Sharp R-20A0 User Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN

MODEL R-20A0(W)

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.

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.

CONTENTS	Pages
Warranty	i
Warning	1
Special Notes and Warning	2
Oven and Accessories / Installation	3
Control Panel	4
Before Operating	5
Setting the Clock	5
Microwave Power Level	5
Manual Operation	6
Microwave Cooking	6
Auto Menu Chart Guide	7
Other Convenient Functions	8
Time Defrost and Express Defrost Operation	9
Defrosting Advice	10
Reheating Advice	11
Care and Cleaning	12
Service Call Check	12
Specifications	12
Manual Chart Guides	A-1
Defrost Times for Meat, Poultry and BreadA-1
Fresh Vegetable Chart	A-2
Frozen Vegetable Chart	A-3
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	A-6
Quick Reference Guide	A-7
Notes

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REPLACEMENTWARRANTY

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 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 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 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 in order to avoid a hazard.

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 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

			DO		DON’T
	Eggs, fruits,	*	Puncture egg yolks and whites and	*	Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
	vegetables,		oysters before cooking to prevent		“explosion”, which may damage the
	nuts, seeds,		“explosion”.		oven or injure yourself.
	sausages and	*	Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash,	*	Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
	oysters
			hot dogs, sausages and oysters so that	*	Overcook oysters.
			steam escapes.	* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
	Popcorn	*	Use specially bagged popcorn for the	*	Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or
			microwave oven.		glass bowls.
		*	Listen while popping corn for the	*	Exceed maximum time on popcorn
			popping to slow to 1-2 seconds.		package.
	Baby food	*	Transfer baby food to small dish and	*	Heat disposable bottles.
			heat carefully, stirring often. Check for	*	Overheat baby bottles.
			suitable temperature to prevent burns.		Only heat until warm.
		* Remove the screw cap and teat before
				*	Heat bottles with nipples on.
			warming baby bottles. After warming
			shake thoroughly. Check for suitable	*	Heat baby food in original jars.
			temperature.
	General	*	Food with filling should be cut after	*	Heat or cook in closed glass jars or
			heating, to release steam and avoid		airtight containers.
			burns.	*	Deep fat fry.
		*	Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids
				*	Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,
			or cereals to prevent boiling over.		clothes or flowers.
				*	Operate the oven without a load (i.e.
					an absorbing material such as food or
					water) in the oven cavity.
	Liquids	*	For boiling or cooking liquids see	*	Heat for longer than recommended
	(Beverages)		WARNING on page 2 to prevent		time. See REHEATING-FOOD CHART
			explosion and delayed eruptive		on page 8 .
			boiling.
	Canned foods	*	Remove food from can.	*	Heat or cook food while in cans.
	Sausage rolls,	*	Cook for the recommended time.	*	Overcook as they may catch fire.
	Pies, Christmas		(These foods have high sugar and/or
	pudding		fat contents.)
	Meats	*	Use a microwave proof roasting rack to	*	Place meat directly on the turntable for
			collect drained juices.		cooking.
	Utensils	*	Check the utensils are suitable for	*	Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE
			MICROWAVE cooking before you use		cooking. Metal reflects microwave
			them.		energy and may cause an electrical
					discharge known as arcing.
	Aluminium foil	*	Use to shield food to prevent over	*	Use too much.
			cooking.	* Shield food close to cavity walls.
		* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or keep
					Sparking can damage the cavity.
			clear of cavity walls.
	Browning dish	*	Place a suitable insulator such as a	*	Exceed the preheating time
			microwave and heat proof dinner		recommended by the manufacturer.
			plate between the turntable and the		Excessive preheating can cause the
			browning dish.		glass turntable to shatter and/or
					damage internal parts of the oven.

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17. Coupling		16. Turntable
		support

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

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 floor so that it can freely rotate around the coupling. Then place the turntable on to the turntable support so that it locates firmly 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 that 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 above.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 542 mm (W) x 355 mm (H) x 377 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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CONTROL PANEL

3	EXPRESS

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TEA &

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1.DIGITAL DISPLAY

2.EXPRESS DEFROST key

3.TIME DEFROST key

4.AUTO MENU keys

RICE &

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Rice & Pasta

Jacket Potato

Pizza

Frozen Vegetables

TEA &

COFFEE

Tea & Coffee

Dinner Plate

5.TIME keys

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

6.POWER LEVEL key:

Press to select microwave power level.

7.WEIGHT keys (up and down)

Press to increase/decrease weight,and

keep pressing to continuously increase/decrease weight.

8.KITCHEN TIMER key

Press to use as a minute timer, or to programme standing time.

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 ash.

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 nish clock setting.

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 ect the cooking process.

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

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL

	Power Level	Press the POWER LEVEL	Display
		key	(Percentage)
	HIGH	x1	100P
		x2	90P
	MEDIUM HIGH	x3	80P
		x4	70P
	MEDIUM	x5	60P
		x6	50P
	MEDIUM LOW	x7	40P
	(DEFROST)	x8	30P
	LOW	x9	20P
		x10	10P
		x11	0P

•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 finger 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.

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.

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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.

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 cient press will be no response. 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).

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	2. Enter the cooking time by
the POWER LEVEL key 4 times	pressing the 1 min. key
for 70 P.	twice and then the 10 sec.
x4	key 3 times.

NOTE:

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

(The display will count down through the set cooking/defrosting time.)

•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 nger is touching the POWER LEVEL key, the power level will be displayed.

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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