Sharp R-340M W, R-330N R, Carousel R-340M, Carousel R-340W, Carousel R-330N Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
AND
COOKBOOK
MICROWAVE OVEN
MODELS
R-340M (W) R-330N (R)
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 DOCUMENT 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
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand
FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN
AUSTRALIA
REGARDING YOUR LOCAL
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
www.sharp.net.au
OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER CARE
1300 135 022
(LOCAL CALL COST APPLY WITHIN AUSTRALIA)
SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN
NEW ZEALAND
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SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
www.sharp.net.nz
CONTACT YOUR SELLING DEALER/RETAILER
OR CALL
SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES
TELEPHONE: 09 573 0111
FACSIMILE: 09 573 0113
SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
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INFO DISPLAY COOKING SYSTEM
Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Your new oven has an "Information Display System" which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily guide you through each feature. We strongly recommend however that you read this operation manual thoroughly before operating your oven, paying particular attention to the safety warnings and special notes.
CONTENTS page
Warranty Inside of front cover
Introduction 1
Warning 2
Special Notes and Warning 3
Installation Instructions 4
Oven Diagram 5
Operation of Touch Control Panel 6
Control Panel Display 6
Touch Control Panel Layout 6
Before Operating 7
Getting Started 7
Clock Setting 7
Stop/Clear 7
The manual is divided into two sections:
1. OPERATION (P2~P16) 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 and standing time. It also contains recipes for automatic cooking and manual cooking.
Please take some time to read your operation manual careful­ly, 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 consider our complete range of Sharp products.
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking
Power Interruption 7
Manual Operations 8
Microwave Time Cooking 8
Sequence Cooking 9
Instant Cook 9
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme
Automatic Operations 11
Notes for Automatic Operations 11
Instant Action 11
Express Defrost 12
Easy Defrost 13
Other Convenient Features 14
Less/More Setting 14
Timer 15
Child Lock 15
Demonstration Mode 15
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Alarm 15
Care and Cleaning 16
Service Call Check 16
Specifications 16
Cooking Guides 1 - M
Quick Reference Guide 1
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WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 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 plug, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling when handling the container. Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated. If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout. Additionally:
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. Do not use excessive amount of time. c. When boiling liquids in the oven, use a wide-mouthed container. d. Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids. e. Stir the liquid before and during cooking. Use extreme care when handling the container or inserting
a spoon or other utensil into the container.
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.
It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service or repair operation. Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous.
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 is 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 power 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 in order to avoid a hazard.
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 including microwave plastic wrap etc., 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. Do not store food or any other items inside the oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. 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. 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.
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SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING
DO DON’T
Eggs, fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables, sausages and oysters
Popcorn
Baby food
General
* 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.
* Use a deep microwave safe glass
bowl when cooking liquids or cereals to prevent boiling over.
* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
"explosion", which may damage the
oven or injure yourself. * Cook hard/soft boiled eggs. * Overcook oysters. * Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or
microwave safe 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 wa-
ter) in the oven cavity.
Liquids (Beverages)
Canned foods
Sausage rolls, Pies, Christmas pudding
Meats
Utensils
Aluminium foil
Browning dish
* For boiling or cooking liquids see
WARNING on page 2 to prevent explosion and delayed eruptive boiling.
* Remove food from can.
* Cook for the recommended time.
(These foods have high sugar and/or fat contents.)
* 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 a
microwave and heat proof dinner plate between the turntable and the browning dish.
* Heat for longer than recommended
time. See REHEATING-FOOD CHART
on page J.
* 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 recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Exces-
sive preheating can cause the glass
turntable to shatter and/or damage
internal parts of the oven.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover), and the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside 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. 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. Refer to OVEN DIAGRAM below. NEVER operate the oven without the roller stay and turntable.
4. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop, in a cabinet or built-in. It 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.
For R-340M(W): Allow a space of at least 15cm on the top, 10cm on both sides and 5cm at the rear of the
oven for adequate air circulation. When installing in a cabinet, the minimum inside dimension of the cabinet should be 720mm(W) x 460mm(H) x 498mm(D).
When building the oven into a cabinet or wall, a Sharp built-in kit model number RK-J32W (white) for R-
340M(W) is available which enable the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen, the kit is available from your retailer. Read carefully the installation instructions for the built- in kit before installation. This built­in kit has been tested according to Australian Standards. Sharp does not recommend the use of any other built-in kit.
If the oven is to be positioned near a conventional oven, ensure that adequate space is allowed, and a suitable
heat shield is incorporated between the two to prevent damage to the oven and the built-in kit caused by heat.
WARNING: The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in
an emergency.
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. This appliance must be earthed.
7. Operate the oven from a general purpose domestic outlet.
If a generator is used, do not operate the oven with non-sinusoidal outputs.
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OVEN DIAGRAM
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3
4
5
1. Door open button
2. Oven lamp
3. Door hinges
4. Door safety latches
5. See through door
6. Door seals and sealing surfaces
7. Coupling
8. Waveguide cover (Do not remove)
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84
2
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1
9. Touch control panel
10. Liquid crystal display
11. Ventilation openings
12. Power supply cord
13. Turntable
14. Roller stay
15. Menu label
A
B
C
D
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OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel. An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry. In addition the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when a cooking procedure is required.
Control Panel Display
Indicators
Touch Control Panel Layout
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1
4
6
8
R-340M(W)
2
3
5
4
7
6
8
R-330N(R)
2
3
5
7
1. EXPRESS DEFROST PAD Press to select the Express Defrost menu.
2. EASY DEFROST PAD Press to select the Easy Defrost menu.
3. NUMBER PADS Press to enter cooking time, clock time, weight of food.
4. 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.
5. TIMER/CLOCK PAD Press to set clock, timer, child lock or demonstration mode.
6. STOP/CLEAR PAD Press to clear during programming. Press once to stop operation of oven during cooking; press twice to cancel cooking programme.
INSTANT COOK/START PAD
7. 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.
8. INSTANT ACTION PADS Press to cook or reheat 8 popular menus.
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BEFORE OPERATING
Getting Started
Step
1
Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the oven beeps.
