Sharp R-291Z, R-291ST User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL and COOKING GUIDE

Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Please keep this operation manual handy, as it describes all the features of your oven and will enable you to cook many varieties of foods. The manual is divided into two sections:

1.OPERATION (P2~P14) This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use all the features.

2.COOKING GUIDES This section is at the back of the manual, it contains the more commonly used information such as how to prepare food, which cooking utensil to use, standing time. It also contains recipes for automatic cooking and manual cooking.

Please take some time to read your operation manual carefully, paying particular attention to the warnings and special notes, the automatic cooking menus programmed into your new oven have been carefully developed to give optimum results when the step by step instructions are followed. When selecting another home appliance, please again consider our full range of Sharp products.

MODEL

R-291Z(ST)

CONTENTS

Warranty 1

Warning 2

Special Notes and Warning 3

Installation Instructions 4

Oven Diagram 4

Operation of Control Panel 5

Control Panel Display 5

Before Operating 6

Getting Started 6

Stop/Clear 6

To Cancel a Programme During Cooking

Manual Operations 7

Microwave Time Cooking 7

Sequence Cooking 8

Instant Cook 8

Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme

Automatic Operations 10

Notes for Automatic Operations 10

Easy Defrost 11

Instant Action 12

Easy Cook 13

Care and Cleaning 14

Service Call Check 14

Specifications 14

Cooking Guides

Pages

1~8

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a. Do not overcook food. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven. c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled. d. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or

other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning.

e. If materials inside the oven should ignite, or smoke is observed, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and

disconnect the power plug, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling when handling the container. Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated. If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout. Additionally:

a. Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Babies bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are considered to

be sealed containers.

b. Do not use excessive amount of time. c. When boiling liquids in the oven, use a wide-mouthed container. d. Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids. e. Stir the liquid before and during cooking. Use extreme care when handling the container or inserting a spoon

or other utensil into the container. This oven is for home food preparation only and should only be used for heating, cooking and defrosting food and beverage. It is not suitable for commercial, laboratory use, or heating therapeutic devices eg. Wheat bags. Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven. Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service or repair operation. Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous. Do not operate the oven if it is not working correctly or damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician trained by SHARP. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to: (1) Door (warped), (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door Seals, Sealing Surfaces and oven cavity (buckled or deformed), (4) Burn marks on the door seal faces. Do not bump, or catch utensils, loose clothes and your accessories on the door safety latches when removing food from the oven. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the oven is operating. Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches. Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns. Should the power supply cord become damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord supplied by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. And it must be replaced by a qualified service technician trained by SHARP in order to avoid a hazard. If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualified service technician trained by SHARP. Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover including microwave plastic wrap etc., and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot surfaces or sharp edges. To prevent the turntable from breaking:

a. Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool. b. Do not place anything hot on a cold turntable.

c. Do not place anything cold on a hot turntable. Do not place anything on the outer cabinet. Do not store food or any other items inside the oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. Only allow children to use the oven without super vision 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.

SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING

DO DON’T

Eggs, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sausages and oysters

Popcorn * Use specially bagged popcorn for the

Baby food * Transfer baby food to small dish and heat

General * Food with filling should be cut after heating,

Liquids (Beverages)

Canned foods * Remove food from can. * Heat or cook food while in cans.

Sausage rolls, Pies, Christmas pudding

Meats * Use a microwave proof roasting rack to

Utensils * Check the utensils are suitable for

Aluminium foil * Use to shield food to prevent over

Browning dish * Place a suitable insulator such as a

* Puncture egg yolks and whites and oysters

before cooking to prevent "explosion".

* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash,

hot dogs, sausages and oysters so that steam escapes.

microwave oven.

* Listen while popping corn for the popping

to slow to 1-2 seconds.

carefully, stirring often. Check for suitable temperature to prevent burns.

* Remove the screw cap and teat before

warming baby bottles. After warming shake thoroughly. Check for suitable temperature.

to release steam and avoid burns.

* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids or

cereals to prevent boiling over.

* For boiling or cooking liquids see

WARNING on page 2 to prevent explosion and delayed eruptive boiling.

* Cook for the recommended time.

