R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page A OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK R-795M MICROWAVE OVEN with TOP & BOTTOM GRILLS 900W (IEC 60705)
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page B OPERATION MANUAL This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven. IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open. If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our website: http://www.sharp.co.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 1 CONTENTS YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 SAFETY: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5 Important Safety Instructions . . . .
R-795M New style Op man 08/05/2002 15:47 Page 2 YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 10 OVEN: 1. Oven lamp 2. Control panel 3. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE) 4. Bottom grill heating element 5. Turntable motor shaft 6. Oven cavity 7. Door seals and sealing surfaces 8. Door latches 9. Door opening handle 10. Top grill heating element 11. Ventilation openings 12. Outer cabinet 13. Power cord 1 9 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 11 13 12 ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: 14. Turntable 15.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 3 CONTROL PANEL 1. DIGITAL DISPLAY KEYS: 2. TIME 3. PIZZA 4. EXPRESS COOK 5. EXPRESS DEFROST 6. AUTO COOK 7. DUAL GRILL 8. OVEN (0C) 9. LESS/MORE 10. START/AUTO MINUTE 11. STOP/CLEAR 12. KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET 13. WEIGHT UP/DOWN 14. POWER LEVEL 15. GRILL 16. BREAKFAST 1 2 16 3 4 5 6 15 14 7 8 13 9 12 10 11 8 7 DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATORS: 1. LESS/MORE 2. MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL 3. WEIGHT 4. MICROWAVE 5. BOTTOM GRILL 6. TOP GRILL 7. COOK 8.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 4 INSTALLATION • • • • • 6. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency. 7. Do not use the oven outdoors. WARNING: Inspect the Oven: Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation. Make sure the door closes properly, that it is not misaligned or warped. Check the hinges and door safety latches are not broken or loose. Ensure the door seal and sealing surfaces are not damaged.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 5 INSTALLATION • If you have any doubt about your microwave oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician. • When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 6 HEATING CATEGORY Microwave output power in Watts (based on international (IEC 60705) standard). Letter representing the oven heating category. 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. Microwave Symbol.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 7 BEFORE OPERATION Your oven comes pre-set in Energy Save Mode. (See page 8 for details). 1. To operate the oven in Energy Save Mode: 1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time. 2. Open the door. The display will flash the message shown. 3. Close the door. The display will show “ . 0”. 2. NOTES: • To avoid smoke and odour, heat the oven using the top & bottom grills, without food, for 20 minutes. (Please refer to note on page 12.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 8 ENERGY SAVE MODE • To operate the oven, open and then close the door. “0” will be displayed and the oven is ready to use. • To cancel Energy Save Mode, set the clock. (Please refer to page 9.) Your oven has an Energy Save Mode. This facility saves electricity when the oven is not in use. • If the oven is not used, it will default to Energy Save Mode after 3 minutes. The display is blank and the oven cannot be operated.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 9 SETTING THE CLOCK Your oven has a 12 hour clock. • To set the 12 hour clock, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key twice. x2 To set the time of day follow the instructions below: 1. Select the clock. 2. Enter the hours by pressing the TIME keys. 3. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key once. x2 4. Enter the minutes by pressing the TIME keys. x1 5. To start the clock, press the KITCHEN TIMER/ CLOCK SET key once.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 10 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN Opening and closing the door: To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. Starting the oven: Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. Stopping the oven: If you want to stop the oven during cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR key once or open the oven door. If you want to cancel the cooking programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 11 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN MANUAL DEFROSTING • Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10% or 30% to defrost (refer to page 7). • Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting. • After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted. • Refer to the defrosting charts in the cookbook section, page 37. Example: To defrost for 10 minutes on 30% microwave power. 