Sharp R-350R manual

MICROW A VE OVEN AND O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L OPE R A T IONM A N UA L COO K BOO K COO K BOO K J MODEL R-350R R350R OM,Cover 3 R350R OM,Cover 3 10/30/09 8:46:34 AM 10/30/09 8:46:34 AM[...]

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1 The manual is divided into two sections: 1. OPERA TION (P2~P21) This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use all the features. 2. COOKING GUIDE This section is at the back of the manual, it contains the more commonly used information such as how to prepare food, which cooking utensil to use, standing time. It also contains recipes [...]

2 W ARNING IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULL Y AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. T o reduce the risk of fi re in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven. c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled. d. Look[...]

3 SPECIAL NOTES AND W ARNING DO DON’T * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents "explosion", which may damage the oven or injure yourself. * Cook hard/soft boiled eggs. * Overcook oysters. * Dry nuts or seeds in shells. * Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls. * Exceed maximum time on popcorn package. * Heat disposable bottles. * [...]

4 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity , (do not remove the waveguide cover) , and the feature sticker from the outside of the door , if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door , damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door . If there is [...]

5 OPERA TION OF TOUCH CONTROL P ANEL The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel. An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry . In addition the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, o[...]

6 TIMER CLOCK Press the CLOCK pad twice. * This oven is preset with the INFORMA TION GUIDE. T o assist you in operating your oven, useful information will appear on the display . In this manual, the display information guide is abbreviated. BEFORE OPERA TING Step Procedure Pad Order Display * T o enter the present time of day 1 1:34 (AM or PM). Clo[...]

7 INST ANT COOK ST ART If the door is opened during cooking process, the cooking time in the readout automatically stops. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the INST ANT COOK/ST ART pad is pressed. If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL pad. As long as your fi nger is touching[...]

8 INST ANT COOK ST ART For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% power . Press the INST ANT COOK/ST ART pad until desired time is displayed. Each time the pad is pressed, the cook time is increased by 1 minute. Sequence Cooking Y our oven can be programmed with up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, [...]

9 1. Wipe off any moisture from the outside of cooking containers and the interior of the oven with a dry cloth or paper towel prior to cooking on SENSOR REHEA T or SENSOR COOK. 2. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR REHEA T or SENSOR COOK. 3. ERROR will be displayed if: (a) more or less than the quantity or weight of foods[...]

10 Express Defr ost EXPRESS MENUS will automatically compute the power level and cooking time. EXPRESS MENUS has 3 categories. * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets. EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of speci fi c Meat. Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 8 of the cooking guides. Step [...]

11 INST ANT COOK ST ART INST ANT COOK ST ART x 1 EXPRESS COOK 1.Roast Beef Chilled 2.Roast Beef Frozen 3.Roast Lamb Chilled 4.Roast Lamb Frozen 5.Roast Chicken Chilled 6.Roast Chicken Frozen EXPRESS COOK allows you to cook 3 popular menus chilled or frozen. T o select a menu, press the EXPRESS COOK pad until the menu of your choice is displayed. Th[...]

12 Express Meal * Suppose you want to cook Pasta Napolitana (Pasta Dish). Express Meal allows you to cook 3 popular menus. Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES on pages 4 - 6 of the cooking guides. Step Procedure Display Pad Order Press the EXPRESS MEAL pad once to cook Pasta Dish. Press the INST ANT COOK/ST ART pad. The coo[...]

13 VEGET ABLES 1. Fresh-Hard 2. Fresh-Soft 3. Frozen 4. Jacket Potato 5. Fresh Soup RICE/P AST A 1. White Rice 2. Dry Pasta 3. Fresh Pasta 4. Instant Noodles 5. Frozen Pasta 6. Porridge DESSERTS 1. Cake 2. Stewed Fruit 3. Pudding 4. Crunch 5. Muesli Delight Sensor Cook SENSOR COOK will automatically compute the power level and cooking time. SENSOR [...]

