Sharp R641AM Manual

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QuartzDualGrill

		STIR TURNKG/ % GRILLMICRO COOK
		Auto Cook		Auto Cook/
	1	Roast		Defrost
		Beef / Lamb
	2	Roast Pork		x1-5	Micro
	3	Roast Poultry		x6	Grill
				x7-8 Dual
	4	Chicken Portions
	5	Crispy Crumb Foods		Stop / Clear
	6	Oven Chips
	Auto Defrost			Start
	7	Meat Joint		Auto Minute
		(Beef,Lamb,Pork)
	8	Poultry
	10min.		1min. 10sec.
		1.0KG	0.1KG	PCS
					R-641

700W

E

R-641M

MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK

800 W (IEC 705)

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CONTENTS

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Basic Operation:

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 How to Operate the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Dual Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Auto Operation:
Auto Cook/Defrost with chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.11-12
Other Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Cooking Advice:

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16 Advice For Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Advice For Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Cookbook: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-34

Aftercare:

Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36 To replace the mains plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

OPERATION MANUAL

This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven.

IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open.

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OVENAND ACCESSORIES

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	7	6	5	4
1	Control panel
2	Oven lamp
3	Door opening button
4	Waveguide cover
5	Seal packing
6	Oven cavity
7	Door seals and sealing surfaces
8	Ventilation openings		10

9Outer cabinet

10Power cord

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

11 Turntable 12 Roller stay 13 Seal packing

Place the roller stay in the seal packing on the floor of the cavity. Then place the turntable on to the roller stay.

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

14 Rack (For use of the rack, refer to the grilling and

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dual grilling sections on pages 9 and 10 ).

NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention two details: part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service facility.

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								CONTROL PANEL
							1.	DIGITAL DISPLAY.
							2. AUTO COOK / DEFROST key.
						1		Use for programming the AUTO
								COOK/DEFROST menus. This key also
								functions as LESS/PLUS key.
		STIR TURNKG/ % GRILLMICRO COOK					3.	MICRO/GRILL/DUAL key.
								Press to select the desired mode.
							4.	STOP/CLEAR key.
								Press once to stop a programme,
		Auto Cook						and/or twice to cancel a programme.
8				Auto Cook/			5.	START/AUTO MINUTE key.
	1	Roast		Defrost		2		Press to start a programme. Press to
		Beef / Lamb						cook on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute or
	2	Roast Pork			Micro			increase time during cooking in
				x1-5				multiples of 1 minute.
	3	Roast Poultry		x6	Grill	3	6.	TIME/WEIGHT keys.
				x7-8 Dual				Press to enter the cooking time, and
	4	Chicken Portions
								also the desired weight when using
	5	Crispy Crumb Foods		Stop / Clear				AUTO COOK/DEFROST.
	6	Oven Chips				4	7.	AUTO DEFROST menu.
							8.	AUTO COOK menu.
7	Auto Defrost			Start		5
	7	Meat Joint		Auto Minute
		(Beef,Lamb,Pork)
	8	Poultry
						6
	10min.		1min. 10sec.
		1.0KG	0.1KG	PCS
					R-641

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Oven Use:

•The oven is for domestic food preparation only. Never operate when empty.

•Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when not in use.

•Never attempt to use the oven with the door open. It is important not to force or tamper with the door safety latches. This may result in exposure to microwave energy.

•Never operate the oven with any object caught in the door sealing surfaces, this again may cause microwave leakage.

•Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of the door latches or air-vent openings as this may damage the oven and cause an electric shock.

•If water or food drops inside the air vent openings switch off the oven immediately, unplug it and call a Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

•Never attempt to move the oven while it is operating.

WARNING:

Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instruction has been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use.

Fire: If food overheats, starts to smoke or burn: Keep the oven door closed; turn the oven off; switch off the power at the socket and disconnect the plug from the socket. Failure to follow this procedure may result in fire and oven damage.

Liquids: Take care when microwaving liquids and beverages. To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of liquid and possible scalding: Stir liquid prior to and during heating/reheating, let liquid stand in the oven at the end of cooking.

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. Contact your dealer or an authorised Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

1.Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker. Do not remove the plastic film from the inside of the oven window as this protects it from dirt.

2.Place oven on a secure, level surface, strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.

3.Ensure there is a minimum free space above the oven of 21 cm.

4.Do not place the oven where heat, moisture or high humidity are generated, (for example, near or above a conventional oven or kettle) or near combustible materials (for example, curtains). Do not block or obstruct air vent openings, as obstructions may ignite due to the emission of hot air.