1.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 12 GRILL COOKING The oven has top and bottom grills which can be used separately or combined. These have one power setting only. The grill is assisted by the turntable which rotates to ensure even browning. The rack can be used for grilling small items of food such as bacon, gammon and teacakes, turn over halfway through grilling. Food can be placed directly onto the rack, into a flan dish/heat-resistant plate on the rack, or directly onto the turntable.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 13 PREHEATING THE OVEN Your oven can be preheated to a desired temperature prior to oven cooking. Example: To preheat the oven to 180ºC. 1. Enter the temperature by pressing the OVEN (ºC) key twice. 2. Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE key once to start preheating. x1 x2 3. When the oven reaches 180ºC, the audible signal will sound and the oven will display 180ºC. Place food in the oven, enter the desired cooking time and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 14 OVEN COOKING Your oven can be programmed to cook with seven different temperatures by combining the top and bottom grills. The temperatures available in ºC are: 200ºC, 180ºC, 160ºC, 130ºC, 100ºC, 70ºC, 40ºC. • Oven cooking is ideal for cooking foods and recipes in the cookbook section. • When using the OVEN (ºC) key, all metal cookware can be used. (See “Suitable Cookware” on page 29). • The oven function on this model works in a unique way.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 15 DUAL GRILL COOKING To select the dual grill mode required, enter the cooking time and follow the table below. Dual Grill combines microwave power with grill. Dual Grill Mode The combination of microwave power with grill reduces cooking time and provides a crisp, brown finish. There are two Dual Grill modes: 1. Dual Grill - 1 - Top grill with microwave. 2. Dual Grill - 2 - Bottom grill with microwave. Dual Grill is preset with 30% microwave power.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 16 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 6 popular foods from frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on pages 17 - 18. EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular foods. Please refer to the chart on page 19. Follow the examples below for details on how to operate these functions. EXPRESS COOK Example: To cook 0.6kg of Roast Beef from frozen. 1. Press the ROAST BEEF/ LAMB key once to select cooking from frozen. 2.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 17 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS COOK CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Roast Beef/Lamb 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the rack. • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds. • After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes. NOTE: • Select MORE for well done. • It is not possible to use the LESS key for beef/lamb. 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the rack.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 18 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS COOK CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Crispy Potatoes 0.1kg - 0.4kg • Place the crispy potatoes on the turntable. • After cooking, remove from the turntable and serve. NOTES: • For frozen oven chips (thick type), wedges and rosti, use the MORE key. • Frozen Roast Potatoes are not recommended. x1: Frozen x2: Chilled Frozen: e.g.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 19 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS DEFROST CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Meat Joint: Beef/Lamb/Pork 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds. • Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until thoroughly defrosted. Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.8kg • Place poultry, breast side-up, in a flan dish on the turntable. • Turn over when the audible signal sounds.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 20 AUTOCOOK AUTOCOOK enables you to cook the foods listed on the control panel. For cooking instructions please refer to the chart on page 21. Press the AUTOCOOK key until the number corresponding to the food listed on the control panel appears in the display. Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function. Example: To cook 0.5kg of Crispy Crumb Foods (AC-1). 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTOCOOK key once. 2.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 21 AUTOCOOK AUTOCOOK CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS AC-1 Crispy Crumb Foods 0.1kg - 0.5kg • Place the crispy crumb food on the turntable. • After cooking, remove from the turntable and serve. NOTE: • For Frozen Crispy Crumb foods use the MORE key. x1 Chilled & Frozen e.g. Fish Cakes, Chicken Fillets, Vegetable Burger AC-2 Fish & Chips x2 Chilled & Frozen e.g.