Sharp R-259 User Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL

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R-259

MICROWAVE OVEN

800W (IEC 60705)

OPERATION MANUAL

This operation manual contains important information which you should read

carefully before using your microwave oven.

IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is

not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your

Sharp product, please visit our website:

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

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

08705 274277

or from Ireland

(01) 676 0648

A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)

1. In the European Union

Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance

with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical

Attention:

Your product is

marked with this

symbol.

It means that used electrical and electronic

products should

not be mixed

with general

household

waste. There is

a separate

collection

system for these

products.

and electronic equipment. Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states

may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*.

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

*) Please contact your local authority for further details. If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please

dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements. By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the

necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

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

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

B. Information on Disposal for Business Users

1. In the European Union

If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the

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

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

2. In other Countries outside the EU

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

CONTENTS

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

ONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

AFETY:

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

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

PERATION

OOKING ADV ICE :

OOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 35

FTERCARE:

UARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

PECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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

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

Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Express Cook / Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Express Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Express Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Auto Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 17

Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 19

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

OVEN:

1. Oven lamp

2. Control panel

3. Door opening handle

4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)

5. Oven cavity

6. Coupling

7. Door latches

8. Door hinges

9. Door seals and sealing surfaces

10. Power cord

11. Ventilation openings

12. Outer cabinet

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

13. Turntable

14. Roller stay

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

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

NOTES:

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

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

• The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you

• When you order accessories, please quote both the PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to

start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.

your dealer or SHARP approved service facility.

WARNING:

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

CONTROL PANEL

1. DIGITAL DISPLAY

2. TIME keys

3. EXPRESS COOK keys

4. EXPRESS DEFROST keys

5. LESS/MORE TIME keys

6. POWER LEVEL key

7. START/AUTO MINUTE key

8. STOP/CLEAR key

9. KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key

10. WEIGHT keys

11. AUTO COOK key

INSTALLATION

15cm

WARNING:

Inspect the Oven:

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

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

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

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

• Inspect the oven interior and door for dents. IMPORTANT: If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven in any way, until it has been repaired by a SHARP trained engineer.

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

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

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 “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION” below).

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

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

7. Do not use the oven outdoors.

BUILDING-IN-KIT.

No built-in kit is available for this oven. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop only.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.

• Do not allow water to come into contact with

the power supply cord or plug.

• Insert the plug properly into the socket.

• Do not connect other appliances to the same

socket using an adaptor plug.

• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by a Sharp approved service facility or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.

• When removing the plug from the socket

always grip the plug, never the cord as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug.

• If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable

type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, remove the plug properly (do not cut off).

• If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-

rewirable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.

• Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring

code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 38.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT!

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

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

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

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 38.

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

• When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic food use only.

•Never operate the oven when empty.

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

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

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

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

• If water or food drops inside the air vent openings switch off the oven immediately, unplug it and call a SHARP approved service facility. (See page 38).

•Never move the oven while it is operating.

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

WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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

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

MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

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

Microwave Symbol.

OVEN OUTPUT POWER

OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

oven heating category.

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Less heating time required

A B C D E

More heating time required

HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS

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

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

Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there is a fine metal mesh on the door. During cooking the microwaves bounce off the sides of the oven cavity at random.

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.

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.

Microwaves will pass through certain materials, such as glass and plastic, to heat the food. (See “Suitable Cookware” on page 20).

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

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

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

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

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Power Level

HIGH

MEDIUM HIGH

MEDIUM

MEDIUM LOW

(Defrost)

LOW

(Defrost)

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default to 100P unless you press the POWER LEVEL key.

•For use of the power levels, please refer to the cooking charts and recipes on pages 24 - 35.

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 sponge cakes. At this reduced setting, the food will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.

Press the

POWER

LEVEL key

x 1

x 2

x 3

x 4

x 5

Percentage

100P

70P

50P

30P

10P

•Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown.

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

LEVEL key until the display indicates the desired level.

• 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.

• Check the power level

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

50P - (MEDIUM output = 400W) for dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef casserole, 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.

BEFORE OPERATION

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.

SETTING THE CLOCK

Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock.

•To select the 12 hour clock, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key once. will appear on the display.

•To select the 24 hour clock, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key twice. will appear on the display.

To set the time of day follow the instructions below:

1. Select the clock type required.

4. Enter the minutes by pressing the TIME keys.

2. Enter the hours by pressing the TIME keys.

5. To start the clock, press the

KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key once.

3. Press the KITCHEN

TIMER/CLOCK SET

key once.

NOTES:

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

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

•To check the time of day during a cooking process, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key and the time of day will remain on the display as long as you keep your finger on the key. This does not affect the cooking process.

• If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day. If the clock has not been set, the display will only show when cooking is complete.

• 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.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

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

Your oven enables you to cook and defrost food using the automatic programmes, or to cook and defrost food manually. Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to cook and defrost using preset programmes where the timings have been calculated for you, e.g Express Cook, Express Defrost and Auto

Cook.

MANUAL COOKING

• Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 10P to 100P to cook (refer to page 7).

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

• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.

