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A42678, SCR/SCRNZ R380/480J O/M

Step

Procedure

3

The control panel is now locked, each time a pad is pressed, the display will show "LOCK".

Press the number 2 pad.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.

Pad Order

Display

The time of day will appear in the display.

2

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.
After step 1 for Auto Start.

Child Lock

L O C K

C H I L D

L O C K

* To unlock the control panel.
After step 2 for Child Lock.

Step

Procedure

Pad Order

Display

The time of day will appear in the
display. The oven is ready to use.

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad.

3

L O C K

O F F

This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice key operations.

* To demonstrate.
After step 1 for Auto Start.

Demonstration Mode

Step

Procedure

Pad Order

Display

Press the number 3 pad.

Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.

Then DEMO, MICROWAVE, OVEN
will appear repeatedly.

2

3

D E M O

M O D E

D E M O

* Suppose you demonstrate Instant Cook.

Step

Procedure

Pad Order

Display

Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.

The cooking time will begin counting
down to zero at ten times the speed.
When the timer reaches zero,
END will appear in the display.

1

  1 0 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

STOP

CLEAR

INSTANT COOK

START

INSTANT COOK

START

INSTANT COOK

START

SCA/SCNZ R380/480J,O/M,P18-

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Summary of Contents for Carousel R-380J

Page 1: ...A42678 SCR SCRNZ R380 480J O M MICROWAVE OVEN A N D OPERATIONMANUAL COOKBOOK J R 380J MODELS R 480J SCA SCNZ R380 480J O M Cover 04 6 29 1 35 PM 3 ...

Page 2: ...arranty claim This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits varies or excludes any express and implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale IMPORTANT DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE TO SHARP For your reference please enter the particulars of your purchase below and retain with your purchase documentation Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Retailer WARRANTY Cons...

Page 3: ...en also has a HELP key for instructions on using AutoStart DemonstrationMode ChildLock InfoonPads and Help We strongly recommend however that you read this operation manual thoroughly before operating your oven paying particular attention to the safety warnings and special notes CONTENTS page Warranty Inside of front cover Introduction 1 Warning 2 Special Notes and Warning 3 Installation Instructi...

Page 4: ...f a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous Donotoperatetheovenifitisnotworkingcorrectlyordamageduntilithasbeenrepairedbyaqualifiedservice technician trained by SHARP It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to 1 Door warped 2 Hinges and Latches broken or loosened 3 Door Seals Sealing Surfaces and oven ...

Page 5: ...prevent explosion Pierce skins of potatoes apples squash hot dogs sausages and oysters so that steam escapes Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 2 seconds Transfer baby food to small dish and heat carefully stirring often Check for suitable temperature to prevent burns Remove the screw cap and teat before warming baby bottles A...

Page 6: ...can be unplugged easily in an emergency 5 Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for damage to the machine or personal injury for failure to observe the correct electrical connecting procedure The A C voltage must be single phase 230 240V 50Hz 6 This appliance must be earthed 7 Operate the oven from a general purpose domestic outlet If a generator is used do not ope...

Page 7: ...by 1 minute mul tiples each time this pad is pressed during cooking Press to start oven after setting programmes 7 MORE LESS PADS Press to increase decrease the time in one minute increments dur ing cooking or to alter the cooking result for the automatic operations 8 HELP PAD Press to select auto start child lock demonstrationmodesorinfoonpads Press to get cooking information 9 NUMBER PADS Press ...

Page 8: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press the STOP CLEAR pad once to 1 Stop the oven temporarily during cooking 2 Clear if you make a mistake during programming 3 Clear the message on the display after cooking Press the STOP CLEAR pad twice Stop Clear To Cancel a Programme During Cooking The dots will flash on and off 3 2 Enter the correct time of day by pressing the numbers in sequence Press ...

Page 9: ...IGH To lower to M HIGH press the POWER LEVEL pad again Repeat as necessary to select MEDIUM M LOW or LOW power levels Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on MEDIUM power Step Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The timer begins to count down 1 2 This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking If a power lev...

