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A40267, SCR/SCRZ R380H C/B

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EXPRESS MEAL RECIPES

Chicken Risotto

250 g cooked chicken, chopped

1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced

2 cups assorted finely chopped vegetables

(eg. carrot, zucchini, mushroom, corn)

1 cup arborio rice

1/2 cup dry white wine

2 1/2 cups chicken stock

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.

Beef and Mushroom

250 g beef fillet, cubed or use veal

1 cup mushrooms, finely sliced

1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced

1 cup arborio rice
1 tablespoon tomato paste

1/2 cup dry white wine

2 1/2 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, crushed

1/2 cup green onions, finely sliced

1 cup arborio rice

1/2 cup dry white wine

2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 1/2 cups of stock (fish or chicken)

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.

RISOTTO

R380H C/B,P03-05

03.8.9, 2:42 PM

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Summary of Contents for R-380H

Page 1: ...A40267 SCR SCRNZ R380H O M MICROWAVEOVEN A N D OPERATIONMANUAL COOKBOOK J MODEL R 380H ...

Page 2: ...arranty claim This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits varies or excludes any express and implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale IMPORTANT DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE TO SHARP For your reference please enter the particulars of your purchase below and retain with your purchase documentation Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Retailer WARRANTY Cons...

Page 3: ...our oven also has a HELP key for instructions on using AutoStart DemonstrationMode ChildLock InfoonPads and Help We strongly recommend however that you read this operation manual thoroughly before operating your oven paying particular attention to the safety warnings and special notes CONTENTS page Warranty Inside of front cover Introduction 1 Warning 2 Special Notes 3 Installation Instructions 4 ...

Page 4: ...val 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 or loosened 3 Door Seals Sealing Surfaces and ...

Page 5: ...king 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 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 b...

Page 6: ...r circulation 5 Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for damage to the machine or personal injury for failure to observe the correct electrical connecting procedure The A C voltage must be single phase 230 240V 50Hz 6 This appliance must be earthed 7 Operate the oven from a general purpose domestic outlet If a generator is used do not operate the oven with non sin...

Page 7: ...ase by 1 minute mul tiples each time this pad is pressed during cooking Press to start oven after setting programmes 7 MORE LESS PADS Press to increase decrease the time in one minute increments dur ing cooking or to alter the cooking result for the automatic operations 8 HELP PAD Press to select auto start child lock demonstration modes or info on pads Press to get cooking information 9 NUMBER PA...

Page 8: ...7 8 1 1 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press the STOP CLEAR pad once to 1 Stop the oven temporarily during cooking 2 Clear if you make a mistake during programming 3 Clear the message on the display after cooking Press the STOP CLEAR pad twice Stop Clear To Cancel a Programme During Cooking The dots will flash on and off 3 2 Enter the correct time of day by pressing the numbers in sequence Press the CLOCK pa...

Page 9: ...ate HIGH To lower to M HIGH press the POWER LEVEL pad again Repeat as necessary to select MEDIUM M LOW or LOW power levels Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on MEDIUM power Step Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The timer begins to count down 1 2 This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking If a powe...

Page 10: ...g time If power is not selected the oven will operate at HIGH power Press the INSTANT COOK START pad Instant Cook Step Procedure Pad Order Display the second sequence will appear and the timer will begincountingdowntozero again 4 Press the INSTANT COOK START pad until desired time is displayed Each time the pad is pressed the cooking time is increased by 1 minute 1 Enter desired cooking time The t...

Page 11: ...e food several times during cooking b more than the maximum cooking time is programmed when the INSTANT COOK START pad is pressed To clear press the STOP CLEAR pad and reprogramme 3 If you need to check the cooking result while the timer is counting down you can open the oven door by pressing the STOP CLEAR pad once then check and stir After that close the door and press the INSTANT COOK START pad...

Page 12: ...ok manually Refer to manual cooking charts in RECIPES section 4 When using the automatic features carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best result If the instructions are not followed carefully the food may be overcooked or undercooked or ERROR may be displayed 5 When cooking small quantities of food on SENSOR REHEAT or SENSOR COOK the food may be cooked wit...

Page 13: ...hicken Fillets press twice You can get a cooking hint whenever HELP is lit in the display See page 19 Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The cooking time will begin counting to zero When it reaches zero the oven will beep STAND COVERED 5 MIN FOIL will be displayed repeatedly 3 If you require a cooking hint press the HELP pad PRESS START will be displayed Open the door Turn meat over and separate int...

