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EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST
NOTES:
Jacket potatoes:
For this menu, the weight is input in pieces (i.e 1 piece = 1 potato = 250g).
(EC-5)
After selecting menu, use the POWER/WEIGHT key to select number of pieces
from 1 - 4.
from 1 - 4.
Cake:
This menu has one setting for 700g. It is not necessary to enter the weight.
(EC-8)
When you select this menu, the display will show 0.7 kg automatically. See
recipes on page 32 in the cookbook section.
recipes on page 32 in the cookbook section.
Selecting Menu:
The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the EXPRESS
COOK or EXPRESS DEFROST key.
COOK or EXPRESS DEFROST key.
Weight Range:
Food weight should be rounded up or down to the nearest 0.1 kg e.g. 0.65kg to
0.7kg or 0.34kg to 0.3kg.
You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see chart on page 12).
The weight is entered by holding down the POWER/WEIGHT key, as well as by
pressing, until the desired weight appears. To cook or defrost food which is not
included in the EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST chart, please refer to the charts in the
coobook section.
0.7kg or 0.34kg to 0.3kg.
You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see chart on page 12).
The weight is entered by holding down the POWER/WEIGHT key, as well as by
pressing, until the desired weight appears. To cook or defrost food which is not
included in the EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST chart, please refer to the charts in the
coobook section.
Defrost:
When you select a defrost menu (Ed-1 or Ed-2), DEF. will be lit on the display.
If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil.
This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not
touch the oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil.
This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not
touch the oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
Freezing Foods:
Before freezing foods for EXPRESS COOK, ensure the food is fresh and of good
quality.
quality.
When action is required (example, to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible signal sounds,
CHECK will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
CHECK will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
• The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature.Check food is
thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.
This function enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel (see EXPRESS
COOK/DEFROST charts on page 12).
COOK/DEFROST charts on page 12).
Follow the examples below for details on how to operate these functions.
Example:
To cook roast beef from chilled weighing 1.0 kg on EXPRESS COOK EC-2.
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the POWER/WEIGHT key
6 times.
6 times.
1. Select the menu required by
pressing the EXPRESS
COOK key twice.
COOK key twice.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start.
start.
x6
x1
x2
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EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST CHARTS
No
MENU
WEIGHT RANGE
COOKING PROCEDURE
Ed-1
Meat Joint
0.5kg - 1.5kg
• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork
• Turn over when the audible signal sounds.
• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60-90 minutes until
• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60-90 minutes until
thoroughly defrosted.
Ed-2
Minced Meat
0.2kg - 0.8kg
• Place minced meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork
• Turn over and remove defrosted parts when
the audible signal sounds.
• Stand for 15-60 minutes, covered in foil, after
defrosting if required.
For converting to Lb/oz please see conversion charts on page 19.
Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as the labelled weights are only approximate.
Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as the labelled weights are only approximate.
No
MENU
WEIGHT RANGE
COOKING PROCEDURE
EC-1 Frozen Roast Beef
0.5kg - 1.5kg
• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
/ Lamb (-18˚C)
• Turn meat over and remove juice from
the dish when the audible signal sounds.
EC-2 Chilled Roast Beef
0.5kg - 1.5kg
• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in
/ Lamb (5˚C)
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
EC-3
Frozen Roast
1.2kg - 1.6kg
• Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place poultry,
Poultry (-18˚C)
breast side down, in a flan dish on the turntable.
EC-4 Chilled Roast
1.2kg - 1.6kg
• Turn poultry over and remove juice from the
Poultry (5˚C)
dish when the audible signal sounds. When you
cook frozen poultry with giblets, remove the
giblets at first or second turn over.
cook frozen poultry with giblets, remove the
giblets at first or second turn over.
• After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped
in aluminium foil, for 10 minutes.
EC-5 Jacket Potatoes
1-4 pieces
• Pierce each potato in several places, place
250g each
towards the edge of the turntable.
• Turn potatoes over when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking stand, wrapped in aluminium foil,
• After cooking stand, wrapped in aluminium foil,
for 5 minutes.
EC-6 Rice / Pasta
0.1kg - 0.3kg
• Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water per 100g
(4oz) rice/ pasta. Do not cover.
• Stir when the audible signal sounds.
