Sharp Microwave Oven User Manual

REPLACEMENT WARRANTY

Microwave Oven

Congratulations on Your Purchase!

This Sharp product is warranted against faults in material and manufacture for the
period as stated in the table below.

Should you need to make a claim against this warranty please take your product back
to the place of purchase.

This warranty does not extend to 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, lack of
maintenance, 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 implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.

Australian customers: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund
for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced
if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount
to a major failure. The criteria of a major failure is defined in the Australian
Consumer Law. Should you require any assistance with a major failure please
contact Sharp Customer Care.

WARRANTY PERIOD

Microwave Oven 12 months

SHARP CORPORATION OF

NEW ZEALAND LIMITED

59 Hugo Johnston Drive

Penrose, Auckland

SHARP CORPORATION OF

AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED

ABN 40 003 039 405

1 Huntingwood Drive

Huntingwood NSW 2148

SPform 040 (SEPTEMBER 2012)

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

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WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

a. Do not overcook food.

b. Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before plac ing bag in the oven.
c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The t emperature of the oil cannot be controlled.
d. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposabl e containers made of plastic, paper or other combustibl e

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 plug, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boili ng when handling the container.

Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and bever ages very quickly therefore, it is very importa nt that you select the appro priate

cooking time and power level for the type and quantit y of food to be heated. If you are unsure of the cooking time & power lev el required,

begin with low cooking times and power levels until t he food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout.

Additionally :

a. Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Babies bottles fit ted with a screw cap or teat are considered to be sealed conta iners.

b. Do not use excessive amount of time.

c. When boiling liquids in the oven, use a wide-mout hed container.

d. Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid del ayed 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 us ed for heating, cooking and defrosting food and beverage.

It is not suitable for commercial, labora tory use, or heating therapeutic devices e g. Wheat bags.

Never operate the oven whilst a ny object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven.

Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourse lf. It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualifi ed service technician trained by SHARP to

carry out any service or repair operation. Es pecially those which involve the removal of a cover which g ives protection against exposure

to microwave energy are very hazardous. Do not oper ate the oven if it is not working correctly or damaged until it has been repaired by a

qualified service technician trained by SHARP. I t is particularly important that the oven door cl oses properly and that there is no damage

to:

(1) Door (warped), (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or loo sened), (3) Door Seals, Sealing Surfaces and oven cavit y (buckled or

deformed), (4) Burn marks on the door seal faces. Do not bump , or catch utensils, loose clothes & your accessori es on the door safety

latches when removing food from th e oven.

Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, t hrough a grille or between the door & the oven while the oven is ope rating.

Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches.

Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling ut ensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat fro m the food can transfer

through utensils to cause skin burns.

Should the power supply cord become damaged, it must be replaced with a speci al cord supplied by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED

BY SHARP & it must be replaced by a qualified service technician tr ained by SHARP in order to avoid a hazard. If the oven lamp fa ils

please consult your dealer or a qualified service techn ician trained by SHARP. Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from t he face

and hands. Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover incl uding microwave plastic wrap etc., & carefully open popcor n and oven

cooking bags away from the face. Make sure that the power s upply cord is undamaged, & that it does not run under the ov en or over any

hot surfaces or sharp edges.

To prevent the turntable from breaking:

a. Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.

b. Do not place anything hot on a cold turntable.

c. Do not place anything cold on a hot turntable.

Do not place anything on the outer cabinet. Do not store food or an y other items inside the oven. Make sure the utensil does no t touch

the interior walls during cooking. Only allow ch ildren to use the oven without supervision when ade quate instructions have been given so

that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and underst ands the hazards of improper use. This appliance is not in tended for use

by persons (including children) with reduc ed physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they

have been given supervision or instruction con cerning use of the appliance by a person responsible f or their safety. Children should be

supervised to ensure that they do not play with th e appliance.

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SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNINGS

DO DON’T

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

Popcorn

Baby food * Transfer baby food to small dish and heat

General * Food with filling should be cut after

Liquids
(Beverages)

Canned foods * Remove food from can. * Heat or cook food while in cans.
Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
Pudding
Meats * Use a microwave proof roasting rack to

Utensils Check the utensils are suitable for

Aluminium foil * Use to shield food to prevent over cooking.

Browning dish * Place a suitable insulator such as a

* 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.

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

heating, to release steam and avoid burns.

* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids or

cereals to prevent boiling over.

* For boiling or cooking liquids see

WARNING on page 2 to prevent explosion and

delayed eruptive boiling.

* Cook for the recommended time.

(These foods have high sugar and/or fat

content.)

Collect drained juices.

MICROWAVE cooking before you use them .

* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or keep

clear of cavity walls

microwave and heat proof dinner plate between

the turntable and the browning dish.

* Exceed the preheating time recommended by

the manufacturer.

* Excessive preheating can cause the glass

turntable to shatter and/or damage

* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents “explosion”,

which may damage the oven or injure yourself.

* Cook hard/soft boiled 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

airtight 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.

* Heat for longer than recommended time.

* 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 recommended by

the manufacturer.

Excessive preheating can cause the

glass turntable to shatter and/or damage internal

parts of the oven.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door.

2. WARNING: Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door
seals and sealing surface, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity
or on the door, broken wave guide. Do not remove the wave guide cover. If there is any
damage, do not operate the oven and contact SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP.

3. Place the roller stay in the coupling on the oven floor, then place the turntable on the roller stay,
ensuring it is located firmly. Refer to OVEN DIAGRAM below. NEVER operate the oven
without the roller stay and turntable.

4. This microwave oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface to hold its weight and the
heaviest food likely to be cooked in the oven.

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. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture, or high humidity are generated, or near
combustible materials.

7. For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient airflow. Allow 20cm of space above the
oven, 10cm at back and 5cm at both sides. Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance. Do not remove feet.

8. This appliance must be earthed.

9. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged and does not run under the oven or over
any hot or sharp surface.

10. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.

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

OVEN DIAGRAM

1. Door Safety Lock System.

2. Oven Window.

3. Turntable Roller.

4. Control Panel.

5. Wave Guide.

6. Glass Turntable.

Accessories:
Glass Turntable
Turntable Roller
Operation Manual

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CONTROL PANEL

z DISPLAY

¾ Cooking time, power, indicators and

present time are displayed.

z AUTO COOK PADS

¾ Instant settings to cook popular foods.
z REHEAT & D EFROST

¾ Press key to defrost food and Reheat

beverage & pizza.

z NUMBER PADS

¾ Press keys to set times or weights.
z POWER LEVEL

¾ Use to set microwave power level.
z KITCHEN TIMER

¾ Press key to set kitchen timer function.
z STOP/CLEAR

¾ Press key to stop or cancel a cooking

program.

¾ It is also used to set or release child lock

function.

z CLOCK

¾ Use to set clock time.
z START/AUTO MINUTE

¾ Press key to start the cooking or defrosting

programs.

¾ Or during microwave or QUICK START

cooking, touch to add cooking time.

¾ In standby mode of the oven, touch to set

QUICK START function.

(Also see following pages for more detail.)

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