® R-890E (W) R-890E (ST) R-890E (BS) Convection Microwave Oven with grill OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKING GUIDE Read all instructions carefully before using the oven
WARRANTY Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp product is warranted against faults in material and manufacture for the period as stated in the table below. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.
CONTENTS Warranty INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Please keep this operation manual handy, as it describes all the features of your oven and will enable you to cook a variety of foods.
WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Whenever the top heater, bottom heater or convection symbols are displayed the turntable, turntable support, racks, oven door, outer cabinet, oven cavity and especially bottom heater will become very hot. To prevent yourself from getting burnt use thick oven mittens. Do not put things on top of the oven or cover the outer cabinet. Accessible parts (eg. oven door, turntable and rack) will become hot when in use.
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, (do not remove the waveguide cover), and the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. 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 a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP and repaired, if necessary. 2.
OVEN DIAGRAM 10 7 OVEN: 1. LED Display 2. Control panel 3. Oven lamp 4. Door open button 5. Waveguide cover (Do not remove) 6. Coupling 7. See through door 8. Door seals and sealing surfaces 9. Door safety latches 10. Top grill heating element 11. Ventilation openings 12. Door hinges 13. Oven cavity 14. Power supply cord 15. Outer cabinet 1 2 12 3 4 9 8 13 6 5 11 14 15 ACCESSORIES: 16. Turntable 17. Roller stay 18.
OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel. An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry. In addition the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when a cooking procedure is required. 1.
BEFORE OPERATING Getting Started Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad. 2 Clock Setting * To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM). Step Procedure Press the CLOCK/SET TIMER pad once. 1 Pad Order Display CLOCK/ SET TIMER x1 Press the START/+30SEC. pad. 2 3 Enter the correct time of day by pressing the numbers in sequence. The dots (:) will flash on and off.
Set Timer Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include: timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top. timing the recommended standing time of food. You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase simply press STOP/CLEAR. * Suppose you want to set the timer for 3 minutes to boil an egg on the stove top. Step Procedure Press the CLOCK/SET TIMER pad twice. 1 2 Pad Order Display CLOCK/ SET TIMER x2 Press the START/+30SEC.
MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Time Cooking This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level. There are eleven different power levels. You can program up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking. After cooking, the fan will continue to operate. COOLING may be displayed when the door is opened or STOP/ CLEAR pad is pressed while the fan is operating.
MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Time Cooking To lower the wattage level press the MICROWAVE WATTAGE pad first. Note the display will indicate "1100W PRESS AGAIN TO LOWER POWER OR PUSH START". Press the MICROWAVE WATTAGE pad again until required wattage level is displayed. * Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes at 550W. Step 1 2 Procedure Select power level by pressing the MICROWAVE WATTAGE pad as required (for 550W microwave wattage press six times).
Instant Cook For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for 30 seconds at 1100W The Instant Cook function has 2 operation methods (see below). Each time the START/+30SEC pad is pressed, the cooking time is increased by 30 seconds up to a maximum time of 99 minutes. * Suppose you want to cook for 1 minute at 1100W. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the START/+30SEC. pad.
Before the first use and after cleaning the grill must be conditioned. The procedure involves heating the grill for a period of 20 minutes. You may notice some smoke and odour during this process, this is normal, the oven is not out of order. Follow the procedure below. Step Procedure Pad Order 1 Ensure that no food is in the oven. Press the GRILL pad. GRILL 2 Enter the heating time (20 min.). 3 Press the START/+30SEC. pad.
Please consult your Convection Microwave Cookbook for more specific cooking instructions and procedures. To Cook by Convection Your Convection Microwave Oven can be programmed for ten different convection cooking temperatures (230, 220, 210, 200, 180, 170,160, 150, 70, 40 C) up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. * Suppose you want to cook for 20 minutes at 180 C. Step 1 2 3 4 Procedure Place turntable in the oven. Press the FAN FORCED CONVEC. pad. Pad Order Display FAN FORCED CONVEC.
