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OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL A N D COOKBOOK COOKBOOK R-340R MODEL MICROWAVE OVEN R-340R_cover.indd 2 R-340R_cover.indd 2 10/26/09 1:18:51 PM 10/26/09 1:18:51 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 Ap- proved Service Centre.
Special Notes and Warning Installation Instructions Oven Diagram Operation of Touch Control Panel Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Control Panel Display Please keep this operation manual handy, as it Touch Control Panel Layout describes all the features of your oven and Before Operating will enable you to cook many varieties of foods.
Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualifi ed 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.
Excessive preheating can cause the dish. glass turntable to shatter and/or damage internal parts of the oven. R-340R [01-04].indd 3 R-340R [01-04].indd 3 10/22/09 10:09:12 AM 10/22/09 10:09:12 AM...
1 minute multiples each twice to cancel cooking time this pad is pressed during programme. cooking. INSTANT ACTION PADS Press to cook or reheat 8 popular menus. R-340R [05-09].indd 5 R-340R [05-09].indd 5 10/22/09 10:11:38 AM 10/22/09 10:11:38 AM...
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to: 1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. 2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming. To Cancel a Programme During Cooking Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice. R-340R [05-09].indd 6 R-340R [05-09].indd 6 10/22/09 10:11:38 AM 10/22/09 10:11:38 AM...
POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be displayed. If more than 40 minutes on 100% power is entered, the microwave power will be reduced after 40 minutes to avoid overheating. R-340R [05-09].indd 7 R-340R [05-09].indd 7 10/22/09 10:11:39 AM...
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.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. INSTANT COOK START The timer starts to count down. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad twice INSTANT COOK to increase the cooking time by two minutes. START R-340R [05-09].indd 9 R-340R [05-09].indd 9 10/22/09 10:11:40 AM 10/22/09 10:11:40 AM...
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. INSTANT COOK START The cooking time will begin counting down. When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep". COVER STAND will be displayed repeatedly. R-340R [10-15].indd 10 R-340R [10-15].indd 10 10/22/09 10:11:12 AM 10/22/09 10:11:12 AM...
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. INSTANT COOK START The defrosting time will begin counting down. When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep". COVER STAND will be displayed repeatedly. R-340R [10-15].indd 11 R-340R [10-15].indd 11 10/22/09 10:11:13 AM 10/22/09 10:11:13 AM...
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. INSTANT COOK START The defrosting time will begin counting down. When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep". COVER STAND will be displayed repeatedly. R-340R [10-15].indd 12 R-340R [10-15].indd 12 10/22/09 10:11:13 AM 10/22/09 10:11:13 AM...
INSTANT COOK START For EXPRESS DEFROST select the menu using the EXPRESS DEFROST pad instead of the EASY DEFROST pad in step 1 and go to step 3. R-340R [10-15].indd 13 R-340R [10-15].indd 13 10/22/09 10:11:14 AM 10/22/09 10:11:14 AM...
Your oven has an alarm function. If you leave food in the oven after cooking, the oven will "beep" 3 times after 2 minutes. If you do not remove the food at that time, the oven will "beep" 3 times after 4 minutes and 6 minutes. R-340R [10-15].indd 14 R-340R [10-15].indd 14 10/22/09 10:11:14 AM...
* When tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2895.1.2007 ** This is the classifi cation of ISM (Industrial, Scientifi c and Medical) equipment described in the International Standard CISPR11. R-340R [10-15].indd 15 R-340R [10-15].indd 15 10/22/09 10:11:14 AM 10/22/09 10:11:14 AM...
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• Soften 6-8 honey-snap biscuits for 30 seconds on HIGH. the absence of direct heat means sauces do not reduce Shape into base of patty dish for quick tartlet cases. as much as stovetop-prepared sauces. R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 22 R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 22 10/22/09 10:27:06 AM 10/22/09 10:27:06 AM...
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• Always pierce food that has a membrane – for example eggs, tomatoes, potatoes and kidneys. • Remember to cover vegetables with a lid or plastic wrap when cooking. R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 21 R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 21 11/11/09 11:48:36 AM 11/11/09 11:48:36 AM...
• All spoon and cup measures are level. before using. • All recipes in this book that include eggs require 55 g unless otherwise specifi ed. R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 20 R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 20 10/22/09 10:27:07 AM 10/22/09 10:27:07 AM...
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2-3 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH followed by 2-2 2-3 minutes to stand. minutes on MEDIUM LOW (frozen) NOTE: Room Temperature +20°C Refrigerator Temperature +3°C Frozen Temperature -18°C R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 19 R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 19 10/22/09 10:27:07 AM 10/22/09 10:27:07 AM...
