Sharp Carousel R-350F, R-350H, R-450H Operation Manual And Cookbook

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MODEL

R-350F

MICROWAVE OVEN

AND

OPERATION MANUAL

COO KBOOK

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.

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Penrose, Auckland

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

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AUSTRALIA

REGARDING YOUR

LOCAL

SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE

CALL THE

SHARP SERVICE REFERRAL CENTRE

TOLL FREE

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ABN 40 003 039 405

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CONTENTS page

The manual is divided into two sections:

1. OPERATION (P2~P21) This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use all the features.

2. COOKING GUIDE This section is at the back of the manual, it contains the more commonly used information such as how to prepare food, which cooking utensil to use, standing time. It also contains recipes for automatic cooking and manual cooking.

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

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

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. Your oven also has a HELP key for instructions on using Auto Start, Demonstration Mode, Child Lock and Help. 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.

Warranty Inside of front cover

Introduction 1

Warning 2

Special Notes 3

Installation Instructions 4

Oven Diagram 4

Operation of Touch Control Panel 5

Control Panel Display 5

Touch Control Panel Layout 5

Before Operating 6

Getting Started 6

Clock Setting 6

Stop/Clear 6

To Cancel a Programme 6

Manual Operations 7

Microwave Time Cooking 7

Sequence Cooking 8

Instant Cook 8

Automatic Operations 9

Notes for Automatic Operations 9

Convenience Meals 9

Express Menus 10

Information Cook 13

Reheat Menu 14

Other Convenient Features 15

Help Feature 15

Less/More Setting 18

Increasing/Decreasing Time 19

Timer 20

Alarm 20

Care and Cleaning 21

Service Call Check 21

Specifications 21

Cooking Guides 1 - W

Quick Reference Guide See last page

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 cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling: 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 accesories 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.

If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualified service technician trained by SHARP. Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.

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

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

To prevent the turntable from breaking:

a. Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool. b. Do not place anything hot on a cold turntable. c. Do not place anything cold on a hot turntable.

Do not place anything on the outer cabinet. This appliance must be earthed. 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. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents

"explosion", which may damage the

oven or injure yourself. * Reheat whole eggs. * Overcook oysters. * Dry nuts or seeds in shells.

* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or

glass bowls. * Exceed maximum time on popcorn

package.

* Heat disposable bottles. * Overheat baby bottles.

Only heat until warm. * Heat bottles with nipples on.

* Heat baby food in original jars.

* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or air

tight containers.

* Deep fat fry. * Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,

clothes or flowers. * Operate the oven without a load (i.e. an

absorbing material such as food or wa-

ter) in the oven cavity.

* Heat for longer than recommended

time. See REHEATING-FOOD CHART

on page T.

* 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.

* 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 bowl when cooking liquids

or cereals to prevent boiling over.

* For boiling or cooking liquids see

WARNING on page 2 to prevent explosion and delayed eruptive boiling.

* Remove food from can.

* These foods have high sugar and/or

fat contents.

* Cook for the recommended time.

* Use a microwave proof roasting rack

to collect drained juices.

* Check the utensils are suitable for

MICROWAVE cooking before you use them.

* Use to shield food to prevent over

cooking.

* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or

keep clear of cavity walls.

* Place a suitable insulator such as a

microwave and heat proof dinner plate between the turntable and the browning dish.

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

Popcorn

Baby food

General

Liquids (Beverages)

Canned foods

Sausage rolls, Pies, Christmas pudding

Meats

Utensils

Aluminium foil

Browning dish

SPECIAL NOTES

DO DON’T

62C

445

OVEN DIAGRAM

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover, item 8 below), 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. Locate the roller stay in the centre of the oven, then fit the turntable on the roller stay. Make sure the turntable and roller stay are centrally located and locked together. Refer to OVEN DIAGRAM below. NEVER operate the oven without the roller stay and turntable.

4. The oven should not be installed in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated, for example, next to a conventional oven unit. The oven should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings. When mounting on bench top : Allow at least 10cm on the top, 5cm on the both sides and at the rear of the oven for adequate air circulation.

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

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

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

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

1. Door handle

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

9. Touch control panel

10. Liquid crystal display

11. Ventilation openings

12. Power supply cord

13. Menu label

14. Turntable

15. Roller stay

HELP PAD Press to select auto start, child lock or demonstration mode. Press to display preset menu cooking information.

REHEAT MENU PADS Press to select a reheat menu.

CLOCK PAD Press to set Clock

NSTANT COOK/START PAD Press to start oven after setting programmes. Press once to cook for 1 minute on HIGH or increase in 1 minute increments each time this pad is pressed during cooking.

POWER LEVEL PAD Press to select microwave power setting. If not pressed, HIGH is automatically selected.

NUMBER PADS Press to enter cooking times, clock time, weight or quantity of food.

MORE( ), LESS ( ) PADS Press to increase/decrease the time in one minute increments during cooking or to alter the cooking result for automatic operations.

TIMER PAD Press to set Timer.

STOP/CLEAR PAD Press to clear during programming. Press once to stop operation of oven during cooking; press twice to cancel cooking programme.

CONVENIENCE MEALS PADS Press to select Convenience Meals menus.

INFORMATION COOK PADS Press to select Information Cook mode.

EXPRESS MENUS PADS Press to select "Express Menus" menus.

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.

Touch Control Panel Layout

Control Panel Display

Indicator

ENTER TIME

* This oven is preset with the INFORMATION GUIDE.

To assist you in operating your oven, useful information will appear on the display. In this manual, the display information guide is abbreviated.

BEFORE OPERATING

Step

Procedure Pad Order Display

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

Press the CLOCK pad.

Clock Setting

Getting Started

3:00

12345678

Step

Procedure Display

Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed.

SHARP, MICRO-WAVE, OVEN will be displayed repeatedly.

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

Only the dots will remain.

Pad Order

11:34

12345678

11:34

12345678

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to:

1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.

3. Clear the message on the display after cooking.

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice.

Stop/Clear

To Cancel a Programme During Cooking

The dots (:) will flash on and off.

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

Press the CLOCK pad again.

This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (eg. 13:45) ERROR 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 CLOCK pad. As long as your finger is pressing the CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed.

STOP

CLEAR

CLOCK

Defrost Softening butter

1000

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1000

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1000

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Step

Procedure Pad Order Display

Enter desired cooking time.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required (for MEDIUM press three times).

The timer begins to count down.

If the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time in the display 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 want to check the power level during the cooking, press POWER LEVEL pad. As long as your finger is pressing the POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be displayed. If more than 40 minutes is entered on HIGH Power, the microwave power will be reduced after 40 minutes to avoid overheating.

To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL pad once. Note the display will indicate “HIGH”. To lower to “M•HIGH” press the POWER LEVEL pad again. Repeat as necessary to select “MEDIUM”, “M•LOW” or “LOW” power levels. * Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on MEDIUM power.

Step

Pad Order Display

Enter desired cooking time.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

The timer begins to count down.

This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking. If a power level is not selected, then HIGH power is automatically used.

*Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on HIGH power.

LOW HIGHMEDIUM

M•LOW M•HIGH

Power level

10% 70% 100%

Keeping food warm

Approximate percentage of microwave power

Examples of foods typically cooked on different microwave power levels

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.

Microwave Time Cooking

Procedure

50%

Casseroles

30%

1000

12345678

–

Cakes Muffins Slices

–

Seafood

–

Fruit Vegetables Rice/Pasta

MANUAL OPERATIONS

MEDIUM

–

INSTANT COOK

START

INSTANT COOK

START

x 3

POWER

LEVEL

100

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500

MEDIUM

1000

12345678

1000

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Sequence Cooking

Your oven can be programmed with up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching from one variable power setting to the next. * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on MEDIUM followed by 5 minutes on HIGH.

Step

Procedure Pad Order Display

Select desired power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad (for MEDIUM press three times).

For second sequence, enter desired time for cooking time. If power is not selected the oven will operate at HIGH power.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

Instant Cook™

Step

Procedure Pad Order Display

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

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad until desired time is displayed. Each time the pad is pressed, the cooking time is increased by 1 minute.

Enter desired cooking time.

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

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

Within 3 minutes of closing the door.

The timer begins to count down.

For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for 1 minute on HIGH power.

