Sharp R-390L User Manual

®

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL

AND

COOKING GUIDES

MODEL

R-390L

Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
Please keep this operation manual handy, as it describes all the
features of your oven and will enable you to cook many varieties
of foods.
The manual is divided into two sections:

1.OPERATION (P.1 - P.17)
This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use
all the features.

2.COOKING GUIDES
This section is at the back of the manual, it contains the more
commonly used information such as how to prepare food, which
cooking utensil to use, standing time.
It also contains recipes for automatic cooking.

Please take some time to read your operation manual carefully,
paying particular attention to the warnings, the automatic cook­ing menus programmed into your new oven have been carefully
developed to give optimum results when the step by step
instructions are followed.
When selecting another home appliance, please again consid­er our full range of Sharp products.

CONTENTS Pages

Warning 1

Special Notes and Warning 2

Installation Instructions 3

Oven Diagram 4

Operation of Touch Control Panel

Control Panel Display 5

Touch Control Panel Layout 5

Before Operating 6

Getting Started 6

Clock Setting 6

Stop/Clear 6

To Cancel a Programme During Cooking

Manual Operations 7

Microwave Time Cooking 7

Sequence Cooking 8

Instant Cook 8

Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme

Automatic Operations 10

Notes for Automatic Operations 10

Beverage 10

Reheat / Cooking 11

Healthy Menu 12

Express Defrost 13

Easy Defrost 14

Other Convenient Features 15

Less/More Setting 15

Timer 16

Child Lock 16

Demonstration Mode 16

Alarm 16

Care and Cleaning 17

Service Call Check 17

Specifications 17

Cooking Guides 1 8 ~ 28

5

6

9

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a. Do not overcook food.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.
d. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic, paper

or other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning.

e. If materials inside the oven should ignite, or smoke is observed, keep oven door closed, turn oven

off, and disconnect the power plug, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling when handling the container.
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important
that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated.
If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels
until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout.
Additionally:

a. Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Babies bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are

considered to be sealed containers.
b. Do not use excessive amount of time.
c. When boiling liquids in the oven, use a wide-mouthed container.
d. Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.
e. Stir the liquid before and during cooking. Use extreme care when handling the container or inserting

a spoon or other utensil into the container.

This oven is for home food preparation only and should only be used for heating, cooking and defrosting food
and beverage.
It is not suitable for commercial, laboratory use, or heating therapeutic devices eg. Wheat bags.

Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven.
Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.

It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service
or repair operation. Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous.

Do not operate the oven if it is not working correctly or damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified service
technician trained by SHARP. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there
is no damage to:
(1) Door (warped), (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door Seals, Sealing Surfaces and oven
cavity (buckled or deformed), (4) Burn marks on the door seal faces.

Handle with care when removing items from the oven so that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not
touch the safety door latches.

Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the
oven is operating.

Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches.
Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough

heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
Should the power supply cord become damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord supplied by a

SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. And it must be replaced by a qualified service technician
trained by SHARP in order to avoid a hazard.

If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualified service technician trained by SHARP.
Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.

Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover including microwave plastic wrap etc., and carefully open
popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.

Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot
surfaces or sharp edges.

To prevent the turntable from breaking:

a. Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.
b. Do not place anything hot on a cold turntable.
c. Do not place anything cold on a hot turntable.

Do not place anything on the outer cabinet.
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that

the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

1

SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING

DO DON’T

Eggs, fruits,
nuts, seeds,
vegetables,
sausages and
oysters

Popcorn

Baby food

General

* Puncture egg yolks and whites and

oysters before cooking to prevent
"explosion".

* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,

squash, hot dogs, sausages and
oysters so that steam escapes.

* Use specially bagged popcorn for the

microwave oven.

* Listen while popping corn for the

popping to slow to 1-2 seconds.

* Transfer baby food to small dish and

heat carefully, stirring often. Check for
suitable temperature to prevent burns.

* Remove the screw cap and teat

before warming baby bottles. After
warming shake thoroughly. Check for
suitable temperature.

* Food with filling should be cut after

heating, to release steam and avoid
burns.

* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids

or cereals to prevent boiling over.

* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents

"explosion", which may damage the

oven or injure yourself.
* Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.

* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or

glass bowls.
* Exceed maximum time on popcorn

package.

* Heat disposable bottles.
* Overheat baby bottles.

Only heat until warm.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.

* Heat baby food in original jars.

* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or

airtight containers.

* Deep fat fry.
* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,

clothes or flowers.
* Operate the oven without a load (i.e. an

absorbing material such as food or wa-

ter) in the oven cavity.

Liquids
(Beverages)

Canned foods

Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
pudding

Meats

Utensils

Aluminium foil

Browning dish

* For boiling or cooking liquids see

WARNING on page 1 to prevent
explosion and delayed eruptive boiling.

* Remove food from can.

* Cook for the recommended time.

(These foods have high sugar and/or
fat contents.)

* Use a microwave proof rack or plate

to collect drained juices.

* Check the utensils are suitable for

MICROWAVE cooking before you use
them.

* Use to shield food to prevent over

cooking.

* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or

keep clear of cavity walls.

* Place a suitable insulator such as a

microwave and heat proof dinner plate
between the turntable and the
browning dish.

* Heat for longer than recommended

time.

* Heat or cook food while in cans.

* Overcook as they may catch fire.

* Place meat directly on the turntable for

cooking.

* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE

cooking. Metal reflects microwave

energy and may cause an electrical

discharge known as arcing.

* Use too much.
* Shield food close to cavity walls.

Sparking can damage the cavity.