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 22 BREAKFAST/PIZZA BREAKFAST enables you to cook 4 popular breakfast menus. PIZZA enables you to cook frozen and chilled pizzas. For cooking instructions please refer to the chart on page 23. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions. Example: To cook one serving of Breakfast (bacon and eggs). 1. Select the menu required by pressing the BREAKFAST key once. 2. Enter the number of servings by pressing the WEIGHT UP key once. 3.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 23 BREAKFAST/PIZZA BREAKFAST/PIZZA CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Breakfast 1 - 3 servings • Grease the turntable with 5 - 10ml of oil. • Place bacon and/or sausages on the turntable. (Pierce the sausages.) • When the audible signal sounds, turn the bacon/ sausages over and add the eggs (not beaten). • After cooking, leave to stand for 2 - 3 minutes.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 24 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. SEQUENCE COOKING This function enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to 4 different stages. These can include a combination of Microwave, Grill or Dual Grill. Example: To cook for: 5 minutes on 70% microwave power (Stage 1) 6 minutes on Grill-1 (Stage 2) 3 minutes on Dual Grill-1, 10% microwave power (Stage 3) STAGE 1 1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN. key 5 times. 2.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 25 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 2. LESS and MORE The LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) keys enable you to: • Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes. • Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only). TO USE WITH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES: Press the MORE or LESS key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key. Example: If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked, but still firm, use the LESS ( ▼ ) key.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 26 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 3. KITCHEN TIMER Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food. Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes. 1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key once. 2. Enter the desired time by pressing the 1 MIN. key 5 times. 3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start the timer. x5 x1 x1 NOTES: • You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 27 MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE Many of the following techniques are similar to those used in conventional cooking. Microwaves cook food faster than conventional cooking. It is therefore essential that certain techniques are followed to ensure good results. COOKING ADVICE NOTES: • Always attend the oven when in use. • Ensure that the utensils are suitable for use in a microwave oven. (See “Suitable Cookware” on page 29).
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 28 MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE Food Characteristics Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire. Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be taken so that the food is cooked evenly. Density Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 29 SUITABLE COOKWARE Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be used as listed below. To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 30 DEFROSTING ADVICE Defrosting food using your microwave oven is the quickest method of all. It is a simple proccess but the following instructions are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly defrosted. Rearrange Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4 times during defrosting.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 31 REHEATING ADVICE For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving. Plated meals Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately, see below. Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50%, stir/rearrange halfway through reheating.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 32 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OVEN INTERIOR • It is important to clean the interior of your microwave oven after each use. • To clean the oven interior, use a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth. • Food will release steam during cooking and cause condensation inside the oven and door. It is important to wipe the oven dry. A buildup of condensation will eventually lead to rust forming on the oven interior.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks you can carry out yourself before calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple. Follow this simple check below: Place half a cup of water on the turntable and close the door. Programme the oven to cook for 1 minute using 100% microwave power. 1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking? 2.