INSTANT COOK

START

INSTANT COOK

START

x 3

POWER

LEVEL

INSTANT COOK

START

Follow the details provided in CONVENIENCE MEALS MENU GUIDE on page C in the cooking guides.

1.ERROR will be displayed if: more or less than the quantity or weight of foods suggested in each MENU GUIDE is programmed when the INSTANT COOK/START pad is pressed. To clear, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and reprogramme.

2. 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 ERROR may be displayed.

3.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.

4. To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE, use EASY DEFROST or defrost manually.

5.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.

6. To change the final cooking or defrosting result from the standard setting, press the MORE(

) or LESS( )

pad prior to pressing each automatic operation pad. See page 18.

7. 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.

Notes for Automatic Operations

AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS

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Step

* Suppose you want to cook two serves of Frozen Lasagne (PASTA MEAL).

Press the CONVENIENCE MEALS pad for Frozen Lasagne.

Select number of serves.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

Convenience Meals

Pad OrderProcedure Display

The cooking time will begin counting down to zero. When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep". STAND 1-5 MIN, ENJOY YOUR, PASTA will be displayed repeatedly.

HOW MANY SERVES

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PASTA

MEAL

EXPRESS MENUS will automatically compute the power level and cooking time.EXPRESS MENUS has 3 categories.

DEFROST RACK

PLACE ON

PIECES

PULL

12345678

APART

FILLETS

CHICKEN

05 KG

FILLETS

CHICKEN

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

EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specific foods. Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 8 of the cooking guides.

Step

Procedure DisplayPad Order

Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the desired menu is displayed (for Chicken Fillets press twice).

You can get a cooking hint whenever HELP is lit in the display. See page 17.

100 DEFROST

230 DEFROST

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and will stop. TURN CHICKEN OVER, SEPARATE INTO, PIECES will be displayed repeatedly.

The cooking time will begin counting to zero. When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep". STAND COVERED, 5 MIN FOIL will be displayed repeatedly.

If you require a cooking hint, press the HELP pad.

PRESS START will be displayed.

Open the door. Turn meat over and separate into pieces. Close the door.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

x 2

EXPRESS DEFROST

HELP

INSTANT COOK

START

INSTANT COOK

START

Express Menus

1.Fish Fillets

2.Chicken Fillets

3.Sausages / Minced Meat

Express Defrost

INSTANT COOK

START

INSTANT COOK

START

HELP

x 1

EXPRESS

COOK

1.Roast Beef Chilled

2.Roast Beef Frozen

3.Roast Lamb Chilled

4.Roast Lamb Frozen

5.Roast Chicken Chilled

6.Roast Chicken Frozen

EXPRESS COOK always you to cook 3 popular menus chilled or frozen. To select a menu, press the desired EXPRESS COOK pad until the menu of your choice is displayed. Then enter the desired weight using the NUMBER pads. Follow the instructions provided in EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE on pages 6 and 7 of the cooking guides.

1025

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2050

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05-30 KG

USE NETTED

10 KG

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ROAST BEEF

Step

Procedure Display

Pad Order

Press EXPRESS COOK pad once to cook Roast Beef Chilled.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and will stop. TURN BEEF, OVER will be displayed repeatedly.

PRESS START will be displayed.

The cooking time will begin counting to zero. When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep". STAND COVERED, 5-15 MIN FOIL, ENJOY YOUR, BEEF will be displayed repeatedly.

You can get a cooking hint whenever HELP is lit in the display. See page 17.

Press number pads to enter weight.

If you require a cooking hint, press the HELP pad.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

Open the door. Turn over meat. Close the door.

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CHILLED

Express Cook

* Suppose you want to use Express Cook to cook 1.0 kg Roast Beef Chilled (Med.).

SHIELD EDGES

WITH FOIL

CASSEROLE

DISH

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ROAST BEEF

PLACE ON RACK IN

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REFER TO RECIPE

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IN MANUAL

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PASTA DISH

* Suppose you want to cook Pasta Napolitana (Pasta Dish).

Express Meal allows you to cook 3 popular menus. Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES on pages 4 - 6 of the cooking guides.

Step

Procedure Display

Pad Order

You can get a cooking hint whenever HELP is lit in the display. See page 17.

1300

12345678

2600

12345678

The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and will stop. STIR will be displayed.

The cooking time will begin counting to zero. When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep". STIR THEN, STAND COVERED, 3 MIN, ENJOY YOUR, PASTA DISH will be displayed repeatedly.

PRESS START will be displayed.

x 1

EXPRESS

MEAL

HELP

INSTANT COOK

START

INSTANT COOK

START

1.Pasta Dish

2.Risotto

3.Casserole

Express Meal

Press EXPRESS MEAL pad once to cook Pasta Dish.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

If you require a cooking hint, press the HELP pad.

Open the door. Stir. Close the door.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

INSTANT COOK

START

x 4

EASY DEFROST

1.Minced Meat

2.Steak/Chops (Fish Fillets)

3.Chicken Pieces

4.Poultry

5.Roast Meat

6.Bread

VEGETABLES

1.Fresh-Hard

2.Fresh-Soft

3.Frozen

4.Jacket Potato

5.Fresh Soup

RICE/PASTA

1.White Rice

2.Dry Pasta

3.Fresh Pasta

4.Instant Noodles

5.Frozen Pasta

INFORMATION COOK will automatically compute the power level and cooking/defrosting time. INFORMATION COOK has 3 categories. To select a menu, press the desired INFORMATION COOK pad until the menu of your choice is displayed. Then enter the desired weight or quantity using the NUMBER pads. Follow the instructions provided in the INFORMATION COOK MENU GUIDE or INFORMATION COOK RECIPES on pages 0 - C of the cooking guides.

* Suppose you want to use Information Cook to defrost 1.0 kg of Poultry.

Information Cook

Step

Procedure Display

Pad Order

Press EASY DEFROST pad 4 times to defrost Poultry.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and will stop. TURN POULTRY OVER, SHIELD WARM, PORTION will be displayed repeatedly.

PRESS START will be displayed.

The cooking time will begin counting to zero. When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep". STAND COVERED, 5-50 MIN FOIL will be displayed repeatedly.

You can get a cooking hint whenever HELP is lit in the display. See page 17.

Press number pads to enter weight.

If you require a cooking hint, press the HELP pad.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

Open the door. Turn over meat. Close the door.

10-40 KG

DEFROST RACK

PLACE ON

AND LEGS

SHIELD WINGS

440 DEFROST

1950 DEFROST

POULTRY

10 KG

HELP

EASY

DEFROST

INSTANT COOK

START

230

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INSTANT COOK

START

HELP

BEVERAGE

Follow the instructions provided in REHEAT MENU MENU GUIDE on page D of the cooking guides.

Step

Procedure

* Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of Tea (Beverage).

Press the REHEAT MENU pad for BEVERAGE.

Select number of cups.

If you required a cooking hint, press the HELP pad.

Pad Order Display

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DO NOT COVER

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HOW MANY CUPS

The cooking time will begin counting down to zero. When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep". STIR, ENJOY YOUR, BEVERAGE will be displayed repeatedly.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

You can get a cooking hint whenever HELP is lit in the display. See page 17.

Reheat Menu

1-4 CUPS

To check the current time, simply press the CLOCK pad, the time will be displayed. If the door is opened after step 7, close the door and press the START pad to continue with Auto Start. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad to cancel Auto Start. The correct time of day must be set before using Auto Start, see clock setting on page 6.

INSTANT COOK

START

CLOCK

HELP

2000

12345678

2000

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4:30 ON123456

4:30

12345678

4:30

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AUTO START

MEDIUM

Auto Start

Display

Press the HELP pad.

Step

Procedure

The Auto Start feature allows you to set your oven to start automatically. * Suppose you want to start cooking a casserole for 20 minutes on MEDIUM at 4:30 in the afternoon. (Check that the correct time of day is displayed.)

OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

Press the number 1 pad.

The dots (:) will flash on and off.

Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required. (for MEDIUM press three times)

Enter the desired cooking time.

Press the CLOCK pad.

4 5

Help Feature

The timer begins to count down. When the timer reaches zero, all indicators will go off and the oven will "beep". END will appear in the display.

The oven will start cooking at 4:30 P.M.

Pad Order

Enter the desired start time.

