Sharp R761M User Manual

R-761M

900W

MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL AND SENSOR

OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK

IMPORTANT:

CAREFULLY READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. ALWAYS USE THE MANUAL WITH THE OVEN AND KEEP IT NEAR TO ENABLE EASY REFERENCE.

900W (IEC 705)

CONTENTS

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Oven Features & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety:

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Basic Operation:

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

How to operate the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Auto Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Dual Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Advanced/Auto Operation:

Auto Cook / Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Auto Cook / Defrost Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

SensNcook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

SensNcook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16

Less and More Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Sequence Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Other Convenient Functions

Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Cooking Advice: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 0

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1 - 22

Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2 - 23

Advice for Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Advice for Cooking & Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

CookBook: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 - 53

Aftercare:

Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 - 55

T o replace the mains plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Important

This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully

IMPORT ANT: 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.

OPERATION MANUAL

before using your microwave oven.

OVEN & ACCESSORIES

Door opening button

Waveguide cover (distributing microwaves)

Oven cavity

Turntable support system

Door seals

& sealing surfaces

Control panel (see facing page for detail)

Oven lamp

Turntable

Turntable support

Coupling

Place the turntable support in the centre of the oven floor so that it can freely rotate around the coupling.

Place the turntable onto the turntable support so that it locates firmly into the coupling.

To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven.

NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention two details: part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service agent.

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Air vent openings

Outer cabinet

Power supply cord

For use, see pages 20-21

Low and High Racks

Grill heating element

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For use, see page 21.

COOK DEFROST SENSOR AUTO %

10min.

1min.

SensNcook

CHILLED MEALS

FRESH FISH

FROZEN MEALS

FRESH VEG

LBS.

KG OZ.

10sec.

JACKET POT ATOES

RICE/PASTA

CONTROL PANEL

1. DIGITAL DISPLAY

2. TIME keys

3. SensNcook keys: Press to

select a menu

4. AUTO DEFROST key

5. AUTO DEFROST menus

6. LESS/MORE keys

7. DUAL GRILL key

8. GRILL key

9. START/AUTO MINUTE key

10. AUTO START/CLOCK key

11. WEIGHT CONVERSION key

12. TIMER key

13. STOP/CLEAR key

14. MICROWAVE POWER

LEVEL key

15. WEIGHT keys

16. AUTO COOK menus

17. AUTO COOK key

AUTO

COOK

1 Roast Beef / Lamb 2 Roast Pork 3 Roast Poultry 4 Chicken Portions 5 Kebabs 6 Oven Ready Pizza 7 Crispy Crumb Foods 8 Oven Chips 9 Baked Potatoes

Kg • Lb g • oz

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

STOP/

CLEAR

TIMER Kg/Lb

R-761

AUTO

DEFROST

1 Meat Joint (Beef, Lamb, Pork) 2 Poultry 3 Chicken Portions, Steak, Chops 4 Minced Meat (Beef, Lamb, Poultry) 5 Bread

LESS MORE

GRILL DUAL GRILL

START

AUTO MINUTE

AUTO START

CLOCK

8 9

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Oven Use:

• This oven is for domestic food preparation only . Never operate 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 defect or tamper with the door safety latches. This may result in exposure to microwave energy .

• Never operate the oven with any object caught in the door sealing surfaces, this again may cause microwave leakage.

• 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.

INSTALLATION

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.

W ARNING:

If the door or seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

Important:

If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven in any way . Contact your dealer or an authorised Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

W ARNING:

It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy .

If water or food drops inside the air vent openings switch off the oven immediately , unplug it and call a Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

• Never attempt to move the oven while it is operating.

Childcare: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instuctions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

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

1 . Remove all packing materials and the feature label,

(if attached). Do not remove the plastic film from the inside of the oven window as this protects it from dirt.

2 . Place oven on a secure, level surface, strong

enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.

3 . Ensure there is a minimum of free space above

the oven of 19cm.

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, as obstructions may ignite due to the emission of hot air.

5 . Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged,

(See Installation next page), and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces.

6 . The socket must be readily accessible so that it

can be easily unplugged in an emergency .

7. The oven door becomes hot during cooking. T o prevent burning, the oven should be placed at least 85cm or more above the floor.

8 . Do not use the oven outdoors.

STOP/

CLEAR

BUILDING-IN-KIT.

INSTALLATION

An installation frame is available which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit.

The microwave oven is not designed to be built above or near a conventional oven.

SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit, EBR4500, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety of the oven. When building, follow installation instructions (for B type) supplied carefully .

IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.

• Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug.

• Insert the plug properly into the socket as the plug may otherwise overheat and catch fire.

• Do not connect other appliances to the same socket using an adaptor plug as it may cause the house wiring to overheat and catch fire.

• If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply cord is damaged, do not operate the oven, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or their service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. A defective plug, power supply cord or socket may overheat and catch fire during operation or cause an electrical shock.

• When removing the plug from the socket always grip the plug, never the mains lead as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug.

• The product is fitted with a re-wireable plug. Should it not be suitable for the socket outlet in your home, remove the plug and fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring code given in ‘To replace the mains plug’on page 55 .

If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied, ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off. When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or AST A approved plug to BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or AST A to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.

WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

T o wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in ‘T o replace the mains plug’ on page 53.

Plug in the oven.

1. The oven display will flash:

2 . Press the STOP/CLEAR key the display will show:

(Heat the grill with the oven empty for 20 minutes. See the NOTE and the instructions for grilling on page 9).

T o set the clock, refer to the next page.

BEFORE OPERATION

SETTING THE CLOCK

AUTO START

CLOCK

AUTO START

CLOCK

10min.

1min.

10min.

1min.

AUTO START

CLOCK

There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.

Press AUTO START/CLOCK once to select the 12 hour clock, twice to select the 24 hour clock.

Example

To set the24 hour clock to 23:35.

1. Press AUTO START/CLOCK twice to select the 24 hour clock.

2. Enter the hours. Press the 10 MINUTE key twice and the 1 MINUTE key three times.

3. Press AUTO START/CLOCK again.

x3x2

4. Enter the minutes. Press the 10 MINUTE key 3 times and the 1 MINUTE key 5 times.

5. Press AUTO START/CLOCK again to set the clock.

NOTES:

Once the time of day is set you need only reset when the clocks change, if there is a power cut or if you disconnect the oven from the power socket.

If the clock is set and cooking is complete, the display will return to show the correct time of day. If the clock has not been set, the display will show:

x5x3

HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN

COOK

10min.

1min.

10sec.

AUTO MINUTE

START

AUTO MINUTE

START

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVING Introduction: Water, sugar and fat in food are

absorbed by the microwaves and causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together.

Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy , and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore, important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating. Where recommended, allow

GETTING STARTED:

Getting started in three simple steps:

1. Press the TIME keys to enter the cooking time.

2 . Select power level.

(See Power Levels, page 8).

3 . Press

START/AUTO MINUTE

once to

start cooking.

Display will count down through cooking time.

food to stand, this is not optional but necessary to ensure thorough cooking and is particularly important for dense food, such as joints of meat. Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and utensils and heat the food inside the dishes. Microwaves are reflected by metal. The oven is lined with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to prevent microwave leakage. Metallic dishes are not suitable for microwaving. (Refer to suitable cookware page 21-22)

Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or directly onto the turntable. Close the door.

Opening and closing the door: T o open the oven door, press the door opening button. The oven lamp will come on while the door is open. Close the door firmly and the oven lamp will go out.

Stopping the oven: If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press STOP/CLEAR or open the oven door. To start the oven, close the door and press START/AUTO MINUTE. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme, press

STOP/CLEAR twice.

Example:

T o melt 50g (2oz) butter on 100P (HIGH) power for 30 seconds.

Enter heating time, press the 10 SEC. key three times.

Press MICROW A VE

POWER LEVEL once

for 100P (HIGH).

Press START/AUTO

MINUTE

cooking.

Display will count down through heating time.

once to start

WARNING

Always operate the oven with the turntable and support fitted correctly, see page 2. This promotes thorough even cooking.

A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and damage the oven.

The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

AUTO MINUTE

START

COOK DEFROST SENSOR AUTO %

NP. LBS.

KG OZ

COOK DEFROST SENSOR AUTO %

LBS.

KG OZ

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

COOK DEFROST SENSOR AUTO %COOK DEFROST SENSOR AUTO %

NPNP. LBS.LBS.

KG OZKG OZ

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

COOK DEFROST SENSOR AUTO %

NP. LBS.

KG OZ

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

COOK DEFROST SENSOR AUTO %

NP. LBS.

KG OZ

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

COOK DEFROST SENSOR AUTO %

NP. LBS.

KG OZ

To check the power level during cooking / defrosting: Press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key and the power level will be displayed

as long as the key is pressed. This does not affect the programme or cooking time.

Important: The microwave power level will default to 100P (HIGH) unless you press MICROW AVE POWER LEVEL to the desired setting. T o help you decide which power level is suitable, for Defrosting advice see below, also charts, Page 28, and for cooking, see charts, Page 29-31 . For advice on Reheating, see Page 32 .

Power level: The microwave power level is varied by the microwave energy switching on and off. When using power levels other than 100P (HIGH) you will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.

AUTO MINUTE

Enter required time and select the power level: There are 5 microwave power levels:

100P (HIGH)

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

COOK DEFROST SENSOR AUTO %

70P (MEDIUM HIGH)

50P (MEDIUM)

30P (MEDIUM LOW)

10P (LOW)

NPNP. LBS.

KG OZ

AUTO MINUTE enables you to cook on 100P (HIGH) microwave power in multiples of 1 minute, or extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.

Example:

T o cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2 minutes, press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key twice. AUTO MINUTE enables you to extend cooking

time in multiples of 1 minute during cooking.

DEFROSTING

T o defrost foods not included in the Auto Defrost menu, use microwave power levels 30P (MEDIUM LOW) or 10P (LOW). Stir or turn food at least 2-3 times during defrosting.

After defrosting, cover food or wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted. Refer to the defrosting charts in the cookbook section of this manual.

GRILLING

10min.

1min.

10sec.

AUTO MINUTE

START

GRILL

1min.