14 LOW F A T MEAL 1.Mediterranean Chicken 2.Chinese Beef 3.Sesame Prawns 4.Garlic and Chilli Baby Octopus Salad 5.Lemon Fish Fillets VEGET ARIAN MEAL 1.Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni 2.V egetables with Hokkien Noodles 3.Spring V egetable Rice Bake 4.Herbed Jacket Potatoes 5.V egetable Couscous HEAL THY MENUS will automatically compute the power lev[...]

15 INST ANT COOK ST ART INST ANT COOK ST ART Easy Defr ost Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press number pads to enter weight. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the EASY DEFROST pad until the desired menu is displayed (for Poultry press four times). * Suppose you want to defrost 2.0 kg of Poultry . Press the INST ANT COOK/ST ART pad. PRESS ST ART will be displayed. [...]

16 INST ANT COOK ST ART x 2 QUICK & EASY Press the INST ANT COOK/ST ART pad. The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and will stop. TURN, OVER will be displayed repeatedly . * Suppose you want to cook Chicken Caesar Salad. QUICK AND EASY allows you to cook 6 popular recipes. Follow the instructions prov[...]

17 * Suppose you want to reheat 4 cups of soup. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the INST ANT COOK/ST ART pad . * When the sensor detects the vapour from the food, the remaining reheating time will appear . (eg. remaining reheating time is approximately 2 min. 21 sec.) Press to reheat 6 popular menus. Follow the instructions provided in the S[...]

18 18 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES MORE INST ANT COOK ST ART INST ANT COOK ST ART Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the MORE pad. * Suppose you want to defrost 2.0 kg Poultry (Easy Defrost) for longer than the standard setting. Press EASY DEFROST pad 4 times to defrost Poultry . 2 3 Press number pads to enter weight. Press the INST ANT COOK/ST A[...]

19 INST ANT COOK ST ART T imer Use this feature as a general purpose timer . Examples include: timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top. timing the recommended standing time of food. Y ou can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return[...]

20 20 CARE AND CLEANING Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven. CLEAN THE OVEN A T REGULAR INTERV ALS - Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, or it could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely af fect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous [...]

38 HINTS • Always place the stems of vegetables – e.g. cauli fl ower , broccoli – toward the outside of the dish. The stems are tougher than the fl ower , so this will ensure even cooking. • Ice-cream containers were made for freezing food and are not suitable for use in a microwave oven. • Remember: When melting chocolate in the microw[...]

37 COMMONL Y ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MICROW A VES COOK FROM THE INSIDE OUT . They certainly do not. Microwaves penetrate foods from the outside to a depth of about 2.5 cm. Small foods, under 5 cm in diameter , are penetrated to the centre from all sides. With large foods, energy creates heat in the outer layer; then the heat moves to the centre[...]

36 DEFROSTING Thawing food, especially meats, using the microwave oven is not only faster than any other method but it can also give better results. Once frozen meat is thawed, it begins to lose its juices. With a microwave oven you can thaw meat just before you plan to cook it, thus preserving the quality . Microwave thawing doesn't mean a lo[...]

35 — 1-3 minutes — 1-3 minutes 2-3 minutes — 2 minutes 1-3 minutes — 2-3 minutes 1-2 minutes 2-3 minutes — 2-3 minutes Beverage (room temp.) 250 mL per cup Canned Food (room temp.) (e.g. Spaghetti, Baked Beans) Canned Soup (room temp.) 250 mL per cup Meat Pie (refrigerated) Individual 180 g each Frozen Pasta Dinners (e.g. Lasagne) Pizza ([...]

34 10-12 minutes on HIGH 20-24 minutes on HIGH 10-12 minutes on HIGH 12-14 minutes on HIGH 10-12 minutes on HIGH 3-4 minutes on HIGH 4 3 / 4 -5 1 / 2 minutes on HIGH 6-7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 6 1 / 2 -7 minutes 4[...]

33 W ash and place in a freezer bag. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving. Cut into 4 cm pieces. Place in a dish with 1 tablespoon water . Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving. Cut into uniform fl orets. Arrange with fl ower towards centre. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving. Arrange in a 23 cm fl an dish. [...]