• Refer to the cooking charts in the cookbook section, pages 25 - 28.

Example:

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

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN key twice and then the 10

SEC key 3 times.

x2 x3 x2 x1

2. Input the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL key twice for 70P.

Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to cook/defrost foods and weights which are not included in the automatic programmes. Following are examples of manual cooking and defrosting. For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to pages 11 - 14.

3. Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key once to

start cooking.

The display will count down through the set cooking time.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

MANUAL DEFROSTING

• Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 7).

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

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

• Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section, page 24.

Example:

To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power.

1. Enter the defrosting time by pressing the 10 MIN. key once.

x1 x4 x1

2. Input the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL key 4 times.

3. Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key once to

start defrosting.

The display will count down through the cooking time.

NOTES:

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

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

•

•When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the 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 LEVEL key. As long as your finger is touching the key the power level will be displayed.

EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel and the charts on pages 12-13. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.

EXPRESS COOK allows you to cook 3 popular menus from frozen or chilled.

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

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

Example 1: To cook medium Roast Beef weighing 1.2kg from chilled using EXPRESS COOK.

1. Press the ROAST BEEF/ LAMB key twice to select cooking from chilled.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to

start cooking.

Example 2: To defrost a Meat Joint weighing 1.2kg using EXPRESS DEFROST.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the MEAT

JOINT key once.

NOTE: If the DOWN (

range, each time the key is pressed.

If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time

the key is pressed. You can enter the weight by holding down the WEIGHT keys, as well as by pressing, until the desired weight appears.

▼) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

The display will count down through the cooking time.

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

The display will count down through the defrosting time.

EXPRESS COOK CHART

WEIGHT RANGE:

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

0.34kg to 0.3kg.

•You are restricted to enter a weight within the range (see the following charts).

•To cook/defrost weights above or below that range or foods not included in the charts below, refer to the charts in the Cookbook section.

NOTES:

•Press the MORE or LESS TIME keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in the charts below.

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound, the remaining cooking time and an 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.

• When freezing foods for Express Cook, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.

EXPRESS COOK

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

Roast Beef/Lamb 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

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

x1: Frozen x2: Chilled

Roast Pork 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

x1: Frozen x2: Chilled

Roast Poultry 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place

x1: Frozen x2: Chilled

NOTE: Select MORE for well done.

It is not possible to use the LESS function for beef/lamb.

•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes. NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS function for pork.

poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the turntable.

•Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds. When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove the giblets at first or second turn over.

• After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes. NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS function for poultry. This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry.

EXPRESS DEFROST CHART

EXPRESS DEFROST

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

Meat joint: 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn over when audible signal sounds.

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

Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Place poultry breast side up in a flan dish on the

turntable.

•Turn over when audible signal sounds.

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

Chicken Quarters 0.4kg - 1.2kg • Place quarters best side up in a flan dish on the

turntable.

•Turn over and rearrange when audible signal sounds.

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

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

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

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

AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK enables you to cook foods listed on the control panel and the chart on page 14. Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function.

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

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO

COOK key twice.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start cooking.

AUTO COOK CHART

SELECTING MENU: The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK key.

WEIGHT RANGE:

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

0.34kg to 0.3kg.

•You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see the chart below).

•To cook weights below or above that range or foods not included in the chart below, refer to the charts in the Cookbook section.

NOTES:

• If the DOWN (▼) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range/

number of pieces, each time the key is pressed.

If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range/number

of pieces, each time the key is pressed.

•Press the MORE or LESS TIME keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in the chart below.

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops and the audible signals sound, the remaining cooking time and an 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.

No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

AC-1 Jacket Potatoes 1 - 4 pieces • Pierce each potato in several places and place

(1 potato = towards the edge of the turntable. approx. 250g) • Turn food over when the oven indicates.

• Stand, wrapped in aluminium foil for 5 minutes.

AC-2 Rice / Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg • Add 300ml (

rice/pasta.

• Do not cover.

• Stir when oven indicates.

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

AC-3 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) of water per 100g of vegetables, cover dish with cling film and pierce in several places.

• Place on the turntable.

• Stir when oven indicates.

• Stand for 2 - 3 minutes before serving.

/2 pint) boiling water per 100g

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

1. SEQUENCE COOKING:

This function enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to 3 different stages.

Example:

To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P power (Stage 1)

16 minutes on 30P power (Stage 2)

STAGE 1

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN key 5 times.

2. Input the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL key once.

STAGE 2

3. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN key once and then the 1 MIN key 6 times.

x1 x6

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

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

2. AUTO MINUTE:

AUTO MINUTE enables you:

•To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.

•To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute. You can use this function for manual cooking only.

Example: To cook on 100P for 2 minutes, press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.

NOTE:

• The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input 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.

4. Input the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL key 4 times.

5. Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE key

once to start.

x4 x1

Example:

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

3. LESS (▼) and MORE (▲) TIME:

The LESS (▼) TIME and MORE (▲) TIME keys enable you to:

• Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes.

• Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only).

TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / AUTO COOK

Press the LESS (▼) / MORE (▲) TIME key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key. For Example: If you prefer Jacket Potatoes which are cooked but still firm, use the LESS (▼) TIME

key. Alternatively, if you prefer Jacket Potatoes softer, use the MORE (▲) TIME key.

