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800 W (IEC 705)

R-230AM/R-232M

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK

Compact

TURNSTIR PCS M

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CONTENTS

Important

OPERATION MANUAL

This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using

your microwave oven.

IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is

modified so that it operates with the door open.

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

BEFORE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

MAFF HEATING CATEGORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

BASIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

AUTOMATIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

AUTO COOK /DEFROST CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

COOKING ADVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12

FOOD HANDLING AND PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

ADVICE FOR REHEATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

CALLING FOR SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

COOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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AUTO COOK & DEFROST MENUS AC1: Roast Beef/Lamb AC5: Jacket Potatoes AC2: Roast Pork AC6: Rice/Pasta AC3: Roast Poultry AC7: Defrost Beef/Lamb & Pork AC4: Fresh Fish AC8: Defrost Poultry

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

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ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: (12) Turntable (13) Roller stay (14) Seal packing Place the roller stay in the seal packing on the floor of the cavity. Then place the turntable on the roller stay. To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven.

NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention two details: part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service agent.

1 Control panel 2 Oven lamp 3 Door opening button 4 Waveguide cover 5 Seal packing 6 Oven cavity 7 Door seals and sealing surfaces 8 Door latches

9 Ventilation openings 10 Outer cabinet 11 Power cord

LABEL:

Please ensure that the label is positioned at the top right hand side of the door.

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CONTROL PANEL

1 DIGITAL DISPLAY 2 AUTO COOK/DEFROST button 3 POWER LEVEL button 4 STOP/CLEAR button 5 AUTO MINUTE/START button 6 TIME/WEIGHT dial 7 DOOR OPENING button

TURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK

Auto Cook /Defrost

Time/Weight

Power Level

Stop/Clear

Auto Minute /Start

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic food preparation only. Never operate when empty.

• Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when not in use.

• Never attempt to use the oven with the door open. It is important not to force or tamper with the door safety latches. This may result in exposure to microwave energy.

• Never operate the oven with any object caught in the door sealing surfaces, this again may cause microwave leakage.

• Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of the door latches or air-vent openings, as this may damage the oven and cause an electric shock.

• If water or food drops inside the air vent openings switch off the oven immediately, unplug it and call a Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

• Never attempt to move the oven while it is operating.

Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use.

WARNING: 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.

Do not allow anyone to play with the oven, or lean or swing on the oven door.

WARNING!

Inspect the Oven: Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation.

• Make sure the door closes properly, that it is not misaligned or warped.

• Check the hinges and door safety latches are not broken or loose.

• Ensure the door seal and sealing surfaces are not damaged.

• Inspect the oven interior and door for dents. Important: If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven in any way. Contact your dealer or an authorised Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

1.Remove all packing materials. Do not remove the plastic film from the inside of the oven window as this protects it from dirt.

2.Place the oven on a secure, level surface, strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.

3.Do not place the oven where heat, moisture or high humidity are generated, (for example, near or above a conventional oven) or near combustible materials (for example, curtains). Do not block or obstruct air vent openings, as obstructions may ignite due to the emission of hot air. Do not place items on top of the oven.

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

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

6.Do not use the oven outdoors.

Fire: If food overheats, starts to smoke or burn: Keep oven door closed; Turn oven off; Switch off the power at the socket and disconnect the plug from the socket. Failure to follow this procedure may result in fire and oven damage.

Liquids: Take care when microwaving liquids and beverages. To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of liquid and possible scalding: Stir liquid prior to and during heating/reheating, let liquid stand in the oven at the end of cooking.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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INSTALLATION

BEFORE OPERATION

Plug in the oven.

1. The oven display will flash:

2. Press the STOP/CLEAR button, the display will show:

To set the clock, see the following page.

Stop/Clear

BUILDING-IN-KIT.

This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit.

IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.

• Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug.

• Insert the plug properly into the socket as the plug may otherwise overheat and catch fire.

