Sharp R-27STM-A Microwave Oven Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK

R-27STM-A

MICROWAVE OVEN

800W (IEC 60705)

OPERATION MANUAL

This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven.

IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your

Sharp product, please visit our website:

http://www.sharp.co.uk/support

Customers without Internet access may telephone (during office hours):

08705 274277

or from Ireland

(01) 676 0648

Attention:

Your product is marked with this symbol.

It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.

A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)

1. In the European Union

Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin!

Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.

Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*.

In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.

*) Please contact your local authority for further details.

If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.

By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

B. Information on Disposal for Business Users

1. In the European Union

If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:

Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product.

You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.

For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back of your used products.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

CONTENTS

O VEN AND A CCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

C

ONTROL

P

ANEL

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S AFETY :

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

O PERATION :

Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

How Your Oven Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 10

Auto Cook / Auto Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 - 12

Express Cook / Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 - 15

Express Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Express Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

C OOKING A DVICE :

Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 - 18

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Reheating Advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

C

OOKBOOK

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A FTERCARE :

Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

G UARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

S PECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

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2

OVEN:

1. Oven lamp

3. Door opening handle

4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)

6. Coupling

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9. Door seals and sealing surfaces

10. Door

11. Power cord

12. Ventilation openings

13. Outer cabinet

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ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

14. Turntable

15. Roller stay

• Place the roller stay in the coupling on the oven floor, then place the turntable on to the roller stay, ensuring it is located firmly.

• To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven.

NOTES:

• The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not damaged.

• Always operate the oven with the turntable and roller stay fitted correctly. This promotes thorough, even cooking. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and could cause damage to the oven.

• The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.

• When you order accessories, please quote both the PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to your dealer or SHARP approved service facility.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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CONTROL PANEL

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2

1. DIGITAL DISPLAY

2. INDICATORS

BUTTONS:

5

6

7

3

4

7. TIME/WEIGHT

8. STOP/CLEAR

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INSTALLATION

WARNING:

Inspect the Oven:

• Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation.

• Make sure the door closes properly, that it is not misaligned or warped.

• Check the hinges and door safety latches are not broken or loose.

• Ensure the door seal and sealing surfaces are not damaged. If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

• Inspect the oven interior and door for dents.

IMPORTANT:

If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven in any way, until it has been repaired by a SHARP trained engineer.

1. Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker (if applicable). Do not remove the plastic film from the inside of the oven window as this protects it from dirt. The waveguide cover prevents food and grease from entering the waveguide area where it could cause damage. DO NOT REMOVE

THE WAVEGUIDE COVER.

2. Place oven on a secure, level surface.

Ensure it is strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.

15cm height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is 15cm.

4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture or high humidity are generated, (for example, near or above a conventional oven) or near combustible materials (for example, curtains).

Do not block or obstruct air vent openings.

Do not place objects on top of the oven.

5. Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged

(See “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION” below).

Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven.

6. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.

7. Do not use the oven outdoors.

BUILDING-IN-KIT.

No built-in kit is available for this oven.

This oven is designed to be used on a countertop only. Do not place the oven in a cabinet.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.

• Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug.

• Insert the plug properly into the socket.

• Do not connect other appliances to the same socket using an adaptor plug.

• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Sharp approved service facility or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.

• When removing the plug from the socket always grip the plug, never the cord as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug.

• If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, remove the plug properly (do not cut off).

• If the plug fitted to your oven is a nonrewirable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.

• Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 37.

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INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT!

• The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the plug disposed of in a safe manner.

• Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur.

• The plug must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.

• If you have any doubt about your microwave oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.

• When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to

BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or

ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 37.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic food use only.

• Never operate the oven when empty.

• Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when not in use.

• Never attempt to use the oven with the door open. It is important not to force or tamper with the door safety latches.

• Never operate the oven with any object caught in the door.

• Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of the door latches or air-vent openings as this may damage the oven and cause an electric shock.

• If water or food drops inside the air vent openings switch off the oven immediately, unplug it and call a SHARP approved service facility. (See page 37).

• Never move the oven while it is operating.

Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use.

WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container. Stir the liquid prior to and during heating/ reheating, let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the oven after cooking.

FIRE: If smoke is observed, switch off and unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

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MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

Microwave output power in Watts (based on international (IEC

60705) standard).

Letter representing the oven heating category.

The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and

Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not represent the general performance of the oven.

Microwave Symbol.

OVEN

OUTPUT

POWER

OVEN

OUTPUT

CATEGORY

Less heating time required

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

More heating time required

Less heating time required

A B C D E

More heating time required

Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating categories A to E. Follow instructions for the letter corresponding to the oven’s heating category. The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required as shown opposite.

HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS

Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those used for TV and radio signals.

Electrical energy is converted into microwave energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide cover.

Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there is a fine metal mesh on the door.

During cooking the microwaves bounce off the sides of the oven cavity at random.

Microwaves will pass through certain materials, such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.

(See “Suitable Cookware” on page 19).

Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together.

The outer areas of the food are heated by the microwave energy, then the heat moves to the centre by conduction, as it does in conventional cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating.

Once cooking is complete, the oven automatically stops producing microwaves.

Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.

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BEFORE OPERATION

Your oven has an Energy Save Mode.

This facility saves electricity when the oven is not in use.

To operate the oven:

1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time.

2. Open and close the door.

The display will show:

NOTES: If you do not operate the oven for 3 minutes or more (i.e. after closing the door, pressing the

STOP/CLEAR key, or at the end of cooking), you will not be able to operate the oven until you open and close the oven door. Whilst in Energy Save Mode the display is blank.

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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Power Level

HIGH

MEDIUM HIGH

MEDIUM

MEDIUM LOW

(Defrost)

LOW

(Defrost)

Press the

POWER

LEVEL button x 1 x 2 x 3 x 4

Percentage

100P

70P

50P

30P x 5 x 6

10P

0P

POWER LEVEL

BUTTON

• Your oven has 6 power levels, as shown opposite.

• To change the power level for cooking, enter the cooking time and then press the POWER

LEVEL button.

Power level:

The microwave power level is varied by the microwave energy switching on and off.

When using power levels other than 100P you will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will cook at 100P unless you press the

POWER LEVEL button to the desired setting.

Check the power level:

To check the microwave power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL button.

As long as your finger is pressing the POWER

LEVEL button the power level will be displayed.

The oven continues to count down although the display will show the power level.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

Opening and closing the door:

To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle.

Starting the oven:

Close the door and press the

START/AUTO MINUTE button.

Stopping the oven:

If you want to stop the oven during cooking, press the

STOP/CLEAR button once or open the oven door.

If you want to cancel the cooking programme, press the

STOP/CLEAR button twice.

Example:

To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.

1. Enter the cooking time by turning the

TIME/WEIGHT knob.

2. Input the power level by pressing the

POWER LEVEL button twice.

Your oven enables you to cook and defrost food using the automatic programmes, or to cook and defrost food manually.

Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to cook and defrost using preset programmes where the timings have been calculated for you.

Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to cook/defrost foods and weights which are not included in the automatic programmes.

The following are examples of manual cooking and defrosting.

For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to pages 11 - 15.

x2

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button once to start cooking.

x1

The display will count down through the cooking time.

MANUAL COOKING

• Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 0P to 100P to cook (refer to page 8).

• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking, if required.

• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, if required.

• Refer to the cooking charts in the cookbook section, pages 24 - 26.

SETTING THE COOKING TIME:

Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. (90.00)

The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10 seconds to 5 minutes. It depends on the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as shown on the table.

Cooking time Increasing unit

0-5 minutes

5-10 minutes

10-30 minutes

30-90 minutes

10 seconds

30 seconds

1 minute

5 minutes

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

MANUAL DEFROSTING

• Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 8).

• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting.

• After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.

• Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section, page 23.

Example:

To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power.

1. Enter the defrosting time by turning the

TIME/WEIGHT knob.

NOTES FOR MANUAL COOKING AND

DEFROSTING:

• When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anti-clockwise.

• Your oven can be programmed up to 90 minutes, (90.00).

NOTE: If you cook food for more than the standard time (see chart on page 36) using the same cooking mode, the oven’s safety mechanisms automatically activate. The microwave power level will be reduced.

• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or turn over food, the cooking time in the display stops automatically. The cooking/ defrosting time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/

AUTO MINUTE button is pressed.

• When cooking/defrosting is complete, “ . 0 ” will reappear in the display.

• If you want to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL button.

As long as your finger is touching the button, the power level will be displayed.


POWER LEVEL button 4 times.

x4

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button once to start defrosting.

x1

The display will count down through the defrosting time.

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AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK enables you to cook foods listed on the control panel and the chart on page 12.

Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function.

Example: To cook 0.3kg Rice using Auto Cook AC-2.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK button twice.

2. Enter the weight by turning the TIME/WEIGTH knob until the desired weight is displayed.

3. Press the START/

AUTO MINUTE button to start cooking.

x1 x2

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AUTO COOK CHART

No

AC-1

AC-2

MENU

Jacket Potatoes

Rice / Pasta

AC-3 Fresh Vegetables

WEIGHT RANGE

1 - 4 pieces

(1 potato = approx. 250g)

0.1kg - 0.3kg

0.1kg - 0.4kg

COOKING PROCEDURE

• Pierce each potato in several places and place towards the edge of the turntable.

• Turn food over when the oven indicates.

• Stand, wrapped in aluminium foil for 5 minutes.

• Add 300ml ( 1 / 2 pint) boiling water per 100g rice/pasta.

• Do not cover.

• Stir when oven indicates.

• Stand for 2 minutes before draining and rinsing in boiling water.

• Cut, chop or slice fresh vegetables into even sized pieces.

Place fresh vegetables in a suitable container.

• Add 15ml (1tbsp) of water per 100g of vegetables, cover dish with cling film and pierce in several places.

• Place on the turntable.

• Stir when oven indicates.

• Stand for 2 - 3 minutes before serving.

NOTES FOR AUTO COOK:

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound, and the remaining cooking time and an indicator will flash in the display. To continue cooking, press the


• The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.

WEIGHT RANGE FOR AUTO COOK:

• Food weight should be rounded up or down to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.25kg to 0.3kg or

0.24kg to 0.2kg.

• You are restricted to cook a weight within the range given in the charts.

• To cook weights of foods not included in this chart, please refer to the charts in the cookbook section.

• For converting to lbs/oz refer to the conversion chart page 22.

WARNING:


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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 3 popular menus from frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on pages 14.

EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus.

Please refer to the chart on page 15.

When cooking from frozen (-18°C) press the desired menu button once, will appear in the display.

When cooking from chilled (5°C) press the desired menu button twice, will appear in the display.

EXPRESS COOK Example:

To cook 1.5kg of Roast Beef from frozen.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the

ROAST BEEF/ LAMB button once.

EXPRESS DEFROST Example:

To defrost a 1.5kg Meat Joint.

1. Press the MEAT JOINT button once.

x1 x1

2. Enter the weight by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob until the desired weight is displayed.

2. Enter the weight by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob until the desired weight is displayed.



x1


x1


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EXPRESS COOK CHART

MENU WEIGHT RANGE

0.5kg - 1.5kg

x1: Frozen x2: Chilled


• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes.


0.5kg - 1.5kg



• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes.


1.2kg - 1.6kg

• Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds.

When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove the giblets at first or second turn over.

• After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes.

NOTE:

This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry.

• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.

• Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.

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EXPRESS DEFROST CHART

MENU WEIGHT RANGE

Meat Joint:

Beef/Lamb/Pork

0.5kg - 1.5kg




• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

Whole Poultry

Chicken Quarters

1.2kg - 1.6kg

0.4kg - 1.2kg

• Place poultry, breast side-up, in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over when the audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

• Place quarters best side up in a flan dish on the

turntable.

• Turn over and rearrange when audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15-30 minutes until evenly defrosted.

• Frozen foods are defrosted from -18ºC.

NOTES FOR EXPRESS DEFROST:

• If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.

• Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound, and the remaining cooking time and an indicator will flash in the display. To continue defrosting, press the


NOTES FOR EXPRESS COOK:

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound, and the remaining cooking time and an indicator will flash in the display. To continue cooking, press the


• The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.

• Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.

WEIGHT RANGE FOR EXPRESS COOK and EXPRESS DEFROST:

• Weigh all meat and poultry prior to cooking or defrosting as the labelled weight is only approximate.

• Food weight should be rounded up or down to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg or

0.64kg to 0.6kg.

• You are restricted to cook or defrost a weight within the range given in the charts.

• To cook or defrost weights or foods not included in this chart, please refer to the charts in the cookbook section.

• For converting to lbs/oz refer to the conversion chart page 22.

WARNING:


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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

1. SEQUENCE COOKING

This function allows you to cook using up to 3 different stages.

Once programmed there is no need to interfere with the cooking operation as the oven will automatically move onto the next stage.

STAGE 2

3. Enter the cooking time by turning the TIME/

WEIGHT knob.

Example:

To cook for:

5 minutes on 70P microwave power (Stage 1)

16 minutes on 30P microwave power (Stage 2)


POWER LEVEL button 4 times.

STAGE 1

1. Enter the cooking time by turning the TIME/

WEIGHT knob.

x4

2. Input the power level by pressing the POWER

LEVEL button twice.

x2

5. Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE button once to start cooking.

x1

NOTE: If 100P is required on the final stage, it is not necessary to input the power level.

2. AUTO MINUTE

AUTO MINUTE enables you:

• To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute. (direct start)

• To extend cooking time during manual cooking in multiples of 1 minute.

NOTE: • The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start can only be used within

3 minutes after cooking completion, closing the door or pressing the

STOP/CLEAR button.

