Sharp R-872M Manual

Jet Convection & Double Grill

10min. 1min. 10sec.

BREAKFAST				PIZZA
	Instant Cook
MIXED GRILL		CHICKEN PTNS
		BAKED POTATOES			OVEN CHIPS
RICE/PASTA					CAKE
1 Chilled Ready Meals			1 Meat Joint
2 Frozen Ready Meals			2 Poultry
3 Roast Beef /			3 Chicken Ptn,Steak, Chops
Roast Lamb			4 Minced Meat
4 Roast Pork			5 Bread
5 Roast Poultry
Kg Lb	g oz		LESS		MORE
CONVECTION		GRILL			DUAL
				CONVECTION/
					GRILL
MICROWAVE		STOP/			START
POWER LEVEL		CLEAR			AUTO MINUTE
TIMER		Kg/Lb			AUTO START
					CLOCK

R-872

900W

E

R-872M

MICROWAVE OVEN WITH TOP

& BOTTOM GRILLS AND CONVECTION

OPERATION MANUAL

WITH COOKERY BOOK

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.

900W (IEC 705)

CONTENTS

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

Safety:

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

Operation:

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Energy Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Microwaving - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 How to Operate the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Microwave Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Convection Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Preheating the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Dual Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14 Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Pizza Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Breakfast Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Instant Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Instant Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18 Auto Cook / Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Auto Cook / Auto Defrost Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Other Convenient Functions:

Multiple Sequence Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Less and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Auto Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Interactive Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26

Cooking Advice:

Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28 Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29 Advice For Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Advice For Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Cookery Book: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Aftercare:

Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-63 To replace the mains plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

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OVENAND ACCESSORIES

1	Grill heating element			1
2	(top grill)
	Oven lamp
3	Control panel
4	Door opening button
5	Waveguide cover
6	Oven cavity
7	Turntable motor shaft
8	Grill heating element
9	(bottom grill)
	Door seals and	9	8	7	6
	sealing surfaces
10					10
	Air-vent openings
11	Outer cabinet
12	Power cord
		12

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are supplied:

1 Turntable

2 Low Rack 3 High Rack

• Place the turntable on to the turntable support.

	NOTE: When you order accessories,		Turntable motor shaft
		2	3
	mention the Model and part name to

your dealer or SHARP authorised service facility

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10min. 1min. 10sec.

	BREAKFAST				PIZZA
		Instant Cook
	MIXED GRILL		CHICKEN PTNS
			BAKED POTATOES		OVEN CHIPS
	RICE/PASTA				CAKE
1	Chilled Ready Meals			1 Meat Joint
2	Frozen Ready Meals			2 Poultry
3	Roast Beef /			3 Chicken Ptn,Steak, Chops
	Roast Lamb			4 Minced Meat
4 Roast Pork				5 Bread
5	Roast Poultry
Kg Lb		g oz		LESS	MORE
CONVECTION			GRILL		DUAL
					CONVECTION/
					GRILL
MICROWAVE			STOP/		START
POWER LEVEL			CLEAR		AUTO MINUTE
	TIMER		Kg/Lb		AUTO START
					CLOCK

R-872M

5

11

1

Lower grill

3

4

For use see page 11-12.

WARNING:

The accessories become very hot during Grill, Convection, Pizza and Auto Cook modes. To prevent burns, use thick oven gloves when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

2

CONTROL PANEL

11

10

9

1

2

		3 4	5	6		7
		10min.	1min.			10sec.
	30	BREAKFAST			PIZZA
		Instant Cook
		MIXED GRILL	CHICKEN PTNS
			BAKED POTATOES			OVEN CHIPS
		RICE/PASTA				CAKE
	29
		1 Chilled Ready Meals		1 Meat Joint
		2 Frozen Ready Meals		2 Poultry
		3 Roast Beef /		3 Chicken Ptn,Steak, Chops
		Roast Lamb		4 Minced Meat
		4 Roast Pork		5 Bread
		5 Roast Poultry
	28	Kg Lb g oz		LESS		MORE
		CONVECTION	GRILL			DUAL
	27				CONVECTION/
						GRILL
	26	MICROWAVE	STOP/			START
	25	POWER LEVEL	CLEAR			AUTO MINUTE
	24	TIMER	Kg/Lb		AUTO START
						CLOCK
		R-872

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DIGITAL DISPLAY

1TOP GRILL indicator.

