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Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12)*months from the date of original purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Cen- tre.
Oven Diagram Operation of Touch Control Panel INFO DISPLAY COOKING SYSTEM Control Panel Display Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Touch Control Panel Layout Your new oven has an "Information Display System" Before Operating which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily guide Getting Started you through each feature.
Do not operate the oven if it is not working correctly or damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified service 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 (buckled or deformed), (4) Burn marks on the door seal faces.
SPECIAL NOTES DON’T Eggs, fruits, * Puncture egg yolks and whites and * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents nuts, seeds oysters before cooking to prevent "explosion", which may damage the vegetables, "explosion". oven or injure yourself. sausages and * Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, * Reheat whole eggs.
If there is any damage, please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP and repaired, if necessary. 2. Accessories provided...
OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel. An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry. In addition the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when a cooking procedure is required.
Getting Started Step Procedure Pad Order Display Plug the oven into a power point and switch SHARP, MICRO-WAVE, on the power. OVEN will be displayed Ensure the oven door is closed. repeatedly. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the C D E F G STOP oven beeps.
MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Time Cooking This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level. There are five different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. – – – – – – –...
Instant Cook™ For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on HIGH power. Step Procedure Pad Order Display 1 0 0 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Slow Cook The SLOW COOK setting is designed for food which require longer cooking time. For SLOW COOK COOK example, stewing, braising. The maximum cooking time that can be programmed is 2 hours. * To cook on SLOW COOK for 1 hour 30 minutes. Step Procedure Display...
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. Wipe off any moisture from the outside of cooking containers and the interior of the oven with a dry cloth or paper towel prior to cooking on SENSOR INSTANT REHEAT or SENSOR COOK. 2.
Express Defrost EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg specific 1.Fish Fillets foods. 2.Chicken Fillets 3.Sausages / Follow the details provided in EXPRESS DEFROST Minced Meat MENU GUIDE on page D in the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets. Step Procedure Pad Order...
Easy Defrost The Easy Defrost feature allows you to defrost meats by entering weight. Follow the details provided in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page E in the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 2.0 kg of Poultry. Step Procedure Pad Order...
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Help Feature The HELP feature has 5 different programs. Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to set your oven to start automatically. * Suppose you want to start cooking a casserole for 20 minutes on MEDIUM at 4:30 in the afternoon. (Check that the correct time of day is displayed.) Step Procedure...
Child Lock If the oven is accidentally started with no food or liquid in the cavity, the life of the oven can be reduced. To prevent accidents like this, your oven has a "Child Lock" feature that you can set when the oven is not in use. * To set the Child Lock.
M O D E D E M O Press the INSTANT COOK/START INSTANT COOK pad. START Then DEMO,SHARP, MICROWAVE, OVEN will appear repeatedly. Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. * Suppose you demonstrate Instant Cook. Step Procedure...
Help Each setting of Automatic Operations has a cooking hint. If you wish to check, press the HELP pad whenever HELP is lit in the display. NOTE : For SENSOR INSTANT REHEAT, HELP is not lit in the display, so press the HELP pad before pressing the desired SENSOR INSTANT REHEAT pad.
Increasing or Decreasing Time During A Cooking Programme Microwave time can be added or decreased during a cooking programme using the “MORE” or “LESS” pads. * Suppose you want to increase cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on MEDIUM cooking. Step Procedure Pad Order...
Timer Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include: timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top. timing the recommended standing time of food. You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to showing time of day.
If “NO” is the answer to any of the above questions, please check your wall socket and the fuse in your meter box. If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. NOTE: If time in the display is counting down rapidly, check Demonstration Mode. (See P16. for detail.) SPECIFICATIONS...
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POWER INSTANT COOK LEVEL START Just One Touch Instant Cook INSTANT COOK Within 3 minutes of closing the door START Clock To set for 11:45 am. CLOCK CLOCK TINSEA864 WRRZ - J02 PRINTED IN THAILAND ® SHARP CORPORATION OSAKA, JAPAN...
HELPFUL HINTS 1. THE ARRANGEMENT 2. TURNING Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time. 3. COVERING 4. PIERCING Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your ordinary oven, Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane to allow steam or to retain moisture.
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COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE Utensil Advice GLASSWARE/CERAMIC GLASSWARE (HEAT RESISTANT) • Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods. CERAMIC • Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited. • Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf. •...