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART QUERY ANSWER Draught circulates around the door. When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door. Condensation forms in the oven, and may drip from the door. The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 35 TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown: Green and yellow stripes = EARTH Blue = NEUTRAL Brown = LIVE Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug. Like most appliances in your home, your oven must be connected to a single phase 230-240V, 50Hz alternating current supply.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 36 COOKBOOK CONTENTS INTRODUCTION & CONVERSION CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 DEFROSTING CHART: Meat, Poultry, Fish and Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 COOKING CHART Fish, Fresh & Frozen Vegetables and Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Rice, Pasta and Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 37 DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME 22 - 23 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) 10% Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4 - 5 times during defrosting. Shield. 60 - 90 Minutes 5 - 8 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) 30% Place on a plate. Turn over 3 - 4 times, removing defrosted mince each time. 15 - 30 Minutes Steak 2cm (3/4”) thick 11 - 12 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) 30% Place in a flan dish.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 38 COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL 7 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) METHOD STANDING TIME 100% Place in a single layer in a flan dish. Cover and cook. 2 - 3 Minutes 100% Place in a single layer in a flan dish. Cover and cook. 2 - 3 Minutes 5 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) 100% Slice. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes 5 - 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) 100% Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 39 COOKING CHART FOOD ❇ COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME White rice (long grain) 14 - 15 Minutes 70% Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 2 Minutes Brown rice 21 - 22 Minutes 70% Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 2 Minutes Spaghetti (short cut) 11 - 12 Minutes 70% Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) pasta.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 40 GRILL - 3 COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME METHOD COOKING MODE Tea Cakes and Muffins 4 - 5 Minutes for 1 - 6 halves Slice in half. Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking. GRILL - 3 Crumpets 5 - 6 Minutes for 1 - 6 crumpets Place directly onto the turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking. GRILL - 3 6 Minutes for 2 slices Place bread directly onto the turntable. Grill for 3 minutes.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 41 DUAL GRILL - 1 COOKING CHART FOOD Beef rare (chilled) COOKING TIME METHOD 10 - 11 Minutes Place fat side down in a flan dish on the rack. per 450g (1lb) Calculate the cooking time. Use Sequence cooking. (Page 24). Stage 1: Cook on 70% throughout cooking time, apart from the last 4 minutes. Turn over, remove juices halfway through Stage 1. Stage 2: Cook on DUAL GRILL - 1, 70% for the final 4 minutes of cooking time. Stand for 10 minutes after cooking.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 42 DUAL GRILL - 1 COOKING CHART FOOD Lamb Chops (chilled) COOKING TIME 10 Minutes per 450g (1lb) METHOD Place in a flan dish on the rack. Calculate the cooking time. Use Sequence cooking. (Page 24). Stage 1: Cook on DUAL - GRILL 1, 70% throughout, apart from the last 3 minutes. Turn over, remove juices after Stage 1. Stage 2: Cook on GRILL - 1 for the final 3 minutes of cooking time.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 43 DUAL GRILL - 1 COOKING CHART FOOD Pizza (thin and deep) (frozen) COOKING TIME METHOD COOKING MODE Remove all packaging and place directly onto the turntable. Use Sequence cooking. (Page 24). Stage 1: DUAL GRILL - 1, 100% 4 Mins. 30 Secs. Stage 1: Cook on DUAL GRILL - 1, 100% for 1 min and 30 secs. Stage 2: Cook on GRILL - 3 for 3 minutes. for 200g 6 Mins. 30 Secs. Stage 1: Cook on DUAL GRILL - 1, 100% for 2 Mins and 30 secs.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 44 OVEN COOKING CHART FOOD Fish (Fillets, Steaks, Whole) • Chilled COOKING TIME METHOD COOKING MODE 30 Minutes for 450g (1lb) Place in a flan dish on the rack. Cover the dish with foil. PREHEAT 200˚C Bake at 200˚C • Frozen 45 Minutes for 450g (1lb) Place in a flan dish on the rack. Cover the dish with foil.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 45 REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME Canned foods (soups, beans, vegetables, etc.) 6 - 7 Minutes for 425g (15oz) can Remove from the can. Place in a dish, cover. Stir halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking. 70% 40 - 50 seconds for 125g (5oz) slice Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer. Stand for 30 seconds after cooking.