• Do not connect other appliances to the same socket using an adaptor plug as it may cause the house wiring to overheat and catch fire.

• If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be relaced by a special cord. The exchange must be made by an authorised SHARP service agent. A defective plug, power supply cord or socket may overheat and catch fire during operation or cause an electrical shock.

• When removing the plug from the socket always grip the plug, never the mains lead as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug.

• The product is fitted with a re-wireable plug. Should it not be suitable for the socket outlet in your home, remove the plug and fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring code given in “To replace the mains plug” on page 24.

If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied, ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off. When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.

WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code on page 24.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

Example:

To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35

Choose the 24 hour clock.

Choose the clock function. (12 hour clock).

Set the hours. Rotate the TIME / WEIGHT dial clockwise until the correct hour is displayed (23).

Check the display.

Set the minutes (35).

Start the clock.

NOTE:

1. You can rotate the TIME/WEIGHT dial clockwise or counter-clockwise.

2. Press the STOP/CLEAR button if you make a mistake during programming.

3. If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time of day will also be erased.

4. When you want to reset the time of day, follow the above example again.

There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock

1. To set the 12 hour clock, hold the POWER LEVEL button down for 3 seconds.

will appear in the display.

2. To set the 24 hour clock, touch the POWER LEVEL button once more after Step 1, in the example below will appear in the display.

x1 for 3 secs.

Then when setting the time for 12 or 24 hour clock, follow the example below.

Time/Weight

Change from hours to minutes.

x1 for 3 secs.

Time/Weight

Power Level

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MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not represent the general performance of the oven.

Microwave output power in watts (based on international (IEC 705) standard.)

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

OVEN OUTPUT POWER

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Letter representing the oven heating category.

Microwave Symbol.

A B C D E

OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY

Less heating time required

More heating time required

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating categories A to E. Follow instructions for the letter corresponding to the oven’s heating category. The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required. As shown opposite.

Enter required time and select the power level:

There are 5 microwave power levels (eg. cooking time is 1 minute):

Power Level

HIGH (100P)

MEDIUM HIGH (70P)

MEDIUM (50P)

MEDIUM LOW (30P)

LOW(10P)

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default to HIGH (100P) unless you press the POWER LEVEL button to the desired setting. To help you decide which power level is suitable, follow the advice given in the charts; for defrosting see page 20, for cooking see pages 21-23, for reheating see page 24. Power level: The microwave power level is varied by the microwave energy switching on and off.

When using power levels other than HIGH (100P) you will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts. Stopping the oven: If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR button or open the oven door. To start the oven, close the door and press the AUTO MINUTE/START button. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme, press the STOP/CLEAR button twice.

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BASIC OPERATION

Example:

Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.

Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. (90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as shown on the table.

Cooking time Increasing unit

0-5 minutes 10 seconds 5-10 minutes 30 seconds 10-30 minutes 1 minute 30-90 minutes 5 minutes

Enter desired cooking time by rotating TIME/ WEIGHT dial clockwise.

Choose desired power. 70P will appear on the display.

Press AUTO MINUTE /START button once to begin cooking.

Auto Minute /Start

NOTE:

1. When the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time on the digital display stops automatically. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the AUTO MINUTE /START button is pressed.

2. If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL button. As long as your finger is touching the POWER LEVEL button, the power level will be displayed.

3. You can rotate the TIME/WEIGHT dial clockwise or counter-clockwise. If you rotate the knob counterclockwise, the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by units of time.

Time/Weight

TURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK

Power Level

MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING

1st Stage

2nd Stage

Example:

Suppose you want to cook rice for 5 minutes on 100P microwave power and then for 16 minutes on 30P power.

Input the time (5 min.)

Input the power 100P

Input the time (16 min.)

Input the power 30P

Start

A sequence of maximum 3 stages, consisting of manual cooking time and mode, can be set.

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1. Press the AUTO COOK/DEFROST button once, the display will appear as shown. The menu can be chosen by pressing the AUTO COOK/DEFROST button until the desired menu number is displayed. See page 10 “AUTO COOK/DEFROST chart”.

2. The weight or quantity of the food can be input by rotating the TIME/WEIGHT dial until the desired weight/quantity is displayed.

- Enter the weight of the food only. Do not

include the weight of the container.

- For food weighing more or less than weights/

quantities given in the AUTO COOK/DEFROST chart, use manual programmes. For best results, follow the defrosting chart and the cooking charts. See pages 20-23.

3. To start cooking press AUTO MINUTE/START button.

When action is required (e.g. to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible signals sound, remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the AUTO MINUTE/START button.

The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time and change the power level.

AUTOMATIC OPERATION

TIME/WEIGHT dial

AUTO MINUTE/START button

Example:

To cook Roast Beef 1.5kg (AC-1)

Enter the weight by rotating the TIME/WEIGHT dial clockwise.

Press the AUTO MINUTE /START button.

Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO

COOK/DEFROST button.

TURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK

Time/Weight

Auto Minute /Start

Auto Cook /Defrost

Auto Minute /Start

AUTO COOK/DEFROST automatically works out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 8 AUTO COOK/DEFROST menus.

TURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK

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AUTO COOK/DEFROST CHART

COOKING ADVICE

WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.

The microwave power level will default to HIGH (100P) unless you press the POWER LEVEL button to reach the desired setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding, mince pies and fruit cakes. Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before you use them in the oven. If you do not, steam and pressure will build up inside and the container may explode. Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.

AC-1 Roast Beef / Lamb

AC-2 Roast Pork

AC-3 Roast Poultry

AC-4 Fresh Fish (Whole, fillets, steaks)

AC-5 Jacket Potatoes

AC-6 Rice / Pasta

0.5 - 1.5kg

1.2 - 1.6kg

0.1 - 0.5kg

1 - 4 pieces (potatoes) 250g each

0.1 - 0.3kg

• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn meat over when the oven bleeps.

• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes.

• Place poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn poultry over when the oven bleeps.

• After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in foil for 10 mins.

• Arrange in a single layer in a large flan dish, cover dish tightly with microwave cling film and pierce in several places. Place on the turntable.

• After cooking, leave to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.

• Pierce each potato in several places, place towards the edge of the turntable.

• Turn over when oven bleeps

• After cooking leave to stand for 2-3 minutes

• Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water per 100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover.

• Stir when oven bleeps.

• Stand for 3-4 minutes before draining and rinsing in boiling water.

AC-7 Meat (Beef/Lamb and Pork Joints)

AC-8 Poultry

• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over when oven bleeps.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 45-90 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

• Place poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn poultry over when the oven bleeps.

• Stand wrapped in foil for 45-90 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

• Do not defrost poultry with giblets.

MENU NUMBER

WEIGHT RANGE

COOKING PROCEDURE

MENU NUMBER

WEIGHT RANGE

COOKING PROCEDURE

0.5 - 1.5kg

1.2 - 1.6kg

AUTO COOK

AUTO DEFROST

For conversion to Lb/oz, please see conversion charts on page 19.

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SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING

YES

Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for steam to escape, pierce in 4-5 places. Do not use plastic or metal ties as they may melt or catch fire due to electrical ‘arcing’.

YES

Except for dishes with metallic decoration.

YES

Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material. Only use for warming food. Pay special attention as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.

YES

Always attend the oven closely. Only use to absorb fat and moisture when warming food. Pay special attention as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.

COOKWARE

Heat resistant glass,

(e.g. Pyrex®,

Fire King®,

Corning Ware ®).

Microwave-safe

plastic cookware.

Microwave cling film,

microwave roasting

bags.

Heat-resistant china

and ceramics.

Disposable containers:

Thin plastic, paper,

straw and wooden

containers.

Kitchen paper.

When microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below. A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong

ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.

