R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page A R-345M MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 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 the door open.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 4/19/02 11:25 AM Page B RATINGS LABEL Please record the SERIAL NUMBER of your microwave oven in the space provided below. The SERIAL NUMBER is shown on the ratings label which is located on the rear of the microwave oven. MICROWAVE OVEN MICROWAVE OVEN R-345(SL)M SERIAL No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ R-345(W)M SERIAL No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ MODEL: MODEL: 230 - 240V ~ 50Hz OUTPUT POWER FREQUENCY 2.4kW 900W 2450MHz SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 1 CONTENTS Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 2 OVEN AND ACCESSORIES Control panel (see facing page for detail) Oven lamp Waveguide cover (distributing microwaves) Door opening button Door seals & sealing surfaces Oven cavity Turntable support system Door Latches ❏ ❏ Place the turntable support in the centre of the oven floor so that it can freely rotate around the coupling. Turntable Turntable support Place the turntable onto the turntable support so that it locates firmly into the coupling.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 3 CONTROL PANEL 1. 2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 3. 4. 5. 6. Digital Display AUTO COOK/DEFROST key press to select 1 of 6 AUTO COOK or 2 AUTO DEFROST programmes.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Oven Use: • The oven is for domestic food preparation only. Never operate when empty. • Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when not in use. • Never attempt to use the oven with the door open. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the door safety latches. This may result in exposure to microwave energy.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 5 INSTALLATION BUILDING-IN-KIT. An installation frame is available which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit. The microwave oven is not designed to be built above or near a conventional oven. SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit, EBR4500, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety of the oven.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 6 SETTING THE CLOCK There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour-clock: 1. To set the 12 hour clock, press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key once for 3 seconds. will appear in the display. POWER LEVEL/ WEIGHT x1 for 3 seconds. 2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key once more after Step 1, in the example above. will appear in the display.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 7 MAFF HEATING CATEGORY 900W E Letter representing the oven heating category. Microwave Symbol. OVEN OUTPUT POWER The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not represent the general performance of the oven.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 8 MICROWAVING Introduction: Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together. Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy, and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore, important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating. Where recommended allow food to stand.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 9 MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed, consisting of manual cooking time and mode. Example: To cook rice: 5 minutes on 100P (HIGH) power (Stage 1) 16 minutes on 30P (MEDIUM LOW) power (Stage 2) To input the power level press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key once. STAGE 1 To input the time, press the 1 MIN key 5 times. 1min. STAGE 2 To input the time press the 10 MIN key once. Then press the 1 MIN key 6 times. 1min. 10min.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 4/19/02 11:25 AM Page 10 AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST AUTO COOK / DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost those foods listed on the control panel of the microwave oven. For more details, see the AUTO COOK / DEFROST chart on page 11.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 11 AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST CHART No MENU AUTO COOK WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE AC-1. Roast Beef / Lamb 0.6kg - 1.8kg • 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. • Select LESS for rare. • Select PLUS for well done. AC-2. Roast Pork 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 4/19/02 11:25 AM Page 12 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. LESS and PLUS function. The LESS and PLUS function allows you to cook food for plus or less time than the pre-set programmes. For Example, If you prefer vegetables which are cooked but still crisp, or beef which is rare, use the LESS function. Alternatively, if you prefer vegetables softer or beef well done, use the PLUS function. To select LESS or PLUS, press the AUTO COOK/DEFROST key immediately after entering the weight.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 13 COOKING ADVICE WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven. The microwave power level will default to 100P (HIGH) unless you press the POWER LEVEL key to reach the desired setting.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 14 SUITABLE COOKWARE When microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below: A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook. COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING Heat resistant glass, (e.g. Pyrex®, Fire King®, Corning Ware ®). YES Microwave-safe plastic cookware.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 15 FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands. For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after cooking or defrosting.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 16 FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Covering Size & shape Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations where given and use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid. Food size and shape 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.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 17 ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Meat joints Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. Poultry Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 18 ADVICE FOR REHEATING WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 19 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OUTER CABINET Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth. The control panel must be wiped clean whilst the door is open, therefore inactivating the oven. OVEN INTERIOR Clean the microwave oven cavity, after each use with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth, pay special attention to the waveguide cover.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Digital display does not light-up. Check the oven is plugged in. Plug in another appliance to check the mains supply is feeding the socket. Replace the fuse. Draught circulates around When oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door. the door.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 21 CALLING FOR SERVICE • 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. • For general information & assistance with oven queries, please contact our Customer Information Centre: U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours) Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours) Website: http://www.sharp.co.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 22 COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Defrosting Charts: Meat . . . . . . . . . Poultry . . . . . . . . Fish . . . . . . . . . . Fruit . . . . . . . . . . General . . . . . . . Cooking Charts Meat . . . . . . . . . Poultry . . . . . . . . Fish . . . . . . . . . . Fresh vegetables . Frozen vegetables Fresh fruit . . . . . . Rice & Pasta . . . . Eggs . . .
