800W (IEC 60705)
OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-26STM
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:
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
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.
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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OVEN AND A
CCESSORIES
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ONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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AFETY:
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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PERATION:
Maff 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
Express Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Express Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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OOKING ADVICE:
Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 16
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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OOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 32
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FTERCARE:
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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UARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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PECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
CONTENTS
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
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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. Door
11. Power cord
12. Ventilation openings
13. Outer cabinet
ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following
accessories are provided:
14. Turntable
15. 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
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.
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
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3
4
2
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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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. 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 35.
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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 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 35).
•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
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.
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 35.
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MAFF 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:
1.
2.
3.
x1
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
x1
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 22 - 25.
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.
x2
x1
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.
SETTING THE COOKING TIME:
Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. (90.00)
The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10
seconds to 5 minutes. It depends on the total length of the
cooking (defrosting) time as shown on the table.
Cooking time Increasing unit
0-5 minutes 10 seconds
5-10 minutes 30 seconds
10-30 minutes 1 minute
30-90 minutes 5 minutes
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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 90
minutes, (90.00).
NOTE: If you cook food for more than the
standard time (see chart on page 34) 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 21.
Example:
To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave
power.
x4
x1
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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.
x1
x1
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.
• 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 32.
• 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.
x1
x2
x3
x4
x5
x6
x7
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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 21.
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. (direct start)
•To extend cooking time during manual cooking
in multiples of 1 minute.
NOTE: • The AUTO MINUTE function for direct
start can only be used within 3 minutes
after cooking completion, closing the
door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR
button.
• The overall time can be extended to a
maximum of 90 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.
x2
x4
x2
x1
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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
• 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.
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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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DEFROSTING ADVICE
Defrosting food using your microwave oven is
the quickest method of all.
It is a simple proccess but the following
instructions are essential to ensure the food is
thoroughly defrosted.
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 21 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
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.
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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 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.
REHEATING ADVICE
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 HIGH, while a lasagne which contains
ingredients that cannot be stirred, should be reheated using MEDIUM.
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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CONTENTS
I
NTRODUCTION, C
OOKERY NOTES &CONVERSION CHARTS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
DEFROSTING
CHART:
Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry, savoury pie & quiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
C
OOKING CHARTS:
Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
R
EHEATING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-32
SPOON MEASURES
1.25ml1/
4 teaspoon
2.5ml
1
/2 teaspoon
5ml 1 teaspoon
15ml 1 tablespoon
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 (
1
/
4 pint)
300ml 10floz (
1
/2 pint)
600ml 20floz (1 pint)
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.
COOKBOOK
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10P
Stage1: 30P
Stage 2: 10P
10P
30P
10P
10P
10P
30P
30P
30P
30P
30P
30P
10P
10P
10P
10P
Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5
times during defrosting. Shield.
Place on a plate.
Use sequence programming.
Stage 1:
Defrost on 30P for the first
quarter of cooking time.
Stage 2: Defrost on 10P for the
remaining cooking time.
Turn over 3-4 times, removing
defrosted mince each time.
Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,
separate during defrosting. Shield.
Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,
separate during defrosting. Shield.
Place 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 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.
Remove from foil container. Place in
a flan dish.
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
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
20 - 30 Minutes
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
▼ 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.
DEFROSTING CHART
FOOD DEFROST MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING
TIME POWER LEVEL TIME
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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)
COOKING CHART
FOOD COOKING MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING
TIME POWER LEVEL TIME
2 - 3 Minutes
2 - 3 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
1 Minute
10 Minutes
5 Minutes
2 - 3 Minutes
2 - 3 Minutes
3 - 4 Minutes
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
70P
70P
70P
100P
70P
70P
100P
70P
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.
▼ 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, 5°C.
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2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
5 Minutes
4 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
3 Minutes
2 Minutes
3 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
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
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
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.
FOOD COOKING MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING
TIME POWER LEVEL TIME
COOKING CHART
NOTE:
•Fresh vegetables and fruit are cooked from 20°C (ambient temperature).
•Frozen vegetables are cooked from -18°C.
