Sharp R-84STM, R-874M, R-884M User Manual

900W (IEC 60705)

R-874M / R-84STM / R-884M

MICROWAVE OVEN WITH TOP

& BOTTOM GRILLS AND CONVECTION

OPERATION MANUAL

WITH COOKBOOK

R-84STM

R-874M

R-884M

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CONTENTS

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

Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Safety:

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Operation:

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

Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

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

How to operate the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

Convection Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Dual Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

Instant Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Express Cook/Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-20

Meal In One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-26

Cooking Advice:

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28

Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29

Advice for Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Advice for Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Advice for Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-62

Aftercare:

Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-65

To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

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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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

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The accessories become very hot during Grill, Convection, Dual cook, Instant Cook, Express Cook and Meal In One modes. To prevent burns, use thick oven gloves

when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

Bottom grill

For use see page 11-15

1 Grill heating element (top grill) 2 Oven lamp

3 Control panel 4a Door opening button (R-874M & R-84STM) 4b Door opening handle (R-884M)

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 Low rack and 16 High rack (For use of the racks, refer to the grilling, convection and dual cooking sections on pages 11 - 15).

• 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.

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R-84STM & R-874M CONTROL PANELS

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17 18

For explanation of DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATORS and CONTROL PANEL keys, please see next page.

27 26

25 24

4 3 2 1

9 10

R-874MR-84STM

4 3 2 1

9 10

DIGITAL DISPLAY

1. MICROWAVE indicator

2. CONVECTION indicator

3. BOTTOM GRILL indicator

4. TOP GRILL indicator

5. COOK indicator

6. DEFROST indicator

7. AUTO indicator

8. LESS/MORE indicators

9. INFO indicator

10. MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL percentage

11. WEIGHT indicators

CONTROL PANEL

12. TIME keys

13. INSTANT COOK keys

14. EXPRESS COOK keys

15. EXPRESS DEFROST keys

16. MEAL IN ONE keys

17. CONV. (°C) key

18. DUAL CONV./GRILL key

19. LESS/MORE keys

20. INFO key

21. START/AUTO MINUTE key

22. STOP/CLEAR key

23. KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key

24. WEIGHT CONVERSION key

25. WEIGHT keys

26. MICRO. POWER key

27. GRILL key

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R-884M CONTROL PANEL

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27 26

25 24

4 3 2 1

9 10 11

DIGITAL DISPLAY

1. MICROWAVE indicator

2. CONVECTION 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. INFO indicator for information display

10. MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL percentage

microwave power level indicator

11. WEIGHT indicators

CONTROL PANEL

12. TIME keys

Use to enter cooking time.

13. INSTANT COOK keys Use to cook foods illustrated.

14. EXPRESS COOK keys Use to cook foods illustrated.

15. EXPRESS DEFROST keys Use to defrost foods illustrated.

16. MEAL IN ONE keys Use to cook foods illustrated.

17. CONV. (°C) key Press to select convection temperature.

18. DUAL CONV./GRILL key Press to select Dual Convection or Dual Grill

19. LESS/MORE keys Press to shorten or lengthen cooking time.

20. INFO key Press to select information displays.

21. 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.

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

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

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

25. 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.

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

27. GRILL key Press to select grill.

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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 a SHARP approved service facility. (see p. 66)

1. Remove all packing materials including the feature sticker (if applicable). Do not remove the plastic film from the inside of the oven window as this protects it from dirt. The waveguide cover prevents food and grease from entering the waveguide area where it could cause damage. DO NOT REMOVE.

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! below). Do not allow the power supply

cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven.

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.

The R-884M microwave oven is not designed to be built-in to a kitchen unit.

An installation frame is available for R-874M and R-84STM which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit.

The microwave ovens are not designed to be built above or near a conventional oven. SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit, EBR-4700 (R-874M) or EBR-47ST (R-84STM), 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 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 a SHARP approved service facility.

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

• 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 65. 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-rewirable 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 65.

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. 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 65.

INSTALLATION

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19cm

MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

Oven Use:

• The oven is for domestic food preparation only. Never operate when empty, except as directed in the operation manual (see page 11).

• 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 66).