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

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

7.Do not use the oven outdoors.

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INSTALLATION

WARNING:

It is hazardous for anyone other than a competant person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

BUILDING-IN-KIT.

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

IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.

•Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug.

•Insert the plug properly into the socket as the plug may otherwise overheat and catch fire.

•Do not connect other appliances to the same socket using an adaptor plug as it may cause the house wiring to overheat and catch fire.

•If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply cord is damaged, do not operate the oven, it must be replaced by the special power cord, part no. QACCBA004URE1. Contact your dealer or a Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

A defective plug, power supply cord or socket may overheat and catch fire during operation or cause an electrical shock.

•When removing the plug from the socket always grip the plug, never the mains lead as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug.

•The product is fitted with a re-wireable plug. Should it not be suitable for the socket outlet in your home, remove the plug and fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring code given in “To replace the mains plug” on page 36.

If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied, ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off. When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.

WARNING

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in “To replace the mains plug” on page 36.

BEFORE OPERATION

Plug in the oven.

1.The oven display will flash:

2.Touch the STOP/CLEAR key the display will show:

Heat the oven using GRILL mode without food for 20 minutes. See note on page 9.

To set the clock, see page 6.

Use of the STOP/CLEAR key.

Use the STOP/CLEAR key to:

1.Erase a mistake during programming.

2.Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

3.Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice.

1.

STIR TURN KG / % GRILL MICRO COOK

2.

STIR TURN KG / % GRILL MICRO COOK

Stop / Clear

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SETTINGTHE CLOCK

Your oven is fitted with a clock which can be set to the time of day. There are two setting modes: 12-hour clock and 24 hour-clock.

To set the 12 hour-clock, hold the MICRO/GRILL/DUAL key for three seconds. “12H” will appear on the display.

To set the 24 hour-clock, press the MICRO/GRILL/DUAL key once more after step 1, in the example below. “24H” will appear in the display.

Example:

To set the 24 hour clock to 22:59 :

1. Press MICRO/GRILL/			2. Select the 24 hour clock.
DUAL key and hold for
three seconds.
x1-5	Micro		x1-5	Micro
x6	Grill		x6	Grill
x7-8 Dual			x7-8 Dual		x1
x1 for three secs
4. Press	MICRO/GRILL/		5. Press 10 MINUTE key 5
DUAL key once.			times and the 1 MINUTE
			key 9 times to enter
			the minutes.
x1-5		Micro
x6		Grill
	x7-8 Dual x1		10min.		1min.

x1-5	Micro
x6	Grill
x7-8 Dual		x1 for three secs
x1-5	Micro
x6	Grill
x7-8 Dual		x1

3.Press 10 MINUTE key twice and the 1 MINUTE key twice to enter the hours.

10min. 1min.

x2

6.Press MICRO/GRILL/ DUAL key once to start the clock.

x1-5	Micro
x6	Grill	x1
x7-8 Dual

Check the display.

STIR TURN KG / % GRILL MICRO COOK

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HOW TO OPERATE THEOVEN

Opening and closing the door:

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

Stopping the oven:

If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press STOP/CLEAR or open the oven door. To start the oven, close the door and press START/AUTO MINUTE. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme, press

STOP/CLEAR twice.

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

Stop / Clear

Start

Auto Minute

Example:

To cook for 2 minutes on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) power.

1min.

1.Enter cooking time, press the 1 MIN key twice.

x1-5	Micro			Start
x6	Grill
			Auto Minute
x7-8 Dual
		x2			x1
2. Press the MICRO/			3. Press START/AUTO
GRILL/DUAL key			MINUTE once to start
twice for 70P			cooking.
(MEDIUM HIGH).

STIR TURN KG / % GRILL MICRO COOK

4.Display will count down through cooking time.

WARNING

Always operate the oven with the turntable and support fitted correctly, see page 2. This promotes thorough even cooking.

A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and damage the oven.

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

MICROWAVING

Introduction:

Water, sugar and fat in food absorbs microwaves and causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together.

Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy, and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore, important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating. Where recommended, allow food to stand, this is not optional but necessary to ensure thorough cooking and is particularly important for dense food, such as joints of meat.

Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and utensils and heat the food inside the dishes. Microwaves are reflected by metal. The oven is lined with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to prevent microwave leakage. Metallic dishes are not suitable for microwaving.

(See suitable cookware, page 14-15).

