Sharp R798M User Manual

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900W (IEC 60705)

OPERATION MANUAL

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R-798M

MICROWAVE OVEN

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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:

www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

Customers without Internet access may telephone:

08705 274277 (9am - 5pm)

(01) 676 0648 (from Ireland)

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

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

AFETY:

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

PERATION

Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

How Your Oven Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Energy Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 11

Grill Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Preheating the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Oven Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Dual Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Autocook / Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 - 17

Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 19

ONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

Sequence Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Less and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Auto Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

OOKING

ADVICE:

Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 24

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

FTERCARE:

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 - 30

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

OOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 - 60

UARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

PECIFICATIONS

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CONTENTS

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YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

OVEN:

1. Control panel

2. Oven lamp

3. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)

4. Bottom grill heating element

5. Turntable motor shaft

6. Oven cavity

7. Door seals and sealing surfaces

8. Door latches

9. Door opening handle

10. Top grill heating element

11. Ventilation openings

12. Outer cabinet

13. Power cord

NOTES:

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

• After cooking fatty foods without a cover, always clean the cavity and especially the grill heating elements thoroughly, these must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire.

•Always operate the oven with the turntable 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. The model number is located at the bottom of the control panel.

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

14. Turntable

15. Rack

• Place the turntable on to the turntable motor shaft, ensuring it is located firmly.

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

•For use of the rack, refer to the grilling and dual cooking sections on pages 12 to 15.

Never touch the grills when they are hot.

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3678

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

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CONTROL PANEL

1. DIGITAL DISPLAY KEYS:

2. TIME

3. AUTO COOK

4. PIZZA

5. EXPRESS DEFROST

6. LESS/MORE

7. START/AUTO MINUTE

8. STOP/CLEAR

9. KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET

10. WEIGHT UP/DOWN

11. DUAL COOK

12. OVEN (

13. GRILL

14. MICRO POWER

DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATORS:

1. LESS/MORE

2. MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL

3. WEIGHT

4. MICROWAVE

5. BOTTOM GRILL

6. TOP GRILL

7. COOK

8. DEFROST

9. AUTO

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic use only.

•Never operate when empty, except as directed in the ‘Grill cooking’ section on page 12.

• 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 the oven off immediately, unplug it and call a SHARP approved service facility. (See page 31).

•Never move the oven while it is operating.

• The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grills will become very hot during operation. Care should be taken to avoid touching these areas. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves. 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.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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.

WARNING: Do not allow children

to use the oven without supervision until 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.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Inspect the Oven:

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

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

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

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

• Inspect the oven interior and door for dents.

IMPORTANT: If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven in any way, until it has been repaired by a SHARP trained engineer. (See page 31 for details).

1. Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker (if present). 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. The oven door will become hot during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85cm or more above the floor. Ensure the surface or mounting position is strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.

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INSTALLATION

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

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” opposite).

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.

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-4900, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety of the oven.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.

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

• Insert the plug properly into the socket.

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

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

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

• If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, remove the plug properly (do not cut off).

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

• Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 31.

IMPORTANT!

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

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

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

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

• When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 31.

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19cm

HEATING CATEGORY

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.

HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS

Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those used for TV and radio signals.

Electrical energy is converted into microwave energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide cover.

Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there is a fine metal mesh on the door. During cooking the microwaves bounce off the sides of the oven cavity at random.

Microwaves will pass through certain materials, such as glass and plastic, to heat the food. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 25).

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.

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

OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Letter representing the oven heating category.

Microwave Symbol.

A B C D E

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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BEFORE OPERATION

Your oven comes pre-set in Energy Save Mode (see page 8 for details).

To operate the oven in 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:

3. Close the door.

The display will show:

NOTES: In Energy Save Mode, if you do not operate the oven for 3 minutes or more (i.e. after

closing the door, pressing the STOP/CLEAR key, or at the end of cooking), you will not be able to operate the oven until you open and close the oven door.

When new, the very first time the grills are used, smoke and odour will be given off. To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grills without food for approx. 20 minutes. (Please refer to note on page 12.)

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Power Level Press the Percentage

MICRO

POWER key

HIGH x 1 100%

MEDIUM HIGH x 2 70%

MEDIUM x 3 50%

MEDIUM LOW x 4 30%

(Defrost)

LOW x 5 10%

(Defrost)

•Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown opposite.

