Sharp R-340F, Operation Manual And Cooking Manual

Page 1: ...o damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by any one except properly qualified service personnel Warning 1 Special Notes 2 Installation Instructions 3 Oven Diagram 3 Operation of Touch Control Panel 4 Control Panel Display 4 Touch Control Panel Layout 4 Before Operating 5 Getting Started 5 Clo...

Page 2: ...er which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous Donotoperatetheovenifitisnotworkingcorrectlyordamageduntilithasbeenrepairedbyaqualifiedservice technician trained by SHARP It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to 1 Door warped 2 Hinges and Latches broken or loosened 3 Door Seals Sealing Surfaces and oven cavity ...

Page 3: ... time recom mended by the manufacturer Exces sive preheating can cause the glass turntable to shatter and or damage internal parts of the oven Puncture egg yolks and whites and oysters before cooking to prevent explosion Pierce skins of potatoes apples squash hot dogs sausages and oysters so that steam escapes Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven Listen while popping corn for the po...

Page 4: ...tcorrespondtotheoneindicatedontheratingplateonthebackoftheoven 6 This appliance must be properly earthed to prevent an electric shock due to an electrical short circuit or a deterioration in the insulation of wires and electrical parts EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS Earth the 30 mm exposed lead of the earth wire into the ground CAUTION Neverconnettheearthwiretoagasorplasticwaterpipeastheywillnotactasaprope...

Page 5: ...GH POWER or increase by 1 minute multiples each time this pad is pressed during cooking Indicator AUTO COOK PADS Press corresponding pad to cook chosen menus and desired serving REHEAT PADS Press corresponding pad to reheat chosen menus and desired serving SLOW COOK PAD Press to cook slowly and longer time POWER LEVEL PAD Press to select micro wave power setting If not pressed 100 HIGH POWER is au...

Page 6: ...t to enter an incorrect clock time Ex 13 45 will appear in the display Press the STOP CLEAR pad and re enter the time of day Ex 1 45 The clock of the oven works based on the frequency of power source So it may gain or lose in some area where the frequency varies It is recommended that you should adjust the time occasionally If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking mode press the CLOC...

Page 7: ... Food steams throughout not just at edge Poultry thigh joints move easily Pork and poultry show no pinkness Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork A normal part of microwave cooking The humidity and moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture in the oven Gener ally covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered foods Ensure that the ventilation openings are not blo...

Page 8: ...oking time To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL pad until desired power level is displayed Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 50 MEDIUM POWER Enter desired cooking time Step Procedure Display Pad Order Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The timer begins to count down START will flash on and off 2 START will flash on and off The timer begins to count down Press the INSTANT CO...

Page 9: ...equired for 50 press three times 1 For second sequence enter desired cooking time If power is not selected the oven will operate at 100 START will flash on and off The timer begins to count down When it reaches zero the second sequence will appear and the timer will begin to count down again Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the INSTANT COOK START pad Within 3 minutes of closing the door The ...

Page 10: ...y Enterdesiredcookingtime Increasing Time During the Cooking Program START will flash on and off Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required for 50 press three times The timer keeps on counting down 3 2 1 4 Press the INSTANT COOK START pad Press the INSTANT COOK START pad twice to increase the cooking time by two minutes The timer starts to count down x 2 NOTE You cannot use thi...

Page 11: ... level is at least 1 1 2 inches 3 8cm from the rim of casserole otherwise spill over may result 4 Do not add too much seasonings or salt at the initial stage of cooking Try to add especially salt soon after or just after finish 5 Cook with the casserole lid on Also please do not open the lid during cooking as this may disturb the cooking sequence 6 Stir and stand after cooking The SLOW COOK settin...

Page 12: ... COOK and REHEAT function pad can be used only within 3 minutes after cooking completion closing the door or pressing the STOP CLEAR pad 6 To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE use EASY DEFROST or defrost manually 7 will be displayed if more or less than weight or quantity of foods suggested in Easy Defrost Menu Guide is programed when the INSTANT CO...

Page 13: ...ish fried chopped 3 5 persons 50g Peanuts 1 slice Salted Turnip chopped 3 Spring Onions chopped The ingredients can be added just after finish with salted turnip and spring onions as garnish and sprinkles on top NOTE Congee with Salted Pork and Preserved Duck Eggs Ingredients approx 230g 1 2 lb Lean Pork chopped 3 5 persons 2 Preserved Duck Eggs diced Serving s Rice Water 1 1 serve 1 2 persons 100...

Page 14: ...ece only place on the center The oven will beep and stop CHECK will flash on and off Turn over potatoes and press INSTANT COOK START pad to continue cooking After cooking stand and covered with aluminium foil for 3 10 minutes Steam Fish 8 12 C eg Sea Bream Red Snapper Carp Pomfret Golden Thread Black Mullet Flatfish Garoupa etc 1 3 serves Whole fish Serving s Weight 1 1 serve 130 199g 2 2 serves 2...

