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
Customers without Internet access may telephone (during office hours):
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
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.
and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states
may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection
facilities free of charge*.
In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge
if you purchase a similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.
If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please
dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the
necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects
on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate
waste handling.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge
to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are
listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:
Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the
product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small
products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for takeback of your used products.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
• Locate the roller stay in the centre of the
oven, then fit the turntable on the roller stay.
Make sure the turntable and roller stay are
centrally located and locked together.
•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.
5.MEAL IN ONE keys:
Use to cook menus illustrated.
6.AUTO COOK key:
Use for programming the AUTO COOK
menus 1 - 6.
7.LESS/MORE keys:
Press to shorten/lengthen cooking time.
8.DELAY START/CLOCK SET key:
Use to set the clock, display the time or
programme DELAY START.
9.START/AUTO MINUTE key:
Press to start a programme. Press to cook on
100P for 1 minute or increase time during
cooking in multiples of 1 minute.
10. STOP/CLEAR key:
Press once to stop a programme, twice to cancel
a programme.
11. POWER LEVEL key:
Press to select microwave power level.
12. WEIGHT CONVERSION key:
Use to change weight unit, e.g. Kg/g to Lb/oz.
13. KITCHEN TIMER key:
Press to use as a minute timer, or to programme
standing time.
14. WEIGHT keys:
Press up or down to select correct
weight/number of pieces.
When minimum (or maximum) weight/number is
reached, the display will not change, even if you
continue to press the DOWN (or UP) key.
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INSTALLATION
15cm
WARNING:
Inspect the Oven:
• Check the oven carefully for damage
before and regularly after installation.
• Make sure the door closes properly,
that it is not misaligned or warped.
• Check the hinges and door safety
latches are not broken or loose.
• Ensure the door seal and sealing
surfaces are not damaged.
• Inspect the oven interior and door for
dents.
IMPORTANT:
If any damage is apparent, do not
operate the oven in any way, until it has
been repaired by a SHARP trained
engineer.
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 that is
85cm or more above the floor.
Ensure it is strong enough to take the oven
weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be
cooked in the oven.
3. The minimum
height of free space
necessary above
the top surface of
the oven is 15cm.
4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture
or high humidity are generated, (for example,
near or above a conventional oven) or near
combustible materials (for example, curtains).
Do not block or obstruct air vent openings.
Do not place objects on top of the oven.
5. Make sure the power supply cord is
undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION” below).
Do not allow the power supply cord to
run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such
as the hot air vent area at the top rear
of the oven.
6. The socket must be readily accessible so that
it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
7. Do not use the oven outdoors.
BUILDING-IN-KIT.
This oven is not designed to be built into a
kitchen unit.
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 55.
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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 55
• 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 55).
•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.
LIQUIDS: Microwave heating of
beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care has to be taken
when handling the container. Stir the
liquid prior to and during heating/
reheating, let liquid stand for at least 20
seconds in the oven after cooking.
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
Microwave Symbol.
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
oven heating category.
Less heating time required
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 24).
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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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Press the
Power Level
HIGH
MEDIUM HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM LOW
(Defrost)
LOW
(Defrost)
• 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
default to 100P unless you press the POWER
LEVEL key.
POWER
LEVEL
x 1
x 2
x 3
x 4
x 5
key
Percentage
100P
70P
50P
30P
10P
•Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown.
•To change the power level for cooking, enter
the required time and then press the POWERLEVEL key until the display indicates the
desired level.
•For use of the power levels, please refer to the
cooking charts and recipes on pages 27 - 52.
• Check the power level
To check the microwave power level during
cooking, press the POWER LEVEL key. As
long as your finger is pressing the POWERLEVEL key the power level will be displayed.
The oven continues to count down although the
display will show the power level.
BEFORE OPERATION
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.
3. The display will show:
1.
2.
x1
3.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock.
•To select the 12 hour clock, press the DELAYSTART/CLOCK SET key once, will
appear on the display.
•To select the 24 hour clock, press the DELAYSTART/CLOCK SET key twice, will
appear on the display.
To set the time of day follow the instructions below:
x1
x2
1. Select the
clock type
required.
4. Enter the minutes by
pressing the TIME keys.
NOTES:
•Press the STOP/CLEAR key if you make a mistake during programming.
• If you press any of the TIME keys too many times, continue to press the key until the desired time
re-appears.
• If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day.
If the clock has not been set, the display will only showwhen cooking is complete.
• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently
showafter the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be
erased. The time of day will also be erased.
• When you want to reset the time of day, follow the above example again.
2. Enter the hours by
pressing the TIME keys.
5. To start the clock, press the
DELAY START/CLOCK
SET key once.
x1
3. Press the
DELAY START/CLOCK
SET key once.
x1
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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 key.
Stopping the oven:
If you want to stop the oven during cooking, press the
STOP/CLEAR key once or open the oven door.
If you want to cancel the cooking programme, press the
STOP/CLEAR key 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,
e.g Express Cook and Express Defrost.
MANUAL COOKING
• Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 10P to 100P to cook (refer to page 7).
•Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.
• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.
• Refer to the charts and recipes in the cookbook section, pages 27 - 52.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 1 MIN. key
twice, then the 10 SEC.
key three times.
x2x3
2. Input the power level by
pressing the POWERLEVEL key twice.
Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook/defrost foods and weights which are not
included in the automatic programmes.
Following are examples of manual cooking and
defrosting.
For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to
pages 11 - 17.
3. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start cooking.
x2
x1
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
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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 7).
•Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting.
•After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.
• Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section, pages 28 - 29.
Example:
To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power.
1. Enter the defrosting time
by pressing the 10 MIN.
key once.
2. Input the power level by
pressing the POWERLEVEL key 4 times.
3. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start defrosting.
x1
NOTES:
• When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anticlockwise.
•Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).
• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on the
display stops automatically. The cooking/defrosting time starts to count down again when the door
is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
• When cooking/defrosting is complete, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has
been set.
• If you want to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as
your finger is touching the key, the power level will be displayed.
x4
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
x1
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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 page 12.
EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus.
Please refer to the chart on page 13.
When cooking from frozen (-18°C) press the desired menu
key once, will appear on the display.
When cooking from chilled (5°C) press the desired menu key
twice, will appear on the display.
Follow the examples below for details on how to operate these functions.
EXPRESS COOK Example: To cook 1.2kg of Roast Beef from chilled.
1. Press the ROAST BEEF/LAMB key twice to select
cooking from chilled.
x2
EXPRESS DEFROST Example: To defrost a 1.2kg Meat Joint (ED-1).
