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OPERATION MANUAL

with COOKBOOK

R-27STM-A

MICROWAVE OVEN

800W (IEC 60705)

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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

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.

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 take-back of your used products.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

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

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CONTENTS

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

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

AFETY:

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

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

PERATION:

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

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

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

Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

Auto Cook / Auto Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 - 12

Express Cook / Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 15

Express Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Express Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

OOKING ADVICE:

Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 - 18

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Reheating Advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

OOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 34

FTERCARE:

Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

UARANTEE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

OVEN:

1. Oven lamp

2. Control panel

3. Door opening handle

4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)

5. Oven cavity

6. Coupling

7. Door latches

8. Door hinges

9. Door seals and sealing surfaces

10. 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

1. DIGITAL DISPLAY

2. INDICATORS

BUTTONS:

3. AUTO COOK

4. EXPRESS COOK

5. EXPRESS DEFROST

6. START/AUTO MINUTE

7. TIME/WEIGHT

8. STOP/CLEAR

9. 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.

15cm

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. Do not place the oven in a cabinet.

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 37.

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INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT!

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

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

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

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 37.

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic food use only.

• Never operate the oven when empty.

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

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

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

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

• If water or food drops inside the air vent openings switch off the oven immediately, unplug it and call a SHARP approved service facility. (See page 37).

• Never move the oven while it is operating.

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

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

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

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

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MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

Microwave output power in Watts (based on international (IEC

60705) standard).

Letter representing the oven heating category.

Microwave Symbol.

OVEN OUTPUT POWER

OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY

Less heating time required

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

More heating time required

Less heating time required

A B C D E

More heating time required

HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS

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

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

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

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

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

Microwaves will pass through certain materials, such as glass and plastic, to heat the food. (See “Suitable Cookware” on page 19).

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.

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BEFORE OPERATION

Your oven has an Energy Save Mode. This facility saves electricity when the oven is not in use.

To operate the oven:

1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time.

2. Open and close the door.

The display will show:

NOTES: If you do not operate the oven for 3 minutes or more (i.e. after closing the door, pressing the STOP/CLEAR key, or at the end of cooking), you will not be able to operate the oven until you open

and close the oven door. Whilst in Energy Save Mode the display is blank.

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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Press the

Power Level

HIGH x 1 100P

MEDIUM HIGH x 2 70P

MEDIUM x 3 50P

MEDIUM LOW

(Defrost)

LOW

(Defrost)

POWER

LEVEL button

x 4 30P

x 5 10P

x 6 0P

POWER LEVEL

BUTTON

Percentage

• Your oven has 6 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.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

Opening and closing the door:

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

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.

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.

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 - 15.

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.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button

once to start cooking.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

MANUAL COOKING

• Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 0P to 100P to cook (refer to page 8).

• 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 24 - 26.

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

MANUAL DEFROSTING

• Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 8).

• 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 23.

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 36) 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 in 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, “ . 0 ” will reappear in the display.

• 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.

Example:

To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power.

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

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

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button

once to start defrosting.

The display will count down through the defrosting time.

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AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK enables you to cook foods listed on the control panel and the chart on page 12. Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function.

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

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK button twice.

2. Enter the weight by turning the TIME/WEIGTH knob until the desired weight is displayed.

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

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AUTO COOK CHART

No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

AC-1 Jacket Potatoes 1 - 4 pieces

(1 potato =

approx. 250g)

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

AC-3 Fresh Vegetables 0.1kg - 0.4kg • Cut, chop or slice fresh vegetables into even

NOTES FOR AUTO COOK:

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

• Pierce each potato in several places and place towards the edge of the turntable.

• Turn food over when the oven indicates.

• Stand, wrapped in aluminium foil for 5 minutes.

/2 pint) boiling water per 100g

rice/pasta.

• Do not cover.

• Stir when oven indicates.

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

sized pieces.

Place fresh vegetables in a suitable container.

• Add 15ml (1tbsp) of water per 100g of vegetables, cover dish with cling film and pierce in several places.

• Place on the turntable.

• Stir when oven indicates.

• Stand for 2 - 3 minutes before serving.

WEIGHT RANGE FOR AUTO COOK:

• Food weight should be rounded up or down to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.25kg to 0.3kg or

0.24kg to 0.2kg.

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

• To cook weights of 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 22.

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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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 3 popular menus from frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on pages 14. EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus. Please refer to the chart on page 15.