2BOTTOM GRILL indicator.

3CONVECTION indicator.

4MICROWAVE indicator.

5WEIGHT indicators.

6% percentage microwave power level indicator.

87 INFO indicator for interactive display.

8 LESS/MORE indicators.

9AUTO indicator, showing auto cooking in progress.

10DEFROST indicator.

1211 COOK indicator showing oven in operation

13CONTROL PANEL

12TIME keys. Use to select cooking times.

13PIZZA key. Press to cook pizza (see page 15).

14INSTANT COOK keys (see pages 17-18). 14 15 AUTO DEFROST key (see pages 19-21).

16INFO key for interactive display (see pages 25-26).

17LESS/MORE keys. Press to shorten or lengthen

15	heating time (see page 23).

18GRILL key. Press to select Grill.

19DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL key. Press to select Dual Convection or Dual Grill.

1620 START/AUTO MINUTE key. Press to start a programme. Press to cook on 100% (HIGH)

17for 1 minute or increase time during cooking

18in multiples of 1 minute (see pages 24-25).

1921 AUTO START/CLOCK key. Use to set the clock (see page 6), and to set the auto start

20(see pages 24-25).

22 DOOR OPEN button.

2123 WEIGHT CONVERSION key.

24 TIMER key.

25MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key. Press to select microwave power level (see

22

page 8).

26STOP/CLEAR key.

Press once to stop a programme, and/or twice to cancel a programme (see page 5).

27CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key.

28WEIGHT keys.

29AUTO COOK key (see pages 19-20).

30BREAKFAST key (see page 16).

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Oven Use:

•The oven is for domestic food preparation only. Never operate when empty, except as directed in the operation manual (see 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. This may result in exposure to microwave energy.

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

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

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

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

•Do not hold the lower grill heater up other than for cleaning.

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. Do not allow anyone to play with the oven, or lean or swing on the oven door. Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use.

Fire: If smoke is observed, switch off or 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 liquid prior to and during heating/reheating, let liquid stand in the oven at the end of heating.

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.

•If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

•Inspect the oven interior and door for dents.

Important:

If any damage is apparent, do not operate the oven in any way. Contact your dealer or an authorised Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

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

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

3.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, as obstructions may ignite due to the emission of hot air.

5. Ensure there is a minimum
of free space above the	20cm
oven of 20cm.
4.Make sure the power supply

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

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

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INSTALLATION(Continued)

6.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.

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-4700, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety of the oven. When building, follow installation instructions supplied carefully.

IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

connections inside the plug.

•The product is fitted with a re-wireable plug. Should it not be suitable for the socket outlet in your home, remove the plug and fit an appropriate type, observing the wiring code on page 63.

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

WARNING - IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note both the Operation Manual and Cookery Book supplied specify 900W (IEC 705) microwave output power. This applies only when the oven is operated on a 230-240V supply.

If your supply is less than 230-240V, it may be necessary to increase the cooking time when following the Operation Manual and Cookery Book instructions.

WARNING:

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code on page 63.

BEFORE OPERATION

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 above.

3.Close the door. The display will show “ . 0”.

If you set the clcok, “energy save” mode will be off. If you keep “energy save” mode, go to step 5.

4.Set the clock, refer to page 6.

5.Heat the oven using the upper and lower grills without food for 20 minutes. (For operation, see NOTES on page 12).

STOP/

CLEAR

STOP/CLEAR key

Use the STOP/CLEAR key to:

1. Erase a mistake during programming.

2.Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

3.Cancel a programme during cooking, press twice.

5

SETTINGTHE 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 AUTO START/CLOCK key once.

AUTO START

CLOCK

x1

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

10min. 1min.

x1 x2

3. Press the AUTO	4. Enter the time by pressing the
START/ CLOCK key	10 MIN key three times and
again.	the 1 MIN key five times.

AUTO START	10min.	1min.
CLOCK		x5
x1	x3
5. Press the AUTO	Check the display.
START/CLOCK key again to
set the clock.