•To change the power level for cooking, enter the cooking time and then press the MICRO

POWER key.

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 cook at 100% unless you press the MICRO

POWER key to the desired setting.

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.

MICRO POWER

KEY

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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.

• If the oven is not used, it will default to Energy Save Mode after 3 minutes. The display is blank and the oven cannot be operated.

•To operate the oven, open and then close the door. “0” will be displayed and the oven is ready to use.

To cancel Energy Save Mode, set the clock. (Please refer to page 9.)

To cancel the clock, follow the procedure opposite. (This will restart Energy Save Mode.)

Notes:

• If you unplug your oven at any stage you will have to reset the clock to cancel Energy Save Mode.

• If the clock has been set, cancelling Energy Save Mode, then your oven has a safety feature which prevents START/AUTO MINUTE key from working if the oven has not been in use for more than 3 minutes. Press the STOP/CLEAR key or open and close the door to re-use the oven.

1. Time of day appears on the display.

2. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key 3 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

The power will be off and the display will show nothing.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

Your oven has a 12 hour clock.

•To select the 12 hour clock, press the

KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key twice.

To set the time of day follow the instructions opposite.

1. Select the clock.

2. Enter the hours by pressing the TIME keys.

3. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET

key once.

4. Enter the minutes by pressing the TIME keys.

5. To start the clock, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key once.

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.

•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 “.0” when cooking is complete.

• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show “.0” 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 opposite example again.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

MANUAL COOKING

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

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

• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, if required.

• Refer to the cooking charts in the cookbook section, pages 34 - 41.

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 Auto Cook and Express Defrost.

Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to cook/defrost foods and weights which are not included in the automatic programmes. The following are examples of manual cooking and defrosting. For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to pages 16 - 19.

Example:

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

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

three times.

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

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.

Opening and closing the door:

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

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

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

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN

NOTES FOR MANUAL COOKING AND DEFROSTING:

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

•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 MICRO POWER key. As long as your finger is touching the key, the power level will be displayed.

MANUAL DEFROSTING

• Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10% or 30% 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 charts in the cookbook section, page 33.

Example:

To defrost for 10 minutes on 30% microwave power.

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

2. Input the power level by pressing the MICRO POWER key 4 times.

The display will count down through the defrosting time.

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

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GRILL COOKING

The oven has top and bottom grills which can be used separately or combined. These have one power setting only. The grill is assisted by the turntable which rotates simultaneously to ensure even browning. Use the rack for grilling small items of food such as bacon, gammon and teacakes, turn over halfway through grilling. Food can be placed either directly onto the rack, or into a flan dish/heat-resistant plate on the rack.

To select the grill(s) required (Top, Bottom or Combined), enter the grilling time and follow the table below.

NOTE: When new, the very first time the

grills are used, smoke and odour will be given off. To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grills without food for approx. 20 minutes.

NOTES:

•It is not necessary to preheat the grill before cooking.

•Follow the recommended grilling times and procedures in the charts on page 36 of the cookbook section.

• When browning foods in a deep container, place on the turntable.

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

Cooking Mode Press

GRILL key

GRILL-1 (Top Grill) Once

GRILL-2 (Bottom Grill) Twice

GRILL-3 (Top and 3 Times

Bottom Grill)

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

Example:

To grill for 20 minutes, using GRILL-3.

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN. key twice.

2. Select GRILL-3 by pressing the GRILL key 3

times.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

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

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PREHEATING THE OVEN

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

Example:

To preheat the oven to 180ºC.

1. Enter the temperature by pressing the OVEN (ºC) key twice.

2. Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE key

once to start preheating.

3. When the oven reaches 180ºC, the audible

signal will sound and the oven will display 180ºC. Place food in the oven, enter the desired cooking time and press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key.

NOTES:

•When the oven reaches the desired temperature, the audible signal will sound and the temperature will be displayed in ºC.

Do not press the STOP/CLEAR key after opening and closing the door, as this will cancel the Oven mode.

• The preheated temperature will be maintained for approximately 30 minutes. After this time, preheat will be cancelled.

• 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.

