Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
Please keep this operation manual handy, as it describes all
the features of your oven and will enable you to cook many
varieties of foods.
The manual is divided into two sections:
1.OPERATION (P2~P15)
This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use
all the features.
2.COOKING GUIDES
This section is at the back of the manual, it contains the more
commonly used information such as how to prepare food, which
cooking utensil to use, standing time.
It also contains recipes for automatic cooking and manual
cooking.
Please take some time to read your operation manual carefully,
paying particular attention to the warnings and special notes,
the automatic cooking menus programmed into your new oven
have been carefully developed to give optimum results when
the step by step instructions are followed.
When selecting another home appliance, please again consider
our full range of Sharp products.
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CONTENTS
Warranty1
Warning2
Special Notes and Warning3
Installation Instructions4
Oven Diagram4
Operation of Control Panel5
Control Panel Display5
Touch Control Panel Layout5
Before Operating6
Getting Started6
Clock Setting6
Stop/Clear6
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking
Manual Operations7
Microwave Time Cooking7
Sequence Cooking8
Instant Cook™8
Increasing Time During a Cooking
Programme
Automatic Operations10
Notes for Automatic Operations10
Instant Action10
Express Defrost11
Easy Defrost12
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 specifi ed herein.
The owner is responsible for any transportation and insurance costs if the product has
to be returned for repair.
This warranty does not extend to accessories or defects or injuries caused by or resulting
from causes not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including
but not limited to, defect or injury caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect,
accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin infestation, software, or any
alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.
Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty
claim.
This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any express and
implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT RETURN THIS DOCUMENT TO SHARP
For your reference, please enter the particulars of your purchase
below and retain, with your purchase documentation.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Retailer
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
To reduce the risk of fi re in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.
d. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic,
paper or other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning.
e. If materials inside the oven should ignite, or smoke is observed, keep oven door closed, turn oven
off, and disconnect the power plug, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling when handling the container.
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important
that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be
heated. If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and
power levels until the food is suffi ciently heated evenly throughout.
Additionally:
a. Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Babies bottles fi tted 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 qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed
service technician trained by SHARP. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and
that there is no damage to:
(1) Door (warped), (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door Seals, Sealing Surfaces and
oven cavity (buckled or deformed), (4) Burn marks on the door seal faces.
Do not bump, or catch utensils, loose clothes and your accessories on the door safety latches when
removing food from the oven.
Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while
the oven is operating.
Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches.
Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough
heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
Should the power supply cord become damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord supplied by a
SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP and it must be replaced by a qualifi ed service technician trained
by SHARP in order to avoid a hazard.
If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualifi ed service technician trained by SHARP.
Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.
Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover including microwave plastic wrap etc., and carefully open
popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.
Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any
hot surfaces or sharp edges.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
a. Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.
b. Do not place anything hot on a cold turntable.
c. Do not place anything cold on a hot turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet.
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so
that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Eggs, fruits,
vegetables,
nuts, seeds,
sausages and
oysters
PopcornUse specially bagged popcorn for the
Baby foodTransfer baby food to small dish and
GeneralFood with fi lling should be cut after
Liquids
(Beverages)
Canned foodsRemove food from can. *Heat or cook food while in cans. *
Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
pudding
MeatsUse a microwave proof roasting rack to
UtensilsCheck the utensils are suitable for
Aluminium foilUse to shield food to prevent over
Browning dishPlace a suitable insulator such as a
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.
*
microwave oven.
Listen while popping corn for the
*
popping to slow to 1-2 seconds.
*
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.
*
heating, to release steam and avoid
burns.
Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids
*
or cereals to prevent boiling over.
*Heat for longer than recommended
For boiling or cooking liquids see
WARNING on page 2 to prevent
explosion and delayed eruptive
boiling.
*Overcook as they may catch fi re.*
Cook for the recommended time.
(These foods have high sugar and/or
fat contents.)
*Place meat directly on the turntable for
collect drained juices.
*Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE
MICROWAVE cooking before you use
them.
