Sharp R32FBSTM User Manual

900W (IEC 60705)

OPERATION MANUAL

with COOKBOOK

R-32FBSTM

MICROWAVE OVEN

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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.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your

Sharp product, please visit our website:

www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

Customers without Internet access may telephone:

08705 274277 (9am - 5pm)

(01) 676 0648 (from Ireland)

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CONTENTS

YOUR OVEN AND

ACCESSORIES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

AFETY:

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 6

PERATION:

Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

How Your Oven Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 11

Automatic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 - 15

ONVENIENT FUNCTIONS:

Sequence Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Auto Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

OOKING

ADVICE

Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 - 18

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

FTERCARE:

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 24

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

OOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 - 47

UARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

PECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

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YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

4678

OVEN:

1. Front trim

2. Oven lamp

3. Control panel

4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)

5. Seal packing

6. Oven cavity

7. Door seals and sealing surfaces

8. Door latches

9. Door opening handle

10. Fixing points (4 points)

11. Ventilation openings

12. Outer cover

13. Rear cabinet

14. Power cord support clip

15. Power cord

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

16. Turntable 17. Roller stay

18. 4 fixing screws (not shown)

•Place the roller stay in the seal packing on the floor of the cavity, 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.

• After cooking fatty foods without a cover, always clean the cavity thoroughly, this must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire.

•Always operate the oven with the turntable and roller stay fitted correctly. This promotes thorough, even cooking. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and could cause damage to the oven.

• The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.

• When you order accessories, please quote both the PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to your dealer or SHARP approved service facility. The model number is located at the bottom of the control panel.

WARNING: The door, front trim, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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CONTROL PANEL

1. DIGITAL DISPLAY

2. INDICATORS

The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, just above each symbol according to the instruction. When an indicator is flashing, press the required button (having the same symbol) or do the necessary operation.

Stir Turn over Weight Portion

Microwave power level Cook

BUTTONS AND KNOB:

3. AUTOMATIC

4. POWER LEVEL

5. STOP

6. START/AUTO MINUTE

7. TIME/WEIGHT

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker (if present). 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.

•Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION” on page 6).

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.

• The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.

• Do not use the oven outdoors.

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic 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 latch openings as this may damage the oven and cause an electric shock.

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

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

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

LIQUIDS: 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.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Inspect the Oven:

• Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation.

•Make sure the door closes properly, that it is not misaligned or warped.

• Check the hinges and door safety latches are not broken or loose.

• Ensure the door seal and sealing surfaces are not damaged.

• 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. (See page 25 for details).

WARNING: Do not allow children

to use the oven without supervision until 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.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage.

2. If fitting the microwave oven above a conventional oven (position A) or a refrigerator (position C) then you must check the installation instructions for that appliance to determine air intake and exhaust requirements.

A refrigerator needs a chimney to exhaust warm air from the rear. The installation should be as shown in fig. 1.

A conventional oven exhausts warm air from the front. The installation should be as shown in fig. 2. If installing the microwave oven above a conventional oven, the Mylar sheet that is supplied with the microwave oven should be fitted as shown in fig. 3. This prevents warm air from the microwave oven from being drawn in by the conventional oven.

3. Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard slowly, and without force, until the front frame of the oven seals against the front opening of the cupboard.

4. Ensure the appliance is stable and not leaning. Ensure that a 5mm gap is kept between the cupboard door above and the top of the frame (see fig. 4).

5. Fix the oven in position with the screws provided. The fixing points are located on the top and bottom corners of the oven (see diagram, item 10, on page 2).

6. It is important to ensure that the installation of this product conforms to the instructions in this operation manual and the conventional oven or refrigerator manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Position A Position B Position C

Conventional

oven

Refrigerator

The microwave oven can be fitted in position A, B or C:

Chimney Chimney Chimney

Position Niche Size Chimney Gap Between

WD H (min) Cupboard &

Ceiling

A, B + C 560 x 550 x 380 45 100

Measurements in (mm)

Microwave

oven

Refrigerator

Microwave

oven

Conventional

oven

5 mm

Mylar sheet

Internal width

Service gap

Figure 1 Figure 2

Figure 4

Figure 3

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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.

