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®
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
AND
COOKING GUIDES
MODEL
R-260L
Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
Please keep this operation manual handy, as it describes all the
features of your oven and will enable you to cook many varieties
of foods.
The manual is divided into two sections:
1.OPERATION (P.1 - P.11)
This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use
all the features.
2.COOKING GUIDES
It contains the more commonly used information such as how
to prepare food, which cooking utensil to use, standing time.
It also contains recipes for automatic cooking.
Please take some time to read your operation manual carefully,
paying particular attention to the warnings, the automatic cooking menus programmed into your new oven have been carefully
developed to give optimum results when the step by step
instructions are followed.
When selecting another home appliance, please again consider our full range of Sharp products.
CONTENTS Pages
Warning 1
Special Notes and Warning 2
Installation Instructions 3
Oven Diagram 4
Operation of Control Panel 5
Control Panel Display 5
Control Panel Layout 5
Before Operating 6
Getting Started 6
Clock Setting 6
Stop/Clear 6
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking
Manual Operations 7
Microwave Time Cooking 7
Sequence Cooking 8
Instant Cook 8
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme
Automatic Operations 10
Notes for Automatic Operations 10
How to Use Automatic Operations 10
Care and Cleaning 11
Service Call Check 11
Specifications 11
Cooking Guides 12 ~ 17
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WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.
d. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic, paper
or other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning.
e. If materials inside the oven should ignite, or smoke is observed, keep oven door closed, turn oven
off, and disconnect the power plug, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling when handling the container.
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important
that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated.
If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels
until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout.
Additionally:
a. Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Babies bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are
considered to be sealed containers.
b. Do not use excessive amount of time.
c. When boiling liquids in the oven, use a wide-mouthed container.
d. Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.
e. Stir the liquid before and during cooking. Use extreme care when handling the container or inserting
a spoon or other utensil into the container.
This oven is for home food preparation only and should only be used for heating, cooking and defrosting food
and beverage.
It is not suitable for commercial, laboratory use, or heating therapeutic devices eg. Wheat bags.
Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven.
Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.
It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service
or repair operation. Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous.
Do not operate the oven if it is not working correctly or damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified service
technician trained by SHARP. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there
is no damage to:
(1) Door (warped), (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door Seals, Sealing Surfaces and oven
cavity (buckled or deformed), (4) Burn marks on the door seal faces.
Handle with care when removing items from the oven so that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not
touch the safety door latches.
Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the
oven is operating.
Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches.
Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough
heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
Should the power supply cord become damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord supplied by a
SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. And it must be replaced by a qualified service technician
trained by SHARP in order to avoid a hazard.
If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualified service technician trained by SHARP.
Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.
Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover including microwave plastic wrap etc., and carefully open
popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.
Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot
surfaces or sharp edges.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
a. Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.
b. Do not place anything hot on a cold turntable.
c. Do not place anything cold on a hot turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet.
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that
the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING
DO DON’T
Eggs, fruits,
nuts, seeds,
vegetables,
sausages and
oysters
Popcorn
Baby food
General
* Puncture egg yolks and whites and
oysters before cooking to prevent
"explosion".
* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
squash, hot dogs, sausages and
oysters so that steam escapes.
* Use specially bagged popcorn for the
microwave oven.
* Listen while popping corn for the
popping to slow to 1-2 seconds.
* Transfer baby food to small dish and
heat carefully, stirring often. Check for
suitable temperature to prevent burns.
* Remove the screw cap and teat
before warming baby bottles. After
warming shake thoroughly. Check for
suitable temperature.
* Food with filling should be cut after
heating, to release steam and avoid
burns.
* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids
or cereals to prevent boiling over.
* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
"explosion", which may damage the
oven or injure yourself.
* Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or
glass bowls.
* Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.
* Heat disposable bottles.
* Overheat baby bottles.
Only heat until warm.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.
* Heat baby food in original jars.
* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or
airtight containers.
* Deep fat fry.
* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,
clothes or flowers.
* Operate the oven without a load (i.e. an
absorbing material such as food or wa-
ter) in the oven cavity.
Liquids
(Beverages)
Canned foods
Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
pudding
Meats
Utensils
Browning dish
* For boiling or cooking liquids see
WARNING on page 1 to prevent
explosion and delayed eruptive boiling.
* Remove food from can.
* Cook for the recommended time.
(These foods have high sugar and/or
fat contents.)
* Use a microwave proof rack or plate
to collect drained juices.
