Sharp R-480F manual

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    MICR O W A VE O VEN AND OPE R A T ION M A N U A L COO K BOO K J MODELS R-480F R-380F R-490F(S)[...]

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    1 This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Cen- tre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner , subject to the conditions [...]

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    1 Warranty Inside of front cover Introduction 1 Warning 2 Special Notes 3 Installation Instructions 4 Oven Diagram 4 Operation of Touch Control Panel 5 Control Panel Display 5 Touch Control Panel Layout 5 Before Operating 6 Getting Started 6 Clock Setting 6 Stop/Clear 6 To Cancel a Programme 6 Manual Operations 7 Microwave Time Cooking 7 Sequence C[...]

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    2 W ARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven. c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled. d. Look at t[...]

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    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. * [...]

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    4 2 e 6 3 45 7 q 4 8 9 0 w 1 r t 9. Touch control panel 10. Digital readout 11. Waveguide cover 12. Power supply cord 13. Menu label 14. Turntable 15. Roller stay OVEN DIAGRAM INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover, item 11 below) , and the feature sticker from the outsid[...]

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    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, or[...]

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    6 ENTER TIME * 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 information guide is abbreviated. BEFORE OPERA TING Step Procedure Pad Order Display * To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM). Press the CLOCK pad. Clock Setting G[...]

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    7 Defrost Softening butter 1000 12345678 1000 12345678 1000 12345678 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 cooking process, the[...]

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    8 100 12345678 500 500 MEDIUM 1000 12345678 1000 12345678 Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed with 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[...]

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

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    10 SOUP SENSOR REHEAT SOUP 050 12345678 117 12345678 * Suppose you want to reheat 4 cups of soup. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the SENSOR INSTANT REHEAT pad for soup ( w i t h i n 3 m i n u t e s o f c l o s i n g the door). *When the sensor detects the vapour from the food, the remaining reheating time will appear. (eg. remaining reheati[...]

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    11 Express Defrost EXPRESS MENUS will automatically compute the power level and cooking time. EXPRESS MENUS has 3 categories. DEFROST RACK PLACE ON PIECES PULL 12345678 APART FILLETS CHICKEN 05 KG 05 KG FILLETS CHICKEN * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets. EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specific Meat. Follow the instr[...]

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    12 INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START HELP 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. To select a menu, press the desired EXPRESS COOK pad until the menu of your choice is[...]

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    13 Express Meal 12345678 REFER TO RECIPE 12345678 IN MANUAL 12345678 PASTA DISH * 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 3 - 5 of the cooking guides. Step Procedure Display Pad Order Press EXPRESS MEAL pad once to [...]

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    14 RICE/PASTA HELP INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START 740 12345678 731 12345678 941 12345678 (R-380F) (R-480F/R-490F(S)) 1/2-4 CUPS DO NOT COVER WHITE RICE VEGETABLES 1.Fresh-Hard 2.Fresh-Soft 3.Frozen 4.Jacket Potato 5.Fresh Soup RICE/PASTA 1.White Rice 2.Dry Pasta 3.Fresh Pasta 4.Instant Noodles 5.Frozen Pasta 6.Porridge DESSERTS 1.Cake 2.Stew[...]

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    15 INSTANT COOK START x 2 QUICK & EASY 200 12345678 330 12345678 500 12345678 SALAD CHICKEN CAESAR Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and will stop. TURN CHICKEN, OVER will be displayed repeatedly. * Suppose you want to cook Chicken Caesar Salad. QUICK AND EASY all[...]

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    16 INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START 750 DEFROST 3310 DEFROST Easy Defr ost Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press number pads to enter weight. 1 2 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 INSTANT COOK/START pad. POULTRY 20 KG 123456[...]

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    17 To check the current time, simply press the CLOCK pad, the time will be displayed. If the door is opened after step 7, close the door and press the START pad to continue with Auto Start. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad to cancel Auto Start. The correct time of day must be set before using Auto Start, see clock setting on page 6. INSTANT COOK START CLOC[...]

