. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page A STIR TURN KG PCS MICRO COOK Auto Cook 1 Roast Beef / Lamb AUTO COOK/ DEFROST 2 Roast Pork 3 Roast Poultry POWER LEVEL/ WEIGHT 4 Fresh Vegetables 5 Jacket Potatoes 6 Rice / Pasta Auto Defrost 7 Meat Joint STOP CLEAR START AUTO MINUTE 8 Poultry 10min. 1min. 10sec.
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1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 1 CONTENTS Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 2 OVEN AND ACCESSORIES Control panel (see facing page for detail) Oven lamp Waveguide cover (distributing microwaves) Door opening button Door seals & sealing surfaces Oven cavity Turntable support system Door Latches ❏ ❏ Place the turntable support in the centre of the oven floor so that it can freely rotate around the coupling. Turntable Turntable support Place the turntable onto the turntable support so that it locates firmly into the coupling.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 3 CONTROL PANEL 1. 2. 1 STIR TURN KG PCS MICRO COOK Auto Cook 1 Roast Beef / Lamb AUTO COOK/ DEFROST 2 POWER LEVEL/ WEIGHT 3 2 Roast Pork 3 Roast Poultry 4 Fresh Vegetables 5 Jacket Potatoes 6 Rice / Pasta Auto Defrost 7 Meat Joint STOP CLEAR START AUTO MINUTE 4 5 8 Poultry 10min. 1min. 10sec. 6 900W E R-343 3 3. 4. 5. 6. Digital Display AUTO COOK/DEFROST key press to select 1 of 6 AUTO COOK or 2 AUTO DEFROST programmes.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Childcare: Only allow children to use the oven under close adult supervision, children should be taught all important safety instructions. Do not allow anyone to play with the oven, lean or swing on the oven door. Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 5 INSTALLATION BUILDING-IN-KIT. An installation frame is available which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit. The microwave oven is not designed to be built above or near a conventional oven. SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit, EBR4500, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety of the oven. When building, follow installation instructions supplied for A type models carefully.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 6 SETTING THE CLOCK There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour-clock: 1. To set the 12 hour-clock, press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key once for 3 seconds. will appear in the display. POWER LEVEL/ WEIGHT x1 for 3 seconds. 2. To set the 24 hour-clock, press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key once more after Step 1, in the example above. will appear in the display.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 7 MAFF HEATING CATEGORY 900W E Letter representing the oven heating category. Microwave Symbol. OVEN OUTPUT POWER The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not represent the general performance of the oven.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 8 MICROWAVING Introduction: Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together. Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy, and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore, important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating. Where recommended allow food to stand.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 9 MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed, consisting of manual cooking time and mode. Example: To cook rice: 5 minutes on (100P) HIGH power (Stage 1) 16 minutes on (30P) MEDIUM LOW power (Stage 2) To input the power level press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key once. STAGE 1 To input the time, press the 1 MIN key 5 times. 1min. STAGE 2 To input the time press the 10 MIN key once. Then press the 1 MIN key 6 times. 1min. 10min.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 10 AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST AUTO COOK / DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost those foods listed on the control panel of the microwave oven. For more details, see the AUTO COOK / DEFROST chart on page 11. Auto Cook Auto Defrost 1 Roast Beef / Lamb 7 Meat Joint 2 Roast Pork 8 Poultry 3 Roast Poultry HOW TO OPERATE AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST: • Press AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST until the number corresponding to the food listed on the control panel appears in the display.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 11 AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST CHART No MENU AUTO COOK WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE AC-1. Roast Beef / Lamb 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds. • After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes. • Select LESS for rare. • Select PLUS for well done. AC-2. Roast Pork 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 12 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. LESS and PLUS function. The LESS and PLUS function allows you to cook food for plus or less time than the pre-set programmes. For Example, If you prefer vegetables which are cooked but still crisp, or beef which is rare, use the LESS function. Alternatively, if you prefer vegetables softer or beef well done, use the PLUS function. To select LESS or PLUS, press the AUTO COOK/DEFROST key immediately after entering the weight.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 13 COOKING ADVICE WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven. The microwave power level will default to (100P) HIGH unless you press the POWER LEVEL key to reach the desired setting.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 14 SUITABLE COOKWARE When microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below: A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook. COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING Heat resistant glass, (e.g. Pyrex®, Fire King®, Corning Ware ®). YES Microwave-safe plastic cookware.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 15 FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands. For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after cooking or defrosting.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 16 FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Covering Size & shape Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations where given and use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid. Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time needed. When cooking more than one portion of the same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 17 ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Meat joints Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. Poultry Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 18 ADVICE FOR REHEATING WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:18 Page 19 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OUTER CABINET Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth. The control panel must be wiped clean whilst the door is open, therefore inactivating the oven. OVEN INTERIOR Clean the microwave oven cavity, after each use with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth, pay special attention to the waveguide cover.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:18 Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Digital display does not light-up. Check the oven is plugged in. Plug in another appliance to check the mains supply is feeding the socket. Replace the fuse. Draught circulates around When oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door. the door.
