R-757M - Microwaves SHARP - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Microwave Oven
Brand	Sharp
Model	R-757M
Category	Microwave
Capacity	25 L
Power Output	1000 W
Power Consumption	1450 W
Voltage	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H)	520 x 420 x 310 mm
Weight	15 kg
Turntable Diameter	315 mm
Inverter Technology	Yes
Auto Cook Programs	12
Defrost Function	Yes, by weight or time
Child Lock	Yes
Display Type	LED digital
Door Type	Drop-down
Color	Stainless Steel
Cleaning	Wipe with damp cloth; avoid abrasives
Safety Features	Overheat protection, door interlock
Spare Parts Availability	Yes, via authorized service centers
Repairability Index	8.0 / 10

Frequently Asked Questions - R-757M SHARP

How do I set the clock on the Sharp R-757M microwave?

Press the Clock button, then use the number pad to enter the current time. Press Clock again to confirm. For 12-hour format, ensure AM/PM is set correctly.

What is the maximum cooking time for manual mode?

The maximum cooking time in manual mode is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Enter the desired time using the numeric keypad.

Can I use metal containers in the microwave?

No, do not use metal containers or aluminum foil as they can cause sparks and damage. Only use microwave-safe glass, ceramic, or plastic.

How do I defrost food using the R-757M?

Press the Defrost button, then choose by weight or by time. Enter the weight or time, then press Start. The oven will automatically set power levels.

What does the Inverter technology do?

The Inverter technology provides consistent power delivery for even cooking and defrosting, unlike conventional microwaves that pulse power.

How do I clean the Sharp R-757M?

Unplug the microwave and wipe the interior and exterior with a soft damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. Remove the turntable and wash it in warm soapy water.

Why is my microwave not heating food?

Possible causes: incorrect power level, door not fully closed, or a faulty magnetron. Check if the door latches properly and try a different power setting. If issue persists, contact service.

Can I install the microwave in a cabinet?

The R-757M is designed for free-standing countertop use. Do not install it in a built-in cabinet unless specifically recommended, as it requires proper ventilation.

How do I use the auto cook programs?

Press the Auto Cook button repeatedly to select the desired program (e.g., pizza, potato). Enter the weight if prompted, then press Start.

Where can I find the user manual for the Sharp R-757M?

The user manual is available for free download in PDF format from the notice-facile.com website. Search for 'Sharp R-757M manual'.

USER MANUAL R-757M SHARP

OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK

Illustration of a Sharp Vacuum Dual Cell microwave oven with control panel and display screen (no text or symbols on main body)

R-757M

MICROWAVE OVEN with GRILL

900W (IEC 60705)

OPERATION MANUAL

This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven.

IMPORTANT:

There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your

Sharp product, please visit our website:

www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

Customers without Internet access may telephone:

08705 274277 (9am - 5pm)

[phone] (from Ireland)

RATINGS LABEL

Please record the serial number of your microwave oven in the space provided below. The SERIAL NUMBER is shown on the ratings label which is located on the control panel.

SHARP

SERIAL No.

MODEL

R-757(W)M

230 - 240V \~ 50Hz 2.4kW

1000W

900W 2450MHz

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD MADE IN U.K.

CONTENTS

YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 2

CONTROL PANEL 3

SAFETY:

Important Safety Instructions 4
Installation 4 - 5

OPERATION:

Heating Category 6
How Your Oven Works 6
Before Operation 7
Microwave Power Levels 7
Setting the Clock 8
How to Operate Your Oven 9-10
Grill Cooking ....11
Dual Grill Cooking 12
Express Cook/Express Defrost 13-15
Meal In One 16
Autocook 17-19

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

Sequence Cooking 20
Auto Minute 20
Less and More 21
Delay Start 22
Kitchen Timer 23
Weight Conversion 23

Cooking Advice:

Microwave Cooking Advice 24 - 25
Suitable Cookware 26
Defrosting Advice 27
Reheating Advice 28

AFTERCARE:

Cleaning and Maintenance 29
Troubleshooting....30 - 31
To Replace the Mains Plug 32
Calling for Service 32

Cookbook 33-60

GUARANTEE....61

SPECIFICATIONS....Back Cover

YOUR OVEN AND ACCESORIES

OVEN:

I. Control panel
2. O v en lamp
3. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
4. Coupling
5. Oven cavity
6. Door seals and sealing surfaces
7. Door latches
8. Door opening handle
9. Grill heating element
10. Ventilation openings
II. Outer cabinet
12. Power cord

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

1. Turntable 14. Turntable support

2. High rack 16. Low rack

3. Place the turntable support in the centre of the oven floor, then place the turntable on to the turntable support, ensuring it is located firmly into the coupling.

4. T o avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven.
5. F or use of the racks, refer to the grilling and dual grilling sections on pages 11 to 12.

Never touch the grill when it is hot.

NOTES:

• The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not damaged.
• After cooking fatty foods without a cover, always clean the cavity and especially the grill heating element thoroughly, these must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire.
• Always operate the oven with the turntable and support fitted correctly. This promotes thorough, even cooking. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and could cause damage to the oven.
• The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.
• When you order accessories, please quote both the PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to your dealer or SHARP approved service facility. The model number is located at the bottom of the control panel.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

CONTROL PANEL

I. DIGITAL DISPLAY
2. INDICATORS
KEYS:
3. TIME
4. EXPRESS COOK
5. EXPRESS DEFROST
6. MEAL IN ONE
7. AUTO COOK
8. GRILL
9. DUAL GRILL
10. LESS/MORE
II. WEIGHT CONVERSION
12. DELAY START/CLOCK SET
13. START/AUTO MINUTE
14. STOP/CLEAR
15. KITCHEN TIMER
16. WEIGHT
17. MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic use only.
- N ever operate when empty, except as directed in the 'Grill cooking' section on page 11.
- Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when not in use.
- N ever attempt to use the oven with the door open. It is important not to force or tamper with the door safety latches.
- N ever operate the oven with any object caught in the door.
- Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of the door latches or air-vent openings as this may damage the oven and cause an electric shock.
- If water or food drops inside the air vent openings switch the oven off immediately, unplug it and call a SHARP approved service facility. (See page 32).
- N ever move the oven while it is operating.
- The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill will become very hot during operation. Care should be taken to avoid touching these areas. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves. Before cleaning make sure they are not hot.
- Y our oven has a safety feature which prevents MEAL IN ONE and START/AUTO MINUTE key from working if the oven has

not been in use for more than 3 minutes. Press the STOP/CLEAR key or open and close the door to re-use the oven.

Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use.

WARNING: Do not allow children to use the oven without supervision until adequate instructions have been given, so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

LIQUIDS: Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container. Stir the liquid prior to and during heating/reheating, let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the oven after cooking.

FIRE: If smoke is observed, switch off and unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

INSTALLATION

WARNING:

Inspect the Oven:

• Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation.
• M ake sure the door closes properly, that it is not misaligned or warped.
• Check the hinges and door safety latches are not broken or loose.
• Ensure the door seal and sealing surfaces are not damaged.
• Inspect the oven interior and door for dents.

IMPORTANT:

If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven in any way, until it has been repaired by a SHARP trained engineer. (See page 32 for details).

INSTALLATION

I. Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker (if present). Do not remove the plastic film from the inside of the oven window as this protects it from dirt. The waveguide cover prevents food and grease

from entering the waveguide area where it could cause damage. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER.

1. The oven door will become hot during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85cm or more above the floor. Ensure the surface or mounting position is strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.

2. The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is 19.5cm.

1. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture or high humidity are generated, (for example, near or above a conventional oven) or near combustible materials (for example, curtains). Do not block or obstruct air vent openings. Do not place objects on top of the oven.

2. Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged (See "ELECTRICAL CONNECTION" opposite). Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven.

3. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.

4. Do not use the oven outdoors.

BUILDING-IN-KIT.

An installation frame is available which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit.

The microwave oven is not designed to be built above or near a conventional oven.

SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit EBR-4810, available from your SHARP dealer.

Only the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety of the oven.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.

• Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug.
• Insert the plug properly into the socket.
• D o not connect other appliances to the same socket using an adaptor plug.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a SHARP approved service facility or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
• When removing the plug from the socket always grip the plug, never the cord as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug.
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, remove the plug properly (do not cut off).
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-rewirable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.
• Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring code given in 'To replace the mains plug' on page 32.

IMPORTANT!

• The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the plug disposed of in a safe manner.
• Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur.
• The plug must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.
• If you have any doubt about your microwave oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.
• When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in 'To replace the mains plug' on page 32.

HEATING CATEGORY

OVEN OUTPUT POWER	Less heating time required600 700 800 900 1000 WattsMore heating time required
OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY	Less heating time requiredA B C D EMore heating time required

The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not represent the general performance of the oven.

Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating categories A to E. Follow instructions for the letter corresponding to the oven's heating category. The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required as shown opposite.

HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS

Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those used for TV and radio signals.

Electrical energy is converted into microwave energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide cover.

Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there is a fine metal mesh on the door.

During cooking the microwaves bounce off the sides of the oven cavity at random.

Microwaves will pass through certain materials, such as glass and plastic, to heat the food. (See 'Suitable Cookware' on page 26).

Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together.

The outer areas of the food are heated by the microwave energy, then the heat moves to the centre by conduction, as it does in conventional cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating.

Once cooking is complete, the oven automatically stops producing microwaves.

Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.

BEFORE OPERATION

Plug in the oven.

I. The oven display will flash:

1.

1. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.

2.

1. The display will show:

3.

NOTE: When new, the very first time the grill is used, smoke and odour will be given off. To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grill without food for approx. 20 minutes. (Please refer to note on page 11.)

• Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown opposite.
• To change the power level for cooking, enter the cooking time and then press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key.

Power level:

The microwave power level is varied by the microwave energy switching on and off. When using power levels other than 100P you will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will cook at 100P unless you press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key to the desired setting.

Check the power level:

To check the microwave power level during cooking, press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger is pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key the power level will be displayed. The oven continues to count down although the display will show the power level.

SETTING THE CLOCK

Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock.

- To select the 12 hour clock, press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key once. "12H" will appear on the display.

- T o select the 24 hour clock, press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key twice. "24H" will appear on the display.

To set the time of day follow the instructions opposite.

NOTES:

• Press the STOP/CLEAR key if you make a mistake during programming.
• If you press any of the TIME keys too many times, continue to press the key until the desired time re-appears.
• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key and the time of day will remain on the display as long as you keep your finger on the key. This does not affect the cooking process.

- If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day. If the clock has not been set, the display will only show “:” when cooking is complete.

- If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show "88:88" after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time of day will also be erased.

- When you want to reset the time of day, follow the opposite example again.

I. Select the clock type required.

1. Enter the hours by pressing the TIME keys.

1. Press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key once.

1. Enter the minutes by pressing the TIME keys.

1. To start the clock, press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key once.

Opening and closing the door:

To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle.

Starting the oven:

Close the door and press the START/AUTO

MINUTE key.

START

AUTO MINUTE

Stopping the oven:

If you want to stop the oven during cooking, press the

STOP/CLEAR key once or open the oven door.

If you want to cancel the cooking programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key

twice.

STOP

CLEAR

Your oven enables you to cook and defrost food using the automatic programmes, or to cook and defrost food manually.

Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to cook and defrost using preset programmes where the timings have been calculated for you, e.g Express Cook and Express Defrost.

Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to cook/defrost foods and weights which are not included in the automatic programmes.

The following are examples of manual cooking and defrosting.

For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to pages 13 - 19.

Example:

To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.

I. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN. key twice, then the 10 SEC. key three times.

x2

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x3

1. Input the power level by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key twice.

x2

KG-LBTURNSTMRIGRIDDOK

1. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking.

xl

KG·LBTURNSTMR38B100CK

The display will count down through the cooking time.

MANUAL COOKING

• Enter the cooking time.
• Select the cooking mode; MICROWAVE, GRILL, and DUAL GRILL can be selected
• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking, if required.
  • After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, if required.
  • Refer to the cooking charts in the cookbook section, pages 35 - 40.

• Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 7).
• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting.
  • After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.
• Refer to the defrosting charts in the cookbook section, page 34.

NOTES FOR MANUAL COOKING AND DEFROSTING:

• When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anti-clockwise.
• Y our oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).
• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. The cooking/defrosting time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
• When cooking/defrosting is complete, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.
• If you want to know the power level during cooking, press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key.
  As long as your finger is touching the key, the power level will be displayed.

Example:

To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power.

I. Enter the defrosting time by pressing the 10 MIN. key once.

xl

KG-LBTURNSTURKFFIDLOCK

1. Input the power level by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key 4 times.

x4

KG-LBTURNSTMPORFIDLOCK

1. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start defrosting.

xl

KG-LBTURNSTURK3F010CCK

The display will count down through the defrosting time.

GRILL COOKING

The grill at the top of the oven cavity has one power setting only. The grill is assisted by the turntable which rotates simultaneously to ensure even browning.

Use the racks for grilling small items of food such as bacon, gammon and teacakes, turn over halfway through grilling.

Food can be placed either directly onto the racks, or into a flan dish/heat-resistant plate on the racks.

NOTE: When new, the very first time the grill is used, smoke and odour will be given off.

To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grill without food for approx. 20 minutes.

NOTES:

• It is not necessary to preheat the grill before cooking.
• Follow the recommended grilling times and procedures in the charts on page 38 of the cookbook section.
• When browning foods in a deep container, place on the turntable or low rack.

Example:

To grill for 20 minutes, using GRILL.