COOKING ADVICE

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COOKING ADVICE

FOOD HANDLING AND PREPARATION

COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING

Stir, turn & stand

Initial and final temperature of food.

The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts, to release heat or steam.

Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

YES

Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturers' instructions. Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn within recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturers’ instructions). Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than instructed.

YES/NO

Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully.

Browning dishes & self-heating packages.

Metal cookware.

Aluminium foil & foil containers, made from "Micro Foil®".

For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after cooking or defrosting.

The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more cooking than food at room temperature.

Check the temperature of food and drink and stir (Before serving). Take special care when serving babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption to avoid burns.

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FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION

Composition

& quality

Piercing

Arrangement

Covering

Size & shape

Density &

quantity

Hygiene

Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding, mince pies) requires less heating time and should be watched, over-heating can lead to fire. Good quality ingredients should be used for microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended for casseroles.

Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish, chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating. If not, steam will build up and may cause food to explode.

Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be cooked in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave cooking has ended.

Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven as they may burst.

Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish, for example, the meaty ends of chicken drumsticks should be placed on the outside of the dish.

Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations where given and use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.

Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time needed. When cooking more than one portion of the same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.

Food density and quantity affect the amount of cooking time needed, for example, potatoes require more cooking than peas; four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.

Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store convenience foods as recommended by the food manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use By" date.

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ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING

Meat joints

Poultry

Steak, Chops & Chicken Portions

Cubed & Minced Meat

Whole fish & Fillets

Pre-packed Frozen Foods

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for at least 60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for 60-90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.

Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over at least 2-3 times. Shield if necessary.

Place in a bowl, stir or turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time. For frozen blocks of meat see ‘Minced Meat’ in the charts on page 20.

Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over at least twice. Shield if necessary.

Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a suitable dish.

NOTES:

• To defrost food, use either MEDIUM LOW/DEFROST (30P) or LOW (10P) microwave power.

• Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if necessary.

• It is important to turn food over, separate (where appropriate) and rearrange to ensure even defrosting.

• Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough defrosting.

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ADVICE FOR REHEATING

WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back

when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

Never heat liquids in narrow necked containers such as baby bottles, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.

• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.

• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food, together with the size, shape and material of the container.

• To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, for example, mince pies or Christmas pudding.

• Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturers’ instructions on the can.

Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately, see below. Place smaller items of

food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on MEDIUM (50P), stir/rearrange halfway through reheating. Ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving.

Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid, reheat on MEDIUM (50P). Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.

Place thickest parts of the portions towards the outside of the flan dish, cover with microwave cling film and reheat on MEDIUM HIGH (70P). Turn over halfway through. NOTE: Ensure poultry is thoroughly reheated, before serving.

Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on MEDIUM (50P). Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating. NOTE: Ensure meat is thoroughly reheated before serving.

Place pies on a plastic rack or in a flan dish. Reheat meat pies on MEDIUM HIGH (70P) and fruit pies on MEDIUM (50P).

Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid and reheat on MEDIUM (50P). Stir at least once during reheating.

Plated meals

Casseroles

Poultry portions

Sliced meat

Pies

Vegetables

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OVEN INTERIOR

Clean the microwave oven cavity, after each use with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth, pay special attention to the waveguide cover.

Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor particularly if the turntable and roller stay are removed. Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior. It is important that the door seals and sealing surfaces are kept clean at all times, wipe regularly with a damp cloth. To prevent splashing, cover food wherever possible.

TURNTABLE & SUPPORT

Leave to cool before cleaning to prevent them from breaking.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

OUTER CABINET

Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth. The control panel must be wiped clean whilst the door is open, therefore inactivating the oven.

• Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door seals and adjacent surfaces as this may prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leakage of microwaves. To clean use a mild detergent solution on a soft damp cloth.

• Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. If you leave grease or fat in the cavity, it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.

• Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.

WARNINGS-

WARNINGS:

• Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

• The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven operation, but does not form an airtight seal. It is normal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air around the oven door. Food with a high moisture content will release steam and cause condensation inside the door which may drip from the oven.

