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RECIPES

CREAMY TURKEY CASSEROLE

Serves 4
25g margarine
600g turkey, cubed
200g button mushrooms, sliced
300g leeks, sliced
salt and pepper

Sauce:
50g margarine
50g plain flour
5ml (1 tsp) cayenne pepper
30ml (2 tbsp) english mustard powder
100g creamed coconut
300ml (

pint) milk

salt and pepper
250g mascarpone cheese

1 Place the margarine, turkey, mushrooms,

leeks, salt and pepper into a 2.5 litre (approx.
4 pint) casserole dish and cook on 100P for
10 minutes.

2 To make sauce, place margarine in a bowl and

heat on 100P for 30 seconds until melted.

3 Stir in the flour, cayenne pepper, mustard

powder and creamed coconut.

4 Whisk in the milk and cook on 100P for 5

minutes, stir every 2 minutes until thick and
smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

5 Mix the mascarpone cheese into the sauce and

drain the juice from the turkey into the sauce.

6 Pour the sauce over the turkey mixture. Mix well.

Place on the turntable and cook on 70P for 25
minutes, stir 1-2 times during cooking.

HONEYED CHICKEN

Serves 4
4 boneless chicken breasts (approx. 200g each)
75ml (5 tbsp) clear honey
30ml (2 tbsp) honey mustard
2.5 ml (

tsp) dried tarragon

30ml (2 tbsp) tomato purée
150ml (

pint) chicken stock

15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour blended with water
salt and pepper to taste

1 Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish.
2 Mix all remaining ingredients together and

pour over the chicken.

3 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes. Turnover and

coat the chicken with the sauce 3-4 times
during cooking.

CHICKEN KORMA

Serves 4
225g korma paste*
15ml (1 tbsp) cornflour
150ml (

pint) hot chicken stock

125g onion, chopped
900g Chicken, diced
300g (

pint) coconut cream

50g creaned coconut

1 Mix the paste and cornflour together in a 2.5

litre (approx. 4 pints) casserole dish, gradually
stirring in the stock.

2 Add all the other ingredients, stirring well.
3 Place on the turntable.

Do not cover

4 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes.
5 Stir 2-3 times during cooking.

Note

* Before using the Korma paste, ensure the oil is poured from the top of the jar, then drain the
paste, using a seive with kitchen paper in it to remove the remaining excess oil.

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Page 1: ...800W IEC 60705 OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK R 238A MICROWAVE OVEN UK R 238A O M P28 05 8 17 10 36 AM Page A 1 1 Downloaded from http www usersmanualguide com ...

Page 2: ...By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other Countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities and ask for th...

Page 3: ...st 11 Express Cook Chart 12 Express Defrost Chart 13 Auto Cook 13 Auto Cook Chart 14 Convenient Functions 15 17 COOKING ADVICE Microwave Cooking Advice 18 19 Suitable Cookware 20 Defrosting Advice 21 Reheating Advice 22 COOKBOOK 23 35 AFTERCARE Cleaning and Maintenance 36 Troubleshooting 37 To Replace the Mains Plug 38 Calling for Service 38 GUARANTEE 39 SPECIFICATIONS 40 CONTENTS UK R 238A O M P2...

Page 4: ...OTES The waveguide cover is fragile Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not damaged Always operate the oven with the turntable and roller stay fitted correctly This promotes thorough even cooking A badly fitted turntable may rattle may not rotate properly and could cause damage to the oven The turntable rotates clockwise or anti clockwise The rotary direction ma...

Page 5: ...SS COOK keys 4 EXPRESS DEFROST keys 5 TIME keys 6 KITCHEN TIMER CLOCK SET key 7 POWER LEVEL key 8 START AUTO MINUTE key 9 STOP CLEAR key 10 LESS MORE TIME keys 11 WEIGHT keys 6 7 8 11 UK R 238A O M P28 05 9 5 3 00 PM Page 3 1 1 Downloaded from http www usersmanualguide com ...

Page 6: ...ings Do not place objects on top of the oven 5 Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged See ELECTRICAL CONNECTION below Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven 6 The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency 7 Do not use the oven outdoors BUILDING IN KIT No buil...

Page 7: ... in order to stifle any flames PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care has to be taken when handling the container Stir the liquid prior to and during heating reheating let liquid stand for at least...

Page 8: ...h cause them to vibrate This creates heat by friction in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together The outer areas of the food are heated by the microwave energy then the heat moves to the centre by conduction as it does in conventional cooking It is important to turn rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating Once cooking is complete the oven automatically stops producing mic...

Page 9: ...ing the POWER LEVEL key the power level will be displayed The oven continues to count down although the display will show the power level Generally the following recommendations apply 100P HIGH output 800W used for fast cooking or reheating e g for casseroles hot beverages vegetables etc 70P MEDIUM HIGH output 560W used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints meat loaf and plated me...

Page 10: ...process press the KITCHEN TIMER CLOCK SET key and the time of day will remain on the display as long as you keep your finger on the key This does not affect the cooking process If the clock is set when cooking is complete the display will show the correct time of day If the clock has not been set the display will only show when cooking is complete If the electrical power supply to your microwave o...