AUTO MINUTE

START

AUTO MINUTE

START

GRILL

STOP/

CLEAR

The grill at the top of the oven cavity has one

GETTING STARTED: Getting started in three simple steps:

power setting. Assisted by the turntable which rotates to ensure even browning, the grill is both economical and ideal for cooking bacon, gammon steaks, fish fingers and tea cakes or for making

1. Press the TIME keys to enter grilling time.

cheese on toast. It is also ideal for browning and crisping food which has been microwaved.

It is not necessary to preheat the grill. Follow

2 . Press GRILL once.

recommended grilling times and procedures in the cookbook section of this manual.

NOTE:

When first using the grill heater, smoke and odour will be given off. T o avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grill heating element without food for approximately 20 minutes.

Display will count down through grilling time.

3 . Press

START/AUTO MINUTE to start

grilling.

The high rack is recommended for grilling small items such as toast, bacon or steak, turn over halfway through grilling. Place food directly on the rack, in a flan dish or on a heat-resistant plate. When browning or crisping foods in a casserole dish, use the high rack if the container is shallow enough. However, it is advisable to place such containers directly onto the turntable or low rack - allow a little extra time to brown and crisp.

Example:

T o grill 6 rashers of bacon for 8 minutes. Place the bacon in a flan dish on the high rack. Close the oven door.

1. Enter the grilling time, press the 1 MINUTE key eight times.

2 . Press GRILL once.

3 . Press START/AUTO MINUTE once to start

grilling.

The display will count down through grilling time.

4 . Halfway through cooking, open the door (or press

STOP/CLEAR once, then open the door). Turn the bacon over.

5 . Press START/AUTO MINUTE once to continue

grilling.

The display will count down through grilling time and

will show at regular intervals

DUAL GRILLING

10min.

1min.

AUTO MINUTE

START

AUTO MINUTE

START

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

DUAL GRILL

STOP/

CLEAR

DUAL GRILL combines the power of the microwave with the grill. The DUAL GRILL default setting combines the GRILL with 30P ( MEDIUM LOW) microwave power. Please note that microwave level 100P (HIGH) cannot be set for DUAL GRILL.

The combination of microwaves with the grill reduces cooking time and provides a crisp, brown finish giving you the convenience of fast cooking with a traditional appetising appearance.

Use the high rack for dual grilling small items such as toast, bacon or steak, turn over halfway through cooking. Food can be placed directly on the rack, on a heat-resistant plate or in a flan dish. When browning or crisping foods in a casserole dish, use the high rack if the container is shallow enough. However, it is advisable to place such containers directly onto the turntable or low rack - allow a little extra time to brown and crisp.

Example:

T o cook 450g (1lb) boneless pork chops using dual grill, 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) microwave power for 11 minutes.

Place the chops on the high rack.

1. Press the 10 MINUTE key once and the 1 MINUTE key once to enter the grilling time of

11 minutes.

2 . Press DUAL GRILL once.

3 . Press MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL twice for

70P (MEDIUM HIGH).

4 . Press START/AUTO MINUTE once to start

cooking.

The display will count down through cooking time.

5 . Halfway through cooking, open the door (or press

STOP/CLEAR once, then open the door). Turn the chops over.

6 . Press START/AUTO MINUTE once to continue

cooking.

The display will count down through cooking time and will show at regular intervals.

AUTO COOK / DEFROST

AUTO

COOK

COOK DEFROST SENSOR AUTO %

NP. LBS.

KG OZ

COOK DEFROST SENSOR AUTO

AUTO MINUTE

START

AUTO

COOK

AUTO

DEFROST

Kg • Lb g • oz

AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST

This function enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel of the microwave oven. (shown opposite)

WEIGHT CONVERSION

T o change the weight unit press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key before entering the weight. The oven memorises the weight unit of the last operation.

WEIGHT RANGE:

Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest

0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0 .65kg to 0.7kg and 1 2.5oz to 13oz. You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see chart on the following page). T o cook/defrost weights below or above that range, refer to the charts in the SHARP Cookbook.

HOW TO OPERATE AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST:

• Press AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST until the number corresponding to the food listed on the control panel appears in the display .

• In the example given here, AUTO COOK is pressed once to select the first item; Roast Beef/Lamb. The display shows AC-1.

1. Roast Beef/Lamb

2. Roast Pork

3. Roast Poultry

4. Chicken Portions

5. Kebabs

6. Oven Ready Pizza

7. Crispy Crumb Foods

8. Oven Chips

9. Baked Potatoes

1. Meat Joint (Beef, Lamb, Pork)

2. Poultry

3. Chicken Portions, Steak, Chops

4. Minced Meat (Beef, Lamb, Poultry)

5. Bread

• Enter the weight in kg/g or lbs/oz. In the example, 1.8kg is entered by pressing the Kg•Lb key once and the g•oz key eight times. Y ou can enter weight in Lbs/oz or Kgs/g. To convert to either weight range press WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering weight.

Note: Some foods require their weight input by ‘pieces’. Y ou can use both of the WEIGHT keys to enter the quantity .

• Press START/AUTO MINUTE once to start cooking.

• The display counts down through the cooking time.

NOTES: As recommended in the chart on the following page, press the MORE or LESS keys immediately before pressing START/AUTO MINUTE.

