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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES

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.

Step

Procedure

Pad Order

Display

Press the Reheat Beverage pad once.

Press the Power Level pad twice within 2
seconds.

(1) INSTANT ACTION
* Suppose you want to reheat 1 cup of Beverage for less time than the standard setting.

The Less/More can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features
– INSTANT ACTION
– EXPRESS DEFROST
– EASY DEFROST

Step

Procedure

Pad Order

Display

Press the Easy Defrost pad three times for
Chicken Pieces.

Press the number pads to enter weight.

Press the Power Level pad once.

(2) EXPRESS DEFROST/EASY DEFROST
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces (Easy Defrost) for more time than the standard setting.

Press the Instant Cook/START pad.

For EXPRESS DEFROST select the menu using the Express Defrost pad instead of the Easy Defrost pad in
step 1 and go to step 3.

x 1

x 2

x 3

x 1

Summary of Contents for Carousel R-520E

Page 1: ...MODEL R 520E J MICROWAVE OVEN ...

Page 2: ...juries caused by or resulting from causes not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product including but not limited to defect or injury caused by or resulting from misuse abuse neglect accidental damage improper voltage liquid spillage vermin infestation software or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp Please retain your sales documentation as th...

Page 3: ... CONTENTS page 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 many varieties of foods The manual is divided into two sections 1 OPERATION P2 P15 This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use all the features 2 COOKING GUIDE This section is at the back of the man...

Page 4: ...es and Latches broken or loosened 3 Door Seals Sealing Surfaces and oven cavity buckled or deformed 4 Burn marks on the door seal faces Do not bump or catch utensils loose clothes and your accessories on the door safety latches when removing food from the oven Never poke an object particularly a metal object through a grille or between the door and the oven while the oven operating Never tamper wi...

Page 5: ... 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 After warming shak...

Page 6: ...nd turntable 4 The oven should not be installed in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated for example next to a conventional oven unit The oven should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings Allow at least 10cm on the top 5cm on the both sides and at the rear of the oven for free air space 5 Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for dama...

Page 7: ...efrost menu 3 EASY DEFROST PAD Press to defrost frozen food by entering quantity 4 TIMER CLOCK PAD Press to set clock timer child lock or demonstration mode 5 NUMBER PADS Press to enter cooking times clock time weight or quantity of food 6 POWER LEVEL PAD Press to select microwave power setting If not pressed HIGH is auto matically selected Press to alter the cooking re sult for automatic operatio...

Page 8: ...ar pad and re enter the time of day eg 1 45 If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking or timer mode press the Timer Clock pad As long as your finger is pressing the Timer Clock pad the time of day will be displayed 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 Ca...

Page 9: ...lets for 10 minutes on 50 power 1 Press the Instant Cook START pad Enter desired cooking time Step Procedure Pad Order Display The timer begins to count down 2 This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking If a power level is not selected then 100 power is automatically used Suppose you want to time cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on100 power 30 MEDIUM LOW 50 MEDIU...

Page 10: ...s on 50 followed by 5 minutes on 100 Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time 2 1 Select desired power level by pressing the PowerLevelpad for50 pressthreetimes For second sequence enter desired time for cooking time If power is not selected the oven will operate at 100 power The timer begins to count down to zero When it reaches zero the second sequence will appear and the time...

Page 11: ...g 5 minutes on 50 power cooking at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min 30 sec Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time 1 2 3 Select power level by pressing the Power Level pad as required for 50 press three 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 4 x 2 x 3 ...

Page 12: ...dren s misuse each Instant Action pad can be used only within 3 minutes of a preceding operation 6 To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the EXPRESS DEFRROST MENU GUIDE use EASY DEFROST or defrost manually 7 will be displayed if more or less than weight of foods suggested in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE is programmed when the Instant Cook START pad is pressed To clear press the STOP Cl...

Page 13: ...ep 4 times and stop COOK indicator will go off and TURN OVER will be displayed repeatedly The defrosting time will be gin counting down When COVER STAND is dis played the oven will beep PRESS START will be dis played repeatedly Open the door Remove defrosted pieces turn over remaining pieces Close the door 2 Step Press the Instant Cook START pad 3 4 EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0 5 kg specific...

