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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL A N D COOKBOOK R-350L R-480L MICROWAVE OVEN MODELS...
  • Page 2 Sharp. Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty claim.
  • Page 3 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.sharp.net.au OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER CARE 1300 135 022 (LOCAL CALL COSTS APPLY WITHIN AUSTRALIA) SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN NEW ZEALAND REGARDING YOUR LOCAL SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.sharp.net.nz...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Operation of Touch Control Panel Control Panel Display INFO DISPLAY COOKING SYSTEM Touch Control Panel Layout Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Before Operating Your new oven has an "Information Display System" Getting Started which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily guide Clock Setting you through each feature.

  • Page 5: Warning

    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.

  • Page 6: Special Notes And Warning

    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.

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    For R-350L: Allow a space of at least 15cm on the top, 10cm on both sides and 5cm at the rear of the oven for adequate air circulation. When installing in a cabinet, the minimum inside dimension of the cabinet should be 720mm(W) x 460mm(H) x 498mm(D).

  • Page 8: Oven Diagram

    OVEN DIAGRAM (R-350L) (R-480L) 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.

  • Page 9: Operation Of Touch Control Panel

    100%. tiples each time this pad is pressed 14. MORE, LESS PADS 4. TIMER/CLOCK PAD (for R-350L) during manual cooking. Press to Press to increase/decrease the time start oven after setting programmes. Press to set Timer and Clock.

  • Page 10: Before Operating

    Only the dots will remain. Clock Setting * To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM). Step Procedure Pad Order Display (For R-350L) TIMER Press the CLOCK pad twice. CLOCK (For R-480L) CLOCK Press the CLOCK pad.

  • Page 11: Manual Operations

    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. – – – – – – –...

  • Page 12: Sequence Cooking

    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.

  • Page 13: Automatic Operations

    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 REHEAT or SENSOR COOK. 2. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR REHEAT or SENSOR COOK. 3.

  • Page 14: Express Menus

    DEFROST (for Chicken Fillets press twice). Press the INSTANT COOK/START INSTANT COOK pad. START (R-350L) (R-480L) The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and will stop. TURN, OVER, SEPA-, RATE, INTO, PIECES will be displayed re- peatedly.

  • Page 15: Express Cook

    Roast Beef Chilled. COOK Press number pads to enter weight. Press the INSTANT COOK/START INSTANT COOK pad. START (R-350L) (R-480L) The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and will stop TURN, OVER will be displayed repeatedly.

  • Page 16: Express Meal

    Express Meal Express Meal allows you to cook 3 popular menus. 1.Pasta Dish EXPRESS 2.Risotto Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES MEAL 3.Casserole on pages 4 - 6 of the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to cook Pasta Napolitana (Pasta Dish). Step Procedure Pad Order...

  • Page 17: Sensor Cook

    (eg. remaining cooking time is The cooking time will begin counting approximately 11 min. 10 sec. for down. R-350L and 11 min. 40 sec. for The oven will "beep" 4 times and will R-480L) stop. STIR will be displayed. Open the door. Stir the rice. Close the PRESS START will be displayed.

  • Page 18: Healthy Menus

    LOW FAT times to cook Lemon Fish Fillets. MEAL Press the INSTANT COOK/START INSTANT COOK pad. START (R-350L) (R-480L) The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and will stop. TURN, OVER will be displayed repeatedly.

  • Page 19: Easy Defrost

    Press number pads to enter weight. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. INSTANT COOK START (R-350L) (R-480L) The cooking time will begin count- ing down. The oven will “beep” 4 times and will stop. TURN, OVER, SHIELD, WARM, PORTION will be displayed repeatedly.

  • Page 20: Quick And Easy

    EASY (for Chicken Caesar Salad press twice). Press the INSTANT COOK/START INSTANT COOK pad. START (R-350L) (R-480L) The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and will stop. TURN, OVER will be displayed repeatedly.

  • Page 21: Sensor Reheat

    * When the sensor detects the vapour from the food, the remaining reheating time will appear. (eg. remaining reheating time is approxi- mately 2 min. 21 sec. for R-350L and 1 (R-350L) (R-480L) min. 13 sec. for R-480L) The timer begins to count down.

  • Page 22: Other Convenient Features

    Press the INSTANT COOK/START INSTANT COOK pad. START (R-350L) (R-480L) For EXPRESS DEFROST and EXPRESS MEAL of EXPRESS MENUS, HEALTHY MENU, QUICK AND EASY, SENSOR REHEAT and SENSOR COOK select the menu using the desired pad instead of the EASY DEFROST pad, and go to step 4.

