® TM J DOUBLE GRILL CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN MODEL R-880B OPERATION MANUAL Info Display
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ® Introduction 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Installation Instructions 4 Oven Diagram 4 Connecting Plug 5 Operation of Touch Control Panel 6 Control Panel Display INFO DISPLAY COOKING SYSTEM Touch Control Panel Layout Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Your new oven has an "Information Display System" which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily guide you through each feature.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning To avoid the danger of fire To avoid the possibility of injury 1. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or malfunctioning. Check the following before use. (1) The door (not warped) (2) The hinges and safety door latches (not broken or loose) (3) The door seals and sealing surfaces (4) The oven cavity (not dented) (5) The power supply cord or plug 2. Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.
. Children should be taught all important safety instructions : use of potholders, careful removal of food coverings; pay special attention to packaging (e.g. self-heating materials) designed to make food crisp because they may be extra hot. To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling 1. Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off. 2.
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 tray 4) High rack 5) Combined operation manual and cookbook 2) Roller stay 3) Low rack 3.
CONNECTING PLUG You must connect a 3 pin plug to the power supply cord. WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. If you are unsure how to do this get help from an electrician.
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 the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when a cooking procedure is required. Control Panel Display COOK HELP 1. TOP HEATER SYMBOL The symbol will light when the top heater is in use. 2.
BEFORE OPERATING * This oven is preset with the INFORMATION GUIDE ON. To assist you in operating your oven useful information will appear on the display. In this manual, the display of information guide is abbreviated. * When you become familiar with your oven, the information guide can be turned off. Check page 22. Getting Started Step Procedure 1 Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed.
MICROWAVE COOKING Microwave Time Cooking This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. There are five different power levels.
Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one variable power setting to another automatically. Note that POWER LEVEL must be entered first when programming sequence cooking. * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on MEDIUM followed by 5 minutes on HIGH. Step Procedure Pad Order 1 Select microwave cooking and desired power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad (for MEDIUM press three times).
HEATING WITHOUT FOOD Before the first use and after cleaning the top and bottom heaters must be conditioned. The procedure involves heating the heaters for a period of 20 minutes. You may notice some smoke and odour during this process, the oven is not out of order. Follow the procedure below. Step Procedure 1 Ensure that no food is in the oven. Press the GRILL pad three times. Pad Order Display GRILL X3 2 Enter the heating time (20 min.). 3 Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad.
To Preheat and Cook by Convection * Suppose you want to preheat the oven to 200°C then cook for 20 minutes at 200°C. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the PREHEAT pad. PREHEAT 2 Press desired preheat temperature pad. (Operation guide off : ) (Operation guide off : ) PREHEAT 1 200°C Press the CONVEC pad. CONVEC 3 5 Press desired cooking temperature pad. Enter desired cooking time. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. 6 When "ADD FOOD" is displayed, the oven is preheated.
Convection and Microwave Cooking Your oven can be programmed to combine convection and microwave cooking operations. * Suppose you want to roast chicken pieces for 15 minutes at 180°C and then cook at 8 minutes on MEDIUM. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the CONVEC pad. CONVEC 1 (Operation guide off: 2 3 4 5 Enter desired convection temperature. ) 180°C Enter desired convection cooking time.
PREHEATING For best results, preheat to the required temperature with the turntable in the oven. Add food after preheating. * To preheat the oven to 200°C Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the PREHEAT pad. PREHEAT 1 (Operation guide off: ) Select preheating temperature. 2 3 4 200°C Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad. INSTANT COOK START COOK Preheat is over. If the oven door is not opened, the oven will automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes.
GRILL COOKING Your oven has three grill cooking modes. Select the desired grill mode by pressing the GRILL pad. For the top heater mode, press the GRILL pad once. For the bottom heater mode, press the GRILL pad twice. For the top and bottom heaters mode, press the GRILL pad three times. It is not necessary to preheat for grill cooking. * Suppose you want to cook for 20 minutes using the top and bottom heaters. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the GRILL pad three times.
MIX COOKING Your oven has four preprogrammed settings that make it easy to cook with both grill heaters and microwave. Select the desired mix setting by pressing the MIX pad. It is not necessary to preheat for the mix cooking.