Procedure Pad Order Display
2
Clock Setting
* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).
Step
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.
Procedure Pad Order Display
1
Flashing eights
STOP
CLEAR
Only the dots will remain.
TIMER
CLOCK
The dots (:) will flash on and off.
Enter the correct time of day by pressing the numbers in sequence.
2
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again.
3
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.
Power Interruption
TIMER
CLOCK
If the power goes off and the display is blank, refer to the Getting Started above. In that case previous setting such as Clock Setting, Child Lock, Timer and Demonstration Mode will be cancelled, therefore reset them again.
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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.
10%
(LOW)
Power level
Display
Examples of foods typical­ly cooked on microwave oven power level
This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking. If a power level is not selected, then 100% power is automatically used.
* Suppose you want to time cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 100% power.
Step
Enter desired cooking time.
Procedure Pad Order Display
Keeping food warm
30%
(MEDIUM
LOW)
– –
Defrost
Softening
butter
50%
(MEDIUM)
Casseroles
(MEDIUM
– –
Cakes
Muffins
Slices
Seafood
1
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
2
70%
HIGH)
START will flash on and off.
The timer begins to count down.
100%
(HIGH)
– –
Vegetables
Rice/Pasta
Fruit
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
Enter desired cooking time.
Procedure Pad Order Display
1
Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three
2
times).
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
3
If the door is opened during a 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. If more than 40 minutes on 100% is entered, the microwave power will be reduced after 40 minutes to avoid overheating.
START will flash on and off.
POWER
LEVEL
x 3
INSTANT COOK
START
The timer begins to count down.
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Sequence Cooking
Your oven can be programmed with 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
1
2
3
Procedure Pad Order Display
Enter desired cooking time.
Select desired power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad (for 50% press three times).
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.
START will flash on and off.
POWER
LEVEL
x 3
INSTANT COOK
START
The timer begins to count down to zero. When it reaches zero,
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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
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Within 3 minutes of closing the door.
1
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.
Procedure Pad Order Display
INSTANT COOK
START
The timer begins to count down.
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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 whilst cooking for 5 minutes on 50% (MEDIUM
power level). (at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.)
Step
1
2
3
4
Procedure Pad Order Display
Enter desired cooking time.
Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three times).
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad twice to increase the cooking time by two minutes.
START will flash on and off.
POWER
LEVEL
x 3
INSTANT COOK
START
The timer starts to count down.
INSTANT COOK
START
x 2
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AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS
Notes for Automatic Operations
1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best result. If the instructions are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or displayed.
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 DEFROST MENU GUIDE, use EASY DEFROST or defrost manually.
7. 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.
will be displayed if:
Instant Action
The Instant Action allows you to cook or reheat several popular foods. Follow the instructions provided in the INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE on page the cooking guides.
3 and 4 of
may be
R-340M(W) R-330N(R)
* Suppose you want to cook 2 Jacket Potatoes.
Step
Press the JACKET POTATO pad until the desired quantity is displayed (for 2 pieces press twice).
Procedure Display
1
Open the door. Turn over potatoes. Close the door.
2
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
3
Pad Order
JACKET POTATO
x 2
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 CHECK will flash on and off.
START will flash on and off.
INSTANT COOK
START
The cooking time will begin counting down. When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep".
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Express Defrost
EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specific foods. Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page
R-340M(W) R-330N(R)
* Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets.
5 of the cooking guides.
Step
1
2
3
Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken Fillets press twice).
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Open the door. Remove defrosted pieces, turn over remaining pieces. Close the door.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
EXPRESS DEFROST
x 2
INSTANT COOK
START
The defrosting time will be­gin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and stop. COOK indicator will go off and CHECK will flash on and off.
START will flash on and off.
INSTANT COOK
START
4
The defrosting time will be­gin counting down. When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep".
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Easy Defrost
EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and defrosting time. Follow the instructions provided in the EASY DEFROST
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MENU GUIDE on page
R-340M(W) R-330N(R)
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces.
of the cooking guides.
Step
1
2
3
4
Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the EASY DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chick­en Pieces press four times).
Press the number pads to enter weight.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Open the door. Remove defrosted pieces, turn over remaining pieces. Close the door.
EASY
DEFROST
x 4
KG will flash on and off.
KG stops flashing and START will flash on and off.
INSTANT COOK
START
The defrosting time will be­gin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and stop. COOK indicator will go off and CHECK will flash on and off.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
5
START will flash on and off.
INSTANT COOK
START
The defrosting time will be­gin counting down. When it reaches zero, 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 setting 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 any Beverage for less time than the standard setting.
Step
Press the BEVERAGE pad once.
1
Press the POWER LEVEL pad twice within 2 seconds.
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
Press the EASY DEFROST pad four times for Chicken Pieces.
1
Press the number pads to enter weight.
Procedure Pad Order Display
BEVERAGE
x 1
POWER
LEVEL
x 2
Procedure Pad Order Display
EASY
DEFROST
x 4
2
Press the POWER LEVEL pad once.
3
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
4
For EXPRESS DEFROST select the menu using the EXPRESS DEFROST pad instead of the EASY DEFROST pad in step 1, then proceed to step 3.
POWER
LEVEL
x 1
INSTANT COOK
START
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Timer
Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include:
timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top. timing the recommended standing time of food.
You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to showing the time of day.
* Suppose you want to set the timer for 3 minutes to boil an egg on the stove top.
Step
Enter desired time.
Procedure
Pad Order
Display
1
Once the egg has come to the boil in the saucepan you can start the timer.
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad .
2
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.
TIMER
CLOCK
The timer begins to count down. When the timer reach­es zero, the oven will "beep".
will appear in the
display.
To set the Child Lock, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, for 3 seconds. will appear in the display. The Control Panel is now locked, each time a pad is pressed, the display will show "SAFE".
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.
and press the INSTANT COOK/START pad and hold
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 and count down to zero at ten times the speed. When the timer reaches zero, 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 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
Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven.
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, or it could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
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. Keep the ventilation openings free of dust.
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 cleaners.
