when Reheating.

Use to cover foods:

4. PIERCING

Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane to allow steam to escape.

5. SHIELDING LID PLASTIC WRAP PAPER TOWEL

Shield using small pieces of aluminium foil to shield thin areas of meat, fish and poultry or edges of cakes to prevent overcooking.

7. STIRRING

FISH

Stir foods from the outside to the centre of the dish, once or twice during cooking if possible.

Eg. Casseroles and Sauces.

CHICKEN

9. DENSITY

The depth to which microwaves penetrate food varies depending on the food's density. Porous foods like minced beef or mashed potatoes microwave faster than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes.

11. STARTING TEMPERATURE

Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to heat than food at room temperature. Cooking times in this book are based on normal storage temperatures.

Since rooms, refrigerators and freezers differ in temperature, check cooking result at the minimum time.

TOMATO EGG

6. STANDING TIME

Standing time is important. After cooking or defrosting ensure adequate standing time. This allows the food to continue cooking or heating. Refer to cooking guides for each menu or according to manufacturers instructions.

8. SIZE

Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To speed up cooking, cut pieces smaller than 5 cm so microwaves can penetrate to the centre from all sides.

For even cooking, make all the pieces the same size.

10. FAT AND BONE

Marbling within meat, or a thin, even layer of fat on a roast, speeds cooking.

Large fatty areas or excess drippings in dish attract energy away from meat, and slows cooking. Centre bones do not affect cooking, but bone on the side of meat conducts heat to the areas next to it.

12. QUANTITY

Microwave cooking times are directly related to the amount of food in the oven. Because energy is absorbed by the food itself, one potato or a single piece of chicken cooks rapidly. When the energy is divided among several items, cooking takes more time.

13.CONDENSATION

Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. The humidity and moisture in food will influence the amount of condensation in the oven.

Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered foods. Ensure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.

1

Utensil

GLASSWARE/CERAMIC

(HEAT RESISTANT)

METAL COOKWARE

PLASTIC WRAP/

OVEN BAGS

( MICROWAVE )

SAFE ONLY

ALUMINIUM FOIL

STRAW AND WOOD

Use

YES

NO

COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE

Advice

GLASSWARE

• Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods.

CERAMIC

• Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited.

• Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf.

• Avoid using antique pottery.

• If unsure, check with the manufacturer.

• Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the microwave oven.

• Microwave energy is reflected by metal.

YES

FOR

SHIELDING

NO

• Plastic wrap can be used to cover food.

• Some shrinkage of the wrap may occur, over an extended cooking time.

• When removing wrap, lift it in such a way to avoid steam burns.

• Do not tie oven bags with metal twist ties, substitute with string.

• For cooking food with high fat content, do not bring the wrap in contact with the food as it may melt.

• Small amounts may be used to shield certain parts of meat and fish when cooking or defrosting.

• Remove food in foil trays, if possible, and place in a microwave safe dish.

• If not possible, place the foil tray onto a heat proof plate allowing 2.5 cm room between the walls of the oven.

• Excessive over heating of these materials may cause a fire in the microwave oven.

PAPER

PLASTIC COOKWARE

MICROWAVE SAFE

BROWNING DISH

THERMOMETERS

• MICROWAVE SAFE

• CONVENTIONAL

YES • Paper towels and waxed paper are suitable to use to prevent splatters.

• These are suitable for use when reheating foods or for short cooking times.

YES • Ideal for cooking, reheating and defrosting.

• Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content.

YES • Ensure that the preheating time of the dish is not exceeded.

• Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning dish.

YES

NO

2

INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE

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 continue cooking manually.

Menu

Dinner Plate

Quantity

(Unit per pressing each

INSTANT ACTION pad)

1 serve

Initial

Temperature

(approx.)

+3°C

Refrigerated

Procedure

• Cover with plastic wrap.

• After cooking, stand covered.

Standing

Time

(minutes)

MEAT

175-180g

Beef, Lamb

Chicken, T-Bone

POTATO

125g sliced approx. 400 g

VEGETABLES

100g

2 varieties eg. sliced Carrot, Zucchini

Broccoli

2

Beverage includes: Tea

Coffee

Water

Reheat Pie includes: Pies

Pasties

Reheat Pizza

Fresh Vegetables

Carrots

Potato

Beans

Brussels Sprouts

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Zucchini

Spinach

Cabbage hard vegetables medium vegetables soft vegetables

1–4 cups

(1 cup, 250 ml)

1–4 pieces

( 1 piece, approx.

)

160–200 g

1 – 4 pieces

( )

0.2–1.0 kg

(0.2 kg)

+ 20°C

Room temperature

– 18°C

Frozen

+ 3°C

Refrigerated

+ 3°C

Refrigerated

• No cover

• Place on the outside of turntable.

• After reheating, stir.

• Place upside down on the turntable.

• Cover with paper towel.

• The oven will "beep" and stop. TURN OVER will be displayed.

Turn pies over and press start to continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand.

• Place pizza on paper towel on the turntable.

• Wash the vegetables.

• Cut potatoes into small pieces.

• Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish in the following way: hard vegetables around the outside, soft vegetables in the centre, medium vegetables inbetween.

• Cover with glass lid or plastic wrap.

• After cooking, stir then stand covered.

NOTE: Use MORE setting for potato.

1 - 3

1 - 5

3

Menu

Frozen Vegetables

Carrots

Beans

Brussels Sprouts

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Corn

Green Peas

Mixed Vegetables

Jacket Potato

Potato (whole) hard vegetables medium vegetables

Quantity

(Unit per pressing each

INSTANT ACTION pad)

0.2-1.0 kg

(0.2 kg) soft vegetables

1–10 pieces

1 piece, ( )

Rice / Pasta includes: White Rice

Dry Pasta

Serve

Rice/Pasta

Soup stock or

Hot tap water for Rice

Hot tap water for Pasta

1

1 serve

1 /

2

cup

1 /

2

cups

2 cups

2 serves

1 cup

2 1 /

2

cups

2 1 /

2

cups

3 serves

1 1 /

2

cups

3 cups

3 cups

1–4 serves

( 1 serve,

1 /

2

)

4 serves

2 cups

4 cups

4 cups

Initial

Temperature

(approx.)

– 18°C

Frozen

Procedure

• Before cooking, separate vegetables eg. broccoli as much as possible.

• Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish in the following way : hard vegetables around the outside, soft vegetables in the centre, medium vegetables inbetween.

• Cover with a glass lid or plastic wrap.

• After cooking, stir then stand covered.

+ 20°C

Room temperature approx. + 60°C hot tap water or soup stock

• Use washed new potatoes.

• Pierce twice with fork on each side.

• Place on outside of turntable.

• The oven will "beep" and stop. TURN OVER will be displayed.

Turn potatoes over and press start to continue cooking.

• After cooking , stand, covered with aluminium foil.

• Wash rice thoroughly until water runs clear.

• Place into a Pyrex® bowl and cover with hot soup stock (for rice) or with hot tap water (for rice or pasta).

• Cook uncovered.

• The oven will "beep" and stop. STIR will be displayed.

Stir and press start to continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand and stir.

Standing

Time

(minutes)

1 - 5

3 - 10

3 - 5

4

NO.

Menu

EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE

Quantity

(kg's) Procedure

1

Fish Fillets 0.5

• Place fish fillets on a defrost rack.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, TURN, OVER will be displayed repeatedly. Turn over and separate into pieces.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

2

Chicken Fillets 0.5

• Place chicken fillets on a defrost rack.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, TURN, OVER will be displayed repeatedly. Turn over and separate into pieces.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

3

Sausages / Minced Meat 0.5

• Place sausages / minced meat on a defrost rack.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, TURN, OVER will be displayed repeatedly. Remove defrosted portions of mince, turn over and shield edges with foil strips.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

NOTE: When freezing minced meat, shape it into flat even sizes.

For fish fillets, chicken fillets and sausages, freeze separately in single flat layers and if necessary separate into layers with freezer plastic. This will ensure even defrosting.

It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.

Standing

Time

(minutes)

5

5

5

5

NO.

1

2

Steak

Chops

Menu

Minced Meat

Beef

Roast Meat

Beef/Pork

Lamb

EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE

Quantity min-max

(kg's)

0.1 - 3.0

Procedure

0.1 - 3.0

0.5 - 3.0

0.5 - 2.5

• Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil.

• Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on a defrost rack.

