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Robert Dunkley
May 6, 2025
How to defrost less than .5kg of meat.
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Mr. Anderson
May 18, 2025
To defrost less than 0.5 kg of meat using the Sharp R-350J microwave:
1. Press the EASY DEFROST pad multiple times to select the appropriate meat type (e.g., Minced Meat, Steak/Chops, Chicken Pieces, or Poultry). 2. Use the number pads to enter the weight (e.g., 0.4 for 0.4 kg). 3. Place the meat on a defrost rack, separating pieces and shielding thin or warm areas with foil if needed. 4. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad to begin defrosting. 5. When the oven beeps and displays instructions (e.g., "TURN OVER"), open the door, turn the meat, shield warm areas, then press START again. 6. After defrosting, let the meat stand covered with foil for 5–50 minutes.
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M OPERATION MANUAL A N D COOKBOOK R-350J MODEL MICROWAVE OVEN SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M,Cover 04.5.17, 5:35 PM...
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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.
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" which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily guide Before Operating 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.
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING DON’T Eggs, fruits, * Puncture egg yolks and whites and * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents vegetables, oysters before cooking to prevent "explosion", which may damage the nuts, seeds, "explosion". oven or injure yourself. sausages and * Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, * Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
If a generator is used, do not operate the oven with non-sinusoidal outputs. 8. Building the oven into the wall. A Sharp built-in kit model number RK-J31W is available which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen, the kit is available from your retailer. This built-in kit has been tested according to Australian Standards.
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M 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.
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M BEFORE OPERATING * This oven is preset with the INFORMATION GUIDE. To assist you in operating your oven, useful information will appear on the display. In this manual, the display information guide is abbreviated. Getting Started Step Procedure Pad Order Display...
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M 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 1 minute on HIGH power. Step Procedure Pad Order Display 1 0 0 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. ERROR will be displayed if: more or less than the quantity or weight of foods suggested in each MENU GUIDE is programmed when the INSTANT COOK/START pad is pressed. To clear, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and reprogramme. 2.
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M Express Menus EXPRESS MENUS will automatically compute the power level and cooking time. EXPRESS MENUS has 3 categories. Express Defrost EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of spe- 1.Fish Fillets 2.Chicken Fillets cific Meat. 3.Sausages / Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS Minced Meat DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 9 of the cooking guides.
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M Express Cook EXPRESS COOK allows you to cook 3 popular menus, chilled or 1.Roast Beef Chilled 2.Roast Beef Frozen frozen. To select a menu, press the EXPRESS COOK pad until the 3.Roast Lamb Chilled menu of your choice is displayed. Then enter the desired weight 4.Roast Lamb Frozen using the NUMBER pads.
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M Express Meal Express Meal allows you to cook 3 popular menus. 1.Pasta Dish 2.Risotto Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS 3.Casserole MEAL RECIPES on pages 4 - 6 of the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to cook Pasta Napolitana (Pasta Dish). Step Procedure Pad Order...
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M Convenience Meals Follow the instructions provided in the CONVENIENCE MEALS MENU GUIDE on page H of the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to cook 1 serve of Frozen Lasagne (PASTA MEAL). Step Procedure Pad Order Display P A S T A 1 S E R V E Press the CONVENIENCE MEALS...
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Help Feature The HELP feature has 4 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...
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M 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.
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M Demonstration Mode This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice key operations. * To demonstrate. After step 1 for Auto start. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the number 3 pad. D E M O M O D E D E M O...
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M 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.
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M 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...
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J O/M 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 the 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: 1. If time in the display is counting down rapidly, check Demonstration Mode. (See page 18 for details.) 2.
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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 Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane to ordinary oven, or to retain moisture.
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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. •...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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.
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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...
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B When you cook the following menus with EXPRESS MENUS, press the EXPRESS COOK pad until the EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE desired menu appears in the display. Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) Roast Beef Chilled 0.5-3.0 kg 0.5-3.0 kg •...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE Initial Standing Menu Temperature Procedure Weight Time (approx.) Range (minutes) Roast Chicken Chilled • Season with season salt or as desired. 1.0-2.5 kg +3°C 5-15 • Place breast side down on a roasting rack in a casserole dish. Refrigerated •...