If you enter a weight less than or higher than those listed for each menu on pages 1 2 and 13 the error message will be displayed: . Press STOP/CLEAR and re-start the programme. When the oven is in grill or dual grilling mode, the display will show or at regular intervals.

AUTO COOK CHART

AUTO COOK

MENU NUMBER

AC-1 Roast Beef / Lamb

AC-2 Roast Pork

AC-3 Roast Poultry

AC-4 Chicken Portions

AC-5 Kebabs

AC-6 Oven Ready Pizza

AC-7 Crispy Crumb Foods

WEIGHT RANGE

0.6 - 1.8kg (1lb 5oz - 3lb 1 5oz)

1.2 - 1.8kg (2lb 10oz - 3lb 15oz)

1-4 Pieces (1 Piece=250g) (10oz)

1-4 Pieces (1 Piece=2 00g) (7oz)

0.1 - 0 .9kg (4oz - 2lb)

0.1 - 0 .4kg (4oz - 14oz)

COOKING PROCEDURE

• Place meat in a flan dish on the low rack.

• Turn meat over when the oven indicates.

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

NOTE: Use the MORE key for meat which is well done and the LESS key (for beef/lamb only) for meat which is rare. NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key for pork.

• Place poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the low rack.

• As above point 2 .

• As above point 3 .

NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key for poultry.

• Place chicken portions on the high rack (best side down).

• Turn chicken over when the oven indicates.

• After cooking, leave chicken to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 4-5 minutes.

NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key for chicken.

• Prepare kebabs as shown in the recipe below.

• Place kebabs on the high rack.

• Turn over when the oven indicates.

NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key for kebabs.

• Place the pizza on the high rack.

• Stand for 2-3 minutes after cooking.

• Place in a flan dish on the high rack.

• Turn over when the oven indicates.

• Stand for 2-3 minutes after cooking.

NOTE: Use the MORE key for frozen crispy crumb foods.

AC-8 Oven Chips

AC-9 Baked Potatoes

AC-5 Recipe Kebabs - 4 pieces Ingredients:

4 wooden skewers 350g (1 2oz) pork steaks 75g (3oz) Bacon 225g (8oz) tomatoes 75g (3oz) green pepper 75g(3oz) onion 5 tbsp (90ml) oil 6tsp (30ml) paprika 2tsp (10ml) cayenne pepper 2tsp (10ml) W orcestershire sauce

0.1 - 0 .4kg (4oz - 14oz)

1-4 Pieces (1 Piece=250g) (10oz)

• Place in a flan dish on the high rack.

• Turn over when the oven indicates.

NOTE: Use the LESS key for French Fried oven chips.

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

• Turn over when the oven indicates.

Method:

• Chop all the meat and vegetables into chunks.

• Mix the oil, paprika, cayenne pepper and W orcestershire sauce together and leave the pork to marinade in the mixture for 30 minutes.

• Thread pieces of pork, bacon, tomatoes, green pepper and onion onto each skewer in a regular sequence, leave no wood exposed.

• Place kebabs on the high rack.

• Turn over when the oven indicates.

• Stand for 2-3 minutes after cooking.

AUTO DEFROST

AUTO DEFROST CHART

MENU NUMBER

AD-1 Meat (Beef/Lamb and Pork Joints)

AD-2 Poultry (Whole)

AD-3 Chicken Portions, Steaks, Chops

AD-4 Minced Meat (Beef, Lamb & Poultry)

AD-5 Bread

Auto defrost: If necessary, small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield small areas of meat if they become warm during defrosting. Ensure foil does not touch oven walls. Do not cook meat until thoroughly defrosted.

WEIGHT RANGE

0.6 - 1.8kg (1lb 5oz - 3lb 1 5oz)

1.2 - 1.8kg (2lb 10oz - 3lb 1 5oz)

0.2 - 1.0kg (7oz - 2lb 3oz)

0.1 - 0 .8kg (4oz - 1lb 1 2oz)

COOKING PROCEDURE

• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over when oven indicates.

• Leave to stand, wrapped in foil, for 45-60 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over when oven indicates.

• Leave to stand, wrapped in foil, for 45-60 minutes until thoroughly defrosted

• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over when oven indicates.

• Leave to stand for 5-10 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

• Place in a flan dish directly on the turntable.

• Turn over or stir when oven indicates and remove any defrosted parts.

• Leave to stand, covered with foil for 5 minutes or until thoroughly defrosted.

• Arrange on the turntable.

• Turn over/rearrange as oven indicated and remove any defrosted slices.

• Leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted before using.

LESS MORE

COOK DEFROST SENSOR

SensNcook, Can be used for cooking a range of foods using a special SensNcook technology. Simply press the chosen food key and the oven will do the rest for you.

Always refer to the SensNcook chart on page 1 5-16 before operating this function.

If food requires manipulation (i.e. turn over or stir) then open the door, follow the instruction, close the door and press START/AUTO MINUTE.

Example: To cook 0.5kg Fresh Fish.

SensNcook

Press the FRESH FISH key once within one minute of closing the door

Important notes for SensNcook food:

After the oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before

1. using SensNcook.

Once a SensNcook programme has started, do

2. not open the door or press STOP/CLEAR until ‘SENSR’ has stopped flashing on the display. During this time, Sensor technology senses humidity emitted from food as it heats and determines the heating time. Opening the door or stopping the oven disturbs the humidity content and affects the cooking result. If this happens ‘ERROR’ will be displayed, then you must cook food according to the manufacturers instructions.

