Sharp R-20A0 User Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL and COOKING GUIDE

Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
Please keep this operation manual handy, as it describes all
the features of your oven and will enable you to cook many
varieties of foods.
The manual is divided into two sections:

1.OPERATION (P2~P12)
This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use
all the features.

2.MANUAL COOKING GUIDES
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.

MODEL

CONTENTS

Special Notes and Warning 2
Oven and Accessories / Installation
Control Panel 4

Setting the Clock 5
Microwave Power Level 5

Time Defrost and Express Defrost Operation
Defrosting Advice 10

Service Call Check
Specifications 12

Manual Chart Guides

Defrost Times for Meat, Poultry and Bread

Rice and Pasta Cooking Chart A-3
Scrambled Egg Guide A-3
Reheating/Defrosting Convenience A-4

Cooking and Utensil Guide A-5
Helpful Hints

Quick Reference Guide
Notes

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Fresh Vegetable Chart

Frozen Vegetable Chart

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8Other Convenient Functions

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11 Reheating Advice
12 Care and Cleaning

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Please take some time to read your operation manual carefully,
paying particular attention to the warnings and special notes,
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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R E P L A C E M E N T W ARRANTY

Consumer Electronic Products

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
Small Home Appliances 12 months

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WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
To reduce the risk of fi re 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 plug, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling when handling the container.
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 suffi ciently heated evenly throughout.
Additionally:

a. Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Babies bottles fi tted 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 qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed
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 qualifi ed service technician trained
by SHARP in order to avoid a hazard.
If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualifi ed 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 including microwave plastic wrap etc., 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.
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 any other items inside the oven.
Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
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 persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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SPECIAL NOTES & WARNING

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

Popcorn Use specially bagged popcorn for the

Baby food Transfer baby food to small dish and

General Food with fi lling should be cut after

Liquids
(Beverages)

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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

Browning dish Place a suitable insulator such as a

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Puncture egg yolks and whites and
oysters before cooking to prevent
“explosion”.

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Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash,
hot dogs, sausages and oysters so that
steam escapes.

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microwave oven.

Listen while popping corn for the

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popping to slow to 1-2 seconds.

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heat carefully, stirring often. Check for
suitable temperature to prevent burns.

Remove the screw cap and teat before

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

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heating, to release steam and avoid
burns.

Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids

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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 contents.)

collect drained juices.

MICROWAVE cooking before you use
them.

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cooking.

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Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or keep
clear of cavity walls.

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

Cook eggs in shells. This prevents

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“explosion”, which may damage the
oven or injure yourself.

Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.

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Overcook oysters.

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Dry nuts or seeds in shells.

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Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or

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glass bowls.

Exceed maximum time on popcorn

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package.

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Heat disposable bottles.

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Overheat baby bottles.

Only heat until warm.

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Heat bottles with nipples on.

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Heat baby food in original jars.

Heat or cook in closed glass jars or

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airtight containers.

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Deep fat fry.

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Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,
clothes or fl owers.

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Operate the oven without a load (i.e.
an absorbing material such as food or
water) in the oven cavity.

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time. See REHEATING-FOOD CHART
on page 8 .

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cooking.

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cooking. Metal refl ects microwave
energy and may cause an electrical
discharge known as arcing.

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Use too much.

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Shield food close to cavity walls.

Sparking can damage the cavity.

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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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Hub (inside)

15. Turntable
(glass)

17. Coupling

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16. Turntable
support

OVEN

1. Door

2. Door hinges

3. Oven lamp

4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)

5. Control panel

6. Coupling

7. Door latches

8. Oven cavity

9. Door seals and sealing surfaces

10. Door safety latches

11. Ventilation openings

12. Outer cabinet

13. Power supply cord

14. Door opening button

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:

(15) Turntable (16) Turntable support (17) Coupling
Place the turntable support in the centre of the oven

oor so that it can freely rotate around the coupling.
Then place the turntable on to the turntable support
so that it locates rmly into the coupling.
To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes and
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when
removing them from the oven.

NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention
two items: part name and model name to your

dealer or SHARP authorised service agent.

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) Roller stay

3) Operation manual and Cooking guide

3. Ensure. hat the coupling is installed.Place the turntable support on the oven floor, then place the

turntable onto the turntable support and coupling, ensuring it is located firmly. Refer to the diagram
ab veo NEVER operate the oven without the turtable.

4. This oven is designed for countertop or cabinet use as well. It 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 ventilation openings. Allow a space of at least 10 cm on the top,
5 cm on both sides and at the rear of the oven for adequate air circulation. When installing in a cabinet,
the minimum inside dimension of the cabinet should be 5 mm (W) x 3 5 mm (H) x mm (D). This
oven is not designed for built-in installation.

WARNING: The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an

emergency.

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-sinusoidal outputs.

