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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

Control Panel

Oven Lamp

Door opening button

Waveguide cover

Turntable support system

Oven cavity

Door seals and sealing
surfaces

Door latches

Ventilation openings

10 Outer cabinet
11 Power cord

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories
are provided:
12 Turntable 13 Turntable support 14 Coupling

Place the turntable support in the centre of the oven
floor so that it can freely rotate around the coupling.
Place the turntable onto the turntable support so that
it locates firmly into the coupling.

To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when
removing them from the oven.

NOTE:

When you order accessories, please mention

two items: part name and model name to your dealer
or SHARP authorised service agent

Summary of Contents for R-362M

Page 1: ...VEN AND KEEP IT NEAR TO ENABLE EASY REFERENCE 900W IEC 705 R 362M MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK E SensNcook R 362 LESS MORE g oz Kg Lb POWER LEVEL STOP CLEAR START AUTO MINUTE TIMER Kg Lb AUTO START CLOCK 1 Roast Beef Lamb 2 Roast Pork 3 Roast Poultry 4 Chicken Portions 5 Casserole 10min 1min 10sec 1 Meat Joint 2 Poultry 3 Chicken Ptn Steak Chops 4 Minced Meat 5 Bread ...

Page 2: ...cook 10 SensNcook Chart 11 13 Auto Cook Auto Defrost 14 Auto Cook Auto Defrost Chart 15 Other Convenient Functions Less or More 16 Auto Minute 17 Auto Start 17 Timer 18 Interactive Display 19 Cooking Advice 20 Suitable Cookware 20 21 Food Handling Preparation 22 23 Advice for Defrosting 24 Advice for Reheating 25 Aftercare Cleaning and Maintenance 26 Troubleshooting 26 27 To Replace the Mains Plug...

Page 3: ...ories are provided 12 Turntable 13 Turntable support 14 Coupling Place the turntable support in the centre of the oven floor so that it can freely rotate around the coupling Place the turntable onto the turntable support so that it locates firmly into the coupling To avoid turntable damage ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven NOTE When ...

Page 4: ...nt 2 Poultry 3 Chicken Ptn Steak Chops 4 Minced Meat 5 Bread 3 CONTROL PANEL 1 DIGITAL DISPLAY 2 TIME keys 3 SensNcook keys 4 AUTO DEFROST key 5 AUTO DEFROST menus 6 INFO key 7 LESS MORE keys 8 START AUTO MINUTE key 9 STOP CLEAR key 10 AUTO START CLOCK key 11 WEIGHT CONVERSION key 12 TIMER key 13 POWER LEVEL key 14 WEIGHT keys 15 AUTO COOK menus 16 AUTO COOK key 1 4 6 10 7 2 9 8 5 3 12 15 13 11 14...

Page 5: ...ted by SHARP See page 28 Never attempt to move the oven while it is operating 1 Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker Do not remove the plastic film from the inside of the oven window as this protects it from dirt 2 Place oven on a secure level surface strong enough to take the oven weight plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven 3 Ensure there is a minimum of fr...

Page 6: ...h a special cord The exchange must be made by an authorised SHARP service agent A defective plug power supply cord or socket may overheat and catch fire during operation or cause an electrical shock When removing the plug from the socket always grip the plug never the mains lead as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug This product is fitted with a re wireable p...

Page 7: ...w EXAMPLE To set the time of day 12 35 7 Press the AUTO START CLOCK key again to set the clock 1 Press the AUTO START CLOCK key once Check the display 5 Press the AUTO START CLOCK key again 6 Enter the minutes by pressing the 10 MIN key three times and the 1 MIN key five times 2 Enter the hours by pressing the 10 MIN key once and the 1 MIN key twice NOTES Once the time of day is set you need only ...

Page 8: ...y of the oven the less heating time is required As shown opposite Enter required time and select the power level There are 5 microwave power levels shown below POWER LEVEL POWER LEVEL POWER LEVEL POWER LEVEL POWER LEVEL x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 100 HIGH 70 MEDIUM HIGH 50 MEDIUM 30 MEDIUM LOW 10 LOW IMPORTANT The microwave power level will default to 100 HIGH unless you press the POWER LEVEL key to the desir...

Page 9: ...lamp will come on while the door is open Close the door firmly and the oven lamp will go out Stopping the oven If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press STOP CLEAR or open the oven door To start the oven close the door and press START AUTO MINUTE If you wish to cancel the cooking programme press STOP CLEAR twice Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or directly ...

