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900W (IEC 60705)
OPERATION MANUAL
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MICROWAVE OVEN
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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ONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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AFETY:
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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PERATION:
Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How Your Oven Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Microwave Power Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 10
Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 11
Express Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Auto Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .12-13
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 16
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OOKING ADVICE:
Microwave Cooking Advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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FTERCARE:
Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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UARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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PECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
CONTENTS
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
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OVEN:
1. Oven lamp
2. Control panel
3. Door opening
4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
5. Oven cavity
6. Coupling
7. Door latches
8. Door hinges
9. Door seals and sealing surfaces
10.Power cord
11.
Outer cabinet
ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories
are provided:
12.Turntable
t Place the roller stay in the coupling on the
oven floor, then place the turntable on to the
roller stay, ensuring it is located firmly.
t To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim
when removing them from the oven.
NOTES:
t The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it
is not damaged.
t Always operate the oven with the turntable and roller stay fitted correctly.This promotes thorough,
even cooking.A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and could cause damage to
the oven.
t The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise.The rotary direction may change each time you
start the oven.This does not affect cooking performance.
t When you order accessories, please quote both the PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to
your dealer or SHARP approved service facility.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very
hot during operation.To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
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14.
Shaft
Roller ring
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CONTROL PANEL
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1.Digital Display Key
2.Express Defrost Key
3.Less/More Weight Key
4.Less/More Time Key
5.Time Key
6.Set Clock Key
7.Oven Fresh Key
8.Start/Auto Minute Key
9.Stop/Clear Key
10.Micro Power Key
11.Kitchen Timer Key
12.Auto Cook Key
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INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Inspect the Oven:
t Check the oven carefully for damage
before and regularly after installation.
t Make sure the door closes properly,
that it is not misaligned or warped.
t Check the hinges and door safety
latches are not broken or loose.
t Ensure the door seal and sealing
surfaces are not damaged. If the door
or door seals are damaged, the oven
must not be operated until it has been
repaired by a competent person.
t Inspect the oven interior and door for
dents.
IMPORTANT:
If any damage is apparent, do not
operate the oven in any way, until it
has been repaired by a SHARP trained
engineer.
1. Remove all packing materials including the
feature sticker (if applicable). Do not remove
the plastic film from the inside of the oven
window as this protects it from dirt. The
waveguide cover prevents food and grease
from entering the waveguide area where it
could cause damage. DO NOT REMOVE
THE WAVEGUIDE COVER.
2. Place oven on a secure, level surface.
Ensure it is 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 15cm.
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 “ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION” below).
Do not allow the power supply cord to
run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such
as the hot air vent area at the top rear
of the oven.
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.
No built-in kit is available for this oven.
This oven is designed to be used on a countertop
only.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
t Do not allow water to come into contact with
the power supply cord or plug.
t Insert the plug proper
ly into the socket.
t Do not connect other appliances to the same
socket using an adaptor plug.
t If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a Sharp approved service facility or
a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
t 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.
t If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable
type and in the event of the socket outlet in
your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, remove the plug properly (do not cut
off).
t If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-rewirable
type and in the event of the socket outlet in
your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, cut-off the mains plug.
15cm
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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or 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.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
Oven Use:
t The oven is for domestic food use only.
t Never operate the oven when empty.
t Do not leave or store anything inside the oven
when not in use.
t Never attempt to use the oven with the door
open. It is important not to force or tamper
with the door safety latches.
t Never operate the oven with any object
caught in the door.
t 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.
t If water or food drops inside the air vent
openings switch off the oven immediately,
unplug it and call a SHARP approved service
facility. (See page 24).
t Never move the oven while it is operating.
Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker,
consult your doctor or the pacemaker
manufacturer prior to oven use.
FIRE: If smoke is observed, switch off
and unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING: Liquids and other foods
must not be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container. Stir the liquid
prior to and during heating/ reheating,
let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in
the oven after cooking.