* Exceed the preheating time recom-

mended by the manufacturer. Exces-

sive preheating can cause the glass

turntable to shatter and/or damage

internal parts of the oven.

2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover), and the feature
sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door,
damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage,
please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP
and repaired, if necessary.

2. Accessories provided

1) Turntable 2) Roller stay

3) Operation manual and Cooking guides

3. Place the roller stay in the coupling on the oven floor, then place the turntable on to the roller stay, ensuring
it is located firmly. Refer to OVEN DIAGRAM on page 4. NEVER operate the oven without the roller stay and
turntable.

4. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop only. It should not be installed in any area where excessive
heat and steam are generated, for example, next to a conventional oven unit.
The oven should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings.
Allow at least 15 cm on the top of the oven for adequate air circulation. This oven is not designed to be built­in to a wall or cabinet.

5. Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for damage to the machine or personal
injury for failure to observe the correct electrical connecting procedure. The A.C. voltage and frequency must
be single phase 230-240V, 50Hz.

6. WARNING-THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
If the socket outlet in your house is not compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an
appropriate type, observing the wiring cord below.
If you are unsure how to do this get help from an electrician.
IMPORTANT - The wires in power supply cord are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral

Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the power supply cord of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the earth symbol
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured blue.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured brown.

NOTE: Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a serious electric

shock may occur.

or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

3

OVEN DIAGRAM

6

7

5

3

4

1 Door open button
2 Oven lamp
3 Door hinges
4 Door safety latches
5 See through door
6 Door seals and sealing surfaces
7 Coupling

84

2

:

9

1

B

A

C

D

8 Waveguide cover (Do not remove)
9 Touch control panel
0 Liquid crystal display
A Ventilation openings
B Power supply cord
C Turntable
D Roller stay

4

OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control
panel.

An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.
In addition an audible signal will sound for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times

when cooking procedure is required.

Control Panel Display

(QTY)

Touch Control Panel Layout

3
4
2
1

(KG)

Indicator

5. NUMBER PADS
Press to enter cooking time,
clock time, weight of food.

6. TIMER/CLOCK PAD
Press to set clock, timer,
child lock or demonstration
mode.

7. POWER LEVEL PAD

5

6
7

8

9

10

12
11

13

Press to select microwave
power setting.
If not pressed, 100 %
power is automatically
selected.
Press to alter the cooking
result for automatic
operations.

HEALTHY MENU PADS

8.

Press to select "Healthy
Menu" menu.

9.

REHEAT PADS
Press to reheat 3 popular
menus.

Door closed Door open

1.

BEVERAGE PAD
Press to reheat beverage.

2.

INSTANT COOK PAD
Press once to cook for 1 minute
at 100 % power or increase by 1
minute multiples each time this
pad is pressed during cooking.

3. STOP/CLEAR PAD
Press to clear
during programming.
Press once to stop operation
of oven during cooking; press
twice to cancel cooking
programme.

START PAD

4.
Press to start oven after setting
programmes.

5

10.

COOKING PADS
Press to cook 4 popular
menus.

11.

EXPRESS DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Express
Defrost menu.

12.

EASY DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Easy
Defrost menu.

CLEAR PAD

13.
Press to clear during pro­gramming.

BEFORE OPERATING

Getting Started

Step

Plug the oven into a power point.
Ensure the oven door is closed.

Procedure Pad Order Display

1

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the
oven beeps.

2

Clock Setting

* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).

Step

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.

Procedure Pad Order Display

1

Flashing eights

Only the dots will remain.

The dots (:) will flash on and
off.

Enter the correct time of day by pressing
the numbers in sequence.

2

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again.
You can close the door.

3

This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (eg. 13:45), will appear in the
display. Press the CLEAR pad and re-enter the time of day (eg. 1:45).
The clock of the oven works based on the frequency of power source. So it may gain or lose in some area
where the frequency varies. It is recommended that you should adjust the time occasionally.

Stop/Clear

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to:

1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.

To Cancel a Programme During Cooking

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice.

6

MANUAL OPERATIONS

Microwave Time Cooking

This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level.
There are five different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

–

10%

–

–

(LOW)

Power level

Display

Examples of foods typical­ly cooked on microwave
oven power level

This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking.

If a power level is not selected, then 100% power is automatically used.
* Suppose you want to time cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 100% power.

Step

Enter desired cooking time.

Procedure Pad Order Display

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–

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Keeping food
warm

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30%

–

–

(MEDIUM

–

–

LOW)

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Defrost

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–

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Softening

–

–

butter

–

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50%

–

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(MEDIUM)

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Casseroles

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–

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(MEDIUM

–

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HIGH)

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Cakes

–

–

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Muffins

–

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Slices

–

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70%

1

START will flash on and off.

Close the door. Press the START pad.

2

The timer begins to count
down.

To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL pad until desired power level is displayed.

* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% power.

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100%

–

–

(HIGH)

–

–

–

–

–
–

–

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–

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Vegetables

–

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Rice/Pasta

–

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Fruit

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Step

Enter desired cooking time.

Procedure Pad Order Display

1

Select power level by pressing the POWER
LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three

2

times).

Close the door. Press the START pad.

x 3

3

The timer begins to count
down.

If the door is opened during cooking process, the cooking time in the readout automatically stops. The cooking
time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START pad is pressed.

If more than 40 minutes on 100% is entered, the microwave power will be reduced after 40 minutes to avoid
overheating.

7

Sequence Cooking

Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching from one
variable power setting to the next.
* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 5 minutes on 100%.

Step

Enter desired cooking time.

Procedure Pad Order Display

1

Select desired power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL pad (for 50% press three

2

times).