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SENSOR INSTANT REHEAT MENU GUIDE The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually. Initial Standing Procedure Menu Weight Temperature Time (approx.) Range (minutes) 1 serve...
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SENSOR INSTANT REHEAT MENU GUIDE Initial Standing Procedure Menu Weight Temperature Time (approx.) Range (minutes) 1 – 4 pieces + 3°C • Place pie on the turntable. includes: Pies Refrigerated • Cover with paper towel. 1 piece, Pasties • After cooking, stand. approx.
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SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE VEGETABLES MENU GUIDE When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK, press the VEGETABLES pad until the desired menu appears in the display. Initial Standing Menu Procedure Temperature Weight Time (approx.) Range (minutes) Fresh Vegetables Hard 0.1-1.0 kg + 3°C •...
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VEGETABLES MENU GUIDE Initial Standing Menu Procedure Temperature Weight Time (approx.) Range (minutes) • Combine all ingredients except cream and nutmeg in a Fresh Soup 2-12 serves + 20°C casserole dish and cover with plastic wrap or glass lid. Room temperature Pumpkin Soup •...
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RICE / PASTA / CEREAL MENU GUIDE When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK, press the RICE/ PASTA pad until the desired menu appears in the display. Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) White Rice 1/2 - 4 cups +60°C •...
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RICE / PASTA / CEREAL MENU GUIDE Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) • Place into a deep Pyrex ® bowl and add water. Porridge 1 - 4 serves +20°C Room temperature • Cook uncovered. • Stir after cooking. Porridge Water 1serve...
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MEAT MENU GUIDE When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK, press the MEAT pad until the desired menu appears in the display. Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) Roast Beef 0.5-2.0 kg +3°C • Tie meat with string. 5-15 •...
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MEAT MENU GUIDE Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) • Arrange in a flan dish or a casserole dish in a single layer. +3°C Fish Fillets 0.1-0.6 kg (Fold under the thin edges of the fish.) Refrigerated eg.
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MEAT RECIPES CASSEROLE Springtime Lamb Casserole Apricot Chicken 1 serve 2 serves 3 serves 4 serves Serves 1 serve 2 serves 3 serves 4 serves Serves Ingredients; lamb, cubed 250 g 500 g 250 g 500 g 750 g 1000 g 750 g 1 kg Ingredients;...
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MEAT RECIPES SEASONED ROAST Apple and Sage Pork 7. When oven stops with displayed, remove wrap, drain REMOVE WRAP, DRAIN JUICE excessive juice, season and continue cooking. when oven stops and TURN MEAT, OVER boned loin pork (with rind on) is displayed, turn meat over and season.
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When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK, press the DESSERTS pad until the desired DESSERTS MENU GUIDE menu appears in the display. Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) Cake +20°C • Follow ingredient instructions on packet. 1 packet •...
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When you defrost the following menus with EXPRESS DEFROST, press the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the desired menu appears in the display. Standing Menu Quantity Procedure min-max Time (kg's) (minutes) Fish Fillets • Place fish fillets on a defrost rack. •...
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EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE When you defrost the following menus with EASY DEFROST, press the EASY DEFROST pad until the desired menu appears in the display. Standing Menu Quantity Procedure min-max Time (kg's) (minutes) Minced Meat 0.1-3.0 • Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack. 5-20 Beef •...
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RECIPES INDEX MEAT SEAFOOD DESSERTS APRICOT AND ALMOND CRUSTY LAMB AVOCARDO SCALLOPS AUSTRALIAN FRUIT CAKE BEEF STROGANOFF BOUILLABAISSE BAKED APPLES CHILLI CON CARNE CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING CHINESE BEEF CRAB MORNAY CALIFORNIAN APPLE CRUNCH CORNED MEAT GARLIC MUSSELS CARAMEL RICE PUDDING CRUSTY ROSEMARY LAMB GARLIC PRAWNS...
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MEAT CRUSTY ROSEMARY LAMB LASAGNE Serves 4-6 Serves 8 cup brown sugar MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons seeded mustard 30 g butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 kg topside mince 1.5 kg leg lamb cup tomato paste 240 g jar neopolitana sauce 1.
