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MICROWAVE OVEN
MODEL R-231Z(S)
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.
CONTENTS |
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Warranty |
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Warning |
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Special Notes and Warning |
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Installation Instructions |
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Oven Diagram |
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Operation of Control Panel |
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Control Panel Display and Touch |
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Control Panel Layout |
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Before Operating |
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Getting Started (Energy Save Mode) |
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Clock Setting |
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Stop/Clear |
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To Cancel a Programme During Cooking |
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Manual Operations |
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Microwave Time Cooking |
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Sequence Cooking |
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Instant Cook |
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Increasing Time During a Cooking |
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Programme |
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Automatic Operations |
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Notes for Automatic Operations |
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Instant Action |
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Express Defrost |
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Easy Defrost |
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Other Convenient Features |
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Less/More Setting |
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Timer |
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Child Lock |
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Demonstration Mode |
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Alarm |
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Care and Cleaning |
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Service Call Check |
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Specifications |
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Cooking Guides |
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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 AND WARNING
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Eggs, fruits, |
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Puncture egg yolks and whites and oysters |
* Cook eggs in shells. This can cause the |
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vegetables, |
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before cooking to prevent "explosion". |
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egg to "explode", which may damage the |
nuts, seeds, |
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Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, |
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oven or yourself. |
sausages and |
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hot dogs, sausages and oysters so that |
* Cook hard/soft boiled eggs. |
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oysters |
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steam escapes. |
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Overcook oysters. |
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* Dry nuts or seeds in shells. |
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Popcorn |
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Use specially bagged popcorn for the |
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Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or |
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microwave oven. |
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glass bowls. |
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* Listen while popping corn for the popping |
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Exceed maximum time on popcorn |
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to slow to 1-2 seconds. |
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package. |
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Baby food |
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Transfer baby food to small dish and heat |
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Heat disposable bottles. |
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carefully, stirring often. Check for suitable |
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Overheat baby bottles. |
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temperature to prevent burns. |
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Only heat until warm. |
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Remove the screw cap and teat before |
* Heat bottles with nipples on. |
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warming baby bottles. After warming |
* Heat baby food in original jars. |
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shake thoroughly. Check for suitable |
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temperature. |
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General |
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Food with filling should be cut after heating, |
* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or airtight |
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to release steam and avoid burns. |
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containers. |
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* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids or |
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Deep fat fry. |
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cereals to prevent boiling over. |
* Heatordrywood,herbs,wetpapers,clothes |
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or flowers. |
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* Operate the oven without a load (a load |
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is an absorbing material such as food or |
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water) in the oven cavity. |
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Liquids |
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For boiling or cooking liquids see |
* Heat for longer than recommended time. |
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(Beverages) |
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WARNING on page 2 to prevent |
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See REHEATING-FOOD CHART on page |
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explosion and delayed eruptive boiling. |
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Canned foods |
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Remove food from can. |
* Heat or cook food while in cans. |
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Sausage rolls, |
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Cook for the recommended time. |
* Overcook as they may catch fire. |
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Pies, Christmas |
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(These foods have high sugar and/or fat |
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pudding |
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contents.) |
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Meats |
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Use a microwave proof roasting rack to |
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Place meat directly on the turntable for |
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collect drained juices. |
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cooking. |
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Utensils |
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Check the utensils are suitable for |
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Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE |
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MICROWAVE cooking before you use |
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cooking. Metal reflects microwave energy |
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them. |
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and may cause an electrical discharge |
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known as arcing. |
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Aluminium foil |
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Use to shield food to prevent over |
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Use too much. |
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cooking. |
* Shield food close to cavity walls. |
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* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or keep |
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Sparking can damage the cavity. |
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clear of cavity walls. |
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Browning dish |
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Place a suitable insulator such as a |
* Exceed the preheating time recommended |
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microwave and heat proof dinner plate |
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by the manufacturer. Excessive preheating |
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between the turntable and the browning |
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can cause the glass turntable to shatter |
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dish. |
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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
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Door open button |
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Waveguide cover (Do not remove) |
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Oven lamp |
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Touch control panel (See page 5) |
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Door hinges |
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Liquid crystal display |
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Door safety latches |
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Ventilation openings |
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See through door |
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Power supply cord |
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Door seals and sealing surfaces |
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Turntable |
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Coupling |
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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 and Touch Control Panel Layout
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INSTANT ACTION PADS |
4. TIMER/CLOCK PAD |
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INSTANT COOK/START PAD |
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Press to cook or reheat 6 popular |
Press to set clock, timer, child lock |
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Press once to cook for 1 minute |
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menus. |
or demonstration mode. |
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at 100% or increase by 1 minute |
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NUMBER PADS |
5. STOP/CLEAR PAD |
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multiples each time this pad is |
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Press to enter cooking time, clock |
Press to clear during |
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pressed during cooking. |
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time, weight of food. |
programming. |
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Press to start oven after setting |
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POWER LEVEL PAD |
Press once to stop operation of |
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programmes. |
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Press to select microwave power |
oven during cooking; press twice |
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EXPRESS DEFROST PAD |
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to cancel cooking programme. |
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Press to select the Express Defrost |
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If not pressed, 100% is |
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menu. |
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automatically selected. |
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EASY DEFROST PAD |
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Press to alter the cooking result |
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Press to select the Easy Defrost |
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for automatic operations. |
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menu. |
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BEFORE OPERATING
Getting Started (Energy Save Mode)
Your oven has two operating modes, Energy Save Mode and Clock Set Mode.
In Energy save Mode nothing will appear on the digital display and in Clock Set Mode the time will be shown.
The oven comes pre-set for Energy Save Mode so when you first plug it in nothing will appear on the digital display.
To operate the oven in energy save mode.
1.Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time.
2.Open the door the oven lamp will be light. The display will show "0".
3.Close the door the oven lamp will be off. The display will show "0".
NOTE If you do not operate the oven for 3 minutes or more (i.e. after closing the door, pressing the STOP/CLEAR key, or at the end of cooking), you will not be able to operate the oven until you open and close the oven door. Whilst in Energy Save Mode the display is blank.
You can change to Clock Set Mode if you prefer, If you decide to set the clock, Energy Save Mode does not work.
Clock Setting
* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).
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Display |
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.
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The dots (:) will flash on and off.
Enter the correct time of day by pressing the numbers in sequence.
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Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again.
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This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (eg. 13:45), Err will appear in 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.
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MANUAL OPERATIONS
Microwave Time Cooking
This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level.
There are eleven different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking.
After cooking, the fan will continue to operate. COOLING may be displayed when the door is opened or STOP/CLEAR pad is pressed while fan is operating.
Display |
Power level |
Examples |
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100P |
100% |
High |
Raw meat, Vegetables, |
90P |
90% |
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Rice or Pasta |
80P |
80% |
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70P |
70% |
Medium High |
Delicate Food such as |
60P |
60% |
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Eggs or Seafood. |
50P |
50% |
Medium |
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40P |
40% |
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30P |
30% |
Medium Low |
Defrost, Softening butter |
20P |
20% |
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10P |
10% |
Low |
Keep food warm |
0P |
0% |
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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.
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Pad Order |
Display |
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Enter desired cooking time.
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Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
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Cook indicator will be light. 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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Pad Order |
Display |
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Enter desired cooking time.
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Select power level by pressing the POWER 2 LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press six
times).
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Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
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Cook indicator will be light. 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 on 100% power is entered, the microwave power will be reduced after 20 minutes to avoid overheating.
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