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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
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,
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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MODEL R-230F
CONTENTS Pages
Guarantee 1
Important Safety Instructions 2
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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GUARANTEE
SHARP ELECTRONICS DIVISION OF SEARTEC GROUP TRADING (PTY) LTD (“the Company”) guarantees to the
original purchaser that the product sold with this certificate is free of defects in material or workmanship under normal
use and service for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of purchase thereof, subject to the following conditions:
1. The guarantee shall apply to the product, provided the product is still owned by the original purchaser and provided
further that it was purchased in and is retained for use in the Republic of South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho,
Botswana, South West Africa (Namibia) and all territories formerly falling within the boundaries of the Republic of
South Africa (as constituted on 31 May 1961).
2. At any time within 2 (two) years from the date of invoice issued to the original purchaser, the Company shall, at its
election, repair or replace, entirely free of charge as its own branch or authorised service dealer, any part in the
product found to be defective by such Company branch or authorised service dealer. If the original purchaser
resides in an area situated beyond a 50 kilometer radius from the nearest Company branch or authorised service
dealer, all travelling expenses incurred by the Company in connection with repair or replacement of the product shall
be for the original purchaser’s account.
3. It is a condition of this guarantee that the Company shall not be responsible for any transportation, labour, material
or any other costs not specified in the clauses contained herein.
4. Installation, operation, maintenance and servicing of the product must be carried out in accordance with the
Company instructions as contained in this booklet or in the product packaging, and any failure to do so will render
the guarantee null and void.
5. The Company shall not be responsible for damage to the product resulting from: incorrect voltages or faults in the
electrical power supply system; general misuse or abuse of the product; failure to use the product for the purpose
for which it was designed; fire, flood, war, civil disturbances, strikes, lookouts, acts of God, acts of Government or
quasi-Government, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Comapny.
6. The Company shall not accept any responsibility or liability for any loss suffered by or damage of any kind caused
to the original purchaser or any other person by or due to failure of operation or malfunction of the product or for
consequential damage of whatsoever nature, whether such loss, damage or consequential damage was suffered
by the original purchaser or any other person.
7. Should the product be worked on by anyone other than a Company branch or authorised service dealer or be found
to contain any component parts or accessories other than product component parts or accessories, this guarantee
will become null and void.
8. The defacement or removal of the nameplate and/or serial number from the product will render the guarantee null
and void.
9. The guarantee does not apply to light bulbs or fuses nor to vitreous enamelware or other similar finishes nor to
external cables and plugs where the length of life depends on the amount of use and care given.
10. Save as set out in this guarantee, no terms, conditions, provisions, representations or statements (whether express
or implied) shall be of any force or effect whether made prior to, on, or subsequent to the date of original purchase,
unless the same shall have been confirmed in writing by the Company.
11. Failure to submit the guarantee Registration Certificate (contained herein or in the product packaging) within a
period 30 (thirty) days of date of original purchase, or to produce documentary proof of ownership and date of original
purchase prior to guarantee repair and/or replacement of any defective part being carried out by the Company, will
render the customer liable for all costs incurred by the Company inclusive of parts, repairs, labour, travelling and
transportation even if the product still falls within the period of guarantee cover. The same condition will apply in
respect of service calls where the product is found to be free from defects in material or workmanship.
12. This undertaking is given in lieu of any liability of the Company at common low, whether in respect of patent and/
or latent defects, express and/or implied representations or guarantees and/or in contract and/or in delict and/or
otherwise, and any such liability is hereby expressly excluded.
Microwave Special Conditions
Failure to observe the following conditions will forthwith render the guarantee null and void:
(i) Metal or tinfoil objects must not be placed in the oven.
(ii) The oven must not be operated if the oven is empty.
(iii) No object must be placed on top of the oven.
(iv) Abrasive and harsh cleaners must not be used. Hot water and mild detergent are sufficient.
(v) This product is not suitable for commercial or laboratory use.
(vi) In the unlikely event of failure please route your service call through your service dealer. Alternatively contact one
of the Company branches.
(vii) In the event of repair or replacement of defective parts being necessary, the product should be delivered to the
nearest service dealer.
* THIS GUARANTEE IS APPLIED ONLY IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, SWAZILAND, LESOTHO,
BOTSWANA, SOUTH WEST AFRICA (NAMIBIA) AND ALL TERRITORIES FORMERLY FALLING WITHIN THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA (AS CONSTITUTED ON 31 MAY 1961).
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Warning
To avoid the danger of fire
1. The microwave oven should not be left unattended
during operation. Power levels that are too high or
cooking times that are too long may overheat foods
resulting in a fire.