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. 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 up? YES _______ NO _______
2. When the door is opened, does the oven lamp come on? 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 come on? YES _______ NO _______
B. Does the cooling fan work? 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? YES _______ NO _______
E. Is the water inside the oven hot? 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 page 15 for detail.)
2. If you cook the food over 40 minutes on 100% power, the microwave power will be automatically reduced to avoid overcooking.
SPECIFICATIONS
R-340M(W) and 330N(R)
AC Line Voltage Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz AC Power Required 1.60 kW Output Power 1100 W* (IEC test procedure) Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz (Class B/Group 2)** Outside Dimensions (WxHxD) 520mm x 310mm x 448mm Depth with the door open 826mm Cooking Uniformity Tur Weight Approx. 17 kg
ntable (ø320mm tray) system
* When tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2895.1.2004 ** This is the classification of ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment described in the International
Standard CISPR11.
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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 2-21/2 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 micro­wave safe glass 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 microwave safe glass 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 microwave safe glass 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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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.
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.
DRIED MUSHROOMS Place in a microwave safe glass bowl with 2 cups of
water and heat, slowly, 8-10 minutes on LOW.
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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 halfway through defrosting. 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 halfway through defrosting. As you
turn, touch the meat to find warm areas and shield these with small pieces of foil. Let roasts 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 microwave safe glass bowl of leftover vegetables can be
reheated on HIGH, while lasagne, which contains sensitive cheese and cannot be stirred, should be reheated on MEDIUM HIGH or MEDIUM.
CASSEROLES Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Stir several
times during reheating, especially if casserole has been refrigerated. If casserole cannot be stirred, reheat on 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. Reheat on MEDIUM.
VEGETABLES Wrap large, whole vegetables in microwave plastic wrap.
Cover dishes of vegetables and stir during reheating, if possible.
TOASTING
ALMONDS Place 100 g almonds in a microwave safe 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 microwave safe 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 microwave safe glass bowl,
cover with cold water, and cook for 4
1
/2-5 minutes on
HIGH. Stand covered for 5 minutes before using.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1 tablespoon = 20 mL 1 teaspoon = 5 mL
1
/2 teaspoon = 2.5 mL
1
/4 teaspoon = 1.25 mL
1 cup = 250 mL = 8 fl. oz.
1
/2 cup = 125 mL = 4 fl. oz.
1
/3 cup = 80 mL =
2.5 fl. oz.
1
/4 cup = 60 mL = 2 fl. oz.
Metric Imperial
Cups
SPOON MEASURES
LIQUID MEASURES
CUP MEASURES
1 cup flour 140 g 41/2 oz. 1 cup sugar 250 g 8 oz. 1 cup brown sugar 185 g 6 oz. 1 cup icing sugar 185 g 6 oz. 1 cup butter/margarine 250 g 8 oz. 1 cup honey/golden syrup 375 g 12 oz. 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 60 g 2 oz. 1 cup crushed biscuits 125 g 4 oz. 1 cup uncooked rice 220 g 7 oz. 1 cup mixed fruit 185 g 6 oz. 1 cup chopped nuts 125 g 4 oz. 1 cup coconut 90 g 3 oz.
Metric
15 g =
1
/2 oz. 30 g = 1 oz. 60 g = 2 oz. 90 g = 3 oz.
125 g = 4 oz. 185 g = 6 oz. 250 g = 8 oz. 500 g = 1 lb.
1000 g = 2 lb.
Metric
Imperial
DRY INGREDIENTS
(1 kg)
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
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1-3 minutes
1-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
2 minutes
1-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
1-2 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
REHEATING CONVENIENCE DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE
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
Pecan Pie whole (frozen)
Jam Donuts (frozen)
Danish Pastry whole (frozen)
FOOD
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
1 kg
2 4
400 g
COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL
Stir after heating.
Place food in a microwave safe glass bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or lid. Stir halfway. Stir halfway through cooking. Stir after heating.
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 microwave safe glass 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. Remove from foil container. Place on a roasting rack. Allow to stand. Remove from foil container. Place directly on the turntable. Allow to stand.
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.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
WEIGHT
11/2 minutes on HIGH 3 minutes on HIGH 4-51/2 minutes on MEDIUM 8-10 minutes on MEDIUM 2-21/2 minutes on HIGH 3-31/2 minutes on HIGH 21/2-4 minutes on MEDIUM 91/2 minutes on MEDIUM
31/2-5 minutes on HIGH, followed by 4-5 minutes on MEDIUM 41/2-6 minutes on HIGH, followed by 81/2-10 minutes on MEDIUM 1-11/2 minutes on MEDIUM 2-21/2 minutes on MEDIUM 51/2-6 minutes on MEDIUM
4-51/2 minutes on MEDIUM 8-10 minutes on MEDIUM 35-45 seconds on MEDIUM LOW 60-70 seconds on MEDIUM LOW 4-5 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH followed by 5 minutes on MEDIUM LOW 11/2-2 minutes on MEDIUM LOW 21/2-3 minutes on MEDIUM LOW
3-31/2 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH
11/2-2 minutes on MEDIUM LOW 3-31/2 minutes on MEDIUM LOW 2-3 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH followed by 2-21/2 minutes on MEDIUM LOW
NOTE: Room Temperature +20°C
Refrigerator Temperature +3°C
Frozen Temperature -18°C
– FOOD CHART
STANDING TIME
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10-12 minutes on HIGH
20-24 minutes on HIGH
10-12 minutes on HIGH
12-14 minutes on HIGH
10-12 minutes on HIGH
3-4 minutes on HIGH
43/4-51/2 minutes on HIGH
6-7 minutes
61/2-7 minutes
61/2-7 minutes
61/2-7 minutes
61/2-7 minutes 61/2-7 minutes
61/2-7 minutes
61/2-7 minutes
61/2-7 minutes
61/2-7 minutes
4-41/2 minutes
61/2-7 minutes
1. Place vegetables in a dish. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap.
2. Stir halfway through cooking.
3. Allow to stand 1-3 minutes before serving.
Break apart as soon as possible. Arrange with flower towards the centre.
FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART
Asparagus
Beans (green, cut)
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Carrots (whole) (sliced)
Cauliflower
Corn (on cob)
(kernel)
Peas (green)
Spinach
Mixed Vegetables
500 g
500 g
500 g
500 g
500 g 500 g
500 g
4 pieces
(500 g)
500 g
500 g
250 g
500 g
Break apart as soon as possible. Arrange with flower towards the centre.
MICROWAVE TIME
AT HIGH (100%)
WEIGHTVEGETABLE
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
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
RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART
FOOD
OTHER INGREDIENTS
COOKING TIME
Break apart as soon as possible.
Procedure:
Place rice/pasta/oats in a large microwave safe glass bowl with water. Cook uncovered, stirring twice during cooking. Allow to stand for 2 minutes.
GUIDE TO COOKING EGGS
1 2 3 4
1 tsp.
2 tsp. 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp.
1 tbsp. 1 tbsp. 2 tbsp.
1
/4 cup
Cook
MEDIUM
HIGH (70%)
Butter
SCRAMBLED EGG GUIDE
Place butter, eggs and milk in a small microwave safe glass bowl. Beat with a fork until well combined. Cook, uncov­ered, stirring halfway through cooking.
Milk
Egg(s)
1-11/2 min. 1
1
/2-2 min.
2
1
/2-3 min.
3-3
1
/2 min.
2 cups hot tap water 21/2 cups hot tap water
4 cups boiling water
4 cups boiling water
4 cups boiling water
3
/4 cup cold tap water or milk
21/4 cups cold tap water or milk
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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.
Asparagus
Beans
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chokos
Corn (on cob)
Eggplant
Mushrooms
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 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.
FRESH VEGETABLE CHART
AMOUNTAMOUNT
COOKING PROCEDURE
VEGETABLE
500 g
500 g
2 medium
4 small
2 medium
4 small
500 g
500 g
500 g
500 g
1 kg
500 g
500 g
500 g
3-4 minutes
21/2-3 minutes
31/2-41/2minutes
41/2-5 minutes
41/2-5 minutes
4-6 minutes
31/2-4 minutes
5-6 minutes
11-12 minutes
21/2-3 minutes
31/2-4 minutes
4-5 minutes
VEGETABLE
3-4 minutes
41/2-5 minutes
41/2-5 minutes
31/2-4 minutes
31/2-4 minutes
41/2-5 minutes
41/2-5 minutes
51/2-61/2 minutes
41/2-61/2 minutes
14-15 minutes
31/2-4 minutes
31/2-4 minutes
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
Peas - Green
- Snow
Potatoes
(jacket)
(baked)
Pumpkin
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Potato
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Vegetables (canned)
MICROWAVE TIME
AT HIGH (100%)
COOKING PROCEDURE
MICROWAVE TIME
AT HIGH (100%)
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MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART
BEEF Rare Medium Well done
VEAL Well done
PORK Well done
LAMB Medium Well done
CHICKEN Whole
CHICKEN Pieces
TURKEY Whole
DUCK
24-27 minutes/kg on MEDIUM 28-31 minutes/kg on MEDIUM 34-37 minutes/kg on MEDIUM
33-35 minutes/kg on MEDIUM
29-31 minutes/kg on MEDIUM
17-21 minutes/kg on MEDIUM HIGH 22-25 minutes/kg on MEDIUM HIGH
16-21 minutes/kg on MEDIUM HIGH
12-13 minutes/500 g on MEDIUM
15-17 minutes/500 g on MEDIUM
12-14 minutes/500 g on MEDIUM
INSTRUCTIONS
COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL
FOOD
5-10 minutes
10-15 minutes
10-15 minutes
10-15 minutes
10-15 minutes
10-15 minutes
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.
Tie meat with string. Place on a rack. Brush with melted butter. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand covered with foil before carving.
Brush rind with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on a rack. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand covered with foil before carving.
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.
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.
Season as desired. Place chicken skin-side down on a rack. Turn over halfway through cooking.
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
STANDING TIME
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Procedure:
1. Remove wrapping from meat.
2. Place frozen meat on a defrost rack. Shield.
3. Defrost using MEDIUM LOW/DEFROST power level (30%).
4. Halfway through defrosting, remove any defrosted portions, e.g. steak, mince. Turn over and shield. Continue defrosting.
DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS
DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES
FOR SEAFOOD, BREAD AND PIES
SEAFOOD MICROWAVE TIME STANDING TIME PROCEDURES
Place between paper towel and place directly on turntable.
2 slices 4 slices 6 slices Bread Rolls
20-25 seconds 40-45 seconds 50-60 seconds 30-35 seconds per roll
PROCEDURES
MICROWAVE TIME
PROCEDURES
PIES
MICROWAVE TIME
Individual Whole
3-4 minutes 7-8 minutes
Remove from packaging. Place between paper towel on a microwave safe rack. Turn over halfway. Allow to stand 3-5 minutes before reheating.
Whole Fish
Scallops
Prawns
4-6 minutes/500 g
6-8 minutes/500 g
4-6 minutes/500 g
5 minutes
2-3 minutes
2-3 minutes
Shield head and tail with foil. Separate and rearrange halfway through defrosting.
Separate as soon as possible.
Separate as soon as possible.
DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES
FOR MEAT AND POULTRY
BEEF (Roast) Steaks Minced Beef
PORK (Roast) Chops Ribs Minced Pork
LAMB (Roast) Shoulder Chops
POULTRY Turkey (Whole) Chicken (Whole) Pieces Duck
MICROWAVE TIME
CUT
10-12 minutes/500 g 6-8 minutes/500 g 8-10 minutes/500 g
8-10 minutes/500 g 5-7 minutes/500 g 7-9 minutes/500 g 9-11 minutes/500 g
8-10 minutes/500 g 7-9 minutes/500 g 61/2-71/2 minutes/500 g
8-10 minutes/500 g 8-9 minutes/500 g 8-12 minutes/500 g 8-10 minutes/500 g
10-15 minutes
5-10 minutes 5-10 minutes
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
STANDING TIME
BREAD
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CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Serves 4
200 g cooking chocolate 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons rum
1
/4 cup caster sugar
1. Place chocolate, water and rum in a large microwave safe glass bowl. Melt for 1 minute 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.