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

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

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

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OVEN COOKING

NOTES:

•Follow oven times and procedures in the charts and recipes in the cookbook section.

•Food manufacturers instructions are only a guideline, so cooking times may need to be adjusted.

•Pressing the OVEN (ºC) key during cooking will display the programmed temperature.

This will not affect the programme or cooking time.

•Temperature measurements taken whilst the oven is in OVEN mode will differ from the displayed level. This is due to the grill elements turning on and off in order to regulate the oven temperature. This will not affect the cooking results as long as the operation manual and cookbook are followed correctly.

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

• This oven is not suitable for baking Yorkshire Puddings.

•Oven cooking is ideal for cooking foods and recipes in the cookbook section.

• When using the OVEN (ºC) key, all metal cookware can be used. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 25).

• The oven function on this model works

in a unique way. The heat for the oven function is generated by the top and bottom grills turning on and off. Due to this it is necessary to reduce standard convection temperatures. The temperatures should be reduced by approximately 20 - 30ºC. Check food is thoroughly heated after cooking. It is recommended to preheat the oven before use.

Example: To cook an Apple Pie, usually

cooked in a conventional oven at 180ºC for 20 minutes, reduce the temperature to 160ºC and cook for 20 minutes.

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

The temperatures available in ºC are:

200ºC, 180ºC,160ºC, 130ºC, 100ºC, 70ºC, 40ºC.

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

Example:

To cook for 20 minutes at 200ºC convection.

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN. key twice.

2. Input the temperature by pressing the OVEN (ºC) key once.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

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

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DUAL COOKING

Dual Cook combines microwave power with the grill.

The combination of microwave power with grill reduces cooking time and provides a crisp, brown finish.

There are two Dual Grill modes:

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

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

To select the dual cook mode required, enter the cooking time and follow the table below.

Dual Cook Mode Press DUAL

COOK key

DUAL COOK-1 (Top Once Grill and Microwave*)

DUAL COOK-2 (Bottom Twice Grill and Microwave*)

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

NOTES:

•Dual Cook is preset with 30% microwave power. If you wish to change the microwave power level, press the MICRO POWER key until the desired power level is shown on the display. *You can select power levels 10%, 30%, 50%,

70% and 100%.

• It is not necessary to preheat the grill.

•Follow the recommended dual cooking times and procedures in the charts on pages 37 - 39.

• When browning foods in a deep container, place on the turntable.

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

Example:

To cook for 15 minutes using Dual Cook-1, 50% microwave power.

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN. key once and the 1 MIN. key 5 times.

2. Select Dual Cook-1 by pressing the DUAL COOK key once.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

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

3. Change the power level by pressing the MICRO POWER key 4 times.

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AUTOCOOK / PIZZA

WEIGHT RANGE:

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

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

• Crispy Coated Foods should be rounded up to the nearest 0.05kg, for example, 0.34kg to 0.35kg.

• 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.

AUTOCOOK enables you to cook the foods listed on the control panel.

PIZZA enables you to cook frozen and chilled pizzas.

For cooking instructions please refer to the charts on page 17.

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

Example:

To cook 0.3kg of Crispy Coated Foods (AC-1).

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTOCOOK key once.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT UP key 5 times.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

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

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.

•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 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.

•AUTOCOOK and PIZZA uses a combination of microwave power and grills.

• Do not use the AUTO MINUTE function during AUTOCOOK and PIZZA, as the food may be overcooked.

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AUTOCOOK / PIZZA

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS AC-1 0.1kg - 0.5kg • Place the crispy coated food on the turntable.

Crispy Coated Foods • After cooking, remove from the turntable and

“Crispy Crumb Foods” serve.

NOTE:

Chilled & Frozen • For Frozen Crispy Coated foods use the e.g. Fish Cakes, MORE key. Chicken Fillets, Vegetable Burger

AC-2 1 - 2 servings • Place the fish and chips on the turntable. Fish & Chips 1 serve = 150g crispy • After cooking, remove from the turntable and

“Fish and Chips” crumb food plus serve.

150g chips (standard cut only) NOTES:

Chilled & Frozen • For Scampi & Chips use the LESS key. e.g. Fish Cakes & chips, •Frozen chunky

fish fillets are not recommended. Goujons & chips, • Fish, chicken and vegetable crumbed products can Nuggets & chips, be used on this menu. Fillets & chips,

AC-3 1 - 4 pieces • Pierce each potato in several places and place Baked Potatoes 1 potato = towards the edge of the turntable.