• Repairs & Modifications: Do not attempt to operate the oven if it is not working properly.

• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the outer cabinet. This would be very dangerous due to high voltage parts inside which must never be touched, as this could be fatal. As your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover, if the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself, call a Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks you can carry out yourself before calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple. Simply answer “YES” or “NO” to the following questions: (Put half a cup of water in the oven, on the turntable and close the door. Select 100P (HIGH) and programme the oven to cook for 1 minute.)

1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking? YES/NO

2. Does the turntable rotate? YES/NO

3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing

your hand above the air vent openings) YES/NO

4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound? YES/NO

5. Is the water in the cup hot? YES/NO

If you answer “NO” to any question first check that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown, if there is no fault with either, check against the Troubleshooting chart on page 24.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG

POSSIBLE CAUSE

When oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.

The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.

Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.

Ensure all “eyes” are removed and the potatoes have been pierced and stand directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or similar.

Check the door is closed properly.

Ensure correct power level has been selected. The microwave energy pulses ON/OFF during cooking/defrosting. The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.

Outer cabinet is hot.

PROBLEM

Draught circulates around the door.

Flashing or arcing from within the cavity when cooking.

Arcing potatoes.

After setting the time, the oven does not start.

Oven cooks too slowly. Oven makes a noise.

Condensation forms in the oven, and may drip from the door.

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown opposite:

As the colours of the cores in the mains lead of your oven may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as shown: Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug. Like most appliances in your home, your oven must be connected to a single phase 230-240V, 50Hz alternating current supply. If you do not make the proper electrical connections you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens.

green and yellow stripes = EARTH blue = NEUTRAL brown = LIVE

• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal marked E or or coloured green or coloured green and yellow.

• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N or coloured black or coloured blue.

• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L or coloured red or coloured brown.

WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ASK A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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• Replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor Willow Vale Electronics Ltd, telephone numbers follow. Telephone: Manchester: 0161 682 1415

Reading: 01734 876444

WARNING

For your own safety, certain microwave oven parts must be replaced by a qualified Engineer appointed by SHARP, these are, therefore, unavailable to customers.

• If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages, do not

attempt to service this microwave oven yourself.

• Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the following telephone number: LoCall 0345 125387 (All calls will be charged at local rate).

• For general information & assistance with oven queries, please contact our

Customer Information Centre:

Telephone: 0990 274277.

Subject to the conditions listed below, SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd (hereafter called “the Company”), guarantee to provide for the repair of, or, at its option replace this SHARP equipment, or any component thereof, (other than Glass/Ceramic Turntables), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.

The conditions of the Guarantee:

1. This Guarantee shall only apply to defects or faults which are notified to the Company, or its Service Technician appointed by Sharp, within one year from the date of purchase of the equipment, provided that this Guarantee shall extend for a further period of one year in respect of microwave oven magnetron parts only.

2. This Guarantee covers equipment intended for private domestic use only. This oven is suitable for domestic food preparation and is not designed for commercial, industrial or laboratory use. This Guarantee does not apply to equipment used in the course of a business, trade or profession. Only use the microwave oven for cooking, defrosting or reheating of food. SHARP declines any liability for damages caused by improper use.

3. This Guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment,

or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than by a Service Technician Appointed by Sharp. Please clean your microwave oven regularly and remove any stains or fat residues without delay. Failure to do this may affect the quality and safety of the product or prejudice your guarantee.

4. In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair, please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased. You will need to provide proof of date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase. Where it is not possible to contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased, please contact the telephone number given below. You will then be given details of how to obtain service. Telephone: LoCall 0345 125387 (All calls will be charged at local rate.)

5. This Guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to the consumer’s statutory rights and does not affect these rights in any way.

SHARP parts and accessories have been specifically designed for SHARP Microwave ovens. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although every possible care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.