* Check the utensils are suitable for
MICROWAVE cooking before you use
them.
* Place a suitable insulator such as a
microwave and heat proof dinner plate
between the turntable and the
browning dish.
* Heat for longer than recommended
time.
* Heat or cook food while in cans.
* Overcook as they may catch fire.
* Place meat directly on the turntable for
cooking.
* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE
cooking. Metal reflects microwave
energy and may cause an electrical
discharge known as arcing.
* Exceed the preheating time recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Exces-
sive preheating can cause the glass
turntable to shatter and/or damage
internal parts of the oven.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover), and the feature
sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door,
damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage,
please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP
and repaired, if necessary.
2. Accessories provided
1) Turntable 2) Roller stay
3) Operation manual and Cooking guides
3. 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. Refer to OVEN DIAGRAM on page 4. NEVER operate the oven without the roller stay and
turntable.
4. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop only. It should not be installed in any area where excessive
heat and steam are generated, for example, next to a conventional oven unit.
The oven should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings.
Allow at least 15 cm on the top of the oven for adequate air circulation. This oven is not designed to be built-
in to a wall or cabinet.
5. Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for damage to the machine or personal
injury for failure to observe the correct electrical connecting procedure. The A.C. voltage and frequency must
be single phase 230-240V, 50Hz.
6. WARNING-THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
If the socket outlet in your house is not compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an
appropriate type, observing the wiring cord below.
If you are unsure how to do this get help from an electrician.
IMPORTANT - The wires in power supply cord are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the power supply cord of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the earth symbol
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured blue.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured brown.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a serious electric
shock may occur.
or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
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OVEN DIAGRAM
1
6
3
7
5
4
1 Door opening handle
2 Oven lamp
3 Door hinges
4 Door safety latches
5 See through door
6 Door seals and sealing surfaces
7 Coupling
84
A
2
B
9
C
:
8 Waveguide cover (Do not remove)
9 Touch control panel
0 Ventilation openings
A Power supply cord
B Turntable
C Roller stay
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OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL
The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate buttons arranged on the surface of the control
panel.
An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.
In addition an audible signal will sound for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times
when cooking procedure is required.
Control Panel Display
: STIR
: TURN
: KG
Control Panel Layout
POWER LEVEL button
Press to select microwave
power setting.
If not pressed, 100 % power
is automatically selected.
Press to set clock.
STOP/CLEAR button
Press to clear during program-
ming.
Press once to stop operation
of oven during cooking; press
twice to cancel cooking
programme.
Indicator
: PCS
: MICRO
: COOK
EXPRESS COOK button
Press to select the Express
Cook menu.
EXPRESS DEFROST button
Press to select the Express De-
frost menu.
INSTANT COOK/START
button
Press once to cook for 1 minute
at 100 % power or increase by
1 minute multiples each time
this button is pressed during
manual cooking.
Press to start oven after
setting programmes.
TIME/WEIGHT knob
Turn to enter cooking time, clock
time, weight of food.
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BEFORE OPERATING
Getting Started
Step
Plug the oven into a power point.
Ensure the oven door is closed.
Procedure
1
The display will begin flashing “88:88”.
Press the STOP/CLEAR button so that the
oven beeps.
2
Only the dots will remain in the display.
Clock Setting
* To enter the present time of day 11:34 with a 12 hour
clock.
Step
Procedure
To start the clock, press the POWER
LEVEL button once.
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x 1
Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock. To
select the 24 hour clock, press and hold the POWER LEVEL button for 3 seconds, then press again.
“24H” will appear in the display.
The clock of the oven works based on the frequency
of power source. So it may gain or lose in some area
where the frequency varies. It is recommended that
you should adjust the time occasionally.
Stop/Clear
Press the STOP/CLEAR button once to:
1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.
Press and hold the POWER LEVEL button
for 3 seconds.
1
x 1 and hold for
3 seconds.
"12H" will appear in the display.
Enter the hours by turning the TIME/WEIGHT
knob (11).
2
Press the POWER LEVEL button once.
3
x 1
Enter the minutes by turning the TIME/
WEIGHT knob (34).
To Cancel a Programme
During Cooking
Press the STOP/CLEAR button twice.
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MANUAL OPERATIONS
Microwave Time Cooking
This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the
cooking time then the power level.
Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes.
(90.00) The input unit of cooking time varies from 10
seconds to 5 minutes. It depends on the total length
of the cooking time as shown on the table.
