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OPERATION MANUAL A N D COOKBOOK R-395F(S) R-330F MICROWAVE OVEN MODELS...
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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 Cen- tre.
® Installation Instructions Oven Diagram Operation of Touch Control Panel Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Control Panel Display Touch Control Panel Layout Please keep this operation manual handy, as it describes all the features of your oven and Before Operating will enable you to cook many varieties of foods.
Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service or repair operation. Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous.
SPECIAL NOTES DON’T Eggs, fruits, * Puncture egg yolks and whites and * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents nuts, seeds, oysters before cooking to prevent "explosion", which may damage the vegetables, "explosion". oven or injure yourself. sausages and * Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, * Reheat whole eggs.
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...
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 Procedure Pad Order Display Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed. Flashing eights Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the STOP oven beeps. CLEAR Only the dots will remain.
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. – – – – – – –...
Instant Cook™ For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% power. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
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...
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best result. If the instructions are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or may be displayed.
Express Defrost EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of EXPRESS specific foods. DEFROST Follow the instructions provided in EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page of the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets. Step Procedure Pad Order Display...
Easy Defrost EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the mi- crowave power and defrosting time. EASY DEFROST Follow the instructions provided in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page of the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces. Step Procedure Pad Order...
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 include: 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 the time of day.
If “NO” is the answer to any of the above questions, please check your wall socket and the fuse in your meter box. If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. NOTE: 1. If time in the display is counting down rapidly, check Demonstration Mode. (See P14. for details.) 2.
COOKING GUIDES CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE COOKWARE HELPFUL HINTS INSTANT ACTION EXPRESS DEFROST EASY DEFROST RECIPES MENU GUIDE MENU GUIDE MENU GUIDE UTENSIL GUIDE 3 , 4 7 ~ 24...
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HELPFUL HINTS 1. THE ARRANGEMENT 2. TURNING Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time. 4. PIERCING 3. COVERING Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane to ordinary oven, or to retain moisture.
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COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE Utensil Advice GLASSWARE GLASSWARE/CERAMIC (HEAT RESISTANT) • 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. •...
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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. Quantity Initial Standing (Unit per pressing each Temperature Time Procedure Menu INSTANT ACTION pad)
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Quantity Initial Standing (Unit per pressing each Temperature Time Procedure Menu INSTANT ACTION pad) (approx.) (minutes) Frozen Vegetables 0.2-1.0 kg – 18°C • Before cooking, separate vegetables eg. broccoli as (0.2 kg) Frozen much as possible. Carrots hard vegetables • Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish in the Beans following way : hard vegetables around the outside, Brussels Sprouts...
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EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE Quantity Standing Menu Procedure (kg's) Time (minutes) Fish Fillets • Place fish fillets on a defrost rack. • The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash on and off. Turn over and separate into pieces. •...
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EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE Quantity Standing Menu Procedure min-max Time (kg's) (minutes) Steak 0.1 - 3.0 • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil. Chops • 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.
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MEAT RECIPES LASAGNE Serves 8 INDEX MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS 30 g butter MEAT VEGETABLES 1 onion, chopped BEEF STROGANOFF CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN 1 kg topside mince CHILLI CON CARNE EASY HOME-MADE RISOTTO cup tomato paste 240 g jar neopolitana sauce GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES HONEY CARROTS 1 cup fresh button mushrooms, sliced...
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GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES BEEF STROGANOFF Serves 4-6 Serves 6 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 kg sausages 1 kg rump steak, cut into strips cups beef stock 1 carrot, grated 1 onion, finely sliced cup plain flour cup red wine 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons butter salt and pepper 100 g mushrooms, thinly sliced...
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ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE CHILLI CON CARNE Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 100 g mushrooms, sliced 500 g topside mince 1 kg mince 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 onion, chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves 1 teaspoon sugar 2 cloves garlic, crushed 825 g can peeled tomatoes...
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POULTRY CHICKEN WITH BACON CHICKEN IN A POT AND LEEK SEASONING Serves 4-6 Serves 4 1.5 kg chicken thighs 2 tablespoons tomato paste No.15 chicken cup wholemeal breadcrumbs 2 chicken stock cubes cup plain flour 60 g butter, melted 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped 1 leek, finely chopped...
