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AUTO MINUTE AUTO START TIMER Kg/Lb CLOCK R-362 R-362M MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 900W (IEC 705) IMPORTANT: CAREFULLY READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. ALWAYS USE THE...
To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven. NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention two items: part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service agent...
(See Installation next page) and that it does not run your dealer or an authorised Service under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces. Technician appointed by SHARP. 6.The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit, EBR- 4500, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the • This product is fitted with a re-wireable plug. Should...
BEFORE OPERATION Plug in the oven. 1. The oven display will flash the message shown opposite. 2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key. 3. Set the clock, refer to the next section. Use the STOP/CLEAR key to: 1. Erase a mistake during programming. 2.
MAFF HEATING CATEGORY Microwave output power in The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by Watts (based on international MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) 900W (IEC 705) standard.) with microwave oven and food manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to heat small Letter representing the oven quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]).
MICROWAVING Introduction: Water, sugar and fat in food absorb in microwaves thorough cooking and is particularly important for which causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by dense food, such as joints of meat. friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together.
MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed, consisting of manual cooking time and mode. Example: To cook: 5 minutes on 100% (HIGH) power (Stage 1) 16 minutes on 30% (MEDIUM LOW) power (Stage 2) To input the power STAGE 2 STAGE 1 level press the...
SensNcook SensNcook, Can be used for cooking a range of foods using special SensNcook technology. Simply press the chosen food key and the oven will do the rest for you. Always refer to the SensNcook chart on page 11-13 before operating this function. Press the selected key once and the programme will automatically start to cook after 2-3 seconds.
SensNcook Chart MENU WEIGHT MENU INCLUDES UTENSILS COOKING PROCEDURE RANGE Chilled meals • Using a skewer, pierce the film 0.3kg - Stirrable: covering in five places. 0.6kg Tagliatelle For one section containers: Spaghetti Non-stirrable: Lasagne For two section containers: Vegetable Bake rice meat For bag types:...
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SensNcook Chart MENU WEIGHT MENU INCLUDES UTENSILS COOKING PROCEDURE RANGE Fresh fish • Choose fish of a similar shape and 0.1kg - Fillets Flan dish size. 0.5kg Steaks Cling film • Place in a single layer in a flan dish. Whole •...
SensNcook Chart COOKING PROCEDURE MENU INCLUDES UTENSILS MENU WEIGHT Rice/Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg Long grain Casserole • Place in a suitable sized dish and rice/Pasta dish add water. • Place the dish on the centre of the turntable. • Press the RICE/PASTA key once. •...
AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost those foods listed on the control panel of the microwave oven, or for more details, see the AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST chart on page 15. 1 Roast Beef/Lamb 1 Meat Joint HOW TO OPERATE AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST:...
AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST CHART AUTO COOK MENU NUMBER WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE AC-1 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Roast Beef / Lamb • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds. •...
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS LESS ( ) and MORE ( ) keys 1. Guide for using LESS ( ) and MORE ( ) with automatic programmes: The LESS ( ) and MORE ( ) keys allow you to cook food for more or less time than the pre-set programmes. For Example: If you prefer jacket potatoes which are cooked but still crisp, or beef which is rare, use the LESS ) key.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 2. AUTO MINUTE AUTO MINUTE enables you to cook on 100% START (HIGH) microwave power in multiples of 1 minute, or AUTO MINUTE extend cooking times in multiples of 1 minute. Example: To cook on 100% (HIGH) for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 4. TIMER: You can use the TIMER for timing where microwave cooking is not involved. For example, to time boiled eggs cooked on a conventional hob, to monitor the standing time for microwaved food or to remind you of the time when making a phone call.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS INTERACIVE DISPLAY: The INFO key provides a step- This will assist you to determine: by-step interactive guide which • The next action on the way to completing any illuminates the display. programme (manual or automatic). • Weight ranges for automatic programmes. •...
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.