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. Wipe off any moisture from the outside of cooking containers and the interior of the oven with a dry cloth or paper towel prior to cooking on SENSOR INSTANT ACTION or REHEAT SENSOR. 2. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR INSTANT ACTION or REHEAT SENSOR. 3.
Reheat Sensor REHEAT SENSOR Press to select 3 popular reheat menus. Follow the details provided in REHEAT SENSOR MENU GUIDE on page 6 in the cooking guides. 1.Dinner Plate 2.Reheat Pizza 3.Casseroles/Canned Food * Suppose you want to reheat 1 serve of Dinner plate. Step Procedure Pad Order Press the REHEAT SENSOR pad. Display REHEAT SENSOR 1 (Operation guide off: ) Select food category for Reheat Sensor. Press 1 to reheat Dinner Plate. HELP 2 If you require a cooking hint, press the HELP pad.
Convenience / Pizza CONVENIENCE /PIZZA 1.Frozen Pizza 2.Fresh Pizza 3.Fries Press to select 6 popular menus. Follow the details provided in CONVENIENCE / PIZZA MENU GUIDE on page 7 in the cooking guides. 4.Frozen Pasta 5.Crumbed Fish 6.Finger Food * Suppose you want to cook 0.5 kg Frozen Pizza. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the CONVENIENCE / PIZZA pad. CONVENIENCE /PIZZA 1 (Operation guide off: 2 3 Select food category for Convenience / Pizza. Press 1 to cook Frozen Pizza.
Multi Cook MULTI COOK 1.Roast Beef 2.Roast Lamb 3.Roast Chicken 4.Roast Pork 5.Grilled Steak/Chops 6.Grilled Chicken Pieces Press to select 6 popular Grill and Mix cooking menus. Follow the details provided in MULTI COOK MENU GUIDE on page 8 - 9 in the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to cook 1.0 kg Roast Beef (Medium). Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the MULTI COOK pad. MULTI COOK ) (Operation guide off: 2 3 Select food category for Multi Cook. Press 1 to cook Roast Beef.
Easy Defrost EASY DEFROST The Easy Defrost feature allows you to defrost meats by entering weight. Follow the details provided in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 0 in the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 2.0 kg of Poultry. Step Procedure Pad Order Press the EASY DEFROST pad. Display EASY DEFROST 1 HELP HELP (Operation guide off: ) Press number pads to enter weight. 2 HELP Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. INSTANT COOK START COOK HELP The cooking time will begin counting down.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Help Feature HELP The HELP feature has 6 different programs. Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to set your oven to start automatically. * Suppose you want to start cooking a casserole for 20 minutes on MEDIUM at 4:30 in the afternoon. (Check that the correct time of day is displayed.) Step Procedure Press the HELP pad. Pad Order Display HELP 1 Press the number 1 pad. 2 Enter the desired start time. 3 4 5 6 The dots (:) will flash on and off.
Information Guide On/Off This oven is preset with the Information Guide On. As you get more familiar with your oven, the Information Guide can be turned off. * To turn off the Information Guide. After step 1 for Auto Start. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the number 2 pad. 2 Press the STOP/CLEAR pad. STOP CLEAR 3 The time of day will appear in the display. * To restore the Information Guide. After step 2 above. Step 3 Procedure Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
* To unlock the control panel. After step 2 for Child Lock. Step Procedure Press the STOP/CLEAR pad. 3 Pad Order Display STOP CLEAR The time of day will appear in the display. The oven is ready to use. Demonstration Mode This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice key operations. * To demonstrate. After step 1 for Auto start. Step 2 3 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the number 4 pad. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Info on Pads Each pad carries useful guide. * To get the guide for MULTI COOK pad. After step 1 for Auto Start. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the MULTI COOK pad. MULTI COOK 2 The guide message will be repeated twice, and then the display will show the time of day. If you want to cancel the guide, press the STOP/CLEAR pad. Help Each setting of Automatic Operations has a cooking hint. If you wish to check, press the HELP pad whenever HELP is lit in the display.
Increasing or Decreasing Time During A Cooking Programme Microwave, Convection, Grilling or Mix time can be added or decreased during a cooking programme using the “MORE” or “LESS” pads. * Suppose you want to increase cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on MEDIUM cooking. Step Procedure 1 Select microwave cooking and power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required. (for MEDIUM press three times) 2 Pad Order Display POWER LEVEL x3 Enter desired cooking time.