• The overall time can be extended to a maximum of 90 minutes.

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Example: To cook for 2 minutes, press the

START/AUTO MINUTE button twice.

x2

MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

Microwaves cook food faster than conventional cooking. It is therefore essential that certain techniques are followed to ensure good results.

COOKING ADVICE NOTES:

• Always attend the oven when in use.

• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for use in a microwave oven. (See “Suitable

Cookware” on page 19).

• Refer to the charts in the cookbook section for recommended cooking times and power levels.

• Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.

Many of the following techniques are similar to those used in conventional cooking.

• Liquids and foods must not be heated in sealed containers or jars/containers with lids on, as pressure will build up inside and may cause the container/jar to explode.

• Only use microwave popcorn within the recommended packaging (follow the manufacturers instructions). Never use oil unless specified by the manufacturer and never cook for longer than instructed.

WARNING:

Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times.

If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.

Cooking Techniques

Arrange Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish. e.g. Chicken drumsticks.

Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the centre.

Cover

Pierce

Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow recommendations where given.

Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.

Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode.

e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.

Stir, turn and rearrange

Stand

NOTE: Eggs in their shells and hard / soft boiled eggs should not be heated in the microwave oven as they may explode, even after cooking has ended.

For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking.

Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.

Standing time is necessary after cooking as it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.

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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

Food Characteristics

Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.

Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be taken so that the food is cooked evenly.

Density

Quantity

Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed.

Light, porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles.

The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how much food is being cooked. The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases.

e.g. Four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.

Size

Shape

Temperature of food

Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces the same size.

Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take longer to cook in the thicker parts. For even cooking, place the thickest parts to the outside of the dish where they will receive more energy.

Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking.

The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature.

e.g. A cake made with chilled ingredients, (i.e. margarine) will take longer to cook than a cake made with ingredients at room temperature.

The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example jam doughnuts, to release heat or steam.

Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special care when serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.

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SUITABLE COOKWARE

To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.

Cookware

Aluminium foil

Foil Containers

Microwave Safe

✔ / ✘

Browning dishes

China and ceramics

Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®

Metal

Plastic/Polystyrene e.g fast food containers

Cling film

Freezer/Roasting bags

Paper - Plates, cups and kitchen paper

Straw and wooden containers

Recycled paper and newspaper

✔

✔ / ✘

✔

✘

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✘

Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/ oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be used as listed below.

Comments

Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur.

Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully.

Always follow the manufacturers instructions.

Do not exceed heating times given.

Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.

Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated suddenly.

It is not recommended to use metal cookware as it will arc, which can lead to fire.

Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at high temperatures.

It should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam escape.

Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for microwave use.

Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal ‘arcing’.

Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.

Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire.

Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating may cause fire.

May contain extracts of metal which will cause

‘arcing’ and may lead to fire.

NOTE: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

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DEFROSTING ADVICE

Defrosting food using your microwave oven is the quickest method of all.

It is a simple proccess but the following instructions are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly defrosted.

Rearrange

Separate

Shield

Stand

Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to

4 times during defrosting.

Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange overlapping areas.

This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.

Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting.

e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets.

Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. To prevent them becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves. e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.

Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted.

Defrosting is not complete once the food is removed from the microwave oven.

Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has completly defrosted.

Turn over It is essential that all foods are turned over at least 3 - 4 times during defrosting.

This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.

NOTES:

• Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.

• To defrost food, use microwave power levels MEDIUM LOW or LOW.

• Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 23 for further information.

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REHEATING ADVICE

For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving.

Plated meals Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately, see below.

Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on MEDIUM, stir/ rearrange halfway through reheating.

NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before serving.

Sliced meat Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on

MEDIUM. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.

NOTE: Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated before serving.

Poultry portions

Place thickest parts of the portions to the outside of the dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on

MEDIUM HIGH. Turn over halfway through reheating.

NOTE: Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated before serving.

Casseroles Cover with vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid and reheat on MEDIUM.

Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.

NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before serving.

To achieve the best results when reheating, select a suitable microwave power level appropriate to the type of food. e.g. A bowl of vegetables can be reheated using HIGH, while a lasagne which contains ingredients that cannot be stirred, should be reheated using MEDIUM.

NOTES:

• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.

• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the size, shape and material of the container.

Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.

• To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, e.g. mince pies or Christmas pudding.

• Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire.

• Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer's instructions on the can.

The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.

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COOKBOOK

CONTENTS

I NTRODUCTION , C OOKERY N OTES & C ONVERSION C HARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

D EFROSTING C HART :

Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry, savoury pie & quiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

C OOKING C HARTS :

Meat, poultry & fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

R EHEATING C HART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

R ECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-34

INTRODUCTION

This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your microwave oven.

These will give you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities of your oven and prove that microwave technology is the efficient and effective alternative to conventional cooking.

The cookery notes below compliment all cooking procedures in this cookbook and should be read in advance of recipe preparation.

COOKERY NOTES

• Please weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking, as labelled weights are only approximate.

• Where dishes are covered use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes are lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.

• Please note that all serving quantities are approximate.

• Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions. Cooking results will vary according to the condition of foods, utensils and the oven. Please check the cooking result and, if necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.

• Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.

• Half-fat, skimmed or full-fat milk may be used in all recipes, as preferred.

• Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.

• The recipes in this cookery book were developed using chilled eggs and fat. Room temperature ingredients may give a different result.

• Chilled foods are to be cooked from 5°C. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.

• Ambient/fresh/dried/canned foods are to be cooked from 20°C. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.

• Frozen foods are to be cooked from -18°C.

CONVERSION CHARTS

WEIGHT MEASURES VOLUME MEASURES

100ml 3floz

SPOON MEASURES

1.25ml 1

2.5ml

/

4

teaspoon

/

2

teaspoon

15ml tablespoon

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DEFROSTING CHART

FOOD

Meat Joints

(Beef, Lamb, Pork)

Minced Meat

DEFROST

TIME

MICRO

POWER LEVEL

10P 16 - 17 Minutes/

450g

10 - 12 Minutes/

450g

14 - 15 Minutes/

450g

Stage1: 30P

Stage-2:-10P

10P

▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. Shield.

90 - 120 Minutes

Place on a plate.

Use sequence programming.

Stage 1: Defrost on 30P for the first quarter of cooking time.

Stage 2: Defrost on 10P for the remaining cooking time.

Turn over 3-4 times, removing defrosted mince each time.

15 - 30 Minutes

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield.

25 - 30 Minutes Steak/Chops

2cm (3/4”) thick

Sausages

Bacon

6 - 7 Minutes/

450g

10 - 12 Minutes/

450g

Beefburgers 12 - 13 Minutes/

450g

❖ Whole Poultry

(Chicken,Turkey,Duck)

19 - 20 Minutes/

450g

30P

10P

10P

10P


15 - 20 Minutes

Place on a plate. Separate and rearrange twice during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate. Turn over and separate twice during defrosting.

