SHARP R-232F/233 User Manual
ENGLISH
R-232F / R-233
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK
Important
STSTOPOP
R-233
KG
AUTUTO COOKO COOK
800 W (IEC 60705)
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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.
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on acquiring your new microwave oven, which from now on will make your kitchen chores
considerably easier.
You will be pleasantly surprised by the kinds of things you can do with a microwave. Not only can you use it for
rapid defrosting or heating up of food, you can also prepare whole meals.
In our test kitchen our microwave team has gathered together a selection of the most delicious international
recipes which are quick and simple to prepare.
Be inspired by the recipes we have included and prepare your own favourite dishes in your microwave oven.
There are so many advantages to having a microwave oven which we are sure you will find exciting:
● Food can be prepared directly in the serving dishes, leaving less to wash up.
● Shorter cooking times and the use of little water and fat ensure that many vitamins, minerals and
characteristic flavours are preserved.
We advise you to read the cookery book guide and operating instructions carefully.
You will then easily understand how to use your oven.
Enjoy using your microwave oven and trying out the delicious recipes.
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CONTROL PANELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
BEFORE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
MANUAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
AUTO COOK OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
AUTO COOK BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
AUTO COOK CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-12
RECIPES FOR AUTO COOK AC-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
+1min FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
SERVICE CALL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
WHAT ARE MICROWAVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
SUITABLE OVENWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
TIPS AND ADVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-19
TABLES AND RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-26
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
SERVICE ADDRESSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-33
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CONTENTS
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
1 Control panel
2 Oven lamp
3 Door opening handle
4 Waveguide cover
5 Seal packing
6 Oven cavity
7 Door seals and sealing surfaces
8 Menu label
9 Ventilation openings
10 Outer cabinet
11 Power cord
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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 items: part name and model name to your dealer
or SHARP authorised service agent.
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14
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2
7 6 5 4
8
3
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1 Digital display
2 Indicators
The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, just above
each symbol according to the instruction. When an indicator
is flashing, press the suitable button (having the same symbol)
or do the necessary operation.
stir
turn over
weight
quantity
microwave power
cook - shows cooking in progress
3 AUTO COOK button
4 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button
5 STOP button
6 +1min/START button
7 TIMER/KG/PORTION knob
You can rotate the TIMER/KG/ PORTION knob
clockwise or counter-clockwise.
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CONTROL PANELS
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
KG
STOP
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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UTO COOK
STOP
KG
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure
the oven is operating as desired.
See the corresponding hints in operation manual and
the cookery book section.
To avoid the possibility of injury
WARNING:
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or
malfunctioning. Check the following before use:
a)The door; make sure the door closes properly and
ensure it is not misaligned or warped.
b)The hinges and safety door latches; check to make sure
they are not broken or loose.
c) The door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure that they
have not been damaged.
d)Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make sure there
are no dents.
e) The power supply cord and plug; ensure that they are
not damaged.
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.
Do not operate the oven with the door open or
alter the door safety latches in any way.
Do not operate the oven if there is an object
between the door seals and sealing surfaces.
Do not allow grease or dirt to build up
on the door seals and adjacent parts.
Follow instructions for “Care and
Cleaning”, Page 14.
Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with
their doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker
for precautions regarding microwave ovens.
To avoid the possibility of electric shock
Under no circumstances should you remove the
outer cabinet.
Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock
openings or ventilation openings. In the event of a
spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately, and
call an authorised SHARP service agent.
Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in
water or any other liquid.
Do not let the power supply cord hang over the
edge of a table or work surface.
To avoid the danger of fire.
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.
This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit.
The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so
that the unit can be unplugged easily in an
emergency.
The AC power supply must be 230V, 50Hz, with a
minimum 10A distribution line fuse, or a minimum
10A distribution circuit breaker.
It is recommended that a separate circuit serving
only this appliance be provided.
Do not place the oven in areas where heat is
generated. For example, close to a conventional oven.
Do not install the oven in an area of high humidity
or where moisture may collect.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
If food being heated 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
Use only microwave-safe containers and
utensils. See Page 16.
Do not leave the oven unattended when
using disposable plastic, paper or other
combustible food containers
Clean the waveguide cover, the oven
cavity, the 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
ventilation openings. Do not block the ventilation
openings.
Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from
food and food packages. Arcing on metallic
surfaces may cause a fire.
Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep
frying. The temperature cannot be controlled and
the oil may catch fire.
To make popcorn, use only special microwave
popcorn makers.
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
Keep the power supply cord away from heated
surfaces, including the rear of the oven.
Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself
or allow anyone who is not an electrician
authorised by SHARP to do so. If the oven lamp fails,
please consult your dealer or an authorised SHARP
service agent.
If the power supply cord of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord.
The exchange must be made by an authorised
SHARP service agent.
To avoid the possibility of explosion and
sudden boiling:
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must
not be heated in sealed containers since
they are liable to explode.
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.
Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a widemouthed container to allow bubbles to escape.
Never heat liquids in narrow necked
containers such as baby bottles, as this
may result in the contents erupting from
the container when heated and cause
burns.
To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and
possible scalding:
1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.
2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil
into the liquid whilst reheating.
3. Let liquid stand in the oven at the end of cooking
time to prevent delayed eruptive boiling.
Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole
hard boiled eggs should not be heated in
microwave ovens since they may explode
even after microwave cooking has ended.
To cook or reheat eggs which have not
been scrambled or mixed, pierce the yolks
and the whites, or the eggs may explode.
Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before
reheating them in the microwave oven.
Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages
and fruit before cooking, or they may explode.
To avoid the possibility of burns
Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food
from the oven to prevent burns.
Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven
cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands to
avoid steam burns.
To avoid burns, always test food
temperature and stir before serving and
pay special attention to the temperature
of food and drink given to babies,
children or the elderly.
Temperature of the container is not a true
indication of the temperature of the food or drink;
always check the food temperature.
Always stand back from the oven door when opening
it to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat.
Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release
steam and avoid burns.
Keep children away from the door to prevent them
burning themselves.
To avoid misuse by children
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 lean or swing on the oven door. Do not
play with the oven or use it as a toy.
Children should be taught all important safety
instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal of
food coverings; paying special attention to
packaging (e.g. self-heating materials) designed to
make food crisp, as they may be extra hot.
Other warnings
Never modify the oven in any way.
Do not move the oven while it is in operation.
This oven is for home food preparation only and
may only be used for cooking food. It is not
suitable for commercial or laboratory use.
To promote trouble-free use of your oven
and avoid damage.
Never operate the oven when it is empty.
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 dishes
instructions must not be exceeded.
Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves
and may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans
in the oven.
Use only the turntable and the roller stay designed
for this oven.
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 a cold turntable.
(c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during
operation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
1. Remove all packing materials from the inside of the
oven cavity. Discard the loose polythene sheet from
between the door and cavity. Remove the feature
sticker, if attached, from the outside of the door.
2. Check the oven carefully for any signs of damage.
3. Place the oven on a flat, level surface strong
enough to support the oven’s weight plus the
heaviest item likely to be cooked.
Do not remove the protective film attached to the
inside of the door.
4. Ensure there is a minimum free space above the
oven of 15cm:
5. Securely connect the plug of the oven to a standard
earthed (grounded) household electrical outlet.
15cm
✓
✗
REMOVE
DO NOT REMOVE
NOTE:
If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please
consult an authorised, qualified electrician.
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.
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 microwave leakage or a
malfunction.
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BEFORE OPERATION
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SETTING THE CLOCK
x1
x1
There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock
for 3 secs.
1. T
o set the 12 hour clock: hold the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL button down for 3 seconds at Step 1 in
the example below. will appear in the display.
2. T
o set the 24 hour clock: touch the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL button once more after Step 1, in the
example below. will appear in the display.
Example:
Suppose you want to set the 24 hour clock to 23:35
x1
Press again to enter the
24 hour clock
Press and hold for 3
seconds.
Enter the hours by rotating the
TIMER/KG/PORTION knob
Change from hours to
minutes
Enter the minutes
Start the clock
NOTE: Plug the oven in. The display will flash . Press the STOP button and the display will
show . Set the clock according to the following instructions. If the power to the oven is
interrupted, when it is plugged in again the display will flash . If this occurs when the
oven is operating, the program will be lost. The clock must be reset to the correct time of day.
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Touch the STOP button the display will show:
To set the clock, see below.
STOP
KG
KG
1.
2.
3.
4. 5.
Using the STOP button
Use the STOP button to:
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice.
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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 +1min/START button is pressed.
2. If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button. As long as
your finger is touching the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button, the power level will be displayed.
3. You can rotate the TIMER/KG/PORTION knob clockwise or counterclockwise. If you rotate the knob
counterclockwise, the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by degrees.
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL
Example:
Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70 P microwave power.
1. Enter the desired cooking
time by rotating the
TIMER/KG/ PORTION
knob clockwise. (2 min. &
30 sec.)
2. Choose desired
power 70 P will
appear on the
display.
3. Start to cook.
Check the display.
x2
x1
MANUAL OPERATION
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
KG
KG
Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power level
for cooking, follow the advice given in the recipe section.