“Baked Potato” approx. 250g • After cooking, leave to stand wrapped in

aluminium foil for 2 - 3 minutes.

AUTOCOOK CHART

• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.

•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.

•For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 32.

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

MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Pizza 0.1kg - 0.9kg • Lightly grease the turntable with oil.

(Thin & Crispy or • Remove all packaging and place on the turntable.

Deep Pan type) • After cooking, remove from the turntable.

x1: Frozen NOTE: Bake & Rise and Stuffed Crust Pizzas are

x2: Chilled not recommended.

PIZZA CHART

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EXPRESS DEFROST

EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus.

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.

Example:

To defrost a 1.2kg Meat Joint.

2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT UP key 7 times.

1. Press the MEAT JOINT key once.

The display will count down

through the cooking time.

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

For defrosting instructions please refer to the chart on page 19.

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

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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 meat over when the audible signal sounds.

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

Chicken Quarters 0.3kg - 1.2kg • Place quarters, best side-down, 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.

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.

EXPRESS DEFROST CHART

•Frozen foods are defrosted from -18ºC.

•For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 32.

NOTES:

• 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.

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

• 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 from EXPRESS DEFROST until thoroughly defrosted.

• Do not use the rack for defrosting.

EXPRESS DEFROST

WEIGHT RANGE:

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

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

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

•To defrost weights or foods not included in these charts, please refer to the charts in the cookbook section, or follow manufacturers instructions on the pack.

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

1. SEQUENCE COOKING

This function allows you to cook using up to 4 automatic cooking stages for microwave mode and 2 automatic cooking stages for grill and dual cooking modes. Once programmed there is no need to interfere with the cooking operation as the oven will automatically move onto the next stage.

NOTE: If 100% is required on the final stage, it is not necessary to input the power level.

Example:

To cook for: 5 minutes on 70% microwave power (Stage 1) 6 minutes on Grill-1 (Stage 2) 3 minutes on Dual Cook-1, 10% microwave power (Stage 3)

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN. key 5 times.

2. Input the power level by pressing the MICRO

POWER key twice.

STAGE 1

STAGE 3

3. Enter the cooking time by pressing the

1 MIN. key 6 times.

STAGE 2

4. Select Grill-1 by pressing the GRILL key once.

5. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN. key 3 times.

6. Select Dual Cook-1 by pressing the DUAL COOK key once, then change the power level by pressing the MICRO POWER key once.

7. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key

once to start cooking.

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

The LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) keys enable you to:

• Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes.

• Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only).

TO USE WITH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES:

AUTO COOK / PIZZA / EXPRESS DEFROST Press the LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ) key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

Example:

If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked, but still firm, use the LESS ( ▼ ) key.

Alternatively, if you prefer Baked Potatoes softer, use the MORE ( ▲ ) key.

TO USE WITH MANUAL COOKING: Example:

To cook for 10 minutes on 50% microwave power and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes.

NOTES:

• The cooking/defrosting time will increase/ decrease in multiples of 1 minute.

• The overall time can be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.

NOTES:

• If you select MORE the display will show, ( ▲ ). If you select LESS, the display will show, ( ▼ ).

• Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them, then press the START/AUTO MINUTE key,

will be displayed.

•To cancel LESS / MORE, press the same key again.

•To change MORE to LESS, press the LESS ( ▼ ) key.

•To change LESS to MORE, press the

MORE ( ▲ ) key.

2. LESS AND MORE

4. Reduce the cooking time by pressing the LESS key twice.

The cooking time is reduced by 2 minutes and continues to count down.

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

2. Input the power level by pressing the MICRO POWER key 3 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key

once to start cooking.

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food.

NOTES:

•You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds.

•To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER simply press the STOP/CLEAR key and the display will return to the time of day, if set.

• The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst the oven is in use.

3. KITCHEN TIMER

Example:

To set the timer for 5 minutes.

1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key once.

2. Enter the desired time by pressing the 1 MIN. key 5 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key

once to the timer.

AUTO MINUTE enables you:

•To cook on 100% microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.

