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SEC R-820BK/W O/M

For Customer

Assistance .............................. Inside cover

Precautions to Avoid Possible

Exposure to Excessive

Microwave Energy ................. Inside cover

Limited Warranty .........................................1

Product Information Card........................... 1

Important Safety Instructions .................... 2

Installation Instructions.............................. 3

Grounding Instructions ..............................3

Information You Need to Know.............. 4-6

About Your Oven ....................................... 4

About Food ................................................4

About Utensils and Coverings ....................5

About Children and the Microwave ............6

About Microwave Cooking .........................6

About Safety ..............................................6

Part Names .............................................. 7-8

Before Operating .........................................9

To Set the Clock ........................................ 9

Stop/Clear ..................................................9

Manual Operation .................................. 9-13

Microwave Cooking .................................... 9

Convection Cooking..................................

10-11

Grill Cooking ............................................ 12

Roast Cooking ......................................... 12

Helpful Hints ............................................. 13

Special Features.................................. 14-19

Popcorn ....................................................14

Reheat ............................................... 14-15

CompuDefrost .......................................... 16

CompuCook ....................................... 17-18

CompuBake ....................................... 17-18

CompuPizza ....................................... 17-18

CompuGrill ..........................................17,19

CompuRoast .......................................17,19

Other Convenient Features ................ 20-22

Custom Help ............................................20

1. Child Lock

2. Audible Signal Elimination

3. Auto Start

4. Language Selection

5. Weight / Temperature Selection

HELP

Minute Plus ..............................................20

Manual Defrost .........................................21

Touch On .................................................21

Multiple Sequence Cooking .....................21

More or Less Time Adjustment ................21

Kitchen Timer ...........................................22

Demonstration Mode ................................22

Cleaning and Care.....................................22

Service Call Check .................................... 23

Specifications ............................................ 23

Cooking Guide..................................... 24-39

Introduction ...............................................24

Foods and Best Cooking Methods .. 25 - 26

Roasting ..................................................... 27

Roasting Chart .......................................... 27

Main Dish Recipes .............................. 28-30

Grilling........................................................31

Grilling Chart .............................................31

Grilling Recipes ................................... 32-33

Baking ........................................................34

Baking Chart .............................................. 34

Baking Recipes ................................... 35-39

Cookbook Order Form ........................ 38-39

Auto-Touch Guide .......... Inside Back Cover,

Back Cover

CONTENTS

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Summary of content (43 pages)