3 minutes before serving. serving. Mushrooms 500 g -4 minutes Sliced or whole. Place in a dish with 2 teaspoons butter. Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving. R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 17 R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 17 10/22/09 10:27:08 AM 10/22/09 10:27:08 AM...
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Place duck breast-side down on a rack. Pierce skin to DUCK 12-14 minutes/500 g at MEDIUM 10-15 minutes drain excess fat. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand covered with foil before carving. R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 16 R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 16 10/22/09 10:27:08 AM 10/22/09 10:27:08 AM...
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Allow to stand Chicken (Whole) 8-9 minutes/500 g 10-15 minutes 3-5 minutes before reheating. Pieces 8-12 minutes/500 g 10-15 minutes Duck 8-10 minutes/500 g 10-15 minutes R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 15 R-340R CKBK [15-22].indd 15 10/22/09 10:27:08 AM 10/22/09 10:27:08 AM...
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1. Beat ingredients together till light and creamy. chocolate mixture. 5. Divide mixture evenly between four dessert glasses. Refrigerate until set. 6. Serve decorated with cream and chocolate shavings. R-340R CKBK [10-14].indd 14 R-340R CKBK [10-14].indd 14 10/22/09 10:26:26 AM 10/22/09 10:26:26 AM...
4. Spoon mixture into each potato shell. Place on a microwave safe plate. 5. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and paprika. Cook for 4-5 minutes on HIGH, until cheese is melted. R-340R CKBK [10-14].indd 13 R-340R CKBK [10-14].indd 13 10/22/09 10:26:27 AM...
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3. Cook for 4-6 minutes on HIGH. 4. Leave to stand for 5 minutes and stir with a fork before serving. 4. Stand covered for 3 minutes, before serving. R-340R CKBK [10-14].indd 12 R-340R CKBK [10-14].indd 12 10/22/09 10:26:27 AM...
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3-5 minutes on MEDIUM, turning after 2 minutes. and pepper. Pour garlic sauce over mussels; toss well. 2. Arrange mussels in serving bowl and pour remaining sauce over mussels. R-340R CKBK [10-14].indd 11 R-340R CKBK [10-14].indd 11 10/22/09 10:26:27 AM 10/22/09 10:26:27 AM...
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5. In a serving bowl place bean shoots, noodles and then Laksa soup. 8. Allow to stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving. 6. Garnish with freshly torn coriander and fried onion fl akes. R-340R CKBK [10-14].indd 10 R-340R CKBK [10-14].indd 10 10/22/09 10:26:27 AM...
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MEDIUM HIGH. Turn over halfway through cooking. 4. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. 5. Allow to stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving. R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 9 R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 9 10/22/09 10:25:54 AM 10/22/09 10:25:54 AM...
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3. Cook a further 6-8 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH. Stir halfway through cooking. 6. Heat through for 6-8 minutes on MEDIUM. 4. Serve over hot spaghetti. 7. Stir through coriander, and serve. R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 8 R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 8 10/22/09 10:25:55 AM 10/22/09 10:25:55 AM...
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4. Turn over halfway through cooking shielding shank with foil to prevent overcooking. Brush combined ingredients over leg of lamb. Allow to stand for 10 minutes covered with foil before carving. R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 7 R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 7 10/22/09 10:25:56 AM...
For chicken pieces, steaks and chops, freeze separately in single fl at layers and if necessary interleave with freezer plastic to separate layers. This will ensure even defrosting. It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights. R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 6 R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 6 10/22/09 10:25:56 AM...
For fi sh fi llets, chicken fi llets and sausages, freeze separately in single fl at layers and if necessary interleave with freezer plastic to separate layers. This will ensure even defrosting. It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights. R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 5 R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 5 10/22/09 10:25:56 AM...
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3 cups 4 cups • After cooking, stand and stir. for Rice Hot tap water 2 cups cups 3 cups 4 cups for Pasta R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 4 R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 4 10/22/09 10:25:57 AM 10/22/09 10:25:57 AM...
• Cover with glass lid or plastic wrap. Caulifl ower • After cooking, stir then stand covered. Zucchini NOTE: Use MORE setting for potato. soft vegetables Spinach Cabbage R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 3 R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 3 10/22/09 10:25:57 AM 10/22/09 10:25:57 AM...
• Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning dish. THERMOMETERS • MICROWAVE SAFE • CONVENTIONAL R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 2 R-340R CKBK [01-09].indd 2 10/22/09 10:25:58 AM 10/22/09 10:25:58 AM...
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