CARE AND CLEANING IMPORTANT: Do not touch the cavity around the oven lamp after cooking. This part will become hot when the oven lamp is on. Use thick cloth for cleaning the oven to avoid burns. Before cleaning ensure oven cavity is cool. 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 and the door seals frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters.
SERVICE CALL CHECK Check the following before calling service: No 1. Does the display light? Yes 2. Place one cup of water (approx. 250 ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely. Press the INSTANT COOK / START. No A. Does the oven lamp light? Yes B. Does the cooling fan work? Yes No (Put your hand over the rear ventilation openings.) No C. Does the turntable rotate? Yes (The turntable can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. This is quite normal.) No D.
GUARANTEE SHARP ELECTRONICS DIVISION OF SEARTEC GROUP TRADING (PTY) LTD (“the Company”) guarantees to the original purchaser that the product sold with this certificate is free of defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of purchase thereof, subject to the following conditions: 1.
COOKING GUIDES CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE HELPFUL HINTS 1 COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE 3 SENSOR INSTANT REHEAT SENSOR CONVENIENCE/PIZZA ACTION MENU GUIDE MENU GUIDE MENU GUIDE 7 6 4 MULTI COOK MENU GUIDE 8 EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE 10 RECIPES 11 - 39
HELPFUL HINTS MICROWAVE COOKING 1. ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. Eg. Arrange vegetables in a shallow dish in the following way: Hard Vegetables around the outside, Soft Vegetables in the centre, Medium Vegetables in-between. 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.
HELPFUL HINTS GRILL COOKING CONVECTION COOKING 1. Use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the oven to PREVENT BURNS. Because the oven cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks, dishes and especially bottom heater will become very hot. 2. For best results, preheat to required temperature with the turntable in the oven. Add food after preheating. 3. Metal cookware can be used. Round pizza trays are excellent cooking utensils for cooking. 1.
COOKWARE & UTENSIL GUIDE MICROWAVE GRILL MIX COOKING CONVECTION YES (LOW RACK ONLY) YES YES YES GLASSWARE/CERAMIC (HEAT RESISTANT) YES YES YES YES METAL COOKWARE NO YES YES YES OVEN BAGS YES NO NO NO For Shielding YES For Shielding YES NON-STICK PAPER YES NO NO NO GREASE-PROOF PAPER YES NO NO NO WAXED PAPER YES NO NO NO PLASTIC WRAP *2 YES (microwave safe wrap only) NO NO NO PAPER TOWEL YES NO NO NO YES NO NO NO BROWNING DISH YES NO NO NO DEFROST
SENSOR INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE Fresh Vegetables Reheat Pie Jacket Potato Frozen Vegetables Rice Pasta Initial Temperature (approx.) Cooking Method 0.1-1.0 kg +3°C Refrigerated Micro Reheat Pie meat 1-4 pieces (1 piece, approx. 180g) +3°C Refrigerated Jacket Potato Potato (whole) +20°C 1-10 pieces (1 piece, approx.
Menu Rice Weight Range 1/2 - 4 cups Rice Soup stock or Hot tap water (1cup = 250ml) /2 cup 1 cup 1 1/2 cups 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 1 cup 1 1/2 cups 2 cups 4 cups 4 1/2 cups 6 cups 1 Pasta 1/2 - 4 cups Pasta 1 /2 cup 1 cup 1 1 /2 cups 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups Initial Temperature (approx.) Cooking Method Procedure Standing Time (minutes) +60°C Hot tap water or soup stock Micro • Wash rice until water runs clear. • Place into a Pyrex® bowl and cover with hot soup stock or with hot tap water.
REHEAT SENSOR MENU GUIDE REHEAT SENSOR No. 1. Dinner Plate 2. Reheat Pizza 3. Casseroles/Canned Food Menu Dinner Plate 1 Weight Range 1 serve (approx. 400 g) Initial Temperature (approx.) Cooking Method +3°C Refrigerated Micro • Cover with plastic wrap. • Place on the low rack. • After cooking, stand covered. MEAT 175-180g POTATO 125g VEGETABLES 100g Beef, Lamb Chicken, T-Bone sliced 2 varieties eg. sliced Carrot,Zucchini Broccoli Procedure Reheat Pizza 1-4 pieces (1 pieces, approx.