5 - 10 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

Place in a flan dish. Turn 4-5 times, during defrosting. Shield.

60 - 90 Minutes

Chicken Legs

Chicken/Turkey

Breasts & Fillets

Minced Turkey

Fish

(Whole/FIllets/Steaks)

8 - 9 Minutes/

450g

10 - 11 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

450g

8 - 9 Minutes/

450g

Apples/Rhubarb 7 - 8 Minutes/

450g

Bread (sliced)

Pastry

(Puff or Shortcrust)

5 Minutes/

400g

6 - 7 Minutes/

450g

Savoury Pie & Quiche

(cooked)

15 - 16 Minutes/

500g pie, quiche

Fruit Pie

20 - 21 Minutes/

800g pie, quiche

11 - 12 Minutes/

400g pie

16 - 17 Minutes/

700g pie

▼

❖

●

30P

30P

30P

30P

30P

30P

10P

10P

10P

10P


25 - 30 Minutes


15 - 30 Minutes

Place in a bowl. Turn 3-4 times, removing defrosted mince each time.

15 - 20 Minutes

Place in a flan dish. Separate and re-arrange twice during defrosting.

Shield.

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting. Shield.

15 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

Place on the turntable. Separate and rearrange during defrosting.

5 - 10 Minutes

Place on a plate. Turn over half way through defrosting.

10 - 15 Minutes

Remove from foil container. Place in a flan dish.

20 - 30 Minutes

Remove from foil container. Place in a flan dish.

20 - 30 Minutes

Method: If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil.

Poultry: Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets.

Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.

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COOKING CHART

FOOD

Beefburgers

Minced Meat

Sausages (thick)

DEFROST

TIME

10 - 11 Minutes/

450g

MICRO

POWER LEVEL

70P


TIME

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

2 - 3 Minutes

70P 8 Minutes/

450g

8 - 9 Minutes/

8 sausages

70P

Place in a bowl.

Stir 2-3 times during cooking.



2 - 3 Minutes

2 Minutes

70P Sausages (thin)

Bacon

Whole Poultry:

Chicken, Turkey & Duck

3 - 4 Minutes/

2 - 4 slices

12 - 13 Minutes/

450g

Chicken/Turkey

Portions, Breasts &

Drumsticks

Minced Turkey

11 - 12 Minutes/

450g

9 - 10 Minutes/

450g

Fish Fillets

Whole fish & Steaks

(Trout, Mackerel)

6 - 7 Minutes

8 sausages

9 - 10 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

450g

100P

70P

70P

100P

70P

70P









Place in a bowl.

Stir 3-4 times during cooking.


Cover with cling film.


Cover with cling film.

2 Minutes

1 Minute

10 Minutes

5 Minutes

2 - 3 Minutes

2 - 3 Minutes

3 - 4 Minutes

▼ Method: If shielding is necessary, use small, pieces of foil.

● Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.

Note: Prior to cooking, food is refrigerated, 5 ° C.

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COOKING CHART

FOOD

Aubergines &

Broccoli (fresh)

Sliced Parsnips &

Spinach (fresh)

Peas (fresh)

Potatoes, Jacket

(250g - each)

Potatoes, Boiled

(old & new - fresh)

Diced Swede &

Turnips (fresh)

Beans & Cabbage

(green - frozen)

Broccoli, Leaf Spinach

/Brussels Sprouts

(frozen)

COOKING MICRO

TIME POWER LEVEL

6 Minutes/

225g

100P

6 Minutes/

225g

100P

▼ METHOD

Place in dish. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.



● STANDING

TIME

2 Minutes

2 Minutes Sliced Beans

(green - fresh)

Brussels

Sprouts (fresh)

Cabbage, Carrots,

Cauliflower, Celery

Corn on the Cob

(fresh)

6 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

7 Minutes/

225g

Sliced Courgettes &

Leeks (fresh)

5 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

5 Minutes/

225g

12 Minutes/

2 potatoes

11 Minutes/

225g

8 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

7 Minutes/

225g

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P


Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

Slice or break into florets. Place in dish.

Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover.

Stir halfway through cooking.


Cover. Stir 1/2 through cooking.




Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.



Prick in several places. Place in dish.

Place on the edge of the turntable.

Cut into quarters. Place in dish. Add 60ml

(4 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.







2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

5 Minutes

4 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

100P 3 Minutes Carrots - sliced

(frozen)

Cauliflower florets

(frozen)

Corn on the Cob

(frozen)

Peas, Sweetcorn &

Mixed Vegetables

(frozen)

Apples & Rhubarb

7 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

12 Minutes/

2 cobs

6 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

450g

100P

100P

100P

100P





Place in dish. Cover dish. Turnover halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Peel & slice. Place in a dish and cover.

Stir during cooking.

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes Blackberries/Raspberries/Redcurrants

6 Minutes/

450g

100P Place in a dish and cover. Stir during cooking.

NOTE:

• Fresh vegetables and fruit are cooked from 20°C (ambient temperature).

• Frozen vegetables are cooked from -18°C.

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COOKING CHART

FOOD ❇ COOKING MICRO


White rice

(long grain)

14 - 15 Minutes 70P


Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g rice.

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

TIME

2 Minutes

Brown rice 20 - 21 Minutes 70P Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g rice.


2 Minutes

DRIED PASTA

Spaghetti

(short cut)

Macaroni

(short cut)

Tagliatelle

11 - 12 Minutes

12 - 13 Minutes

10 - 11 Minutes

70P

70P

70P

70P

Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta.


2 Minutes



2 Minutes



2 Minutes



2 Minutes Pasta shells

FRESH PASTA

Spaghetti/

Tagliatelle

11 - 12 Minutes

4 - 5 Minutes

Fusilli/Penne/

Conchiglie/

Farfalle

4 - 5 Minutes

70P

70P



2 Minutes



2 Minutes

Ravioli 6 - 7 Minutes

Tortellini

(white)

Tortellini

(brown)

7 - 8 Minutes

8 - 9 Minutes

EGGS INGREDIENTS

Omelette 15g butter

4 eggs (medium)

90ml (6tbsp) milk salt & pepper

70P

70P

70P







2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

70P 1 Whisk together eggs and milk. Season.

2 Place butter in a 20.4cm flan dish.

Heat on 100P for 30 seconds, until melted.

Coat the dish with the melted butter.

3 Pour omelette mixture into flan dish. Cook on

70P for 3 minutes. Whisk mixture

and cook again on 70P for 5 minutes.

30 Seconds

Scrambled 15g butter

2 eggs (medium)

30ml (2tbsp) milk salt & pepper

70P 1 Melt the butter in a bowl on 70P for

2 Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix

well.

3 Cook on 70P for 4 minutes, stirring every

minute.

30 Seconds

❇ Cooking Time: Cooking time is constant for any quantity of rice or pasta, quantity of boiling water has to be adjusted according to quantity of rice or pasta, see Method.