Page 15: ...ANTITY serving per REHEAT pad pressing 4 12 C Refrigerated temperature 20 25 C Room temperature 20 25 C Room temperature 20 25 C Room temperature MENU Note Reheating result varies with the kind of bread and its condition Take out the dish from the refrigerator Cover with microwave wrap or glass lid After reheating stir and stand covered for 2 minutes Place in a Pyrex bowl or Chinese ceramic bowl N...

Page 16: ... 0 2 kg of Minced Meat 1 The defrosting time will begin counting down When a 4 times beep sound is heard the oven stops CHECK will flash on and off Press the INSTANT COOK START pad START will flash on and off Open the door Turn over and rearrange Shield the defrosted portions Close the door 2 Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The defrosting time will continue counting down When it reaches zero the ...

Page 17: ... defrosting After defrost time stand covered with aluminium foil for 5 minutes Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil Position the food with thinner parts in the center in a single layer on a shallow dish If pieces are stuck together try to separate as soon as possible The oven will beep and stop CHECK will flash on and off Turn over rearrange and shield the defrosted portions Press start to...

Page 18: ... kg of Chicken Pieces 1 The defrosting time will begin counting down When a 4 times beep sound is heard the oven stops CHECK will flash on and off Press the number pads to enter weight START will flash on and off KG will flash on and off Open the door Turn over and rearrange Shield the defrosted portions Close the door 3 2 Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The defrosting time will continue counting...

Page 19: ...Half way the oven will beep and stop CHECK will flash on and off Remove defrosted portions turn over and shield edges with foil strips Press start to continue defrosting After defrost time stand covered with aluminium foil for 5 30 minutes Shield the edge with foil strips about 2 5cm wide Place joint with lean side face upwards if possible on a shallow dish Half way the oven will beep and stop CHE...

Page 20: ...low this same procedure using the desired REHEAT pad instead of AUTO COOK pad in step 1 Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the EASY DEFROST pad 4 Press the INSTANT COOK START pad Press the POWER LEVEL pad once START will flash on and off KG will flash on and off Press the number pads to enter weight 2 EASY DEFROST Suppose you want to defrost 1 0kg of Chicken Pieces for more time than the stand...

Page 21: ...y retail outlets and also allows you to practice the key operation To demonstrate press the CLOCK pad and the number pad then press the INSTANT COOK START pad and hold for 3 seconds will appear in the display Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven For example press INSTANT COOK START pad and the display will show and count down to zero at ten times the speed faster th...

Page 22: ... water approx 250 ml in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely Heat the water for two minutes on HIGH power A Does the oven lamp light YES _______ NO _______ B Does the cooling fan work YES _______ NO _______ Put your hand over the rear ventilation openings C Does the turntable rotate YES _______ NO _______ The turntable can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise This is quite norma...

Page 23: ...1 4 HELPFUL HINTS COOKING GUIDES CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE RECIPES SHARP CORPORATION TINSEA965WRRZ F32 COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE 5 CHARTS 11 17 6 10 Printed in Thailand R340F C B Cover 03 8 6 8 52 PM 1 ...

Page 24: ...ned over after half the cooking time 4 PIERCING Pierce potatoes eggs tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane to allow steam to escape 6 STANDING TIME Standing time is important After cooking or defrosting ensure adequate standing time This allows the food to continue cooking or heating Refer to cooking guides for each menu or according to manufacturers instructions 8 SIZE Small pieces cook f...

Page 25: ...ly if casserole has been refrigerated If casserole cannot be stirred reheat at MEDIUM MEATS Medium to thin slices reheat best Cover meat with sauce or gravy Cover with microwave plastic wrap to hold in heat Reheat on MEDIUM PLATES OF FOOD Arrange food with thickest parts of meat and bulky vegetables to outside of the plate Place quick to heat foods in the center Cover with microwave plastic wrap V...

Page 26: ...er it takes to cook Reduce liquids in a microwave recipe because there is not as much evaporation due to the shorter cooking time Reduce seasonings slightly because flavours will be unbalanced by quantity of liquid Do not add salt until the end of the cooking process Microwaves cook from the outside to the center so when arranging foods always place the thicker or more dense portions of food at th...

Page 27: ... of paper towel will take approximately 3 minutes to heat on HIGH To remove odours place 1 litre water with slice of lemon or 1 teaspoon vanilla essence in the micro wave Cook for 20 minutes on HIGH As microwave cooking time is so quick food should be seasoned to taste with herbs and spices after cooking To peel a tomato pierce the skin with a fork 3 4 times Place on a rack and cook for 45 60 seco...

Page 28: ...wist ties substitute with string For cooking food with high fat content do not bring the wrap in contact with the food as it may melt Small amounts may be used to shield certain parts of meat and fish when cooking or defrosting Remove food in foil trays if possible and place in a microwave safe dish If not possible place the foil tray onto a heat proof plate allowing 2 5 cm room between the walls ...