Page 10: ...1 To input the time press 1 MIN key 5 times STAGE 2 To input the time press the 10 MIN key once x1 1min POWER LEVEL 10min 1min Then press 1 MIN key 6 times x5 Display The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 100 HIGH and then for 16 minutes on 30 MEDIUM LOW NOTE If 100 HIGH is selected as the final power level it is not necessary to enter the power level START AUTO MINUTE x1 COOK Display Press...

Page 11: ...rink as it heats and determines the heating time Opening the door or stopping the oven disturbs the humidity content and affects the cooking result Ensure food is thoroughly heated before serving If additional heating is required cook manually For best results with SensNcook ensure both oven and cookware are dry and cool approx 20 C The SensNcook chilled frozen meals programme is not suitable for ...

Page 12: ...ress MORE for cooking non stirrable meals If the packaging is damaged place food in a similar shape and size dish wrap in cling film pierce as above and cook As above but press the FROZEN MEALS key The LESS key cannot be used for this menu an error message will be displayed Press MORE key for cooking non stirable meals If the packaging is damaged place the food in a similar shape and size dish wra...

Page 13: ...dry the potatoes Pierce each potato three times on each side Place on the outside of the turntable evenly spaced Press the JACKET POTATOES key once Stand covered with aluminium foil for 5 10 mins before serving Cut chop and slice into evenly sized pieces Place into a suitable sized dish Add 15ml water per 100g vegetables Cover with cling film and pierce in five places Press the FRESH VEG key once ...

Page 14: ...ling water to the dish DO NOT COVER THE DISH Cream together the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy Add the eggs one at a time and beat well Fold in the flour Mix into the water Place in a greased and lined PYREX pudding basin and place in the centre of the turntable Press the SPONGE PUDDING key Stand 2 3 mins before serving Mix the oats and milk together in an appropriate sized dish Do not...

Page 15: ...foods not included in the AUTO COOK AUTO DEFROST menus refer to the charts on pages 30 37 If you have the Interactive Display ON see page 19 the weight range flashes on the display If you enter a weight above or below the range ERROR will flash on the display screen when you press the START key 2 In the example 1 5 kg is entered by pressing the Kg Lb key once and the g oz key five times 3 Press ST...

Page 16: ...1 8kg Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable Roast Beef Lamb Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds After cooking leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes NOTE Press LESS for rare Press MORE for well done AC 2 0 6kg 1 8kg Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable Roast Pork Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds After cooking leave meat to stand wrapped in al...

Page 17: ...ys Press the LESS or MORE key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time in multiples of 1 minute The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes NOTE To cancel LESS MORE simply press the same key again For example To cook on 50 MEDIUM for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes 10min Press 10 MIN key once Press POWER LEVEL key 3 times for 50 MED...

Page 18: ...ill show the AUTO START time If you want to check the time of day press AUTO START CLOCK and it will be displayed as long as you keep your finger pressed on the key If you want to cancel an AUTO START programme press the STOP CLEAR key The AUTO START CLOCK time can only be entered in multiples of 10 minutes it is not possible to enter less than 10 minutes or any time which is not in multiples of 1...

Page 19: ...ter comes to the boil add the egg and press START AUTO MINUTE key once Press 1 MINUTE key 5 times Press TIMER key once Example To set the timer for 5 minutes to boil an egg on a conventional hob TIMER 1min x5 x1 You can enter any time up to 99 minutes 90 seconds To cancel the TIMER whilst counting down simply press STOP CLEAR and the display will return to the time of day if set The display will c...

Page 20: ...6kg Roast Pork using the AUTO COOK function 1 Press the INFO key once Info will appear in the display x1 2 Press the AUTO COOK key twice to select Roast Pork x2 The display will flash a series of messages nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo LBS OZ nfo LBS OZ nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo nfo The message will be repeated twice and then the display will show the...

Page 21: ... ovens Lids Always remove lids from food jars and containers before you use them in the oven If you do not steam and pressure will build up inside and the container may explode Do not place hot foods utensils on a cold turntable or cold foods utensils on a hot turntable COOKING ADVICE COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING YES Always place on an up turned plate on the turntable to prevent heat stress F...

Page 22: ...d in disposable containers of plastic paper or other combustible material Only use for warming food Pay special attention as over heating may cause a fire in your oven YES Always attend the oven closely Only use to absorb fat and moisture when warming food Pay special attention as over heating may cause a fire in your oven COOKWARE Heat resistant glass e g Pyrex Fire King Corning Ware Microwave sa...

