Sharp R343 User Manual

900W (IEC 60705)

R-343M

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK

R-343

10min. 1min. 10sec.

Poultry

Meat Joint

Roast Beef / Lamb

Roast Pork

Roast Poultry

Auto Cook

Auto Defrost

STOP

CLEAR

START

AUTO MINUTE

Fresh Vegetables

Jacket Potatoes

Rice / Pasta

KGTURNSTIR PCS

MICRO COOK

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

900W

AUTO COOK/ DEFROST

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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CONTENTS

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

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

Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

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

Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

How to operate the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Multiple Sequence Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Auto Cook/Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Auto Cook/Auto Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Other Convenient Functions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14

Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16

Advice for Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Advice for Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Aftercare:

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-45

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover

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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

Air vent openings

Outer cabinet

Power supply cord

Door opening button

Oven lamp

Waveguide cover (distributing microwaves)

Oven cavity

Door Latches

Turntable support system

Door seals

& sealing surfaces

Control panel (see facing page for detail)

Turntable

Turntable support

Coupling

Place the turntable support in the centre of the oven floor so that it can freely rotate around the coupling.

Place the turntable onto the turntable support so that it locates firmly into the coupling.

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R-343

10min. 1min. 10sec.

Poultry

Meat Joint

Roast Beef / Lamb

Roast Pork

Roast Poultry

Auto Cook

Auto Defrost

STOP

CLEAR

START

AUTO MINUTE

Fresh Vegetables

Jacket Potatoes

Rice / Pasta

KGTURNSTIR PCS

MICRO COOK

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

900W

AUTO COOK/

DEFROST

CONTROL PANEL

1. Digital Display

2. AUTO COOK/DEFROST key

press to select 1 of 6 AUTO COOK or 2 AUTO DEFROST programmes.

3. POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key

4. STOP/CLEAR key

5. START/AUTO MINUTE key

6. TIME keys

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INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic food preparation only. Never operate 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 defeat or tamper with the door safety latches. This may result in exposure to microwave energy.

• Never operate the oven with any object caught in the door sealing surfaces, this again may cause microwave leakage.

• 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 Service Technician appointed by SHARP. (See page 21).

• Never attempt to move the oven while it is operating.

Childcare: Only allow children to use the oven under close adult supervision, children should be taught all important safety instructions. Do not allow anyone to play with the oven, lean or swing on the oven door. 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.

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. Contact your dealer or an authorised Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

1.Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker. Do not remove the plastic film from the inside of the oven window as this protects it from dirt.

2.Place oven on a secure, level surface, strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.

3.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, as obstructions may ignite due to the emission of hot air.

4.Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged (See Installation next page) and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces.

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

6.Do not use the oven outdoors.

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

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

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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INSTALLATION

BUILDING-IN-KIT.

An installation frame is available which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit. The microwave oven is not designed to be built above or near a conventional oven. SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit, EBR4500, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety of the oven. When building, follow installation instructions supplied for A type models carefully.

IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.

• Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug.

• Insert the plug properly into the socket as the plug may otherwise overheat and catch fire.

• Do not connect other appliances to the same socket using an adaptor plug as it may cause the house wiring to overheat and catch fire.

• If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply cord is damaged, do not operate the oven, it must be replaced with a special power cord, by the manufacturer or their service agent or a similarly qualified person. A defective plug, power supply cord or socket may overheat and catch fire during operation or cause an electrical shock.

• 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.

• This product is fitted with a re-wireable plug. Should it not be suitable for the socket outlet in your home, remove the plug and fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 20.

If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied, ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off. 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 20.

BEFORE OPERATION

Plug in the oven.

1. The oven display will flash:

2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key:

The display will show:

To set the clock, see page 6

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STOP

CLEAR

20cm

Do not use the oven outdoors.

The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is 20cm.

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NOTE:

1. If you press any of the time keys too many times, continue to press until your desired time appears.

2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key if you make a mistake during programming.

3. 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.

4. When you want to reset the time of day, follow the above example again.

SETTING THE CLOCK

There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour-clock:

1. To set the 12 hour-clock, press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key once for 3 seconds.

will appear in the display.

2. To set the 24 hour-clock, press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key once more after Step 1, in the example above. will appear in the display.

Choose the 24-hour clock.

Choose the clock function. (12-hour clock)

To enter the hours press the 10 MIN key twice.

