Sharp R34DMBK, R34DMW User Manual

MICROWAVE

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 This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use all the features.

2.MANUAL CHART GUIDES This section is at the back of the manual, it contains the more commonly used information such as how to prepare food, which cooking utensil to use, standing time.

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

MODEL

R-34DM(BK/W)

CONTENTS PAGE

Warranty i-ii Warning 1 Special Notes & Warning 2 Oven & Accessories / Installation 3 Control Panel 4 Getting Started 5 Setting the Clock 5 Cooking/Defrosting Manually 5 Reheating/Defrosting Tips 6 Time Defrost 6 Auto Defrost 7 Weight Scale 7 Auto Menus 8 Auto Menu Guide 9-10 Memory function 10 Other Useful Functions 11 Care & Cleaning 12 Service Call Check 12 Specications 12 Manual Chart Guides Defrost Meat & Poultry A-1 Fresh Vegetables A-2 Rice, Pasta, Porridge, Scrambled Eggs A-3 Reheat/Defrost Convenience Food A-4 Cooking & Utensil Guide A-5 Helpful Hints A-6

WARRANTY

Consumer Electronic Products

Congratulations on Your Purchase!

This Sharp product is warranted against faults in material and manufacture for the period as stated in the table below.

If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.

This warranty does not extend to defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including but not limited to, defect or injury caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, lack of maintenance, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin infestation, software, or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.

Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty claim. This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.

This warranty does not cover transportation to and from the Sharp Approved Service Centre. Goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods. The repair of your goods may result in the loss of user generated data, please ensure that you have saved this data elsewhere prior to repair.

Australian customers: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The criteria of a major failure is defined in the Australian Consumer Law. Should you require any assistance with a major failure please contact Sharp Customer Care.

WARRANTY PERIODS Home Theatre Projector 12 months Audio/Home Theatre 12 months Microwave / Steam Oven 12 months Slow Juicer 12 months Refrigerator 24 months DVD/Blu-ray 12 months

(excluding lamps and air filters)

SHARP CORPORATION OF

NEW ZEALAND LIMITE

Hugo Johnston Driv

rose, Aucklan

Washing Machine 24 months Portable Air Conditioner 12 months LCD Television 12 months Air Purifier 12 months Coffee Machine 12 months

SHARP CORPORATION OF

AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED

ABN

Huntingwood Dri

3 039 405

ingwood

NSW

SPform 040 (JULY 2015)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand

c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Read carefully and keep for future reference

1. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop, on a shelf or built-in. It should not be built in under

1. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop or on a shelf. It should not be built in under

any other appliances. The appliance must not be placed in a cabinet. The appliance must not be installed

behind a decorative door in order to avoid overheating. See page 3 for the installation. The oven door

ome hot during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or

may bec

may become hot du

more above the oor. Keep children away from the door to prevent them from burning themselves.

2. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• sta kitchen areas in shops, oces and other working environments;

• farm houses;

• by clients in hotels, motels and other resi

• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential

• bed and breakfast type environments

It is not suitable for commercial, laboratory use.

3. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating

of warming pads, therapeutic devices (eg. wheat bags), slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may

lead to risk of injury, ignition or re.

4. This appliance is not intended for use b

4. This appliance is not intended for use by pers

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.

5. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

6. WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervi

6. WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision w

been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of

improper use.

7. WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode (Mix Cooking), Convection

Cooking, Grilling or Automatic Operations (except Weight Defrost), children should only use the oven

under adult supervision due to the temperature generated.

8. WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. To avoid burns young children should be kept away.

RNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. To avoid burns young children should be kept away.

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9. WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been

repaired by an authorised SHARP service agent or microwave technician.

10. WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than an

authorised SHARP s

authorised SHARP service

which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

11. If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a service centre approved

by SHARP in order to avoid a hazard.

12. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containe

12. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers sin

13. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken

when handling the container.

14. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated on microwave modes since they

may explode, even after microwave heating has ended. To cook or reheat eggs which have not been

scrambled or mixed on microwave

scrambled or mixed on microwave modes,

Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating them on microwave modes.

15. Use only microwave safe containers and utensils on microwave modes.

16. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave modes.

17. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the temperature

checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

d before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

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18. The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, dishes and accessories will become very hot during operation. Care

should be taken to avoid touching these areas. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves. Before

cleaning make sure they are not hot.

19. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibilit

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

20. If smoke is observed, switch o or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stie any ames.

21. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

22. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed by children without supervision.

23. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could

dversely aect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

ly aect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

adverse

24. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can

scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

25. The appliance must not be cleaned with a steam cleaner.

26. Handle with care when removing items from the oven so that the turntable doe

26. Handle with care when removing items from the oven so that the turntable does not

Other warnings

1. To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.

ring cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or

dential environments;

environments;

y persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

ons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

sion when adequate instructions have

hen adequate instructions have

ervice agent or microwave technician to carry out any service or repair operation

agent or microwave technician to carry out any service or repair operation

rs since they are liable to explode.

ce they are liable to explode.

modes, pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may explode.

pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may explode.

s not displace.

displace.

y of ignition.

gnition.

SPECIAL NOTES & WARNING

2. To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling, care should be taken when handling the container. Your oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly with microwave, therefore it is very important that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated. If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, and power levels until the food is suciently heated evenly throughout. Additionally:

a. Do not place sealed containers in the microwave. Babies bottles tted with a screw cap or teat are

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

spoon or other utensil into the container.

3. Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and th

4. Handle with care when removing items from the oven so that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not touch the latches.

5. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the oven is operating.

6. Never tamper with or deactivate the latches.

7. Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in cont heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.

8. If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualied service technician trained by SHARP.

9. Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover including microwave plastic wrap etc., and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking the face.

10. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot surfaces or sharp edges.

11. Do not place anything on the outer cabinet.

12. Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.

13. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.

14. Do not operate the oven without a load (i.e. an abso except when conditioning or cleaning the heater elements as described in the operation manual.

mmended time. See REHEATING-FOOD CHART at the back of this book.

rbing material such as food or water) in the oven cavity

begin with low cooking times

e oven.

act with hot food. Enough

bags away from

SPECIAL NOTES FOR MICROWAVES

Popcorn • Used specially bagged popcorn for

Baby food • Transfer baby food to a small dish

General • Food with lling should be cut after

Sausage rolls, pies, Christmas pudding Meals • Use a microwave proof roasting rack

• Listen while popping corn for the

popping to slow to 1-2 seconds

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

• Remove the screw cap and teat

before warming baby bottles. After warming shake thoroughly & check for suitable temperature.

heating to release steam and avoid burns

• Use a deep bowl when cooking

liquids or cereals to prevent boiling over

• Cook for the recommended time.

These foods have a high sugar and/or fat content

collect drained juices

DO DON’T

• Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or

glass bowls

• Exceed maximum time on popcorn

package

• Heat disposable bottles

• Overheat baby bottles

• Heat bottles with nipples on

• Heat baby food in original jars

• Heat or cook in closed glass jars or air

tight containers

• Overcook oysters

• Dry nuts or seeds in shells

• Heat or dry wood, wet papers, clothes

or owers

• Overcook as they may catch re

• Place meat directly on the turntable for

cooking

SEIROSSECCA DNA NEVO

A. Control panel B. Turntable shaft C. Turntable ring assembly D. Glass tray E. Observation window F. Door assembly G. Safety interlock system

Hub (underside)

C B

Turntable Instructions:

Glass tray

1. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.

2. Both the glass tray and ring assembly must always be used during cooking.

Turntable shaft

3. Place all food and food containers on the glass tray when cooking or defrosting.

4. If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest

Turntable ring assembly

authorised service centre.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

2. Accessories provided include the operation manual only.

3. This oven is designed for countertop use. It should not be installed in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated, for example, next to a conventional oven unit. The oven should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings. Allow a space of at least 30cm on the top and 10cm on each side of the oven for adequate air circulation. This oven is not designed for built in installation.

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

emergency.

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

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

5. This appliance must be earthed.

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

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

CONTROL PANEL

A1 Rice

A2 Pasta

A3 Vegetables

A4 Beverage

MICRO.POWER

KITCHEN TIMER

AUTO DEFROST

AUTO MENUS

A5 Dinner Plate

A6 Casserole

A7 Melt/Soften

A8 Breakfast

CLOCK

TIME DEFROST

MEMORY

1. Digital Display List of Auto Menus

3. MICROWAVE POWER key (page 5)

KITCHEN TIMER key (page 11)

AUTO DEFROST key (page 7)

CLOCK key (page 5)

TIME DEFROST key (page 6)

MEMORY key (page 10) AUTO MENU key (page 8)

10.

Start/+30 SEC key

11.

Increase/decrease time

12.

Adjust power level or Auto Menu

13.

STOP/CLEAR key

14. WEIGHT SCALE key (page 7)

15. Open door button

STOP/CLEAR

WEIGHT SCALE

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