•To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.

NOTE: The overall time can be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.

4. AUTO MINUTE

Example: To cook for 2 minutes, press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.

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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

Arrange

Cover

Pierce

Stir, turn and rearrange

Stand

Cooking Techniques

Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish. e.g. Chicken drumsticks. Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the centre.

Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow recommendations where given (see pages 33 - 41). Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.

Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode. e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.

NOTE: Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they

may explode, even after cooking has ended. e.g. poached, fried, hard boiled.

For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.

Standing time is necessary after cooking so it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.

WARNING:

Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn and, in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.

Microwaves cook food faster than conventional cooking. It is therefore essential that certain techniques are followed to ensure good results. Many of the following techniques are similar to those used in conventional cooking.

COOKING ADVICE NOTES:

• Always attend the oven when in use.

• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for

use in a microwave oven. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 25).

• Refer to the charts in the cookbook section for recommended cooking times and power levels.

•Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.

• Only use microwave popcorn within the recommended packaging (follow the manufacturers instructions). Never use oil unless specified by the manufacturer and never cook for longer than instructed.

WARNING: Liquids and foods must not be heated in sealed containers or jars/containers with lids on, as pressure will build up inside and may cause the jar/container to explode.

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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE

Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special care when serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.

Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

Composition

Density

Quantity

Size

Shape

Temperature of food

Food Characteristics

Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire. Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be taken so that the food is cooked evenly.

Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Light porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles.

The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how much food is being cooked. The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases. e.g. Four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.

Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces the same size.

Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take longer to cook in the thicker parts. For even cooking, place the thickest parts to the outside of the dish where they will receive more energy. Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking.

The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature. The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example jam doughnuts, to release heat or steam.

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SUITABLE COOKWARE

To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.

Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be used as listed below.

Cookware

Aluminium foil Foil Containers

Browning dishes

China and ceramics

Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®

Metal

Plastic/Polystyrene e.g. fast food containers

Cling film

Freezer/Roasting bags

Paper plates/cups and kitchen paper

Straw and wooden containers

Recycled paper and newspaper

Racks

Microwave

Safe

✔ / ✘

✔

✔ / ✘

✔

✘

✔

✘

✔

Grill

✔

✘

✔

✘

✔

Dual Grill

✔ / ✘

✘

✔

✘

✔

Comments

Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully.

Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.

Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated suddenly.

It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.

Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at high temperatures.

Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam escape.

Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for microwave or convection use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing.

Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire.

Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating may cause fire.

May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead to fire.

The metal racks supplied have been specially designed for all cooking modes and will not damage the oven.

Oven

✔

✘

✔

✔ / ✘

✘

✔ / ✘

✘

✔

WARNING: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven

due to the possibility of ignition.

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DEFROSTING ADVICE

Using your microwave oven is the quickest defrosting method. It is a simple process but the following instructions are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly defrosted.

• Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.

•To defrost food, use microwave power levels 30% or 10%.

• Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 33 for further information.

Rearrange

Separate

Shield

Stand

Turn over

Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4 times during defrosting. Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange over-lapping areas. This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.

Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting. e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets.

Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. To prevent them becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves, e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.

Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted. Defrosting is not complete once the food is removed from the microwave oven. Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has completely defrosted.

It is essential that all foods are turned over up to 4 times during defrosting. This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.

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REHEATING ADVICE

Plated meals

Sliced meat

Poultry portions

Casseroles

Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately, see below.

Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50%, stir/rearrange halfway through reheating. NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before

serving.

Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50%. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating. NOTE: Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated before

serving.

Place thickest parts of the portions to the outside of the dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 70%. Turn over halfway through reheating. NOTE: Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated

before serving.

Cover with vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid and reheat on 50%. Stir frequently to ensure even reheating. NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before

serving.

For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving.

NOTES:

• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.

• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the size, shape and material of the container.

•To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, e.g. mince pies or Christmas pudding.

•Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire.

•Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the can.

To achieve the best results when reheating, select a suitable microwave power level appropriate to the type of food. e.g. A bowl of vegetables can be reheated using 100%, while a lasagne which contains ingredients that cannot be stirred, should be reheated using 50%.

Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.

The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

OVEN INTERIOR

• It is important to clean the interior of your microwave oven after each use.