Page 23: ...ment Food high in fat or sugar Christmas pudding or mince pies requires less heating time and should be watched over heating can lead to fire Good quality ingredients should be used for microwaving Economical cuts of meat are recommended for casserole Food with skin such as potatoes apples fish chicken or with membrane such as the white and yolk of eggs including boiled eggs must be pierced in sev...

Page 24: ... affect the amount of cooking time needed When cooking more than one portion of the same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape Food density and quantity affect the amount of cooking time needed for example potatoes require more cooking than peas four potatoes will take longer to cook than two Food hygiene standards storage handling and preparation apply to microwaving Always store conve...

Page 25: ...l thoroughly defrosted NOTE Do not defrost poultry with giblets Place in a flan dish separate during defrosting and turn over at least 2 3 times Shield if necessary Place in a flan dish stir or turn over at least 3 4 times during defrosting remove defrosted parts each time For frozen blocks of meat see Minced Meat in the charts on page 16 Place in a flan dish separate during defrosting and turn ov...

Page 26: ...e manufacturers instructions on the can Remove any poultry or meat portions reheat these separately see below Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate larger and thicker foods to the edge Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50 MEDIUM stir rearrange halfway through reheating Ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving Cover with vented microwave cling film or su...

Page 27: ...r which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven operation but does not form an airtight seal It is normal to see drops of water light or feel warm air around the oven door Food with a high moisture content will release steam and cause condensation inside the door which may drip from the oven Repairs Modifications Do not attempt to ope...

Page 28: ...abinet may become warm to the touch keep children away Outer cabinet is hot PROBLEM Digital display does not light up Draught circulates around the door Flashing or arcing form within the cavity when cooking Arcing potatoes Control panel buttons do not operate Oven cooks too slowly Oven makes a noise Condensation forms in the oven and may drip from the door TROUBLESHOOTING The wires in the mains c...

Page 29: ... use only This oven is suitable for domestic food preparation and is not designed for commercial industrial or laboratory use This Guarantee does not apply to equipment used in the course of a business trade or profession Only use the microwave oven for cooking defrosting or reheating of food SHARP declines any liability for damages caused by improper use 3 This Guarantee does not cover any faults...

Page 30: ...ating Chart 37 Recipes 38 52 Where dishes are covered use vented microwave clingfilm unless otherwise stated Where dishes are lined use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated Please note that all preparation times and serving quantities are approximate All ingredients are given in both metric and imperial measures Use either set but not a combination of both measures Serve all dishes immediatel...

Page 31: ...times during defrosting Shield Place in a flan dish Turn over 4 5 times during defrosting Shield Place on a plate Turn over 3 4 times removing defrosted mince each time Place in a flan dish Turn 2 3 times separate during defrosting Shield Place in a flan dish Turn 2 3 times separate during defrosting Shield Place in a flan dish Turn 2 3 times separate during defrosting Shield Place in a flan dish ...

Page 32: ...6 7 Minutes 450g 1lb 7 8 Minutes 450g 1lb 7 8 Minutes 450g 1lb FRUIT Apples Blackcurrants Redcurrants Gooseberries Raspberries Blackberries Rhubarb Strawberries MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL MEDIUM LOW 30 MEDIUM LOW 30 MEDIUM LOW 30 MEDIUM LOW 30 MEDIUM LOW 30 MEDIUM LOW 30 METHOD Place in a dish Stir during defrosting Place in a dish Stir during defrosting Place in a dish Stir during defrosting Place in ...

Page 33: ...ME 9 10 Mins 450g 1lb 12 13 Mins 450g 1lb 16 17 Mins 450g 1lb 10 Mins 450g 1lb 8 Mins 450g 1lb 2 Mins 2 sausages 4 5 Mins 4 sausages 6 7 Mins 8 sausages 11 2 2 Mins 2 sausages 2 3 Mins 4 sausages 4 5 Mins 8 sausages 16 17 Mins 450g 1lb 9 10 Mins 450g 1lb 18 19 Mins 450g 1lb 16 17 Mins 450g 1lb 12 13 Mins 450g 1lb 18 19 Mins 450g 1lb 2 Mins 2 slices 3 Mins 4 slices MEAT Beef rare Topside Silverside...

Page 34: ... 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 bowl Stir 2 3 times during cooking STANDING TIME 10 Minutes 20 Minutes 10 Minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes 5 Minutes METHOD Place in a single layer in a flan dish Cover and cook Place in a single layer in a flan dish Cover and cook Pl...

