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19/1/2000 9:16 Page A
OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK
This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully
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.
R-343M

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL
before using your microwave oven.
900W (IEC 60705)
STIR
TURN
KG
PCS MICRO COOK
Auto Cook
AUTO COOK/
1 Roast Beef / Lamb
DEFROST
2 Roast Pork
3 Roast Poultry
POWER LEVEL/
WEIGHT
4 Fresh Vegetables
5 Jacket Potatoes
STOP
CLEAR
6 Rice / Pasta
Auto Defrost
START
AUTO MINUTE
7
Meat Joint
8
Poultry
10min. 1min.
10sec.
900W
E
R-343

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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page A STIR TURN PCS MICRO COOK Auto Cook AUTO COOK/ 1 Roast Beef / Lamb DEFROST 2 Roast Pork 3 Roast Poultry POWER LEVEL/ WEIGHT 4 Fresh Vegetables 5 Jacket Potatoes STOP CLEAR 6 Rice / Pasta...
  • Page 2 1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page B...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 1 CONTENTS Contents ............1 Oven and Accessories .

  • Page 4: Oven And Accessories

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 2 OVEN AND ACCESSORIES Control panel (see facing page for detail) Oven lamp Waveguide cover (distributing microwaves) Door opening button Door seals Oven cavity Turntable support system & sealing surfaces Door Latches ❏ Place the turntable support...

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 3 CONTROL PANEL Digital Display AUTO COOK/DEFROST key press to select 1 of 6 AUTO COOK or 2 AUTO DEFROST programmes. POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key STOP/CLEAR key START/AUTO MINUTE key STIR TURN PCS MICRO COOK...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    (See Installation next page) and that it does not run If any damage is apparent, do not under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces. operate the oven in any way. Contact 5.The socket must be readily accessible so that it can your dealer or an authorised Service be easily unplugged in an emergency.

  • Page 7: Installation

    The microwave oven is not designed to be built above the plug. or near a conventional oven. SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit, EBR- • This product is fitted with a re-wireable plug. Should 4500, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the...

  • Page 8: Setting The Clock

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 6 SETTING THE CLOCK There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour-clock: 1. To set the 12 hour-clock, press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key once for 3 seconds. will appear in the display.

  • Page 9: Maff Heating Category

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 7 MAFF HEATING CATEGORY Microwave output power in The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by Watts (based on international MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) 900W (IEC 60705) standard.) with microwave oven and food manufacturers...

  • Page 10: Microwaving

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:16 Page 8 MICROWAVING Introduction: thorough cooking and is particularly important for Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves dense food, such as joints of meat. which causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by...

  • Page 11: Multiple Sequence Cooking

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 9 MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed, consisting of manual cooking time and mode. Example: To cook rice: 5 minutes on (100P) HIGH power (Stage 1) 16 minutes on (30P) MEDIUM LOW power (Stage 2)

  • Page 12: Auto Cook/Auto Defrost

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 10 AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST AUTO COOK / DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost those foods listed on Auto Cook Auto Defrost the control panel of the microwave oven. For more 1 Roast Beef / Lamb...

  • Page 13: Auto Cook/Auto Defrost Chart

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 11 AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE AUTO COOK AC-1. Roast Beef / Lamb 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

  • Page 14: Other Convenient Functions

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 12 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. LESS and PLUS function. The LESS and PLUS function allows you to cook food for plus or less time than the pre-set programmes. For Example, If you prefer vegetables which are cooked but still crisp, or beef which is rare, use the LESS function.

  • Page 15: Cooking Advice

    COOKING ADVICE WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
  • Page 16 1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 14 SUITABLE COOKWARE When microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below: A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.

  • Page 17: Food Handling & Preparation

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 15 FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION 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.

  • Page 18: Food Handling & Preparation

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 16 FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Covering Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations where given and use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid. Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time Size &...

  • Page 19: Advice For Defrosting

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 17 ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Meat joints Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

  • Page 20: Advice For Reheating

    1. R-343M o/M 19/1/2000 9:17 Page 18 ADVICE FOR REHEATING WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. 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.

  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    As your oven is not troubleshooting chart on page 20. fitted with a lamp access cover, if the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself, call a Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR If you do not make the proper electrical connections ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ASK A QUALIFIED you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither ELECTRICIAN. SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens.

  • Page 23: Calling For Service

    Company”), guarantee to provide for the repair of, of the product or prejudice your guarantee. or, at its option replace this SHARP equipment, or any component thereof, (other than Glass Turntables), 4 In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring...
  • Page 24 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 22 COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts ..........22 Defrosting Charts: Meat .

  • Page 25: Cookbook

    2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 23 DEFROSTING CHARTS METHOD ✝ STANDING MEAT DEFROSTING TIME MICROWAVE TIME ❇ POWER LEVEL Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 45-60 Minutes 23-25 Minutes/ Beef Joint times during defrosting. Shield. 450g (1lb) Place in a flan dish.

  • Page 26: Fish

    2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 24 DEFROSTING CHARTS METHOD STANDING MICROWAVE FISH DEFROSTING TIME TIME ❇. POWER LEVEL Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice 15 Minutes Whole Fish 8 Minutes/ MEDIUM LOW during defrosting. Shield. (Trout, Mackerel) 450g (1lb) Place in a flan dish.

  • Page 27: Cooking Charts

    2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 25 COOKING CHARTS METHOD ✝ STANDING MEAT COOKING TIME MICROWAVE TIME ❇ POWER LEVEL Place in a flan dish. 6 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH Beef (rare) 9-10 Mins/ Turn over halfway through cooking. Topside, Silverside) 450g (1lb) Place in a flan dish.

