Sharp R-25STM Operation Manual With Cookbook

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800W (IEC 60705)

OPERATION MANUAL

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R-25STM

MICROWAVE OVEN

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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:

www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

Customers without Internet access may telephone:

08705 274277 (9am - 5pm)

(01) 676 0648 (from Ireland)

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 and electronic equipment.

Following the implementation by members 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 take-back 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.

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.

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CONTENTS

YOUR OVEN AND

ACCESSORIES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

AFETY:

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

PERATION:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Express Cook/Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 - 13

ONVENIENT FUNCTIONS:

Sequence Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Auto Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

OOKING

ADVICE:

Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 16

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

FTERCARE:

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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

UARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

PECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

3567

OVEN:

1. Control panel

2. Oven lamp

3. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)

4. Seal packing

5. Oven cavity

6. Door seals and sealing surfaces

7. Door latches

8. Door opening handle

9. Ventilation openings

10. Outer cabinet

11. Power cord

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

12. Turntable

13. Roller stay

• Place the roller stay in the seal packing 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.

• After cooking fatty foods without a cover, always clean the cavity thoroughly, this must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire.

• 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 start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.

• When you order accessories, please quote both the PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to your dealer or SHARP approved service facility. The model number is located at the bottom of the control panel.

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

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CONTROL PANEL

5 6

1. DIGITAL DISPLAY

2. INDICATORS BUTTONS:

3. EXPRESS COOK

4. EXPRESS DEFROST

5. START/AUTO MINUTE

6. STOP/CLEAR

7. TIME/WEIGHT

8. POWER LEVEL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker (if present). 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 the oven on a secure, level surface that is 85cm or more above the floor. Ensure it is strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.

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

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic 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 the oven off immediately, unplug it and call a SHARP approved service facility. (See page 22).

• 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.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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 for at least 20 seconds in the oven after cooking.

INSTALLATION

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 SHARP trained engineer. (See page 22 for details).

WARNING: Do not allow children

to use the oven without supervision until 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.

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INSTALLATION

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 nonrewirable 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 22.

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.

• 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.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 22.

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” opposite).

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.

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

15cm

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HEATING CATEGORY

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.

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.

Microwaves will pass through certain materials, such as glass and plastic, to heat the food. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 17).

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 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

OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Letter representing the oven heating category.

Microwave Symbol.

A B C D E

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.

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BEFORE OPERATION

Plug in the oven.

1. The oven display will flash:

2. Press the STOP/CLEAR button.

3. The display will show:

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Power Level Press the Percentage

POWER

LEVEL button

HIGH x 1 100P

MEDIUM HIGH x 2 70P

MEDIUM x 3 50P

MEDIUM LOW x 4 30P

(Defrost)

LOW x 5 10P

(Defrost)

• Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown opposite.

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

LEVEL button.

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 cook at 100P unless you press the POWER

LEVEL button to the desired setting.

Check the power level:

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

POWER LEVEL

BUTTON

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SETTING THE CLOCK

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

• To select the 12 hour clock, press and hold the POWER LEVEL button for 3 seconds. “12H” will appear on the display.

To set the time of day follow the instructions opposite.

1. Select the clock type required.

2. Enter the hours by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob.

3. Press the POWER LEVEL button once.

4. Enter the minutes by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob.

5. To start the clock, press the POWER LEVEL button once.

NOTES:

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

• 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 “88:88” 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 opposite example again.

• To select the 24 hour clock, press and hold the POWER LEVEL button for 3 seconds, then press again. “24H” will appear on the display.

x1 and hold for 3 seconds.

1. x1 and hold for 3 seconds.

2. x1 again.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

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, if required.

• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, if required.

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

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 and Express Defrost.

Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to cook/defrost foods and weights which are not included in the automatic programmes. The following are examples of manual cooking and defrosting. For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to pages 11 - 13.

Example:

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

1. Enter the cooking time by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob.

2. Input the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL button twice.

Starting the oven:

Close the door and press the

START/AUTO MINUTE

button.

Stopping the oven:

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

STOP/CLEAR button twice.

Opening and closing the door:

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

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

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

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

1. Enter the defrosting time by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob.

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

The display will count down through the defrosting time.

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

NOTES FOR MANUAL COOKING AND DEFROSTING:

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

• Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90). NOTE: If you cook food for more than the standard time (see chart on page 21) using the same cooking mode, the oven’s safety mechanisms automatically activate. The microwave power level will be reduced.

• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. The cooking/defrosting time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE button is pressed.

• When cooking/defrosting is complete, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.

• If you want to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL button. As long as your finger is touching the button, the power level will be displayed.

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.

