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A40XXX, SEARTEC R340/341H

INSTANT COOK

START

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 for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one variable power
setting to another automatically.
* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 5 minutes on 100%.

Step

Procedure

Pad Order

Display

Enter desired cooking time.

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

For second sequence, enter desired time
for 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.

The timer begins to count
down.

Instant Cook™

POWER

LEVEL

x 3

INSTANT COOK

START

SEARTEC R340/341H O/M,P05-09

03.10.28, 6:39 PM

Summary of Contents for R-340H

Page 1: ...MODELS R 340H M MICROWAVE OVEN A N D OPERATIONMANUAL COOKBOOK R 341H ...

Page 2: ...roduct be worked on by anyone other than a Company branch or authorised service dealer or be found to contain any component parts or accessories other than product component parts or accessories this guarantee will become null and void 8 The defacement or removal of the nameplate and or serial number from the product will render the guarantee null and void 9 The guarantee does not apply to light b...

Page 3: ...last page 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 o...

Page 4: ...eration Especially those which involve the removal of 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...

Page 5: ...ed by the manufacturer Exces sive preheating can cause the glass turntable to shatter and or damage internal parts of the oven Puncture egg yolks and whites and oysters before cooking to 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...

Page 6: ...E MUST BE EARTHED If the socket outlet in your house is not compatible with the pulg supplied cut off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type observing the wiring cord below If you are unsure how to do this get help from an electrician IMPORTANT The wires in the power supply cord are coloured in accordance with the following cord Green and yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of ...

Page 7: ...ns STOP CLEAR PAD Press to clear during programming Press once to stop operation of oven during cooking press twice to cancel cooking programme INSTANT ACTION PADS Press to cook or reheat 6 popu lar menus EXPRESS DEFROST PAD Press to select the Express Defrost menu Touch Control Panel Layout NUMBER PADS Press to enter cooking time clock time weight of food TIMER CLOCK PAD Press to set clock timer ...

Page 8: ...d 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 Cancel ...

Page 9: ...er press the POWER LEVEL pad until desired power level is displayed Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets 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 automat...

Page 10: ...owed by 5 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 three times For second sequence enter desired time for 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 seque...

Page 11: ...y 2 minutes during 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 coun...

Page 12: ... misuse each EXPRESS MEAL and 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 ...

Page 13: ...ess the INSTANT COOK START pad 1 Step 2 Express Defrost Suppose you want to defrost 0 5 kg of Chicken Fillets EXPRESSDEFROSTrapidlydefrosts0 5kgofspecificfoods Follow the instructions provided in EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 8 of the cooking guides Procedure Pad Order Display Press the EXPRESS DE FROST pad until the desired menunumberisdisplayed for Chicken Fillets press twice 1 The defrosti...

Page 14: ...yed forChick en Pieces press four times 1 The defrosting time will be gin counting down The oven will beep 4 times and stop COOK indicator will go off and TURN OVER COVER EDGE will be displayed re peatedly 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 KG will flash on and off Press the number pads to enter ...

Page 15: ... setting The Less More setting can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features EXPRESS MEAL INSTANT ACTION EXPRESS DEFROST EASY DEFROST Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the EASY DEFROST pad four times for Chicken Pieces 2 3 Press the number pads to enter weight Press the POWER LEVEL pad once For EXPRESS MEAL select the menu using the desired EXPRESS MEAL pad instead of the I...

Page 16: ...rations 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 2 minu...

Page 17: ...s After use wipe the waveguide cover in the oven with a soft damp cloth to remove any food splashes Built up splashes may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire Do not remove the waveguide cover DO NOT USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS AND SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF YOUR OVEN Avoid using excess wate...

Page 18: ...IDES CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE 2 INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE 6 7 10 28 EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE 9 RECIPES 8 3 5 EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES SEARTEC R340 341H C B COVER 03 10 28 6 29 PM 1 ...

Page 19: ...o be heated If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required begin with 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...

Page 20: ...h 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 of the oven Excessive ov...

Page 21: ... 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 stops with STIR disp...