AUTO START

CLOCK

x1

NOTES:

•If the oven is in cooking or timer mode and you wish to know the time of day, press the AUTO START/CLOCK key. As long as your finger is pressing the key, the time of day will be displayed.

•If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, plug in the oven again, the open and close the door. The display will show “.0”. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time of day will also be erased.

•If the clock is set and cooking is complete, the display will return to show the correct time of day. If the clock has not been set, the display will show “.0”.

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ENERGY SAVEMODE

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 & 4) 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 2 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 6. (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 AUTO	3. Press the START/AUTO
START/CLOCK	MINUTE key. The
key twice.	power will be off and
	the display will show
	nothing.

AUTO START

CLOCK

x2

“PRESS START TO SET ENERGY SAVE MODE” will appear in the display.

START

AUTO MINUTE

x1

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MICROWAVEPOWER LEVELS

To operate the microwave function:

•Enter the required cooking/defrosting time.

•Select the power level by pressing the

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key.

There are 5 microwave power levels (see below).

•Press START/AUTO MINUTE key.

	100%	MICROWAVE
	(HIGH)	POWER LEVEL
		x1
	70%	MICROWAVE
	(MEDIUM	POWER LEVEL
	HIGH)	x2
	50%	MICROWAVE
	(MEDIUM)	POWER LEVEL
		x3
	30%	MICROWAVE
	(MEDIUM	POWER LEVEL
	LOW)	x4
	10%	MICROWAVE
	(LOW)	POWER LEVEL
		x5
	100%	MICROWAVE
	(HIGH)	POWER LEVEL
		x6

IMPORTANT:

The microwave power level will default to 100% (HIGH) unless you press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button to the desired setting. To help you decide which power level is suitable, refer to the charts in the Cookery Book section.

For advice on:	See page(s):
DEFROSTING	Page 33
MICROWAVE COOKING	Page 34
DUAL GRILLING	Page 37
DUAL CONVECTION	Page 40
MICROWAVE REHEATING	Page 41

NOTES:

•To check the microwave power level during cooking/defrosting press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key. The power level will be displayed as long as the key is pressed. This does not affect the programme or cooking time.

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

MAFFHEATING CATEGORY

Microwave output power in

watts (based on international

900W

(IEC 705) standard).

E

Letter representing the oven

heating category.

Microwave

Symbol.

OVEN

Less heating time required

OUTPUT

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

POWER

More heating time required

OVEN

Less heating time required

OUTPUT

A

B

C D

E

CATEGORY

More heating time required

Model R-872M has a microwave output power of 900 Watts; heating category E.

The heating category (a letter A to E) was developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers and indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not represent the general performance of the oven.

Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating categories A to E. Follow instructions for the letter corresponding to the oven's heating category.

The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required.

As shown opposite.

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MICROWAVING-INTRODUCTION

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

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

NOTES:

•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.

•Place convenience foods in a flan dish on the low rack.

•See SUITABLE COOKWARE, page 27-28.

HOW TO OPERATE THEOVEN

Opening and closing the door:

•To open the oven door, press the door opening button.

•The oven lamp will light when the door is open.

•Close the door firmly and the lamp will go out.

MICROWAVE COOKING:

EXAMPLE:

To cook on 100% (HIGH) power for 30 seconds.

WARNING:

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

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

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

1.Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 SEC key three times.

10sec.

x3

NOTES:

2. Press the		3. Press the				Display will count down
MICROWAVE		START/AUTO				through heating time.
POWER LEVEL key		MINUTE key once to
once for HIGH (100%).		start cooking.
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
x1					x1

•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. 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 set.

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MICROWAVEDEFROSTING

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL

To defrost foods not included in the Auto Defrost menu, use microwave power levels 10% (LOW). Stir or turn food at least 2-3 times during

wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted. Refer to the defrosting charts in the Cookery Book, page 33.

CONVECTION COOKING

	CONVECTION	to cook	The temperatures available in degrees Centigrade are:
		by	250°C, 230°C, 220°C, 200°C, 180°C,
		grills	160°C, 130°C, 100°C, 70°C, 40°C.
		with the convection fan.

