R-247
800W (IEC 60705)
OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-247
MICROWAVE OVEN
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.
If you require any advice or assistance regarding your
Sharp product, please visit our website:
http://www.sharp.co.uk/support
Customers without Internet access may telephone (during office hours):
08705 274277
or from Ireland
(01) 676 0648
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin!
Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance
with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical
and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states
may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection
facilities free of charge*.
In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge
if you purchase a similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.
If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please
dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the
necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects
on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate
waste handling.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge
to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are
listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal for Business Users
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:
Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the
product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small
products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-
back of your used products.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Attention:
Your product is
marked with this
symbol.
It means that
used electrical
and electronic
products should
not be mixed
with general
household
waste. There is
a separate
collection
system for these
products.
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
C
ONTROL P
ANEL
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AFETY:
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
O
PERATION:
Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How Your Oven Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 10
Express Cook / Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Express Cook / Defrost Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
C
OOKING A
DVICE:
Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 15
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
C
OOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 - 31
A
FTERCARE:
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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UARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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PECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
CONTENTS
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
13
14
11
10
12
1
6
8
7
5
2
3
9
4
OVEN:
1. Oven lamp
2. Control panel
3. Door opening button
4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
5. Oven cavity
6. Coupling
7. Door latches
8. Door hinges
9. Door seals and sealing surfaces
10. Power cord
11. Ventilation openings
12. Outer cabinet
ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
13. Turntable
14. Roller stay
• 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.
•To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim
when removing them from the oven.
NOTES:
• The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it
is not damaged.
•Always operate the oven with the turntable and roller stay fitted correctly. This promotes thorough,
even cooking. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and could cause damage
to the oven.
• The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you
start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.
• When you order accessories, please quote both the PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to
your dealer or SHARP approved service facility.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very
hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
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CONTROL PANEL
1. DIGITAL DISPLAY
2. INDICATORS
3. EXPRESS COOK Key
4. EXPRESS DEFROST Key
5. POWER/WEIGHT Key
6. STOP/CLEAR Key
7. START/AUTO MINUTE Key
8. TIME Keys
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2
6
5
7
8
3
4
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INSTALLATION
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. If the door
or door seals are damaged, the oven
must not be operated until it has
been repaired by a competent person.
• Inspect the oven interior and door for
dents.
IMPORTANT:
If any damage is apparent, do not
operate the oven in any way, until it has
been repaired by a SHARP trained
engineer.
1. Remove all packing materials including the
feature sticker (if applicable). Do not remove
the plastic film from the inside of the oven
window as this protects it from dirt. The
waveguide cover prevents food and grease
from entering the waveguide area where it
could cause damage. DO NOT REMOVE
THE WAVEGUIDE COVER.
2. Place oven on a secure, level surface.
Ensure it is strong enough to take the oven
weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be
cooked in the oven.
3. The minimum
height of free space
necessary above
the top surface of
the oven is 15cm.
4. 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.
Do not place objects on top of the oven.
5. Make sure the power supply cord is
undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION” below).
Do not allow the power supply cord to
run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such
as the hot air vent area at the top rear
of the oven.
6. The socket must be readily accessible so that
it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
7. Do not use the oven outdoors.
BUILDING-IN-KIT.
No built-in kit is available for this oven.
This oven is designed to be used on a countertop
only. Do not place the oven in a cabinet.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
• Do not allow water to come into contact with
the power supply cord or plug.
• Insert the plug properly into the socket.
• Do not connect other appliances to the same
socket using an adaptor plug.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a Sharp approved service facility or
a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
• When removing the plug from the socket
always grip the plug, never the cord as this may
damage the power supply cord and the
connections inside the plug.
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable
type and in the event of the socket outlet in
your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, remove the plug properly (do not
cut off).
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-
rewirable type and in the event of the socket
outlet in your home not being compatible with
the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.
•Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring
code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on
page 34.
15cm
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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT!
• The fuse from the cut-off plug should be
removed and the plug disposed of in a safe
manner.
• Under no circumstances should the cut-off
plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a
serious electric shock may occur.
• The plug must not be used without the fuse
cover fitted.
• If you have any doubt about your microwave
oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.
• 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
given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 34.
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.
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.
Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker,
consult your doctor or the pacemaker
manufacturer prior to oven use.
Oven Use:
• The oven is for domestic food use only.
•Never operate the oven 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.
•Never operate the oven with any object caught
in the door.
• 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 SHARP approved service
facility. (See page 34).
•Never move the oven while it is operating.
FIRE: If smoke is observed, switch off
and unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods
must not be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container. Stir the liquid
prior to and during heating/ reheating,
let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in
the oven after cooking.
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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.
HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS
Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those
used for TV and radio signals.