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SPRINGTIME LAMB CASSEROLE BEEF STROGANOFF Serves 4 Serves 6 packets (45 g) French onion soup 2 teaspoons parsley 1 kg rump steak, cut into strips cup plain flour 2 teaspoons chives cup plain flour 750 g lamb, cubed salt and pepper 3 spring onions, quartered 1 onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, thinly sliced...
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HERBED LOIN OF LAMB VEAL À LA MEDALLION Serves 8 Serves 4-6 1 kg veal, cubed cup white wine teaspoon grated lemon rind cup plain flour cup oil 2 rashers bacon, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed salt and pepper 250 g fresh mushrooms, sliced freshly ground black pepper cup water 300 mL carton sour cream...
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CHINESE BEEF MINTED PICNIC LOAF Serves 4-6 Serves 6-8 500 g sausage mince 750 g blade or round steak, cubed 200 g Fresh baby corn 2 cloves garlic 500 g minced beef 1 large onion, sliced 2 tablepoons sesami oil 140 g can crushed tomato 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 carrots, thinly sliced...
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APRICOT AND ALMOND CRUSTY LAMB HONEY ROAST LAMB Serves 4 Serves 4-6 200 g dried apricots, finely chopped 1.5 kg leg lamb cup shelled blanched almonds 3 tablespoons honey cup ground almonds 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons dried rosemary 1.
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POULTRY CHICKEN WITH BACON CHICKEN IN A POT AND LEEK SEASONING Serves 4-6 Serves 4 1.5 kg chicken thighs 2 tablespoons tomato paste No.15 chicken cups wholemeal breadcrumbs 2 chicken stock cubes cup plain flour 60 g butter, melted 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped 1 leek, finely chopped...
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CHICKEN PROVENCALE SEASONED CHICKEN PARCELS Serves 4 Serves 4 cup white wine 1 teaspoon curry powder 3 spring onions, chopped finely cup vintage cheddar, grated 425 g can peeled tomatoes 1.25 kg chicken pieces 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cup fresh (white) bread crumbs (or 4 marylands) 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced...
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4. Mix together plain flour, sour cream and chicken stock. 2. Using a sharp knife, lift skin back from the chicken drumsticks. 5. Combine chicken, macaroni, sauce and cheese. Place in a large short sided 3.
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CHICKEN CACCIATORE CHICKEN FILLET BURGERS Serves 6 Serves 4 6 chicken thighs 3 chicken breast fillets cup flour 1 pkt of chicken coating mix 1 tablespoon Season All salt 30 g melted butter 1 onion, sliced TOPPING 1 HAWAIIAN TOPPING 2 MEDITERRANEAN 30 g butter 1 slice ham, sliced in half 4 pieces of procecuttio...
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SEAFOOD PAELLA CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI Serves 8 Serves 4-6 3 cups brown rice teaspoon turmeric 1 large packet cannelloni paprika 6 cups chicken stock 250 g ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups white wine 90 g cheddar cheese 1 kg fish fillets, cubed 2 cloves garlic, crushed salt and pepper to taste...
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THAI SCALLOPS WITH VERCAMILLI NOODLES SMOKED SALMON TAGLIATELLE Serves 4 Serves 4 500 g scallops 1 teaspoon sesame oil 500 g tagliatelle pasta 2 cloves fresh garlic 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon caster sugar 60 g butter 2 small shallots, finely sliced 2 tablespoons sweet Indonesia 2 cloves garlic 100 g smoked salmon...
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SEAFOOD LASAGNE CRAB MORNAY Serves 6-8 Serves 6 125 g butter 350 g fresh crabmeat or 2 x 170 g 500 g seafood marinara 1 onion, finely chopped cups plain flour cans crab meat, drained 1 packet precooked lasagne cup grated cheese 1 teaspoon dry mustard noodles 5 cloves garlic, crushed...
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SQUID IN TOMATO AND WINE SAUCE AVOCARDO SCALLOPS Serves 6 Serves 4 1 clove garlic, crushed 500 g squid tube 4 avocardos, halved 410 g can tomato purée teaspoon meat tenderiser 500 g scallops, halved cup dry white wine (optional) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon cornflour...
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VEGETABLES CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN SCALLOPED POTATOES Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 500 g cauliflower florets 3 large potatoes (approx. 500 g), peeled and sliced thinly 30 g butter cup water 2 tablespoons flour 1 large onion, sliced 1 cup milk 200 g carton light sour cream 1 teaspoon mustard 1 egg cup grated cheese...