SUITABLE COOKWARE COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING Heat resistant glass, (e.g. Pyrex®, Fire King®, Corning Ware ®). Microwave-safe plastic cookware. Microwave cling film, Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for steam microwave roasting bags. to escape, pierce in 4-5 places. Do not use plastic or metal ties as they may melt or catch fire due to electrical ‘arcing’.
XXXXXXXXXXXXX FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION SUITABLE COOKWARE 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.
FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Covering 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. Size & shape Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time needed.
XXXXXXXXXXXXX ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times Meat joints 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.
ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 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.
If you do not make the proper electrical connections IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ASK A QUALIFIED SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens. ELECTRICIAN.
Company”), guarantee to provide for the repair of, of the product or prejudice your guarantee. or, at its option replace this SHARP equipment, or any 4 In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring component thereof, (other than Glass Turntables),...
WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? DEFROSTING CHARTS METHOD STANDING MEAT DEFROSTING TIME MICROWAVE TIME POWER LEVEL Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 45-60 Minutes Beef Joint 23-25 Minutes/ times during defrosting. Shield. 450g (1lb) Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 45-60 Minutes Lamb Joint 23-25 Minutes/...
WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? DEFROSTING CHARTS METHOD STANDING FISH DEFROSTING TIME MICROWAVE TIME POWER LEVEL Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice 15 Minutes Whole Fish 8 Minutes/ MEDIUM LOW during defrosting. Shield. (Trout, Mackerel) 450g (1lb) Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice 15 Minutes Fish Fillets/ 7 Minutes/...
WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? COOKING CHARTS METHOD STANDING MEAT COOKING TIME MICROWAVE TIME POWER LEVEL Place in a flan dish. 6 Minutes Beef (rare) MEDIUM HIGH 9-10 Mins/ Turn over halfway through cooking. Topside, Silverside) 450g (1lb) Place in a flan dish. 8 Minutes Beef (medium) MEDIUM HIGH...
WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? COOKING CHARTS POULTRY COOKING TIME MICROWAVE METHOD STANDING POWER LEVEL TIME HIGH Chicken 10 Mins/ Place in a flan dish. 10 Minutes 450g (1lb) 100% Turn over halfway through cooking Turkey 10 Mins/ HIGH Place in a flan dish. 20 Minutes Max.
WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? COOKING CHART NOTE: The following foods should be placed in a casserole dish. METHOD STANDING FRESH COOKING MICROWAVE TIME VEGETABLES POWER LEVEL Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover 2 Minutes Aubergines 5 Minutes/ HIGH dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 225g (8oz) 100% Add 30ml (2tbsp) water.
WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? COOKING CHART NOTE: The following foods should be placed in a casserole dish. METHOD STANDING FROZEN COOKING TIME MICROWAVE TIME VEGETABLES POWER LEVEL Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. 2 Minutes Beans 5-6 Minutes/ HIGH Cover.
WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? COOKING CHART NOTE: The following foods should be placed in a casserole dish. RICE & PASTA COOKING TIME MICROWAVE METHOD STANDING POWER LEVEL TIME MEDIUM HIGH White rice 13-14 Mins Add 300ml (1/2 pt) boiling water/100g (4oz) 5 Minutes (long grain) rice.
WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? REHEATING CHART METHOD FOOD COOKING TIME MICROWAVE STANDING POWER LEVEL TIME Remove from can. Place in a dish and Soup 5-6 Minutes/ HIGH 2 Minutes cover. Stir halfway through cooking. (canned) 425g (15oz) can 100% Remove from can. Place in a dish and Baked beans 4-5 Minutes/ HIGH...
WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES FRENCH ONION SOUP 1 Place the onion and oil in a bowl, mix well and Serves 4 heat on 100% (HIGH) for 1 minute. 2 Stir in the flour to make a paste and gradually 2 large onions, sliced add stock.
