MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS
R-409Y
Followed by letter indicating color
K = black, W = white, V = silver
C O N T E N T S
• For Customer Assistance ..... 2
• Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy .................... 2
• Consumer Limited Warranty.......................
• Product Information Card ...........................
• Important Safety Instructions.....................
• Federal Communication Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement ............
• Grounding Instructions ..............................
• Installation Guide ........................................
• Specifications ..............................................
• Features Diagram ........................................
• Operation Procedure ..................................
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• Controls ....................................................... 11-18
• Care of Your Microwave Oven ................... 19-20
• Questions and Answers .............................
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• Cooking Instructions .................................. 22-31
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
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C O N S U M E R L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand
product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and
materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or
part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the
period(s) set forth below.
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s)
set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been
subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or
modified in design or construction.
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below
and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.
The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to pur-
chasers by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET
FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other
than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described
herein on behalf of Sharp.
The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be
the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the
period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of
Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether
based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way
responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs
performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible
for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
THISWARRANTY GIVESYOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.YOU MAYALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTSWHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Your Product Model Number &
Description:
R-409Y Home Use Carousel Microwave Oven. (Be sure to have this
information available when you need service for your Product.)
Warranty Period for this Product:
One (1) year parts and labor. The warranty period continues for an
additional four (4) years, for a total of five (5) years, with respect to the
magnetron tube in the Product for parts only;labor and service are not
provided free of charge for this additional period.
Additional Item(s) Excluded from
Warranty Coverage (if any):
Non-functional accessories, turntable and light bulb.
Where to Obtain Service:
From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States.
To find the location of the nearest SharpAuthorized Servicer, call Sharp
toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-4277).
What to do to Obtain Service:
Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer.
Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. If you ship the Product,
be sure it is insured and packaged securely.
SAVE THE PROOF OF PURCHASE AS IT IS NEEDED SHOULD YOUR OVEN EVER REQUIRE WARRANTY SERVICE.
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I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
11. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in oven.
c) If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
12. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 2.
13. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 5.
14. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing
to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid.Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed
from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS
COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
15. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - for example, closed glass jars are able to
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
16. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a) Do not overheat the liquid.
b) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
c) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
17. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
18. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
19. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
e) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
18. Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive
chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides).
Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact
with the contact and springs of the safety interlock
switches thereby rendering them inoperable.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water — for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or
similar locations.
19. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after
each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the
cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when
next using the oven.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. Either.
20. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot
control the temperature and doing so may lead to
overheating and fire.
a) When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
comes together on closing the door, use only mild,
non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth., or
21. Do not operate the oven without the glass tray in
place. Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating base.
b) See door surface cleaning instructions on page 19.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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F E D E R A L C O M M U N I C A T I O N S C O M M I S S I O N
R A D I O F R E Q U E N C Y I N T E R F E R E N C E S T A T E M E N T
WARNING:
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in
strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television
reception.
It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC
Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential
installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the followings.
• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
• Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct
such interference.
G R O U N D I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the grounding plug reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WARNING:
Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded, and either :
(1) If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension
cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
or
(2) Do not use an extension cord, if the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
WARNING:
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances.
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I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E
1. Examine the oven after unpacking.
Check for damage such as a misaligned door, broken door or dent in the cavity.
If any damage is visible, DO NOT INSTALL, and notify your dealer immediately.
2. Level, flat location.
Install the microwave oven on a level, flat surface.
3. Ventilation.
Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and eventually cause a
failure.
For proper ventilation, allow 3 inches of space between oven top, sides, rear and adjacent surfaces.
4. Away from radio and TV sets.
Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV, radio, antenna,
feeder, etc.
Place the oven as far from them as possible.
5. Away from heating appliances and water taps.
Keep the oven away from heat, steam or splashing liquids. These things can adversely affect oven wiring and
contacts.
6. Power supply.
• Check your local power source.
This microwave oven requires a current of approximately 12 amperes, 120Volts, 60Hz and a grounded outlet.
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks of the user becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
• The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical
rating of the oven.
• The extension cord must be a grounding type 3-wire cord.
• The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape the table top or counter where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
7. The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is about 4 inches.
When use 3-pronged plug
When use grounding adaptor, make sure
the receptacle box is fully grounded.
3-prong Receptacle
Receptacle Box Cover
Grounding
Lead
Receptacle
Box cover
3-prong plug
Grounding
Adaptor
Receptacle
“THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR”
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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
120V AC, 60Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH
GROUNDING
POWER SUPPLY
INPUT POWER
1400 W
MICROWAVE
ENERGY OUTPUT
FREQUENCY
1000 W
2,450MHz
OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W x H x D)
CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W x H x D)
CAVITY VOLUME
22.2 x 12.5 x 16.4 in.
15.0 x 9.7 x 15.2 in.
1.3 cu.ft
NET WEIGHT
APPROX. 34.2 lbs.
59 min. 99 sec.
11 Levels
TIMER
POWER SELECTIONS
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
22.2
16.4
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F E A T U R E S D I A G R A M
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4 5
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0 9
8
1 Door latch - When the door is closed, it will
automatically shut off. If the door is opened
while the oven is operating, the magnetron
will automatically shut off.
8 Waveguide cover - Protects the microwave
outlet from splashes of cooking foods.
9 Roller guide - This must always be used for
cooking together with the glass cooking tray.
