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29 MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE Check the temperature of food and drink, stir before serving. Take special care when serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns. 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. Composition Density Quantity Size Shape Temperature of food Food Characteristics 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. Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Light porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles. The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how much food is being cooked. The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases. e.g. Four potatoes will take longer to cook than two. Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces the same size. Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take longer to cook in the thicker parts. For even cooking, place the thickest parts to the outside of the dish where they will receive more energy. Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking. The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature. e.g. A care made with chilled ingredients, (i.e. margarine) will take longer to cook than a cake made with ingredients at room temperature. The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example jam doughnuts, to release heat or steam. R-959M[1-34].qxd 29/8/06 1:48 PM Page 29
30 SUITABLE COOKWARE 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.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. Cookware Aluminium foil Foil Containers Browning dishes China and ceramics Glassware e.g. Pyrex ® Metal Plastic/Polystyrene e.g. fast food containers Cling film Freezer/Roasting bags Paper plates/cups and kitchen paper Straw and wooden containers Recycled paper and newspaper Racks Square shelvesMicrowave Safe ✔ / ✘ ✔ ✔ / ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘Grill ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘Dual Cook ✔ / ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘Comments Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully. Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become very hot. Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration. Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated suddenly. It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire. Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at high temperatures. Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam escape. Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for microwave or convection use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing. Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire. Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating may cause fire. May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead to fire. The metal racks supplied have been specially designed for all cooking modes and will not damage the oven. Use supplied shelves with Convection only. Conv- ection ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ / ✘ ✘ ✔ / ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ Dual Conv. only WARNING: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of ignition. R-959M[1-34].qxd 29/8/06 1:48 PM Page 30
31 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. NOTES: •Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting. •To defrost food, use microwave power levels 30% or 10%. •Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 38 for further information. Rearrange Separate Shield Stand Turn overFoods 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. Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange over-lapping areas. This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly. Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting. e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets. Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. To prevent them becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves. e.g. legs and wings on a chicken. Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted. Defrosting is not complete once the food is removed from the microwave oven. Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has completly defrosted. It is essential that all foods are turned over at least 3 - 4 times during defrosting. This is important to ensure thorough defrosting. R-959M[1-34].qxd 29/8/06 1:48 PM Page 31
32 REHEATING ADVICE Plated meals Sliced meat Poultry portions CasserolesRemove 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. NOTE:Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before serving. Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50%. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating. NOTE:Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated before serving. Place thickest parts of the portions to the outside of the dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 70%. Turn over halfway through reheating. NOTE:Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated before serving. Cover with vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid and reheat on 50%. Stir frequently to ensure even reheating. NOTE:Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before serving. For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving. NOTES: •Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating. •Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the size, shape and material of the container. •To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, e.g. mince pies or Christmas pudding. •Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. •Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the can. To achieve the best results when reheating, select a suitable microwave power level appropriate to the type of food. e.g. A bowl of vegetables can be reheated using 100%, while a lasagne which contains ingredients that cannot be stirred, should be reheated using 50%. Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns. R-959M[1-34].qxd 29/8/06 1:48 PM Page 32