If you select MORE, the display will show . Alternatively, if you select LESS, the display will show

. Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them, will

appear when the START/ AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.

NOTE: To cancel LESS (▼) / MORE (▲), simply press the same key again.

To change MORE to LESS simply press the LESS (▼) TIME key. To change LESS to MORE simply press the MORE (▲) TIME key.

TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH MANUAL COOKING

Press the LESS (▼) or MORE (▲) TIME key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time

in multiples of 1 minute whilst the oven is in use. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes.

Example: To cook on 50P for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes:

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN key once.

2. Input the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL key three times.

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

4. Reduce the cooking time by pressing the LESS TIME key twice.

Cooking time is reduced by 2 minutes and continues to count down, for example:

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

4. KITCHEN TIMER:

Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked / defrosted food.

Example:

To set the timer for 5 minutes.

1. Enter the desired time by pressing the 1 MIN key 5 times.

You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds. To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER whilst counting down, simply press the STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to the time of day, if set.

NOTE: The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking.

2. Press the KITCHEN

TIMER/CLOCK SET

key once.

x1x5

The display will count down. When the display reaches zero, the audible signal will sound.

MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

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

COOKING ADVICE NOTES:

• Always attend the oven when in use.

• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for

use in a microwave oven. (See “Suitable Cookware” on page 20).

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

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

WARNING:

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

Cooking Techniques

Arrange

Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish. e.g. Chicken drumsticks. Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the centre.

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

• Liquids and foods must not be heated in

sealed containers or jars/containers with lids on, as pressure will build up inside and may cause the container/jar to explode.

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

Cover

Pierce

Stir, turn and rearrange

Stand

Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow recommendations where given. Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.

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

NOTE: Eggs in their shells and hard / soft boiled eggs should not be

heated in the microwave oven as they may explode, even after cooking has ended.

For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.

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

MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

Food Characteristics

Composition

Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire. Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be taken so that the food is cooked evenly.

Density

Quantity

Size

Shape

Temperature of food

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.

Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Light, porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles.

The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how much food is being cooked. The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases. e.g. Four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.

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

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

The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature. e.g. A cake made with chilled ingredients, (i.e. margarine) will take longer to cook than a cake made with ingredients at room temperature. The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example jam doughnuts, to release heat or steam.

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.

SUITABLE COOKWARE

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

Cookware

Aluminium foil Foil Containers

Browning dishes

China and ceramics

Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®

Metal

Plastic/Polystyrene e.g fast food containers

Cling film

Freezer/Roasting bags

Paper - Plates, cups and kitchen paper

Straw and wooden containers

Recycled paper and newspaper

Microwave Safe

✔ / ✘

✔

✔ / ✘

✔

✘

✔

✘

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

Comments

Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully.

Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.

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

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

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

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

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

Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal ‘arcing’.

Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire.

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

May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead to fire.

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

ignition.

DEFROSTING ADVICE

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

Rearrange

Separate

Shield

Stand

Turn over

NOTES:

• Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.

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

• Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 24 for further information.

Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4 times during defrosting. Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange over-lapping areas. This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.

Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting. e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets.

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

Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted. Defrosting is not complete once the food is removed from the microwave oven. Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has completly defrosted.

It is essential that all foods are turned over at least 3 - 4 times during defrosting. This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.

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

REHEATING ADVICE

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

Plated meals

Sliced meat

Poultry portions

Casseroles

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

NOTES:

• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

serving.

Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on MEDIUM. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating. NOTE: Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated before

serving.

Place thickest parts of the portions to the outside of the dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on MEDIUM HIGH. Turn over halfway through reheating. NOTE: Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated

before serving.

Cover with vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid and reheat on MEDIUM. Stir frequently to ensure even reheating. NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before

serving.

COOKBOOK

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION DEFROSTING C

, COOKERY NOTE S &C

HART:

Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry, savoury pie & quiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

OOKING CHARTS:

Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

REHEATING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-35

INTRODUCTION

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

COOKERY NOTES

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

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

• Please note that all serving quantities are approximate.

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

• Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ONVERSION CHARTS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

CONVERSION CHARTS

WEIGHT MEASURES

15g 1/2oz 25g 1oz

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

VOLUME MEASURES

30ml 1floz

100ml 3floz

150ml 5floz ( 300ml 10floz (

/4 pint)

/2 pint)

600ml 20floz (1 pint)

SPOON MEASURES

1.25ml

2.5ml

/4 teaspoon

/2 teaspoon

5ml 1 teaspoon

15ml 1 tablespoon

DEFROSTING CHART

FOOD DEFROST MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

Meat Joints (Beef, Lamb, Pork)

Minced Meat

Steak/Chops 2cm (3/4”) thick

Sausages

Bacon

Beefburgers

❖ Whole Poultry

(Chicken,Turkey,Duck)

Chicken Legs

Chicken/Turkey Breasts & Fillets

Minced Turkey

Fish (Whole/FIllets/Steaks)

