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For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% power.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad until desired time is displayed.
Each time the pad is pressed, the cook time is increased by 1 minute.

Sequence Cooking

Your oven can be programmed with up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching from one
variable power setting to the next.
* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 3 minutes on 100%.

Step

Procedure

Pad Order

Display

Enter desired cooking time.

2

1

3

Select desired power level by pressing
the POWER LEVEL pad (for 50%
press six times).

For second sequence, enter desired
cooking time.
If power is not selected, the oven will
operate at 100% power.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.

The timer begins to count
down to zero. When it
reaches zero,

the second sequence will
appear and the timer will
begin counting down to zero
again.

Step

Procedure

Pad Order

Display

Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.

Within 3 minutes of closing the door,
cooking completion or pressing the
STOP/CLEAR pad.

The timer begins to count down.

Instant Cook™

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Summary of Contents for Carousel R-380Z

Page 1: ...J MICROWAVEOVEN A N D OPERATIONMANUAL COOKBOOK MODELS R 380Z W SCASCNZ R380Z W OM Cover 5 14 12 3 01 PM 3 ...

Page 2: ...aim This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits varies or excludes any implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale WARRANTY PERIODS Home Theatre Projector 12 months Audio Home Theatre 12 months Microwave Oven 12 months Steam Oven 12 months Refrigerator 24 months DVD Blu ray 12 months Air Conditioner 60 months Portable Air Conditioner 12 months LCD Tel...

Page 3: ...ank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven Your new oven has an Information Display System which offers you step by step instructions to easily guide you through each feature 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 The manual is divided into two sections 1 OPERATION P...

Page 4: ... explode Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating them in the microwave oven Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the oven See Page Use only microwave safe containers and utensils on microwave modes The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns When heati...

Page 5: ...he food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns 9 If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualified service technician trained by SHARP 10 Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish s cover including microwave plastic wrap etc and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face 11 Make sure that...

Page 6: ... dish 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 Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or microwave safe glass bowls Exceed maximum time on popcorn package Heat disposable bottles Overheat baby bottles Only heat until warm Heat bottles with nipples on Heat baby food ...

Page 7: ...hould be installed so as not to block ventilation openings Allow a space of at least 15cm on the top 10cm on both sides and 5cm at the rear of the oven for adequate air circulation When installing in a cabinet the minimum inside dimension of the cabinet should be 720mm W x 460mm H x 498mm D When building the oven into a cabinet or wall a Sharp built in kit model number RK J32W white is available w...

Page 8: ...ing programmes Press once to cook for 1 minute at HIGH or increase by 1 minute multiples by pressing numerous times during cooking POWER LEVEL PAD Press to select microwave power setting If not pressed HIGH is automatically selected Press to alter the cooking result for automatic operations STOP CLEAR PAD Press to clear during programming Press once to stop operation of oven during cooking press t...

Page 9: ... time of day eg 1 45 Press the STOP CLEAR pad once to 1 Stop the oven temporarily during cooking 2 Clear if you make a mistake during programming Press the STOP CLEAR pad twice Stop Clear To Cancel a Programme During Cooking The dots will flash on and off Press the STOP CLEAR pad Plugtheovenintoapowerpointand switch on the power Ensure the oven door is closed 1 This oven is preset with the INFORMA...

Page 10: ...n 2 If a power level is not selected then 100 power is automatically used Suppose you want to time cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 100 power Microwave Time Cooking MANUAL OPERATIONS This is a manual cooking feature first enter the cooking time then the power level There are eleven different power levels You can programme up to 99 minutes 99 seconds This variable cooking control allows you to sele...

Page 11: ...Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time 2 1 3 Selectdesiredpowerlevelbypressing the POWER LEVEL pad for 50 press six times For second sequence enter desired cooking time If power is not selected the oven will operate at 100 power Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The timer begins to count down to zero When it reaches zero the second sequence will appear and the timer will begin count...

Page 12: ... 50 power cooking at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min 30 sec Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required for 50 press six times Press the INSTANT COOK START pad Press the INSTANT COOK START pad twice to increase the cooking time by two minutes The timer starts to count down 1 2 3 4 x 2 SCASCNZ R380Z W OM P...

Page 13: ...ration 9 TodefrostfoodsaboveorbelowtheweightsallowedontheEXPRESSDEFROSTMENUGUIDE useEASY DEFROST or defrost manually 10 will be displayed if more or less than weight of foods suggested in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE or MELT SOFTEN MENU GUIDE is programmed when the INSTANT COOK START pad is pressed To clear press the STOP CLEAR pad and reprogramme 11 When entering the weight of the food round off the w...