If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, TURN, OVER, COVER, EDGE will be displayed repeatedly.

Remove defrosted pieces, turn over and shield the warm portions of remaining pieces.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

• Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack. Shield edges.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, TURN, OVER, COVER, EDGE will be displayed repeatedly.

Remove defrosted portions of mince, turn over and shield edges with foil strips.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

• Shield the bone and the edge with foil strips about 2.5cm wide.

• Place joint with lean side face upwards (if possible) on a defrost rack.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, TURN, OVER, COVER, EDGE will be displayed repeatedly.

Turn over and shield the warm portions.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

3

Poultry 1.0 - 4.0

• Remove from original wrapper. Shield wing and leg tips with foil.

• Place breast side down on a defrost rack.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, TURN, OVER, COVER, EDGE will be displayed repeatedly.

Turn over and shield the warm portions.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

N.B. After standing run under cold water to remove giblets if necessary.

4

Chicken Pieces 0.1 - 3.0

• Shield the exposed bone with foil.

• Place chicken pieces on a defrost rack.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, TURN, OVER, COVER, EDGE will be displayed repeatedly.

Remove any defrosted pieces, turn over and shield the warm portions of remaining pieces.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

Food not listed in the Guide can be defrosted using 30 % setting.

NOTE: When freezing minced meat, shape it into flat even sizes.

For chicken pieces, steaks and chops, freeze separately in single flat layers and if necessary interleave with freezer plastic to separate layers. This will ensure even defrosting.

It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.

Standing

Time

(minutes)

5 - 30

10 - 30

5 - 60

5 - 50

5 - 15

6

RECIPES

INDEX

MEAT

BEEF STROGANOFF

CHILLI CON CARNE

GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES

HONEY ROAST LAMB

INDIAN CURRY LAMB

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE

LASAGNE

SHEPHERD'S PIE

VEAL AND AUBERGINE

9

7

8

8

8

9

8

9

9

VEGETABLES

CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN r

EASY HOME-MADE RICE RISOTTO r

HONEY CARROTS r

HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES t

POTATOES PIZZAIOLA t

POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION

SALAD

PUMPKIN SALAD

SCALLOPED POTATOES

STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

VEGETABLE PLATTER t t r t r POULTRY

CHICKEN AND PENNE SALAD

CHICKEN FILLET BURGERS

CHICKEN IN A POT

CHICKEN WITH BACON AND

LEEK SEASONING

CRUNCHY CAMEMBERT CHICKEN q

HONEY CHICKEN LEGS

ROAST CHICKEN q q

SEASONED CHICKEN PARCELS q

TANDOORI CHICKEN q

0

0

0

0

DESSERTS

AUSTRALIAN FRUIT CAKE y

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING y

CARAMEL RICE PUDDING y

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

CHOCOLATE CAKE y y

SEAFOOD

CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI w

CRAB MORNAY e

GARLIC MUSSELS

GARLIC PRAWNS e w

SEAFOOD LAKSA

SEAFOOD MARINARA

SESAME PRAWNS w e e

SMOKED SALMON TAGLIATELLE w

CHARTS

DEFROSTING

FRESH VEGETABLE CHART u o

FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART

GENERAL INFORMATION p s-f s GLOSSARY OF TERMS

GUIDE TO COOKING EGGS p

MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART i

REHEATING CONVENIENCE

DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE-FOOD CHART a

RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART p

MEAT

LASAGNE

Serves 8

MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS

30 g butter

1 onion, chopped

1 kg topside mince

1 /

4

cup tomato paste

240 g jar neopolitana sauce

1 cup fresh button mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves garlic, crushed (optional)

1 tablespoon fresh oregano

CHEESE SAUCE INGREDIENTS

90 g butter

1 /

3

cup flour

1 3 /

4

cups milk

125 g tasty cheese, grated

200 g packet instant lasagne noodles

100 g mozzarella cheese, grated

MEAT SAUCE METHOD

1. Place butter and onion in a Pyrex bowl. Cook for 2-3 minutes on HIGH.

2. Stir in mince. Cook, uncovered, for 12-14 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH, stirring every 2 minutes. Drain excess fat.

3. Stir in tomato paste, neopolitana sauce, mushrooms, garlic and oregano.

CHEESE SAUCE METHOD

1. Melt butter for 40-50 seconds on HIGH. Stir in flour; cook for further 40-50 seconds on HIGH.

2. Gradually stir in milk. Cook for 4-6 minutes on HIGH, stirring every minute.

3. Stir in tasty cheese.

TO ASSEMBLE

1. Use a 20 x 20 cm deep casserole dish

2. Stand lasagne sheets in hot water for 5 minutes, then cover base of dish.

3. Spoon over sheets one-third of meat sauce. Cover with one-third of cheese sauce.

4. Repeat the process 3 times, ending with the cheese sauce.

5. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

6. Cook for 10 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH with the lid on. Remove lid and continue cooking for a further 10 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

7. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

8. Serve with a fresh garden salad and bread.

7

GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES

1 kg sausages

1 onion, finely sliced

2 tablespoons butter

3 teaspoons curry powder

1 1 /

2

cups water

Serves 4-6

2 tablespoons plain flour

1 carrot, grated

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 tablespoons brown vinegar

1. Pierce sausages with a fork twice. Arrange on a microwave rack.

2. Cook sausages for 14-16 minutes on MEDIUM, turning halfway through cooking. After cooled, slice into rounds.

3. Mix sugar, vinegar, curry powder, flour, Worcestershire sauce and water together in a jug.

4. In a 3-litre casserole dish combine butter, onions and cook for 2-3 minutes on HIGH, or until onions become transparent.

5. Add carrot, sausages and sauce. Mix well and cook for an extra 6-7 minutes on MEDIUM.

6. Serve hot with Balsmati rice and pappadums.

SHEPHERD'S PIE

Serves 6-8

4 large potatoes (approx.1 kg) butter milk

2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped salt and pepper

1 kg minced beef

1 onion, chopped

2 tablespoons gravy powder

420 g can minestrone soup

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tomato, chopped

2 tablespoons parsley

60 g grated chedder cheese

1. Peel and cut potatoes into 2.5 cm cubes. Place in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water; cover and cook for 12-14 minutes on HIGH or until tender. Stir halfway through cooking. Drain.

2. Mash potatoes; add butter, milk, chives, salt and pepper until smooth consistency forms.

3. In a large bowl, combine mince and onion and cook for 8 minutes on

MEDIUM HIGH, stirring every 2 minutes. Drain juices from meat.

4. Add gravy powder, minestrone soup, Worcestershire sauce, tomato and parsley. Mix well.

5. Spoon mixture into a 25 x 20 cm rectangular dish.

6. Spread mashed potato evenly over top of mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top.

7. Cook for 20-22 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

8. Allow to stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving.

8

BEEF STROGANOFF

1 kg rump steak, cut into strips

1 /

2

cup plain flour salt and pepper

1 onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons tomato purée

Serves 6

1 1 /

2

cups beef stock

1 /

4

cup red wine

100 g mushrooms, thinly sliced

300 mL sour cream

1. Toss steak with flour, salt and pepper in a freezer bag until evenly coated.

2. Place steak, left-over flour, onion, tomato purée, beef stock and red wine in a

3-litre casserole dish.

3. Cook, covered, for 24-26 minutes on MEDIUM, stirring twice during cooking.

4. Stir in mushrooms and sour cream. Cook for a further 7-8 minutes on

MEDIUM.

5. Serve with boiled rice.

VEAL AND AUBERGINE

Serves 4-6

750 g veal, diced

1 Iarge aubergine or eggplant, cubed

1 tablespoon flour

2 teaspoons fresh sage black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon chicken stock powder

4 rashers bacon, chopped

3 shallots, sliced

1 yellow capsicum, sliced

420 g can peeled tomatoes

2 tablespoons continental parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1. Toss veal in combined flour, fresh sage, chicken stock powder and black pepper.

2. Stir in bacon, shallots, crushed tomato, yellow capsicum, tomato paste and aubergine.

3. Cover and cook for 25-32 minutes on MEDIUM, stirring 2-3 times during cooking.

4. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with rice and Kalamata olives.

