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OPERATION MANUAL A N D COOKBOOK R-340M (W) MODELS MICROWAVE OVEN R-330N (R)
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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 Centre.
Special Notes and Warning Installation Instructions INFO DISPLAY COOKING SYSTEM Oven Diagram Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Operation of Touch Control Panel Your new oven has an "Information Display System" Control Panel Display which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily guide Touch Control Panel Layout you through each feature.
Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service or repair operation. Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous.
SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING 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, * Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
720mm(W) x 460mm(H) x 498mm(D). When building the oven into a cabinet or wall, a Sharp built-in kit model number RK-J32W (white) for R- 340M(W) is available which enable the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen, the kit is available from your retailer.
OVEN DIAGRAM 1. Door open button 9. Touch control panel 2. Oven lamp 10. Liquid crystal display 3. Door hinges 11. Ventilation openings 4. Door safety latches 12. Power supply cord 5. See through door 13. Turntable 6. Door seals and sealing surfaces 14.
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.
BEFORE OPERATING Getting Started Step Procedure Pad Order Display Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed. Flashing eights Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the STOP oven beeps. CLEAR Only the dots will remain.
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 100% power. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme Microwave time can be added during a cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK/START pad. * Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by 2 minutes whilst cooking for 5 minutes on 50% (MEDIUM power level).
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best result. If the instructions are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or may be displayed.
Express Defrost EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specific foods. Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page of the cooking guides. R-340M(W) R-330N(R) * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets. Step Procedure Pad Order...
Easy Defrost EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and defrosting time. Follow the instructions provided in the EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page of the cooking guides. R-340M(W) R-330N(R) * Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces. Step Procedure Pad Order...
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Less/More Setting The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the cooking time to your individual preference use the "more" or "less" feature to either add (more) or reduce (less) cooking time.
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 the time of day.
If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. NOTE: 1. If time in the display is counting down rapidly, check Demonstration Mode. (See page 15 for detail.) 2. If you cook the food over 40 minutes on 100% power, the microwave power will be automatically reduced to avoid overcooking.
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HINTS • Place a chocolate after-dinner mint on top of 6 patty • Rice and pasta cook well in small quantities. Use a • Always place the stems of vegetables – e.g. cakes; arrange cakes evenly on turntable. Cook about large container to prevent boiling over.
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DRIED MUSHROOMS COMMONLY ASKED POINTS TO REMEMBER Place in a microwave safe glass bowl with 2 cups of As a general guide: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HIGH – is ideal for vegetables, fruit, soup, beverages, water and heat, slowly, 8-10 minutes on LOW. MICROWAVES COOK FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
GENERAL INFORMATION GLOSSARY OF TERMS DEFROSTING reheated on HIGH, while lasagne, which contains SPOON MEASURES sensitive cheese and cannot be stirred, should be 1 tablespoon = 20 mL Thawing food, especially meats, using the microwave reheated on MEDIUM HIGH or MEDIUM. 1 teaspoon = 5 mL oven is not only faster than any other method but it can...
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REHEATING CONVENIENCE – FOOD CHART DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOOD WEIGHT STANDING TIME 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...
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FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART 1. Place vegetables in a dish. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. 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.
FRESH VEGETABLE CHART MICROWAVE TIME MICROWAVE TIME COOKING PROCEDURE COOKING PROCEDURE VEGETABLE AMOUNT VEGETABLE AMOUNT 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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MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS STANDING TIME BEEF Rare 24-27 minutes/kg on MEDIUM Tie meat with string. Season with cracked pepper. 10-15 minutes Medium 28-31 minutes/kg on MEDIUM Place fat-side down on a Rack. Turn over halfway through Well done 34-37 minutes/kg on MEDIUM cooking.
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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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DESSERTS AUSTRALIAN FRUIT CAKE BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 1 kg mixed fruit 1 cup plain flour, sifted 4 slices multigrain bread, cups milk 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder crusts removed teaspoon vanilla essence 250 g butter, chopped teaspoon nutmeg butter...
POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES Serves 6 Serves 6 1 kg small new potatoes 2 teaspoons grated ginger 150 mL sour cream 1 large onion, sliced into rings black pepper 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 large avocado, cubed 20 g butter...
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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 large onion, sliced 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup grated tasty cheese 1 cup milk 250 ml thickened cream 1 teaspoon mustard paprika...
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SEAFOOD SEAFOOD LAKSA CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 1 tablespoon lemon grass, finely sliced 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 large packet cannelloni 270 mL coconut cream 1 packet of bean shoots 250 g ricotta cheese 2 fish fillets or 300 g king prawns or both 2 cloves garlic, crushed 90 g cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon oil...
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SEASONED CHICKEN PARCELS HONEY CHICKEN LEGS Serves 4 Serves 4 3 green onions, chopped finely 250 mL soy sauce teaspoon freshly grated ginger cup vintage cheddar, grated cup fresh (white) bread crumbs 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh 4 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons oil 8 large chicken legs 1 clove garlic, crushed...
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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 Approximately 1.5 kg chicken cup 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...
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INDIAN CURRY LAMB VEAL AND EGGPLANT Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 1 small sweet potato, cubed 1 tablespoon curry paste 3 shallots, sliced 750 g veal, diced 1 onion, thinly sliced 300 g can of chickpeas 1 yellow capsicum, sliced 1 Iarge eggplant, cubed 1 kg lamb, trimmed and cubed 3 zucchini, cubed 1 tablespoon flour...
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MEAT LASAGNE GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES Serves 8 Serves 4-6 MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS CHEESE SAUCE INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 kg sausages 1 carrot, grated 1 onion, finely sliced 30 g butter 90 g butter 1 onion, chopped cup flour 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 40 g butter 1 kg topside mince...
EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE Quantity Standing Menu Procedure min-max Time (kg's) (minutes) Steak 0.1 - 3.0 • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil. Chops • Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on a defrost rack. If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible.
EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE Quantity Standing Menu Procedure (kg's) Time (minutes) Fish Fillets • Place fish fillets on a defrost rack. • The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash on and off. Turn over and separate into pieces. •...
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Quantity Initial Standing (Unit per pressing each Temperature Time Procedure Menu INSTANT ACTION pad) (approx.) (minutes) Frozen Vegetables 0.2-1.0 kg – 18°C • Before cooking, separate vegetables eg. broccoli as (0.2 kg) Frozen much as possible. Carrots hard vegetables • Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish in the Beans following way : hard vegetables around the outside, Brussels Sprouts...
INSTANT ACTION 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. Quantity Initial Standing (Unit per pressing each Temperature Time Procedure Menu INSTANT ACTION pad)
COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE Utensil Advice GLASSWARE/CERAMIC GLASSWARE • Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods. (HEAT RESISTANT) CERAMIC • Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited. • Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf. •...
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. 4. PIERCING 3. COVERING Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane to ordinary oven, or to retain moisture.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE To cook 2 Jacket Potatoes. Instant Action JACKET POTATO Express Defrost To defrost 0.5kg of Chicken Fillets. Menu Number INSTANT COOK EXPRESS DEFROST START Easy Defrost To defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces. Weight Menu Number EASY INSTANT COOK...