1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:18 Page 21 CALLING FOR SERVICE • If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages, do not attempt to service this microwave oven yourself. • Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer Information Centre, telephone: LoCall 0990 274 277. (All calls will be charged at local rate).
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 22 COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Defrosting Charts: Meat . . . . . . . . . Poultry . . . . . . . . Fish . . . . . . . . . . Fruit . . . . . . . . . . General . . . . . . . Cooking Charts Meat . . . . . . . . . Poultry . . . . . . . . Fish . . . . . . . . . . Fresh vegetables . Frozen vegetables Fresh fruit . . . . . . Rice & Pasta . . . . Eggs . . .
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 23 DEFROSTING CHARTS DEFROSTING TIME MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD ✝ STANDING TIME ❇ 23-25 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) LOW Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 45-60 Minutes 10P times during defrosting. Shield. 23-25 Minutes/ LOW 10P Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. Shield. 45-60 Minutes 450g (1lb) 23-25 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) LOW 10P Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. Shield.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 24 DEFROSTING CHARTS DEFROSTING TIME MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING Whole Fish (Trout, Mackerel) 8 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW 30P Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice 15 Minutes Fish Fillets/ Steaks 7 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice and separate during defrosting. Shield. 15 Minutes 3-4 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW 30P Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 25 COOKING CHARTS METHOD ✝ STANDING TIME ❇ Place in a flan dish. 6 Minutes COOKING TIME MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL Beef (rare) Topside, Silverside) 9-10 Mins/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70P Turn over halfway through cooking. Beef (medium) (Topside, Silverside) 12-13 Mins/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 26 COOKING CHARTS POULTRY COOKING TIME MICROWAVE METHOD ✝ STANDING POWER LEVEL TIME ❇ Chicken 10 Mins/ 450g (1lb) HIGH 100P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking 10 Minutes Turkey Max. 2.7kg (6lb) 10 Mins/ 450g (1lb) HIGH 100P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 20 Minutes Duck 10 Mins/ 450g (1lb) HIGH 100P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 10 Minutes Max. 1.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 27 COOKING CHART COOKING MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME 5 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover 2 Minutes Beans (green) 5-6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Broccoli 5-6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH Break into florets. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes 100P 5-6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 28 COOKING CHART COOKING TIME MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME Beans (green) 5-6 Minutes/ HIGH 100P Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Broccoli 6-7 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes 100P Brussels Sprouts 6-7 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 29 COOKING CHART RICE & PASTA COOKING TIME ✢ MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME ✧ White rice (long grain) 13-14 Mins MEDIUM HIGH Add 300ml (1/2 pt) boiling water/100g (4oz) 70P rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 5 Minutes Brown rice 20-21 Mins MEDIUM HIGH Add 400ml (14floz) boiling water/100g (4oz) 70P rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 30 REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME Soup (canned) 5-6 Minutes/ 425g (15oz) can HIGH 100P Remove from can. Place in a dish and 2 Minutes 4-5 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) can HIGH 100P Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Spaghetti (canned) 4-5 Minutes/ 425g (15oz) can HIGH Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 31 RECIPES 1 Place the onion and oil in a bowl, mix well and heat on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. 2 Stir in the flour to make a paste and gradually add stock. Season and add the parsley. 3 Cover the bowl and cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 18 minutes. 4 Pour the soup into serving bowls, submerge bread and sprinkle generously with cheese. 5 Heat on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 1 minute, until the cheese has melted.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 32 RECIPES 1 Heat the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. 2 Add leeks and potatoes and mix well. Cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes, stir after 2 minutes. 3 Add the stock to the potato mixture. Mix well. 4 Cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender, stir every 5 minutes.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 33 RECIPES 1 Place the salmon steaks in a large flan dish, pierce in several places and add the wine. Cover and cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 8 minutes. Allow to stand whilst preparing the sauce. 2 Place the salmon steaks in a warm serving dish, reheat on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. Serve the sauce separately. POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD SAUCE Serves 4 4 salmon steaks (approx.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 34 RECIPES 1 Melt the butter and oil in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. Stir in the onion, celery, garlic and bacon. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 7 minutes, stir halfway through cooking. 