Page 35: ...tir halfway through cooking Add 30ml 2tbsp water Cover dish Stir halfway through cooking Break into florets Add 30ml 2 tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Add 45ml 3tbsp water Cover dish Stir halfway through cooking Slice Add 30ml 2tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Slice Add 30ml 2tbsp water Cover dish Stir halfway through cooking Add 30ml 2tbsp water Cover Stir halfway throu...

Page 36: ...ml 1tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Place in a dish Add 15ml 1tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Place in a dish Cover Turn over halfway through cooking Place in a dish Cover Stir halfway through cooking Place in a dish Cover Stir halfway through cooking Place in a dish Cover Stir halfway through cooking Place in a dish Cover Stir halfway through cooking FROZEN VEGETABLES ...

Page 37: ...sp milk salt pepper 15g 1 2oz butter 2 eggs size 3 30ml 2tbsp milk salt pepper 2 eggs size 3 10ml 2tsp oil 1 egg size 3 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL HIGH 100 HIGH 100 HIGH 100 HIGH 100 METHOD COOKING TIME 1 Whisk together eggs and milk Season 2 Place butter in a 25 4cm 10 flan dish Heat on 100 HIGH for 30 seconds until melted Coat the dish with the melted butter 3 Pour omelette mixture into flan dish Coo...

Page 38: ...r Stir halfway through cooking Remove from can Place in a dish and cover Stir halfway through cooking Remove from can Drain Place in a dish and cover Stir halfway through cooking Remove from can Drain Place in a dish and cover Stir halfway through cooking Place on kitchen roll Place on kitchen roll Place in a flan dish Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer Place in a flan dish Do...

Page 39: ...utes 2 Stir in the flour to form a paste Gradually add the stock 3 Stir in the marjoram salt and pepper to taste Cook on 100 HIGH for 8 minutes stir halfway through cooking 4 Blend the soup and add the milk Check the seasoning and cook on 100 HIGH for 6 minutes Variation Lentil and bacon soup Make as above After Stage 2 add 50g 2oz cooked lentils and 2 rashers of bacon cooked and chopped Omit the ...

Page 40: ...nd ham Add enough cream to bind the mixture Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the parsley Cook on 100 HIGH for 2 minutes 2 Cut the avocados in half Remove the stone and brush the flesh with lemon juice Fill each avocado half with the breadcrumb mixture 3 Place the filled avocados in a flan dish and sprinkle with the grated cheese 4 Cook on 100 HIGH for 1 minute until the cheese has ...

Page 41: ...ook on 100 HIGH for 8 minutes stirring after 4 minutes An excellent party or supper dish TROUT WITH ORANGE AND ALMONDS Serves 2 2 medium trout approx 225g 8oz each salt and pepper to taste juice and rind of 1 orange 50g 2oz flaked almonds Garnish with slices of orange to serve 1 Wash the trout Discard heads and tails and pat dry Place in a large flan dish pierce in several places Season Pour over ...

Page 42: ...l 1 2tsp salt 5ml 1tsp baking powder 100g 4oz suet approximately 150ml 1 4 pint cold water 15ml 1tbsp milk 1 Place steak kidney onion herbs and stock in a large casserole dish Cover and cook on 50 MEDIUM for 40 minutes Stir halfway through cooking and add the cornflour to thicken 2 To make the pastry place the flour salt baking powder and suet in a bowl and mix well 3 Add enough cold water to form...

Page 43: ...r the remaining pasties MOUSSAKA Serves 6 450g 1lb aubergines thinly sliced 30ml 2tbsp olive oil 225g 8oz onion chopped 15ml 1tbsp fresh parsley chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 350g 13 oz minced lamb 150ml 1 4 pint hot beef stock 2 large fresh tomatoes peeled and quartered 30ml 2tbsp tomato purée salt and pepper to taste 300ml 1 2 pint white sauce see page 51 200g 7oz cheese grated 1 Sprinkle aube...

Page 44: ...p dried oregano 5ml 1tsp dried parsley salt and pepper to taste 4 chicken portions 1 Place mushrooms onion and garlic in a large casserole dish Cook on 100 HIGH for 4 minutes 2 Stir in all remaining ingredients apart from the chicken Finally add the chicken and coat with the sauce 3 Cook on 70 MEDIUM HIGH for 30 minutes Stir and coat the chicken twice during cooking Serve with rice or jacket potat...