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POWER LEVEL

CONTROL PANEL

1. DIGITAL DISPLAY

2. EXPRESS DEFROST key

3. TIME DEFROST key

4. AUTO MENU keys

RICE &
PASTA

Rice & Pasta

1

3

EXPRESS

2

RICE &
PASTA

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Jacket Potato

Pizza

Frozen Vegetables

TEA &

COFFEE

Tea & Coee

Dinner Plate

5. TIME keys

TEA &

COFFEE

Press to enter time,and keep pressing to
continuously increase time.

6. POWER LEVEL key:

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Press to select microwave power level.

7. WEIGHT keys (up and down)

Press to increase/decrease weight,and

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POWER LEVEL

keep pressing to continuously increase/decrease
weight.

8. KITCHEN TIMER key

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Press to use as a minute timer, or to

programme standing time.

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9. SET CLOCK key

10. START/AUTO MINUTE key

11. STOP/CLEAR key

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BEFORE OPERATION

Plug in the oven. The oven display will display: “0:00”, an audible signal will sound once.
This model has a clock function and the oven uses less than 1.0 W in stand by mode.

To set the clock, see below.

SETTING THE CLOCK

Your oven has a 24 hour clock mode.

1. Press the SET CLOCK key

2. Press the time keys and enter the current time. Enter the hours by pressing the 10 min. key and enter the
minutes by pressing the 1 min. and 10 sec. keys.

3. Press the SET CLOCK key

NOTES:

• If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day. If the clock has not
been set, the display will only show “0:00” when cooking is complete.

• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press SET CLOCK key and the LED will display the time of

• In the process of clock setting, if the STOP/CLEAR key is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute,
the oven will go back to the former setting.
If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show “0:00” - after

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the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time of day will also be erased.

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MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL

Power Level Press the POWER LEVEL

key

HIGH

MEDIUM HIGH

MEDIUM

MEDIUM LOW
(DEFROST)

LOW

Generally the following recommendations apply:

100P/ 90P - (HIGH) used for fast cooking or reheating
e.g. for casseroles, hot beverages, vegetables etc.
80P/ 70P - (MEDIUM HIGH) used for longer cooking of
dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated
meals, also for sensitive dishes such as sponge cakes.
At this reduced setting, the food will cook evenly
without over cooking at the sides.

x1 100P

x2 90P

x3 80P

x4 70P

x5 60P

x6 50P

x7 40P

x8 30P

x9 20P

x10 10P

x11 0P

Display

(Percentage)

• Your oven has 11 power levels, as shown.

• To change the power level for cooking, press

the POWER LEVEL key until the display
indicates the desired level. Press the START
key to start the oven.

• To check the power level during cooking,
press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your
nger is pressing the POWER LEVEL key
the power level will be displayed. The oven
continues to count down although the display
will show the power level.

• If “0P” is selected, the oven will work with the
fan but no power. You can use this level to
remove the odour.

60P/ 50P - (MEDIUM) for dense foods which require a
long cooking time when cooked conventionally, e.g.
beef casserole, it is advisable to use this power setting
to ensure the meat will be tender.
40P/ 30P - (MEDIUM LOW) to defrost, select this
power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly.
This setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta,
dumplings and cooking egg custard.
20P/ 10P - (LOW) For gentle defrosting, e.g. cream
or pastry.

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MANUAL OPERATION

Opening the door:

To open the oven door, push the door opening button.

Starting the oven:

Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place directly onto the
turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key after selecting the desired
cooking mode.
Once the cooking programme has been set and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is not pressed
in 1 minute, the setting will be cancelled.
The START/AUTO MINUTE key must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during

Use the STOP/CLEAR key to:

1. Erase a mistake during programming.

2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

3. Cancel a programme during cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.

4. To set and to cancel the child lock (refer to page 8).

cient press will be no response.

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2. Enter the cooking time by

pressing the 1 min. key
twice and then the 10 sec.
key 3 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
to start the timer.

(The display will count down through

the set cooking/defrosting time.)

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BEFORE OPERATION

MICROWAVE COOKING

Your oven can be programmed for up 99 minutes 50 seconds (99.50).

MANUAL COOKING/ MANUAL DEFROSTING

• Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 100P to 10P to cook or defrost (refer to page 5).

• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.

• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.

• After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.

Example:

To cook 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70% microwave power.

1. Input the power level by pressing
the POWER LEVEL key 4 times
for 70 P.

NOTE:

• When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anticlockwise.

• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or to turn over food, the cooking time on the display
stops automatically. The cooking/ defrosting time starts to count down again when the door is closed and
the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.

• When cooking/defrosting is complete, open the door or press STOP/CLEAR key and the time of day will
reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.

• If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL
touching the POWER LEVEL key, the power level will be displayed.

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IMPORTANT:

• Close the door after cooking / defrosting. Please note that the light will remain on when the door is open,
this is for safety reasons to remind you to close the door.

• If you cook the food over the standard time with only 100P, the power of the oven will lower automatically to
avoid overheating. (The microwave power level will be reduced).

Cooking Mode Standard time

Microwave 100P 30 minutes

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