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE

500 g topside mince

1 onion, chopped

2 clove garlic, crushed

410 g can whole tomatoes

1 /

2

cup tomato paste

Serves 4-6

100 g mushrooms, sliced

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves

1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves

1. Mix mince, onion and garlic together in a large bowl. Cook for 7-9 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH, stirring every 2 minutes. Drain well.

2. Stir in canned tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, parsley, salt, oregano and basil.

3. Cook a further 6-8 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH. Stir halfway through cooking.

4. Serve over hot spaghetti.

INDIAN CURRY LAMB

1 small sweet potato, cubed

1 onion, thinly sliced

1 kg lamb, trimmed and cubed

1 cup chicken stock

1 teaspoon chicken stock powder, extra

Serves 4-6

1 tablespoon curry paste

300 g can of chickpeas

3 cubed zucchini

2 tablespoons fresh coriander or parsley, chopped

1. Place onion and curry paste in a dish, cook for 1 minute on MEDIUM HIGH.

2. Place onion, Iamb, sweet potato, chicken stock and stock powder into a 3litre casserole dish.

3. Cover and cook for 28-30 minutes on MEDIUM, stirring twice during cooking.

4. Add zucchini and cook for a further 1-2 minutes on HIGH.

5. Combine lamb, canned chickpeas and stock mixture in a 3-Iitre casserole dish and cover.

6. Heat through for 6-8 minutes on MEDIUM.

7. Stir through coriander, and serve.

CHILLI CON CARNE

1 kg mince

1 large onion, finely chopped

825 g can peeled tomatoes salt and pepper

1-2 teaspoons chilli powder

Serves 4-6

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

375 g jar tomato paste

425 g can red kidney beans, drained

1. Mix mince and onion together in a large bowl. Cook for 10-12 minutes on

MEDIUM HIGH, stirring every 2 minutes. Drain excess liquid.

2. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper, chilli powder, vinegar, sugar, tomato paste and kidney beans.

3. Cook for 18-20 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH, stirring twice during cooking.

4. Serve with boiled rice.

HONEY ROAST LAMB

1.5 kg leg lamb

3 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Serves 4-6

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 over halfway through cooking shielding shank with foil to prevent overcooking. Brush combined ingredients over leg of lamb. Allow to stand 10 minutes covered with foil before carving.

9

CHICKEN IN A POT

1.5 kg chicken thighs

1 /

4

cup plain flour

2 rashers bacon, finely chopped

1 green capsicum, diced

1 onion, finely chopped

425 g can peeled tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 chicken stock cubes

1 tablespoon soy sauce salt and pepper

200 g mushrooms, sliced

POULTRY

CHICKEN WITH BACON

Serves 4-6

AND LEEK SEASONING

No.15 chicken

60 g butter, melted

1 leek, finely chopped

1 rasher bacon, chopped

Serves 4

3 /

4

cup wholemeal breadcrumbs

1 egg yolk salt and pepper

20 g butter, melted, extra

1. Toss chicken thighs in flour.

2. Combine all ingredients, except mushrooms, in a 3-litre casserole dish.

3. Cover and cook for 27-30 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH. Stir 2-3 times during cooking.

4. Add mushrooms. Cook, uncovered, a further 5-7 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

1. Combine butter, leek and bacon in a bowl. Cook for 1-2 minutes on HIGH.

2. Stir in breadcrumbs, egg yolk and seasonings. Mix well.

3. Fill cavity of chicken with stuffing and secure with a toothpick.

4. Brush chicken with extra melted butter.

5. Place chicken on a rack, breast-side down, cook for 10-12 minutes on

MEDIUM HIGH.

6. Turn over, cook a further 10-12 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

7. Stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before carving.

CHICKEN FILLET BURGERS

2 chicken breast fillets

1 pkt of chicken coating mix

30 g melted butter

TOPPING 1 HAWAIIAN

1 slice ham, sliced in half

2 slices pineapple, sliced in half

3 slices cheddar cheese

Serves 4

TOPPING 2 MEDITERRANEAN

4 pieces of procecuttio

4 pieces of marinated vegetables such as eggplant of roast capsicum

1 /

4

cup grated vintage cheese

1 /

4

cup Parmesan cheese

1. Brush fillets with butter.

2. Place chicken and seasoning mix into a freezer bag. Toss to coat chicken.

3. Place chicken fillets onto a roasting rack.

4. Cook for 6-8 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH, turning halfway through cooking.

5. Layer topping on chicken, finishing with cheese.

6. Cook for 4-6 minutes on MEDIUM.

7. Serves on a roll with salad.

CHICKEN PENNE SALAD

No.15 chicken

20 g butter

1 packet picador cheese

1 cup chicken stock

1 /

2

red capsicum, chopped

1 /

2

yellow capsicum, chopped

1 stick celery, chopped

2 cups penne pasta

4 cups hot tap water

1 tablespoon fresh chives

Serves 6

1. Brush chicken with butter melted for 20 seconds on HIGH.

2. Cook chicken for 28-32 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH turning over halfway through cooking.

3. Cool and then remove chicken flesh from the bone.

4. Cook pasta in a large bowl for 15-16 minutes on HIGH. Stand for 5 minutes, stir and strain. Set aside to cool.

5. Melt cheese by combining with chicken stock in a bowl and cooking on HIGH for 2 minutes.

6. Combine all other ingredients and mix well with chicken, pasta and sauce.

10

HONEY CHICKEN LEGS

250 mL soy sauce

4 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 clove garlic, crushed

Serves 4

1 /

2

teaspoon freshly grated ginger

2 tablespoons oil

8 large chicken legs sesame seeds

1. Combine soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and oil in a small bowl. Pour over chicken and marinate for 2-3 hours.

2. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

3. Arrange chicken legs on a roasting rack. Cook for 14-18 minutes on MEDI-

UM HIGH, turning over halfway through cooking.

4. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.

SEASONED CHICKEN PARCELS

3 spring onions, chopped finely

1 /

2

cup fresh (white) bread crumbs

1 clove garlic, minced

1 egg yolk

1 /

2

cup pine nuts, chopped finely

100 g smoked bacon

Serves 4

3 /

4

cup vintage cheddar, grated

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

2 Iarge chicken breasts

20 g melted butter

1. Mallet chicken breasts until flat.

2. Mix all other ingredients in a small bowl.

3. Place mixture in the centre of the chicken breast.

4. Roll and tie chicken with string so as no filling is exposed.

5. Place in casserole dish and brush with butter.

6. Cook 14 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH. Turn over halfway during cooking.

7. Stand for 5 minutes, covered in foil.

CRUNCHY CAMEMBERT CHICKEN

Serves 6

125 g camembert cheese, finely chopped

2 rashers bacon, finely chopped

1 /

2

cup toasted, slivered almonds

2 tablespoons seeded mustard

No.15 chicken

2 tablespoons honey

1. Mix camembert, bacon, almonds and 1 tablespoon mustard together.

2. Press camembert mixture between skin and flesh of chicken.

Tie chicken legs together.

3. Mix remaining mustard and honey. Brush over chicken.

4. Place breast side down on a roasting rack, cook for 25-30 minutes on

MEDIUM HIGH. Turn over halfway through cooking.

5. Allow to stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving.

TANDOORI CHICKEN

2 fresh red chillies, seeded

1 onion

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 teaspoons crushed ginger

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 /

2

teaspoon black pepper

3 teaspoons ground coriander

2 whole cloves

Serves 4-6

1 /

4

teaspoon cinnamon

1 bay leaf

1 /

2

teaspoon turmeric

1 /

2

teaspoon nutmeg

2 teaspoons paprika

6 chicken thighs, skin removed

200 g low-fat yoghurt

ROAST CHICKEN

No.15 chicken

30 g butter, melted

Season All salt

Serves 4

1. Wash and dry chicken well.

2. Tie legs of chicken together with string.

3. Place breast-side down on a roasting rack.

4. Baste with butter and sprinkle with Season All salt.

5. Cook for 8-13 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

6. Turn chicken over. Baste with butter and sprinkle with Season All salt.

7. Cook a further 8-13 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

8. Allow to stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving.

11

1. Pureé chillies, onion, garlic, ginger and lemon juice until smooth.

2. Mix cumin, pepper, coriander, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf, turmeric, nutmeg and paprika in a small bowl.

3. Cook for 1 minute on HIGH, stirring halfway through cooking. Remove bay leaf and cloves.

4. Combine chilli mixture, spices and yoghurt together. Spread over chicken.

5. Cover and marinate overnight, stirring occasionally.

6. Place on a roasting rack, cook for 19-21 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH. Turn over halfway through cooking.