1. Press the MEAT JOINT
key once.
x1
NOTES:
• If the DOWN ( ▼) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight
range, each time the key is pressed.
• If the UP ( ▲ ) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range,
each time the key is pressed.
•You can enter the weight by holding down or pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight
is displayed.
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys until the
desired weight is displayed.
OR
x7
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys until the
desired weight is displayed.
OR
x7
x7
x7
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to start
cooking.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTOMINUTE key once to start
cooking.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
EXPRESS COOK CHART
MENUWEIGHT RANGECOOKING PROCEDURE
Roast Beef/Lamb0.6kg - 1.8kg• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
x1: FrozenNOTE: Select MORE for well done.
x2: ChilledIt is not possible to use the LESS key for
beef/lamb.
Roast Pork0.6kg - 1.8kg• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
x1: FrozenNOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key
x2: Chilled
Roast Poultry1.2kg - 1.8kg• Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place
x1: Frozensounds. When cooking frozen poultry with
x2: Chilledgiblets, remove the giblets at first or second turn
for pork.
poultry, breast side down, in a flan dish on the
turntable.
•Turn poultry over when the audible signal
over.
• After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key
for poultry.
This menu is only suitable for cooking whole
poultry.
• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.
•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very hot during
operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
NOTES FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST:
•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key as instructed
in the charts.
• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound and
any instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTOMINUTE key.
• 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.
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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
MENUWEIGHT RANGECOOKING PROCEDURE
ED-1
Meat Joint:0.6kg - 1.8kg• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork• Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes
until thoroughly defrosted.
ED-2
Whole Poultry1.2kg - 1.8kg• Place poultry, breast side-up, in a flan dish on the
turntable.
•Turn over when the audible signal sounds.
Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until
•
thoroughly defrosted.
ED-3
Chicken Quarters0.3kg - 1.2kg• Place quarters, best side-up, in a flan dish on the
turntable.
•Turn over and rearrange when the audible signal
sounds.
• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30 minutes until
thoroughly defrosted.
•Frozen foods are defrosted from -18ºC.
NOTES FOR EXPRESS DEFROST:
• If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent
the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.
• Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
WEIGHT RANGE FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST:
•Weigh all meat and poultry prior to cooking/defrosting as the labelled weight is only approximate.
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg (100g) or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg (650g)
to 0.7kg (700g) and 12.5oz to 13oz.
• You are restricted to cook/defrost a weight within the range given in the charts.
•To cook/defrost weights or foods not included in these charts, please refer to the charts in the
cookbook section.
•You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To change to either weight unit press the WEIGHTCONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 21.
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AUTOCOOK
AUTOCOOK enables you to cook the foods listed on the
control panel. For cooking instructions please refer to the
chart on pages 15-16.
Press the AUTOCOOK key until the number
corresponding to the food listed on the control panel
appears in the display.
Follow the example below for details on how to operate this
function.
Example: To cook 0.5kg Chilled Ready Meals (AC-1).
1. Select the menu required
by pressing the AUTO
COOK key once.
x1
x1
NOTES:
• If the DOWN ( ▼) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight
range, each time the key is pressed.
• If the UP ( ▲ ) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range,
each time the key is pressed.
•You can enter the weight by holding down or pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight
is displayed.
•You can select the menu by holding down or pressing the AUTOCOOK key until the desired
menu is displayed.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very hot during
operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
2. Enter the weight by pressing the
2. Enter the weight by pressing the
WEIGHT keys until the desired
WEIGHT keys until the desired
weight is displayed.
weight is displayed.
OR
x7
3. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
x5
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
x1
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AUTOCOOK CHART
MENU
AC-1
Chilled Ready
Meals
Stirrable:
e.g. Spaghetti
Bolognese,
Beef stew
Non-stirrable:
e.g. Lasagne,
Cottage pie
AC-2
Frozen Ready
Meals
Stirrable:
e.g: Spaghetti
Bolognese,
Beef stew
Non-Stirrable:
e.g. Lasagne,
Cottage pie
AC-3
Fresh Fish
(fillets, steaks)
Oily fish: e.g
Salmon, mackerel
White fish: e.g.
Cod, Haddock
WEIGHT RANGE
0.3kg - 0.8kg
0.3kg - 0.8kg
0.1kg - 0.6kg
AUTOCOOK
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
•For one section containers, use a
skewer to pierce film in 5 places.
•For two section containers,
pierce using a skewer.
Pierce meat/main section 3 times and rice/pasta
section twice.
• For food contained in bag(s), pierce 5 times on one
side. Cook pierced side-up.
• Where bags come already perforated, do not pierce.
• Place on the turntable.
• Stir, if possible, when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes before
serving.
NOTES:
• For stirrable foods, including food in bags, stir or
manipulate contents when the audible signal sounds.
• For non-stirrable foods, use the MORE key.
(It is not necessary to stir.)
• It is not possible to use the LESS key for these menus.
• Arrange in a single layer in a large flan dish.
• Cover tightly with microwaveable cling film, pierce
several times and place on the turntable.
• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 - 3 minutes before
serving.
NOTE:
For white fish use the MORE key.
AC-4
Jacket Potatoes
AC-5
Rice/Pasta
1- 4 potatoes(pieces)
1 potato = approx.
250g
0.1kg - 0.3kg
• Pierce each potato in several places and place towards
the edge of the turntable.
• Turn food over when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Place rice/pasta in an appropriate sized bowl.
• Add 300ml (1/2 pint) of boiling water per 100g
rice/pasta.
• Do not cover.
• Place in the centre of the turntable.
• Stir when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, stand for 2 minutes before draining and
rinsing in boiling water.
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AUTOCOOK
AUTOCOOK CHART
MENU
AC-6
Fresh Vegetables
(sliced, chopped
etc)
• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.
•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.
NOTES:
•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key as instructed
in the chart.
• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signal sounds and
any instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTOMINUTE key.
• 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CHILLED READY MEALS/FROZEN READY MEALS:
• These menus are suitable for savoury microwave ready meals only.
•Always check food is thoroughly heated before serving, if necessary increase cooking time, using
70% microwave power level and check the food every minute.
• Remove outer cardboard packaging as instructed by the manufacturer.
• If the food container is made of aluminium foil, remove the food and place in suitable container,
cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places before heating. (See “Suitable Cookware” on
page 24).
• If the container is covered with aluminium foil, remove foil, re-cover with microwave cling film and
pierce 5 times.
WEIGHT RANGE:
•Weigh all foods prior to cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg (100g) or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg (650g)
to 0.7kg (700g) and 12.5oz to 13oz.