Ensure food is thoroughly heated before serving. If

3. additional heating is required, cook this manually .

For best results with SensNcook, ensure both oven

4. and cookware are dry and cool (approx. 20°C).

The SensNcook chilled/frozen meals

5. programme is not suitable for heating convenience ready meals not recommended for microwaving.

The oven will automatically start cooking.

If the food container is made from aluminium foil,

6. remove as/if instructed by food manufacturer, place in a suitable container, cover tightly with cling film and pierce in 5 places before heating. as shown in SensNcook chart on page 15.

If the film covering the food is not suitable for

7. microwaving, or is not sealed correctly, remove and recover tightly with cling film and pierce in 5 places as indicated on page 1 6.

If the food container is damaged, cracked or split

8. follow food manufacturers’ cooking instructions:-

Do not use SensNcook.

The SensNcook food programme is suitable for

9. the food types indicated on page 1 5-16 only .

10. Where necessary, press the MORE ( ) or LESS

( ) keys, once only before pressing the SensNcook key. (as recommended in the charts on page 1 5-16).

NOTE: During some SensNcook programmes certain instructions will be displayed:

DISPLAY MEANING “STIR” Stir food, replace in the oven to continue.

“STIR / STAND” Stir food and allow to stand for a short period. Cooking is now complete. “STAND COVER” Cover food and allow to stand.

SensNcook CHART

No MENU WEIGHT MENU INCLUDES UTENSILS COOKING PROCEDURE

AUTO COOK RANGE

Chilled ready

1. meals

0.3kg -

0.6kg

Stirrable:

Tagliatelle Spaghetti

Non-stirrable:

Lasagne Vegetable Bake

• Using a skewer, pierce the film covering in five places. For one section containers:

For two section containers:

rice

For bag types:

• Place the meal on the centre of the turntable and press the CHILLED MEALS key once. Cooking will start automatically after 2-3 seconds.

• When the audible signal sounds, stir and recover, replace into the oven and press start.

NOTES:

• Press LESS (▼) for cooking rice only.

• Press MORE (▲) for cooking non-stirable meals.

• If the packaging is damaged place food in a similar shape and size dish, wrap in cling film, pierce as above and cook.

• For DEEP DISH lasagne cook as manufacturers instructions.

meat

Frozen ready

2. meals

Jacket potatoes

0.3kg -

0.6kg

1-4 pieces 250g each

Stirrable:

Tagliatelle Spaghetti

Non-stirrable:

Lasagne Vegetable Bake

Baking Potatoes

Plate for bag types.

As above but press the FROZEN MEALS key.

• The LESS (▼) key cannot be used for this menu, an error message will be displayed.

• Press MORE (▲) key for cooking non-stirable meals.

• If the packaging is damaged, place the food in a similar shape and size dish, wrap in cling film, pierce as above and cook.

• Wash and dry the potatoes.

• Pierce each potato three times on each side.

• Place on the outside of the turntable evenly spaced.

• Press the JACKET POTATO key once.

• When the audible signal sounds, turn over and press start.

• Stand for 2-3 mins before serving.

SensNcook CHART

No MENU WEIGHT MENU INCLUDES UTENSILS COOKING PROCEDURE

AUTO COOK RANGE

Fresh fish

Fresh vegetables

0.1kg -

0.5kg

0.1kg -

0.5kg

Fillets Steaks Whole

Broccoli Cabbage Sprouts Peas

Flan dish Cling film

Casserole dish

1.0L=0.1 kg

1.5L=0.3kg

2.5L=0.5 kg

• Choose fish of a similar shape and size.

• Place in a single layer in a flan dish.

• Cover with cling film and pierce in five places:

• Place on the centre of the turntable and press the FRESH FISH key once.

• Stand for 2-3 mins before serving.

• Cut, chop and slice into evenly sized pieces.

• Place into a suitable sized dish.

• Add 15ml water per 100g vegetables.

• Cover with cling film and pierce in five places.

Rice/Pasta

0.1kg -

0.3kg

Long grain rice/Pasta

Flan dish

• Press the FRESH VEGETABLE key once.

• When the audible signal sounds, stir, recover and replace into the oven and press start.

• Stand for 2-3 minutes before serving

• Place in a suitable sized dish and add boiling water.

• Place the dish on the centre of the turntable.

• Press the RICE/PASTA key once.

• When the audible signal sounds, stir, replace into the oven and press start.

• Stand for 2-3 mins after cooking.

NOTES:

RICE: Add 3 times the volume of boiling water to the quantity of rice. PASTA/BROWN RICE: Add 4 times the volume of boiling water to the quantity of rice/pasta. DO NOT COVER THE DISH-RINSE IN BOILING WATER BEFORE SERVING.

LESS ( ) AND MORE ( ):

The LESS and MORE pads allow you to cook food more or less than the pre-set programmes. For example, if you prefer beef which is rare, use the LESS key. Alternatively, if you prefer beef well done, use the MORE key.