CONVENIENCE/PIZZA MENU GUIDE CONVENIENCE /PIZZA No. Menu 1. Frozen Pizza 2. Fresh Pizza 3. Fries Weight Range 4. Frozen Pasta 5. Crumbed Fish 6. Finger Food To cook the following CONVENIENCE/PIZZA menus. Press the CONVENIENCE/PIZZA pad and the number pad of the menu. Initial Temperature (approx.) Cooking Method Procedure Frozen pizza 0.2 - 0.5 kg -18 °C Frozen temperature Micro Top/bottom grill • Remove from package. • Place directly onto turntable.
MULTI COOK MENU GUIDE MULTI COOK No. 1. Roast Beef 2. Roast Lamb 3. Roast Chicken Menu 4. Roast Pork 5. Grilled Steak/Chops 6. Grilled Chicken Pieces Weight Range When you cook the following menus with MULTI COOK, press the MULTI COOK pad and the number pad of the menu. Initial Temperature (approx.) Cooking Method Procedure Standing Time (minutes) 0.5-3.0 kg +3°C Refrigerated Mix • • • • Tie meat with string. Place fat side down on the low rack.
No. Menu Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) Cooking Method Roast Pork 0.5 - 3.0 kg +3°C Refrigerated Mix Grilled Steak/Chops Includes: T-bone Steak Rump Steak Pork Chops Lamb Chump Chops Lamb Ioin Chops 0.3 - 1.0 kg +3°C Refrigerated Top/bottom grill Grilled Chicken Pieces 0.3 - 1.0 kg +3°C Refrigerated Mix Top grill 4 5 6 9 Procedure • Tie meat with string (loins only). • Brush rind lightly with oil and season with salt. • Place rind side down on the low rack.
EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE Quantity min-max (kg's) Procedure Standing Time (minutes) Minced Meat Beef 0.1-3.0 • Place shielded frozen minced meat on a defrost rack. • When the oven has stopped, remove defrosted portions of mince, turn over and shield edges with foil strips. • After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil. • See NOTE below. 10-15 Steak/Chops 0.1-3.0 • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil.
RECIPES INDEX APPETISERS GARLIC AND HERB FOCACCIA QUICK NACHOS VEGETABLE FRITTATA w w w MEAT APRICOT AND ALMOND CRUSTY LAMB BEEF MADEIRA BEEF STROGANOFF CHILLI CON CARNE CORNED BEEF CRUSTY ROSEMARY LAMB CURRIED SAUSAGES FILLET MIGNON GRILLED KEBABS HAMBURGER HERBED LOIN OF LAMB HONEY ROAST LAMB ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE LASAGNE MINTED PICNIC LOAF MIXED GRILL PORK RIBS WITH CHILLI PLUM SAUCE SHEPHERD'S PIE SPINACH LOIN OF LAMB SPRINGTIME LAMB CASSEROLE TROPICAL CURRY LAMB VEAL À LA MEDALLION VEAL AND PINEAPP
APPETISERS QUICK NACHOS VEGETABLE FRITTATA Serves 4 200 g packet corn chips 250 g jar of salsa 1 /2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 /4 cup grated tasty cheese 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 onion,thinly sliced 5 eggs 450 mL sour cream 340 g can asparagus spears, drained 1 /2 red capsicum, cut into strips 2 zucchinis, cut into strips 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese Place corn chips in base of a flan dish. Mix salsa and sour cream together in a small bowl.
MEAT CRUSTY ROSEMARY LAMB LASAGNE Serves 4-6 1 /4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons seeded mustard 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1.5 kg leg lamb MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS 30 g butter 1 onion, chopped 1 kg topside mince 1 /4 cup tomato paste 240 g jar bolognese sauce 200 g can champignons, drained 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional) 1. Combine brown sugar, mustard, lemon juice and rosemary in a small bowl. 2. Place fat side down on the low rack. 3.
