® SM-327FH(S) / SM-327FH(BS) FLATBED Microwave Oven OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKING GUIDE Read all instructions carefully before using the oven
WARRANTY Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp Microwave Oven is warranted against faults in material and manufacture for 12 months period. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 1. This oven is designed to be used on a benchtop, on a shelf or built-in with a Sharp built-in kit. We do not recommend installing the oven under the benchtop or any other appliances. The appliance must not be placed in a cupboard. See page 5 for the installation. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor. 2.
Other warnings 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. 2. To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling, care should be taken when handling the container.
SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNINGS 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 can cause the egg to "explode", which may damage the oven or cause injury to yourself. * Cook hard/soft boiled eggs. * Overcook oysters. * Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
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.
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. Control Panel Display Indicators Touch Control Panel Layout SMART MENUS PADS Press to select menus.
BEFORE OPERATING Getting Started Step Procedure 1 Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed. Pad Order Display Press the STOP/CLEAR pad. 2 Clock Setting * To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM). Step Procedure Pad Order Press the CLOCK/TIMER pad once. Display CLOCK/ TIMER 1 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.
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 fan is operating.
MANUAL OPERATIONS To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL pad until desired power level is displayed. * Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 700W power. Step Procedure Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required (for 700W press six times). Pad Order Display POWER LEVEL x6 1 Press the START/+30SEC. pad. 2 Enter desired cooking time. 3 4 Press the START/+30SEC. pad. The timer begins to count down.
Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed with up to 2 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching from one variable power setting to the next. * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 700W followed by 3 minutes on 1200W. Step Procedure Select desired power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad (for 700W press six times). Pad Order POWER LEVEL x6 1 2 3 Press the START/+30SEC. pad. Enter desired cooking time.
START/+30SEC. For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for 30 seconds on 1200W power. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the START/+30SEC. pad. 1 Within 30 seconds of closing the door, cooking completion or pressing the STOP/CLEAR pad. The timer begins to count down. Press the START/+30SEC. pad until desired time is displayed. Each time the pad is pressed, the cook time is increased by 30 seconds.
Notes for Automatic Operations 1. Wipe off any moisture from the outside of cooking containers and the interior of the oven with a dry cloth or paper towel prior to cooking on any SMART SENSOR COOK menus. 2. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SMART SENSOR COOK menus. 3. When cooking small quantities of food on SMART SENSOR COOK menus, the food may be cooked without displaying any remaining cooking time or requiring any operations during the cooking. 4.
Smart Menus DEFROST DEFROST POULTRY/ MEAT FISH RICE/ QUINOA POTATO DEFROST MEAT PASTA RICE / QUINOA POTATO VEGETABLES 1.White Rice 1.Pasta 1.Jacket Potato 1.Fresh Vegetables 2.Steak / Chops 2.Chicken Fillet 2.Brown Rice 2.Wholemeal Pasta 2.Sweet Jacket Potato 2.Frozen Vegetables 3.Roast Meat 3.Quinoa 1.Mince PASTA VEGETABLES DEFROST POULTRY / FISH 1.Whole Chicken 3.Fish Fillet 3.Boiled Potato SMART MENUS will automatically compute the power level and cooking time.
D EFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and defrosting time. Follow the instructions provided in the DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 7 of the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 1.5 kg of Whole Chicken. Step Procedure Pad Order 1 Press the DEFROST POULTRY /FISH pad until the desired menu is d isplayed (for Whole Chicken press once). DEFROST POULTRY/ FISH – 8 Display x1 Press the START/+30SEC. pad. 2 3 Press the number pads to enter weight. Press the START/+30SEC. pad.
Smart Convenience Menu REHEAT PLATE REHEAT BEVERAGE REHEAT PLATE REHEAT BEVERAGE MELT/ SOFTEN SCRAMBLED EGGS (1 Plate) (1 Mug) MUG CAKE FAVOURITE SCRAMBLED EGGS MELT / SOFTEN (1 Serve) 1.Chocolate MUG CAKE (1 Mug Cake) 2.Butter 3.Cream Cheese CONVENIENCE allows you to use preprogrammed popular menus. Follow the instructions provided in the CONVENIENCE MENU GUIDE on pages 3 - 4 of the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to melt 250g of Chocolate.
