Sharp R-353M User Manual

900W (IEC 60705)

R-353M

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK

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1 Chilled Ready Meals 2 Frozen Ready Meals 3 Fresh Fish 4 Jacket Potatoes 5 Rice / Pasta 6 Fresh Vegetables

1 Meat Joint 2 Whole Poultry 3 Chicken Portions 4 Steak / Chops 5 Minced Meat 6 Casserole

POWER LEVEL

STOP

CLEAR

START

AUTO MINUTE

Kg/Lb

AUTO START

CLOCK

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10min.

1min.

10sec.

AUTO COOK

DEFROST

COOK

LESS MORE

DOWN UP

Time

ROAST PORK

ROAST POULAST POULTRTRY

CHICKEN PORCHICKEN PORTIONSTIONS

ROASTAST BEEF / LAMB BEEF / LAMB

SOUPSOUP

Kg Lb Pcs

TIMER

KITCHEN

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CONTENTS

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

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

Safety:

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Operation:

Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Express Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Express Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Express Defrost / Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Express Defrost / Auto Cook Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

Convenient Functions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-17

Cooking Advice:

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19

Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Advice for Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Advice for Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Advice for Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-47

Aftercare:

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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 Door opening button 4 Waveguide cover 5 Coupling 6 Oven cavity 7 Door seals and sealing

surfaces 8 Door latches 9 Ventilation openings 10 Outer cabinet 11 Power cord

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: 12 Turntable 13 Turntable support 14 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.

To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven.

NOTES:

• When you order accessories, please mention two items: part name

and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service agent.

• Always operate the oven with the turntable and support fitted

correctly. This promotes thorough even cooking. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and damage the oven.

• The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise. The rotary

direction may change each time you start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.

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1. DIGITAL DISPLAY

2. TIME keys

3. EXPRESS COOK keys

4. AUTO COOK key:

Press to select 1 of 6 AUTO COOK programmes.

5. LESS/MORE keys

6. AUTO START/CLOCK key

7. WEIGHT CONVERSION key

8. START/AUTO MINUTE key

9. STOP/CLEAR key

10. POWER LEVEL key

11. KITCHEN TIMER key

12. WEIGHT keys:

Press up or down to select correct weight/number of pieces. When minimum (or maximum) weight/number is reached, the display will not change, even if you continue to press the DOWN (or UP) key.

13. EXPRESS DEFROST key: Press to select 1 of 6 EXPRESS DEFROST programmes.

CONTROL PANEL

CHICKEN POR

TIONS

AST

BEEF / LAMB

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10min.

ROAST

BEEF / LAMB

CHICKEN POR

1min.

ROAST PORK

TIONS

DEFROST

1 Meat Joint 2 Whole Poultry 3 Chicken Portions 4 Steak / Chops 5 Minced Meat 6 Casserole

DOWN UP

KITCHEN

TIMER

POWER

LEVEL

Kg Lb Pcs

Kg/Lb

STOP

CLEAR

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MICRO COOK

10sec.

COOK

ROAST POULTRY

SOUP

AUTO COOK

1 Chilled Ready Meals 2 Frozen Ready Meals 3 Fresh Fish 4 Jacket Potatoes 5 Rice / Pasta 6 Fresh Vegetables

Time

LESS MORE

AUTO START

AUTO MINUTE

CLOCK

START

INSTALLATION

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. (see p. 50)

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. The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is 19.5cm.

4. 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. Do not place objects on top of the oven.

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

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

7. Do not use the oven outdoors.

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, EBR-4500, 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.

• Do not connect other appliances to the same socket using an adaptor plug.

• If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord. The exchange must be made by an authorised SHARP service agent.

• 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 49.

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 49.

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19.5cm

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 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 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 50).

• Never move the oven while it is operating.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

900W

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

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.

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 in the oven after cooking.

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MICROWAVING

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

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 18 - 19).

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.

TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL:

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

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

For example:

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

100P (HIGH)

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POWER LEVEL

70P (MED HIGH)

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POWER LEVEL

50P (MEDIUM)

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POWER LEVEL

30P (MED LOW)

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POWER LEVEL

10P (LOW)

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BEFORE OPERATION

SETTING THE CLOCK

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.

1. To set the 12 hour clock, press the AUTOSTART/CLOCK key once, will appear in the display.

2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the AUTOSTART /CLOCK key twice, will appear in the display.

1. Select the 24-hour clock.

2. To enter the hours press the 10

MIN key twice.

Check the display:

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To set the time of day:

Example:

To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35:

10min.

1min.

3. Then the 1 MIN key 3 times.

x5 x1

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

4. To change from hours to minutes press the

AUTOSTART /CLOCK

key once.

6. Then press the 1 MIN key 5 times.

7. To start the clock press the

AUTOSTART/CLOCK

key once.

AUTO START

CLOCK

AUTO START

CLOCK

AUTO START

CLOCK

AUTO START

CLOCK

AUTO START

CLOCK

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

Plug in the oven.

1. The oven display will flash:

2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key:

3. The display will show:

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STOP

CLEAR

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HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN

Opening and closing the door:

To open the oven door, press the door opening button. The oven lamp will come on while the door is open. Close the door firmly and the oven lamp will go out.

Stopping the oven:

If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key or open the oven door.

If you wish to cancel the cooking programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.

Starting the oven:

To start the oven, close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

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

Example:

To cook on 70P (MEDIUM) for 30 seconds.

1. Press the 10 SEC key 3 times.

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

10sec.

START

AUTO MINUTE

3. Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key

once.

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The display will count down through the set cooking time.

NOTE:

1. Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).

2. 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.

3. When oven operation is finished, the time of day will reappear on the display, if set.

STOP

CLEAR

START

AUTO MINUTE

POWER

LEVEL

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EXPRESS COOK

This function allows you to cook 6 popular menus from frozen or chilled. (See chart on page 10)

When cooking from frozen (-18°C) press the desired menu key once. When cooking from chilled (5°C), press the desired menu key twice.

2. Enter the number of pieces by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired number is displayed.

1. Press the CHICKEN PORTIONS key once to select cooking from frozen.

ROAST PORK

ROAST POULTRY

CHICKEN PORCHICKEN PORTIONSTIONS

ROAST BEEF / LAMB

SOUP

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Example 1: To cook 2 chicken leg portions from frozen.

COOK

ROAST PORK

ROAST POULAST POULTRY

CHICKEN PORCHICKEN PORTIONSTIONS

ROASTAST BEEF / LAMB BEEF / LAMB

SOUPSOUP

LESS MORE

Time

ROAST PORK

ROAST POULTRY

SOUP

LESS MORE

Time

ROAST PORK

ROAST POULTRY

SOUP

LESS MORE

DOWNDOWN UP

Time

ROAST PORK

ROAST POULTRY

CHICKEN PORTIONS

ROAST BEEF / LAMB

SOUP

Kg LbKg Lb Pcs

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start

cooking.

START

AUTO MINUTE

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

1. Press the ROAST PORK key twice to select cooking from chilled.

ROAST PORKAST PORK

ROAST POULTRY

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Example 2: To cook Roast Pork from chilled weighing 0.6kg.

LESS MORE

DOWNDOWN UP

Time

ROAST PORK

ROAST POULTRY

CHICKEN PORTIONS

ROAST BEEF / LAMB

SOUP

Kg LbKg Lb Pcs

x13

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start

cooking.

START

AUTO MINUTE

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The display counts down through cooking time.

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The display counts down through cooking time.

NOTE: If the DOWN (▼) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range/ number of pieces, each time the key is pressed. If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range/number of pieces, each time the key is pressed.

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MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

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. NOTE: Select MORE for well done. It is not possible to use the LESS function for beef/lamb.