To Preheat and Cook by Convection * Suppose you want to preheat the oven to 200 C then cook for 20 minutes at 200 C. Step Procedure Press the PREHEAT pad. Pad Order Display PREHEAT PREHEAT 1 2 3 **AFTER PREHEAT IS OVER, UNIT BEEPS AND DISPLAYS THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE** PLACE FOOD ENTER COOK TIME PRESS START Press the START/+30SEC. pad. Enter desired cooking time. Press the START/+30SEC. pad.
Convection and Microwave Cooking Your oven can be programmed to combine convection and microwave cooking operations. * Suppose you want to roast chicken pieces for 15 minutes at 180 C and then cook for 8 minutes at 550W. Step Procedure 1 Press the FAN FORCED CONVEC. pad. 2 Enter desired convection temperature. 3 4 5 Pad Order Display FAN FORCED CONVEC. Press the START/+30SEC. pad. Enter desired convection cooking time.
The Smart COMBI Cooking feature enables a combination of cooking modes to be used alternately. Combination cooking reduces cook time and provides a crisp, brown finish to foods. To use the Smart COMBI feature press the COMBI pad until the desired program is displayed. It is not necessary to preheat for combination cooking.
Preheating, Microwave Cooking, Convection Cooking, Grill Cooking and COMBI Cooking can be programmed to up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one variable power setting to another. Note that MICROWAVE WATTAGE must be entered first when programming sequence cooking. * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes at 880W microwave power, cook for 5 minutes at 1100W and cook with Grill for 20 minutes.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the START/+30SEC. pad. The timer begins to count down to zero. When it reaches zero, the second sequence will be displayed and the timer will begin counting down to zero again. 9 And then the third sequence will be displayed and the timer will begin counting down to zero. All indicators will go off and the oven will "beep" and FINISH REMOVE FOOD will be displayed.
INVERTER MICROWAVE COOK RICE/ PASTA VEGETABLES/ QUINOA MELT/ SOFTEN RICE / PASTA VEGETABLES/QUINOA MELT/SOFTEN 1.White Rice 1.Fresh Vegetables 1.Chocolate 2.Brown Rice 2.Frozen Vegetables 2.Butter 3.Pasta 3.Sweet Jacket Potato 3.Cream Cheese 4.Wholemeal Pasta 4.Quinoa Press pads until the desired menu appears on the display. Follow the details provided in -9 the INVERTER MICROWAVE COOK MENU GUIDE on page in the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to cook 150g Fresh Vegetables.
Fan Forced Cook ROAST BAKE ROAST BAKE MEAT PIE 1.Roast Chicken 1.Butter Cake 2.Roast Beef 2.Lasagne (400g) MEAT PIE 1.Standard Pie, Refrigerated (160g) 2.Standard Pie, Frozen (160g) 3.Party Pies 10 3.Roast Lamb 4.Roast Pork NOTE: For the ROAST Auto Menus the initial temperature is +30C. Press pads until the desired menu appears on the display. Follow the details provided in the FAN FORCED COOK MENU GUIDE on page 5 - 6 in the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to cook 1.
Convenience REHEAT DEFROST FAVOURITE REHEAT DEFROST 1.Plate (400g) 1.Mince 4.Whole Chicken 2.Beverage 2.Steak/Chops 5.Chicken Fillet 3.Roast Meat 6.Fish Fillet Press to select popular reheat and defrost menus. Follow the details provided in the CONVENIENCE MENU GUIDE on page 7 in the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg steak. Step Procedure Pad Order Press the DEFROST pad. Display DEFROST 1 x2 Press the START/+30SEC. pad. 2 3 Enter the weight. Press the START/+30SEC.
Favourite The favourite function allows you to store 3 frequently used microwave power levels and cook times to make cooking/reheating more convenient. Example: Set the following procedure as Favourite 2. Cook food for 3 minutes and 20 seconds at 880W. Step Procedure Press the FAVOURITE pad twice. Pad Order Display FAVOURITE x2 1 If the procedure has been set, press "START/+30SEC." to use it. If not, continue to set the procedure. Only one or two stages can be set.