For second sequence, enter desired time
for cooking time.

3

If power is not selected the oven will operate
at 100% power.

Close the door. Press the START pad.

4

START will flash on and off.

x 3

The timer begins to count
down to zero. When it
reaches zero,

the second sequence will
appear and the timer will
begin counting down to zero
again.

Instant Cook™

For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% power.

Step

Press the INSTANT COOK pad.

1

Within 3 minutes of closing the door.

Press the INSTANT COOK pad until desired time is displayed.
Each time the pad is pressed, the cook time is increased by 1 minute.

Procedure Pad Order Display

The timer begins to count
down.

8

Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme

Microwave time can be added during a cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK pad.

* Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on 50% power cooking.

(at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.)

Step

Enter desired cooking time.

Procedure Pad Order Display

1

Select power level by pressing the POWER
LEVEL pad as required

2

(for 50% press three times)

Close the door. Press the START pad.

3

Press the INSTANT COOK pad twice to
increase the cooking time by two minutes.

4

START will flash on and off.

x 3

The timer starts to count
down.

x 2

9

AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS

Notes for Automatic Operations

1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to
achieve the best result.
If the instructions are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or
displayed.

2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually.

3. To change the final cooking or defrosting result from the standard setting, press the POWER LEVEL pad once
(for more) or twice (for less) after selecting desired setting. Refer to page 15.

4. The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g.initial temperature, shape, quality).
Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually.

5. To avoid children's misuse, each BEVERAGE pad can be used only within 3 minutes of a preceding
operation.

6. To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE, use EASY
DEFROST or defrost manually.

7.

8. When entering the weight of the food, round off the weight to the nearest 0.1kg(100g). For example, 1.65kg

will be displayed if:
more or less than weight of foods suggested in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE is programmed when the
START pad is pressed.
To clear, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and reprogramme.

would become 1.7kg.

Beverage

may be

Beverage allows you to heat beverages.
Follow the instructions provided in BEVERAGE MENU GUIDE on page 21 in the cooking
guides.

* Suppose you want to heat 2 cups of Beverage.

Step

Press the BEVERAGE pad until de­sired quantity is displayed (for 2 cups
press twice).

Procedure Display

1

Pad Order

x 2

After about 2 sec.

The cooking time will begin counting
down. When it reaches zero, the
oven will "beep".

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Reheat / Cooking

Rheat / Cooking allows you to cook or heat several popular foods.
Follow the instructions provided in REHEAT / COOKING MENU
GUIDE on pages 21 and 22 in the cooking guides.

* Suppose you want to cook 2 Jacket Potatoes.

Step

Press the JACKET POTATO pad until
the desired quantity is displayed (for 2

1

pieces press twice).

Close the door. Press the START pad.

Procedure Display

2

Open the door. Turn over potatoes.
Close the door.

3

Press the START pad.

4

Pad Order

x 2

START will flash on and off.

The cooking time will begin counting
down. The oven will "beep" 4 times
and stop. COOK indicator will go off
and CHECK will flash on and off.

START will flash on and off.

The cooking time will begin counting
down. When it reaches zero, the oven
will "beep".

11

Healthy Menu

LOW FAT MEALS

1. Mediterranean Chicken

2. Chinese Beef

3. Sesame Fish

4. Garlic and Chilli Fish Salad

5. Lemon Fish Fillets

HEALTHY MENU will automatically compute the power level and cooking time. HEALTHY MENU has 2
categories. To select a menu, press the desired HEALTHY MENU pad until the menu of your choice is
displayed. Follow the instructions provided in the HEALTHY MENU MENU GUIDE on pages 23 - 26 in the
cooking guides.

* Suppose you want to cook Mediterranean Chicken.

Step

Press the LOW FAT MEALS pad until
the desired menu number is displayed

1

(for Mediterranean Chicken press
once).

Close the door. Press the START pad.

Procedure Display

2

Pad Order

x 1

The cooking time will begin counting
down.
The oven will "beep" 4 times and stop.
COOK indicator will go off and CHECK
will flash on and off.

VEGETARIAN MEALS

1. Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

2. Vegetables with Hokkien Noodles

3. Spring Vegetable Rice Bake

4. Herbed Jacket Potatoes

5. Vegetable Couscous

START will flash on and off.

Open the door. Add onion and sauce to
the chicken. Cover with lid or plastic
wrap. Close the door.

3

Press the START pad.

4

Open the door. Rearrange the chick­en. Close the door.

5

Press the START pad.

6

START will flash on and off.

The cooking time will begin counting
down.
The oven will "beep" 4 times and stop.
COOK indicator will go off and CHECK
will flash on and off.

START will flash on and off.

The cooking time will begin counting
down. When it reaches zero, the oven
will "beep".

12

Express Defrost

1. Fish Fillets

2. Chicken Fillets

3. Sausages / Minced Meat

* Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets.

Step

Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad
until the desired menu number is dis­played (for Chicken Fillets press twice).

1

Close the door. Press the START
pad.

Procedure Pad Order Display

EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specific
foods.
Follow the instructions provided in EXPRESS DEFROST
MENU GUIDE on page 27 in the cooking guides.

2

Open the door. Remove defrosted
pieces, turn over remaining pieces.
Close the door.

3

x 2

START will flash on and off.

The defrosting time will begin counting
down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and
stop. COOK indicator will go off and TURN
OVER will be displayed repeatedly.

Press the START pad.

4

START will flash on and off.

The defrosting time will begin counting
down. When it reaches zero, the oven will
"beep".

13

Easy Defrost

1. Steak / Chops

2. Roast Meat

3. Poultry

4. Chicken Pieces

* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces.