● Standing Time (rice & pasta only): After standing, rinse in boiling water prior to serving.

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REHEATING CHART

FOOD

Canned foods

(Soup, Baked beans,

Spaghetti, Vegetables)

COOKING MICRO


6 - 7 Minutes/

425g can

70P

METHOD

Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

STANDING

TIME

2 Minutes

Bread rolls/

Croissants

Christmas pudding

40 - 50 Seconds/

2 croissants/2 rolls

40 Seconds/125g slice

1 Minute/175g pudding

70P

70P

Place on kitchen roll.

Nil

Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer.

30 Seconds

Sausage rolls (cooked, chilled approx. 50g each)

2 Minutes/2 sausage rolls



Quiche,

(cooked, chilled)

Meat pie

(cooked, chilled)

4 - 5 Minutes/175g

7 - 8 Minutes/400g

10 -11 Minutes/700g

4 - 5 Minutes/150g

8 - 9 Minutes/500g

12 - 13 Minutes/800g

70P

70P

70P

Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer.

Place directly on the turntable or in a flan dish.

Remove from foil container and place in flan dish or on plate.

30 Seconds

1 - 2 Minutes

2 - 3 Minutes

2 - 3 Minutes

3 - 4 Minutes

Fruit pie

(cooked, chilled)

30 - 40 Seconds/50g - 70g

5 - 6 Minutes/450g

8 - 9 Minutes/700g

50P Remove from foil container and place in flan dish or on plate.

1 Minute

1 - 2 Minutes

2 - 3 Minutes

NOTE: Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding and mince pies.

DO NOT EXCEED THE REHEATING TIMES GIVEN IN THE CHART ABOVE.

RECIPES

AVOCADO AU GRATIN

Serves 2 - 4

75g fresh breadcrumbs

50g cooked ham, finely chopped

142ml double cream salt and pepper to taste

5ml (1tsp) fresh parsley, chopped

2 large ripe avocados

15ml (1tbsp) lemon juice

50g cheese, grated fresh parsley sprigs to garnish

1 Place the breadcrumbs and ham in a bowl. Add enough cream to bind the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the parsley. Cook on 100P for 3 minutes.

2 Cut the avocados in half. Remove the stone and brush the flesh with lemon juice. Fill each avocado half with the breadcrumb mixture.

3 Place the filled avocados in a flan dish and sprinkle with the grated cheese.

4 Cook on 100P for 4 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Garnish with sprigs of fresh parsley.

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VEGETABLE & BEAN SOUP

Serves 4-6

75g celery, sliced

125g carrots, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

100g leeks, sliced

125g black eyed beans, cooked

125g chick peas, chopped

125g kidney beans, cooked

100g sweetcorn, canned

400g chopped tomatoes, canned

600ml (1 pint) hot vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste

STUFFED PEPPERS

Serves 2-4

4 large green, red or yellow peppers

225g minced pork

200g cooked rice

75g red pepper, finely chopped

75g spring onions

15ml (1 tbsp) garlic purée

5ml (1 tsp) ground cumin salt and pepper

1 egg (medium)

100g cheddar cheese, grated

FISH PIE

Serves 4

900g potatoes, peeled and chopped

135ml (9 tbsp) water

25g margarine

30 - 60ml (2 - 4 tbsp) milk salt and pepper to taste

600g fish fillets (e.g. fresh cod)

300ml (

1

/

2

pint) white sauce (See Page 33)

10ml (2 tsp) dried dill

INDONESIAN SALMON

Serves 4

10ml (2 tsp) indonesian curry paste

20ml (4 tsp) sweet chilli sauce

5ml (1 tsp) garlic purée

5ml (1 tsp) tomato purée

5ml (1 tsp) english mustard powder

50g soured cream

100g couscous, tomato flavour

4 salmon steaks (approx. 225g each)

RECIPES

1 Place the celery, carrots, garlic and leeks in a

2.5 litre (approx. 4 pints) bowl and cook on

100P for 3 minutes.

2 Place the remaining ingredients into the bowl and mix well.

3 Cook on 50P for 40 minutes, stirring 3-4 times during cooking.

1 Cut the top off the peppers. Remove seeds and membranes. Place in a greased 25cm (10”) flan dish.

2 In a medium bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except cheese. Fill each pepper with equal amounts of the mixture.

3 Sprinkle the cheese over the filling.

4 Place dish on the turntable and cook on 70P for

18 minutes.

1 Place potatoes in a bowl, add the water. Cover and cook on 100P for 20 minutes, until soft enough to mash. Mash with margarine, milk and seasoning.

2 Place fish in a flan dish in a single layer, cover and cook on 70P for 14 minutes. Flake the fish and mix into the sauce. Add the dill and mix well.

3 Pour into a casserole dish. Spread the potatoes on top.

4 Cook on 70P for 20 minutes.

1 Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, except the couscous and salmon.

2 Add 100g boiling water to a small bowl and add the couscous, leave in bowl for 5 minutes.

3 Mix well then add the curry paste and stir.

4 Place equal amounts of couscous mixture in the centre of the thin ends of the steaks.

5 Place the fillets into a flan dish and cook on 70P for 14 minutes.

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RECIPES

TUNA STUFFED AUBERGINES

Serves 4

2 medium aubergines salt

25g margarine

150g onion, chopped

50g mushroom, chopped

30ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée

15ml (1 tbsp) garlic purée

250g canned tuna, drained

75g canned sweetcorn


1 Cut the aubergines in half lengthways and score the flesh with a knife. Sprinkle with salt and leave for 30 minutes. Rinse well.

2 Scoop out the flesh from the aubergines and

3 Place the aubergine, onion and mushroom in a bowl and cook on 70P for 3 minutes until soft.

4 Add the tomato purée, garlic purée, tuna and sweetcorn.

5 Pile the mixture into each aubergines half and sprinkle with cheese.

6 Place in a flan dish and cook on 70P for

10 minutes.

FISH RISOTTO

Serves 4

75g onion, chopped

75g celery, sliced

75g green pepper, seeded and sliced

75g red pepper, seeded and sliced

300g fish fillet, chunks

250g uncooked prawns

1.25ml (

1

/ 4 tsp) cayenne pepper

2.5ml (

1

/ 2 tsp) ground cumin

75g canned sweetcorn, drained

200g white long grain rice

750ml (1

1

/ 4 pint) hot fish stock salt and pepper to taste

BEEF CASSEROLE

Serves 4

45ml (3 tbsp) plain flour salt and pepper

500g braising steak, diced

450ml (

3

/ 4 pint) hot beef stock

150ml (

1

/ 4 pint) red wine


30ml (2 tbsp) worcestershire sauce salt and pepper to taste

30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour blended with water

200g carrots, sliced

100g onions, sliced

400g potatoes, par-boiled and cubed

1 Place all ingredients into a 2.5 litre (approx.

4 pint) casserole dish and mix well.