•To clean the oven interior, use a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.

•Food and liquid splashes will build-up on the oven walls and ceiling. If grease, fat and food debris is allowed to build-up in the oven interior it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.

•Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. The waveguide cover is constructed from a fragile material and should be cleaned with care (follow the cleaning instructions above). NOTE: Excessive soaking may cause disintegration of the waveguide cover. The waveguide cover is a consumable part and without regular cleaning, will need to be replaced.

•Food will release steam during cooking and cause condensation inside the oven and door. It is important to wipe the oven dry. A buildup of condensation will eventually lead to rust forming on the oven interior.

• Do not allow grease or dirt to build-up on the door seals or areas around the door. This may prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leakage of microwaves (follow the cleaning instructions opposite).

• Ensure the turntable and accessories are cleaned after every use with a mild washing-up liquid solution and dried. This will prevent the build-up of grease and food debris. The turntable and accessories are dishwasher safe.

OUTER CABINET

•Wipe the outside of the microwave oven with a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.

• The control panel must be wiped clean and dried with the door open, therefore inactivating the oven.

GRILLS

• It is important to keep the grills clean at all times.

•Food and liquid splashes build-up and stick to the grills, which may cause smoke and possibly fire when next using the oven (follow the cleaning instructions above).

NOTES:

•Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.

•A steam cleaner should not be used.

•Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor. Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior.

• Slight tarnishing of the oven cavity, around the area of the grills, is likely to occur. This is normal and will not affect the ovens performance.

• Failure to maintain your oven in a clean condition could adversely affect the life of the oven and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Cleaning tip - For easier cleaning of your oven:

Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% for 10 - 12 minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks you can carry out yourself before calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple.

Follow this simple check below: Place half a cup of water on the turntable and

close the door. Programme the oven to cook for 1 minute using 100% microwave power.

1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking?

2. Does the turntable rotate?

3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your hand above the air vent openings.)

4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound?

5. Is the water in the cup hot?

Ta ke the cup of water out of the oven and close the door. Programme the oven to cook for 3 minutes using the top and bottom grills.

6. After 3 minutes, do both the grill heating elements become red?

Programme the oven to cook for 3 minutes using the oven on 180ºC.

7. After 3 minutes, is the oven cavity hot?

If you answer “NO” to any question first check that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown. If there is no fault with either, check against the troubleshooting chart on the following page.

NOTES:

• If you cook food for more than the standard

time (see chart opposite) using the same cooking mode, the oven’s safety mechanisms automatically activate. The microwave power level will be reduced or the grill heating elements will turn on and off.

• After manual or automatic cooking using the

Grill, Dual Grill or Oven modes, the cooling fan will switch on to cool the oven cavity. When the cooling fan works, the display may show “NOW COOLING”. To clear it, press the STOP/CLEAR key and the display will return to the time of day, if set. During these modes, the cooling fan will carry on working after you have pressed the STOP/CLEAR key. You may feel hot air blowing out of the air-vent openings.

IMPORTANT:

If the display is blank and has gone dark, even if the power plug is properly connected, the oven may be in Energy Save Mode. To cancel it, open and then close the oven door, see page 8.

• The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven operation, but does not form an airtight seal. It is normal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air around the oven door. Food with a high moisture content will release steam and cause condensation inside the door which may drip from the oven.

• Repairs and Modifications: Do not attempt to operate the oven if it is not working properly.

• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the outer cabinet. This is very dangerous due to high voltage parts inside which must never be touched, as this could be fatal. Your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover. If the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself, call a SHARP approved service facility.

WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a SHARP trained engineer to carry out servicing or repairs. This is important as it may involve the removal of covers that provide protection against microwave energy.

Cooking Mode

Microwave 100% cooking

Grill-1 Grill-2 Grill-3

Dual Grill-1

Microwave 100%

Microwave 10 - 70%

Dual Grill-2

Microwave 100%

Microwave 10 - 70%

Standard Time

20 Minutes

15 Minutes 15 Minutes Top Grill 6 Minutes

Btm Grill 6 Minutes

Microwave 20 Minutes Top Grill 15 Minutes Top Grill 15 Minutes

Microwave 20 Minutes Btm Grill 15 Minutes Btm Grill 15 Minutes

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TROUBLESHOOTING

ANSWER

When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.