AUSTRALIAN FRUIT CAKE
Serves 4-6
1 kg mixed fruit 1 cup brown sugar 250 g butter, chopped 2 tablespoons brandy 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons parisienne essence
1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large microwave safe glass 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 microwave safe 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.
CHOCOLATE CAKE
2 cups sugar
3
/4 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1
1
/2 cups milk
ICING
125 g butter 1 cup icing sugar 1 dessert spoon rum
1. Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl.
2. Using an electric hand mixer, beat together for 3 minutes on HIGH.
3. Pour into a greased microwave safe gugelhopf container.
4. Cook for 18-23 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.
DESSERTS
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
Serves 4-6
4 slices multigrain bread, crusts removed butter 3 tablespoons caster sugar
1
/4 cup sultanas
1. Spread bread with butter and cut into 2 cm cubes.
2. Place bread, sugar and sultanas in a litre microwave safe casserole dish.
3.
Place milk and vanilla essence into a microwave safe jug, cook for 3 minutes on HIGH.
4. Gradually whisk the warmed milk into eggs. Cook for 3-4 minutes on HIGH, stirring occasionally.
5. Pour over bread mixture.
6. Sprinkle with brown sugar and nutmeg.
7. Cook for 15-20 minutes on MEDIUM LOW.
8. Allow to stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
2
1
/2 cups milk
1
/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 4 eggs, lightly beaten 3 teaspoons brown sugar
1
/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup plain flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder
1
/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons brandy, extra
3 egg whites 300 mL carton thickened cream extra cream for decoration 30 g chocolate, grated
CARAMEL RICE PUDDING
Serves 4-6
1 cup rice 3 cups hot water 400 g can condensed milk
1. Place rice and water in a large microwave safe glass 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.
1
/2 cup oil 13/4 cups plain flour 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla
125 g philadelphia cheese 2 dessert spoons cocoa
20 g butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice cinnamon sugar
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POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD
Serves 6
1 kg small new potatoes 1 large onion, sliced into rings 1 tablespoon caster sugar 20 g butter
1
/2 cup mayonnaise
1. Cut unpeeled potatoes in half. Place in a large microwave safe glass bowl and cover with water. Cook covered for 14-16 minutes on HIGH (potatoes should be tender but holding their shape). Drain.
2. Place onion rings, caster sugar and butter in a microwave safe dish. Cook for 4-6 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.
150 mL sour cream black pepper 1 large avocado, cubed chives, for garnish
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. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, add honey, soy sauce and lemon juice, stir and cook for 1 minute on HIGH.
2. Add pumpkin and cook covered 4-6 minutes on HIGH, until just tender.
3. Stir in beans and zucchini, cook covered a further 3-4 minutes on HIGH.
4. Spoon onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
POTATOES PIZZAIOLA
Serves 4-6
4 large potatoes 20 g 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
1. Peel and dice potatoes into 1.5 cm cubes, rinse and place in a large microwave safe glass bowl with 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes on HIGH, stirring halfway through cooking. Drain.
2. In a small microwave safe glass 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 5-7 minutes on HIGH, stirring halfway through cooking.
PUMPKIN SALAD
Serves 6-8
1 kg pumpkin, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons water
3
/4 cup walnuts
6 green onions, chopped
1. Place pumpkin in large microwave safe glass bowl, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook for 10-12 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, green onions, parsley, nutmeg and pepper with mayonnaise.
4. Fold mayonnaise mixture gently into the pumpkin. Serve chilled.
STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
Serves 4
4 large potatoes
1
/4 cup milk
1
/4 cup cream
1
/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1. Pierce potatoes 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 the 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.
30 g butter 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1
/4 teaspoon dry mustard
paprika
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1
/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground black pepper 1 cup mayonnaise
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HONEY CARROTS
Serves 4
500 g carrots, sliced lengthwise 60 g butter 1 tablespoon honey
1. Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish.
2. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes on HIGH. Stir halfway through cooking.
3. Stand covered for 3 minutes before serving.
4. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
VEGETABLE PLATTER
Serves 4
200 g carrots, sliced 200 g broccoli, cut into florets 100 g zucchini, sliced
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 4-6 minutes on HIGH.
4. Stand covered for 3 minutes, before serving.
CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN
Serves 4-6
500 g cauliflower florets 30 g butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon mustard
1
/2 cup grated cheese
paprika
1. Place cauliflower in a flan dish. Cover and cook for 2-4 minutes on HIGH, until tender. Drain.
2. Melt butter in a microwave safe glass bowl 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
Serves 4-6
3 large potatoes (approx. 500 g), peeled and sliced thinly
1
/2 large onion, sliced 1 cup grated tasty cheese 250 ml thickened cream paprika salt and pepper to taste
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. Finish 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 7-10 minutes on MEDIUM.
9. Stand for 5 minutes before serving.
VEGETABLES
EASY HOME-MADE 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. Place onion, butter and bacon in a 3-litre casserole dish. Cook for 3-4 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 23-25 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.
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
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SEAFOOD
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 can 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 spoonfuls of salmon mixture into cannelloni shells until full.
3. Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
4. Pour pasta sauce 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 sprinkle with extra cheese. Continue cooking on MEDIUM HIGH for a further 2-4 minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.
SEAFOOD LAKSA
Serves 4-6
1 tablespoon lemon grass, finely sliced 270 mL coconut cream 2 fish fillets or 300 g king prawns or both 1 tablespoon oil 1-2 tablespoons Laksa paste
1. In a large microwave safe glass 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 2-5 minutes.
4. Add noodles to a large microwave safe glass 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.
1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 packet of bean shoots 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 packet of vermicelli noodles 1,125 mL Fish Stock
SMOKED SALMON TAGLIATELLE
Serves 4
500 g tagliatelle pasta 60 g butter 100 g smoked salmon 200 g snow peas, trimmed 100 g button mushrooms,
finely sliced
1. Place tagliatelle in a large microwave safe glass bowl with 6 cups of hot tap water. Cook for 10-12 minutes on HIGH, stirring halfway. Stand for 5 minutes then drain.
2.