2. This oven is not designed to be built-in to a wall or
cabinet.
3. The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so
that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.
4. The
AC power supply must be 220V, 50Hz.
5. It is recommended that a
only this appliance be provided.
Do not place the oven in areas where heat is
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generated. For example, close to a conventional
oven.
Do not install the oven in an area of high humidity
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or where moisture may collect.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
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9. If food being heated in the oven begins to smoke,
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Turn off and unplug
the oven and wait until the food has stopped
smoking. Opening the door while food is smoking
may cause a fire.
10. Use only microwave-safe
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Do not leave the oven unattended when
using disposable plastic, paper or other combustible food containers.
Clean the waveguide cover, the oven cavity, the
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turntable and roller stay after use. These must be
dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may
overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire.
Do not place flammable materials near the oven or
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ventilation openings.
14. Do not block the ventilation openings.
Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from
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food and food packages. Arcing on
metallic surfaces may cause a fire.
Do not use the microwave oven to fry with oil or heat
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oil for deep frying. The temperature can not be
controlled and the oil may catch fire.
17. To make
makers.
Do not store food or any other items inside
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the oven.
Check the settings after you start the oven to
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ensure the oven is operating as desired.
20. Do not put things on top or cover the outer cabinet.
21. To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be
taken when cooking or reheating foods with a high
sugar or fat content, for example, Sausage rolls,
Pies or christmas pudding.
popcorn, use only special microwave
separate circuit serving
containers and utensils.
To avoid the possibility of injury
1. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or
malfunctioning. Check the following before use.
(1) The door (not warped)
(2) The hinges and safety door latches
(not broken or loose)
(3) The door seals and sealing surfaces
(4) The oven cavity (not dented)
(5) The power supply cord or plug
Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.
2.
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.
3.
Do not operate the oven with the door open
or alter the safety door latches in any way.
Do not operate the oven if there is an object
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between the door seals and sealing surfaces.
Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on
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the door seals and sealing surfaces.
6. Individuals with
with their doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for precautions regarding microwave
ovens.
PACEMAKERS should check
To avoid the possibility of electric shock
1. Under no circumstances should you remove the
outer cabinet.
Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock
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openings or ventilation openings. In the event of
a spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately,
and call a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY
SHARP.
Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in
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water or any other liquid.
Do not let the power supply cord hang over the
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edge of a table or counter.
Keep the power supply cord away from heated
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surfaces.
6. If the oven lamp fails, consult your dealer or a
qualified service technician trained by SHARP.
7. 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.
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To avoid the possibility of explosion
and sudden boiling
1. Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and
lids before use. Sealed containers can explode
due to a build up of pressure even after the oven
has been turned off.
2.
When boiling water or other liquids, use a widemouthed container to allow bubbles to escape. It
is advisable to insert a glass rod or other similar
utensil to prevent sudden boiling (resulting in
splashing or burning).
3.
Do not cook eggs in their shells. They may
explode. The explosion may damage the oven or
injure yourself. To cook or reheat eggs which
have not been scrambled or mixed, pierce the
yolks and whites, or the eggs may explode. Shell
and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating them
in the microwave oven.
4.
Pierce the skin on such foods as potatoes,
sausages and fruit before cooking, or they may
explode.
5. Do not use excessive amount of time to heat.
6. Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking
to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.
7. Stir the liquid before and during cooking. Use
extreme care when handling the container or inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
To avoid the possibility of burns
1. Use potholders or oven gloves when removing
food from the oven to prevent burns.
2. Always
3. Always
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5.
6. Do not catch the utensil, your clothes or accesso-
open containers, popcorn makers, oven
cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands
to avoid steam burns.
when opening it to avoid burns from
escaping steam and heat.
Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to
release steam and avoid burns.
Stir the food and the contents of cooking containers, and
giving them to infants, young children or elderly
people to avoid internal burns.
ries on the door safety latches when you take out
the food from the oven.
stand back from the oven door
test their actual temperature before
To avoid misuse by children
1. 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 or
improper use.
2. Children should use ovens only under the
vision of adults.
3.
Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not
play with the oven or use it as a toy. Young
children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the oven.
4. Children should
instructions : use of potholders, careful removal
of food coverings; pay special attention to packaging (e.g. self-heating materials)
designed to make food crisp because they may
be extra hot.
be taught all important safety
super-
Other warnings
1.
Never modify the oven in any way.
2.
Do not move the oven while it is in operation.