SPRINGTIME LAMB CASSEROLE BEEF STROGANOFF Serves 4 Serves 6 1 packet (30 g) French onion soup 1 /4 cup plain flour 750 g lamb, cubed 4 spring onions, quartered 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 cup chicken stock 310 g can corn kernels, drained 2 sticks celery, finely chopped 300 mL carton sour cream 1 kg rump steak, cut into strips 1 /2 cup plain flour salt and pepper 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato purée 11/2 cups beef stock 1 /4 cup red wine 100 g mushrooms, thinly sliced 300 mL sour cream 1.
VEAL À LA MEDALLION 1 kg veal, cubed 1 /2 cup plain flour salt and pepper 3 /4 cup water 1 cup finely chopped shallots 2 carrots, thinly sliced HERBED LOIN OF LAMB Serves 4-6 1 /2 cup white wine /4 cup oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon rosemary spikes 1 kg loin of lamb 1 /2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 rashers bacon, chopped 250 g fresh mushrooms, sliced 300 mL carton sour cream 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1 1.
BEEF MADEIRA 750 g blade or round steak, cubed 1 /4 cup plain flour 1 large onion, sliced 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed MINTED PICNIC LOAF Serves 4-6 1 /2 cup beef stock /2 cup madeira or sherry 1 /2 teaspoon paprika 350 g beans, washed and sliced 1 green capsicum, sliced 2 cups stale breadcrumbs 1 /2 cup milk 1 large potato, grated 500 g sausage mince 1 500 g minced beef 1 /2 cup tomato sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint TOPPING 1.
APRICOT AND ALMOND CRUSTY LAMB HONEY ROAST LAMB Serves 4 200 g dried apricots, finely chopped 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 /2 cup ground almonds 2 teaspoons dried rosemary 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 rack of lamb (approx. 8 chops) 1 tablespoon apricot jam 1.5 kg leg lamb 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1. Combine honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. 2. Place fat-side down on the low rack. 3. Cook for 14 minutes on HIGH MIX TOP GRILL and 3 minutes on TOP GRILL.
HAMBURGER PORK RIBS WITH CHILLI PLUM SAUCE Serves 6 500 g mince 1 onion, chopped 1 egg 1 tablespoon tomato sauce 1 teaspoon mixed herbs 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper 3 /4 cup breadcrumbs 750 g pork ribs 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 teaspoons black beans sauce 11/2 teaspoons five spice powder 1 /2 teaspoon pepper 1 /4 teaspoon salt 1. In a large bowl, combine mince, onion, egg, tomato sauce, mixed herbs and seasoned pepper. 2. Shape into 6 equal patties.
POULTRY CHICKEN IN A POT 1.5 kg chicken thighs 1 /4 cup plain flour 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped 1 green capsicum, diced 1 onion, finely chopped 425 g can peeled tomatoes 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.
CHICKEN PROVENCALE 1 /2 cup white wine 425 g can peeled tomatoes 1 large onion, chopped 1 apple, peeled and chopped 1 /2 cup black olives WHOLEMEAL CHICKEN Serves 4 1 teaspoon curry powder 1.25 kg chicken pieces (or 4 marylands) 250 g button mushrooms chopped parsley Serves 4 1 kg chicken thighs 100 g butter, melted 1 /4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1 cup wholemeal flour 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1. In a large jug combine wine, tomatoes, onion, apple, olives and curry powder. Mix well. 2.
CHICKEN AND MACARONI BAKE CHEESE AND HERB CHICKEN LEGS Serves 4-6 No. 15 chicken 20 g butter, melted 2 cups macaroni 1 /4 cup plain flour 300 mL sour cream 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup grated cheese 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 teaspoon basil 2 teaspoons tarragon 2 teaspoons dill 2 teaspoons mustard powder 1 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 90 g butter, melted 8 large chicken drumsticks 125 g country cheese biscuits, crushed 1.
CHICKEN CACCIATORE 6 chicken thighs 1 /4 cup flour 1 tablespoon Season All salt 1 onion, sliced 30 g butter 1 clove garlic, crushed CHICKEN FILLET BURGERS Serves 6 2 tablespoons tomato paste 440 g can peeled tomatoes 2 chicken stock cubes 1 /2 cup white wine 1 green capsicum, thinly sliced 6 black olives, sliced Serves 4 4 chicken breast fillets (approx. 500 g) 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon paprika 2 slices ham, sliced in half 2 slices pineapple, sliced in half 4 slices processed cheese 1.
