Sharp Carousel R-90GCS Operation Manual

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HIGH SPEED CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN

MODEL R-90GC(S)

OPERATION MANUAL

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CONTENTS Page

Warranty Inside of front cover
Introduction 1
Warning 2
Special Notes 3
Installation Instructions 4
Oven Diagram 4
Operation of Touch Control Panel 5

Control Panel Display 5
Touch Control Panel Layout 5

Before Operating 6

Getting Started 6
Clock Setting 6
Stop/Clear 6
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking

Microwave Cooking 7

Microwave Time Cooking 7

Instant Cook 8
Grill Cooking 9
Preheating 10

Convection Cooking 11

Dual Cooking 12
Automatic Operations 14

Notes for Automatic Operations 14

Auto Cook/Easy Defrost 14

Basic Cook 15

Recipes 16
Other Convenient Features 17

Sequence Cooking 17

Help Feature 18

Time Adjustment for Automatic Cooking

Time Adjustment for Manual Cooking

Timer 22

Demonstration Mode 22
Care and Cleaning 23
Service Call Check 24
Specifications 24
Cooking Guides 1 –

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WARRANTY

Consumer Electronic Products

Congratulations on Your Purchase!

This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months
from the date of original purchase.

If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Cen­tre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.

The owner is responsible for any transportation and insurance costs if the product has to be returned for
repair.

This warranty does not extend to accessories or defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes not
attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including but not limited to, defect or injury
caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage,
vermin infestation, software, or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.

Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty 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

FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN

AUSTRALIA

REGARDING YOUR

LOCAL

SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE

CALL THE

SHARP SERVICE REFERRAL CENTRE

TOLL FREE

DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS

(Eastern Standard Time)

1 300 135 022

FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT YOUR SELLING DEALER/RETAILER

OR CALL

SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES

telephone: [phone]

FACSIMILE: 09 573 0113

or contact our web site

www.sharpnz.co.nz

or contact our web site

www.sharp.net.au

SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED

1 Huntingwood Drive Blacktown NSW 2148

ABN 40 003 039 405

SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED

59 Hugo Johnson Drive

Penrose, Auckland

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand.

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INTRODUCTION

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INFO DISPLAY COOKING SYSTEM

Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
Your new oven has an "Information Display System" which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily
guide you through each feature.
Your oven also has a HELP key for instructions on using Guide of Keys, Child Lock, Sound Setting, Refresh

Cycle and Help.
After gaining experience and confidence using your oven, the information display can be turned off.
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.

The manual is divided into two sections:

1. OPERATION (P3~P24)
This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use all the features.

2. COOKING GUIDE
This section is at the back of the manual, it contains the more commonly used information such as
how to prepare food, which cooking utensil to use, standing time.
It also contains recipes for automatic cooking.

Please take some time to read your operation manual carefully, the automatic cooking menus programmed into
your new oven have been carefully developed to give optimum results when the step-by-step instructions are
followed.

When selecting another home appliance, please again consider our full range of Sharp products.

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WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Do not put things on top of the oven or cover the outer cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a. Do not overcook food.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.
d. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic, paper

or other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning.

e. If materials inside the oven should ignite, or smoke is observed, keep oven door closed, turn oven

off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling:
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important
that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to 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.
Additionally:

a. Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Babies bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are

considered to be sealed containers.
b. Do not use excessive amount of time.
c. When boiling liquids in the oven, use a wide-mouthed container.
d. Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.
e. Stir the liquid before and during cooking. Use extreme care when handling the container or inserting

a spoon or other utensil into the container.

This oven is for home food preparation only and should only be used for heating, cooking and defrosting food
and beverage.
It is not suitable for commercial, laboratory use, or heating therapeutic devices eg. Wheat bags.

Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven.
Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.

It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service
or repair operation. Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous.

Do not operate the oven if it is not working correctly or damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified service
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 oven
cavity (buckled or deformed), (4) Burn marks on the door seal faces.

Do not bump, or catch utensils, loose clothes and your accessories on the door safety latches when removing
food from the oven.

Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the
oven is operating.

Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches.
Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough

heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
Should the power supply cord become damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord supplied by a

SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. And it must be replaced by a qualified service technician
trained by SHARP.

If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualified service technician trained by SHARP.
Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.

Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover and microwave plastic wrap and carefully open popcorn and oven
cooking bags away from the face.

Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot
surfaces or sharp edges.

Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.

Accessible parts (e.g.oven door, oven cavity, dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use. To avoid
burns and scalds children should be kept away. Always use thick oven gloves to prevent yourself from getting
burnt.

Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that
the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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SPECIAL NOTES

DO DON’T

Eggs, fruits,
nuts, seeds,
vegetables,
sausages and
oysters

Popcorn

Baby food

General

* 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 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 bottles. After
warming shake thoroughly. Check for
suitable temperature.