In a large microwave safe glass bowl cook garlic, butter and green onions 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 glass bowl, place cream and cook for 5 minutes on MEDIUM, stirring once during cooking.
5. In a large shallow dish, cambine pasta, snow peas, button mushrooms, smoked salmon and dill. Stir gently until the pasta is well coated.
6. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and cook for 2 minutes on HIGH.
2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 green onions, finely sliced 600 g thickened cream 1 tablespoon fresh dill 1 cup parmesan cheese
GARLIC MUSSELS
Serves 4 as entree
250 g mussels 250 g New Zealand mussels 1 cup wine 2 cups water 1 clove garlic, crushed
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 microwave safe glass bowl, cover mussels with wine, water and garlic. Cook for 14-16 minutes on MEDIUM or until opened, 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.
CRAB MORNAY
Serves 6
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
1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, melt butter for 1 minute on HIGH. Stir in flour and
mustard. Cook for a further 1 minute on HIGH.
2. Gradually stir in milk. Cook for 3-5 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.
1 onion, finely chopped
1
/2 cup grated cheese
4 tablespoons tomato sauce
1
/2 teaspoon tobasco 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons cream
GARLIC BUTTER
40 g butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed pepper
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TANDOORI CHICKEN
Serves 4-6
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
1. In a Food Processor, 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.
SEASONED CHICKEN PARCELS
Serves 4
3 green onions, chopped finely
1
/2 cup fresh (white) bread crumbs 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 egg yolk
1
/2 cup pine nuts, chopped finely 100 g bacon
1. Mallet chicken breasts until flat.
2. Mix all other ingredients in a small bowl.
3. Season each chicken breast and place mixture in the centre.
4. Roll and tie chicken with string so as no filling is exposed.
5. Place in casserole dish and brush with butter.
6. Cook for 8-12 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH. Turn over halfway during cooking.
7. Stand for 5 minutes, covered in foil.
HONEY CHICKEN LEGS
Serves 4
250 mL soy sauce 4 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed
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 22-26 minutes on MEDI­UM HIGH, turning over halfway through cooking.
4. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.
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
3
/4 cup vintage cheddar, grated 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh
basil 4 Iarge single chicken breasts 20 g melted butter salt and pepper to taste
1
/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons oil 8 large chicken legs sesame seeds
CRUNCHY CAMEMBERT CHICKEN
Serves 6
125 g camembert cheese, finely chopped 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped
1
/2 cup toasted, slivered almonds
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 30-32 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH. Turn over halfway through cooking.
5. Allow to stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving.
2 tablespoons seeded mustard No.15 chicken 2 tablespoons honey
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CHICKEN IN A POT
Serves 4-6
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
1. Toss chicken thighs in flour.
2. Combine all ingredients, except mushrooms, in a 3-litre casserole dish.
3. Cover and cook for 30-35 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH. Stir 2-3 times during
cooking.
4. Add mushrooms. Cook, uncovered, a further 5-7 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.
CHICKEN WITH BACON AND LEEK SEASONING Serves 4
Approximately 1.5 kg chicken 60 g butter, melted 1 leek, finely chopped 1 rasher bacon, chopped
1. Combine butter, leek and bacon in a microwave safe glass bowl. Cook for 1­2 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 11-13 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.
6. Turn over, cook a further 11-13 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.
7. Stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before carving.
POULTRY
2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 chicken stock cubes 1 tablespoon soy sauce salt and pepper 200 g mushrooms, sliced
CHICKEN PENNE SALAD
Serves 6
Approximately 1.5 kg chicken 20 g butter 1 packet picador cheese (soft capsicum - flavoured 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
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 microwave safe glass 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 microwave safe glass bowl
and cooking on HIGH for 2 minutes.
6. Combine all other ingredients and mix well with chicken, pasta and sauce.
CHICKEN FILLET BURGERS
Serves 4
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
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. Serve on a roll with salad.
TOPPING 2 MEDITERRANEAN
4 pieces of prosciutto
4 pieces of marinated vegetables such
as eggplant or roast capsicum
1
/4 cup grated vintage cheese
1
/4 cup Parmesan cheese
3
/4 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs 1 egg yolk salt and pepper 20 g butter, melted, extra
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HONEY ROAST LAMB
Serves 4-6
1.5 kg leg of lamb 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1. Combine honey and Dijon mustard. Brush over lamb.
2. Place fat-side down on a roasting rack.
3. Cook for 26-28 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (for medium) or 32-34 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (for well done).
4. Turn over halfway through cooking shielding shank with foil to prevent overcooking. Brush combined ingredients over leg of lamb. Allow to stand for 10 minutes covered with foil before carving.
VEAL AND EGGPLANT
Serves 4-6
750 g veal, diced 1 Iarge eggplant, cubed 1 tablespoon flour 2 teaspoons fresh sage black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder 4 rashers bacon, chopped
1. Place flour, sage, stock powder, pepper and veal into a freezer bag, toss well to coat the veal.
2. Transfer the meat and any flour remaining in the bag to a 3-litre casserole dish.
3. Add the bacon, green onions, tomatoes, capsicum, tomato paste and eggplant. Mix well. Cover and cook for 32-34 minutes on MEDIUM, stirring 2­3 times during cooking.
4. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with rice and Kalamata olives.
3 shallots, sliced 1 yellow capsicum, sliced 420 g can peeled tomatoes 2 tablespoons continental parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste
CHILLI CON CARNE
Serves 4-6
1 kg mince 1 large onion, finely chopped 825 g can peeled tomatoes salt and pepper 1-2 teaspoons chilli powder
1.
Mix mince and onion together in a large microwave safe glass 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.
1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 375 g jar tomato paste 425 g can red kidney beans, drained
INDIAN CURRY LAMB
Serves 4-6
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
1. Place onion and curry paste in a small microwave safe glass bowl, cook for 1 minute on MEDIUM HIGH.
2.
Place onion, Iamb, sweet potato, chicken stock and stock powder into a 3-litre 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.