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POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD MINESTRONE Serves 6 Serves 6 1 kg small new potatoes 60 g butter 3 cups beef stock 1 large onion, sliced into rings 2 onions, peeled and chopped 2 x 400 g cans peeled tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon caster sugar 3 carrots, finely chopped salt and pepper...
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HOT CURRIED SLAW HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES Serves 6-8 Serves 6 large cabbage, finely shredded salt and pepper cup salad dressing 1 large carrot, grated 60 g butter 2 teaspoons grated ginger cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons plain flour 2 tablespoons honey 1 onion, peeled and halved 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon soy sauce...
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POTATOES PIZZAIOLA CAULIFLOWER POLONAISE Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 4 large potatoes 500 g cauliflower 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup peanut butter 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons honey 425 g can tomatoes, roughly chopped 200 mL carton natural yoghurt 2 teaspoons fresh (or teaspoon dried) oregano 1 tablespoon parsley ground black pepper...
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DESSERTS CALIFORNIAN APPLE CRUNCH BAKED APPLES Serves 6-8 Serves 4 800 g can pie apple cup walnuts 4 large apples cups White Wings buttercake mix cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 150 g hard butter, cut into thin slices 2 teaspoons mixed spice 30 g butter, melted 3 tablespoons brown sugar...
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CHOCOLATE SELF-SAUCING PUDDING CARAMEL RICE PUDDING Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 90 g butter 3 eggs, separated 1 cup rice cups self-raising flour 1 tablespoon vanilla essence 3 cups hot water cups caster sugar 2 tablespoons caster sugar 400 g can condensed milk cinnamon sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 tablespoon butter...
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CHARTS DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS FOR SEAFOOD, BREAD AND PIES Procedure: 1. Remove wrapping from meat. SEAFOOD MICROWAVE TIME STANDING TIME PROCEDURES 2. Place frozen meat on a defrost rack. Shield. Whole Fish 4-6 minutes/500 g 5 minutes Shield head and tail 3.
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MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS STANDING TIME BEEF Rare 24-27 minutes/kg at MEDIUM Tie meat with string. Season with cracked pepper. 10-15 minutes Medium 28-31 minutes/kg at MEDIUM Place fat-side down on a Rack. Turn over halfway through Well done 34-37 minutes/kg at MEDIUM cooking.
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FRESH VEGETABLE CHART MICROWAVE TIME MICROWAVE TIME VEGETABLE AMOUNT VEGETABLE AMOUNT COOKING PROCEDURE COOKING PROCEDURE AT HIGH (100%) AT HIGH (100%) Asparagus 500 g 3-4 minutes Wash and place in a freezer bag. Allow to stand Peas - Green 500 g 3-4 minutes Cook in a dish with 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 3 minutes before serving.
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FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART 1. Place vegetables in a dish. Cover with a lid. OTHER INGREDIENTS FOOD COOKING TIME 2. Stir halfway through cooking. 1 cup white rice 2 cups hot tap water 10-12 minutes on HIGH 3.
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REHEATING CONVENIENCE – FOOD CHART DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE FOOD WEIGHT STANDING TIME COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beverage (room temp.) 1 cup minutes on HIGH Stir after heating. — 250 mL per cup 2 cups 3 minutes on HIGH Canned Food (room temp.) 1 cup minutes on MEDIUM...
GENERAL INFORMATION GLOSSARY OF TERMS DEFROSTING while lasagne, which contains sensitive cheese and SPOON MEASURES cannot be stirred, should be reheated at MEDIUM HIGH 1 tablespoon = 20 mL Thawing food, especially meats, using the microwave or MEDIUM. 1 teaspoon = 5 mL oven is not only faster than any other method but it can teaspoon...
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PULSES COMMONLY ASKED POINTS TO REMEMBER To soak: Place one cup of any variety of beans in a large As a general guide: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HIGH – is ideal for vegetables, fruit, soup, beverages, dish, add 2 cups cold water and cover with a lid or plastic MICROWAVES COOK FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
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HINTS cakes; arrange cakes evenly on turntable. Cook about large container to prevent boiling over. • Always place the stems of vegetables – e.g. 50-60 seconds on HIGH, or until chocolate is soft. • FOIL. Contrary to popular belief, foil can be used in cauliflower, broccoli –...
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