Apples/Rhubarb

Bread (sliced)

Pastry (Puff or Shortcrust)

Savoury Pie & Quiche (cooked)

Fruit Pie

16 - 17 Minutes/

450g

10 - 12 Minutes/

450g

14 - 15 Minutes/

450g

6 - 7 Minutes/

450g

10 - 12 Minutes/

450g

12 - 13 Minutes/

450g

19 - 20 Minutes/

450g

8 - 9 Minutes/

450g

10 - 11 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

450g

8 - 9 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

450g

5 Minutes/

400g

6 - 7 Minutes/

450g

15 - 16 Minutes/ 500g pie, quiche

20 - 21 Minutes/ 800g pie, quiche

11 - 12 Minutes/

400g pie

16 - 17 Minutes/

700g pie

10P

Stage1: 30P

Stage 2: 10P

10P

30P

10P

30P

10P

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate.

Use sequence programming.

Stage 1:

Stage 2: Defrost on 10P for the

arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.

removing defrosted mince each time.

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

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

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 on a plate. Separate and re-

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,

Place in a flan dish. Separate and re-

arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.

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.

90 - 120 Minutes

15 - 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 - 20 Minutes

5 - 10 Minutes

10 - 15 Minutes

20 - 30 Minutes

▼ Method: If shielding is necessar y, 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.

COOKING CHART

FOOD COOKING MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

Beefburgers

Minced Meat

Sausages (thick)

Sausages (thin)

Bacon

Whole Poultry: Chicken, Turkey & Duck

Chicken/Turkey Portions, Breasts & Drumsticks

Minced Turkey

Fish Fillets

Whole fish & Steaks (Trout, Mackerel)

10 - 11 Minutes/

450g

8 Minutes/

450g

8 - 9 Minutes/

8 sausages

6 - 7 Minutes

8 sausages

3 - 4 Minutes/

2 - 4 slices

12 - 13 Minutes/

450g

11 - 12 Minutes/

450g

9 - 10 Minutes/

450g

9 - 10 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

450g

70P

100P

70P

100P

70P

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 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.

2 - 3 Minutes

10 Minutes

2 - 3 Minutes

3 - 4 Minutes

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

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

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

2 Minutes

1 Minute

5 Minutes

COOKING CHART

FOOD COOKING MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh)

Sliced Beans (green - fresh)

Brussels Sprouts (fresh)

Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery

Corn on the Cob (fresh)

Sliced Courgettes & Leeks (fresh)

Sliced Parsnips & Spinach (fresh)

Peas (fresh)

Potatoes, Jacket (250g - each)

Potatoes, Boiled (old & new - fresh)

Diced Swede & Turnips (fresh)

Beans & Cabbage (green - frozen)

Broccoli, Leaf Spinach /Brussels Sprouts (frozen)

Carrots - sliced (frozen)

Cauliflower florets (frozen)

Corn on the Cob (frozen)

Peas, Sweetcorn & Mixed Vegetables (frozen)

Apples & Rhubarb

Blackberries/Raspberries/Redcurrants

6 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

7 Minutes/

225g

5 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

5 Minutes/

225g

12 Minutes/

2 potatoes

11 Minutes/

225g

8 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

7 Minutes/

225g

7 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

12 Minutes/

2 cobs

6 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

450g

6 Minutes/

450g

100P

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water.

Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

Slice or break into florets. Place in dish.

Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water.

Cover. Stir 1/2 through cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water.

Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Prick in several places. Place in dish.

Place on the edge of the turntable.

Cut into quarters. Place in dish. Add 60ml

(4 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through

cooking.

Place in dish. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

2 Minutes

5 Minutes

4 Minutes

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

NOTE:

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

•Frozen vegetables are cooked from -18°C.

COOKING CHART

FOOD ❇ COOKING MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

White rice (long grain)

Brown rice

14 - 15 Minutes

20 - 21 Minutes

70P

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

DRIED PASTA

Spaghetti (short cut)

Macaroni (short cut)

Tagliatelle

Pasta shells

11 - 12 Minutes

12 - 13 Minutes

10 - 11 Minutes

11 - 12 Minutes

70P

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

FRESH PASTA

Spaghetti/ Tagliatelle

Fusilli/Penne/ Conchiglie/ Farfalle

Ravioli

4 - 5 Minutes

6 - 7 Minutes

70P

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

2 Minutes

Tortellini (white)

Tortellini (brown)

7 - 8 Minutes

8 - 9 Minutes

70P

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

2 Minutes

EGGS INGREDIENTS

Omelette

Scrambled

❇ 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.

15g butter

4 eggs (medium)

90ml (6tbsp) milk

salt & pepper

15g butter

2 eggs (medium)

30ml (2tbsp) milk

salt & pepper

70P

1 Whisk together eggs and milk. Season. 2 Place butter in a 20.4cm flan dish.

Heat on 100P for 30 seconds, until melted. Coat the dish with the melted butter.

Pour omelette mixture into flan dish. Cook on 70P for 3 minutes. Whisk mixture and cook again on 70P for 5 minutes.

1 Melt the butter in a bowl on 70P

for 30 seconds

2Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix

well.