I. Enter the grilling time by pressing the 10 MIN. key twice.

x2

KG-LBTURNSTMRIGRIDDOK

1. Select GRILL by pressing the GRILL key once.

xl

KG-LBTURNSTMRIGRIDDOK

1. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start grilling.

xl

KG-LBTURNSTMRIGRIOCK

The display will count down through the grilling time.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

DUAL GRILL COOKING

DUAL GRILL

Dual Grill combines microwave power with the grill.

The combination of microwave power with the grill reduces cooking time and provides a crisp, brown finish.

Dual grill is preset with 30P microwave power. If you wish to change the microwave power level, press the DUAL GRILL or MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key until the desired power level is shown on the display. Microwave power levels 10P, 30P, 50P and 70P can be selected.

NOTES:

• It is not necessary to preheat the grill.
- When browning foods in a deep container, place on the turntable.
- F ollow the recommended dual grilling times and procedures in the charts on pages 39 - 40.

Example:

To cook for 15 minutes, using DUAL GRILL, 50P microwave power.

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN. key once and the 10 MIN. key 5 times

xl

x5

KG-LBTURNSTMRCHFIDLOCK

1. Select DUAL GRILL, 50P by pressing the DUAL GRILL key 4 times.

x4

KG·LBTURNSTURCHEDUCK

1. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking.

xl

KG-LBTURNSTURFDELICK

The display will count down through the cooking time.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 3 popular menus from frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on page 14. EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus. Please refer to the chart on page 15.

When cooking from frozen (-18°C) press the desired menu key once, Fro will appear on the display. When cooking from chilled (5°C) press the desired menu key twice, CHLL will appear on the display.

EXPRESS COOK Example:

To cook 0.6kg of Roast Beef from frozen.

I. Press the ROAST BEEF/LAMB key once to select cooking from frozen.

1. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT UP key once.

1. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking.

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The display will count down through the cooking time.

EXPRESS DEFROST Example:

To defrost a 1.2kg Meat Joint.

I. Press the MEAT JOINT key once.

1. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT DOWN key 7 times.

1. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking.

The display will count down through the cooking time.

NOTES:

• If the DOWN (▼) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range, each time the key is pressed.
• If the UP (▲) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time the key is pressed.
• You can enter the weight by holding down or pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK CHART

MENU WEIGHT	RANGE COOKING	PROCEDURE
Roast Beef/Lamb 0x1: Frozenx2: Chilled	6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in	a flan dish on the low rack.T urn meat over when the audible signal sounds.After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes.NOTE: Select MORE for well done.It is not possible to use the LESS key for beef/lamb.
Roast Pork 0.6kg - x1: Frozenx2: Chilled for pork.	1.8kg • Place meat in a flan	dish on the low rack.T urn meat over when the audible signal sounds.After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes.NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key
Roast Poultry 1.2kg - 1.8kg • Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or second turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or second turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or second turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or second turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or second turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or second turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or second turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or second turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets	cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or second turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or second turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or second turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or secondary turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or secondary turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or secondary turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or secondary turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2:Chilled the giblets at first or secondary turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or secondary turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or secondary turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or secondary turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultrywith giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or secondary turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or secondary turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or secondary turn over.x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove x2: Chilled the giblets at first or secondary turn over.	COOKING PROCEDURE

• Chilled foods are cooked from 5^ .
• Frozen foods are cooked from -18°C.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

NOTES FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST:

• Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key as instructed in the charts.
• Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them, then press the START/AUTO MINUTE key, FF (Error) will be displayed.
• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound and instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
• The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.
• All menus on EXPRESS COOK use a combination of microwave power and grill.
• Do not use the AUTO MINUTE function during EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST, as the food may be overcooked.
• Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.

EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS DEFROST CHART

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Meat Joint: 0.6kg - Beef/Lamb/Pork • MEAT JOINT	1.8kg • Place meat in a flan turn meat over when the	dish on the turntable.audible signal sounds.S tand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.
Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.8kg • Place poultry,	breast side-up, in a flan dish on the turntable.T urn over when the audible signal sounds.S tand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.
Chicken Quarters 0.3kg - 1.2kg • Place quarters	best side-up, in a flan dish on the turntable.T urn over and rearrange when the audible signal sounds.S tand, wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

• F r ozen foods are defrosted from -18°C.

NOTES FOR EXPRESS DEFROST:

• If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.
• Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
• Do not use the racks for defrosting.

WEIGHT RANGE FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST:

• Weigh all meat and poultry prior to cooking/defrosting as the labelled weight is only approximate.
• Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and 12.5oz to 13oz.
• You are restricted to cook/defrost a weight within the range given in the charts.
• To cook/defrost weights or foods not included in these charts, please refer to the charts in the cookbook section.
• You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To change to either weight unit press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 23.

MEAL IN ONE

MEAL IN ONE enables you to cook 3 popular meals at the touch of a key.

Always refer to the chart below and the recipes on pages 41 - 43 in the cookbook section before operating this function.

Press the selected key once and the oven will automatically start to cook after 2 seconds.

Example:

To cook Pasta Bolognese using PASTA DISH (d-1).

I. Select the menu required by pressing the PASTA DISH key once.

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After 2 seconds the oven will start cooking automatically and the display will count down through the cooking time.

MEAL IN ONE CHART

No	MENU WEIGHT COOKING PROCEDURE
d-1	PASTA DISH: approx. See recipes for pasta dish on page 41 in the Pasta bolognese, 2.0kg* cookbook section.Pasta ‘Quorn’ bolognese * Total weight of all ingredients.
d-2	RISOTTO:Beef risotto, Chicken risotto,Fish risotto, Vegetable risotto	approx. See recipes for risotto on page 42 in the 1.7kg* cookbook section.* Total weight of all ingredients.
d-3	GRATIN:Spinach gratin, Fish gratinChicken gratin	approx. See recipes for casserole on page 43 in the 2.0kg* cookbook section.* Total weight of all ingredients.

NOTES:

• When action is required (example, to stir food), the oven stops, the audible signal sounds and instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
• The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.
• Gratin uses a combination of microwave power and grill.
• Do not use the AUTO MINUTE function during MEAL IN ONE, as the food may be overcooked.
• The MEAL IN ONE function can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

AUTOCOOK

AUTOCOOK enables you to cook the foods listed on the control panel.

For cooking instructions please refer to the chart on pages 18 - 19.

Press the AUTOCOOK key until the number corresponding to the food listed on the control panel, appears in the display.

Follow the example opposite for more details on how to operate this function.

NOTES:

• If the DOWN (▼) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range, each time the key is pressed.
• If the UP ( ▲ ) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time the key is pressed.
• You can enter the weight by holding down or pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.
• You can select the menu by holding down or pressing the AUTOCOOK key until the desired menu is displayed.

Example:

To cook 0.3kg of Crispy Crumb Foods (AC-3).

I. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTOCOOK key 3 times.

1. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT UP key 3 times.

1. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking.

The display will count down through the cooking time.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

AUTOCOOK

AUTOCOOK CHART

MENU WEIGHT	RANGE COOKING	INSTRUCTIONS
AC-1 0.3kg - 0.8kgChilled Ready MEALS on page 19.Meals • For one section containers use a Stirrable: skewer e.g. Spaghetti • For bolognese, pierce using a skewer.Beef stew Pierce meat/main section 3 times and rice/pastaNon-stirrable: section twice.e.g. Lasagne,Cottage pie	• Read and follow the IM	IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY
AC-2 0.3kg - 0.8kgFrozen Ready Meals • After cooking, leave to stand for 2 Stirrable: serving.e.g. Spaghetti NOTES:bolognese,Beef stew manipulate contents when the audible signal sounds.Non-stirrable:e.g. Lasagne,Cottage pie	• Place on the turntable.• Stir, if possible, when the audible signal sounds(minutes beforeFor stirrable foods, including food in bags, stir or Audible signal sounds.For non-stirrable foods, use the MORE key.(It is not necessary to stir.)It is not possible to use the LESS key for these menus.
AC-3Crispy Crumb Foods Chilled & Frozen e.g. Fish fingers,Chicken nuggets,Chicken escalopes	0.1kg - 0.4kg	• Place the food in a flan dish on the high rack.• Turn the food over when the audible signal sounds.• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes before serving.NOTE:For Frozen Crispy Crumb foods use the MORE key.
AC-4Sausages / BurgersSausages - Chilled onlyBurgers - Chilled and Frozen	1 - 4 pieces(1 piece = 1 portion) •	• Prick the sausages.Place the food in a flan dish on the high rack.• Turn the food over when the audible signal sounds.NOTES:• Chilled: 1 portion = 1 quarter pound burger, 2 thick sausages or 4 thin sausages.• Frozen: 1 portion = 1 quarter pound burger.• For Frozen Burgers use the MORE key.• It is not possible to use the LESS key for this menu.
AC-5Baked Potatoes	1 - 4 pieces1 potato = approx. 250g	• Pierce each potato in several places and place towards the edge of the turntable.• Turn food over when the audible signal sounds.• After cooking, leave to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 2 - 3 minutes.

AUTOCOOK

AUTOCOOK CHART

MENU WEIGHT	RANGE COOKING	INSTRUCTIONS
AC-6Oven Chips • Turn Frozen NOTE:	0.1kg - 0.4kgthe chips over when the	• Place the chips in a flan dish on the high rack.audible signal sounds.• For thin oven chips use the LESS key.• For thick oven chips use the MORE key.

- Chilled foods are cooked from 5^ .

• F r ozen foods are cooked from -18°C.

NOTES:

• Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key as instructed in the chart.
• Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them, then press the START/AUTO MINUTE key, EE (error) will be displayed.

- When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signal sounds and instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

- The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.

- A UTOCOOK menus, except AC-1 and AC-2, use a combination of microwave power and grill.

- Do not use the AUTO MINUTE function during AUTOCOOK, as the food mat be overcooked.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY MEALS:

• These menus are suitable for savoury microwave ready meals only.
- Always check food is thoroughly heated before serving, if necessary increase cooking time, using 70P microwave power level and check the food every minute.
- Remove outer cardboard packaging as instructed by the manufacturer.
- If the food container is made of aluminium foil, remove the food and place in suitable container, cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places before heating. (See 'Suitable Cookware' on page 26).
- If the container is covered with aluminium foil, remove foil, re-cover with microwave cling film and pierce 5 times.

WEIGHT RANGE:

• W eigh all foods prior to cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.
• Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and 12.5oz to 13oz.
• Ready Meals AC-1 & AC-2 should be rounded up to the nearest 0.05kg, for example, 0.34kg to 0.35kg.
• You are restricted to cook a weight within the range given in the charts.
• To cook weights or foods not included in the chart, please refer to the charts in the cookbook section.
• You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To change to either weight unit press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 23.

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

I. SEQUENCE COOKING

This function allows you to cook using up to 3 different stages which can include Microwave, Grill, or Dual Cooking.

Once programmed there is no need to interfere with the cooking operation as the oven will automatically move onto the next stage.

Example:

To cook for:

5 minutes on 70P microwave power (Stage 1) 6 minutes on Grill (Stage 2)

3 minutes on Dual Grill, 10P microwave power (Stage 3)

STAGE I

I. Enter the cooking time by pressing the I MIN. key 5 times.

1. Input the power level by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key twice.

STAGE 2

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN. key 6 times.

2. AUTO MINUTE

AUTO MINUTE enables you:

• T o cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
  • T o extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.

NOTE: The overall time can be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.

1. Select Grill by pressing the GRILL key once.

STAGE 3

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN. key 3 times.

1. Select Dual Grill by pressing the DUAL GRILL key once, then change the power level by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key once.

1. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking.

NOTE: If 100P is required on the final stage, it is not necessary to input the power level.

Example: To cook for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

3. LESS AND MORE

The LESS (▼) and MORE (▲) keys enable you to:

• Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes.
• Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only).

TO USE WITH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES:

EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / AUTOCOOK

Press the LESS (▼) / MORE (▲) key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

MEAL IN ONE

Press the LESS (▼) / MORE (▲) key within

2 seconds after pressing the desired key.

Example:

If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked, but still firm, use the LESS (▼) key.

Alternatively, if you prefer Baked Potatoes softer, use the MORE (▲) key.

NOTES:

• If you select MORE the display will show, PLUS.
  If you select LESS, the display will show, LESS.
• Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them, then press the
  START/AUTO MINUTE key, EE (error) will be displayed.
• To cancel LESS / MORE, press the same key again.
• To change MORE to LESS, press the LESS (▼) key.
• To change LESS to MORE, press the MORE (▲) key.

TO USE WITH MANUAL COOKING:

Example:

To cook for 10 minutes on 50P microwave power and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes.

I. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN. key once.

1. Input the power level by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key 3 times.

1. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking.

1. Reduce the cooking time by pressing the LESS key twice.

The cooking time is reduced by 2 minutes and continues to count down.

NOTES:

• The cooking/defrosting time will increase/decrease in multiples of 1 minute.
• The overall time can be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

4. DELAY START

DELAY START enables you to programme the oven to cook at any time during the:

• next 12 hours (if the 12 hour clock is set).
• next 24 hours (if the 24 hour clock is set).
• You can only use DELAY START with manual cooking.
• Before programming the oven, always check the display is showing the correct time of day.

NOTES:

• The DELAY START time can only be entered in multiples of 10 minutes. It is not possible to enter less than 10 minutes or any time which is not in multiples of 10 minutes.
• Once the oven is programmed for DELAY START the display will flash between the time of day and Ru to.
• If you want to cancel a DELAY START programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key.
• If the door is opened after programming, close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to continue with DELAY START.
• If you press and hold the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key, the DELAY START time will be displayed until you release your finger from the key.