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MICROWAVEPOWER LEVELS

Enter required time and select the power level:

There are 5 microwave power levels (eg. cooking time is 1 minute):

x1-5	Micro	x1	100P (HIGH)
x6	Grill
x7-8 Dual
x1-5	Micro	x2	70P	(MEDIUM HIGH)
x6	Grill
x7-8 Dual
x1-5	Micro	x3	50P	(MEDIUM)
x6	Grill
x7-8 Dual
x1-5	Micro	x4	30P	(MEDIUM LOW)
x6	Grill
x7-8 Dual
x1-5	Micro	x5	10P	(LOW)
x6	Grill

x7-8 Dual

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default to 100P (HIGH) unless you press the MICRO / GRILL / DUAL key to the desired setting. To help you decide which power level is suitable, follow the advice given in the charts; for defrosting see page 20, for cooking see pages 21 and 22, for reheating

see page 23.

Power level: The microwave power level is varied by the microwave energy switching on and off. When using power levels other than 100P (HIGH) you will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.

MAFFHEATING CATEGORY

800W

E

Microwave

Symbol.

Microwave output power in watts (based on international (IEC 705) standard.)

Letter representing the 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.

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DEFROSTING

To defrost foods not included in the Auto Defrost menu, use microwave power levels 30P (MEDIUM LOW) or10P (LOW). Stir or turn food at least 2-3 times during defrosting.

After defrosting, cover food or wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted. Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section on page 20.

x1-5 Micro

x6 Grill

x7-8 Dual

GRILLING

The grill at the top of the oven cavity has one power setting. Assisted by the turntable which rotates to ensure even browning, the grill is both economical and ideal for cooking food such as bacon, gammon steaks, fish fingers and tea cakes or for making cheese on toast. It is also ideal for browning and crisping food which has been microwaved.

NOTE:

When first using the grill heater, smoke and odour will be given off. To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grill heating element without food for approximately 20 minutes.

Example:

To grill for 8 minutes. Close the oven door.

1min.	x1-5	Micro
	x6	Grill
	x7-8 Dual x6
1. Enter the grilling time,	2. Press the MICRO/
press the 1 MINUTE key	GRILL/DUAL key
eight times.	six times.

	Start		The display will
			count down
	Auto Minute	x1
			through the
3. Press START/AUTO			grilling time.
MINUTE once to start
grilling.

It is not necessary to preheat the grill.

It is recommended to use the rack for grilling small items such as toast, bacon or steak, turn over halfway through grilling. Place food directly on the rack, in a flan dish or on a heat-resistant plate.

When browning or crisping foods in a casserole dish, use the rack if the container is shallow enough. However, it is advisable to place such containers directly onto the turntable, allow a little extra time to brown and crisp.

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DUALGRILLING

The DUAL GRILL feature enables a combination of any one of two microwave power levels with the grill, 30P (MEDIUM LOW), and 50P (MEDIUM).

The combination of microwaves with the grill reduces cooking time and provides a crisp, brown finish giving you the convenience of fast cooking with a traditional appetising appearance.

DUAL GRILL is pre-programmed to combine the grill with 30P (MEDIUM LOW) microwave power. If you wish to change the microwave power level, press the MICRO/GRILL/DUAL key until the desired power level is shown on the display. The microwave power level will change.

x1-5 Micro

x6 Grill

x7-8 Dual

You cannot select the 100P (HIGH) or 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) or 10P (LOW) power level.

Example:

To cook using DUAL GRILL, 50P (MEDIUM) microwave power for 15 minutes.

Close the oven door.

10min. 1min.

x1 x5

1.Press the 10 MINUTE key once and the 1 MINUTE key five times to enter a grilling time of 15 minutes.

	x1-5	Micro		Start
	x6	Grill
			Auto Minute
	x7-8 Dual
		x8			x1
	2. Press MICRO/GRILL /		3. Press START/
	DUAL key eight times.			AUTO MINUTE
				once to start
				cooking.

STIR TURN KG / % GRILL MICRO COOK

STIR TURN

KG / % GRILL MICRO COOK

STIR TURN KG / % GRILL MICRO COOK

Use the rack for grilling small items such as bacon or burgers, turn over halfway through cooking. Food can be placed directly on the rack, on a heat-resistant plate or in a flan dish on the rack.

When browning or crisping foods in a casserole dish, use the rack if the container is shallow enough. However, it is advisable to place such containers directly onto the turntable to allow a little extra time to brown and crisp.

Follow recommended Dual Grill times and procedures given in the chart on pages 24 and 25.

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