Sharp R30-A, R-8730-A User Manual

ENGLISH

Important

R-8730-A

MICROWAVE OVEN WITH TOP & BOTTOM

GRILLS AND CONVECTION

OPERATION MANUAL

900 W (IEC 60705)

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GB

Congratulations on acquiring your new combination microwave oven with top & bottom grill and
convection, 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 your combined microwave oven.
Not only can you use it for rapid defrosting or heating up of food, you can also prepare whole meals.
The combination of microwave, convection and double grill means that food can cook and brown at the
same time, and much faster, than by using the conventional method.
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.

Dear Customer,

Enjoy using your combined microwave oven and trying out the delicious recipes.

Your Microwave-Team

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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.

GB

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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CONTENTS

DEAR CUSTOMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

INFORMATION ON PROPER DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-1 - 3

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-3

BEFORE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-4

COOKING WITH PRE-PROGRAMMED MEMORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-4 - 5

PRE-SET MEMORY CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-5

TIME REDUCE COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-6

MANUAL COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-6

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-6

MICROWAVE COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-7

CONVECTION COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-8

PRE-HEATING THE OVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-9

GRILL COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-10

DUAL COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-11

OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-12 - 15

CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-16

SERVICE CALL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-17

COOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB-18 - 28

SERVICE ADDRESSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - 12

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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.

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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

1 Control panel
2 Oven lamp
3 Grill heating element (top grill)
4 Door opening button
5 Waveguide cover
6 Oven cavity
7 Turntable motor shaft
8 Grill heating element (bottom grill)
9 Ventilation openings
10 Door seals and sealing surfaces
11 Convection fan
12 Power cord
13 Outer cabinet

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
14 Turntable 15 Rack (height: 2,5 cm).

Place the turntable on to the turntable motor shaft so
that it locates firmly.

Before first using the turntable, clean with mild soapy
water. Do not cut or scratch the turntable.

WARNING:
The accessories (e.g. turntable) will become

very hot during operation (except Defrost)
modes. Always use thick oven gloves when
removing the food or turntable from the
oven to prevent burns.

1
2

3

4

14

10 9 8 7 6 5

15

9

12

13

NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention

the following two items: part name and model name
to your dealer or SHARP authorised service agent.

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CONTROL PANEL

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1. DIGITAL DISPLAY

2. INDICATORS:

These indicators will light corresponding
with below symbols

: Time reduce
: Memory
: Manual
: Percentage (for microwave

power level)
: Lock (showing oven lock is set)
: Cook (showing oven in operation)

3. COOKING MODE indicator lights.

These indicator lights will light during
each cooking mode.

OPERATION KEYS:

4. NUMBER keys for time and memory

programming

5. START key

6. DOOR OPENING button

7. STOP key

8. TIME REDUCE key

9. MEMORY key

10. +1min key

11. BOTTOM GRILL key

12. TOP GRILL key

13. CONVECTION key

To change the convection temperature

14. MICROWAVE key

To change the microwave power setting

15. MANUAL key

2

4

1

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

7

5

6

3

8

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GB-1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.
If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must
not be operated until it has been repaired by a
competent person.

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. Clean the oven
at regular intervals and remove any food
deposits. Follow the instructions for “Care
and Cleaning” on page GB-16. Failure to
maintain the oven in a clean condition could
lead to a deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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 designed to be used on a countertop only.
It is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit. Do not
place the oven in a cabinet.
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 16A distribution line fuse, or a minimum 16A
distribution circuit breaker.
A separate circuit serving only this appliance should 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 smoke is observed, switch off or
unplug the oven and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames.

Utensils should be checked to ensure that
they are suitable for use in the oven. See
Page GB-19-20. Use only microwave
safe containers and utensils on
microwave modes.

When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven due
to the possibility of ignition.

Clean the waveguide cover, the oven
cavity and the turntable after use. These
must be dry and free from grease. Built­up 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.
Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure
the oven is operating as desired.
To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken
when cooking or reheating foods with a high sugar or fat
content, for example, Sausage rolls, Pies or Christmas
pudding.