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    18 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 the oven can be reduc[...]

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    19 Step Procedure Pad Order Display * To cancel the Demonstration Mode. After step 2 for Demonstration Mode. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad. The time of day will appear in the display. 3 DEMO OFF The guide message will be repeated twice, and then the display will show the time of day. If you want to cancel the guide, press the STOP/CLEAR pad. PRESS TO SE[...]

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    20 MORE INSTANT COOK START INSTANT COOK START 3629 DEFROST Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the MORE pad. (2) EXPRESS MENUS/ SENSOR COOK/ QUICK AND EASY/ EASY DEFROST * 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 ent[...]

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    21 INSTANT COOK START TIMER 300 12345678 300 12345678 Timer Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include: timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top. timing the recommended standing time of food. You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase simply press STOP/CLEAR [...]

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    22 R-380F 1.75kW 520 mm x 302 mm x 436 mm 374 mm x 227 mm x 399 mm 34 litre Turntable ( ø 335mm tray) system Approx. 17kg Single phase 230-240V,50Hz 1200W * (IEC test procedure) 2450 MHz **(Class B / Group 2) SPECIFICA TIONS AC Line Voltage AC Power Required Output Power Microwave Frequency Outside Dimensions (W x H x D) Cavity Dimensions (W x H x[...]

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    SENSOR INSTANT REHEAT MENU GUIDE CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE COOKING GUIDES 19 – 37 HELPFUL HINTS COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE RECIPES 2 14 – 1 5 QUICK AND EASY RECIPES 9 – 1 3 18 16 – 17 1 EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE EXPRESS MENUS MENU GUIDE 3–8[...]

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    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, Casse- roles, or when Reheating. Use to cover foods: 5. SHIELDING Shield using small pieces of aluminiu[...]

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    2 COOKW ARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE MICROWAVE SAFE ONLY 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[...]

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    3 The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e,g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food a fter cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually. EXPRESS MENUS MENU GUIDE EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES Spaghetti Marinara 1 400g can chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 cup shallots, f[...]

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    4 EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES Chicken Risotto 250 g cooked chicken, chopped 1/2 cup shallots, finely sliced 2 cups assorted finely chopped vegetables (eg. carrot, zucchini, mushroom, corn) 1 cup arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 1/2 cups chicken stock salt and pepper to taste 1. Place all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish (Corning ware ® ) and [...]

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    5 EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES Springtime Lamb Casserole 500 g lamb, cubed 1 packet French onion soup mix 1 tablespoon flour 3 spring onions, quartered 2 carrots, finely sliced 2 sticks celery, finely sliced 1 can 310 g corn 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 teaspoons fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 sprig of fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary[...]

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    6 Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure 5-15 +3 ° C Refrigerated 0.5-3.0 kg Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) 1 5-15 +3 ° C Refrigerated 0.5-3.0 kg 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 BEEF, OVER is displayed,[...]

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

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    8 EXPRESS DEFR OST MENU GUIDE When you cook the following menus with EXPRESS MENUS, press the EXPRESS DE FR OST pad until the desired menu appears in the display. 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. Shield edges with foil[...]

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    9 • 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[...]

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    10 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 casser[...]

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    11 RICE / P AST A / CEREAL MENU GUIDE Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure • Wash rice 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 - 4 cups Wh[...]

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    12 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 cu[...]

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    13 Standing Time (minutes) No. Menu Procedure Cake Packet cake 1 packet +20 ° C Room temperature Weight Range Initial Temperature (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,[...]

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    14 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, Lamb sliced 2 varieties Chicken, T-Bon[...]