7. Serve with boiled rice.

SEAFOOD LAKSA

SEAFOOD

Serves 4-6

1 tablespoon lemon grass

270 mL coconut cream

2 fish fillets or 300 g king prawns or both

1 tablespoon oil

1-2 tablespoons Laksa paste

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 packet of bean shoots

2 cloves garlic minced

1 packet of vercamelli noodles

1,125 mL Fish Stock

1. In a large bowl cook Laksa paste, oil, lemon grass, and garlic for 1 minute on

HIGH stirring once during cooking.

2. Add fish sauce, fish stock and cook for 3 minutes on HIGH.

3. Add cubed fish and or deveined prawns and cook for 7 minutes on MEDIUM.

Stir through coconut cream and cook for a further 4-5 minutes.

4. Add noodles to a large bowl of boiling water and let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until noodles collapse.

5. In a serving bowl place bean shoots, noodles and then Laksa soup.

6. Garnish with freshly torn coriander and fried onion flakes.

SMOKED SALMON TAGLIATELLE

Serves 4

CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI

Serves 4-6

1 large packet cannelloni

250 g ricotta cheese

90 g cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste

2 eggs lightly beaten

210 g red salmon, drained with bones removed

2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons of extra cheddar cheese

375 g jar pasta sauce

1. Combine ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, eggs, salmon and lemon juice and mix well.

2. Place a spoonfuls of salmon mixture into cannelloni shells until full.

3. Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.

4. Pour pasta over cannelloni and smooth over with the back of a spoon to ensure all sections of pasta are covered with sauce.

5. Cook for 14 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

6. Remove dish and spinkle with extra cheese. Continue cooking on MEDIUM

HIGH for a further 2-4 minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

7. Spinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

500 g tagliatelle pasta

60 g butter

100 g smoked salmon

200 g snow peas, trimmed

100 g button mushrooms, finely sliced

2 cloves fresh garlic

2 small shallots, finely sliced

600 g thickened cream

1 tablespoon fresh dill

1 cup parmesan cheese

GARLIC PRAWNS

24 green king prawns

3 tablespoons butter

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Serves 4

1. Place tagliatelle in a large bowl with 6 cups of hot tap water. Cook for 10-12 minutes on HIGH, stirring halfway.

2. In a large bowl cook garlic, butter and shallots for 1 minute on HIGH.

3. Add trimmed whole snow peas and button mushrooms, and cook for a further 2 minutes on HIGH.

4. In a large microwave safe bowl, place cream and cook for 5 minutes on

MEDIUM, stirring once during cooking.

5. Add snow peas, button mushrooms, pasta, smoked salmon and dill.

6. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese and cook for 2 minutes on HIGH.

1. Peel and devein prawns, leaving tails in tact.

2. Combine butter and garlic. Cook for 1 minute on HIGH.

3. Stir in prawns and cook for 4-6 minutes on MEDIUM, tossing every 2 minutes.

4. Serve in individual dishes sprinkle with parsley.

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SEAFOOD MARINARA

1 tablespoon oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

100 g angle hair pasta

6 cups hot tap water

300 g seafood marinara

3 fresh tomatoes, sliced

2 tablespoons cream

2 shallots, sliced

Serves 6-8

1. Place oil and garlic in a large microwave safe bowl and cook for 20-30 seconds on HIGH.

2. Place pasta and hot water in a large microwave safe bowl and cook for 10 minutes on HIGH, stirring once during cooking. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.

Drain. Set aside.

3. Place 300 g marinara and tomatoes into oil and cook for 4-6 minutes on

MEDIUM, stirring once during cooking.

4. Stir in cream and shallots and cook for 1-2 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

5. Stir and stand for 2 minutes before serving.

SESAME PRAWNS

250 g prawns, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 teaspoons kecap manis

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Serves 4

1. Peel prawns, leaving tails intact, and devein.

2. Combine the prawns, oil, garlic and kecap manis in a large bowl and stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

3. Thread the prawns onto microwave safe skewers and place on to a microwave safe roasting rack.

4. Sprinkle one side of the skewered prawns with half the sesame seeds. Cook for 3-5 minutes, turning after 2 minutes.

CRAB MORNAY

350 g fresh crabmeat or 2 x 170 g cans crab meat, drained

5 cloves garlic, crushed

60 g butter

1 /

3

cup plain flour

1 /

2

teaspoon dry mustard

2 cups milk

Serves 6

1 onion, finely chopped

1 /

2

cup grated cheese

4 tablespoons tomato sauce

1 /

2

teaspoon tobasco

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

3 tablespoons cream

1. In a large bowl, melt butter for 30 seconds on HIGH. Stir in flour and mustard. Cook for a further 1 minute on HIGH.

2. Gradually stir in milk. Cook for 4 minutes on HIGH, stirring every minute.

3. Stir in onion, crab meat, salt and pepper, 1 /

4

cup cheese, tomato sauce, tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, cream and garlic.

4. Place into a 1-litre serving dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

5. Cook for 8-10 minutes on MEDIUM.

6. Serve in volavaunt shells with a garden salad.

GARLIC MUSSELS

250 g mussels

250 g New Zealand mussels

1 cup wine

2 cups water

1 clove garlic, crushed

Serves 4 as entree

GARLIC BUTTER

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed pepper

1. Wash mussels under running water; remove all traces of mud, seaweed and barnacles with brush or knife; remove beards. Discard cracked, broken or open mussel shells.

2. In a large bowl, cover mussels with wine, water and garlic. Cook for

8 minutes on MEDIUM or until open, removing from liquid as they open.

Discard unopened mussels.

GARLIC BUTTER

1. Melt butter in jug for 30 seconds on HIGH, add oil, garlic and pepper.

Pour 1 /

2

garlic sauce over mussels; toss well.

2. Arrange mussels in serving bowl and pour remaining sauce over mussels.

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CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN

500 g cauliflower florets

30 g butter

2 tablespoons flour

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon mustard

1 /

2

cup grated cheese paprika

VEGETABLES

Serves 4-6

1. Place cauliflower in a flan dish. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes on HIGH, until tender. Drain.

2. Melt butter in a Pyrex jug for 30-40 seconds on HIGH.

3. Stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute on HIGH.

4. Gradually stir in milk and mustard. Cook for 2-2 1 /

2

minutes on HIGH, stirring every minute.

5. Stir in cheese until melted.

6. Pour over cauliflower. Sprinkle with paprika.

7. Cook for 2-4 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

SCALLOPED POTATOES

3 large potatoes (approx. 500 g), peeled and sliced thinly

1 /

2

large onion, sliced

1 cup grated tasty cheese

250 ml cream paprika salt and pepper to taste

Serves 4-6

1. In a medium casserole dish, place 1 /

3

of the sliced potatoes to cover the dish.

2. Layer 1 /

2

of the sliced onion on top.

3. Sprinkle 1 /

3

of the grated cheese over the onion.

4. Repeat with second layer of potatoes, onion and cheese.

5. Finishi with a layer of potatoes and pour over thickened cream.

6. Top with remaining cheese, salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with paprika.

7. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

8. Cook for a further 7 minutes on MEDIUM.

9. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.

HONEY CARROTS

500 g carrots, sliced lengthwise

60 g butter

1 tablespoon honey

Serves 4

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

1 teaspoon sesami seeds

EASY HOME-MADE RICE RISOTTO

Serves 6-8

1 onion, diced

60 g butter

4 rashers bacon, diced

(or 1 cup cooked chicken or ham)

3 chicken or beef stock cubes

2 cups boiling water

1 cup long-grain rice, washed well

1 cup assorted finely chopped vegetables, e.g. carrots, zucchinis, mushrooms

1. Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish.

2. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes on HIGH. Stir halfway through cooking.

3. Stand covered for 3 minutes before serving.

4. Sprinkle with toasted sesami seeds.

1. Place onion, butter and bacon in large casserole dish. Cook for 2-3 minutes on HIGH. Stir well.

2. Dissolve stock cubes in boiling water; add to onion and bacon. Add all other ingredients. Cover with a lid and cook for 20 minutes on HIGH. Do not stir while cooking.