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HONEY CHICKEN LEGS SEASONED CHICKEN PARCELS Serves 4 Serves 4 250 mL soy sauce teaspoon freshly grated ginger 3 spring onions, chopped finely cup vintage cheddar, grated 4 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons oil cup fresh (white) bread crumbs 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh 8 large chicken legs 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed...
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SEAFOOD SEAFOOD LAKSA CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 1 tablespoon lemon grass, finely sliced 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 large packet cannelloni 1 packet of bean shoots 270 mL coconut cream 250 g ricotta cheese 2 fish fillets or 300 g king prawns or both 2 cloves garlic crushed 90 g cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon oil...
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SEAFOOD MARINARA CRAB MORNAY Serves 6-8 Serves 6 1 tablespoon oil 350 g fresh crabmeat or 2 x 170 g 300 g seafood marinara 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed cans crab meat, drained 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped cup grated cheese 100 g angel hair pasta 2 tablespoons cream...
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VEGETABLES CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN SCALLOPED POTATOES Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 500 g cauliflower florets 3 large potatoes (approx. 500 g), peeled and sliced thinly 30 g butter large onion, sliced 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup grated tasty cheese 1 cup milk 250 ml thickened cream 1 teaspoon mustard paprika...
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POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES Serves 6 Serves 6 1 kg small new potatoes 2 teaspoons grated ginger 150 mL sour cream 1 large onion, sliced into rings 2 tablespoons honey black pepper 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 large avocado, cubed 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon butter...
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DESSERTS AUSTRALIAN FRUIT CAKE BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 1 kg mixed fruit 1 cup plain flour, sifted 4 slices multigrain bread, cups milk teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder crusts removed 250 g butter, chopped teaspoon nutmeg butter...
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CHARTS DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS FOR SEAFOOD, BREAD AND PIES Procedure: 1. Remove wrapping from meat. SEAFOOD MICROWAVE TIME STANDING TIME PROCEDURES 2. Place frozen meat on a defrost rack. Shield. Whole Fish 4-6 minutes/500 g 5 minutes Shield head and tail 3.
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MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS STANDING TIME BEEF Rare 24-27 minutes/kg at MEDIUM Tie meat with string. Season with cracked pepper. 10-15 minutes Medium 28-31 minutes/kg at MEDIUM Place fat-side down on a Rack. Turn over halfway through Well done 34-37 minutes/kg at MEDIUM cooking.
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FRESH VEGETABLE CHART MICROWAVE TIME MICROWAVE TIME COOKING PROCEDURE VEGETABLE AMOUNT VEGETABLE AMOUNT COOKING PROCEDURE AT HIGH (100%) AT HIGH (100%) Asparagus 500 g 3-4 minutes Wash and place in a freezer bag. Allow to stand Peas - Green 500 g 3-4 minutes Cook in a dish with 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 3 minutes before serving.
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FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART 1. Place vegetables in a dish. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. OTHER INGREDIENTS FOOD COOKING TIME 2. Stir halfway through cooking. 1 cup white rice 2 cups hot tap water 10-12 minutes on HIGH 3.
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REHEATING CONVENIENCE – FOOD CHART DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOOD WEIGHT STANDING TIME Beverage (room temp.) 1 cup minutes on HIGH Stir after heating. — 250 mL per cup 2 cups 3 minutes on HIGH Canned Food (room temp.) 1 cup minutes on MEDIUM...
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GENERAL INFORMATION GLOSSARY OF TERMS DEFROSTING while lasagne, which contains sensitive cheese and SPOON MEASURES cannot be stirred, should be reheated at MEDIUM HIGH 1 tablespoon = 20 mL Thawing food, especially meats, using the microwave or MEDIUM. 1 teaspoon = 5 mL oven is not only faster than any other method but it can teaspoon...
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PULSES COMMONLY ASKED POINTS TO REMEMBER To soak: Place one cup of any variety of beans in a large As a general guide: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HIGH – is ideal for vegetables, fruit, soup, beverages, dish, add 2 cups cold water and cover with a lid or plastic MICROWAVES COOK FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
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HINTS cakes; arrange cakes evenly on turntable. Cook about large container to prevent boiling over. • Always place the stems of vegetables – e.g. 50-60 seconds on HIGH, or until chocolate is soft. • FOIL. Contrary to popular belief, foil can be used in cauliflower, broccoli –...