Sharp R-380D manual

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1 ® The manual is divided into two sections: 1. OPERATION (P2~P20) 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 recipe[...]

2 W ARNING Read all instructions before using the appliance. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven. c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled. d. Look at the oven from time to time wh[...]

3 * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents "explosion", which may damage the oven or injure yourself. * Reheat whole eggs. * Overcook oysters. * Dry nuts or seeds in shells. * Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls. * Exceed maximum time on popcorn package. * Heat disposable bottles. * Overheat baby bottles. Only heat until warm. * [...]

4 62 C 0 9 8 D E 4 45 3 1 7 A B OVEN DIAGRAM INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, please do not operate the oven until it has been checked b[...]

5 SENSOR INSTANT REHEAT PADS Press once to reheat 1 of 6 popular menus. HELP PAD Press to select auto start, child lock, demonstration modes or info on pads. Press to get cooking information. INSTANT COOK/START PAD Press once to cook for 1 minute on HIGH or increase by 1 minute multiples each time this pad is pressed during cooking. Press to start [...]

6 11:34 12345678 STOP CLEAR CLOCK * This oven is preset with the INFORMATION GUIDE. To assist you in operating your oven useful information will appear on the display. In this manual, the display of information guide is abbreviated. BEFORE OPERA TING Getting Started * To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM). Clock Setting Press the STOP/C[...]

7 – – – – – INSTANT COOK START POWER LEVEL – – – – – – – – Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time. 2 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required (for MEDIUM press three times). The timer begins to count down. 3 If the door is opened during the cook[...]

8 INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START POWER LEVEL Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching from one variable power setting to the next. * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on MEDIUM followed by 5 minutes on HIGH. Step Procedure Pad Order Display 2 1 3 Select desired power leve[...]

9 SLO W COOK COOK SLO W COOK COOK Slow Cook Step Procedure Display Pad Order Press the SLOW COOK pad. 1 * To cook on SLOW COOK for 1 hour 30 minutes. The SLOW COOK setting is designed for food which require longer cooking time. For example, stewing, braising. The maximum cooking time that can be programmed is 2 hours. ENTER COOKING TIME INSTANT COO[...]

10 200 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 INSTANT REHEAT or SENSOR COOK. 2. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR INSTANT REHEAT or SENSOR COOK. 3. ERROR will be displayed if: (a) more or less than the quantity[...]

11 INSTANT COOK START VEGETABLES 1.Fresh-Hard 2.Fresh-Soft 3.Frozen 4.Jacket Potato 5.Fresh Soup MEAT 1.Roast Beef 2.Roast Lamb 3.Roast Chicken 4.Corned Meat 5.Casserole 6.Seasoned Roast 7.Fish Fillets RICE/PASTA 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.Mu[...]

12 PIECES PULL INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START 100 DEFROST 300 DEFROST CHICKEN FILLETS 05 KG CHICKEN FILLETS 1.Fish Fillets 2.Chicken Fillets 3.Sausages / Minced Meat x 2 * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets. EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg specific foods. Follow the details provided in EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on[...]

13 3640 DEFROST INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START Easy Defr ost Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press number pads to enter weight. 1 2 Select menu number for EASY DEFROST. Press EASY DEFROST pad 4 times to defrost Poultry. * Suppose you want to defrost 2.0 kg of Poultry. PRESS START will be dis- played repeatedly. Open the door. Turn over meat[...]

14 4:30 ON 4:30 12345678 INSTANT COOK START POWER LEVEL START TIME ENTER AUTO START AUTO START PRESS 1 LOCK PRESS 2 DEMO PRESS 3 INFO ON PADS PRESS DESIRED PAD The HELP feature has 5 different programs. 2000 12345678 2000 12345678 4:30 12345678 Help F eature Auto Start Display Press the HELP pad. Step Procedure Pad Order The Auto Start feature allo[...]

15 INSTANT COOK START Step Procedure 3 The control panel is now locked, each time a pad is pressed, the display will show "LOCK". Press the number 2 pad. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. Pad Order Display The time of day will appear in the display. 2 If the oven is accidentally started with no food or liquid in the cavity, the life of th[...]

16 STOP CLEAR INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice key operations. * To demonstrate. After step 1 for Auto start. Demonstration Mode Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the number 3 pad. Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. * Suppo[...]

17 LESS The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the cooking time to your individual preference use the “ more ” or “ less ” feature to either add (more) or reduce (less) cooking time. MORE LESS LESS Each setting of Automatic Operations has a cooking hint. If you wish to check,[...]