IMPORTANT:

It is recommended the oven is always attended when in use. Check to ensure you have programmed the oven correctly. Exceeding cooking times and use of excessive power levels can lead to food overheating and cause a risk of fire.

Example:

The current time of day is 1:00pm and you want to programme the oven to reheat a casserole on 50P for 40 minutes at 4:30pm. (In this example the oven is set to the 12 hour clock mode).

I. Enter the desired start time by pressing the 1 MIN. key 4 times, then the 10 SEC. key 3 times.

1. Press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key once to set the start time for cooking.

1. Enter the desired cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN. key 4 times.

1. Input the power level by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key 3 times.

1. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start the programme.

When the oven starts at 4:30pm, the preprogrammed sequence will start. The cooking time and mode will appear on the display.

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

5. KITCHEN TIMER

Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food.

NOTES:

• You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds.
• T o cancel the KITCHEN TIMER simply press the STOP/CLEAR key and the display will return to the time of day, if set.
• The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst the oven is in use or when the DELAY START function is set.

Example:

To set the timer for 5 minutes.

I. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key once.

1. Enter the desired time by pressing the 1 MIN. key 5 times.

1. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to the timer.

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6. WEIGHT CONVERSION

Your oven comes set for Kg (Kilograms). Press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key to change Kg to Lbs or Lbs to Kg.

NOTES:

• If you change from Lbs to Kg, the display will show G .
• The oven memorises the weight unit chosen, until the WEIGHT CONVERSION key is used again or if the power supply is turned off.

Example:

To change from Kg to Lbs when using EXPRESS DEFROST "Whole Poultry", 3lb 15oz.

I. Press the WHOLE POULTRY key once.

1. Press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key to change from Kg to Lbs.

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1. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT DOWN key once.

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1. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start defrosting.

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Microwaves cook food faster than conventional cooking. It is therefore essential that certain techniques are followed to ensure good results. Many of the following techniques are similar to those used in conventional cooking.

COOKING ADVICE NOTES:

• Always attend the oven when in use.
- Ensure that the utensils are suitable for use in a microwave oven. (See 'Suitable Cookware' on page 26).
• Refer to the charts in the cookbook section for recommended cooking times and power levels.

WARNING:

Liquids and foods must not be heated in sealed containers or jars/containers with lids on, as pressure will build up inside and may cause the jar/container to explode.

• D o not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.
• Only use microwave popcorn within the recommended packaging (follow the manufacturers instructions). Never use oil unless specified by the manufacturer and never cook for longer than instructed.

WARNING:

Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn and, in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.

Cooking Techniques

Arrange	Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish. e.g. Chicken drumsticks.Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the centre.
Cover	Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow recommendations where given (see pages 34 - 40).Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Pierce	Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode.e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.
	NOTE: Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they may explode, even after cooking has ended.e.g. poached, fried, hard boiled.
Stir, turn and rearrange	For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Stand	Standing time is necessary after cooking so it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.

Food Characteristics
Composition	Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be taken so that the food is cooked evenly.
Density	Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed.Light porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles.
Quantity	The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how much food is being cooked. The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases.e.g. Four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
Size	Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces the same size.
Shape	Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take longer to cook in the thicker parts. For even cooking, place the thickest parts to the outside of the dish where they will receive more energy.Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking.
Temperature of food	The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed.Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature.The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example jam doughnuts, to release heat or steam.

Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special care when serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.

SUITABLE COOKWARE

To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.

Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be used as listed below.

Cookware	Microwave Safe	Grill	Dual Grill	Comments
Aluminium foilFoil Containers	√ / ✗	√	√ / ✗	Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur.Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
Browning dishes	√	✗	✗	Always follow the manufacturers instructions.Do not exceed heating times given.Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.
China and ceramics	√ / ✗	✗	✗	Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
Glasswaree.g. Pyrex ®	√	√	√	Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated suddenly.
Metal	✗	√	✗	It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Plastic/Polystyrenee.g. fast food containers	√	✗	✗	Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at high temperatures.
Cling film	√	✗	✗	Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam escape.
Freezer/Roasting bags	√	✗	✗	Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for microwave use.Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal ‘arcing’.
Paper - Plates, cups and kitchen paper	√	✗	✗	Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire.
Straw and wooden containers	√	✗	✗	Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating may cause fire.
Recycled paper and newspaper	✗	✗	✗	May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead to fire.
Racks	√	√	√	The metal racks supplied have been specially designed for all cooking modes and will not damage the oven.

WARNING: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

DEFROSTING ADVICE

Using your microwave oven is the quickest defrosting method. It is a simple process but the following instructions are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly defrosted.

• Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.
• T o defrost food, use microwave power levels 30P or 10P.
• Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 34 for further information.

Rearrange	Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4 times during defrosting.Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange over-lapping areas.This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.
Separate	Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting.e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets.
Shield	Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. To prevent them becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves, e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.
Stand	Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted.Defrosting is not complete once the food is removed from the microwave oven. Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has completely defrosted.
Turn over	It is essential that all foods are turned over up to 4 times during defrosting.This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.

REHEATING ADVICE

For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving.

Plated meals	Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately, see below.Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50P, stir/rearrange halfway through reheating.NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before serving.
Sliced meat	Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50P. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.NOTE: Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated before serving.
Poultry portions	Place thickest parts of the portions to the outside of the dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 70P.Turn over halfway through reheating.NOTE: Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated before serving.
Casseroles	Cover with vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid and reheat on 50P.Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before serving.

To achieve the best results when reheating, select a suitable microwave power level appropriate to the type of food. e.g. A bowl of vegetables can be reheated using 100P, while a lasagne which contains ingredients that cannot be stirred, should be reheated using 50P.

NOTES:

• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.
• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the size, shape and material of the container.

Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.

• To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, e.g. mince pies or Christmas pudding.
• Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire.
• Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer's instructions on the can.

The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

OVEN INTERIOR

• It is important to clean the interior of your microwave oven after each use.
• To clean the oven interior, use a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.
• Food and liquid splashes will build-up on the oven walls and ceiling. If grease, fat and food debris is allowed to build-up in the oven interior it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.
• Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. The waveguide cover is constructed from a fragile material and should be cleaned with care (follow the cleaning instructions above). NOTE: Excessive soaking may cause disintegration of the waveguide cover. The waveguide cover is a consumable part and without regular cleaning, will need to be replaced.

- Food will release steam during cooking and cause condensation inside the oven and door. It is important to wipe the oven dry. A build-up of condensation will eventually lead to rust forming on the oven interior.

Do not allow grease or dirt to build-up on the door seals or areas around the door. This may prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leakage of microwaves (follow the cleaning instructions opposite).

- Ensure the turntable, support and accessories are cleaned after every use with a mild washing-up liquid solution and dried. This will prevent the build-up of grease and food debris. The turntable and accessories are dishwasher safe.

Cleaning tip - For easier cleaning of your oven:

Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100P for 10 - 12 minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

OUTER CABINET

• Wipe the outside of the microwave oven with a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.
• The control panel must be wiped clean and dried with the door open, therefore inactivating the oven.

GRILL

• It is important to keep the grill clean at all times.
• Food and liquid splashes build-up and stick to the grill, which may cause smoke and possibly fire when next using the oven (follow the cleaning instructions above).

NOTES:

• Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.
  • Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor. Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior.
• Slight tarnishing of the oven cavity, around the area of the grill, is likely to occur. This is normal and will not affect the ovens performance.
• Failure to maintain your oven in a clean condition could adversely affect the life of the oven and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks you can carry out yourself before calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple.

Follow this simple check below:

Place half a cup of water on the turntable and close the door. Programme the oven to cook for 1 minute using 100P microwave power.

I. Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking?
2. Does the turntable rotate?
3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your hand above the air vent openings.)
4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound?
5. Is the water in the cup hot?

Take the cup of water out of the oven and close the door. Programme the oven to cook for 3 minutes using the grill.

1. After 3 minutes, does the grill heating element become red?

If you answer "NO" to any question first check that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown. If there is no fault with either, check against the troubleshooting chart on the following page.

WARNING:

Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a SHARP trained engineer to carry out servicing or repairs.

This is important as it may involve the removal of covers that provide protection against microwave energy.

• The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven operation, but does not form an airtight seal. It is normal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air around the oven door. Food with a high moisture content will release steam and cause condensation inside the door which may drip from the oven.
• Repairs and Modifications: Do not attempt to operate the oven if it is not working properly.
• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the outer cabinet. This is very dangerous due to high voltage parts inside which must never be touched, as this could be fatal.
  Your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover. If the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself, call a SHARP approved service facility.

NOTE:

If you cook food for more than the standard time (see chart opposite) using the same cooking mode, the oven's safety mechanisms automatically activate. The microwave power level will be reduced or the grill heating element will turn on and off.

Cooking Mode	Standard Time
Microwave 100P cooking	20 Minutes
Grill cooking	30 Minutes
Dual grilling with
Microwave 50P	Grill 20 Minutes
Microwave 30P, 10P	Grill 30 Minutes

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

QUERY	ANSWER
Draught circulates around the door.	When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity.The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.
Condensation forms in the oven, and may drip from the door.	The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface.The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content.Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.
Flashing or arcing from within the cavity when cooking.	Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.
Arcing potatoes.	Ensure all “eyes” are removed from the potatoes and that they have been pierced, place directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or similar.
The display is lit but the control panel will not work when pressed.	Check the door is closed properly.
Oven cooks too slowly.	Ensure correct power level has been selected.
Oven makes a noise.	The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting.
Outer cabinet is hot.	The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.

TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown:

Green and yellow stripes = EARTH

Blue = NEUTRAL

Brown = LIVE

As the colours in the mains lead of your oven may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as described:

• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal marked E or green or coloured green and yellow .
• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N or coloured black or coloured blue.
• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L or coloured red or coloured brown.

Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug.

Like most appliances in your home, your oven must be connected to a single phase 230-240V, 50Hz alternating current supply.

If you do not make the proper electrical connections you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

If you have any doubts about your electrical supply ask a qualified electrician.

CALLING FOR SERVICE

• If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages, do not attempt to service this microwave oven yourself.

• Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer Information Centre. Telephone: [phone] (office hours).

• F or general information and assistance with oven queries, please contact our
  Customer Information Centre:
  U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)
  Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

- Replacement accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor:

Willow Vale Electronics Ltd.

Telephone: [phone]

COOKBOOK

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION & CONVERSION CHARTS 33

DEFROSTING CHART:

Meat, Poultry, Fish and Fruit 34

COOKING CHART

Fresh & Frozen Vegetables, Fruit and Fish 35

Rice, Pasta and Eggs 36

REHEATING CHART 37

GRILL COOKING CHART ....38

DUAL GRILL COOKING CHART 39 - 40

RECIPIES FOR MEAL IN ONE MENUS 41 - 43

RECIPIES 44 - 60

INTRODUCTION

This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your microwave oven. These will give you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities of your oven and prove that microwave technology is the efficient and effective alternative to conventional cooking.

The cookery notes below compliment all cooking procedures in this cookbook and should be read in advance of recipe preparation.

COOKERY NOTES

• Please weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking, as labelled weights are only approximate.
• Where dishes are covered use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes are lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.
• Please note that all serving quantities are approximate.
• The recipes in this cookery book were developed using chilled eggs and fat. Room temperature ingredients may give a different result
• Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions. Cooking results will vary according to the condition of foods, utensils and the oven. Please check the cooking result and, if necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.
• Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.
• Half-fat, skimmed or full-fat milk may be used in all recipes, as preferred.
• Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.
• Chilled foods are to be cooked from 5°C. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.
• Ambient/fresh/dried/canned foods are to be cooked from 20°C. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.
• Frozen foods are to be cooked from -18°C.

CONVERSION CHARTS

WEIGHT MEASURES

15g ^1/_2 oz

25g 1oz

50g 2oz

100g 4oz

175g 6oz

225g 8oz

450g 1lb

VOLUME MEASURES

30ml Ifloz

100ml 3floz

150ml 5floz ( ^1/_4 pint)

300ml 10floz ( 1/2 pint)

600ml 20floz (1 pint)

SPOON MEASURES

1.25ml ^1/_4 teaspoon

2.5ml 12 teaspoon

5ml | teaspoon

15ml | tablespoon

DEFROSTING CHART

FOOD	DEFROST TIME	MICRO POWER	LEVEL	▼ METHOD TIME	● STANDING
Meat Joints (Beef,Lamb,Pork)	23 - 25 Minutes/450g	10P		Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4 - 5 times during defrosting. Shield.	60 - 90 Minutes
Minced Meat	6 - 8 Minutes/450g	30P		Place on a plate.Turn over 3-4 times, removing defrosted mince each time.	15 - 30 Minutes
Steak 2cm (3/4") thick	11 - 12 Minutes/450g	30P		Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield.	25 - 30 Minutes
Chops	14 - 16 Minutes/450g	30P		Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield.	25 - 30 Minutes
Liver	9 - 10 Minutes/450g	30P		Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield.	25 - 30 Minutes
Sausages	10 - 12 Minutes/450g	30P		Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield.	15 - 20 Minutes
Bacon	10 - 12 Minutes/450g	30P		Place on a plate.Separate and re-arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.	5 - 10 Minutes
Beefburgers	10 - 12 Minutes/450g	30P		Place on a plate. Turn over and separate twice during defrosting.	15 - 20 Minutes
Whole Poultry (Chicken,Turkey,Duck)	20 - 22 Minutes/450g	10P		Place in a flan dish. Turn 4 - 5 times, during defrosting. Shield.	60 - 90 Minutes
Chicken legs	8 - 9 Minutes/450g	30P		Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield.	25 - 30 Minutes
Chicken/Turkey Breasts	10 - 12 Minutes/450g	30P		Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield.	15 - 30 Minutes
Minced Turkey	10 - 12 Minutes/450g	30P		Place in a bowl. Turn 3 - 4 times, removing defrosted mince each time.	15 - 20 Minutes
Whole Fish (Trout, Mackerel)	8 - 9 Minutes/450g	30P		Place in a flan dish.Separate and re-arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.	15 Minutes
Fish Fillets/Steaks	8 - 9 Minutes/450g	30P		Place in a flan dish.Separate and re-arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.	15 Minutes
Apples/Blackcurrants/ Redcurrants/Raspberries/ Blackberries/Gooseberries/ Rhubarb/Strawberries	7 - 8 Minutes/450g	30P		Place in a dish.Stir during defrosting. Shield.	15 - 20 Minutes
Bread (sliced)	6 Minutes/400g	30P		Place on the turntable. Separate and rearrange during defrosting.	5 - 10 Minutes
Pastry (Puff or Shortcrust)	5 Minutes/450g	30P		Place on a plate. Turn over half way through defrosting.	10 - 15 Minutes
Savoury or Sweet Pies (cooked)	7 Minutes/450g pie	30P		Remove from foil container. Place in a flan dish.	15 - 20 Minutes

NOTE: Do not use the rack for defrosting.
▼ Method: If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil.
◆ Poultry: Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets.
- Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.