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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

NOTE:

You can select the menu by holding down or pressing the EXPRESS COOK button until the desired menu is displayed.

EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 7 popular menus from frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on pages 12 - 13. EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus. Please refer to the chart on page 13.

Follow the examples below for details on how to operate these functions.

EXPRESS COOK Example:

To cook 1.5kg of Roast Beef from frozen.

2. Enter the weight by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob until the desired

weight is displayed.

EXPRESS DEFROST Example:

To defrost a 1.5kg Meat Joint.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the EXPRESS COOK button once.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

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

2. Enter the weight by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob until the desired

weight is displayed.

1. Press the MEAT JOINT button once.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

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

x1 x1

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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK CHART

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

EC-1 Frozen 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Roast Beef/Lamb • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

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

EC-2 Chilled 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Roast Beef/Lamb • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

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

EC-3 Frozen 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Place poultry, breast side down, in a flan dish on Roast Poultry 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: This menu is only suitable for whole poultry.

EC-4 Chilled 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Pierce skin a few times and place poultry breast Roast Poultry side down in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds.

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

NOTE: This menu is only suitable for whole poultry.

EC-5 Jacket 1 - 4 pieces • Pierce each potato in several places and place Potatoes 1 potato = towards the edge of the turntable.

approx. 250g • Turn food over when the audible signal sounds.

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

EC-6 Rice/Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg • Place rice/pasta in an appropriate sized bowl.

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

• Do not cover.

• Place in the centre of the turntable.

• Stir when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking, stand for 2 minutes before draining and rinsing in boiling water.

EC-7 Cake 0.7kg • Prepare the cake referring to the recipes on page 35.

• Place the prepared dish on the turntable.

• After cooking, stand for approx. 10 minutes.

• Remove from the cake dish.

NOTE: This menu has one setting for 0.7 kg. It is not necessary to enter the weight. When you select this menu, the display will show 0.7kg automatically.

• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.

• Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.

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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

WEIGHT RANGE FOR EXPRESS COOK and EXPRESS DEFROST:

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

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

• You are restricted to cook or defrost a weight within the range given in the charts.

• To cook or defrosts weights or foods not included in this chart, please refer to the charts in the cookbook section.

• For converting to lbs/oz refer to the conversion chart page 23.

NOTES FOR EXPRESS COOK:

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound and instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE button.

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

• Do not use the AUTO MINUTE function during EXPRESS COOK, as the food may be overcooked.

• Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.

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

EXPRESS DEFROST CHART

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

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

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

Minced Meat 0.2kg - 0.8kg • Place minced meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn over and remove any defrosted parts when the

audible signal sounds.

• Stand (if required), wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

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

turntable.

• Turn over when the audible signal sounds.

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

• Frozen foods are defrosted from -18ºC.

NOTES FOR EXPRESS 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.

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound and instructions will appear on the display. To continue defrosting, press the START/AUTO MINUTE button.

• Do not use the AUTO MINUTE function during EXPRESS DEFROST, as the food may be overcooked.

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

1. SEQUENCE COOKING

AUTO MINUTE enables you:

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

• To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.

NOTE: The overall time can be extended to a

maximum of 99 minutes.

2. AUTO MINUTE

This function allows you to cook using up to 3 different stages. Once programmed there is no need to interfere with the cooking operation as the oven will automatically move onto the next stage.

NOTE: If 100P is required on the final stage, it is not necessary to input the power level.

Example:

To cook for: 5 minutes on 70P microwave power (Stage 1) 16 minutes on 30P microwave power (Stage 2)

1. Enter the cooking time by turning the

TIME/WEIGHT knob.

2. Input the power level by pressing the

POWER LEVEL button twice.

STAGE 1

STAGE 2

3. Enter the cooking time by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob.

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

5. Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE button

once to start cooking.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes, press the

START/AUTO MINUTE

button twice.

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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

Arrange

Cover

Pierce

Stir, turn and rearrange

Stand

Cooking Techniques

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.

Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow recommendations where given (see pages 24 - 28). 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 should not be heated using microwave power as they

may explode, even after cooking has ended. e.g. poached, fried, hard boiled.

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 so it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.

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.

Microwaves cook food faster than conventional cooking. It is therefore essential that certain techniques are followed to ensure good results. Many of the following techniques are similar to those used in conventional cooking.

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 17).

• 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.

• 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.

WARNING: 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 jar/container to explode.

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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

Check the temperature of food and drink, 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.

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.

Composition

Density

Quantity

Size

Shape

Temperature of food

Food Characteristics

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.

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. 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.

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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.

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.

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

✔ / ✘

✔

✔ / ✘

✔

✘

✔

✘

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.