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES 1 Heat the butter in a large bowl on 100% LEEK & POTATO SOUP (HIGH) for 1 minute. Serves 4 2 Add leeks and potatoes and mix well. Cover and cook on 100% (HIGH) for 5 minutes, stir 50g (2oz) butter after 2 minutes.
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD 1 Place the salmon steaks in a large flan dish, pierce in several places and add the wine. Cover SAUCE and cook on 70% (MEDIUM HIGH) for 8 Serves 4 minutes. Allow to stand whilst preparing the sauce.
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES BOLOGNESE SAUCE 1 Melt the butter and oil in a large bowl on 100% Serves 4 (HIGH) for 1 minute. Stir in the onion, celery, garlic and bacon. Cook on 100% (HIGH) for 7 50g (2oz) butter minutes, stir halfway through cooking.
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? 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 100% (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.
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100% Serves 4 (HIGH) for 1 minute. 2 Stir in the onion and cook on 100% (HIGH) for 50g (2oz) butter 2 minutes. 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 Stir in the flour and gradually add the milk and 50g (2oz) plain flour cream.
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES CHICKEN KORMA 1 Place the chicken in a bowl, stir in the yogurt, Serves 4 creamed coconut, garlic and turmeric. Cover and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour in the 900g (2lb) chicken, cut into small chunks refrigerator.
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES CHEESE & NUT LOAF Serves 4-6 1 Grease a 1.5 litre (21/2 pint) loaf dish and line the base with greaseproof paper. 175g (6oz) walnuts, finely chopped 2 Place the walnuts, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, 225g (8oz) fresh brown breadcrumbs mushrooms, parsley, milk, eggs and mustard in 100g (4oz) Cheddar cheese, grated a large bowl.
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES QUICHE LORRAINE 1 Line a 20.4cm (8”) flan dish with pastry. Serves 4-6 2 Place the bacon and the onion in a bowl, cover and cook on 100% (HIGH) for 2-3 minutes. 275g (10oz) short crust pastry 3 Place the eggs, milk, salt and pepper and 6 slices bacon, chopped mixed herbs in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES CANNELLONI 1 Place onion, garlic and butter in a dish. Cook Serves 4 on 100% (HIGH) for 3 minutes. 2 Add the minced beef and cook on 100% 1 medium onion, chopped (HIGH) for 6 minutes, stirring twice during 1 clove garlic, crushed cooking.
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES 1 Place courgettes in a bowl with 15ml (1tbsp) COURGETTE & CASHEW NUT AU GRATIN water. Cover and cook on 100% (HIGH) for Serves 4 6 minutes. Drain. 450g (1lb) courgettes, sliced 2 Place baby carrots in a bowl with 30ml (2tbsp) water.
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES PECAN PIE 1 To make the pastry, combine the flours and rub Serves 6 in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add enough cold water to form a pastry: 125g (5oz) plain flour soft but not sticky dough. 100g (4oz) plain wholemeal flour 2 Line a greased 25.4cm (10”) flan dish with the 125g (5oz) butter...
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES PLAIN MICROWAVE CAKE 1 Line the base of 17.8cm (7”) cake dish with Serves 4-6 kitchen paper. 2 Cream the margarine and sugar together until 100g (4oz) margarine light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and fold in the 100g (4oz) caster sugar sifted flour alternately with the milk.
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES WHITE SAUCE 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100% Makes 300ml ( pint) (HIGH) for 1 minute, until melted. 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on 25g (1oz) butter 100% (HIGH) for 5 minutes, stirring every 2 25g (1oz) plain flour minutes until thick and smooth.
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WAS SIND MIKROWELLEN? RECIPES STRAWBERRY JAM 1 Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very Makes 675g(1 large bowl, heat on 100% (HIGH) for 4 minutes, or until the fruit has softened. Add 675g (11/2lb) strawberries, hulled sugar, mix well. 45 ml (3tbsp) lemon juice 2 Cook on 70% (MEDIUM HIGH) for 40 mins, 675g (11/2lb) caster sugar...
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