Sharp R-390F Manual

®

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL

AND

COOKING GUIDES

MODEL

R-390F(S)

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 (P.1 - P.15)

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

2.COOKING 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.

It also contains recipes for automatic cooking.

Please take some time to read your operation manual carefully, paying particular attention to the warnings, 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.

CONTENTS	Pages
Important Safety Instructions		1
Installation Instructions		3
Oven Diagram		4
Operation of Touch Control Panel		5
Control Panel Display		5
Touch Control Panel Layout		5
Before Operating		6
Getting Started		6
Clock Setting		6
Stop/Clear		6
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking		6
Manual Operations		7
Microwave Time Cooking		7
Sequence Cooking		8
Instant Cook		8
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme		9
Automatic Operations		10
Notes for Automatic Operations		10
Instant Action		10
Express Defrost		11
Easy Defrost		12
Other Convenient Features		13
Less/More Setting		13
Timer		14
Child Lock		14
Demonstration Mode		14
Alarm		14
Care and Cleaning		15
Service Call Check		15
Specifications		15
Cooking Guides	1 6 ~ 22

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Warning

To avoid the danger of fire

1.The microwave oven should not be left unattended during operation. Power levels that are too high or cooking times that are too long may overheat foods resulting in a fire.

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

3.The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.

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

5.It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

6.Do not place the oven in areas where heat is generated. For example, close to a conventional oven.

7.Do not install the oven in an area of high humidity or where moisture may collect.

8.Do not store or use the oven outdoors.

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

10.Use only microwave-safe containers and utensils.

11.Do not leave the oven unattended when using disposable plastic, paper or other combustible food containers.

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

13.Do not place flammable materials near the oven or ventilation openings.

14.Do not block the ventilation openings.

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

16.Do not use the microwave oven to fry with oil or heat oil for deep frying. The temperature can not be controlled and the oil may catch fire.

17.To make popcorn, use only special microwave makers.

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

19.Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure the oven is operating as desired.

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

21.To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when cooking or reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, for example, Sausage rolls, Pies or christmas pudding.

To avoid the possibility of injury

1.Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or malfunctioning. Check the following before use.

(1)The door (not warped)

(2)The hinges and safety door latches (not broken or loose)

(3)The door seals and sealing surfaces

(4)The oven cavity (not dented)

(5)The power supply cord or plug

2.Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service or repair operation.

Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous.

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

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

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

6.Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for precautions regarding microwave ovens.

To avoid the possibility of electric shock

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

2.Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock openings or ventilation openings. In the event of a spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately, and call a SHARP service agent.

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

4.Do not let the power supply cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

5.Keep the power supply cord away from heated surfaces.

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

7.Should the power supply cord become damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord supplied by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. And it must be replaced by a qualified service technician trained by SHARP.

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To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling

1.Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off.

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

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

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

5.Do not use excessive amount of time to heat.

6.Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.

7.Stir the liquid before and during cooking. Use extreme care when handling the container or inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

To avoid the possibility of burns

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

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

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

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

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

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

To avoid misuse by children

1.Only allow chidlren to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards or improper use.

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

3.Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not play with the oven or use it as a toy. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the oven.

4.Children should be taught all important safety instructions : use of potholders, careful removal of food coverings; pay special attention to packaging (e.g. self-heating materials) designed to

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Other warnings

1.Never modify the oven in any way.

2.Do not move the oven while it is in operation.

3.This oven is for home food preparation only. It is not suitable for commercial or laboratory use.

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

Caution	-To prevent trouble with the oven
	or damage.

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

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

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

4.To prevent the turntable from breaking:

(a)Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.

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

(c)Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on the hot turntable.

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

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

7.Never tamper with or deactivated the door safety latches.

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

Note

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

2.Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedure.

3.Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on the oven walls or around the door seals and sealing surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an indication of leaking of microwaves or a malfunction.

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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

2.Accessories provided

1) Turntable

2) Roller stay

3) Operation manual and Cooking guides

3.Fit the roller stay to the coupling located on the floor of the oven cavity. Place the turntable on the roller stay. Make sure the turntable and roller stay are centrally located and locked together. Refer to OVEN DIAGRAM on page 4. NEVER operate the oven without the roller stay and turntable.

4.The oven should not be installed in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated, for example, next to a conventional oven unit.

The oven should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings. Allow at least 15 cm on the top of the oven for free air space.

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

6.WARNING-THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

If the socket outlet in your house is not compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring cord below.

If you are unsure how to do this get help from an electrician.

INPORTANT - The wires in power supply cord are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-yellow	:	Earth
Blue	:	Neutral
Brown	:	Live

As the colours of the wires in the power supply cord of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured blue.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured brown.

NOTE: Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a serious electric shock may occur.

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OVEN DIAGRAM

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		A
		0
3	7	9
		C
		1
		D
4 5	84	B
1 Door open button		8 Waveguide cover (Do not remove)
2 Oven lamp		9 Touch control panel
3 Door hinges		0 Liquid crystal display
4 Door safety latches		A Ventilation openings
5 See through door		B Power supply cord
6 Door seals and sealing surfaces		C Turntable
7 Coupling		D Roller stay

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OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel.

An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.

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

Control Panel Display

Indicators

Touch Control Panel Layout

1
2	3
4
5	6
7	8

1INSTANT ACTION PADS Press to cook or reheat 8 popular menus.

2EXPRESS DEFROST PAD Press to select the Express Defrost menu.

3EASY DEFROST PAD Press to select the Easy Defrost menu.

4NUMBER PADS

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

5POWER LEVEL PAD Press to select microwave power setting.

If not pressed, 100% power is automatically selected. Press to alter the cooking result for automatic operations.

6TIMER/CLOCK PAD Press to set clock, timer, child lock or demonstration mode.

7STOP/CLEAR PAD

Press to clear during programming. Press once to stop operation of oven during cooking; press twice to cancel cooking programme.

8INSTANT COOK/START PAD Press to start oven after setting programmes.

Press once to cook for 1 minute at 100% power or increase by 1 minute multiples each time this pad is pressed during cooking.

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BEFORE OPERATING

Getting Started

Step	Procedure	Pad Order		Display
	Plug the oven into a power point.
1	Ensure the oven door is closed.
		Flashing		eights

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the 2 oven beeps.

Only the dots will remain.

Clock Setting

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

Step	Procedure	Pad Order	Display

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.

1

The dots (:) will flash on and off.

Enter the correct time of day by pressing 2 the numbers in sequence.

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again.

3

This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (eg. 13:45), will appear in the display. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time of day (eg. 1:45).

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

If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking or timer mode, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad. As long as your finger is pressing the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed.

Stop/Clear

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to:

1.Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

2.Clear if you make a mistake during programming.

To Cancel a Programme During Cooking

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice.

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