Sharp R-774M User Manual

900W (IEC 60705)

R-774M

MICROWAVE OVEN

WITH TOP AND BOTTOM GRILLS

OPERATION MANUAL

WITH COOKBOOK

Double Grill & Oven

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CONTENTS

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Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety:

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Operation:

Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Energy Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

How to operate the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Dual Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Preheating the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Oven Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Instant Cook - Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Instant Cook - Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Express Cook/Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Express Cook/Express Defrost Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18

Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Auto Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Auto Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-24

Cooking Advice:

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26

Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

Advice for Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Advice for Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Advice for Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-58

Aftercare:

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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 -

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Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours, or

from Ireland (01) 676 0648.

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The accessories become very hot during Grill, Dual Grill, Oven, Instant Cook, Express Cook and Auto Cook modes. To prevent burns, use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

For use see pages 10 - 13.

1 Grill heating element (top grill) 2 Oven lamp 3 Control panel 4 Door opening button 5 Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE) 6 Oven cavity 7 Turntable motor shaft 8 Grill heating element (bottom grill)

9 Door seals and sealing surfaces 10 Air-vent openings 11 Outer cabinet 12 Power cord

WARNING:

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

13 Turntable 14 Turntable motor shaft Place the turntable on to the turntable motor shaft so that it locates firmly. To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes and containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven. 15 Rack (For use of the rack, refer to the grilling, dual grilling and oven cooking sections on pages 10 - 13).

• Never touch the bottom grill when it is hot.

NOTES:

• Always operate the oven with the turntable and support fitted

correctly. 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.

• When you order accessories, please mention two details: part name

and model name to your dealer or SHARP approved service facility.

Bottom Grill

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R-774

CONTROL PANEL

DIGITAL DISPLAY

1. WEIGHT indicators

2. MICROWAVE indicator

3. BOTTOM GRILL indicator

4. TOP GRILL indicator

5. COOK indicator showing oven in operation

6. DEFROST indicator

7. AUTO indicator, showing auto cooking in

progress

8. LESS/MORE indicators

9. MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL percentage

microwave power level indicator

CONTROL PANEL

10. TIME keys.

Use to select cooking times

11. INSTANT COOK keys Use to cook foods illustrated.

12. EXPRESS COOK keys Use to cook foods illustrated.

13. EXPRESS DEFROST keys Use to defrost foods illustrated.

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

15. DUAL GRILL key Press to select a combination of microwave and grill.

16. OVEN (

C) key

Press to select oven temperature.

17. LESS/MORE keys Press to shorten or lengthen heating time .

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

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

20. DOOR OPEN button

21. STOP/CLEAR key

Press once to stop a programme, twice to cancel a programme.

22. KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key Press to set the clock or use as a minute timer, or to programme standing time.

23. 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.

24. MICRO. POWER key Press to select microwave power level.

25. GRILL key Press to select Grill.

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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. Contact your dealer or SHARP approved service facility. (see p.

62)

1. Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker (if applicable). Do not remove the plastic film from the inside of the oven windo 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.

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. The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is 19cm.

4. The oven door may become hot during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85cm or more above the floor.

5. 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.

6. Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged (See IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION opposite) and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces.

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

8. Do not use the oven outdoors.

BUILDING-IN-KIT.

An installation frame is available which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit. The microwave oven is not designed to be built above or near a conventional oven. SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit, EBR-4600, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety of the oven. When building, follow installation instructions supplied carefully.

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.

• Do not connect other appliances to the same socket using an adaptor plug.

• If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord. The exchange must be made by an authorised SHARP service agent.

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

• If the fitted mains plug to your oven is a rewireable type and in the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, remove the plug and fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 61. If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied, ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off.

• If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-rewireable plug and in the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring code given in ‘To replace the mains plug’ on page 61.

Danger:

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.

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 61.

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19cm

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

900W

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.

Microwave output power in Watts (based on international (IEC 60705) standard).

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

OVEN OUTPUT POWER

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Letter representing the oven heating category.

Microwave Symbol.

A B C D E

OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY

Less heating time required

More heating time required

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.

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic food preparation only.

• Never operate when empty, except as directed in

the operation manual (see page 10).

• 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 62).

• Never move the oven while it is operating.

• Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear

cabinet, oven cavity, ventilation openings, accessories and dishes during GRILL mode,

DUAL GRILL mode OVEN mode, INSTANT COOK, EXPRESS COOK and AUTO COOK

operations, unless wearing thick oven gloves, as they will become hot. Before cleaning make sure they are not hot.

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

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 in the oven after cooking.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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MICROWAVING

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

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Power level: The microwave power level is varied

by the microwave energy switching on and off. When using power levels other than 100% 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 100% unless you press the MICRO. POWER key to the desired setting.

TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL:

To check the microwave power level during cooking, press the MICRO. POWER key. As long as your finger is pressing the MICRO. POWER key the power level will be displayed. The oven continues to count down although the display will show the power level.

To change the power level for cooking, enter the required time and then press the MICRO. POWER key. For example:

100% (HIGH)

70% (MED.HIGH)

50% (MEDIUM)

30% (MED.LOW)

10% (LOW)

Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power level for cooking, follow the advice given in the recipe section. Generally the following recommendations apply:

100% - (HIGH output = 900W) used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot beverages, vegetables etc.

70% - (MEDIUM HIGH output = 630W) used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes.

50% - (MEDIUM output = 450W) for dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.

30% - (MEDIUM LOW output = 270W Defrost setting) to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard.

10% - (LOW output = 90W) For gentle defrosting, eg. cream gateaux or pastry.

Introduction:

Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which 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. Only use utensils that are suitable for microwave ovens. (See suitable cookware, pages 24-25).

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BEFORE OPERATION

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ENERGY SAVE MODE

Your oven has an Energy Save Mode. This facility saves electricity when the oven is not in use. When you have unpacked your oven and assembled the turntable correctly (please refer to page 2) plug the oven into your electricity supply. Open & close the door. “0” will appear on the display. The oven is now ready for use. The oven will default to Energy Save Mode after 3 minutes if not used. In Energy Save Mode the display is blank and the oven cannot be operated. To cancel Energy Save Mode: i) Open & close the door. “0” will be displayed and the oven is ready for use. ii) Set the clock. Please refer to “Setting the clock” on page 8. (To revert back to Energy Save Mode, follow the procedure below). Note: If you unplug your oven at any stage you will have to reset the clock to cancel Energy Save Mode.

To start Energy Save Mode when the clock is set.

1. Make sure the correct time appears on the display.

2. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/ CLOCK SET key three times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. The power will be off and the display will show nothing.

x3 x1

Your oven has an energy save mode.

1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time.

2. Open the door, the display will flash the message shown opposite.

3. Close the door. The display wil show “.0”. If you set the clock “energy save” mode will be off. If you keep “energy save” mode, go to step 5.

4. Set the clock, refer to page 8.

5. Heat the oven using the upper and lower grills without food for 20 minutes. (For operation, see NOTES on page 10).

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NOTES:

• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key and the time of day will remain on the display as long as you keep your finger on the key. This does not affect the cooking process.

• 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, plug in the oven again, then open and close the door. The display will show . 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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SETTING THE CLOCK

x1 x2

1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/ CLOCK SET key twice.

2. To enter the hours press the

10 MIN key once then the 1 MIN key twice.

Example:

To set the the time of day, 12:35:

x3 x5 x1

4. To enter the minutes press the 10 MIN key 3 times then the 1 MIN key 5 times.

3. To change from hours to minutes press the KITCHEN TIMER/ CLOCK SET key once.

5. To start the clock press the KITCHEN

TIMER/ CLOCK SET key once.

Your oven is fitted with a 12 hour clock. To set the time of day, follow the guidelines in the example below:

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NOTES:

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

• When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops. The cooking time starts to count

down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.

• When oven operation is finished, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.

• If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the MICRO. POWER key. As long as your finger is

touching the key, the power level will be displayed.

HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN

Opening and closing the door:

To open oven door, press the door opening button. The oven lamp will light when the door is open. Close the door firmly and the lamp will go out.

Starting the oven:

Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO

MINUTE key.

Stopping the oven:

If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key once or open the oven door. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.

1. To enter the cooking time, press the 1 MIN key twice then the 10 SEC key three times.

2. To input the power level press the MICRO. POWER key twice for 70%.

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

The display will count down through the cooking time.

