Sharp R-555 User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK

10min.	1min.	10sec.
	COOK

ROAST

BEEF

/

LAMB

ROAST

PORK

ROAST POULTRY

	DEFROST
MEAT JOINT	WHOLE	CHICKEN QUARTERS
	POULTRY

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

CASSEROLE

AUTO COOK

KITCHEN TIMER

LESS	MORE
KG / LB	DELAY START
CONVERSION	CLOCK SET

POWER LEVEL

STOP

CLEAR

START AUTO MINUTE

R-555

R-555

MICROWAVE OVEN

900W (IEC 60705)

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.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your

Sharp product, please visit our website:

http://www.sharp.co.uk/support

Customers without Internet access may telephone (during office hours):

08705 274277

Attention:

Your product is marked with this symbol.

It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.

or from Ireland

[phone]

A.Information on Disposal for Users (private households)

1.In the European Union

Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin!

Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.

Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*.

In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.

*) Please contact your local authority for further details.

If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.

By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

B.Information on Disposal for Business Users

1.In the European Union

If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:

Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.

For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for takeback of your used products.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

CONTENTS

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

SAFETY:

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4	- 5
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
OPERATION:
Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
How Your Oven Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9	- 10
Express Cook / Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11 - 13
AutoCook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14 - 16
Meal in One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18 - 21
COOKING ADVICE:
Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2223
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
COOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27 - 52
AFTERCARE:
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55

GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

98

7

10

NOTES:

	1 2		OVEN:
			1.	Oven lamp
			2.	Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
			3.	Control panel
	5	3	4.	Oven cavity
			5.	Coupling
			6.	Door seals and sealing surfaces
			7.	Door latches
6	4		8.	Door hinges
			9.	Door opening handle

	11	10. Power cord
		11. Ventilation openings
		12. Outer cabinet
		12

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

1313. Turntable

14. Roller stay

14 • Locate the roller stay in the centre of the oven, then fit the turntable on the roller stay. Make sure the turntable and roller stay are centrally located and locked together.

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

•The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not damaged.

•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.

•The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.

•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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CONTROL PANEL

						1.	DIGITAL DISPLAY
						2.	TIME keys:
							Use to enter cooking time.
					1.	3.	EXPRESS COOK keys:
							Use to cook foods illustrated.
					2.	4.	EXPRESS DEFROST keys:
							Use to defrost foods illustrated.
		10min.	1min.	10sec.		5.	MEAL IN ONE keys:
							Use to cook menus illustrated.
			COOK			6.	AUTO COOK key:
					3.		Use for programming the AUTO COOK
							menus 1 - 6.
		ROAST BEEF / LAMB	ROAST PORK	ROAST POULTRY
			DEFROST			7.	LESS/MORE keys:
					4.		Press to shorten/lengthen cooking time.
						8.	DELAY START/CLOCK SET key:
		MEAT JOINT	WHOLE POULTRY	CHICKEN QUARTERS
							Use to set the clock, display the time or
					5.		programme DELAY START.
						9.	START/AUTO MINUTE key:
							Press to start a programme. Press to cook on
		1 Chilled Ready Meals					100P for 1 minute or increase time during
		2 Frozen Ready Meals		AUTO			cooking in multiples of 1 minute.
		3 Fresh Fish			6.
		4 Jacket Potatoes		COOK		10.	STOP/CLEAR key:
		5 Rice / Pasta
		6 Fresh Vegetables					Press once to stop a programme, twice to cancel
	14.				7.		a programme.
			LESS	MORE		11.	POWER LEVEL key:
	13.	KITCHEN	KG / LB	DELAY START	8.		Press to select microwave power level.
	12.	TIMER	CONVERSION	CLOCK SET		12.	WEIGHT CONVERSION key:
							Use to change weight unit, e.g. Kg/g to Lb/oz.
	11.	POWER	STOP	START	9.
						13.	KITCHEN TIMER key:
		LEVEL	CLEAR	AUTO MINUTE
				R-555			Press to use as a minute timer, or to programme
							standing time.
			10.			14.	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.