• 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, DUAL GRILL, CONVECTION, DUAL CONVECTION modes, EXPRESS COOK, INSTANT COOK and MEAL IN ONE 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

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.

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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

MICROWAVING

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100% (HIGH)

70% (MED.HIGH)

50% (MEDIUM)

30% (MED.LOW)

10% (LOW)

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 27 - 28).

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:

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.

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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 pages 2 & 5) 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 9. (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 3 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.

3. Close the door. The display will 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 9.

5. Heat the oven using the upper and lower grills without food for 20 minutes. (For operation, see NOTES on page 11).

BEFORE OPERATION

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ENERGY SAVE MODE

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SETTING THE CLOCK

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

EXAMPLE:

To set the time of day, 12:35:

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

2. To enter the hours, by pressing the 10 MIN key once and the 1 MIN key twice.

3. To change from hours to minutes press the KITCHEN TIMER/

CLOCK SET key once.

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4. To enter the minutes press the

10 MIN key 3 times then the 1 MIN key 5 times.

5. To start the clock press the KITCHEN TIMER/

CLOCK SET key once.

NOTES:

• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press 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, the display will intermittently show:

after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The

time of day will also be erased.

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

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HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN

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Opening and closing the door:

To open the oven door for R-884M, pull the door opening handle, for R-84STM and R-874M press the door opening button. The oven lamp will come on while the door is open. Close the door firmly and the oven lamp will go out.

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 .

NOTES:

•

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

• When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. 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.

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EXAMPLE:

To grill for 8 minutes using GRILL - 1.

NOTES:

• When browning or crisping foods in a casserole dish, place directly onto the turntable or low rack.

• After cooking the display may show “NOW COOLING”.

• Follow recommended GRILL times and procedures given in the charts on page 38.

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

when removing the food or turntable from the oven.

WARNING:

GRILLING

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

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

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

The display will count down through the grilling time.

NOTE:

When first using the grill heating elements, 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.

COOKING MODE

GRILL - 1 (Top Grill)

GRILL - 2 (Bottom Grill)

GRILL - 3 (Top & Bottom Grills)

PRESS GRILL KEY

Once

Twice

3 Times

The turntable rotates to ensure even browning during grilling. Use the grill mode 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.

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PREHEATING THE OVEN

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EXAMPLE:

To preheat the oven to 180°C.

NOTES:

• During preheating and convection 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 CONVECTION 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 CONV. (°C) key until the desired temperature is displayed.

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

1. To enter the desired temperature press the CONV. (°C) key 5 times.

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.

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

when removing the food or turntable from the oven.

WARNING:

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

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CONVECTION COOKING

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

when removing the food or turntable from the oven.

WARNING:

EXAMPLE:

To bake for 25 minutes at 200°C convection.

NOTES:

• Once the oven has started you can find out the temperature you have programmed by pressing the

CONV. (°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 may show “NOW COOLING”.

• Recipes requiring a browned or crispy underside (ie; pies, pizza and bread), should be placed directly on the turntable, unless instructions in the cookbook section state otherwise.

• Joints of meat/poultry should be cooked on the low rack, on the turntable.

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

too quickly.

The temperatures available in degrees Centigrade are:

250°C, 230°C, 220°C, 200°C, 180°C, 160°C, 130°C, 100°C, 70°C, 40°C

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

NOTES:

• CONVECTION cooking is ideal for cooking buns, biscuits and scones.

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

pages 27 - 28.

• Temperature measurements taken whilst the oven is in convection mode will differ slightly 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 cook book are followed correctly.

1. To enter the baking time, press the 10 MIN key twice then the 1 MIN key 5 times.

2. To enter the temperature press the CONV. (°C) key 4 times.

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

The display will count down through the baking time.

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There are three DUAL COOKING modes:

1. DUAL - 1 - Convection and Microwave

2. DUAL - 2 - Top Grill and Microwave

3. DUAL - 3 - Bottom Grill and Microwave These modes are preset with microwave

power level, 30%.

• First enter cooking time.

• Then select the DUAL COOKING mode

by pressing the DUAL CONV./GRILL key until the desired setting appears on the display. See table opposite.

• Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

DUAL COOKING combines the power of microwave with convection or the grill modes.

DUAL COOKING

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

2. Press the

DUAL CONV./

GRILL

key twice.

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

The display will count down through the cooking time.

Example 1:

To cook for 15 minutes using DUAL - 2, combining 70% microwave power with the top grill.

3. To change the power level press the MICRO. POWER key 3 times for 70%.

COOKING

MODE

Dual - 1 (Convection + Microwave)*

Dual - 2 (Top Grill + Microwave)*

Dual - 3 (Bottom Grill + Microwave)*

PRESS DUAL

CONV./GRILL KEY

Once

Twice

3 times

NOTE:

* To adjust the microwave power level, press the

MICRO. POWER key.

* You can select power levels 10% to 100% for DUAL - 2/

DUAL - 3, and power levels 10% to 50% for DUAL - 1.

* To adjust the convection temperature, press the

CONV. (°C) key.

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

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NOTES:

• Follow recommended DUAL COOKING times and procedures given in the chart on pages 39 - 41.

• After cooking, the display will show “NOW COOLING”.

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

when removing the food or turntable from the oven.

WARNING:

DUAL COOKING

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

2. Press the

DUAL

CONV./GRILL

key

once.

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

Example 2:

To cook for 20 minutes using DUAL-1, 230°C, combined with 10% microwave power.

3. To change the temperature press the CONV. (°C) key once.

COOKING HINT: For DUAL - 1 and DUAL - 2

Use the low rack for browning food in larger dishes such as Lasagne.

4. To change the power level press the MICRO. POWER key once for 10%.

The display will count down through the cooking time.

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INSTANT COOK enables you to cook the foods listed on the control panel and on the chart on page 17.

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

1. Press the BAKED POTATOES key four times.

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

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

when removing the food or turntable from the oven.

WARNING:

EXAMPLE: To cook 4 baked potatoes.

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 17).

• To cook weights below or above that range or foods not included in the chart on page17, 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 23. Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in the chart on page 17.

• 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 26.

• All menus on INSTANT COOK use a combination of microwave power and grill/convection 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.

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

(Thin & crispy or • After cooking, remove from the tuntable and put on a plate for serving.

Deep pan type) NOTE: For FROZEN pizza use the MORE key.

CHICKEN 1 - 4 pieces • Place chicken quarters on the low rack (best side down). QUARTERS (1 piece = • Turn over when oven indicates.

300g/leg • Stand for 4 - 5 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil after cooking.

400g/breast) NOTE: Use the MORE key for breast and wing quarters.

It is not possible to use LESS key for chicken quarters.

BAKED 1 - 4 pieces • Pierce each potato in several places, place towards the edge of POTATOES (1 piece = 250g) the turntable.

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

OVEN CHIPS 0.1 - 0.4kg • Spread the chips evenly on the turntable.

• After cooking, remove from the turntable.

NOTE: Use LESS for thin chips and MORE for thick chips.

For converting to lb/oz please see the conversion chart on page 32.

INSTANT COOK CHART

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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 or LESS as indicated.

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

MENU WEIGHT COOKING PROCEDURE

RANGE

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

Egg (medium) 1 2 3

Thin sausage & eggs STD Thin sausage (approx 25g each) 4 8 12

Egg (medium) 1 2 3

Bacon, thin sausage STD Bacon (approx 30g/ slice, approx 0.25cm thick) 2 rashers 4 rashers 6 rashers & eggs Thin sausage (approx 25g each) 2 4 6

Egg (medium) 1 2 3

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

Egg (Medium) 1 2 3

Less/

Ingredient 1Serving 2 Servings 3 Servings

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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST

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

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

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

x13

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start

cooking.

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.

EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook the 3 popular menus, from frozen or chilled, listed on the control panel and the chart on page 19.

EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost the 3 menus listed on the control panel and the chart on page 20.

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

The display will count down through the cooking time.

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.

The display will count down through the defrosting time.

x13

The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, turntable, racks, dishes and especially bottom grill heater will become very hot. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the oven.

WARNING:

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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS

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MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE

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

EXPRESS COOK

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 26.

• 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 convection 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.

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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS

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

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.

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