Sharp R-259 User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

with COOKBOOK

R-259

MICROWAVE OVEN

800W (IEC 60705)

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

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.

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 takeback 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.

CONTENTS

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

ONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

AFETY:

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

PERATION

OOKING ADV ICE :

OOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 35

FTERCARE:

UARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

PECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

How Your Oven Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 10

Express Cook / Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Express Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Express Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Auto Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 17

Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 19

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

OVEN:

1. Oven lamp

2. Control panel

3. Door opening handle

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

• When you order accessories, please quote both the PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to

start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.

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.

CONTROL PANEL

1. DIGITAL DISPLAY

2. TIME keys

3. EXPRESS COOK keys

4. EXPRESS DEFROST keys

5. LESS/MORE TIME keys

6. POWER LEVEL key

7. START/AUTO MINUTE key

8. STOP/CLEAR key

9. KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key

10. WEIGHT keys

11. AUTO COOK key

INSTALLATION

15cm

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.

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 38.

INSTALLATION

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.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 38.

• 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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 38).

•Never move the oven while it is operating.

Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use.

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.

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.

FIRE: If smoke is observed, switch off and unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

Microwave output power in Watts (based on international (IEC 60705) standard). Letter representing the

Microwave Symbol.

OVEN OUTPUT POWER

OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

oven heating category.

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Less heating time required

A B C D E

More heating time required

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.

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.

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.

Microwaves will pass through certain materials, such as glass and plastic, to heat the food. (See “Suitable Cookware” on page 20).

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 POWER LEVELS

Power Level

HIGH

MEDIUM HIGH

MEDIUM

MEDIUM LOW

(Defrost)

LOW

(Defrost)

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default to 100P unless you press the POWER LEVEL key.

•For use of the power levels, please refer to the cooking charts and recipes on pages 24 - 35.

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.

Press the

POWER

LEVEL key

x 1

x 2

x 3

x 4

x 5

Percentage

100P

70P

50P

30P

10P

•Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown.

•To change the power level for cooking, enter the required time and then press the POWER

LEVEL 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.

• Check the power level

To check the microwave power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger is pressing the POWER LEVEL key the power level will be displayed. The oven continues to count down although the display will show the power level.

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.

BEFORE OPERATION

Plug in the oven.

1. The oven display will flash:

2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.

3. The display will show:

To set the clock, see below.

SETTING THE CLOCK

Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock.

•To select the 12 hour clock, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key once. will appear on the display.

•To select the 24 hour clock, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key twice. will appear on the display.

To set the time of day follow the instructions below:

1. Select the clock type required.

4. Enter the minutes by pressing the TIME keys.

2. Enter the hours by pressing the TIME keys.

5. To start the clock, press the

KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key once.

3. Press the KITCHEN

TIMER/CLOCK SET

key once.

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.

•To check the time of day during a cooking process, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key and the time of day will remain on the display as long as you keep your finger on the key. This does not affect the cooking process.

• 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.

HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

Opening the door:

To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle.

Starting the oven:

Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place directly onto the turntable. 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, Express Defrost and Auto

Cook.

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 25 - 28.

Example:

To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN key twice and then the 10

SEC key 3 times.

x2 x3 x2 x1

2. Input the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL key twice for 70P.

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 - 14.

3. Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key once to

start cooking.

The display will count down through the set cooking time.

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 24.

Example:

To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power.

1. Enter the defrosting time by pressing the 10 MIN. key once.

x1 x4 x1

2. Input the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL key 4 times.

3. Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key once to

start defrosting.

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 anticlockwise.

Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90)

•

•When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.

• When oven operation has finished, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.

• If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger is touching the key the power level will be displayed.

EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel and the charts on pages 12-13. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.

EXPRESS COOK allows you to cook 3 popular menus from frozen or chilled.

When cooking from frozen (-18°C) press the desired menu key once, will appear on the display.

When cooking from chilled (5°C) press the desired menu key twice, will appear on the display.

Example 1: To cook medium Roast Beef weighing 1.2kg from chilled using EXPRESS COOK.

1. Press the ROAST BEEF/ LAMB key twice to select cooking from chilled.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to

start cooking.

Example 2: To defrost a Meat Joint weighing 1.2kg using EXPRESS DEFROST.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the MEAT

JOINT key once.

NOTE: If the DOWN (

range, each time the key is pressed.

If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time

the key is pressed. You can enter the weight by holding down the WEIGHT keys, as well as by pressing, until the desired weight appears.

▼) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

The display will count down through the cooking time.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start defrosting.

The display will count down through the defrosting time.

EXPRESS COOK CHART

WEIGHT RANGE:

•Food weight should be rounded up or down to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg or

0.34kg to 0.3kg.

•You are restricted to enter a weight within the range (see the following charts).

•To cook/defrost weights above or below that range or foods not included in the charts below, refer to the charts in the Cookbook section.

NOTES:

•Press the MORE or LESS TIME keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in the charts below.

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound, the remaining cooking time and an indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

• 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 manually.

• When freezing foods for Express Cook, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.

EXPRESS COOK

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

Roast Beef/Lamb 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes.

x1: Frozen x2: Chilled

Roast Pork 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

x1: Frozen x2: Chilled

Roast Poultry 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place

x1: Frozen x2: Chilled

NOTE: Select MORE for well done.

It is not possible to use the LESS function for beef/lamb.

•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes. NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS function for pork.

poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the turntable.

•Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds. When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove the giblets at first or second turn over.

• After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes. NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS function for poultry. This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry.

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