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INSTALLATION

WARNING:

Inspect the Oven:

•Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation.

•Make sure the door closes properly, that it is not misaligned or warped.

•Check the hinges and door safety latches are not broken or loose.

•Ensure the door seal and sealing surfaces are not damaged.

•Inspect the oven interior and door for dents.

IMPORTANT:

If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven in any way, 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 that is 85cm or more above the floor.

Ensure it is strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.

3. The minimum	15cm
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.

This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit.

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 power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Sharp approved service facility or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.

•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.

•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).

•If the plug fitted to your oven is a nonrewirable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.

•Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 55.

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INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT!

•The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the plug disposed of in a safe manner.

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

•The plug must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.

•If you have any doubt about your microwave oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.

•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 55

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Oven Use:

Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker,

•The oven is for domestic food use only.

•Never operate the oven 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 SHARP approved service facility. (See page 55).

•Never move the oven while it is operating.

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.

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 for at least 20 seconds in the oven after cooking.

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

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MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

		Microwave output power
		in Watts (based on
		international (IEC 60705)
		standard).
		Letter representing the
Microwave Symbol.		oven heating category.
OVEN	Less heating time required
OUTPUT	600	700	800	900	1000 Watts
POWER	More heating time required
OVEN	Less heating time required
OUTPUT	A		B	C	D E
CATEGORY	More heating time required

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.

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.

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 24).

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.

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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

	Press the
Power Level	POWER	Percentage
	LEVEL key
HIGH	x 1	100P
MEDIUM HIGH	x 2	70P
MEDIUM	x 3	50P
MEDIUM LOW	x 4	30P
(Defrost)
LOW	x 5	10P
(Defrost)

• Power level

The microwave power level is varied by the microwave energy switching on and off.

When using power levels other than 100P 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 unless you press the POWER LEVEL key.

•Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown.

•To change the power level for cooking, enter the required time and then press the POWER LEVEL key until the display indicates the desired level.

•For use of the power levels, please refer to the cooking charts and recipes on pages 27 - 52.

• 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.

BEFORE OPERATION

Plug in the oven.
1.	The oven display will flash:	1.
2.	Press the STOP/CLEAR key.	2.
		x1
3.	The display will show:	3.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock.

•To select the 12 hour clock, press the DELAY

START/CLOCK SET key once, will appear on the display.

•To select the 24 hour clock, press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key twice, will appear on the display.

To set the time of day follow the instructions below:

1. Select the	2. Enter the hours by
clock type	pressing the TIME keys.
required.

x1

x2

3. Press the

DELAY START/CLOCK SET key once.

x1

4. Enter the minutes by	5. To start the clock, press the
pressing the TIME keys.	DELAY START/CLOCK
	SET key once.

x1

NOTES:

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

•If you press any of the TIME keys too many times, continue to press the key until the desired time re-appears.

•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.

•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.

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

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

Opening and closing the door:

To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle.

Starting the oven:

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 Cook and Express Defrost.

MANUAL COOKING

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 - 17.

•Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 10P to 100P to cook (refer to page 7).

•Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.

•After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.

•Refer to the charts and recipes in the cookbook section, pages 27 - 52.

Example:

To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.

1.Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN. key twice, then the 10 SEC. key three times.

2. Input the power level by	3. Press the
pressing the POWER	START/AUTO
LEVEL key twice.	MINUTE key once to
	start cooking.

x2	x3	x2	x1

The display will count down through the cooking time.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

MANUAL DEFROSTING

•Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 7).

•Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting.

•After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.

•Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section, pages 28 - 29.

Example:

To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power.

1.Enter the defrosting time by pressing the 10 MIN. key once.

2. Input the power level by	3. Press the
pressing the POWER	START/AUTO
LEVEL key 4 times.	MINUTE key once to
	start defrosting.

x1	x4	x1

The display will count down through the cooking time.

NOTES:

•When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anticlockwise.

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

•If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. The cooking/defrosting time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.