GUIDE TO THE USE OF LESS AND MORE WITH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES:

AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST:

Use LESS or MORE where recommended on Pages 1 2-13. Press LESS/MORE immediately before pressing

START/AUTO MINUTE. NOTE: To cancel LESS or MORE, simply press

the same key again.

SENSNCOOK:

Use LESS/MORE where recommended on pages 15-16. Press LESS/MORE immediately before pressing SENSCOOK key

LESS AND MORE KEYS

LESS MORE

LESS and MORE keys

LESS

LESS COOKING TIME

MORE COOKING TIME

GUIDE FOR USE OF LESS OR MORE KEYS DURING MANUAL OVEN OPERATION:

To alter cooking or defrosting time whilst the oven is in operation, use LESS or MORE. Press LESS/ MORE to decrease/increase the cooking or defrosting time in multiples of 1 minute. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes.

Example: To cook on 50P (MEDIUM) for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes.

• Press 10 MINUTE key once.

• Press MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key 3 times for 50P (MEDIUM).

• Press START/AUTO MINUTE once to start cooking.

• The display will count down The time can be extended or shortened at any stage during the 10 minutes.

• Press LESS twice to shorten the cooking time by 2 minutes.

Example:

10min.

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

START

AUTO MINUTE

Display counts down through the 10 minute cooking time,

LESS

Cooking time is reduced by two minutes and continues to count down.

TIMER / SEQUENCE PROGRAMMING

TIMER

COOK DEFROST SENSOR AUTO %

NP. LBS.

KG OZ

1min.

AUTO MINUTE

START

TIMER:

You can use the timer for timing where microwave cooking is not involved. For example, to time boiled eggs cooked on a conventional hob, to monitor the standing time for microwaved food or to remind you of the time when making a phone

call. You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds. To cancel the timer whilst counting down, simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to the time of day, if set.

Example:

To set the timer for 3 minutes to boil an egg on a conventional hob.

• Press TIMER once.

TIMER key

• Press 1 MINUTE key 3 times.

• When the water comes to the boil, add the egg

and press START/AUTO MINUTE once.

• The display will count down. When the display

reaches zero, the 'beep' signal will sound.

SEQUENCE PROGRAMMING:

This facility enables continued, uninterrupted operation of up to three different sequences.

• To programme a series of sequences: Input the

cooking time followed by the desired cooking mode (eg microwave, micro + grill/grill only).

• Repeat this procedure twice, to a maximum of

three sequences.

• Finally, press START/AUTO MINUTE to start

sequence cooking.

SEQUENCE PROGRAMME:

1. INPUT COOKING TIME

2. INPUT COOKING MODE

REPEAT 1. AND 2.

Note:

It is not possible to programme Grill + Grill + Grill or Grill + Grill + Dual Grill.

AUTO START

10min.

1min.

AUTO MINUTE

START

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

AUTO START enables you to programme the oven manually to come on during the next 12 hours (if the 12 hr clock is set) or during the next 24 hours (if the 24 hr clock is set).

IMPORTANT: Always attend the oven when in use. Check to ensure the oven is programmed correctly. Exceeding power levels and/or cooking times can lead to overheating and fire. Check the display is showing the correct time of day.

• After AUTO START is programmed the display will return to show the time of day and AUTO.

• To check the AUTO ST ARTtime press and hold the AUTO START/CLOCK key .

• If the door is opened after programming, close the door and press the START key to continue.

• To cancel AUTO ST ART/CLOCK, press STOP/CLEARtwice.

Example:

T o reheat a casserole on 50P (MEDIUM) for 20 minutes at 4:00.

• Enter the time you want cooking to start. Press 1 Minute key 4 times to start cooking at 4 o’clock. (1 2 hour clock is already set).

•

Press the AUTO START/CLOCK key once.

• Enter cooking time for 20 minutes by pressing the 10 Minute key twice.

• Set the power level by pressing the

MICROW AVE POWER LEVEL key 3 times for 50P (MEDIUM) power.

• Press START/AUTO MINUTE.

AUTO START

CLOCK

The current time and AUTO will now be displayed. Oven will start pre-programmed cooking at set time.

MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

900W

The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers shows 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.

Microwave output power in watts (based on international (IEC 705) standard.

Letter representing the oven heating category.

Microwave Symbol.

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.

COOKING ADVICE

W ARNING -

Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven. The microwave power level will default to 100P (HIGH) unless you press the MICROW AVE POWER LEVEL key to the desired setting. T ake care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding, mince pies and fruit cakes. Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before you use them in the oven. If you do not, steam and pressure will build up inside and the container may explode. Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.

OVEN OUTPUT POWER

OVEN OUTPUT CA TEGORY

Less heating time required

600 700 800 900 1000 W atts

More heating time required

Less heating time required

A B C D E

More heating time required

A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.

SUITABLE COOKWARE

COOKWARE

Heat resistant glass, (e.g. Pyrex®, Fire King®, Corning Ware ®).

Microwave-safe plastic cookware.

Microwave cling film, microwave roasting bags.

Heat resistant china and ceramics.

SUITABLE FOR

MICROWAVING GRILL DUAL

YES YES YES

YES NO NO

Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for steam to escape, pierce in 4-5 places. Do not use plastic or metal ties as they may melt or catch fire due to electrical ‘arcing’.