CALLING FOR SERVICE

GUARANTEE

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COOKBOOK

INTRODUCTION

This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your microwave oven. These will give you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities of your oven and prove that microwave technology is the efficient and effective alternative to conventional cooking. The cookery notes below compliment all cooking procedures in this cookbook and should be read in advance of recipe preparation.

CONTENTS

Introduction & Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Defrosting Chart:

Meat, poultry, fish & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Cooking Charts

Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Reheating Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-32

● Where dishes are covered use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes are

lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.

● Please note that all preparation times and serving quantities are approximate.

● All ingredients are given in both metric and imperial measures. Use either set but not a combination of

both measures.

● Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.

● Butter and margarine can be interchanged on recipes, as preferred.

● Half-fat, skimmed or full-fat milk may be used in all recipes, as preferred.

● Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.

SPOON MEASURES

1.25ml

teaspoon

2.5ml

teaspoon 5ml 1 teaspoon 15ml 1 tablespoon

CONVERSION CHARTS

WEIGHT MEASURES

15g

oz 25g 1oz 50g 2oz 100g 4oz 175g 6oz 225g 8oz 450g 1lb

VOLUME MEASURES

30ml 1floz 100ml 3floz 150ml 5floz (

pt)

300ml 10floz (

pt)

600ml 20floz (1pt)

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45-60 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

25-30 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

5-10 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

60-90 Minutes

23-30 Minutes

15-30Minutes

15-20 Minutes

15 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

5-10 Minutes

10-15 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

Meat Joints (Beef,Lamb,Pork)

Minced Meat

Steak 2cm (3/4”) thick

Chops

Liver

Sausages

Bacon

Beefburgers

❖ Whole Poultry (Chicken,Turkey,Duck)

Chicken Portions

Chicken/Turkey Breasts & Drumsticks

Minced Turkey

Whole Fish (Trout, Mackerel)

Fish Fillets/Steaks

Apples/Blackcurrants Redcurrants/Raspberries Blackberries/Gooseberries Rhubarb/Strawberries

Bread (sliced)

Pastry (Puff or Shortcrust)

Meat & Fruit Pies (cooked)

DEFROSTING CHART

28-30 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

8-9 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

11-12 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

20 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

9-10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10-12 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10-12 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10-12 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

20-22 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

8-9 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10-12 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

10-12 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

8-9 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

8-9 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

7-8 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

6 Minutes/

400g(14oz)

5 Minutes/

450g(1lb)

7-8 Minutes/

large pie

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

LOW

10P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

MEDIUM LOW

30P

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate. Turn over 3-4 times,

removing defrosted mince each time.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate. Separate and re-

arrange twice during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate. Turn over and

separate twice during defrosting.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 4-5 times,

during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a bowl. Turn 3-4 times,

removing defrosted mince each time.

Place in a flan dish. Separate and rearrange twice during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a dish. Stir during

defrosting. Shield.

Place on the turntable. Separate and

rearrange during defrosting.

Place on a plate. Turn over half way

through defrosting.

Remove from foil container. Place in

a flan dish.

FOOD DEFROST MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

▼ Method: If shielding is necessary, use small, pieces of foil. ❖ Poultry: Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets.

● Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.

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COOKING CHARTS

6 Minutes

8 Minutes

10 Minutes

2-3 Minutes

2 Minutes

10 Minutes

4-5 Minutes

10 Minutes

4-5 Minutes

10 Minutes

1 Minute

10-20 Minutes

5 Minutes

2-3 Minutes

3-4 Minutes

10-11 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

13-14 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

16-17 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

8 Minutes/ 450g (1lb)

3-8 Minutes/

2-8 sausages

2-5 Minutes

2-8 sausages

16-17 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10-11 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

20-21 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

18-19 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

14-15 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

19-20 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

3 Minutes/

2-4 slices

10-11 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

10 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

6-7 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

6-7 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

HIGH 100P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

MEDIUM HIGH

70P

HIGH 100P

Place in a flan dish.