SEAFOOD PAELLA 3 cups brown rice 6 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, chopped 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 /4 cup tomato paste 1 cup frozen peas 1 red capsicum, diced 1 green capsicum, diced CHEESY SALMON ROLLS Serves 8 1 /2 teaspoon turmeric paprika 2 cups white wine 1 kg fish fillets, cubed 24 green prawns, peeled with tails intact and deveined 2 calamari tubes, sliced into rings 6 mussels Serves 4-6 ROLLS SAUCE 12 lasagne noodles (200 g packet) 250 g ricotta
STEAMED SCALLOPS IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE Serves 4 TAGLIATELLE AND CRAB SALAD 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons black bean sauce 500 g scallops In a large bowl combine oil, onions and chilli; cook for 1 minutes on 100%. Stir in cornflour, sugar, soy sauce and black bean sauce. Add scallops; stir well. Cook for 10-12 minutes on 50%, stirring twice during cooking.
SEAFOOD LASAGNE 125 g butter 11/2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon dry mustard 4 cups milk CRAB MORNAY Serves 6-8 60 g butter 1 /3 cup plain flour 1 /2 teaspoon dry mustard 2 cups milk 1 onion, finely chopped 500 g seafood marinara 1 packet precooked lasagne noodles 11/2 cups grated tasty cheese 1. Melt butter for 1-2 minutes on 100% in a large bowl. 2. Stir in flour and dry mustard. Cook for 11/2 minutes on 100%. 3. Gradually stir in milk. Cook for 6-8 minutes on 100% or until sauce is thick.
SQUID IN TOMATO AND WINE SAUCE 500 g squid tubes 1 /2 teaspoon meat tenderiser 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 spring onion, chopped BOMBAY AVOCADO SCALLOPS Serves 6 1 clove garlic, crushed 410 g can tomato, drained and chopped 1 /4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 4 avocados, halved 500 g scallops, halved 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped 1 /2 teaspoon cumin 1 /2 teaspoon coriander 1 /2 teaspoon turme
OYSTERS KILPATRICK PRAWN CUTLETS Serves 1-2 Serves 4 16 green king prawns 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 /2 cup plain flour 1 egg (lightly beaten) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 rashers bacon, chopped 1 dozen oysters in the half shell 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce 1. Place bacon in a small bowl, cover and cook for 3 minutes on 100%. 2. Sprinkle bacon over top of oysters, and add sauce. Place on the high rack and cook for 8-10 minutes on TOP GRILL. 1. Peel prawns, leaving tails intact and devein. 2.
VEGETABLES CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN SCALLOPED POTATOES Serves 4-6 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 /4 cup water 1 large onion, sliced 200 g carton light sour cream 1 egg 90 g cheddar cheese, finely grated paprika 1. Place cauliflower in a pie dish. Cover and cook on the low rack for 4-6 minutes on 100%, until tender. Drain. 2.
POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD MINESTRONE Serves 6 1 /2 cup oil 60 g butter 2 onions, peeled and chopped 3 carrots, finely chopped 1 potato, peeled and chopped 3 sticks celery, chopped 1 kg small new potatoes 1 large onion, sliced into rings 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 tablespoon butter 1 /2 cup mayonnaise 150 mL sour cream black pepper 1 large avocado, cubed chives 2 zucchinis, chopped 1 /4 cabbage, shredded 3 cups beef stock 2 x 400 g cans peeled tomatoes salt and pepper parmesan cheese 1.
HOT CURRIED SLAW 1 /2 large cabbage, finely shredded 1 large carrot, grated 1 /2 cup chicken stock 1 onion, peeled and halved 4 whole cloves 2 cloves garlic 2 bay leaves HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES Serves 6-8 1 /2 cup salad dressing 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 500 g butternut pumpkin, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup frozen beans 2 zucchinis, sliced 1 /2 cup pecans salt and pepper 60 g butter 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 tablespoon curry po
POTATOES PIZZAIOLA CAULIFLOWER POLONAISE Serves 4-6 4 large potatoes 1 tablespoon butter 1 clove garlic, crushed 425 g can tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 teaspoons fresh (or 1/2 teaspoon dried) oregano ground black pepper 500g cauliflower 1 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons honey 200 mL carton natural yoghurt 1 tablespoon parsley 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped (optional) 1 /2 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs 1. Peel and dice potatoes into 1.