2 Door seal - The door seal surfaces prevent
microwaves escaping from the oven cavity.
0 Coupler - This fits over the shaft in the
center of the oven cavity floor.
This is to remain in the oven for all cooking.
3 Oven cavity
4 Oven lamp - Automatically turns on during
q Glass cooking tray - Made of special heat
resistant glass. The tray must always be in
proper position before operating. Do not
cook food directly on the tray.
oven operating.
5 Safety interlock system
6 Control panel
w Viewing screen - Allows viewing of food.
The screen is designed so that light can
pass through, but not the microwave.
7 Door open button - To open the door push
the door open button.
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F E A T U R E S D I A G R A M
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1 DISPLAY - Cooking time, power level,
8 Auto Defrost Pads - Press to select
indicators and current time are displayed.
DEFROST feature by weight.
2 AUTO COOK - Used to cook or reheat
9 TIME SET Pad - Used to set the cooking
many of favorite food.
time and the current time.
3 ONE TOUCH COOK - Used to cook or
0 Kitchen Timer - Used as a minute timer,
reheat specific quantites of food.
delay cooking, hold setting after cooking.
4 DEFROST - Used to defrost foods for time.
q CLOCK - Used to set clock.
5 POWER - Used to set power level.
w STOP / CLEAR - Used to stop the oven
operation or to delete the cooking data.
6 MORE Pad - Press to add an extra cooking
time during working.
e START / +30 SEC - Used to start the oven
and also used to set a reheat time.
7 LESS Pad - Press to subtract an extra
cooking time during working.
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O P E R A T I O N P R O C E D U R E
This section includes useful information about oven operation.
Time clock returns to the present time when the
cooking time ends.
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2
Plug power supply cord into a standard 3-pronged 19
12 Amp, 120V AC 60Hz power outlet.
After placing the food in a suitable container, open
the oven door and put it on the glass tray.
The glass tray and roller guide must always be in
place during cooking.
When the STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during the
oven operation, the oven stops cooking and all
information retained. To erase all information(except
the present time), touch the STOP/CLEAR pad once
more. If the oven door is opened during the oven
operation, all information is retained.
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Close the door. Make sure that it is firmly closed.
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4
If the START pad is touched and the oven does not
operate, check the area between the door and door
seal for obstructions and make sure the door is
closed securely. The oven will not start cooking until
the door is completely closed or the program has
been reset.
The oven light is on when the microwave oven is 11
operating.
The oven door can be opened at any time during
operation by pushing the door open button of
control panel. The oven will automatically shut off.
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Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound to
acknowledge the touch.
Make sure the oven is properly installed and
plugged into the electrical outlet.
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7
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The oven automatically cooks on full power
unless set to a lower power level.
The display will show “ : 0” when the oven is
plugged in.
WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART
The power-level is set by touching the Power pad. The chart shows the display, the power level and the
percentage of power.
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T O U C H T H E P O W E R P A D
once
P O W E R L E V E L ( D I S P L A Y )
A P P R O X I M A T E P E R C E N T A G E O F P O W E R
P-HI
P-90
P-80
P-70
P-60
P-50
P-40
P-30
P-20
P-10
P-00
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
8 times
9 times
10 times
11 times
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C O N T R O L S
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the oven is first plugged in, the display will show “:0” and a tone will sound. If the AC power ever goes off,
the display show “ : 0” when the power comes back on.
1. Touch the CLOCK pad.
This is a 12 hour clock system.
2. Touch the CLOCK pad once more.
This is a 24 hour clock system.
NOTE : This oven has multiple clock systems.
If you want 12 hour clock system,
omit this step.
3. Enter the correct time of day by
touching the TIME SET pads in
sequence.
The display stops blinking, and the colon starts
blinking. If you selected 12 hour clock system,
this digital clock allows you to set from 1:00 to
12:59. If you selected 24 hour clock system, this
digital clock allows you to set from 0:00 to 23:59.
4. Touch the CLOCK pad.
NOTE: If you attempt to enter an incorrect time, the time will not be set and a error signal tone will sound. Touch
the CLOCK pad and re-enter the time.
KITCHEN TIMER MODE
Timer operates as a minute timer, can be set to delay cooking and used to set a holding time after cooking.
However delay cooking can not be programmed for defrost. Timer operates without microwave energy.
HOW TO USE AS A MINUTE TIMER
1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
The TIMER indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
2. Press the amount of time you want to count down.
3. Touch START pad.
The TIMER indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode. When
KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
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C O N T R O L S
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KITCHEN TIMER MODE
HOW TO USE TO DELAY THE START OF COOKING
1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
The TIMER indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.
2. Press the amount of time you want to delay.
The display will show what you touched.
3. Program the desired power level and cooking time for
food to be cooked.
The M/W indicator lights and the selected power
level & cooking time are displayed.
4. Touch START pad.
When you touch START pad, the TIMER indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in
KITCHEN TIMER mode. When KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, the oven will beep.The TIMER indicator goes off and M/
W indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the time remaining in M/W mode. When M/W cook ends, you will
hear 3 beeps.
HOW TO USE TO SET A HOLDING TIME
1. Program the desired cooking time.
The M/W indicator lights and the selected time is
displayed.
2. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
The TIMER indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
3. Press the amount of time you want the oven to hold.
4. Touch START pad.
The M/W indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in M/W mode. When the M/W cook
ends, the oven will beep. The M/W indicator goes off and TIMER indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the
time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode. When the KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
NOTE : Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds. (59 : 99)
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C O N T R O L S
WEIGHT DEFROSTING
AUTO DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time.
Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.
1. Touch MEAT pad.
The lb indicator light and “ 1.0 ” is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
2. Select the desired defrosting weight.
(Refer to the weight defrost chart below.)
MEAT DEFROSTING begins.
3.Touch START pad.
1. Touch POULTRY pad.
The lb indicator light and “ 1.5 ” is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
2. Select the desired defrosting weight.
(Refer to the weight defrost chart below.)
POULTRY DEFROSTING begins.
3.Touch START pad.
1. Touch FISH pad.
The lb indicator light and “ 0.5 ” is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
FISH DEFROSTING begins.
2. Select the desired defrosting weight.
(Refer to the weight defrost chart below.)
3.Touch START pad.
WEIGHT DEFROST CHART
T O U C H P A D
once
M E A T
1.0 lb
1.5 lb
2.0 lb
2.5 lb
P O U L T R Y
1.5 lb
F I S H
0.5 lb
1.0 lb
1.5 lb
2.0 lb
twice
2.0 lb
3 times
4 times
2.5 lb
3.0 lb
The defrosting time is automatically determined by the weight selected.
When you touch START pad, the lb indicator goes off and the DEF indicator blinks and the defrosting time counts
down in the display window. The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or
rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
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C O N T R O L S
TIME DEFROSTING
When DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating
defrost and stand times by cycling on and off.
1. Touch DEFROST pad.
The DEF indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.
2. Touch number pads for the desired
defrosting time.
The display will show what you touched.
NOTE: Your oven can be programmed for
3.Touch START pad.
59 minutes 99 seconds. (59 : 99)
When you touch START pad, the DEF indicator starts blinking to show the oven is in the DEFROST mode. The display
counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left in the DEFROST mode. The oven beeps during the
defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will hear
3 beeps.
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C O N T R O L S
COOKING IN ONE STAGE
1. Touch POWER pad.
(Select the desired power level.)
The M/W indicator lights.
The display will show what you touched.
This example shows power level 5.
X6
NOTE : If steps 1 and 2 are omitted, the
oven will cook at full power.
2. Touch number pads for the cooking time.
3. Touch START pad.
The display will show what you touched.
NOTE : Your oven can be programmed for
59 minutes 99 seconds. (59 : 99)
When you touch START pad, the M/W indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking.
The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left. When the cooking time ends, you will
hear 3 beeps.
NOTE : Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese,
milk and slow cooking of meats.
COOKING IN TWO STAGES
All recipes require the frozen foods to be defrosted fully before cooking.
This oven can be programmed to automatically defrost foods before cooking.
1. Touch DEFROST pad.
The DEF indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
2. Touch number pads for the defrosting time you want.
3. Touch POWER pad.
The M/W indicator lights and “P-HI” is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
This example shows power level 5.
X6
(Select the desired power level.)
The display will show what you touched.
4. Touch number pads for the desired cooking time.
5. Touch START pad.
When you touch START pad, the DEF and M/W indicators come on to confirm the power levels selected. The DEF
indicator starts blinking to show you that the oven is in DEFROST mode.
The display counts down the time remaining in DEFROST mode. When the oven beeps, turn over, break apart
and/or redistribute the food. At the end of DEFROST mode, the oven will beep and start M/W cook.
The DEF indicator goes off and the M/W indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the time remaining in
M/W mode. When M/W cook ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
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C O N T R O L S
+30 SEC
+30 sec allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the +30 sec pad.
By repeatedly touching the +30 sec pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second
increments.
1. Touch the +30 sec pad.
When you touch the +30 sec pad, “:30” is
displayed, and the oven starts reheating
ONE TOUCH COOK
One touch cooking allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad.
To increase quantity, touch the chosen pad until the number in the display is same as desired quantity to cook.
(except for POPCORN)
1. Touch BEVERAGE pad once for 1
cup, twice for 2 cups or three
times for 3 cups.
When you touch BEVERAGE pad once, “ 1 ” is
displayed.
After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into
cooking time and the oven starts cooking.
* BEVERAGE * (200 ml/cup)
• 1 cup (mug) :Touch BEVERAGE once.
• 2 cups (mugs) :Touch BEVERAGE twice within 1.5 seconds.
• 3 cups (mugs) :Touch BEVERAGE three times within 1.5 seconds.
1. Touch FROZEN PIZZA pad once
for 7 oz pizza or twice for 14 oz
pizza.
When you touch FROZEN PIZZA pad once, “ 7 ”
is displayed.
After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into the
cooking time and the oven starts cooking.
* FROZEN PIZZA *
• 7 oz :Touch FROZEN PIZZA once.
• 14 oz :Touch FROZEN PIZZA twice within 1.5 seconds.
NOTE: 1. Use only one frozen pizza at a time
2. Use only frozen pizza made for microwave ovens.
3. If the cheese of frozen pizza does not melt sufficiently, cook a few seconds longer.
4. Some brands of frozen pizza may require more or less cooking time.
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C O N T R O L S
(CONTINUED)
ONE TOUCH COOK
1. Touch DINNER PLATE pad once
for 12 oz of dinner plate or twice
for 15 oz of dinner plate.
When you touch DINNER PLATE pad once, “12”
is displayed.
After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into
cooking time and the oven starts cooking.