2 Add the bay leaf, tomatoes, tomato purée and minced beef to the vegetable mixture. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 8 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking to break up the mince as it cooks. 3 Add the herbs, wine and stock, mix thoroughly.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 35 RECIPES Bolognese Sauce- Variations: Shepherds pie: Make as the bolognese sauce (previous page), omitting the wine. Place in dish, top with 700g (11/2lb) mashed potatoes.Heat on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes. Chilli Con Carne: Make as the bolognese sauce (previous page). At stage 3, add 450g (1lb) canned red kidney beans and 5-15ml (1-3 tsp) chilli powder, to taste.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 36 RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. 2 Stir in the onion and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2 minutes. 3 Stir in the flour and gradually add the milk and cream. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth and thickened. 4 Allow to cool slightly before stirring in the egg yolks. 5 Add peas, turkey, nutmeg and seasoning. Cook on 70P (MED HIGH) for 15 minutes, stir every 3 minutes.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 37 RECIPES 1 Place the chicken in a bowl, stir in the yogurt, garlic and turmeric. Cover and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. 2 Place the butter in a large bowl and heat on 100P (HIGH) for 30 seconds, until melted. Add the onion and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2 minutes. Stir in the ginger, chilli powder and coriander. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. 3 Add chicken and marinade, mix well.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 38 RECIPES 1 Grease a 1.5 litre (21/2 pint) loaf dish and line the base with greaseproof paper. 2 Place the walnuts, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, mushrooms, parsley, milk, eggs, margarine and mustard in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper to taste. 3 Place spinach in a separate bowl, add 5ml (1tsp) water. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2-3 minutes. Drain. 4 Divide nut mixture in half.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 39 RECIPES 1 Line a 20.4cm (8”) flan dish with pastry. 2 Place the bacon and the onion in a bowl, cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2-3 minutes. 3 Place the eggs, milk, salt and pepper and mixed herbs in a bowl and mix thoroughly. 4 Spread the bacon and onion on pastry base. Pour in the egg mixture and top with the grated cheese. 5 Cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 28-30 minutes, until evenly set.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:22 Page 40 RECIPES 1 Place onion, garlic and butter in a dish. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 3 minutes. 2 Add the minced beef and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 6 minutes, stirring twice during cooking. 3 Add mushrooms, tomato purée, tomatoes, beef stock and seasoning. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 20 minutes, stir every 5 minutes until thick. 4 Fill cannelloni with meat mixture and place in a deep 20.4cm (8”) square dish. Place any remaining mixture around the cannelloni.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:22 Page 41 RECIPES 1 Place courgettes in a bowl with 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 6 minutes. Drain. 2 Place baby carrots in a bowl with 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 6 minutes. Drain and add the mushrooms, cook on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. Add the courgettes and mix well. 3 Place the vegetables in a serving dish, cover with the cashew nuts and add the sauce. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and cheese.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:22 Page 42 RECIPES 1 To make the pastry, combine the flours and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add enough cold water to form a soft but not sticky dough. 2 Line a greased 25.4cm (10”) flan dish with the pastry and spread the pecan nuts evenly over the base. 3 To prepare the filling, beat together the brown sugar, golden syrup, butter, eggs and vanilla essence. Pour over the pecan nuts.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:22 Page 43 RECIPES 1 Line the base of 17.8cm (7”) cake dish with kitchen paper. 2 Cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and fold in the sifted flour alternately with the milk. 3 Pour into prepared container. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes, until a skewer comes out cleanly. 4 Leave the cake to stand for 5 minutes before turning out.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:22 Page 44 RECIPES 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute, until melted. 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:22 Page 45 RECIPES 1 Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very large bowl, heat on 100P (HIGH) for 4 minutes, or until the fruit has softened. Add sugar, mix well. 2 Cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 40 mins, until setting point ❇ is reached, stir every 5 mins. 3 Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.
2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:22 Page 46 SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz AC Power required . . . . . . . . . . .6.8 amps, 1.45kW Output power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .900W (IEC 60705) MAFF heating category . . . . . . . .E Microwave frequency . . . . . . . . .2450MHz Outside Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . .520(W) x 305(H) x 413(D) mm Cavity Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .342(W) x 207(H) x 368(D) mm Oven capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