3. At the end of this time, all the liquid will have been absorbed.

4. Leave to stand for 5 minutes and stir with a fork before serving.

VEGETABLE PLATTER

200 g carrots, sliced

200 g broccoli, cut into florets

100 g zucchinis, sliced

Serves 4

1. Arrange vegetables in a shallow dish with the harder vegetables positioned around the outside and the softer vegetables in the centre.

2. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap.

3. Cook for 3-5 minutes on HIGH.

4. Stand covered for 3 minutes, before serving.

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POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD

1 kg small new potatoes

1 large onion, sliced into rings

1 tablespoon caster sugar

1 tablespoon butter

1 /

2

cup mayonnaise

150 mL sour cream black pepper

1 large avocado, cubed chives

Serves 6

HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES

Serves 6

2 teaspoons grated ginger

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons lemon juice

500 g butternut pumpkin, peeled and thinly sliced

1 cup frozen beans

2 zucchinis, sliced

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1. Cut unpeeled potatoes in half. Place in a large dish and cover with water.

Cook, covered with a lid, for 12-16 minutes on HIGH (potatoes should be tender but holding their shape). Drain.

2. Place onion rings, caster sugar and butter in a Pyrex dish. Cook for 3-4 minutes on HIGH, stirring twice.

3. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and black pepper. Pour over potatoes.

4. Toss in onions and avocado; sprinkle with chives.

1. In a large bowl,heat ginger, honey, soy sauce and lemon juice for 1 minute on HIGH.

2. Add pumpkin and cook covered 4-6 minutes on HIGH, until just tender.

3. Stir in beans and zucchinis, cook covered a further 3-4 minutes on HIGH.

4. Spoon onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

4 large potatoes

1 /

4

cup milk

1 /

4

cup cream

1 /

2

cup grated cheddar cheese

Serves 4

30 g butter

2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

1 /

4

teaspoon dry mustard paprika

1. Pierce potatos with a fork; place on turntable. Cook for 10-12 minutes on

HIGH. Stand in foil for 5 minutes.

2. Cut a thin slice from top of each potato; scoop out cooked potato with a spoon, leaving a thin shell.

3. Stir milk, cream, half the cheese, butter, parsley, mustard and potato. Mix well until no lumps remain.

4. Spoon mixture into each potato shell. Place on a plate.

5. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika. Cook for 4-5 minutes on HIGH, until cheese is melted.

PUMPKIN SALAD

1 kg pumpkin, peeled and cubed

2 tablespoons water

3 /

4

cup walnuts

6 shallots, chopped

Serves 6-8

1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

1 /

2

teaspoon nutmeg ground black pepper

1 cup mayonnaise

1. Place pumpkin in large bowl, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook for 8-

10 minutes on HIGH or until pumpkin is just cooked, but still firm. Stir halfway through cooking

2. Refresh by running cold water over pumpkin. Drain and chill.

3. Mix walnuts, shallots, parsley, nutmeg and pepper with mayonnaise.

4. Fold mayonnaise mixture gently into the pumpkin. Serve chilled.

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POTATOES PIZZAIOLA

4 large potatoes

1 tablespoon butter

1 clove garlic, crushed

425 g can tomatoes, roughly chopped

2 teaspoons fresh (or 1 /

2

teaspoon dried) basil ground black pepper and salt to taste

1 /

2

brown onion, finely diced

1 anchovy, minced

Serves 4-6

1. Peel and dice potatoes into 1.5 cm cubes, rinse and place in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook for 6-8 minutes on HIGH, stirring halfway through cooking. Drain.

2. In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, onion and anchovy. Cook for 1 /

2

-1 minute on HIGH, stir halfway.

3. Combine basil, pepper and salt to garlic mixture.

4. Add tomatoes and garlic mixture to potatoes, ensuring potatoes are well coated.

5. Cook, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes on HIGH, stirring halfway through cooking.

DESSERTS

AUSTRALIAN FRUIT CAKE

1 kg mixed fruit

1 cup brown sugar

250 g butter, chopped

2 tablespoons brandy

4 eggs, lightly beaten

2 teaspoons parisienne essence

Serves 4-6

1 cup plain flour, sifted

1 teaspoon baking powder salt

1 /

2

teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons brandy, extra

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

4 slices multigrain bread, crusts removed butter

3 tablespoons caster sugar

1 /

4

cup sultanas

Serves 4-6

2 1 /

2

cups milk

1 /

2

teaspoon vanilla essence

4 eggs, lightly beaten

3 teaspoons brown sugar

1 /

4

teaspoon nutmeg

1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and cook for 4 minutes on HIGH, stirring once. Allow to cool slightly.

2. Stir in eggs and parisienne essence, followed by dry ingredients.

3. Pour into a greased 20 cm cake container.

4. Cook for 5 minutes on HIGH.

5. Using a 3 cm foil strip, place around the outside of cake plastic container.

(This will prevent the outside from overcooking before the centre is cooked.)

6. Cook a further 5 minutes on HIGH.

7. Stand for 10 minutes before turning out.

8. Pour over extra brandy. Decorate with extra glacé fruits if desired.

1. Spread bread with butter and cut into 2 cm cubes.

2. Place bread, sugar and sultanas in a 1.25-litre pudding bowl.

3. Heat milk and vanilla for 2 1 /

2

minutes on HIGH. Gradually whisk into eggs.

Cook for 2 1 /

2

minutes on HIGH, stirring after 1 1 /

2

minutes, or until thick.

4. Pour over bread mixture.

5. Sprinkle with brown sugar and nutmeg.

6. Cook for 15 minutes on MEDIUM LOW.

7. Allow to stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

CARAMEL RICE PUDDING

1 cup rice

3 cups hot water

400 g can condensed milk

Serves 4-6

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon lemon juice cinnamon sugar

CHOCOLATE CAKE

2 cups sugar

3 /

4

cup cocoa

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 1 /

2

cups milk

1 /

2

cup oil

1 3 /

4

cups plain flour

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

1. Place rice and water in a large Pyrex bowl. Cook for 10 minutes on HIGH, or until tender. Stir halfway. Drain.

2. Mix condensed milk and butter together. Cook for 4-6 minutes on HIGH, stirring every 30 seconds. (Caramel will boil over if not stirred.)

3. Mix caramel into rice and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

ICING

125 g butter

1 cup icing sugar

1 dessert spoon rum

125 g philadelphia cheese

2 dessert spoons cocoa

1. Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl.

2. Beat together for 3 minutes on HIGH.

3. Pour into a greased microwave safe gugelhopf container.

4. Cook for 16-18 minutes on MEDIUM. Allow to stand 5-10 minutes before turning out.

5. Allow to cool before icing.

ICING

1. Beat ingredients together till light and creamy.

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CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

200 g cooking chocolate

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons rum

1 /

4

cup caster sugar

Serves 4

3 egg whites

300 mL carton thickened cream extra cream for decoration

30 g chocolate, grated

1. Place chocolate, water and rum in a large heatproof bowl. Melt for 30-60 seconds on HIGH, stirring halfway. Stir in sugar.

2. Allow mixture to cool, then whip until aerated.

3. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

4. Whip the cream until thick but not stiff. Fold cream and beaten egg whites into chocolate mixture.

5. Divide mixture evenly between four dessert glasses. Refrigerate until set.

6. Serve decorated with cream and chocolate shavings.

DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS

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 TIMES AND TECHNIQUES

FOR MEAT AND POULTRY

CUT

BEEF (Roast)

Steaks

Minced Beef

MICROWAVE TIME

7-9 minutes/500 g

6-8 minutes/500 g

6-8 minutes/500 g

STANDING TIME

10-15 minutes

5-10 minutes

5-10 minutes

PORK (Roast)

Chops

Ribs

Minced Pork

LAMB (Roast)

Shoulder

Chops

POULTRY

Turkey (Whole)

Chicken (Whole)

Pieces

Duck

6-8 minutes/500 g

5-7 minutes/500 g

4-6 minutes/500 g

6-8 minutes/500 g

6-8 minutes/500 g

6-8 minutes/500 g

4 1 /

2

-5 minutes/500 g

8-10 minutes/500 g

5-6 minutes/500 g

5-8 minutes/500 g

8-10 minutes/500 g

10-15 minutes

5-10 minutes

5-10 minutes

5-10 minutes

10-15 minutes

10-15 minutes

5-10 minutes

20-30 minutes

10-15 minutes

10-15 minutes

10-15 minutes

CHARTS

DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES

FOR SEAFOOD, BREAD AND PIES

SEAFOOD

Whole Fish

MICROWAVE TIME STANDING TIME

4-6 minutes/500 g 5 minutes

PROCEDURES

Shield head and tail with foil.

