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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J O/M OPERATION MANUAL A N D COOKBOOK R-380J MICROWAVE OVEN R-480J MODELS SCA/SCNZ R380/480J,O/M,Cover 04.6.29, 1:35 PM...
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Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Cen- tre.
Operation of Touch Control Panel Control Panel Display INFO DISPLAY COOKING SYSTEM Touch Control Panel Layout Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Before Operating Your new oven has an "Information Display System" which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily guide Getting Started you through each feature.
Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service or repair operation. Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous.
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J O/M SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING DON’T Eggs, fruits, * Puncture egg yolks and whites and * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents nuts, seeds, oysters before cooking to prevent "explosion", which may damage the vegetables, "explosion". oven or injure yourself. sausages and * Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, * Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
The oven should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings. When mounting on bench top : Allow at least 10.5cm for R-480J/15cm for R-380J on the top, 10cm on the both sides and 5cm at the rear of the oven for adequate air circulation.
2. SENSOR COOK PADS Press to set Timer. result for the automatic operations. Press to select Sensor Cook menus. 13. TIMER/CLOCK PAD (for R-380J) 8. HELP PAD 3. HEALTHY MENU PADS Press to set Timer and Clock. Press to select auto start, child lock, Press to select "Healthy Menu"...
Display (For R-480J) CLOCK Press the CLOCK pad. E N T E R T I M E (For R-380J) TIMER Press the CLOCK pad twice. CLOCK Enter the correct time of day by pressing 1 1 : 3 4 the numbers in sequence.
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J O/M MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Time Cooking This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level. There are five different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. – – –...
Instant Cook™ For your convenience SHARP’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for 1 minute on HIGH power. Step Procedure Pad Order Display 1 0 0 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J O/M AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS 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 SENSOR REHEAT or SENSOR COOK. 2.
D E F R O S T D E F R O S T START pad. (R-480J) (R-380J) The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and will stop. TURN CHICKEN, OVER, SEP- ARATE INTO, PIECES will be dis- played repeatedly.
INSTANT COOK Press the INSTANT COOK/START 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 START pad. (R-480J) (R-380J) The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and will stop TURN BEEF, OVER will be displayed repeatedly.
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J O/M Express Meal Express Meal allows you to cook 3 popular menus. 1.Pasta Dish 2.Risotto Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS 3.Casserole MEAL RECIPES on pages 4 - 6 of the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to cook Pasta Napolitana (Pasta Dish). Step Procedure Pad Order...
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 cooking time will appear. (eg. remaining cooking time is ap- (R-480J) (R-380J) proximately 11 min. 40 sec. for R- The cooking time will begin counting 480J and 13 min. 27 sec. for R- down.
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J O/M Easy Defrost 1.Minced Meat EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave 2.Steak / Chops power and defrosting time. 3.Chicken Pieces Follow the instructions provided in the EASY DEFROST MENU 4.Poultry GUIDE on page of the cooking guides. 5.Roast Meat 6.Bread * Suppose you want to defrost 2.0 kg of Poultry.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 START (R-480J) (R-380J) The cooking time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and will stop. TURN CHICKEN, OVER will be displayed repeatedly.
(R-480J) (R-380J) mately 50 sec. for R-480J and 2 min. 40 The timer begins to count down. sec. for R-380J) When the cooking time reaches zero, STIR, ENJOY YOUR, SOUP will be displayed. You can get a cooking hint whenever HELP is lit in the display. See page 20.
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J O/M OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Help Feature The HELP feature has 5 different programs. Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to set your oven to start automatically. * Suppose you want to start cooking a casserole for 20 minutes on MEDIUM at 4:30 in the afternoon. (Check that the correct time of day is displayed.) Step Procedure...
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J O/M 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.
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J O/M * To cancel the Demonstration Mode. After step 2 for Demonstration Mode. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the STOP/CLEAR pad. D E M O STOP O F F CLEAR The time of day will appear in the display. Info on Pads Each pad has a useful guide.
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J O/M Less/More Setting The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the cooking time to your individual preference use the “more” or “less” feature to either add (more) or reduce (less) cooking time. The LESS/MORE pads can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features –...