Page 14: ...ss EXPRESS COOK pad once to cook Roast Beef Chilled Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The cooking time will begin counting down The oven will beep 4 times and will stop TURN BEEF OVER will be displayed repeatedly PRESS START will be displayed The cooking time will begin counting to zero When it reaches zero the oven will beep STAND COVERED 5 15 MIN FOIL ENJOY YOUR BEEF will be dis played repeatedly...

Page 15: ...P is lit in the display See page 19 1 3 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 6 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The cooking time will begin counting down The oven will beep 4 times and will stop STIR will be displayed The cooking time will begin counting to zero When it reaches zero the oven will beep STIR THEN STAND COVERED 3 MIN ENJOY YOUR PASTA DISH will be displayed repeatedly 3 If you re...

Page 16: ... C of the cooking guide Suppose you want to use Sensor Cook to cook 2 cups of White Rice Press the INSTANT COOK START pad When the sensor detects the va pour from the food the remaining cooking time will appear eg remaining cooking time is ap proximately 13 min 27 sec If you require a cooking hint press the HELP pad Press RICE PASTApadoncetocook White Rice Step Procedure Display Pad Order 2 1 S E ...

Page 17: ...e 1 San Choy Bau 2 Chicken Caesar Salad 3 Asian Greens 4 Garlic Prawns 5 Nachos 6 Pecan Fudge 1 3 PRESS START will be displayed Open the door Turn chicken over Close the door Press the INSTANT COOK START pad The cooking time will begin counting down The oven will beep 4 times and will stop REMOVE CHICKEN ADD BA CON will be displayed repeatedly 2 4 5 PRESS START will be displayed Open the door Remo...

Page 18: ...NSTANT COOK START pad The cooking time will begin count ing down The oven will beep 4 times and will stop TURN POUL TRY OVER SHIELD WARM PORTION will be displayed re peatedly 5 The cooking time will begin count ing to zero when it reaches zero the oven will beep STANDCOVERED 5 50MIN FOIL will be displayed repeatedly You can get a cooking hint whenever HELP is lit in the display See page 19 EASY DE...

Page 19: ... a casserole for 20 minutes on MEDIUM at 4 30 in the afternoon Check that the correct time of day is displayed 7 OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Press the INSTANT COOK START pad Press the number 1 pad The dots will flash on and off Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required for MEDIUM press three times Enter the desired cooking time Press the CLOCK pad 1 2 3 4 5 6 Help Feature Thetim...

Page 20: ...of day will appear in the display The oven is ready to use Press the STOP CLEAR pad 3 L O C K O F F This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets and also allows you to practice key operations To demonstrate After step 1 for Auto Start Demonstration Mode Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the number 3 pad Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven Press the INSTANT...

Page 21: ...If you want to cancel the guide press the STOP CLEAR pad P R E S S T O S E L E C T 1 5 P R E S E T V E G E T A B L E M E N U S 1 5 P R E S E T Each pad has a useful guide To get the guide for VEGETABLES pad After step 1 for Auto Start Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the VEGETABLES pad Info on Pads 2 Each setting of Automatic Operations has a cooking hint If you wish to check press the HELP ...

Page 22: ...red for MEDIUM press 3 times Press the INSTANT COOK START pad Press the MORE pad twice to increase time by 2 minutes The timer starts to count down 5 0 0 M E D I U M 5 0 0 1 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Increasing or Decreasing Time During A Cooking Programme Microwave time can be added or decreased during a cooking programme using the MORE or LESS pads Suppose you want to increase co...

Page 23: ... the stove top Step Display Press the TIMER pad once 1 Alarm Your oven has an alarm function If you leave food in the oven after cooking the oven will beep 3 times and REMOVE FOOD will be displayed in the display after 2 minutes If you do not remove the food at that time the oven will beep 3 times after 4 minutes and 6 minutes Pad Order Procedure Enter desired time Once the egg has come to the boi...

Page 24: ...re calling for service 1 Does the display light up YES _______ NO _______ 2 When the door is opened does the oven lamp come on 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 come on YES _______ NO _______ B Does the ...

Page 25: ...GUIDE CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE COOKING GUIDES 19 37 HELPFUL HINTS COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE SENSOR COOK MENU GUIDE RECIPES 2 14 15 QUICK AND EASY RECIPES 9 13 18 16 17 1 EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE EXPRESS MENUS MENU GUIDE 3 8 R380H C B COVER 03 7 28 6 57 AM 1 ...

