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TIPS AND ADVICE

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ENGLISH

STANDING TIME

Keeping to the standing time is one of the most
important rules with microwaves. Almost all foods,
which are thawed, heated or cooked in the
microwave, require a certain amount of time to stand,
during which temperature equalisation takes place
and the moisture in the food is evenly distributed.

BROWNING AGENTS

After more than 15 minutes' cooking time food

acquires a brownness, although this is not
comparable to the deep brownness and crispness
obtained through conventional cooking.  In order
to obtain an appetising brown colour you can use
browning agents.  For the most par t they
simultaneously act as seasoning agents. 
In the following table you will find some suggestions
for substances you might use for browning and
some of the uses to which you might put them.

BROWNING AGENT

Melted butter and dried paprika

Dried paprika

Soya sauce
Barbecue and Worcestershire sauce, Gravy

Rendered down bacon fat or dried onions

Cocoa, chocolate flakes, brown icing,
honey and marmalade

Poultry

Oven baked dishes"Cheese
toasties"
Meat and poultry
Roasts, Rissoles, Small roasted
items 
Oven baked dishes, toasted
items, soups, stews
Cakes and desserts

Coat the poultry with the
butter/paprika mixture
Dust with paprika

Coat with the sauce
Coat with the sauce

Sprinkle pieces of bacon or
dried onions on top
Sprinkle pieces on top of cakes
and desserts or use to glaze

DISH

METHOD

HEATING

Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers
should be removed from the aluminium container
and heated on a plate or in a dish.

Remove the lids from firmly closed containers.

Food should be covered with microwave foil, a plate
or cover (obtainable from stores), so that the surface
does not dry out. Drinks need not be covered.

When boiling liquids such as water, coffee, tea or
milk, place a glass stirrer in the container.

If possible, stir large quantities from time to time, to
ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed.

The times are for food at a room temperature of
20°C. The heating time for food stored in a
refrigerator should be increased slightly.

After heating allow the food to stand for 1-2
minutes, so that the temperature inside the food can
be evenly distributed (standing time).

The times given are guidelines which can be varied
according to the initial temperature, weight, water
content, fat content or the result which you wish to
achieve.

DEFROSTING

Your microwave is ideal for thawing. Thawing times

are usually considerably shorter than in traditional
methods. Here are a few tips. Take the frozen item out
of its packaging and place on a plate for thawing.

Boxes and Containers

Boxes and containers suitable for microwaves are
particularly good for thawing and heating food, since
they can withstand temperatures in a deep freeze
(down to approx. –40°C) as well as being heat-
resistant (up to approx. 220°C).  You can therefore use
the same container to freeze, thaw, heat and even
cook the food, without having to transfer it.

Covering

Cover thin parts with small strips of aluminium foil
before thawing.  Thawed or warm parts should
likewise be covered with aluminium strips during
thawing.  This stops the thin parts becoming too hot
while thicker parts are still frozen.  

Correct setting

It is better to choose a setting which is too low rather
than one which is too high. By so doing you will
ensure that the food thaws evenly. If the microwave
setting is too high, the surface of the food will already
have begun to cook while the inside is still frozen.

Summary of Contents for R-212

Page 1: ...ENGLISH R 212 MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 800 W IEC 705 Attention R 212 0 11 12 13 14 15 20 25 30 ...

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Page 3: ...MICROWAVES 9 SUITABLE OVENWARE 9 TIPS AND ADVICE 10 12 TABLES 13 15 RECIPES 15 19 SERVICE ADDRESSES 20 23 SPECIFICATIONS 24 OPERATION MANUAL This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven IMPORTANT There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with ...

Page 4: ...oller stay To avoid damage to the turntable when removing dishes containers from the microwave oven please ensure that you lift them clear of the turntable rim NOTE When you order accessories please mention two items part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service agent 1 Control panel 2 Oven lamp 3 Door opening handle 4 Waveguide cover 5 Seal Packing 6 Oven cavity 7 Door seals...

Page 5: ...R 212 0 11 12 13 14 15 20 25 30 3 CONTROL PANEL ENGLISH 1 WATT indicator 2 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button 3 TIMER Knob 4 Light display 0 30 Min 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 6: ...d hang over the edge of a table or work surface Keep the power supply cord away from heated surfaces including the rear of the oven To avoid the danger of fire The microwave oven should not be left unattended during operation Power levels that are too high or cooking times that are too long may overheat foods resulting in a fire This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit The electri...