Separate and rearrange halfway through defrosting.

Scallops 6-8 minutes/500 g 2-3 minutes Separate as soon as possible.

Prawns 4-6 minutes/500 g 2-3 minutes Separate as soon as possible.

BREAD

2 slices

4 slices

6 slices

Bread Rolls

MICROWAVE TIME

20-25 seconds

30-35 seconds

50-60 seconds

35-40 seconds per roll

PIES

Individual

Whole

MICROWAVE TIME

3-4 minutes

7-8 minutes

PROCEDURES

Place between paper towel directly on turntable.

PROCEDURES

Remove from packaging.

Place between paper towel on a rack. Turn over halfway.

Allow to stand

3-5 minutes before reheating.

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MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART

FOOD

BEEF

Rare

Medium

Well done

COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL

16-18 minutes/kg at MEDIUM

20-23 minutes/kg at MEDIUM

25-28 minutes/kg at MEDIUM

VEAL

Well done 25-28 minutes/kg at MEDIUM

INSTRUCTIONS

Tie meat with string. Season with cracked pepper.

Place fat-side down on a Rack. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand covered with foil before carving.

STANDING TIME

10-15 minutes

Tie meat with string. Place on a rack. Brush with melted butter. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand covered with foil before carving.

5-10 minutes

PORK

Well done 28-34 minutes/kg at MEDIUM Brush rind with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on a rack.

Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand covered with foil before carving.

10-15 minutes

LAMB

Medium

Well done

13-21 minutes/kg at MEDIUM HIGH

16-22 minutes/kg at MEDIUM HIGH

Season with 'Season All' or as desired. Place fat-side down on a rack. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand covered with foil before carving.

10-15 minutes

CHICKEN

Whole 16-21 minutes/kg at MEDIUM HIGH Brush with melted butter. Season as desired. Place chicken breast-side down on a rack. Turn over and shield wings and legs halfway through cooking. Stand covered with foil before carving.

10-15 minutes

CHICKEN

Pieces 10-13 minutes/500 g at MEDIUM Season as desired. Place chicken skin-side down on a rack.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

10-15 minutes

TURKEY

Whole 15-21 minutes/500 g at MEDIUM

DUCK 7-9 minutes/500 g at MEDIUM

Truss turkey. Place breast-side down on a rack. Turn over halfway through cooking and shield wings and legs. Baste with melted butter 2-3 times during cooking. Stand covered with foil before carving.

Place duck breast-side down on a rack. Pierce skin to drain excess fat. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand covered with foil before carving.

10-15 minutes

10-15 minutes

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FRESH VEGETABLE CHART

VEGETABLE

Asparagus

Beans

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Chokos

Corn (on cob)

Eggplant

Mushrooms

AMOUNT

500 g

500 g

500 g

500 g

500 g

500 g

500 g

500 g (2)

500 g (2)

1 kg (4)

500 g

500 g

MICROWAVE TIME

AT HIGH (100%)

3-4 minutes

3

3

3

5-5

4

1

1

3

1

/

/

1

1

2

2

3-4 minutes

3-4 minutes

/

2

-5 minutes

/

2

-4

2

/

1

-6

/

1

2

1

/

/

2

minutes

minutes

2

minutes

14-15 minutes

3-3

3-3

-4

-4

1

1

1

1 /

/

2

2

minutes

minutes

/

2

minutes

/

2

minutes

COOKING PROCEDURE

Wash and place in a freezer bag. Allow to stand

3 minutes before serving.

Cut into 4 cm pieces. Place in a dish with 1 tablespoon water. Cook covered. Allow to stand

3 minutes before serving.

Cut into uniform florets. Arrange with flower towards centre. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Arrange in a 23 cm flan dish. Arrange with stalk towards outside. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Shred and cook in a dish with 2 tablespoons water. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Arrange in a dish with 1 tablespoon water. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Cut into uniform florets. Arrange with flower towards centre, with 1 tablespoon water. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Cut into quarters. Place in a 20 cm pie plate with 1 tablespoon of water. Cook covered.

Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Rinse corn under cold water. Place corn in husk directly onto turntable. Turn over during cooking.

Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Rinse corn under cold water. Place corn in husk directly onto turntable. Turn over during cooking.

Allow to stand 5 minutes before serving.

Cut into 2 cm cubes. Place in a dish with 2 tablespoons water. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Sliced or whole. Place in a dish with 2 teaspoons butter. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

VEGETABLE

Peas - Green

- Snow

AMOUNT

500 g

Potatoes (jacket) 2 medium

4 small

(baked) 2 medium

4 small

Pumpkin

Spinach

Squash

Sweet Potato

Tomatoes

Zucchini

Vegetables

(canned)

500 g

500 g

500 g

500 g

500 g

1 kg

500 g

500 g

500 g

MICROWAVE TIME

AT HIGH (100%)

3-4 minutes

3

2-2

4

1

1

/

/

2

4-4

2

1

-4

1

/

2

1 /

minutes

2 minutes

-5 minutes

/

2

minutes

3-4 minutes

3-4 minutes

5-6 minutes

11-12 minutes

2-3 minutes

3-4 minutes

2-3 minutes

COOKING PROCEDURE

Cook in a dish with 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 tablespoon water. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Remove string from pod. Cook in a dish with 1 tablespoon water. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Pierce skin with a fork. Place on turntable.

Turn over halfway through cooking. Allow to stand wrapped in foil 3 minutes.

Peel and quarter potatoes. Cook in a dish with 1 /

3

cup water. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Peel and cut into serving-size pieces. Place in a dish and cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Wash and shred. Cook, covered, in a dish with 2 tablespoons water. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Wash and place in a dish with 1 tablespoon of water. Pierce whole squash with a fork. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Peel and quarter potatoes. Cut in half and then into 1 cm thick slices. Allow to stand 3-5 minutes before serving.

Cut into quarters. Place in a dish. Season and cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Cut into uniform-size pieces. Place in a dish with 1 tablespoon covered water and 1 tablespoon butter. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid. Place vegetables and reserved liquid in a dish and cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving.

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FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART

1. Place vegetables in a dish. Cover with a lid.

2. Stir halfway through cooking.

3. Allow to stand 1-3 minutes before serving.

VEGETABLE

Asparagus

Beans (green, cut)

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

Carrots (whole)

(sliced)

Cauliflower

Corn (on cob)

WEIGHT

MICROWAVE TIME

AT HIGH (100%)

500 g

500 g

500 g

6-7 minutes

6-6 1 /

2

minutes

6-6 1 /

2

minutes

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

Break apart as soon as possible. Arrange with flower towards the centre.

500 g

500 g

500 g

500 g

6-6 1 /

2

minutes

6-6 1 /

2

minutes

6-7 minutes

6-6 1 /

2

minutes Break apart as soon as possible.Arrange with flower towards the centre.

4 pieces

(500 g)

6-7 minutes

(kernel)

Peas (green)

Spinach

Mixed Vegetables

500 g 6-6 1 /

2

minutes

500 g

250 g

500 g

5 1 /

2

-6 1 /

2

minutes

4-4 1 /

2

minutes

6-6 1 /

2

minutes Break apart as soon as possible.

RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART

FOOD

1 cup white rice

1 cup brown rice

1 cup macaroni

250 g spaghetti

250 g fettuccine

1 /

3

cup quick-cooking oats

1 cup quick-cooking oats

Procedure:

3

OTHER INGREDIENTS

2 cups hot tap water

2 1 /

2

cups hot tap water

4 cups boiling water

4 cups boiling water

4 cups boiling water

2

/

4

cup cold tap water or milk

1 /

4

cups cold tap water or milk

COOKING TIME

10-14 minutes on HIGH

20-24 minutes on HIGH

10-12 minutes on HIGH

12-14 minutes on HIGH

10-12 minutes on HIGH

2-4 minutes on HIGH

4 3 /

4

-7 minutes on HIGH

Place rice/pasta/oats in a large bowl with water. Cook uncovered, stirring twice during cooking. Allow to stand 2 minutes.

GUIDE TO COOKING EGGS

SCRAMBLED EGG GUIDE

Place butter, eggs and milk in a small bowl. Beat with a fork until well combined. Cook, uncovered, stirring halfway through cooking.