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White rice
(long grain)
Brown rice
Spaghetti
(short cut)
Macaroni
(short cut)
Tagliatelle
Pasta shells
Spaghetti/
Tagliatelle
Fusilli/Penne/
Conchiglie/
Farfalle
Ravioli
Tortellini
(white)
Tortellini
(brown)
Omelette
Scrambled
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FOOD ❇ COOKING MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING
TIME POWER LEVEL TIME
COOKING CHART
❇ 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.
14 - 15 Minutes
20 - 21 Minutes
11 - 12 Minutes
12 - 13 Minutes
10 - 11 Minutes
11 - 12 Minutes
4 - 5 Minutes
4 - 5 Minutes
6 - 7 Minutes
7 - 8 Minutes
8 - 9 Minutes
15g butter
4 eggs (medium)
90ml (6tbsp) milk
salt & pepper
15g butter
2 eggs (medium)
30ml (2tbsp) milk
salt & pepper
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
30 Seconds
30 Seconds
Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g rice.
Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.
Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g rice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3
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.
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
DRIED PASTA
FRESH PASTA
EGGS INGREDIENTS
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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)
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
50P
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
30 - 40 Seconds/50g - 70g
5 - 6 Minutes/450g
8 - 9 Minutes/700g
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
30 Seconds
1 - 2 Minutes
2 - 3 Minutes
2 - 3 Minutes
3 - 4 Minutes
1 Minute
1 - 2 Minutes
2 - 3 Minutes
FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING
TIME POWER LEVEL TIME
REHEATING CHART
RECIPES
AV OCADO 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.
4Cook on 100P for 4 minutes, until the cheese
has melted. Garnish with sprigs of fresh
parsley.
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.
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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
1 Place the celery, carrots, garlic and leeks in a
2.5 litre (approx. 4 pints) bowl and cook on
100P for 3 minutes.
2Place the remaining ingredients into the bowl
and mix well.
3 Cook on 50P for 40 minutes, stirring 3-4
times during cooking.
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
1Cut 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.
4 Place 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 (
1
/2pint) white sauce (See Page 31)
10ml (2 tsp) dried dill
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.
INDONESIAN SALMON
Serves 4
10ml (2 tsp) indonesian curry paste
20ml (4 tsp) sweet chilli sauce
5ml (1 tsp) garlic purée
5ml (1 tsp) tomato purée
5ml (1 tsp) english mustard powder
50g soured cream
100g couscous, tomato flavour
4 salmon steaks (approx. 225g each)
1 Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl,
except the couscous and salmon.
2Add 100g boiling water to a small bowl and
add the couscous, leave in bowl for 5 minutes.
3 Mix well then add the curry paste and stir.
4 Place equal amounts of couscous mixture in
the centre of the thin ends of the steaks.
5 Place the fillets into a flan dish and cook on
70P for 14 minutes.
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RECIPES
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 (
1
/4 tsp) cayenne pepper
2.5ml (
1
/2 tsp) ground cumin
75g canned sweetcorn, drained
200g white long grain rice
750ml (1
1
/4 pint) hot fish stock
salt and pepper to taste
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 (
3
/4 pint) hot beef stock
150ml (
1
/4 pint) red wine
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
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.
TUNA STUFFED AUBERGINES
Serves 4
2 medium aubergines
salt
25g margarine
150g onion, chopped
50g mushroom, chopped
30ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée
15ml (1 tbsp) garlic purée
250g canned tuna, drained
75g canned sweetcorn
75g cheddar cheese, grated
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 Scoop out the flesh from the aubergines and
finely chop.
3 Place the aubergine, onion and mushroom in
a bowl and cook on 70P for 3 minutes until
soft.
4Add the tomato purée, garlic purée, tuna
and sweetcorn.
5 Pile the mixture into each aubergines half
and sprinkle with cheese.
6 Place in a flan dish and cook on 70P for 10
minutes.
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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 (
1
/4 tsp) cayenne pepper
2.5ml (
1
/2 tsp) ground cumin
75g canned sweetcorn, drained
200g white long grain rice
750ml (1
1
/4 pint) hot beef stock
salt and pepper to taste
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.