•If you have any doubt about your microwave oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.

• When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 25.

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 nonrewirable 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 25.

• The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so

that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.

• The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard.

• The best position is above the cupboard, see (A). When not connecting the power supply cord to position (A) it should be removed from the support clip (see diagram, item 14, on page 2) and routed under the oven.

• Connect the appliance to a single phase 230-240V/50Hz alternating current via a correctly installed earth socket. The socket must be fused with a ≥10A fuse.

• If the appliance is to be operated in a non-European

country, the supply voltage, current type and frequency of the appliance indicated on the rating plate must correspond with the specification of your power supply. The rating plate can be found on the inside face of the control panel.

• Before installing, tie a piece of string to the power supply cord to facilitate connection to point (A) when the appliance is being installed.

• When inserting the appliance into the high-sided cupboard, DO NOT crush the power supply cord.

CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER SUPPLY

(A)

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HEATING CATEGORY

The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not represent the general performance of the oven.

HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS

Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those used for TV and radio signals.

Electrical energy is converted into microwave energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide cover.

Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there is a fine metal mesh on the door. During cooking the microwaves bounce off the sides of the oven cavity at random.

Microwaves will pass through certain materials, such as glass and plastic, to heat the food. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 19).

Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together.

The outer areas of the food are heated by the microwave energy, then the heat moves to the centre by conduction, as it does in conventional cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating.

Once cooking is complete, the oven automatically stops producing microwaves.

Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.

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

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

OVEN OUTPUT POWER

Less heating time required

More heating time required

OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Letter representing the oven heating category.

Microwave Symbol.

A B C D E

Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating categories A to E. Follow instructions for the letter corresponding to the oven’s heating category. The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required as shown opposite.

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BEFORE OPERATION

Plug in the oven.

1. The oven display will flash:

2. Press the STOP button.

3. The display will show:

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Power Level Press the Percentage

POWER

LEVEL button

HIGH x 1 100P

MEDIUM HIGH x 2 70P

MEDIUM x 3 50P

MEDIUM LOW x 4 30P

(Defrost)

LOW x 5 10P

(Defrost)

•Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown opposite.

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

LEVEL button.

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.

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will cook at 100P unless you press the POWER

LEVEL button to the desired setting.

Check the power level:

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

POWER LEVEL

BUTTON

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SETTING THE CLOCK

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

•To select the 12 hour clock, press and hold

the POWER LEVEL button for 3 seconds. “12H” will appear on the display.

To set the time of day follow the instructions opposite.

1. Select the clock type required.

2. Enter the hours by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob.

3. Press the POWER LEVEL button once.

4. Enter the minutes by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob.

5. To start the clock, press the POWER LEVEL button once.

NOTES:

•Press the STOP button if you make a mistake

during programming.

• 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 “88:88” 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 opposite example again.

•To select the 24 hour clock, press and hold

the POWER LEVEL button for 3 seconds, then press again. “24H” will appear on the display.

x1 and hold for 3 seconds.

1. x1 and hold for 3 seconds.

2. x1 again.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

MANUAL COOKING

• Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 10P to 100P to cook (refer to page 8).

• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.

• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand.

• Refer to the cooking charts in the cookbook section, pages 28 - 32.

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 Auto Cook and Auto Defrost.

Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to cook/defrost foods and weights which are not included in the automatic programmes. The following are examples of manual cooking and defrosting. For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to pages 12 - 15.

Example:

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

1. Enter the cooking time by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob.

2. Input the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL button twice.

Starting the oven:

Close the door and press the

START/AUTO MINUTE

button.

Stopping the oven:

If you want to stop the oven during cooking, press the STOP button once or open the oven door. If you want to cancel the cooking programme, press the STOP button twice.

Opening and closing the door:

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

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button once to start cooking.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

NOTES FOR MANUAL COOKING AND DEFROSTING:

•When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anti-clockwise.

•Your oven can be programmed up to 90 minutes (90.00).

• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. The cooking/defrosting time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE button is pressed.

•When cooking/defrosting is complete, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.

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

MANUAL DEFROSTING

• Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 8).