(These foods have high sugar and/or fat contents.)

collect drained juices.

MICROWAVE cooking before you use them.

cooking.

* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or keep

clear of cavity walls.

microwave and heat proof dinner plate between the turntable and the browning dish.

* Cook eggs in shells. This can cause the

egg to "explode", which may damage the

oven or yourself. * Cook hard/soft boiled eggs. * Overcook oysters. * Dry nuts or seeds in shells.

* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or

glass bowls. * Exceed maximum time on popcorn

package.

* Heat disposable bottles. * Overheat baby bottles. Only heat until warm. * Heat bottles with nipples on. * Heat baby food in original jars.

* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or airtight

containers. * Deep fat fry. * Heat or dr y wood, herbs, wet papers, clothes

or flowers. * Operate the oven without a load (a load

is an absorbing material such as food or

water) in the oven cavity.

* Heat for longer than recommended time.

See REHEATING-FOOD CHART on page

* Overcook as they may catch fire.

* Place meat directly on the turntable for

cooking.

* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE

cooking. Metal reflects microwave energy

and may cause an electrical discharge

known as arcing.

* Use too much. * Shield food close to cavity walls. Sparking can damage the cavity.

* Exceed the preheating time recommended

by the manufacturer. Excessive preheating

can cause the glass turntable to shatter

and/or damage internal parts of the oven.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover), and the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP and repaired, if necessary.

2. Accessories provided

1) Turntable 2) Roller stay

3) Operation manual and Cooking guide

3. Place the roller stay in the coupling on the oven floor, then place the turntable on to the roller stay, ensuring it is located firmly. Refer to OVEN DIAGRAM below. NEVER operate the oven without the roller stay and turntable.

4. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop or in a cabinet or built-in. It should not be installed in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated, for example, next to a conventional oven unit. The oven should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings. Allow a space of at least 10cm on the top, 5cm on both sides and at the rear of the oven for adequate air circulation. When installing in a cabinet, the minimum inside dimension of the cabinet should be 720mm (W) x 460mm (H) x 498mm (D).

When building the oven into a cabinet or wall, a Sharp built-in kit model number RK-J29S (stainless) is available

which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen. The kit is available from your retailer. Read carefully the installation instructions for the built- in kit before installation. This built-in kit has been tested according to Australian Standards. Sharp does not recommend the use of any other built-in kit.

If the oven is to be positioned near a conventional oven, ensure that adequate space is allowed, and a suitable

heat shield is incorporated between the two to prevent damage to the oven and the built-in kit caused by heat.

WARNING: The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an

emergency.

5. Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for damage to the machine or personal injury for failure to observe the correct electrical connecting procedure.

The A.C. voltage must be single phase 230 – 240V, 50Hz.

6. This appliance must be earthed.

7. Operate the oven from a general purpose domestic outlet.

If a generator is used, do not operate the oven with non-sinusoidal outputs.

OVEN DIAGRAM

OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL

The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel.

An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.

In addition the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when cooking procedure is required.

Control Panel Display

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

or do the necessary operation.

Microwave power level

Cooking in progress

Defrost

Weight

Quantity

3 EASY DEFROST button Press to select one of the 5 automatic programmes.

4 INSTANT ACTION button Press to select one of the 3 automatic programmes.

5 EASY COOK (Easy Cook1 & Easy Cook2) buttons Press to select one of the 4 automatic programmes.

6 STOP button

7 START/+1min button

8 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button

9 TIMER/WEIGHT knob

Stir or Turn over

BEFORE OPERATING

Getting Started

Your oven has Energy Save Mode. This facility saves electricity when the oven is not in use.

To operate the oven.

1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time.

2. Open the door the oven lamp will be light.

The display will show :

3. Close the door the oven lamp will be off.

The display will show :

NOTE

If you do not operate the oven for 3 minutes or more (i.e. after closing the door, pressing the STOP/CLEAR

key, or at the end of cooking), you will not be able to operate the oven until you open and close the oven door. Whilst in Energy Save Mode the display is blank.

Stop/Clear

Press the STOP button once to:

1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.

To Cancel a Programme During Cooking

Press the STOP button twice.

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