When cooking from frozen (-18°C) press the desired menu button once,

When cooking from chilled (5°C) press the desired menu button twice,

will appear in the display.

EXPRESS COOK Example:

To cook 1.5kg of Roast Beef from frozen.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the

ROAST BEEF/ LAMB button once.

2. Enter the weight by turning the TIME/WEIGHT

knob until the desired weight is displayed.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button

once to start cooking.

x1 x1

EXPRESS DEFROST Example:

To defrost a 1.5kg Meat Joint.

1. Press the MEAT JOINT button once.

2. Enter the weight by turning the TIME/WEIGHT

knob until the desired weight is displayed.

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

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK CHART

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

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

• Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

x1: Frozen x2: Chilled

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

x1: Frozen x2: Chilled

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

x1: Frozen x2: Chilled

• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.

• Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.

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

• Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

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

breast side down in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds.

When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove the

giblets at first or second turn over.

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

NOTE: This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry.

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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS DEFROST CHART

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

Meat Joint: Beef/Lamb/Pork

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

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

• 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.

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

• Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

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

turntable.

• Turn over when the audible signal sounds.

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

turntable.

• Turn over and rearrange when audible signal sounds.

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

NOTES FOR EXPRESS COOK:

• 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.

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

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 or down to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg or

0.64kg to 0.6kg.

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

• To cook or defrost 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 22.

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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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

1. SEQUENCE COOKING

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.

Example:

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

STAGE 1

1. Enter the cooking time by turning the TIME/

WEIGHT knob.

2. Input the power level by pressing the POWER

LEVEL button twice.

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.

NOTE: If 100P is required on the final stage, it is

not necessary to input the power level.

2. AUTO MINUTE

AUTO MINUTE enables you:

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

Example: To cook for 2 minutes, press the

START/AUTO MINUTE button

twice.

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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.

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 19).

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

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

WARNING:

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

Cooking Techniques

Arrange

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

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

• Liquids and foods must not be heated in

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

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

Cover

Pierce

Stir, turn and rearrange

Stand

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

Food Characteristics

Composition

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

Density

Quantity

Size

Shape

Temperature of food

Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

Cookware

Aluminium foil Foil Containers

Browning dishes

China and ceramics

Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®

Metal

Plastic/Polystyrene e.g fast food containers

Cling film

Freezer/Roasting bags

Paper - Plates, cups and kitchen paper

Straw and wooden containers

Recycled paper and newspaper

Microwave Safe

✔ / ✘

✔

✔ / ✘

✔

✘

✔

✘

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

Comments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ignition.

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DEFROSTING ADVICE

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

Rearrange

Separate

Shield

Stand

Turn over

NOTES:

• Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.

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

• Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 23 for further information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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REHEATING ADVICE

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

Plated meals

Sliced meat

Poultry portions

Casseroles

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

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.

NOTES:

• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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COOKBOOK

CONTENTS

NTRODUCTION, COOKERY NOTE S & CONVERSION CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

EFROSTING CHART:

Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry, savoury pie & quiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

OOKING CHARTS:

Meat, poultry & fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

EHEATING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-34

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.

CONVERSION CHARTS

WEIGHT MEASURES

15g

/2oz 25g 1oz 50g 2oz 100g 4oz 175g 6oz

VOLUME MEASURES

30ml 1floz 100ml 3floz 150ml 5floz ( 300ml 10floz (

/4 pint)

/2 pint)

600ml 20floz (1 pint)

SPOON MEASURES

1.25ml

2.5ml

/4 teaspoon

/2 teaspoon 5ml 1 teaspoon 15ml 1 tablespoon

225g 8oz 450g 1lb

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DEFROSTING CHART

FOOD DEFROST MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

Meat Joints (Beef, Lamb, Pork)

Minced Meat

Steak/Chops 2cm (3/4”) thick

Sausages

Bacon

Beefburgers

❖ Whole Poultry (Chicken,Turkey,Duck)

Chicken Legs

Chicken/Turkey Breasts & Fillets

Minced Turkey

Fish (Whole/FIllets/Steaks)

Apples/Rhubarb

Bread (sliced)

Pastry (Puff or Shortcrust)

Savoury Pie & Quiche (cooked)

Fruit Pie

▼ 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.