IMPORTANT!
t The fuse from the cut-off plug should be
removed and the plug disposed of in a safe
manner.
t Under no circumstances should the cut-off
plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a
serious electric shock may occur.
t The plug must not be used without the fuse
cover fitted.
t If you have any doubt about your microwave
oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.
t 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 24.
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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.
HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS
Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those
used for TV and radio signals.
Electrical energy is converted into microwave
energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via
a waveguide.To prevent food and grease entering
the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide
cover.
Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because
of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there
is a fine metal mesh on the door.
During cooking the microwaves bounce off the
sides of the oven cavity at random.
Microwaves will pass through certain materials,
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See “Suitable Cookware” on page 19).
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves
which cause them to vibrate.This creates heat
by friction, in the same way your hands get warm
when you rub them together.
The outer areas of the food are heated by the
microwave energy, then the heat moves to the
centre by conduction, as it does in conventional
cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir
food to ensure even heating.
Once cooking is complete, the oven automatically
stops producing microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
Microwave output power
in Watts (based on
international (IEC 60705)
standard).
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
Microwave Symbol.
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
A B C D E
Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating
categories A to E. Follow instructions for the
letter corresponding to the oven’s heating
category.The higher the output power and
heating category of the oven the less heating time
is required as shown opposite.
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
t Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown.
t To change the power level for cooking,
press
the MICRO POWER key until the
display indicates the desired level. Enter the
required cook time and the press START/AUTO
MINUTE.
t Power level
The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than P100 you
will be able to hear the microwave energy
pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
Power Level
HIGH
MEDIUM HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM LOW
(Defrost)
LOW
(Defrost)
Percentage
P100
P-70
P-50
P-30
P-10
Press the
MICRO
POWER key
x 1
x 2
x 3
x 4
x 5
IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will
default to P100 unless you press the MICRO
POWER key.
t Check the power level
To check the microwave power level during
cooking, press the MICRO POWERkey.As
long as your finger is pressing the MICRO
POWER key the power level will be displayed.
The oven continues to count down although
the display will show the power level.
Generally the following recommendations apply:
P100 - (HIGH output = 900W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.
P-70- (MEDIUM HIGH output = 630W) used for
longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints,
meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes
such as sponge cakes. At this reduced setting, the
food will cook evenly without over cooking at the
sides.
P-50- (MEDIUM output = 450W) for dense foods
which require a long cooking time when cooked
conventionally, eg. beef casserole, it is advisable to use
this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
P-30- (MEDIUM LOW 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.
P-10-(LOW output = 90W)
For gentle defrosting eg.
cream gateaux or pastry.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock.
t To select the 12 hour clock, press the
SET CLOCK once until 12H
t To select the 24 hour clock, press the SET CLOCK twice until 24H
Example:To set the time of day follow the instructions below (12H) :
x1
x2
2. Enter the hours by
pressing the TIME
keys.
x1
NOTES:
t Press the STOP/CLEAR key if you make a mistake during programming.
t If you press any of the TIME keys too many times, continue to press the key until the desired time
re-appears.
t To check the time of day during a cooking process,press the SET/CLOCK
key.
and the time of day will remain on the display as long as you keep your finger on the key.This does not
affect the cooking process.
t
If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day.
If the clock has not been set, the display will only show when cooking is complete.
t
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.
t
When you want to reset the time of day, follow the above example again.
3. Press the SET/CLOCK
key once to confirm.
BEFORE OPERATION
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.
3. The display will show:
To set the clock, see below.
1.
2.
3.
x1
clock
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appears on the display.
1. Press the SET CLOCK
appears on
the display.
4. The time will be showed
on the display.
once, then
appears on the display.
x1
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
Opening the door:
To open the oven door, pull the door towards you by using the finger
Starting the oven:
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable
or place directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key.