YES/NO* NO YES/

NO*

* Dishes with metallic decoration must not be used.

Disposable containers: Thin plastic, paper, straw and wooden containers.

Kitchen paper.

Metal Racks.

YES NO NO

Always attend the oven closely . Only use for warming food. Pay special attention as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.

YES NO NO

Always attend the oven closely . Only use to absorb fat and moisture when warming food. Pay special attention as

over-heating may cause a fire in your

oven.

YES YES YES

The metal racks supplied have been specifically designed for all cooking modes, their use will not cause arcing

or damage to the oven.

SUITABLE COOKWARE

COOKWARE

Browning dishes & self-heating packages.

Metal cookware.

SUITABLE FOR

MICROWAVING GRILL DUAL YES

Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturers' instructions. Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn within recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than instructed.

NO NO

YES NO

Metal trays may be used

Aluminium foil & foil containers, made from "Micro Foil®".

YES/NO

Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully .

FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION

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.

For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after cooking or defrosting.

The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more cooking than food at room temperature.

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

YES YES/NO

See method recommended for cooking & defrosting

Stir , turn & stand

Initial and final temperature of food.

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.

FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION

Quality & Composition

Piercing

Arrangement

Covering

Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas cake, mince pies) requires less heating time and should be watched, over-heating can lead to fire. Good quality ingredients should be used for microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended for casseroles.

Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish, chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and yolk of eggs), must be pierced in several places. If not, steam will build up and may cause food to explode. Note: Eggs in their shells and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended. Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven as they may burst.

Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish, for example, the meaty ends of chicken drumsticks should be placed on the outside of the dish.

Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations where given and use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.

Size & Shape

Density & Quantity

Hygiene

Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time required. When cooking more than one portion of the same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.

Food density and quantity affect the amount of cooking time needed, for example, potatoes require more cooking than peas; four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.

Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store convenience foods as recommended by the food manufacturer and keep no longer than the "use by" date.

ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING

Meat joints

Poultry

Steak, Chops & Chicken Portions

Cubed & Minced Meat

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.

Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over at least 2-3 times. Shield if necessary.

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time.

Whole fish & Fillets

Prepacked Frozen Foods

Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over at least twice. Shield if necessary

Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a suitable dish.

NOTES:

• T o defrost food, use either 30P (MEDIUM LOW) or 10P (LOW) microwave power.

• Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if necessary.

• It is important to turn food over, separate (where appropriate) and rearrange to ensure even defrosting,

• Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough defrosting.

ADVICE FOR COOKING & REHEATING

Fire: If food overheats, starts to smoke or burn: Keep oven door closed; Turn oven off; Switch off the

power at the socket and disconnect the plug from the socket. Failure to follow this procedure may result in fire and oven damage. Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. 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. Liquids: Take care when microwaving liquids and beverages. To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of liquid and possible scalding: Stir liquid prior to and during heating/reheating, let liquid stand in the oven at the end of cooking. Never heat liquids in narrow necked containers such as baby bottles, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.

• 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.

• T o avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, for example, Mince pies or Christmas pudding. Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the can.

Plated meals

Casseroles

Poultry portions

Sliced meat

Pies

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 50P (MEDIUM), stir/rearrange halfway through reheating. Ensure thoroughly reheated before serving.

Cover with vented microwave clingfilm or suitable lid, reheat on 50P (MEDIUM). Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.

Place thickest parts of the portions on the outside of the dish, cover with microwave cling film and reheat on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH). Turn over halfway through. NOTE: Ensure poultry is thoroughly reheated, before serving.

Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50P (MEDIUM). Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating. NOTE: Ensure meat is thoroughly reheated before serving.

Place pies on a plastic rack or in a flan dish. Reheat meat pies on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) and fruit pies on 50P (MEDIUM).

V egetables

Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid and reheat on 50P (MEDIUM). Stir at least once during reheating.

INTRODUCTION

This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes

developed specifically for your

microwave oven. These will give

you successful results and

will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities of your oven and

prove that microwave technology

combined with grilling provides

an efficient and effective alternative to conventional cooking.

CONTENTS

Cooking Hints............................27

Defrosting (Microwave)

(Meat, Poultry, Fish, Fruit, General).... 28

Microwave (Cooking)

Meat, Poultry, Fish ............................29

Vegetables (Fresh/Frozen), Fruit ........ 30

Rice, Pasta, Eggs................................ 31

Microwave (Reheating) ..................32

Grilling ....................................... 33

Dual Grill

(Microwave & Grill).............................. 34-35

Recipes:

Starters...................................... 36-37

Fish ........................................... 38

Meat .......................................... 39-40

Poultry ....................................... 41-42

Vegetarian.................................43-44

Cheese & Eggs ......................... 45

Rice & Pasta ............................. 46

Desserts .................................... 47-48

Cakes & Biscuits ....................... 48-50

Bread & Scones ........................ 50-51

Sauces ...................................... 52

Preserves & Sweets.................. 53

COOKING HINTS

COOKERY NOTES:

1 All ingredients are given in both metric and

imperial measures. Use either set but not a combination of both measures.

The cookery notes below compliment all of the

cooking procedures in this book and should

be read in advance of recipe preparation.

6 Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a

food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.