3. This oven is for
not suitable for commercial or laboratory use.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
Caution
1. Never operate the oven empty except the directed case in the operation manual. Doing so may
damage the oven.
2. When using a browning dish or self-heating material, always place a heat-resistant insulator
such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent
damage to the turntable and roller stay due to
heat stress. The preheating time specified in the
dish’s instructions must not be exceeded.
3. Do not use metal utensils for MICROWAVE cooking, which reflect microwaves and may cause
electrical arcing. Do not put cans in the oven.
4. Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food
to prevent over cooking. Keep foil at least 2 cm
from the oven walls.
5. Use only the turntable and the roller stay designed for this oven.
6. To prevent the turntable from breaking:
(a) Before cleaning the turntable with water,
leave the turntable to cool.
(b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on the cold
turntable.
(c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on the
hot turntable.
7. Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during
operation.
home food preparation only. It is
- To prevent trouble with the
oven or damage.
Note
1. If you are not sure how to connect your oven,
please consult a qualified electrician.
2. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can
accept any liability for damage to the oven or
personal injury resulting from failure to observe
the correct electrical connection procedure.
3. Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on
the oven walls or around the door seals and
sealing surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and
is not an indication of leaking of microwaves or a
malfunction.
4. The cooking times given in the cook book are just
for your guidance, and will vary according to
altitude, food structure or food size.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity and the feature sticker from the oven door panel (if available).
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. Fit the roller stay to the coupling located on the floor of the oven cavity. Place the turntable on to the roller
stay. Make sure the turntable and roller stay are centrally located and locked together. Reter to OVEN
DIAGRAM below.
4. The oven 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 space of at least 15cm from top of the oven for air ventilation.
This oven is not designed to be built-in to a wall or cabinet.
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 and frequency must be single phase 220V, 50Hz.
6. WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
If the socket outlet in your house is not compatible with the pulg supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an
appropriate type, observing the wiring cord below.
If you are unsure how to do this get help from an electrician.
IMPORTANT - The wires in the power supply cord are coloured in accordance with the following cord:
As the colours of the wires in the power supply cord of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the earth symbol
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured blue.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured brown.
Make sure the terminal screws are properly tightened and the power supply cord is held tightly by the cable
grip where it enters the plug.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a serious electric
shock may occur.
Green-and-yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
OVEN DIAGRAM
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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
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8. Control panel (See page 5)
9. Liquid crystal display
10. Waveguide cover
11. Power supply cord
12. Ventilation openings
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 a
cooking procedure is required.
Control Panel Display
COOK
DEF KG
Touch Control Panel Layout
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1.Fish Fillets 2.Chicken Fillets
3.
Sausages / Minced Meat
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1. INSTANT ACTION PADS
Press to cook or reheat 6 popular
menus.
2. EXPRESS DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Express Defrost
menu.
3. EASY DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Easy Defrost
menu.
4. NUMBER PADS
Press to enter cooking time, clock
time, weight of food.
5. POWER LEVEL PAD
Press to select microwave power
setting.
If not pressed, HIGH is automatically selected.
Press to alter the cooking result for
automatic operations.
6. TIMER/CLOCK PAD
Press to set clock, timer, child lock
or demonstration mode.
QTY CHECK
1.Steak/Chops 2.Roast Meat
3.Poultry 4.Chicken Pieces
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Indicator
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3
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7. STOP/CLEAR PAD
Press to clear during programming.
Press once to stop operation of oven
during cooking; press twice to cancel cooking programme.
8. 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.
BEFORE OPERATING
Getting Started
Step
Ensure the oven door is closed.
Plug the oven into a power point.
Procedure Pad Order Display
1
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the
oven beeps.
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
Enter the correct time of day by pressing
the numbers in sequence.
2
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again.
3
Flashing eights
STOP
CLEAR
Only the dots will remain.
TIMER
CLOCK
The dots (:) will flash on and
off.
TIMER
CLOCK
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 CLOCK pad. As long as your
finger is pressing the CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed.
will appear in
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.
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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.
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Power level
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
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Keeping food
warm
10%
(LOW)
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Defrosting
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Softening
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butter
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30%
LOW)
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50%
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Casseroles
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Cakes
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Muffins
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Slices
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Seafood
70%
(MEDIUM
HIGH)
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Vegetables
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Rice/Pasta
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Fruit
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Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
INSTANT COOK
START
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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.
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.
POWER
LEVEL
x 3
INSTANT COOK
START
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The timer begins to count
down.
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 is entered on 100% power, the microwave power will be reduced after 20 minutes to
avoid overheating.
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