NOTES:

•CONVECTION cooking is ideal for cooking Victoria sandwich cakes, buns, biscuits and scones. See recipes pages 55-58.

•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 properly.

EXAMPLE:

To bake at 200°C for 25 minutes.

1.Enter the baking time by pressing the 10 MIN key twice, and the 1 MIN key five times.

10min. 1min.

x2 x5

NOTES:

2.Enter the desired temperature 200°C by pressing the

CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key four times.

CONVECTION

3.Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key to start baking.

START

AUTO MINUTE

x4

x1

Display will count down through baking time.

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

•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.

WARNING:

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

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PREHEATING THEOVEN

CONVECTION

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

EXAMPLE:

To preheat the oven to 130°C.

1. To preheat the	2. Press the
oven, enter the	START/AUTO
desired	MINUTE key to
temperature	begin preheating.
(130°C).
CONVECTION	START
	AUTO MINUTE
x7	x1
NOTES:

3.When the oven reaches 130°C, the ‘beep’ signal will sound and the oven will display 130°C. Place food in the oven, enter the desired cooking time and temperature before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

•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 ‘beep’ 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 Cookery Book, 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, press the CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key until the desired temperature is displayed.

•You can check the actual temperature during preheating by pressing the CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key. The temperature will appear on the display. This will not affect the oven operation.

WARNING:

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

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GRILLING

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

•First enter the cooking time by using the TIME keys.

•Then press the GRILL key to select the heating element(s) required (top, bottom or combined). See table opposite for selection details.

•Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

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

		Press the	Grill
		GRILL key	in use
	x1	Once	Top Grill
	x2	Twice	Bottom Grill
	x3	3 Times	Top & Bottom
			Grill

EXAMPLE: To grill for 8 minutes. Using the TOP GRILL.

1. Enter the grilling	2. Press the		3. Press the START/
time by pressing	GRILL key to				AUTO MINUTE
the 1 MIN key	select the grill				key once to start
8 times.	mode.				grilling.
1min.					START		Display counts
	GRILL						down through
					AUTO MINUTE
						x1	grilling time.
x8	x1

NOTES:

•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.

•The high rack is recommended for grilling small items such as bacon or steak. Place food directly on the rack, in a flan dish or on a heat resistant plate on the rack. Turn over halfway through grilling.

•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”.

WARNING:

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

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DUAL COOKING

DUAL	DUAL COOKING combines the
CONVECTION/	power of the microwave with
GRILL	convection or the grills.

There are three DUAL COOKING modes:

1.Convection and Microwave

2.Top Grill and Microwave

3.Bottom Grill and Microwave

•First enter cooking time.

•Then select the DUAL COOKING mode by pressing the DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL key until the desired setting appears on the display. See table opposite.

•Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

	Press the DUAL	MICROWAVE	HEATER
	CONVECTION/	POWER
	GRILL key	LEVEL
	x1 Once	30%*	Convection
			250°C
	x2 Twice	30%*	Top
			Grill
	x3 Three times	30%*	Bottom
			Grill

NOTE:

*To adjust the microwave power level, press the

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key.

*You can select power levels 10% to 100% for DUAL GRILL, and power levels 10% to 50% for DUAL CONVECTION.

EXAMPLE: For DUAL GRILL.

To cook using DUAL GRILL, combining 70% (MEDIUM HIGH) microwave power with the top grill for 11 minutes.

1. Enter the cooking time by		2. Press the DUAL/		3. Press the		4. Press the
pressing the 10 MIN key		CONVECTION		MICROWAVE		START/AUTO
once and the 1 MIN key		GRILL key twice.		POWER LEVEL key		MINUTE key
once.				three times for 70%		once to start
				(MEDIUM HIGH).		cooking.
10min.	1min.		DUAL	MICROWAVE
			CONVECTION/
			GRILL	POWER LEVEL
x1	x1		x2	x3					x1

Display counts down through cooking time.

COOKING HINT: For DUAL GRILL

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

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DUALCOOKING(Continued)

EXAMPLE: For DUAL CONVECTION

To cook for 20 minutes on DUAL CONVECTION 230°C combined with MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL 10% (LOW).