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 23 DEFROSTING CHARTS DEFROSTING TIME MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD ✝ STANDING TIME ❇ Beef Joint 23-25 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) LOW 10P Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. Shield. 45-60 Minutes Lamb Joint 23-25 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) LOW 10P Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. Shield. 45-60 Minutes Pork Joint 23-25 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) LOW 10P Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 24 DEFROSTING CHARTS DEFROSTING TIME MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME ❇. Whole Fish (Trout, Mackerel) 8 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW 30P Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice during defrosting. Shield. 15 Minutes Fish Fillets/ Steaks 7 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW 30P Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice and separate during defrosting. Shield. 15 Minutes 3-4 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW 30P Place in a dish.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 25 COOKING CHARTS COOKING TIME MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD ✝ STANDING TIME ❇ Beef (rare) Topside, Silverside) 9-10 Mins/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 6 Minutes Beef (medium) (Topside, Silverside) 12-13 Mins/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 26 COOKING CHARTS POULTRY COOKING TIME MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD ✝ STANDING TIME ❇ Chicken 10 Mins/ 450g (1lb) HIGH 100P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking 10 Minutes Turkey Max. 2.7kg (6lb) 10 Mins/ 450g (1lb) HIGH 100P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 20 Minutes Duck Max. 1.8kg (4lb) 10 Mins/ 450g (1lb) HIGH 100P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 27 COOKING CHART FRESH VEGETABLES COOKING MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME Aubergines 5 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Beans (green) 5-6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. 2 Minutes Broccoli 5-6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Break into florets. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 28 COOKING CHART COOKING TIME MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME Beans (green) 5-6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Broccoli 6-7 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Brussels Sprouts 6-7 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Place in a dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 29 COOKING CHART RICE & PASTA COOKING TIME ✢ MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME ✧ White rice (long grain) 13-14 Mins MEDIUM HIGH Add 300ml (1/2 pt) boiling water/100g (4oz) 70P rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 5 Minutes Brown rice 20-21 Mins MEDIUM HIGH Add 400ml (14floz) boiling water/100g (4oz) 70P rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 30 REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME Soup (canned) 5-6 Minutes/ 425g (15oz) can HIGH 100P Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes 4-5 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) can HIGH 100P Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Spaghetti (canned) 4-5 Minutes/ 425g (15oz) can HIGH 100P Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 31 RECIPES 1 Place the onion and oil in a bowl, mix well and heat on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. 2 Stir in the flour to make a paste and gradually add stock. Season and add the parsley. 3 Cover the bowl and cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 18 minutes. 4 Pour the soup into serving bowls, submerge bread and sprinkle generously with cheese. 5 Heat on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 1 minute, until the cheese has melted.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 32 RECIPES 1 Heat the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. 2 Add leeks and potatoes and mix well. Cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes, stir after 2 minutes. 3 Add the stock to the potato mixture. Mix well. 4 Cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender, stir every 5 minutes.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 33 RECIPES 1 Place the salmon steaks in a large flan dish, pierce in several places and add the wine. Cover and cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 8 minutes. Allow to stand whilst preparing the sauce. 2 Place the salmon steaks in a warm serving dish, reheat on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. Serve the sauce separately. POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD SAUCE Serves 4 4 salmon steaks (approx.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 34 RECIPES 1 Melt the butter and oil in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. Stir in the onion, celery, garlic and bacon. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 7 minutes, stir halfway through cooking. 2 Add the bay leaf, tomatoes, tomato purée and minced beef to the vegetable mixture. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 8 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking to break up the mince as it cooks. 3 Add the herbs, wine and stock, mix thoroughly.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 35 RECIPES Bolognese Sauce- Variations: Shepherds pie: Make as the bolognese sauce (previous page), omitting the wine. Place in dish, top with 700g (11/2lb) mashed potatoes.Heat on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes. Chilli Con Carne: Make as the bolognese sauce (previous page). At stage 3, add 450g (1lb) canned red kidney beans and 5-15ml (1-3 tsp) chilli powder, to taste.