Page 45: ...ed tarragon 15ml 1tbsp tomato purée 150ml 1 4 pint chicken stock salt and pepper 1 Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish 2 Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour over the chicken Salt and pepper to taste 3 Cook on 100 HIGH for 12 minutes Rearrange and coat the chicken with the sauce twice during cooking CHEESY SALMON PIE Serves 4 200g 7oz long grain white rice 1 medium onion chopp...

Page 46: ...out cleanly HERBY BEAN CASSEROLE Serves 4 15ml 1tbsp olive oil 450g 1lb aubergines cut in 2 5cm 1 cubes 225g 8oz onions roughly chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 3 sticks of celery chopped 450g 1lb canned chopped tomatoes 5ml 1tsp fresh basil chopped pinch of allspice 100g 4oz canned butter beans 100g 4oz canned black eyed beans 100g 4oz okra salt and pepper to taste 30ml 2tbsp fresh parsley chopped ...

Page 47: ... 100 HIGH for 2 minutes stirring once 3 Place pasta and salt to taste in a large bowl and cover with boiling water Cook on 100 HIGH for 11 12 minutes until almost tender Do not drain until the rest of the dish is prepared 4 Flake the trout discarding all bones and skin Stir into the courgettes and add the yogurt Season with salt and pepper to taste 5 Heat on 100 HIGH for 3 minutes until hot and sl...

Page 48: ...dish Place any remaining mixture around the cannelloni 5 Pour the cheese sauce over the cannelloni and sprinkle with cheese Cook on 70 MEDIUM HIGH for 20 minutes BEEF CASSEROLE Serves 4 2 tbsp plain flour 15ml 1 tbsp salt 15ml 1 tbsp Pepper 15ml 1 tbsp Mixed herbs 500g Braising steak Sliced thinly 25g Butter 300g Potatoes peeled and chopped 200g Carrots Sliced thinly 300g Baby onions whole Beef st...

Page 49: ...ok on 100 HIGH for 2 3 minutes 3 Add the mange tout Cover and cook on 100 HIGH for 4 5 minutes and season to taste BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH ALMONDS Serves 4 450g 1lb Brussels sprouts peeled 30ml 2tbsp water 50g 2oz almonds flaked 50g 2oz butter salt and pepper to taste 1 Place Brussels sprouts and water in a large bowl Cover and cook on 100 HIGH for 10 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Drain 2 ...

Page 50: ...ool before turning out 5 Place jam or syrup in a bowl heat on 100 HIGH for 30 seconds until runny and pour over pudding GOLDEN SYRUP DUMPLINGS Serves 4 syrup 300ml 1 2 pint water 200g 7oz brown sugar 60ml 4tbsp golden syrup 50g 2oz butter grated rind of 1 orange dumplings 100g 4oz self raising flour 50g 2oz butter 15ml 1tbsp caster sugar 1 egg size 3 1 Combine all syrup ingredients in a 2 5 litre ...

Page 51: ...g sugar 25g 1oz walnuts chopped to sprinkle 1 Beat together the oil sugar and eggs until well mixed Fold in flour bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon Add carrots walnuts and mix well 2 Pour cake mixture into a greased lined 20 4cm 8 soufflé dish Cook on 50 MEDIUM for 22 minutes until firm to the touch and a skewer comes out clean Allow to cool before decorating 3 To prepare the topping combine the cr...

Page 52: ...paste and gradually stir in the remaining milk Add the golden syrup and sugar mix well 2 Cook on 100 HIGH for 6 7 minutes stirring every minute until thickened This sauce is ideal with vanilla ice cream CHOCOLATE SAUCE Makes 150ml 1 4 pint 50g 2oz plain chocolate 30ml 2tbsp water 90ml 6tbsp evaporated milk 5ml 1tsp cornflour 5ml 1tsp caster sugar 5ml 1tsp vanilla essence 1 Heat chocolate and water...

Page 53: ...4lb 225g 8oz dates stoned and roughly chopped 225g 8oz currants 175g 6oz brown sugar 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 medium onion chopped 10ml 2tsp salt 5ml 1tsp chilli powder 300ml 1 2 pint vinegar 1 Place all ingredients in a large bowl mix well 2 Cook on 70 MEDIUM HIGH for 20 minutes stir every 3 4 minutes 3 Spoon into hot clean jars Cover seal and label FUDGE Makes 675g 11 2lb 100g 4oz milk chocolat...

Page 54: ...ed by 93 68 EEC As part of a policy of continuous improvement we reserve the right to alter design and specification without notice No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronically mechanically photocopied recorded translated or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics U K Ltd The illustrations technical informa...

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