*
cooking.
Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or keep
*
clear of cavity walls.
*Exceed the preheating time
microwave and heat proof dinner
plate between the turntable and the
browning dish.
Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
*
“explosion”, which may damage the
oven or injure yourself.
Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
*
Overcook oysters.
*
Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
*
Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or
*
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
*
airtight containers.
Deep fat fry.
*
Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,
*
clothes or fl owers.
*
Operate the oven without a load (i.e.
an absorbing material such as food or
water) in the oven cavity.
*
time. See REHEATING-FOOD CHART
on page 8.
*
cooking.
*
cooking. Metal refl ects 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.
*
recommended by the manufacturer.
Excessive preheating can cause the
glass turntable to shatter and/or
damage internal parts of the oven.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover), and the feature
sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned
door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any
damage, please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY
SHARP and repaired, if necessary.
2. Accessories provided
1) Turntable 2) Roller stay
3) Operation manual and Cooking guide
3. Place the roller stay in the coupling on the oven fl oor, then place the turntable on to the roller stay,
ensuring it is located fi rmly. Refer to OVEN DIAGRAM below. NEVER operate the oven without the roller
stay and turntable.
4. This oven is designed for countertop or cabinet use as well. It should not be installed in any area where
excessive heat and steam are generated, for example, next to a conventional oven unit. The oven
should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings. Allow a space of at least 10 cm on the top,
5 cm on both sides and at the rear of the oven for adequate air circulation. When installing in a cabinet,
the minimum inside dimension of the cabinet should be 560 mm (W) x 375 mm (H) x 418 mm (D). This
oven is not designed for built-in installation.
WARNING: The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an
emergency.
5. Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for damage to the machine or personal
injury for failure to observe the correct electrical connecting procedure.
The A.C. voltage must be single phase 230 – 240V, 50Hz.
6. This appliance must be earthed.
7. Operate the oven from a general purpose domestic outlet.
If a generator is used, do not operate the oven with non-sinusoidal outputs.
Ensure the oven door is closed.
Plug the oven into a power point and
switch on the power.
1
Flashing eights.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the
oven beeps.
2
Only the dots will remain.
Clock Setting
To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).
*
StepProcedurePad OrderDisplay
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.
1
The dots (:) will fl ash on and
off.
Enter the correct time of day by pressing
the numbers in sequence.
2
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again.
3
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (eg. 13:45), will appear in the
display.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time of day (eg. 1:45).
If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking or timer mode, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad. As long
as your fi nger is pressing the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed.
Stop/Clear
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to:
1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.
This is a manual cooking feature, fi rst enter the cooking time then the power level.
There are fi ve different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
–
10%
–
Power level
Display
Examples of foods typically
cooked on microwave oven
power level
This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking.
If a power level is not selected, then 100% power is automatically used.
*
Suppose you want to time cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 100% power.
StepProcedurePad OrderDisplay
Enter desired cooking time.
–
(LOW)
–
–
–
–
–
Keeping food
warm
–
30%
–
–
(MEDIUM
–
–
–
LOW)
–
–
Defrost,
Softening
butter
–
50%
–
–
(MEDIUM)
–
–
–
–
–
–
CasserolesCakes
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Seafood
70%
(MEDIUM
HIGH)
Muffi ns
Slices
1
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
2
To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL pad until desired power level is displayed.
*
Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 50% power.
COOK
The timer begins to count down.
–
100%
–
–
(HIGH)
–
–
–
–
–
––
Vegetables
Rice/Pasta
Fruit
StepProcedurePad OrderDisplay
Enter desired cooking time.
1
Select power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL pad as required
(for 50% press three times).
2
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
3
If the door is opened during 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 wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL pad. As long as your fi nger is
pressing the POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be displayed.
If more than 20 minutes on 100% power is entered, the microwave power will be reduced after 20 minutes
to avoid overheating.
1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to
achieve the best result.
If the instructions are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or
may be displayed.
2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually.
Refer to manual cooking charts in RECIPES section.
3. To change the fi nal cooking or defrosting result from the standard setting, press the POWER LEVEL pad
once (for more) or twice (for less) after selecting desired setting. Refer to page 13.
4. The fi nal cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality).
Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually.
5. To avoid children's misuse, each INSTANT ACTION pad can be used only within 3 minutes of a preceding
operation.
6. To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE, use
EASY DEFROST or defrost manually.
7.
more or less than weight of foods suggested in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE is programmed when the
INSTANT COOK/START pad is pressed.
To clear, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and reprogramme.
8. When entering the weight of the food, round off the weight to the nearest 0.1 kg (100 g). For example,
1.35 kg would become 1.4 kg.
Instant Action
The Instant Action allows you to cook or reheat several popular foods.
Follow the instructions provided in the INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE on page 4 of the cooking guides.
Suppose you want to cook 1 Jacket Potato.
*
will be displayed if:
StepProcedurePad OrderDisplay
Press the JACKET POTATO pad until
desired quantity is displayed
(for 1 piece press once).
x 1
After about 2 sec.
1
COOK
The cooking time will begin
counting down. The oven will
“beep” 4 times and stop. COOK
indicator will go off and CHECK
will fl ash on and off.
Open the door. Turn over potatoes.
Close the door.
2
CHECK will be fl ashing
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
3
COOK
The cooking time will begin
counting down. When it reaches
zero, the oven will “beep”.
Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets.
StepProcedurePad OrderDisplay
Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until
the desired menu number is displayed
(for Chicken Fillets press twice).
1
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
2
Open the door. Remove defrosted
pieces, turn over remaining pieces.
Close the door.
3
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of
specifi c foods.
Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS
DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 5 of the cooking
guides.
x 2
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. The oven will
“beep” 4 times and stop. COOK
indicator will go off and CHECK
will fl ash on and off.
CHECK will be fl ashing.
DEF
COOK DEF
DEFCHECK
4
COOK DEF
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. When it reaches
zero, the oven will “beep”.
Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces.
StepProcedurePad OrderDisplay
Press the EASY DEFROST pad until
the desired menu number is displayed
(for Chicken Pieces press four times).
1
Press the number pads to enter
weight.
2
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
3
Open the door. Remove defrosted
pieces, turn over remaining pieces.
Close the door.
4
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the
microwave power and defrosting time.
Follow the instructions provided in the EASY
DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 6 of the cooking
guides.
x 4
KG will fl ash on and off.
KG stops fl ashing and remains
on display
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. The oven will
“beep” 4 times and stop. COOK
indicator will go off and CHECK
will fl ash on and off.
CHECK will be fl ashing.
DEF
DEF
COOK DEF
DEFCHECK
KG
KG
5
COOK DEF
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. When it reaches
zero, the oven will “beep”.
The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust
the cooking time to your individual preference use the “more” or “less” feature to either add (more) or
reduce (less) cooking time.
The Less/More setting can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features
– INSTANT ACTION
– EXPRESS DEFROST
– EASY DEFROST
(1) INSTANT ACTION
*
Suppose you want to reheat 1 cup of Beverage for less time than the standard setting.
StepProcedurePad OrderDisplay
Press the BEVERAGE pad once.
1
Press the POWER LEVEL pad twice
within 2 seconds.
x 1
QTY
2
x 2
(2) EXPRESS DEFROST / EASY DEFROST
*
Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces (Easy Defrost) for more time than the standard
setting.
StepProcedurePad OrderDisplay
Press the EASY DEFROST pad four
times for Chicken Pieces.
1
Press the number pads to enter
weight.
2
Press the POWER LEVEL pad once.
3
x 4
x 1
DEF
KG
DEF
KG
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
4
For EXPRESS DEFROST select the menu using the EXPRESS DEFROST pad instead of the EASY DEFROST
pad in step 1, and go to step 3.
Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include:
timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top.
timing the recommended standing time of food.
You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down
phase simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to showing the time of day.
*
Suppose you want to set the timer for 3 minutes to boil an egg on the stove top.
StepProcedurePad OrderDisplay
Enter desired time.
1
Once the egg has come to the boil in the saucepan you can start the timer.
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad .
2
The timer begins to count down.
When the timer reaches zero, the
oven will “beep”.
appear in the display.
will
Child Lock
If the oven is accidentally started with no food/liquid in the cavity, the oven could be damaged.
To prevent accidents like this, your oven has a “Child Lock” feature that you can set when the oven is not in
use.
To set the Child Lock, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, press the number pad
COOK/START pad and hold for 3 seconds.
The Control Panel is now locked, each time a pad is pressed, the display will show “SAFE”.
To unlock the control panel, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the number pad
time of day is displayed and the oven is ready to use.
will appear in the display.
and fi nally press the INSTANT
and the STOP/CLEAR pad. The
Demonstration Mode
This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice the key operation.
To demonstrate, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, press the number pad
START pad and hold for 3 seconds.
Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For example, press INSTANT
COOK/START pad, and the display will show
the timer reaches zero,
will appear in the display.
will appear in the display.
and count down to zero at ten times the speed. When
and fi nally press the INSTANT COOK/
To cancel, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the number pad
and the STOP/CLEAR pad.
Alarm
Your oven has an alarm function. If you leave food in the oven after cooking, the oven will “beep” 3 times after
2 minutes.
If you do not remove the food at that time, the oven will “beep” 3 times after 4 minutes and 6 minutes.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven.
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, or it
could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
Exterior:
The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of
harsh abrasive cleaners. Keep the ventilation openings free of dust.
Door:
Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to
remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Touch Control Panel:
Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only.
Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Avoid the use of excess water.
Interior walls:
To clean the interior surfaces, wipe with a soft cloth and warm water. After use wipe the waveguide cover in
the oven with a soft damp cloth to remove any food splashes. Built-up splashes may overheat and begin to
smoke or catch fi re. 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. At the power point, switch off the power for 10 seconds and switch back on.
Does 88:88 appear in the display? YES _______ NO _______
2. Place one cup of water (approx. 250 ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad twice.
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 two minutes, did an audible signal sound and COOK indicator go off?
YES _______ NO _______
E. Is the water inside the oven hot? YES _______ NO _______
If “NO” is the answer to any of the above questions, please check your wall socket and the fuse in your meter box.
If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE
APPROVED BY SHARP.
NOTE: 1. If time in the display is counting down rapidly, check Demonstration Mode (See page 14 for
detail).
2. If you cook the food over 20 minutes on 100 % power, the microwave power will be automatically
reduced to avoid overcooking.
SPECIFICATIONS
AC Line VoltageSingle phase 230–240V, 50Hz
AC Power Required1.22 kW
Output Power800 W* (IEC test procedure)
Microwave Frequency2450 MHz (Class B/Group 2)**
Outside Dimensions (W x H x D)460mm x 275mm x 368mm
Depth with the door open697mm
Cooking UniformityTurntable (ø272mm tray) system
WeightApprox. 12 kg
* When tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2895.1:2007
** This is the classifi cation of ISM (Industrial, Scientifi c and Medical) equipment described in the International
Steak Chops0.1 – 1.5Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil.
1
Minced Meat
Beef
Roast Meat
Beef/Pork/Lamb
2
Poultry1.0 – 1.5Remove from original wrapper. Shield wing and leg tips with foil.
3
Chicken Pieces0.1 – 1.5Shield the exposed bone with foil.
4
Food not listed in the Guide can be defrosted manually using 30 % setting.
NOTE: When freezing minced meat, shape it into fl at even sizes.
For chicken pieces, steaks and chops, freeze separately in single fl at layers and if necessary
interleave with freezer plastic to separate layers. This will ensure even defrosting.
It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.
Quantity
(kg's)
•
Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on the defrost rack.
•
If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible.
The oven will “beep” and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Remove defrosted pieces,
•
turn over and shield the warm portion of remaining pieces.
•
Press start to continue defrosting.
•
After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
0.1 – 1.5Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack. Shield edges.
0.1 – 1.5Shield the bone and the edge with foil strips about 2.5 cm wide.
•
The oven will “beep” and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Remove defrosted portions
•
of mince, turn over and shield edges with foil strips.
Press start to continue defrosting.
•
After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
•
•
Place joint with lean side face upwards (if possible) on a defrost rack.
•
The oven will “beep” and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Turn over and shield the
•
warm portions.
Press start to continue defrosting.
•
After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
•
•
Place breast side down on a defrost rack.
•
The oven will “beep” and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Turn over and shield the
•
warm portions.
•
Press start to continue defrosting.
•
After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
N.B.
•
•
•
•
•
After standing run under cold water to remove giblets if necessary.
Place chicken pieces on a defrost rack.
The oven will “beep” and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Remove defrosted pieces,
turn over and shield the warm portions of remaining pieces.
Press start to continue defrosting.
After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
NOTE: When freezing minced meat, shape it into fl at even sizes.
For fi sh fi llets, chicken fi llets and sausages, freeze separately in single fl at layers and if necessary
interleave with freezer plastic to separate layers. This will ensure even defrosting.
It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.
Quantity
(kg's)
0.5Place fi sh fi llets on a defrost rack.
0.5Place chicken fi llets on a defrost rack.
0.5Place sausages / minced meat on a defrost rack.
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The oven will “beep” and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Turn over and separate into
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pieces.
Press start to continue defrosting.
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After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
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The oven will “beep” and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Break apart and turn over.
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Press start to continue defrosting.
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After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
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The oven will “beep” and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Remove defrosted portions,
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turn over and shield edges with foil strips.
Press start to continue defrosting.
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After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
The fi nal 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.
• 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 glass lid or plastic wrap.
• After cooking, stand covered and stir.
• Before cooking, separate vegetables eg. broccoli
as much as possible.
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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, stand covered and stir.
• Use washed new potatoes.
• Pierce twice with fork on each side.
• Place on outside of turntable.
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The oven will “beep” and stop, CHECK will fl ash on
and off.
Turn over potatoes and press start to continue
cooking.
• After cooking , stand, covered with aluminium foil.
1. THE ARRANGEMENT
Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish.
2. TURNING
Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the
cooking time.
3. COVERING
Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in
your ordinary oven, or to retain moisture. Cover foods such as Vegetables,
Casseroles, or when Reheating.
Use to cover foods:
5. SHIELDING
Shield using small pieces of aluminium foil to shield thin areas of meat, fi sh
and poultry or edges of cakes to prevent overcooking.
7. STIRRING
Stir foods from the outside to the centre 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 temperature.
Cooking times in this book are based on normal storage temperatures. Since
rooms, refrigerators and freezers differ in temperature, check cooking result
at the minimum time.
LIDPAPER TOWELPLASTIC WRAP
FISH
CHICKEN
4. PIERCING
Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane to
allow steam to escape.
TOMATO
6. STANDING TIME
Standing time is important. After cooking or defrosting ensure adequate
standing time. This allows the food to continue cooking or heating.
Refer to cooking guides for each menu or according to manufacturers
instructions.
8. SIZE
Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To speed up cooking, cut pieces
smaller than 5 cm so microwaves can penetrate to the centre from all sides.
For even cooking, make all the pieces the same size.
10. FAT AND BONE
Marbling within meat, or a thin, even layer of fat on a roast, speeds cooking.
Large fatty areas or excess drippings in dish attract energy away from meat,
and slows cooking. Centre bones do not affect cooking, but bone on the
side of meat conducts heat to the areas next to it.
12. QUANTITY
Microwave cooking times are directly related to the amount of food in the
oven. Because energy is absorbed by the food itself, one potato or a single
piece of chicken cooks rapidly. When the energy is divided among several
items, cooking takes more time.
EGG
14. GENERAL
13. CONDENSATION
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. The humidity and
moisture in food will infl uence 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.
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 suffi ciently heated evenly throughout.