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MICROWAVE OVEN
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MODELS
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~P15)
This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use
all the features.
2.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.
It also contains recipes for automatic cooking and manual
cooking.
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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CONTENTS Pages
Warranty 1
Warning 2
Special Notes and Warning 3
Installation Instructions 4
Oven Diagram 4
Operation of 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
Manual Operations 7
Microwave Time Cooking 7
Sequence Cooking 8
Instant Cook 8
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme
Automatic Operations 10
Notes for Automatic Operations 10
Instant Action 10
Express Defrost 11
Easy Defrost 12
Other Convenient Features 13
Less/More Setting 13
Timer 14
Child Lock 14
Demonstration Mode 14
Alarm 14
Care and Cleaning 15
Service Call Check 15
Specifications 15
Cooking Guides 1 ~ 8
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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 DOCUMENT 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
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand
FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN
AUSTRALIA
REGARDING YOUR LOCAL
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
www.sharp.net.au
OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER CARE
1300 135 022
(LOCAL CALL COST APPLY WITHIN AUSTRALIA)
SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN
NEW ZEALAND
REGARDING YOUR LOCAL
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
www.sharp.net.nz
CONTACT YOUR SELLING DEALER/RETAILER
OR CALL
SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES
TELEPHONE: 09 573 0111
FACSIMILE: 09 573 0113
SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
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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 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 AND WARNING
DO DON’T
Eggs, fruits,
vegetables,
nuts, seeds,
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.
* 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 wa-
ter) in the oven cavity.
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.
* Cook for the recommended time.
(These foods have high sugar and/or
fat contents.)
* 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.
* Heat for longer than recommended
time. See REHEATING-FOOD
CHART on page 8.
* 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.
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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. Place the roller stay in the coupling on the oven floor, then place the turntable on to 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 oven is designed to be used on a countertop or in a cabinet. 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 10cm on the top, 5cm 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 560mm (W) x 375mm (H) x 418mm (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.
OVEN DIAGRAM
1. Door open button
2. Oven lamp
3. Door hinges
4. Door safety latches
5. See through door
6. Door seals and sealing surfaces
7. Coupling
8. Waveguide cover (Do not remove)
9. Touch control panel (See page 5)
10. Liquid crystal display
11. Ventilation openings
12. Power supply cord
13. Turntable
14. Roller stay
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OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL
The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads 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
cooking procedure is required.
Control Panel Display
COOK
DEF KG
Touch Control Panel Layout
1
2
3
5
7
4
6
1
8
QTY CHECK
2
3
5
7
Indicator
1
4
6
1
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1. INSTANT ACTION PADS
Press to cook or reheat 5 popular
menus.
2. NUMBER PADS
Press to enter cooking time, clock
time, weight of food.
3. POWER LEVEL PAD
Press to select microwave power
setting.
If not pressed, 100% is automatical-
ly selected.
Press to alter the cooking result for
automatic operations.
4. TIMER/CLOCK PAD
Press to set clock, timer, child lock
or demonstration mode.
5. STOP/CLEAR PAD
Press to clear during programming.
Press once to stop operation of oven
during cooking; press twice to cancel cooking programme.
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6. INSTANT COOK/START PAD
Press once to cook for 1 minute at
100% or increase by 1 minute multiples each time this pad is pressed
during cooking.
Press to start oven after setting programmes.
7. EXPRESS DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Express Defrost
menu.
8. EASY DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Easy Defrost
menu.
BEFORE OPERATING
Getting Started
Step
1
Ensure the oven door is closed.
Plug the oven into a power point and switch
on the power.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the
oven beeps.
Procedure Pad Order Display
2
Clock Setting
* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).
Step
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.
Procedure Pad Order Display
1
Flashing eights
Only the dots will remain.
The dots (:) will flash on and
off.
Enter the correct time of day by pressing
the numbers in sequence.
2
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again.
3
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (eg. 13:45),
the display.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time of day (eg. 1:45).
If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking or timer mode, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad. As long
as your finger is pressing the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed.
Stop/Clear
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to:
1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice.
will appear in
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COOK
COOK
MANUAL OPERATIONS
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, 99 seconds.
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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 time cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 100% power.
Step
Enter desired cooking time.
Procedure Pad Order Display
Keeping food
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Cakes
Muffins
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Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
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The timer begins to count
down.
To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL pad until desired power level is displayed.
* Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 50% power.
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Step
Enter desired cooking time.
Procedure Pad Order Display
1
Select power level by pressing the POWER
LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three
2
times).
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
3
If the door is opened during cooking process, the cooking time in the display automatically stops. The cooking
time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the INSTANT COOK/START pad is pressed.
If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL pad. As long as your finger is
pressing the POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be displayed.
If more than 20 minutes on 100% power is entered, the microwave power will be reduced after 20 minutes to
avoid overheating.
x 3
The timer begins to count
down.
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