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.

WARNING: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven

due to the possibility of ignition.

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DEFROSTING ADVICE

Using your microwave oven is the quickest defrosting method. It is a simple process but the following instructions are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly defrosted.

• Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.

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

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

Rearrange

Separate

Shield

Stand

Turn over

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 completely defrosted.

It is essential that all foods are turned over up to 4 times during defrosting. This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.

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REHEATING ADVICE

Plated meals

Sliced meat

Poultry portions

Casseroles

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. NOTE: Ensure the food 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 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 70P. 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 50P. Stir frequently to ensure even reheating. NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before

serving.

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

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.

• 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.

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 100P, while a lasagne which contains ingredients that cannot be stirred, should be reheated using 50P.

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

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.

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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).

• 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.

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

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.

Cleaning tip - For easier cleaning of your oven:

Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100P for 10 - 12 minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

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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. Programme the oven to cook for 1 minute using 100P microwave power.

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 troubleshooting chart below.

NOTE: If you cook food for more than the standard time

(see chart opposite) using the same cooking mode, the oven’s safety mechanisms automatically activate. The microwave power level will be reduced.

• 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.

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.

Cooking Mode

Microwave 100P cooking

Standard Time

40 Minutes

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 from the potatoes and that they 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.

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

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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.

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.

• 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).

• 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: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

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

CALLING FOR SERVICE

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COOKBOOK

CONVERSION CHARTS

WEIGHT MEASURES

15g 1/

2oz

25g 1oz

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

VOLUME MEASURES

30ml 1fl.oz 100ml 3fl.oz 150ml 5fl.oz (

/4 pint)

300ml 10fl.oz (1/

2 pint)

600ml 20fl.oz (1 pint)

SPOON MEASURES

1.25ml1/4 teaspoon

2.5ml1/2 teaspoon 5ml 1 teaspoon

15ml 1 tablespoon

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 &C

ONVERSION CHARTS

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

EFROSTING CHART:

Meat, Poultry, Fish and Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

COOKING CHART

Meat, Poultry and Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Fresh & Frozen Vegetables and fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Rice, Pasta and Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

EHEATING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

ECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 - 35

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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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DEFROSTING CHART

10P

Stage 1: 30P Stage 2: 10P

30P

10P

30P

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

defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate. Calculate the cooking time. Use Sequence cooking. (Page 16).

Stage 1: Defrost on 30P for the first quarter

of the 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 re-arrange

twice during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Separate and re-arrange

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.

Meat Joints (Beef,Lamb,Pork)

Minced Meat

Steak 2cm (

”) 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)

Savoury or Sweet Pies (cooked)

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 - 20

Minutes

5 - 10

Minutes

10 - 15

Minutes

15 - 20

Minutes

FOOD DEFROST MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

NOTES:

▼ 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.

28 - 30 Minutes/

450g

10 - 12 Minutes/

450g

11 - 12 Minutes/

450g

20 Minutes/

450g

9 - 10 Minutes/

450g

10 - 12 Minutes/

450g

10 - 12 Minutes/

450g

10 - 12 Minutes/

450g

20 - 22 Minutes/

450g

8 - 9 Minutes/

450g

10 - 12 Minutes/

450g

10 - 12 Minutes/

450g

8 - 9 Minutes/

450g

8 - 9 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

450g

6 Minutes/

400g

5 Minutes/

450g

13 - 14 Minutes/

500g pie

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COOKING CHART

NOTES:

Prior to cooking, food is refrigerated, 5°C. Do not cook from frozen using these timings. Remove any cooking juices halfway through cooking.

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

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

FOOD COOKING MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

10 Minutes

2 - 3 Minutes

2 Minutes

10 Minutes

4 - 5 Minutes

10 Minutes

4 - 5 Minutes

1 Minute

10 Minutes

5 Minutes

2 - 3 Minutes

3 - 4 Minutes

10 - 11 Minutes/

450g

13 - 14 Minutes/

450g

16 - 17 Minutes/

450g

10 Minutes/

450g

8 Minutes/

450g

3 - 8 Minutes/ 2 - 8 sausages

2 - 5 Minutes

2 - 8 sausages

16 - 17 Minutes/

450g

10 - 11 Minutes/

450g

20 - 21 Minutes/

450g

18 - 19 Minutes/

450g

14 - 15 Minutes/

450g

3 Minutes/ 2 - 4 slices

12 - 13 Minutes/

450g

11 Minutes/

450g

10 Minutes/

450g

(Max 1350g)

6 - 7 Minutes/

450g

6 - 7 Minutes/

450g

70P

100P

70P

100P

70P

100P

70P

Place in a flan dish.