Stopping the oven:
If you want to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/
CLEAR key once or open the oven door. If you want to cancel the
cooking programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
Your oven enables you to cook and defrost food
using the automatic programmes, or to cook and
defrost food manually.
Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook and defrost using preset programmes
where the timings have been calculated for you,
e.g Express Defrost
and
Auto Cook
.
Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook/defrost foods and weights which are not
included in the automatic programmes.
Following are examples of manual cooking and
defrosting.
For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to
pages 11 - 13.
MANUAL COOKING
t Enter the required power level, P-10 to P100 to cook,then enter the required time and press
START/AUTO MINUTE. (refer to page 7).
t Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.
t After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on P-70 microwave power.
1. Input the power level by
pressing the MICRO
key twice for P-70.
3. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
1x
2x
The display will count down
through the set cooking
time.
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2. Enter the cooking time
by pressing the 1 MIN
key twice and then the 10
SEC key 3 times.
3x2x
ϔ
recess located under the right hand side of the door.
POWER
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
MANUAL DEFROSTING
t Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels P-10 or P-30 to defrost (refer to page 7).
t Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting.
t After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.
Example:
To defrost for 10 minutes on P-30 microwave power.
2. Enter the defrosting time
by pressing the 10 MIN.
key once.
1. Input the power level by
pressing the MICRO
POWER key 4 times.
3. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to start defrosting.
1x4x
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
NOTES:
t When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anti-
clockwise.
t
Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90)
.
t When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops automatically.
The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO
MINUTE key is pressed.
t When oven operation has finished, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been
set.
t If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the MICRO POWER key. As long as
your finger is touching the key the power level will be displayed.
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EXPRESS DEFROST
EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost the foods listed on the control
12. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these
functions.
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys until the
desired weight is displayed.
1. Select the menu required
by pressing the pork key
once.
3. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to start defrosting.
Example: To defrost pork weighing 1.2kg using EXPRESS DEFROST.
x1
x1
The display will count down
through the defrosting time.
panel and the charts on pages
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EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
AUTO COOK
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
t Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
t Turn over when audible signal sounds.
t Place beef side up in a flan dish on the turntable
t Place quarters best side up in a flan dish on the
turntable.
EXPRESS DEFROST
Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.
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.
AUTO COOK enables you to cook foods listed on the control panel and
the chart on page 13. Follow the example below for details on how to
operate this function.
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys until the
desired weight is displayed.
1. Select the menu required by
pressing the PIZZA key once.
3. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key to
start cooking.
Example: To cook 0.45kg Pizza using Auto Cook.
x1
G
G
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Chicken Breast
Beef
Pork
0.1kg - 2.3kg
0.1kg - 2.3kg
0.1kg - 2.3kg
x3x1
For defrost, during cooking, the system will pause and sound beeps to remind user to take
operation(Turn around the food). Touch START/AUTO MINUTES to resume cooking.
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AUTO COOK CHART
SELECTING MENU: Press down on the relevant
AUTO COOK key.
WEIGHT RANGE:
t Food weight should be rounded up or down to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg or
0.34kg to 0.3kg.
t You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see the chart below).
NOTES:
t When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops and the audible signals sound,
the remaining cooking time and an indicator will flash on the display.To continue cooking, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key.
t 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 manually.
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AUTO COOK CHART:
MENU WEIGHT RANGE NOTES for AUTO COOK
Jacket Potatoes 1 - 3 pieces
t'PS3FIFBU5FB$PGGFFBOE+BDLFU1PUBUPQBSBNFUFST
on display are not weight but number of servings.
t'PS1J[[BUPVDIQBEPODFUPDPPLHQJ[[BUPVDI
45"35"650.*/65&4UPTUBSUJGUIFEFGBVMUDPPLJOH
GPSH1J[[BJTOPUTVJUBCMFKVTUUPVDI8FJHIULFZ
to enter a suitable weight, touch 45"35"650.*/65&4
(1 potato =
approx. 230g)
1J[[B 0.15kg - 0.45kg
FreshVegetables 0.2kg - 0.6kg
3JDF1BTUB
'SP[FO.FBM
Popcorn
0.15kg - 0.45kg
0.25kg - 0.5kg
0.1kg
3FIFBUUFB
coffee
'SP[FO7FHFUBCMFT
1 - 3 cups
0.2kg - 0.6kg
to start.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1. SEQUENCE COOKING:
This function enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to 3 different stages.