If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. NOTE: 1. If time in the display is counting down rapidly, check Demonstration Mode. (See page18 for detail.) 2. If you cook the food over 40 minutes on HIGH, the microwave power will be automatically reduced to avoid overcooking.
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B HELPFUL HINTS 1. THE ARRANGEMENT 2. TURNING Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time. 3. COVERING 4.
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE Utensil Advice GLASSWARE/CERAMIC GLASSWARE (HEAT RESISTANT) • 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. •...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B EXPRESS MENUS 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. EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES PASTA DISH Pasta Bolognaise Spaghetti Marinara 250 g lean mince meat...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES RISOTTO Beef and Mushroom Chicken Risotto 250 g beef fillet, cubed or use veal 250 g cooked chicken, chopped 1 cup mushrooms, finely sliced 1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced 1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced 2 cups assorted finely chopped vegetables 1 cup arborio rice (eg.
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES CASSEROLE Beef Casserole Springtime Lamb Casserole 500 g rump or blade steak, cut into strips 500 g lamb, cubed 2 tablespoons flour 1 packet French onion soup mix 1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced 1 tablespoon flour 2 cups mushroom, finely sliced 3 green onions, quartered...
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B When you cook the following menus with EXPRESS MENUS, press the EXPRESS COOK pad until the EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE desired menu appears in the display. Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) Roast Beef Chilled 0.5-3.0 kg 0.5-3.0 kg...
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) Roast Chicken Chilled 1.0-2.5 kg • Season with season salt or as desired. 5-15 +3°C • Place breast side down on a roasting rack in a casserole dish. Refrigerated •...
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Jacket Potato R-480J: 1-10 pieces + 20°C • Use washed new potatoes. 3-10 Potato (whole) R-380J: 1-8 pieces Room temperature • Pierce twice with fork on each side. 1 piece, • Place on outside of turntable. approx. 180-200 g • When oven stops and TURN POTATO, OVER is displayed, turn potatoes over and continue cooking.
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B VEGETABLES MENU GUIDE Initial Standing Menu Procedure Temperature Weight Time (approx.) Range (minutes) • Combine all ingredients except cream and nutmeg in a Fresh Soup 2-12 serves + 20°C Room temperature casserole dish and cover with plastic wrap or glass lid. Pumpkin Soup •...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK, press the RICE/PASTA pad until RICE / PASTA / CEREAL MENU GUIDE the desired menu appears in the display. Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) White Rice...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B RICE / PASTA / CEREAL MENU GUIDE Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) • Place into a deep Pyrex ® bowl and add water. Porridge 1 - 4 serves +20°C Room temperature •...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK, press the DESSERTS pad until the desired menu DESSERTS MENU GUIDE appears in the display. Initial Standing Menu Procedure Weight Temperature Time Range (approx.) (minutes) Cake +20°C •...
Room temperature + 3°C • Place pizza on paper towel on the turntable. R-480J: 1 – 6 pieces Pizza Refrigerated R-380J: 1 – 4 pieces 1 piece, approx. 90 g Rice 1 – 4 cups + 3°C • Place into a casserole dish, and cover with lid.
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R-480J: 1 – 6 pieces - 18°C • Place pie upside down on the turntable. includes: Pies R-380J: 1 – 4 pieces Frozen • Cover with paper towel. Pasties 1 piece, • When oven stops and TURN PIES, OVER is displayed, approx.
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B HEALTHY MENU 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. LOW FAT MEALS RECIPES 1. Mediterranean Chicken 2.