LOCK PRESS 2

DEMO PRESS 3

PRESS 1

AUTO START

The HELP feature has 4 different programs.

x 3

POWER

LEVEL

START TIME

AUTO START

ENTER

STOP

CLEAR

INSTANT COOK

START

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

If the oven is accidentally started with no food or liquid in the cavity, the life of the oven can be reduced. To prevent accidents like this, your oven has a "Child Lock" feature that you can set when the oven is not in use.

* To set the Child Lock. After step 1 for Auto Start.

Child Lock

LOCK

CHILD LOCK

Step

Procedure

Press the number 2 pad.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

Pad Order

Display

The time of day will appear in the display.

LOCK OFF

* To unlock the control panel. After step 2 for Child Lock.

Step

Procedure Pad Order Display

The time of day will appear in the display. The oven is ready to use.

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad.

STOP

CLEAR

INSTANT COOK

START

INSTANT COOK

START

DEMO OFF

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DEMO

DEMO MODE

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

* To demonstrate. After step 1 for Auto start.

Demonstration Mode

Step

Procedure Pad Order Display

Press the number 3 pad.

Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven.

* Suppose you demonstrate Instant Cook.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

Then DEMO,SHARP, MICRO-WAVE, OVEN will appear repeatedly.

Step

Procedure Pad Order Display

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

The cooking time will begin counting down to zero at ten times the speed. When the timer reaches zero, END will appear in the display.

Step

Procedure Pad Order Display

* To cancel the Demonstration Mode. After step 2 above.

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad.

The time of day will appear in the display.

The EXPRESS MENUS,INFORMATION COOK and REHEAT MENU menus can provide a helpful cooking hint. If you wish to check, press the HELP pad whenever HELP is lit in the display.

Help

INSTANT COOK

START

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.

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ROAST BEEF

10 KG MORE5678

Less/More Setting

The LESS/MORE pads can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features

– EXPRESS MENUS – CONVENIENCE MEALS – INFORMATION COOK – REHEAT MENU

To adjust cooking time, press the LESS or MORE pad at the beginning of the procedure.

* Suppose you want to cook 1.0 kg Roast Beef Chilled (Well Done) with EXPRESS MENUS (EXPRESS COOK).

Step

Procedure Pad Order Display

For INFORMATION COOK,CONVENIENCE MEALS and REHEAT MENU follow this same procedure using the desired pad instead of EXPRESS COOK in step 2.

For EXPRESS DEFROST and EXPRESS MEAL of EXPRESS MENUS, select the menu using the desired pad instead of the EXPRESS COOK pad in step 2, and go to step 4.

Press the MORE pad.

Select menu category and menu for Express Menus. Press EXPRESS COOK pad once to cook Roast Beef Chilled.

Press number pads to enter weight.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

x 1

EXPRESS

COOK

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CHILLED

x 2

INSTANT COOK

START

Increasing or Decreasing Time During A Cooking Programme

Microwave time can be added or decreased during a cooking programme using the “MORE” or “LESS” pads.

* Suppose you want to increase cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on MEDIUM cooking.

330

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130

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500

MEDIUM

500

Step

Procedure Pad Order Display

Enter desired cooking time.

Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required. (for MEDIUM press three times)

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

Press the MORE pad twice to increase time by two minutes.

The timer starts to count down.

x 3

POWER

LEVEL

INSTANT COOK

START

TIMER

300

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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 the time of day.

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

Step

Display

Press the TIMER pad.

Alarm

Your oven has an alarm function. If you leave food in the oven after cooking, the oven will "beep" 3 times and REMOVE FOOD will be displayed in the display after 2 minutes. If you do not remove the food at that time, the oven will "beep" 3 times after 4 minutes and 6 minutes.

Pad OrderProcedure

Enter desired time.

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

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

ENTER TIME

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad .

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, 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.

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 for hygienic reasons. After use wipe the waveguide cover in the oven with a soft damp cloth to remove any food splashes. Built-up splashes may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire. Do not remove the waveguide cover. DO NOT USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER, ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS AND SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF YOUR OVEN. Avoid using excess water. After cleaning the oven, ensure any water is removed with a soft cloth.

Turntable/Roller Stay:

Wash with mild soapy water and dry thoroughly.

SERVICE CALL CHECK

Please check the following before calling for service:

1. Does the display light 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 P17. for details.)

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

SPECIFICATIONS

AC Line Voltage: Single phase 230–240V, 50Hz AC Power Required: 1.75 kW Output Power: 1200 W* (IEC test procedure) Microwave Frequency: 2450 MHz (Class B/Group 2)** Outside Dimensions: 520mm(W) x 302mm(H) x 436mm(D) Cavity Dimensions: 374mm(W) x 227mm(H) x 399mm(D) Oven Capacity: 34 litre Cooking Uniformity: Turntable (ø335mm tray) system Weight: Approx. 17 kg

* When tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2895.1.1995 ** This is the classification of ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment described in the international

Standard CISPR11.

MEMO

COOKING GUIDES

CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE

HELPFUL

HINTS

COOKWARE AND

UTENSIL GUIDE

1 2

EXPRESS MENUS

MENU GUIDE

INFORMATION

COOK MENU GUIDE

9- 12

CONVENIENCE

MEALS MENU GUIDE

REHEAT MENU

MENU GUIDE

RECIPES

15-33

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 drippings 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.

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

FOR

SHIELDING

YES

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.

EXPRESS MENUS MENU GUIDE

EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES

Spaghetti Marinara

1 400g can chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 clove garlic, crushed

1/2 cup shallots, finely sliced

250 g seafood marinara mix (chilled)

1 teaspoon sugar

500 ml chicken stock

1/2 cup dry white wine

300 g dried spaghetti, snapped in half

1. Place all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish (Corning ware®) and mix well.

2. Cover with a lid and place on turntable.

3. Cook on EXPRESS MEAL "PASTA DISH"

4. When oven stops with STIR displayed, stir and continue cooking.

5. After cooking, stir and stand covered for 3 mins.

Pasta Bolognaise

250 g lean mince meat

1/2 cup shallots, finely sliced

1 cup mushroom, finely sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 400g can chopped tomatoes

1/2 cup tomato paste

500 ml beef stock

1/2 cup dry red wine

1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs

300 g dried pasta

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1. Place all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish (Corning ware®) and mix well.

2. Cover with a lid and place on turntable.

3. Cook on EXPRESS MEAL "PASTA DISH"

4. When oven stops with STIR displayed, stir and continue cooking.

5. After cooking, stir and stand covered for 3 mins.

Pasta Napolitana

1 400g can chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 clove garlic, crushed

1/2 cup shallots, finely sliced

1 teaspoon sugar

500 ml hot water

1 teaspoon gourmet vegetable stock (Vegeta)

300 g dried pasta

salt and pepper to taste

1. Place all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish (Corning ware®) and mix well.

2. Cover with a lid and place on turntable.

3. Cook on EXPRESS MEAL "PASTA DISH"

4. When oven stops with STIR displayed, stir and continue cooking.

5. After cooking, stir and stand covered for 3 mins.

PASTA DISH

EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES

Chicken Risotto

250 g cooked chicken, chopped

1/2 cup shallots, finely sliced

2 cups assorted finely chopped vegetables

(eg. carrot, zucchini, mushroom, corn)

1 cup arborio rice

1/2 cup dry white wine

2 1/2 cups chicken stock

salt and pepper to taste

1. Place all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish (Corning ware®) and mix well.

2. Place on turntable uncovered.

3. Cook on EXPRESS MEAL "RISOTTO".

4. When oven stops with STIR displayed, stir and continue cooking.

5. After cooking, stir and stand for 3 mins.

Beef and Mushroom

250 g beef fillet, cubed or use veal

1 cup mushrooms, finely sliced

1/2 cup shallots, finely sliced

1 cup arborio rice 1 tablespoon tomato paste

1/2 cup dry white wine

2 1/2 cups of chicken stock

1 bay leaf

salt and pepper to taste

1. Place all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish (Corning ware®) and mix well.

2. Place on turntable uncovered.

3. Cook on EXPRESS MEAL "RISOTTO".

4. When oven stops with STIR displayed, stir and continue cooking.

5. After cooking, stir and stand for 3 mins. Serve with parmesan cheese.

Seafood Risotto

300 g seafood marinara mix (chilled)