Step

Press the EASY DEFROST pad until
the desired menu number is displayed
(for Chicken Pieces press four times).

1

Press the number pads to enter weight.

Procedure Pad Order Display

EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the micro­wave power and defrosting time.
Follow the instructions provided in EASY DEFROST MENU
GUIDE on page 28 in the cooking guides.

2

Close the door. Press the START pad.

3

x 4

KG will flash on and off.

KG stops flashing and START will
flash on and off.

The defrosting time will begin
counting down. The oven will
"beep" 4 times and stop. COOK
indicator will go off and CHECK
will flash on and off.

Open the door. Remove defrosted piec­es, turn over remaining pieces.

4

Close the door.

Press the START pad.

5

START will flash on and off.

The defrosting time will begin
counting down. When it reaches
zero, the oven will "beep".

14

OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES

Less/More Setting

The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the
cooking time to your individual preference use the "more" or "less" feature to either add (more) or reduce (less)
cooking time.

The Less/More setting can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features
– REHEAT
– COOKING
– HEALTHY MENU
– EXPRESS DEFROST
– EASY DEFROST

(1) REHEAT/COOKING
* Suppose you want to cook 2 Jacket Potatoes for less time than the standard setting.

Step

Press the JACKET POTATO pad twice.

Procedure Pad Order Display

1

x 2

Press the POWER LEVEL pad twice.

2

x 2

Close the door. Press the START pad.

3

(2) HEALTHY MENU/EXPRESS DEFROST/EASY DEFROST
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces (Easy Defrost) for more time than the standard setting.

Step

Press the EASY DEFROST pad four times
for Chicken Pieces.

Procedure Pad Order Display

1

x 4

Press the number pads to enter weight.

2

Press the POWER LEVEL pad once.

3

x 1

Close the door. Press the START pad.

4

For HEALTHY MENU and EXPRESS DEFROST select the menu using the desired pad instead of the EASY
DEFROST pad in step 1 and go to step 3.

15

Timer

Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include:

timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top.
timing the recommended standing time of food.

You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase
simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to showing the time of day.

* Suppose you want to set the timer for 3 minutes to boil an egg on the stove top.

Step

Enter desired time.

Procedure

Pad Order

Display

1

Once the egg has come to the boil in the saucepan you can start the timer.

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad .
You can close the door.

2

The timer begins to count
down. When the timer reach­es zero, the oven will "beep".

will appear in the dis-

play.

Child Lock

If the oven is accidentally started with no food/liquid in the cavity, the oven could be damaged.

To prevent accidents like this, your oven has a "Child Lock" feature that you can set when the oven is not in use.

To set the Child Lock, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad and the number pad
START pad and hold for 3 seconds. will appear in the display.
The Control Panel is now locked, each time a pad is pressed, the display will show "SAFE".

To unlock the control panel, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the number pad and the CLEAR pad. The time
of day is displayed and the oven is ready to use.

. Then close the door, press the

Demonstration Mode

This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice the key operation.

To demonstrate, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad and the number pad . Then close the door, press the START
pad and hold for 3 seconds. will appear in the display.
Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For example, press INSTANT COOK
pad, and the display will show and count down to zero at ten times the speed. When the timer reaches
zero, will appear in the display.

To cancel, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the number pad and the CLEAR pad.

Alarm

Your oven has an alarm function. If you leave food in the oven after cooking, the oven will "beep" 3 times after
2 minutes.
If you do not remove the food at that time, the oven will "beep" 3 times after 4 minutes and 6 minutes.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning.

CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, or it
could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result
in a hazardous situation.

Exterior:

The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of
harsh abrasive cleaners. Keep the ventilation openings free of dust.

Door:

Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to
remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Touch Control Panel:

Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only.
Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Avoid the use of excess water.

Interior walls:

To clean the interior surfaces, wipe with a soft cloth and warm water. After use wipe the waveguide cover
in the oven with a soft damp cloth to remove any food splashes. Built-up splashes may overheat and begin
to smoke or catch fire. Do not remove the waveguide cover. DO NOT USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER, ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS AND SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF YOUR OVEN.
Avoid using excess water. After cleaning the oven, ensure any water is removed with a soft cloth.

Turntable/Roller Stay:

Wash with mild soapy water and dry thoroughly.

SERVICE CALL CHECK

Please check the following before calling for service:

1. Does the display light up? YES _______ NO _______

2. When the door is opened, does the oven lamp come on? YES _______ NO _______

3. Place one cup of water (approx. 250 ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely. Oven
lamp should go off if door is closed properly. Press the INSTANT COOK pad once.
A. Does the oven lamp come on? YES _______ NO _______
B. Does the cooling fan work? YES _______ NO _______

(Put your hand over the rear ventilation openings.)

C. Does the turntable rotate? YES _______ NO _______

(The turntable can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. This is quite normal.)

D. After one minute, did an audible signal sound and COOK

indicator go off? YES _______ NO _______

E. Is the water inside the oven hot? YES _______ NO _______

If “NO” is the answer to any of the above questions, please check your wall socket and the fuse in your meter box.
If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE
APPROVED BY SHARP.

NOTE: 1. If time in the display is counting down rapidly, check Demonstration Mode. (See page16 for detail.)

2. If you cook the food over 40 minutes on 100 % power, the microwave power will be automatically
reduced to avoid overcooking.