3 Cook on 70P for 4 minutes, stirring

every minute.

30 Seconds

REHEATING CHART

FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING

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

Bread rolls/ Croissants

Christmas pudding

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

Quiche, (cooked, chilled)

Meat pie (cooked, chilled)

Fruit pie (cooked, chilled)

NOTE: Ta ke 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.

30 - 40 Seconds/50g - 70g

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

6 - 7 Minutes/

425g can

40 - 50 Seconds/

2 croissants/2 rolls

40 Seconds/125g slice

1 Minute/175g pudding

2 Minutes/2 sausage rolls 3 Minutes/4 sausage rolls 4 Minutes/6 sausage rolls

4 - 5 Minutes/175g 7 - 8 Minutes/400g

10 -11 Minutes/700g

4 - 5 Minutes/150g 8 - 9 Minutes/500g

12 - 13 Minutes/800g

5 - 6 Minutes/450g 8 - 9 Minutes/700g

70P

50P

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.

2 Minutes

Nil

30 Seconds

1 - 2 Minutes 2 - 3 Minutes

2 - 3 Minutes 3 - 4 Minutes

1 Minute 1 - 2 Minutes 2 - 3 Minutes

RECIPES

AVOCADO AU GRATIN

Serves 2 - 4 75g fresh breadcrumbs

50g cooked ham, finely chopped 142ml double cream salt and pepper to taste 5ml (1tsp) fresh parsley, chopped 2 large ripe avocados 15ml (1tbsp) lemon juice 50g cheese, grated fresh parsley sprigs to garnish

1 Place the breadcrumbs and ham in a bowl.

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

2 Cut the avocados in half. Remove the stone

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

3 Place the filled avocados in a flan dish and

sprinkle with the grated cheese.

4 Cook on 100P for 4 minutes, until the cheese

has melted. Garnish with sprigs of fresh parsley.

RECIPES

VEGETABLE & BEAN SOUP

Serves 4-6 75g celery, sliced 125g carrots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 100g leeks, sliced 125g black eyed beans, cooked 125g chick peas, chopped 125g kidney beans, cooked 100g sweetcorn, canned 400g chopped tomatoes, canned 600ml (1 pint) hot vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste

STUFFED PEPPERS

Serves 2-4 4 large green, red or yellow peppers 225g minced pork 200g cooked rice 75g red pepper, finely chopped 75g spring onions 15ml (1 tbsp) garlic purée 5ml (1 tsp) ground cumin salt and pepper 1 egg (medium) 100g cheddar cheese, grated

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

2.5 litre (approx. 4 pints) bowl and cook on 100P for 3 minutes.

2 Place the remaining ingredients into the bowl

and mix well.

3 Cook on 50P for 40 minutes, stirring 3-4

times during cooking.

1 Cut the top off the peppers. Remove seeds

and membranes. Place in a greased 25cm (10”) flan dish.

2 In a medium bowl, combine all remaining

ingredients except cheese. Fill each pepper

with equal amounts of the mixture. 3 Sprinkle the cheese over the filling. 4Place dish on the turntable and cook on 70P

for 18 minutes.

FISH PIE

Serves 4 900g potatoes, peeled and chopped 135ml (9 tbsp) water 25g margarine 30 - 60ml (2 - 4 tbsp) milk salt and pepper to taste 600g fish fillets (e.g. fresh cod)

300ml ( 10ml (2 tsp) dried dill

/2pint) white sauce (See Page 34)

INDONESIAN SALMON

Serves 4 20ml (4 tsp) indonesian curry paste 20ml (4 tsp) sweet chilli sauce 5ml (1 tsp) garlic purée 5ml (1 tsp) english mustard powder 30ml (2 tbsp) plain flour 284ml soured cream 4 salmon fillets (approx. 225g each)

1 Place potatoes in a bowl, add the water.

Cover and cook on 100P for 20 minutes, until

soft enough to mash. Mash with margarine,

milk and seasoning. 2

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

cook on 70P for 14 minutes. Flake the fish and

mix into the sauce. Add the dill and mix well. 3Pour into a casserole dish. Spread the potatoes

on top. 4 Cook on 70P for 20 minutes.

1 Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl,

except the cream and salmon.

2 Place a quarter of this mixture into another

bowl, cut a slit into each fillet lengthways and

then place equal amounts of the mixture into

each slit. 3 Place the fillets into a flan dish and cook on

70P for 14 minutes. 4

Stir the cream into the remaining mixture to

make the sauce, keep refrigerated until required.

RECIPES

TUNA STUFFED AUBERGINES

Serves 4 2 medium aubergines salt 25g margarine 150g onion, chopped 50g mushroom, chopped 15ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée 15ml (1 tbsp) garlic purée 200g canned tuna, drained 100g canned sweetcorn 50g cheddar cheese, grated

FISH RISOTTO

Serves 4 75g onion, chopped 75g celery, sliced 75g green pepper, seeded and sliced 75g red pepper, seeded and sliced 300g fish fillet, chunks 250g uncooked prawns

1.25ml (

2.5ml ( 75g canned sweetcorn, drained 200g white long grain rice 750ml (1 salt and pepper to taste

/4 tsp) cayenne pepper

/2 tsp) ground cumin

/4 pint) hot fish stock

1 Cut the aubergines in half lengthways and score

the flesh with a knife. Sprinkle with salt and leave for 30 minutes. Rinse well.