2 Place on the turntable. Do not cover.

3 Cook on 70P for 35 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking.

1 Mix together the flour, salt and pepper, then toss the steak in the seasoned flour until well coated.

2 Pour the beef stock, wine, tomato puree, worcestershire sauce, seasoning and blended cornflour into a 2.5 litre (4 pint) casserole dish and stir well.

3 Stir in the steak, carrots, onions and potatoes.

4 Cook using sequence programming on 50P for

35 minutes then 70P for 20 minutes.

Leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving, so that the meat relaxes to improve texture.

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BEEF RISOTTO

Serves 4

75g onion, chopped

75g celery, sliced

75g green pepper, seeded and sliced

75g red pepper, seeded and sliced

300g beef fillet, thinly sliced into 5cm strips

1.25ml (

1

/ 4 tsp) cayenne pepper

2.5ml (

1

/ 2 tsp) ground cumin

75g canned sweetcorn, drained

200g white long grain rice

750ml (1

1

/ 4 pint) hot beef stock salt and pepper to taste

RECIPES

1 Place all ingredients into a 2.5 litre (approx.

4 pint) casserole dish and mix well.

2 Place on the turntable. Do not cover.

3 Cook on 70P for 35 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking.

TOMATO, PASTA LAYER

Serves 4

800g canned, chopped tomatoes in tomato sauce

150g red pesto

15ml (1 tbsp) garlic puree

150g mushrooms, sliced salt and pepper

500g fresh meat filled ravioli

300ml (

1

/ 2 pint) cheese sauce

1 Empty the tomatoes, pesto, garlic, mushrooms and seasoning into a large bowl and cook on

100P for 12 minutes.

2 Spread half the tomato mixture over the base of a 25cm (10”) round 5cm (2”) deep glass dish.

3 Place a single layer using half the pasta on top of the sauce.

4 Repeat the process again using the remaining sauce and pasta.

5 Cover the pasta with the cheese sauce.

6 Place on the turntable and cook on 50P for

35 minutes.

BOLOGNESE SAUCE

Serves 4

30ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil

150g onion, finely chopped

100g mushrooms, chopped


1 bay leaf

400g canned, chopped tomatoes


450g lean minced beef

150ml (

150ml (

1

1

/

/ 4 pint) red wine

4 pint) hot beef stock salt and pepper to taste

30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour blended with 30ml water

1 Place oil, onion, mushrooms and garlic into a

2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) dish and mix well.


3 Add all the remaining ingredients, mix thoroughly.

4 Cook on 70P for 25 minutes, until sauce is thick. Stir 2-3 times during cooking.

Serve hot with spaghetti.

Bolognese Sauce- Variations:

Chilli Con Carne: Make as the bolognese sauce. At stage 3, add 450g drained canned red kidney beans and 5 - 15ml (1 - 3 tsp) chilli powder, to taste.

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RECIPES

CREAMY TURKEY CASSEROLE

Serves 4

25g margarine

600g turkey, cubed

200g button mushrooms, sliced

300g leeks, sliced salt and pepper

Sauce:

50g margarine

50g plain flour

5ml (1 tsp) cayenne pepper

30ml (2 tbsp) english mustard powder

100g creamed coconut

300ml (

1

/ 2 pint) milk salt and pepper

250g mascarpone cheese

1 Place the margarine, turkey, mushrooms, leeks, salt and pepper into a 2.5 litre (approx.

4 pint) casserole dish and cook on 100P for 10 minutes.

2 To make sauce, place margarine in a bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds until melted.

3 Stir in the flour, cayenne pepper, mustard powder and creamed coconut.

4 Whisk in the milk and cook on 100P for 5 minutes, stir every 2 minutes until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

5 Mix the mascarpone cheese into the sauce and drain the juice from the turkey into the sauce.

6 Pour the sauce over the turkey mixture. Mix well. Place on the turntable and cook on 70P for 25 minutes, stir 1-2 times during cooking.

HONEYED CHICKEN

Serves 4

4 boneless chicken breasts (approx. 200g each)

75ml (5 tbsp) clear honey

30ml (2 tbsp) honey mustard

2.5 ml (

1

/ 2 tsp) dried tarragon


150ml (

1

/ 4 pint) chicken stock

15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour blended with water salt and pepper to taste

1 Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish.

2 Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour over the chicken.

3 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes. Turnover and coat the chicken with the sauce 2-3 times during cooking.

CHICKEN KORMA

Serves 4

225g korma paste*

15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour

150ml (

1

/ 4 pint) hot chicken stock

125g onion, chopped

900g Chicken, diced

300g (

1

/ 2 pint) coconut cream

50g creaned coconut

1 Mix the paste and cornflour together in a

2.5 litre (approx. 4 pints) casserole dish, gradually stirring in the stock.

2 Add all the other ingredients, stirring well.

3 Place on the turntable. Do not cover.


5 Stir 2-3 times during cooking.

Note

* Before using the Korma paste, ensure the oil is poured from the top of the jar, then drain the paste, using a seive with kitchen paper in it to remove the remaining excess oil.

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GARLIC CHICKEN

Serves 4-6

150g green peppers, chunks

150g red peppers, chunks

150g yellow peppers, chunks head of garlic, separate cloves and peel

150g celery, sliced

800g chicken fillets, cubed

400g chopped tomatoes, canned

5ml (1 tsp) caster sugar

10ml (2 tsp) fresh basil, chopped salt and pepper to taste

RECIPES

1 Place the peppers, garlic, celery and chicken into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pints) bowl and cook on 100P for 4 minutes.

2 Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

3 Place on the turntable and cook on 70P for

25 minutes, stirring 2-3 times during cooking.

Garnish with black olives and fresh basil.

VEGETABLE COUS COUS

Serves 4-6

300g carrots, sliced

200g leeks, sliced

150g red peppers, chopped

150g canned sweetcorn

900ml (1

1

/ 2 pints) hot vegetable stock

250g cous cous

BEAN CASSEROLE

Serves 4

200g courgettes, sliced

150g leeks, sliced

2 clove garlic, crushed

800g canned, chopped tomatoes

600g canned, mixed beans in curry sauce

150g fresh baby sweetcorn, chopped

5ml (1 tsp) fennel seeds

3 vegetable stock cubes salt and pepper to taste

SPICY POTATOES

Serves 4

30ml vegetable oil

10ml ground cinnamon

10ml ground coriander

5ml cayenne pepper

10ml sesame seeds

10ml caraway seeds

50g butter

1.3cm (

1

/ 2 ”) fresh root ginger, peeled & grated


675g cooked potatoes, cut into 2.5cm (1”) pieces pinch of salt

1 Place the carrots, leeks, peppers, sweetcorn and stock into a 2.5 litre (4 pint) casserole dish, mix well and cook on 70P for 20 minutes, stirring twice.

2 Add the cous cous, mix well and cook on 70P for 5 minutes.

Serve hot as an accompaniment or cold as a sald.