Page 14: ...Cook to cook 2 Jacket Potatoes Press the INSTANT COOK START pad Whenthesensordetectsthevapour fromthefood theremainingcooking time will appear eg remaining cooking time is approximately 3 min 30 sec Press the JACKET POTATO pad once Step Procedure Display Pad Order 2 1 PRESS START will be displayed 3 The cooking time will begin counting to zero when it reaches zero the oven will beep STAND COVERED ...

Page 15: ... Pad Order Press the QUICK AND EASY MEALS paduntilthedesiredmenuisdisplayed forLemon Fish Fillets presssixtimes 1 Garlic Prawns 2 Fish in Chinese Cabbage Leaves 3 San Choy Bau 4 Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni 5 Chicken Cacciatore 6 Lemon Fish Fillets 1 3 PRESS START will be displayed Open the door Turn fish over Close the door Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The cooking time will begin counting d...

Page 16: ... Chocolate press twice 1 Butter 2 Chocolate 3 Cream Cheese 4 Ice Cream 1 2 The cooking time will begin counting down The oven will beep 4 times and will stop STIR will be displayed repeatedly Press the INSTANT COOK START pad 3 Melt Soften 4 PRESS START will be displayed Open the door Stir Close the door Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The cooking time will begin counting down When it reaches zero...

Page 17: ...begin counting down The oven will beep 4 times and stop TURN OVER SEPA RATE INTO PIECES SHIELD WARM PORTION will be displayed repeatedly The defrosting time will begin counting down When it reaches zero the oven will beep STAND COVERED 10 MIN FOIL will be displayed repeatedly Openthedoor Removedefrosted pieces turnoverremainingpieces and shield warm portion Close the door 2 Step Press the INSTANT ...

Page 18: ... will begin counting down The oven will beep 4 times and stop REMOVE DE FROSTED PORTION TURN OVER SHIELD WARM PORITON will be displayed repeatedly Thedefrostingtimewillbegincounting down When it reaches zero the oven will beep STAND COVERED 5 15 MIN FOILwillbedisplayedrepeatedly Press the number pads to enter weight Openthedoor Removedefrosted pieces turnoverremainingpieces and shield warm portion...

Page 19: ...COOK QUICK AND EASY MEALS MELT SOFTEN EXPRESS DEFROST EASY DEFROST To adjust cooking time press POWER LEVEL pad before pressing INSTANT COOK START pad Suppose you want to defrost 1 0kg of Chicken Pieces Easy Defrost for more time than the standard setting 4 1 1 The Less More setting can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features SENSOR INSTANT ACTION SENSOR COOK QUICK AND EASY ME...

Page 20: ...downphase simply press STOP CLEAR Suppose you want to set the timer for 3 minutes to boil an egg on the stove top Step Display Procedure Once the egg has come to the boil in the saucepan you can start the timer The timer begins to count down When the timer reaches zero the oven will beep Pad Order Enter desired time 1 2 Press the INFO TIMER pad PRESS START OR SELECT POWER will be displayed SCASCNZ...

Page 21: ... the INFO TIMER pad DEMO PRESS1 LOCK PRESS2 CLOCK PRESS 3 AUTO START PRESS4 INFOON PADS PRESS DESIRED PAD will be displayed repeatedly The INFO feature has 6 different programs Info Suppose you demonstrate Instant Cook After step 3 for Demonstration Mode 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 4 Step...

Page 22: ... 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 Demonstration Mode on page 19 Child Lock To cancel the Child Lock After step 2 for Child Lock Step Procedure Pad Order Display Thetimeofdaywillappearinthedisplay The ov...

Page 23: ... Auto Start The correct time of day must be set before using Auto Start see clock setting on page 7 AUTO START can be set in manual microwave cooking only Press the number 4 pad Enter the desired start time The dots will flash on and off Enter the desired cooking time Set the desired cooking mode formicrowavecookingat50 power level press the POWER LEVEL pad 6 times Press the INSTANT COOK START pad...

Page 24: ... of Automatic Operations has a cooking hint If you wish to check press the INFO TIMER pad whenever HELP is lit in the display 2 PRESS TO SELECT 1 2 PRESET FRESH VEGE TABLE MENUS will be displayed twice Your 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 1 minute If you do not remove the food a...

Page 25: ...s the display light up 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 _______...

Page 26: ...proximately 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 cook for 45 60 seconds on HIGH Stand for 3 minu...

Page 27: ...f pork and simmering great for casseroles or stews and cooking seafood MEDIUM LOW allows you to defrost LOW is used to keep foods warm once they are cooked The more food in the microwave 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 quan...

Page 28: ...t 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 Arrangefoodwiththickestpartsofmeatandbulkyvegetables to outside of the plate Place quick to heat foods in the centre Cover with microwave plastic wrap Reheat on MEDIUM VEGETABLES Wrap large whole vegetables in microwave plastic wrap Cover...