COOKING CHART

FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING
TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

Aubergines, Broccoli, Green Beans (fresh)	6 Minutes/225g	100P	Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2 Minutes
Brussels Sprouts (fresh)	6 Minutes/225g	100P	Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.	2 Minutes
Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery (fresh)	6 Minutes/225g	100P	Slice or break into florets. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.	2 Minutes
Corn on the Cob (fresh)	7 Minutes/225g	100P	Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover. Turnover halfway through cooking.	2 Minutes
Courgettes & Leeks (fresh)	5 Minutes/225g	100P	Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2 Minutes
Parsnips & Leaf Spinach (fresh)	6 Minutes/225g	100P	Slice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.	2 Minutes
Potatoes, Jacket (250g - each) (fresh)	12 Minutes/2 potatoes	100P	Pierce in several places. Place on the edge of the turntable.	4 Minutes
Potatoes, Boiled (old & new - fresh)	11 Minutes/225g	100P	Cut into quarters. Add 60ml (4tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.	4 Minutes
Swede & Turnips (fresh)	8 Minutes/225g	100P	Dice. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2 Minutes
Beans & Cabbage (green - frozen)	6 Minutes/225g	100P	Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2 Minutes
Broccoli, Spinach, Brussels Sprouts (frozen)	7 Minutes/225g	100P	Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2 Minutes
Carrots - sliced (frozen)	7 Minutes/225g	100P	Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	3 Minutes
Cauliflower florets (frozen)	6 Minutes/225g	100P	Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2 Minutes
Corn on the Cob (frozen)	12 Minutes/2 cobs	100P	Place in dish. Cover dish. Turnover halfway through cooking.	3 Minutes
Peas, Sweetcorn & Mixed Vegetables (frozen)	6 Minutes/225g	100P	Place in dish. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.	2 Minutes
Apples & Rhubarb (fresh)	6 Minutes/450g	100P	Peel & slice. Place in a dish and cover. Stir during cooking.	2 Minutes
Blackberries/Raspberries/Redcurrants (fresh)	6 Minutes/450g	100P	Place in a dish and cover. Stir during cooking.	2 Minutes
Fish Fillets	6 - 7 Minutes/450g	100P	Place in a single layer in a flan dish. Cover and cook.	2 - 3 Minutes
Whole Fish & Steaks	7 Minutes/450g	100P	Place in a single layer in a flan dish. Cover and cook.	2 - 3 Minutes

NOTE:
- Prior to cooking fresh vegetables and fruit are at ambient temperature (20°C)
• F r ozen vegetables are cooked from -18°C.

COOKING CHART

FOOD	* COOKING TIME	MICRO POWER	LEVEL	METHOD TIME	• STANDING
White rice (long grain)	14 - 15 Minutes	70P	Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.		2 Minutes
Brown rice	20 - 21 Minutes	70P	Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.		2 Minutes
DRIED PASTA
Spaghetti (short cut)	11 - 12 Minutes	70P	Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.		2 Minutes
Macaroni (short cut)	12 - 13 Minutes	70P	Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.		2 Minutes
Taglatele	10 - 11 Minutes	70P	Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.		2 Minutes
Pasta shells	11 - 12 Minutes	70P	Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.		2 Minutes
FRESH PASTA
Spaghetti/ Taglatele	3 - 5 Minutes	70P	Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.		2 Minutes
Fusilli/Penne/ Conchiglie/ Farfalle	3 - 5 Minutes	70P	Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.		2 Minutes
Ravioli	6 - 8 Minutes	70P	Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.		2 Minutes
Tortelni (white)	6 - 8 Minutes	70P	Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.		2 Minutes
Tortelni (brown)	6 - 8 Minutes	70P	Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.		2 Minutes
Scrambled Eggs	15g butter2 eggs (medium)30ml (2tbsp) milk salt & pepper	70P	1 Melt the butter in a bowl on 70P for 30 seconds.2 A dd the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well.3 Cook on 70P for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.		30 Seconds
Omlette	15g butter4 eggs (medium)90ml (6 tbsp) milk salt & pepper	100P	1 Whisk together eggs and milk. Season.2 Place butter in a 25cm (10") flan dish. Heat on 100P for 1 minute, until melted. Coat the dish with the melted butter.3 P our omelette mixture into flan dish. Cook on 100P for 2 minutes. Whisk mixture and cook again on 100P for 4 minutes.		30 Seconds

• Ensure you read all cookery notes on page 33.
• Eggs and Fresh Pasta are cooked from chilled (5°C).
  ※ Cooking Time: Cooking time is constant for any quantity of rice or pasta, quantity of boiling water has to be adjusted according to quantity of rice or pasta, see Method.
• Standing Time: After standing, rinse rice and pasta in boiling water prior to serving.

REHEATING CHART

FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING
TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

Canned foods (soups, beans, vegetables, etc.)	6 - 7 Minutes for 425g can	70P	Remove from the can. Place in a dish, cover. Stir halfway through cooking.	2 Minutes
Christmas pudding	40 - 50 seconds for 125g slice	70P	Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer.	30 Seconds
	1 Minute for 175g pudding	70P	Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer.	30 Seconds
	4 - 5 Minutes for 450g pudding	70P	Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer.	1 Minute
Bread rolls/ Croissants	20 - 30 seconds for 2 rolls/croissants	70P	Place on the turntable.	Nil
Sausage rolls (cooked, chilled approx. 50g each)	50 Seconds for 2 sausage rolls	70P	Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer.	30 Seconds
	1 Minute for 4 sausage rolls	70P	Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer.	30 Seconds
	2 Minutes for 6 sausage rolls	70P	Place in a flan dish. Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer.	30 Seconds
Quiche, (cooked, chilled)	5 - 6 Minutes for small quiche		Remove foil container. Place in a flan dish or on a plate.	3 Minutes
	7 - 8 Minutes for large quiche		Remove foil container. Place in a flan dish or on a plate.	3 Minutes
Meat Pie (cooked, chilled)	3 - 4 Minutes for small pie		Remove foil container. Place in a flan dish or on a plate.	2 - 3 Minutes
	5 - 6 Minutes for large pie		Remove foil container. Place in a flan dish or on a plate.	3 - 4 Minutes
Fruit Pie (cooked, chilled)	15 - 30 Seconds for 50 - 70g pie		Remove foil container. Place in a flan dish or on a plate.	1 Minute
	5 Minutes for 450g pie		Remove foil container. Place in a flan dish or on a plate.	1 - 2 Minutes
	7 - 8 Minutes for 600g pie		Remove foil container. Place in a flan dish or on a plate.	2 - 3 Minutes

NOTES:

• Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding and mince pies.
• DO NOT EXCEED THE REHEATING TIMES GIVEN IN THE CHART ABOVE.

GRILL COOKING CHART

FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE

Bacon(chilled)	13 - 14 Minutes/1 - 4 rashers	Place in a flan dish on the high rack. Turn over 3/4 way through cooking. No standing time required.	GRILL
Beef/Gammon Steak (chilled)	20 - 22 Minutes/1 - 2 steaks(250g each)	Place on the high rack. Turn over after 12 minutes.Stand for 3 minutes after cooking.	GRILL
Fish fingers(frozen)	20 Minutes/1 - 12 fingers	Place on the high rack. Turn over after 12 minutes.Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.	GRILL
Toast(ambient)	8 Minutes/1 - 4 slices	Place on the high rack. Turn over after 5 minutes.No standing time required.	GRILL
Cheese on toast(cheese - chilled)(bread - ambient )	14 Minutes/2 slices	Place bread on the high rack. Grill one side for 4 minutes,turn over and cover with 75g grated cheese.Grill for remaining time. No standing time required.	GRILL
Tea cakes and muffins(ambient)	7 Minutes/1 - 4 halves	Slice in half. Place on the high rack. Turn over after 4minutes. No standing time required.	GRILL
Crumpets(ambient)	18 Minutes/1 - 4 crumpets	Place on the high rack. Turn over after 12 minutes.No standing time required.	GRILL
Pitta Bread(ambient)	7 Minutes/1 - 2 pittas	Place on the high rack. Turn over halfway through cooking.No standing time required.	GRILL
Croissants(ambient)	6 Minutes/1 - 4 croissants	Place on the high rack. Turn over halfway through cooking.No standing time required.	GRILL

NOTES: • Ambient foods are reheated from 20°C. • Chilled foods are reheated/cooked from 5°C.

DUAL GRILL COOKING CHART

FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE

Beef rare(chilled)	12 - 13 Minutesper 450g	Place fat side down in a flan dish on the low rack.Calculate the cooking time.Use Sequence cooking. (Page 20).Stage 1: Cook on 70P. Turn over, halfway through Stage I.Stage 2: Cook on DUAL GRILL, 70P for the final 8 minutes of cooking time. Turn over after 4 minutesStand for 10 minutes after cooking.	Stage 1: 70PStage 2:DUAL GRILL,70P
Beef/Lambmedium (chilled)	14 - 15 Minutesper 450g	As above	As above
Beef/Lamb(Well done)(chilled)	18 - 19 Minutesper 450g	As above	As above
Pork(chilled)	18 - 19 Minutesper 450g	Place fat side down in a flan dish on the low rack.Calculate the cooking time.Use Sequence cooking. (Page 20).Stage 1: Cook on 70P throughout cooking time, apart from the last 8 minutes. Turn over, remove juices halfway through Stage I.Stage 2: Cook on DUAL GRILL, 70P for the final 8 minutes of cooking time. Turn over after 4 minutes. Stand for 10 minutes after cooking.	Stage 1: 70PStage 2:DUAL GRILL,70P
Poultry(Max. 1.8kg)(chilled)	13 - 14 Minutesper 450g	Place breast side down in a flan dish on the turntable.Calculate the cooking time.Use Sequence cooking. (Page 20).Stage 1: Cook on 70P throughout cooking time, apart from the last 8 minutes. Turn over, remove juices halfway through Stage I.Stage 2: Cook on DUAL GRILL, 70P for the final 8 minutes of cooking time. Stand for 10 minutes after cooking.	Stage 1: 70PStage 2:DUAL GRILL,70P
Chicken Portions(chilled)	12 - 13 Minutesper 450g	Place best side down in a flan dish on the high rack.Calculate the cooking time.Use Sequence cooking. (Page 20).Stage 1: Cook on 70P throughout cooking time, apart from the last 8 minutes.Stage 2: Cook on DUAL GRILL, 70P for the final 8 minutes of cooking time. Turn over after 4 minutes. Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.	Stage 1: 70PStage 2:DUAL GRILL,70P
Pork Chops(with bone)(chilled)	15 - 16 Minutesper 450g	Place in a flan dish on the high rack.Turn over 3/4 way through cooking. Stand for 3 - 4 minutes after cooking.	DUAL GRILL,50P
Lamb chops &Boneless PorkChops (chilled)	13 - 14 Minutesper 450g	Place in a flan dish on the high rack.Turn over 3/4 way through cooking. Stand for 3 - 4 minutes after cooking.	DUAL GRILL,30P
Sausage(thick and thin)(chilled)	10 - 12 Minutesper 450g	Place in a flan dish on the high rack.Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 - 3 minutes after cooking.	DUAL GRILL,50P
Beefburgers(frozen)	9 - 10 Minutesper 450g	Place in a flan dish on the high rack.Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand for 2 - 3 minutes after cooking.	DUAL GRILL,30P

NOTES: • Chilled foods are cooked from 5°C.
• F r ozen foods are cooked from -18°C.