SPECIFICATIONS

AC Line Voltage: Single phase 230–240V, 50Hz
AC Power Required: 1.67 kW
Output Power: 1200 W* (IEC test procedure)
Microwave Frequency: 2450 MHz (Class B/Group 2)**
Outside Dimensions: 520mm(W) x 310mm(H) x 455mm(D)
Cavity Dimensions: 375mm(W) x 226mm(H) x 387mm(D)***
Oven Capacity: 33Litre***
Cooking Uniformity: Turntable (ø320mm tray) system
Weight: Approx. 14 kg

* This measurement is based on the International Electrotechnical Commlsslon's standardised method for

measuring output power.

** This is the classification of ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment described in the International

Standard CISPR11.

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

food is less.

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COOKING GUIDES

Page

18 Quick reference guide
19 Helpful hints
20 Cookware and utensil guide

Quick Reference Guide

21 Beverage / Reheat / Cooking menu guide
23 Healthy Menu menu guide
27 Express defrost menu guide
28 Easy defrost menu guide

FEATURE

Beverage

Reheat, Cooking

Healthy Menu

Express Defrost

Easy Defrost

Less/More
Setting
For Reheat,
Cooking

Less/More
Setting
For Healthy Menu,
Express Defrost,
Easy Defrost

Variable Cooking
Control

Instant Cook

QUICK OPERATION GUIDE

To heat 2 cups of Beverage.

x 2

To cook 2 Jacket Potatoes.

Close

x 2

the

Door

To cook Lemon Fish Fillets.

Menu Category and Menu Number

x 5

Close

the

Door

To defrost 0.5kg of Chicken Fillets.

Menu Number

x 2

Close

the

Door

To defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces.

Menu Number

x 4

Menu Number

Weight

For More setting For Less setting

Close

the

Door

or

Within 2 seconds

Weight

x 1

★

For More setting For Less setting

x 2

Close

the

Door

or

eg. Chicken Pieces

x 4

eg. 1.0 kg

x 1 x 2

★

Healthy Menu and Express Defrost, no need to enter weight.

To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds on 30%.

Cooking Time

x 4

Just One Touch

Close

the

Door

Within 3 minutes of closing the door

Close

the

Door

Timer

Child Lock

Clock

To set for 3 minutes.

To lock.

To unlock.

To set for 11:45 am

(You can close the door.)

Close

the

Door

(You can close the door.)

18

Press for 3 seconds

(You can close the door.)

Helpful Hints

1. THE ARRANGEMENT
Arrange foods carefully.
Place thickest areas toward outside of dish.

2. TURNING
Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time.

3. COVERING
Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your ordinary oven, or to retain
moisture.
Cover foods such as Vegetables,
Casseroles, or when Reheating.
Use to cover foods:

4. PIERCING

LID PLASTIC WRAP PAPER TOWEL

Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or
any foods with a skin or membrane
to allow steam to escape.

TOMATO

EGG

5. SHIELDING
Shield using small pieces of aluminium foil
to shield thin areas of meat, fish and poultry
or edges of cakes to prevent overcooking.

FISH

CHICKEN

6. STANDING TIME
Standing time is important. After cooking or defrosting ensure adequate standing time. This allows the food
to continue cooking or heating. Refer to cooking guides for each menu or according to manufacturers
instructions.

7. STIRRING
Stir foods from the outside to the centre of the dish,
once or twice during cooking if possible.
Eg. Casseroles and Sauces.

8. SIZE
Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To speed up cooking, cut pieces smaller than 5 cm so microwaves
can penetrate to the centre from all sides. For even cooking, make all the pieces the same size.

9. DENSITY
The depth to which microwaves penetrate food varies depending on the food's density. Porous foods like
minced beef or mashed potatoes microwave faster than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes.

10. FAT AND BONE
Marbling within meat, or a thin, even layer of fat on a roast, speeds cooking. Large fatty areas or excess
drippings in dish attract energy away from meat, and slows cooking. Centre bones do not affect cooking,
but bone on the side of meat conducts heat to the areas next to it.

11. STARTING TEMPERATURE
Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to heat than food at room temperature. Cooking times in this book
are based on normal storage temperatures.
Since rooms, refrigerators and freezers differ in temperature,
check cooking results at the minimum time.

12. QUANTITY
Microwave cooking times are directly related to the amount of food in the oven. Because energy is absorbed
by the food itself, one potato or a single piece of chicken cooks rapidly. When the energy is divided among
several items, cooking takes more time.

13. CONDENSATION
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. The humidity and moisture in food will influence the
amount of condensation in the oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as
uncovered foods. Ensure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.

14. GENERAL
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important
that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated.
If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels
until the food is sufficiently heated evently throughout.

19

Cookware and Utensil Guide

Utensil

GLASSWARE/
CERAMIC
(HEAT RESISTANT)

METAL COOKWARE

PLASTIC WRAP
OVEN BAGS

MICROWAVE

( )

SAFE ONLY

ALUMINIUM FOIL

Use

YES

NO

YES

FOR

SHIELDING

Advice

GLASSWARE

• Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for
short periods for heating foods.

CERAMIC

• Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited.

• Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf.

• Avoid using antique pottery.

• If unsure, check with the manufacturer.

• Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the micro­wave oven.

• Microwave energy is reflected by metal.

• Plastic wrap can be used to cover food.

• Some shrinkage of the wrap may occur, over an extended
cooking time.

• When removing wrap, lift it in such a way to avoid steam burns.

• Do not tie oven bags with metal twist ties, substitute with string.

• For cooking food with high fat content, do not bring the wrap in
contact with the food as it may melt.

• Small amounts may be used to shield certain parts of meat and
fish when cooking or defrosting.

• Remove food in foil trays, if possible, and place in a microwave
safe dish.

• If not possible, place the foil tray onto a heat proof plate allowing

2.5 cm room between the walls of the oven.