* DINNER PLATE *
• 12 oz :Touch DINNER PLATE once.
• 15 oz :Touch DINNER PLATE twice within 1.5 seconds.
1. Touch POPCORN pad once for
3.5 oz bag.
When you touch POPCORN pad once, “ 3.5 ” is
displayed.
After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into
cooking time and the oven starts cooking.
NOTE : 1. Use prepackaged room-temperature microwave popcorn.
2. Place bag in oven according to manufacturer’s directions.
3. Pop only one bag at a time.
4.After popping, open bag carefully: popcorn and steam are extremely hot.
5. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse bag.
6. Do not leave oven unattended while popping popcorn.
CAUTION : If prepackaged popcorn is of a different weight than the recommended weight, do not use the
popcorn pad. Follow the manufacturer instruction.
AUTO COOK
AUTO COOK allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by repeatedly touching the AUTO COOK pad.
When you touch the AUTO COOK pad once, “AC-1” will be displayed. By repeatedly touching this pad, you can select
other food category as shown in below.
1. Touch the AUTO COOK pad once
for 4pcs of BREAD. AC-1 will be
displayed.
2. Touch the AUTO COOK pad twice for 12 oz of SOUP.
AC-2 will be displayed.
3. Touch the AUTO COOK pad three times for 3 units of
BAKED POTATO. AC-3 will be displayed.
4. Touch the AUTO COOK pad four times for 7 oz of FRESH
VEGETABLE. AC-4 will be displayed.
5. Touch the AUTO COOK pad five times for 7 oz of FROZEN
VEGETABLE. AC-5 will be displayed.
Then touch the START pad. The display will be
changed into cooking time of quantity and the
oven starts cooking.
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CHILD SAFETY LOCK
The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children.
To set, touch and hold the STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds, a beep sounds.
To cancel, touch and hold the STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds, a beep sounds.
LESS, MORE
To alter onetouch cooking or cooking time whilst oven is in operation, use LESS or MORE.(except for defrosting)
Press LESS/MORE to decrease/increase the onetouch cooking time in multiples of 10 second.
The overall onetouch cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 59 minutes 99 seconds.
Press LESS/MORE to decrease/increase the cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 59 minutes.
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING
1. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad.
• You can restart the oven by touching the START pad.
• Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad once more to erase all instructions.
• You must enter in new instructions.
2. Open the door.
• You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching the START pad.
NOTE: Oven stops operating when door is opened.
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C A R E O F Y O U R M I C R O W A V E O V E N
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
Turn the oven off before cleaning.
It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray
for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in
a dishwasher.
1
2
6
7
Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food
spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe
with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the
oven gets very dirty.
The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not
recommended.
The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be
cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise.
Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild
detergent water or window cleaner and dry. The roller
guide may be washed in mild sudsy water.
The outside oven surface should be cleaned with
soap and water, rinsed and dried with a soft cloth. To
prevent damage to the operating parts inside the
oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the
ventilation openings.
3
If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean with a soft,
dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives
on Control Panel.
4
5
If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of
the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur
when the microwave oven is operated under high
humidity conditions and in no way indicates
malfunction of the unit.
ROLLER GUIDE
Glass Tray
Roller Guide
The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be
cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.
1
2
The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used for
cooking together with the Glass Tray.
GLASS TRAY
DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray
in place.
1
DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven.
2
3
If Glass Tray is hot, ALLOW TO COOL before
cleaning or placing it in water.
DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.
(Except for popcorn)
4
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call.
* The oven doesn’t work :
* Sparking in the cavity;
1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in.
2. Check that the door is firmly closed.
3. Check that the cooking time is set.
4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit
breaker in your house.
1. Check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal
trim should not be used.
2. Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch the
interior walls.
CARE AND CLEANING
Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following:
1. It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety
interlocks.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except a properly competent service
technician.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces. Wipe the sealing area frequently
with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. Never use
abrasive powders or pads.
5. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits removed;
6. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
3. When opened, the door must not be subjected to
strain, for example, a child hanging on an opened
door or any load could cause the oven to fall forward
to cause injury and also damage to the door. Do not
operate the oven if it is damaged, until it has been
repaired by a competent service technician. It is
particularly important that the oven closes properly
and that there is no damage to the:
i) Door(bent)
ii) Hinges and Hookes(broken or loosened)
iii) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
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Q U E S T I O N S A N D A N S W E R S
* Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without
any food in it. Is it damaged?
* Q : What does “standing time” mean?
* A : “Standing time” means that food should be
removed from the oven and covered for additional
time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the
oven for other cooking.
* A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not
damage the oven. However, it is not
recommended.
* Q : Can the oven be used with the glass tray or
roller guide removed?
* Q : Why does my oven not always cook as fast as
the microwave cooking guide says?
* A : No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must
always be used in the oven before cooking.
* A : Check your cooking guide again, to make sure
you’ve followed directions exactly ; and to see
what might cause variations in cooking time.
Cooking guide times and heat settings are
suggestions, to help prevent over-cooking... the
most common problem in getting used to a
microwave oven.
* Q : Can I open the door when the oven is
operating?
* A : The door can be opened anytime during the
cooking operation. Then microwave energy will be
instantly switched off and the time setting will
maintain until the door is closed.
Variations in the size, shape and weights and
dimensions could require longer cooking time.