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/2 cup shallots, finely sliced

1 cup arborio rice

1/2 cup dry white wine

2 plum tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 1/2 cups of stock (fish or chicken)

salt and pepper to taste

1. Place all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish (Corning ware®) and mix well.

2. Place on turntable uncovered.

3. Cook on EXPRESS MEAL "RISOTTO".

4. When oven stops with STIR displayed, stir and continue cooking.

5. After cooking, stir and stand for 3 mins.

RISOTTO

EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES

Springtime Lamb Casserole

500 g lamb, cubed

1 packet French onion soup mix 1 tablespoon flour 3 spring onions, quartered 2 carrots, finely sliced 2 sticks celery, finely sliced 1 can 310 g corn

1 1/2 cups chicken stock

2 teaspoons fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 sprig of fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

salt and pepper to taste

1. In a freezer bag add flour, French onion soup and lamb, and toss until the lamb is evenly coated.

2. Add all ingredients including the lamb to a 3 litre casserole dish (Corning ware®) and mix well.

3. Cover with a lid and place on turntable.

4. Cook on EXPRESS MEAL "CASSEROLE".

5. When oven stops with STIR displayed, stir and continue cooking.

6. After cooking, stir and stand covered for 3 mins.

Beef Casserole

500 g rump or blade steak, cut into strips

2 tablespoons flour

1/2 cup shallots, finely sliced

2 cups mushroom, finely sliced

1/4 cup red wine

1 1/2 cups beef stock

1 tablespoon cream 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1 sprig of rosemary

salt and pepper to taste

1. In a freezer bag add flour and beef, and toss until the beef is evenly coated.

2. Add all ingredients including the beef to a 3 litre casserole dish (Corning ware®) and mix well.

3. Cover with a lid and place on turntable.

4. Cook on EXPRESS MEAL "CASSEROLE".

5. When oven stops with STIR displayed, stir and continue cooking.

6. After cooking, stir and stand covered for 3 mins.

Chicken Casserole

500 g chicken breast, cut into strips

2 tablespoons flour

1/2 cup shallots, finely sliced

1 clove garlic, crushed 1 stick celery, finely sliced 2 cups mushroom, sliced

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 sprig rosemary

salt and pepper to taste

1. In a freezer bag add flour and chicken, and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.

Add all ingredients including the chicken to a 3 litre casserole dish (Corning ware®) and mix well.

3. Cover with a lid and place on turntable.

4. Cook on EXPRESS MEAL "CASSEROLE".

5. When oven stops with STIR displayed, stir and continue cooking.

6. After cooking, stir and stand covered for 3 mins.

CASSEROLE

Standing

Time

(minutes)

No. Menu

Procedure

5-15

+3°C

Refrigerated

0.5-3.0 kg

Weight

Range

Initial

Temperature

(approx.)

5-15

+3°C

Refrigerated

0.5-3.0 kg

EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE

• Use netted roast beef.

• Shield edges.

• Place fat side down on a roasting rack in a casserole dish.

• When oven stops and TURN BEEF, OVER is displayed, turn beef over and

continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand covered with aluminium foil.

Roast Beef Chilled

* You can select desired cooking result.

MORE - Well done STD - Medium

5-15

When you cook the following menus with EXPRESS MENUS, press the EXPRESS COOK pad until the desired menu appears in the display.

-18°C

Frozen

0.5-3.0 kg

• Use netted roast beef.

• Shield edges.

• Place fat side up on a roasting rack in a casserole dish.

• When oven stops and TURN BEEF, OVER is displayed, turn beef over and

continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand covered with aluminium foil.

Roast Beef Frozen

* You can select desired cooking result.

MORE - Well done STD - Medium

Roast Lamb Chilled

* You can select desired cooking result.

MORE - Well done STD - Medium

• Place fat side down on a roasting rack in a casserole dish and season.

• Cover loosely with paper towel.

• When oven stops and TURN LAMB, OVER is displayed, turn lamb over.

• Cover loosely with paper towel, and continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand covered with aluminium foil.

0.5-2.5 kg

+3°C

Refrigerated

5-15

Roast Lamb Frozen

* You can select desired cooking result.

MORE - Well done STD - Medium

• Place fat side up on a roasting rack in a casserole dish.

• When oven stops and TURN LAMB OVER COVER WITH PAPER TOWEL is

displayed, turn lamb over and cover loosely with paper towel, and season.

• When oven stops again and TURN LAMB, OVER is displayed, turn lamb over.

• Cover loosely with paper towel, and continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand covered with aluminium foil.

0.5-2.5 kg

-18°C

Frozen

5-15

NOTE : When purchasing Roast Beef,ensure that it is netted by the butcher.

Standing

Time

(minutes)

No. Menu

Procedure

Weight

Range

Initial

Temperature

(approx.)

EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE

• Season with season salt.

• Place breast side down on a roasting rack in a casserole dish.

• Cover loosely with paper towel.

• When oven stops and TURN CHICKEN, OVER is displayed, turn chicken over

and season.

• Cover loosely with paper towel, and continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand covered with aluminium foil.

1.0-2.5 kg

+3°C

Refrigerated

5-30

Roast Chicken Chilled

• Place breast side up on a roasting rack in a casserole dish.

• When oven stops and TURN CHICKEN OVER COVER WITH PAPER TOWEL

is displayed, turn chicken over and cover loosely with paper towel, and season with season salt.

• When oven stops again and TURN CHICKEN, OVER is displayed, turn chicken over and season.

• Cover loosely with paper towel, and continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand covered with aluminium foil.

1.0-2.5 kg

-18°C

Frozen

5-15

Roast Chicken Frozen

EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE

When you cook the following menus with EXPRESS MENUS, press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the desired menu appears in the display.

Fish Fillets

Standing

Time

(minutes)

No. Menu

Procedure

• Place fish fillets on a defrost rack.

•

When the oven has stopped, turn over and separate into pieces. Shield edges with foil strips.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

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

For fish fillets, chicken fillets and sausages freeze separately in single flat layers and if necessary separate into layers with freezer plastic. This will ensure even defrosting. It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.

Quantity

0.5kg

Chicken Fillets • Place chicken fillets on a defrost rack.

•

When the oven has stopped, turn over and separate into pieces.Shield edges with foil strips.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

0.5kg

Sausages / Minced Meat • Place sausages / minced meat on a defrost rack.

• When the oven has stopped, remove defrosted portions of mince, turn over and separate into pieces. Shield edges with foil strips.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

0.5kg

Standing

Time

(minutes)

No. Menu

Procedure

Fresh Vegetables Hard

Carrots Potato Beans

0.1-1.0 kg + 3°C Refrigerated

• Wash the vegetables.

• Cut potatoes into small pieces.

• Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish.

• Cover with a glass lid or plastic wrap.

• After cooking, stir then stand covered.

NOTE: Use MORE setting for potato and pumpkin

1-5

Weight

Range

Initial

Temperature

(approx.)

INFORMATION COOK-MENU GUIDE

VEGETABLES MENU GUIDE

Broccoli Cauliflower Pumpkin

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.

When you cook the following menus with INFORMATION COOK, press the VEGETABLES pad until the desired menu appears in the display.

Fresh Soup 2-12 serves + 20°C

Room temperature

• See recipes on page 0.

Fresh Vegetables Soft

Brussels Sprouts Zucchini Spinach Cabbage Squash

0.1-1.0 kg

+ 3°C

Refrigerated

• Wash the vegetables.

• Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish.

• Cover with a glass lid or plastic wrap.

• After cooking, stir then stand covered.

1-5

Frozen Vegetables

Carrots Beans Brussels Sprouts Broccoli Cauliflower Corn Green Peas Mixed Vegetables

0.1-1.0 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 in-between.

• Cover with a glass lid or plastic wrap.

• After cooking, stir then stand covered.

1-5

hard vegetables

}

medium vegetables

soft vegetables

}

• Use washed new potatoes.

• Pierce twice with fork on each side.

• Place on outside of turntable.

• When oven stops and TURN POTATO, OVER is displayed, turn

potatoes over and continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand, covered with aluminium foil.