Page 10: ...e If power is not selected the oven will operate at HIGH power Press the INSTANT COOK START pad Instant Cook Step Procedure Pad Order Display the second sequence will appear and the timer will begincountingdowntozero again 4 Press the INSTANT COOK START pad until desired time is displayed Each time the pad is pressed the cooking time is increased by 1 minute 1 Enter desired cooking time The timer ...

Page 11: ...carefully the food may be overcooked or undercooked or ERROR may be displayed 5 When cooking small quantities of food on SENSOR REHEAT or SENSOR COOK the food may be cooked without displaying any remaining cooking time or requiring any operations during the cooking 6 To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE use EASY DEFROST or defrost manually 7 Food we...

Page 12: ...king hint whenever HELP is lit in the display See page 20 Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The cooking time will begin counting to zero When it reaches zero the oven will beep STAND COVERED 5 MIN FOIL will be displayed repeatedly 3 If you require a cooking hint press the HELP pad PRESS START will be displayed Open the door Turn meat over and separate into pieces Close the door Press the INSTANT CO...

Page 13: ...t Beef Chilled Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The cooking time will begin counting down The oven will beep 4 times and will stop TURN BEEF OVER will be displayed repeatedly PRESS START will be displayed The cooking time will begin counting to zero When it reaches zero the oven will beep STAND COVERED 5 15 MIN FOIL ENJOY YOUR BEEF will be dis played repeatedly 5 2 You can get a cooking hint whene...

Page 14: ...it in the display See page 20 1 3 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 6 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The cooking time will begin counting down The oven will beep 4 times and will stop STIR will be displayed The cooking time will begin counting down to zero When it reaches zero the oven will beep STIR THEN STAND COVERED 3 MIN ENJOY YOUR PASTA DISH will be displayed repeatedly 3 If you req...

Page 15: ...k 2 cups of White Rice Press the INSTANT COOK START pad When the sensor detects the va pour from the food the remaining cooking time will appear eg remaining cooking time is ap proximately 11 min 40 sec for R 480J and 13 min 27 sec for R 380J If you require a cooking hint press the HELP pad Press the RICE PASTA pad once to cook White Rice Step Procedure Display Pad Order 2 1 S E N S O R C O O K I ...

Page 16: ...u Step Procedure Display Pad Order Press the LOW FAT MEALS pad 5 times to cook Lemon Fish Fillets Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The cooking time will begin counting down The oven will beep 4 times and will stop TURN FISH OVER will be dis played repeatedly PRESS START will be displayed The cooking time will begin counting down to zero When it reaches zero the oven will beep STAND COVERED 2 MIN E...

Page 17: ...T COOK START pad The cooking time will begin count ing down The oven will beep 4 times and will stop TURN POUL TRY OVER SHIELD WARM PORTION will be displayed re peatedly 5 The cooking time will begin count ing to zero When it reaches zero the oven will beep STANDCOVERED 5 50MIN FOIL will be displayed repeatedly You can get a cooking hint whenever HELP is lit in the display See page 20 EASY DEFROST...

Page 18: ...rlic Prawns 5 Nachos 6 Pecan Fudge 1 3 PRESS START will be displayed Open the door Turn chicken over Close the door Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The cooking time will begin counting down The oven will beep 4 times and will stop REMOVE CHICKEN ADD BA CON will be displayed repeatedly 2 4 5 PRESS START will be displayed Open the door Remove the chicken And place the bacon directly on the turntabl...

Page 19: ... Press to reheat 6 popular menus Follow the instructions provided in the SENSOR REHEAT MENU GUIDE on page D E of the cooking guides You can get a cooking hint whenever HELP is lit in the display See page 20 The timer begins to count down Whenthecookingtimereacheszero STIR ENJOY YOUR SOUP will be displayed 2 Sensor Reheat 1 Dinner Plate 2 Casserole 3 Soup 4 Pizza 5 Rice 6 Pie x 3 Press the SENSOR R...