  • Page 23: Timer

    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, press the CLOCK pad twice (for R-350L) / once (for R-480L), press the number pad and finally press the INSTANT COOK/START pad and hold for 3 seconds.

  • Page 24: Care And Cleaning

    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 20 for detail.) 2. If you cook the food over 40 minutes on 100% power, the microwave power will be automatically reduced to avoid overcooking.
  • Page 25 HINTS • Always place the stems of vegetables – e.g. cakes; arrange cakes evenly on turntable. Cook about large container to prevent boiling over. 50-60 seconds on HIGH, or until chocolate is soft. • FOIL. Contrary to popular belief, foil can be used in cauliflower, broccoli –...
  • Page 26 COMMONLY ASKED POINTS TO REMEMBER DRIED MUSHROOMS Place in a bowl with 2 cups of water and heat, slowly, 8- As a general guide: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HIGH – is ideal for vegetables, fruit, soup, beverages, 10 minutes on LOW. MICROWAVES COOK FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
  • Page 27 GENERAL INFORMATION GLOSSARY OF TERMS DEFROSTING while lasagne, which contains sensitive cheese and SPOON MEASURES cannot be stirred, should be reheated on 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...
  • Page 28 REHEATING CONVENIENCE – FOOD CHART DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE FOOD WEIGHT COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 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...
  • Page 29 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.

  • Page 30: Fresh Vegetable Chart

    FRESH VEGETABLE CHART MICROWAVE TIME MICROWAVE TIME COOKING PROCEDURE VEGETABLE AMOUNT VEGETABLE AMOUNT 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.
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 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 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder crusts removed 250 g butter, chopped teaspoon nutmeg butter...

  • Page 34: Stuffed Baked Potatoes

    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 1 tablespoon butter...
  • Page 35 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...
  • Page 36 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 1 packet of bean shoots 270 mL coconut cream 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...
  • Page 37 SEASONED CHICKEN PARCELS HONEY CHICKEN LEGS Serves 4 Serves 4 3 green onions, chopped finely cup vintage cheddar, grated 250 mL soy sauce teaspoon freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons oil cup fresh (white) bread crumbs 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh 4 tablespoons honey 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon lemon juice...
  • Page 38 POULTRY CHICKEN WITH BACON CHICKEN IN A POT AND LEEK SEASONING Serves 4-6 Serves 4 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1.5 kg chicken thighs No.15 chicken cup wholemeal breadcrumbs 2 chicken stock cubes cup plain flour 60 g butter, melted 1 egg yolk 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 leek, finely chopped...
  • Page 39 INDIAN CURRY LAMB VEAL AND EGGPLANT Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 1 small sweet potato, cubed 1 tablespoon curry paste 3 green onions, sliced 750 g veal, diced 1 onion, thinly sliced 300 g can of chickpeas 1 Iarge eggplant, cubed 1 yellow capsicum, sliced 1 kg lamb, trimmed and cubed 3 cubed zucchini...
  • Page 40 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 2 tablespoons butter 1 kg topside mince...
  • Page 41 QUICK AND EASY RECIPES 3. Asian Greens 6. Pecan Fudge 500 g Asian greens (including gai larn, bok choy) 125 g butter oyster sauce 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 x 395 g can sweetened condensed milk 1. Wash and trim the greens. Cut into equal lengths of approximately 10 cm. 1 cup brown sugar (optional) Place in a large pyrex bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Page 42 QUICK AND EASY RECIPES 1. San Choy Bau 2. Chicken Caesar Salad 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 5 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped 300 g chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 500 g pork or chicken mince 2 rashers bacon 100 g button mushrooms, finely diced...
  • Page 43 When you defrost the following menus with EASY DEFROST, press the EASY DEFROST pad EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE EASY DEFROST until the desired menu appears in the display. Standing Menu Quantity Procedure Time min-max (kg's) (minutes) Minced Meat 0.1-3.0 • Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack.Shield edges. 5-30 Beef •...
  • Page 44 VEGETARIAN MEAL RECIPES 3. Spring Vegetable Rice Bake 4. Herbed Jacket Potatoes 1 cup parboiled rice 4 new potatoes, approx. 200g 3 large tomatoes, 2 thinly sliced, 1 diced 40 g baby spinach leaves, finely chopped 2 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped (oregano, basil, parsley, tarragon) 2 small yellow capsicums, 1 cut into strips, 1 diced...
  • Page 45 VEGETARIAN MEAL RECIPES 1. Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni 2. Vegetables with Hokkien Noodles 1 250g packet frozen spinach 200 g snow peas, topped, tailed and sliced in half 375 g reduced fat ricotta cheese 1 bunch broccolini, cut into 5cm lengths 12 instant cannelloni tubes 1 125g packet baby corn, cut in half pinch of ground nutmeg...
  • Page 46 LOW FAT MEAL RECIPES 3. Sesame Prawns 4. Garlic and Chilli Baby Octopus Salad 36 green prawns, peeled and deveined, leaving tails intact (Approximately 650 g) 1 kg baby octopus, cleaned 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon ketjap manis* 2 birds- eye chillies, finely chopped juice of one lemon 2 teaspoons sesame oil...
  • Page 47 HEALTHY MENUS 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. LOW FAT MEAL RECIPES 1. Mediterranean Chicken 2. Chinese Beef 1 clove garlic, crushed 650 g blade steak, trimmed of fat and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped...