Page 7: ...o avoid burns always test food temperature and stir before serving and pay special attention to the temperature of food and drink given to babies children or the elderly Temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink always check the food temperature Always stand back from the oven door when opening it to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat Slice...

Page 8: ...ds such as roast joints For sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce reduce the microwave power setting At a reduced setting the dishes will not boil over and meat will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides W WATT 400 W For dense foods which require a long cooking time when prepared conventionally eg beef dishes it is advisable to reduce the power setting and increase the cooking time In this...

Page 9: ...ER when the WATT indicator is lit The WATT indicator will light while the oven door is open It will also light for 1 minute after a preceding operation i e closing the door selecting the power level or cooking completion 2 Your oven is fitted with a safety feature which avoids misuse If the TIMER remains at the 0 position for more than 1 minute you must open the oven door or press the MICROWAVE PO...

Page 10: ...th mild soap and water Make sure the soap is wiped off with a moist cloth and dry the exterior with a soft towel Oven controls Open the door before cleaning to de activate the oven controls Care should be taken when cleaning the oven controls Using a cloth dampened with water only gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean Avoid using excessive amounts of water Do not use any sort of chemical or...

Page 11: ...ommended for use in a microwave oven BROWNING DISH A special microwave dish made from ceramic glass with a metal alloy base which allows food to be browned When using the browning dish a suitable insulator e g a porcelain plate must be placed between the turntable and the browning dish Be careful to adhere exactly to the pre heating time given in the manufacturer s instructions Excessive pre heati...

Page 12: ...ers of fat cook better than lean portions of meat Before cooking cover the fatty portions with a piece of aluminium foil or place the food with the fat side down LARGE AND SMALL QUANTITIES Microwave times are directly dependent upon the amount of food which you would like to thaw heat or cook This means that small portions cook more quickly than larger ones As a rule of thumb TWICE THE AMOUNT ALMO...

Page 13: ...late or cover obtainable from stores so that the surface does not dry out Drinks need not be covered When boiling liquids such as water coffee tea or milk place a glass stirrer in the container If possible stir large quantities from time to time to ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed The times are for food at a room temperature of 20 C The heating time for food stored in a refrigerat...

Page 14: ...e cooking time has elapsed vegetables should be stirred or turned over After cooking allow the vegetables to stand for approx 2 minutes so that the temperature disperses evenly standing time The cooking times given are guidelines and depend upon the weight initial temperature and condition of the type of vegetable in question The fresher the vegetables the shorter the cooking times COOKING MEAT FI...

Page 15: ...ew Soup 200 800 W 2 3 cover stir after heating Garnishes 200 800 W 1 3 sprinkle some water on them cover stir from time to time Meat 1 slice 1 200 800 W 3 4 thinly spread some sauce on it cover 2 Sausages 180 560 W ca 2 pierce the skin several times Baby food 1 glass 190 400 W ca 1 remove the lid after heating stir well and test the temperature Melting butter or margarine 1 50 800 W 1 2 1 Melting ...

Page 16: ...rtially defrost Whole loaf 500 240 W 7 10 turn halfway through defrosting 15 30 centre still frozen Cakes per piece 150 80 W 2 4 place on a plate 5 Whole gateau diameter width 25cm 80 W 20 24 half way through defrosting ensure 60 90 portions are seperated by some space Butter 250 240 W 2 4 only partially defrost 15 Fruit such as strawberries 250 240 W 4 5 spread them out evenly 5 raspberries cherr...

Page 17: ...our microwave is excellent for preparing low fat foods as part of a diet HOW TO USE RECIPES All the recipes in this cookery book are calculated on the basis of 4 servings unless otherwise stated Recommendations relating to suitable utensils and the total cooking times are given at the beginning of every recipe As a rule the quantities shown are assumed to be wholly consumable unless specifically i...

Page 18: ...ut the Camembert into slices and arrange on top of the toast Put the cranberry jelly in the middle of the cheese and sprinkle with cayenne pepper 3 Place the toast on a plate and heat for 1 2 Min 800 W Tip You can vary this recipe according to your taste For example you can use fresh mushrooms and grated cheese or cooked ham asparagus and Emmental cheese NO ENGLISH TRANSLATION AVAILABLE FOR THIS R...