16 - 17 Minutes/

450g

10 - 12 Minutes/

450g

14 - 15 Minutes/

450g

6 - 7 Minutes/

450g

10 - 12 Minutes/

450g

12 - 13 Minutes/

450g

19 - 20 Minutes/

450g

8 - 9 Minutes/

450g

10 - 11 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

450g

8 - 9 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

450g

5 Minutes/

400g

6 - 7 Minutes/

450g

15 - 16 Minutes/ 500g pie, quiche

20 - 21 Minutes/ 800g pie, quiche

11 - 12 Minutes/

400g pie

16 - 17 Minutes/

700g pie

10P

Stage1: 30P

Stage-2:-10P

10P

30P

10P

30P

10P

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate.

Use sequence programming.

Stage 1:

Stage 2: Defrost on 10P for the

arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.

removing defrosted mince each time.

Place on a plate. Turn over half way

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

remaining cooking time.

Turn over 3-4 times, removing

defrosted mince each time.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate. Separate and re-

Place on a plate. Turn over and

separate twice during defrosting.

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

during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a bowl. Turn 3-4 times,

Place in a flan dish. Separate and

re-arrange twice during defrosting.

Place on the turntable. Separate and rearrange during defrosting.

Remove from foil container. Place

Shield.

Place in a dish. Stir during

defrosting. Shield.

through defrosting.

in a flan dish.

90 - 120 Minutes

15 - 30 Minutes

25 - 30 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

5 - 10 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

60 - 90 Minutes

25 - 30 Minutes

15 - 30 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

15 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

5 - 10 Minutes

10 - 15 Minutes

20 - 30 Minutes

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COOKING CHART

FOOD DEFROST MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

Beefburgers

Minced Meat

10 - 11 Minutes/

450g

8 Minutes/

450g

70P

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a bowl.

Stir 2-3 times during cooking.

2 - 3 Minutes

Sausages (thick)

Sausages (thin)

Bacon

Whole Poultry: Chicken, Turkey & Duck

Chicken/Turkey Portions, Breasts & Drumsticks

Minced Turkey

Fish Fillets

Whole fish & Steaks (Trout, Mackerel)

8 - 9 Minutes/

8 sausages

6 - 7 Minutes

8 sausages

3 - 4 Minutes/

2 - 4 slices

12 - 13 Minutes/

450g

11 - 12 Minutes/

450g

9 - 10 Minutes/

450g

9 - 10 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

450g

70P

100P

70P

100P

70P

Place in a flan dish.

Turn over halfway through cooking.

Place in a 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.

2 Minutes

1 Minute

10 Minutes

5 Minutes

2 - 3 Minutes

3 - 4 Minutes

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COOKING CHART

FOOD COOKING MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh)

Sliced Beans (green - fresh)

Brussels Sprouts (fresh)

Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery

Corn on the Cob (fresh)

Sliced Courgettes & Leeks (fresh)

Sliced Parsnips & Spinach (fresh)

Peas (fresh)

Potatoes, Jacket (250g - each)

Potatoes, Boiled (old & new - fresh)

Diced Swede & Turnips (fresh)

Beans & Cabbage (green - frozen)

Broccoli, Leaf Spinach /Brussels Sprouts (frozen)

Carrots - sliced (frozen)

Cauliflower florets (frozen)

Corn on the Cob (frozen)

Peas, Sweetcorn & Mixed Vegetables (frozen)

Apples & Rhubarb

Blackberries/Raspberries/Redcurrants

NOTE:

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

• Frozen vegetables are cooked from -18°C.

6 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

7 Minutes/

225g

5 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

5 Minutes/

225g

12 Minutes/

2 potatoes

11 Minutes/

225g

8 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

7 Minutes/

225g

7 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

12 Minutes/

2 cobs

6 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

450g

6 Minutes/

450g

100P

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

Slice or break into florets. Place in dish.

Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover.

Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover. Stir 1/2 through cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Prick in several places. Place in dish.

Place on the edge of the turntable.

Cut into quarters. Place in dish. Add 60ml

(4 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through

cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

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

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Cover dish. Turnover halfway

through cooking.

Place in dish. Cover dish. Stir halfway

through cooking.

Peel & slice. Place in a dish and cover.

Stir during cooking.

Place in a dish and cover. Stir during

cooking.