  • Page 48: Sensor Reheat Menu Guide

    Standing Menu Procedure Temperature Weight Time (approx.) Range (minutes) R-350L: 1 – 4 pieces - 18°C • Place pies upside down on the turntable. includes: Pies R-480L: 1 – 6 pieces Frozen • Cover with paper towel. Pasties 1 piece, •...
  • Page 49 • After cooking, stir. Canned Soup + 20°C HINT For other beverages, see HINT on page Room temperature + 3°C R-350L: 1 – 4 pieces • Place pizza on paper towel on the turntable. Pizza Refrigerated R-480L: 1 – 6 pieces 1 piece, approx.
  • Page 50 When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK, press the DESSERTS pad until the desired menu DESSERTS MENU GUIDE DESSERTS appears in the display. Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) Cake • Follow ingredient instructions on packet. +20°C 1 packet •...
  • Page 51 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 • Cook uncovered. Room temperature • Stir after cooking. Porridge Water 1serve...
  • Page 52 1 cup 1 1/2 cups 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups • After cooking stand and stir. Hot tap water 1 3/4 cups R-350L or soup stock 2 1/2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 4 1/2 cups 6 cups R-480L...
  • Page 53 VEGETABLES MENU GUIDE Initial Standing Menu Procedure Temperature Weight Time (approx.) Range (minutes) Fresh Soup + 20°C • Combine all ingredients except cream and nutmeg in a 2-12 serves Room temperature casserole dish and cover with plastic wrap or glass lid. Pumpkin Soup •...
  • Page 54 • After cooking, stir then stand covered. Green Peas soft vegetables Mixed Vegetables + 20°C 3-10 Jacket Potato R-350L: 1-8 pieces • Use washed new potatoes. Room temperature Potato (whole) R-480L: 1-10 pieces • Pierce twice with fork on each side. 1 piece, •...

  • Page 55: Express Cook Menu Guide

    EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) • Season with season salt or as desired. 5-15 Roast Chicken Chilled 1.0-2.5 kg +3°C • Place breast side down on a roasting rack in a casserole dish. Refrigerated •...
  • Page 56 EXPRESS When you cook the following menus with EXPRESS MENUS, press the EXPRESS COOK pad until the EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE COOK desired menu appears in the display. Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) 0.5-3.0 kg 0.5-3.0 kg 5-15 5-15...
  • Page 57 EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES CASSEROLE Beef Casserole Springtime Lamb Casserole 500 g rump or blade steak, cut into strips 500 g lamb, cubed 2 tablespoons flour 1 packet French onion soup mix 1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced 1 tablespoon flour 2 cups mushroom, finely sliced 3 green onions, quartered 1/4 cup red wine...
  • Page 58 EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES RISOTTO Beef and Mushroom Chicken Risotto 250 g beef fillet, cubed or use veal 250 g cooked chicken, chopped 1 cup mushrooms, finely sliced 1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced 1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced 2 cups assorted finely chopped vegetables 1 cup arborio rice (eg.
  • Page 59 EXPRESS MENUS 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. EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES PASTA DISH Pasta Bolognaise Spaghetti Marinara 250 g lean mince meat 1 400g can chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced...

  • Page 60: Cookware And Utensil Guide

    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. •...

  • Page 61: Cooking Guides

    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.

  • Page 62: Quick Reference Guide

    To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds on 30%. Variable Cooking Control Cooking Time INSTANT COOK POWER LEVEL START To set for 3 minutes. Timer R-350L R-480L TIMER INSTANT COOK TIMER CLOCK START To lock. Child Lock R-350L...

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