32 MICROW A VE OVEN ROASTING CHART BEEF Rare Medium Well done VEAL Well done PORK Well done LAMB Medium Well done CHICKEN Whole CHICKEN Pieces TURKEY Whole DUCK 24-27 minutes/kg on MEDIUM 28-31 minutes/kg on MEDIUM 34-37 minutes/kg on MEDIUM 33-35 minutes/kg on MEDIUM 29-31 minutes/kg on MEDIUM 17-21 minutes/kg on MEDIUM HIGH 22-25 minutes/kg on ME[...]

31 Procedure: 1. Remove wrapping from meat. 2. Place frozen meat on a defrost rack. Shield. 3. Defrost using MEDIUM LOW/DEFROST power level (30%). 4. Halfway through defrosting, remove any defrosted portions, e.g. steak, mince. T urn over and shield. Continue defrosting. DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES FOR SEAFOOD, BREAD AND[...]

30 CHOCOLA TE MOUSSE Serves 4 200 g cooking chocolate 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons rum 1 / 4 cup caster sugar 1. Place chocolate, water and rum in a large microwave safe glass bowl. Melt for 1 minute on HIGH, stirring halfway . Stir in sugar . 2. Allow mixture to cool, then whip until aerated. 3. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. 4. Whip[...]

29 POT A T O, A VOCADO AND ONION SALAD Serves 6 1 kg small new potatoes 1 large onion, sliced into rings 1 tablespoon caster sugar 20 g butter 1 / 2 cup mayonnaise 1. Cut unpeeled potatoes in half. Place in a large microwave safe glass dish and cover with water . Cook, covered with a lid, for 14-16 minutes on HIGH (potatoes should be tender but hol[...]

28 HONEY CARROTS Serves 4 500 g carrots, sliced lengthwise 60 g butter 1 tablespoon honey 1. Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish. 2. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes on HIGH. Stir halfway through cooking. 3. Stand covered for 3 minutes before serving. 4. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. VEGET ABLE PLA TTER Serves 4 200 g carrots, sliced 20[...]

27 SEAFOOD CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI Serves 4-6 1 large packet cannelloni 250 g ricotta cheese 90 g cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste 2 eggs lightly beaten 210 g red salmon, drained with bones removed 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped 2 tablespoons of extra cheddar cheese 375 g jar pasta sauce 1. Combine ricotta che[...]

26 T ANDOORI CHICKEN Serves 4-6 2 fresh red chillies, seeded 1 onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons crushed ginger 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 / 2 teaspoon black pepper 3 teaspoons ground coriander 2 whole cloves 1 . In a Food Processor , pureé chillies, onion, garlic, ginger and lemon juice until smooth. 2. Mix cumi[...]

25 CHICKEN IN A POT Serves 4-6 1.5 kg chicken thighs 1 / 4 cup plain fl our 2 rashers bacon, fi nely chopped 1 green capsicum, diced 1 onion, fi nely chopped 425 g can peeled tomatoes 1. T oss chicken thighs in fl our . 2. Combine all ingredients, except mushrooms, in a 3-litre casserole dish. 3. Cover and cook for 30-35 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.[...]

24 HONEY ROAST LAMB Serves 4-6 1.5 kg leg of lamb 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1. Combine honey and Dijon mustard. Brush over lamb. 2. Place fat-side down on a roasting rack. 3. Cook for 26-28 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (for medium) or 32-34 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (for well done). 4. Turn over halfway through cooking shielding shank w[...]

23 GOLDEN CURR Y SAUSAGES Serves 4-6 1 kg sausages 1 onion, fi nely sliced 40 g butter 3 teaspoons curry powder 1 1 / 2 cups water 1. Pierce sausages with a fork twice. Arrange on a microwave safe rack. 2. Cook sausages for 14-16 minutes on MEDIUM, turning halfway through cooking. After cooled, slice into rounds. 3. Mix sugar , vinegar , curry pow[...]