STRAW AND WOOD

PAPER

PLASTIC COOK­WARE MICROWAVE
SAFE

BROWNING DISH

THERMOMETERS

• MICROWAVE SAFE

• CONVENTIONAL

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

• Excessive over heating of these materials may cause a fire in
the microwave oven.

• Paper towels and waxed paper are suitable to use to prevent
splatters.

• These are suitable for use when reheating foods or for short
cooking times.

• Ideal for cooking, reheating and defrosting.

• Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for
cooking foods with high fat and sugar content.

• Ensure that the preheating time of the dish is not exceeded.

• Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable
insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning
dish.

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Beverage / Reheat / Cooking Menu Guide

The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e,g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the
food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually.

Menu

Beverage (reheat)

includes: Tea

Coffee
Water

Quantity

(Unit per pressing

each pad)

1 - 4 cups

(1 cup, 250 ml)

Initial

Temperature

(approx.)

+ 20°C

Room temperature

Procedure

• No cover

• Place on the outside of turntable.

• After reheating, stir.

Standing

Time

(minutes)

Dinner Plate (reheat)

MEAT POTATO VEGETABLES

175-180g 125g 100g

Beef, Lamb sliced
Chicken, T-Bone

Pie (reheat)
includes: Pies

Pizza (reheat)

Fresh Vegetables

Carrots
Potato
Beans
Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Zucchini
Spinach
Cabbage

Pasties

}

}

}

1 serve

( approx. 400 g )

2 varieties
eg. sliced Carrot, Zucchini
Broccoli

1–4 pieces

1 piece,

approx.

()

160–200 g

1 – 4 pieces

1 piece,

( )

approx. 90 g

0.2–1.0 kg
(0.2 kg)

hard vegetables

medium vegetables

soft vegetables

+ 3°C

Refrigerated

– 18°C
Frozen

+ 3°C

Refrigerated

+ 3°C

Refrigerated

• Cover with plastic wrap.

• After cooking, stand covered.

• Place upside down on the
turntable.

• Cover with paper towel.

• The oven will "beep" and stop.
CHECK will flash on and off.
Turn pies over and press start to
continue cooking.

• After cooking, stand.

• Place pizza on paper towel on the

turntable.

• Wash the vegetables.

• Cut potatoes into small pieces.

• Arrange the vegetables in a shallow
dish in the following way: hard
vegetables around the outside, soft
vegetables in the centre, medium
vegetables in-between.

• Cover with glass lid or plastic wrap.

• After cooking, stir then stand
covered.

NOTE: Use MORE setting for

potato.

2

1 - 3

1 - 5

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Menu

Jacket Potato

Potato (whole)

Frozen Vegetables

Carrots
Beans
Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Corn
Green Peas
Mixed Vegetables

hard vegetables

}

}

Quantity

(Unit per pressing

each pad)

1 - 8 pieces

1 piece,

( )

approx. 180 - 200 g

0.2-1.0 kg
(0.2 kg)

medium
vegetables

soft vegetables

Initial

Temperature

(approx.)

+ 20°C

Room temperature

– 18°C
Frozen

Procedure

• Use washed new potatoes.

• Pierce twice with fork on each
side.

• Place on outside of turntable.

• The oven will "beep" and stop.
CHECK will flash on and off.
Turn potatoes over and press start
to continue cooking.

• After cooking , stand, covered with
aluminium foil.

• Before cooking, separate vegeta­bles eg. broccoli as much as
possible.

• Arrange the vegetables in a shallow
dish in the following way : hard
vegetables around the outside, soft
vegetables in the centre, medium
vegetables in-between.

• Cover with a glass lid or plastic
wrap.

• After cooking, stir then stand
covered.

Standing

Time

(minutes)

3 - 10

1 - 5

Rice / Pasta

includes: White Rice

Rice/Pasta

Soup stock or
Hot tap water
for Rice

Hot tap water
for Pasta

Serve

Dry Pasta

1 serve

1

/2 cup

11/2 cups

2 cups

1 - 4 serves

1 serve,

1

( )

/2 cup

2 serves

1 cup

21/2 cups

21/2 cups

3 serves

11/2 cups

3 cups

3 cups

approx. + 60°C

hot tap water

or soup stock

4 serves

2 cups

4 cups

4 cups

• Wash rice thoroughly until water
runs clear.

• Place into a Pyrex®
with hot soup stock (for rice) or with
hot tap water (for rice or pasta).

• Cook uncovered.

• The oven will "beep" and stop.
CHECK will flash on and off.
Stir and press start to continue
cooking.

• After cooking, stand and stir.

bowl and cover

3 - 5

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Healthy Menu Menu Guide

The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e,g. initial temperature, shape, quality).
Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually.

LOW FAT MEALS RECIPES

1. Mediterranean Chicken

1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped

juice of half a lemon
6 olives, finely sliced
5 sundried tomatoes (not in oil), finely chopped

20 g baby spinach leaves

1 Spanish onion, finely sliced

1/4 cup white wine

500 g jar Summer Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

2 chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and sliced in half lengthwise
4 fresh chives

1. Place chicken each breast between baking paper. Flatten to 1/2 cm thick using a rolling pin.

2. Combine the garlic, basil, oregano and lemon juice in a small bowl.

3. Smear each chicken breast with the herb mixture. Layer with the baby spinach leaves.

4. Place olives and sundried tomatoes in the centre of each chicken breast equally. Roll up the chicken breasts,
securing with the fresh chives. Place the chicken rolls in a shallow casserole dish.