Page 20: ...ole for 20 minutes on MEDIUM at 4 30 in the afternoon Check that the correct time of day is displayed 7 OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Press the INSTANT COOK START pad Press the number 1 pad The dots will flash on and off Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required for MEDIUM press three times Enter the desired cooking time Press the CLOCK pad 1 2 3 4 5 6 Help Feature Thetimerbeginst...

Page 21: ...y will appear in the display The oven is ready to use Press the STOP CLEAR pad 3 L O C K O F F This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets and also allows you to practice key operations To demonstrate After step 1 for Auto Start Demonstration Mode Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the number 3 pad Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven Press the INSTANT COOK...

Page 22: ...u want to cancel the guide press the STOP CLEAR pad P R E S S T O S E L E C T 1 5 P R E S E T V E G E T A B L E M E N U S 1 5 P R E S E T Each pad has a useful guide To get the guide for VEGETABLES pad After step 1 for Auto Start Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the VEGETABLES pad Info on Pads 2 Each setting of Automatic Operations has a cooking hint If you wish to check press the HELP pad w...

Page 23: ...ired for MEDIUM press 3 times Press the INSTANT COOK START pad Press the MORE pad twice to increase time by 2 minutes The timer starts to count down 5 0 0 M E D I U M 5 0 0 1 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Increasing or Decreasing Time During A Cooking Programme Microwave time can be added or decreased during a cooking programme using the MORE or LESS pads Suppose you want to increase c...

Page 24: ...ur oven has an alarm function If you leave food in the oven after cooking the oven will beep 3 times and REMOVE FOOD will be displayed in the display after 2 minutes If you do not remove the food at that time the oven will beep 3 times after 4 minutes and 6 minutes Pad Order Procedure Enter desired time Once the egg has come to the boil in the saucepan you can start the timer 3 The timer begins to...

Page 25: ...p YES _______ NO _______ 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 Oven lamp should go off if door is closed properly Press the INSTANT COOK START pad once A Does the oven lamp come on YES _______ NO _______ B Does the cooling fan work YES _______ NO _______ Put your ...

Page 26: ...A42678 SCR SCRNZ R380 480J O M 24 MEMO SCA SCNZ R380 480J O M P21 04 6 22 2 27 PM 24 ...

Page 27: ...Reheat Sensor Cook Quick and Easy Healthy Menu and Express Defrost Express Meal of Express Menus do not need to enter weight x 4 eg Poultry Menu eg 1 0kg Weight More or Less EASY DEFROST MORE INSTANT COOK START To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds on M LOW Cooking Time x 4 POWER LEVEL Variable Cooking Control INSTANT COOK START Healthy Menu INSTANT COOK START eg Lemon Fish Fillets Menu ...

Page 28: ...NING 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 6 STANDING TIME Standing time is important After cooking or defrosting ensure adequate standing time This allows the food to continue cooking or heating Refer to cooking guides for each menu or accordi...

Page 29: ...th metal twist ties substitute with string For cooking food with high fat content do not bring the wrap in contact with the food as it may melt Small amounts may be used to shield certain parts of meat and fish when cooking or defrosting Remove food in foil trays if possible and place in a microwave safe dish If not possible place the foil tray onto a heat proof plate allowing 2 5 cm room between ...

Page 30: ...oom finely sliced 1 clove garlic crushed 1 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 2 cup tomato paste 500 ml beef stock 1 2 cup dry red wine 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon dried mixed herbs 300 g dried pasta salt and pepper to taste 1 2 teaspoon sugar 1 Place all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish Corning ware and mix well 2 Cover with a lid and place on turntable 3 Cook on EXPRESS MEAL PASTA DISH 4 When oven s...

Page 31: ...p dry white wine 2 1 2 cups of chicken stock 1 bay leaf salt and pepper to taste 1 Place all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish Corning ware and mix well 2 Place on turntable uncovered 3 Cook on EXPRESS MEAL RISOTTO 4 When oven stops with STIR displayed stir and continue cooking 5 After cooking stir and stand for 3 mins Serve with parmesan cheese Seafood Risotto 300 g seafood marinara mix chi...