Page 11: ...g and defrosting allows you to cook defrost foods and weights which are not included in the automatic programmes Following are examples of manual cooking and defrosting For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to pages 11 14 MANUAL COOKING Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 10P to 100P to cook refer to page 7 Stir or turn the food where possible 2 3 times during cooking After ...

Page 12: ...sting x1 x4 x1 The display will count down through the cooking time NOTES When the oven starts the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anti clockwise Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes 90 seconds 99 90 When the door is opened during cooking the cooking time on the display stops automatically The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed a...

Page 13: ...sing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed 1 Select the menu required by pressing the MEAT JOINT key once 3 Press the START AUTO MINUTE key once to start defrosting x8 x4 x1 x2 Example 1 To cook medium Roast Beef weighing 1 2kg from chilled using EXPRESS COOK The display will count down through the cooking time Example 2 To defrost a Meat Joint weighing 1 2kg using EXPRESS DEFROST ...

Page 14: ...OCEDURE Roast Beef Lamb 0 5kg 1 5kg Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds After cooking leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes NOTE Select MORE for well done It is not possible to use the LESS function for beef lamb Roast Pork 0 5kg 1 5kg Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds...

Page 15: ...at and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate Defrost If necessary shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil This will prevent the areas from becoming warm during defrosting Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted AUTO COOK enables you to cook foods listed on ...

Page 16: ... the nearest 0 1kg for example 0 65kg to 0 7kg or 0 34kg to 0 3kg You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given see the chart below To cook weights below or above that range or foods not included in the chart below refer to the charts in the Cookbook section NOTES If the DOWN weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range number of pieces each time th...

Page 17: ...sing the 10 MIN key once and then the 1 MIN key 6 times 4 Input the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL key 4 times 5 Press the START AUTO MINUTE key once to start x1 x6 x4 x1 2 AUTO MINUTE AUTO MINUTE enables you To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute You can use this function for manual cooking only Example To cook on 100P for...

Page 18: ... AUTO MINUTE key is pressed NOTE To cancel LESS MORE simply press the same key again To change MORE to LESS simply press the LESS TIME key To change LESS to MORE simply press the MORE TIME key TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH MANUAL COOKING Press the LESS or MORE TIME key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time in multiples of 1 minute whilst the oven is in use The overall cooking time can...

Page 19: ...s a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked defrosted food Example To set the timer for 5 minutes You can enter any time up to 99 minutes 90 seconds To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER whilst counting down simply press the STOP CLEAR and the display will return to the time of day if set NOTE The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking x1 x5 UK R 238A O M P28 05 8 17 10 37 AM P...

Page 20: ...tial to stir turn and rearrange food during cooking Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre Standing time is necessary after cooking as it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food WARNING Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high food may overheat burn and in ex...

Page 21: ...roasts and casseroles The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how much food is being cooked The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases e g Four potatoes will take longer to cook than two Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones as microwaves can penetrate from all sides to the centre For even cooking make all t...

Page 22: ...ctions Do not exceed heating times given Be very careful as these dishes become very hot Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable except for those with metallic decoration Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated suddenly It is not recommended to use metal cookware as it will arc which can lead to fire Care must be taken as som...

Page 23: ...g areas This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer It is important to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting e g bacon rashers chicken fillets Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm To prevent them becoming warmer and starting to cook these areas can be shielded with small pieces of foil whic...

Page 24: ...to ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving NOTES Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating Reheating times will be affected by the shape depth quantity and temperature of food together with the size shape and material of the container To avoid overheating and fire special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content e g mince pies or Christmas...

Page 25: ... COOKERY NOTES Please weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as labelled weights are only approximate Where dishes are covered use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated Where dishes are lined use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated Please note that all serving quantities are approximate Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions...

Page 26: ...sting Remove from foil container Place in a flan dish Remove from foil container Place in a flan dish Meat Joints Beef Lamb Pork Minced Meat Steak Chops 2cm 3 4 thick Sausages Bacon Beefburgers Whole Poultry Chicken Turkey Duck Chicken Legs Chicken Turkey Breasts Fillets Minced Turkey Fish Whole FIllets Steaks Apples Rhubarb Bread sliced Pastry Puff or Shortcrust Savoury Pie Quiche cooked Fruit Pi...

Page 27: ...P 70P 100P 70P 70P Place in a flan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Place in a bowl Stir 2 3 times during cooking Place in a flan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Place in a flan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Place in a flan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Place in a flan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Place in a flan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Place...

Page 28: ... 45ml 3 tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Slice or break into florets Place in dish Add 30ml 2 tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Place in dish Add 45ml 3 tbsp water Cover Stir 1 2 through cooking Place in dish Add 30ml 2 tbsp water Cover dish Stir halfway through cooking Place in dish Add 45ml 3 tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Place in dish Add 30ml 2 tbsp wat...