Jacket Potato

Potato (whole)

1-10 pieces

1 piece,

approx. 150g

+ 20°C

Room temperature

3-10

( )

FRESH SOUP

Pumpkin Soup

1. Combine all ingredients except cream and nutmeg in a casserole dish and cover with plastic wrap or glass lid.

2. Cook on Information Cook VEGETABLES No.5- "Fresh Soup". When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir soup. Continue cooking covered.

3. The oven will stop again and display STIR. Stir soup and continue cooking covered.

4. After cooking, stir and place in a blender or processor and blend until smooth.

5. Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in cream and nutmeg. Season to taste.

Potato and Leek Soup

Serves

Ingredients; pumpkin

small onion chicken stock cream nutmeg, salt, pepper

No 3

6-8 serves

1500 g

3 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups

to taste

No 4

8-12 serves

2000 g

4 2 cups 2 cups

to taste

No 1

2-4 serves

500 g

1 1/2 cup 1/2 cup to taste

No 2

4-6 serves

1000 g

2 1 cup 1 cup

to taste

Serves

50 g

2 1 cup 1/2 ts

1/2 cup to taste

75 g

2 3

2 cups

1 ts

1 cup

to taste

100 g

3 4

3 cups

1 1/2 ts

1 1/2 cups

to taste

125 g

4 5

4 cups

2 ts

2 cups

to taste

Ingredients; butter

leeks (sliced and washed) potatoes, peeled and cubed chicken stock worcestershire sauce cream salt and pepper

1. Combine butter, leeks, potatoes and stock in a casserole dish. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid.

2. Cook on Information Cook VEGETABLES No.5- "Fresh Soup". When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir soup. Continue cooking covered.

3. The oven will stop again and display STIR. Stir soup and continue cooking covered.

4. After cooking, stir and place in a blender or processor and blend until smooth.

5. Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in worcestershire sauce and cream. Season to taste.

No 1

2-4 serves

No 2

4-6 serves

No 3

6-8 serves

No 4

8-12 serves

VEGETABLES RECIPES

Standing

Time

(minutes)

Procedure

• Wash rice thoroughly until water runs clear.

• Place into a Pyrex® bowl and cover with hot tap water or soup stock.

• Cook uncovered.

• When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.

• After cooking stand and stir.

3-5+60°C

hot tap water or

soup stock

1-4 serves

Initial

Temperature

(approx.)

• Place into a Pyrex® bowl and cover with hot tap water.

• Cook uncovered.

• When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand and stir.

+60°C

hot tap water

1-4 serves 3-5

3-5

• Place into a Pyrex® bowl and cover with hot tap water.

• Cook uncovered.

• When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand and stir.

+60°C

hot tap water

1-4 serves

• Place into a Pyrex® bowl and cover with hot tap water.

• Cook uncovered.

• When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand and stir.

+60°C

hot tap water

• Place into a Pyrex® bowl and cover with hot tap water.

• Cook uncovered.

• When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand and stir.

+60°C

hot tap water

1-4 serves

3-5

1-21-2 serves (1 pkt, approx. 85g)

Weight

Range

2 serves

1 cup

2 1/2 cups

3 serves

1 1/2 cups

3 cups

4 serves

2 cups

4 cups

1 serve

1/2 cup

2 cups

Serve

Pasta Hot tap water (1 cup=250ml)

2 serves

1 cup

2 1/2 cups

3 serves

1 1/2 cups

3 cups

4 serves

2 cups

4 cups

1 serve

1/2 cup

2 cups

2 serves

1 cup

2 1/2 cups

3 serves

1 1/2 cups

3 cups

4 serves

2 cups

4 cups

1 serve

1/2 cup

2 cups

Serve

Pasta Hot tap water (1 cup=250ml)

2 serves

1 cup

2 1/2 cups

3 serves

1 1/2 cups

3 cups

4 serves

2 cups

4 cups

1 serve

1/2 cup

2 cups

No.

Dry Pasta

Fresh Pasta

Tortellini Ravioli Fettuccine

Instant Noodles

Frozen Pasta

Tortellini Ravioli

Serve

Noodles Hot tap water (1 cup=250ml)

2 serves

2 pkts

4 cups

1 serve

1 pkt

2 cups

Serve

Pasta Hot tap water (1 cup=250ml)

When you cook the following menus with INFORMATION COOK, press the RICE/PASTA pad until the desired menu appears in the display.

White Rice

Serve

Rice Hot tap water or soup stock (1 cup=250ml)

RICE / PASTA MENU GUIDE

EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE

When you cook the following menus with INFORMATION COOK, press the EASY DEFROST pad until the desired menu appears in the display.

Standing

Time

(minutes)

No. Menu

Procedure

Minced Meat

Beef

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

• When the oven has stopped, remove defrosted portions of mince, turn over and shield

edges with foil strips.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

• See NOTE below.

5-30

Foods not listed in the Guide can be defrosted using M•LOW 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 separate into layer with freezer plastic. This will ensure even defrosting. It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.

Quantity min-max

(kg's)

0.1-3.0

Steak/Chops

Fish Fillets

• Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil.

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

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

• When the oven has stopped, remove defrosted pieces, turn over and shield the warm portions of remaining pieces.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

• See NOTE below.

5-30 (Steak/ Chops)

5-15

(Fish fillets)

0.1-3.0

0.1-1.0

Chicken Pieces • Shield the exposed bone with foil.

• Place chicken pieces on a defrost rack.

• When the oven has stopped, remove any defrosted pieces, turn over and shield the

warm portions of remaining pieces.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

• See NOTE below.

5-15

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

• Place breast side down on a defrost rack.

• When the oven has stopped, turn over and shield the warm portions.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

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

Poultry 5-50

5-60• Shield the bone and the edge with foil strips about 2.5cm wide.

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

• When the oven has stopped, turn over and shield the warm portions.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

Bread 1• Separate slices and place between paper towel on turntable.

• After defrosting, stand.

0.1-3.0

1.0-4.0

1-6 slices

0.5-3.0

0.5-2.5

Roast Meat

Beef/Pork Lamb

CONVENIENCE MEALS-MENU GUIDE

FOR THE CONSUMERS IN AUSTRALIA

Weight

Range

Standing

Time

(minutes)

Initial

Temperature

(approx.)

Pasta Meal

includes:

FOOD MAKER

FINDUS

HOME BRAND

McCAINS LATINA

FOOD NAME Cannelloni Macaroni + Bolognaise Macaroni + Beef Macaroni + Cheese Ravioli Lasagne Spaghetti

Lasagne Lasagne

1 – 3 serves Place only one meal in oven at a time. 1 serve = 300 – 499 g 2 serves = 500 – 749 g 3 serves = 750 – 999 g

– 18°C Frozen

• Follow preparation procedures as shown on food package.

• Place prepared food in oven, close the door.

• After cooking remove from oven, stand and if possible, stir.

Procedure

1-5

Frozen Dinner

includes:

FOOD MAKER FINDUS McCAINS

FOOD NAME Lean Cuisine Roast Pork Dinner Roast Lamb Dinner Fillet of Lamb Beef Medallion Roast Chicken Dinner Chicken Parmigiana Pepper Steak Roast Beef Dinner Steak Dinner

– 18°C Frozen

• For LEAN CUISINE remove outer package, cut corner of pouch and place on serving plate. For ALL OTHER MEALS, follow preparation procedures as shown on food package.

• Place prepared food in oven, close the door.

• After cooking remove from oven, stand and if possible, stir.

1 serve

approx. 200 – 400 g

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.

MAGGI Canneroni

Macaroni & cheese

REHEAT MENU-MENU GUIDE

Standing

Time

(minutes)

Procedure

Initial

Temperature

(approx.)

+ 3°C

Refrigerated

• Cover with plastic wrap.

• After cooking, stand covered.

MEAT POTATO VEGETABLES

175-180g 125g 100g

Beef, Lamb sliced 2 varieties Chicken, T-Bone eg. sliced Carrot, Zucchini

Broccoli

1-5+ 3°C

Refrigerated

+ 20°C

Room

temperature

• Place into a casserole dish, and cover with lid.

• When the oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking.

• After cooking, stir and stand covered.

• Place in a Pyrex® bowl.

• Cover with glass lid or plastic wrap.

• After reheating, stir.