Page 32: ...am 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1 sprig of rosemary salt and pepper to taste 1 In a freezer bag add flour and beef and toss until the beef is evenly coated 2 Add all ingredients including the beef to a 3 litre casserole dish Corning ware and mix well 3 Cover with a lid and place on turntable 4 Cook on EXPRESS MEAL CASSEROLE 5 When oven stops with STIR displayed stir and continue cooking 6...

Page 33: ...f over and continue cooking After cooking stand covered with aluminium foil Roast Beef Frozen You can select desired cooking result MORE Well done STD Medium Roast Lamb Chilled You can select desired cooking result MORE Well done STD Medium Place fat side down on a roasting rack in a casserole dish and season Cover loosely with paper towel When oven stops and TURN LAMB OVER is displayed turn lamb ...

Page 34: ...GUIDE When you cook the following menus with EXPRESS MENUS press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the desired menu appears in the display Fish Fillets Standing Time minutes No Menu Procedure Place fish fillets on a defrost rack Whentheovenhasstopped turnoverandseparateintopieces Shieldedgeswithfoilstrips After defrost time stand covered with aluminium foil 5 NOTE When freezing minced meat shape it in...

Page 35: ...ussels Sprouts Broccoli Cauliflower Corn Green Peas Mixed Vegetables 0 1 1 0 kg 18 C Frozen Before cooking separate vegetables eg broccoli as much as possible Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish in the following way hard vegetables around the outside soft vegetables in the centre medium vegetables in between Cover with a glass lid or plastic wrap After cooking stir then stand covered 1 5 medi...

Page 36: ...oes and stock in a casserole dish Cover with plastic wrap or a lid When oven stops and STIR is displayed stir soup Continue cooking covered The oven will stop again and display STIR Stir soup and continue cooking covered After cooking stir and place in a blender or processor and blend until smooth Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in worcestershire sauce and cream Season to taste Serves Ingredie...

Page 37: ...s 5 cups 4 cups 6 cups 2 pkts 4 cups 1 pkt 2 cups Noodles Hot tap water 1 cup 250ml 3 5 Place into a Pyrex bowl and cover with hot tap water Cook uncovered When oven stops and STIR is displayed stir and continue cooking After cooking stand and stir Pasta Hot tap water 1 cup 250ml 1 cup 2 1 2 cups 1 1 2 cups 3 cups 2 cups 4 cups 1 2 cup 2 cups 3 cups 5 cups 4 cups 6 cups Fresh Pasta Tortellini Ravi...

Page 38: ... a deep Pyrex bowl and add water Cook uncovered Stir after cooking Weight Range Porridge 20 C Room temperature 1 4 serves Porridge Water 1serve 1 3 cup 3 4 cup 2serves 2 3 cup 1 1 2 cups 3serves 1 cup 2 1 4 cups 4serves 1 1 3 cups 3 cups 6 Initial Temperature approx SCA SCNA R380 480J C B P09 13 04 6 29 2 20 PM 12 ...

Page 39: ...2 cup 1 tbs 1 4 cup 1 4 cup 50 g 30 g 1 2 cup 1 tbs 1 cup 2 4 serves Crunch Ingredients can pie apples White Wings butter cake mix butter cut into thin slices brown sugar coconut crushed nuts cinnamon Serve 4 6 serves 6 8 serves 2 4 serves 400 g 1 2 cup 50 g 1 tbs 1 tbs 1 tbs 1 2 ts 600 g 3 4 cup 75 g 2 tbs 2 tbs 2 tbs 1 ts 800 g 1 1 2 cups 150 g 3 tbs 3 tbs 3 tbs 1 ts Place pie apple in a shallow...

Page 40: ...and covered 1 5 20 C Room temperature Place in a Pyrex bowl Cover with glass lid or plastic wrap After cooking stir HINT For other beverages see HINT on page E 1 4 cups 1 cup 250 ml 3 C Refrigerated 20 C Room temperature 2 3 C Refrigerated Place pizza on paper towel on the turntable 3 C Refrigerated 1 4 cups 1 cup 250 ml Place into a casserole dish and cover with lid After cooking stir Menu Dinner...