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 36 RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. 2 Stir in the onion and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2 minutes. 3 Stir in the flour and gradually add the milk and cream. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth and thickened. 4 Allow to cool slightly before stirring in the egg yolks. 5 Add peas, turkey, nutmeg and seasoning. Cook on 70P (MED HIGH) for 15 minutes, stir every 3 minutes.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 37 RECIPES 1 Place the chicken in a bowl, stir in the yogurt, garlic and turmeric. Cover and leave to marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. 2 Place the butter in a large bowl and heat on 100P (HIGH) for 30 seconds, until melted. Add the onion and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2 minutes. Stir in the ginger, chilli powder and coriander. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. 3 Add chicken and marinade, mix well.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 38 RECIPES 1 Grease a 1.5 litre (21/2 pint) loaf dish and line the base with greaseproof paper. 2 Place the walnuts, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, mushrooms, parsley, milk, eggs, margarine and mustard in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper to taste. 3 Place spinach in a separate bowl, add 5ml (1tsp) water. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2-3 minutes. Drain. 4 Divide nut mixture in half.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 39 RECIPES 1 Line a 20.4cm (8”) flan dish with pastry. 2 Place the bacon and the onion in a bowl, cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2-3 minutes. 3 Place the eggs, milk, salt and pepper and mixed herbs in a bowl and mix thoroughly. 4 Spread the bacon and onion on pastry base. Pour in the egg mixture and top with the grated cheese. 5 Cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 28-30 minutes, until evenly set.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 30/11/2001 10:02 Page 40 RECIPES 1 Place onion, garlic and butter in a dish. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 3 minutes. 2 Add the minced beef and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 6 minutes, stirring twice during cooking. 3 Add mushrooms, tomato purée, tomatoes, beef stock and seasoning. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 20 minutes, stir every 5 minutes until thick. 4 Fill cannelloni with meat mixture and place in a deep 20.4cm (8”) square dish. Place any remaining mixture around the cannelloni.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 41 RECIPES 1 Place courgettes in a bowl with 15ml (1tbsp) water. Cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 6 minutes. Drain. 2 Place baby carrots in a bowl with 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 6 minutes. Drain and add the mushrooms, cook on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. Add the courgettes and mix well. 3 Place the vegetables in a serving dish, cover with the cashew nuts and add the sauce. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and cheese.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 42 RECIPES 1 To make the pastry, combine the flours and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add enough cold water to form a soft but not sticky dough. 2 Line a greased 25.4cm (10”) flan dish with the pastry and spread the pecan nuts evenly over the base. 3 To prepare the filling, beat together the brown sugar, golden syrup, butter, eggs and vanilla essence. Pour over the pecan nuts.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 43 RECIPES 1 Line the base of 17.8cm (7”) cake dish with kitchen paper. 2 Cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and fold in the sifted flour alternately with the milk. 3 Pour into prepared container. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes, until a skewer comes out cleanly. 4 Leave the cake to stand for 5 minutes before turning out.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 44 RECIPES 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute, until melted. 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 45 RECIPES 1 Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very large bowl, heat on 100P (HIGH) for 4 minutes, or until the fruit has softened. Add sugar, mix well. 2 Cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 40 mins, until setting point ❇ is reached, stir every 5 mins. 3 Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.
R-345M O/M and CkBk 20/11/2001 12:54 Page 46 SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz AC Power required . . . . . . . . . . .5.7 amps, 1.3kW Output power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .900W (IEC 60705) MAFF heating category . . . . . . . .E Microwave frequency . . . . . . . . .2450MHz Outside Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . .520(W) x 305(H) x 422(D) mm Cavity Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .342(W) x 207(H) x 368(D) mm Oven capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R-345M O/M and CkBk 4/19/02 11:25 Page 47 SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz AC Power required . . . . . . . . . . .5.7 amps, 1.3kW Output power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .900W (IEC 60705) MAFF heating category . . . . . . . .E Microwave frequency . . . . . . . . .2450MHz Outside Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . .520(W) x 305(H) x 422(D) mm Cavity Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .342(W) x 207(H) x 368(D) mm Oven capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.