Electrical energy is converted into microwave
energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via
a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering
the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide
cover.
Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because
of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there
is a fine metal mesh on the door.
During cooking the microwaves bounce off the
sides of the oven cavity at random.
Microwaves will pass through certain materials,
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See “Suitable Cookware” on page 16).
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves
which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by
friction, in the same way your hands get warm
when you rub them together.
The outer areas of the food are heated by the
microwave energy, then the heat moves to the
centre by conduction, as it does in conventional
cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir
food to ensure even heating.
Once cooking is complete, the oven
automatically stops producing microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
Microwave output power
in Watts (based on
international (IEC 60705)
standard).
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
Microwave Symbol.
A B C D E
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.
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
•Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown.
•To change the power level for cooking, enter
the required time and then press the
POWER/WEIGHT key until the display
indicates the desired level.
• Power level
The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100P you
will be able to hear the microwave energy
pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
Power Level
HIGH
MEDIUM HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM LOW
(Defrost)
LOW
(Defrost)
Percentage
100P
70P
50P
30P
10P
Press the
POWER/
WEIGHT key
x 1
x 2
x 3
x 4
x 5
IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will
default to 100P unless you press the
POWER/WEIGHT key.
•For use of the power levels, please refer to the
cooking charts and recipes on pages 20 - 31.
• Check the power level
To check the microwave power level during
cooking, press the POWER/WEIGHT key. As
long as your finger is pressing the
POWER/WEIGHT key the power level will be
displayed.
The oven continues to count down although the
display will show the power level.
BEFORE OPERATION
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.
3. The display will show:
1.
2.
3.
x1
Generally the following recommendations apply:
100P - (HIGH output = 800W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.
70P - (MEDIUM HIGH output = 560W) used for
longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints,
meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes
such as sponge cakes. At this reduced setting, the
food will cook evenly without over cooking at the
sides.
50P - (MEDIUM output = 400W) for dense foods
which require a long cooking time when cooked
conventionally, eg. beef casserole, it is advisable to use
this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
30P - (MEDIUM LOW output = 240W Defrost setting)
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.
10P - (LOW output = 80W) For gentle
defrosting, eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock.
•To select the 12 hour clock, press and hold the
POWER/WEIGHT key for 3 seconds, will
appear on the display.
•To select the 24 hour clock, press and hold the
POWER/WEIGHT key for 3 seconds, then press
again. will appear on the display.
To set the time of day follow the instructions below:
x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
1. x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
2. x1 again.
1. Select the
clock type
required.
2. Enter the hours by
pressing the TIME keys.
x1
4. Enter the minutes by
pressing the TIME keys.
5. To start the clock, press
the POWER/WEIGHT
key once.
x1
NOTES:
•Press the STOP/CLEAR key if you make a mistake during programming.
• If you press any of the TIME keys too many times, continue to press the key until the desired time
re-appears.
• If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day.
If the clock has not been set, the display will only show when cooking is complete.
• 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.
• When you want to reset the time of day, follow the above example again.
3. Press the
POWER/WEIGHT
key once.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
Opening and closing the door:
To open the oven door, push the door opening button.
Starting the oven:
Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
Stopping the oven:
If you want to stop the oven during cooking, press the
STOP/CLEAR key once or open the oven door.
If you want to cancel the cooking programme, press the
STOP/CLEAR key twice.
Your oven enables you to cook and defrost food
using the automatic programmes, or to cook and
defrost food manually.
Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook and defrost using preset programmes
where the timings have been calculated for you,
e.g Express Cook and Express Defrost.
Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook/defrost foods and weights which are not
included in the automatic programmes.
Following are examples of manual cooking and
defrosting.
For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to
pages 11 - 12.
MANUAL COOKING
• Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 10P to 100P to cook (refer to page 7).
•Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.
• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.
• Refer to the cooking charts in the cookbook section, pages 21 - 24.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 1 MIN. key
twice, then the 10 SEC.
key three times.
2. Input the power level by
pressing the
POWER/WEIGHT key
twice.
3. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start cooking.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
x2 x3 x2 x1
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
MANUAL DEFROSTING
• Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 7).
•Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting.
•After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.
• Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section, page 20.
Example:
To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power.
1. Enter the defrosting time
by pressing the 10 MIN.
key once.
2. Input the power level by
pressing the
POWER/WEIGHT key
4 times.
3. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start defrosting.
x1 x4 x1
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
NOTES:
• When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anti-
clockwise.
•Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).
• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on the
display stops automatically. The cooking/defrosting time starts to count down again when the door
is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
• When cooking/defrosting is complete, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has
been set.
• If you want to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER/WEIGHT key. As long as
your finger is touching the key, the power level will be displayed.
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