• Ready Meals AC-1 & AC-2 should be rounded up to the nearest 0.05kg, for example, 0.34kg (340g)
to 0.35kg (350g).
• You are restricted to cook a weight within the range given in the charts.
•To cook weights or foods not included in the chart, please refer to the charts in the cookbook
section.
•You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To change to either weight unit press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 21.
WEIGHT RANGE
0.1kg - 0.6kg
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
• Cut, chop and slice into evenly sized pieces.
•
Place in an appropriate sized dish.
•
Add 15ml (1 tbsp) of water per 100g of vegetables.
• Cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places.
• Place in the centre of the turntable.
• Stir the vegetables when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, stand for 2 minutes before serving.
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MEAL IN ONE
MEAL IN ONE enables you to cook 3 popular menus at
the touch of a key. Always refer to the chart below and
the recipes on pages 36 - 38 in the cookbook section
before operating this function.
Press the selected key once and the oven will
automatically start to cook after 2 seconds.
Example: To cook Pasta Bolognese using PASTA DISH (M-1).
1. Select the menu required by pressing
the PASTA DISH key once.
After 2 seconds the oven will start
cooking automatically and the display will
count down through the cooking time.
x1
NoMENUWEIGHTCOOKING PROCEDURE
M-1 PASTA DISH:approx.See recipes for pasta dish on page 36 in the
Pasta bolognese,2.0kg*cookbook section.
Pasta ‘Quorn’ bolognese* Total weight of all ingredients.
M-2 RISOTTO:approx.See recipes for risotto on page 37 in the
Beef risotto, Chicken risotto,1.7kg*cookbook section.
Fish risotto, Vegetable risotto* Total weight of all ingredients.
M-3 CASSEROLE:approx.See recipes for casserole on page 38 in the
Beef casserole, 2.0kg*cookbook section.
Chicken casserole,* Total weight of all ingredients.
Vegetable bean casserole
NOTES:
• When action is required (example, to stir food), the oven stops, the audible signal sounds and any
instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
• 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.
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 enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to 3 different stages.
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 pressing the 1 MIN.
key 5 times.
x5
STAGE 2
3. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 10 MIN. key
once, then the 1 MIN. key
6 times.
x1x6
The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 70P, and then for 16 minutes on 30P.
NOTE: If 100P is required on the final stage, it is not necessary to input the power level.
2. Input the power level by
pressing the POWER LEVEL
key twice.
x2
4. Input the power level by
pressing the POWER LEVEL
key 4 times.
x4
5. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
x1
2. AUTO MINUTE
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
•To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
•To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
You can use this function for manual cooking only.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
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 key.
• The cooking time can be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.
x2
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3. LESS and MORE
The LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) keys enable you to:
• Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes.
•Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only).
TO USE WITH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES:
EXPRESS COOK, EXPRESS DEFROST, AUTOCOOK
Press the LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ) key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
MEAL IN ONE
Press the LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ) key within 2 seconds after pressing the desired key.
Example: If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked, but still firm, use the LESS ( ▼ ) key.
Alternatively, if you prefer Baked Potatoes softer, use the MORE ( ▲ ) key.
NOTES:
• If you select MORE the display will show, . If you select LESS, the display will show, .
• Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them, will be displayed
when the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
•To cancel LESS / MORE, press the same key again.
•To change MORE to LESS, press the LESS ( ▼ ) key.
•To change LESS to MORE, press the MORE ( ▲ ) key.
TO USE WITH MANUAL COOKING:
Example:
To cook for 10 minutes on 50P microwave power, then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes.
1. Enter the cooking time
by pressing the 10MIN. key once.
2. Input the power level by
pressing the POWER LEVEL
key 3 times.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
x1
4. Reduce the cooking time by
pressing the LESS key twice.
x3
The cooking time is reduced by 2
minutes and continues to count down.
x2
NOTES:
• The cooking/defrosting time will increase/decrease in multiples of 1 minute.
• The overall time can be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
4. DELAY START:
DELAY START enables you to programme the
oven to cook at any time during the:
• next 12 hours (if the 12 hour clock is set).
• next 24 hours (if the 24 hour clock is set).
Example:
The current time of day is 1:00pm and you want to programme the oven to reheat a casserole on 50P
for 40 minutes at 4:30pm. (In this example the oven is set to the 12 hour clock mode).
1. Enter the desired start
time by pressing the
TIME keys.
2. Press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key once to
set the start time for cooking.
• You can only use DELAY START with manual
cooking.
• Before programming the oven, always check
the display is showing the correct time of day.
3. Enter the desired
cooking time by pressing
the 10 MIN. key 4 times.
x4
4. Input the power
level by pressing the
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
key 3 times.
NOTES:
• The DELAY START time can only be entered
in multiples of 10 minutes. It is not possible to
enter less than 10 minutes or any time which
is not in multiples of 10 minutes.
• Once the oven is programmed for DELAY
START the display will flash between the time
of day and .
• If you want to cancel a DELAY START
programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key.
•
If the door is opened after programming, close
the door and press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to continue with DELAY START.
x3
5. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start the programme.
x3
x1
When the oven
starts at 4:30pm,
the preprogrammed
sequence will start.
The cooking time
and mode will
appear on the
x1
• If you press and hold the DELAY START/
CLOCK SET key, the DELAY START time
will be displayed until you release your finger
from the key.
IMPORTANT:
It is recommended the oven is always
attended when in use. Check to ensure
you have programmed the oven correctly.
Exceeding cooking times and use of
excessive power levels can lead to food
overheating and cause a risk of fire.
display.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
5. KITCHEN TIMER
Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food.
Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes:
1. Press the KITCHENTIMER key once.
2. Enter the desired time
by pressing the 1 MIN.
key 5 times.
3. Press the START/AUTOMINUTE key once to
start the timer.
x1
NOTES:
• You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds.
• To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER simply press the STOP/CLEAR key and the display will return to
the time of day, if set.
• The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst the oven is in use or when the DELAY START
function is set.
6. WEIGHT CONVERSION
Your oven comes set for kg (Kilograms).
Press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key to change kg to lbs or lbs to kg.
Example: To change from kg to lbs when using EXPRESS DEFROST “Whole Poultry”, 3lb 15oz.
1. Press the
WHOLE
POULTRY key
once.
2. Press the WEIGHTCONVERSION key to
change from kg to lbs.
x5
3. Enter the weight by
pressing the
WEIGHT keys.