DUAL GRILL COOKING CHART

FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE

Crispy Crumb Foods(chilled)	8 - 9 Minutes for 100g	Place in a flan dish on the high rack.Use Sequence cooking. (Page 20).Stage 1: Cook on DUAL GRILL, 30P for the first half of cooking time. Turn over after Stage 1.Stage 2: Cook on GRILL for second half of cooking time.Stand for 2 - 3 minutes after cooking.	Stage 1:DUAL GRILL,30PStage 2:GRILLAs above.
	11 - 12 Minutes for 200g	As above.
	13 - 14 Minutes for 400g	As above.	As above.
Crispy Crumb Foods(frozen)	9 - 10 Minutes for 100g	Place in a flan dish on the high rack.Turn over 3/4 way through cooking.Stand for 2 - 3 minutes after cooking.	DUAL GRILL,50PAs above.
	11 - 12 Minutes for 200g	As above
	13 - 14 Minutes for 400g	As above	As above.
Oven Ready Pizza(chilled)	6 Minutes for 100g	Place in a flan dish on the high rack.Stand for 2 - 3 minutes after cooking.	DUAL GRILL,30PAs above.
	10 Minutes for 400g	As above
	12 Minutes for 600g	As above	As above.
Oven chips(frozen)	12 Minutes for 225g	Place in a flan dish on the high rack.Turn over 3/4 way through cooking.No standing time is required.	DUAL GRILL,30PAs above.
	16 Minutes for 450g	As above.
Baked potatoes(fresh)	16 - 17 Minutes for 2 Potatoes (250g each)	Pierce each potato in several places.Place in a flan dish on the turntable.Turn over after 10 minutes of the cooking time.No standing time is required.	DUAL GRILL,70P
Garlic Bread(chilled)	7 Minutes for 1 baguette	Remove any packaging. Place in a flan dish on the low rack.No standing time is required.	DUAL GRILL,10P
Toasted Sandwich(bread - ambient)(cheese - chilled)(ham - chilled)	6 Minutes for 1 sandwich	Prepare sandwich:Place two slices of ham and 50g (2oz) grated cheese between 2 slices of bread and butter.Place sandwich in a flan dish on the low rack.Turn over after 3 minutes of the cooking time.No standing time is required.	DUAL GRILL,10P

NOTES: • Ambient foods are cooked from 20°C.
• Chilled foods are cooked from 5°C.
• F r ozen foods are cooked from -18°C.

RECIPES FOR MEAL IN ONE MENUS

d-1 PASTA DISH

PASTA BOLOGNESE

Serves 4

120g onion, finely chopped

80g celery, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

I bay leaf

400g canned, chopped tomatoes

30ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree

350g lean minced beef

15ml (1 tbsp) dried mixed herbs

200ml (1/3 pint) red wine

500ml (18 fl.oz) hot beef stock

salt and pepper to taste

250g dried pasta

PASTA "QUORN" BOLOGNESE

Serves 4

120g onion, finely chopped

80g celery, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

I bay leaf

400g canned, chopped tomatoes

30ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree

350g quorn mince

15ml (1 tbsp) dried mixed herbs

200ml (1/3 pint) red wine

500ml (18 fl.oz) hot vegetable stock

salt and pepper to taste

250g dried pasta

I Place all ingredients into a 2.5L casserole dish and mix well.

2 Place on the turntable. Do not cover.

3 C ook using MEAL IN ONE "Pasta Dish" key.

4 Stir when the oven indicates and again at the end of cooking.

Notes:

- “Quick cook” pasta is not recommended for use in the above recipes.

- “Quorn” mince can be used from frozen or fresh.

RECIPES FOR MEAL IN ONE MENUS

d-2 RISOTTO

BEEF RISOTTO

Serves 4

125g onion, chopped

100g celery, sliced

100g green pepper, seeded and sliced

100g red pepper, seeded and sliced

225g beef fillet, thinly sliced into 2" strips

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) cayenne pepper

5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin

grated rind of I lemon

100g canned sweetcorn, drained

200g white long grain rice

700ml (1 1/4 pint) hot beef stock

salt and pepper to taste

CHICKEN RISOTTO

Serves 4

125g onion, chopped

100g celery, sliced

100g green pepper, seeded and sliced

100g red pepper, seeded and sliced

225g chicken fillet, thinly sliced into 2" strips

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) cayenne pepper

5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin

grated rind of I lemon

100g canned sweetcorn, drained

200g white long grain rice

700ml (1 ^1/4 pint) hot chicken stock

salt and pepper to taste

FISH RISOTTO

Serves 4

125g onion, chopped

100g celery, sliced

100g green pepper, seeded and sliced

100g red pepper, seeded and sliced

225g white fish fillet, thinly sliced into 2" strips

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) cayenne pepper

5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin

grated rind of I lemon

100g canned sweetcorn, drained

200g white long grain rice

700ml (1 1/4 pint) hot fish stock

salt and pepper to taste

VEGETABLE RISOTTO

Serves 4

125g onion, chopped

100g celery, sliced

100g green pepper, seeded and sliced

100g red pepper, seeded and sliced

125g broccoli florets

100g carrot, sliced

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) cayenne pepper

5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin

grated rind of I lemon

100g canned sweetcorn, drained

200g white long grain rice

700ml (1 ^1 /4 pint) hot vegetable stock

salt and pepper to taste

I Place all ingredients into a 2.5L casserole dish and mix well.
2 Place on the turntable. Do not cover.
3 C ook using MEAL IN ONE "Risotto" key.
4 Stir when the oven indicates and again at the end of cooking.

Note:

- “Quick cook” rice is not recommended for use in the above recipes.

RECIPES FOR MEAL IN ONE MENUS

d-3 GRATIN

FISH GRATIN

Serves 4

75g onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

450g cooked fish fillet, chopped

125g courgettes, sliced

400g canned, chopped tomatoes

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) dried basil

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) mustard powder

salt and pepper to taste

600g cooked potatoes, sliced

125g double gloucester cheese, grated

3 eggs (medium)

150ml ( ^1/_4 pint) single cream

CHICKEN GRATIN

Serves 4

75g onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

450g cooked chicken, chopped

125g courgettes, sliced

400g canned, chopped tomatoes

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) dried basil

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) mustard powder

salt and pepper to taste

600g cooked potatoes, sliced

125g double gloucester cheese, grated

3 eggs (medium)

150ml ( 14 pint) single cream

SPINACH GRATIN

Serves 4

75g onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

300g cooked spinach, chopped

75g celery, sliced

75g yellow peppers, sliced

125g courgettes, sliced

400g canned, chopped tomatoes

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) dried basil

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) mustard powder

salt and pepper to taste

600g cooked potatoes, sliced

125g double gloucester cheese, grated

3 eggs (medium)

150ml ( ^1/_4 pint) single cream

I Mix all ingredients together in a bowl except, potatoes, cheese, eggs and cream.

2 Place half of this mixture in the bottom of an oval 'Pyrex' dish (30cm x 21cm x 5cm) or a round 'Pyrex' dish (26.5cm diameter x 4.5cm).

3 L ayer half the potatoes on top and sprinkle with half the cheese.

4 Repeat with the remaining mixture, finishing with a layer of potatoes.

5 M ix the eggs and cream together and pour over the gratin. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

6 P lace on the low rack and cook using MEAL IN ONE "Gratin" key.

Notes:

- The above recipes are ideal for using leftovers from meals such as roast chicken. We recommend to chill chicken and fish before using in the recipes.

- Canned potatoes can be used in place of cooking fresh potatoes. Canned or frozen spinach can be used in place of cooking fresh spinach.

- PLEASE ENSURE WHERE STATED, THESE INGREDIENTS ARE COOKED BEFORE USING THEM IN GRATIN.

RECIPES

Serves 2 - 4

50g margarine

50g fresh brown breadcrumbs

50g cooked ham, finely chopped

90ml (6 tbsp) double cream

salt and pepper to taste

5ml (1 tsp) fresh parsley, chopped

2 large ripe avocados (see tip, page 59)

15ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice (see tip, page 60)

50g mature cheddar cheese, grated

fresh parsley sprigs to garnish

AVOCADO AU GRATIN

I Place the margarine in a bowl and heat on 100P for 1 minute. Stir in the breadcrumbs and ham, add enough cream to bind the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the parsley, cook on 100P for 2 - 3 minutes.
2 Cut the avocados in half, remove the stone and brush the flesh with lemon juice. Fill each avocado half with the breadcrumb mixture.
3 Place the avocados in a large flan dish and sprinkle with the grated cheese.
4 Place the dish on the high rack, use sequence programming to cook on 100P for 2 minute, then on GRILL for 6 minutes until brown and crispy.

Serves 4

125g onion, chopped

225g mushroom, sliced

25g margarine

25g plain flour

300ml (1/2 pint) milk

450ml (3/4 pint) hot vegetable stock

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) dried marjoram (see tip, page 45)

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) dried basil (see tip, page 45)

salt and pepper to taste

150ml ( ^1/_4 pint) double cream

CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP

I Cook the onion, mushroom and margarine together in a bowl on 100P for 4 minutes.
2 Stir in the flour to form a paste, gradually add the milk and stock.
3 Stir in the marjoram, basil, salt and pepper to taste. Cook on 100P for 8 - 10 minutes, stir after 4 minutes.
4 Blend and add the cream, cook on 100P for 6 minutes

Serves 4

15ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil

225g onion, finely chopped

400g broccoli, broken into small florets

25g plain flour

I litre (1 ^3 /4 pints) hot vegetable stock

300ml (1/2 pint) milk

225g double gloucester cheese, grated

salt and pepper to taste

BROCCOLI & CHEESE SOUP

I Place oil, onion and broccoli in a large bowl, mix well. Cover and cook on 100P for 5 minutes.
2 Stir in the flour to form a paste, add the stock, milk and cheese, mix well. Cover and cook on 100P for 10 minutes.
3 Blend in a food processor. Return to bowl and season. Heat on 70P for 18 minutes, stir 3 - 4 times.

Serves 2 - 3

6 medium open cap mushrooms

75g margarine

2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip, page 48)

75g fresh breadcrumbs

50g mature cheddar cheese, grated

CRISPY STUFFED MUSHROOMS

I Remove and chop mushroom stalks. Place mushroom caps in a large flan dish open side up.
2 Heat margarine with garlic on 100P for 1 minute, stir in chopped mushroom stalks and breadcrumbs. Fill mushrooms with mixture, sprinkle with cheese.
3 Place dish on the high rack and cook on DUAL GRILL, 50P for 6 minutes.

STILTON STUFFED MUSHROOMS: Omit garlic and grated cheese. Add 100g Stilton crumbled at Stage 2.

RECIPES

Serves 2 - 4

100g margarine

225g onion, finely chopped

225g pasta

600ml (1 pint) boiling water

350g canned tuna, drained

600ml (1 pint) white sauce (see page 58)

400g canned, chopped tomatoes

225g cooked broccoli

225g grated cheddar cheese

Makes 6 chunks

2 cod loins (approx. 275g each)

75g golden breadcrumbs

75g parmesan cheese, grated

salt and pepper to taste

I egg (medium), beaten

TUNA GRATIN

I Place margarine in a large bowl, heat on 100P for 1 minute until melted. Stir in onion, cook on 100P for a further minute. Stir in pasta and boiling water, cook on 70P for 11 - 12 minutes until pasta is tender. Stir 2-3 times during cooking. Drain if necessary.
2 Mix the tuna, white sauce, tomatoes and broccoli with the seasoning. Cook on 70P for 10 minutes, stir after 5 minutes.
3 A dd grated cheese, place on the turntable and cook on DUAL GRILL, 70P for 10 minutes.

CHEESY FISH CHUNKS

I C ut each loin into 3 pieces to make 6 chunks.
2 Combine breadcrumbs, cheese and seasoning, place in a flan dish.
3 P our the egg into a bowl.
4 Dip the fish chunks first into the egg, then into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat evenly.
5 Place the fish chunks in a greased 25cm (10") flan dish.
6 P lace the dish on the low rack and cook on DUAL GRILL, 30P for 16 minutes. Turn over, halfway through the cooking time.

Serves 4

4 wooden skewers

2 courgette, cut into 8 chunks

4 medium mushrooms, stalks removed

450g firm fleshed fish skinned and cut into 16 cubes

4 slices of orange

2 firm medium tomatoes, quartered

5ml (I tsp) fresh dill, chopped

50g margarine

FISH KEBABS

I Thread pieces of courgette, mushroom, fish, orange and tomato onto each skewer in a regular sequence. Leave no wood exposed.
2 Heat the dill and margarine in a small bowl on 100P for 1 minute. Brush kebabs with the dill butter, place in a flan dish on the high rack.
3 Cook on DUAL GRILL, 50P for 18 minutes. Turn over and rearrange the kebabs every 6 minutes.

Microwave Tip: Drying herbs

Place a handful of fresh herbs between two sheets of kitchen paper on the turntable. Heat on 70P for 3 minutes until dry. Ensure the herbs do not become too dry. Woody herbs will take a little longer.

RECIPES

Serves 4

450g stewing steak, chopped

100g kidney, chopped

175g onion, chopped

450ml (3/4 pint) beef stock

15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour mixed with a little water

PASTRY:

225g self-raising flour

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) salt

5ml (I tsp) baking powder

100g suet

150ml (1/4 pint) cold water

15ml (1 tbsp) milk

STEAK & KIDNEY PUDDING

I Place steak, kidney, onion and stock in a casserole dish. Cover and cook on 50P for 40 minutes. Stir after half the cooking time and add the cornflour to thicken.
2 T o make the pastry, place the flour, salt, baking powder and suet in a bowl, mix well.
3 A dd enough cold water to form a soft dough. Roll out 2/3 of the pastry and use it to line the base and sides of a greased 1.2 litre (2 pint) pudding basin.
4 Fill pastry lined basin with meat. Roll out remaining pastry, cut out a circle to cover pudding. Brush with milk. Make a slit in the centre. Cover with cling film, cook on 100P for 12 minutes.