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GB-2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

consumption, in order to avoid burns.
Accessible parts may become hot during use.
Young children should be kept away.

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 and eruption of boiling.

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.

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.
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.
When the appliance is operated in the GRILL,
CONVECTION, DUAL, and MEMORY
OPERATION modes, children should only use
the oven under adult supervision due to the
temperature generated.

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.

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.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must
be taken when handling the container.

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. Do not use excessive amount of time (See page

GB-27).

2. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.

3. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil

(not metal) into the liquid whilst reheating.

4. Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds 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

WARNING: The contents of feeding bottles
and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken
and the temperature checked before

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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.

4. The oven door may become hot during
cooking. Place or mount the oven so
that the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or
more above the floor. Keep children
away from the door to prevent them
burning themselves.

5. 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.

Remove this film

6. Ensure there is a minium of free space above

the oven of 19 cm.

7. Do not stack this oven.

8. Securely connect the plug of the oven to a

standard earthed (grounded) household
electrical outlet.

GB-3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

Do not use plastic containers for microwaving if the
oven is still hot from using the GRILL, CONVECTION,
DUAL and MEMORY OPERATION modes because
they may melt. Plastic containers must not be used
during above modes unless the container manufacturer
says they are suitable.

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.

To promote trouble-free use of your oven
and avoid damage.

Never operate the oven when it is empty except where
recommended in the operation manual, see Page GB-

10. Doing so may damage the oven.

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 due to heat stress. The preheating time
specified in the dish’s 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 designed for this oven.
Do not use the oven without the turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during
operation.

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19 cm

BEFORE OPERATION

COOKING WITH PRE-PROGRAMMED MEMORIES

GB-4

LOCK FUNCTION

• Your oven has a lock function and is locked when
you first connect to an electrical socket. At that time
the digital display will show:

• The lock will be set when the oven is plugged in,
you can use all functions except for the
MEMORY key.

• To release the lock function, press the
MANUAL key and hold for 2 seconds until the
audible sound is heard. LOCK indicator will
disappear and you can use the MEMORY key.
To lock the oven press the MANUAL key and
hold for 2 seconds.

• Your oven is already installed with 30 cooking
programmes for apetito products in each number
key. The first 20 programmes cannot be changed.

• The input is cancelled when any keys are not
pressed for more than 3 minutes.

• Heat the oven using the top and bottom grills
without food for 20 minutes. (For operation see
notes in GRILL COOKING, on page GB-10).

STOPPING THE OVEN

• or will appear on the display after
the time reaches zero (e.g. at the end of the
cooking time). will disappear when the
STOP key is pressed. If you press the STOP key
twice during cooking appears. If you
press the stop key again the display will return
to

.

LET THE OVEN COOL DOWN WHILE
IS DISPLAYED TO PREVENT OVER
COOKING.

• If you wish to stop the oven during cooking:

Press the STOP key once or open the door.

To start the oven again, close the door and press
the START key within 1 minute.

• If you wish to cancel a programme during cooking,
press the STOP key twice.

• If you wish to erase a mistake during
programming, press STOP key once.

• The oven has 30 memory banks (1 - 30), the
programme numbers of Memory are made
especially for deep frozen menus of apetito.

• The total cooking times for each memory bank are
shown in the table on page GB-5. The memory
banks 21 - 30 can be changed individually if
required (see page GB-13).

• In addition for all memory banks a reduce factor is
stored. It is useful if you use the same memory in
the memory banks continuously.

The reduce factor is separately made for each
programme.
The stored reduce factor for 21 - 30 can also be
changed individually if required (see page GB-14).

• Information in these memory banks is not lost
during power interruptions. If the power goes off,
the oven does not need to be re-programmed.
Batteries are not necessary for this type of memory.

• To check the stored programmes or reduce factors
refer to “memory check” on page GB-15.