Egg(s)

1

2

3

4

Butter

1 tsp.

2 tsp.

1 tbsp.

1 tbsp.

Milk

1 tbsp.

1 tbsp.

2 tbsp.

1 /

4

cup

Cook

MEDIUM

HIGH (70%)

1-1 1 /

2

min.

1-2 min.

2-3 min.

2 1 /

2

-3 1 /

2

min.

20

FOOD

Beverage (room temp.)

250 mL per cup

Canned Food (room temp.)

(e.g. Spaghetti, Baked Beans)

Canned Soup (room temp.)

250 mL per cup

Meat Pie (refrigerated)

Individual 180 g each

Frozen Pasta Dinners

(e.g. Lasagne)

Pizza (refrigerated)

100 g per slice

Dinner Plate (refrigerated)

350 g-400 g per serve

Casserole (refrigerated)

250 g per serve

Croissants (frozen)

Fruit Pie whole (frozen)

Fruit Pie individual (frozen)

135 g each

REHEATING CONVENIENCE

DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE

– FOOD CHART

WEIGHT

1 cup

2 cups

1 cup

2 cups

1 cup

2 cups

1 pie

4 pies

300-500 g

500-750 g

1 slice

2 slices

1 serve

1 serve

2 serves

1

2

600 g

1

2

COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL

1-1 1 /

2

minutes on HIGH

2 1 /

2

-3 minutes on HIGH

2-5 1 /

2

minutes on MEDIUM

6-8 minutes on MEDIUM

2-2 1 /

2

minutes on HIGH

3-3 1 /

2

minutes on HIGH

2 1 /

2

-4 minutes on MEDIUM

9 1 /

2

minutes on MEDIUM

Stir after heating.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Place food in bowl. Cover plastic wrap or lid.

Stir halfway.

Stir halfway through cooking. Stir after heating.

1

3 1 /

2

-5 minutes on HIGH, followed by 4-5 minutes on

MEDIUM

4 1 /

2

-6 minutes on HIGH, followed by 8 1 /

2

-10 minutes on MEDIUM

1

4

/

2

1

1 /

-1

2

1

/

2

-2

/

2

minutes on MEDIUM HIGH

1 /

2

minutes on MEDIUM HIGH

-6 minutes on MEDIUM

4-5 1 /

2

minutes on MEDIUM

8-10 minutes on MEDIUM

30-40 seconds on MEDIUM LOW

60-70 seconds on MEDIUM LOW

4-5 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH followed by 5 minutes on MEDIUM LOW

1 1 /

2

-2 minutes on MEDIUM LOW

2 1 /

2

-3 minutes on MEDIUM LOW

Place directly on turntable, face side down. Cover with paper towel.

Turn over halfway.

Remove from foil container. Place in a dish same size.

Cover with plastic wrap or lid. Allow to stand.

Place on paper towel. Place directly on turntable. Allow to stand.

Slice potato. Cover plate with plastic wrap. Place directly on turntable. Allow to stand.

Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap. Place directly on turntable. Stir halfway. Allow to stand, then stir.

Place between paper towels. Place directly on the turntable.

Keep in foil container. Place on a roasting rack. Allow to stand.

Remove from foil container. Place directly on the turntable. Allow to stand.

STANDING TIME

1-3 minutes

1-3 minutes

2-3 minutes

2 minutes

1-3 minutes

2-3 minutes

1-2 minutes

Pecan Pie whole (frozen) 1 kg

Jam Donuts (frozen) 2

4

400 g Danish Pastry whole

(frozen)

NOTE: Room Temperature

Refrigerator Temperature

Frozen Temperature

+20

°

C

+3

°

C

-18

°

C

1-3 1 /

2

minutes on MEDIUM HIGH

1-1 1 /

2

minutes on MEDIUM LOW

2 1 /

2

-3 1 /

2

minutes on MEDIUM LOW

1-3 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH followed by 1-2 1 /

2 minutes on MEDIUM LOW

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Remove from foil container. Place on a plate lined with paper towel. Allow to stand.

Place directly on turntable. Turn over halfway through defrosting.

Remove from foil container. Place on dinner plate. Allow to stand.

2-3 minutes

2-3 minutes

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

SPOON MEASURES

1 tablespoon = 20 mL

1 teaspoon = 5 mL

1 /

2

teaspoon = 2.5 mL

1 /

4

teaspoon = 1.25 mL

LIQUID MEASURES

Cups Metric

1 cup = 250 mL

1 /

2

cup = 125 mL

1 /

3

cup = 80 mL

1 /

4

cup = 60 mL

CUP MEASURES

=

=

=

=

Imperial

8 fl. oz.

4 fl. oz.

2.5 fl. oz.

2 fl. oz.

1 cup flour

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup icing sugar

1 cup butter/margarine

1 cup honey/golden syrup

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs

1 cup crushed biscuits

1 cup uncooked rice

1 cup mixed fruit

1 cup chopped nuts

1 cup coconut

DRY INGREDIENTS

Metric

15 g

30 g

60 g

90 g

125 g

185 g

250 g

500 g

1000 g (1 kg)

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

Metric

140 g

250 g

185 g

185 g

250 g

375 g

60 g

125 g

220 g

185 g

125 g

90 g

Imperial

1 /

2

oz.

1 oz.

2 oz.

3 oz.

4 oz.

6 oz.

8 oz.

1 lb.

2 lb.

NOTE

• Recipes in this book use standard metric equipment approved by the Australian Standards Association.

• All spoon and cup measures are level.

• All recipes in this book that include eggs require 55 g unless otherwise specified.

Imperial

4 1 /

2

oz.

8 oz.

6 oz.

6 oz.

8 oz.

12 oz.

2 oz.

4 oz.

7 oz.

6 oz.

4 oz.

3 oz.

GENERAL INFORMATION

DEFROSTING

Thawing food, especially meats, using the microwave oven is not only faster than any other method but it can also give better results.

Once frozen meat is thawed, it begins to lose its juices.

With a microwave oven you can thaw meat just before you plan to cook it, thus preserving the quality.

Microwave thawing doesn't mean a lot of fuss, but some attention is needed to make sure that parts of food do not start to cook before the centre is thawed. MEDIUM LOW is fast enough to be convenient but gentle enough to give good results.

POULTRY

Start thawing poultry breast-side down; shield warm areas and turn over after half the time. Let poultry stand

30 to 60 minutes after thawing, until giblets and neck can be removed and breast meat under wings is completely thawed.

CUTS OF MEAT

Break up or separate minced beef, cubed meat, chicken pieces or fish fillets after one-third of thawing time.

Remove any thawed pieces. Place remainder in baking dish to complete thawing. Turn over roasts, steaks, chops or chicken. Separate as soon as possible.

JOINTS

Turn over large roasts after half the time. As you turn, touch the meat to find warm areas and shield these with small pieces of foil. Let roast stand 30 to 45 minutes after defrosting time. Thaw meats and poultry only until they can be pierced in the centre with a skewer. Surface or cavity should feel cool but not icy. Cook as soon as possible to prevent loss of juices.

REHEATING

Foods reheated in the microwave oven taste freshly cooked, not reheated. Suit the power level to the food. A bowl of leftover vegetables can be reheated at HIGH,

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while lasagne, which contains sensitive cheese and cannot be stirred, should be reheated at MEDIUM HIGH or MEDIUM.

CASSEROLES

Cover dish tightly. Stir several times during reheating, especially if casserole has been refrigerated. If casserole cannot be stirred, reheat at MEDIUM.

MEATS

Medium to thin slices reheat best. Cover meat with sauce or gravy. Cover with microwave plastic wrap to hold in heat. Reheat on MEDIUM.

PLATES OF FOOD

Arrange food with thickest parts of meat and bulky vegetables to outside of the plate. Place quick-to-heat foods in the centre. Cover with microwave plastic wrap.

VEGETABLES

Wrap large, whole vegetable in microwave plastic wrap.

Cover dishes of vegetables and stir during reheating, if possible.

TOASTING

ALMONDS

Place 100 g almonds in a glass dish; cook for 3-3 1 /

2 minutes on HIGH, or until golden brown. Stir almonds every minute during cooking.

SESAME SEEDS

Place 1 /

4

cup sesame seeds in a glass bowl; cook for 2-3 minutes on HIGH, or until golden. Stir every minute.