Page 14: ...ill go off and TURN OVER COVER EDGE will be displayed re peatedly The defrosting time will be gin counting down When COVER STAND will be dis played the oven will beep PRESS START will be dis played repeatedly KG will flash on and off Press the number pads to enter weight KG stops flashing and re mains on display 2 Open the door Remove defrosted pieces turn over remaining pieces Close the door 3 St...

Page 15: ...verage for less time than the standard setting The Less More can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features INSTANT ACTION EXPRESS DEFROST EASY DEFROST Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the Easy Defrost pad three times for Chicken Pieces 2 3 Press the number pads to enter weight Press the Power Level pad once 2 EXPRESS DEFROST EASY DEFROST Suppose you want to defrost 1 0kg o...

Page 16: ...ng operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven For example press Instant Cook START pad and the display will show and count down to zero at ten times the speed When the timer reaches zero will appear in the display To cancel press the Timer Clock pad and the STOP Clear pad Your oven has an alarm function If you leave food in the oven after cooking the oven will beep 3 times after ...

Page 17: ... 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 light YES _______ NO _______ B Does the cooling fan work YES _______ NO _______ Put your hand over the rear ventilation openings C Does the turntable rotate YES _______...

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Page 21: ...COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE HELPFUL HINTS COOKING GUIDES CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE RECIPES EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE 2 1 6 7 8 25 3 5 ...

Page 22: ...enerally covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered foods Ensure that the ventilation openings are not blocked 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 6 STANDING TIME Standing time is important After cooking or defro...

Page 23: ...wist 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 the walls ...

Page 24: ...sh the vegetables Cut potatoes into small pieces 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 glass lid or plastic wrap After cooking stir then stand covered NOTE Use MORE setting for potato 1 5 2 Reheat Casserole Beef Stroganoff Springtime Lamb Apricot Chicken Reheat Canned Fo...

Page 25: ...utside of turntable The oven will beep and stop TURN OVER will be displayed Turn potatoes over and press start to continue cooking Aftercooking stand coveredwithaluminiumfoil Rice Pasta includes White Rice Dry Pasta Wash rice thoroughly until water runs clear Place into a Pyrex bowl and cover with hot soup stock for rice or with hot tap water for rice or pasta Cook uncovered The oven will beep and...

Page 26: ...ed 2 sticks celery finely chopped 200 mL carton sour cream 1 Combine French onion soup mix and flour in a 2 3 litre casserole dish Toss the lamb in flour mixture coating thoroughly 2 Add onions and carrots stir in chicken stock and mix well 3 Cover and cook for 20 22 minutes on MEDIUM stirring during cooking 4 Add corn celery parsley and chives Mix well 5 Cook a further 4 5 minutes on MEDIUM 6 Add...

Page 27: ...e turn over and shield edges with foil strips Press start to continue defrosting After defrost time stand covered with aluminium foil Place chicken fillets on a defrost rack The oven will beep and stop TURN OVER will be displayed repeatedly Turn over and separate into pieces Press start to continue defrosting After defrost time stand covered with aluminium foil 2 5 NOTE When freezing minced meat s...

Page 28: ...d the warm portions of remaining pieces After defrost time stand covered with aluminium foil See NOTE below 5 30 Steak Chops 5 15 Fish fillets 2 0 1 2 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 ...

Page 29: ... LASAGNE Serves 8 MEAT SAUCE INGREDIENTS 30 g butter 1 onion chopped 1 kg topside mince 1 4 cup tomato paste 240 g jar neopolitana sauce 1 cup fresh button mushrooms sliced 2 cloves garlic crushed optional 1 tablespoon fresh oregano CHEESE SAUCE INGREDIENTS 90 g butter 1 3 cup flour 1 3 4 cups milk 125 g tasty cheese grated 200 g packet instant lasagne noodles 100 g mozzarella cheese grated MEAT S...