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PRE-SET MEMORY CHART

GB-5

Memory No. 1234567890
Total Cooking 15’00” 17’00” 14’50” 16’00” 16’00” 13’00” 13’50” 14’00” 14’00” 14’50”

Time
Reduce Factor 0.96 0.96 0.97 0.97 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96

Example: Suppose you want to reheat frozen apetito menu by using MEMORY 1.

Follow instructions on the apetito Guide.

COOKING WITH PRE-PROGRAMMED MEMORIES

1. Press the NUMBER key 1. Display will count down

through the cooking time.

2. Press the START key.

Memory No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Total Cooking 14’50” 15’00” 17’00” 18’00” 15’30” 14’30” 12’50” 19’00” 14’00” 16’30”

Time
Reduce Factor 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.97 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.85

Memory No. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Total Cooking 15’00” 5’50” 8’00” 1’15” 5’30” 6’00” 4’50” 5’20” 7’30” 12’30”

Time
Reduce Factor 0.96 0.85 0.92 0.90 0.93 0.85 0.91 0.91 0.91 0.91

Note: The correct Memory number for each menu is mentioned on the cover of each apetito-menu.

Note:

When you reheat with the memory key:

1. Place the upturned Pyrex dish onto the turntable. The Pyrex dish is supplied from apetito separately.

2. Place the frozen menus of apetito on top of the Pyrex dish. For details, please refer to apetito guide.

3. Do not remove the Pyrex dish just after cooking as it will be very hot.

4. The programmes 26 - 30 are baking menus. Remove outer package and container before reheating.
Place the food on the rack. Remove the Pyrex dish here.

WARNING:

The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, rack, dishes and especially the bottom grill will become
very hot, always use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the oven to prevent
burns.

x1 x1

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TIME REDUCE COOKING

GB-6

ENGLISH

When you use the same NUMBER key within a short time one after another, the food may be
overcooked. It is recommended to use the time reduce function to get the best results. This function will
shorten the total cooking time depending on the reduced factor for each memory;

Reduced cooking time = total cooking time x reduce factor.
Example: Suppose you want to reheat frozen Apetito menu by using MEMORY 1 with the time reduce setting.

• Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 cooking sequences. You can enter cooking time up to 99
minutes 99 seconds for each stage. (See page GB-12 for details.)

• To input manual cooking:

1. Press the MANUAL key.

2. Enter cooking time. (for preheating, you can omit this step).

3. Select desired cooking mode.

4. Press the START key.

• During cooking mode, the oven stops when the door is opened, and the programme is cancelled if the
START key is not pressed within 1 minute after the door is closed.

• Before cooking check the suitable utensils on pages GB-19 - 20.

1. Press the TIME

REDUCE key.

MANUAL COOKING

2. Press the NUMBER

key 1.

3. Press the START key.

Display will count down
through the cooking time.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Your oven has 6 power levels. To choose the
power level for cooking, follow the advice given in
the recipe section. Generally the following
recommendations apply:

100 % - (900 W) used for fast cooking or
reheating e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot
beverages, vegetables, fish, etc.

70 % - (630 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 % - (450 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 % - (270 W 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.

10 % - (90 W) for gentle defrosting, eg. cream
gateaux or pastry.

0 % - (0 W) for setting standing time.

(No microwave power.)

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Your oven has 6 preset power levels.

Press MICROWAVE key x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6

Microwave power level 100 % 70 % 50 % 30 % 10 % 0 %

Example: Suppose you want to cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 50 %.

Notes:

• Once the oven has started you can find out the power level you have programmed by pressing the

MICROWAVE key. The power level will appear on the display. This will not affect the programme or
the cooking time.

• If the power level is not selected, 100 % power is automatically set.

1. Press the
MANUAL key.

2. Enter desired cooking time.

All indicatior lights will flash
on and off.

3. Enter the desired power level 50% by
pressing the MICROWAVE key 3 times,
MICRO indicator light will remain on.

GB-7

MICROWAVE COOKING

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4. Press the START key.

Display will count down
through the cooking time.

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NOTE FOR REHEATING READY MEALS:

Place the ready meals on an upturned heat-resistant flan dish on turntable.

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