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 46 RECIPES VEGETABLE & BEAN SOUP Serves 4 - 6 75g (3oz) celery, sliced 125g (5oz) carrots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip, page 52) 100g (4oz) leeks, sliced 125g (5oz) black eyed beans, cooked 125g (5oz) chick peas, chopped 125g (5oz) kidney beans, cooked 100g (4oz) sweetcorn, canned 400g (14oz) chopped tomatoes, canned 1 pint hot vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste 1 Place the celery, carrots, garlic and leeks in a 2.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 47 RECIPES SALAD PROVENCALE Serves 2 - 4 225g (8oz) courgettes, sliced 1/2 red pepper, seeded and sliced 1/2 yellow pepper, seeded and sliced 225g (8oz) augergine, cubed 60ml (4 tbsp) olive oil 12 cherry tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip, page 52) 15ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped 50g (2oz) whole black olives 15ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice (see tip below) salt and pepper to taste 1 Place the courgettes, red and yellow peppers, aubergine and olive oil in a larg
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 48 RECIPES FISH PIE Serves 4 450g (1lb) white fish fillets (Cod or Haddock) 50g (2oz) butter 275g (9oz) courgettes, sliced 100g (4oz) mushrooms, sliced 450ml (3/4 pint) white sauce (see tip, page 63) 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) dried tarragon (see tip, page 54) 2.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 49 RECIPES PORK MUSTARD SURPRISE Serves 6 30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour 150ml (1/4 pint) soured cream 45ml (3 tbsp) clear honey 45ml (3 tbsp) wholegrain mustard 150ml (1/4 pint) white wine 900g (2lb) pork, cubed 250g (9oz) fresh apples, chopped 125g (5oz) onion, chopped 1 Mix the cornflour and cream together in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish. 2 Stir in the honey, mustard, wine and stock thoroughly. 3 Add the pork, apples and onion, mixing well.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 50 RECIPES STEAK & KIDNEY PUDDING Serves 4 450g (1lb) stewing steak, chopped 100g (4oz) kidney, chopped 125g (5oz) onion, chopped 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) dried mixed herbs (see tip, page 54) 450ml (3/4 pint) beef stock 15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour mixed with a little water PASTRY: 225g (8oz) self-raising flour 2.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 51 RECIPES CHICKEN SATAY Serves 4 MARINADE: 15ml (1 tbsp) groundnut oil 15ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice 60ml (4 tbsp) satay sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed (see tip, page 52) Tabasco sauce to taste 450g (1lb) chicken fillets, cubed 4 wooden skewers (see tip, page 54) 1 Place all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, mix well. Stir in the chicken, refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate. 2 Thread the chicken onto skewers leaving no wood exposed.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 52 RECIPES GARLIC CHICKEN Serves 4 - 6 125g (5oz) green peppers, chunks 125g (5oz) red peppers, chunks 125g (5oz) yellow peppers, chunks head of garlic, seperate cloves and peel 150g (5oz) onion, sliced 900g (2lb) chicken fillets, cubed 400g (14oz) chopped tomatoes, canned 5ml (1 tsp) caster sugar 10ml (2 tsp) fresh basil, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 Place the peppers, garlic, onion and chicken into a 2.5 litre (approx.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 53 RECIPES VEGETABLE CHILLI Serves 4 - 6 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 175g (6oz) onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip, page 52) 75g (3oz) tomato purée 225g (8oz) carrots, chopped 1 red pepper, seeded and sliced 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced 150g (51/2oz) fresh baby sweetcorn, chopped 4 sticks celery, sliced 225g (8oz) courgettes, sliced 5ml (1 tsp) ground cumin 10ml (2 tsp) mild chilli powder 2.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 54 RECIPES CHEESY JACKETS Serves 2 2 baking potatoes (approx. 250g (9oz) each) 50g (2oz) butter 100g (4oz) Double Gloucester cheese, finely chopped 15ml (1 tbsp) chives, chopped 50g (2oz) mushrooms, finely chopped salt and pepper to taste Cheese & sweetcorn jackets: 1 Prick each potato in several places. Place in a flan dish on the rack. Cook on DUAL GRILL - 1, 70% for 16 minutes until brown and crispy. Turnover after 7 minutes.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 55 RECIPES EGG FRIED RICE Serves 4 30ml (2 tbsp) groundnut oil 1 clove garlic, crushed (see tip, page 52) 4 spring onions, sliced 100g (4oz) button mushrooms, halved 50g (2oz) peas 175g (6oz) long grain white rice, cooked 15ml (1 tbsp) dark soy sauce 2 eggs (size 3), beaten salt and pepper to taste 1 Place the oil, garlic, spring onions, mushrooms and peas in a large bowl, mix well. Heat on 100% for 2 minutes. 2 Stir in the rice and soy sauce.