Page 26: ... 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 defrosting ensure adequate standing time This allows the food to continue cooking or heating Refer to cooking guides for each menu or acc...

Page 27: ...s with metal twist 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 betw...

Page 28: ...mushroom finely sliced 1 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 o...

Page 29: ... 2 cup dry white wine 2 1 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 mi...

Page 30: ...n cream 2 tablespoons 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 cook...

Page 31: ... beef over and continue cooking After cooking stand covered with aluminium foil Roast Beef Frozen You can select desired cooking result MORE Well done STD Medium Roast Lamb Chilled You can select desired cooking result MORE Well done STD Medium Place fat side down on a roasting rack in a casserole dish and season Cover loosely with paper towel When oven stops and TURN LAMB OVER is displayed turn l...

Page 32: ...r cooking stand covered with aluminium foil 1 0 2 5 kg 3 C Refrigerated 5 15 Roast Chicken Chilled Place breast side up on a roasting rack in a casserole dish When oven stops and TURN CHICKEN OVER COVER WITH PAPER TOWEL is displayed turn chicken over and cover loosely with paper towel and season with season salt or as desired When oven stops again and TURN CHICKEN OVER is displayed turn chicken ov...

Page 33: ...ages freeze separately in single flat layers and if necessary separate into layers with freezer plastic This will ensure even defrosting It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights 0 5 kg Chicken Fillets Place chicken fillets on a defrost rack Whentheovenhasstopped turnoverandseparateintopieces Shieldedgeswithfoilstrips After defrost time stand covered with aluminium foil 5 ...

Page 34: ...n Peas Mixed Vegetables 0 1 1 0 kg 18 C Frozen Before cooking separate vegetables eg broccoli as much as possible 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 a glass lid or plastic wrap After cooking stir then stand covered 1 5 medium vegetables soft vegetables hard vegetables...

Page 35: ...otatoes and stock in a casserole dish Cover with plastic wrap or a lid When oven stops and STIR is displayed stir soup Continue cooking covered The oven will stop again and display STIR Stir soup and continue cooking covered After cooking stir and place in a blender or processor and blend until smooth Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in worcestershire sauce and cream Season to taste Serves Ingr...

Page 36: ... cups 5 cups 4 cups 6 cups 2 pkts 4 cups 1 pkt 2 cups Noodles Hot tap water 1 cup 250ml 3 5 Place into a Pyrex bowl and cover with hot tap water Cook uncovered When oven stops and STIR is displayed stir and continue cooking After cooking stand and stir Pasta Hot tap water 1 cup 250ml 1 cup 2 1 2 cups 1 1 2 cups 3 cups 2 cups 4 cups 1 2 cup 2 cups 3 cups 5 cups 4 cups 6 cups Fresh Pasta Tortellini ...

Page 37: ...nto a deep Pyrex bowl and add water Cook uncovered Stir after cooking Weight Range Porridge 20 C Room temperature 1 4 serves Porridge Water 1serve 1 3 cup 3 4 cup 2serves 2 3 cup 1 1 2 cups 3serves 1 cup 2 1 4 cups 4serves 1 1 3 cups 3 cups 6 Initial Temperature approx R380H C B P09 13 03 7 28 11 07 AM 12 ...

Page 38: ... 1 2 cup 1 tbs 1 4 cup 1 4 cup 50 g 30 g 1 2 cup 1 tbs 1 cup 2 4 serves Crunch Ingredients can pie apples White Wings butter cake mix butter cut into thin slices brown sugar coconut crushed nuts cinnamon Serve 4 6 serves 6 8 serves 2 4 serves 400 g 1 2 cup 50 g 1 tbs 1 tbs 1 tbs 1 2 ts 600 g 3 4 cup 75 g 2 tbs 2 tbs 2 tbs 1 ts 800 g 1 1 2 cups 150 g 3 tbs 3 tbs 3 tbs 1 ts Place pie apple in a shal...

Page 39: ...oking stir and stand covered 1 5 20 C Room temperature Place in a Pyrex bowl Cover with glass lid or plastic wrap After cooking stir HINT For other beverages see HINT on page E 1 4 cups 1 cup 250 ml 3 C Refrigerated 20 C Room temperature 2 3 C Refrigerated Place pizza on paper towel on the turntable 3 C Refrigerated 1 4 cups 1 cup 250 ml Place into a casserole dish and cover with lid After cooking...