Example:
To cook for: 5 minutes on P100 power (Stage 1)
16 minutes on P-30 power (Stage 2)
The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on P100 and then for 16 minutes on P-30.
NOTE: If P100 is selected as the final power level, it is not necessary to input the power level.
STAGE 1
2. Enter the cooking time
by pressing the 1 MIN
key 5 times.
1. Input the power level by
pressing the MICRO POWER
key once.
x5
x1
STAGE 2
3. Input the power level by
pressing the MICRO POWER
key 4 times.
5. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to start.
4x
2.AUTO MINUTE:
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
t To cook on P100 microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
t To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
You can use this function for manual cooking only.
Example: To cook on P100 for 2 minutes, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
NOTE:
t The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking
completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.
t The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes and 59 seconds.
Example:
x2
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4. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 10 MIN key
once and then the 1 MIN
key 6 times.
x1 x6
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
3. LESS TIME (
) and MORE (
) TIME:
The LESS ()TIME and MORE ()TIME keys enable you to:
t Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only).
Example: To cook on P-50 for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes:
1. Input the power level by
pressing the MICRO POWER
key three times.
3. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
x3
x1
x2
4. Reduce the cooking time by pressing
the LESS TIME key twice.
Cooking time is reduced by 2 minutes and
continues to count down, for example:
2. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 10 MIN key
once.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1. Press the KITCHEN
TIMER
key once.
The display will count
down.When the display
reaches zero, the audible
signal will sound.
4. KITCHEN TIMER:
Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked / defrosted
food.
Example:
To set the timer for 5 minutes.
You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds.To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER whilst counting
down, simply press the STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to the time of day, if set.
NOTE: The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking.
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2. Enter the desired
time by pressing the
1 MIN key 5 times.
x5
and press START/
AUTO MINUTE.
Example:
To fresh the oven using Auto Cook key Oven Fresh. Before operation, mix 100ml lemon
juice with 300ml boiled water in a 2000ml bowl.
1. Select the menu required by
pressing the Oven/Fresh key
once.
2. Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE
key to start cooking.
IMPORTANT NOTE : NEVER OPERATE THE OVEN WITH NOTHING IN THE CAVITY!
tBefore operation, mix lemon juice with boiled water in a bowl.
tPlace it on the turntable and DO NOT cover the bowl.
tFollow the operation to start OVEN FRESH.
tAfter the oven is stopped, clean the cavity with a clean rag.
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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Microwaves cook food faster than conventional
cooking. It is therefore essential that certain
techniques are followed to ensure good results.
Many of the following techniques are similar to
those used in conventional cooking.
Arrange
Cover
Pierce
Stir, turn and
rearrange
Stand
Cooking Techniques
Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of
the dish. e.g. Chicken drumsticks.
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish
will receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in
the centre.
Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow
recommendations where given.
Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced
in several places before cooking or reheating as steam
will build up and may cause food to explode.
e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.
NOTE: Eggs in their shells and hard / soft boiled eggs should not be
heated in the microwave oven as they may explode, even
after cooking has ended.
For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking.
Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Standing time is necessary after cooking as it enables the heat to disperse
equally throughout the food.
WARNING:
Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times.
If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food
may overheat, burn and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
COOKING ADVICE NOTES:
t Always attend the oven when in use.
t Ensure that the utensils are suitable for
use in a microwave oven. (See “Suitable
Cookware” on page 19).
t Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold
turntable or cold foods/utensils on a hot
turntable.
t Liquids and foods must not be heated in
sealed containers or jars/containers with
lids on, as pressure will build up inside and
may cause the container/jar to explode.
t Only use microwave popcorn within the
recommended packaging (follow the
manufacturers instructions). Never use oil
unless specified by the manufacturer and never
cook for longer than instructed.