Page 41: ...pies over and continue cooking After cooking stand 1 3 Menu Pie includes Pies Pasties Weight Range Initial Temperature approx 18 C Frozen HINT To Reheat Beverage Tea Coffee Water 20 C Room Temperature Stir after heating 1 piece approx 160 200 g R 480J 1 6 pieces R 380J 1 4 pieces SENSOR REHEAT MENU GUIDE No 6 R 480J 1 min 20 sec 2 min 30 sec R 380J 1 min 20 sec 2 min 40 sec Cooking Time SCA SCNZ R...

Page 42: ...ve with rice or hokkien noodles Serves 6 Nutrition per serve 4 4g Fat 1 8g Saturated fat 19 3g Protein 21 4g Carbohydrate 4 4g Dietary fibre 891kJ 1 Mediterranean Chicken 1 clove garlic crushed 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped juice of half a lemon 6 olives finely sliced 5 sundried tomatoes not in oil finely chopped 20 g baby spinach leaves 1 Spanish onion finely...

Page 43: ...ly chopped 1 Place the fish in a single layer into a shallow casserole dish 2 Pour the lemon juice Season with salt and pepper 3 Cover with lid or plastic wrap Cook on Low Fat Meals No 5 Lemon Fish Fillets 4 When the oven stops and TURN FISH OVER is displayed turn the fish over and continue cooking 5 After cooking stand covered for 2 minutes 6 Sprinkle with the parsley and serve with a green salad...

Page 44: ...n 6 Add the noodles to the vegetables Add the sauces and bean shoots Combine well Serves 6 Nutrition per serve 1 3g Fat 0 3g Saturated fat 9 7g Protein 39g Carbohydrate 7 0g Dietary fibre 933kJ 1 Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni 1 250g packet frozen spinach 375 g reduced fat ricotta cheese 12 instant cannelloni tubes pinch of ground nutmeg salt and pepper to taste 500 g jar Summer Tomato Basil Pasta...

Page 45: ...rian Meals No 5 Vegetable Couscous 2 When the oven stops and ADD VEGETABLES is displayed place all the vegetables including the onion in a 3 litre casserole dish Cover with lid or plastic wrap and continue cooking 3 When the oven stops and STIR is displayed stir and continue cooking 4 After cooking add the couscous Season to taste Add the lemon juice Mix until well combined Stand covered for 5 min...

Page 46: ...ime stand covered with aluminium foil See NOTE below 5 30 Steak Chops 5 15 Fish fillets 0 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 Chicken Pieces Shield the exposed bone with foil Place chicken pieces on a defrost rack When the oven has stopped remove any defrosted pieces turn over and shield the warm portions of remaining pieces After defrost time stand covered with aluminium foil See NOTE below 5 15 Remove from original w...

Page 47: ... 4 6 2 Chicken Caesar Salad 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 300 g chicken breasts cut into thin strips 2 rashers bacon 1 Cos lettuce washed and torn 1 2 cup grated parmesan cheese Dressing 1 2 cup natural yogurt 1 4 cup whole egg mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves fresh garlic crushed 2 anchovy fillets minced or 2 teaspoons 1 To make the dressing combine all ...

Page 48: ...ns 200 g corn chips 1 cup grated cheese sour cream 1 In a medium bowl mix salsa and red kidney beans together 2 Place corn chips in a large flan dish 3 Pour over topping and sprinkle with grated cheese Cook on Quick and Easy No 5 Nachos 4 After cooking stand 2 minutes 5 Serve topped with sour cream 6 Pecan Fudge 125 g butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 x 400 g can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup b...

Page 49: ...8 Cook for 20 22 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH 9 Allow to stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving 2 tablespoons gravy powder 250 g frozen mixed vegetables 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 can chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons parsley 60 g grated chedder cheese salt and pepper to taste MEAT LASAGNE Serves 8 MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS 30 g butter 1 onion chopped 1 kg topside mince 1 4 cup tomato ...