Child Lock If the oven is accidentally started with no food or liquid in the cavity, the life of the oven can be reduced. To prevent accidents like this, your oven has a "Child Lock" feature that you can set when the oven is not in use. * To set the Child Lock. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the number 0 pad for 3 seconds. 1 Press the START/+30SEC. pad. 2 The time of day will be displayed. The control panel is now locked, each time a pad is pressed, the display will show "LOCK".
CARE AND CLEANING Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven. Before cleaning ensure oven cavity is cool. 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. • Heat up your oven regularly by using the grill. Remaining food or splatters can cause smoke or odours.
SERVICE CALL CHECK Check the following before calling for a service: No 1. Does the display light? Yes 2. When the door is opened, does the oven lamp come on? Yes No 3. Place one cup of water (approx. 250 ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely. Press the START/+30SEC. pad. No A. Does the oven lamp light? Yes B. Does the cooling fan work? Yes No (Put your hand over the rear ventilation openings.) No C.
ROAST MEAT AND POULTRY CHART 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the low rack. Preheat oven according to the temperature in the PREHEAT TEMPERATURE column. Season meat/poultry if desired and cover lightly with oil. Turn meat/poultry over half way through cooking.
FAN-FORCED CONVECTION CHART FOOD Cake AMOUNT 850g COOKING TIME 55 minutes COOKING FUNCTION Convection 180˚C Convection 230˚C Thin Chips 200g Thick Chips 200g Convection 230˚C 35 minutes Chicken Chips 250g Convection 230˚C 15 minutes Chicken Nuggets 12 nuggets Convection 230˚C 20 minutes Potato Wedges 250g Convection 230˚C 30 minutes 500g Convection 200˚C 55 minutes 10 mini pies Convection 220˚C 25 minutes 10 mini sausage rolls Convection 220˚C 25 minutes 400g Convection 200˚
REHEATING CONVENIENCE – FOOD CHART DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE FOOD Beverage (room temp.) 250mL per cup Canned Food (room temp.) (e.g. Spaghetti, Baked Beans) Canned Soup (room temp) 250mL per cup (thin soup) Meat Pie (refrigerated) Individual 180g each AMOUNT 1 cup 2 cups 1 cup 2 cups COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL 2 minutes – 2 minutes 30 seconds on 880W 3-4 minutes on 880W 3-5 minutes on 550W 6-8 minutes on 550W PROCEDURE Stir after heating. Place food in bowl.
FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART 1. 2. 3. RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART Place vegetables in a medium/large microwave safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Halfway through cooking, stir the vegetables to ensure even cooking. Allow to stand for 2 minutes before draining any water and serving.
FRESH VEGETABLE CHART 1. 2. 3. Wash vegetables under cold running water. Cover required dishes with plastic wrap or a lid. Drain any remaining water after standing before serving.
CHARTS DEFROST TIMES FOR MEAT, POULTRY, BREAD AND PIES 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove wrapping and place frozen item on a shallow, Microwave safe plastic defrost rack. If necessary, shield thin areas with aluminum foil to prevent the item from cooking while defrosting. Defrost by following the steps in the MICROWAVE TIME column. Set the microwave to 330W. When turning over, re-shield any warm areas so it continues to defrost without cooking.
APRICOT WHEATGERM CRUNCHIES MUESLI CUSTARD DELIGHT Makes18 300 g carton, sour cream 3 x 410 g can, sliced peaches, drained 1 cup butter cake mix 2 cups toasted muesli 1 /2 cup coconut 175 g butter, melted 125 g butter 3 /4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1 /2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 egg 1 /2 cup self-raising flour, sifted 3 /4 cup wheatgerm 1 /3 cup desicated coconut 1 /3 cup rolled oats 125 g dried apricots, chopped 11/2 cups cornflakes 1.