2 Minutes

5 Minutes

4 Minutes

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

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COOKING CHART

FOOD ❇ COOKING MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

White rice (long grain)

Brown rice

DRIED PASTA

14 - 15 Minutes

20 - 21 Minutes

70P

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

2 Minutes

Spaghetti (short cut)

Macaroni (short cut)

Tagliatelle

Pasta shells

11 - 12 Minutes

12 - 13 Minutes

10 - 11 Minutes

11 - 12 Minutes

70P

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

2 Minutes

FRESH PASTA

Spaghetti/ Tagliatelle

Fusilli/Penne/ Conchiglie/ Farfalle

Ravioli

Tortellini (white)

Tortellini (brown)

EGGS INGREDIENTS

Omelette

Scrambled

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

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

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

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

70P

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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

Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

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 2 Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well. 3 Cook on 70P for 4 minutes, stirring every minute.

2 Minutes

30 Seconds

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REHEATING CHART

FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

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

Bread rolls/ Croissants

Christmas pudding

6 - 7 Minutes/

425g can

40 - 50 Seconds/

2 croissants/2 rolls

40 Seconds/125g slice

1 Minute/175g pudding

Remove from can. Place in a dish and

70P

cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place on kitchen roll.

Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed

cooking time advised by food

manufacturer.

2 Minutes

Nil

30 Seconds

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

Quiche, (cooked, chilled)

Meat pie (cooked, chilled)

Fruit pie (cooked, chilled)

NOTE: Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding and mince pies. DO NOT EXCEED THE REHEATING TIMES GIVEN IN THE CHART ABOVE.

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

70P

50P

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.

30 Seconds

1 - 2 Minutes 2 - 3 Minutes

2 - 3 Minutes 3 - 4 Minutes

1 Minute 1 - 2 Minutes 2 - 3 Minutes

RECIPES

AVOCADO AU GRATIN

Serves 2 - 4 75g fresh breadcrumbs

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

1 Place the breadcrumbs and ham in a bowl. Add

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

2 Cut the avocados in half. Remove the stone

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

3 Place the filled avocados in a flan dish and

sprinkle with the grated cheese.

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

has melted. Garnish with sprigs of fresh parsley.

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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

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

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)

/2 pint) white sauce (See Page 33)

300ml ( 10ml (2 tsp) dried dill

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

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

2 Place the remaining ingredients into the bowl

and mix well.

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

during cooking.

1 Cut the top off the peppers. Remove seeds and

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

2 In a medium bowl, combine all remaining

ingredients except cheese. Fill each pepper with

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

18 minutes.

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. 3 Pour 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. 2 Add 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

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

FISH RISOTTO

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

1.25ml (

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

/4 tsp) cayenne pepper

/2 tsp) ground cumin

/4 pint) hot fish stock

1 Cut the aubergines in half lengthways and score

the flesh with a knife. Sprinkle with salt and

leave for 30 minutes. Rinse well. 2 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. 4 Add 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.

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

/4 pint) hot beef stock

450ml (

/4 pint) red wine

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

1 Mix together the flour, salt and pepper, then

toss the steak in the seasoned flour until well

coated. 2 Pour 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.

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RECIPES

BEEF RISOTTO

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

1.25ml (

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

/4 tsp) cayenne pepper

/2 tsp) ground cumin

/4 pint) hot beef stock

TOMATO, PASTA LAYER

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

300ml (

/2 pint) cheese sauce

1 Place all ingredients into a 2.5 litre (approx.

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

during cooking.

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. 5 Cover 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 (

/4 pint) red wine

/4 pint) hot beef stock

150ml ( 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. 3 Add 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

/2 pint) milk

300ml ( salt and pepper 250g mascarpone cheese

HONEYED CHICKEN

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

/2 tsp) dried tarragon

2.5 ml ( 30ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée

/4 pint) chicken stock

150ml ( 15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour blended with water salt and pepper to taste

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.

2 To 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.

6 Pour the sauce over the turkey mixture. Mix

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

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

over the chicken.

3 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes. Turnover and

coat the chicken with the sauce 2-3 times during cooking.

CHICKEN KORMA

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

/4 pint) hot chicken stock

150ml ( 125g onion, chopped 900g Chicken, diced

/2 pint) coconut cream

300g ( 50g creaned coconut

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.

1 Mix the paste and cornflour together in a

2.5 litre (approx. 4 pints) casserole dish,

gradually stirring in the stock. 2 Add 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.

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RECIPES

GARLIC CHICKEN

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

VEGETABLE COUS COUS

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

/2 pints) hot vegetable stock

BEAN CASSEROLE

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

1 Place the peppers, garlic, celery and chicken

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

on 100P for 4 minutes. 2 Add 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.

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

for 5 minutes.

Serve hot as an accompaniment or cold as a sald.

1 Place the cougettes, leeks and garlic in a

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

2 Add the tomatoes, beans, sweetcorn, fennel

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

15 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking.

Serve with rice or baked potatoes.

SPICY POTATOES

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

/2”) fresh root ginger, peeled & grated

1.3cm ( 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. 2 Add 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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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

RECIPES

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

5 minutes. 2 Place half the leek mixture in a 2.5 litre (approx.

4 pint) casserole dish cover with half the potato

slices, pour over half the sauce and sprinkle with

half the cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. 3 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes.

WHITE SAUCE

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

/2 pint) milk

300ml ( salt and pepper to taste

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.

RICE PUDDING

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

/2 pints) milk

1 Place the margarine in a bowl and heat on 100P

for 30 seconds, until melted. 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on

100P for 6 minutes, stirring halfway through

cooking, until thick and smooth. Season with

salt and pepper to taste.

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

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

60 minutes, stir 3 times during cooking and

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

FRUIT CRUMBLE

Serves 4 750g seasonal fresh fruit, lightly cooked 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.

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RECIPES

GINGER CAKE

Serves 4 - 6 (800g) 200g caster sugar 200g margarine 4 eggs (medium) 200g self raising flour 2” piece, fresh stem ginger, grated 20ml (4 tsp) ground ginger 60ml (4 tbsp) orange juice topping: 225g cream cheese grated rind of 1 orange 5ml (1 tsp) orange juice 30ml (2 tbsp) icing sugar

COFFEE & ALMOND CAKE

Serves 4-6 (800g) 200g caster sugar 200g margarine 4 eggs (medium) 200g self raising flour 5ml (1 tsp) almond essence 20ml (4 tsp) instant coffee 45ml (3 tbsp) hot water topping: 100g icing sugar 15ml (1 tbsp) water 25g almonds 25g glace cherries

1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and

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

and orange juice then mix to a dropping

consistency. 5 Spoon the mixture into a greased and lined 8”

(21cm x 9.5cm) cake dish. 6 Cook on 50P for 18 minutes. 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.

1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and

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

into the mixture, together with the almond

essence. 5 Spoon into a greased and lined 8” (21cm x

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

smooth paste.

Drizzle over the cake and sprinkle with the

almonds and cherries.

Keep refrigerated.

DOUBLE CHOC-CHIP CAKE

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

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) cake dish. 6 Cook on 50P for 18 minutes. Leave to stand for 10 minutes.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

OVEN INTERIOR

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not allow grease or dirt to build-up

on the door seals or areas around the door. This may prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leakage of microwaves (follow the cleaning instructions 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 buildup of grease and food debris. The turntable is dishwasher safe.

• CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR

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

OUTER CABINET

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

NOTES:

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

• A steam cleaner should not be used.

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

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

2. Does the turntable rotate?

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

4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound?

5. Is the water in the cup hot?

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

NOTE:

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

Cooking Mode

Microwave HIGH cooking

Standard Time

20 Minutes

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT:

If the display is blank and has gone dark, even if the power plug is properly connected, the oven may be in Energy Save Mode. To cancel it, open and then close the oven door, see page 7.

QUERY ANSWER

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. Ensure all “eyes” are removed and the potatoes have been pierced, place

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

Oven cooks too slowly. Ensure correct power level has been selected.

Oven makes a noise. The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting.

Outer cabinet is hot. The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.

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.

directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or similar.

Check the door is closed properly.

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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG

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

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

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

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

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

CALLING FOR SERVICE

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

attempt to service this microwave oven yourself.

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

Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug.

Like most appliances in your home, your oven must be connected to a single phase 230-240V, 50Hz alternating current supply.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

The guarantee does not cover:

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

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

• Carriage costs to or from the repair centre.

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

This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights, and does not affect these rights in any way. You may not transfer your rights or obligations under this warranty to anyone else.

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

Sharp Customer Information Centre

Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

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

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

whose registered office is at

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

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SPECIFICATIONS

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

Power Consumption:

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

Off Mode (Energy Save Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . less than 0.5W

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.

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,

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.

recording, translating or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.

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Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd

London, 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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