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.

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

Chicken Portions 1 - 4 pieces • Place the frozen chicken portions best side up and the chilled

chicken portions best side down in a flan dish on 1 piece = the turntable. leg portions = 300g • NOTE: Select MORE for breast with wing portions. breast with wing • Turn over when the audible signal sounds. portions = 400g •

After cooking, cover with aluminium foil and stand for 5 minutes.

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

portions.

Minced Meat 0.2kg - 1.0kg • Place minced meat into a bowl.

• Place on the turntable.

• Do not cover.

• Stir when the audible signal sounds.

• Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

NOTE:

It is not possible to use the LESS function for minced meat.

Soup 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Pour soup into casserole dish.

(Tupperware container for frozen soup).

• Cover with microwave cling film.

• Place on turntable.

• Stir when audible signals sound.

• Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

WEIGHT RANGE:

•

Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and 12.5oz to 13oz.

• You are restricted to enter a weight within the range (see the chart below).

• To cook weights above or below that range or foods not included in the chart below, refer to the charts in the

Cookery Book.

NOTES:

• Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in the chart below.

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

• You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 17.

• When freezing foods for Express Cook, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.

EXPRESS COOK CHART

For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 23.

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EXPRESS DEFROST/AUTO COOK

EXPRESS DEFROST/AUTO COOK enables you to defrost or cook foods listed on the control panel and

the charts on pages 12 and 13. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.

EXAMPLE: To defrost 1.2kg Meat Joint.

The display counts down through defrosting time.

1. Press the EXPRESS DEFROST key once to

select Meat Joint.

WEIGHT RANGE:

• Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and

12.5oz to 13oz (except for Ready Meals AC-1 & AC-2 which should be rounded up to the nearest

0.05kg).

• You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see the charts on pages 12 and 13).

• To defrost/cook weights below or above that range or foods not included in the charts on pages 12 and

13, refer to the charts in the Cookery Book.

NOTES:

• If the DOWN (▼) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range/ number of pieces, each time the key is pressed. If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range/number of pieces, each time the key is pressed.

• Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in the charts on pages 12 and 13.

• 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 START/AUTO MINUTE 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.

• You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 17.

3. Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE

key to start defrosting.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

DOWNDOWN UP

Kg Lb Kg Lb Pcs

START

AUTO MINUTE

KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS

MICRO COOK

1 Chilled Ready Meals 2 Frozen Ready Meals 3 Fresh Fish 4 Jacket Potatoes 5 Rice / Pasta 6 Fresh Vegetables

1 Meat Joint 2 Whole Poultry 3 Chicken Portions 4 Steak / Chops 5 Minced Meat 6 Casserole

AUTO COOK

DEFROST

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DEFROST

No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

d - 1 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 60-90 minutes until defrosted.

d - 2 Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.8kg • Place poultry breast side up in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over when audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60-90 minutes until evenly

defrosted.

d - 3 Chicken Portions 0.3kg - 1.2kg • Place portions best side up in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over and rearrange when audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15-30 minutes until evenly defrosted.

d - 4 Steaks, Chops 0.2kg - 1.2kg • Place in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over and rearrange when audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15-30 minutes until evenly defrosted.

d - 5 Minced Meat 0.2kg - 1.0kg • Place minced meat in a flan dish.

Beef/Lamb/Pork • When audible signal sounds turn over and remove defrosted Poultry parts.

• Stand for 15-30 minutes, covered with foil, after defrosting if required.

d - 6 Casserole 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Freeze in Tupperware container.

• To defrost, cover with clingfilm and place on turntable.

• When audible signal sounds, stir.

• Stand for 15-30 minutes.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXEXPRESS DEFROST CHART

For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 23. 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.

EXPRESS DEFROST

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No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

AC-1 Chilled Ready Meals 0.3kg - 0.8kg • For one section containers, use a

(5°C) skewer to pierce film in five places.