CHOCOLATE SELF-SAUCING PUDDING CARAMEL RICE PUDDING Serves 4-6 60 g butter 11/2 cups self-raising flour 1 /2 cup caster sugar 1 /4 cup cocoa powder 3 /4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup brown sugar 1 /3 cup cocoa powder, extra 2 cups boiling water 1 cup arborio rice 3 cups water 395 g can condensed milk 20 g butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon vanilla essence 2 tablespoons caster sugar cinnamon sugar 1. Place rice and water in a large microwave safe glass bowl.
DESSERTS CALIFORNIAN APPLE CRUNCH BAKED APPLES Serves 6-8 3 800 g can pie apple 11/2 cups White Wings buttercake mix 125 g hard butter, cut into thin slices 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons coconut 2 tablespoons crushed nuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
POTATOES PIZZAIOLA SOY AND SESAME GREEN BEANS Serves 4-6 4 large potatoes 20 g butter 1 clove garlic, crushed 400 g can tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 teaspoons fresh (or 1/2 teaspoon dried) oregano ground black pepper 300 g green beans 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil sesame seeds, to garnish 1. Cut the ends off beans and rinse well. 2. Place beans in a large square casserole dish. Pour soy sauce and oil and toss well. 3.
ROAST VEGETABLES HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES Serves 4 1 300 g baby potatoes, cut in half 300 g sweet potatoes, peeled 250 g parsnips, peeled 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon parsley pinch of salt /2 cup salad dressing 2 teaspoons grated ginger 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 500 g butternut pumpkin, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup frozen beans 2 zucchinis, sliced 1 /2 cup pecans 1. Cut sweet potato lengthwise and into 2 cm chunks.
POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD CHUNKY VEGETABLE SOUP Serves 6 1 1 kg small new potatoes 1 large onion, sliced into rings 1 tablespoon caster sugar 20 g butter 1 /2 cup mayonnaise 150 mL sour cream black pepper 1 large avocado, cubed chives, to garnish /2 cup oil 60 g butter 2 onions, peeled and chopped 3 carrots, finely chopped 1 potato, peeled and chopped 3 sticks celery, chopped 2 slices white bread 2 rashers bacon, chopped 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 /2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon grat
VEGETABLES CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN SCALLOPED POTATOES Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 500 g cauliflower florets 30 g butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon mustard 1 /2 cup grated cheese paprika 3 large potatoes (approx. 500 g), peeled and sliced thinly 1 /4 cup water 1 large onion, sliced 200 g carton light sour cream 1 egg 90 g cheddar cheese, finely grated paprika 1. Place cauliflower in a glass pie dish. Cover and cook on the low rack for 4-6 minutes on 1100W, until tender. Drain. 2.
OYSTERS KILPATRICK PRAWN CUTLETS Serves 1-2 Serves 4 16 green king prawns 1 /2 cup breadcrumbs 1 /4 cup plain flour 1 egg (lightly beaten) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 rashers bacon, chopped 1 dozen oysters in the half shell 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce 1. Place bacon in a small microwave safe bowl, cover and cook for 3 minutes on 1100W. 2. Sprinkle bacon over top of oysters, and add sauce. Place on the high rack and cook for 8-10 minutes on GRILL. 1. Peel prawns, leaving tails intact and devein.
SQUID IN TOMATO AND WINE SAUCE 500 g squid tubes 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 shallot, chopped CURRIED SCALLOPS Serves 6 1 clove garlic, crushed 400 g can tomato, diced 1 /4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 40 g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 /2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 /2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 /2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 /2 lemon, juiced 1 /4 cup cream 500 g scallops 1 tablespoon fresh coriander 1.
SEAFOOD LASAGNE 125 g butter 11/2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon dry mustard 4 cups milk CRAB MORNAY Serves 6-8 60 g butter 1 /3 cup plain flour 1 /2 teaspoon dry mustard 2 cups milk 1 onion, finely chopped 500 g seafood marinara 1 packet fresh lasagne sheets 11/2 cups grated tasty cheese 1. Melt butter in a large microwave safe bowl for 1-2 minutes on 1100W. 2. Stir in flour and dry mustard. Cook for 11/2 minutes on 1100W. 3. Gradually stir in milk. Cook for 6-8 minutes on 1100W or until sauce is thick.
