OPERATION MANUAL AND COOKBOOK MICROWAVE OVEN MODEL R-340E J
WARRANTY Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! 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 Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Please keep this operation manual handy, as it describes all the features of your oven and will enable you to cook many varieties of foods. The manual is divided into two sections: 1. OPERATION (P2~P15) This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use all the features.
WARNING 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 when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning. e.
SPECIAL NOTES DO DON’T Eggs, fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables, sausages and oysters * Puncture egg yolks and whites and oysters before cooking to prevent "explosion". * Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs, sausages and oysters so that steam escapes. * 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. Popcorn * Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven.
INSTALLATION 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 by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP and repaired, if necessary. 2. Accessories provided 1) Turntable 2) Roller stay 3) Operation manual and Cook book 3.
OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL 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 an audible signal will sound for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when cooking procedure is required.
BEFORE OPERATING Getting Started Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed. Flashing eights 2 Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the oven beeps. Only the dots will remain. Clock Setting * To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM). Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad. 1 The dots (:) will flash on and off. 2 Enter the correct time of day by pressing the numbers in sequence.
MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Time Cooking This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level. There are five different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one variable power setting to another automatically. * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 5 minutes on 100%. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time. 1 2 3 Select desired power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad (for 50% press three times). x3 For second sequence, enter desired time for cooking time.
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme Microwave time can be added during a cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK/START pad. * Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on 50% power cooking. (at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.) Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time. 1 2 Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three times) x3 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the details provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best result. If the details are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or may be displayed. 2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually. Refer to manual cooking charts in RECIPES section. 3.
Express Defrost EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg specific foods. Follow the details provided in EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 5 in the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets. Step Procedure 1 Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken Fillets press twice). Pad Order Display x2 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. 2 3 The defrosting time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and stop.
Easy Defrost EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and defrosting time. Follow the details provided in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 6 in the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces. Step Procedure 1 Press the EASY DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken Pieces press four times). Pad Order Display x4 KG will flash on and off. Press the number pads to enter weight. 2 KG stops flashing and remains on display.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Less/More Setting 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.
Timer Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Example includes: 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 the display will return to showing time of day. * Suppose you want to set the timer to 3 minutes for boiling an egg on the stove top. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired time.
CARE AND CLEANING CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning. And if possible leave the door open to inactivate the oven. Exterior: The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of harsh abrasive cleaners. Door: Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner.
COOKING GUIDES CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE HELPFUL HINTS 1 COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE 2 INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE 3,4 EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE 5 EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE RECIPES 6 7 ~ 24
HELPFUL HINTS 1. THE ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. 2. TURNING Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time. 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: 4.
COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE Utensil Use Advice GLASSWARE/CERAMIC (HEAT RESISTANT) YES GLASSWARE • Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods. CERAMIC • Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited. • Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf. • Avoid using antique pottery. • If unsure, check with the manufacturer. METAL COOKWARE NO • Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the microwave oven.
INSTANT ACTION 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. Menu Quantity (Unit per pressing each INSTANT ACTION pad) Initial Temperature (approx.) 1 serve 1 serve, approx.
Menu Quantity (Unit per pressing each INSTANT ACTION pad) Initial Temperature (approx.) 0.2-1.0 kg (0.2 kg) – 18°C Frozen Frozen Vegetables Carrots Beans Brussels Sprouts Broccoli Cauliflower Corn Green Peas Mixed Vegetables hard vegetables medium vegetables soft vegetables Jacket Potato Potato (whole) 1–10 pieces + 20°C Room temperature 1 piece, ( approx.
EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE NO. Menu Fish Fillets Quantity (kg's) 0.5 1 Chicken Fillets 0.5 2 Sausages / Minced Meat 3 0.5 Procedure Standing Time (minutes) • Place fish fillets on a defrost rack. • The oven will "beep" and stop, TURN, OVER will be displayed repeatedly. Turn over and separate into pieces. • Press start to continue defrosting. • After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil. 5 • Place chicken fillets on a defrost rack.
EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE NO. Menu Steak Chops Quantity min-max (kg's) 0.1 - 3.0 1 Minced Meat Beef 2 Roast Meat Beef/Pork Lamb Poultry 0.1 - 3.0 0.5 - 3.0 0.5 - 2.5 1.0 - 4.0 3 Chicken Pieces 4 0.1 - 3.0 Procedure • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil. • Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on a defrost rack. If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible.
MEAT RECIPES LASAGNE INDEX MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS MEAT BEEF STROGANOFF CHILLI CON CARNE GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES HONEY ROAST LAMB INDIAN CURRY LAMB ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE LASAGNE SHEPHERD'S PIE VEAL AND AUBERGINE VEGETABLES 8 9 8 9 9 9 7 8 8 POULTRY 0 CHICKEN AND PENNE SALAD CHICKEN FILLET BURGERS 0 CHICKEN IN A POT 0 CHICKEN WITH BACON AND 0 LEEK SEASONING CRUNCHY CAMEMBERT CHICKEN q HONEY CHICKEN LEGS q ROAST CHICKEN q SEASONED CHICKEN PARCELS q TANDOORI CHICKEN q SEAFOOD CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI CR
GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES 1 kg sausages 1 onion, finely sliced 2 tablespoons butter 3 teaspoons curry powder 11/2 cups water 2 1 2 1 2 BEEF STROGANOFF Serves 4-6 tablespoons plain flour carrot, grated tablespoons Worcestershire sauce tablespoon brown sugar tablespoons brown vinegar 1 kg rump steak, cut into strips 1 /2 cup plain flour salt and pepper 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato purée Serves 6 11/2 cups beef stock /4 cup red wine 100 g mushrooms, thinly sliced 300 mL sour cream 1 1.
ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE 500 g topside mince 1 onion, chopped 2 clove garlic, crushed 410 g can whole tomatoes 1 /2 cup tomato paste CHILLI CON CARNE Serves 4-6 100 g mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves 1 kg mince 1 large onion, finely chopped 825 g can peeled tomatoes salt and pepper 1-2 teaspoons chilli powder Serves 4-6 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 375 g jar tomato paste 425 g can red kidney beans, drained 1.
POULTRY CHICKEN IN A POT 1.5 kg chicken thighs /4 cup plain flour 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped 1 green capsicum, diced 1 onion, finely chopped 425 g can peeled tomatoes 1 CHICKEN WITH BACON AND LEEK SEASONING Serves 4-6 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 chicken stock cubes 1 tablespoon soy sauce salt and pepper 200 g mushrooms, sliced No.
HONEY CHICKEN LEGS 250 mL soy sauce 4 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed SEASONED CHICKEN PARCELS Serves 4 1 /2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons oil 8 large chicken legs sesame seeds 3 spring onions, chopped finely 1 /2 cup fresh (white) bread crumbs 1 clove garlic, minced 1 egg yolk 1 /2 cup pine nuts, chopped finely 100 g smoked bacon 1. Combine soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and oil in a small bowl.
SEAFOOD SEAFOOD LAKSA 1 tablespoon lemon grass 270 mL coconut cream 2 fish fillets or 300 g king prawns or both 1 tablespoon oil 1-2 tablespoons Laksa paste CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI Serves 4-6 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 packet of bean shoots 2 cloves garlic minced 1 packet of vercamelli noodles 1,125 mL Fish Stock 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 tablespoo
SEAFOOD MARINARA 1 tablespoon oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 100 g angle hair pasta 6 cups hot tap water CRAB MORNAY Serves 6-8 350 g fresh crabmeat or 2 x 170 g cans crab meat, drained 5 cloves garlic, crushed 60 g butter 1 /3 cup plain flour 1 /2 teaspoon dry mustard 2 cups milk 300 g seafood marinara 3 fresh tomatoes, sliced 2 tablespoons cream 2 shallots, sliced 1. Place oil and garlic in a large microwave safe bowl and cook for 20-30 seconds on HIGH. 2.