33 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. •Heat up your oven regularly by using the convection and grill, refer to Heating without food on page 12. Remaining food or fat splashed can cause smoke or bad smell. •Food and liquid splashes will build-up on the oven walls and ceiling. If grease, fat and food debris is allowed to build-up in the oven interior it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven. •Keep the waveguide coverclean at all times. The waveguide cover is constructed from a fragile material and should be cleaned with care (follow the cleaning instructions above). NOTE: Excessive soaking may cause disintegration of the waveguide cover. The waveguide cover is a consumable part and without regular cleaning, will need to be replaced. •Food will release steam during cooking and cause condensation inside the oven and door. It is important to wipe the oven dry. A build-up of condensation will eventually lead to rust forming on the oven interior. •Do not allow grease or dirt to build-up on the door seals or areas around the door.This may prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leakage of microwaves (follow the cleaning instructions). •Ensure the accessories are cleaned after every use with a mild washing-up liquid solution and dried. This will prevent the build-up of grease and food debris. The accessories are dishwasher safe. •Keep the waveguide cover and accessories clean at all times. If you leave grease or fat in the cavity or accessories, it may overheat, cause arcing, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven. SPECIAL NOTE for TURNTABLE SUPPORT After cooking, always clean the turntable support, especially around the rollers. These must be free from food splashes and grease. Built-up splashes or grease may overheat and cause arcing, begin to smoke or catch fire. • CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS.Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to a deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. OUTER CABINET •Wipe the outside of the microwave oven with a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth. •The control panel must be wiped clean and dried with the door open, therefore inactivating the oven.Door •To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both sides of the door, the door seals and adjacent parts with a soft, damp cloth. •Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. NOTES: •Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven. •A steam cleaner should not be used. •Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor. Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior. •Slight tarnishing of the oven cavity, around the area of the grill, is likely to occur. This is normal and will not affect the ovens performance. Cleaning tip - For easier cleaning of your oven: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% for 10 - 12 minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth. WARNING: Before cleaning, make sure the oven cavity, door, oven cabinet and accessories are completely cool. roller R-959M[1-34].qxd 29/8/06 1:48 PM Page 33
34 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. Does the turntable rotate? 3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your hand above the air vent openings.) 4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound? 5. Is the water in the cup hot? Take the cup of water out of the oven and close the door. Programme the oven to cook for 3 minutes using the grill. 6. After 3 minutes, does the grill heating element become red? Programme the oven to cook for 3 minutes using the convection on 250ºC. 7. After 3 minutes, is the oven cavity hot? If you answer “NO” to any question first check that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown. If there is no fault with either, check against the troubleshooting chart on the following page. NOTES: •If you cook food for more than the standard time (see chart opposite) using the same cooking mode, the oven’s safety mechanisms automatically activate. The microwave power level will be reduced or the grill heating element will turn on and off. •After manual or automatic cooking using the Grill, Dual Cook or Convection modes, the cooling fan will switch on to cool the oven cavity. When the cooling fan works, the display may show “NOW COOLING”. To clear it, press the STOP/CLEARkey and the display will return to the time of day, if set. During these modes, the cooling fan will carry on working after you have pressed the STOP/CLEARkey. You may feel hot air blowing out of the air-vent openings.IMPORTANT: If the display is blank and has gone dark, even if the power plug is properly connected, the oven may be in Energy Save Mode. To cancel it, open and then close the oven door, see page 8. •The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven operation, but does not form an airtight seal. It is normal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air around the oven door. Food with a high moisture content will release steam and cause condensation inside the door which may drip from the oven. •Repairs and Modifications: Do not attempt to operate the oven if it is not working properly. •Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the outer cabinet. This is very dangerous due to high voltage parts inside which must never be touched, as this could be fatal. Your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover. If the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself, call a SHARP approved service facility.WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a SHARP trained engineer to carry out servicing or repairs. This is important as it may involve the removal of covers that provide protection against microwave energy. Cooking Mode Microwave 100% cooking Grill cooking Dual cooking with Microwave 100% and Grill Microwave 70% and Grill Microwave 70% and ConvectionStandard Time 20 Minutes 15 Minutes Microwave 15 Minutes Grill 15 Minutes Microwave 40 Minutes Grill 15 Minutes Microwave 40 Minutes R-959M[1-34].qxd 29/8/06 1:48 PM Page 34
35 TROUBLESHOOTING ANSWER 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. The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours. Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven. Ensure all “eyes” are removed from the potatoes and that they have been pierced, place directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or similar. Check the door is closed properly. Ensure correct power level has been selected. The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting. The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away. Your oven may be set in Demo Mode. Follow these steps to cancel the demo mode. 1. Press the STOP/CLEARkey once. 2. Press and hold the STOP/CLEARkey for 10 seconds until you hear until you hear the oven beep for a second time. 3. Quickly press the STOP/CLEARkey 10 times within 10 seconds. 4. The oven display will show “DEMO OFF”. QUERY Draught circulates around the door. Condensation forms in the oven, and may drip from the door. Flashing or arcing from within the cavity when cooking. Arcing potatoes. The display is lit but the control panel will not work when pressed. Oven cooks too slowly. Oven makes a noise. Outer cabinet is hot. The display shows different messages from “ENERGY SAVE MODE” when you plug the oven in and open the door. You are unable to programme your oven or the microwave energy does not pulse on and off during use. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART R-959M[1-34].qxd 29/8/06 1:48 PM Page 35