The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.

Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.

Ensure all “eyes” are removed from the potatoes and that they have been pierced, place directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or similar.

Check the door is closed properly.

Ensure correct power level has been selected. The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting. The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.

QUERY

Draught circulates around the door.

Condensation forms in the oven, and may drip from the door.

Flashing or arcing from within the cavity when cooking.

Arcing potatoes.

The display is lit but the control panel will not work when pressed.

Oven cooks too slowly. Oven makes a noise. Outer cabinet is hot.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown: Green and yellow stripes = EARTH Blue = NEUTRAL Brown = LIVE

As the colours in the mains lead of your oven may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as described:

• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal

marked E or or coloured green or coloured green and yellow.

• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N

or coloured black or coloured blue.

• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L

or coloured red or coloured brown.

Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug.

Like most appliances in your home, your oven must be connected to a single phase 230-240V, 50Hz alternating current supply.

If you do not make the proper electrical connections you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If you have any doubts about your electrical supply ask a qualified electrician.

• If you are unable to resolve a problem using

the checks covered on the last few pages, do

not attempt to service this microwave oven yourself.

• Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer Information Centre. Telephone: 08705 274277 (office hours).

•For general information and assistance with oven queries, please contact our

Customer Information Centre: U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours) Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours) Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

•Replacement accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor: Willow Vale Electronics Ltd. Telephone: 0121 766 5414

CALLING FOR SERVICE

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SPOON MEASURES

1.25ml

/4 teaspoon

2.5ml

2 teaspoon

5ml 1 teaspoon

15ml 1 tablespoon

CONVERSION CHARTS

WEIGHT MEASURES

15g

/2oz 25g 1oz 50g 2oz

100g 4oz 175g 6oz 225g 8oz 450g 1lb

VOLUME MEASURES

30ml 1floz 100ml 3floz 150ml 5floz (

/4 pint) 300ml 10floz (1/2 pint) 600ml 20floz (1 pint)

COOKBOOK

INTRODUCTION

This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your microwave oven. These will give you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities of your oven and prove that microwave technology is the efficient and effective alternative to conventional cooking. The cookery notes below compliment all cooking procedures in this cookbook and should be read in advance of recipe preparation.

CONTENTS I

NTRODUCTION &CONVERSION C

HARTS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

DEFROSTING CHART

Meat, Poultry, Fish and Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

OOKING C

HART

Fish, Fresh & Frozen Vegetables and Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Rice, Pasta and Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

RILL - 3 COOKING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

DUAL COOK - 1 COOKING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 - 39

OVEN COOKING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

REHEATING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 - 60

COOKERY NOTES

• Please weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking, as labelled weights are only approximate.

• Where dishes are covered use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes are lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.

• Please note that all preparation times and serving quantities are approximate.

• All ingredients are given in both metric and imperial measures. Use either set but not a combination of both measures.

• Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions. Cooking results will vary according to the condition of foods, utensils and the oven. Please check the cooking result and, if necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.

• Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.

• Butter and margarine can be interchanged on recipes, as preferred.

• Half-fat, skimmed or full-fat milk may be used in all recipes, as preferred.

• Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.

• Chilled foods are to be cooked from 5°C. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.

• Ambient/fresh/dried/canned foods are to be cooked from 20°C. DO NOT COOK FROM FROZEN.

•Frozen foods are to be cooked from -18°C.

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DEFROSTING CHART

10%

30%

10%

30%

Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4 - 5

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate.

Turn over 3 - 4 times, removing

defrosted mince each time.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield. Place on a plate. Separate and re-

arrange twice during defrosting.

Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 4 - 5 times,

during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a bowl. Turn 3 - 4 times,

removing defrosted mince each time.

Place in a flan dish. Separate and re-

arrange twice during defrosting.

Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Separate and re-

arrange twice during defrosting.

Shield.

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

Shield.

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

Shield.

Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

Shield.

Place on the turntable. Separate and

rearrange during defrosting.

Place on a plate. Turn over half way

through defrosting.

Remove from foil container. Place in

a flan dish.