1 tablespoon curry paste 300 g can of chickpeas 3 zucchini, cubed 2 tablespoons fresh coriander or
parsley, chopped
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE
Serves 4-6
500 g topside mince 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 410 g can whole tomatoes
1
/2 cup tomato paste
1. Mix mince, onion and garlic together in a large microwave safe glass bowl. Cook for 8-10 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 for a further 6-8 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH. Stir halfway through cooking.
4. Serve over hot spaghetti.
100 g mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
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GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES
Serves 4-6
1 kg sausages 1 onion, finely sliced 40 g butter 3 teaspoons curry powder 1
1
/2 cups water
1. Pierce sausages with a fork twice. Arrange on a microwave safe rack.
2. Cook sausages for 14-16 minutes on MEDIUM, turning halfway through cooking. After cooled, 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 Basmati rice and pappadums.
2 tablespoons plain flour 1 carrot, grated 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons brown vinegar
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
1. Peel and cut potatoes into 2.5 cm cubes. Place in a large microwave safe glass bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water; cover and cook for 10-16 minutes on HIGH or until tender. Stir halfway through cooking. Drain.
2. Mash potatoes; add butter, milk, chives, salt and pepper until it forms a smooth consistency.
3.
In a large microwave safe glass bowl, combine mince and onion and cook for 8 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH, stirring every 2 minutes. Drain juices from meat.
4. Place frozen mixed vegetables in a shallow dish and cook for 2 minutes on HIGH.
5. Add gravy powder, mixed vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes, parsley and seasoning. Mix well.
6. Spoon mixture into a 25 x 20 cm rectangular dish.
7. Spread mashed potato evenly over top of mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top.
8. Cook for 20-22 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.
9. Allow to stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving.
2 tablespoons gravy powder 250 g frozen mixed vegetables 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 can chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons parsley 60 g grated chedder cheese salt and pepper to taste
MEAT
LASAGNE
Serves 8
MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS
30 g butter 1 onion, chopped 1 kg topside mince
1
/4 cup tomato paste 300 g jar Napolitana sauce 1 cup fresh button mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed (optional) 1 tablespoon fresh oregano Salt and pepper to taste
MEAT SAUCE METHOD
1. Place butter and onion in a large microwave safe glass 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, Naopolitana sauce, mushrooms, garlic, oregano and
salt and pepper.
CHEESE SAUCE METHOD
1. Melt butter in a medium sized microwave safe glass bowl 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 3-litre deep casserole dish.
2. Stand lasagne sheets in hot water for 5 minutes.
3. Spoon meat sauce to just cover base of dish. Cover with a single layer of
Lasagne sheets.
4. Spoon over sheets one-third of meat sauce. Cover with
one-third of cheese sauce.
5. Repeat the process 3 times, ending with the cheese sauce.
6. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
7. Cook for 10 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH with the lid on. Remove lid and
continue cooking for a further 10 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.
8. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve with a fresh garden salad and bread.
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 sheets 100 g mozzarella cheese, grated
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Steak 0.1 - 3.0 • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil. Chops
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. 5 - 30
The oven will "beep" and stop,
CHECK will flash on and off.
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.
Minced Meat 0.1 - 3.0 • Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack. Shield edges.
Beef
The oven will "beep" and stop,
CHECK will flash on and off.
Remove defrosted portions of mince,
turn over and shield edges with foil strips. 5 - 30
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
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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.
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,
CHECK will flash on and off.
Turn over and shield the warm portions. 5 - 50
• 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.
Roast Meat • Shield the bone and the edge with foil strips about 2.5cm wide.
Beef/Pork 0.5 - 3.0 • Place joint with lean side face upwards (if possible) on a defrost rack. Lamb 0.5 - 2.5 • The oven will "beep" and stop,
CHECK will flash on and off. 5 - 60
Turn over and shield the warm portions.
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
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,
CHECK will flash on and off. 5 - 15
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.
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Fish Fillets 0.5
NO.
Procedure
Quantity
(kg's)
Menu
Standing
Time
(minutes)
Chicken Fillets 0.5
1
3
• Place fish fillets on a defrost rack.
• The oven will "beep" and stop,
CHECK will flash on and off. Turn over and separate into
pieces.
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
Sausages / Minced Meat 0.5
• Place sausages / minced meat on a defrost rack.
• The oven will "beep" and stop,
CHECK will flash on and off. 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.
• Place chicken fillets on a defrost rack.
• The oven will "beep" and stop,
CHECK will flash on and off. Turn over and separate into
pieces.
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
2
5
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.
EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE
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medium vegetables
( )
approx. + 60°C
hot tap water or soup stock
Standing
Time
(minutes)
Menu
Procedure
Initial
Temperature
(approx.)
Quantity
(Unit per pressing each
INSTANT ACTION pad)
0.2-1.0 kg (0.2 kg)
– 18°C Frozen
• 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.
Jacket Potato
Potato (whole)
Frozen Vegetables
Carrots Beans Brussels Sprouts Broccoli Cauliflower Corn Green Peas Mixed Vegetables
hard vegetables
1 piece,
approx. 180 - 200 g
1–8 pieces
( )
+ 20°C
Room temperature
• Use washed new potatoes.
• Pierce twice with a fork on each side.
• Place on outside of turntable.
• The oven will "beep" and stop. CHECK will flash on and off. Turn potatoes over and press start to continue cooking.
• After cooking , stand, covered with aluminium foil.
Rice / Pasta
includes: White Rice
Dry Pasta
• Wash rice thoroughly until water runs clear.
• Place into a microwave safe glass 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. CHECK will flash on and off. Stir and press start to continue cooking.
• After cooking, stand and stir.
Serve
Rice/Pasta
Soup stock or Hot tap water for Rice
Hot tap water for Pasta
1 serve
1
/2 cup
11/2 cups
2 cups
2 serves
1 cup
21/2 cups
21/2 cups
3 serves
11/2 cups
3 cups
3 cups
4 serves
2 cups
4 cups
4 cups
3 - 5
1 - 5
1–4 serves
1 serve,
1
/2 cup
3 - 10
soft vegetables
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Standing
Time
(minutes)
Fresh Vegetables
Carrots Potato Beans Brussels Sprouts Broccoli Cauliflower Zucchini Spinach Cabbage
1 serve 1 serve,
approx. 400 g
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
Procedure
Initial
Temperature
(approx.)