* Food with filling should be cut after

heating, to release steam and avoid
burns.

* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids

or cereals to prevent boiling over.

* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents

"explosion", which may damage the

oven or injure yourself.
* Reheat whole eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.

* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or

glass bowls.
* Exceed maximum time on popcorn

package.

* Heat disposable bottles.
* Overheat baby bottles.

Only heat until warm.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.

* Heat baby food in original jars.

* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or air

tight containers.

* Deep fat fry.
* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,

clothes or flowers.
* Operate the oven without a load (i.e. an

absorbing material such as food or water)

in the oven cavity except when condition-

ing or cleaning the heater elements as

described in the operation manual.

Liquids
(Beverages)

Canned foods

Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
pudding

Meats

Utensils

Aluminium foil

Browning dish

* For boiling or cooking liquids see

WARNING on page 2 to prevent
explosion and delayed eruptive boiling.

* Remove food from can.

* These foods have high sugar and/or

fat contents.

* Cook for the recommended time.

* Use a microwave proof roasting rack

to collect drained juices.

* Check the utensils are suitable for

MICROWAVE cooking before you use
them.

* Use to shield food to prevent over

cooking.

* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or

keep clear of cavity walls.

* Place a suitable insulator such as a

microwave and heat proof dinner plate
between the turntable and the
browning dish.

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* Heat for longer than recommended

time.

* Heat or cook food while in cans.

* Overcook as they may catch fire.

* Place meat directly on the turntable for

cooking.

* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE

cooking. Metal reflects microwave

energy and may cause an electrical

discharge known as arcing.

* Use too much.
* Shield food close to cavity walls.

Sparking can damage the cavity.

* Exceed the preheating time recom-

mended by the manufacturer. Exces-

sive preheating can cause the glass

turntable to shatter and/or damage

internal parts of the oven.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover), and the feature
sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned
door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any
damage, please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED
BY SHARP and repaired, if necessary.

2. Accessories provided

1) Turntable

2) Turntable support

3) Low rack

3. Since the door may become hot during cooking, you should place or mount the oven so that the bottom of
the oven is 80 cm or more above the floor. You should also keep children away from the door to prevent
them burning themselves.

4. Place the turntable support to the turntable motor shaft on the floor of the oven cavity. And place the
turntable on the turntable support. Make sure the turntable and turntable support are centrally located and
locked together. NEVER operate the oven without the turntable support and turntable.

5. The oven should not be installed in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated, for example,
next to a conventional oven unit.
The oven should be installed so as not to block ventillation openings.
Allow at least 40 cm on the top, 5 cm on the both sides and at the rear of the oven for free air space.
This oven shall not be installed below bench height.

6. Building the oven into the wall. A Sharp built-in kit model number EBR-90GKST is available which enables
the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen, the kit is available from your retailer. This built-in kit
has been tested according to Australian Standards. Sharp does not recommend the use of any other built­in kit.If the oven is to be positioned near a conventional oven, ensure that adequate space is allowed, and
a suitable heat shield is incorporated between the two to prevent damage to the oven and the built-in kit
caused by heat.

7. 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.

8. This appliance must be earthed.

9. Operate the oven from a general purpose domestic outlet. If a generator is used, do not operate the oven
with non-sinusoidal outputs.

10. Before using the oven for the first time, it is recommended to do the Refresh Cycle. Refer to page 19.

4) High rack

5) Splash guard

6) Operation manual

7) Cookbook

8) Touch guide

OVEN DIAGRAM

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1. Door open handle

2. Oven lamp

3. Door hinges

4. Door safety latches

5. See through door

6. Door seals and sealing
surfaces

7. Turntable motor shaft

8. Waveguide cover

9. Control panel

Warning:

The accessories will become very hot when in use.
turntable from the oven to PREVENT BURNS.

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10. Digital readout

11. Oven cavity

12. Ventilation openings

13. Power supply cord

14. Outer cabinet

15. Ventilation cover
(Do not remove)

16. Turntable

17. Turntable support

18. Low rack

19. High rack

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20. Splash guard

21. Rating label

Accessories
The racks and splash guard are used for
cooking in Convection, Dual or Grill mode.

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Use thick oven gloves when inserting/removing the food or

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OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate keys arranged on the surface of the control
panel.
An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.
In addition the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when a
cooking procedure is required.

Control Panel Display

Indicator

Control Panel Display

Touch Control Panel Layout

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1 AUTO COOK KEY

Press to select AUTO COOK
mode.

2 MORE (

Press to adjust the doneness
of food in one minute
increments during cooking or
to increase/decrease the time
whilst programming the
automatic operations.

3 WEIGHT KEYS

Press to enter weight.

4 EASY DEFROST KEY

Press to defrost meat by
entering weight.