SCALLOPS IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE 1 tablespoon oil 2 spring onions, finely sliced 1 chilli, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon cornflour TAGLIATELLE AND CRAB SALAD Serves 4 500 g tagliatelle pasta 12 crab sticks, sliced 1 /2 cup toasted pine nuts 6 shallots, chopped 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons black bean sauce 500 g scallops 12 crab sticks 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons grated ginger 1 /2 cup French dressing 300 mL cream salt and pepper 1.
SEAFOOD MARINATED BABY OCTOPUS CHEESY SALMON CANNELLONI Serves 2 400 g baby octopus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander 1 fresh chilli seeded and chopped extra coriander, to garnish lime wedges, to serve 1. Rinse the octopus thoroughly, making sure the heads are clean. Large pieces of octopus should be cut into smaller pieces to ensure even cooking. 2. In a large bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, garlic, coriander and chilli. 3.
CHICKEN CACCIATORE 6 chicken thighs /4 cup flour 1 tablespoon Season All salt 1 onion, sliced 30 g butter 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 CHICKEN FILLET BURGERS Serves 6 2 tablespoons tomato paste 440 g can peeled tomatoes 2 chicken stock cubes 1 /2 cup white wine 1 green capsicum, thinly sliced 6 black olives, sliced Serves 4 4 chicken breast fillets (approx. 500 g) 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon paprika 2 slices ham, sliced in half 2 slices pineapple, sliced in half 4 slices cheese 1.
CHICKEN AND MACARONI BAKE CHEESE AND HERB CHICKEN LEGS Serves 4-6 1 cooked chicken (approx. 1.5 kg) 20 g butter, melted 2 cups macaroni 1 /4 cup plain flour 300 mL sour cream 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup grated cheese 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 teaspoon basil 2 teaspoons tarragon 2 teaspoons dill 2 teaspoons mustard powder 1 teaspoon paprika salt and pepper 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 90 g butter, melted 8 large chicken drumsticks 125 g country cheese biscuits, crushed 1.
CHICKEN PROVENCALE 1 /2 cup white wine 425 g can peeled tomatoes 1 large onion, chopped 1 apple, peeled and chopped 1 /2 cup black olives WHOLEMEAL CHICKEN Serves 4 1 teaspoon curry powder 1.25 kg chicken pieces, skin removed (or 4 marylands) 250 g button mushrooms, sliced chopped parsley Serves 4 1 kg chicken thighs 100 g butter, melted 1 /4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1 cup wholemeal flour 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1.
POULTRY CHICKEN IN A POT 1.5 kg chicken thighs 1 /4 cup plain flour 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped 1 green capsicum, diced 1 onion, finely chopped 400 g can peeled tomatoes 1. 2. 3. 4. CHICKEN WITH BACON AND LEEK SEASONING Serves 4-6 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 chicken stock cubes 1 tablespoon soy sauce salt and pepper 200 g mushrooms, sliced Aprox. 1.
HAMBURGER PORK RIBS WITH CHILLI PLUM SAUCE Serves 6 500 g mince 1 onion, chopped 1 egg 1 tablespoon tomato sauce 1 teaspoon mixed herbs 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper 3 /4 cup breadcrumbs 750 g pork ribs 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 teaspoons black beans sauce 11/2 teaspoons five spice powder 1 /2 teaspoon pepper 1 /4 teaspoon salt 1. In a large bowl, combine mince, onion, egg, tomato sauce, mixed herbs, seasoned pepper and breadcrumbs. 2.
APRICOT AND ALMOND CRUSTY LAMB HONEY ROAST LAMB Serves 4 200 g dried apricots, finely chopped 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 /2 cup ground almonds 2 teaspoons dried rosemary 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 rack of lamb (approx. 8 chops) 1 tablespoon apricot jam Serves 4-6 1.5 kg leg lamb 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1. Combine honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. 2. Place fat-side down on the low rack. 3. Preheat to Convection 200˚C.