Page 29: ...ce 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 Remove from foil container Cover with plastic wrap or lid Allow to stand Place between paper towels Place directly on the turntable Remove from foil container Place on a plate and then onto the turntable Allow to stand Remove from foil container Place on...

Page 30: ...T MEDIUM HIGH 70 Break apart as soon as possible GUIDE TO COOKING EGGS 1 2 3 4 1 tsp 2 tsp 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 4 cup MICROWAVE TIME AT MEDIUM HIGH 70 Butter SCRAMBLED EGG GUIDE Place butter eggs and milk in a small medium microwave safe bowl Beat with a fork until well combined and yolks of eggs are completely stirred in Cook uncovered stirring halfway through cooking Milk Egg s 1...

Page 31: ... fork Turn over during cooking Stand for 3 minutes Peel and quarter potatoes Cook in a dish with 1 3 cup water Cook covered Stand for 3 minutes Place in a shallow casserole dish Cover Stand for 3 minutes Place in a shallow casserole dish with 2 tablespoons of water Cover Stand for 3 minutes Placeinashallowcasseroledishwith1 tablespoonofwater Cover Standfor3 minutes cookforlongerforlesscrunch Pierc...

Page 32: ... before carving Brush rind with oil and sprinkle with salt Place on a microwave safe 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 microwave safe rack Turn over halfway through cooking Stand covered with foil before carving Brush with melted butter Season as desired Place chicken breast side down on a mic...

Page 33: ...ops Prawns 5 7 minutes 500 g 4 6 minutes 500 g 31 2 51 2 minutes 500 g 10 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes Shield head and tail with foil Turn over and shield any warm area halfway through defrosting Turn over halfway through defrosting Separate as soon as possible Turn over halfway through defrosting Separate as soon as possible DEFROSTING TIMES AND TECHNIQUES FOR MEAT AND POULTRY BEEF Roast Steaks Mi...

Page 34: ... is firm to touch centre may appear soft set 6 Refrigerate until completely set Serve with cream or ice cream 100 g packet choc bits 1 cup 125 g chopped cashews unsalted 1 2 teaspoon vanilla essence JAM 1 4 cup brown sugar 1 1 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 2 teaspoon vanilla essence STRAWBERRY JAM Makes approximately 2 x 500g jars 2 punnets str...

Page 35: ...ICING 125 g butter 1 cup icing sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla essence 1 In a large bowl combine all the ingredients together Using an electric hand mixer beat together for 3 minutes on a high setting 2 Pour the batter into a greased microwave safe round cake dish 3 Cook for 16 18 minutes on MEDIUM 50 Allow to stand for 5 10 minutes before turning out 4 To make the icing beat together all the ingredien...

Page 36: ...spoons finely chopped garlic 2 rashers bacon chopped 1 In a large microwave safe casserole dish combine the potato and hot water Cover and cook for 12 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH 70 Drain 2 Arrange the potato to cover the base of the dish Place a layer of onion one third of the garlic and bacon and a quarter of the cheese on top of the potato layer Sprinkle with one third of the parsley and season to t...

Page 37: ... half Place in a large microwave safe glass dish and cover with cold water Cook covered with a lid for 23 minutes on HIGH 100 potatoes should be tender but holding their shape Drain 2 Place onion caster sugar and butter in a microwave safe glass dish Cook for 5 minutes on 60 stirring twice 3 Combine mayonnaise sour cream and black pepper Pour over potatoes 4 Toss on onions and avocado sprinkle wit...

Page 38: ...sh fillets cut into bite sized pieces 300 g seafood extender 1 onion finely diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 Wash and clean seafood 2 Cook oil onion and garlic in a large casserole dish for 1 1 2 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH 70 3 Stir in fish stock tomatoes white wine and tomato paste Cover and cook for 8 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH 70 stirring halfway through cooking 4 Stir in scallops prawns turmeric lemon r...

Page 39: ...ves 4 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 1 In a large microwave safe glass cook laksa paste oil lemon grass and garlic for 1 minute on MEDIUM HIGH 70 Stir once during cooking 2 Add fish sauce fish stock and cook for 2 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH 70 3 Add cubed fish and or peeled d...

Page 40: ...a and sauce 3 4 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs 1 egg yolk salt and pepper 20 g butter melted extra TANDOORI CHICKEN Serves 4 6 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 1 In a food processor puree chillies onion garlic ginger and lemon juice unt...

Page 41: ...wice during cooking 4 Serve with boiled rice 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 375 g jar tomato paste 425 can red kidney beans drained SPECIAL FRIED RICE Serves 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 In a large microwave safe glass bowl add the rice vegetable stock and water Cook uncovered for 17 minute...

Page 42: ... 8 Cook for 23 minutes on 60 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 chopped parsley 60 g grated cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste MEAT LASAGNE Serves 8 MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS 30g butter 1 onion chopped 1 kg topside mince 1 4 cup tomato past...