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/TIMER pad twice. 1 2 Pad Order Display CLOCK/ TIMER x2 Press the START/+30SEC. pad.
Favouritev 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 20 seconds at 1000W microwave power. 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 states 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 1 2 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the number 0 pad for 3 seconds. Press the START/+30SEC. pad. The time of day will appear in the display. The control panel is now locked, each time a pad is pressed, the display will show "LOCK".
CARE AND CLEANING CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, or it could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. 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. Keep the ventilation openings free of dust.
HINTS • Always place the stems of vegetables – e.g. cauliflower, broccoli – toward the outside of the dish. The stems are tougher than the flower, so this will ensure even cooking. • Ice-cream containers were made for freezing food and are not suitable for use in a microwave oven. • Remember: When melting chocolate in the microwave oven, it holds its shape until stirred. Refer to MELT/ SOFTEN MENU GUIDE on page 4 for instructions.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MICROWAVES COOK FROM THE INSIDE OUT. They certainly do not. Microwaves penetrate foods from the outside to a depth of about 2.5 cm. Small foods, under 5 cm in diameter, are penetrated to the centre from all sides. With large foods, energy creates heat in the outer layer; then the heat moves to the centre by conduction, as it does conventionally. A few foods may appear to cook more on the inside. One example is an egg.
GENERAL INFORMATION GLOSSARY OF TERMS SPOON MEASURES 1 tablespoon = 1 teaspoon = 1 /2 teaspoon = 1 /4 teaspoon = DEFROSTING 20 mL 5 mL 2.5 mL 1.25 mL Thawing food, especially meats, using the microwave oven is not only faster than any other method but it can also give better results. Once frozen meat is thawed, it begins to lose its juices.
REHEATING/DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE FOODS CHART 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 MICROWAVE TIME AND POWER LEVEL 1 minute 30 seconds – 2 minutes at 1000W 3-4 minutes at 1000W 4-6 minutes at 700W 6-8 minutes at 700W PROCEDURE Stir after heating. Place food in bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce 5 times with a skewer.
FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART 1. 2. 3. RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART 1. 2. 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. Wash and strain rice before measuring amounts. Place rice/pasta in a medium/large microwave safe bowl with water. Cook uncovered, stirring halfway through cooking.
MICROWAVE: FRESH VEGETABLE CHART 1. 2. 3. VEGETABLE 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 MEAT, POULTRY, BREAD and PIES CHARTS 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 400W. When turning over, re-shield any warm areas so it continues to defrost without cooking.
JAM CASHEW FUDGE STRAWBERRY JAM Serves 8 125 g butter 100 g packet choc bits 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 cup 125 g chopped cashews 1x 400 g can sweetened condensed milk (unsalted) 1 1 cup brown sugar /2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, combine the butter, golden syrup, condensed milk and sugar. Mix well. Cook for 6 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (900W), stirring every minute.
DESSERTS BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING CARAMEL RICE PUDDING Serves 4-6 1 cup Arborio rice 3 cups hot water 395 g can sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon vanilla essence Cinnamon sugar, to garnish 300ml cream 6 slices white bread, crusts removed 1 /2 teaspoon vanilla essence Butter for spreading 1 egg, lightly beaten 6 tablespoons fruit jam of choice 1 /4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 tablespoons caster sugar 1 extra sugar to sprinkle /4 cup sultanas 1. Spread one side of the bread with butter and jam. 2.