OR
x1
4. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
begin cooking.
x1
Display:
NOTE: If you change from lbs to kg, the display will show .
x1
x1
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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Microwaves cook food faster than conventional
cooking. It is therefore essential that certain
techniques are followed to ensure good results.
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 24).
• 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
Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow
recommendations where given (see pages 27 - 52).
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. Jacket Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.
NOTE: Eggs in their shells and hard-boiled eggs should not be
Stir, turn and
rearrange
Stand
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.
heated in the microwave oven as they may explode, even
after cooking has ended.
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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 pages 28 - 29 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
over-lapping areas.
This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.
Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important
to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting.
e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets.
Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. To prevent them
becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with small
pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves. e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.
Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted.
Defrosting is not complete once the food is removed from the microwave
oven. Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has
completly defrosted.
It is essential that all foods are turned over at least 3 - 4 times during
defrosting. This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.
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.
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.
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
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.
• The recipes in this cookery book were developed using chilled eggs and fat.
Room temperature ingredients may give a different result.
• Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions. Cooking results will vary
according to the condition of foods, utensils and the oven. Please check the cooking result and, if
necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.
• Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.
• Half-fat, skimmed or full-fat milk may be used in all recipes, as preferred.
• Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.
• Chilled foods are to be cooked from 5°C. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.
• Ambient/fresh/dried/canned foods are to be cooked from 20°C. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.
✝ Method: If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil.
▼ Poultry Chart: Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets.
❇ Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.
NOTE: Ensure all foods are thoroughly defrosted before cooking.
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DEFROSTING CHART
FOODDEFROSTMICROMETHOD ✝STANDING
Whole Fish
(Trout, Mackerel)
Fish Fillets/
Steaks
Prawns
Apples
Blackcurrants/
Redcurrants
Gooseberries
Raspberries/
Blackberries
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Bread (sliced)
Bread (sliced)
Sponge Cake
Pastry
(Puff or Shortcrust)
Meat Pie
(cooked)
Fruit Pie
(cooked)
TIMEPOWER LEVELTIME ❇
8 Minutes/
450g
7 Minutes/
450g
3 - 4 Minutes/
450g
8 - 9 Minutes/
450g
6 - 7 Minutes/
450g
7 - 8 Minutes/
450g
6 - 7 Minutes/
450g
7 - 8 Minutes/
450g
7 - 8 Minutes/
450g
5 Minutes/
400g
6 Minutes/
800g
3 - 4 Minutes/
cake
5 Minutes/
450g
7 - 8 Minutes/
large pie
7 - 8 Minutes/
large pie
Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice during
30P
Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice and
30P
Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.
30P
Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.
30P
Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.
30P
Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.
30P
Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.
30P
Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.
30P
Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.
30P
Place on the turntable. Separate and
30P
Place on the turntable. Separate and
30P
30P
Place on plate. Turn over halfway through
30P
30P
30P
defrosting. Shield.
separate during defrosting. Shield.
rearrange during defrosting.
rearrange during defrosting.
Place in a flan dish.
defrosting.
Remove from foil container.
Place in a flan dish.
Remove from foil container.
Place in a flan dish
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
5-10 Minutes
5-10 Minutes
5-10 Minutes
10-15 Minutes
15-20 Minutes
15-20 Minutes
✝ Method: If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil.
❇ Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.
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COOKING CHART
FOODCOOKINGMICROMETHOD ✝STANDING
Beef (rare)
To pside, Silverside)
Beef (medium)
(Topside, Silverside)
Beef (well done)
(Topside,Silverside)
Beefburgers
Minced Meat
Sausages (thick)
Sausages (thin)
Lamb (Fillet,
Shoulder, Leg)
Lamb Chops
Pork
(Loin, Leg)
Pork Chops
(with bone)
Pork chops
(boneless)
Gammon Joint
Bacon
NOTE: Prior to cooking, food is refrigerated, 50C or below. Remove cooking juices halfway through cooking.
TIMEPOWER LEVELTIME ❇
9 - 10 Minutes/
450g
12 - 13 Minutes/
450g
16 - 17 Minutes/
450g
10 Minutes/
450g
8 Minutes/
450g
2 Minutes/
2 sausages
4 - 5 Minutes/
4 sausages
6 - 7 Minutes/
8 sausages
1/
2
- 2 Minutes/
1
2 sausages
2 - 3 Minutes/
4 sausages
4 - 5 Minutes/
8 sausages
16 - 17 Minutes/
450g
9 - 10 Minutes/
450g
18 - 19 Minutes/
450g
16 - 17 Minutes/
450g
12 - 13 Minutes/
450g
18 - 19 Minutes/
450g
2 Minutes/
2 slices
3 Minutes/
4 slices
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
100P
100P
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 2-3 times during cooking.
Place in a flan dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Place in a flan dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Place in a flan dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Place in a flan dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Place in a flan dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Place in a 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 flan dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Place in a flan dish.
Turn over 4 times during cooking.
Place on a plate.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Place on a plate.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
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6 Minutes
8 Minutes
10 Minutes
2-3 Minutes
2-3 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
10 Minutes
4-5 Minutes
10 Minutes
4-5 Minutes
4-5 Minutes
10 Minutes
1 Minute
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COOKING CHART
FOODCOOKINGMICROMETHOD ✝STANDING
Chicken
Turkey
Max. 2.7kg (6lb)
Duck
Max. 1.8kg (4lb)
Chicken
Portions
Chicken/Turkey
Breasts
Chicken/Turkey
Drumsticks
Minced Turkey
NOTE: Remove cooking juices halfway through cooking.
TIMEPOWER LEVELTIME ❇
10 Minutes/
450g
10 Minutes/
450g
10 Minutes/
450g
10 Minutes/
450g
10 Minutes/
450g
10 Minutes/
450g
8 Minutes/
450g
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
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 flan dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Place in a bowl.
Stir 2-3 times during cooking.
10 Minutes
20 Minutes
10 Minutes
5 Minutes
5 Minutes
5 Minutes
5 Minutes
Whole Fish
(Trout, Mackerel)
Fish Fillets
Fish Steaks
✝ Method: If shielding is necessary, use small flat pieces of foil.
❇ Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food with foil.
NOTE: Prior to cooking, food is refrigerated, 5°C or below.
6 - 7 Minutes/
450g
7 Minutes/
450g
7 Minutes/
450g
100P
100P
100P
Place in a single layer in a flan dish.
Cover and cook.
Place in a single layer in a flan dish.
Cover and cook .
Place in a single layer in a flandish.
Cover and cook .