• Stand for 2 minutes before draining and rinsing
• Stand for 2 minutes before draining and rinsing
in boiling water.
EC-7 Fresh Vegetables
0.1kg - 0.4kg
• Cut chop or slice fresh vegetables into even sized pieces.
Place fresh vegetables in a suitable container.
• Add 15ml (1tbsp) water per 100g (4oz) vegetables,
cover dish with microwaveable cling film, pierce in’
several places and place on the turntable.
several places and place on the turntable.
• Stir when the audible signal sounds.
• Stand for 2 minutes before serving.
• Stand for 2 minutes before serving.
EC-8 Cake
0.7kg
• Prepare the cake referring to the recipes on page 32.
• Place the prepared dish on the turntable.
• Stand for approx. 10 minutes after cooking.
• Remove from the cake dish.
• Place the prepared dish on the turntable.
• Stand for approx. 10 minutes after cooking.
• Remove from the cake dish.
EXPRESS COOK CHART
EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1. SEQUENCE COOKING
This function enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to 3 different stages.
Example:
To cook for: 5 minutes on 70P microwave power
To cook for: 5 minutes on 70P microwave power
(Stage 1)
16 minutes on 30P microwave power
(Stage 2)
The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 70P, and then for 16 minutes on 30P.
NOTE: If 100P is required on the final stage, it is not necessary to input the power level.
STAGE 1
1. Enter the cooking time
1. Enter the cooking time
by pressing the 1 MIN.
key 5 times.
key 5 times.
2. Input the power level by
pressing the
POWER/WEIGHT key twice.
POWER/WEIGHT key twice.
x5
x2
STAGE 2
3. Enter the cooking time by
3. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 10 MIN. key
once, then the 1 MIN. key
6 times.
once, then the 1 MIN. key
6 times.
4. Input the power level by
pressing the
POWER/WEIGHT key 4
times.
POWER/WEIGHT key 4
times.
5. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
once to start cooking.
x1
x6
x4
x1
2. AUTO MINUTE
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
• To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
• To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
• To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
• To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
You can use this function for manual cooking only.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
NOTE:
• The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start can only be used within 3 minutes after cooking
• The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start can only be used within 3 minutes after cooking
completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.
• The cooking time can be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.
x2
e.
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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Microwaves cook food faster than conventional
cooking. It is therefore essential that certain
techniques are followed to ensure good results.
cooking. It is therefore essential that certain
techniques are followed to ensure good results.
Many of the following techniques are similar to
those used in conventional cooking.
those used in conventional cooking.
Arrange
Cover
Pierce
Stir, turn and
rearrange
rearrange
Stand
Cooking Techniques
Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the
dish. e.g. Chicken drumsticks.
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will
receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the
centre.
dish. e.g. Chicken drumsticks.
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will
receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the
centre.
Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow
recommendations where given.
Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
recommendations where given.
Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in
several places before cooking or reheating as steam will
build up and may cause food to explode.
e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.
several places before cooking or reheating as steam will
build up and may cause food to explode.
e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.
NOTE: Eggs in their shells and hard-boiled eggs should not be
heated in the microwave oven as they may explode, even
after cooking has ended.
after cooking has ended.
For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during
cooking. Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
cooking. Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Standing time is necessary after cooking as it enables the heat to disperse
equally throughout the food.
equally throughout the food.
WARNING:
Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times.
If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food
may overheat, burn and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times.
If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food
may overheat, burn and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
COOKING ADVICE NOTES:
• Always attend the oven when in use.
• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for
• Always attend the oven when in use.
• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for
use in a microwave oven. (See “Suitable
Cookware” on page 16).
Cookware” on page 16).
• Refer to the charts in the cookbook section for
recommended cooking times and power levels.
• Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold
turntable or cold foods/utensils on a hot
turntable.
turntable.
• Liquids and foods must not be heated in
sealed containers or jars/containers with
lids on, as pressure will build up inside and
may cause the container/jar to explode.
lids on, as pressure will build up inside and
may cause the container/jar to explode.
• Only use microwave popcorn within the
recommended packaging (follow the
manufacturers instructions). Never use oil
unless specified by the manufacturer and never
cook for longer than instructed.
manufacturers instructions). Never use oil
unless specified by the manufacturer and never
cook for longer than instructed.
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