Serves 4

45ml (3 tbsp) vegetable oil
150g onion, finely chopped
100g celery, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip, page 48)
75g bacon, finely chopped
I bay leaf
400g canned, chopped tomatoes
30ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée
450g lean minced beef
450g canned red kidney beans
5 -15ml (1 - 3 tsps) chilli powder, to taste
300ml (1/2 pint) red wine
300ml (1/2 pint) hot beef stock
salt and pepper to taste

CHILLI CON CARNE

I Place oil, onion, celery, garlic and bacon into a large bowl, mix well. Cover and cook on 100P for 7 minutes.
2 A dd the bay leaf, tomatoes, purée and minced beef to the vegetable mixture. Cook on 100P for 8 minutes, stir 2 - 3 times during cooking.
3 A dd herbs, wine, kidney beans, chilli powder and stock. Season, mix well. Cover and cook on 100P for 5 minutes, then for 20 minutes on 50P until sauce is thick. Stir 2 - 3 times during cooking.
Serve hot with rice.

Serves 4

60ml (4 tbsp) plain flour
salt and pepper
500g braising steak, sliced thinly
75g streaky bacon rashers, chopped
25g margarine
225g carrot, sliced
225g courgette, sliced
100g baby onions (whole)
225g potato, par-boiled and chopped
300ml (1/2 pint) hot beef stock
300ml (1/2 pint) red wine
30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour blended with water

BEEF CASSEROLE

I M ix together the flour, salt and pepper, toss the beef and bacon in the seasoned flour until well coated.
2 Put the margarine in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish and melt on 100P for 30 seconds. Stir in the beef, bacon, carrot, courgette, onions and potato.
3 P our in the beef stock, wine and blended cornflour, mix well. Cover dish with a lid and place on the low rack. Cook on 50P for 40 minutes. Stir 3 times during cooking.
4 Leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving, so that the meat relaxes to improve the texture.

RECIPES

Serves 4

225g lean minced beef, pork or lamb

2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip, page 48)

75g onion, chopped

2 fresh, green chillis, chopped

225g canned, chopped tomatoes

100g canned, red kidney beans

8 taco shells, pre-cooked

175g cheddar cheese, grated

MEXICAN TACOS

I Place the mince, garlic and onion in a bowl, mix well. Cook on 100P for 7 minutes, stir twice.
2 Stir in chillis, tomatoes and beans. Cook on 100P for 18 minutes. Place taco shells on kitchen paper on turntable. Heat on 100P for 2 minutes. Fill with chilli bean mixture, sprinkle with cheese.
3 Pack tacos together, open end up in a large casserole or flan dish. Place on turntable, cook on DUAL GRILL, 30P for 7 minutes.
Serve with Guacamole, soured cream and crisp salad.

Serves 4

800g rump steak, cut into strips
50g plain flour
salt and pepper to taste
125g onion, finely chopped
30ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée
450ml (3/4 pint) hot beef stock
150ml (1/4 pint) white wine
100g mushroom, thinly sliced
15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour mixed with a little water
150ml (1/4 pint) soured cream

BEEF STROGANOFF

I P lace the steak, flour, salt and pepper in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish, mix well.
2 Stir in the onion, purée, stock and wine.
Cover and cook on 50P for 40 minutes, stir 2 - 3 times during cooking.
3 Stir in the mushroom and cornflour then cook on 50P for 6 minutes.
4 Stir in the cream before serving.
Serve on a bed of tagliatelle or rice.

Serves 4 - 6

450g lean minced lamb

125g onion, chopped

150g carrot, sliced

30ml (2tbsp) tomato puree

450ml (3/4 pint) hot lamb stock

15ml (1 tbsp) worcestershire sauce

30ml (2 tbsp) cornflour, blended with water salt and pepper

900g potato, cooked and mashed

SHEPHERDS PIE

I Place the lamb, onion, carrot, tomato puree and stock in a large bowl, stir well.
2 Cook on 50P for 20 minutes, stir twice during cooking.
3 Stir in the blended cornflour and seasoning. Cook on 100P for 5 minutes.
4 P our into a deep 25cm (10") dish. Spread the potato over the lamb mixture; score across the potato with a fork, giving a spiky effect.
5 P lace on the low rack and cook on DUAL GRILL, 50P for 12 minutes.

RECIPES

Serves 4

50g fresh breadcrumbs

50g parmesan cheese, freshly grated

I egg (medium), beaten

900g boneless chicken breast

25g plain flour

400g canned chopped tomatoes

I clove garlic, crushed (see tip, below)

10ml (2 tsp) fresh oregano, chopped

300ml (1/2 pint) chicken stock

salt and pepper to taste

50g cheddar or parmesan cheese, grated

CHICKEN BREASTS PARMESAN

I Combine breadcrumbs and cheese.

2 Beat the egg on a plate. Dip each breast first into the egg and then into the breadcrumb mixture until thoroughly coated, place in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish and put to one side.

3 Place flour in a bowl, mix to a paste with a little of the tomato juice. Stir in the rest of the tomatoes, garlic, oregano and chicken stock, salt and pepper, mix well. Heat on 100P for 3 - 4 minutes, stirring every minute until thickened.

4 Spoon tomato mixture over the chicken breasts and sprinkle generously with grated cheese.

5 Place on turntable, use sequence programming to cook on 70P for 24 minutes (stir twice during cooking), then on DUAL GRILL, 70P for 6 minutes.

Serves 4

4 boneless chicken breasts (200g each)

45ml (3 tbsp) clear honey (see tip, page 60)

5ml (I tsp) whole grain mustard

15ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée

150ml ( ^1/_4 pint) chicken stock

15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour

salt and pepper

HONEYED CHICKEN

I Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish.

2 Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour over the chicken.

3 Cook on 70P for 20 minutes. Turnover and coat the chicken with the sauce several times during cooking.

Microwave Tip: Peeling garlic easily

Place 3 - 4 cloves of garlic on the turntable. Heat on 100P for 30 seconds, squeeze at one end until the clove pops out.

Serves 4

225g mushroom, sliced

125g onion, chopped

I clove garlic, crushed (see tip above)

300ml (1/2 pint) red wine

5ml (I tsp) dried oregano (see tip, page 45)

5ml (I tsp) dried parsley (see tip, page 45)

salt and pepper to taste

4 chicken fillets (200g each)

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

I P lace the mushroom, onion and garlic in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish. Cook on 100P for 3 minutes.

2 Stir in remaining ingredients except the chicken, mix well.

3 A dd chicken fillets and coat with the sauce.

4 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes, stir and coat the chicken twice during cooking.

Serve with rice or jacket potatoes.

RECIPES

Serves 6 - 8

900g chicken, cut into large pieces

175g natural yoghurt

2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip, page 48)

50g creamed coconut

10ml (2 tsp) turmeric

25g margarine

125g onion, sliced

5cm (2") piece fresh ginger, grated

5ml (I tsp) chilli powder

5ml (I tsp) coriander seeds

5ml (I tsp) cumin

5ml (I tsp) cinnamon

10ml (2 tsp) cornflour

150ml (1/4 pint) single cream

25g roasted cashew nuts

CHICKEN KORMA

I Place chicken in a bowl, stir in yoghurt, garlic, creamed coconut and turmeric. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2 Place margarine in a large bowl, heat on 100P for 1 minute, until melted. Add the onion and cook on 100P for 2 minutes. Stir in the ginger, chilli powder and coriander, cook on 100P for 1 minute.
3 A dd the chicken and marinade, mix well. Stir in the cumin and cinnamon. Season, cover and cook on 100P for 8 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes.
4 Rearrange the chicken pieces and cook on 50P for 6 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking time.
5 Combine the cornflour with the cream and stir into the chicken. Cook on 100P for 6 minutes, stir after 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cashew nuts.
Serve with rice and poppadums.

Serves 4

4 chicken fillets, skinned (approx. 200g each)

100g camembert, finely chopped

3 spring onions, finely chopped

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) dried parsley (see tip, page 45) salt and pepper to taste

cocktail sticks to secure

75 g cheddar cheese, grated

CHICKEN & CAMEMBERT ROLLS

I Open out chicken breasts, flatten with a rolling pin.
2 Place the camembert, onion, parsley and seasoning in a bowl, mix well. Place a quarter of the mixture at one end of each breast. Roll up tight and secure with cocktail sticks. Ensure no filling is visible.
3 Place the breasts, seam-side upwards in a flan dish.
4 Place on the low rack and cook on DUAL GRILL, 70P for 18 minutes, turn over and add cheese after 8 minutes.
Sprinkle with toasted almonds to serve.

Microwave Tip: Toasting Almonds

Place 25g almonds in a shallow flan dish with a knob of butter, heat on 100P for 3 minutes, stir every minute until golden.

Serves 4

MARINADE:

15ml (1 tbsp) groundnut oil

15ml (I tbsp) lemon juice (see tip, page 60)

60ml (4 tbsp) satay sauce

I clove garlic, crushed (see tip, page 48)

tabasco sauce to taste

450g chicken fillets, cubed

4 wooden skewers

CHICKEN SATAY

I Place all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, mix well. Stir in the chicken, refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate.
2 Thread the chicken onto skewers leaving no wood exposed. Place in a large flan dish on the high rack.
3 Cook on DUAL GRILL, 70P for 12 - 15 minutes. Turn over and rearrange the skewers 2 - 3 times.

RECIPES

Serves 4

600g par-boiled potato, thinly sliced.

250g cheddar cheese, thinly sliced

125g onion, sliced

300g leek, sliced

100g cooked ham, chopped

600ml (1 pint) white sauce (see page 58)

CHEESE & POTATO LAYER

I Mix the onion, leek and ham in a bowl.

2 Place half the leek mixture in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish cover with half the potato slices, pour over half the sauce and sprinkle with half the cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

3 P lace on the low rack and cook on DUAL GRILL, 70P for 10 minutes.

Serves 4 - 6

30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil

175g onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip, page 48)

75g tomato purée

225g carrot, chopped

I red pepper, seeded and sliced

I green pepper, seeded and sliced

150g fresh baby sweetcorn, chopped

4 sticks celery, sliced

225g courgette, sliced

5ml (1 tsp) ground cumin

10ml (2 tsp) mild chilli powder

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) cayenne pepper

400g canned tomatoes

225g canned haricot beans, drained

400g canned red kidney beans in chilli sauce

300ml (1/2 pint) hot vegetable stock

15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour blended with water

VEGETABLE CHILLI

I Place the oil, onion, garlic and tomato purée in a large bowl. Heat on 100P for 2 minutes.

2 A dd the carrot, red and green pepper and sweetcorn. Mix well, cover and cook on 100P for 5 minutes.

3 Stir in the remaining ingredients (apart from the cornflour). Mix well and cook on 70P for 30 minutes, stir 3 - 4 times during cooking.

4 A dd the blended cornflour, mix well and cook on 100P for 5 minutes.

Serve hot with rice or as a filling for tacos.

Microwave Tip: Heating taco shells

Place 8 - 10 pre-cooked crisp taco shells on kitchen paper on the turntable.

Heat on 100P for 1^1/2-2 minutes until warm.

Spoon in filling as preferred.

Serves 4 - 6

10ml (2 tsp) olive oil

125g onion, chopped

I clove garlic, crushed (see tip, page 48)

225g leek, sliced

100g mushroom, thickly sliced

10ml (2 tsp) chopped fresh basil

10ml (2 tsp) chopped fresh oregano

175g red split lentils

800g canned, chopped tomatoes

450ml (3/4 pint) hot vegetable stock

I bay leaf

salt and pepper to taste

12 sheets lasagne (spinach)

600ml (1 pint) cheese sauce (see page 58)

50g cheddar cheese, grated

RED LENTIL LASAGNE

I Place the oil, onion and garlic in a bowl, cook on 100P for 2 minutes.

2 A dd the leek, mushroom, basil, oregano and lentil. Then cook on 100P for 5 minutes.

3 Stir in the tomatoes with the vegetable stock and the bay leaf.

4 C over and cook on 70P for 25 minutes.

5 Season and remove the bay leaf.

6 Put a layer of the lentil mixture into the base of a deep 25cm (10") square dish. Cover with some lasagne and then some of the cheese sauce. Repeat, making the last layer cheese sauce, add the grated cheese.

7 P lace on the low rack and cook on 50P for 12 minutes and then on DUAL GRILL, 50P for 8 minutes.

RECIPES

Serves 4

500g tofu, drained

100g mozzarella, thinly sliced

75g danish blue, thinly sliced

I quantity spicytomatosauce(see page 58)

STUFFED TOFU WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

I Cut tofu in half to make 4 pieces.
2 Slice each piece horizontally along one side to make a pocket. Fill each pocket with sliced cheese, place in a large flan dish. Pour in the sauce.
3 Place on turntable, cook on 50P for 12 - 14 minutes.

Serves 4 - 6

15ml (1 tbsp) oil

450g cauliflower, cut into florets

225g parsnip, cut into strips

225g carrot, cut into strips

225g courgette, sliced

100g celery, sliced

100g leek, sliced

100g apple, sliced

50g sultana

75g plain flour

30 - 45ml (2 - 3 tbsp) curry powder to taste

5ml (I tsp) tumeric

5ml (I tsp) english mustard powder

900ml (1 1/2 pint) vegetable or chicken stock

VEGETABLE CURRY

I Place the cauliflower, carrot, parsnip and oil in a large dish. Cook on 100P for 5 minutes. Stir once during cooking.
2 Stir in the flour, curry powder, tumeric and seasoning.
3 A dd the remaining ingredients, and stir in the stock.
4 Cover and cook on 70P for 20 minutes. Stir twice during cooking.

Ideal served with rice.