3-4 Minutes
2-3 Minutes
2-3 Minutes
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FOODCOOKINGMICROMETHOD ✝STANDING
Aubergines (fresh)
Beans (fresh)
(green)
Broccoli (fresh)
Brussels Sprouts
(fresh)
Cabbage (fresh)
Carrots (fresh)
Cauliflower (fresh)
(florets)
Celery (fresh)
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
Courgettes (fresh)
Leeks (fresh)
Parsnips (fresh)
Peas (fresh)
Jacket potatoes
(250g each)
Potatoes, boiled
(cut into quarters)
Potatoes, new
Spinach (fresh)
Swede (fresh)
Turnips (fresh)
TIMEPOWER LEVELTIME ❇
5 Minutes/
225g
5 - 6 Minutes/
225g
5 - 6 Minutes/
225g
5 - 6 Minutes/
225g
5 Minutes/
225g
5 - 6 Minutes/
225g
5 Minutes/
225g
5 Minutes/
225g
6 - 7 Minutes/
2 cobs
4 - 5 Minutes/
225g
5 Minutes/
225g
5 - 6 Minutes/
225g
4 - 5 Minutes/
225g
11 - 12 Minutes/
2 potatoes
10 Minutes/
450g
10 Minutes/
450g
5 - 6 Minutes/
225g
7 - 8 Minutes/
225g
7 - 8 Minutes/
225g
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Break into florets. Add 30ml (2 tbsp)
water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Slice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Pierce in several places.
Place on the edge of the turntable.
Cut into quarters. Add 60ml (4tbsp)
water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 60ml (4tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir
halfway through cooking.
Dice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Dice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish.
Stir halfway through cooking.
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
4 Minutes
4 Minutes
4 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
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Beans (frozen)
(green)
Broccoli (frozen)
Brussels Sprouts
(frozen)
Cabbage (frozen)
(chopped)
Carrots (frozen)
(sliced)
Cauliflower (frozen)
(florets)
Corn on the cob
(frozen)
Peas (frozen)
Spinach leaf (frozen)
(chopped)
Sweetcorn (frozen)
Vegetables (frozen)
(mixed)
Apples (fresh)
Raspberries/
Blackberries (fresh)
Blackcurrants
(fresh)
Gooseberries
(fresh)
Redcurrants
(fresh)
Rhubarb
(fresh)
TIMEPOWER LEVELTIME ❇
5 - 6 Minutes/
6 - 7 Minutes/
6 - 7 Minutes/
5 - 6 Minutes/
6 Minutes/
5 - 6 Minutes/
10 - 11 Minutes/
5 - 6 Minutes/
6 - 7 Minutes/
5 - 6 Minutes/
5 - 6 Minutes
5 - 6 Minutes/
5 - 6 Minutes/
5 - 6 Minutes/
5 - 6 Minutes/
5 - 6 Minutes/
6 - 7 Minutes/
COOKING CHART
Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.
225g
225g
225g
225g
225g
225g
225g
225g
225g
225g
225g
450g
450g
450g
450g
450g
450g
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
100P
Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.
Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp)water.
Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp)water.
Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp)water.
Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in a dish. Cover.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Place in a dish. Cover.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in a dish. Cover.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in a dish. Cover.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Place in a dish. Cover.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Peel and slice. Place in a dish and cover.
Stir during cooking.
Place in a dish and cover.
Stir during cooking.
Place in a dish and cover.
Stir during cooking.
Place in a dish and cover.
Stir during cooking
Place in a dish and cover.
Stir during cooking.
Slice. Place in a dish and cover.
Stir during cooking.
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
3 Minutes
2 Minutes
3 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
1-2 Minutes
2 Minutes
1-2 Minutes
2 Minutes
1-2 Minutes
2 Minutes
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COOKING CHART
FOOD❇COOKINGMICROMETHOD ✝●STANDING
White rice
(long grain)
Brown rice
TIMEPOWER LEVELTIME
13 - 14 Minutes
20 - 21 Minutes
Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g rice.
70P
Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.
Add 400ml (14 fl.oz) boiling water/100g rice.
70P
Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
DRIED PASTA
Spaghetti
(short cut)
Macaroni
(short cut)
Tagliatelle
Pasta shells
10 - 11 Minutes
11 - 12 Minutes
9 - 10 Minutes
10 - 11 Minutes
70P
Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta.
Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.
70P
Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta.
Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.
70P
Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta.
Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.
70P
Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta.
Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
2 Minutes
FRESH PASTA
Spaghetti/
Tagliatelle
Fusilli/Penne/
Conchiglie/ Farfalle
Ravioli
To r tellini (white)
To r tellini (brown)
Omelette
Scrambled Eggs
❇ 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.
2 - 4 Minutes
4 - 6 Minutes
5 - 7 Minutes
6 - 8 Minutes
7 - 9 Minutes
15g butter
4 eggs (medium)
90ml (6tbsp) milk
salt & pepper
15g butter
2 eggs (medium)
30ml (2tbsp) milk
salt & pepper
70P
70P
70P
70P
70P
100P
100P
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 25cm (10”) 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 100P for 2 minutes. Whisk mixture and
cook on 100P for a further 1 minute.
1.
Melt the butter in a bowl on 100P for 30 seconds.
2.
Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well.
3.
Cook on 100P for 2 minutes, stirring every 30
seconds.
NOTE: Eggs and fresh pasta are cooked from chilled (50C).
200ml (
500ml (18fl.oz) hot beef stock
salt and pepper to taste
250g dried pasta
1 Place all ingredients into a 2.5L casserole dish and mix well.
2Cover with lid and Place on the turntable.
3 Cook using MEAL IN ONE “Pasta Dish” key.
4 Stir when the oven indicates and again at the end of cooking.
NOTE: ‘Quorn’ mince can be used from frozen or chilled.
/3 pint) red wine
‘Quick Cook’ pasta is not recommended for use in the above recipes.