5. Place the onion and wine in a small Pyrex® bowl. Cook on Low Fat Meals No. 1- “Mediterranean Chicken”.

6. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off, add the onion and sauce to the chicken. Cover with lid or
plastic wrap and continue cooking.

7. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off, rearrange and continue cooking.

8. After cooking, stand covered for 5 minutes.

Serves 4

2. Chinese Beef

650 g blade steak, trimmed of fat and thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cm piece ginger, grated

1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup beef stock
1/2 teaspoon cornflour
2/3 cup sauce

1 large onion, sliced

2 carrots, thinly sliced

125 g baby corn, cut in half

1 red capsicum, cut into strips

170 g snow peas, topped, tailed and sliced in half

1. Combine the beef, garlic, ginger and sesame oil in a 3 litre casserole dish. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Cook on Low
Fat Meals No. 2- “Chinese Beef”.

2. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off, stir and continue cooking.

3. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off, drain the juices. Combine the stock, sauce and cornflour in a
jug, stir well, and pour over the beef. Add the onion and carrots and continue cooking.

4. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off, add the baby corn and capsicum and continue cooking.

5. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off, add the snow peas and continue cooking.

6. After cooking, stand covered for 2 minutes.

7. Serve with rice or hokkien noodles.

Serves 6

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LOW FAT MEALS RECIPES

3. Sesame Fish

500 g fish fillets, cut into bites

1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon ketjap manis*
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

100 g snow peas, topped, tailed and cut in half

1 red capsicum, cut into thin strips

1. Combine the fish fillets, oil, garlic and ketjap manis in a large bowl. Stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2

hours or overnight.

2.

Add the sesame seeds and capsicum. Cook on Low Fat Meals No. 3- “Sesame Fish”.

3. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off (for 1 - 3 times), stir and continue cooking.

4. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off (for 4 times), add the snow peas and continue cooking.

5. After cooking, stand for 2 minutes.

6. Serve with basmati rice.

* Ketjap Manis is a thick Indonesian soy sauce available from the Asian section at supermarkets.
Serves 4

4. Garlic and Chilli Fish Salad

1 kg fish fillets, cleaned, cut into bites
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 birds- eye chillies, finely chopped

juice of one lemon

Salad Ingredients

1. Place the fish fillets in a large Pyrex® bowl with the garlic, chillies and ketjap manis. Cover and refrigerate for 30

minutes.

2. Remove the cover. Add the lemon juice. Cook on Low Fat Meals No. 4- “Garlic and Chilli Fish Salad”.

3. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off, stir and continue cooking.

4. Place the lettuce, onion, tomatoes, capsicum and cucumber in a serving dish.

5. After cooking, stand the fish fillets for 2 minutes.

6. Add the fish fillets to the salad. Dress with the lemon juice and seasoning.

Serves 6

1 tablespoon ketjap manis
1 bunch red oak lettuce, rinsed

1 punnet cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1/2 Spanish onion, finely sliced

1 yellow capsicum, finely sliced
1 Lebanese cucumber, finely sliced

juice of one lemon
seasoning to taste

5. Lemon Fish Fillets

4 x 150 g fish fillets

1 tablespoon lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

1. Place the fish in a single layer into a shallow casserole dish.

2. Pour the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Cook on Low Fat Meals No. 5- “Lemon Fish Fillets”.

4. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off, turn the fish over and continue cooking.

5. After cooking, stand covered for 2 minutes.

6. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve with a green salad.

Serves 4

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VEGETARIAN MEALS RECIPES

1. Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

1 250g packet frozen spinach

375 g reduced fat ricotta cheese

12 instant cannelloni tubes

pinch of ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste

500 g jar Summer Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

1. Place the frozen spinach in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook on Vegetarian Meals No. 1- “Spinach and
Ricotta Cannelloni ”.

2. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off, stir and continue cooking.

3. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off, strain the water from the spinach, pat dry with paper towel.

4. Place the ricotta cheese, spinach, nutmeg and seasoning in a bowl. Mix until well combined.

5. Place the mixture into a piping bag. Fill the cannelloni tubes by gently squeezing the piping bag until the tube is
filled. Place the tubes in a single layer in a shallow casserole dish.

6. Pour the pasta sauce over the tubes. Smooth over with the back of a spoon to ensure all sections of the tubes are
covered with the sauce. Cover with lid or plastic wrap and continue cooking.

7. After cooking, stand covered for 2 minutes.

8. Serve with a green salad and a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Serves 4

2. Vegetables with Hokkien Noodles

200 g snow peas, topped, tailed and sliced in half

1 bunch broccolini, cut into 5cm lengths
1 125g packet baby corn, cut in half
2 bunches baby bok choy, cut in half

100 g oyster mushrooms, cut in half

1 carrot, thinly sliced

1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 red capsicum, cut into strips
1/2 yellow capsicum, cut into strips

2 green onions, finely sliced

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 cm piece ginger, grated

50 g bean shoots

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 tablespoons sauce

2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

1 packet hokkien noodles

1. Add the sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to a large Pyrex® bowl. Cook on Vegetarian Meals No. 2- “Vegetables with
Hokkien Noodles”.

2. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off, add the carrot, baby corn, capsicums, green onions and
mushrooms. Cover with lid or plastic wrap and continue cooking.

3. When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off, add the snow peas, broccolini, baby bok choy and zucchini and
continue cooking.

4. After cooking, stand covered for 2 minutes.

5. Place the hokkien noodles in a large bowl, cover with boiling water. Stand for 2 minutes. Separate with a fork. Strain.