Weight

Range

1 serve

(approx. 400 g)

1-4 cups

(1 cup, 250 ml)

1 – 4 cups

(1 cup, 250 ml)

Dinner Plate

Casserole

Beef Stroganoff Springtime Lamb Chicken Casserole

Canned Food

Baked Beans Spaghetti

Soup

+ 3°C

Refrigerated

+ 20°C

Room

temperature

+ 3°C

Refrigerated

• Place pizza on paper towel on the turntable.

• No cover.

• Place on the outside of turntable.

• After reheating, stir.

+ 20°C

Room temperature

1-3

• Place upside down on the turntable .

• Cover with paper towel.

• When oven stops and TURN PIES, OVER is displayed, turn pies over, and

continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand.

– 18°C

Frozen

1 – 4 pieces

1 piece,

approx. 160-200 g

1 – 4 pieces

1 piece,

approx. 90 g

1 – 4 cups

(1 cup, 250 ml)

( )

Pizza

Beverage

includes: Tea

Coffee Water

Pie

includes: Pies

Pasties

Pumpkin Soup, Potato&Leek Soup

Canned Soup

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.

RECIPES

MEAT APPLE AND SAGE PORK H

APRICOT LAMB H CHILLI CON CARNE G CORNED MEAT H FRUITY BEEF H GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES F HONEY ROAST LAMB G INDIAN CURRY LAMB G ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE G LASAGNE E SHEPHERD'S PIE F VEAL AND AUBERGINE F

POULTRY CHICKEN AND PENNE SALAD I

CHICKEN FILLET BURGERS I CHICKEN IN A POT I CHICKEN WITH BACON AND I

LEEK SEASONING

CRUNCHY CAMEMBERT CHICKEN J HONEY CHICKEN LEGS J SEASONED CHICKEN PARCELS J TANDOORI CHICKEN J

SEAFOOD CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI K

CHILLI PRAWNS WITH SNOW PEAS

CRAB MORNAY L GARLIC MUSSELS L GARLIC PRAWNS K LEMON FISH FILLETS L SEAFOOD LAKSA K SESAME PRAWNS L SMOKED SALMON TAGLIATELLE K

VEGETABLES CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN M

EASY HOME-MADE RISOTTO M HONEY CARROTS M HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES N POTATOES PIZZAIOLA N POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION

SALAD N PUMPKIN SALAD N SCALLOPED POTATOES M STUFFED BAKED POTATOES N VEGETABLE PLATTER M

DESSERTS AUSTRALIAN FRUIT CAKE O

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING O CARAMEL RICE PUDDING O CHOCOLATE MOUSSE O CHOCOLATE CAKE O

CHARTS

DEFROSTING

FRESH VEGETABLE CHART R FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART S GENERAL INFORMATION U-W GLOSSARY OF TERMS U GUIDE TO COOKING EGGS S MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART

REHEATING CONVENIENCE

DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE-FOOD CHART

RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART

LASAGNE

Serves 8

MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS

30 g butter 1 onion, chopped 1 kg topside mince

/4 cup tomato paste 300 g jar neopolitana sauce 1 cup fresh button mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed (optional) 1 tablespoon fresh oregano Salt and pepper to taste

CHEESE SAUCE INGREDIENTS

90 g butter

/3 cup flour 1

/4 cups milk 125 g tasty cheese, grated 200 g packet instant lasagne noodles 100 g mozzarella cheese, grated

MEAT SAUCE METHOD

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

2. Stir in mince. Cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH,

stirring every 2 minutes. Drain excess fat.

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

salt and pepper.

CHEESE SAUCE METHOD

1. Melt butter in a medium sized Pyrex 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 8 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 8 minutes before serving.

9. Serve with a fresh garden salad and bread.

MEAT

INDEX

GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES

Serves 4-6

1 kg sausages 1 onion, finely sliced 2 tablespoons butter 3 teaspoons curry powder 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.

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 bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water; cover and cook for 12-14 minutes on HIGH or until tender. Stir halfway through cooking. Drain.

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

3. In a large bowl, combine mince and onion and cook for 8 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH, stirring every 2 minutes. Drain juices from meat.

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

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

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

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

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

VEAL AND AUBERGINE

Serves 4-6

750 g veal, diced 1 Iarge aubergine or eggplant, cubed 1 tablespoon flour 2 teaspoons fresh sage black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder 4 rashers bacon, chopped

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, shallots, tomatoes, capsicum, tomato paste and eggplant (aubergine). Mix well. Cover and cook for 25-32 minutes on MEDIUM, stirring 2-3 times during cooking.

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

3 shallots, sliced 1 yellow capsicum, sliced 420 g can peeled tomatoes 2 tablespoons continental parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons gravy powder 420 g can minestrone soup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons parsley 60 g grated chedder cheese

2 tablespoons plain flour 1 carrot, grated 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons brown vinegar

ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Serves 4-6

500 g topside mince 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 410 g can whole tomatoes

/2 cup tomato paste

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

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

3. Cook 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 parsley 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves

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 dish, cook for 1 minute on MEDIUM HIGH.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Stir through coriander, and serve.

1 tablespoon curry paste 300 g can of chickpeas 3 cubed zucchini 2 tablespoons fresh coriander or

parsley, chopped

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 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

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.

APPLE AND SAGE PORK

Serves 4-6

1.5 kg boned loin pork (with rind on) 1 - 2 cups sage and onion stuffing mix

/2 cup dried apples, chopped 8 - 10 prunes, pitted and chopped 125 g toasted slivered almonds

1. Following instructions on the packet prepare stuffing.

2. Add apples, prunes and almonds. Mix well.

3. Pack loosely down the centre of meat. Roll up tightly and secure with

string.

4. Sprinkle rind with salt.

5. Place the meat on a small roasting rack fat side down in a casserole dish,

and place on turntable.

6. Cook on MEDIUM for 32-36 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.

7. After cooking, stand covered with aluminium foil for 8 minutes before

carving.

APRICOT LAMB

Serves 4-6

1.5 kg loin of forequarter lamb (deboned) 1 packet dried apricots 250 ml apricot nectar 1 tablespoon cornflour

1. Unroll meat. Place dried apricots down the centre 2 rows deep.

2. Roll up tightly and secure with string.

3. Mix apricot nectar with cornflour and heat for 1-2 minutes on HIGH or until it

boils. Allow to cool slightly.

4. Pour apricot juice over the meat and marinade for 1- 2 hours.

5. Remove meat from the marinade, place the meat on a small roasting rack fat

side down in a casserole dish.

6. Cook on MEDIUM for 32-36 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.

7. After cooking, stand covered with aluminium foil for 8 minutes before

carving.

FRUITY BEEF

Serves 4-6

1.5 kg topside beef

SEASONING INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups stuffing mix water to mix

1. Prepare beef to be seasoned by cutting a pocket in the centre.

2. Mix sauce ingredients together and put to one side.

3. Prepare enough seasoning by following instructions on the packet. Pack loosely into prepared pocket. Tie meat with string.

4. Brush sauce over meat. Place the meat on a small roasting rack fat side down in a casserole dish.

5. Cook on MEDIUM for 32-36 minutes, turning halfway through cooking .

6. After cooking, stand covered with aluminium foil for 8 minutes before carving.

NOTE: Baste meat 2- 3 times during cooking with prepared sauce.

SAUCE INGREDIENTS

125 ml fruit chutney 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 tablespoon curry powder 2 teaspoons mustard powder 1 tablespoon sweet sherry

CORNED MEAT

Serve 4-6

1.5 kg meat

2 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoon malt vinegar 3 cups hot tap water

1. Place meat in a casserole dish just large enough to contain it.

2. Add sugar, vinegar and water, cover with a casserole lid.

3. Cook for 55-60 minutes on MEDIUM.

4. Turn over halfway through cooking.

5. Allow to stand covered with foil for 5-10 minutes.

6. Serve hot or cold as required.

CHICKEN IN A POT

Serves 4-6

1.5 kg chicken thighs

/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 27-30 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH. Stir 2-3 times during

cooking.

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

CHICKEN WITH BACON AND LEEK SEASONING Serves 4

No.15 chicken 60 g butter, melted 1 leek, finely chopped 1 rasher bacon, chopped

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

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

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

4. Brush chicken with extra melted butter.

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

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

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

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

No.15 chicken 20 g butter 1 packet picador cheese (soft capsicum - flavoured cheese) 1 cup chicken stock

/2 red capsicum, chopped

/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 bowl for 15-16 minutes on HIGH. Stand for 5 minutes,

stir and strain. Set aside to cool.

