Sharp R-340C, R-341C User Manual

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TM

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL

MODELS

R-340C
R-341C

CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Important Safety Instructions 2

Installation Instructions 4

Oven Diagram 4

Operation of Touch Control Panel

Control Panel Display 5

Touch Control Panel Layout 5

Before Operating 6

Getting Started 6

Clock Setting 6

Stop/Clear 6

To Cancel a Programme 6

Manual Operations 7

Microwave Time Cooking 7

Sequence Cooking 8

Instant Cook 8

Increasing Time 9

Automatic Operations 10

Notes for Automatic Operation

Instant Action 10

Easy Defrost 11

Other Convenient Features 12

Less/More Setting 12

Timer 13

Child Lock 13

Demonstration Mode 13

Alarm 13

Care and Cleaning 14

Service Call Check 14

Specifications 14

Cooking Guides 1-6

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INTRODUCTION

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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 GUIDE
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.

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.

1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning

To avoid the danger of fire

1. The microwave oven should not be left unat-

tended during operation. Power levels that
are too high or cooking times that are too
long may overheat foods resulting in a fire.

2. This oven is not designed to be built-in to a

wall or cabinet.

3. The electrical outlet must be readily accessi-

ble so that the unit can be unplugged easily in
an emergency.

4. The

5. It is recommended that a

6. Do not place the oven in areas where heat is

7.

8.

9. If food being heated in the oven begins to

10. Use only microwave-safe

11.

12.

13. Do not place flammable materials near the

14. Do not block the ventilation openings.

15.

16. Do not use the microwave oven to fry with oil

17. To make

18.

19. Check the settings after you start the oven to

20. Do not put things on top or cover the outer

AC power supply must be 230-240V, 50Hz.

separate circuit serv-

ing only this appliance be provided.

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.

smoke, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Turn off
and unplug the oven and wait until the food
has stopped smoking. Opening the door while
food is smoking may cause a fire.

containers and

utensils.
Do not leave the oven unattended when

using disposable plastic, paper or other com­bustible food containers.

Clean the waveguide cover, the oven cavity,
the turntable and roller stay after use. These
must be dry and free from grease. Built-up
grease may overheat and begin to smoke or
catch fire.

oven or ventilation openings.

Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc.,
from food and food packages. Arcing on
metallic surfaces may cause a fire.

or heat oil for deep frying. The temperature
can not be controlled and the oil may catch
fire.

popcorn, use only special micro-

wave makers.
Do not store food or any other items inside

the oven.

ensure the oven is operating as desired.

cabinet.

21. 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.

To avoid the possibility of injury

1. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or

malfunctioning. Check the following before
use.
(1) The door (not warped)
(2) The hinges and safety door latches

(not broken or loose)
(3) The door seals and sealing surfaces
(4) The oven cavity (not dented)
(5) The power supply cord or plug

Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.

2.
The oven must be adjusted or repaired
by an authorized SHARP service agent.

3. Do not operate the oven with the door open
or alter the safety door latches in any way.

4.

Do not operate the oven if there is an object
between the door seals and sealing surfaces.

5.

Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on
the door seals and sealing surfaces.

6. 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

1. Under no circumstances should you remove
the outer cabinet.

2.

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 a SHARP service agent.

3.

Do not immerse the power supply cord or
plug in water or any other liquid.

Do not let the power supply cord hang over

4.
the edge of a table or counter.

Keep the power supply cord away from heat-

5.
ed surfaces.

6. If the oven lamp fails please consult your
dealer or a qualified service technician trained
by SHARP.

7. 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.

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ENGLISH

To avoid the possibility of explosion and
sudden boiling

1.

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.

2.

When boiling water or other liquids, use a
wide-mouthed container to allow bubbles to
escape. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or
other similar utensil to prevent sudden boil­ing (resulting in splashing or burning).

3.

Do not cook eggs in their shells. They may
explode. The explosion may damage the oven
or injure yourself. To cook or reheat eggs
which have not been scrambled or mixed,
pierce the yolks and whites or the eggs may
explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs
before reheating them in the microwave oven.

4.

Pierce the skin on such foods as potatoes,
sausages and fruit before cooking, or they
may explode.

To avoid the possibility of burns

1. Use pot holders or oven gloves when remov­ing food from the oven to prevent burns.

2. Always
oven cooking bags, etc., away from the face
and hands to avoid steam burns.

3. Always stand back from the oven door
when opening it to avoid burns from
escaping steam and heat.

4.

Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to
release steam and avoid burns.

5.

Stir the food and the contents of cooking
containers, and
before giving them to infants, young children
or elderly people to avoid internal burns.