6. Add the noodles to the vegetables. Add the sauces and bean shoots. Combine well.

Serves 6

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VEGETARIAN MEALS RECIPES

3. Spring Vegetable Rice Bake

1 cup parboiled rice
3 large tomatoes, 2 thinly sliced, 1 diced
2 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 small yellow capsicums, 1 cut into strips, 1 diced
1 zucchini, diced
2 small carrots, diced
1 Spanish onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh continental parsley, finely chopped

pinch of paprika

salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon vegeta (vegetable stock)
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil.

1. Cook the rice on Cooking “RICE PASTA” (2 serves), referring to the menu guide for Rice/Pasta.

2. Place the diced tomato, diced capsicum, onion, zucchini, carrots, parsley, rice, seasoning, vegeta and olive oil in a
large bowl. Mix until well combined.

3. Place the mixture in a shallow dish. Layer the sliced potatoes, followed by the sliced tomato and cut capsicum.
Sprinkle with the paprika. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Cook on Vegetarian Meals No. 3- “Spring Vegetable Rice
Bake”.

4. After cooking, stand covered for 5 minutes.

Serves 6

4. Herbed Jacket Potatoes

4 new potatoes, approx. 200g

40 g baby spinach leaves, finely chopped

2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped

(oregano, basil, parsley, tarragon)
2 green onions, sliced
5 sundried tomatoes (not in oil), finely chopped

50 g mushrooms, finely chopped

250 g low fat cottage cheese

seasoning to taste

1.

Cook the potatoes on Cooking “Jacket Potato”, referring to the menu guide for Jacket Potato.

2. Combine all ingredients except potatoes in a medium sized bowl.

3. Hollow out the centre of each potato using a small spoon. Add the potato flesh to the mixture. Mix well.

4. Fill each potato with the mixture. Place on a microwave safe dinner plate. Cook on Vegetarian Meals No. 4- “Herbed
Jacket Potatoes”.

5. After cooking, stand uncovered for 2 minutes.

Serves 4

5. Vegetable Couscous

1 Spanish onion, finely sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed.

1/2 eggplant, cut into 1cm cubes

2 zucchinis, cut into 1cm cubes
1 red capsicum, cut into chunks
1 yellow capsicum, cut into chunks

150 g button mushrooms, cut in quarters

2 large tomatoes, cut into 2cm cubes

1/4 cup dry white wine

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

1 1/ 4 cups couscous

seasoning to taste
juice of half a lemon

1. Place the onion, oil and wine in a small Pyrex® bowl. Cook on Vegetarian Meals No. 5- “Vegetable Couscous”.

2.

When the oven stops and CHECK flashes on and off, place all the vegetables including the onion in a 3 litre casserole dish.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap and continue cooking.

3. When the oven stops and

4. After cooking, add the couscous. Season to taste. Add the lemon juice. Mix until well combined. Stand covered for 5
minutes.

Serves 6

CHECK flashes on and off

, stir and continue cooking.

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Express Defrost Menu Guide

NO.

1

2

3

Menu

Fish Fillets 0.5

Chicken Fillets 0.5

Sausages / Minced Meat 0.5

Quantity

(kg's)

Procedure

• Place fish fillets on a defrost rack.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will
flash on and off. Turn over and separate
into pieces.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with
aluminium foil.

• Place chicken fillets on a defrost rack.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK
will flash on and off. Turn over and
separate into pieces.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with
aluminium foil.

• Place sausages / minced meat on a
defrost rack.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK
will flash on and off. Remove defrosted
portions of mince, turn over and shield
edges with foil strips.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with
aluminium foil.

Standing

Time

(minutes)

5

5

5

NOTE: When freezing minced meat, shape it into flat even sizes.

For fish fillets, chicken fillets and sausages, freeze separately in single flat layers and if necessary
separate into layers with freezer plastic. This will ensure even defrosting.
It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.

27

Easy Defrost Menu Guide

NO.

1

2

3

4

Menu

Steak/Chops

Minced Meat

Beef

Roast Meat

Beef
Lamb

Poultry

Chicken
Pieces

Quantity
min-max

(kg's)

0.1 - 3.0

0.1 - 3.0

0.5 - 3.0

0.5 - 2.5

1.0 - 4.0

0.1 - 3.0

Procedure

• Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil.

• Position the food with thinner parts in the
centre in a single layer on a defrost rack. If
pieces are stuck together, try to separate
as soon and as much as possible.

• The oven will "beep" and stop,

CHECK will flash

on and off.

Remove defrosted pieces, turn over and shield
the warm portions of remaining pieces.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

• Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack.
Shield edges.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash

on and off

Remove defrosted portions of mince, turn over
and shield edges with foil strips.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium
foil.

• Shield the bone and the edge with foil strips about

2.5cm wide.

• Place joint with lean side face upwards (if possible)

on a defrost rack.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash

.

on and off.

Turn over and shield the warm portions.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium

foil.

• Remove from original wrapper. Shield wing and
leg tips with foil.

• Place breast side down on a defrost rack.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash

on and off.

Turn over and shield the warm portions.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with
aluminium foil.
N.B. After standing run under cold water to
remove giblets if necessary.

• Shield the exposed bone with foil.

• Place chicken pieces on a defrost rack.

• The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash

on and off

and shield the warm portions of remaining pieces.

• Press start to continue defrosting.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

. Remove any defrosted pieces, turn over

Standing

Time

(minutes)

5 - 30

5 - 30

5 - 60

5 - 50

5 - 15

Food not listed in the Guide can be defrosted using 30 % setting.
NOTE: When freezing minced meat, shape it into flat even sizes.

For chicken pieces, steaks and chops, freeze separately in single flat layers and if necessary
interleave with freezer plastic to separate layers. This will ensure even defrosting.
It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.

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