PASTA “QUORN” BOLOGNESE
Serves 4
120g onion, finely chopped
80g celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf
400g canned, chopped tomatoes
30ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree
350g ‘Quorn’ mince
15ml (1 tbsp) dried mixed herbs
200ml (
500ml (18fl.oz) hot vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste
250g dried pasta
1
/3 pint) red wine
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M-2 RISOTTO
BEEF RISOTTO
Serves 4
125g onion, chopped
100g celery, sliced
100g green pepper, seeded and sliced
100g red pepper, seeded and sliced
225g beef fillet, thinly sliced into 2” strips
Serves 4
125g onion, chopped
100g celery, sliced
100g green pepper, seeded and sliced
100g red pepper, seeded and sliced
225g white fish fillet, thinly sliced into 2” strips
1
2.5ml (
/2 tsp) cayenne pepper
5ml (1tsp) ground cumin
grated rind of 1 lemon
100g canned sweetcorn, drained
200g white, long grain rice
700ml (1
salt and pepper to taste
1
/4 pint) hot fish stock
CHICKEN RISOTTO
Serves 4
125g onion, chopped
100g celery, sliced
100g green pepper, seeded and sliced
100g red pepper, seeded and sliced
225g chicken fillet, thinly sliced into 2” strips
7.5ml (1
300g potatoes, chopped
350ml (13fl.oz) hot vegetable stock
150ml (
salt and pepper to taste
60ml (4 tbsp) cornflour blended with water
1 Place all ingredients into a 2.5L casserole dish and mix well.
2Cover with a lid and place on turntable
3 Cook using MEAL IN ONE “Casserole” key.
4 Stir when the oven indicates and again at the end of cooking.
2 tsp) dried mixed herbs
/
1
/4 pint) red wine
1
/2 tsp) dried mixed herbs
1
4 pint) white wine
/
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LEEK & POTATO SOUP
Serves 4
50g margarine
450g leeks, chopped
900g potatoes, chopped
900ml (1
salt and pepper to taste
150ml (
and cook on 100P for 7 minutes, stir twice
during cooking.
3Add the stock to the potato mixture. Mix
well.
4 Cook on 70P for 30 - 35 minutes, until
vegetables are tender, stir 3 - 4 times during
cooking. Season with salt & pepper.
5. Blend the soup and stir in the milk.
6. Cook on 100P for 5 minutes.
1 Cook the onion, mushrooms and margarine
together in a bowl on 100P for 3 minutes.
2 Stir in the flour to form a paste, gradually add
the milk and the stock.
3 Stir in the marjoram, basil, salt and pepper to
taste. Cook on 100P for 8 minutes, stir after
4 minutes.
4 Blend in a food processor, return to the bowl
and add the cream. Cook on 100P for 6
minutes.
TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP
Serves 4
25g margarine
125g onion, chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 large potato, finely chopped
800g canned, chopped tomatoes
juice and grated rind of 1 medium orange
900ml (1
salt and pepper to taste
1
/2 pints) hot vegetable stock
1Melt the margarine in a large bowl on 100P
for 30 seconds.
2Add the onion, carrot and potato and heat on
100P for 6 minutes. Stir halfway through
cooking.
3Add the tomatoes, orange juice, orange rind
and stock. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt
and pepper to taste. Cover the bowl and
cook on 100P for 15 minutes, stir 2 - 3 times
during cooking, until the vegetables are
tender.
4 Blend in a food processor. Return to the bowl
and heat on 100P for 5 minutes.
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SALAD PROVENCALE
Serves 2 - 4
225g courgettes, sliced
1
/2 red pepper, seeded and sliced
1
/2 yellow pepper, seeded and sliced
225g aubergine, cubed
60ml (4tbsp) olive oil
12 cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, crushed
15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
50g whole black olives
15ml (1tbsp) lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
aubergine and olive oil in a large bowl, cook
on 70P for 6 minutes or until the vegetables
have softened. Stir after half the cooking time.
2 Stir in the remaining ingredients and cook on
70P for 5 minutes. Toss gently, transfer to a
serving dish and chill before serving.
1Heat the margarine on 100P for 20 - 30
seconds. Stir in the garlic and cook on 100P
for a further 1 minute.
2 Stir in the prawns and parsley then cook on
50P for 7 minutes, stirring 2 - 3 times.
Sprinkle with parsley to serve.
Serve in ramekin dishes with garlic bread.
Variation:
Garlic mushrooms: Substitute prawns with 175g mushrooms, cut into quarters.
AVOCADO AU GRATIN
Serves 2 or 4
50g margarine
50g fresh breadcrumbs
50g cooked ham, finely chopped
90ml (6tbsp) 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
1Place the margarinein a bowl and heat on
100P for 30 seconds. Stir in the breadcrumbs
and ham. Add enough cream to bind the
mixture. Season with salt and pepper to
taste and stir in the parsley. Cook on 100P
for 2 - 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.
Serves 4
700g potatoes, peeled and chopped
75ml (5 tbsp) water
25g margarine
30ml (2 tbsp) milk
salt and pepper to taste
450g fish fillets (e.g. fresh cod)
1
300ml (
25g cheddar cheese, grated
/2 pint) parsley sauce (See Page 51)
PAELLA
Serves 4
200g white long grain rice
600ml (1 pint) boiling chicken stock
1
2.5ml (
salt to taste
1 red pepper, seeded and sliced
100g prawns, peeled and cooked
100g cockles, cooked
100g mussels, cooked
100g peas
100g whole baby corn, halved
225g chicken, cooked and chopped
2 tsp) turmeric
/
1 Place the salmon steaks in a large flan dish,
pierce in several places and add the wine.
Cover and cook on 70P for 8 minutes. Allow
to stand whilst preparing the sauce.
2 Place the salmon steaks in a warm serving
dish, reheat on 100P for 1 minute. Serve the
sauce separately.
3 Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.
1 Place potatoes in a bowl, add 75ml (5tbsp)
water. Cover and cook on 100P for 12
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 7 minutes. Flake the fish
and mix with the parsley sauce. Pour into a
deep flan dish. Spread the potatoes on top and
sprinkle with the grated cheese.
3 Cook on 70P for 10 - 11 minutes, until the
cheese has melted.
1 Place the rice in a large bowl, add the stock,
turmeric and salt. Cook on 70P for 13 - 14
minutes and, until the rice is tender, stir 2 - 3
times during cooking. Drain.
2 Stir in red pepper, prawns, peas, cockles,
mussels, baby corn and chicken. Cook on
100P for 8 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes.
TROUT WITH ORANGE AND
ALMONDS
Serves 2
2 medium trout (approx. 225g each)
salt and pepper to taste
juice and rind of 1 orange
50g flaked almonds
slices of orange to garnish
1Wash the trout. Discard heads and tails and
pat dry. Place in a large flan dish, pierce in
several places. Season. Pour over the orange
juice and sprinkle with the rind and flaked
almonds.
Serves 4
175g long grain white rice
125g onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
600ml (1 pint) boiling water
1 egg (medium), beaten
75g margarine
600g canned salmon, drained
25g plain flour
5ml (1 tsp) english powder mustard
salt and pepper to taste
2 Place the fusilli in a large bowl and add the boling
water. Cook on 70P for 10 - 12 minutes until
tender. Do not drain until the rest of the dish is
prepared.
3Pour the cheese sauce into the tuna mixture and
add the drained pasta, mix well.