TOMATO, PASTA LAYER
Serves 4
800g canned, chopped tomatoes in tomato sauce
150g red pesto
15ml (1 tbsp) garlic puree
150g mushrooms, sliced
salt and pepper
500g fresh meat filled ravioli
300ml (
1
/2 pint) cheese sauce
1 Empty 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 (
1
/4 pint) red wine
150ml (
1
/4 pint) hot beef stock
salt and pepper to taste
30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour blended with 30ml water
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.
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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 (
1
/2
pint) milk
salt and pepper
250g mascarpone cheese
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.
4 Whisk in the milk and cook on 100P for 5
minutes, stir every 2 minutes until thick and
smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
5
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.
HONEYED CHICKEN
Serves 4
4 boneless chicken breasts (approx. 200g each)
75ml (5 tbsp) clear honey
30ml (2 tbsp) honey mustard
2.5 ml (
1
/2 tsp) dried tarragon
30ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée
150ml (
1
/4
pint) chicken stock
15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour blended with water
salt and pepper to taste
1 Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish.
2 Mix all remaining ingredients together and
pour over the chicken.
3 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes. Turnover and
coat the chicken with the sauce 2-3 times
during cooking.
CHICKEN KORMA
Serves 4
225g korma paste*
15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour
150ml (
1
/4 pint) hot chicken stock
125g onion, chopped
900g Chicken, diced
300g (
1
/2 pint) coconut cream
50g creaned coconut
1 Mix 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.
Note
* 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.
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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
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.
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 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.
VEGETABLE COUS COUS
Serves 4-6
300g carrots, sliced
200g leeks, sliced
150g red peppers, chopped
150g canned sweetcorn
900ml (1
1
/2 pints) hot vegetable stock
250g cous cous
1
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.
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 (
1
/2”) fresh root ginger, peeled & grated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
675g cooked potatoes, cut into 2.5cm (1”) pieces
pinch of salt
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.
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FRUIT CRUMBLE
Serves 4
750g seasonal fresh fruit, lightly cooked
150g 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.
Variations:
Cheese sauce: Stir in 75g grated cheese and 5ml (1 tsp) mustard powder at Stage 2.
Serve with vegetables, fish or meat.
Parsley sauce: Stir 15-30ml (1 - 2 tbsp) fresh, chopped parsley into the finished sauce.
Serve with fish.
Onion sauce: Add 225g cooked onion, finely chopped into the sauce at stage 2. Serve
with vegetables.
Sweet white sauce: Omit salt and pepper from basic recipe. Add 15 - 30ml (1 - 2 tbsp) caster
sugar at Stage 2. Serve with puddings as an alternative to custard.
RECIPES
WHITE SAUCE
300ml (1/2 pint)
25g margarine
25g plain flour
300ml (
1
/2 pint) milk
salt and pepper to taste
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.
RICE PUDDING
Serves 4
1500ml (2
1
/
2 pints) milk
200g pudding rice
150g caster sugar
5ml (1 tsp) ground nutmeg (optional)
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.
CHEESE & POTATO LAYER
Serves 4
300g leeks, sliced
200g cooked ham, chopped
600g par-boiled potatoes, thinly sliced
600ml (1 pint) white sauce (See below)
250g cheddar cheese, grated
1
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.
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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
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 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.
8To 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
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 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.
8Mix the icing sugar and water to make a
smooth paste.
Drizzle over the cake and sprinkle with the
almonds and cherries.
Keep refrigerated.
DOUBLE CHOC-CHIP CAKE
Serves 4 - 6 (700g)
150g caster sugar
150g margarine
3 eggs (medium)
150g self raising flour
50g cocoa powder
100g 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) deep cake dish.
6 Cook using Express Cook EC-7 “Cake”.
Leave to stand for 10 minutes.
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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.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
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.
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.
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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.
• 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG
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: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support
• 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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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.
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
Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd is a company registered in England under number 965877
whose registered office is at
Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE.
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.
Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport
Telephone: 08705 274277 (01 676 0648 in Southern Ireland)
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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
*
(Group 2/Class B)
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
As part of a policy of continuous improvement,
we reserve the right to alter design and
specifications without notice.
No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in
any form, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, translating or other
means without prior permission from SHARP
Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.
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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Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd
Manchester, U. K.
U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)
Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)
Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support
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