2 Place the eggplant halves, cut side down, in a

25.4cm flan dish. Cover and cook on 70P for 8 minutes until soft.

3 Place the margarine, onion and mushroom in a

bowl and cook on 100P for 3 minutes until soft.

4Add the tomato purée, garlic purée, tuna and

sweetcorn.

5 Scoop out the flesh from the aubergines and

finely chop. Add to tuna mixture and mix well.

6 Pile the mixture into each aubergines half and

sprinkle with cheese. Place in a flan dish and cook on 70P for 12 minutes.

1 Place all ingredients into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4

pint) casserole dish and mix well. 2 Place on the turntable. Do not cover. 3 Cook on 70P for 35 minutes, stir 2-3 times

during cooking.

BEEF CASSEROLE

Serves 4 45ml (3 tbsp) plain flour salt and pepper 500g braising steak, diced

450ml ( 150ml ( 30ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée 30ml (2 tbsp) worcestershire sauce salt and pepper to taste 30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour blended with water 200g carrots, sliced 100g onions, sliced 400g potatoes, par-boiled and cubed

/4 pint) hot beef stock

/4 pint) red wine

1Mix together the flour, salt and pepper, then

toss the steak in the seasoned flour until well

coated. 2Pour the beef stock, wine, tomato puree,

worcestershire sauce, seasoning and blended

cornflour into a 2.5 litre (4 pint) casserole

dish and stir well. 3 Stir in the steak, carrots, onions and

potatoes.

4. Cook using sequence programming on 50P

for 35 minutes then 70P for 20 minutes.

Leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving,

so that the meat relaxes to improve texture.

RECIPES

BEEF RISOTTO

Serves 4 75g onion, chopped 75g celery, sliced 75g green pepper, seeded and sliced 75g red pepper, seeded and sliced 300g beef fillet, thinly sliced into 5cm strips

1.25ml (

2.5ml ( 75g canned sweetcorn, drained 200g white long grain rice 750ml (1 salt and pepper to taste

/4 tsp) cayenne pepper

/2 tsp) ground cumin

/4 pint) hot beef stock

TOMATO, PASTA LAYER

Serves 4 800g canned, chopped tomatoes in tomato sauce 150g red pesto 15ml (1 tbsp) garlic puree 150g mushrooms, sliced 100g sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped salt and pepper 500g fresh meat filled ravioli

300ml (

/2 pint) cheese sauce

1 Place all ingredients into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4

pint) casserole dish and mix well. 2 Place on the turntable. Do not cover. 3 Cook on 70P for 35 minutes, stir 2-3 times

during cooking.

1Empty the tomatoes, pesto, garlic,

mushrooms and seasoning into a large bowl

and cook on 100P for 12 minutes. 2 Spread half the tomato mixture over the base of

a 25cm (10”) round 5cm (2”) deep glass dish. 3 Place a single layer using half the pasta on top

of the sauce. 4 Repeat the process again using the remaining

sauce and pasta. 5Cover the pasta with the cheese sauce. 6 Place on the turntable and cook on 50P for

35 minutes.

BOLOGNESE SAUCE

Serves 4 30ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil 150g onion, finely chopped 100g mushrooms, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf 400g canned, chopped tomatoes 30ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée 450g lean minced beef

150ml ( 150ml ( salt and pepper to taste 30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour blended with 30ml water

4 pint) red wine

/4 pint) hot beef stock

1 Place oil, onion, mushrooms and garlic into a

2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) dish and mix well. 2 Cook on 70P for 4 minutes. 3Add all the remaining ingredients, mix

thoroughly.

4 Cook on 70P for 25 minutes, until sauce is

thick. Stir 2-3 times during cooking. Serve hot with spaghetti.

Bolognese Sauce- Variations:

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

RECIPES

CREAMY TURKEY CASSEROLE

Serves 4 25g margarine 600g turkey, cubed 200g button mushrooms, sliced 300g leeks, sliced salt and pepper

Sauce: 50g margarine 50g plain flour 5ml (1 tsp) cayenne pepper 30ml (2 tbsp) english mustard powder 100g creamed coconut

300ml ( salt and pepper 250g mascarpone cheese

pint) milk

HONEYED CHICKEN

Serves 4 4 boneless chicken breasts (approx. 200g each) 75ml (5 tbsp) clear honey 30ml (2 tbsp) honey mustard

2.5 ml ( 30ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée 150ml ( 15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour blended with water salt and pepper to taste

/2 tsp) dried tarragon

/4 pint) chicken stock

1 Place the margarine, turkey, mushrooms,

leeks, salt and pepper into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish and cook on 100P for 10 minutes.

2To make sauce, place margarine in a bowl and

heat on 100P for 30 seconds until melted.

3 Stir in the flour, cayenne pepper, mustard

powder and creamed coconut.