Use your own judgement along with the cooking
guide suggestions to check whether the food has
been properly cooked just as you would do with a
conventional cooker.
* Q : Why do I have moisture in my microwave
oven after cooking?
* A : The moisture on the side of your microwave oven
is normal. It is caused by steam from cooking food
hitting the cool oven surface.
* Q : Will the microwave oven be damaged if it
operates while empty?
* A :Yes. Never run it empty.
* Q : Does microwave energy pass through the
viewing screen in the door?
* A : No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to
the oven cavity. The holes are made to allow light
to pass through. They do not let microwave
energy pass through.
* Q : Can I operate my microwave oven without
the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold
a large dish?
* A : No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you
will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your
oven must fit on the turntable.
* Q : Why do eggs sometimes pop?
* A : When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop
due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane.
To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a
toothpick before cooking. Never cook eggs without
piercing their shells.
* Q : Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either
direction?
* A : Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
counterclockwise, depending on the rotation of
the motor when the cooking cycle begins.
* Q : Why is this standing time recommended after
the cooking operation has been completed?
* A : Standing time is very important.
* Q : Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?
How do I get the best results?
With microwave cooking, the heat is in the food,
not in the oven. Many foods build up enough
internal heat to allow the cooking process to
continue, even after the food is removed from the
oven. Standing time for joints of meat, large
vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to
cook completely, without overcooking the outside.
* A : Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following
manufacture’s guidelines. Do not use regular
paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping
the oven as soon as the popping slows to a “pop”
every 1 or 2 seconds. Do not repop unpopped
kernels. Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware.
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UTENSIL GUIDE
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected
or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked
microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various utensil and indicates whether and
how they should be used in a microwave oven.
U T E N S I L
S A F E
C O M M E N T S
Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against
overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to
the oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Aluminium foil
ꢁ
Do not preheat for more than 8minutes.
Crust plate
ꢀ
ꢀ
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china
are usually suitable, unless deco-rated with a metal trim.
China and earthenware
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.
Disposable polyester
cardboard dishes
ꢀ
Fast-food packaging
• Polystyrene cups containers
ꢀ
Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause
the polystyrene to melt.
ꢂ
ꢂ
May catch fire.
May cause arcing.
• Paper bags or newspaper
• Recycled paper or metal trims
Glassware
• Oven-to-table ware
• Fine glassware
ꢀ
ꢀ
Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim.
Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.
Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.
ꢀ
• Glass jars
Metal
• Dishes
• Freezer bag twist ties
ꢂ
ꢂ
May cause arcing or fire.
Paper
ꢀ
ꢂ
For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb
excess moisture.
May cause arcing.
• Plates, cups, napkins and Kitch-
en paper
• Recycled paper
Plastic
• Containers
ꢀ
ꢀ
Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.Some other
plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures.
Do not use Melamine plastic.
Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the
food.
• Cling film
Take care when removing the film as hot steam will
escape.
ꢁ
ꢀ
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight.
Prick with a fork, if necessary.
• Freezer bags
Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
Wax or grease-proof paper
ꢀ : Recommended use
ꢁ : Limited Use
ꢂ : Not Recommended
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USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY
General Use
Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety
interlocks.
Do not place any object between the oven front frame
and the door or allow residue to build up on sealing
surfaces. Wipe with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.
Never use abrasive powders or pads.
Do not subject the oven door to strain or weight such
as a child hanging on an open door.
This could cause the oven to fall forward resulting in
injury to you and damage to the oven.
Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing
surfaces are damaged; or if door is bent; or if hinges
are loose or broken.
Do not operate the oven empty. This will damage the
oven.
Do not attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other
materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.
Do not use recycled paper products as they may
contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires.
Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects.
This can damage the oven.
Food
Never use your microwave oven for home canning. The
oven is not designed for proper home canning.
Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to
consume.
Always use the minimum recipe cooking time. It is
better to undercook rather than overcook foods.
Undercooked foods can be returned to the oven for
more cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be
done.
Heat small quantities of food or foods with low moisture
carefully. These can quickly dry out, burn or catch on
fire.
Do not heat eggs in the shell. Pressure may build up
and eggs can explode.
temperature to even out, stir during heating, if
necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating. To prevent
eruptive boiling and possible scalding, you should put a
spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before,
during and after heating.
Do not leave the oven unattended while popping corn.
Do not pop corn in a paper bag unless it is the
commercially prepared Microwave Popcorn product.
The kernels can overheat and ignite a brown paper
bag.
Do not put packaged Microwave Popcorn bags directly
on the oven tray. Place the package on a microwave
safe glass or ceramic plate to avoid overheating and
cracking the oven tray.
Potatoes, apples, egg yolks and sausages are
examples of food with non-porous skins.
These must be pierced before cooking to prevent
bursting.
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.
Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds
after the oven has been switched off to allow the
Do not exceed the Microwave Popcorn manufacturers
suggested popping time.
Longer popping does not yield more popcorn but it can
result in scorch, burn of fire. Remember, the Popcorn
bag and tray can be too hot to handle. Remove with
caution and use pot holders.
ARCING
If you see arcing, open the door and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold rimmed
dishes, in the microwave.
• Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces
being used in the microwave.
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MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES
Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in
World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and manmade sources.
Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones.
HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD
Oven Cavity
Magnetron
In a microwave oven,
electricity is converted
into microwave by the
MAGNETRON.