BEEF MADEIRA 750 g blade or round steak, cubed 1 /4 cup plain flour 1 large onion, sliced 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed MINTED PICNIC LOAF Serves 4-6 1 /2 cup beef stock /2 cup madeira or sherry 1 /2 teaspoon paprika 350 g beans, washed and sliced 1 green capsicum, sliced 2 cups stale breadcrumbs 1 /2 cup milk 1 large potato, grated 500 g sausage mince 1 500 g minced beef 1 /2 cup tomato sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint TOPPING 1 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese 1 cup stale b
VEAL À LA MEDALLION 1 kg veal, cubed 1 /2 cup plain flour salt and pepper 3 /4 cup water 1 cup finely chopped shallots 2 carrots, thinly sliced HERBED LOIN OF LAMB Serves 4-6 1 1 /2 cup white wine /4 cup oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon rosemary spikes 1 kg loin of lamb /2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 rashers bacon, chopped 250 g fresh mushrooms, sliced 300 mL carton sour cream 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1 1.
SPRINGTIME LAMB CASSEROLE BEEF STROGANOFF Serves 4 Serves 6 1 packet (40 g) French onion soup /4 cup plain flour 750 g lamb, cubed 4 spring onions, quartered 2 carrots, thinly sliced 1 cup chicken stock 310 g can corn kernels, drained 2 sticks celery, finely chopped 300 mL carton sour cream 1 kg rump steak, cut into strips /2 cup plain flour salt and pepper 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato purée 11/2 cups beef stock 1 /4 cup red wine 100 g mushrooms, thinly sliced 300 mL sour cream 1.
MEAT CRUSTY ROSEMARY LAMB LASAGNE Serves 4-6 1 /4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons seeded mustard 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1.5 kg leg lamb MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS 30 g butter 1 onion, chopped 1 kg topside mince 1 /4 cup tomato paste 375 g jar bolognese sauce 280 g can champignons, drained 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional) 1. Combine brown sugar, mustard, lemon juice and rosemary in a small bowl. 2. Preheat oven to Convection 200˚C. 3.
APPETISERS QUICK NACHOS VEGETABLE FRITTATA Serves 4 200 g packet corn chips 250 g jar of salsa 1 /2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 /4 cup grated tasty cheese 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 onion,thinly sliced 5 eggs 450 mL sour cream 330 g can asparagus spears, drained 1 /2 red capsicum, cut into strips 2 zucchinis, cut into strips 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese 1. Arrange potatoes and onion over base of greased 23 cm glass pie plate. 2.
RECIPES INDEX APPETISERS GARLIC AND HERB FOCACCIA QUICK NACHOS VEGETABLE FRITTATA MEAT APRICOT AND ALMOND CRUSTY LAMB BEEF MADEIRA BEEF STROGANOFF BREAKFAST GRILL CHILLI CON CARNE CORNED BEEF CRUSTY ROSEMARY LAMB CURRIED SAUSAGES FILLET MIGNON GRILLED KEBABS HAMBURGER HERBED LOIN OF LAMB HONEY ROAST LAMB ITALIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE LASAGNE MINTED PICNIC LOAF PORK RIBS WITH CHILLI PLUM SAUCE SHEPHERD'S PIE SPINACH LOIN OF LAMB SPRINGTIME LAMB CASSEROLE TROPICAL LAMB CURRY VEAL À LA MEDALLION VEAL AND PINEAPPLE P
INVERTER MICROWAVE COOK MENU GUIDE RICE/ PASTA To use the following menus, press RICE/PASTA until the desired menu appears on the display. Menu Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.
INVERTER MICROWAVE COOK MENU GUIDE MELT/ SOFTEN To use the following menus, press MELT/SOFTEN until the desired menu appears on the display. Menu Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) Chocolate 100g -250g +20˚C Room Temperature Butter 100g -250g +3˚C Refrigerated Cream Cheese 100g -250g Procedure - Break chocolate into cubes and place into a microwave safe glass bowl. - Cook uncovered. - When the oven stops, stir and continue cooking.