Page 29: ...reheating Whole Fish Scallops Prawns 4 6 minutes 500 g 6 8 minutes 500 g 4 6 minutes 500 g 5 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes Shield head and tail with foil Separate and rearrange halfway through defrosting Separate as soon as possible Separate as soon as possible DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES FOR MEAT AND POULTRY BEEF Roast Steaks Minced Beef PORK Roast Chops Ribs Minced Pork LAMB Roast Shoulder...

Page 30: ...k Brush with melted butter Turn over halfway through cooking Stand covered with foil before carving Brush rind with oil and sprinkle with salt Place on a rack Turn over halfway through cooking Stand covered with foil before carving Season with Season All or as desired Place fat side down on a rack Turn over halfway through cooking Stand covered with foil before carving Brush with melted butter Sea...

Page 31: ...ving Pierce skin with a fork Place on turntable Turn over halfway through cooking Allow to stand wrapped in foil 3 minutes Peel and quarter potatoes Cook in a dish with 1 3 cup water Cook covered Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving Peel and cut into serving size pieces Place in a dish and cook covered Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving Wash and shred Cook covered in a dish with 2 tablespo...

Page 32: ...ak apart as soon as possible Arrange with flower towards the center MICROWAVE TIME AT HIGH 100 WEIGHT VEGETABLE SPECIAL PROCEDURES 1 cup white rice 1 cup brown rice 1 cup macaroni 250 g spaghetti 250 g fettuccine 1 3 cup quick cooking oats 1 cup quick cooking oats RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART FOOD OTHER INGREDIENTS COOKING TIME Break apart as soon as possible Procedure Place rice pasta oats in a l...

Page 33: ...llow to stand then stir Place between paper towels Place directly on the turntable Keep in foil container Place on a roasting rack Allow to stand Remove from foil container Place directly on the turntable Allow to stand Remove from foil container Place on a plate lined with paper towel Allow to stand Place directly on turntable Turn over halfway through defrosting Remove from foil container Place ...

Page 34: ...ingredients over leg of lamb Allow to stand 10 minutes covered with foil before carving LASAGNE Serves 8 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 CHEESE SAUCE INGREDIENTS 90 g butter 1 3 cup flour 1 3 4 cups milk 125 g tasty cheese grated 200 g packet instant la...

Page 35: ... water 5 Mix in flour and stock mix well cover and cook for 4 5 minutes on HIGH stirring once 6 Add sausages and stir 7 Cover and cook for an extra 6 7 minutes on MEDIUM Serve with boiled rice or noodles 3 teaspoons curry powder 1 4 cup sultanas 1 beef stock cube 11 2 cups water 1 4 cup plain flour CORNED MEAT Serves 6 8 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons malt vinegar 4 cups hot water 1 5 kg ...

Page 36: ...ed CHICKEN AND APRICOT SALAD Serves 6 1 5 kg chicken whole 20 g butter 1 2 cup mayonnaise 1 4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6 ripe fresh apricots cut into wedges 2 sticks celery thinly sliced 1 4 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 Brush chicken with butter melted for 20 seconds on HIGH Cook for 28 32 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH turning over halfway through cooking Cool 2 Remove chicken flesh from the ...

Page 37: ...en pieces or 4 marylands 250 g button mushrooms chopped parsley CHICKEN TERRINE Serves 6 8 60 g butter 6 shallots chopped 1 2 cup flour 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup milk 1 4 teaspoon tabasco sauce pepper 1 Melt butter for 50 60 seconds on HIGH Add shallots and flour Cook for 1 minute on HIGH 2 Gradually stir in stock and milk Cook for 4 5 minutes on HIGH stirring every 2 minutes 3 Stir in tabasco sau...

Page 38: ...together in a small bowl Cook for 2 3 minutes on HIGH 3 Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste Cover and cook for 3 5 minutes on HIGH stirring halfway through cooking 4 Stir in peas capsicums turmeric and paprika Cook for 5 6 minutes on HIGH stir in cooked rice 5 In a large bowl heat white wine for 4 5 minutes on HIGH Add fish fillets Cover and cook for 4 6 minutes on MEDIUM Remove fish 6 Stir in prawn...

Page 39: ...lower Sprinkle with paprika 7 Cook for 2 4 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH SCALLOPED POTATOES Serves 4 6 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 potatoes in a round or oval shallow dish add water cover and cook for 6 8 minutes on HIGH 2 Drain off water 3 Arrange sliced oni...

Page 40: ...ater Pour over mixture 3 Cook for 9 11 minutes on HIGH 4 Stand 5 minutes before serving 5 Serve hot with icecream BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING Serves 4 6 4 slices multigrain bread crusts removed butter 3 tablespoons caster sugar 1 4 cup sultanas 21 2 cups milk 1 2 teaspoon vanilla essence 4 eggs lightly beaten 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 Spread bread with butter and cut into 2 cm c...