•When cooking/defrosting is complete, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.

•If you want to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger is touching the key, the power level will be displayed.

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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 3 popular menus from frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on page 12.

EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus.

Please refer to the chart on page 13.

When cooking from frozen (-18°C) press the desired menu key once, will appear on the display.

When cooking from chilled (5°C) press the desired menu key twice, will appear on the display.

Follow the examples below for details on how to operate these functions.

EXPRESS COOK Example: To cook 1.2kg of Roast Beef from chilled.

1.Press the ROAST BEEF/ LAMB key twice to select cooking from chilled.

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

3.Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking.

x2

x7

x7

x1

			The display will count down
			through the cooking time.
EXPRESS DEFROST Example: To defrost a 1.2kg Meat Joint (ED-1).
1. Press the MEAT JOINT	2. Enter the weight by pressing 3.		Press the START/AUTO
key once.	the WEIGHT keys until the		MINUTE key once to start
	desired weight is displayed.		cooking.
x1	x7	x7	x1

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

NOTES:

•If the DOWN ( ▼ ) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range, each time the key is pressed.

•If the UP ( ▲ ) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time the key is pressed.

•You can enter the weight by holding down or pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS COOK CHART

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.
x1: Frozen			NOTE: Select MORE for well done.
x2: Chilled			It is not possible to use the LESS key 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.
x1: Frozen			NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key
x2: Chilled			for pork.
Roast Poultry	1.2kg - 1.8kg	•	Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place
			poultry, breast side down, in a flan dish on the
			turntable.
		•	Turn poultry over when the audible signal
x1: Frozen			sounds. When cooking frozen poultry with
x2: Chilled			giblets, remove the giblets at first or second turn
			over.
		•	After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in
			aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
			NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key
			for poultry.
			This menu is only suitable for cooking whole
			poultry.

•Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.

•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.

WARNING:

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

NOTES FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST:

•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key as instructed in the charts.

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

•The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.

•Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.

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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS DEFROST CHART

MENU	WEIGHT RANGE	COOKING PROCEDURE
ED-1
Meat Joint:	0.6kg - 1.8kg	• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork		• Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
		• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes
		until thoroughly defrosted.
ED-2
Whole Poultry	1.2kg - 1.8kg	• Place poultry, breast side-up, in a flan dish on the
		turntable.
		• Turn over when the audible signal sounds.
		• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until
		thoroughly defrosted.
ED-3
Chicken Quarters	0.3kg - 1.2kg	• Place quarters, best side-up, in a flan dish on the
		turntable.
		• Turn over and rearrange when the audible signal
		sounds.
		• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30 minutes until
		thoroughly defrosted.

• Frozen foods are defrosted from -18ºC.

NOTES FOR EXPRESS 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.

WEIGHT RANGE FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST:

•Weigh all meat and poultry prior to cooking/defrosting as the labelled weight is only approximate.

•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg (100g) or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg (650g) to 0.7kg (700g) and 12.5oz to 13oz.

•You are restricted to cook/defrost a weight within the range given in the charts.

•To cook/defrost weights or foods not included in these charts, please refer to the charts in the cookbook section.

•You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To change to either weight unit press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 21.

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AUTOCOOK

AUTOCOOK enables you to cook the foods listed on the control panel. For cooking instructions please refer to the chart on pages 15-16.

Press the AUTOCOOK key until the number corresponding to the food listed on the control panel appears in the display.

Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function.

Example: To cook 0.5kg Chilled Ready Meals (AC-1).

1. Select the menu required 2. Enter the weight by pressing the

by pressing the AUTO	WEIGHT keys until the desired
COOK key once.	weight is displayed.

3.Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking.

x1	x7	x5	x1

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

NOTES:

•If the DOWN ( ▼ ) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range, each time the key is pressed.

•If the UP ( ▲ ) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time the key is pressed.

•You can enter the weight by holding down or pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

•You can select the menu by holding down or pressing the AUTOCOOK key until the desired menu is displayed.

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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AUTOCOOK

AUTOCOOK CHART

MENU	WEIGHT RANGE	COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
AC-1	0.3kg - 0.8kg	• For one section containers, use a
Chilled Ready		skewer to pierce film in 5 places.
Meals		• For two section containers,
Stirrable:		pierce using a skewer.
e.g. Spaghetti		Pierce meat/main section 3 times and rice/pasta
Bolognese,		section twice.
Beef stew		• For food contained in bag(s), pierce 5 times on one
Non-stirrable:		side. Cook pierced side-up.
e.g. Lasagne,		• Where bags come already perforated, do not pierce.
Cottage pie		• Place on the turntable.
		• Stir, if possible, when the audible signal sounds.
		• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes before
AC-2
	0.3kg - 0.8kg	serving.
Frozen Ready		NOTES:
Meals		• For stirrable foods, including food in bags, stir or
Stirrable:		manipulate contents when the audible signal sounds.
e.g: Spaghetti		• For non-stirrable foods, use the MORE key.
Bolognese,		(It is not necessary to stir.)
Beef stew		• It is not possible to use the LESS key for these menus.
Non-Stirrable:
e.g. Lasagne,
Cottage pie
AC-3	0.1kg - 0.6kg	• Arrange in a single layer in a large flan dish.
Fresh Fish		• Cover tightly with microwaveable cling film, pierce
(fillets, steaks)		several times and place on the turntable.
Oily fish: e.g		• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 - 3 minutes before
Salmon, mackerel		serving.
White fish: e.g.		NOTE:
Cod, Haddock		For white fish use the MORE key.
AC-4	1- 4 potatoes(pieces)	• Pierce each potato in several places and place towards
Jacket Potatoes	1 potato = approx.	the edge of the turntable.
	250g	• Turn food over when the audible signal sounds.
		• After cooking, leave to stand wrapped in aluminium
		foil for 2 - 3 minutes.
AC-5		• Place rice/pasta in an appropriate sized bowl.
Rice/Pasta	0.1kg - 0.3kg	• Add 300ml (1/2 pint) of boiling water per 100g
		rice/pasta.
		• Do not cover.
		• Place in the centre of the turntable.
		• Stir when the audible signal sounds.
		• After cooking, stand for 2 minutes before draining and
		rinsing in boiling water.

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		AUTOCOOK
AUTOCOOK CHART
MENU	WEIGHT RANGE		COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
AC-6	0.1kg - 0.6kg		• Cut, chop and slice into evenly sized pieces.
Fresh Vegetables			• Place in an appropriate sized dish.
(sliced, chopped			• Add 15ml (1 tbsp) of water per 100g of vegetables.
etc)			• Cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places.
			• Place in the centre of the turntable.
			• Stir the vegetables when the audible signal sounds.
			• After cooking, stand for 2 minutes before serving.

•Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.

•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.

NOTES:

•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key as instructed in the chart.

•When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signal sounds and any instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

•The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CHILLED READY MEALS/FROZEN READY MEALS:

•These menus are suitable for savoury microwave ready meals only.

•Always check food is thoroughly heated before serving, if necessary increase cooking time, using 70% microwave power level and check the food every minute.

•Remove outer cardboard packaging as instructed by the manufacturer.

•If the food container is made of aluminium foil, remove the food and place in suitable container, cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places before heating. (See “Suitable Cookware” on page 24).

•If the container is covered with aluminium foil, remove foil, re-cover with microwave cling film and pierce 5 times.

WEIGHT RANGE:

•Weigh all foods prior to cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.

•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg (100g) or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg (650g) to 0.7kg (700g) and 12.5oz to 13oz.

•Ready Meals AC-1 & AC-2 should be rounded up to the nearest 0.05kg, for example, 0.34kg (340g) to 0.35kg (350g).

•You are restricted to cook a weight within the range given in the charts.

•To cook weights or foods not included in the chart, please refer to the charts in the cookbook section.

•You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To change to either weight unit press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 21.

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