Check the display:

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To set the time of day, follow the example below:

Example:

To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35:

10min.

1min.

then the 1 MIN key 3 times.

x5 x1

To enter the minutes press the 10 MIN key 3 times.

To change from hours to minutes press POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key once.

Then press the 1 MIN key 5 times.

To start the clock press

POWER LEVEL /WEIGHT key once.

x1 for 3 seconds.

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

for 3 seconds.

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900W

MAFF 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.

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

Letter representing the oven heating category.

Microwave Symbol.

A B C D E

OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY

Less heating time required

More heating time required

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

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.

Power level: The microwave power level is varied by the microwave energy switching on and off. When using power levels other than 100P (HIGH) 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 default to 100P (HIGH) unless you press the POWER LEVEL key to the desired setting.

Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power level for cooking, follow the advice given in the recipe section. Generally the following recommendations apply:

HIGH - (100P output = 900W) used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot beverages, vegetables etc.

MEDIUM HIGH - (70P output = 630W) 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.

MEDIUM - (50P output = 450W) 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.

MEDIUM LOW - (30P output = 270W 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.

LOW - (10P output = 90W) For gentle defrosting, eg. cream gateaux or pastry.

P = Percentage

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

100P (HIGH)

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POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

70P (MED.HIGH)

STIR TURN KG PCS MICRO COOK

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

50P (MEDIUM)

STIR TURN KG PCS MICRO COOK

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

30P (MED.LOW)

STIR TURN KG PCS MICRO COOK

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

10P (LOW)

STIR TURN KG PCS MICRO COOK

To change the power level for cooking, enter the required time and then press the POWER LEVEL key. For example:

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MICROWAVING

Introduction:

Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together. Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy, and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore, important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating. Where recommended allow food to stand. This is not optional but necessary to ensure

thorough cooking and is particularly important for dense food, such as joints of meat. Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and utensils and heat the food inside the dishes. Microwaves are reflected by metal. The oven is lined with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to prevent microwave leakage. Metallic dishes are not suitable for microwaving. Only use utensils that are suitable for microwave ovens. (See suitable cookware, pages 13 - 14).

HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN

Opening and closing the door:

To open the oven door, press the door opening button.

Stopping the oven:

If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key or open the oven door. To start the oven, close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.

Prepare and place food in suitable container onto the turntable or directly onto the turntable. Close the door.

Example:

To melt 50g (2oz) butter on (70P) MEDIUM for 30 seconds.

Press the 10 SEC key 3 times.

To input the power level press the POWER LEVEL key twice.

10sec.

START

AUTO MINUTE

Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key once.

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The display will count down through the set heating time.

NOTE:

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

STOP

CLEAR

START

AUTO MINUTE

2. If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key. As long as your finger is pressing this button, the power level will be displayed.

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

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Example:

To cook rice: 5 minutes on (100P) HIGH power (Stage 1)

16 minutes on (30P) MEDIUM LOW power (Stage 2)

A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed, consisting of manual cooking time and mode.

x1 x6

To input the power level press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key once.

STAGE 1

To input the time, press the 1 MIN key 5 times.

STAGE 2

To input the time press the 10 MIN key once.

1min.

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

10min.

Then press the 1 MIN key 6 times.

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Display:

The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 100P (HIGH) and then for 16 minutes on 30P (MEDIUM LOW).

NOTE:

If 100P (HIGH) is selected as the final power level, it is not necessary to enter the power level.

START

AUTO MINUTE

STIR TURN KG PCS MICRO COOK

Display:

Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to

start.

MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING

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Press the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT

key four times.

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POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST

AUTO COOK / DEFROST

enables you to cook or defrost those foods listed on the control panel of the microwave oven. For more details, see the AUTO COOK / DEFROST chart on page 11.

HOW TO OPERATE AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST:

• Press AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST until the number corresponding to the food listed on the control panel appears in the display.

Example:

1. In the example given here, AUTO COOK is pressed once to select the first item, Roast Beef/Lamb. The display shows AC-1.

• Enter the weight in kg/g.

WEIGHT RANGE:

Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest

0.1kg, for example, 0.65 kg to 0.7 kg.

You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see chart on page 11). To cook/defrost weights below or above that range, or foods not included in the AUTO COOK /

DEFROST function refer to the charts on page 23-29. NOTE:

Jacket potatoes: In this menu, the weight is input in pieces (ie 1 piece = 1 potato = 250g). After selecting menu, use POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key to select number of pieces from 1-4.