Cooking time
0-5 minutes
5-10 minutes
10-30 minutes
30-90 minutes
There are five different power levels.
Power
level
100%
(HIGH)
70%
(MEDIUM
HIGH)
50%
(MEDIUM)
Display Examples
Increasing unit
10 seconds
30 seconds
1 minute
5 minutes
Vegetables, Rice/Pasta,
Fruit
Cakes, Muffins, Slices
Casseroles
To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL button
until desired power level is displayed.
* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50%
power.
Step
Enter the cooking time by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
Procedure
1
Select power level by pressing the POWER
LEVEL button as required (for 50% press
three times).
2
x 3
Press the START button.
3
30%
(MEDIUM
LOW)
10%
(LOW)
This variable cooking control allows you to select the
rate of microwave cooking.
If a power level is not selected, then 100% power is
automatically used.
* Suppose you want to time cook for 2 minutes 30
seconds on 100% power.
Step
Enter the cooking time by turning the TIME/
WEIGHT knob.
Defrost, Softening butter
Keeping food warm
Procedure
1
Press the START button.
The timer begins to count down.
If the door is opened during cooking process, the
cooking time in the readout automatically stops. The
cooking time starts to count down again when the
door is closed and the START button is pressed.
If you wish to know the power level during cooking,
press the POWER LEVEL button. As long as your
finger is touching the POWER LEVEL button, the
power level will be displayed.
If more than 20 minutes on 100% is entered, the
microwave power will be reduced after 20 minutes to
avoid overheating.
2
The timer begins to count down.
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MANUAL OPERATIONS
Sequence Cooking
Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic
cooking sequences, automatically switching from
one variable power setting to the next.
* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50%
followed by 5 minutes on 100%.
Step
Enter the cooking time by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
Procedure
1
Select desired power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL button (for 50% press three
times).
2
x 3
Instant Cook™
For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows
you to easily cook for one minute on 100% power.
Step
Press the INSTANT COOK button.
(Within 3 minutes of closing the door.)
Procedure
1
The timer begins to count down.
Press the INSTANT COOK button until desired time is
displayed.
Each time the button is pressed, the cook time is
increased by 1 minute.
For second sequence, enter the cooking
time by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob.
If power is not selected the oven will operate
at 100% power.
3
Press the START button.
4
The timer begins to count down to zero.
When it reaches zero, the second sequence
will appear and the timer will begin counting
down to zero again.
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MANUAL OPERATIONS
Increasing Time During a
Cooking Programme
Microwave time can be added during a cooking
programme using the INSTANT COOK button.
* Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by
2 minutes during 5 minutes on 50% power cooking.
Step
1
2
3
Procedure
Enter the cooking time by turning the TIME/
WEIGHT knob.
Select power level by pressing the POWER
LEVEL button as required (for 50% press
three times).
x 3
Press the START button.
The timer starts to count down.
Press the INSTANT COOK button twice to
increase the cooking time by two minutes.
4
x 2
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AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS
Notes for Automatic Operations
Automatic Operations include the following features:-
- EXPRESS COOK - EXPRESS DEFROST
1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE
to achieve the best result.
If the instructions are not followed carefully, the
food may be overcooked or undercooked.
2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or
weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually.
3. The final cooking result will vary according to the
food condition (e.g.initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary
continue cooking manually.
4. When entering the weight of the food, round off the
weight to the nearest 0.1kg(100g). For example,
0.65kg would become 0.7kg.
How to Use Automatic
Operations
Press the START button.
3
The cooking time will begin counting down.
When the audible signals sound, the oven
will stop and TURN will flash on and off.
Open the door. Turn poultry over.
Close the door.
Press the START button.
4
The cooking time will begin counting down.
When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep".
* NOTE FOR EXPRESS DEFROST
Select the menu by pressing the desired EXPRESS
DEFROST button once at step 1.
Automatic Operations will automatically compute the
power level and cooking time. Follow the instructions
provided in each Menu Guide on pages 15 - 17 in the
cooking guides.
* Suppose you want to cook 1.5 kg of Chilled Roast
Poultry.
Step
1
Select the menu by pressing the EXPRESS
COOK button until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chilled Roast Poultry
press the EXPRESS COOK button 4
times).*
Enter the weight by turning the TIME/
WEIGHT knob until the desired weight is
displayed.
Procedure
x 4
2
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CARE AND CLEANING
Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning.