TRANSMISSION
Then they pass through the
cooking containers to be
absorbed by the water
molecules in the food, all
foods contain water to a more
or lesser extent.
Waveguide
Turntable
REFLECTION
ABSORPTION
The microwaves bounce
off the metal walls and
the metal door screen.
Microwave
Water Molecule Absorption
Vibration
The microwaves cause the water molecules to vibrate
which causes FRICTION, i.e. HEAT. This heat then cooks
the food. Microwaves are also attracted to fat and sugar
particles, and foods high in these will cook more quickly.
Microwaves can only penetrate to a depth of 1½ - 2
inches(4-5cm) and as heat spreads through the food by
conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the food cooks
from the outside inwards.
CONVERSION CHARTS
WEIGHT MEASURES
VOLUME MEASURES
SPOON MEASURES
1.25 ml
1/4 tsp
15 g
25 g
1/2 oz.
1 oz.
2 oz.
4 oz.
6 oz.
8 oz.
1 lb.
30 ml
100 ml
150 ml
300 ml
600 ml
1 fl.oz.
3 fl.oz.
5 fl.oz. (1/4 pt)
10 fl.oz. (1/2 pt)
20 fl.oz. (1pt)
2.5 ml
5 ml
1/2 tsp
50 g
1 tsp
100 g
175 g
225 g
450 g
15 ml
1 tbsp
FLUID MEASUREMENTS
1 Cup
= 8 fl.oz
= 240 ml
1 Pint
= 16 fl.oz. (UK 20 fl.oz.)
= 32 fl.oz. (UK 40 fl.oz.)
= 128 fl.oz. (UK 160 fl.oz.)
= 480 ml (UK 560 ml)
= 960 ml (UK 1120 ml)
= 3840 ml (UK 4500 ml)
1 Quart
1 Gallon
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COOKING TECHNIQUES
STANDING TIME
STARTING TEMPERATURE
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes,
require standing time(inside or outside of the oven) after
cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the
center completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes
in aluminium foil while standing. Meat joints need approx.
10-15 minutes, jacket potatoes 5 minutes. Other foods
such as plated meal, vegetables, fish etc require 2-5
minutes standing. After defrosting food, standing time
should also be allowed. If food is not cooked after
standing time, return to the oven and cook for additional
time.
The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food
from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room
temperature.
LIQUIDS
All liquids must be stirred before and during heating.
Water especially must be stirred before and during
heating, to avoid eruption. Do not heat liquids that have
previously been boiled. DO NOT OVERHEAT.
TURNING & STIRRING
Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat and
poultry should be turned after half the cooking time.
MOISTURE CONTENT
Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary in their
moisture content throughout the season, particularly
jacket potatoes. For this reason cooking times may have
to be adjusted. Dry ingredients e.g. rice, pasta, can dry
out during storage so cooking times may differ.
ARRANGING
Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops, should be
placed on a dish so that the thicker parts are towards the
outside.
DENSITY
QUANTITY
Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy
foods.
Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, also
small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions.
CLING FILM
PIERCING
Cling film helps keep the food moist and the trapped
steam assists in speeding up cooking times. Pierce
before cooking to allow excess steam to escape. Always
take care when removing cling film from a dish as the
build-up of steam will be very hot.
The skin or membrane on some foods will cause steam
to build up during cooking. These foods must be pierced
or a strip of skin should be peeled off before cooking to
allow the steam to escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples,
sausages etc, will all need to be pierced before cooking.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS.
SHAPE
Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by
microwave when in a round container rather than square.
COVERING
Cover foods with microwave cling film or a lid. Cover fish,
vegetables, casseroles, soups. Do not cover cakes,
sauces, jacket potatoes or pastry items.
SPACING
Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart.
NEVER pile foods on top of each other.
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DEFROSTING GUIDE
▶Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow
cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and
tray. Use only containers that are microwave-safe.
▶Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down.
Begin defrosting roasts fat-side-down.
▶When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in
all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven
very briefly, or let stand a few minutes. After
defrosting, allow food to stand 5-60 minutes if there
are any icy areas.
Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool
water until defrosted
ꢃ Turn over : Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey
breasts, hot dogs, sausages, steaks, or chops.
ꢃ Rearrange : Break apart or separate steaks, chops,
hamburger patties, ground meat, chicken or seafood
pieces, chunks of meat such as stew beef.
ꢃ Shield : Use small strips of aluminum foil to protect
thin areas or edges of unevenly shaped foods such
as chicken wings. To prevent arcing, do not allow foil
to come within 1-inch of oven walls or door.
ꢃ Remove : To prevent cooking, thawed portions
should be removed from the oven at this point. This
may shorten defrost time for food weighing less than
3 lbs.(1350g).
▶The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.
Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly
than a deep block.
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▶After /3 of the defrost time has elapsed, check the
food. Toy may wish to turn over, break apart,
rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food.
▶During defrost, the oven will prompt you to turn the
over. At this point, open oven door and check the
food. Follow the techniques listed below for optimum
defrost results.
Then, close oven door, touch the START pad to
complete defrosting.
Cooking chart
C O O K I N G T I M E
P E R L B . / 4 5 0 G
I T E M
P O W E R L E V E L
S P E C I A L I N S T R U C T I O N
MEAT
Beef joint - Rare
- Medium
- well done
P-80
P-80
P-80
P-HI
P-HI
6-8 min.
4-9 min.
- Chilled meat and poultry should be
removed from the refrigerator at least
30 minutes before cooking.