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B LOW FAT MEALS RECIPES 3. Sesame Prawns 4. Garlic and Chilli Baby Octopus Salad 36 green prawns, peeled and deveined, leaving tails intact 1 kg baby octopus, cleaned 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon ketjap manis* 2 birds- eye chillies, finely chopped juice of one lemon...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B VEGETARIAN MEALS RECIPES 1. Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni 2. Vegetables with Hokkien Noodles 1 250g packet frozen spinach 200 g snow peas, topped, tailed and sliced in half 375 g reduced fat ricotta cheese 1 bunch broccolini, cut into 5cm lengths 12 instant cannelloni tubes 1 125g packet baby corn, cut in half pinch of ground nutmeg...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B VEGETARIAN MEALS RECIPES 3. Spring Vegetable Rice Bake 4. Herbed Jacket Potatoes 1 cup parboiled rice 4 new potatoes, approx. 200g 3 large tomatoes, 2 thinly sliced, 1 diced 40 g baby spinach leaves, finely chopped 2 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped (oregano, basil, parsley, tarragon)
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B When you defrost the following menus with EASY DEFROST, press the EASY DEFROST pad EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE until the desired menu appears in the display. Standing Menu Quantity Procedure min-max Time (kg's) (minutes) Minced Meat 0.1-3.0 •...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B QUICK AND EASY RECIPES 1. San Choy Bau 2. Chicken Caesar Salad 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 5 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped 300 g chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 500 g pork or chicken mince 2 rashers bacon 100 g button mushrooms, finely diced...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B QUICK AND EASY RECIPES 6. Pecan Fudge 3. Asian Greens 500 g Asian greens (including gai larn, bok choy) 125 g butter oyster sauce 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 x 400 g can sweetened condensed milk 1.
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES Serves 6 Serves 6 1 kg small new potatoes 2 teaspoons grated ginger 150 mL sour cream 1 large onion, sliced into rings black pepper 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1 large avocado, cubed 1 tablespoon soy sauce...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B DESSERTS AUSTRALIAN FRUIT CAKE BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 1 cup plain flour, sifted cups milk 1 kg mixed fruit 4 slices multigrain bread, 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder crusts removed teaspoon vanilla essence 250 g butter, chopped teaspoon nutmeg...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B CHARTS DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS FOR SEAFOOD, BREAD AND PIES Procedure: 1. Remove wrapping from meat. SEAFOOD MICROWAVE TIME STANDING TIME PROCEDURES 2. Place frozen meat on a defrost rack. Shield. Whole Fish 4-6 minutes/500 g 5 minutes Shield head and tail...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B MICROWAVE OVEN ROASTING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS STANDING TIME BEEF Rare 16-18 minutes/kg at MEDIUM Tie meat with string. Season with cracked pepper. 10-15 minutes Medium 20-23 minutes/kg at MEDIUM Place fat-side down on a Rack. Turn over halfway through 25-28 minutes/kg at MEDIUM Well done cooking.
A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B FRESH VEGETABLE CHART MICROWAVE TIME MICROWAVE TIME COOKING PROCEDURE COOKING PROCEDURE VEGETABLE AMOUNT VEGETABLE AMOUNT AT HIGH (100%) AT HIGH (100%) Asparagus 500 g 3-4 minutes Wash and place in a freezer bag. Allow to stand Peas - Green 500 g 3-4 minutes...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART 1. Place vegetables in a dish. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. FOOD OTHER INGREDIENTS COOKING TIME 2. Stir halfway through cooking. 1 cup white rice 2 cups hot tap water 10-14 minutes on HIGH 3.
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B REHEATING CONVENIENCE – FOOD CHART DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE FOOD WEIGHT COOKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS STANDING TIME Beverage (room temp.) 1 cup minutes on HIGH Stir after heating. — 250 mL per cup 2 cups -3 minutes on HIGH Canned Food (room temp.) 1 cup...
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B GENERAL INFORMATION GLOSSARY OF TERMS DEFROSTING while lasagne, which contains sensitive cheese and SPOON MEASURES cannot be stirred, should be reheated at MEDIUM HIGH 1 tablespoon = 20 mL Thawing food, especially meats, using the microwave or MEDIUM.
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B COMMONLY ASKED POINTS TO REMEMBER PULSES To soak: Place one cup of any variety of beans in a large As a general guide: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HIGH – is ideal for vegetables, fruit, soup, beverages, dish, add 2 cups cold water and cover with a lid or plastic MICROWAVES COOK FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J C/B HINTS • Always place the stems of vegetables – e.g. cakes; arrange cakes evenly on turntable. Cook about large container to prevent boiling over. 50-60 seconds on HIGH, or until chocolate is soft. • FOIL. Contrary to popular belief, foil can be used in cauliflower, broccoli –...
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