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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving.Take special
care when serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding
bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is
to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
Face & Hands:Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from
the oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to
disperse.When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or
popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
Composition
Density
Quantity
Size
Shape
Temperature of
food
Food Characteristics
Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less
heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be
taken so that the food is cooked evenly.
Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed.
Light, porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy,
dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles.
The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of
how much food is being cooked.The cooking time must be increased as the
amount of food placed in the oven increases.
e.g. Four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can
penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces
the same size.
Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take
longer to cook in the thicker parts. For even cooking, place the thickest parts
to the outside of the dish where they will receive more energy.
Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking.
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed.
Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature.
e.g. A cake made with chilled ingredients, (i.e. margarine) will take longer to
cook than a cake made with ingredients at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature
of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example jam doughnuts,
to release heat or steam.
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the
microwave energy must be able to pass through
the container to penetrate the food.Therefore it
is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/
oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to
overcook. A variety of cookware can be used as
listed below.
Cookware
Aluminium foil
Foil Containers
Browning dishes
China and ceramics
Glassware
e.g. Pyrex ®
Metal
Plastic/Polystyrene
e.g fast food containers
Cling film
Freezer/Roasting
bags
Paper - Plates, cups
and kitchen paper
Straw and wooden
containers
Recycled paper
and newspaper
Microwave Safe
/
/
Comments
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield
food from overheating.Keep foil at least 2cm from
the oven walls, as arcing may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended unless
specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®,
follow instructions carefully.
Always follow the manufacturers instructions.
Do not exceed heating times given.
Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone
china are usually suitable, except for those with
metallic decoration.
Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it
can break or crack if heated suddenly.
It is not recommended to use metal cookware as it
will arc, which can lead to fire.
Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt
or discolour at high temperatures.
It should not touch the food and must be pierced
to let the steam escape.
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags
are suitable for microwave use.
Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt
or catch fire due to the metal ‘arcing’.
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.
Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire.
Always attend the oven when using these materials
as overheating may cause fire.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause
‘arcing’ and may lead to fire.
NOTE: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
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DEFROSTING ADVICE
Defrosting food using your microwave oven is
the quickest method of all.
It is a simple proccess but the following
instructions are essential to ensure the food is
thoroughly defrosted.
NOTES:
t Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.
t To defrost food, use microwave power levels MEDIUM LOW or LOW.
Rearrange
Separate
Shield
Stand
Turn over
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than
foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4
times during defrosting.
Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange
over-lapping areas.
This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.
Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important
to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting.
e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets.
Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. To prevent them
becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with small
pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves. e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.
Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted.
Defrosting is not complete once the food is removed from the microwave
oven. Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has
completly defrosted.
It is essential that all foods are turned over at least 3 - 4 times during
defrosting. This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.
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Plated meals
Sliced meat
Poultry portions
Casseroles
Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat
these separately, see below.
Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate,
larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with
vented microwave cling film and reheat on MEDIUM,
stir/ rearrange halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on
MEDIUM. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated
before serving.
Place thickest parts of the portions to the outside of the
dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat
on MEDIUM HIGH.Turn over halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated
before serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid
and reheat on MEDIUM.
Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
REHEATING ADVICE
For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly
reheated before serving.
NOTES:
t Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.
t Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with
the size, shape and material of the container.
t To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or
fat content, e.g. mince pies or Christmas pudding.
t Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire.
t Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer's instructions
on the can.
To achieve the best results when reheating, select a suitable microwave power level appropriate to the
type of food. e.g. A bowl of vegetables can be reheated using HIGH, while a lasagne which contains
ingredients that cannot be stirred, should be reheated using MEDIUM.
Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the
contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken
and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
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OVEN INTERIOR
t It is important to clean the interior of your
microwave oven after each use.
t To clean the oven interior, use a mild detergent
solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm
water on a soft cloth.
t Food and liquid splashes will build-up on the
oven walls and ceiling. If grease, fat and food
debris is allowed to build-up in the oven
interior it may overheat, smoke or even catch
fire when next using the oven.
t Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
The waveguide cover is constructed from a
fragile material and should be cleaned with
care (follow the cleaning instructions above).
NOTE: Excessive soaking may cause
disintegration of the waveguide cover.
The waveguide cover is a consumable part
and without regular cleaning, will need to be
replaced.
t Food will release steam during cooking and
cause condensation inside the oven and door.
It is important to wipe the oven dry. A buildup of condensation will eventually lead to rust
forming on the oven interior.
t Do not allow grease or dirt to build-
up on the door seals or areas around
the door.This may prevent the door
from closing correctly and may cause
a leakage of microwaves (follow the
cleaning instructions opposite).
t Ensure the turntable and roller stay are cleaned
after every use with a mild washing-up liquid
solution and dried.This will prevent the buildup of grease and food debris.
The turntable is dishwasher safe.
t CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR
INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD
DEPOSITS.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to a deterioration
of the surface that could adversely affect
the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
NOTES:
t Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.
t A steam cleaner should not be used.
t Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor.
Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior.
OUTER CABINET
t Wipe the outside of the microwave oven with
a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up
liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.
t
The control panel must be wiped clean
and dried with the door open, therefore
inactivating the oven.
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If you think the oven is not working properly there
are some simple checks you can carry out yourself
before calling an engineer.This will help prevent
unnecessary service calls if the fault is something
simple.
Follow this simple check below:
Place half a cup of water on the turntable and
close the door. Select HIGH and programme the
oven to cook for 1 minute.
1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking?
2. Does the turntable rotate?
3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing
your hand above the air vent openings.)
4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound?
5. Is the water in the cup hot?
If you answer “NO” to any question first check
that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse
has not blown. If there is no fault with either, check
against the chart below.
t The door seal stops microwave leakage during
oven operation, but does not form an airtight
seal. It is normal to see drops of water, light or
feel warm air around the oven door. Food with
a high moisture content will release steam and
cause condensation inside the door which may
drip from the oven.
t Repairs and Modifications: Do not attempt to
operate the oven if it is not working properly.
t Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove
the outer cabinet.This is very dangerous due
to high voltage parts inside which must never
be touched, as this could be fatal.
Your oven is not fitted with a lamp access
cover. If the lamp fails, do not attempt to
replace the lamp yourself, call a SHARP
approved service facility.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
Never adjust, repair or modify the oven
yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other
than a SHARP trained engineer to carry
out servicing or repairs.
This is important as it may involve
the removal of covers that provide
protection against microwave energy.
ANSWER
When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity.
The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.
The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so
steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface.
The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food
being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content.
Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.
Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to
the oven cavity during cooking.This may possibly roughen the surface of
the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.
Ensure all “eyes” are removed and the potatoes have been pierced, place
directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or similar.
Check the door is closed properly.
Ensure correct power level has been selected.
The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting.
The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.
QUERY
Draught circulates
around the door.
Condensation forms in
the oven, and may drip
from the door.
Flashing or arcing from
within the cavity when
cooking.
Arcing potatoes.
The display is lit but the
control panel will not
work when pressed.
Oven cooks too slowly.
Oven makes a noise.
Outer cabinet is hot.
NOTE:
If you cook food for more than the standard time
(see chart below) using the same cooking mode, the
oven’s safety mechanisms automatically activate.The
microwave power level will be reduced.