9-11 min.
10-13 min.
8-10 min.
- Always let the meat and poultry stand,
covered after cooking.
Pork Joint
Bacon joint
POULTRY
P-HI
P-80
P-80
4-9 min.
5-7 min.
6-8 min.
Whole chicken
Portions chicken
Breast (boned)
FISH
P-HI
P-HI
3-5 min.
3-5 min.
- Brush a little oil or melted butter over the
fish, or add 15~30ml(1-2 tbsp) lemon
juice, wine, stock, milk or water.
Fish Fillets
Whole Mackerel, Cleaned
and prepared
- Always let the fish stand, covered, after
cooking
Whole Trout, Cleaned
& Prepared
P-HI
4-6 min.
Salmon steaks
P-HI
4-6 min.
NOTE : Theabovetimesshouldberegardedonlyasaguide.Allowfordifferenceinindividualtastesandpreferences.
The times may vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food. Frozen meat, poultry and fish
must be thoroughly thawed before cooking.
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COOKING & REHEATING CHART
Reheating chart
• Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns.
• When heating pre-packaged ready-cooked foods, always follow the pack instructions carefully.
• If you freeze foods which were bought from the fresh or chilled counters, remember that they should be thoroughly
thawed before following the heating instructions on the packed. It’s worth putting a note on them so that other
members of the household will remember too.
• Remember metal ties and transfer food from foil containers before reheating.
• Chilled(refrigerated) food takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature (such as just-cooled food or food
from the store cupboard).
• All foods should be reheated using full microwave power.
I T E M
C O O K I N G T I M E
S P E C I A L I N S T R U C T I O N S
Baby food
20 sec.
Empty into a small serving bowl.
128g jar
Stir well once or twice during heating.
Before serving, check the temperature carefully.
Baby milk
100ml / 4fl.oz.
225ml / 8fl.oz.
20-30 sec.
40-50 sec.
Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilized bottle.
Before serving, shake well and check the temperature carefully.
Sandwich roll or bun
1 roll
20-30 sec.
4-6 min.
Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwaveable rack.
*Note : Do not use recycled paper towels.
Lasagna
1 serving
(10 ½ oz./300g)
Place lasagna on microwaveable plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Casserole
1 cup
1 ½-3 min.
5-7 min.
Cook covered, in microwaveable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
4 cups
Mashed potatoes
1 cup
2-3 min.
6-8 min.
Cook covered, in microwaveable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
4 cups
Baked beans
1 cup
2-3 min.
Cook covered, in microwaveable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup
4 cups
2-3 min.
6-9 min.
Cook covered, in microwaveable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
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VEGETABLE CHART
Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45ml cold water(2-3 tbsp.) for every 250g unless another water
quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table.
Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter
after cooking. Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes.
Hint : cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, the quicker they will cook.
All vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power.
Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables
V E G E T A B L E S
W E I G H T
T I M E
C O M M E N T S
Broccoli
½ lb./250g
1 lb./500g
2-3 min
4-6 min
Prepare even sized florets.
Arrange the stems to the centre.
Add 60-75ml(5-6tbsp.) water.
Cut carrots into even sized slices.
Brussels sprouts
Carrots
½ lb./250g
½ lb./250g
3-4 min
2-3 min
Cauliflower
½ lb./250g
1 lb./500g
2-3 min
4-6 min
Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets into halves.
Arrange stems to the centre.
Courgettes
½ lb./250g
½ lb./250g
½ lb./250g
2-3 min
2-3 min
2-3 min
Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30ml(2tbsp.) water or a
knob of butter. Cook until just tender.
Aubergine
(eggplant)
Cut aubergine into small slices and sprinkle with 1 table-
spoon lemon juice.
Leeks
Cut leeks into thick slices.
Mushrooms
0.3 lb./125g
½ lb./250g
1-2 min
2-4 min
Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do not add
any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with salt and
pepper. Drain before serving.
Onions
½ lb./250g
2-3 min
Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only 15ml(1tbsp.)
water.
Pepper
½ lb./250g
2-4 min
Cut pepper into small slices.
Potatoes
½ lb./250g
1 lb./500g
3-5 min
6-8 min
Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar sized
halves or quarters.
Turnip cabbage
½ lb./250g
4-6 min
Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.
Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables
V E G E T A B L E S
W E I G H T
0.3 lb./125g
½ lb./250g
½ lb./250g
½ lb./250g
½ lb./250g
T I M E
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Add 15ml(1tbsp.) cold water.
Add 30ml(2 tbsp.) cold water.
Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.
Add 30ml(2t tbsp.) cold water.
Add 15ml(1ttbsp.) cold water.
spinach
1-2 min
broccoli
2½-4 min
2½-4 min
3-5 min
Peas
Green beans
Mixed vegetables
(carrots/peas/corn)
2½-4 min
Mixed vegetables
(Chinese style)
½ lb./250g
3-5 min
Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.
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RECIPES
TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP
1 oz.(25g) butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1. Melt the in a large bowl on P-HI for 1 minute.
2. Add the onion, carrot and potato and cook on P-HI
for 4 minutes. stir halfway through cooking.
3. Add the tomatoes, orange juice, orange rind and
stock. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to
taste. Cover the bowl and cook on P-HI for 15
minutes. stir 2-3 times during cooking, until the
vegetables are tender.