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, or it
could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result
in a hazardous situation.
Exterior:
The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of
harsh abrasive cleaners. Keep the ventilation openings free of dust.
Door:
Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to
remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Control Panel:
Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only.
Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Avoid the use of excess water.
Interior walls:
To clean the interior surfaces, wipe with a soft cloth and warm water. After use wipe the waveguide cover
in the oven with a soft damp cloth to remove any food splashes. Built-up splashes may overheat and begin
to smoke or catch fire. Do not remove the waveguide cover. DO NOT USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER, ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS AND SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF YOUR OVEN.
Avoid using excess water. After cleaning the oven, ensure any water is removed with a soft cloth.
Turntable/Roller Stay:
Wash with mild soapy water and dry thoroughly.
SERVICE CALL CHECK
Please check the following before calling for service:
1. Does the display light up? YES _______ NO _______
2. Place one cup of water (approx. 250 ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely. Oven
lamp should go off if door is closed properly. Press the INSTANT COOK button once.
A. Does the oven lamp come on? YES _______ NO _______
B. Does the cooling fan work? YES _______ NO _______
(Put your hand over the rear ventilation openings.)
C. Does the turntable rotate? YES _______ NO _______
(The turntable can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. This is quite normal.)
D. After one minute, did an audible signal sound and COOK
indicator go off? YES _______ NO _______
E. Is the water inside the oven hot? YES _______ NO _______
If “NO” is the answer to any of the above questions, please check your wall socket and the fuse in your meter box.
If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE
APPROVED BY SHARP.
NOTE: If you cook the food over 20 minutes on 100 % power, the microwave power will be automatically
reduced to avoid overcooking.
SPECIFICATIONS
AC Line Voltage: Single phase 230–240V, 50Hz
AC Power Required: 1.22 kW
Output Power: 800 W* (IEC test procedure)
Microwave Frequency: 2450 MHz (Class B/Group 2)**
Outside Dimensions: 460mm(W) x 275mm(H) x 370mm(D)
Cavity Dimensions: 319mm(W) x 215mm(H) x 336mm(D)***
Oven Capacity: 22Litre***
Cooking Uniformity: Turntable (ø272mm tray) system
Weight: Approx. 12 kg
* This measurement is based on the International Electrotechnical Commlsslon's standardised method for
measuring output power.
** This is the classification of ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment described in the International
Standard CISPR11.
*** Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding
food is less.
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COOKING GUIDES
Page
12 Quick reference guide
13 Helpful hints
14 Cookware and utensil guide
Quick Reference Guide
15 Express Cook menu guide
17 Express Defrost menu guide
FEATURE
Express Cook
Express Defrost
Variable Cooking
Control
Instant Cook
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
To cook 1.5kg of Chilled Roast Poultry.
Menu Number
x 4
To defrost 1.0kg of Meat Joint.
Menu
To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds on 30%.
Cooking Time
Just One Touch
Within 3 minutes of closing the door
Weight
Weight
x 4
Clock
To set for 11:45 am with a 12 hour clock.
Clock mode Hour
x 1 and hold
for 3 seconds.
12
x 1
Munite
x 1
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Helpful Hints
1. THE ARRANGEMENT
Arrange foods carefully.
Place thickest areas toward outside of dish.
2. TURNING
Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time.
3. COVERING
Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your ordinary oven, or to retain
moisture.
Cover foods such as Vegetables,
Casseroles, or when Reheating.
Use to cover foods:
4. PIERCING
LID
Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or
any foods with a skin or membrane
to allow steam to escape.
TOMATO
5. SHIELDING
Shield using small pieces of aluminium foil to shield thin areas
of meat, fish and poultry or edges of cakes to prevent overcooking.
It is obligatory to keep a distance of at least 2.5 cm between the
food parts covered with pieces of aluminum foil and the oven walls.
6. STANDING TIME
Standing time is important. After cooking or defrosting ensure adequate standing time. This allows the food
to continue cooking or heating. Refer to cooking guides for each menu or according to manufacturers
instructions.
7. STIRRING
Stir foods from the outside to the centre of the dish,
once or twice during cooking if possible.
Eg. Casseroles and Sauces.
8. SIZE
Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To speed up cooking, cut pieces smaller than 5 cm so microwaves
can penetrate to the centre from all sides. For even cooking, make all the pieces the same size.
9. DENSITY
The depth to which microwaves penetrate food varies depending on the food's density. Porous foods like
minced beef or mashed potatoes microwave faster than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes.