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SEC R-820BK/W O/M CONTENTS For Customer Other Convenient Features ................ 20-22 Assistance .............................. Inside cover Precautions to Avoid Possible Custom Help ............................................ 20 1. Child Lock Exposure to Excessive 2. Audible Signal Elimination Microwave Energy ................. Inside cover 3. Auto Start Limited Warranty ......................................... 1 4. Language Selection Product Information Card ...........................
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M F O R C U S T O M E R A S S I S TA N C E To aid in reporting this microwave oven in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number located on the unit. We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. b.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Remove: 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual. 2.the feature sticker, if there is one, from the outside of the door.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M I N F O R M AT I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W ABOUT YOUR OVEN After using convection, grill, roast, CompuBake, CompuPizza, CompuGrill or CompuRoast, you will hear the sound of the cooling fan. The fan may operate depending on the oven temperature. This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new convection microwave oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. Utensils and Coverings Aluminum foil Aluminum containers Browning dish Glass ceramic (Pyroceram.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room. Children should be taught all safety precautions: use potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special attention to packages that crisp food because they may be extra hot.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M PART NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS 2 17 15 11 10 14 4 9 13 6 8 1 5 3 16 10 7 12 3 1 One touch door open button Push to open door. 9 Rack Place on the turntable. The rack is designed especially for use in this oven only for convection, roast or grill cooking. DO NOT USE FOR MICROWAVE ONLY COOKING. Do not substitute a similar rack for this specially designed one.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M PART NAMES R-820B- 20 17,18 17,19 17,18 17,19 17,18 16 12 12 10,11 14 20 14,15 9 9, 22 22 9,21 9 9,21 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information. 8 R-820B 01-10 8 03.5.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M B E F O R E O P E R AT I N G • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display will show SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK. 2. Touch the Stop/Clear pad. : will appear. M A N U A L O P E R AT I O N MICROWAVE COOKING Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds (99.99).
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M MANUAL OPERATION CONVECTION COOKING During convection heating, hot air is circulated throughout the oven cavity to brown and crisp foods quickly and evenly. This oven can be programmed for ten different convection cooking temperatures for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. 4 The oven should not be used without the turntable in place, and it should never be restricted so that it cannot rotate.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M MANUAL OPERATION 3. 4. 5 Special Convection Settings Your oven has pre-programmed settings which are ideal for special baking. All that is necessary is to enter cooking time. Use them as indicated to ensure baking success. 5 Touch Start/ Touch On pad. • Suppose you want to bake a cake for 20 minutes. PROCEDURE SELECT CONVEC Touch Convec pad. SEE LABEL COOK HELP ENTER Select desired convec setting by touching the number pad.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M MANUAL OPERATION GRILL COOKING ROAST COOKING Your oven has two grill cooking options. Select the desired grill setting by touching the Grill pad. Your oven has a pre-programmed setting that makes it easy to cook with both convection heat and microwave automatically. It is not necessary to preheat for grill cooking. The marriage of these two cooking methods produces juicy meats, as well as tender, flavorful poultry, all with just the right amount of browning and crispness.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M MANUAL OPERATION Helpful Hints for Convection, Roast and Grill Cooking Grill Cooking 1. Using a preheated rack can give a grilled appearance to steaks, hot dogs etc. Your Sharp Grill 2 Convection Microwave Oven can cook any food perfectly because of the number of ways it can cook: microwave, roast (convection with microwave cooking), convection and grill.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S POPCORN Popcorn will automatically compute the correct cooking time and microwave power level for most brands of microwave popcorn. 2 Touch Start/Touch On pad. The oven will count down. The display will indicate END when cooking is complete. • Suppose you want to pop a regular size (3.5 oz) bag of popcorn. PROCEDURE 1 D I S P L AY POPCORN Touch Popcorn pad. START TOUCH ON NOTE: REGULAR SIZE PRESS START FOR SNACK SIZE 1.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M SPECIAL FEATURES REHEAT CHART FOOD 1. Casserole 2. Dinner Plate 3. Beverage, reheat 1 - 4 cups Use this setting to reheat refrigerated canned or homemade pasta with sauce or other cooked casserole. For room temperature pasta or casserole, use Less option. For pasta without sauce double the quantity per setting. For example, measure 2 cups of cooked noodles and program for 1 cup. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S COMPU DEFROST CompuDefrost automatically defrosts all the foods found in the CompuDefrost Chart below. • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak. PROCEDURE D I S P L AY SELECT FOOD 1 Touch Compu Defrost pad once. SEE LABEL 2 STEAK CHOPS Touch number 2 pad to select steak. ENTER 2 5 NUMBER After the 1st stage, open the door. Turn steak over and shield any warm portions. Close the door. START Touch Start/ TOUCH ON Touch On pad.