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

10min.

x2

4.Press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key once to change the power to 10% (LOW).

2.Press the DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL key to select the cooking mode.

DUAL

CONVECTION/

GRILL

x1

5.Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

MICROWAVE	START
POWER LEVEL	MINUTE
x1	x1
NOTES:

3.Press the CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key once to change the temperature to 230°C.

CONVECTION

x1

The oven will count down through the cooking time.

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

•Follow recommended DUAL COOKING times and procedures given in the chart on pages 38-39.

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

WARNING

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

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PIZZA

PIZZA

The PIZZA function enables you to cook chilled and frozen pizzas. The function automatically calculates the correct cooking time and mode for the pizza. (microwave power combined with the top and bottom grills).

WEIGHT RANGE:

Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1 kg or 1 oz. For example, 0.45 kg to 0.5 kg and 12.5 oz to 13 oz. You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given in the chart below.

To cook weights below or above that range refer to the food manufacturer’s instructions.

EXAMPLE:

Use the PIZZA key to cook a 0.6kg chilled pizza.

1.Press the PIZZA key once for CHILLED.

(For FROZEN Pizza, press twice).

PIZZA

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

goz

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

Display counts down through the cooking time.

START

AUTO MINUTE

x1

x6

x1

You can enter weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g.

To convert to either weight range press Kg/Lb

WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering weight.

WARNING:

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

NOTE: Press the INFO key for guidance in operating your oven. See pages 25-26.

PIZZA

CHART

MENU NUMBER

WEIGHT RANGE

COOKING PROCEDURE

CHILLED PIZZA

0.1 - 0.9 kg

•

Ready-prepared chilled pizza.

P-1

• Remove from package and place on the

Thin and crispy or

turntable.

• After cooking, remove from the turntable and

deep-pan type

put on a plate for serving.

FROZEN PIZZA

0.1 - 0.9 kg

•

Ready-prepared frozen pizza.

P-2

• Remove from package and place on the

Thin and crispy or

turntable.

• After cooking, remove from the turntable and

deep-pan type

put on a plate for serving.

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

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BREAKFAST

The BREAKFAST function enables you to cook several breakfast menus. The function

	BREAKFAST	automatically calculates the correct cooking time and mode for the breakfast. (microwave power
		combined with the top and bottom grills).

EXAMPLE:

Use the BREAKFAST key to cook 2 servings of Breakfast (thin sausage & eggs).

1.Press the BREAKFAST key once.

BREAKFAST

x1

2.Enter the number of servings by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired number of servings is displayed.

KgLb or goz

x2

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

Display counts down through the cooking time.

START

AUTO MINUTE

x1

WARNING:

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

NOTE: Press the INFO key for guidance in operating your oven. See pages 25-26.

BREAKFAST CHART

WEIGHT RANGE			COOKING PROCEDURE
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:			NOTE: See the table below. Use MORE ( ) or LESS (				) as indicated.
It is not necessary to pierce eggs as this programme uses only the grill, after the eggs have been added
Menu		Less/		Ingredient		1Serving	2 Servings	3 Servings
		More
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

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INSTANT COOK

INSTANT COOK can be used for cooking the foods shown opposite.

Always refer to the Instant Cook Chart before operating this function. Press the selected key, re-press to select the correct weight and the programme will automatically start to cook after 2-3 seconds.

If food requires manipulation (i.e. turn over or stir) then open the door, when the oven indicated follow the instruction, close the door and press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key.

NOTES: Your oven comes set for kg/g mode. For converting to lb/oz, press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before pressing the

INSTANT COOK key.

EXAMPLE: To cook 2 baked potatoes.

Instant Cook

MIXED GRILL	CHICKEN PTNS
	BAKED POTATOES	OVEN CHIPS
RICE/PASTA		CAKE

1. Press the BAKED		2. The oven will
POTATOES key twice within		automatically
2 minutes of closing the	BAKED POTATOES	start cooking.
door.	x2
NOTES:
• The instant cook function can		after cooking completion, closing the door

or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.