• 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 charts in the cookbook section, page 27.

Example:

To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power.

1. Enter the defrosting time by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob.

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

The display will count down through the defrosting time.

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

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION

NOTE:

You can select the menu by holding down or pressing the AUTOMATIC button until the desired menu is displayed.

AUTO COOK enables you to cook 8 popular menus from frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on pages 13 - 14. AUTO DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus. Please refer to the chart on page 15.

Follow the examples below for details on how to operate these functions.

AUTO COOK Example:

To cook 0.6kg of Roast Beef from chilled.

2. Enter the weight by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob until the desired

weight is displayed.

AUTO DEFROST Example:

To defrost a 0.6kg Meat Joint.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTOMATIC button once.

x1 x9

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button once to start cooking.

2. Enter the weight by turning the TIME/WEIGHT knob until the desired

weight is displayed.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTOMATIC button 9 times.

The display will count down through the defrosting time.

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

WARNING: The door, front trim, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

x1 x1

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE AC-1 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

Chilled Roast • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds. Beef/Lamb • After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in

aluminium foil for 10 minutes.

AC-2 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Frozen Roast • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds. Beef/Lamb • After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in

aluminium foil for 10 minutes.

AC-3 1.2kg - 1.8kg • Pierce skin a few times and place poultry breast Chilled Roast side down in a flan dish on the turntable. Poultry • Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds.

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

NOTE: This menu is only suitable for whole poultry.

AC-4 1.2kg - 1.8kg • Place poultry, breast side down, in a flan dish on

Frozen Roast the turntable. Poultry • 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: This menu is only suitable for whole poultry.

AC-5 0.30kg - 0.80kg • Read and follow the IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY

Chilled Ready MEALS on page 14. Meals • For one section containers use a Stirrable: skewer to pierce film in 5 places. e.g. Spaghetti • For two section containers, bolognese, pierce using a skewer. Beef stew Pierce meat/main section 3 times and rice/pasta

section twice.

AC-6 0.30kg - 0.80kg • For food contained in bag(s), pierce 5 times on one Frozen Ready side. Cook pierced side-up. Meals • Where bags come already perforated, do not pierce. Stirrable: • Place on the turntable. e.g. Spaghetti • Stir when the audible signal sounds. bolognese, • After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes before Beef stew serving.

AUTO COOK CHART

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE AC-7 1 - 4 pieces • Pierce each potato in several places and place

Jacket Potatoes 1 potato = towards the edge of the turntable.

approx. 250g • Turn food over when the audible signal sounds.

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

AC-8 0.1kg - 0.3kg • Place rice/pasta in an appropriate sized bowl. Rice/Pasta • Add the boiling water to rice/pasta.

Boiling Water: • Do not cover. 100g = 300ml water • Place in the centre of the turntable. 200g = 600ml water • Stir when the audible signal sounds. 300g = 900ml water • After cooking, stir and stand for 2 minutes before

draining and rinsing in boiling water.

AUTO COOK CHART

• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.

•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.

WEIGHT RANGE FOR AUTO COOK:

•Weigh all meat and poultry prior to cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.

•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg. Ready Meals should be rounded up to the nearest 0.05kg, for example, 0.34kg to 0.35kg.

• You are restricted to cook a weight within the range given in the chart.

•To cook weights or foods not included in this chart, please refer to the charts in the cookbook section.

•For converting to lbs/oz refer to the conversion chart page 26.

NOTES FOR AUTO COOK:

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound and instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE button.

• The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.

• Do not use the AUTO MINUTE function during AUTO COOK, as the food may be overcooked.

• Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY MEALS:

• These menus are suitable for savoury microwave ready meals only.

• These menus are not suitable for non-stirrable ready meals e.g. lasagne, cottage pie etc.

•Always check food is thoroughly heated before serving, if necessary increase cooking time, using 70P microwave power level and check the food every minute.

• Remove outer cardboard packaging as instructed by the manufacturer.

• If the food container is made of aluminium foil, remove the food and place in suitable container, cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places before heating. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 19).

• If the container is covered with aluminium foil, remove foil, re-cover with microwave cling film and pierce 5 times.

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