RECONSTITUTING DRIED FOODS

DRIED FRUITS

Place 1 cup of fruit in a bowl, cover with cold water, and cook for 4 1 /

2

-5 minutes on HIGH. Stand covered for

5 minutes before using.

PULSES

To soak: Place one cup of any variety of beans in a large dish, add 2 cups cold water and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in microwave and cook for 5 minutes on

HIGH. Then simmer for 30 minutes on MEDIUM LOW.

They will then be ready to use.

To cook: Rinse pulses. One cup of pulses to 4 cups of boiling water is required for a maximum of 45 minutes on

HIGH.

DRIED MUSHROOMS

Place in a bowl with 2 cups of water and heat, slowly, 8-

10 minutes on LOW.

COMMONLY ASKED

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

MICROWAVES COOK FROM THE INSIDE OUT. They certainly do not. Microwaves penetrate foods from the outside to a depth of about 2.5 cm. Small foods, under 5 cm in diameter, are penetrated to the centre from all sides. With large foods, energy creates heat in the outer layer; then the heat moves to the centre by conduction, as it does conventionally. A few foods may appear to cook more on the inside. One example is an egg. Energy penetrates to the centre, where the fatty yolk becomes hotter than the white, and cooks quicker.

YOU CAN'T USE METAL IN A MICROWAVE OVEN.

False. Metal reflects microwaves; the oven itself is made of metal so microwave energy can't escape. Inside the oven, metal slows cooking because it keeps energy from reaching parts of the food. You can use the reflective properties of metal to protect foods which might overcook in some areas.

DISHES DON'T GET HOT IN A MICROWAVE OVEN.

Keep your oven mitts handy. A microwave-safe utensil will not be heated by microwave energy, but it will become hot from contact with hot food. Heat tends to equalise. A warm object heats the air around it, like a radiator in a cool room. When food becomes hot, some of this heat is transferred to the dish.

POINTS TO REMEMBER

As a general guide:

HIGH – is ideal for vegetables, fruit, soup, beverages, bacon and sauces.

MEDIUM HIGH – for roasting lamb, roasting chicken and fish fillets.

MEDIUM – is for roasting beef, pork and simmering; great for casseroles or stews and cooking seafood.

MEDIUM LOW – allows you to defrost.

LOW – is used to keep foods warm once they are cooked.

• The more food in the microwave oven, the longer it takes to cook.

• Reduce liquids in a microwave recipe because there is not as much evaporation, due to the shorter cooking time.

• Reduce seasonings slightly because flavours will be unbalanced by quantity of liquid. Do not add salt until the end of the cooking process.

• Microwaves cook from the outside to the centre, so when arranging foods always place the thicker or more dense portions of food at the outside, with the thinner, less-dense pieces on the inside.

• Foil can be used in the microwave oven success fully.

Just remember two rules:

(a) There must be at least half of the food exposed to the microwaves.

(b) Do not let the foil touch the sides of the oven.

Use foil to shield thinner parts of food when defrosting, to prevent over-cooking and drying out.

• All food continues to cook after it leaves the micro wave oven because the heat is stored in the food and not in the oven.

Standing time required will vary according to the volume and density of food.

e.g. Fish and vegetables – 1-5 minutes

Cakes – 3-10 minutes

Roasts – 5-15 minutes

Cover foods with a lid or foil when standing.

• When reheating foods always cover with a lid, plastic wrap or paper towel to prevent foods from drying out. Reheat on MEDIUM for best results.

• Always pierce food that has a membrane – for example eggs, tomatoes, potatoes and kidneys.

• Remember to cover vegetables with a lid or plastic wrap when cooking.

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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 will ensure even cooking.

• Ice-cream containers were made for freezing food and are not suitable for use in a microwave oven.

• Remember: When melting chocolate in the microwave oven, it holds its shape until stirred. Heat for

2-2 1 /

2

minutes per 100 g on MEDIUM. DO NOT

COVER.

• Jams and chutneys are great when made in the microwave, as they retain their colour and flavour.

As cooking time is so short, less evaporation occurs.

Therefore pectin or a jam setting agent is required to make jam set.

• To obtain more juice from oranges, lemons or limes, prick skin, microwave 30 seconds on HIGH and stand 2 minutes before squeezing.

• Warm jam for a quick glaze. Heat 2-3 tablespoons for

30 seconds on HIGH; strain if necessary while hot.

• Soften cream cheese for dips or beating by removing foil wrapper and cooking for 1 minute on MEDIUM

LOW.

• To melt marshmallows, place 100 g in a large bowl.

Cook for 30 seconds on HIGH.

• To dissolve gelatine, mix 1 teaspoon gelatine with 2 tablespoons water and cook for 20-30 seconds on

HIGH. Stir well.

• To blanch almonds place 100 g in a bowl with 1 cup of water. Cook for 5 minutes on HIGH.

• If brown sugar becomes hard, simply soften in the microwave oven. Place a cup at a time in a bowl with a slice of bread. Cover with plastic wrap and cook for 40 seconds on HIGH.

• Soften 6-8 honey-snap biscuits for 30 seconds on

HIGH. Shape into base of patty dish for quick tartlet cases.

• Place a chocolate after-dinner mint on top of 6 patty cakes; arrange cakes evenly on turntable. Cook about

50-60 seconds on HIGH, or until chocolate is soft.

Gently spread chocolate mint evenly over patty cake for a quick icing.

• To soften honey, remove metal lid from jar and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds.

• Stuffed mushrooms are a terrific idea. Provided the filling is cooked, twelve mushrooms placed on a layer of paper towel will take approximately 3 minutes to heat on HIGH.

• To remove odours, place 1-litre water with slice of lemon or 1 teaspoon vanilla essence in the micro wave.

Cook for 20 minutes on HIGH.

• As microwave cooking time is so quick, food should be seasoned to taste with herbs and spices after cooking.

• To peel a tomato, pierce the skin with a fork 3-4 times.

Place on a rack and cook for 45-60 seconds on HIGH.

Stand for 3 minutes before peeling.

• Lightly prick the skin of chicken before cooking. This prevents the loud popping noises.

• Peeling garlic is made easier by placing a clove in the microwave for 10 seconds on HIGH.

• Pierce the skin of chicken livers with a fork before cooking to prevent popping of the internal fat. Cover with paper towel when cooking.

• The flavour of wine in food is highlighted with the short microwave cooking time, so adjust the quantity to your taste.

• Tomato sauce can be warmed for 30 seconds on

HIGH to give it a pouring consistency. (ensure lid is removed.)

• When cooking sauces in the microwave use less liquid: the absence of direct heat means sauces do not reduce as much as stovetop-prepared sauces.

• Rice and pasta cook well in small quantities. Use a large container to prevent boiling over.

• FOIL. Contrary to popular belief, foil can be used in the microwave – for shielding, not covering. It must not come in contact with the walls of the micro wave. Foil directs microwave energy away from delicate or thin areas of food, toward areas that need more cooking. It is essential for even defrosting. Place foil over the thawed sections, allowing the frozen portions to continue defrosting.

• To enhance the colour and flavour when roasting chicken, mix some brown sugar, honey and a little soy sauce together and brush both sides of poultry before and during cooking.

• To blanch vegetables for freezing, place 150 g of vegetables in a dish with 1 tablespoon of water.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 /

3

of the usual cooking time. After cooking, immerse immediately in iced water, package, label, and freeze for up to 3 months.

• Do not add salt to vegetables before cooking, as salt draws out the moisture and causes vegetables to toughen.

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FEATURE

Instant Action

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

To cook 2 Jacket Potatoes.

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

Express Defrost x 2

To defrost 0.5kg of Chicken Fillets.

Menu Number

Easy Defrost x 2

To defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces.

Menu Number Weight

Less/More

Setting

For Instant Action

Less/More

Setting

For Express

Defrost, Easy

Defrost

Variable Cooking

Control x 4

Menu Number

For More setting or x 1

Within 2 seconds

Weight

For Less setting x 2

For More setting For Less setting or x 4 eg. Chicken Pieces eg. 1.0 kg x 1 x 2

Express Defrost does not need to enter weight.

To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds on 30%.

Cooking Time

Instant Cook

Timer x 4

Just One Touch

Within 3 minutes of closing the door

To set for 3 minutes.

Child Lock To lock.

Press for 3 seconds

To unlock.

Clock To set for 11:45 am

®

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