Page 22: ... 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 chilled 1 clove garlic ...

Page 23: ...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 After cooking st...

Page 24: ...Beverage reheat includes Tea Coffee Water 1 4 cups 1 cup 250 ml 20 C Room temperature No cover Place on the outside of turntable After reheating stir Fresh Vegetables Carrots Potato Beans Brussels Sprouts Broccoli Cauliflower Zucchini Spinach Cabbage hard vegetables medium vegetables soft vegetables 0 2 1 0 kg 0 2 kg 3 C Refrigerated Wash the vegetables Cut potatoes into small pieces Arrange the v...

Page 25: ...e washed new potatoes Pierce twice with fork on each side Place on outside 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 h...

Page 26: ...ince 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 mea...

Page 27: ...urn over and shield the warm portions of remaining pieces Fish Fillets Press start to continue defrosting After defrost time stand covered with aluminium foil Minced Meat 0 1 3 0 Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack Shield edges Beef The oven will beep and stop TURN OVER COVER EDGE will be displayed repeatedly Remove defrosted portions of mince turn over and shield edges with foil strips 5 3...

Page 28: ...er 1 onion chopped 1 kg topside mince 1 4 cup tomato paste 300 g jar neopolitana sauce 1 cup fresh button mushrooms sliced 2 cloves garlic crushed optional 1 tablespoon fresh oregano Salt and pepper to taste 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 SAUCE METHOD 1 Place butte...

Page 29: ...or 8 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH stirring every 2 minutes Drain juices from meat 4 Place frozen mixed vegetables in a shallow dish and cook for 2 minutes on HIGH 5 Add gravy powder mixed vegetables Worcestershire sauce tomatoes parsley and seasoning Mix well 6 Spoon mixture into a 25 x 20 cm rectangular dish 7 Spread mashed potato evenly over top of mixture Sprinkle cheese on top 8 Cook for 20 22 minut...

Page 30: ...itre casserole dish and cover 6 Heat through for 6 8 minutes on MEDIUM 7 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 ...

Page 31: ... 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 following instruction...

Page 32: ...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 Stand for 5 minut...

Page 33: ...on finely chopped 1 2 cup toasted slivered almonds 1 Mix camembert bacon almonds and 1 tablespoon mustard together 2 Press camembert mixture between skin and flesh of chicken Tie chicken legs together 3 Mix remaining mustard and honey Brush over chicken 4 Place breast side down on a roasting rack cook for 25 30 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH Turn over halfway through cooking 5 Allow to stand covered with ...

Page 34: ...sa 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 10 minutes or unti...

Page 35: ... stir in milk Cook for 4 minutes on HIGH stirring every minute 3 Stir in onion crab meat salt and pepper 1 4 cup cheese tomato sauce tabasco Worcestershire sauce cream and garlic 4 Place into a 1 litre serving dish Sprinkle with remaining cheese 5 Cook for 8 10 minutes on MEDIUM 6 Serve in volavaunt shells with a garden salad 1 onion finely chopped 1 2 cup grated cheese 4 tablespoons tomato sauce ...

Page 36: ...e 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 Finish with a laye...

Page 37: ...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 ha...

Page 38: ...o 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 into 2 cm cube...

Page 39: ...lops 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 Shoulder Chops POULTRY Turkey Who...

Page 40: ...lfway 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 Season as desired Place chicken breast sid...

Page 41: ...e 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 covered in a dish with 2 tab...

Page 42: ...le 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 with water Cook ...

Page 43: ...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 Remove from foil container Place on a plate lined with paper towel Allow to stand Place directly o...

Page 44: ...ole 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 Reheat on MED...

Page 45: ...ce 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 the outside with the thinn...

Page 46: ...e 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 seconds on HIGH Stand for 3 ...

Page 47: ...g 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 Menu Number EXPRESS DEFROST INSTANT COOK START Menu Number EASY DEFROST x 4 INSTANT COOK START For More setting For Less setting or Within 2 seconds POWER LEVEL POWER LEVEL Weight EASY DEFROST Menu Number For More setting For Less setting or POWER LEVEL POWER L...

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