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

for 2 minutes.

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

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

/4 cup grated vintage cheese

/4 cup Parmesan cheese

/4 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs 1 egg yolk salt and pepper 20 g butter, melted, extra

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

/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 spring onions, chopped finely

/2 cup fresh (white) bread crumbs 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 egg yolk

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

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

5. Place in casserole dish and brush with butter.

6. Cook for 10-12 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 16-20 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH, turning over halfway through cooking.

4. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.

/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 bay leaf

/2 teaspoon turmeric

/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 teaspoons paprika 6 chicken thighs, skin removed 200 g low-fat yoghurt

/4 cup vintage cheddar, grated 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh

basil 2 Iarge chicken breasts 20 g melted butter

/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

/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 25-30 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

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 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.

GARLIC PRAWNS

Serves 4

24 green king prawns 3 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

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

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

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

4. Serve in individual dishes sprinkled with parsley.

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 bowl cook Laksa paste, oil, lemon grass, and garlic for 1 minute on HIGH stirring once during cooking.

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

3. Add cubed fish and or deveined prawns and cook for 7 minutes on MEDIUM. Stir through coconut cream and cook for a further 4-5 minutes.

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

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

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

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 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 bowl cook garlic, butter and shallots for 1 minute on HIGH.

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

4. In a large microwave safe bowl, place cream and cook for 5 minutes on MEDIUM, stirring once during cooking.

5. 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 small shallots, 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 bowl, cover mussels with wine, water and garlic. Cook for 8 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

/2 garlic sauce over mussels; toss well.

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

CHILLI PRAWNS WITH SNOW PEAS

Serves 4

1 tablespoon butter 32 green prawns, peeled and deveined 1 small red capsicum (sweet pepper),

cut into 2 cm strips

1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1. Place the butter into a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds on HIGH, until melted.

2. Add the prawns, capsicum, chives, chilli sauce, lemon rind and black pepper. Mix well. Cook for 4-6 minutes on MEDIUM, stirring every minute.

3. Stir in the snow peas. Cook for 1-3 minutes on MEDIUM.

4. Serve immediately with rice.

CRAB MORNAY

Serves 6

350 g fresh crabmeat or 2 x 170 g

cans crab meat, drained 5 cloves garlic, crushed 60 g butter

/3 cup plain flour

/2 teaspoon dry mustard

2 cups milk

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

mustard. Cook for a further 1 minute on HIGH.

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

3. Stir in onion, crab meat, salt and pepper, 1/4 cup cheese, tomato sauce,

tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, cream and garlic.

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

5. Cook for 8-10 minutes on MEDIUM.

6. Serve in volavaunt shells with a garden salad.

1 onion, finely chopped

/2 cup grated cheese

4 tablespoons tomato sauce

/2 teaspoon tobasco 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons cream

1 teaspoon chilli sauce grated rind of 1 lemon freshly ground black pepper to taste 100 g snow peas, topped and tailed

SESAME PRAWNS

Serves 4

250 g prawns, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons kecap manis 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

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

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

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

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

GARLIC BUTTER

2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed pepper

LEMON FISH FILLETS

Serves 4

1 kg fish fillets 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon butter salt and pepper to taste

1. Arrange in a flan dish or a casserole dish in a single layer. (Fold under the thin edges of the fish.)

2. Top with lemon juice and butter.

3. Cover with plastic wrap or glass lid.

4. Cook for 10-12 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

5. Allow to stand covered for 1-3 minutes.

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 4-5 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 3-5 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

/2 cup grated cheese

paprika

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

2. Melt butter in a Pyrex 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

/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

/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

/3 of the sliced potatoes to cover the dish.

2. Layer

/2 of the sliced onion on top.

3. Sprinkle

/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 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 2-3 minutes on HIGH. Stir well.

2. Dissolve stock cubes in boiling water; add to onion and bacon. Add all other ingredients. Cover with a lid and cook for 15-18 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

POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD

Serves 6

1 kg small new potatoes 1 large onion, sliced into rings 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 tablespoon butter

/2 cup mayonnaise

1. Cut unpeeled potatoes in half. Place in a large dish and cover with water. Cook, covered with a lid, for 12-16 minutes on HIGH (potatoes should be tender but holding their shape). Drain.

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

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

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

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

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

3. Stir in beans and 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 1 tablespoon butter 1 clove garlic, crushed 425 g can tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 teaspoons fresh (or

/2 teaspoon dried) basil

ground black pepper and salt to taste

/2 brown onion, finely diced

1 anchovy, minced

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

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

/2-1

minute on HIGH, stir halfway.

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

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

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

PUMPKIN SALAD

Serves 6-8

1 kg pumpkin, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons water

/4 cup walnuts

6 shallots, chopped

1. Place pumpkin in large bowl, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook for 810 minutes on HIGH or until pumpkin is just cooked, but still firm. Stir halfway through cooking

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

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

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

STUFFED BAKED POTATOES

Serves 4

4 large potatoes

/4 cup milk

/4 cup cream

/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

/4 teaspoon dry mustard

paprika

1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground black pepper 1 cup mayonnaise

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Serves 4

200 g cooking chocolate 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons rum

/4 cup caster sugar

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

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

3. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

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

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

6. Serve decorated with cream and chocolate shavings.

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 bowl. Cover and cook for 4 minutes on HIGH, stirring once. Allow to cool slightly.

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

3. Pour into a greased 20 cm cake container.

4. Cook for 5 minutes on HIGH.

5. Using a 3 cm foil strip, place around the outside of cake plastic container. (This will prevent the outside from overcooking before the centre is cooked.)

6. Cook a further 5 minutes on HIGH.

7. Stand for 10 minutes before turning out.

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

CHOCOLATE CAKE

2 cups sugar

/4 cup cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 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. Beat together for 3 minutes on HIGH.

3. Pour into a greased microwave safe gugelhopf container.

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

turning out.

5. Allow to cool before icing.

ICING

1. Beat ingredients together till light and creamy.

DESSERTS

BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING

Serves 4-6

4 slices multigrain bread, crusts removed butter 3 tablespoons caster sugar

/4 cup sultanas

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

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

3. Place milk and vanilla essence into a Pyrex jug, cook for 2

/2 minutes on HIGH.

4. Gradually whisk the warmed milk into eggs. Cook for 1-2 minutes on HIGH, stirring occasionally.

5. Pour over bread mixture.

6. Sprinkle with brown sugar and nutmeg.

7. Cook for 15 minutes on MEDIUM LOW.

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

/2 cups milk

/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 4 eggs, lightly beaten 3 teaspoons brown sugar

/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 cup plain flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder

/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 Pyrex bowl. Cook for 10 minutes on HIGH, or until tender. Stir halfway. Drain.

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

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

/2 cup oil 13/4 cups plain flour 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla

125 g philadelphia cheese 2 dessert spoons cocoa

1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice cinnamon sugar

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 directly on turntable.

2 slices 4 slices 6 slices Bread Rolls

20-25 seconds 30-35 seconds 50-60 seconds 35-40 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 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

Shield head and tail with foil. Separate and rearrange halfway through defrosting.