Page 19: ...1 Cut the veal fillet into finger size strips 2 Spread the butter evenly in the bowl Put the onion and meat into the bowl and cook with the lid on Stir once during cooking 7 10 Min 800 W 3 Add the white wine sauce thickener and cream stir and continue cooking with lid on Stir once during cooking 5 6 Min 800 W 4 Taste the food for seasoning stir once again and let stand for about 5 minutes Serve de...

Page 20: ... minutes Utensils Bowl with lid 2 l capacity shallow square soufflé mould with lid about 20 x 20 x 6 cm Ingredients 300 g tinned tomatoes 50 g ham finely cubed 1 onion 50 g finely chopped 1 clove of garlic crushed 250 g minced meat beef 2 tbsp mashed tomato 30 g salt pepper oregano thyme basil nutmeg 150 ml cream crème fraîche 100 ml milk 50 g grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp mixed chopped herbs 1 tsp...

Page 21: ...ove the inside Stir this in with the milk together with the sugar and the food thickener cover and cook stirring during cooking and again at the end 3 4 Min 800 W 4 Turn out the jelly onto a plate and decorate with the whole fruit Add the vanilla sauce Tip You can also use defrosted frozen fruits Spain STUFFED POTATOES Total cooking time 12 16 minutes Utensils Bowl with lid 2 l capacity China plat...

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Page 23: ...41 45 44 49 79 85 86 M R T 74 Rue Albert Einstein 72021 Le Mans Cedex Tél 02 43 28 52 20 Fax 02 43 24 93 81 Départements desservis 28 53 61 72 ROSSIGNOL ZL du Brezet Est 6 rue P Boulanger 63100 Clermont Ferrand Tél 73 91 93 09 Fax 73 92 28 79 Départements desservis 3 15 19 23 43 63 SETELEC 23 Rue du Chatelet 76420 Bihorel les Rouen Tél 35 60 64 39 Fax 35 59 93 48 Départements desservis 14 27 50 76...

Page 24: ... GENERAL ESPARTERO 9 46600 ALZIRA VALENCIA ANTONIO MONLEON S L 96 334 55 87 AV DE LA PLATA 91 46006 VALENCIA VALENCIA TECNO HOGAR 96 286 53 35 CL DOS DE MAYO 41 46700 GANDIA VALENCIA SERVICIOS ELECTRONICOS 96 340 20 34 CL DOCTOR OLORIZ 3 46009 VALENCIA VALENCIA ELECTRONICA LAS HERAS 96 238 11 14 CL JOSE IRANZO 6 46870 ONTINYENT VALENCIA NEGREDO MARTIN DANIEL 94 411 22 82 CL PADRE PERNET 8 48004 BI...

Page 25: ... 30009 MURCIA MURCIA VISATEL 968 24 16 47 CL TORRE ALVAREZ S N 30007 MURCIA MURCIA ELECTRO SERVICIOS PLAZA 968 28 45 67 CL GOMEZ CORTINA 10 30005 MURCIA MURCIA RAFAEL GOMEZ YELO 968 26 14 67 PS CORBERA 17 30002 MURCIA MURCIA FERNANDEZ GONZALEZ JOSE 988 23 48 53 AV BUENOS AIRES 75 BJOS 32004 ORENSE ORENSE ELECTRONICA JAVIER 979 75 03 74 CL RAMIREZ 5 34005 PALENCIA PALENCIA CENTRAL DE SERVICIOS 986 ...

Page 26: ...m 10A 1 24kW 800W IEC 705 2450MHz 449mm W x 282mm H x 385mm D 287mm W x 220mm H x 311mm D 20 litres ø272mm Approx 13 3kg 25W 240V 250V SHARP ELECTRONICS EUROPE GMBH Sonninstrasse 3 20097 Hamburg Germany PRINTED IN THE UK TINS A134URR0 This equipment complies with the requirements of directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC As part of a policy of continuous improvement we reserve...

Page 27: ...ENGLISH R 212D MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 800 W IEC 705 Attention R 212 0 11 12 13 14 15 20 25 30 ...

Page 28: ...m 10A 1 24kW 800W IEC 705 2450MHz 449mm W x 282mm H x 385mm D 287mm W x 220mm H x 311mm D 20 litres ø272mm Approx 13 3kg 25W 240V 250V SHARP ELECTRONICS EUROPE GMBH Sonninstrasse 3 20097 Hamburg Germany PRINTED IN THE UK TINS A142URR0 This equipment complies with the requirements of directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC As part of a policy of continuous improvement we reserve...

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