36 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 As the colours in the mains lead of your oven may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as described: •The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal marked E or orcoloured green or coloured green and yellow. •The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N orcoloured black orcoloured blue. •The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L orcoloured red orcoloured brown.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. If you do not make the proper electrical connections you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If you have any doubts about your electrical supply ask a qualified electrician. •If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages, do not attempt to service this microwave oven yourself. •Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer Information Centre. Telephone: 08705 274277 (office hours).•For general information and assistance with oven queries, please contact our Customer Information Centre: U.K.:08705 274277 (office hours) Ireland:01 676 0648 (office hours) Website:www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport •Replacement accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor: Willow Vale Electronics Ltd. Telephone: 0121 766 5414 CALLING FOR SERVICE R-959M[1-34].qxd 29/8/06 1:48 PM Page 36
SPOON MEASURES 1.25ml1/4teaspoon 2.5ml1/2teaspoon 5ml 1 teaspoon 15ml 1 tablespoon CONVERSION CHARTS WEIGHT MEASURES 15g1/2oz 25g 1oz 50g 2oz 100g 4oz 175g 6oz 225g 8oz 450g 1lb VOLUME MEASURES 30ml 1floz 100ml 3floz 150ml 5floz ( 1/4pint) 300ml 10floz (1/2pint) 600ml 20floz (1 pint) COOKBOOK INTRODUCTION This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your microwave oven. These will give you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities of your oven and prove that microwave technology combined with grill or convection energy is the efficient and effectiv\ e alternative to conventional cooking. The cookery notes below compliment all cooking procedures in this cookbo\ ok and should be read in advance of recipe preparation. CONTENTS I NTRODUCTION&CONVERSIONCHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\ . . . . .37 D EFROSTINGCHART Meat, Poultry, Fish and Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 C OOKINGCHART Fresh & Frozen Vegetables and Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\ . . . . . . .39 Eggs, Fish, Rice and Pasta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 D UAL CONVECTIONCOOKINGCHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \ . . . . . . .40 - 41 D UAL GRILLCOOKINGCHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 - 43 G RILLINGCHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Beans and Pulses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 COOKBOOK NOTES •Chilled foods are to be cooked from 5ºC. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.Ambient/fresh/dried/canned foods are to be cooked from 20ºC. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.Frozen foods are to be cooked from -18°C. Please weigh all foods prior to defrosting and cooking, as labelled weig\ hts are only approximate. Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions\ . Cooking results will vary according to the condition of foods, utensils and the oven. Please check\ the cooking result and, if necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly. When cooking Rice & Pasta (see page 39), cooking time is constant for \ any quantity of rice or pasta; boiling water must be adjusted according to quantity of rice or pasta. After le\ aving the Rice/Pasta to stand, rinse in boiling water prior to serving. The recipes in this cookbook were developed using chilled eggs and fat. \ Room temperature ingredients may give a different result. Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser o\ r press through a sieve. Refer to operation manual for advice on suitable cookware. Where dishes are covered, use vented microwave cling film unless otherwi\ se stated. Where dishes are lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated. All serving quantities are approximate. Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated. For sequence programming refer to the operation manual. The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, turntable support, dish\ es and accessories will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.• • • • • • • • • • • • • REHEATINGCHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 R ECIPES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 - 94 P37 8/25/06 7:16:02 PMP37 8/25/06 7:16:02 PM
38 10% 30% 30% 30% 30% 10% 30% 30% 30% 30% 30% 30% 30% 30% 30% 30% 30%Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4 - 5 times during defrosting. Shield. Place on a plate. Turn over 3 - 4 times, removing defrosted mince each time. Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield. Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield. Place on a plate. Separate and re- arrange twice during defrosting. Shield. Place in a flan dish. Turn 4 - 5 times, during defrosting. Shield. Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield. Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield. Place in a bowl. Turn 3 - 4 times, removing defrosted mince each time. Place in a flan dish. Separate and re- arrange twice during defrosting. Shield. Place in a flan dish. Separate and re- arrange twice during defrosting. Shield. Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting. Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting. Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting. Place on the turntable. Separate and rearrange during defrosting. Place on a plate. Turn over half way through defrosting. Remove from foil container. Place in a flan dish.Meat Joints (Beef,Lamb,Pork) Minced Meat Steak & Chops Thick and Thin Sausages Bacon Whole Poultry (Chicken,Turkey,Duck) Chicken Legs Chicken/Turkey (Breasts & Fillets) Minced Turkey Whole Fish (Trout, Mackerel) Fish Fillets/Steaks Apples Blackcurrants/Redcurrants/ Raspberries/Blackberries Gooseberries/Rhubarb/ Strawberries Bread (sliced) Pastry (Puff or Shortcrust) Meat & Fruit Pies (cooked) 60 - 90 Minutes 15 - 20 Minutes 25 - 30 Minutes 25 - 30 Minutes 15 - 20 Minutes 60 - 90 Minutes 25 - 30 Minutes 25 - 30 Minutes 15 - 20 Minutes 15 - 30 Minutes 15 - 30 Minutes 10 - 15 Minutes 10 - 15 Minutes 10 - 15 Minutes 5 - 10 Minutes 10 - 15 Minutes 15 - 20 Minutes FOOD DEFROST POWER METHOD STANDING TIME LEVEL TIME 19 - 20 Minutes per 450g 6 - 7 Minutes per 450g 8 - 9 Minutes per 450g 5 - 6 Minutes per 450g 5 - 6 Minutes per 450g 16 - 17 Minutes per 450g 6 - 7 Minutes per 450g 5 - 6 Minutes per 450g 8 - 9 Minutes per 450g 10 Minutes per 450g 8 Minutes per 450g 6 - 7 Minutes per 450g 4 - 5 Minutes per 450g 5 - 6 Minutes per 450g 3 - 4 Minutes per 400g 3 - 4 Minutes per 450g 5 - 6 Minutes for a large pie DEFROSTING CHART Method:If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil. Poultry:Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets. Standing Time:During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil. p38 8/16/06 10:56:50 AMp38 8/16/06 10:56:50 AM