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M SPECIAL FEATURES COMPU COOK / BAKE / PIZZA / GRILL / ROAST All of the Compu settings take the guesswork out of preparing many popular foods. Each food is cooked using the best cooking method and the proper cooking time. • Suppose you want to use CompuCook to cook 2 baked potatoes. PROCEDURE NOTE: 1. These features can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. Touch the Power Level pad once or twice after selecting the amount. See page 21. 2. Each food has a cooking hint.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M SPECIAL FEATURES COMPU COOK CHART (continued) FOOD PROCEDURE AMOUNT .3 - 1.5 lb 5. Seafood, fish Arrange in ring around shallow glass dish (roll fillet with edges underneath). Cover with vented plastic wrap. You may wish to use the MORE setting for thicker fish steaks. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 3 minutes. COMPU BAKE CHART SETTING FOOD PA N S I Z E / Q T Y PROCEDURE 1. French fries .3 - 1 lb Use frozen prepared French fries.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M SPECIAL FEATURES COMPU GRILL CHART SETTING FOOD QUANTITY 1. Hamburgers 1-7 (1/4 lb each) 2. Steaks .5 - 2 lb ( .5 lb each ) PROCEDURE Form patties and place on rack. Place rack on turntable. Use this setting to grill steaks from 3/4" to 1" thick. Individual boneless steaks grill most evenly. Place steak on rack. Place rack on turntable. Setting is for medium doneness. To grill for well done, touch Power Level for MORE before touching Start/Touch On.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M O T H E R C O N V E N I E N T F E AT U R E S CUSTOM HELP NOTE: Custom Help provides 5 features which make using your oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the interactive display. 1. Auto Start can be used for manual cooking, CompuCook, or CompuRoast, if clock is set. 1. CHILD LOCK The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES MANUAL DEFROST If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the CompuDefrost Chart or is above or below the limits in the “Amount” column on the CompuDefrost Chart, you need to defrost manually. You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using Power Level 3. Follow the exact 3-step procedure found under Time Cooking on page 9. Estimate defrosting time and press 3 for 30% when you select the power level.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES KITCHEN TIMER DEMONSTRATION MODE • Suppose you want to time a 3 minute long distance phone call. To demonstrate, touch Clock, the number 0 and touch Start/Touch On and hold for 3 seconds. DEMO ON will appear in the display. Cooking operations and specific special features can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For example, touch Minute Plus and the display will show 1.00 and count down quickly to END. PROCEDURE 1 Touch Kitchen Timer pad.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M SERVICE CALL CHECK Check the following before calling service: 1.Does the display light? 2.When the door is opened, does the oven light come on? 3.Place one cup of water in a glass measureing cup in the oven and close the door securely. Operate the oven for one minute on 100% (HIGH) : A. Does the oven light come on? B. Does the cooling fan work? (Put your hand over the rear ventilation openings.) C. Does the turntable rotate? (It is normal for the turntable to turn either direction.) D.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M COOKING GUIDES INTRODUCTION The Grill 2 Convection Microwave oven is the ultimate cooking team. This state-of-the-art system brings together the best of all worlds. Enjoy the browning and crisping capabilities of convection plus the speed of microwave cooking. Microwaving brings out the natural flavor of foods and keeps them moist and juicy. Convection and grill cooking add the advantage of browning and crisping food beautifully.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M FOODS AND BEST COOKING METHODS There's an easy way to cook each of your favorite foods. Matching the best method and setting to the food is the secret to success time after time. This chart keeps it simple by giving you the everyday guidelines you need. Now you can tell at a glance whether it's best to use a special setting, CONVEC, GRILL, ROAST or MICROWAVE.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M FOOD AND BEST FOOD COOKING METHODS SPECIAL SETTING CONVEC GRILL ROAST M I C R O WAV E Meat, Fish & Poultry Bacon Yes Reheat 1 Casseroles Chicken, whole Top only CompuRoast 1 Chicken, boneless pieces CompuGrill 4 Chicken, bone-in pieces CompuGrill 5 Yes Chops : Lamb, Pork, Veal Cornish Hens CompuRoast 5 Ground Meat CompuCook 4 Hamburgers CompuGrill 1 Ham Steak Yes Hot Dogs Yes Fish/Seafood CompuCook 5 Fish Steaks CompuGrill 3 Yes Yes Meat Loaf Roasts Beef Ey
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M ROASTING The ROAST setting roasts perfectly. Preheating the oven is not necessary for roasting meat and poultry. Place foods on the rack which holds meat out of its juices. Never cover the rack with aluminum foil. You don't need a pan because the turntable will catch the drippings. HELPFUL TIPS: * Shield thin or bony areas of roasts or breast, wing tips and legs of poultry to prevent overbrowning. Use small smooth strips of aluminum foil.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M MAIN DISH RECIPES Meat Loaf Surprise Pot Roast with Vegetables 4 /2 1 /2 1 /2 1 /8 4 3 2 3 /4 2 1 11/2 1 1 1 1 1 /2 1 /4 1 /2 1 /4 1 /8 1 /4 1 /4 to 5-pound round or chuck pot roast teaspoon salt teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon dried thyme leaves teaspoon pepper potatoes, peeled and quartered onions, quartered carrots, sliced cup water tablespoons brown bouquet sauce Makes 8 servings Place meat in 4-quart casserole. Pat seasonings into meat. Add vegetables.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M MAIN DISH RECIPES Stuffed Pork Chops 4 1 1 /2 1 /2 1 /4 1 /4 1 1 1 /2 1 /4 1 /8 Cream together margarine, garlic, Parmesan cheese, sage, thyme and basil. Turn chicken breast side up and work your fingers under the skin at the openings on each side of the breast. Continue into thigh and leg and make the skin as smooth as possible. Using fingers, spread herb mixture evenly under skin. Place chicken, breast side up on rack. Follow directions in COMPU ROAST #1.