1 Place the cougettes, leeks and garlic in a

2.5 litre (4 pint) casserole dish, mix well.

2 Add the tomatoes, beans, sweetcorn, fennel and stock cubes. Season and mix well.

3 Cook on 70P for 15 minutes, then on 100P for

15 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking.

Serve with rice or baked potatoes.

1 Place the oil, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne pepper, sesame and caraway seeds in a 2.5 litre

(approx. 4 pint) casserole dish, mix well. Heat on 100P for 1 minute.

2 Add the butter, ginger and garlic. Cook on 70P for 3 minutes. Stir in the potatoes and salt.

3 Place the dish on the turntable, cook on 70P for 8 minutes, stir twice.

Garnish with fresh chopped coriander, serve with grilled or roasted meats.

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CHEESE & POTATO LAYER

Serves 4

300g leeks, sliced

200g cooked ham, chopped

600g par-boiled potatoes, thinly sliced

600ml (1 pint) white sauce (See below)


RECIPES

1 Mix the leeks and ham in bowl, cook on 100P for

5 minutes.

2 Place half the leek mixture in a 2.5 litre (approx.

4 pint) casserole dish cover with half the potato slices, pour over half the sauce and sprinkle with half the cheese.

Repeat with the remaining ingredients.


WHITE SAUCE

300ml (

1

/ 2 pint)

25g margarine

25g plain flour

300ml (

1

/ 2 pint) milk salt and pepper to taste

1 Place the margarine in a bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds, until melted.

2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on

100P for 6 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Variations:

Cheese sauce:

Parsley sauce:

Onion sauce:

Sweet white sauce:

Stir in 75g grated cheese and 5ml (1 tsp) mustard powder at Stage 2. Serve with vegetables, fish or meat.

Stir 15-30ml (1 - 2 tbsp) fresh, chopped parsley into the finished sauce.

Serve with fish.

Add 225g cooked onion, finely chopped into the sauce at stage 2. Serve with vegetables.

Omit salt and pepper from basic recipe. Add 15 - 30ml (1 - 2 tbsp) caster sugar at Stage 2. Serve with puddings as an alternative to custard.

RICE PUDDING

Serves 4

1500ml (2

1

/ 2 pints) milk

200g pudding rice

150g caster sugar

5ml (1 tsp) ground nutmeg (optional)

1 Place the milk in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish. Heat on 100P for 8 minutes.

2 Stir in the rice and sugar.

3 Place on the low rack, cook on 50P for

60 minutes, stir 3 times during cooking and again at the end of cooking.

4 Sprinkle with ground nutmeg to serve.

FRUIT CRUMBLE

Serves 4

750g seasonal fresh fruit, lightly cooked

150g brown sugar

5ml (1 tsp) cinnamon

150g plain wholemeal flour

75g rolled oats

75g margarine

1 Place the fruit, 50g of the brown sugar and the cinnamon in a dish, mix well and cook on 100P for 4 minutes.

2 Place flour and oats in bowl, mix well and rub in margarine, until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add remaining brown sugar, mix well. Sprinkle over the fruit and cook on

50P for 10 minutes.

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GINGER CAKE

Serves 4 - 6 (800g)

200g caster sugar

200g margarine

4 eggs (medium)

200g self raising flour

2” piece, fresh stem ginger, grated

20ml (4 tsp) ground ginger

60ml (4 tbsp) orange juice topping: 225g cream cheese grated rind of 1 orange

5ml (1 tsp) orange juice

30ml (2 tbsp) icing sugar

RECIPES

1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy.

2 Beat in the eggs one at a time.

3 Sift the flour and fold into the mixture.

4 Add the grated fresh ginger, ground ginger and orange juice then mix to a dropping consistency.

5 Spoon the mixture into a greased and lined 8”

(21cm x 9.5cm) cake dish.


7 Leave to stand for 10 minutes.

8 To prepare the topping, combine the cream cheese, orange juice and icing sugar until smooth. Spread on top of the cake.

Keep refrigerated.

COFFEE & ALMOND CAKE

Serves 4-6 (800g)

200g caster sugar

200g margarine

4 eggs (medium)


5ml (1 tsp) almond essence

20ml (4 tsp) instant coffee

45ml (3 tbsp) hot water

15ml (1 tbsp) water

25g glace cherries



3 Sift the flour and fold into the mixture.

4 Dissolve the coffee in the hot water and fold into the mixture, together with the almond essence.

5 Spoon into a greased and lined 8” (21cm x

9.5cm) cake dish.


7 Leave to stand for 10 minutes.

8 Mix the icing sugar and water to make a smooth paste.

Drizzle over the cake and sprinkle with the almonds and cherries.

Keep refrigerated.

DOUBLE CHOC-CHIP CAKE

Serves 4-6 (800g)

200g caster sugar

200g margarine

4 eggs (medium)


50g cocoa powder

75g plain or milk chocolate drops



3 Sift the flour and cocoa powder then fold into the mixture.

4 Add chocolate drops and stir well.

5 Spoon into a greased and lined 8” (21cm x

9.5cm) cake dish.


Leave to stand for 10 minutes.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

OVEN INTERIOR

• It is important to clean the interior of your microwave oven after each use.

• To clean the oven interior, use a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.

• Food and liquid splashes will build-up on the oven walls and ceiling. If grease, fat and food debris is allowed to build-up in the oven interior it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.

• Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.

The waveguide cover is constructed from a fragile material and should be cleaned with care

(follow the cleaning instructions above).

NOTE: Excessive soaking may cause disintegration of the waveguide cover.

The waveguide cover is a consumable part and without regular cleaning, will need to be replaced.

• Food will release steam during cooking and cause condensation inside the oven and door.

It is important to wipe the oven dry. A buildup of condensation will eventually lead to rust forming on the oven interior.

• Do not allow grease or dirt to build-up on the door seals or areas around the door. This may prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leakage of microwaves (follow the cleaning instructions opposite).

• Ensure the turntable and roller stay are cleaned after every use with a mild washing-up liquid solution and dried. This will prevent the buildup of grease and food debris.

The turntable is dishwasher safe.

• CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR

INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD

DEPOSITS.

Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to a deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

OUTER CABINET

• Wipe the outside of the microwave oven with a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.

• The control panel must be wiped clean and dried with the door open, therefore inactivating the oven.

NOTES:

• Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.

• A steam cleaner should not be used.

• Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor.

Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks you can carry out yourself before calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple.

Follow this simple check below:

Place half a cup of water on the turntable and close the door. Select HIGH and programme the oven to cook for 1 minute.

1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking?

2. Does the turntable rotate?

3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your hand above the air vent openings.)

4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound?

5. Is the water in the cup hot?

If you answer “NO” to any question first check that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown. If there is no fault with either, check against the chart below.

NOTE:

If you cook food for more than the standard time

(see chart below) using the same cooking mode, the oven’s safety mechanisms automatically activate.

