Sharp R-555 User Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL

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with COOKBOOK

MICROWAVE OVEN

900W (IEC 60705)

R-555

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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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

OPERATION MANUAL

Sharp product, please visit our website:

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

08705 274277

or from Ireland

[phone]

B. Information on Disposal for Business Users

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CONTENTS

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

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ONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

AFETY:

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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5

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

PERATION

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OOKING ADV ICE

OOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 - 52

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FTERCARE:

UARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

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PECIFICATIONS

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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

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Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22- 23

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

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OVEN:

1. Oven lamp

2. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)

3. Control panel

4. Oven cavity

5. Coupling

6. Door seals and sealing surfaces

7. Door latches

8. Door hinges

9. Door opening handle

10. Power cord

11. Ventilation openings

12. Outer cabinet

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are

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provided:

13. Turntable

14. Roller stay

• 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.

NOTES:

• 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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PASTA DISHPASTA DISH

RISOTTO CASSEROLE

POWERPOWER

LEVELLEVEL

STOP

CLEARCLEAR

START

AUTO MINUTEAUTO MINUTE

KG / LBKG / LB

CONVERSION

DELAY START

CLOCK SETCLOCK SET

LESSLESS MOREMORE

DOWNDOWN UPUP

TIMERTIMER

KITCHENKITCHEN

10min.

1min.

10sec.

DEFROST

COOK

AUTO

COOK

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

R-555

ROAST PORKROAST PORK

ROAST POULTRYROAST POULTRY

ROASTROAST BEEF / LAMB BEEF / LAMB

MEAT JOINTMEAT JOINT WHOLE POULTRYWHOLE POULTRY CHICKEN QUARTERSCHICKEN QUARTERS

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CONTROL PANEL

1. DIGITAL DISPLAY

2. TIME keys:

Use to enter cooking time.

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3. EXPRESS COOK keys:

Use to cook foods illustrated.

4. EXPRESS DEFROST keys:

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Use to defrost foods illustrated.

5. MEAL IN ONE keys:
Use to cook menus illustrated.

6. AUTO COOK key:
Use for programming the AUTO COOK
menus 1 - 6.

7. LESS/MORE keys:
Press to shorten/lengthen cooking time.

8. DELAY START/CLOCK SET key:
Use to set the clock, display the time or
programme DELAY START.

9. START/AUTO MINUTE key:
Press to start a programme. Press to cook on
100P for 1 minute or increase time during
cooking in multiples of 1 minute.

10. STOP/CLEAR key:
Press once to stop a programme, twice to cancel
a programme.

11. POWER LEVEL key:
Press to select microwave power level.

12. WEIGHT CONVERSION key:
Use to change weight unit, e.g. Kg/g to Lb/oz.

13. KITCHEN TIMER key:
Press to use as a minute timer, or to programme
standing time.

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

15cm

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
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 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Oven Use:

• 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.

Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker,
consult your doctor or the pacemaker
manufacturer prior to oven use.

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

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.

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OUTPUT
POWER

OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

oven heating category.

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Less heating time required

A B C D E

More heating time required

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.

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.

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

HIGH

MEDIUM HIGH

MEDIUM

MEDIUM LOW

(Defrost)

LOW

(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.

POWER
LEVEL

x 1

x 2

x 3

x 4

x 5

key

Percentage

100P

70P

50P

30P

10P

•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:

2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.

3. The display will show:

1.

2.

x1

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:

x1

x2

1. Select the
clock type
required.

4. Enter the minutes by
pressing the TIME keys.

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.

2. Enter the hours by
pressing the TIME keys.

5. To start the clock, press the

DELAY START/CLOCK
SET key once.

x1

3. Press the

DELAY START/CLOCK
SET key once.

x1

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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

• 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.

x2 x3

2. Input the power level by
pressing the POWER
LEVEL key twice.

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.

3. Press the

START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to

start cooking.

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
pressing the POWER
LEVEL key 4 times.

3. Press the

START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to

start defrosting.

x1

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.

x4

The display will count down
through the cooking time.

x1

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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.

x2

EXPRESS DEFROST Example: To defrost a 1.2kg Meat Joint (ED-1).

1. Press the MEAT JOINT
key once.

x1

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.

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

OR

x7

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

OR

x7

x7

x7

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

cooking.

The display will count down
through the cooking time.

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

The display will count down
through the cooking time.

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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

Roast Poultry 1.2kg - 1.8kg • Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place

x1: Frozen sounds. When cooking frozen poultry with
x2: Chilled giblets, remove the giblets at first or second turn

for pork.

poultry, breast side down, in a flan dish on the
turntable.

•Turn poultry over when the audible signal

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
by pressing the AUTO

COOK key once.

x1

x1

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.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the

2. Enter the weight by pressing the

WEIGHT keys until the desired

WEIGHT keys until the desired

weight is displayed.

weight is displayed.

OR

x7

3. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key

once to start cooking.

x5

The display will count down
through the cooking time.

x1

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AUTOCOOK CHART

MENU
AC-1

Chilled Ready
Meals

Stirrable:

e.g. Spaghetti
Bolognese,
Beef stew

Non-stirrable:

e.g. Lasagne,
Cottage pie

AC-2

Frozen Ready
Meals

Stirrable:

e.g: Spaghetti
Bolognese,
Beef stew

Non-Stirrable:

e.g. Lasagne,
Cottage pie

AC-3

Fresh Fish
(fillets, steaks)
Oily fish: e.g
Salmon, mackerel
White fish: e.g.
Cod, Haddock

WEIGHT RANGE

0.3kg - 0.8kg

0.3kg - 0.8kg

0.1kg - 0.6kg

AUTOCOOK

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

•For one section containers, use a
skewer to pierce film in 5 places.

•For two section containers,
pierce using a skewer.
Pierce meat/main section 3 times and rice/pasta
section twice.

• For food contained in bag(s), pierce 5 times on one
side. Cook pierced side-up.

• Where bags come already perforated, do not pierce.

• Place on the turntable.

• Stir, if possible, when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes before
serving.

NOTES:

• For stirrable foods, including food in bags, stir or
manipulate contents when the audible signal sounds.

• For non-stirrable foods, use the MORE key.
(It is not necessary to stir.)

• It is not possible to use the LESS key for these menus.

• Arrange in a single layer in a large flan dish.

• Cover tightly with microwaveable cling film, pierce
several times and place on the turntable.

• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 - 3 minutes before
serving.

NOTE:

For white fish use the MORE key.

AC-4

Jacket Potatoes

AC-5

Rice/Pasta

1- 4 potatoes(pieces)
1 potato = approx.
250g

0.1kg - 0.3kg

• Pierce each potato in several places and place towards
the edge of the turntable.

• Turn food over when the audible signal sounds.

• After cooking, leave to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 2 - 3 minutes.

• Place rice/pasta in an appropriate sized bowl.

• 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
AC-6

Fresh Vegetables

(sliced, chopped

etc)

• 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.

WEIGHT RANGE

0.1kg - 0.6kg

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

• Cut, chop and slice into evenly sized pieces.

•

Place in an appropriate sized dish.

•

Add 15ml (1 tbsp) of water per 100g of vegetables.

• 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.

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