22 3. Asian Greens 500 g Asian greens (including gai larn, bok choy) oyster sauce 1. Wash and trim the greens. Cut into equal lengths of approximately 10 cm. Place in a large microwave safe glass bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Cook on Quick and Easy No.3- "Asian greens". 2. After cooking, stand covered 1 minute. Stir and serve with oys[...]

21 1. San Choy Bau 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, grated 5 cm fresh ginger , fi nely chopped 500 g pork or chicken mince 100 g button mushrooms, fi nely diced 4 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon fi nely chopped red capsicum 1 tablespoon fi nely chopped green capsicum 1 x 240 g can water chestnuts, drained and fi nely diced 3 teas[...]

20 Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Minced Meat Beef • Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack. Shield edges. • When the oven has stopped, remove defrosted portions of mince, turn over and shield edges with foil strips. • After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil. • See NOTE below . 5-30 Foods not listed in the Guid[...]

19 VEGET ARIAN MEAL RECIPES 4. Herbed Jacket Potatoes 4 new potatoes, approx. 200 g 40 g baby spinach leaves, fi nely chopped 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs, fi nely chopped (oregano, basil, parsley , tarragon) 2 green onions, sliced 5 sundried tomatoes (not in oil), fi nely chopped 50 g mushrooms, fi nely chopped 250 g low fat cottage cheese [...]

18 VEGET ARIAN MEAL RECIPES 2. V egetables with Hokkien Noodles 200 g snow peas, topped, tailed and sliced in half 1 bunch broccolini, cut into 5cm lengths 1 125g packet baby corn, cut in half 2 bunches baby bok choy , cut in half 100 g oyster mushrooms, cut in half 1 carrot, thinly sliced 1 zucchini, thinly sliced ½ red capsicum, cut into strips [...]

17 LOW F A T MEAL RECIPES 4. Garlic and Chilli Baby Octopus Salad 1 kg baby octopus, cleaned 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 birds- eye chillies, fi nely chopped juice of one lemon 1 tablespoon ketjap manis Salad Ingredients 1 bunch red oak lettuce, rinsed 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, cut in half ½ Spanish onion, fi nely sliced 1 yellow capsicum, fi ne[...]

16 The fi nal cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e,g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually . HEAL THY MENUS MENU GUIDE LOW F A T MEAL RECIPES 2. Chinese Beef 650 g blade steak, trimmed of fat and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cm piece ginger,[...]

15 Qty(250 ml per 1 cup) Power Level 1 cup HIGH 2 cups HIGH Standing Time (minutes) Procedure • Place pies upside down on the turntable. • Cover with paper towel. • When oven stops and TURN, OVER is displayed, turn pies over and continue cooking. • After cooking, stand. 1-3 Menu Pie includes: Pies Pasties Weight Range Initial T emperature ([...]

14 The fi nal cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually . Standing Time (minutes) Procedure Weight Range Initial T emperature (approx.) • Cover with plastic wrap. • After cooking, stand covered. +3°C Refrigerated [...]

13 Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Cake Packet cake 1 packet +20°C Room temperature Weight Range Initial T emperature (approx.) 3 • Follow ingredient instructions on packet. • Pour into microwave ring container . –Approx. 21 cm. • After cooking stand before turning out. 1 DESSER TS MENU GUIDE 1-5 Stewed Fruit Fruit (apples, pear[...]

12 RICE / P AST A / CEREAL MENU GUIDE Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure • Place into a deep microwave safe glass bowl and add water. • Cook uncovered. • Stir after cooking. Weight Range Porridge +20°C Room temperature 1-4 serves Porridge W ater 1serve ¹/ ³ cup ¾ cup 2serves ²/ ³ cup 1 ½ cups 3serves 1 cup 2¼ cups 4serves 1¹/[...]

11 RICE / P AST A / CEREAL MENU GUIDE Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure • W ash rice until water runs clear . • Place into a microwave safe glass bowl and cover with hot tap water or soup stock. • Cook uncovered. • When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue cooking. • After cooking stand and stir . 3-5 Weight Range [...]