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 56 RECIPES VEGETABLE COUS COUS Serves 4 - 6 450g (1lb) carrots, sliced 450g (1lb) swede, diced 350g (12oz) celery, sliced 225g (8oz) onion, sliced 1.2 litres (2 pints) hot vegetable stock 250g (9oz) cous cous 1 Place the carrots, swede, celery, onion and stock into a 3 litre (5 pint) casserole dish, mix well and cook on 70% for 20 minutes, stirring twice. 2 Add the cous cous, mix well and cook on 70% for 10 minutes. Serve hot as an accompaniment or cold as a salad.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 57 RECIPES GOLDEN SYRUP DUMPLINGS Serves 4 - 6 SYRUP: 300ml (1/2 pint) water 200g (7oz) brown sugar 60ml (4 tbsp) golden syrup 50g (2oz) butter grated rind of 1 large orange (optional) DUMPLINGS: 125g (5oz) self raising flour 50g (2oz) butter 15ml (1 tbsp) caster sugar 1 egg (size 3), beaten 1 Place syrup ingredients in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish, mix well.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 58 RECIPES FIGGY PUDDING Serves 6 125g (5oz) dried figs, roughly chopped 125g (5oz) dried apricots, roughly chopped 100g (4oz) raisins 100g (4oz) currants 60ml (4 tbsp) brandy 75g (3oz) plain flour 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) allspice 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) grated nutmeg 2.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 59 RECIPES MOIST CARROT CAKE Serves 6 - 8 150ml (1/4 pint) sunflower oil 225g (8oz) soft brown sugar 3 eggs (size 3), beaten 175g (6oz) self raising flour 5ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda 1.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 60 RECIPES PLAIN MICROWAVE CAKE Serves 4 - 6 100g (4oz) margarine 100g (4oz) caster sugar 2 eggs (size 3), beaten 100g (4oz) self raising flour 30 - 45ml (2 - 3 tbsp) water 1 Cream margarine and sugar, beat in the eggs. Fold in the flour and water. Grease and line the base of a 17.84cm (7") cake dish with kitchen paper. Spoon mixture into dish and smooth. 2 Cook on 100% for 4 - 5 minutes until firm. Allow to cool slightly before turning out.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 61 RECIPES POTATO BREAD Serves 4 325g (12oz) potato, cooked and mashed 325g (12oz) parsnips, cooked and mashed 2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip, page 52) 10ml (2 tsp) whole grain mustard 2 eggs (medium), beaten 75ml (5 tbsp) milk 5ml (1 tsp) fresh parsley, chopped to sprinkle 1 Place the potato, parsnips, garlic and mustard in a large bowl, mix well. 2 Add the egg and milk, mix to form a soft dough. Knead the dough into a round shape approx. 23cm (9") in diameter.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 62 RECIPES FRUIT SCONES Serves 6 - 8 450g (1lb) self raising flour 100g (4oz) caster sugar 100g (4oz) butter 100g (4oz) sultanas 2 eggs (size 3), beaten with milk to make 300ml (1/2 pint) 1 egg (size 3), beaten to glaze 1 Grease two large flan dishes. 2 Preheat the oven to 130˚C. 3 Combine the flour and sugar in a bowl, rub in the butter and stir in the fruit. Add enough egg and milk mixture to form a soft dough. 4 Roll out until 2cm (3/4") thick, cut out scones 6.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 63 RECIPES WHITE SAUCE Makes 300ml 25g (1oz) butter 25g (1oz) plain flour 300ml (1/2 pint) milk salt and pepper to taste (1/2 pint) 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100% for 1 minute, until melted. 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on 100% for 8 minutes, stir every 2 minutes until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 75g (3oz) grated cheese and 5ml (1 tsp) mustard powder at Stage 2.
R-795M New CkBk 4/8/02 8:30 AM Page 64 RECIPES BLUE CHEESE SAUCE (3/4 Makes 450ml pint) 75g (3oz) Blue Stilton cheese, finely chopped 300ml (1/2 pint) soured cream 150ml (1/4 pint) white wine 15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour blended with water 30ml (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 Place the cheese, cream wine, cornflour and parsley in a bowl, mix well. Season. 2 Heat on 100% for 8 minutes, stir twice during cooking and again before serving.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 65 GUARANTEE Subject to the conditions listed below, SHARP Electronics (U.K. Ltd (hereafter called “the Company”, guarantee to provide for the repair of, or, at its option replace this SHARP equipment, or any component thereof, (other than Glass Turntables, Turntable supports or Waveguide covers), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 66 SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz Power Consumption: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.50kW Top Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.25kW Bottom Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.70kW Top and Bottom Grill . . .
R-795M New style Op man 4/8/02 9:21 AM Page 67 SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz Power Consumption: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.50kW Top Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.25kW Bottom Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.70kW Top and Bottom Grill . . .