CHILLI AND TOMATO SPAGHETTI 350 g spaghetti, snapped in half 1 1/2 litres hot water 1 birdseye chilli, finely chopped 1 spanish onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic finely chopped POTATO BAKE Serves 4-6 1 can diced tomatoes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 2 handful of chopped continental parsley 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 /4 cup hot water 1 onion, diced 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 2 rashers bacon, chopped Serves 4-6 1 /3 cup grated tasty cheese 1 tablespo
VEGETABLES POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD 1 kg small potatoes 1 large onion, cut in half then sliced 1 tablespoon caster sugar 20 g butter 1 /2 cup mayonnaise HONEY CARROTS Serves 6 150ml sour cream black pepper 1 large avocado, cubed chives, for garnish 500 g carrots, sliced lengthwise 60 g butter 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1. Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish. 2. Cover and cook for 8 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (900W). Stir halfway through cooking. 3.
CRAB MORNAY 350 g fresh crab meat or 2 x 170 g Cans crab meat drained 5 garlic cloves crushed 60 g butter 1 /3 cup plain flour 1 /2 teaspoon dry mustard 2 cups milk BOUILLABAISSE Serves 6 1 onion, finely chopped 1 /2 cup grated cheese 4 tablespoons tomato sauce 1 /2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons cream 6 frozen mussels half shell (thawed) 400 g scallops 300 g green prawns peeled and deveined 500 g firm fish fillets, cut into bite sized pieces 300 g seafood extender
SEAFOOD CRUNCHY CAMEMBERT CHICKEN 125g camembert cheese Finely chopped 2 rashers bacon finely chopped 1 /2 cup toasted slivered almonds chopped SEAFOOD LAKSA Serves 6 1 tablespoon lemon grass, finely sliced 270ml coconut cream 2 fish fillets or 300g king prawns or both 1 tablespoon oil 1-2 tablespoons laksa paste Coriander 2 tablespoons seeded mustard 1.5 kg chicken (approximately) 2 tablespoons honey 1. 2. 3. 4. Mix camembert, bacon, almonds and 1 tablespoon mustard together.
POULTRY CHICKEN WITH BACON AND LEEK SEASONING 1.5 kg chicken (approximately) 60 g butter, melted 1 leek, finely chopped 1 rash bacon, chopped TANDOORI CHICKEN Serves 4 2 fresh red chillies seeded 1 onion 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 teaspoons crushed ginger 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 /2 salt and pepper 3 teaspoons ground coriander 2 whole cloves 3 /4 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs 1 egg yolk salt and pepper 20 g butter, melted extra 1.
CHILLI CON CARNE 1 kg mince 1 large onion finely chopped 825 g can peeled tomatoes Salt and pepper 1-2 teaspoons chilli powder SPECIAL FRIED RICE Serves 4-6 2 cups jasmine rice (rinsed) 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder 4 cups water 30 g butter 1 carrot grated 100 g green beans sliced 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 375 g jar tomato paste 425 can red kidney beans drained 1. Mix mince and onion together in a large microwave safe glass bowl.
MEAT LASAGNE GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES Serves 8 MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS CHEESE SAUCE INGREDIENTS 30g butter 1 onion chopped 1 kg topside mince 1 /4 cup tomato paste 300 g jar Napolitana 1 cup fresh butter mushrooms sliced 2 cloves garlic crushed (optional) 1 tablespoon fresh oregano Salt and pepper to taste 90 g butter 1 /3 cup flour 1 1/4 cups milk 125 g tasty cheese, grated 200 g packet fresh lasagna sheets 100 g mozzarella cheese grated 1 kg sausages 1 onion finely chopped 40 g butter 3 teaspoons curry
RECIPES INDEX MEAT CHILLI CON CARNE GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES HONEY ROAST LAMB LASAGNE SHEPHERD'S PIE SPECIAL FRIED RICE VEGETABLES A A 0 A POULTRY CHICKEN PENNE SALAD CHICKEN SKEWERS IN FAMOUS PEANUT SAUCE CHICKEN WITH BACON AND LEEK SEASONING CRUNCHY CAMEMBERT CHICKEN HONEY CHICKEN LEGS TANDOORI CHICKEN CHARTS CHILLI AND TOMATO SPAGHETTI CHUNKY VEGETABLE SOUP HONEY CARROTS HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD POTATO BAKE THAI VEGETABLE NOODLE SOUP VEGETABLE PLATTER F F E E E F F E
SMART DEFROST MENU GUIDE MEAT To use the following menus, press MEAT until the desired menu appears on the display. Menu Mince Weight Range 0.5kg - 1kg Initial Temperature (approx.) -18˚C Procedure - Place mince on a defrost rack. - When the oven stops, turn over and shield warm portions with foil strips. Standing Time 10-15 - After defrost time, stand covered with foil. - Place steak / chops on a defrost rack. Steak / Chops 0.