Generally the following recommendations apply:
100 P (800 W) used for fast cooking or reheating
e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot beverages,
vegetables, fish, etc.
70 P (560 W) used for longer cooking of dense foods
such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also
for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge
cakes. At this reduced setting, the sauce will not boil
over and food will cook evenly without over cooking at
the sides.
50 P (400 W) for dense foods which require a long
cooking time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef
dishes, it is advisable to use this power setting to
ensure the meat will be tender.
30 P (240 W) to defrost, select this power setting, to
ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is also
ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and
cooking egg custard.
10 P (80 W) For gentle defrosting, eg. cream
gateaux or pastry.
P = Percentage.
To set the power, touch the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until the desired level is displayed. If
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button is touched once, will be displayed. If you miss your desired level,
continue touching the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until you reach the level again. If the level is not
selected, the level 100 P is automatically set.
+1min/START
button
TIMER/KG/
PORTION knob
KG
MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL button
R-232F
+1min/START
button
TIMER/KG/
PORTION knob
KG
MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL button
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MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING
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AUTO COOK OPERATION
1st Stage
2nd Stage
Example:
Suppose you want to cook rice for 5 minutes on 100P power and then for 16 minutes on 30 P power.
Input the time
(5 min.)
Input the
power 100%
(100 P)
Input the time
(16 min.)
Input the
power 30 %
(30 P)
Start
A sequence of maximum 3 stages, consisting of manual cooking time and mode, can be set.
AUTO COOK automatically works out the correct
cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from
10 AUTO COOK menus. What you need to know
when using this automatic function:
1. Press the AUTO COOK button once, the display
will appear as shown.
2. The menu can be chosen by pressing the AUTO
COOK button until the desired menu number is
displayed. See pages 10-13 “AUTO COOK charts”
3. The weight or quantity of the food can be input by
rotating the TIMER/KG/PORTION knob 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 cooking chart, use manual
programmes. For best results, follow the cooking
charts in the cookbook.
4. To start cooking press +1min/START button.
5. 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
+1min/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.
KG
2. MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
button
1. TIMER
knob
3. TIMER
knob
x1
x4
x1
KG
4. MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
button
+1min/START
button
NOTE: If 100P is selected as the final power level, it is not necessary to touch the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button
A
UTO COOK
KG
KG
+1min/START button
TIMER/KG/PORTION knob
AUTO COOK button
Pieces indicator is flashing.
Menu number
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MENU NO.
AC-1
Beverages
(initial temp 20° C)
AC-2
Soup, Casserole
(initial temp 20° C)
AC-3
Boiled Potatoes
& Jacket Potatoes
(initial temp 20° C)
WEIGHT (Increasing
unit) / UTENSILS
1-5 cups
(1 cup)
150 ml per cup
1-4 cups: 200 ml per cup
with plastic wrap
2-4 cups: Casserole with
plastic wrap or lid (more
than 200 ml).
(1 cup)
0.1 - 0.8 kg
(100g)
Bowl & lid
PROCEDURE
• Place the beverage off centre on the turntable.
• After heating, stir and let stand for approx. 1 - 2
minutes.
NOTE: If initial beverage is (5° C ± 2° C), refrigerator
temperature, reheat manually.
Procedure for 1 cup:
• Cover with microwave plastic wrap.
• Place the cup off centre on the turntable.
Procedure for 2 - 4 cups:
• Cover with microwave plastic wrap or lid.
• Place the casserole dish in the centre on the turntable.
• After cooking, stir and let stand for approx. 1 - 2 minutes.
NOTE:
If initial food temperature is 5° C (±2° C), refrigerator
temperature, reheat manually.
Boiled Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into
similar sized pieces.
Jacked Potatoes: Choose potatoes of similar size and
wash them.
• Put the boiled or jacket potatoes into a bowl.
• Add the required amount of water (per 100 g), approx
2 tbsp and a little salt.
• Cover with a lid
• When the oven stops and the audible signals sound,
stir and re-cover.
• After cooking, let the potatoes stand for 1-2 minutes.
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AUTO COOK BUTTON
AUTO COOK CHARTS
AUTO COOK function button automatically works out the correct microwave power level and cooking time.
Example: Suppose you want to cook gratin, weighing 1.0 kg.
Choose the AUTO COOK
gratin menu. AC-7 will appear
and weight indicator will flash on
the display.
Enter the amount, 1.0 kg will
appear and cook indicator
will flash on the display.
Start to cook.
Check the display.
A
UTO COOK
KG
KG
X7
X1
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