SHARP R-24ST/2B34 User Manual

ENGLISH

R-24ST / R-2B34

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK

Important

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

OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS COOK & EXPRESS DEFROST OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS COOK & EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15

RECIPES FOR EXPRESS MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

SERVICE CALL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

WHAT ARE MICROWAVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

SUITABLE OVENWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

TIPS AND ADVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-22

TABLES AND RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-29

SERVICE ADDRESSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-35

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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 Ventilation openings 9 Outer cabinet 10 Power cord

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: (11) Turntable (12) Roller stay (13) 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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CONTROL PANELS

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CONTROL PANEL

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 Portion Microwave power level Cooking in progress

3 EXPRESS DEFROST button

Press to select one of the 5 automatic programmes.

4 EXPRESS COOK (Express Menu & Express

Cook) buttons

Press to select one of the 7 automatic programmes.

5 STOP button 6 +1min/START button 7 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button 8 TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

To make popcorn, use only special microwave popcorn makers. Do not store food or any other items inside the oven. 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 18.

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.

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.

The R-24ST is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit. For the R-2B34, please refer to the Building-in Kit instructions. 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 19.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not let the power supply cord hang over the edge of a table or work surface. 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.

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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 15 cm (R-24ST only):

5. Securely connect the plug of the oven to a

standard earthed (grounded) household electrical outlet.

R-2B34: Please refer to the Building-in Kit

Instructions supplied.

15 cm

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REMOVE

DO NOT REMOVE

Use only the turntable and the roller stay designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven without the turntable. 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.

turntable. Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during operation.

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

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.

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.

Example:

To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35

Choose the 24 hour clock.

1. Choose the clock function.

(12 hour clock)

2. Set the hours. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION

knob until the correct hour is displayed (23).

Check the display.

4. Set the minutes. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION

knob until the correct minute is displayed (35).

5. Press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button to start the clock.

NOTE:

1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION

knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.

2. Press the STOP button if you make a mistake

during programming.

3. If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently

show after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time of day will also be erased.

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

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

To set the 12 hour clock, hold the MICROWAVE POWER

LEVEL button

down for 3 seconds. will appear in the display.

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

x1 and hold

for 3 secs.

To set the clock, follow the example below.

3. Press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button

to change from hours to minutes.

x1and hold for 3 secs.

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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/WEIGHT/PORTION knob clockwise or counterclockwise. If you rotate the knob counterclockwise, the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by degrees.

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/WEIGHT/ PORTION knob clockwise. (2 min. & 30 sec.)

2. Choose desired power

by pressing the

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button twice.

3. Press the +1min/ START button to

begin cooking.

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

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.

Check the display.

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OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

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1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING

A maximum of 3 sequences can be input, consisting of manual cooking time and mode.

Example:

To cook: 5 minutes on 100 P power (Stage 1)

16 minutes on 30 P power (Stage 2)

STAGE 1

1. Enter the desired cooking time by rotating TIMER/WEIGHT/ PORTION knob.

2. Choose the desired power level by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button once.

STAGE 2

3. Enter desired time by rotating TIMER/WEIGHT/ PORTION knob.

4. Choose the desired power

level by pressing the

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button four times.

5. Press the +1min/ START button once

to begin cooking.

(The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 100 P, and then for 16 minutes on 30 P).

Check the display.

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OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

2. MINUTE PLUS FUNCTION

The +1min/START button allows you to operate the two following functions:

a. Direct start

You can directly start cooking on 100 P microwave power level for 1 minute by pressing the

+1min/START button.

NOTE:

To avoid the misuse by children the +1min/START button can be used only within 3 minute after preceding operation, i.e., closing the door, pressing the STOP button or cooking completion.

b. Extend the cooking time

You can extend the cooking time for multiples of 1 minute if the button is pressed while the oven is in operation.

3. TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL

To check the microwave 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.

The oven continues to count down although the display shows the power level.

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EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS COOK &

EXPRESS DEFROST OPERATION

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EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS COOK and EXPRESS DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 4 EXPRESS MENU, 3 EXPRESS COOK and 5 EXPRESS

DEFROST menus. What you need to know when using this automatic function:

TIMER/WEIGHT/ PORTION knob

+1min/START button

1a.

Menu number

A. CHICKEN PAN WITH

VEGETABLES/MINCE AND ONION button

B. FISH FILLET WITH

SAUCE/GRATIN button

Menu number

2. The weight or quantity of the food can be input by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/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 EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS COOK and EXPRESS DEFROST charts, use manual operation. For best results, follow the cooking charts in the cookbook.

3. To start cooking press +1min/START button.

When action is required (e.g. to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible signals sound, remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the +1min/START button.

For example: 1a. EXPRESS MENU: Each EXPRESS MENU

button has two menus.

If you press the FISH FILLET WITH SAUCE/GRATIN button once, the display will appear as shown:

1b. EXPRESS COOK: Press the EXPRESS COOK

button once, the display will appear as shown.

1c. EXPRESS DEFROST: Press the EXPRESS

DEFROST button once, the display will appear

as shown.

The menu can be chosen by pressing the EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS COOK or EXPRESS DEFROST button until the desired menu number is displayed. See pages 13-15 “EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS COOK and EXPRESS DEFROST charts”. The menu number will be changed automatically by holding down the EXPRESS MENU, EXPRESS

COOK or EXPRESS DEFROST button.

The final temperature will vary according to the initial temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.

NOTE: If you use the MINUTE PLUS function during

the cooking/defrosting, the food may be overcooked.

1a.

1b.

1c.

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