10. FAT AND BONE
Marbling within meat, or a thin, even layer of fat on a roast, speeds cooking. Large fatty areas or excess
drippings in dish attract energy away from meat, and slows cooking. Centre bones do not affect cooking,
but bone on the side of meat conducts heat to the areas next to it.
11. STARTING TEMPERATURE
Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to heat than food at room temperature. Cooking times in this book
are based on normal storage temperatures.
Since rooms, refrigerators and freezers differ in temperature,
check cooking results at the minimum time.
PLASTIC WRAP
EGG
PAPER TOWEL
FISH
CHICKEN
12. QUANTITY
Microwave cooking times are directly related to the amount of food in the oven. Because energy is absorbed
by the food itself, one potato or a single piece of chicken cooks rapidly. When the energy is divided among
several items, cooking takes more time.
13. CONDENSATION
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. The humidity and moisture in food will influence the
amount of condensation in the oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as
uncovered foods. Ensure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.
14. GENERAL
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important
that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated.
If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels
until the food is sufficiently heated evently throughout.
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Cookware and Utensil Guide
Utensil
GLASSWARE/
CERAMIC
(HEAT RESISTANT)
METAL COOKWARE
PLASTIC WRAP
OVEN BAGS
MICROWAVE
( )
SAFE ONLY
ALUMINIUM FOIL
Use
YES
NO
YES
FOR
SHIELDING
Advice
GLASSWARE
• Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for
short periods for heating foods.
CERAMIC
• Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited.
• Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf.
• Avoid using antique pottery.
• If unsure, check with the manufacturer.
• Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the microwave oven.
• Microwave energy is reflected by metal.
• Plastic wrap can be used to cover food.
• Some shrinkage of the wrap may occur, over an extended
cooking time.
• When removing wrap, lift it in such a way to avoid steam burns.
• Do not tie oven bags with metal twist ties, substitute with string.
• For cooking food with high fat content, do not bring the wrap in
contact with the food as it may melt.
• Small amounts may be used to shield certain parts of meat and
fish when cooking or defrosting.
• Remove food in foil trays, if possible, and place in a microwave
safe dish.
• If not possible, place the foil tray onto a heat proof plate allowing
2.5 cm room between the walls of the oven.
It is obligatory to keep a distance of at least 2.5 cm between the
•
food parts covered with pieces of aluminum foil and the oven walls.
STRAW AND WOOD
PAPER
PLASTIC COOKWARE MICROWAVE
SAFE
BROWNING DISH
THERMOMETERS
• MICROWAVE SAFE
• CONVENTIONAL
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
• Excessive over heating of these materials may cause a fire in
the microwave oven.
• Paper towels and waxed paper are suitable to use to prevent
splatters.
• These are suitable for use when reheating foods or for short
cooking times.
• Ideal for cooking, reheating and defrosting.
• Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for
cooking foods with high fat and sugar content.
• Ensure that the preheating time of the dish is not exceeded.
• Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable
insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning
dish.
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Express Cook Menu Guide
The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e,g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the
food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually.
Menu
Quantity
Initial
Temperature
(approx.)
Procedure
Standing
Time
(minutes)
EC-1 Frozen
Roast Beef/Lamb
EC-2 Chilled
Roast Beef/Lamb
EC-3 Frozen
Roast Poultry
x 1
x 2
x 3
0.5 - 1.5kg
0.5 - 1.5kg
1.2 - 1.6kg
– 18°C
Frozen
+ 3°C
Refrigerated
– 18°C
Frozen
• Place meat in a flan dish on the
turntable.
• The oven will "beep" and stop. Turn
meat over and press start to
continue cooking.
• After cooking, stand, covered with
aluminium foil.
• Place meat in a flan dish on the
turntable.
• The oven will "beep" and stop. Turn
meat over and press start to
continue cooking.
• After cooking, stand, covered with
aluminium foil.
• Place poultry, breast side down, in
a flan dish on the turntable.
• The oven will "beep" and stop. Turn
poultry over. When cooking frozen
poultry with giblets, remove the
giblets at first or second turn over.
Then press start to continue
cooking.
• After cooking, stand, covered with
aluminium foil.
NOTE: This menu is only suitable for
whole poultry.