SMART DEFROST MENU GUIDE POULTRY/ To use the following menus, press POULTRY/FISH until the desired menu appears on the display. FISH Menu Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) Procedure Standing Time - Remove from original packaging. Shield wing and leg tips with foil. Whole Chicken 1kg - 2kg -18˚C - Place breast side down on defrost rack. 15-20 - When the oven stops, turn over and sheild warm portions with foil. - After defrost time, stand covered with foil.
SMART SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually. RICE/ QUINOA To use the following menus, press RICE/QUINOA until the desired menu appears on the display. Weight Range Menu Initial Temperature (approx.
SMART SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE POTATO To use the following meus,press POTATO until the desired menu appears on the display. Menu Weight Range Jacket Potato 1 - 4 Potatoes (approx. 200 - 250g) Sweet Potato Jacket 1 - 2 Potatoes (approx. 500g - 600g) 1 - 4 Potatoes (approx. 200 - 250g) Boiled Potato VEGETABLES Menu Potato Hot tap water 1 1/4 Cup 2 1/2 Cup Procedure - Use cleaned and dried potatoes. - Pierce the skin twice with a fork on each side.
SMART CONVENIENCE MENU GUIDE REHEAT PLATE Weight Range Menu Reheat Plate Meat Vegetables 200g 200g Procedure Initial Temperature (approx.) - Cover with plastic wrap. 1 Serve (approx. 400g) +3˚C Refrigerated REHEAT BEVERAGE Menu Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) Reheat Beverage 1 Cup (approx. 250ml) +20˚C Room Temperature Procedure - Use a microwave safe mug. MELT/ SOFTEN To use the following menus, press MELT/SOFTEN until the desired menu appears on the display.
SMART CONVENIENCE MENU GUIDE SCRAMBLED EGGS Menu Weight Range 1 Serve (approx. 100g - 150g) Scrambled Eggs Eggs 2 Milk 2 Tablespoons Procedure Initial Temperature (approx.) - Whisk eggs and milk in a microwave safe glass bowl. - When the oven stops, stir and continue cooking.
COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE Utensil Use Advice GLASSWARE/CERAMIC (HEAT RESISTANT) YES GLASSWARE • Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods. CERAMIC • Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited. • Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf. • Avoid using antique pottery. • If unsure, check with the manufacturer. METAL COOKWARE NO • Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the microwave oven.
SMART COOKING GUIDES HELPFUL HINTS COOKWARE AND SMART CONVENIENCE SMART SENSOR SMART DEFROST MENU GUIDE MENU GUIDE UTENSIL GUIDE COOK MENU GUIDE 1 2 3 4 5 ,6 7 ,8 RECIPES 9 ~ 25 HELPFUL HINTS 1. THE ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. 2. TURNING Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time. 4. PIERCING Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane to allow steam to escape. 3.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURE Smart Menus QUICK OPERATION GUIDE To reheat 150g fresh vegetable. VEGETABLES Convenience Melt/Soften To cook Scrambled Eggs. SCRAMBLED EGGS x1 To melt 100g Chocolate. MELT/ SOFTEN Defrost x1 Weight x1 To defrost 0.5kg of Chicken Fillets. Menu Weight DEFROST POULTRY/ FISH x2 Instant Cook Variable Cooking Control Just One Touch Within 30 seconds of closing the door, cooking completion or pressing the STOP/CLEAR pad.
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