Page 40: ...Cover with paper towel When oven stops and TURN PIES OVER is displayed turn pies over and continue cooking After cooking stand 1 3 Menu Pie includes Pies Pasties Weight Range Initial Temperature approx 18 C Frozen HINT To Reheat Beverage Tea Coffee Water 20 C Room Temperature Stir after heating 1 piece approx 160 200 g 1 4 pieces SENSOR REHEAT MENU GUIDE No 6 R380H C B P14 18 03 8 9 2 51 PM 15 ...

Page 41: ...erves 4 6 2 Chicken Caesar Salad 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 300 g chicken breasts cut into thin strips 2 rashers bacon 1 Cos lettuce washed and torn 1 2 cup grated parmesan cheese Dressing 1 2 cup natural yogurt 1 4 cup whole egg mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves fresh garlic crushed 2 anchovy fillets minced or 2 teaspoons 1 To make the dressing combine...

Page 42: ... beans 200 g corn chips 1 cup grated cheese sour cream 1 In a medium bowl mix salsa and red kidney beans together 2 Place corn chips in a large flan dish 3 Pour over topping and sprinkle with grated cheese Cook on Quick and Easy No 5 Nachos 4 After cooking stand 2 minutes 5 Serve topped with sour cream 6 Pecan Fudge 125 g butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 x 400 g can sweetened condensed milk 1 c...

Page 43: ...st time stand covered with aluminium foil See NOTE below 5 30 Steak Chops 5 15 Fish fillets 0 1 3 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 aluminium foil See NOTE below 5 15 Remove from origin...

Page 44: ...ter 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 butt...

Page 45: ...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 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH 9 Allow to stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving VEAL AND EGGPLANT Serves 4 6 7...

Page 46: ...ck mixture in a 3 Iitre 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 t...

Page 47: ...sh 6 Cook on MEDIUM 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 fo...

Page 48: ...cken stock 1 2 red 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 HIG...

Page 49: ...fway during cooking 7 Stand for 5 minutes covered in foil HONEY CHICKEN LEGS Serves 4 250 mL soy sauce 4 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic crushed 1 Combine soy sauce honey lemon juice garlic ginger and 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 16 20 minutes on MEDI UM HIG...

Page 50: ...dles and then Laksa soup 6 Garnish with freshly torn coriander and fried onion flakes 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 packet of bean shoots 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 packet of vermicelli noodles 1 125 mL Fish Stock SMOKED SALMON TAGLIATELLE Serves 4 500 g tagliatelle pasta 60 g butter 100 g smoked salmon 200 g snow peas trimmed 100 g button mushrooms finely sliced 1 Place tagliatelle in a large bowl wit...

Page 51: ...lf the sesame seeds Cook for 3 5 minutes on MEDIUM turning after 2 minutes GARLIC BUTTER 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic crushed pepper LEMON FISH FILLETS Serves 4 1 kg fish fillets 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon butter salt and pepper to taste 1 Arrange in a flan dish or a casserole dish in a single layer Fold under the thin edges of the fish 2 Top with lemon j...

Page 52: ...S 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 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...

Page 53: ...nd place in a 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 HI...

Page 54: ... on HIGH 3 Pour into 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...

Page 55: ...utes before 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 Ro...

Page 56: ...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 down on a rack Turn over halfway through cooking Stand covered with foil before carving Brush with melted butter Seaso...

Page 57: ...overed Allow 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 sh...

Page 58: ...0 g 250 g 500 g Break apart as 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 ric...

Page 59: ...rectly 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 Remove from 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 pape...

Page 60: ...during reheating especially 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...

Page 61: ... oven the longer 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...

Page 62: ...ced on a layer 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 ...

Page 63: ... Easy and Express Defrost Express Meal of Express Menus do not need to enter weight x 4 eg Poultry Menu MORE eg 1 0kg Weight INSTANT COOK START More or Less EASY DEFROST x 4 Menu EASY DEFROST eg 1 0kg Weight Easy Defrost eg Poultry x 1 Menu Category and Menu EXPRESS COOK eg 1 0kg Weight Express Menus Express Cook eg Roast Beef Chilled x 2 EXPRESS DEFROST Express Menus Express Defrost Express Meal ...

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