Serves 4

125g white self raising flour

125g granary flour

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) salt

5ml (I tsp) baking powder

45ml (3 tbsp) olive oil

150ml ( ^1/_4 pint) milk

90ml (6 tbsp) tomato relish

5ml (I tsp) worcestershire sauce

15ml (1 tbsp) fresh oregano

75g salami snack sausages, sliced

75g mushroom, sliced

^1/_2 green pepper, thinly sliced

2 medium tomatoes, sliced

200g mozzarella cheese, grated

salt and pepper to taste

PIZZA WITH SALAMI & MUSHROOMS

I Place the flours, salt and baking powder in a large bowl, mix well. Blend oil and milk together, mix into the flour to make a firm dough.
2 Roll out to make a 25cm (10") circle. Place in a greased 25cm (10") flan dish.
3 P lace on the low rack and cook on DUAL GRILL, 30P for 5 minutes. Carefully turn over, cover with topping.
3 T o prepare the topping, combine the tomato relish, worcestershire sauce and 5ml (1 tsp) of oregano. Spread evenly over the uncooked side of the pizza base. Arrange the salami, mushroom, green pepper and tomato on top and sprinkle with the mozzarella and remaining oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
4 Place on low rack, cook on DUAL GRILL, 70P for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is brown and crispy.

TUNA & OLIVE: Substitute salami with 200g canned tuna, chopped and top with 8 whole black olives.

HAM & PINEAPPLE: Substitute salami with 100g chopped, cooked ham, add 3 pineapple rings.

RECIPES

Serves 4 - 6

225g pasta, e.g. farfalle (pasta bows)

600ml (1 pint) boiling water

50g pine nuts

I quantity of blue cheese sauce (see page 58)

15ml (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped to garnish

BLUE CHEESE PASTA

I P lace pasta in a large bowl add boiling water and cook at 70P for 10 - 11 minutes until tender, drain.

2 A dd the pinenuts and mix well. Place in a warm serving dish and cover with sauce.

Serve hot garnished with parsley.

Serves 4

125g onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip, page 48)

25g margarine

450g lean minced beef

100g mushroom, chopped

15ml (1 tbsp) tomato purée

400g canned chopped tomatoes

150ml (1/4 pint) hot beef stock

salt and pepper to taste

12 pieces of lasagne

300ml (1/2 pint) cheese sauce (see page 58)

extra grated cheese to sprinkle

15ml (1 tbsp) fresh oregano, chopped to garnish

CANNELLONI

1 Place onion, garlic and margarine in a bowl, heat on 100P for 3 minutes. Add the mince, cook on 70P for 8 minutes, stir twice during cooking.

2 A dd mushroom, purée, tomatoes, stock and seasoning. Cook on 70P for 20 minutes until thickened, stir every 5 - 6 minutes.

3 Place 3 - 4 pieces of lasagne in a bowl, cover with boiling water. Cook on 100P for 4 minutes until tender enough to bend. Remove from water, dry on kitchen paper. Repeat for the remaining lasagne.

4 Place a large spoonful of meat mixture at one end of a piece of lasagne, roll up and place seam side down in a deep, square 25cm (10") dish. Repeat for remaining lasagne. Place any remaining meat around the filled lasagne.

5 P our the cheese sauce on top of the filled lasagne. Sprinkle generously with cheese and parsley.

6 Place on turntable, use sequence programming to cook on 70P for 12 minutes, then on DUAL GRILL, 70P for 8 minutes until brown and crispy.

Serves 4 - 6

15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil

10ml (2 tsp) mustard seeds

10ml (2 tsp) sesame seeds

225g brown basmati rice

5ml (I tsp) chilli powder

5ml (I tsp) turmeric

5ml (1 tsp) ground coriander

5ml (I tsp) garam masala

15ml (1 tbsp) water

I medium cauliflower, cut into small florets

175g quorn, cut into 2cm (3/4") cubes

1/2 a red pepper, seeded and cut into strips

^1/_2 a green pepper, seeded and cut into strips

400g canned chopped tomatoes

60ml (4 tbsp) natural yoghurt

CAULIFLOWER BIRIYANI WITH QUORN

I Place oil, mustard and sesame seeds in a large bowl, heat on 100P for 1 minute. Add rice, mix well. Cook on 100P for 2 minute.

2 In a separate bowl mix the chilli powder, turmeric, coriander and garam masala. Add water and mix to a paste. Stir the paste into the rice, add the cauliflower, quorn, red and green pepper, mix well. Cook on 100P for 2 minutes.

3 Drain the tomatoes and reserve the juice. Add the tomatoes to the rice mixture, mix well.

4 A dd enough boiling water to the tomato juice to make 600ml (1 pint) of liquid, pour into the rice mixture, mix well. Cook on 70P for 24 minutes, stir every 5 minutes.

5 Stir in yoghurt and serve with poppadums.

RECIPES

Serves 4 - 6

PASTRY:

125g plain flour

100g plain wholemeal flour

125g margarine

cold water to mix

FILLING:

200g pecan nuts

225g brown sugar

90ml (6 tbsp) golden syrup

75g margarine, melted

3 eggs (medium), beaten

5ml (I tsp) vanilla essence

PECAN PIE

I T o prepare pastry combine the flours and rub in the margarine until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add enough cold water to make a soft but not sticky dough.
2 Line a greased 25cm (10") flan dish with pastry and prick the base. Place on the turntable and cook on 50P for 10 minutes
3 Spread pecan nuts evenly over base, prepare filling.
3 Beat the sugar, syrup, margarine, eggs and vanilla essence together until smooth. Pour over nuts.
4 P lace on the low rack, use sequence programming to cook on 30P for 14 minutes, then on DUAL GRILL, 30P for 5 - 6 minutes until golden brown.

Pecan nuts can be substituted with walnuts.

Serves 4 - 6

FILLING:

225g raspberries, fresh or frozen

2 eating apples, peeled and thinly sliced

50g brown sugar

15ml (I tbsp) Crème de Cassis (optional)

CRUMBLE:

75g margarine

125g plain flour

100g ground almonds

75g caster sugar

50g toasted flaked almonds (see tip, page 49)

RASPBERRY, APPLE & ALMOND CRUMBLE

I Place raspberries, apples, sugar and crème de cassis in a 1.5 litre (2 ^1/2 pint) casserole dish, mix well.
2 Cook on 100P for 6 minutes, stir every minute. Put to one side whilst preparing crumble.
3 Rub the margarine into the flour until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, stir in the ground almonds and caster sugar.
4 Spoon the crumble evenly on top of the fruit.
5 P lace on the low rack, cook on DUAL GRILL, 30P for 5 minutes 30 seconds.
Top with toasted flaked almonds to serve.

Serves 4 - 6

175g stoned dates, chopped

200ml (7 fl.oz) boiling water

3.75ml (3/4 tsp) bicarbonate of soda

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) vanilla essence

10ml (2 tsp) instant coffee dissolved in a little water

75g margarine

125g caster sugar

2 eggs (medium), beaten

175g plain flour

I quantity of toffee & walnut sauce (see page 59).

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

I Place the dates in a large bowl, add the boiling water, bicarbonate of soda, vanilla essence and dissolved coffee, mix well.
2 C r eam margarine and sugar together in a separate bowl until light and fluffy, beat in the eggs. Fold in the flour and dates, mix well. The resulting mixture will be sloppy. Grease and line the base of a 1.2 litre (2 pint) pudding basin with kitchen paper, pour in the pudding mixture.
3 Place on turntable, cook on 50P for 12 - 13 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
4 P our the sauce over the pudding. Serve hot.

RECIPES

Serves 4

450ml (3/4 pint) milk

150ml (1/4 pint) double cream

6 eggs (medium), beaten

100g demerara sugar

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) grated nutmeg

175g mixed dried fruit

50g walnut, chopped

225g thick white sliced bread, buttered

25g demerara sugar to sprinkle

BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING

I Mix the milk, cream, eggs, sugar and nutmeg in a bowl.
2 In a separate bowl mix the dried fruit and walnut.
3 Place a layer of bread, buttered side up, on the bottom of a greased dish. Sprinkle with the dried fruit mixture and add a little of the milk mixture. Repeat this process for remaining ingredients, finishing with a layer of bread and reserving enough milk mixture to cover. Sprinkle with demerara sugar.
4 Place on the turntable and cook on 30P for 25 minutes, then on DUAL GRILL, 30P for 5 minutes, until set, golden and crispy.

Microwave Tip: Softening ice-cream

Place a 1 litre (2 ^3 /4 pint) tub of frozen ice-cream on the turntable (lid removed).

Heat on 50% for 1^1/2 - 2 minutes.

Serves 6 - 8

150ml ( ^1/_4 pint) sunflower oil

225g soft brown sugar

3 eggs (medium), beaten

225g self raising flour

5ml (1 tsp) bicarbonate of soda

10ml (2 tsp) cinnamon

300g carrot, grated

100g walnut halves, roughly chopped ICING:

225g cream cheese (see tip, page 57) grated rind of 1 lemon

5ml (1 tsp) lemon juice (see tip, page 60)

30ml (2 tbsp) icing sugar

25g walnuts, finely chopped to sprinkle

MOIST CARROT CAKE

I C combine the oil, sugar and eggs. Fold in the flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt and cinnamon. Add the carrot and walnut, mix well.
2 G r ease and line a 20cm (8") soufflé dish with greaseproof paper, pour in the cake mixture.
3 Place on turntable, cook on 50P for 20 - 22 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool before decorating.
4 T o prepare icing, combine cream cheese, lemon rind, lemon juice and icing sugar until smooth. Spread on top of the cake, sprinkle with walnuts.
If iced with cream cheese, keep cake refrigerated. Eat within 2 days.

CARROT & COURGETTE CAKE:

Substitute 150g of the carrot with 150g grated courgettes. and substitute 100g of walnut with 100g of chopped date. Prepare and cook as carrot cake.

Microwave Tip: Melting chocolate

Break 50g chocolate into small pieces and place in a bowl.

Heat on 100P for 2 minutes, stir every 30 seconds until evenly melted.

RECIPES

Serves 6

175g margarine

175g caster sugar

3 eggs (medium)

175g plain flour

5ml (I tsp) baking powder

100g glacé cherries, quartered

75g ground almonds

5ml (I tsp) almond essence

15ml (1 tbsp) milk

Serves 4 - 6

100g margarine

100g caster sugar

2 eggs (medium), beaten

100g self raising flour

30 - 45ml (2 - 3 tbsp) water

CHERRY & ALMOND CAKE

I C r eam the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy, beat in the eggs.
2 F old in flour and baking powder, stir in cherries, ground almonds, almond essence and milk.
3 G r ease and line the base of a 18cm (7") cake dish with greaseproof paper. Spoon in the cake mixture and smooth the surface.
4 Place on turntable, use sequence programming to cook on 50P for 10 minutes, then on DUAL GRILL, 30P for 5 - 6 minutes until a skewer comes out cleanly.

I C r eam margarine and sugar, beat in the eggs. Fold in the flour and water. Grease and line the base of a 18cm (7") cake dish with kitchen paper. Spoon mixture into dish and smooth.

2 C ook on 100P for 4 - 5 minutes until firm. Allow to cool slightly before turning out.

Microwave Tip: Softening hard marzipan

Remove marzipan from its packaging, place on the turntable and heat on 100P for seconds.

Serves 6 - 8

SHORTBREAD:

100g margarine

50g caster sugar

125g plain flour

25g ground rice

CARAMEL:

50g margarine

50g caster sugar

200g condensed milk

15ml (1 tbsp) golden syrup

TOPPING:

150g milk chocolate, in small pieces

CARAMEL SHORTBREAD

I T o prepare the shortbread, cream the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy, gradually add the flour and ground rice to make a firm dough.
2 P r ess the dough evenly into a greased 18cm (7") flan dish, cook on 50P for 6 minutes.
3 P r ess the hot shortbread firmly down with the back of a spoon, allow to cool.
4 T o prepare the caramel, place all ingredients in a bowl, mix well. Cook on 100P for 5 minutes, stir every minute until toffee coloured.
5 P our caramel onto the shortbread, chill to set.
6 When caramel is cold, place the chocolate in a small bowl and heat on 100P for 2 - 3 minutes, stir every minute until evenly melted. Spread on to the caramel, chill to set the chocolate before cutting into slices.

SHORTBREAD: Omit caramel and chocolate. Make as to Stage 3. Before cooling, dredge with sugar, prick all over with a skewer and cut into wedges.

RECIPES

Serves 6 - 8

175g margarine

100g caster sugar

175g golden syrup

275g jumbo oats

RICH FLAPJACK

I Place the margarine, sugar and syrup in a large bowl, heat on 100P for 4 minutes, stir every minute until melted, add the oats, mix well.
2 Spoon mixture into a greased 20cm (8") flan dish, smooth the surface.
3 P lace on low rack, use sequence programming to cook on 50P for 6 - 8 minutes, then on DUAL GRILL, 30P for 4 minutes until brown.

Serves 6 - 8

225g margarine

225g caster sugar

7.5ml (1 1/2 tsp) vanilla essence

4 eggs (medium), beaten

100g plain flour

50g cocoa powder

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) baking powder

75g walnut, roughly chopped

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

I Combine the margarine, sugar, vanilla essence and eggs together until smooth.
2 Stir in the remaining ingredients.
3 G r ease and line the base of a deep, square 20cm (8") dish with greaseproof paper, spoon in the brownie mixture and smooth the surface.
4 Place on turntable, cook on 50P for 20 minutes until a skewer comes out cleanly.