The microwave power level will be reduced.

Cooking Mode

Microwave HIGH cooking

Standard Time

20 Minutes

WARNING:

Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a SHARP trained engineer to carry out servicing or repairs.

This is important as it may involve the removal of covers that provide protection against microwave energy.

• The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven operation, but does not form an airtight seal. It is normal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air around the oven door. Food with a high moisture content will release steam and cause condensation inside the door which may drip from the oven.

• Repairs and Modifications: Do not attempt to operate the oven if it is not working properly.

• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the outer cabinet. This is very dangerous due to high voltage parts inside which must never be touched, as this could be fatal.

Your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover. If the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself, call a SHARP approved service facility.

IMPORTANT:

If the display is blank and has gone dark, even if the power plug is properly connected, the oven may be in Energy Save Mode. To cancel it, open and then close the oven door, see page 7.

QUERY

Draught circulates around the door.

Condensation forms in the oven, and may drip from the door.

Flashing or arcing from within the cavity when cooking.

Arcing potatoes.

ANSWER

When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity.

The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.

The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface.

The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content.

Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.

Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.

Ensure all “eyes” are removed and the potatoes have been pierced, place directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or similar.

Check the door is closed properly.

The display is lit but the control panel will not work when pressed.

Oven cooks too slowly.

Oven makes a noise.

Outer cabinet is hot.

Ensure correct power level has been selected.

The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting.

The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.

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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown:

Green and yellow stripes = EARTH

As the colours in the mains lead of your oven may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as described:

• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal marked E or or coloured green or coloured green and yellow.

• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N

or coloured black or coloured blue.

• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L

or coloured red or coloured brown.

Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug.

must be connected to a single phase 230-240V,

50Hz alternating current supply.

If you do not make the proper electrical connections you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE

MUST BE EARTHED

If you have any doubts about your electrical supply ask a qualified electrician.

CALLING FOR SERVICE

• If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages, do not attempt to service this microwave oven yourself.

• Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased in order to obtain service.

Where this is not possible, please contact the

SHARP Customer Information Centre.

Telephone: 08705 274277 (office hours).

• For general information and assistance with oven queries, please contact our

Customer Information Centre:

U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)

Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)

Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support

• Replacement accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor:

Willow Vale Electronics Ltd.

Telephone: 0121 766 5414

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GUARANTEE

Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (“Sharp”) guarantees that for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase the enclosed product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Sharp agrees to provide for the repair or, at its option, the replacement of a defective product. Sharp reserves the right to replace defective parts, or the product, with new or refurbished items. Items that are replaced become the property of Sharp.

To benefit from this guarantee, any fault that occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service

Facility, within one year from the date the product was purchased. Proof of purchase, such as a receipt or invoice, must be provided.

If the product is exchanged, the replacement shall be covered by the unexpired portion of the original guarantee.

In the unlikely event of the product requiring repair, please contact the supplier from whom it was purchased.

Where this is not possible, please contact an appointed Service Facility. Details of Service Facilities appointed by Sharp can be obtained from www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport/service or by contacting the Sharp

Customer Information Centre whose details are given below.

This guarantee shall only apply to faults that are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp.

The product is intended for private domestic use only. The guarantee will not apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or profession.

The guarantee does not cover:

• Glass/ceramic turntables, as they can be damaged by handling/cleaning methods.

• Faults resulting from inadequate cleaning. Regular cleaning is required to prevent a build up of food residue that can also affect the performance of the product.

• Carriage costs to or from the repair centre.

No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.

This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights, and does not affect these rights in any way.

You may not transfer your rights or obligations under this warranty to anyone else.

If you have any difficulty operating the product, or would like information on other Sharp products, please telephone the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the number given below.

Sharp Customer Information Centre

Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

Telephone: 08705 274277 (01 676 0648 in Southern Ireland)

Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd is a company registered in England under number 965877 whose registered office is at

4 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1EZ.

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SPECIFICATIONS

AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz

Power Consumption:

Microwave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22kW

Off Mode (Energy Save Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . less than 0.5W

Input Current:

Microwave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2A

Output Power:

Microwave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800W (IEC 60705)

MAFF Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E

Microwave Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2450Mhz (Group 2/Class B)*

Outside Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460(W) x 275(H) x 380(D)mm

Cavity Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319(W) x 211(H) x 336(D)mm**

Oven Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 litres**

Cooking Uniformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turntable diameter 272mm

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 12kg

*

This Product fulfils the requirement of the European standard EN55011. In conformity with this standard, this product is classified as group 2 class B equipment. Group 2 means that the equipment intentionally generates radio-frequency energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the heat treatment of food. Class B equipment means that the equipment is suitable to be used in domestic

** establishments.

Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height.

Actual capacity for holding food is less.

As part of a policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to alter design and specifications without notice.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, translating or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics (U.K.)

Ltd.

The illustrations, technical information and data contained in this publication are, to our best knowledge, correct at the time of going to print.

The right to change specifications, at any time, without notice, is reserved as a part of our policy of continuous development and improvement.

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Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd

London, U. K.

U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)

Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)

Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support

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TINSEB215WRRZ-K91

Sharp R-27STM-A Microwave Oven Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK

MICROWAVE OVEN

800W (IEC 60705)

OPERATION MANUAL

http://www.sharp.co.uk/support

08705 274277

(01) 676 0648

CONTENTS

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

CONTROL PANEL

INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS

BEFORE OPERATION

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK CHART

EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

1. SEQUENCE COOKING

2. AUTO MINUTE

NOTE: • The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start can only be used within

3 minutes after cooking completion, closing the door or pressing the

STOP/CLEAR button.

• The overall time can be extended to a maximum of 90 minutes.

MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

SUITABLE COOKWARE

DEFROSTING ADVICE

REHEATING ADVICE

COOKBOOK

DEFROSTING CHART

COOKING CHART

COOKING CHART

COOKING CHART

REHEATING CHART

RECIPES

AVOCADO AU GRATIN

VEGETABLE & BEAN SOUP

STUFFED PEPPERS

FISH PIE

INDONESIAN SALMON

RECIPES

RECIPES

TUNA STUFFED AUBERGINES

FISH RISOTTO

BEEF CASSEROLE

BEEF RISOTTO

RECIPES

TOMATO, PASTA LAYER

BOLOGNESE SAUCE

Bolognese Sauce- Variations:

RECIPES

CREAMY TURKEY CASSEROLE

HONEYED CHICKEN

CHICKEN KORMA

GARLIC CHICKEN

RECIPES

VEGETABLE COUS COUS

BEAN CASSEROLE

SPICY POTATOES

CHEESE & POTATO LAYER

RECIPES

WHITE SAUCE

RICE PUDDING

FRUIT CRUMBLE

GINGER CAKE

RECIPES

COFFEE & ALMOND CAKE

DOUBLE CHOC-CHIP CAKE

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE