Sharp R244M User Manual

800W (IEC 60705)

R-244M

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK

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CONTENTS

Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety:

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Operation:

Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

How to operate the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Express Cook/Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Express Cook/Defrost Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Convenient Functions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cooking Advice:

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14

Advice for Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Advice for Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Advice for Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-30

Aftercare:

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-32

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

OPERATION MANUAL

This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully

before using your microwave oven.

IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed

or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our

website -

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

Customers without Internet access may telephone [phone] during office hours, or

from Ireland [phone].

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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

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ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories
are provided:
(12) Turntable (13) Roller stay (14) Seal Packing
Place the roller stay in the seal packing on the floor
of the cavity.
Then place the turntable on to the roller stay.
To avoid damage to the turntable, when removing
dishes/containers from the microwave oven, please
ensure that you lift them clear of the turntable rim.
NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention
two details: part name and model name to your
dealer or SHARP authorised service agent.

1 Control panel
2 Oven lamp
3 Door opening handle
4 Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
5 Seal packing
6 Oven cavity
7 Door seals and sealing surfaces
8 Door latches

9 Ventilation openings
10 Outer cabinet
11 Power cord

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CONTROL PANEL

1. DIGITAL DISPLAY

2. INDICATORS

3. EXPRESS COOK Key

4. EXPRESS DEFROST Key

5. TIME Keys

6. START/AUTO MINUTE Key

7. STOP/CLEAR Key

8. POWER/WEIGHT Key

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INSTALLATION

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WARNING:
Inspect the Oven:
Check the oven carefully for damage

before and regularly after installation.

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

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

• Ensure the door seal and sealing
surfaces are not damaged.

• Inspect the oven interior and door for
dents.

IMPORTANT:
If any damage is apparent, do not
operate the oven in any way, until it
has been repaired by a competent
person.

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

2. Place oven on a secure, level surface, strong
enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest
item likely to be cooked in the oven.

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

4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture or
high humidity are generated, (for example, near
or above a conventional oven) or near
combustible materials (for example, curtains). Do
not block or obstruct air vent openings. Do not
place objects on top of the oven.

5. Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged
(See Installation opposite) and that it does not run
under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces.

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

7. Do not use the oven outdoors.

BUILDING-IN-KIT.

This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen
unit.

IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.

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

• Insert the plug properly into the socket.

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

• If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special cord. The exchange must be made by an
authorised SHARP service agent.

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

• This product is fitted with a re-wireable plug.
Should it not be suitable for the socket outlet in
your home, remove the plug and fit an
appropriate type, observing the wiring code given
in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 32.

If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied,
ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off.
When replacing the plug please ensure that you use
a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should
be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse
approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have
any doubt about electrical connection seek the help
of a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code
given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 32.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult

your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to
oven use.

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

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic food preparation only.

• Never operate when empty.

• Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when

not in use.

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

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

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

• If water or food drops inside the air vent openings
switch off the oven immediately, unplug it and call a
Service Technician appointed by SHARP.
(See page 33).

• Never move the oven while it is operating.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

E

800W

The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by
MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)
with microwave oven and food manufacturers
indicates the ability of the oven to heat small
quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not
represent the general performance of the oven.

Microwave output power in
Watts (based on international
(IEC 60705) standard).

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Letter representing the
oven heating category.

Microwave
Symbol.

A B C D E

OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY

Less heating time required

More heating time required

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

Liquids: Microwave heating of beverages
can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container. Stir the liquid prior
to and during heating/reheating, let liquid
stand in the oven after cooking.

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MICROWAVING

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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Introduction:

Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which
causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in
the same way your hands get warm when you rub them
together.
Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy,
and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore,
important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure
even heating. Where recommended allow food to
stand. This is not optional but necessary to ensure

thorough cooking and is particularly important for
dense food, such as joints of meat.
Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and
utensils and heat the food inside the dishes.
Microwaves are reflected by metal. The oven is lined
with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to
prevent microwave leakage. Metallic dishes are not
suitable for microwaving. Only use utensils that are
suitable for microwave ovens.
(See suitable cookware, pages 12-13).

Power level:

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

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default
to 100P unless you press the POWER/WEIGHT key
to the desired setting.

TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL:

To check the microwave power level during cooking,
press the POWER/WEIGHT key. As long as your
finger is pressing the POWER/WEIGHT key the
power level will be displayed. The oven continues to
count down although the display will show the power
level.

To change the power level for cooking, enter the
required time and then press the POWER/WEIGHT
key.
For example:

Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power
level for cooking, follow the advice given in the
recipe section. Generally the following
recommendations apply:

100P - (HIGH output = 800W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.

70P - (MEDIUM HIGH output = 560W) used for
longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints,
meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes
such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this
reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food
will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.

50P - (MEDIUM output = 400W) for dense foods
which require a long cooking time when cooked
conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use
this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.

30P - (MEDIUM LOW output = 240W Defrost
setting) to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure
that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is also ideal
for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking
egg custard.

10P - (LOW output = 80W) For gentle defrosting,
eg. cream gateaux or pastry.

P = Percentage

x1

100P (HIGH)

x2

70P (MED HIGH)

x3

50P (MEDIUM)

x4

30P (MED LOW)

x5

10P (LOW)

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BEFORE OPERATION

SETTING THE CLOCK

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Plug in the oven.

1. The oven display will flash:

2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.

3. The display will show:

To set the clock, see below.

1.

2.

3.

x1

NOTES:

• If you press any of the time keys too many times, continue to press until the desired time appears.

• Press the STOP/CLEAR key if you make a mistake during programming.

• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show

after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time of day will
also be erased.

• When you want to reset the time of day, follow the above example again.

1. To set the 12 hour-clock, hold the POWER/WEIGHT key down for
3 seconds. will appear in the display.

2. To set the 24 hour-clock, press the POWER/WEIGHT key once
more after Step 1, will appear in the display.

x1 and hold
for 3 secs.

x2

x3

Select the 24
hour clock.

1. Select the clock
function.

2. To set the hours press the
10 MIN key twice, and
then the 1 MIN key 3 times.

Check the display.

Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35

x1

x5 x1

x3

4. To set the minutes press the
10 MIN key 3 times, then
the 1 MIN key 5 times.

3. To change from hours to
minutes press the POWER/
WEIGHT key once.

5. To start the clock press
the POWER/WEIGHT
key once.

x1

x1 and hold for

3 seconds

There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.

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HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN

Opening and closing the door:

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

Starting the oven:

Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place
directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO

MINUTE key.

Stopping the oven:

If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key
once or open the oven door. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme,
press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.

Example:

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

x2 x1

1. To enter the cooking time, press the
1 MIN key twice and the 10 SEC
key three times.

2. To input the power level
press the POWER/

WEIGHT key twice for 70P.

x3

3. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key

once to start cooking.

x2

The display will count down
through the set heating time.

NOTES:

• Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).

• When the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time on the digital display stops

automatically. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the
START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.

• When oven operation has finished, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.

• If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER/WEIGHT key. As long as your

finger is touching this key, the power level will be displayed.

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EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST

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NOTES:

Jacket potatoes: In this menu, the weight is input in pieces (i.e 1 piece = 1 potato = 250g).
(EC-5) After selecting menu, use the POWER/WEIGHT key to select number of pieces from 1 - 4.

Cake: This menu has one setting for 700g. It is not necessary to enter the weight. When you
(EC-8) select this menu, the display will show 0.7 kg automatically. See recipes on page 30 in

the cookbook section.

Selecting Menu: The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the EXPRESS COOK or

EXPRESS DEFROST key.

Weight Range: Food weight should be rounded up or down to the nearest 0.1 kg e.g. 0.65kg to 0.7kg

or 0.34kg to 0.3kg.
You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see chart on page 10).
The weight is entered by holding down the POWER/WEIGHT key, as well as by
pressing, until the desired weight appears. To cook or defrost food which is not included in
the EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST chart, please refer to the charts in the coobook section.

Defrost: If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This

will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch
the oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.

Freezing Foods: When freezing foods for EXPRESS COOK, ensure the food is fresh and of good quality.

When action is required (example, to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible signals sound, the
remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key.

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

• If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST operation, the food may be
overcooked.

This function enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel (see EXPRESS COOK/
DEFROST charts on the page 10).

To operate the EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST function, follow the example given below.
Example: To cook roast beef from chilled weighing 1.0 kg on EXPRESS COOK EC-2.

2. Enter the weight by pressing
the POWER/WEIGHT key
6 times.

1. Select the menu required
by pressing the EXPRESS
COOK key twice.

3. Press the START/AUTO

MINUTE key once to start.

x6 x1

x2

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EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST CHARTS

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No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

Ed-1 Defrost Meat Joint 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn over when oven bleeps.

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

Ed-2 Minced Meat 0.2kg - 0.8kg • Place minced meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn over and remove defrosted parts when oven bleeps.

• Stand for 15-30 minutes, covered in foil, after defrosting
if required.

For converting to Lb/oz please see conversion charts on page 17.
Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as the labelled weights are only approximate.

No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

EC-1 Frozen Roast Beef 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

/ Lamb (-18˚C) • Turn meat over when the oven bleeps.

EC-2 Chilled Roast Beef 0.5kg - 1.5kg • After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in

/ Lamb (5˚C) aluminium foil for 10 minutes.

EC-3 Frozen Roast 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Pierce skin a few times and place poultry, breast side

Poultry (-18˚C) down, in a flan dish on the turntable.

EC-4 Chilled Roast 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Turn poultry over when the oven bleeps. When you cook

Poultry (5˚C) frozen poultry with giblets, remove the giblets at first or

second turn over.

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

EC-5 Jacket Potatoes 1-4 pieces • Pierce each potato in several places, place towards the

250g each edge of the turntable.

• Turn potatoes over when the oven bleeps.

• After cooking stand, wrapped in aluminium foil, for 5 minutes.

EC-6 Rice / Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg • Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water per 100g (4oz) rice/

pasta. Do not cover.

• Stir when oven bleeps.

• Stand for 2 minutes before draining and rinsing in

boiling water.

EC-7 Fresh Vegetables 0.1kg - 0.4kg • Cut chop or slice fresh vegetables into even sized pieces.

Place fresh vegetables in a suitable container.

• Add 15ml (1tbsp) water per 100g (4oz) vegetables, cover
dish with microwaveable cling film, pierce in several
places and place on the turntable.

• Stir when the oven bleeps.

• Stand for 2 minutes before serving.

EC-8 Cake 0.7kg • Prepare the cake referring to the recipes on page 30.

• Place the prepared dish on the turntable.

• Stand for approx. 10 minutes after cooking.

• Remove from the cake dish.

EXPRESS COOK CHART

EXPRESS DEFROST CHART

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

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Example:

To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P microwave power (Stage 1) followed by:-

16 minutes on 30P microwave power (Stage 2)

1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING:

A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed.

x1 x6

2. To input the power level
press the POWER/

WEIGHT key once.

STAGE 1

1. To input the time,
press the 1 MIN
key 5 times.

STAGE 2

3. To input the time press the 10
MIN key once and then press
the 1 MIN key 6 times.

x1

x5

The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 100P, and then 16 minutes on 30P.

NOTE:

If 100P is selected as the final power level, it is not necessary to input the power level.

x4

5. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to start.

4. To input the power level
press the POWER/

WEIGHT key 4 times.

x1

2. AUTO MINUTE

AUTO MINUTE enables you:

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

• To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.

Example:
To cook on 100P for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.

NOTES:

• The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start can only be used within 3 minutes after cooking completion,
closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.

• The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.

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SUITABLE COOKWARE

Browning dishes
& self-heating
packages.

Metal cookware.

Aluminium
foil & foil
containers, made
from "Micro Foil®".

Heat resistant glass,
(e.g. Pyrex®,
Fire King®,
Corning Ware ®).

Microwave-safe
plastic cookware.

Microwave cling film,
microwave roasting
bags.

Heat-resistant china
and ceramics.

When microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated
below:

A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are
recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.

YES

Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent
heat stress. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Be careful as
these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave
popcorn in recommended packaging (follow popcorn
manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil unless the
manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than
instructed.

NO

YES/NO

Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from
overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls. Foil
containers are not recommended unless specified by the
manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully.

YES

YES

YES

Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for steam to
escape, pierce in 4-5 places. Do not use plastic or metal ties
as they may melt or catch fire due to electrical ‘arcing’.

YES

Except for dishes with metallic decoration.

COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING

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SUITABLE COOKWARE

Disposable
containers:
Thin plastic, paper,
straw and wooden
containers.

Kitchen paper.

YES

Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time
to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable
containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material.
Only use for warming food. Pay special attention as over­heating may cause a fire in your oven. When heating
food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition.

YES

Always attend the oven closely. Only use to absorb fat
and moisture when warming food. Pay special attention
as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.

COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING

Stir, turn &

stand

Initial and final
temperature of

food

Composition

& quality

Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back

when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling
film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during
cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after
cooking or defrosting.

The initial temperature of food affects the amount of
cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more
cooking than food at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true indication
of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods
with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts, to release heat
or steam.

Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding or mince
pies) requires less heating time and should be watched,
over-heating can lead to fire.
Good quality ingredients should be used for
microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended
for casserole.

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

FOOD HANDLING AND PREPARATION

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FOOD HANDLING AND PREPARATION

Piercing

Arrangement

Covering

Size & shape

Density &

quantity

Hygiene

Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish,
chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and
yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced
in several places before cooking or reheating. If not,
steam will build up and may cause food to explode.
Note: Eggs in their shells and whole hard boiled
eggs should not be heated in the microwave
ovens since they may explode even after
microwaving has ended.

Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish, for
example, the meaty ends of chicken drumsticks should be
placed on the outside of the dish.

Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being
covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations
where given and use vented microwave cling film or a
suitable lid.

Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time
needed. When cooking more than one portion of the same
food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.

Food density and quantity affect the amount of cooking time
needed, for example, potatoes require more cooking than
peas; four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.

Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and
preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store
convenience foods as recommended by the food
manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use By" date.

WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use.
Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended
cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and
in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.

The microwave power level will default to 100P unless you press the POWER LEVEL key to reach the desired
setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding, mince pies
and fruit cakes (see reheating charts in the cookbook for guidance). Before use, the user should check that utensils
are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before you use them in the oven. If you do not, steam and
pressure will build up inside and the container may explode.
Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

ADVICE FOR COOKING

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ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING

Meat joints

Poultry

Steak, Chops
& Chicken
Portions

Cubed &
Minced Meat

Whole fish
& Fillets

Prepacked
Frozen Foods

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times during
defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of
foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand
for 60-90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times during
defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil.
After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for
60-90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.

Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over
at least 2-3 times. Shield if necessary.

Place in a flan dish, stir or turn over at least 3-4 times during
defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time.
Please refer to the charts on page 18, or the ‘Express
Defrost’ chart on page 10.

Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over
at least twice. Shield if necessary.

Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a
suitable dish.

NOTES:

• To defrost food, use either 30P or 10P microwave power.

• Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if necessary.

• It is important to turn food over, separate (where

appropriate) and rearrange to ensure even defrosting.

• Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough defrosting.

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WARNINGS:
Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back

when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling
film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

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

• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.

• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together

with the size, shape and material of the container.

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

• Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturers’
instructions on the can.

Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat
these separately, see below. Place smaller items of

food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods
to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling film
and reheat on 50P, stir/rearrange halfway through
reheating. Ensure food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.

Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid,
reheat on 50P. Stir frequently to ensure even
reheating.

Place thickest parts of the portions on the outside of the
dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and
reheat on 70P. Turn over halfway through. NOTE:

Ensure poultry is thoroughly reheated, before
serving.

Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on
50P. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.

NOTE: Ensure meat is thoroughly reheated
before serving.

Place pies on a plate or in a flan dish. Reheat meat
pies on 70P and fruit pies on 50P .

Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid
and reheat on 50P. Stir at least once during reheating.

Plated meals

Casserole

Poultry portions

Sliced meat

Pies

Vegetables

ADVICE FOR REHEATING

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COOKBOOK

17

INTRODUCTION

This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your microwave oven. These
will give you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities
of your oven and prove that microwave technology is the efficient and effective alternative to
conventional cooking.
The cookery notes below compliment all cooking procedures in this cookbook and should be read in
advance of recipe preparation.

CONTENTS

Introduction & Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Defrosting Charts:

Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread & pastries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Cooking Charts

Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Reheating Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-30

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

approximate.

• Where dishes are covered use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes are

lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.

• Please note that all preparation times and serving quantities are approximate.

• All ingredients are given in both metric and imperial measures. Use either set but not a combination of

both measures.

• Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions. Cooking results will vary

according to the condition of foods, utensils and the oven. Please check the cooking result and, if

necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.

• Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.

• Butter and margarine can be interchanged on recipes, as preferred.

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

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

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

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

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

SPOON MEASURES

1.25ml

1/

4

teaspoon

2.5ml

1/

2

teaspoon
5ml 1 teaspoon
15ml 1 tablespoon

CONVERSION CHARTS

WEIGHT MEASURES

15g

1/

2

oz
25g 1oz
50g 2oz
100g 4oz
175g 6oz
225g 8oz
450g 1lb

VOLUME MEASURES

30ml 1floz
100ml 3floz
150ml 5floz (

1/

4

pt)

300ml 10floz (

1/

2

pt)

600ml 20floz (1pt)

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60-90 Minutes

15-30 Minutes

25-30 Minutes

25-30 Minutes

25-30 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

5-10 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

60-90 Minutes

25-30 Minutes

15-30 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

15 Minutes

15 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

5-10 Minutes

10-15 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

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DEFROSTING CHART

Meat Joints
(Beef,Lamb,Pork)

Minced Meat

Steak
2cm (3/4”) thick

Chops

Liver

Sausages

Bacon

Beefburgers

❖ Whole Poultry
(Chicken,Turkey,Duck)

Chicken Portions

Chicken/Turkey Breasts
& Drumsticks

Minced Turkey

Whole Fish
(Trout, Mackerel)

Fish Fillets/Steaks

Apples/Blackcurrants
Redcurrants/Raspberries
Blackberries/Gooseberries
Rhubarb/Strawberries

Bread (sliced)

Pastry
(Puff or Shortcrust)

Meat & Fruit Pies
(cooked)

28-30 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10-12 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

11-12 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

20 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

9-10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10-12 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10-12 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10-12 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

20-22 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

8-9 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10-12 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

10-12 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

8-9 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

8-9 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

7-8 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

6 Minutes/

400g(14oz)

5 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

7-8 Minutes/

large pie

10P

Stage 1: 30P
Stage 2: 10P

30P

30P

30P

30P

30P

30P

10P

30P

30P

30P

30P

30P

30P

30P

30P

30P

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

during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate.

Use sequence programming.

Stage 1: Defrost on 30P for the first

quarter of cooking time.

Stage 2: Defrost on 10P for the

remaining cooking time.

Turn over 3-4 times, removing defrosted

mince each time.

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

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

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

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

Place on a plate. Separate and re-arrange

twice during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate. Turn over and

separate twice during defrosting.

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

during defrosting. Shield.

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

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

Place in a bowl. Turn 3-4 times,

removing defrosted mince each time.

Place in a flan dish. Separate and re­arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Separate and re­arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

Shield.

Place on the turntable. Separate and

rearrange during defrosting.

Place on a plate. Turn over half way

through defrosting.

Remove from foil container. Place in a

flan dish.

FOOD DEFROST MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

▼ Method: If shielding is necessary, use small, pieces of foil.
❖ Poultry: Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets.

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

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COOKING CHARTS

10 Minutes

10 Minutes

10 Minutes

2-3 Minutes

2-3 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

10 Minutes

4-5 Minutes

10 Minutes

4-5 Minutes

4-5 Minutes

10 Minutes

1 Minute

10 Minutes

5 Minutes

2-3 Minutes

2-3 Minutes

3-4 Minutes

10-11 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

13-14 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

16-17 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

8 Minutes/
450g (1lb)

3-8 Minutes/

2-8 sausages

2-5 Minutes

2-8 sausages

16-17 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10-11 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

20-21 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

18-19 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

14-15 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

19-20 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

3 Minutes/

2-4 slices

12-13 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

11 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

(max. 3lb)

6-7 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

6-7 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

70P

70P

70P

70P

70P

100P

100P

70P

70P

70P

70P

70P

70P

100P

70P

70P

100P

70P

70P

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a bowl.

Stir 2-3 times during cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a bowl.

Stir 3-4 times during cooking.

Place in a flan dish.

Cover with cling film.

Place in a flan dish.

Cover with cling film.

FOOD COOKING MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

Beef (rare)
(Topside, Silverside)

Beef (medium)
(Topside, Silverside)

Beef (well done)
(Topside, Silverside)

Beefburgers

Minced Meat

Sausages (thick)

Sausages (thin)

Lamb (Fillet,
Shoulder, Leg)

Lamb Chops

Pork
(Loin, Leg)

Pork Chops
(with bone)

Pork chops
(boneless)

Gammon Joint

Bacon

Whole Poultry:
Chicken, Turkey & Duck

Chicken/Turkey Portions,
Breasts & Drumsticks

Minced Turkey

Fish Fillets

Whole fish & Steaks
(Trout, Mackerel)

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

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

Note: Prior to cooking, food is refrigerated, 50C.

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2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

5 Minutes

4 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

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COOKING CHARTS

FOOD COOKING MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

Aubergines &
Broccoli (fresh)

Beans
(green - fresh)

Brussels
Sprouts (fresh)

Cabbage, Carrots,
Cauliflower, Celery

Corn on the Cob
(fresh)

Courgettes &
Leeks (fresh)

Parsnips &
Spinach (fresh)

Peas (fresh)

Potatoes, Jacket
(250g/9oz - each)

Potatoes, Boiled
(old & new - fresh)

Swede & Turnips
(fresh)

Beans & Cabbage
(green - frozen)

Broccoli, Leaf Spinach
/Brussels Sprouts
(frozen)

Carrots - sliced
(frozen)

Cauliflower florets
(frozen)

Corn on the Cob
(frozen)

Peas, Sweetcorn &
Mixed Vegetables
(frozen)

Apples & Rhubarb

Blackberries/Rasp­berries/Redcurrants

6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

6 Minutes/
225g (8oz)

6 Minutes/
225g (8oz)

6Minutes/

225g (8oz)

7 Minutes/
225g (8oz)

5 Minutes/
225g (8oz)

6 Minutes/
225g (8oz)

5 Minutes/
225g (8oz)

12 Minutes/

2 potatoes

11 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

8 Minutes/
225g (8oz)

6 Minutes/
225g (8oz)

7 Minutes/
225g (8oz)

7 Minutes/
225g (8oz)

6 Minutes/
225g (8oz)

12 Minutes/

2 Cobs

6 Minutes/
225g (8oz)

6 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

6 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

100P

Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir

halfway through cooking.

Slice or break into florets.Add 30ml (2tbsp)
water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover.

Stir 1/2 through cooking.

Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Slice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir

halfway through cooking.

Prick in several places.

Place on the edge of the turntable.

Cut into quarters. Add 60ml (4tbsp) water.

Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

Dice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Cover dish. Turnover halfway

through cooking.

Place in dish. Cover dish. Stir halfway

through cooking.

Peel & slice. Place in a dish and cover.

Stir during cooking.

Place in a dish and cover.

Stir during cooking.

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COOKING CHARTS

14 - 15 Minutes

20 - 21 Minutes

11 - 12 Minutes

12 - 13 Minutes

10 - 11 Minutes

11 - 12 Minutes

4 - 5 Minutes

4 - 5 Minutes

6 - 7 Minutes

7 - 8 Minutes

8 - 9 Minutes

15g (1/2oz) butter

4 eggs (size 3)

90ml (6tbsp) milk

salt & pepper

15g (1/2oz) butter

2 eggs (size 3)

30ml (2tbsp) milk

salt & pepper

FOOD ❇ COOKING MICRO METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

2 Minutes

30 Seconds

30 Seconds

Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g (4oz)

rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz)

pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

1 Whisk together eggs and milk. Season.
2 Place butter in a 25.4cm (10”) flan dish.

Heat on 100P for 1 minute, until
melted. Coat the dish with the melted butter.

3 Pour omelette mixture into flan dish. Cook on

100P for 2 minutes. Whisk mixture
and cook again on 100P for1minute.

1 Melt the butter in a bowl on 70P

for 30 seconds.
2 Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well.
3 Cook on 70P for 2 minutes, stirring

every 30 seconds.

70P

70P

70P

70P

70P

70P

70P

70P

70P

70P

70P

100P

70P

White rice
(long grain)

Brown rice

Spaghetti
(short cut)

Macaroni
(short cut)

Tagliatelle

Pasta shells

Spaghetti/
Tagliatelle

Fusilli/Penne/
Conchiglie/
Farfalle

Ravioli

Tortellini (white)

Tortellini (brown)

Omelette

Scrambled

EGGS INGREDIENTS

❇ Cooking Time: Cooking time is constant for any quantity of rice or pasta, quantity of boiling water has

to be adjusted according to quantity of rice or pasta, see Method.

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

DRIED
PASTA

FRESH

PASTA

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Remove from can. Place in a dish and

cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place on kitchen roll.

Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed

cooking time advised by food

manufacturer.

Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed

cooking time advised by food

manufacturer.

Place directly on the turntable or in a

flan dish.

Remove from foil container and place

in flan dish or on plate.

Remove from foil container and place

in flan dish or on plate.

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REHEATING CHART

FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

Canned foods
(Soup, Baked beans,
Spaghetti, Vegetables)

Bread rolls/
Croissants

Christmas
pudding

Sausage rolls
(cooked, chilled
approx. 50g (2oz)
each)

Quiche,
(cooked, chilled)

Meat pie
(cooked, chilled)

Fruit pie
(cooked, chilled)

6 - 7 Minutes/

425g (15oz) can

40 - 50 Seconds/

2 croissants/2 rolls

40 Seconds/125g (5oz) slice

1 Minute/175g (6oz) pudding

50 Seconds/2 sausage rolls

1 Minute/4 sausage rolls

2 Minutes/6 sausage rolls

5 - 6 Minutes/small quiche
7 - 8 Minutes/large quiche

5 - 6 Minutes/small pie

9 - 10 Minutes/large pie

20 - 30 Seconds/50g - 70 g

4 - 5 Minutes/450g (1lb)

6 - 7 Minutes/600g (1lb 5oz)

2 Minutes

Nil

30 Seconds

30 Seconds

1 - 2 Minutes
2 - 3 Minutes

2 - 3 Minutes
3 - 4 Minutes

1 Minute
1 - 2 Minutes
2 - 3 Minutes

70P

70P

70P

70P

70P

70P

50P

AVOCADO AU GRATIN

Serves 2 or 4
Preparation time - 8 minutes

50g (2oz) butter
50g (2oz) fresh breadcrumbs
50g (2oz) cooked ham, finely chopped
90ml (6tbsp) double cream
salt and pepper to taste
5ml (1tsp) fresh parsley, chopped
2 large ripe avocados
15ml (1tbsp) lemon juice
50g (2oz) cheese, grated
fresh parsley sprigs to garnish

1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P for

30 seconds. Stir in the breadcrumbs and ham.
Add enough cream to bind the mixture. Season
with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the
parsley. Cook on 100P for 3-4 minutes.

2 Cut the avocados in half. Remove the stone and

brush the flesh with lemon juice. Fill each
avocado half with the breadcrumb mixture.

3 Place the filled avocados in a flan dish and

sprinkle with the grated cheese.

4 Cook on 100P for 1 minute, until the cheese has

melted. Garnish with sprigs of fresh parsley.

RECIPES

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

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

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TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP

Serves 4
Preparation time - 10 minutes

25g (1oz) butter
125g (5oz) onion, chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 large potato, finely chopped
800g (1

3

/4lb) canned, chopped tomatoes
juice and grated rind of 1 medium orange
900ml (1

1

/2 pints) hot vegetable stock

salt and pepper to taste

1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P for 30

seconds.

2 Add the onion, carrot and potato and heat on

100P for 6 minutes. Stir halfway through
cooking.

3 Add the tomatoes, orange juice, orange rind and

stock. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and
pepper to taste. Cover the bowl and cook on
100P for 15 minutes, stir 2-3 times during
cooking, until the vegetables are tender.

4 Blend in a food processor. Return to the bowl

and heat on 100P for 5 minutes.

GARLIC MUSHROOMS

Serves 6
Preparation time - 4 minutes

50g (2oz) butter
3 cloves garlic, crushed
175g (6oz) mushrooms, quartered
5ml (1tsp) fresh parsley, chopped

Variation:
Garlic Prawns: Substitute mushrooms with 250g (9oz)
tiger prawns, cooked and peeled.

1 Heat the butter on 100P for 20-30 seconds. Stir

in the garlic and cook on 100P for a further 30
seconds.

2 Stir in the mushrooms and parsley and cook on

50P for 10 minutes, stirring 2-3 times.
Serve in ramekin dishes with French bread.

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP

Serves 4
Preparation time - 6 minutes

125g (5oz) onion, chopped
225g (8oz) mushrooms, sliced
25g (1oz) butter
25g (1oz) plain flour
300ml (

1

/2 pint) milk

450ml (

3

/4 pint) hot vegetable stock

2.5ml (

1

/2tsp) dried marjoram

2.5ml (

1

/2tsp) dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
150ml (

1

/4 pint) double cream

1 Cook the onion, mushrooms and butter together

in a bowl on 100P for 5 minutes.

2 Stir in the flour to form a paste, gradually add

the milk and the stock.

3 Stir in the marjoram, basil, salt and pepper to

taste. Cook on 100P for 9 minutes, stir after 5
minutes through cooking.

4 Blend the soup and add the cream. Cook on

100P for 7 minutes.

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POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD
SAUCE

Serves 4
Preparation time - 5 - 6 minutes

4 salmon steaks (approx. 175g (6oz) each)
45ml (3tbsp) dry white wine
300ml (

1

/2 pint) mustard sauce (See Page 29)

sprig of fresh rosemary to garnish

1 Place the salmon steaks in a large flan dish, pierce

in several places and add the wine. Cover and
cook on 70P for 8 minutes. Allow to stand whilst
preparing the sauce.

2 Place the salmon steaks in a warm serving dish,

reheat on 70P for 2 minutes. Serve the sauce
separately.

STIR FRIED VEGETABLES

Serves 4
Preparation time - 10 - 12 minutes

15ml (1tbsp) sunflower oil
30ml (2tbsp) soy sauce
15ml (1tbsp) sherry

2.5cm (1”) root ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 medium carrots, cut into fine strips
100g (4oz) button mushrooms, chopped
50g (2oz) beansprouts
100g (4oz) mange-tout
1 red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
4 spring onions, chopped
100g (4oz) canned water chestnuts, sliced

1

/4 head of chinese leaves, thinly sliced

1 Place the oil, soy sauce, sherry, ginger, garlic

and carrots in a large bowl, mix thoroughly.

2 Cover and cook on 100P for 5 minutes, stirring

once.

3 Add the button mushrooms, beansprouts,

mange-tout, red pepper, spring onions, water
chestnuts and chinese leaves. Mix thoroughly.

4 Cook on 100P for 6 minutes, until the

vegetables are tender. Stir 2-3 times during
cooking.

Stir fried vegetables are ideally served with meat
or fish.

FISH PIE

Serves 4
Preparation time - 18 minutes

675g (1

1

/2lb) potatoes, peeled and chopped
75ml (5tbsp) water
25g (1oz) butter
30-60ml (2-4tbsp) milk
salt and pepper to taste
450g (1lb) fish fillets (e.g. fresh cod)
300ml (

1

/2 pint) parsley sauce (See Page 29)

25g (1oz) cheese, grated

1 Place potatoes in a bowl, add 75ml (5tbsp)

water. Cover and cook on 100P for 14 minutes,
until soft enough to mash. Mash with butter, milk
and seasoning.

2 Place fish in a flan dish in a single layer, cover

and cook on 70P for 7 minutes. Flake the fish and
mix with the parsley sauce. Pour into a flan or
casserole dish. Spread the potatoes on top and
sprinkle with the grated cheese.

3 Cook on 70P for 7 minutes, until the cheese has

melted.

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BEEF STROGANOFF

Serves 4
Preparation time - 10 - 12 minutes

800g (1

3

/4lb) rump steak, cut into strips
50g (2oz) plain flour
salt and pepper to taste
125g (5oz) onion, finely chopped
30ml (2tbsp) tomato purée
450ml (

3

/4 pint) hot beef stock

150ml (

1

/4 pint) white wine
15ml (1tbsp) cornflour blended with water
100g (4oz) mushrooms, thinly sliced
150ml (

1

/4

pint) soured cream

1 Toss the steak in the flour, salt and pepper, until

evenly coated.

2 Place the steak, remaining flour, onion, tomato

purée, stock and white wine in a casserole dish.
Cover and cook on 50P for 30 minutes. Stir 2-3
times during cooking.

3 Stir in cornflour, mushrooms and cream. Cook,

uncovered, on 50P for 8 minutes.

Ideal served on a bed of tagliatelle or rice.

MOUSSAKA

Serves 6
Preparation time - 45 minutes

450g (1lb) aubergines, thinly sliced
30ml (2tbsp) olive oil
225g (8oz) onion, chopped
15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
350g (13 oz) minced lamb
150ml (

1

/4

pint) hot stock
400g (14oz) canned, chopped tomatoes
30ml (2tbsp) tomato purée
salt and pepper to taste
300ml (

1

/2

pint) white sauce (See Page 29)
200g (7oz) cheese, grated

1 Sprinkle aubergines with salt and leave to drain on

kitchen paper for 30 minutes. Heat 15ml (1tbsp)
olive oil, onions, parsley and garlic on 100P for 30
seconds. Stir in meat, mix well and cook on 100P for
4 minutes, stirring twice.

2 Add stock, tomatoes, purée and seasoning. Stir

well and cook on 100P for 4 minutes.

3 Rinse salt from aubergines and pat dry with

kitchen paper. Place in a bowl with remaining oil.
Cover and cook on 100P for 4 minutes.

4 Use

2

/3 of the aubergines to cover bottom and

sides of a 1.5 litre casserole dish. Add meat and
top with remaining aubergines.

5 Stir half the cheese into the sauce. Pour over

aubergines and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

6 Cook on 50P for 25-28 minutes.

CANNELLONI

Serves 4
Preparation time - 25 minutes

125g (5oz) onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
25g (1oz) butter
450g (1lb) minced beef
100g (4oz) mushrooms, chopped
15ml (1tbsp) tomato purée
400g (14oz) canned, chopped tomatoes
150ml (

1

/

4 pint) hot beef stock

salt and pepper to taste
12 pieces of cannelloni
300ml (

1

/

2 pint) cheese sauce (See Page 29)

extra grated cheese to sprinkle

1 Place onion, garlic and butter in a dish. Cook

on 100P for 2 minutes.

2 Add the minced meat and cook on 100P for 8

minutes, stirring twice during cooking.

3 Add mushrooms, tomato purée, tomatoes, beef

stock and seasoning. Cook on 100P for 15
minutes, stir every 5 minutes until thick.

4 Fill cannelloni with meat mixture and place in a

deep 20.4cm (8”) square dish. Place any
remaining mixture around the cannelloni.

5 Pour the cheese sauce over the cannelloni and

sprinkle with cheese. Cook on 70P for 20
minutes.

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BOLOGNESE SAUCE

Serves 4
Preparation time - 12 minutes

45ml (3tbsp) vegetable oil
150g (5

1

/2oz) onions, finely chopped
100g (4oz) celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
75g (3oz) bacon, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
400g (14oz) canned, chopped tomatoes
30ml (2tbsp) tomato purée
450g (1lb) lean minced beef
15ml (1tbsp) dried mixed herbs
300ml (

1

/2

pint) red wine

300ml (

1

/2

pint) hot beef stock
salt and pepper to taste
30ml (2tbsp) cornflour blended with 30ml water

1 Place oil, onion, celery, garlic and bacon into a

bowl and mix well. Cover and cook on 100P for
6 minutes, stir halfway through cooking.

2 Add the bay leaf, tomatoes, tomato purée and

minced beef to the vegetable mixture. Cook on
100P for 5 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking
to break up the mince as it cooks.

3 Add the herbs, wine, stock and blended

cornflour and mix thoroughly. Cook on 70P for
20-22 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking until
the sauce has thickened. Season to taste and
serve hot with spaghetti.

STEAK & KIDNEY PUDDING

Serves 4
Preparation time - 20 - 25 minutes

450g (1lb) stewing steak, cubed
100g (4oz) kidney, cubed
125g (5oz) onion, chopped

2.5ml (

1

/2tsp) dried mixed herbs

450ml (

3

/4 pint) hot beef stock
15ml (1tbsp) cornflour, mixed with a little water
225g (8oz) self raising flour

2.5ml (

1

/2tsp) salt
5ml (1tsp) baking powder
100g (4oz) suet
approximately 150ml (

1

/4 pint) cold water

15ml (1tbsp) milk

1 Place steak, kidney, onion, herbs and stock in a

large casserole dish. Cover and cook on 70P for
30 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking and
add the cornflour to thicken.

2 To make the pastry, place the flour, salt, baking

powder and suet in a bowl and mix well.

3 Add enough cold water to form a soft dough.

Knead lightly. Roll out

2

/3 of the pastry and line

a 1 litre (1

3

/

4 pint) greased pudding basin with

this pastry. Roll out the remaining pastry and cut a
circle large enough to cover the surface.

4 Fill the basin with the meat mixture, top with

pastry circle and brush with milk. Make a slit in
centre to allow steam to escape.

5 Cover with cling film, pierce and cook on 100P for

15 minutes.

Bolognese Sauce- Variations:

Shepherds pie: Make as the bolognese sauce, omitting the wine. Place in dish, top with 675g (11/2lb)
mashed potatoes. Heat on 100P for 5-6 minutes.
Chilli Con Carne: Make as the bolognese sauce. At stage 3, add 450g (1lb) drained canned red kidney
beans and 5-15ml (1-3 tsp) chilli powder, to taste.

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TURKEY FRICASSEE

Serves 4
Preparation time - 10 minutes

50g (2oz) butter
125g (5oz) onion, finely chopped
125g (5oz) leeks, sliced
50g (2oz) plain flour
5ml (1tsp) mustard powder
300ml (

1

/2 pint) milk

300ml (

1

/2 pint) single cream
450g (1lb) cooked turkey, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped to garnish

1 Place the butter in a large bowl and heat on

100P for 30 seconds.

2 Stir in the onion and leeks. Cook on 100P for 3

minutes.

3 Stir in the flour and mustard powder, gradually

add the milk and cream. Cook on 100P for 5-6
minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth and
thickened.

4 Add the turkey and seasoning. Cook on 100P for

13 minutes. Stir 2-3 times.

Garnish with parsley to serve.

HONEYED CHICKEN

Serves 4
Preparation time - 6 minutes

4 boneless chicken breasts (200g (7oz) each)
45ml (3tbsp) clear honey
5ml (1tsp) whole grain mustard

2.5 ml (

1

/2

tsp) dried tarragon
15ml (1tbsp) tomato purée
150ml (

1

/4

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

1 Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish.
2 Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour

over the chicken.

3 Cover and cook on 70P for 25 minutes.

Turnover and coat the chicken with the sauce
several times during cooking.

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Serves 4
Preparation time - 10 minutes

225g (8oz) mushrooms, sliced
125g (5oz) onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
60ml (4tbsp) tomato purée
300ml (

1

/2 pint) red wine
5ml (1tsp) dried oregano
5ml (1tsp) dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
4 chicken fillets (200g (7oz) each)

1 Place mushrooms, onion and garlic in a large

casserole dish. Cook on 100P for 3 minutes.

2 Stir in all remaining ingredients except for the

chicken. Mix well.
3 Add chicken fillets and coat with the sauce.
4 Cook on 70P for 25 minutes. Stir and coat the

chicken twice during cooking.

Serve with rice or jacket potatoes.

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BEAN CASSEROLE

Serves 4
Preparation time - 25 minutes

15ml (1tbsp) olive oil
200g (8oz) aubergines, cut in 2.5cm (1”) cubes
100g (4oz) leeks, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
50g (2oz) celery, sliced
500g (1lb 2oz) canned, chopped tomatoes
300g (12oz) canned, mixed beans, drained
2 vegetable stock cubes

2.5ml (

1

/2tsp) basil
50g (2oz) fresh baby sweetcorn, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

1 Place the oil, aubergine, leeks, garlic and celery

in a 2.5 litre (4 pint) casserole dish, mix well.
Heat on 100P for 4-5 minutes, stir after 3
minutes.

2 Add the tomatoes, beans, crumbled stock cubes

basil and sweetcorn. Season and mix well.

3 Cover and cook on 70P for 20 minutes, stir twice

during cooking.

Serve with rice or baked potatoes.

CHEESY JACKETS

Serves 2
Preparation time - 20 minutes

2 baking potatoes, (approx. 250g (9oz) each)
50g (2oz) butter
100g (4oz) Double Gloucester cheese, finely chopped
15ml (1tbsp) fresh chives, chopped
50g (2oz) mushrooms, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste

1 Prick each potato in several places. Cook on

100P for 12-13 minutes. Halve each potato and
scoop the flesh into a bowl, add the butter,
cheese, chives and mushrooms. Mix well and
season.

2 Pile mixture back into the potato skins and place

in a flan dish, on the turntable.

3 Cook on 50P for 10-12 minutes.

CHEESE & POTATO LAYER

Serves 4
Preparation time - 15 minutes

450g (1lb) par-boiled potatoes, thinly sliced
225g (8oz) Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
125g (5oz) onions, sliced
225g (8oz) leeks, sliced
100g (4oz) cooked ham, chopped
600ml (1 pint) white sauce (See Page 29)
50g (2oz) cheese, grated

1 Place alternate layers of potato, cheese, onion,

leek, ham and white sauce in a casserole dish,
until all ingredients are used. Top with grated
cheese.

2 Cook on 70P for 25-30 minutes.

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FRUIT CRUMBLE

Serves 4
Preparation time - 6 - 8 minutes

450g (1lb) seasonal fresh fruit, lightly cooked
100g (4oz) brown sugar
5ml (1tsp) cinnamon
100g (4oz) plain wholemeal flour
75g (3oz) rolled oats
75g (3oz) butter

1 Place the fruit, 50g (2oz) of the brown sugar

and the cinnamon in a dish, mix well.

2 Place flour and oats in bowl, mix well and rub in

butter, until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Add remaining brown sugar, mix well. Sprinkle
over the fruit and cook on 50P for 12-14
minutes.

❇

“Setting point”: To determine setting point, place 5ml (1tsp) of jam onto a chilled saucer. Allow to stand for 1

min. Move surface of the jam gently with your finger, if the surface wrinkles the setting point has been reached.

WHITE SAUCE

300ml (1/2 pint)
Preparation time - 5 - 6 minutes

25g (1oz) butter
25g (1oz) plain flour
300ml (

1

/2 pint) milk

salt and pepper to taste

1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P for

30 seconds, until melted.

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

100P for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through
cooking, until thick and smooth. Season with salt
and pepper to taste.

MUSTARD SAUCE

300ml (1/2 pint)
Preparation time - 4 - 5 minutes

25g (1oz) butter
45ml (3tbsp) whole grain mustard
200ml (7floz) soured cream
salt and pepper to taste
15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped

1 Melt the butter in a bowl on 100P for 30 seconds

Add the mustard, soured cream, salt, pepper
and parsley. Mix well.

2 Cook on 100P for 3 minutes. Stir every minute

until smooth and thick.

This dish is ideal served with meat or fish.

Variations:

Cheese sauce: Stir in 75g (3oz) grated cheese and 5ml (1tsp) mustard powder at Stage 2.

Serve with vegetables, fish or meat.

Parsley sauce: Stir 15-30ml (1-2tbsp) fresh, chopped parsley into the finished sauce. Serve with fish.
Onion sauce: Stir 225g (8oz) cooked onion, finely chopped into the finished sauce. Heat on

100P for 2-3 minutes before serving. Serve with vegetables.

Sweet white sauce: Omit salt and pepper from basic recipe. Add 15-30ml (1-2tbsp) caster sugar at

Stage 2. Serve with puddings as an alternative to custard.

STRAWBERRY JAM

Makes 675g(11/2lb)
Preparation time - 15 minutes

675g (1

1

/2lb) strawberries, hulled
45 ml (3tbsp) lemon juice
675g (1

1

/2lb) preserving sugar

1 Place strawberries and lemon juice in a large bowl,

heat on 100P for 5 minutes, or until the fruit has
softened. Add sugar, mix well.

2 Cook on 70P for 45-50 mins, until setting point ❇is

reached, stir every 4-5 mins.

3 Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.

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GINGER CAKE

Serves 4-6 (700g)
Preparation time 12 - 14 minutes

175g (6oz) caster sugar
175g (6oz) margarine
3 eggs (size 3)
175g (6oz) self raising flour
2” piece, fresh stem ginger, grated
15ml (1tbsp) ground ginger
45ml (3tbsp) orange juice
topping: 225g (8oz) cream cheese

grated rind of 1 orange
5ml (1tsp) orange juice
30ml (2tbsp) icing sugar

1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and

fluffy.
2 Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3 Sift the flour and fold into the mixture.
4 Add the grated fresh ginger, ground ginger and

orange juice then mix to a dropping consistency.
5 Spoon the mixture into a greased and lined 7”

PYREX cake dish.
6 Cook using Express Cook EC-8 “Cake”.
7 Leave to stand for 10 minutes.
8 To prepare the topping, combine the cream

cheese, orange juice and icing sugar until

smooth. Spread on top of the cake.

Keep refrigerated.

COFFEE & ALMOND CAKE

Serves 4-6 (700g)
Preparation time 12 - 14 minutes

175g (6oz) caster sugar
175g (6oz) margarine
3 eggs (size 3)
175g (6oz) self raising flour
5ml (1tsp) almond essence
15ml (1tbsp) instant coffee
30ml (2 tbsp) hot water
topping: 100g (4oz) icing sugar

15ml (1tbsp) water
25g (1oz) almonds
25g (1oz) glace cherries

1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and

fluffy.
2 Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3 Sift the flour and fold into the mixture.
4 Dissolve the coffee in the hot water and fold into

the mixture, together with the almond essence.
5 Spoon into a greased and lined 7” PYREX cake

dish.
6 Cook using Express Cook EC-8 “Cake”.
7 Leave to stand for 10 minutes.
8 Mix the icing sugar and water to make a smooth

paste.

Drizzle over the cake and sprinkle with the

almonds and cherries.

Keep refrigerated.