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    15 Qty(250 ml per 1 cup) Cooking Time Power Level R-380F R-480F,R-490F(S) 1 cup 1 min. 10 sec. 1 min. 20 sec. HIGH 2 cups 2 min. 30 sec. 2 min. 30 sec. HIGH Standing Time (minutes) Procedure • Place pie upside down on the turntable. • Cover with paper towel. • When oven stops and TURN PIES, OVER is displayed, turn pies over and continue cooki[...]

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

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    17 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 pyrex 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 oyster sauce. 3. S[...]

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    18 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 Guide [...]

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    19 RECIPES MEAT APPLE AND SAGE PORK L APRICOT LAMB L CHILLI CON CARNE K CORNED MEAT L FRUITY BEEF L GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES J HONEY ROAST LAMB K INDIAN CURRY LAMB K ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE K LASAGNE I SHEPHERD'S PIE J VEAL AND AUBERGINE J POULTRY CHICKEN FILLET BURGERS M CHICKEN IN A POT M CHICKEN PENNE SALAD M CHICKEN WITH BACON AND M LEEK SEAS[...]

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    20 GOLDEN CURR Y SA USA GES Serves 4-6 1 kg sausages 1 onion, finely sliced 2 tablespoons 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, cu[...]

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    21 IT ALIAN SP A GHETTI SA UCE Serves 4-6 500 g topside mince 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 410 g can whole tomatoes 1 / 2 cup tomato paste 1. Mix mince, onion and garlic together in a large bowl. Cook for 7-9 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH, stirring every 2 minutes. Drain well. 2. Stir in canned tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, parsley, salt[...]

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    22 APPLE AND SA GE PORK Serves 4-6 1.5 kg boned loin pork (with rind on) 1 - 2 cups sage and onion stuffing mix 1 / 2 cup dried apples, chopped 8 - 10 prunes, pitted and chopped 125 g toasted slivered almonds 1. Following instructions on the packet prepare stuffing. 2. Add apples, prunes and almonds. Mix well. 3. Pack loosely down the centre of mea[...]

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    23 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 27-30 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH. Stir 2-3[...]

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    24 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, pure é chillies, onion, garlic, ginger and lemon juice until smooth. 2. Mix cumin[...]

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    25 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[...]

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    26 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[...]

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    27 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 4-5 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[...]

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    28 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 1. Cut unpeeled potatoes in half. Place in a large dish and cover with water. Cook, covered with a lid, for 12-16 minutes on HIGH (potatoes should be tender but holding their s[...]

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    29 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 30-60 seconds 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 the cre[...]

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    30 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[...]

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    31 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 16-18 minutes/kg at MEDIUM 20-23 minutes/kg at MEDIUM 25-28 minutes/kg at MEDIUM 25-28 minutes/kg at MEDIUM 28-34 minutes/kg at MEDIUM 13-21 minutes/kg at MEDIUM HIGH 16-22 minutes/kg at MEDI[...]

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    32 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 [...]

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    33 10-14 minutes on HIGH 20-24 minutes on HIGH 10-12 minutes on HIGH 12-14 minutes on HIGH 10-12 minutes on HIGH 2-4 minutes on HIGH 4 3 / 4 -7 minutes on HIGH 6-7 minutes 6-6 1 / 2 minutes 6-6 1 / 2 minutes 6-6 1 / 2 minutes 6-6 1 / 2 minutes 6-7 minutes 6-6 1 / 2 minutes 6-7 minutes 6-6 1 / 2 minutes 5 1 / 2 -6 1 / 2 minutes 4-4 1 / 2 minutes 6-6[...]

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    34 — 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 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 eac[...]

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    35 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[...]

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    36 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[...]

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    37 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[...]

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    ® SHARP CORPORATION OSAKA, JAPAN TINSEA950 WRRZ - J21 PRINTED IN THAILAND QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE FEATURE PRESS once to automatically reheat 1 to 4 cups soup. CLOCK INSTANT COOK START Within 3 minutes of closing the door. Just One Touch To set for 11:45 am Instant Cook Clock CLOCK CLOCK To cook a Casserole for 40 minutes on MED[...]