Quantity
(Unit per pressing each
INSTANT ACTION pad)
Dinner Plate +3°C
Refrigerated
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• After cooking, stand covered.
1–4 pieces
1 piece, approx.
160–200 g
2
MEAT POTATO VEGETABLES
175-180g 125g 100g
Beef, Lamb sliced 2 varieties Chicken, T-Bone eg. sliced Carrot, Zucchini
Broccoli
Beverage
includes: Tea
Coffee Water
1–4 cups
(1 cup, 250 ml)
+ 20°C
Room temperature
• No cover
• Place on the outside of turntable.
• After reheating, stir.
()
Reheat Pie
includes: Pies
Pasties
– 18°C Frozen
+ 3°C
Refrigerated
• Place upside down on the turntable.
• Cover with paper towel.
• The oven will "beep" and stop. CHECK will flash on and off. Turn pies over and press start to continue cooking.
• After cooking, stand.
• Place pizza on paper towel directly on the turntable.
1 – 4 pieces
1 piece,
approx. 90 g
Reheat Pizza
hard vegetables
medium vegetables
soft vegetables
0.2–1.0 kg (0.2 kg)
+ 3°C
Refrigerated
• 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 - 5
1 - 3
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COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE
MICROWAVE SAFE ONLY
GLASSWARE/CERAMIC (HEAT RESISTANT)
METAL COOKWARE
PLASTIC WRAP/ OVEN BAGS
ALUMINIUM FOIL
STRAW AND WOOD
PAPER
PLASTIC COOKWARE MICROWAVE SAFE
BROWNING DISH
THERMOMETERS
• MICROWAVE SAFE
• CONVENTIONAL
Utensil Use 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.
• 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 towels and waxed paper are suitable to use to prevent splatters.
• These are suitable for use when reheating foods or for short cooking times.
• Ideal for cooking, reheating and defrosting.
• Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content.
• 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
YES
FOR
SHIELDING
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
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1. THE ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish.
3. COVERING Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your
ordinary oven, or to retain moisture. Cover foods such as Vegetables, Casse­roles, or when Reheating. Use to cover foods:
5. SHIELDING 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 Stir foods from the outside to the center of the dish, once or twice during
cooking if possible. Eg. Casseroles and Sauces.
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 tempera-
ture. 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.
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.
TOMATO
EGG
LID PAPER TOWELPLASTIC WRAP
FISH
CHICKEN
HELPFUL HINTS
2. TURNING Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the
cooking time.
4. PIERCING Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane to
allow steam to escape.
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 center 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 fat in dish attract energy away from meat, and slows cooking. Center 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.
14. GENERAL Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly
therefore, it is very important that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated. If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout.
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FEATURE
Instant Action
Express Defrost
Easy Defrost
To cook 2 Jacket Potatoes.
JACKET POTATO
x 2
To defrost 0.5kg of Chicken Fillets.
Menu Number
EXPRESS
DEFROST
x 2
To defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces.
Menu Number
EASY
DEFROST
x 4
Less/More Setting For Instant Action
Less/More Setting
1
For Express Defrost, Easy Defrost
BEVERAGE
Menu Number
EASY
DEFROST
eg. Chicken Pieces
x 4 eg. 1.0 kg
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
INSTANT COOK
START
Weight
INSTANT COOK
START
For More setting For Less setting
POWER
LEVEL
Within 2 seconds
Weight
x 1 x 2
POWER
or
LEVEL
For More setting For Less setting
POWER
LEVEL
x 1 x 2
POWER
or
LEVEL
Express Defrost, no need to enter weight.
INSTANT COOK
START
Variable Cooking Control
Instant Cook
Timer
Child Lock
Clock
To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds on 30%.
Cooking Time
INSTANT COOK
START
Just One Touch
INSTANT COOK
START
POWER
LEVEL
x 4
Within 3 minutes of closing the door
To set for 3 minutes.
TIMER
CLOCK
To lock.
TIMER
CLOCK
INSTANT COOK
START
Press for 3 seconds
To unlock.
TIMER
CLOCK
STOP
CLEAR
To set for 11:45 am
TIMER
CLOCK
TIMER
CLOCK
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QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE
CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE
TANDOORI CHICKEN
1
HELPFUL HINTS
2
SHEPHERD'S PIE
VEAL AND EGGPLANT
POULTRY
CHICKEN PENNE SALAD
CHICKEN FILLET BURGERS
CHICKEN IN A POT
CHICKEN WITH BACON AND
LEEK SEASONING
CRUNCHY CAMEMBERT CHICKEN
HONEY CHICKEN LEGS
SEASONED CHICKEN PARCELS
LASAGNE
INDEX
MEAT
CHILLI CON CARNE
GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES
HONEY ROAST LAMB
INDIAN CURRY LAMB
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE
COOKWARE AND
UTENSIL GUIDE
3
INSTANT ACTION
MENU GUIDE
4-
5
EXPRESS DEFROST
MENU GUIDE
6
0
0
0
0
A
A
A
A
HONEY CARROTS
HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES
POTATOES PIZZAIOLA
POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD
PUMPKIN SALAD
SCALLOPED POTATOES
STUFFED BAKED POTATOES
VEGETABLE PLATTER
C
D
D
D
D
C
D
C
GENERAL INFORMATION
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
GUIDE TO COOKING EGGS
MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART
REHEATING CONVENIENCE
DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE-FOOD CHART
RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART
9
CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN
EASY HOME-MADE RISOTTO
C
C
DEFROSTING
FRESH VEGETABLE CHART
FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART
9
9
8
8
SEAFOOD LAKSA
VEGETABLES
SMOKED SALMON TAGLIATELLE
B
B
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
CHOCOLATE CAKE
CHARTS
9
8
9
SEAFOOD
CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI
CRAB MORNAY
GARLIC MUSSELS
RECIPES
B
B
B
DESSERTS
AUSTRALIAN FRUIT CAKE
BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING
CARAMEL RICE PUDDING
EASY DEFROST
MENU GUIDE
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