VEGETABLES CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN SCALLOPED POTATOES Serves 4-6 500 g cauliflower florets 30 g butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon mustard 1 /2 cup grated cheese paprika 3 large potatoes (approx. 500 g), peeled and sliced thinly 1 /2 large onion, sliced 1 cup grated tasty cheese 250 ml cream paprika salt and pepper to taste 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1. Place cauliflower in a flan dish. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes on HIGH, until tender. Drain. 2.
POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD 1 kg small new potatoes 1 large onion, sliced into rings 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 tablespoon butter 1 /2 cup mayonnaise HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES Serves 6 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons lemon juice 500 g butternut pumpkin, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup frozen beans 2 zucchinis, sliced 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 150 mL sour cream black pepper 1 large avocado, cubed chives 1. Cut unpeeled potatoes in half.
DESSERTS AUSTRALIAN FRUIT CAKE 1 kg mixed fruit 1 cup brown sugar 250 g butter, chopped 2 tablespoons brandy 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons parisienne essence BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING Serves 4-6 1 cup plain flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder salt 1 /2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons brandy, extra 4 slices multigrain bread, crusts removed butter 3 tablespoons caster sugar 1 /4 cup sultanas CARAMEL RICE PUDDING 1 cup rice 3 cups hot water 400 g can condensed milk CHOCOLATE CAKE
CHARTS DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES FOR SEAFOOD, BREAD AND PIES DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS 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.
MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS STANDING TIME BEEF Rare Medium Well done 16-18 minutes/kg at MEDIUM 20-23 minutes/kg at MEDIUM 25-28 minutes/kg at MEDIUM Tie meat with string. Season with cracked pepper. Place fat-side down on a Rack. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand covered with foil before carving. 10-15 minutes VEAL Well done 25-28 minutes/kg at MEDIUM Tie meat with string. Place on a rack. Brush with melted butter.
FRESH VEGETABLE CHART AMOUNT MICROWAVE TIME AT HIGH (100%) Asparagus 500 g 3-4 minutes Beans 500 g 31/2-41/2 minutes VEGETABLE 500 g 31/2-41/2 minutes Brussels sprouts 500 g 3-4 minutes Cabbage 500 g 3-4 minutes Carrots 500 g 31/2-5 minutes Cauliflower 500 g 31/2-41/2 minutes Chokos 500 g (2) 5-51/2 minutes Corn (on cob) 500 g (2) 41/2-61/2 minutes 1 kg (4) 14-15 minutes Broccoli Eggplant 500 g 3-31/2 minutes Mushrooms 500 g 3-31/2 minutes COOKING PROCEDURE VEGETABLE
FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART 1. Place vegetables in a dish. Cover with a lid. 2. Stir halfway through cooking. 3. Allow to stand 1-3 minutes before serving.
REHEATING CONVENIENCE – FOOD CHART DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE FOOD 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION GLOSSARY OF TERMS DEFROSTING SPOON MEASURES 1 tablespoon = 20 mL 1 teaspoon = 5 mL 1 /2 teaspoon = 2.5 mL 1 /4 teaspoon = 1.25 mL 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.
PULSES To soak: Place one cup of any variety of beans in a large dish, add 2 cups cold water and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in microwave and cook for 5 minutes on HIGH. Then simmer for 30 minutes on MEDIUM LOW. They will then be ready to use. To cook: Rinse pulses. One cup of pulses to 4 cups of boiling water is required for a maximum of 45 minutes on HIGH. DRIED MUSHROOMS Place in a bowl with 2 cups of water and heat, slowly, 810 minutes on LOW.
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 oven, it holds its shape until stirred. Heat for 2-21/2 minutes per 100 g on MEDIUM. DO NOT COVER.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE Instant Action To cook 2 Jacket Potatoes. Express Defrost To defrost 0.5kg of Chicken Fillets. x2 Menu Number x2 Easy Defrost To defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces. Menu Number Weight x4 Less/More Setting For Instant Action For More setting For Less setting or x1 Within 2 seconds Less/More Setting For Express Defrost, Easy Defrost Variable Cooking Control Weight★ Menu Number x2 For More setting For Less setting or x4 eg.