6. Do not catch the utensil, your clothes or
accessories on the door safety latches, when
you take out the food from the oven.

open containers, popcorn makers,

test their actual temperature

To avoid misuse by children

1. Only allow chidlren 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
hazzards or improper use.

2. Children should use ovens only under the
supervision of adults.

Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not

3.
play with the oven or use it as a toy.

4. Children should
instructions : use of potholders, careful re­moval of food coverings; pay special attention
to packaging (e.g. self-heating materials)
designed to make food crisp because they
may be extra hot.

be taught all important safety

Other warnings

1. Never modify the oven in any way.

2.

Do not move the oven while it is in operation.
This oven is for home food preparation only. It is

3.
not suitable for commercial or laboratory use.

4. This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.

Caution

1. Never operate the oven when it is empty.
Doing so may damage the oven.

2. Do not use metal utensils, which reflect mi­crowaves and may cause electrical arcing. Do
not put cans in the oven.

3. Use only the turntable and the roller stay
designed for this oven.

4. To prevent the turntable from breaking:
(a) Before cleaning the turntable with water,

leave the turntable to cool.

(b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on the

cold turntable.

(c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on

the hot turntable.

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

6. When using a browning dish or self-heating
material, always place a heat-resistant insu­lator such as a porcelain plate under it to
prevent damage to the turntable and roller
stay due to heat stress. The preheating time
specified in the dish's instructions must not
be exceeded.

-To prevent trouble with the oven
or damage.

Note

1. If you are not sure how to connect your oven,
please consult a qualified electrician.

2.

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.

3. 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 leaking of
microwaves or a malfunction.

4. The clock of the oven works based on the
frequency of power source. So it may gain or
lose in some area where the frequency varies.
It is recommended that you should adjust the
time occasionally.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity. 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 Cook book

3. Locate the roller stay in the centre of the oven, then fit the turntable on the roller stay as shown in the
OVEN DIAGRAM below. Make sure the turntable and roller stay are centrally located and locked
together. NEVER operate the oven without the roller stay and turntable.

4. The oven 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 at least 15 cm on the top of the oven for free air space.

5. The A.C. voltage and frequency must be single phase 230-240V, 50Hz.

6. WARNING-THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
If the socket outlet in your house is not compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and
fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring cord below.
If you are unsure how to do this get help from an electrician.
INPORTANT - The wires in power supply cord are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral

Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the power supply cord of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
N or coloured blue.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
L or coloured brown.

NOTE: Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a serious

electric shock may occur.

or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

ENGLISH

OVEN DIAGRAM

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4

1. Ventilation openings

2. Oven lamp

3. Door hinges

4. Door safety latches

5. See through door

6. Door seals and sealing surfaces

7. Coupling

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C

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8

D

B

8.Door open button

9.Touch control panel

10.Digital readout

11.Waveguide cover (Do not remove)

12.Power supply cord

13.Turntable

14.Roller stay

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OPERATION OF TOUCH 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 an audible signal will sound for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or
4 times when cooking procedure is required.

Control Panel Display

Indicator

Touch Control Panel Layout

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4 5

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R-340C R-341C

1 INSTANT ACTION PADS

Press to cook or reheat 8
popular menus.

2 EASY DEFROST PAD

Press to select the Easy
Defrost menu.

3 NUMBER PADS

Press to enter cooking
time, clock time, weight of
food.

4 POWER LEVEL PAD

Press to select microwave
power setting.
If not pressed, HIGH is
automatically selected.
Press to alter the cooking
result for automatic
operations.

5 TIMER/CLOCK PAD

Press to set clock, timer,
child lock or
demonstration mode.

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4 5

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6 STOP/CLEAR PAD

Press to clear during
programming.
Press once to stop operation
of oven during cooking; press
twice to cancel cooking
programme.
INSTANT COOK/START PAD

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Press to start oven after
setting programmes.
Press once to cook for 1
minute at HIGH or increase by
1 minute multiples each time
this pad is pressed during

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cooking.

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BEFORE OPERATING

On operation section in this manual, the illustrations of pads are for R-341C. For R-340C, press the
corresponding pad.

Getting Started

Step

Plug the oven into a power point and
switch on the power.
Ensure the oven door is closed.

1

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the
oven beeps.

2

Procedure Pad Order Display

Clock Setting

* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).

Step

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.

Procedure Pad Order Display

1

Flashing eights

Only the dots will remain.

The dots (:) will flash on
and off.

ENGLISH

Enter the correct time of day by pressing
the numbers in sequence.

2

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again.

3

This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (Ex. 13:45),
in the display. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time of day (Ex. 1:45).
If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking or timer mode, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.
As long as your finger is pressed the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed.

Stop/Clear

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad 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/CLEAR pad twice.

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