5 BASIC COOK KEY

Press to select BASIC COOK
mode.

6 RECIPES KEY

Press to select RECIPES
mode.

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7 MENU KEYS

Press to select BASIC COOK
and RECIPES menu.

8 TIME KEYS

Press to enter cooking time
and clock time.

9 CLOCK KEY

Press to set clock time.

0 STOP/CLEAR KEY

Press to clear during
programming. Press once to
stop operation of oven during
cooking; press twice to cancel
cooking programme.

A DUAL KEYS

Press to select dual cooking.

B GRILL KEY

Press to select grill cooking.

C CONV. (°C) KEY

Press to select convection
cooking.

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D POWER LEVEL KEY

E HELP KEY

F TIMER KEY

G INSTANT COOK/START KEY

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Press to select microwave
power setting.
If not pressed, 100% is
automatically selected.

Press to get guide of keys, set
child lock, sound and refresh
cycle.
Press to obtain cooking
information.

Press to set timer.

Press to start oven after setting
programs.
Press once to cook for 1
minute on 100% or increase by
1 minute multiples each time
this key is pressed during
manual cooking.

BEFORE OPERATING

Getting Started

1. Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the door is closed.

2. The oven display will show "PRESS STOP".

3. Press the STOP/CLEAR key. The display will show ".0".

4. Set the clock.

5. Use the Refresh Cycle to heat the oven before using for the first time. (Please refer to page 19.)

Clock Setting

* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).

1. Press the CLOCK key. 2. Enter the hours by pressing
the TIME keys.

x 1

4. Enter the minutes by

pressing the TIME keys.

x 3 x 4

This is a 12 hour clock. If you press any of the TIME keys too many times, continue to press the key until the
desired time reappears.
If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking or timer mode, press the CLOCK key. As long as your
finger is pressed on the CLOCK key, the time of day will be displayed.

x 1 x 1

5. To start the clock, press
the CLOCK key once.

x 1

3. Press the CLOCK

key once.

x 1

Stop/Clear

Press the STOP/CLEAR key 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.

To Cancel a Programme During Cooking

Press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.

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MICROWAVE COOKING

Microwave Time Cooking

This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level.
There are five different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds.

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10%

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(LOW)

Power level

Display

Examples of foods typical­ly cooked on microwave
oven power level

This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking.

If a power level is not selected, then 100% power is automatically used.

* Suppose you want to cook manually for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 100% power.

1. Enter desired cooking time.

x 2

To reduce the power level press the POWER LEVEL key until desired power level is displayed.

* Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 50% power.

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Keeping food
warm

2. Press the INSTANT

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30%

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(MEDIUM

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LOW)

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Defrost

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Softening

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butter

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COOK/START key.

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x 1x 3

50%

(MEDIUM)

Casseroles

Seafood

MICRO

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COOK

(HIGH)

Vegetables
Rice/Pasta
Fruit

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70%

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(MEDIUM

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HIGH)

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Cakes

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Muffins

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Slices

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Check the display.

The timer begins to count down.

100%

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1. Enter desired cooking

time.

x 1

If the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time in the readout automatically stops. The
cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the INSTANT COOK/START key is
pressed.

If more than 40 minutes on 100% is entered, the microwave power will be reduced after 40 minutes to avoid
overheating.

2. Select power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL key as required

(for 50% press three times).

x 3

3. Press the INSTANT
COOK/START key.

Check the display.

MICRO

COOK

The timer begins to count down.

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Instant Cook™

For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% microwave power.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START key.
(Within 3 minutes of closing the door.)

Press theINSTANT COOK/START key until desired time is displayed.
Each time the key is pressed, the cooking time is increased by 1 minute.

Check the display.

MICRO

COOK

The timer begins to count down.

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GRILL COOKING

The GRILL is a pre-programmed setting that cooks at high speed using a high temperature and maximum speed
hot air circulation. It is assisted by the turntable which rotates to ensure even browning.
Food can be placed either directly onto the racks, or into a flan dish/heat-resistant plate on the racks.

* Suppose you want to grill for 5 minutes.

1. Enter desired cooking time.

2. Press the GRILL key. 3. Press the INSTANT COOK/START key.

x 5

Check the display.

GRILL

SPEED

COOK

The timer begins to count down.

NOTES:

• Preheat is recommended. To set preheat, press the CONV.(°C) key once for 250°C prior to step 1. Remove
the turntable and accessories before preheating.

• You may detect smoke or a burning smell when using the grill for the first time, this is normal and not a sign
that the oven is out of order. (Please see Refresh Cycle on page 19.)

• After cooking is complete the cooling fan will continue working for a short time to lower the temperature of the
electrical and mechanical parts. The display may show “NOW COOLING”.

Follow the recommended grill cooking times and procedures in the cookbook.

Warning:

Accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity, dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use. To prevent
burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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