Example:

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

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COOKING MODE

GRILL-1 (Top Grill)

GRILL-2 (Bottom Grill)

GRILL-3 (Top & Bottom Grills)

PRESS GRILL KEY

Once

Twice

3 Times

NOTES:

• 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

• After cooking using the top grill and bottom grill, the display may show ‘NOW COOLING’.

• Follow recommended GRILL times and procedures given in the charts on pages 35 - 36.

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The oven has top and bottom grills which can be operated independently or combined.

• First enter the cooking time by using the TIME

keys.

• Then press the GRILL key to select the heating

element(s) required (top, bottom or combined). See table opposite for selection details.

• Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

The turntable rotates to ensure even browning during grilling. Use the grill key for bacon, fish fingers and tea cakes or for making cheese on toast. It is also ideal for browning and crisping food which has been microwaved.

The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, rack, dishes and especially the bottom grill heater become very hot. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

1. To enter the grilling time, press the 1 MIN key 8 times.

2. To select GRILL-1 press the GRILL key once.

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

EXAMPLE:

To grill for 8 minutes, using GRILL-1.

WARNING:

GRILLING

NOTE:

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

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DUAL GRILLING

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Example:

To cook using DUAL GRILL-1, 70% microwave power for 15 minutes.

1. To enter the grilling time, press the 10 MIN key once and the 1 MIN key 5 times.

2. Press the DUAL GRILL key once.

3. Press the START/

AUTO MINUTE

key once to start cooking.

DUAL GRILL combines the power of the microwave with the grills.

There are two DUAL GRILL modes:

1. Dual Grill-1 - Top grill with microwave.

2. Dual Grill-2 - Bottom grill with microwave.

These modes are preset with microwave power level, 30%.

• First enter cooking time.

• Then enter the DUAL GRILL mode by pressing the DUAL GRILL key until the desired setting appears on the display. See table opposite.

• Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

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.

3. Press the MICRO. POWER key 3 times.

NOTES:

• 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.

• Follow recommended DUAL GRILLING times and procedures given in the charts on pages 37 - 38.

• After cooking, the display will show ‘NOW COOLING’.

The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, rack, dishes and especially bottom grill heater will become very hot. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

WARNING:

COOKING

MODE

Dual Grill - 1 (Top Grill + Microwave*)

Dual Grill - 2 (Bottom Grill + Microwave*)

NOTE:

* To adjust the microwave power level, press the

MICRO. POWER key. You can select power levels 10% to 100% in 5 levels

PRESS

DUAL GRILL

KEY

Once

Twice

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PREHEATING THE OVEN

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EXAMPLE:

To preheat the oven to 180°C.

NOTES:

• During preheating and oven cooking, you will hear the cooling fan cycling on and off. This is completely normal and will not affect the cooking.

• When the oven reaches the desired temperature, the audible signal will sound and display the temperature in °C. Do not press the STOP/CLEAR key after opening and closing the door,

as this will cancel the OVEN MODE.

• If you prefer not to preheat the oven where recommended in the cookbook section, allow extra cooking time.

• The preheated temperature will be maintained for approximately 30 minutes before automatically turning itself off and returning to the time of day if the clock has been previously set.

• If you wish to preheat the oven then cook at a different temperature, enter the cooking time then press the OVEN (°C) key until the desired temperature is displayed.

• You can check the actual temperature during preheating by pressing the OVEN (°C) key. The temperature will appear on the display. This will not affect the oven operation.

Your oven can be preheated to a desired temperature prior to oven cooking.

1. To enter the desired temperature, press the OVEN (°C) key twice.

2. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to begin preheating.

3. When the oven reaches 180°C, the audible signal will sound and the oven will display 180°C. Place food in the oven, enter the desired cooking time and temperature before pressing the START/AUTO

MINUTE key to cook.

The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, rack, dishes and especially the bottom grill heater become very hot. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

WARNING:

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OVEN COOKING

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The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, rack, dishes and especially bottom grill heater will become very hot. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

2. To enter the temperature press the OVEN (°C) key three times.

1. To enter the baking time, press the 10 MIN key twice.

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

Your oven can be programmed to cook with seven different temperatures by combining the top and bottom grills.