4 Sprinkle with the grated cheese, place on the
turntable and cook on 70P for 15 minutes.
1 Place rice, onion, salt, pepper and water in a large
bowl. Cook on 70P for 14 minutes, until tender,
stir 2 - 3 times during cooking. Drain. Stir the egg
and 50g of the margarine into the rice. Press the
mixture onto the base and sides of a greased 25cm
x 5cm (10” x 2”) dish. Spread salmon evenly over
rice base.
2Melt remaining margarine in a large bowl on 100P
for 40 seconds, stir in flour, mustard powder, salt
and pepper. Gradually stir in milk.
3 Heat on 100P for 4 minutes, stir every minute, until
sauce has thickened and is smooth. Stir in cheese,
eggs and parsley. Pour sauce over salmon and
sprinkle generously with cheese.
4Cook on 70P for 18 minutes, until evenly set.
Variations:
Make as above, substitute salmon for either crab or
tuna.
1 Place oil, onion, celery, garlic and bacon into a
bowl and mix well. Cover and cook on 100P
for 7 minutes, stir halfway through cooking.
2Add the bay leaf, tomatoes, tomato purée and
minced beef to the vegetable mixture. Cook
on 100P for 8 minutes, stir 2 - 3 times during
cooking to break up the mince as it cooks.
3Add the wine, stock and blended cornflour,
mix thoroughly. Cook on 100P for 5 minutes
then on 70P for a further 20 minutes, stir 2 3 times during cooking until the sauce has
thickened. Season to taste and serve hot with
spaghetti.
salt and pepper to taste
30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour blended with 30ml water
Bolognese Sauce- Variations:
Shepherds pie: Make as the bolognese sauce, omitting the wine. Place in a deep dish, top with 675g mashed
potatoes. Heat on 100P for 5 minutes.
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.
150ml (
Sprinkle with roasted cashew nuts to serve
4 pint) single cream
/
1 Place onion, garlic and mince in a dish. Cook
on 100P for 5 minutes. Stir twice during
cooking.
2Add mushrooms, tomato purée, tomatoes,
beef stock and seasoning. Cook on 100P for
20 minutes, stir every 5 minutes until thick.
3 Fill cannelloni with meat mixture and place in
a deep 20.4cm (8”) square dish. Place any
remaining mixture around the cannelloni.
4Pour the cheese sauce over the cannelloni
and sprinkle with cheese. Cook on 70P for 20
minutes.
1 Place the chicken in a bowl, stir in the yogurt,
garlic and turmeric. Cover and leave to
marinate for at least 1 hour in the
refrigerator.
2Place the margarine in a large bowl and heat
on 100P for 30 seconds, until melted. Add the
onion and cook on 100P for 2 minutes. Stir in
the ginger, chilli powder and coriander. Cook
on 100P for 1 minute.
3Add chicken and marinade, mix well. Stir in
the cloves and cinnamon, cover and cook on
100P for 10 minutes, stir halfway through
cooking.
300ml (
5ml (1tsp) dried thyme
5ml (1tsp) dried marjoram
salt and pepper to taste
25g fresh breadcrumbs
25g cheddar cheese, grated
/2 pint) white sauce (See page 51)
1 Place the chicken breasts in a shallow flan
dish and cook on 100P for 10 minutes. Allow
to cool slightly and cut into small pieces
2 Place the broccoli in a bowl with 45ml (3tbsp)
water, cover and cook on 100P for 4 minutes.
Drain.
3To the white sauce, add the thyme, marjoram,
salt and pepper, mix well.
4 Place the broccoli and chicken in a casserole
dish. Pour the sauce over the top. Sprinkle
with the breadcrumbs and grated cheese.
5 Cook on 70P for 10 minutes.
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CHEESE & POTATO LAYER
Serves 4
600g par-boiled potatoes, thinly sliced
250g cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
125g onion, sliced
300g leek, sliced
100g cooked ham, chopped
600ml (1 pint) white sauce (See Page 51)
STUFFED TOMATOES
Serves 4
4 beef tomatoes
125g white long grain rice, cooked
50g cooked ham, chopped
50g peas
15ml (1tbsp) fresh oregano, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
75g mozzarella cheese, chopped
PARTY PASTA
Serves 4
600g canned, chopped tomatoes
150g red pesto
150g sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
500g fresh ravioli (meat or vegetarian)
600ml (1 pint) cheese sauce (See page 51)
150g mozzarella cheese, grated
1Mix the onion, leek and ham in a bowl.
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.
1 Slice the top off each tomato and scoop out
the flesh into a bowl, stir in the rice, ham,
peas, oregano, salt and pepper.
2 Fill each tomato shell with the rice mixture
and place in a large flan dish. Sprinkle
generously with the mozzarella cheese.
3Place on the turntable and cook on 50P for
20 minutes until the tomatoes are tender and
the cheese has melted.
1 Empty the tomatoes into a large bowl and
cook on 100P for 8 minutes to reduce the
juice.
2 Combine the pesto and sun-dried tomatoes
with the tomatoes and season.
3 Spread
4 Sprinkle the mozzarella over the top and
1
greased 25cm (10”) square dish, then place a
single layer of ravioli on top. Next, spread
of the cheese sauce over the ravioli. Layer
until all the ingredients have been used, the
last layer being cheese sauce.
place on the turntable. Cook on 50P for 50
minutes.
in margarine, until mixture resembles fine
breadcrumbs.
Add remaining brown sugar, mix well.
3 Sprinkle over the fruit and cook on 30P for
12 minutes.
1 Place the milk in a 2.5 litre (4 pint) casserole
dish. Heat on 100P for 8 minutes. Stir in the
rice, sugar and margarine, heat on 100P for 5
minutes.
2 Cook on 50P for 50 minutes, stir 3 - 4 times
during cooking.
3 Stir then sprinkle with nutmeg to serve.
1 Combine all syrup ingredients in a 2.5 litre (4
pint) casserole dish and mix well. Cook on
100P for 8 minutes until sugar has dissolved
and sauce has thickened, stir every 2-3
minutes.
2Place the flour in a bowl and rub in margarine
until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs,
stir in the sugar. Bind with egg, add a little
water if too dry. The mixture should be thick
enough to roll into balls. If too sticky sprinkle
with flour.
fluffy.
2 Beat in the eggs one at a time.
3Sift the flour and cocoa powder together
then fold into the mixture.
4Add chocolate drops and stir well.
5 Spoon mixture into a greased and lined 20cm
(8”) PYREX® cake dish.