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B When you cook the following menus with EXPRESS MENUS, press the EXPRESS EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE DEFROST pad until the desired menu appears in the display. Standing Menu Procedure Time Quantity (minutes) 0.5kg Fish Fillets • Place fish fillets on a defrost rack. •...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B INFORMATION COOK-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. When you cook the following menus with INFORMATION COOK, press the VEGETABLES pad until the VEGETABLES MENU GUIDE desired menu appears in the display.
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B VEGETABLES RECIPES FRESH SOUP Pumpkin Soup No 2 No 3 No 4 No 1 Serves 4-6 serves 6-8 serves 8-12 serves 2-4 serves Ingredients; pumpkin 1000 g 1500 g 2000 g 500 g small onion chicken stock 1 cup 1 1/2 cups 2 cups...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B When you cook the following menus with INFORMATION COOK, press the RICE/PASTA pad until the desired RICE / PASTA MENU GUIDE menu appears in the display. Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) White Rice 1-4 serves +60°C •...
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B When you cook the following menus with INFORMATION COOK, press the EASY DEFROST pad until EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE the desired menu appears in the display. Standing Menu Quantity Procedure min-max Time (kg's) (minutes) 0.1-3.0 Minced Meat •...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B HEALTHY MENU 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 MEALS RECIPES 1. Mediterranean Chicken 2.
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B LOW FAT MEALS RECIPES 3. Sesame Prawns 4. Garlic and Chilli Baby Octopus Salad 36 green prawns, peeled and deveined, leaving tails intact 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...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B VEGETARIAN MEALS 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...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B VEGETARIAN MEALS 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...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B CONVENIENCE MEALS-MENU GUIDE FOR THE CONSUMERS IN AUSTRALIA 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...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B REHEAT MENU-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. When you cook the following menus with REHEAT MENU, press the REHEAT MENU pad until the desired menu appears in the display. Initial Standing Menu...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B CHILLI PRAWNS WITH SNOW PEAS GARLIC MUSSELS Serves 4 Serves 4 as entree GARLIC BUTTER 250 g mussels 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon chilli sauce 250 g New Zealand mussels 2 tablespoons butter 32 green prawns, peeled and deveined grated rind of 1 lemon 1 small red capsicum (sweet pepper), freshly ground black pepper to taste...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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...
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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 large avocado, cubed 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon butter...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B DESSERTS AUSTRALIAN FRUIT CAKE BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 1 cup plain flour, sifted cups milk 1 kg mixed fruit 4 slices multigrain bread, 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder crusts removed teaspoon vanilla essence 250 g butter, chopped teaspoon nutmeg...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS STANDING TIME BEEF Rare 16-18 minutes/kg at MEDIUM Tie meat with string. Season with cracked pepper. 10-15 minutes Medium 20-23 minutes/kg at MEDIUM Place fat-side down on a Rack. Turn over halfway through Well done 25-28 minutes/kg at MEDIUM cooking.
A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART 1. Place vegetables in a dish. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. FOOD OTHER INGREDIENTS COOKING TIME 2. Stir halfway through cooking. 1 cup white rice 10-14 minutes on HIGH 2 cups hot tap water 3.
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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...
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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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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A42399,SCA/SCNZ R350J C/B 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 –...
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How to defrost less than .5kg of meat.
To defrost less than 0.5 kg of meat using the Sharp R-350J microwave:
1. Press the EASY DEFROST pad multiple times to select the appropriate meat type (e.g., Minced Meat, Steak/Chops, Chicken Pieces, or Poultry).
2. Use the number pads to enter the weight (e.g., 0.4 for 0.4 kg).
3. Place the meat on a defrost rack, separating pieces and shielding thin or warm areas with foil if needed.
4. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad to begin defrosting.
5. When the oven beeps and displays instructions (e.g., "TURN OVER"), open the door, turn the meat, shield warm areas, then press START again.
6. After defrosting, let the meat stand covered with foil for 5–50 minutes.
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