NOTES: • When you order accessories, please mention two items: part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service agent. • 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 damage the oven.
(See Installation opposite) and that it does not run of a qualified electrician. under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces. 6. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:50 Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Oven Use: Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult • The oven is for domestic food preparation only.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:50 Page 6 MICROWAVING Introduction: thorough cooking and is particularly important for Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which dense food, such as joints of meat. causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in...
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:50 Page 8 HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN Opening and closing the door: To open the oven door, press the door opening button. The oven lamp will come on while the door is open. Close the door firmly and the oven lamp will go out.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:50 Page 9 EXPRESS COOK This function allows you to cook 6 popular menus from frozen or COOK chilled. (See chart on page 10) ROAST BEEF / LAMB ROAST BEEF / LAMB ROAST PORK ROAST PORK...
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:51 Page 10 EXPRESS COOK CHART WEIGHT RANGE: • 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 enter a weight within the range (see the chart below).
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:51 Page 11 EXPRESS DEFROST/AUTO COOK EXPRESS DEFROST/AUTO COOK EXPRESS DEFROST/AUTO COOK enables you to defrost or cook foods listed on the control panel and the charts on pages 12 and 13. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:51 Page 12 XXXXXXXXXXXXX EXPRESS DEFROST CHART EXPRESS DEFROST MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE d - 1 Meat joint: 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn over when audible signal sounds.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:51 Page 13 AUTO COOK CHART AUTO COOK MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE AC-1 Chilled Ready Meals 0.3kg - 0.8kg • For one section containers, use a (5°C) skewer to pierce film in five places.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:51 Page 14 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed, consisting of manual cooking time and mode. Example: To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P (HIGH) power...
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:51 Page 15 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 3. LESS ( ) and MORE ( The LESS ( ) and MORE ( ) keys allow you to cook food for more or less time than the preset programmes.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:51 Page 16 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 4. AUTO START • Once the oven is programmed for AUTO START AUTO START enables you to programme the display will flash between the time of day and the oven to cook at any time during the: •...
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:51 Page 17 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 5. KITCHEN TIMER You can use the KITCHEN TIMER for timing where microwave cooking is not involved. For example, to time boiled eggs cooked on a conventional hob, to monitor the standing time for microwaved food or to remind you of the time when making a phone call.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:52 Page 18 SUITABLE COOKWARE 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.
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:52 Page 19 SUITABLE COOKWARE SUITABLE COOKWARE COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING Disposable containers: Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time Thin plastic, paper, to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable straw and wooden containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material.
ADVICE FOR COOKING 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.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:52 Page 21 ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING 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 60-90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:52 Page 22 ADVICE FOR REHEATING 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.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 24 DEFROSTING CHARTS DEFROSTING CHARTS METHOD ✝ STANDING MEAT DEFROSTING TIME MICROWAVE TIME ❇ POWER LEVEL Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 60-90 Minutes 23-25 Minutes/ Beef Joint times during defrosting. Shield.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 25 DEFROSTING CHARTS 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.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 26 COOKING CHARTS 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.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 27 COOKING CHARTS COOKING CHART METHOD ✝ MICROWAVE POULTRY COOKING TIME STANDING TIME ❇ POWER LEVEL Chicken 10 Mins/ HIGH Place in a flan dish. 10 Minutes 450g (1lb) 100P Turn over halfway through cooking...
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 29 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX COOKING CHARTS METHOD STANDING MICROWAVE FROZEN COOKING TIME TIME POWER LEVEL VEGETABLES Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. 2 Minutes Beans 5-6 Minutes/ HIGH Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 31 REHEATING CHART REHEATING CHART METHOD FOOD COOKING TIME MICROWAVE STANDING POWER LEVEL TIME Remove from can. Place in a dish and HIGH Soup 5-6 Minutes/ 2 Minutes cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 32 RECIPES 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.
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 33 RECIPES 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...
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 34 RECIPES RECIPES POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD 1 Place the salmon steaks in a large flan dish, pierce in several places and add the wine. Cover and SAUCE cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 8 minutes.
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 35 RECIPES 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 minutes, stir halfway through cooking.
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 36 RECIPES RECIPES PICNIC PASTIES 1 Place ham, margarine, mushrooms, spring Makes 4 onions, mixed herbs, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2 200g (7oz) cooked ham, roughly chopped minutes.
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 37 RECIPES 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 2 50g (2oz) butter minutes.
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 38 RECIPES RECIPES CHICKEN KORMA 1 Place the chicken in a bowl, stir in the yogurt, Serves 4 garlic, creamed coconut and turmeric. Cover and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour in the 900g (2lb) chicken, cut into small chunks refrigerator.
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 39 RECIPES RECIPES CHEESE & NUT LOAF 1 Grease a 1.5 litre (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...
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 40 RECIPES 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.
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:53 Page 41 RECIPES 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.
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:54 Page 42 RECIPES RECIPES 1 Place courgettes in a bowl with 15ml (1tbsp) COURGETTE & CASHEW NUT AU GRATIN water. Cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for Serves 4 6 minutes. Drain. 2 Place baby carrots in a bowl with 30ml (2tbsp)
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:54 Page 43 RECIPES RECIPES PECAN PIE 1 To make the pastry, combine the flours and rub in Serves 6 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.
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:54 Page 44 RECIPES RECIPES MOIST CARROT CAKE 1 Beat together the oil, sugar and eggs, until well Serves 4-6 (1000g) mixed. Fold in flour, bicarbonate of soda, and cinnamon. Add carrots, walnuts and mix well.
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:54 Page 45 RECIPES RECIPES GINGER CAKE 1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and Serves 4-6 (700g) fluffy. Preparation time 12 - 14 minutes 2 Beat in the eggs one at a time.
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:54 Page 46 RECIPES 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...
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R-353M O/M & C/B 05/02/2000 08:54 Page 47 RECIPES 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.
As your oven is troubleshooting chart on page 49. not 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.
If you do not make the proper electrical connections IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ASK A QUALIFIED SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens. ELECTRICIAN.
• Replacement accessories may be obtained from our was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this main parts distributor Willow Vale Electronics Ltd. is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer Telephone: Manchester: 0161 682 1415 Information Centre, telephone:...
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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