18 MORE INSTANT COOK START Incr easing or Decreasing T ime During A Cooking Programme Microwave time can be added or decreased during a cooking programme using the “ MORE ” or “ LESS ” pads. * Suppose you want to increase cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on MEDIUM cooking. Step Procedure Pad Order Display 1 2 3 4 Enter desired coo[...]

19 INSTANT COOK START Enter desired time. TIMER 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. You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase simply press STOP/CLEAR and t[...]

20 AC Line Voltage AC Power Required Output Power Microwave Frequency Outside Dimensions (W x H x D) Cavity Dimensions (W x H x D) Oven Capacity Cooking Uniformity Weight CARE AND CLEANING CLEAN THE OVEN A T REGULAR INTER V ALS Exterior: The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of harsh a[...]

x4 eg. Poultry Menu MORE eg. 1.0kg Weight ★ INSTANT COOK START ★ Sensor Cook and Express Defrost do not need to enter weight. x1 eg. Cake Menu Category and Menu INSTANT COOK START Menu x2 INSTANT COOK START eg. Chicken Fillets QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Sensor Instant Reheat Sensor Cook Express Defrost Easy Defrost More or Less (Sensor Instant Rehea[...]

SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE 5 – 13 3 – 4 SENSOR INSTANT REHEAT MENU GUIDE HELPFUL HINTS CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE COOKING GUIDES 2 COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE 1 14 EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE 15 RECIPES 16 – 43 EXPRESS DE- FROST MENU GUIDE[...]

1 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 Vegetables, Casseroles, or when Reheating. Use to cover foods: 5. SHIELDING Shield using small pieces of aluminium [...]

2 MICROWAVE SAFE ONLY COOKW ARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE GLASSWARE/CERAMIC (HEAT RESISTANT) METAL COOKWARE PLASTIC WRAP/ OVEN BAGS ALUMINIUM FOIL STRAW AND WOOD PAPER PLASTIC COOKWARE MICROWAVE SAFE BROWNING DISH THERMOMETERS • MICROWAVE SAFE • CONVENTIONAL Utensil Use Advice GLASSWARE • Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for[...]

3 ( ) SENSOR INST ANT REHEA T MENU GUIDE The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually. Standing Time (minutes) Procedure Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) MEAT POTATO VEGETABLES 175-180g 125g 100g Beef, [...]

4 1 piece, approx. 160-200 g Standing Time (minutes) Procedure • Place pie on the turntable. • Cover with paper towel. • After cooking, stand. 1-3 SENSOR INST ANT REHEA T MENU GUIDE Menu Pie includes: Pies Pasties Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) + 3 ° C Refrigerated 1 – 4 pieces ( ) HINT To Reheat Beverage Tea, Coffee, Water(+20[...]

5 • 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 Vegetables Hard Carrots Potato Beans Broccoli Cauliflower Pumpkin 0.1-1.0 kg + 3 ° C Refrigerared 1-5 Weight Range I[...]

6 VEGET ABLES MENU GUIDE Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Weight Range Initial Temperature (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 cassero[...]

7 RICE / P AST A / CEREAL MENU GUIDE Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure • Wash rice thoroughly until water runs clear. • Place into a Pyrex ® 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 1/2 -[...]

8 RICE / P AST A / CEREAL MENU GUIDE Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure • Place into a deep Pyrex ® bowl and add water. • Cook uncovered. • Stir after cooking. Weight Range Porridge +20 ° C Room temperature 1 - 4 serves Porridge Water 1serve 1/3 cup 3/4 cup 2serves 2/3 cup 1 1/2 cups 3serves 1 cup 2 1/4 cups 4serves 1 1/3 cups 3 cup[...]

9 MEA T MENU GUIDE Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu 5-15 * You can select desired cooking result. MORE - Well done STD - Medium LESS - Rare Initial Temperature (approx.) Weight Range 1 +3 ° C Refrigerated Procedure • Tie meat with string. • Place the meat on a small roasting rack fat side down in a casserole dish. • Cover with 2 sheets of pl[...]

10 MEA T MENU GUIDE Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure 1-3 Initial Temperature (approx.) Weight Range • Arrange in a flan dish or a casserole dish in a single layer. (Fold under the thin edges of the fish.) • Top with lemon juice and butter. • Cover with plastic wrap or glass lid. • After cooking, stand covered. Fish Fillets eg. Sea[...]

11 MEA T RECIPES 2 serves Serves Ingredients; chicken breast fillets, cubed flour French onion soup mix apricot nectar dried apricot, halved 1 serve 500 g 1 1/2 tbs 1 pkt 250 ml 200 g 3 serves 750 g 2 tbs 1 1/2 pkts 375 ml 300 g 1000 g 2 tbs 2 pkts 500 ml 400 g 4 serves 1. Toss chicken in combined French onion soup mix and plain flour. 2. Place int[...]