CONVENIENCE MENU GUIDE REHEAT To use the following menus, press REHEAT until the desired menu appears on the display. Menu Reheat Plate Reheat Beverage DEFROST Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) Procedure 1 Serve (approx. 400g) - Cover with plastic wrap. Pierce plastic wrap with a fork. Meat Vegetables +3˚C Refrigerated 200g 200g 1 Cup (approx. 250ml) +20˚C Room Temperature - Use a microwave safe mug. To use the following menus, press DEFROST until the desired menu appears on the display.
FAN FORCED COOK MENU GUIDE ROAST To use the following menus, press ROAST until the desired menu appears on the display. Menu Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) Roast Chicken 1kg - 2kg +3˚C Refrigerated Roast Beef 1kg - 2kg +3˚C Refrigerated Roast Lamb 1kg - 2kg +3˚C Refrigerated Roast Pork 1kg - 2kg +3˚C Refrigerated BAKE Procedure - Place chicken on the low rack. - When the oven stops, turn over the chicken and continue to cook. - After cooking, stand covered with foil.
FAN FORCED COOK MENU GUIDE MEAT PIE To use the following menus, press MEAT PIE until the desired menu appears on the display. Menu Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) Standard Pie, Refrigerated 1 - 4 Pies (approx. 150g) +3˚C Refrigerated Standard Pie, Frozen 1 - 4 Pies (approx. 150g) -18˚C Party Pies 10 Party Pies -18˚C Procedure Standing Time (minutes) - Remove pie from original packaing and place directly onto the low rack. - When the oven stops, turn pie over and continue cooking.
COOKWARE & UTENSIL GUIDE OVENPROOF GLASS MICROWAVE GRILL METAL RACKS NO YES GLASSWARE/CERAMIC (HEAT RESISTANT) YES YES METAL COOKWARE NO YES OVEN BAGS YES YES (C2 & C3 only) CONVECTION YES YES YES YES (C2 & C3 only) YES NO NO NO For Shielding YES For Shielding YES NON-STICK PAPER YES NO NO NO GREASE-PROOF PAPER YES NO NO NO WAXED PAPER YES NO NO NO PLASTIC WRAP *2 YES (microwave safe wrap only) NO NO NO PAPER TOWEL YES NO NO NO YES NO NO NO BROWNING
HELPFUL HINTS GRILL COOKING CONVECTION COOKING 1. Use thick oven mittens when removing the food or turntable from the oven to PREVENT BURNS. Because the oven cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks, dishes and especially the grill will become very hot. 2. Foods may be cooked either directly on turntable, or using the high or low racks. LOW RACK 1. Use thick oven mittens when removing the food or turntable from the oven to PREVENT BURNS.
HELPFUL HINTS MICROWAVE COOKING 1. ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. Eg. Arrange vegetables in a shallow dish in the following way: Hard Vegetables around the outside, Soft Vegetables in the centre, Medium Vegetables in-between. 2. TURNING Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time. 3. COVERING Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your ordinary oven, or to retain moisture.
SMART COOKING GUIDES CONTENTS (1) Smart Cooking Guides Contents (2 - 3) Helpful Hints (4) Cookware & &Utensil Guide (5 – 6) Fan Forced Cook Menu Guide (7) Convenience Menu Guide (8 – 9) Inverter Microwave Cook Menu Guide (10 – 33) Recipes 1
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE FEATURE Defrost Weight DEFROST e.g. Roast Meat eg. 1.0kg x3 Reheat e.g. Beverage 1 Cup REHEAT x2 Variable Cooking Control To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds at 330W power level ( M•LOW). Cooking Time MICROWAVE WATTAGE eg. 40 seconds x8 Temp Preheat Cooking Time PREHEAT eg. 20 minutes eg. 170°C Manual Convection Cooking Temp eg. 180°C Grill Cooking Cooking Time FAN FORCED CONVEC. Grill Mode eg. 15 minutes Cooking Time GRILL eg.