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

7-9 minutes/500 g 6-8 minutes/500 g 6-8 minutes/500 g

6-8 minutes/500 g 5-7 minutes/500 g 4-6 minutes/500 g 6-8 minutes/500 g

6-8 minutes/500 g 6-8 minutes/500 g 41/2-5 minutes/500 g

8-10 minutes/500 g 5-6 minutes/500 g 5-8 minutes/500 g 8-10 minutes/500 g

10-15 minutes

5-10 minutes 5-10 minutes

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

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

16-18 minutes/kg at MEDIUM 20-23 minutes/kg at MEDIUM 25-28 minutes/kg at MEDIUM

25-28 minutes/kg at MEDIUM

28-34 minutes/kg at MEDIUM

13-21 minutes/kg at MEDIUM HIGH 16-22 minutes/kg at MEDIUM HIGH

16-21 minutes/kg at MEDIUM HIGH

10-13 minutes/500 g at MEDIUM

15-21 minutes/500 g at MEDIUM

7-9 minutes/500 g at MEDIUM

INSTRUCTIONS

COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL

FOOD

5-10 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

STANDING TIME

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

2 medium

4 small

2 medium

4 small

500 g

1 kg

500 g

3-4 minutes

2-21/2 minutes

31/2-41/2minutes

41/2-5 minutes

4-41/2 minutes

3-4 minutes

5-6 minutes

11-12 minutes

2-3 minutes

3-4 minutes

2-3 minutes

VEGETABLE

3-4 minutes

31/2-41/2 minutes

3-4 minutes

31/2-5 minutes

31/2-

41/2

minutes

5-51/2 minutes

41/2-61/2 minutes

14-15 minutes

3-31/2 minutes

500 g

500 g (2)

1 kg (4)

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%)

10-14 minutes on HIGH

20-24 minutes on HIGH

10-12 minutes on HIGH

12-14 minutes on HIGH

10-12 minutes on HIGH

2-4 minutes on HIGH

43/4-7 minutes on HIGH

6-7 minutes

6-61/2 minutes

6-7 minutes

6-61/2 minutes

6-7 minutes

6-61/2 minutes

51/2-61/2 minutes

4-41/2 minutes

6-61/2 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

4 pieces

(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

/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 bowl with water. Cook uncovered, stirring twice during cooking. Allow to stand 2 minutes.

GUIDE TO COOKING EGGS

1 2 3 4

1 tsp.

2 tsp. 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp.

1 tbsp. 1 tbsp. 2 tbsp.

/4 cup

Cook

MEDIUM

HIGH (70%)

Butter

SCRAMBLED EGG GUIDE

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

Milk

Egg(s)

1-11/2 min.

1-2 min. 2-3 min.

/2-31/2 min.

2 cups hot tap water 21/2 cups hot tap water

4 cups boiling water

/4 cup cold tap water or milk

21/4 cups cold tap water or milk

—

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 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 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

1-11/2 minutes on HIGH 21/2-3 minutes on HIGH 2-51/2 minutes on MEDIUM 6-8 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

/2-11/2 minutes on MEDIUM 11/2-21/2 minutes on MEDIUM 41/2-6 minutes on MEDIUM

4-51/2 minutes on MEDIUM 8-10 minutes on MEDIUM 30-40 seconds on MEDIUM LOW 60-70 seconds on MEDIUM LOW 4-5 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH followed by 5 minutes on MEDIUM LOW 11/2-2 minutes on MEDIUM LOW 21/2-3 minutes on MEDIUM LOW

1-31/2 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH

1-11/2 minutes on MEDIUM LOW 21/2-31/2 minutes on MEDIUM LOW 1-3 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH followed by 1-21/2 minutes on MEDIUM LOW

NOTE: Room Temperature +20°C

Refrigerator Temperature +3°C

Frozen Temperature -18°C

– FOOD CHART

STANDING TIME

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 bowl of leftover vegetables can be reheated at HIGH,

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

MEATS Medium to thin slices reheat best. Cover meat with

sauce or gravy. Cover with microwave plastic wrap to hold in heat. Reheat on MEDIUM.

PLATES OF FOOD Arrange food with thickest parts of meat and bulky

vegetables to outside of the plate. Place quick-to-heat foods in the centre. Cover with microwave plastic wrap. 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 glass dish; cook for 3-3

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

SESAME SEEDS Place

/4 cup sesame seeds in a glass bowl; cook for 2-3

minutes on HIGH, or until golden. Stir every minute.

RECONSTITUTING DRIED FOODS

DRIED FRUITS Place 1 cup of fruit in a bowl, cover with cold water,

and cook for 4

/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

/2 teaspoon = 2.5 mL

/4 teaspoon = 1.25 mL

1 cup = 250 mL = 8 fl. oz.

/2 cup = 125 mL = 4 fl. oz.

/3 cup = 80 mL =

2.5 fl. oz.

/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 =

/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

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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

YOU CAN'T USE METAL IN A MICROWAVE OVEN.

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

DISHES DON'T GET HOT IN A MICROWAVE OVEN.

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

POINTS TO REMEMBER

As a general guide: HIGH – is ideal for vegetables, fruit, soup, beverages, bacon and sauces. MEDIUM HIGH – for roasting lamb, roasting chicken and fish fillets. MEDIUM – is for roasting beef, pork and simmering; great for casseroles or stews and cooking seafood. MEDIUM LOW – allows you to defrost. LOW – is used to keep foods warm once they are cooked.

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

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

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

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

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

Just remember two rules:

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

(b) Do not let the foil touch the sides of the oven. Use foil to shield thinner parts of food when defrosting, to prevent over-cooking and drying out.

• All food continues to cook after it leaves the micro

wave oven because the heat is stored in the food and not in the oven.

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

e.g. Fish and vegetables – 1-5 minutes Cakes – 3-10 minutes Roasts – 5-15 minutes Cover foods with a lid or foil when standing.

• When reheating foods always cover with a lid,

plastic wrap or paper towel to prevent foods from drying out. Reheat on MEDIUM for best results.

• Always pierce food that has a membrane – for

example eggs, tomatoes, potatoes and kidneys.

• Remember to cover vegetables with a lid or plastic

wrap when cooking.

PULSES To soak: Place one cup of any variety of beans in a large

dish, add 2 cups cold water and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in microwave and cook for 5 minutes on HIGH. Then simmer for 30 minutes on MEDIUM LOW. They will then be ready to use. To cook: Rinse pulses. One cup of pulses to 4 cups of boiling water is required for a maximum of 45 minutes on HIGH.

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

10 minutes on LOW.

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 bowl. Cook for 30 seconds on HIGH.

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

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

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

• Soften 6-8 honey-snap biscuits for 30 seconds on HIGH. Shape into base of patty dish for quick tartlet cases.

• Place a chocolate after-dinner mint on top of 6 patty

cakes; arrange cakes evenly on turntable. Cook about 50-60 seconds on HIGH, or until chocolate is soft. Gently spread chocolate mint evenly over patty cake for a quick icing.

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

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

• To remove odours, place 1-litre water with slice of lemon or 1 teaspoon vanilla essence in the micro wave. Cook for 20 minutes on HIGH.

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

• To peel a tomato, pierce the skin with a fork 3-4 times. Place on a rack and cook for 45-60 seconds on HIGH. Stand for 3 minutes before peeling.

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

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

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

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

• Tomato sauce can be warmed for 30 seconds on HIGH to give it a pouring consistency. (ensure lid is removed.)

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

• Rice and pasta cook well in small quantities. Use a

large container to prevent boiling over.

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

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

• To blanch vegetables for freezing, place 150 g of vegetables in a dish with 1 tablespoon of water. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1/3 of the usual cooking time. After cooking, immerse immediately in iced water, package, label, and freeze for up to 3 months.

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

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INSTANT COOK

START

Within 3 minutes of closing the door.

- Just One Touch

Convenience Meals

x 2

INSTANT COOK

START

To lock

To unlock

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

eg. Defrost Poultry

To cook a Casserole for 40 minutes on MEDIUM to start at 4:00 pm

To set for 11:45 am

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Express Defrost and Express Meal do not need to enter weight.

eg. Tea

Menu Category and Menu

Quantity

x 1

FEATURE

eg. Pasta Meal

Serves

eg. one serve

eg. 2cups

To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds on M•LOW.

Cooking Time

Start Time

eg. Roast Beef Chilled

(Well Done)

Menu Category and Menu

PASTA MEAL

BEVERAGE

EASY

DEFROST

x 4

INSTANT COOK

START

eg. 1.0kg

Weight

x 1

Menu Category and Menu

EXPRESS

COOK

EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS

COOK

eg. 1.0kg

Weight

eg. 1.0kg

Weight

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INSTANT COOK

START

INSTANT COOK

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INSTANT COOK

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INSTANT COOK

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Cooking Time

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POWER

LEVEL

x 3

INSTANT COOK

START

POWER

LEVEL

HELP

INSTANT COOK

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INSTANT COOK

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INSTANT COOK

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Reheat Menu

Information Cook

Express Menus (Express Defrost, Express Meal)

Express Menus (Express Cook)

More or Less (Convenience Meals, Reheat Menu, Information Cook, Express Menus)

Variable

Cooking

Control

Auto Start

Child Lock

Instant Cook

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