NOTES:

• Once the oven has started you can find out the temperature you have programmed by pressing the OVEN (°C) key. The temperature will appear on the display. This will not affect the programme or cooking time.

• After cooking is complete the cooling fan will continue working for a short time to lower the temperature of the electrical and mechanical components. The display will show ‘NOW COOLING’.

• Recipes requiring a browned or crispy underside (ie; pies, pizza and bread), should be placed on the turntable.

• Small food items such as pastries or biscuits should be cooked on the rack so as to avoid browning too quickly.

• Follow the recommended OVEN COOKING times and procedures given in the chart on page 39.

Display will count down

through baking time.

WARNING:

NOTES:

• OVEN cooking is ideal for cooking recipes in the cookbook section.

• When using the OVEN facility, all metal cookware can be used. See SUITABLE COOKWARE

pages 24 - 25.

• The oven function is different to conventional cooking. Please convert the convection

temperatures. To convert recipes normally cooked using a conventional convection oven decrease cooking temperature by approx. 50 - 60°C.

This is necessary due to the additional heat generated during dual operation of the top and bottom grills. If food is not cooked within the normal cooking time, add an extra 5 mins then check again. Repeat this until food is cooked.

EXAMPLE:

To cook an Apple Pie usually cooked at 220°C for 20 minutes, reduce the temperature to 160°C and cook for 20 minutes.

EXAMPLE:

To bake for 20 minutes at 160°C:

The temperatures available in degrees Centigrade are:

200°C, 180°C, 160°C, 130°C, 100°C, 70°C, 40°C

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INSTANT COOK

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WEIGHT RANGE:

• Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg.

• You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see the chart on page 15).

• To cook weights below or above that range or foods not included in the chart on page 15, refer to the

charts in the cookbook section.

NOTES:

• The INSTANT COOK function can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.

• You can enter the weight by holding down the desired INSTANT COOK key, as well as by pressing, until the desired weight appears.

• You can use the LESS/MORE keys, see page 22.

• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops and indicates instructions on the

display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

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

• You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before pressing desired INSTANT COOK key. See page 23.

• All menus on INSTANT COOK use a combination of microwave power and grill during the cooking programme to provide a brown, crisp traditional looking and tasting result.

• If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during INSTANT COOK operation, the food may be overcooked.

1. Press the BREAKFAST key once.

INSTANT COOK enables you to cook the foods listed on the control panel and on the chart on page 15.

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

2. The oven will automatically start cooking after 2 seconds.

WARNING:

The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, rack, dishes and especially the bottom grill heater become very hot. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

Example:

To cook one serving of Breakfast (thin sausage & eggs).

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BREAKFAST 1 - 3 servings • Grease the turntable with 5 - 10ml of oil.

• Place bacon and/or sausages on the turntable.

(Pierce sausages).

• When oven indicates, turn bacon/sausages over and add eggs (not beaten).

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

NOTE: See the table below. Use MORE key or

LESS key as indicated.

NOTE: It is not necessary to pierce eggs as this programme uses only the grill, after the eggs have been

added.

PIZZA 0.1 - 0.9 kg • Remove from package and place on the turntable.

• After cooking, remove from the turntable and put on

plate for serving. NOTE: Use the MORE key for frozen pizza.

(Thin and crispy or deep pan type)

Bacon & eggs LESS Bacon (approx 30g/Slice, approx 0.25cm thick) 2 rashers 4 rashers 6 rashers

Egg (size 3) 1 2 3

Thin sausage & eggs Thin sausage (approx 25g each/approx 1.5cm) 4 8 12

Egg (size 3) 1 2 3

Bacon, thin sausage Bacon (approx 30g/ slice, approx 0.25cm thick) 2 rashers 4 rashers 6 rashers

Thin sausage (approx 25g each/approx 1.5cm) 2 4 6 Egg (size 3) 1 2 3

Thick sausages & eggs MORE Thick sausage (approx 50g each/approx 2.5cm) 3 6 9

Egg (size 3) 1 2 3

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

Less/

Ingredient 1 Serving 2 Servings 3 Servings

INSTANT COOK CHART

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For converting to lb/oz, please see the conversion chart on page 29.

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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST

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EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 3 popular menus, from frozen or chilled, listed on the control panel and the chart on page 17.

EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost the 3 menus listed on the control panel and the chart on page 18.

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

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

1. Press the ROAST BEEF key once to select cooking from frozen.

Example 1: To cook medium Roast Beef weighing 0.6kg from frozen, using EXPRESS COOK.

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

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

1. Select the menu required by pressing the MEAT JOINT key once.

Example 2: To defrost a Meat Joint weighing 1.8kg, using EXPRESS DEFROST.

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

NOTE:

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 the WEIGHT keys, as well as by pressing, until the desired weight appears.

x1x1

x13

The display will count down

through the defrosting time.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

x13

The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, rack, dishes and especially the bottom grill heater become very hot. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

WARNING:

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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS

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WEIGHT RANGE:

• Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and

12.5oz to 13oz.

• You are restricted to enter a weight within the range (see the following charts).

• To cook/defrost weights above or below that range or foods not included in the charts below, refer to the

charts in the Cookbook section.

NOTES:

• Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in the charts below.

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

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

• You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 23.

• When freezing foods for EXPRESS COOK, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.

• All menus on EXPRESS COOK use a combination of microwave power and grill during the cooking

programme to provide a brown, crisp traditional looking and tasting result.

• If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST operation, the food may be overcooked.

EXPRESS COOK

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

Roast Beef/Lamb 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the rack.

• 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 the MORE key 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 rack.

• 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 for pork. x2: Chilled

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 rack.

• Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds. When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove the giblets

x1: Frozen at first or second turn over. x2: Chilled • 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.

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MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

Meat joint: 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn over when audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until defrosted.

Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.8kg • Place poultry breast side up in a flan dish on the

turntable.

• Turn over when audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until evenly

defrosted.

Chicken Quarters 0.3kg - 1.2kg • Place quarters best side up in a flan dish on the

turntable.

• Turn over and rearrange when audible signal sounds.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30 minutes until evenly

defrosted.

EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS

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For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 29. Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking, as the labelled weight is only approximate.

Defrost: If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will

prevent the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.

EXPRESS DEFROST

AUTO COOK

AUTO COOK enables you to cook foods listed on the control panel and the chart on pages 19 and 20. Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function.

EXAMPLE: To cook 0.5kg Chilled Ready Meals using AUTO COOK AC-1.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK key once.

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

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

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No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

AC-1 Chilled Ready Meals 0.3kg - 0.8 kg • For one section containers, use a

(5°C) skewer to pierce film in five places.

Stirrable e.g: • For two section containers, pierce Spaghetti Bolognese, using a skewer. Pierce meat/main Beef Stew portion three times and rice/pasta

portion twice. Non-Stirrable e.g: • For food contained in bag(s), pierce meat portion five times Lasagne, on each side. For rice/pasta pierce five times on one side Cottage Pie only (where rice/pasta portion bags come already

perforated, do not pierce further).

AC-2 Frozen Ready Meals 0.3kg - 0.8 kg •Place in a flan dish on the rack.

(-18°C) •

Stir, if possible, when the oven indicates.

•

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

Stirrable e.g: Spaghetti Bolognese, NOTES: Beef Stew •For stirrable foods, stir as oven indicates. For food in bags,

manipulate contents. For non-stirrable foods, it is not Non-Stirrable e.g: necessary to stir. Lasagne, •

For non-stirrable foods, press the MORE key, before pressing

Cottage Pie the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

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

AUTO COOK CHART

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SELECTING MENU: The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK key. WEIGHT RANGE:

• Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and

12.5oz to 13oz

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

• You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see the chart on pages 19 and 20).

• To cook weights below or above that range or foods not included in the chart on pages 19 and 20, refer

to the charts in the Cookbook section.

NOTES:

• If the DOWN (▼) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range/

number of pieces, each time the key is pressed. If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range/number of

pieces, each time the key is pressed.

• You can enter the weight by holding down the WEIGHT keys, as well as by pressing, until the desired weight appears.

• Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in the chart on pages 19 and 20.

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

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

• You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 24.

• All menus with the exception of Chilled Ready Meals (AC-1) and Frozen Ready Meals (AC-2) use a combination of microwave power and grill during the cooking programme to provide a brown, crisp traditional looking and tasting result.

• If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during AUTO COOK operation, the food may be overcooked.

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