6 Cook on 50P for 15 minutes.
Leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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RECIPES
WHITE SAUCE
Makes 300ml (1/2 pint)
25g margarine
25g plain flour
1
300ml (
salt and pepper to taste
/2 pint) milk
1 Place the margarine in a bowl and heat on
100P for 30 seconds, until melted.
2 Stir in the flour and gradually whisk in the
milk. Cook on 100P for 5 minutes, stirring
every 2 minutes until thick and smooth.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Variations:
• Cheese sauce:Stir in 75g grated mature cheddar cheese and 5ml (1tsp) mustard
•Parsley sauce:
• Onion sauce:Stir 225g cooked onion, finely chopped into the finished sauce.
•Sweet white sauce: Omit salt and pepper from basic recipe. Add 15-30ml (1 - 2tbsp)
MUSTARD SAUCE
Makes 300ml (1/2 pint)
25g margarine
45ml (3 tbsp) whole grain mustard
200ml (7 floz) soured cream
salt and pepper to taste
15ml (1tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
powder at Stage 2.
Serve with vegetables, fish or meat.
Stir 15 - 30ml (1-2tbsp) fresh, chopped parsley into the finished sauce.
Serve with fish.
Heat on 100P for 1 - 2 minutes before serving. Serve with vegetables.
caster sugar at Stage 2. Serve with puddings as an alternative to
custard.
1 Melt the margarine in a bowl on 100P for 30
seconds. Add the mustard, soured cream,
salt, pepper and parsley. Mix well.
2 Cook on 100P for 3 minutes. Stir every
minute until smooth and thick.
This dish is ideal served with meat or fish.
BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE
Makes 450ml (3/4 pint)
30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour
1
300ml (
15ml (1tbsp) golden syrup
100g soft brown sugar
/2 pint) evaporated milk
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
Makes 150ml (1/4 pint)
50g plain or milk chocolate
30ml (2 tbsp) water
90ml (6 tbsp) evaporated milk
5ml (1tsp) cornflour
5ml (1tsp) caster sugar
5ml (1tsp) vanilla essence
1 Mix cornflour with a little of the milk to make
a paste and gradually stir in the remaining
milk. Add the golden syrup and sugar, mix
well.
2 Cook on 100P for 6-7 minutes, stirring every
minute until thickened.
This sauce is ideal with vanilla ice-cream.
1Heat chocolate and water on 100P for 1
minute, stir every 30 seconds, until evenly
melted.
2Add the evaporated milk, cornflour and sugar.
Heat on 100P for 2-3 minutes, stirring every
minute. Stir in the vanilla essence.
Serve hot or cold with ice-cream or
chocolate sponge.
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RECIPES
STRAWBERRY JAM
Makes 675g
675g strawberries, hulled
45 ml (3 tbsp) lemon juice
675g preserving sugar
RASPBERRY JAM
Makes 675g
675g raspberries, hulled
45ml (3 tbsp) lemon juice
675g preserving sugar
DATE CHUTNEY
Makes 800g
225g dates, stoned and roughly chopped
225g currants
125g onion, finely chopped
175g brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, crushed
10ml (2 tsp) salt
5ml (1 tsp) chilli powder
1
300ml (
2 pint) vinegar
/
1 Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very
large bowl, heat on 100P for 4 minutes, or
until the fruit has softened. Add sugar, mix
well.
2 Cook on 70P for 40 mins, until setting point ❇
is reached, stir every 5 mins.
3Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and
label.
1Place raspberries and lemon juice in a very
large bowl, heat on 100P for 4 minutes. Add
the sugar, mix well.
2 Cook on 70P for 50 mins, stir every 5 minutes,
until setting point ❇ is reached.
3Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and
label.
1 Place all ingredients in a large bowl, mix well.
2 Cook on 70P for 20 minutes, stir every 3 - 4
minutes.
3 Spoon into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and
label.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE
Makes 675g
150g milk chocolate, broken into pieces
100g margarine, melted
450g icing sugar
45ml (3 tbsp) milk
❇
“Setting point”: To determine setting point, place 5ml (1tsp) jam onto chilled saucer. Allow to stand
for 1 min. Move surface of the jam gently with your finger, if the surface wrinkles setting point has been
reached.
1 Place chocolate into a bowl and heat on 100P
for 2 minutes, stir every 30 seconds until melted.
2Add the margarine, icing sugar and milk, mix
well. Heat on 100P for 3 - 4 minutes, beat
vigorously every minute until thick and glossy.
3Pour into a greased, rectangular 20cm x 15cm
(8” x 6”) dish and chill to set before cutting.
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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.
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.
•Food will release steam during cooking and
cause condensation inside the oven and door.
It is important to wipe the oven dry. A buildup of condensation will eventually lead to rust
forming on the oven interior.
• Do not allow grease or dirt to build-up on the
door seals or areas around the door. This may
prevent the door from closing correctly and
may cause a leakage of microwaves (follow the
cleaning instructions opposite).
• Ensure the turntable and roller stay are
cleaned after every use with a mild washing-up
liquid solution and dried. This will prevent the
build-up of grease and food debris.
The turntable is dishwasher safe.
NOTES:
•Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.
•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.
• Failure to maintain your oven in a clean condition could adversely affect the life of the oven and
possibly result in a hazardous situation.
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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.
QUERY
Draught circulates
around the door.
Condensation forms in
the oven, and may drip
from the door.
Flashing or arcing from
within the cavity when
cooking.
Arcing potatoes.
The display is lit but the
control panel will not
work when pressed.
Oven cooks too slowly.
Oven makes a noise.
Outer cabinet is hot.
ANSWER
When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity.
The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.
The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so
steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface.
The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food
being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content.
Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.
Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to
the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of
the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.
Ensure all “eyes” are removed and the potatoes have been pierced, place
directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or similar.
Check the door is closed properly.
Ensure correct power level has been selected.
The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting.
The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.
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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 oror 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
• 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
Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE.
* 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 heating
treatment of food. Class B equipment means that the equipment 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.
* (Group 2/Class B)
**
This oven complies with the requirements of
Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as
amended by 93/68/EEC.
As part of a policy of continuous improvement,
we reserve the right to alter design and
specifications without notice.
No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in
any form, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, translating or other
means without prior permission from SHARP
Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.
The illustrations, technical information and data
contained in this publication are, to our best
knowledge, correct at the time of going to print.
The right to change specifications, at any time,
without notice, is reserved as a part of our policy
of continuous development and improvement.
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Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd
Manchester, U. K.
U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)
Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)
Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support
PRINTED IN THAILAND
TINSEB088WRRZ-K51
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