2 Food temperatures are:-

Frozen: -180C, Chilled: 50C, Room: 200C

3 When cooking Rice & Pasta (see page 44),

cooking time is constant for any quantity of rice or pasta; boiling water must be adjusted according to quantity of rice or pasta. After leaving the Rice/Pasta to stand, rinse in boiling water prior to serving.

4 Butter and margarine can be interchanged in

recipes, as preferred.

5 Half fat, skimmed or full fat milk may be used

in all recipes, as preferred.

CONVERSION CHARTS

7 Refer to operation manual for advice on

suitable cookware.

8 Where dishes are covered, use vented

microwave cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes are lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.

9 All preparation times and serving quantities

are approximate.

10 Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise

stated.

11 For sequence programming refer to the

operation manual.

SYMBOLS:

●Method: Where 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.

EFROSTING (MICROWAVE)

FOOD

Meat Joints (Beef, Lamb, Pork)

Minced Beef

Steak

2cm (

/4") thick

Chops & Sausages

Bacon

■

Whole poultry (Chicken,

Turkey, Duck)

■

Chicken Portions

■

Chicken/T urkey Breast

& Drumsticks

■

Minced Turkey

Whole Fish (Trout, Mackerel)

Fish Fillets/ Steaks

Apples

Blackcurrants/ Redcurrants Raspberries/ Blackberries

DEFROST

TIME

30-32 Minutes 450g (1lb)

8-9 Minutes 450g (1lb)

10 Minutes 450g (1lb)

14 Minutes 450g (1lb)

11 Minutes 450g (1lb)

20 Minutes 450g (1lb)

8 Minutes 450g (1lb)

11 Minutes 450g (1lb)

8 Minutes 450g (1lb)

7 Minutes 450g (1lb)

6 Minutes 450g (1lb)

MICRO

POWER LEVEL

10P (LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

10P (LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

METHOD

●

Place in a flan dish Turn over 4-5 times

during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place on a plate or in a bowl. Turn over/stir 3-4 times, removing defrosted mince each time.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 2-3 times, separate during defrosting.Shield.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 2-3 times, separate during defrosting.Shield.

●

Place on a plate. Separate and rearrange twice during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over , rearrange 2-3 times during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over , rearrange 2-3 times during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place on plate or in a bowl. Turn over/ stir 3-4 times removing defrosted mince each time.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice, separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

STANDING

TIME

▲

45-60

Minutes

▲

15-20

Minutes

▲

25-30

Minutes

▲

25-30

Minutes

▲

5-10

Minutes

▲

45-60

Minutes

▲

25-30

Minutes

▲

25-30

Minutes

▲

15-20

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes 10

Minutes

Gooseberries Rhubarb/ Strawberries

Bread (sliced)

Pastry (Puff or Shortcrust)

Meat & Fruit Pies (cooked)

Note: Ensure you read all cookery notes on page 27, for advice and explanations of symbols before proceeding.

7 Minutes 450g (1lb)

5 Minutes 400g (14oz)

5 Minutes 450g (1lb)

7 Minutes large pie

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

30P (MEDIUM

LOW)

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

Place on the turntable. Separate and rearrange during defrosting.

Place on a plate. Turn over halfway through defrosting.

Remove from foil container. Place in a shallow flan dish.

10 Minutes

5-10 Minutes

10-15 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

ICROWAVE - COOKING CHARTS

FOOD

Beef (rare) (Topside, Silverside)

Beef (medium) (Topside, Silverside)

Beef (well done) (Topside, Silverside)

Beefburgers

COOKING

TIME

9-10 Minutes 450g (1lb)

12-13 Minutes 450g (1lb)

16-17 Minutes 450g (1lb)

10 Minutes 450g (1lb)

Minced Meat

8 Minutes 450g (1lb)

Sausages (thick)

4 Minutes 4 sausages

6 Minutes 8 sausages

Sausages (thin)

Lamb (Fillet, Shoulder, Leg)

Lamb Chops

2 Minutes 4 sausages

17 Minutes 450g (1lb)

10 Minutes 450g (1lb)

Pork (Loin, Leg)

Pork Chops (with bone)

Pork Chops (boneless)

Gammon Joint

18-19 Minutes 450g (1lb)

17 Minutes 450g (1lb)

13 Minutes 450g (1lb)

18-19 Minutes 450g (1lb)

Bacon

3 Minutes 4 slices

Whole Poultry Chicken, T urkey, & Duck

Chicken Portions Chicken/Turkey

10 Minutes 450g (1lb)

Breasts & Drumsticks Minced Turkey

8 Minutes 450g (1lb)

Fish Fillets

6-7 Minutes 450g (1lb)

Whole Fish & Steaks

7 Minutes 450g (1lb)

MICRO

POWER LEVEL

70P (MEDIUM

HIGH)

70P (MEDIUM

HIGH)

70P (MEDIUM

HIGH)

70P (MEDIUM

HIGH)

70P (MEDIUM

HIGH)

100P (HIGH)

70P (MEDIUM

HIGH)

70P (MEDIUM

HIGH)

70P (MEDIUM

HIGH

70P (MEDIUM

HIGH)

70P (MEDIUM

HIGH)

70P (MEDIUM

HIGH)

100P (HIGH)

METHOD

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Place in a flan dish.