Page 50: ...g every 2 minutes Drain excess liquid 2 Stir in tomatoes salt and pepper chilli powder vinegar sugar tomato paste and kidney beans 3 Cook for 18 20 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH stirring twice during cooking 4 Serve with boiled rice 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 375 g jar tomato paste 425 g can red kidney beans drained INDIAN CURRY LAMB Serves 4 6 1 small sweet potato cubed 1 onion thinly sliced ...

Page 51: ... Cook on MEDIUM for 32 36 minutes turning halfway through cooking 7 After cooking stand covered with aluminium foil for 8 minutes before carving FRUITY BEEF Serves 4 6 1 5 kg topside beef SEASONING INGREDIENTS 1 1 2 cups stuffing mix water to mix 1 Prepare beef to be seasoned by cutting a pocket in the centre 2 Mix sauce ingredients together and put to one side 3 Prepare enough seasoning by follow...

Page 52: ... stock 1 2 red capsicum chopped 1 2 yellow capsicum chopped 1 stick celery chopped 2 cups penne pasta 4 cups hot tap water 1 tablespoon fresh chives 1 Brush chicken with butter melted for 20 seconds on HIGH 2 Cook chicken for 28 32 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH turning over halfway through cooking 3 Cool and then remove chicken flesh from the bone 4 Cook pasta in a large bowl for 15 16 minutes on HIGH St...

Page 53: ...during cooking 7 Stand for 5 minutes covered in foil HONEY CHICKEN LEGS Serves 4 250 mL soy sauce 4 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic crushed 1 Combine soy sauce honey lemon juice garlic ginger and oil in a small bowl Pour over chicken and marinate for 2 3 hours 2 Sprinkle with sesame seeds 3 Arrange chicken legs on a roasting rack Cook for 16 20 minutes on MEDI UM HIGH tur...

Page 54: ...2 tablespoons Laksa paste 1 In a large bowl cook Laksa paste oil lemon grass and garlic for 1 minute on HIGH stirring once during cooking 2 Add fish sauce fish stock and cook for 3 minutes on HIGH 3 Add cubed fish and or deveined prawns and cook for 7 minutes on MEDIUM Stir through coconut cream and cook for a further 4 5 minutes 4 Add noodles to a large bowl of boiling water and let stand for 5 1...

Page 55: ... lemon rind and black pepper Mix well Cook for 4 6 minutes on MEDIUM stirring every minute 3 Stir in the snow peas Cook for 1 3 minutes on MEDIUM 4 Serve immediately with rice CRAB MORNAY Serves 6 350 g fresh crabmeat or 2 x 170 g cans crab meat drained 5 cloves garlic crushed 60 g butter 1 3 cup plain flour 1 2 teaspoon dry mustard 2 cups milk 1 In a large bowl melt butter for 30 seconds on HIGH ...

Page 56: ...rves 4 6 3 large potatoes approx 500 g peeled and sliced thinly 1 2 large onion sliced 1 cup grated tasty cheese 250 ml thickened cream paprika salt and pepper to taste 1 In a medium casserole dish place 1 3 of the sliced potatoes to cover the dish 2 Layer 1 2 of the sliced onion on top 3 Sprinkle 1 3 of the grated cheese over the onion 4 Repeat with second layer of potatoes onion and cheese 5 Fin...

Page 57: ... large bowl with 2 tablespoons of water cover and cook for 6 8 minutes on HIGH stirring halfway through cooking Drain 2 In a small bowl combine butter garlic onion and anchovy Cook for 1 2 1 minute on HIGH stir halfway 3 Combine basil pepper and salt to garlic mixture 4 Add tomatoes and garlic mixture to potatoes ensuring potatoes are well coated 5 Cook uncovered for 4 5 minutes on HIGH stirring h...