Page 29: ...er 100g pasta Do not cover Stir twice during cooking Add 300ml 1 2 pint boiling water 100g pasta Do not cover Stir twice during cooking Add 300ml 1 2 pint boiling water 100g pasta Do not cover Stir twice during cooking Add 300ml 1 2 pint boiling water 100g pasta Do not cover Stir twice during cooking Add 300ml 1 2 pint boiling water 100g pasta Do not cover Stir twice during cooking Add 300ml 1 2 p...

Page 30: ... plate 2 Minutes Nil 30 Seconds 30 Seconds 1 2 Minutes 2 3 Minutes 2 3 Minutes 3 4 Minutes 1 Minute 1 2 Minutes 2 3 Minutes FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME REHEATING CHART RECIPES AVOCADO AU GRATIN Serves 2 4 75g fresh breadcrumbs 50g cooked ham finely chopped 142ml double cream salt and pepper to taste 5ml 1tsp fresh parsley chopped 2 large ripe avocados 15ml 1tbsp lemon ...

Page 31: ...s FISH PIE Serves 4 900g potatoes peeled and chopped 135ml 9 tbsp water 25g margarine 30 60ml 2 4 tbsp milk salt and pepper to taste 600g fish fillets e g fresh cod 300ml 1 2 pint white sauce See Page 34 10ml 2 tsp dried dill 1 Place potatoes in a bowl add the water Cover and cook on 100P for 20 minutes until soft enough to mash Mash with margarine milk and seasoning 2 Place fish in a flan dish in...

Page 32: ...ce seasoning and blended cornflour into a 2 5 litre 4 pint casserole dish and stir well 3 Stir in the steak carrots onions and potatoes 4 Cook using sequence programming on 50P for 35 minutes then 70P for 20 minutes Leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving so that the meat relaxes to improve texture TUNA STUFFED AUBERGINES Serves 4 2 medium aubergines salt 25g margarine 150g onion chopped 50g m...

Page 33: ...e base of a 25cm 10 round 5cm 2 deep glass dish 3 Place a single layer using half the pasta on top of the sauce 4 Repeat the process again using the remaining sauce and pasta 5 Cover the pasta with the cheese sauce 6 Place on the turntable and cook on 50P for 35 minutes BOLOGNESE SAUCE Serves 4 30ml 2 tbsp vegetable oil 150g onion finely chopped 100g mushrooms chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 bay...

Page 34: ...Serves 4 4 boneless chicken breasts approx 200g each 75ml 5 tbsp clear honey 30ml 2 tbsp honey mustard 2 5 ml 1 2 tsp dried tarragon 30ml 2 tbsp tomato purée 150ml 1 4 pint chicken stock 15ml 1 tbsp cornflour blended with water salt and pepper to taste 1 Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish 2 Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour over the chicken 3 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes Tur...

Page 35: ...00P for 15 minutes stir 2 3 times during cooking Serve with rice or baked potatoes VEGETABLE COUS COUS Serves 4 6 300g carrots sliced 200g leeks sliced 150g red peppers chopped 150g canned sweetcorn 900ml 11 2 pints hot vegetable stock 250g cous cous 1 Place the carrots leeks peppers sweetcorn and stock into a 2 5 litre 4 pint casserole dish mix well and cook on 70P for 20 minutes stirring twice 2...

Page 36: ...nt milk salt and pepper to taste 1 Place the margarine in a bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds until melted 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk Cook on 100P for 6 minutes stirring halfway through cooking until thick and smooth Season with salt and pepper to taste RICE PUDDING Serves 4 1500ml 21 2 pints milk 200g pudding rice 150g caster sugar 5ml 1 tsp ground nutmeg optional 1 Place the mi...

Page 37: ...ee 45ml 3 tbsp hot water topping 100g icing sugar 15ml 1 tbsp water 25g almonds 25g glace cherries 1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy 2 Beat in the eggs one at a time 3 Sift the flour and fold into the mixture 4 Dissolve the coffee in the hot water and fold into the mixture together with the almond essence 5 Spoon into a greased and lined 8 21cm x 9 5cm cake dish 6 Cook on 50P ...

Page 38: ...y prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leakage of microwaves follow the cleaning instructions opposite Ensure the turntable and roller stay are cleaned after every use with a mild washing up liquid solution and dried This will prevent the build up of grease and food debris The turntable is dishwasher safe CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS Failure t...

Page 39: ...o carry out servicing or repairs This is important as it may involve the removal of covers that provide protection against microwave energy ANSWER When the oven is working air circulates within the cavity The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked and so steam produced when cooking will condense on the ...

Page 40: ...ght damage the oven or injure yourself Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If you have any doubts about your electrical supply ask a qualified electrician If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages do not attempt to service this microwave oven yourself Contact the d...

Page 41: ...lts or damage caused by accident misuse fair wear and tear neglect tampering with the product or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp The product is intended for private domestic use only The guarantee will not apply if the product is used in the course of a business trade or profession No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee This guarant...

Page 42: ...tic establishments Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width depth and height Actual capacity for holding food is less SPECIFICATIONS This oven 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 the right to alter design and specifications without notice No part of this publication ...

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