4Whisk in the milk and cook on 100P for 5

minutes, stir every 2 minutes until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Mix the mascarpone cheese into the sauce and

drain the juice from the turkey into the sauce.

6Pour the sauce over the turkey mixture. Mix well.

Place on the turntable and cook on 70P for 25 minutes, stir 1-2 times during cooking.

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

pour over the chicken.

3 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes. Turnover and

coat the chicken with the sauce 3-4 times during cooking.

CHICKEN KORMA

Serves 4 225g korma paste* 15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour

150ml ( 125g onion, chopped 900g Chicken, diced 300g ( 50g creaned coconut

Note

/4 pint) hot chicken stock

2 pint) coconut cream

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

1Mix the paste and cornflour together in a 2.5

litre (approx. 4 pints) casserole dish, gradually

stirring in the stock. 2Add all the other ingredients, stirring well. 3 Place on the turntable. Do not cover.

4 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes. 5 Stir 2-3 times during cooking.

RECIPES

GARLIC CHICKEN

Serves 4-6 150g green peppers, chunks 150g red peppers, chunks 150g yellow peppers, chunks head of garlic, separate cloves and peel 150g celery, sliced 800g chicken fillets, cubed 400g chopped tomatoes, canned 5ml (1 tsp) caster sugar 10ml (2 tsp) fresh basil, chopped salt and pepper to taste

VEGETABLE COUS COUS

Serves 4-6 300g carrots, sliced 200g leeks, sliced 150g red peppers, chopped 150g canned sweetcorn 900ml (1 250g cous cous

/2 pints) hot vegetable stock

BEAN CASSEROLE

Serves 4 200g courgettes, sliced 150g leeks, sliced 2 clove garlic, crushed 800g canned, chopped tomatoes 600g canned, mixed beans in curry sauce 150g fresh baby sweetcorn, chopped 5ml (1 tsp) fennel seeds 3 vegetable stock cubes salt and pepper to taste

1 Place the peppers, garlic, celery and chicken

into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pints) bowl and

cook on 100P for 4 minutes. 2Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. 3 Place on the turntable and cook on 70P for

25 minutes, stirring 2-3 times during cooking.

Garnish with black olives and fresh basil.

Place the carrots, leeks, peppers, sweetcorn and

stock into a 2.5 litre (4 pint) casserole dish, mix

well and cook on 70P for 20 minutes, stirring

twice. 2Add the cous cous, mix well and cook on 70P

for 5 minutes.

Serve hot as an accompaniment or cold as a sald.

1 Place the cougettes, leeks and garlic in a 2.5

litre (4 pint) casserole dish, mix well. 2Add the tomatoes, beans, sweetcorn, fennel

and stock cubes. Season and mix well. 3 Cook on 70P for 15 minutes, then on 100P

for 15 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking.

Serve with rice or baked potatoes.

SPICY POTATOES

Serves 4 30ml vegetable oil 10ml ground cinnamon 10ml ground coriander 5ml cayenne pepper 10ml sesame seeds 10ml caraway seeds 50g butter

1.3cm ( 2 cloves garlic, crushed 675g cooked potatoes, cut into 2.5cm (1”) pieces pinch of salt

/2”) fresh root ginger, peeled & grated

1 Place the oil, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne

pepper, sesame and caraway seeds in a 2.5

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

Heat on 100P for 1 minute. 2Add the butter, ginger and garlic. Cook on

70P for 3 minutes. Stir in the potatoes and

salt. 3 Place the dish on the turntable, cook on 70P

for 8 minutes, stir twice.

Garnish with fresh chopped coriander, serve

with grilled or roasted meats.

CHEESE & POTATO LAYER

Serves 4 300g leeks, sliced 200g cooked ham, chopped 200g par-boiled potatoes, thinly sliced 600ml (1 pint) white sauce (See below) 250g cheddar cheese, grated

RECIPES

Mix the leeks and ham in bowl, cook on 100P for 5 minutes.

2 Place half the leek mixture in a 2.5 litre

(approx. 4 pint) casserole dish cover with half the potato slices, pour over half the sauce and sprinkle with half the cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

3 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes.

WHITE SAUCE

300ml (1/2 pint) 25g margarine 25g plain flour

300ml ( salt and pepper to taste

Variations:

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

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

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

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

/2 pint) milk

Serve with vegetables, fish or meat.

Serve with fish.

with vegetables.

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

RICE PUDDING

Serves 4 1500ml (2 200g pudding rice 150g caster sugar 5ml (1 tsp) ground nutmeg (optional)

/2 pints) milk

1 Place the margarine in a bowl and heat on

100P for 30 seconds, until melted.

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

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

1 Place the milk in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint)

casserole dish. Heat on 100P for 8 minutes. 2 Stir in the rice and sugar. 3 Place on the low rack, cook on 50P for 60

minutes, stir 3 times during cooking and again

at the end of cooking. 4 Sprinkle with ground nutmeg to serve.