Meat Joints (Beef,Lamb,Pork)

Minced Meat

Steak 2cm (3/4”) thick

Chops and Sausages

Bacon

❖ Whole Poultry (Chicken,Turkey,Duck)

Chicken Legs

Chicken/Turkey (Breasts & Fillets)

Minced Turkey

Whole Fish (Trout, Mackerel)

Fish Fillets/Steaks

Apples

Blackcurrants/Redcurrants/ Raspberries/Blackberries

Gooseberries/Rhubarb/ Strawberries

Bread (sliced)

Pastry (Puff or Shortcrust)

Meat & Fruit Pies (cooked)

60 - 90 Minutes

15 - 30 Minutes

5 - 10 Minutes

60 - 90 Minutes

25 - 30 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

15 - 30 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

5 - 10 Minutes

10 - 15 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

FOOD DEFROST MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

NOTE: Do not use the rack for defrosting.

▼ Method: If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil. ❖ Poultry: Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets.

● Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.

22 - 23 Minutes/

450g

5 - 8 Minutes/

450g

11 - 12 Minutes/

450g

16 - 18 Minutes/

450g

11 - 12 Minutes/

450g

20 - 21 Minutes/

450g

8 - 9 Minutes/

450g

11 - 12 Minutes/

450g

11 - 12 Minutes/

450g

9 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

450g

8 - 9 Minutes/

450g

6 - 7 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

450g

6 Minutes/

400g

5 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

large pie

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COOKING CHART

2 - 3 Minutes

2 Minutes

5 Minutes

4 Minutes

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

Fish Fillets

Whole Fish & Steaks

Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh)

Green Beans and Sprouts (fresh)

Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery (fresh)

Corn on the Cob (fresh)

Courgettes & Leeks (fresh)

Parsnips & Spinach (fresh)

Potatoes, Jacket (250g/9oz - each) (fresh)

Potatoes, Boiled (old & new - fresh)

Swede & Turnips (fresh)

Beans & Cabbage (green - frozen)

Broccoli/ Leaf Spinach /Brussels Sprouts (frozen)

Carrots - sliced (frozen)

Cauliflower florets (frozen)

Corn on the Cob (frozen)

Peas, Sweetcorn & Mixed Vegetables (frozen)

Apples & Rhubarb (fresh)

Blackberries/ Raspberries/ Redcurrants

7 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

450g

5 Minutes/

225g

5 - 6 Minutes/

225g

5 Minutes/

225g

6 - 7 Minutes/

225g

4 - 5 Minutes/

225g

5 - 6 Minutes/

225g

10 - 12 Minutes/

2 potatoes

9 - 10 Minutes/

450g

7 - 8 Minutes/

225g

5 - 6 Minutes/

225g

6 - 7 Minutes/

225g

6 Minutes/

225g

5 - 6 Minutes/

225g

10 - 11 Minutes/

2 cobs

5 - 6 Minutes/

225g

5 - 6 Minutes/

450g

5 - 6 Minutes/

450g

100%

Place in a single layer in a flan dish.

Cover and cook.

Place in a single layer in a flan dish.

Cover and cook.

Slice. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover dish.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover dish.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Slice or break into florets

Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Slice. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover dish.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Slice. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Pierce in several places.

Place on the edge of the turntable.

Cut into quarters. Add 60ml (4 tbsp) water.

Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

Dice. Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover dish.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1 tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1 tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1 tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1 tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Cover dish.

Turnover halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Cover dish.

Stir halfway through cooking.

Peel & slice. Place in a dish and cover.

Stir during cooking.

Place in a dish and cover.

Stir during cooking.

FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

NOTE:

• Prior to cooking fresh vegetables and fruit are at ambient temperature (20°C)

•Frozen vegetables are cooked from -18°C.

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COOKING CHART

FOOD ❇ COOKING MICRO ▼ METHOD ● STANDING

TIME POWER LEVEL TIME

14 - 15 Minutes

21 - 22 Minutes

11 - 12 Minutes

12 - 13 Minutes

10 - 11 Minutes

11 - 12 Minutes

8 Minutes

12 Minutes

14 Minutes

15g butter

2 eggs (medium)

30ml (2 tbsp) milk

salt & pepper

15g butter

4 eggs (medium)

90ml (6 tbsp) milk

salt & pepper

2 Minutes

30 Seconds

Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g rice.