12 MEA T RECIPES SEASONED ROAST Apple and Sage Pork boned loin pork (with rind on) Seasoning 1-2 cups sage and onion stuffing mix 1/2 cup dried apples, chopped 8-10 prunes, pitted and chopped 125 g toasted silvered almonds 1. Following instructions on the packet prepare stuffing. 2. Add apples, prunes and almonds. Mix well. 3. Pack loosely down the[...]

13 Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Cake Packet cake 1 packet +20 ° C Room temperature Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) 1 3 • Follow ingredient instructions on packet. • Mix all ingredients with a fork throughly. • Pour into microwave ring container. – Approx. 21 cm. • After cooking stand before turning out. DESSER TS[...]

14 EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE Fish Fillets Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure • Place fish fillets on a defrost rack. • When the oven has stopped, turn over and separate into pieces. • After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil. 5 NOTE: When freezing minced meat, shape it into flat even sizes. For fish fillets, chicken fill[...]

15 When you defrost the following menus with EASY DEFROST, press the EASY DEFROST pad until the desired menu appears in the display. Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Minced Meat Beef • Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack. • When the oven has stopped, remove defrosted portions of mince, turn over and shield edges with foil strip[...]

16 MEAT APRICOT AND ALMOND CRUSTY LAMB K BEEF STROGANOFF H CHILLI CON CARNE J CHINESE BEEF J CORNED MEAT H CRUSTY ROSEMARY LAMB G GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES H HERBED LOIN OF LAMB I HONEY ROAST LAMB K INDIAN CURRY LAMB J ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE I LASAGNE G MINTED PICNIC LOAF J SHEPHERD'S PIE G SPRINGTIME LAMB CASSEROLE H VEAL Á LA MEDALLION I VEAL [...]

17 SHEPHERD'S PIE Serves 6-8 4 large potatoes (approx.1 kg) butter milk 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped salt and pepper 1 kg minced beef 1 onion, chopped 1. Peel and cut potatoes into 2.5 cm cubes. Place in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water; cover and cook for 12-14 minutes on HIGH or until tender. Drain. 2. Mash potatoes; add butter, [...]

18 SPRINGTIME LAMB CASSEROLE Serves 4 1 1 / 2 packets (45 g) French onion soup 1 / 4 cup plain flour 750 g lamb, cubed 3 spring onions, quartered 2 carrots, thinly sliced 3 / 4 cup chicken stock 310 g can corn kernels, drained 2 sticks celery, finely chopped 200 mL carton sour cream 1. Combine French onion soup mix and flour in a 2-3-litre casserol[...]

19 VEAL À LA MED ALLION Serves 4-6 1 kg veal, cubed 1 / 2 cup plain flour salt and pepper 3 / 4 cup water 1 cup finely chopped shallots 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1. Toss veal in flour. Place in a 3-litre casserole dish. Stir in salt, pepper, water, shallots, carrots, lemon rind and bacon. 2. Cover and cook for 34-36 minutes on MEDIUM, stirring 2-3 [...]

20 INDIAN CURR Y LAMB Serves 4-6 1 small sweet potato, cubed 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 kg lamb, trimmed and cubed 1 cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon chicken stock powder, extra 1. Place onion and curry paste in a dish, cook for 1 minute on MEDIUM HIGH. 2. Place onion, Iamb, sweet potato, chicken stock and stock powder into a 3- litre casserole dish. 3. [...]

21 APRICO T AND ALMOND CR USTY LAMB Serves 4 200 g dried apricots, finely chopped 1 / 2 cup shelled blanched almonds 1 / 2 cup ground almonds 2 teaspoons dried rosemary 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 rack of lamb (approx. 8 chops) 1 tablespoon apricot jam 1. Mix together apricots, breadcrumbs, ground almonds, rosemary and egg. 2. Brush lamb with apricot j[...]

22 CHICKEN IN A PO T Serves 4-6 1.5 kg chicken thighs 1 / 4 cup plain flour 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped 1 green capsicum, diced 1 onion, finely chopped 425 g can peeled tomatoes 1. Toss chicken thighs in flour. 2. Combine all ingredients, except mushrooms, in a 3-litre casserole dish. 3. Cover and cook for 30-33 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH. Stir 2-3[...]

23 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. Pure é chillies, onion, garlic, ginger and lemon juice until smooth. 2. Mix cumin, pepper, coriander, [...]

24 LEMON AND HERB CHICKEN LEGS Serves 4 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 teaspoon basil 2 teaspoons tarragon 2 teaspoons dill 2 teaspoons seeded mustard 1 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 30 g butter, melted 8 large chicken drumsticks 1. Mix parsley, basil, tarragon, dill, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper, sesame seeds and b[...]