10 VEGET ABLES MENU GUIDE Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Weight Range Initial T emperature (approx.) 8-12 serves 2000 g 4 2 cups 2 cups to taste Fresh Soup 2-12 serves +20°C Room temperature Serves Ingredients; pumpkin small onion chicken stock cream nutmeg, salt, pepper • Combine all ingredients except cream and nutmeg in a casserol[...]

9 1-8 pieces 1 piece, approx. 180-200 g • Wash the vegetables. • Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish. • Cover with a glass lid or plastic wrap. • After cooking, stir then stand covered. VEGET ABLES MENU GUIDE Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Fresh V egetables Hard Carrots Potato Beans Broccoli Cauli fl ower Pumpkin 0.1-1.0 k[...]

8 Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Weight Range Initial T emperature (approx.) EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE • Season with season salt or as desired. • Place breast side down on a roasting rack in a casserole dish. • Cover loosely with paper towel. • When oven stops and TURN, OVER is displayed, turn chicken over and season. • Cover lo[...]

7 Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure 5-15 +3°C Refrigerated 0.5-3.0 kg Weight Range Initial T emperature (approx.) 1 EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE • Use netted roast beef. • Shield edges. • Place fat side down on a roasting rack in a casserole dish. • When oven stops and TURN, OVER is displayed, turn beef over and continue cooking. • A[...]

6 EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES Springtime Lamb Casserole 500 g lamb, cubed 1 packet French onion soup mix 1 tablespoon fl our 3 green onions, quartered 2 carrots, fi nely sliced 2 sticks celery , fi nely sliced 1 can 310 g corn 1 ½ cups chicken stock 2 teaspoons fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 sprig of fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried ros[...]

5 EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES Chicken Risotto 250 g cooked chicken, chopped ½ cup green onions, fi nely sliced 2 cups assorted fi nely chopped vegetables (eg. carrot, zucchini, mushroom, corn) 1 cup arborio rice ½ cup dry white wine 2½ cups chicken stock salt and pepper to taste 1. Place all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish and mix well. 2. Pl[...]

4 The fi nal cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e,g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually . EXPRESS MENUS MENU GUIDE EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES Spaghetti Marinara 1 400 g can chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 clove garlic, crushed ½ cup green oni[...]

3 COOKW ARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE MICROW A VE SAFE ONL Y GLASSW ARE/ CERAMIC (HEA T RESIST ANT) MET AL COOKW ARE PLASTIC WRAP/ OVEN BAGS ALUMINIUM FOIL STRA W AND WOOD P APER PLASTIC COOKW ARE MICROW A VE SAFE BROWNING DISH THERMOMETERS • MICROW A VESAFE • CONVENTIONAL Utensil Use Advice GLASSW ARE • Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but[...]

2 1. THE ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully . Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. 3. COVERING Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your ordinary oven, or to retain moisture. Cover foods such as V egetables, Casseroles, or when Reheating. Use to cover foods: 5. SHIELDING Shield using small pieces of aluminiu[...]

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE QUICK OPERA TION GUIDE FEA TURE 1 Sensor Reheat x 3 Menu eg. Soup INST ANT COOK ST ART SENSOR REHEA T x 1 Sensor Cook eg. Cake Menu Category and Menu DESSERTS INST ANT COOK ST ART x 2 Quick and Easy eg. Chicken Caesar Salad Menu INST ANT COOK ST ART QUICK & EASY x 2 Express Menus (Express Defrost, Express Meal) eg. Chicken[...]

CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE HELPFUL HINTS COOKW ARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE EXPRESS MENUS MENU GUIDE SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE QUICK AND EASY RECIPES RECIPES RECIPES MEA T CHILLI CON CARNE co GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES cn HONEY ROAST LAMB co INDIAN CURRY LAMB co IT ALIAN SP AGHETTI SAUCE co LASAGNE cn SHEPHERD'S PIE cn VEAL AND EGGPLANT co POUL TRY CHICKEN PENNE[...]