Stirrable e.g: • For two section containers, pierce Spaghetti Bolognese, using a skewer. Pierce meat/main Beef stew portion three times and rice/pasta

portion twice. Non-Stirrable e.g: • For food contained in bag(s), pierce meat portion five times Lasagne, on each side. For rice/pasta pierce five times on one side Cottage pie only (where rice/pasta portion bags come already

perforated, do not pierce further).

• Place on the turntable.

AC-2 Frozen Ready Meals 0.3kg - 0.8kg NOTE: For non-stirrable foods, press the MORE key, before

(-18°C) pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

• After cooking, leave to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving. Stirrable e.g: Spaghetti Bolognese, NOTE: Beef stew • For stirrable foods, stir as oven indicates. For food in bags,

manipulate contents. For non-stirrable foods, it is not Non-Stirrable e.g: necessary to stir. Lasagne, • It is not possible to use the LESS function for these menus. Cottage pie

AC-3 Fresh Fish 0.1kg - 0.6kg • Arrange in a single layer in a large flan dish, cover dish

(whole fillets, steaks) tightly with microwave cling film and pierce in several places. oily fish e.g: Place on the turntable. salmon, mackerel • After cooking, leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving. white fish e.g: NOTE: cod, haddock For white fish press the MORE key before pressing the

START/AUTO MINUTE key.

AC-4 Jacket Potatoes 1, 2, 3, or 4 pieces • Pierce each potato in several places, place towards the edge of

(1 potato = app. 250g) the turntable.

• Stand for 2-3 minutes.

AC-5 Rice / Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg • Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water per 100g rice/pasta.

• Do not Cover.

• Stir when oven indicates.

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

water.

AC-6 Fresh Vegetables 0.1kg - 0.6kg • Place the prepared vegetables into a casserole dish.

• Add 1 tbsp of water per 100g of vegetables.

• Cover with microwave cling film and pierce in five places.

• Place on the turntable.

• Stand for 2 minutes before serving.

AUTO COOK CHART

AUTO COOK

For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 23.

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING

Example:

To cook for: 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

2. To input the power level press the POWER LEVEL key once.

STAGE 1

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

STAGE 2

3. To input the time press the 10 MIN key once.

1min.

POWER

LEVEL

4. Then press the 1 MIN key 6

times.

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

KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS

MICRO COOK

Display:

6. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start.

POWER

LEVEL

5. Press the POWER LEVEL key four times.

2. AUTO MINUTE

AUTO MINUTE enables you:

• To cook directly on 100P (HIGH) microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.

• Extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.

Example:

To cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.

NOTE: The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 1 minute after cooking completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key. The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.

Example:

START

AUTO MINUTE

Display:

KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS

MICRO COOK

10min.

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

3. LESS ( ) and MORE ( )

Example: To cook on 50P (MEDIUM) for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes:

1. To input the time

press the 10 MIN key once.

10min.

2. To input the power press the POWER LEVEL key three times.

POWER

LEVEL

3. Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start cooking.

START

AUTO MINUTE

4. To reduce the time by 2 minutes press the LESS key twice.

LESS MMORE

Time

Cooking time is reduced by two minutes and continues to count down, for example:

Display:

KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS

MICRO COOK

The LESS ( ) and MORE ( ) keys allow you to cook food for more or less time than the preset programmes.

For Example: If you prefer Jacket Potatoes which are cooked but still crisp, use the LESS ( ) key.

Alternatively, if you prefer Jacket Potatoes softer, use the MORE ( ) key.

• TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / AUTO COOK

Press the LESS () / MORE ( ) key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

NOTE: To cancel LESS () / MORE ( ), simply press the same key again.

To change MORE to LESS simply press the LESS ( ) key. To change LESS to MORE press the MORE ( ) key

• TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH MANUAL COOKING

Press the LESS ( ) or MORE ( ) key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time in multiples of 1 minute whilst the oven is in use. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes.

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