1 large carrot & 1 large potato, chopped
13/4lb(800g) canned, chopped tomatoes
juice and grated rind of 1 small orange
11/2pints(900ml) hot vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste
4. Blend and serve immediately.
FRENCH ONION SOUP
1 large onions, sliced
1 tbsp (15ml) corn oil
1. Place the onion and oil a bowl, mix well and cook on
P-HI for 1 minutes.
2 oz.(50g) plain flour
2 pints(1.2 liters) hot meat
or vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp (30ml) parsley, chopped
4 thick slices French bread
2 oz.(50g) cheese, grated
2. Stir in the flour to make a paste and gradually add
stock. Season and add the parsley.
3. Cover the bowl and cook on P-70 for 16 minutes.
4. Pour the soup into serving bowls, submerge bread
and sprinkle generously with cheese.
5. Cook on P-70 for 2 minutes, until the cheese has
melted.
STIR FRIED VEGETABLES
1 tbsp(15ml) sunflower oil
2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
1 tbsp (15ml) sherry
1. Place the oil, soy sauce, sherry, ginger, garlic and
carrots in a large bowl, mix thoroughly
2. Cover and cook on P-HI for 3-5 minutes, stirring
once.
1"(2.5cm) root ginger,
peeled and finely grated
2 medium carrots, cut into fine strips
4 oz.(100g) button mushrooms,
chopped
3. Add the button mushrooms, beansprouts, mange-
tout, red pepper, spring onions, water chestnuts and
chinese leaves. Mix thoroughly.
4. Cook on P-HI for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables
are tender. Stir 2-3 times during cooking.
2 oz.(50g) beansprouts
4 oz.(100g) mange-tout
1 red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
4 spring onions, chopped
4 oz.(100g) canned water chestnuts,
sliced
Stir fried vegetables are ideally served with meat or
fish.
1/4 head of chinese leaves, thinly sliced
HONEYED CHICKEN
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 tbsp(30ml) clear honey
1 tbsp(15ml) whole grain mustard
1/2 tsp(2.5ml) dried tarragon
1 tbsp(15ml) tomato puree
1/4 pint(150ml) chicken stock
1. Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish.
2. Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour over
the chicken. Salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cook on P-HI for 13-14 minutes. Rearrange and coat
the chicken with the sauce twice during cooking.
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BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS
2 baking potatoes,
(approx.9 oz.(250g) each)
2 oz.(50g) butter
4 oz.(100g) blue cheese, chopped
1 tbsp(15ml) fresh chives, chopped
2 oz.(50g) mushrooms, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1. Prick each potato in several places. Cook on P-HI for
7-9 minutes. Halve and scoop the flesh into a bowl,
add the butter, cheese, chives, mushrooms, salt and
pepper, mix thoroughly.
2. Pile mixture into the potato skins and place in a flan
dish.
3. Cook on P-50 for 10 minutes.
WHITE SAUCE
1 oz.(25g) butter
1. Place the butter in a bowl and cook on P-HI for 1
minute, until melted.
2. Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on P-HI
for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until thick
and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
1 oz.(25g) plain flour
1/2 pint(300ml) milk
salt and pepper to taste
STRAWBERRY JAM
11/2 lb.(675g) strawberries, hulled
3 tbsp(45ml) lemon juice
11/2 lb.(675g) caster sugar
1. Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very large
bowl, heat on P-HI for 4 minutes, or until the fruit has
softened. Add sugar, mix well.
2. Cook on P-70 for 20-25 minutes, until setting point*is
reached, stir every 4-5 minutes.
3. Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.
* setting point : To determine setting point, place 1
tsp(5ml)jam onto chilled saucer. Allow to stand for 1
minute. Move surface of jam gently with your finger, if
the surface wrinkles setting point has been reached.
PLAIN MICROWAVE CAKE
4 oz.(100g) margarine
4 oz.(100g) sugar
1. line the base of 8" (20.4cm) cake dish with grease-
proof paper.
1 eggs
2. Cream the margarine and sugar together until light
and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and fold in the sifted flour
alternately with the milk.
4 oz.(100g) self raising flour, sifted
2-3 tbsp(30-45ml) milk
3. Pour into prepared container. Cook on P-HI for 4-5
minutes, until a skewer comes out cleanly.
4. Leave the cake to stand for 5 minutes before turning
out.
OMELETTS
1/2 oz.(15g) butter
4 eggs
6 tbsp(90ml) milk
salt & pepper
1. Whisk together eggs and milk.
2. Place butter in 10"(26cm) flan dish. Cook on P-HI for
1 minute, until melted. Coat the dish with the melted
butter.
3. Pour omelette mixture into flan dish. Cook on P-HI for
2 minutes. whisk mixture and cook again on P-HI for
1 minutes.
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SCRAMBLED EGG
1/2 oz.(15g) butter
2 eggs
2 tbsp(30ml) milk
salt & pepper
1. Melt the butter in a bowl on P-HI for 1 minute.
2. Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well.
3. Cook on P-HI for 3 minutes, stirring every 30
seconds.
SAVORY MINCE
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp(5ml) oil
7 oz.(200g) can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp(15ml) tomato puree
1 tsp(5ml) mixed herbs
8 oz.(225g) minced beef
salt and pepper
1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, and cook on
P-HI for 2 minutes or until soft.
2. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well.
3. Cover and cook on P-HI for 5 minutes then P-50 for
8-13 minutes or until the meat is cooked.
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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163
NOV 15, 2011
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