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M MAIN DISH RECIPES Tamale Casserole Hearty Pizza 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 /2 1 /4 1 /4 1 pound ground beef or 4 to 6 ounces sliced pepperoni 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 can (28 oz.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M GRILLING Your oven grills giving tender, juicy results. Check chart below for approximate grill times. Program oven for the maximum time but check at the minimum time. If done, remove. If not, simply touch Start/Touch On and continue grilling, checking frequently until the desired doneness is achieved. Preheating is not necessary so put food on rack, program the oven and touch Start/Touch On. It is wise to remove excess fat, slash edges and season, if desired.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M GRILLING RECIPES Oriental Flank Steak 1 /4 2 3 /4 3 3 3 1 2 1 Honey Mustard Chicken 1 cup sherry tablespoons packed brown sugar teaspoon salt tablespoons soy sauce tablespoons Hoisin sauce tablespoons catsup tablespoon minced fresh ginger green onions, thinly sliced to 11/2-pound flank steak Makes 4 servings /2 /4 1 /4 2 1 Combine coarse mustard, Dijon mustard and honey. Set aside. Place chicken in 9-inch oven-safe dish. Put dish on rack. Follow directions in COMPU GRILL #5.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M GRILLING RECIPES Grilled Salmon with Basil Sauce Spicy Shrimp 1 /4 /4 3 2 1 2 1 /8 1 2 1 1 /4 2 1 1 /4 1 /2 4 tablespoons olive oil clove garlic, minced cup white wine tablespoons lemon juice cup fresh basil* cup grated Parmesan cheese teaspoon Dijon-style mustard salmon steaks (11/4 to 11/2 pounds) or haddock, halibut, swordfish Cayenne pepper Makes 4 servings Mix all ingredients except shrimp in medium bowl. Stir in shrimp; cover.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M BAKING In a convection oven, the moving evenly heated air bakes and browns foods beautifully. Preheating the oven is necessary for convection cooking and baking. HELPFUL HINTS * Metal pizza pans are ideal for baking of cookies, biscuits and frozen convenience foods. * Use the turntable for shaping and baking yeast braids or other special shapes. * Remember to use CONVEC 3.4 and 5 for cakes, angel food cakes and yeast bread.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M BAKING RECIPES Chocolate Chip “Pizza” 1 /8 1 /2 1 /8 1 /4 3 /4 1 /2 1 /2 1 1 1 /2 1 Onion-Cheese Bread 1 cup all-purpose flour teaspoon baking soda teaspoon baking powder teaspoon salt cup granulated sugar cup packed brown sugar cup margarine or butter teaspoon vanilla egg package (6 ounces) chocolate chips cup chopped nuts (optional) Makes 1 11”-12” “pizza” /2 1 11/2 1 /2 1 1 /2 2 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium) tablespoon margarine or butter cups buttermilk baking mix cup milk eg
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M BAKING RECIPES Chocolate Chip Banana Crumb Loaf Sour Cream Pound Cake 4 2 1 1 /2 2 1 4 1 2 1 /2 1 /4 2 1 package (14 ounces) banana bread mix or banana muffin mix 3 /4 cup semisweet chocolate mini morsels ingredients to complete mix Crumb Topping: 1 /2 /2 2 2 1 /4 1 cup chopped walnuts cup all-purpose flour tablespoons granulated sugar tablespoons packed brown sugar cup margarine or butter Makes 12 servings cups all-purpose flour teaspoons baking powder teaspoon baking soda teaspoon
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M BAKING RECIPES Coconut Oatmeal Pie 3 1 2 /3 2 /3 2 /3 1 /2 2 1 1 /2 1 eggs, well beaten cup packed brown sugar cup granulated sugar cup quick-cooking oats cup shredded coconut cup milk tablespoons margarine or butter, melted teaspoon vanilla cup broken pecans 9-inch unbaked pie shell Makes 8 servings Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine all ingredients except pecans in large bowl. Add pecans; mix well. Pour into pie shell. Bake 35 to 45 minutes at 375°F. or until set.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M BAKING RECIPES No-Knead Cheddar Dill Bread 21/2 1 2 1 1 1 /4 1 1 1 /4 1 1 2 1 to 3 cups all-purpose flour tablespoon sugar teaspoons dill weed teaspoon dill seeds teaspoon salt teaspoon baking soda package active dry yeast cup small-curd cottage cheese cup water tablespoon margarine or butter egg cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese egg, slightly beaten Poppy seeds Makes one 8-inch round loaf, 16 servings cheese to dry ingredients. Stir well. Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M BAKING RECIPES Hearty Cheese Caraway Bread 63/4 3 21/2 1 /4 1 2 1 1 1 /3 13/4 1 /4 cups all-purpose flour tablespoons sugar teaspoons salt teaspoon baking soda package rapid rise yeast teaspoons caraway seeds cup milk cup water cup margarine or butter cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese cup melted margarine or butter (for greasing) Makes 2 loaves, 24 servings Divide dough in half; roll half into a 15 x 9-inch rectangle. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of grated cheese evenly over dough.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE REHEAT COMPU COOK CHART 1 Touch Reheat pad. REHEAT 2 Select desired reheat setting. (Ex. Touch 4 and 2 to warm frozen rolls/muffins.) 4 2 2 3 Touch 2 for 2 rolls/muffins. START TOUCH ON 4 Touch Start/Touch On pad. REHEAT CHART FOOD 1 - 4 cups 2. Dinner Plate 1 plate 1 Regular 1 Large 1 Small 3. Beverage, reheat Beverage, make coffee/tea AMOUNT 1. Baked potato 1 - 4 medium 2. Vegetables, fresh 1 - 4 cups 3. Vegetables, frozen 1 - 4 cups 4.
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SEC R-820BK/W O/M AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. SET CLOCK GRILL COOKING If SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK is in the display, first touch Stop/Clear. 1 Touch Grill pad. 1 Touch Clock pad. CLOCK 2 Enter correct time of the day by touching numbers in sequence. (Ex: 12:30) GRILL 2 Select desired Grill setting. (Ex. Touch 1 for top and bottom grill.) 3 Enter grilling time by touching number pads. (Ex. 20 min.