Page 30: ...GH 8 Allow to stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving BEEF STROGANOFF Serves 6 1 kg rump steak cut into strips 1 2 cup plain flour salt and pepper 1 onion finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato purée 1 Toss steak with flour salt and pepper in a freezer bag until evenly coated 2 Place steak left over flour onion tomato purée beef stock and red wine in a 3 litre casserole dish 3 Cook cove...

Page 31: ... 2 minutes on HIGH 5 Heat through for 6 8 minutes on MEDIUM 6 Stir through coriander and serve 1 tablespoon curry paste 300 g can of chickpeas 3 cubed zucchini 2 tablespoons fresh coriander or parsley chopped CHILLI CON CARNE Serves 4 6 1 kg mince 1 large onion finely chopped 825 g can peeled tomatoes salt and pepper 1 2 teaspoons chilli powder 1 Mix mince and onion together in a large bowl Cook f...

Page 32: ...or 1 2 minutes on HIGH 2 Stir in breadcrumbs egg yolk and seasonings Mix well 3 Fill cavity of chicken with stuffing and secure with a toothpick 4 Brush chicken with extra melted butter 5 Place chicken on a rack breast side down cook for 10 12 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH 6 Turn over cook a further 10 12 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH 7 Stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before carving POULTRY 2 tablespoons...

Page 33: ...nd 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 14 18 minutes on MEDI UM HIGH turning over halfway through cooking 4 Allow to stand for 5 minutes 1 4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 bay leaf 1 2 teaspoon turmeric 1 2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 teaspoons paprika 6 chicken thighs skin removed 150 g low fat yoghurt 3 4 cup...

Page 34: ...r 300 g king prawns or both 1 tablespoon oil 1 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 on HIGH 4 Add noodles...

Page 35: ...NAY Serves 6 350 g fresh crabmeat or 2 x 170 g cans crab meat drained 2 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 Stir in flour and mustard Cook for a further 1 minute on HIGH 2 Gradually stir in milk Cook for 4 minutes on HIGH stirring every minute 3 Stir in onion crab meat salt and pepper 1 4 cu...

Page 36: ...PED POTATOES Serves 4 6 3 large potatoes approx 500 g peeled and sliced thinly 1 2 large onion sliced 1 cup grated tasty cheese 250 mL 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 ...

Page 37: ...unning cold water over pumpkin Drain and chill 3 Mix walnuts shallots parsley nutmeg and pepper with mayonnaise 4 Fold mayonnaise mixture gently into the pumpkin Serve chilled STUFFED BAKED POTATOES Serves 4 4 large potatoes 1 4 cup milk 1 4 cup cream 1 2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 Pierce potatos with a fork place on turntable Cook for 10 12 minutes on HIGH Stand in foil for 5 minutes 2 Cut a thi...

Page 38: ...ther for 3 minutes on HIGH 3 Pour into a greased microwave safe gugelhopf container 4 Cook for 18 20 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 bre...

Page 39: ... 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 Roast Shoulde...

Page 40: ... a Rack Turn over halfway through cooking Stand covered with foil before carving Tie meat with string Place on a rack 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 ...

Page 41: ...w 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 shred Cook co...

Page 42: ... 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 rice pasta oats in a large bowl w...

Page 43: ...te with plastic wrap Place 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 Keep in foil container Place on a roasting rack Allow to stand Remove from foil container Place directly on the turntable Allow to stand Place directly on turntable Turn o...

Page 44: ...ly 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 with microwave plastic wrap V...

Page 45: ...ger 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 portions of food at t...

Page 46: ...r 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 cook for 45 60 sec...

Page 47: ...nstant Action Express Defrost Easy Defrost Less More Setting For Instant Action Less More Setting For Express Defrost Easy Defrost Variable Cooking Control Instant Cook Timer Child Lock Clock To defrost 0 5kg of Chicken Fillets To defrost 1 0kg of Chicken Pieces To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds on 30 To set for 3 minutes To lock To unlock To set for 11 45 am or x 1 For More setting ...

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