DOUBLE CHOC-CHIP CAKE

Serves 4-6 (700g)
Preparation time 12 - 14 minutes

175g (6oz) caster sugar
175g (6oz) margarine
3 eggs (size 3)
75g (3oz) self raising flour
50g (2oz) cocoa powder
75g (3oz) plain or milk chocolate drops

1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and

fluffy.
2 Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3 Sift the flour and cocoa powder then fold into the

mixture.
4 Add chocolate drops and stir well.
5 Spoon into a greased and lined 7” PYREX cake

dish.
6 Cook using Express Cook EC-8 “Cake”.

Leave to stand for 10 minutes.

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WARNINGS:

• It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out any
service or repair operation which
involves the removal of a cover which
gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.

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

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

• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the
outer cabinet. This would be very dangerous due to
high voltage parts inside which must never be
touched, as this could be fatal. As your oven is not
fitted with a lamp access cover, if the lamp fails, do
not attempt to replace the lamp yourself, call a
Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

OVEN INTERIOR

Clean the microwave oven cavity, after
each use with a mild detergent solution on
a soft cloth, pay special attention to the
waveguide cover.

Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small
holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor particularly
if the turntable and roller stay are removed. Excess
water spillage through these holes will cause damage
to the oven interior. It is important that the door seals
and sealing surfaces are kept clean at all times, wipe
regularly with a damp cloth.
To prevent splashing, cover food wherever possible.

TURNTABLE & SUPPORT

Leave to cool before cleaning to prevent them from
breaking.

OUTER CABINET

Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent solution
on a soft cloth. The control panel must be wiped clean
whilst the door is open, therefore inactivating the oven.

If you think the oven is not working properly there are
some simple checks you can carry out yourself before
calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary
service calls if the fault is something simple.
Simply answer “YES” or “NO” to the following questions:
(Put half a cup of water in the oven, on the turntable
and close the door. Select 100P and programme the
oven to cook for 1 minute.)

1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking?
YES/NO

2. Does the turntable rotate? YES/NO

3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your

hand above the air vent openings) YES/NO

4. After 1 minute does the "bell ring" sound?
YES/NO

5. Is the water in the cup hot? YES/NO

If you answer “NO” to any question first check that the
oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown,
if there is no fault with either, check against the
troubleshooting chart on page 32.

• Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on
the door seals and adjacent parts as
this may prevent the door from closing
correctly and may cause a leakage of
microwaves. To clean use a mild
detergent solution on a soft damp cloth.

• Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. If you
leave grease or fat in the cavity, it may overheat,
smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.

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

WARNINGS-

TROUBLESHOOTING

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TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE

When oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an
airtight seal so air may escape from the door.

The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam
produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam
produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such
as potatoes have a high moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass
should clear after a few hours.

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

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

Check the door is closed properly.

Ensure correct power level has been selected.
The microwave energy pulses ON/OFF during cooking/defrosting.
The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.

Outer cabinet is hot.

PROBLEM

Draught circulates around
the door.

Flashing or arcing from
within the cavity when
cooking.

Arcing potatoes.

After setting the time, the
oven does not start.

Oven cooks too slowly.
Oven makes a noise.

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

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

As the colours of the cores in the mains lead of your
oven may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires
as shown:
Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is
held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug.
Like most appliances in your home, your oven must be
connected to a single phase 230/240 Volt, 50Hz
alternating current supply.
If you do not make the proper electrical connections you
might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither
SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens.

green and yellow stripes = EARTH
blue = NEUTRAL
brown = LIVE

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

• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N or
coloured black or coloured blue.

• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L or
coloured red or coloured brown.

WARNING!
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ASK A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.

STANDARD TIME

40 MINUTES

NOTE:

If you cook food for more than the standard time
(see chart opposite) using 100P (800W), the oven’s
safety mechanisms will automatically activate. The
microwave power level will be reduced.

COOKING MODE

Microwave 800W cooking

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GUARANTEE

Subject to the conditions listed below, SHARP
Electronics (U.K.) Ltd (hereafter called “the Company”),
guarantee to provide for the repair of, or, at its option
replace this SHARP equipment, or any component
thereof, (other than Glass Turntables), which is faulty or
below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or
materials.

The conditions of the Guarantee:

1 This Guarantee shall only apply to defects or faults

which are notified to the Company, or its Service
Technician appointed by Sharp, within one year
from the date of purchase of the equipment,
provided that this Guarantee shall extend for a
further period of one year in respect of microwave
oven magnetron parts only.

2 This Guarantee covers equipment intended for

private domestic use only. This oven is suitable for
domestic food preparation and is not designed for
commercial, industrial or laboratory use. This
Guarantee does not apply to equipment used in the
course of a business, trade or profession. Only use
the microwave oven for cooking, defrosting or
reheating of food. SHARP declines any liability for
damages caused by improper use.

3 This Guarantee does not cover any faults or defects

caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear,
neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any
attempt at adjustment or repair other than by a
Service Technician Appointed by Sharp.

4 Please clean your microwave oven regularly and

remove any stains or fat residues without delay.
Failure to do this may affect the quality and safety of
the product or prejudice your guarantee.

5 In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring

repair, please contact the dealer or supplier from
whom it was purchased. You will need to provide
proof of date of purchase to the repairing company.
Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is
supplied at the time of purchase. Where it is not
possible to contact the dealer or supplier from whom
the oven was purchased, please contact the
telephone number given below. You will then be
given details of how to obtain service.

Telephone: [phone] (office hours)

6 This Guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to

the consumer’s statutory rights and does not affect
these rights in any way.

SHARP parts and accessories have been specifically
designed for SHARP Microwaves.

No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or
omissions in this publication, although every possible
care has been taken to make it as complete and
accurate as possible.

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

Customer Information Centre:
U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)
Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)
Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support

• Replacement accessories may be obtained from our
main parts distributor Willow Vale Electronics Ltd.
Telephone: [phone]

• If you are unable to resolve a problem using the
checks covered on the last few pages, do not

attempt to service this microwave oven
yourself.

• Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven
was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this
is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer
Information Centre, telephone:
08705 274277 (office hours).

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SPECIFICATIONS

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

Power Consumption:

Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2kW

Input Current:

Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.3A

Output power:

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

MAFF heating category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E

Microwave frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2450MHz

Outside Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .449(W) x 282(H) x 385(D) mm

Cavity Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287(W) x 220H) x 311(D) mm

Oven capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 litres

Cooking uniformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turntable diameter (272mm)

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 13kg

This oven complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and
73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

As part of a policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to alter
design and specification with out notice.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted in any form, electronically, mechanically, photocopied, recorded,
translated or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics
(U.K.) Ltd.

The illustrations, technical information and data contained in this publication
were to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of going to print. The
right to change specifications, at any time, without notice, is reserved as part
of our policy of continuous development and improvement.

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD

Manchester, U. K.

U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)

Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)

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

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