Serves 4 - 6

SYRUP

300ml (1/2 pint) water

200g brown sugar

60ml (4 tbsp) golden syrup

50g margarine

grated rind of I large orange (optional)

DUMPLINGS:

125g self raising flour

50g margarine

15ml (1 tbsp) caster sugar

I egg (medium), beaten

GOLDEN SYRUP DUMPLINGS

I Place the syrup ingredients in a 2.5 litre (approx 4 pint) casserole dish and mix well. Cook on 100P for 8 - 10 minutes until sugar dissolves and sauce is thick, stir every 2 minutes.
2 Place flour in a bowl, rub in margarine until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, stir in sugar. Bind with egg. If mixture is too dry, add a little water.
3 Roll into 6 equal sized balls (if sticky, add a little flour), place into hot syrup, allow space to spread. Cover dish and cook on 100P for 7 - 8 minutes, turn over after 4 minutes.
Serve hot with vanilla ice-cream.

Serves 4

1500ml (2 ^1/2 pints) milk

200g pudding rice

100g caster sugar

50g margarine

5ml (I tsp) ground nutmeg (optional)

RICE PUDDING

I Place the milk in a 1.5 litre (2 1/2 pint) casserole dish. Heat on 100P for 8 minutes.
2 Stir in the rice, sugar and margarine then heat on 100P for 5 minutes.
3 Place on the turntable and cook on 50P for 30 minutes, stir 2 - 3 times during cooking and stir after cooking.
4 Sprinkle with ground nutmeg to serve.

RECIPES

Serves 4

275g potato, cooked and mashed

275g self raising flour

100g mature cheddar cheese, grated

5ml (I tsp) salt

2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip, Page 48)

10ml (2 tsp) whole grain mustard

I egg (medium), beaten

75ml (5 tbsp) milk

I egg (medium), beaten to glaze

5ml (I tsp) fresh parsley, chopped to sprinkle

POTATO BREAD

I Place the potato, flour, cheese, salt, garlic and mustard in a large bowl, mix well.

2 A dd the egg and milk, mix to form a soft dough. Knead the dough into a round shape approx. 20cm (8") in diameter. Place in a 25cm (10") flan dish, brush with egg to glaze, sprinkle with parsley.

3 Place on the low rack, use sequence programming to cook on 50P for 8 minutes, then on DUAL GRILL, 50P for 8 minutes until golden.

Serve with soup, cheese or salad.

Serves 6 - 8

175g dates, chopped

150ml (1/4 pint) boiling water

225g plain flour

125g wholemeal flour

125g caster sugar

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) salt

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) bicarbonate of soda

100g margarine

125g walnuts, roughly chopped

150ml ( ^1/_4 pint) milk

I egg (medium), beaten

DATE & WALNUT BREAD

I Place the dates in a large bowl, add the boiling water, leave aside to cool.

2 Place flours, sugar, salt and bicarbonate of soda in a bowl, mix well. Rub in margarine until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, stir in walnuts.

3 A dd the date mixture, milk and egg, mix well.

4 G r ease and line the base of a 1.5 litre (2 pint), straight-sided loaf dish with greaseproof paper. Spoon in loaf mixture and smooth the surface.

5 Place on turntable, use sequence programming to cook on 70P for 8 minutes, then on DUAL GRILL, 70P for 6 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.

Serve sliced, spread generously with butter.

Microwave Tip: Softening cream cheese

Place 225g cream cheese on a plate. Heat on 30P for 1 minute until soft.

Serves 6 - 8

225g medium oatmeal

225g self raising flour

10ml (2 tsp) ground ginger

225g margarine

225g brown sugar

100g golden syrup

125g black treacle

300ml (1/2 pint) milk

PARKIN

I Place oatmeal, flour and ginger in a bowl and mix well.

2 Place the margarine, sugar, syrup, treacle and milk in a large bowl, heat on 100P for 5 minutes, stir every minute. Stir in the flour mixture and stir well.

3 G r ease and line the base of a deep, square 20cm (8") dish with greaseproof paper, pour in parkin mixture.

4 Place on the turntable and cook on 50P for 35 minutes until well risen and a skewer comes out clean.

RECIPES

Makes 300ml ( ^1/2 pint)

25g margarine

25g plain flour

300ml (1/2 pint) milk

salt and pepper to taste

WHITE SAUCE

I Place the margarine in a bowl, heat on 100P for 30 seconds until melted.
2 Stir in the flour, mix well for approx. 1 minute and gradually whisk in the milk. Cook on 100P for 5 minutes, stir every minute until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

CHEESE SAUCE: Stir in 75g grated cheese and 5ml (1 tsp) mustard powder at Stage 2. Serve with vegetables, fish or meat.

PARSLEY SAUCE: Stir 15 - 30ml (1 - 2 tbsp) chopped parsley into the finished sauce. Serve with fish.

ONION SAUCE: Stir 225g cooked onion, finely chopped, into the finished sauce. Heat on 100% for 1 minute before serving. Serve with meat or vegetables.

MUSHROOM SAUCE: Add 2 sliced spring onions, 50g chopped mushroom and 5ml (1 tsp) chopped parsley at the beginning of Stage 2. Serve with fish.

SWEET WHITE SAUCE: Omit salt and pepper from basic recipe. Add 15 - 30ml (1 - 2 tbsp) caster sugar at Stage 2. Serve with puddings as an alternative to custard.

NOTE: To make 600ml (1 pint) of sauce, double the ingredients, follow stages 1 and 2 then cook on 100P for 6 minutes.

Makes 600ml (1 pint)

3 rashers bacon, chopped (optional)
150g carrot, chopped
225g onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed (see tip, page 48)
800g canned, chopped tomatoes
300ml (1/2 pint) red wine
45 - 60ml (3 - 4 tbsp) medium chilli sauce
10ml (1 tbsp) mustard powder
30ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée

SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

I Place bacon, carrot, onion and garlic in a large bowl, cover and heat on 100P for 3 minutes.
2 A dd all other ingredients to bacon mixture and mix well. Cook on 70P for 30 minutes.
3 Blend in a food processor until smooth, return to bowl and cook on 70P for 3 minutes.
Serve with stuffed tofu, see page 51.

Makes 150ml ( ^1/_4 pint)

100g blue stilton cheese, finely chopped

300ml (1/2 pint) soured cream

150ml ( ^1 /2 pint) white wine

15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour blended with water

30ml (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

I Place the cheese, cream, wine, cornflour and parsley in a bowl, mix well. Season.

2 H eat on 100P for 6 - 7 minutes.

Serve with Pasta (See page 52).

RECIPES

Makes 300ml ( ^1/_2 pint)

125g margarine

175g dark soft brown sugar

90ml (6 tbsp) double cream

50g walnuts, finely chopped

TOFFEE & WALNUT SAUCE

I Combine all ingredients in a bowl, heat on 70P for 5 - 6 minutes, stir every minute until sugar has dissolved and the mixture is thick and glossy.

Serve hot with ice-cream or Sticky Toffee Pudding, see page 53.

Makes 675g

675g strawberries, washed and hulled

45ml (3 tbsp) lemon juice (see tip, page 60)

675g preserving sugar

STRAWBERRY JAM

I Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very large bowl.

2 H eat on 100P for 5 minutes until strawberries have softened. Add the sugar, mix well.

3 Cook on 70P for 35 - 40 minutes until setting point (*) is reached, stir every 4 - 5 minutes.

4 P our into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.

* Setting point: To determine, place 5ml (I tsp) jam onto a saucer. Chill. Move surface of jam with finger, if it wrinkles, setting point has been reached.

Makes 675g

100g margarine

450g caster sugar

45ml (3 tbsp) cornflour

juice of 4 medium lemons (see tip, page 60)

grated rind of 2 lemons

4 egg yolks (medium), beaten

LEMON CURD

I Place margarine and sugar in a bowl. Heat on 100P for 2 minutes until melted.

2 Mix cornflour, lemon juice and rind. Stir into the margarine and sugar mixture. Heat on 100P for 2 minutes until sugar has dissolved. Cool slightly.

3 Beat in the egg yolks and cook on 50P for 10 - 12 minutes, stir every 2 minutes until thickened.

4 P our into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.

Microwave Tip: Softening avocados

Pierce an unpeeled avocado in several places. Place on the turntable and heat on 100P for 1 minute.

Allow to cool before peeling.

Microwave Tip: Improving smells in the oven

Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100P for 10 - 12 minutes.

Wipe the oven using a dry cloth.

RECIPES

Makes 600g

450g soft dark brown sugar

150ml ( ^1/_4 pint) water

10ml (2 tsp) treacle

50g margarine

50ml (4 tbsp) malt vinegar

TREACLE TOFFEE

I Place all ingredients in a bowl, mix well. Heat on 70P for 26 - 28 minutes, stir every 2 - 3 minutes until toffee reaches hard crack (*) stage.
2 P our into a greased, square 20cm (8") dish. Chill to set before breaking.

Makes 300g

100g caster sugar
75g golden syrup
60ml (4 tbsp) water
2.5ml (1/4 tsp) baking powder
25g margarine
100g unsalted, blanched peanuts

PEANUT BRITTLE

I M ix sugar, syrup and water in a bowl. Heat on 100P for 2 minutes, stir every minute until sugar has dissolved.
2 A dd the baking powder and margarine, mix well. Heat on 100P for 1 minute. Stir in the peanuts, cook on 70P for 4 - 5 minutes, stir every minute until hard crack* stage is reached.
3 P our the mixture into a greased, square 15cm (6") dish, chill to set before breaking.

* Hard crack: To determine, drop a teaspoon of mixture into a glass of cold water and the toffee should be hard to the touch.

Makes 675g

150g milk chocolate, broken into pieces

100g margarine, melted

450g icing sugar

45ml (3 tbsp) milk

CHOCOLATE FUDGE

I Place the chocolate in a bowl and heat on 100P for 2 minutes, stir every 30 seconds until melted.
2 Stir in margarine, icing sugar and milk. Heat on 100P for 3 minutes, stir vigorously every minute until the mixture is thick and glossy.
3 P our into a greased, rectangular 20 x 15cm (8 x 6") dish, chill to set before cutting.

Microwave Tip: More juice from Oranges and Lemons

Cut fruit in half and pierce with a fork. Place in a shallow flan dish, cut side down.

Heat on 100P for 2 minutes

Microwave Tip: Softening crystalised honey

Place 100g honey in a bowl. Heat on 100P for 1 minute until runny.

GUARANTEE

Subject to the conditions listed below, SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd, hereafter called “the Company”, guarantee to provide for the repair of, or, at its option replace this SHARP equipment, or any component thereof, (other than Glass Turntables, Turntable supports or Waveguide covers), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.

SHARP parts and accessories have been specifically designed for SHARP Microwaves.

No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although every possible care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.

The conditions of the Guarantee:

I. This Guarantee shall only apply to defects or faults which are notified to the Company, or a SHARP approved service facility, within one year from the date of purchase of the equipment, provided that this Guarantee shall extend for a further period of one year in respect of microwave oven magnetron parts only.

1. This Guarantee covers equipment intended for private domestic use only. This oven is suitable for domestic food preparation and is not designed for commercial, industrial or laboratory use. This Guarantee does not apply to equipment used in the course of a business, trade or profession. Only use the microwave oven for cooking, defrosting and reheating of food. SHARP declines any liability for damages caused by improper use.

2. This Guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than by a SHARP approved service facility.

3. Please clean your microwave oven regularly and remove any stains or fat residues without delay. Failure to do this may affect the quality and safety of the product or prejudice your guarantee.

4. In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair, please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased. You will need to provide proof of date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which was supplied at the time of purchase. Where it is not possible to contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased, please contact the SHARP Customer Information Centre. You will then be given details of how to obtain service.

Customer Information Centre:

U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)

Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)

When contacting the Customer Information Centre you may be asked to provide the MODEL NUMBER and the SERIAL NUMBER of the oven. These are located on the inside, to the left of the control panel.

1. This Guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to the consumer's statutory rights and does not affect these rights in any way.

SPECIFICATIONS

AC Line Voltage .... Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz

Power Consumption:

Microwave 1,42kW

Grill 1.00kW

Microwave/Grill 2.40kW

Input Current:

Microwave 6.3A

Output Power:

Microwave 900W (IEC 60705)

Grill 1000W

MAFF Heating Category ....E

Microwave Frequency .....2450Mhz

Outside Dimensions ....520(W) x 305(H) x 422(D)mm

Cavity Dimensions .342(W) × 207(H) × 368(D)mm *

Oven Capacity ....26 litres *

Cooking uniformity ....Turntable diameter 325mm

Weight .....Approx. 16.5kg

* Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height.

Actual capacity for holding food is less.

This oven complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

As part of a policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to alter design and specifications without notice.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, translating or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.

The illustrations, technical information and data contained in this publication are, to our best knowledge, correct at the time of going to print. The right to change specifications, at any time, without notice, is reserved a part of our policy of continuous development and improvement.

SHARP

Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd

Manchester, U. K.

U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)

Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)

Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support

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Microwave Frequency .....2450Mhz

Outside Dimensions ....520(W) x 305(H) x 422(D)mm

Cavity Dimensions ....342(W) × 207(H) × 368(D)mm *

Oven Capacity 26 litres *

Cooking uniformity ....Turntable diameter 325mm

Weight .....Approx. 16.5kg

* Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height.

Actual capacity for holding food is less.

This oven complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

As part of a policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to alter design and specifications without notice.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, translating or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.

The illustrations, technical information and data contained in this publication are, to our best knowledge, correct at the time of going to print. The right to change specifications, at any time, without notice, is reserved a part of our policy of continuous development and improvement.

SHARP

Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd

Manchester, U. K.

U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)

Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)

Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support

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