Cooking Mode
Microwave HIGH cooking
StandardTime
20 Minutes
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The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as
shown:
Green and yellow stripes = EARTH
Blue = NEUTRAL
Brown = LIVE
As the colours in the mains lead of your oven
may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the
wires as described:
t The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal
marked E or or coloured green or
coloured green and yellow.
t The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N
or coloured black or coloured blue.
t The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L
or coloured red or coloured brown.
Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the
cable is held securely by the cable grip where it
enters the plug.
Like most appliances in your home, your oven
must be connected to a single phase 230-240V,
50Hz alternating current supply.
If you do not make the proper electrical
connections you might damage the oven or injure
yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be
liable if this happens.
TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
If you have any doubts about your
electrical supply ask a qualified
electrician.
t If you are unable to resolve a problem using
the checks covered on the last few pages, do
not attempt to service this microwave
oven yourself.
t Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the
oven was purchased in order to obtain service.
Where this is not possible, please contact the
SHARP Customer Information Centre.
Telephone: 0845 888 8112 (office hours).
t For general information and assistance with
oven queries, please contact our
Customer Information Centre:
U.K.: 0845 888 8112 (office hours)
Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)
Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support
t Replacement accessories may be obtained
from our main parts distributor:
Willow Vale Electronics Ltd.
Telephone: 0121 766 5414
CALLING FOR SERVICE
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GUARANTEE
Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (“Sharp”) guarantees that for a period of 12 months from the date of
purchase the enclosed product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Sharp agrees to
provide for the repair or, at its option, the replacement of a defective product. Sharp reserves the right
to replace defective parts, or the product, with new or refurbished items. Items that are replaced
become the property of Sharp.
To benefit from this guarantee, any fault that occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service
Facility, within one year from the date the product was purchased. Proof of purchase, such as a receipt
or invoice, must be provided.
If the product is exchanged, the replacement shall be covered by the unexpired portion of the original
guarantee.
This guarantee shall only apply to faults that are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does not
cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the
product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp.
The product is intended for private domestic use only.The guarantee will not apply if the product is
used in the course of a business, trade or profession.
No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.
This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights, and does not affect these
rights in any way.
You may not transfer your rights or obligations under this warranty to anyone else.
If you have any difficulty operating the product, or would like information on other Sharp products,
please telephone the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the number given below.
The guarantee does not cover:
t Glass/ceramic turntables, as they can be damaged by handling/cleaning methods.
t Faults resulting from inadequate cleaning. Regular cleaning is required to prevent a build up of food
residue that can also affect the performance of the product.
t Carriage costs to or from the repair centre.
Sharp Customer Information Centre
Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd is a company registered in England under number 965877
whose registered office is at
4 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1EZ.
Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport
Telephone: 0845 888 8112 (01 676 0648 in Southern Ireland)
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AC LineVoltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz
Power Consumption:
Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400W
Input Current:
Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3A
Output Power:
Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900W (IEC 60705)
MAFF Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E
Microwave Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2450MHz
*
(Group 2/Class B)
Outside Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483(W) x 281(H) x 398(D)mm
Cavity Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340(W) x 220(H) x 344(D)mm
**
Oven Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25litres
**
Cooking Uniformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turntable diameter 270mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 14.5kg
*
This Product fulfils the requirement of the European standard EN55011. In conformity with this
standard, this product is classified as group 2 class B equipment. Group 2 means that the equipment
intentionally generates radio-frequency energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the heat
treatment of food. Class B equipment means that the equipment is suitable to be used in domestic
establishments.
**
Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height.
Actual capacity for holding food is less.
SPECIFICATIONS
As part of a policy of continuous improvement,
we reserve the right to alter design and
specifications without notice.
No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in
any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, translating or other means without
prior permission from SHARP Electronics
(U.K.) Ltd.
The illustrations, technical information and data
contained in this publication are, to our best
knowledge, correct at the time of going to print.
The right to change specifications, at any time,
without notice, is reserved as a part of our policy
of continuous development and improvement.
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London, U. K.
U.K.: 0845 888 8112 (office hours)
Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)
Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support
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