  • Page 28: Poultry

    2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 26 COOKING CHARTS METHOD ✝ POULTRY COOKING TIME MICROWAVE STANDING TIME ❇ POWER LEVEL Chicken 10 Mins/ HIGH Place in a flan dish. 10 Minutes 100P 450g (1lb) Turn over halfway through cooking...

  • Page 29: Fresh Vegetables

    2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 27 COOKING CHART METHOD STANDING FRESH COOKING MICROWAVE TIME POWER LEVEL VEGETABLES Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover 2 Minutes 5 Minutes/ HIGH Aubergines dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 225g (8oz) 100P Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.

  • Page 30: Frozen Vegetables

    2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 28 COOKING CHART METHOD STANDING MICROWAVE FROZEN COOKING TIME TIME VEGETABLES POWER LEVEL Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. 2 Minutes Beans 5-6 Minutes/ HIGH Cover. Stir halfway through cooking. (green)

  • Page 31: Rice & Pasta

    2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 29 COOKING CHART COOKING TIME ✢ RICE & PASTA MICROWAVE METHOD STANDING TIME ✧ POWER LEVEL White rice 13-14 Mins MEDIUM HIGH Add 300ml (1/2 pt) boiling water/100g (4oz) 5 Minutes rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

  • Page 32: Reheating Chart

    2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 30 REHEATING CHART METHOD FOOD COOKING TIME MICROWAVE STANDING POWER LEVEL TIME Remove from can. Place in a dish and 5-6 Minutes/ HIGH 2 Minutes Soup cover. Stir halfway through cooking. (canned) 425g (15oz) can 100P Remove from can.

  • Page 33: Recipes

    2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 31 RECIPES FRENCH ONION SOUP 1 Place the onion and oil in a bowl, mix well and Serves 4 heat on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. 2 Stir in the flour to make a paste and gradually 2 large onions, sliced add stock.
  • Page 34 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 32 RECIPES 1 Heat the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) LEEK & POTATO SOUP for 1 minute. Serves 4 2 Add leeks and potatoes and mix well. Cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes, stir...
  • Page 35 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 33 RECIPES POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD 1 Place the salmon steaks in a large flan dish, pierce in several places and add the wine. Cover SAUCE and cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 8 minutes.
  • Page 36 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 34 RECIPES BOLOGNESE SAUCE 1 Melt the butter and oil in a large bowl on 100P Serves 4 (HIGH) for 1 minute. Stir in the onion, celery, garlic and bacon. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 7...
  • Page 37 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 35 RECIPES Bolognese Sauce- Variations: Shepherds pie: Make as the bolognese sauce (previous page), omitting the wine. Place in dish, top with 700g (11/2lb) mashed potatoes.Heat on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes. Chilli Con Carne: Make as the bolognese sauce (previous page). At stage 3, add 450g (1lb) canned red kidney beans and 5-15ml (1-3 tsp) chilli powder, to taste.
  • Page 38 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 36 RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) Serves 4 for 1 minute. 2 Stir in the onion and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 50g (2oz) butter 2 minutes.
  • Page 39 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 37 RECIPES CHICKEN KORMA 1 Place the chicken in a bowl, stir in the yogurt, Serves 4 garlic and turmeric. Cover and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Page 40 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 38 RECIPES CHEESE & NUT LOAF 1 Grease a 1.5 litre (21/2 pint) loaf dish and line Serves 4-6 the base with greaseproof paper. 2 Place the walnuts, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, 175g (6oz) walnuts, finely chopped...
  • Page 41 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:21 Page 39 RECIPES QUICHE LORRAINE 1 Line a 20.4cm (8”) flan dish with pastry. Serves 4-6 2 Place the bacon and the onion in a bowl, cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2-3 minutes.
  • Page 42 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:22 Page 40 RECIPES CANNELLONI 1 Place onion, garlic and butter in a dish. Cook Serves 4 on 100P (HIGH) for 3 minutes. 2 Add the minced beef and cook on 100P (HIGH) 1 medium onion, chopped for 6 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.
  • Page 43 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:22 Page 41 RECIPES 1 Place courgettes in a bowl with 15ml (1tbsp) COURGETTE & CASHEW NUT AU GRATIN Serves 4 water. Cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 6 minutes. Drain. 2 Place baby carrots in a bowl with 30ml (2tbsp)
  • Page 44 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:22 Page 42 RECIPES PECAN PIE 1 To make the pastry, combine the flours and rub Serves 6 in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add enough cold water to form a pastry: 125g (5oz) plain flour soft but not sticky dough.
  • Page 45 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:22 Page 43 RECIPES PLAIN MICROWAVE CAKE 1 Line the base of 17.8cm (7”) cake dish with Serves 4-6 kitchen paper. 2 Cream the margarine and sugar together until 100g (4oz) margarine light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and fold in the 100g (4oz) caster sugar sifted flour alternately with the milk.
  • Page 46 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:22 Page 44 RECIPES WHITE SAUCE 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P Makes 300ml ( pint) (HIGH) for 1 minute, until melted. 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on...
  • Page 47 2. R-343M COOK BOOK 19/1/2000 9:22 Page 45 RECIPES STRAWBERRY JAM 1 Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very large bowl, heat on 100P (HIGH) for 4 minutes, Makes 675g(1 or until the fruit has softened. Add sugar, mix 675g (11/2lb) strawberries, hulled well.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. The illustrations, technical information and data contained in this publication to our best knowledge, were correct at the time of going to print.

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