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10
10
EC-4 Chilled
Roast Poultry
EC-5 Jacket
Potatoes
EC-6 Rice/Pasta
x 4
approx. 250g
x 5
x 6
1.2 - 1.6kg
1 - 4 pieces
1 potato =
0.1 - 0.3kg
+ 3°C
Refrigerated
+ 20°C
+ 80°C
• Pierce skin a few times and place
poultry breast side down in a flan
dish on the turntable.
• The oven will "beep" and stop. Turn
poultry over and press start to
continue cooking.
• After cooking, stand, covered with
aluminium foil.
NOTE: This menu is only suitable for
whole poultry.
• Use washed new potatoes.
• Pierce twice with fork on each side.
• Place on outside of the turntable.
• The oven will "beep" and stop. Turn
potatoes over and press start to
continue cooking.
• After cooking, stand, covered with
aluminium foil.
• Place rice/pasta in an appropriate
sized bowl.
• Add 300ml boiling water per 100g
rice/pasta.
• Do not cover.
• The oven will "beep" and stop. Stir
and press start to continue
cooking.
• After cooking, stand before
draining and rinsing in boiling
water.
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5
2
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Menu
Quantity
Initial
Temperature
(approx.)
Procedure
Standing
Time
(minutes)
EC-7 Cake
x 7
0.7kg
CAKE (EC-7) RECIPES
GINGER & BANANA CAKE
Serves 4 - 6 (700g)
150g caster sugar
150g margarine
3 eggs (medium)
150g self raising flour
175g mashed banana
2" piece of fresh ginger, grated
topping: 225g cream cheese
grated rind of 1 orange
5ml (1 tsp) orange juice
30ml (2 tbsp) icing sugar
+ 20°C
• Prepare the cake referring to the
recipes below.
• Place the prepared dish on the
turntable.
• After cooking, stand.
• 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.
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1. Cream the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3. Sift the flour and fold into the mixture.
4. Add the grated fresh ginger and mashed banana then mix to a
dropping consistency.
5. Spoon the mixture into a greased and lined 8” (21cm x 9.5cm) deep
cake dish.
6. Cook using Express Cook EC-7 “Cake”.
7. Leave to stand for 10 minutes.
8. To prepare the topping, combine the cream cheese, orange juice
and icing sugar until smooth. Spread on top of the cake.
Keep refrigerated.
COFFEE & VANILLA CAKE
Serves 4 - 6 (700g)
175g caster sugar
175g margarine
3 eggs (medium)
200g self raising flour
10ml (2 tsp) vanilla essence
20ml (4 tsp) instant coffee
30ml (2 tbsp) hot water
topping: 100g icing sugar
15ml (1 tbsp) water
25g almonds
25g glace cherries
DOUBLE CHOC-CHIP CAKE
Serves 4 - 6 (700g)
150g caster sugar
150g margarine
3 eggs (medium)
150g self raising flour
50g cocoa powder
100g chocolate drops
1. Cream the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3. Sift the flour and fold into the mixture.
4. Dissolve the coffee in the hot water and fold into the mixture,
together with the vanilla essence.
5. Spoon into a greased and lined 8” (21cm x 9.5cm) deep cake dish.
6. Cook using Express Cook EC-7 “Cake”.
7. Leave to stand for 10 minutes.
8. Mix the icing sugar and water to make a smooth paste. Drizzle over
the cake and sprinkle with the almonds and cherries.
Keep refrigerated.
1. Cream the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3. Sift the flour and cocoa powder then fold into the mixture.
4. Add chocolate drops and stir well.
5. Spoon into a greased and lined 8” (21cm x 9.5cm) deep cake dish.
6. Cook using Express Cook EC-7 “Cake”.
Leave to stand for 10 minutes.
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Express Defrost Menu Guide
Menu
Meat Joint
Beef/Lamb
Minced Meat
Beef/Lamb
Whole Poultry
Quantity
0.5 - 1.5kg
0.2 - 0.8kg
1.2 - 1.6kg
• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
• The oven will "beep" and stop. Turn over.
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium
foil.
• Place minced meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
• The oven will "beep" and stop. Remove defrosted
portions of mince, turn over.
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium
foil.
• Place poultry, breast side-up, in a flan dish on the
turntable.
• The oven will "beep" and stop. Turn over.
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium
foil.
Procedure
Frozen foods are defrosted from -18ºC.
Food not listed in the Guide can be defrosted using 30 % setting.
NOTE: When freezing minced meat, shape it into flat even sizes.
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.
It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.
Standing
Time
(minutes)
60 - 90
15 - 30
60 - 90
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