Page 43: ...ETABLES POTATO AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD POTATO BAKE THAI VEGETABLE NOODLE SOUP VEGETABLE PLATTER DESSERTS BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING CARAMEL RICE PUDDING CASHEW FUDGE CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE MOIST CARROT CAKE PEPPERMINT CHOC HAZELNUT MOUSSE PUMPKIN PIE JAM MIXED BERRY AND APPLE JAM STRAWBERRY JAM CHARTS DEFROSTING FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART GENERAL INFORMATION GLOSSARY OF TERMS GUIDE TO COOKING EGGS MICROWA...

Page 44: ...ther try to separate as soon as possible When the oven stops remove 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 Steak Chops 5 15 Fish fillets 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 6 Chicken Pieces Shield the exposed bone with foil Place chicken pieces on a defrost rack When the oven stops remove any defrosted pieces t...

Page 45: ...eezing minced meat shape it into flat even sizes For fish fillets chicken fillets and sausages freeze separately in single flat layers and if necessary separate into layers with freezer plastic This will ensure even defrosting It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights 0 5 kg Chicken Fillets Place chicken fillets on a defrost rack When the oven stops turn over and separate ...

Page 46: ... and STIR is displayed stir and continue cooking After cooking stir Place into a microwave safe glass bowl e g pyrex bowl Cook uncovered When oven stops and STIR is displayed stir and continue cooking After cooking stir Place into a microwave safe glass bowl e g pyrex bowl Cook uncovered When oven stops and STIR is displayed stir and continue cooking After cooking stir Place into a microwave safe ...

Page 47: ...on fresh flat leaf parsley finely chopped lemon rind to garnish 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 Quick and Easy Meals No 6 Lemon Fish Fillets 4 When the oven stops and TURN OVER is displayed turn the fish over and continue cooking 5 After cooking stand covered for 3 minutes 6...

Page 48: ...the fish in the leaves to make two parcels 4 Place the fish parcels in a shallow microwave safe pie plate Continue cooking 5 After cooking stand uncovered for 2 minutes 6 Drizzle the ginger sauce over the fish parcels and serve with wedges of lemon or lime and rice Serves 2 3 San Choy Bau 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 cloves garlic grated 5 cm fresh ginger finely chopped 500 g pork or chicken mince 10...

Page 49: ... Ravioli 1 2 4 cups 60 C hot tap water 4 3 5 1 1 1 2 cups 3 cups 1 2 cup 1 1 2 cups Rice Hot tap water or soup stock 1 cup 250ml 1 cup 2 cups 2 cups 4 cups 3 cups 4 1 2 cups 4 cups 6 cups 1 1 2 cups 3 cups 1 2 cup 1 1 2 cups Pasta Hot tap water 1 cup 250ml 1 cup 2 cups 2 cups 4 cups 3 cups 5 cups 4 cups 6 cups Pasta Hot tap water 1 cup 250ml 1 cup 2 cups 1 1 2 cups 3 cups 2 cups 4 cups 1 2 cup 1 1...

Page 50: ...C Refrigerared 2 1 5 1 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 FROZEN VEGETABLES MENU GUIDE When you cook the following menus with SENSOR COOK press the FROZEN VEGETABLES pad until the desired menu appears in the display 1 Mixed Small Veget...

Page 51: ...C Refrigerated 20 C Room temperature 5 3 C Refrigerated Place pizza on paper towel on the turntable Menu Reheat Dinner Plate Reheat Casserole Casserole Beef Stroganoff Chicken Fricasse Canned Food Baked Beans Spaghetti Reheat Thin Soup Pumpkin Tomato Reheat Thick Soup Pumpkin Cream of chicken and corn Reheat Pizza 1 4 pieces 1 piece approx 90 g SENSOR INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE No 1 2 3 5 Place in ...

Page 52: ... 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 between the walls of the oven Excessive ove...

Page 53: ...low cooking times and power levels until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout 1 THE ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully Place thickest areas toward outside of dish 3 COVERING Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your ordinary oven or to retain moisture Cover foods such as Vegetables Casse roles or when Reheating 5 SHIELDING Shield using small pieces of ...

Page 54: ... Chicken Pieces Press POWER LEVEL pad before pressing INSTANT COOK START pad x 2 Weight x 1 x 2 x 1 x 2 Within 3 minutes of closing the door cooking completion or pressing the STOP CLEAR pad Just One Touch INSTANT COOK START EXPRESS DEFROST EASY DEFROST INSTANT COOK START To reheat 1 soft vegetable x 2 INSTANT COOK START FRESH VEGETABLES To cook Lemon Fish Fillets x 6 INSTANT COOK START QUICK AND ...

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