25 CHICKEN CA CCIA T ORE Serves 6 6 chicken thighs 1 / 4 cup flour 1 tablespoon Season All salt 1 onion, sliced 30 g butter 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 440 g can peeled tomatoes 2 chicken stock cubes 1 / 2 cup white wine 1 green capsicum, thinly sliced 6 black olives, sliced 1. Place chicken, flour and Season All salt into a [...]

26 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 chee[...]

27 PRA WN CREOLE Serves 4 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 capsicum, chopped 1 stick celery, sliced 2 tablespoons flour 425 g can whole tomatoes 1 / 2 cup tomato paste 1. In a large bowl, combine butter, onion, capsicum and celery. Cook for 4-5 minutes on HIGH. 2. Stir in flour, tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken stock, parsley, sugar, sa[...]

28 GARLIC MUSSELS Serves 4 as ent ree 250 g mussels 250 g New Zealand mussels 1 cup wine 2 cups water 1 clove garlic, crushed 1. Wash mussels under running water; remove all traces of mud, seaweed and barnacles with brush or knife; remove beards. Discard cracked, broken or open mussel shells. 2. In a large bowl, cover mussels with wine, water and g[...]

29 BOUILLABAISSE Serves 8 6 mussels 750 g scallops 500 g green prawns, peeled and deveined 500 g firm fish fillets, cut into bite-size pieces 5 crab sticks, sliced 6 oysters 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1. Wash and clean seafood. 2. Cook oil, onion and garlic in a large casserole dish for 1-2 minutes on HIGH. 3. Stir in fish stock[...]

30 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. 3. Stand covered for 3 minutes before serving. 4. Sprinkle with toasted sesami seeds. VEGET ABLE PLA TTER Serves 4 200 g carrots, sliced 200 g broccoli, cut into florets[...]

31 PO T A T O, A V OCADO AND ONION SALAD Serves 6 1 kg small new potatoes 1 large onion, sliced into rings 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 tablespoon butter 1 / 2 cup mayonnaise 150 mL sour cream black pepper 1 large avocado, cubed chives 1. Cut unpeeled potatoes in half. Place in a large dish and cover with water. Cook, covered with a lid, for 14-16 m[...]

32 HO T CURRIED SLA W Serves 6-8 1 / 2 large cabbage, finely shredded 1 large carrot, grated 1 / 2 cup chicken stock 1 onion, peeled and halved 4 whole cloves 2 cloves garlic 2 bay leaves 1. In a large casserole dish, place cabbage, carrot, stock, onion halves with cloves pressed in, garlic, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 10-12 min[...]

33 PO T A T OES PIZZAIOLA Serves 4-6 4 large potatoes 1 tablespoon butter 1 clove garlic, crushed 425 g can tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 teaspoons fresh (or 1 / 2 teaspoon dried) oregano ground black pepper 1. Peel and dice potatoes into 1.5 cm cubes, rinse and place in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook for 8 minutes on HIGH, [...]

34 CALIFORNIAN APPLE CR UNCH Serves 6-8 800 g can pie apple 1 1 / 2 cups White Wings buttercake mix 150 g hard butter, cut into thin slices 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons coconut 3 tablespoons crushed nuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1. Place pie apple in a shallow casserole dish. 2. Sprinkle evenly with dry cake mix. 3. Layer sliced butter over c[...]

35 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 heatproof bowl. Melt for 1 minute on HIGH, stirring after 30 seconds. Stir in sugar. 2. Allow mixture to cool, then whip until aerated. 3. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. 4. Whip the[...]

36 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. Turn over and shield. Continue defrosting. DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES FOR SEAFOOD, BREAD AND P[...]

37 MICROWAVE 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 at MEDIUM 28-31 minutes/kg at MEDIUM 34-37 minutes/kg at MEDIUM 33-35 minutes/kg at MEDIUM 29-31 minutes/kg at MEDIUM 17-21 minutes/kg at MEDIUM HIGH 22-25 minutes/kg at MEDI[...]

38 Wash 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 florets. Arrange with flower towards centre. Cook covered. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving. Arrange in a 23 cm flan dish. Arrange [...]

39 10-12 minutes on HIGH 18-20 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[...]

40 REHEATING CONVENIENCE DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE 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 (refrigerated) 100 g per slice Dinner Plate (refrigerated) 350 g-400 g per serve C[...]

41 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 lot[...]

42 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MICROWAVES 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 by c[...]

43 HINTS • Always place the stems of vegetables – e.g. cauliflower, broccoli – toward the outside of the dish. The stems are tougher than the flower, 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 microwave ove[...]