DESSERTS CALIFORNIAN APPLE CRUNCH BAKED APPLES Serves 6-8 3 /4 cup walnuts /4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons mixed spice 800 g can pie apple 11/2 cups White Wings buttercake mix 125 g hard butter, cut into thin slices 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons coconut 2 tablespoons crushed nuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 Place pie apple in a shallow casserole dish. Sprinkle evenly with dry cake mix. Layer sliced butter over cake mix, covering completely.
CHOCOLATE SELF-SAUCING PUDDING CARAMEL RICE PUDDING Serves 4-6 60 g butter 11/2 cups self-raising flour 1 /2 cup caster sugar 1 /4 cup cocoa powder 3 /4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup brown sugar 1 /3 cup cocoa powder, extra 2 cups boiling water 1 cup rice 3 cups water 400 g can condensed milk 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon vanilla essence 2 tablespoons caster sugar cinnamon sugar 1. Place rice and water in a large Pyrex bowl.
APRICOT WHEATGERM CRUNCHIES MUESLI CUSTARD DELIGHT Makes18 300 g carton, sour cream 3 x 425 g can, sliced peaches, drained 1 cup butter cake mix 2 cups toasted muesli 1 /2 cup coconut 175 g butter, melted 125 g butter 3 /4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1 /2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 egg 1 /2 cup self-raising flour, sifted 3 /4 cup wheatgerm 1 /3 cup coconut 1 /3 cup rolled oats 125 g dried apricots, chopped 11/2 cups cornflakes 1. Spread sour cream evenly over base of a 20 cm pie plate.
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.
FRESH VEGETABLE CHART VEGETABLE AMOUNT MICROWAVE TIME AT HIGH (100%) Asparagus 500 g 3-3 /2 minutes Beans 500 g 5-51/2 minutes 1 Broccoli 500 g 3-31/2 minutes Brussels sprouts 500 g 3-4 minutes Cabbage 500 g 7-8 minutes Carrots 500 g 4-6 minutes Cauliflower 500 g 5-6 minutes Chokos Corn (on cob) 500 g (2) 500 g (2) 1 kg (4) Eggplant 500 g 5-6 minutes 7-8 minutes 15-17 minutes 4-5 minutes VEGETABLE COOKING PROCEDURE Wash and place in a freezer bag.
RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART 1. Place vegetables in a dish. Cover with a lid. 2. Allow to stand 1-3 minutes before serving. VEGETABLE WEIGHT MICROWAVE TIME AT HIGH (100%) Asparagus Beans (green, cut) Broccoli 500 g 500 g 500 g 7-8 minutes 8-9 minutes 8-81/2 minutes Brussels sprouts Carrots (whole) (sliced) Cauliflower Corn (on cob) (kernel) Peas (green) Spinach Mixed Vegetables OTHER INGREDIENTS FOOD SPECIAL PROCEDURES Break apart as soon as possible.
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.
GRILLING CHART FOOD AMOUNT Bacon 2 rashers 4 rashers Sausages (thick, thin) per/500g Steak/Chops per/500g Chicken Breasts 1-2 breasts Grilled Tomato STAGE COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS 6 minutes on TOP and BOTTOM GRILL 8 minutes on TOP and BOTTOM GRILL Place directly onto turntable 10 minutes on TOP and BOTTOM GRILL 6 minutes on TOP and BOTTOM GRILL Place directly onto turntable, pierce 3 times. Turn over after stage 1, drain juices, and pierce skin again 3 times.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE Sensor Instant Action Jacket Potato PRESS Once to automatically cook 1 to 10 potatoes. Menu Number Reheat Sensor REHEAT SENSOR INSTANT COOK START eg. Dinner Plate Menu Number Convenience/Pizza Multi Cook Weight INSTANT COOK START MULTI COOK eg. 1.0kg eg. Roast Beef Weight Easy Defrost EASY DEFROST INSTANT COOK START eg. 1.0kg Variable Cooking Control To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds on M•LOW.