2. In the example, 1.5 kg is entered by pressing the POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key ten times.

3. The oven will start automatically. The display counts down through the cooking time.

NOTE:

• As recommended in the chart on the following

page, select the LESS/PLUS function immediately after pressing POWER LEVEL/WEIGHT key.

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

Poultry

Meat Joint

Auto Defrost

Roast Beef / Lamb

Roast Pork

Roast Poultry

Auto Cook

Fresh Vegetables

Jacket Potatoes

Rice / Pasta

AUTO COOK/

DEFROST

STIR TURN KG PCS MICRO COOK

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

x10

Example:

STIR TURN KG PCS MICRO COOK

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AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST CHART

No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

AUTO DEFROST

Ad-7. Meat joint 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn over when audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 45-90 minutes until defrosted.

Ad-8. Poultry 1.2kg - 1.8kg • Place poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the

turntable.

• Turn over when audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 45-90 minutes until evenly

defrosted.

No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

AUTO COOK

AC-1. Roast Beef / Lamb 0.6kg - 1.8kg • 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.

• Select LESS for rare. • Select PLUS for well done.

AC-2. Roast Pork 0.6kg - 1.8kg •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.

NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS function for pork.

AC-3. Roast Poultry 1.2kg - 1.8kg •Place poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the

turntable.

•Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds.

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

NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS function for poultry.

AC-4. Fresh Vegetables 0.1kg - 0.5kg •Cut, chop or slice fresh vegetables into even sized pieces.

Place fresh vegetables in a suitable container.

•Add 15ml (1tbsp) water per 100g (4oz) vegetables, cover dish with cling film, pierce in several places and place on the turntable.

• Stir when oven bleeps.

• Stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.

AC-5. Jacket Potatoes 1 - 4 pieces •Pierce each potato in several places, place towards the

(potatoes) edge of the turntable. 250g each • Stand for 5 minutes.

AC-6. Rice / Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg •Add 300ml (1/2 pint) of boiling water per 100g (4oz)

rice. Do not cover.

•Stir when oven bleeps.

•Stand for 3-4 minutes before draining and rinsing in boiling water.

Defrost: If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent

the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.

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The LESS and PLUS function allows you to cook food for plus or less time than the pre-set programmes. For Example, If you prefer vegetables which are

cooked but still crisp, or beef which is rare, use the LESS function.

Alternatively, if you prefer vegetables softer or beef well done, use the

PLUS

function.

To select LESS or PLUS, press the AUTO COOK/DEFROST key immediately after entering the weight. When pressing the AUTO COOK/DEFROST key once, PLUS function will be selected. When pressing the AUTO COOK/DEFROST key twice, LESS function will be selected. When pressing the AUTO COOK/DEFROST key 3 times, PLUS/LESS function will be cancelled.

NOTE: LESS and PLUS can only be used with the automatic programmes (see chart on page 11).

For example: To cook using Auto Cook Roast Pork, weighing 1.0kg for a “well done” result.

1. LESS and PLUS function.

OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

AUTO MINUTE enables you to cook on 100P

(HIGH) microwave power in multiples of 1 minute, or extend cooking times in multiples of 1 minute.

Example:

To cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2 minutes, press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key twice. AUTO MINUTE enables you to extend cooking time in

multiples of 1 minute during cooking.

START

AUTO MINUTE

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2. AUTO MINUTE

The oven will count down through the cooking time.

1. Select AC-2 (Roast Pork).

2. Enter the weight (1.0kg).

3. Press the AUTO COOK/DEFROST key once within 2 seconds.

x2 x5 x1

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AUTO COOK/

DEFROST

POWER LEVEL/

WEIGHT

AUTO COOK/

DEFROST

COOKING ADVICE

WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.

The microwave power level will default to (100P) HIGH unless you press the POWER LEVEL key to reach the desired setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding, mince pies and fruit cakes. Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before you use them in the oven. If you do not, steam and pressure will build up inside and the container may explode. Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING

YES

Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn within recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than instructed.

YES/NO

Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully.

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

Browning dishes & self-heating packages.

Metal cookware.

Aluminium foil & foil containers, made from "Micro Foil®".

SUITABLE COOKWARE

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