Page 58: ...HIGH 3 Pour into a greased microwave safe gugelhopf container 4 Cook for 16 18 minutes on MEDIUM Allow to stand 5 10 minutes before turning out 5 Allow to cool before icing ICING 1 Beat ingredients together till light and creamy DESSERTS BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING Serves 4 6 4 slices multigrain bread crusts removed butter 3 tablespoons caster sugar 1 4 cup sultanas 1 Spread bread with butter and cut...

Page 59: ...minutes before reheating Whole Fish Scallops Prawns 4 6 minutes 500 g 6 8 minutes 500 g 4 6 minutes 500 g 5 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes Shield head and tail with foil Separate and rearrange halfway through defrosting Separate as soon as possible Separate as soon as possible DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES FOR MEAT AND POULTRY BEEF Roast Steaks Minced Beef PORK Roast Chops Ribs Minced Pork LAMB...

Page 60: ...ck Brush with melted butter Turn over halfway through cooking Stand covered with foil before carving Brush rind with oil and sprinkle with salt Place on a rack Turn over halfway through cooking Stand covered with foil before carving Season with Season All or as desired Place fat side down on a rack Turn over halfway through cooking Stand covered with foil before carving Brush with melted butter Se...

Page 61: ...k covered Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving Pierce skin with a fork Place on turntable Turn over halfway through cooking Allow to stand wrapped in foil 3 minutes Peel and quarter potatoes Cook in a dish with 1 3 cup water Cook covered Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving Peel and cut into serving size pieces Place in a dish and cook covered Allow to stand 3 minutes before serving Wash and...

Page 62: ... 500 g 250 g 500 g Break apart as soon as possible Arrange with flower towards the centre MICROWAVE TIME AT HIGH 100 WEIGHT VEGETABLE SPECIAL PROCEDURES 1 cup white rice 1 cup brown rice 1 cup macaroni 250 g spaghetti 250 g fettuccine 1 3 cup quick cooking oats 1 cup quick cooking oats RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART FOOD OTHER INGREDIENTS COOKING TIME Break apart as soon as possible Procedure Place ...

Page 63: ... directly on turntable Allow to stand Place in a bowl cover with plastic wrap Place directly on turntable Stir halfway Allow to stand then stir Place between paper towels Place directly on the turntable Remove from foil container Place on a roasting rack Allow to stand Remove from foil container Place directly on the turntable Allow to stand Remove from foil container Place on a plate lined with p...

Page 64: ...es during reheating especially if casserole has been refrigerated If casserole cannot be stirred reheat at MEDIUM MEATS Medium to thin slices reheat best Cover meat with sauce or gravy Cover with microwave plastic wrap to hold in heat Reheat on MEDIUM PLATES OF FOOD Arrange food with thickest parts of meat and bulky vegetables to outside of the plate Place quick to heat foods in the centre Cover w...

Page 65: ...ve oven the longer it takes to cook Reduce liquids in a microwave recipe because there is not as much evaporation due to the shorter cooking time Reduce seasonings slightly because flavours will be unbalanced by quantity of liquid Do not add salt until the end of the cooking process Microwaves cook from the outside to the centre so when arranging foods always place the thicker or more dense portio...

Page 66: ...laced on a layer of paper towel will take approximately 3 minutes to heat on HIGH To remove odours place 1 litre water with slice of lemon or 1 teaspoon vanilla essence in the micro wave Cook for 20 minutes on HIGH As microwave cooking time is so quick food should be seasoned to taste with herbs and spices after cooking To peel a tomato pierce the skin with a fork 3 4 times Place on a rack and coo...

Page 67: ...NAY S GARLIC MUSSELS S GARLIC PRAWNS R SEAFOOD LAKSA R SMOKED SALMON TAGLIATELLE R VEGETABLES CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN T EASY HOME MADE RISOTTO T HONEY CARROTS T HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES U POTATOES PIZZAIOLA U POTATO AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD U PUMPKIN SALAD U SCALLOPED POTATOES T STUFFED BAKED POTATOES U VEGETABLE PLATTER T DESSERTS AUSTRALIAN FRUIT CAKE V BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING V CARAMEL RICE PUDD...

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