R MICROWAVE OVEN R-142D(B)/(R)/(W)/(K)/(P) OPERATION MANUAL AND COOKBOOK RECIPES SHARP INSTANT COOK/STA RT STOP/CLE AR
CONTENTS Page 1B Warning ......................................................... E-1 Special Notes ................................................ E-2 Installation Instructions ............................... E-3 Oven Diagram ............................................... E-3 Operation of Touch Control Panel Control Panel Display ................................. E-4 Touch Control Panel Layout ...................... E-4 Before Operating Getting Started ...........................................
WARNING Read all instructions before using the appliance. 1. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven. c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled. d. After use wipe the waveguide cover with a damp cloth, followed by a dry cloth to remove any food splashes and grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to cause smoke or catch fire. e.
SPECIAL NOTES DO DON’T Eggs, fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables, sausages and oysters * Puncture egg yolks and whites and oysters before cooking to prevent “explosion”. * Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs, sausages and oysters so that steam escapes. * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents “explosion”, which may damage the oven or injure yourself. * Reheat whole eggs. * Overcook oysters. * Dry nuts or seeds in shells. Popcorn * Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity and the feature sticker from the oven door panel (if available). Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by the SHARP SERVICE CENTRE and repaired, if necessary. 2.
OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel. An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry. In addition an audible signal will sound for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when cooking procedure is required.
BEFORE OPERATING Getting Started Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Ensure the oven door is closed. Plug the oven into a power point. Flashing four eights. 2 Press the STOP/CLEAR pad (a beep sound can be heard). Only the dots will remain. Clock Setting * To enter the present time of day e.g. 11:34 (AM or PM). Step Procedure Pad Order Display Open the door and press the CLOCK pad. 1 2 CLOCK Enter the hours by pressing the TIME pads. x1 x1 Press the CLOCK pad again.
MICROWAVE COOKING TECHNIQUES Arrange food carefully Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. Watch cooking time Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more time as needed. Food severely over-cooked can smoke or ignite. Cover foods before cooking Check recipe for suggestions: paper towels, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Time Cooking You can programme up to 99 minutes, 45 seconds. The oven has only 100% (HIGH) power level. * Suppose you want to cook vegetables for 2 minutes 30 seconds. Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Open the door and enter desired cooking time. COOK x2 x2 COOK will flash on and off. 2 Close the door and press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. COOK The timer begins to count down.
Increasing Time During the Cooking Programme Cooking time can be added during a cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK/START pad. * Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes cooking. (at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.) Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Open the door and enter desired cooking time. COOK x5 COOK will flash on and off. Close the door and press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. COOK 2 The timer starts to count down.
Slow Cook To select SLOW COOK HIGH, press the SLOW COOK pad once. will be displayed. To select SLOW COOK LOW, press the SLOW COOK pad twice. will be displayed. SLOW COOK The SLOW COOK setting is designed for food which needs longer cooking time. For example, stewing, braising, boiling soup or Chinese desserts of liquid type. The SLOW COOK setting provides two choices: SLOW COOK HIGH or SLOW COOK LOW. The maximum cooking time is 2 hours for each choice when cook manually.
Slow Cook Recipes Beef Brisket with Daikon [ Ingredients ] 570 g Beef Brisket 330 g Daikon 2 g Cayenne 2 Aniseed 2 stalks Green Onion (diced) 3 slices Ginger [ Method ] 1. Preparation – Cut the beef brisket into pieces. Marinade with salt (11/2 tsp), sugar (11/2 tsp), soya sauce (2 tsp) and oyster sauce (2 tsp). Skin and cut the daikon into pieces. 2. In a 3-litre casserole heat 3 tbsp of oil uncover on microwave HIGH for 4 minutes. Then stir in ginger slices and the marinaded beef brisket.
White Fungus with Papaya [ Ingredients ] 1 Papaya (ripen) 25 g White Fungus 5 g Sweet Almonds 5 g Bitter Almonds 160 g Rock Sugar [ Method ] 1. Soak the white fungus for at least 3 hours. Tear out the leafy fungus, then rinse thoroughly and drain well. Discard the stem of white fungus. 2. Skin and remove the pits of papaya after cutting into half. Scoop out the papaya as balls or cut into dices of 3 cm3. 3. In a 3-litre casserole put in white fungus, sweet almonds, bitter almonds and 500 ml of water.
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the details provided in each Menu Guide to achieve the best result. If the details are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked. 2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each Menu Guide, cook manually. 3. The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g.initial temperature, shape, quality).
Auto Cook Menu Guide NO. ( MENU QUANTITY Press QUANTITY pad once for 1 serve or 1 piece Rice ) • • 1-2 serves Serving (s) AC-1 1 serve (1-2 persons) 2 serves (3-5 persons) Congee Rice Water 150g 300g 240ml 480ml 1 serve (1-2 persons) 2 serves (3-5 persons) • • • • 1-2 serves Serving (s) PROCEDURE Rice Water 50g 80g 750ml 1300ml • • Wash rice until water runs clear. Place rice and water into a deep casserole (about 2 ) and soak for 30 mins (stir rice a few times during soaking).
NO. MENU INITIAL TEMPERATURE Steam Fish AC-3 eg: Sea Bream Red Snapper Carp Pomfret Golden Thread Black Mullet Flatfish Garoupa etc. Vegetables AC-4 ( QUANTITY Press QUANTITY pad once for 1 serve or 1 piece 8-12°C Refrigerated temperature ) 1-3 serves Serving (s) Weight 1 serve 2 serves 3 serves 130-199g 200-300g 301-420g Whole fish or Fish fillet 20-25°C Room temperature For other vegetables that are not suggested here, please cook manually.
Defrost DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power to defrost when you enter the appropriate defrosting time. Follow the details provided in Defrost Menu Guide on page E-16. DEFROST * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg Minced Beef for 7 minutes 30 seconds. Step 1 2 Procedure Open the door and press the DEFROST pad. Pad Order Display DEFROST DEF Press the TIME pads to enter the defrosting time. COOK x7 DEF x2 COOK will flash on and off.
Defrost Menu Guide MENU QUANTITY DEFROSTING TIME (MIN. – MAX.) PROCEDURE Steaks Chops 0.1 - 0.6 kg 1 min. 45 sec./ 100 g • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil. • Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on a shallow dish. If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible. • When the oven "beep" and stops, CHECK will flash on and off. Turn over, rearrange and shield the defrosted portions. • Press start to continue defrosting.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Child Lock If the oven is accidentally started with no food/liquid in the cavity, the oven could be damaged. To prevent accidents like this, your oven has a "Child Lock" feature that you can set when the oven is not in use. To set the Child Lock, open the door, press the CLOCK pad and 1 MINUTE pad. Then close the door and will appear in the display. press the INSTANT COOK/START pad and hold for 3 seconds.
CARE AND CLEANING CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning. And if possible leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. Exterior: The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of harsh abrasive cleaners. Door: Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner.
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