FRUIT CRUMBLE

Serves 4 750g seasonal fresh fruit, lightly cooked 100g brown sugar 5ml (1 tsp) cinnamon 150g plain wholemeal flour 75g rolled oats 75g margarine

1 Place the fruit, 50g of the brown sugar and

the cinnamon in a dish, mix well and cook on

100P for 4 minutes. 2 Place flour and oats in bowl, mix well and rub

in margarine, until mixture resembles fine

breadcrumbs. Add remaining brown sugar,

mix well. Sprinkle over the fruit and cook on

50P for 10 minutes.

RECIPES

GINGER CAKE

Serves 4 - 6 (800g) 200g caster sugar 200g margarine 4 eggs (medium) 200g self raising flour 2” piece, fresh stem ginger, grated 20ml (4 tsp) ground ginger 60ml (4 tbsp) orange juice topping: 225g cream cheese

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

COFFEE & ALMOND CAKE

Serves 4-6 (800g) 200g caster sugar 200g margarine 4 eggs (medium) 200g self raising flour 5ml (1 tsp) almond essence 20ml (4 tsp) instant coffee 45ml (3 tbsp) hot water topping: 100g icing sugar

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

1Cream the sugar and margarine until light and

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

Add the grated fresh ginger, ground ginger and

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

8” (21cm x 9.5cm) cake dish. 6 Cook on 50P for 18 minutes. 7 Leave to stand for 10 minutes. 8To prepare the topping, combine the cream

cheese, orange juice and icing sugar until

smooth. Spread on top of the cake.

Keep refrigerated.

1Cream 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 8” (21cm x

9.5cm) cake dish. 6 Cook on 50P for 18 minutes. 7 Leave to stand for 10 minutes. 8 Mix the icing sugar and water to make a

smooth paste. Drizzle over the cake and sprinkle with the almonds and cherries. Keep refrigerated.

DOUBLE CHOC-CHIP CAKE

Serves 4-6 (800g) 200g caster sugar 200g margarine 4 eggs (medium) 100g self raising flour 50g cocoa powder 75g plain or milk chocolate drops

1Cream 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. 4Add chocolate drops and stir well. 5 Spoon into a greased and lined 8” (21cm x

9.5cm) cake dish.

6 Cook on 50P for 18 minutes.

Leave to stand for 10 minutes.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

OVEN INTERIOR

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

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

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

•Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. The waveguide cover is constructed from a fragile material and should be cleaned with care (follow the cleaning instructions above). NOTE: Excessive soaking may cause disintegration of the waveguide cover. The waveguide cover is a consumable part and without regular cleaning, will need to be replaced.

•Food will release steam during cooking and cause condensation inside the oven and door. It is important to wipe the oven dry. A buildup of condensation will eventually lead to rust forming on the oven interior.

• Do not allow grease or dirt to build-up

on the door seals or areas around the door. This may prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leakage of microwaves (follow the cleaning instructions opposite).

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

• CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR

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

OUTER CABINET

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

NOTES:

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

•A steam cleaner should not be used.

•Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor. Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks you can carry out yourself before calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple. Follow this simple check below: Place half a cup of water on the turntable and close the door. Select HIGH and programme the oven to cook for 1 minute.

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

2. Does the turntable rotate?

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

4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound?

5. Is the water in the cup hot?

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

NOTE:

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

Cooking Mode

Microwave HIGH cooking

Standard Time

20 Minutes

WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a SHARP trained engineer to carry out servicing or repairs. This is important as it may involve the removal of covers that provide protection against microwave energy.

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

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

• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the outer cabinet. This is very dangerous due to high voltage parts inside which must never be touched, as this could be fatal. Your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover. If the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself, call a SHARP approved service facility.

QUERY

Draught circulates around the door.

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

Flashing or arcing from within the cavity when cooking.

Arcing potatoes.

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

Oven cooks too slowly. Oven makes a noise. Outer cabinet is hot.

ANSWER

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

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

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

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

Check the door is closed properly.

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

TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown: Green and yellow stripes = EARTH Blue = NEUTRAL Brown = LIVE

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

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

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

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

CALLING FOR SERVICE

• If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages, do

not attempt to service this microwave oven yourself.

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

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 230-240V, 50Hz alternating current supply.

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

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If you have any doubts about your electrical supply ask a qualified electrician.

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

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

• Replacement accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor: Willow Vale Electronics Ltd. Telephone: 0121 766 5414

GUARANTEE

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

To benefit from this guarantee, any fault that occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service Facility, within one year from the date the product was purchased. Proof of purchase, such as a receipt or invoice, must be provided.

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

In the unlikely event of the product requiring repair, please contact the supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact an appointed Service Facility. Details of Service Facilities appointed by Sharp can be obtained from www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport/service or by contacting the Sharp Customer Information Centre whose details are given below.

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

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

The guarantee does not cover:

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

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

• Carriage costs to or from the repair centre.

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

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

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

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

Sharp Customer Information Centre

Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

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

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

whose registered office is at

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

SPECIFICATIONS

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

Power Consumption:

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

Input Current:

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

Output Power:

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

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

Microwave Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2450Mhz

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

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

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

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

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

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

Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding food is less.

(Group 2/Class B)

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

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

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