•Press the MORE (▲) or LESS (▼) key before selecting the menu where recommended in the chart below.

•The final temperature will vary acording to the initial food temperature. Check the food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary you can extend the cooking time and change the power.

WARNING:

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

INSTANT COOKCHART

MENU	WEIGHT	COOKING PROCEDURE
	RANGE
MIXED GRILL	1-2 servings	• Grease the turntable with 5-10ml of oil.
		• Place gammon, chops, steak and pierced sausages on the turntable
			and cook.
		• When the audible signal sounds turn over the food, add the
			mushrooms and tomatoes. Close the door and continue to cook.
		• After cooking, cover with foil and leave to stand for 2-3 minutes.
			Mixed Grill	1 Serving		2 Servings
			Gammon	Approx.	135g	Approx.	270g
			Chop	Approx.	70g	Approx.	140g
			Steak	Approx.	100g	Approx.	200g
			Thick sausage	Approx.	60g	Approx.	120g
			Mushroom	Approx. 5 (50g)		Approx. 10 (100g)
			Tomato	Approx.	60g	Approx.	120g

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INSTANTCOOKCHART(Continued)

MENU	WEIGHT	COOKING PROCEDURE
	RANGE
CHICKEN	1-4 pieces	•	Place meat on the high rack (chicken portions best side down).
PORTIONS	(1 piece	•	Turn over when oven indicates.
	300g	•	Stand for 4-5 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil after cooking.
		NOTE: for safety reasons it is not possible to use LESS (▼) key for
			chicken portions.
MINCED MEAT	250g, 500g,	•	Place minced meat into a bowl.
	750g, 1kg	•	Place on the turntable.
		•	Do not cover.
		• Stir when the oven indicates.
		•	Stir after cooking.
		NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS (▼ ) function for minced
			meat.
FRESH FISH	150g, 300g,	•	Arrange in a single layer in a large flan dish, cover dish tightly
(whole, fillets, steaks)	450g		with microwave cling film and pierce in several places. Place on
			the turntable.
		• After cooking, leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
BAKED	1 - 4 pieces	•	Pierce each potato in several places, place towards the edge of
POTATOES	(1 piece		the turntable.
	250g)	•	After cooking, leave potatoes to stand for 2-3 minutes.
OVEN CHIPS	100g, 200g,	•	Spread the chips evenly on the turntable.
	300g, 400g	•	After cooking, remove from the turntable.
		NOTE: Use LESS (▼ ) for French fries/thin chips and MORE (▲ ) for
			thick.
RICE/PASTA	100g, 200g,	•	Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water per 100g (40z) rice.
	300g	•	Do not cover.
		• Stir when oven indicates.
		• After cooking, stir and stand for 3-4 minutes before draining and
			rinsing in boiling water.
FRESH	150g, 300g,	•	Place the prepared vegetables into a casserole dish.
VEGETABLES	450g	•	Add 1 tbsp of water per 100g of vegetables.
		• Cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places.
		• Place on the turntable.
		• Stand for 2 minutes before serving.
CAKE	1 piece	•	Prepare the cake as in the recipe on pages 55 and 56.
	(0.9 - 1.0kg)	•	Place on the turntable and cook.
		NOTE: This mode applies to Cherry & Almond, Chocolate Brownies
			and Carrot cakes only.
INSTANT COOK NOTES:

•If you wish to cook foods or weights of food not included in the INSTANT COOK facility please refer to the cooking charts in the Cookery Book.

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

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AUTOCOOK / AUTODEFROST

AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost foods listed on the menu label attached to the microwave oven and the chart on the following page. Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function.

EXAMPLE: To cook 1.5kg Roast Beef.

1.Press AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST until the number corresponding to the food listed on the menu label appears in the display.

In the example given here, AUTO COOK is pressed three times to select Roast Beef/Lamb.

x3

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

Display counts

	START		down through
	AUTO MINUTE
		x1	cooking time.
	NOTES:

2.Enter the weight by pressing the

WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

KgLb goz

x1 x5

•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in the chart on the next page.

When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops and the audible signals sound, and a message will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

WEIGHT RANGE:

Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65 kg to 0.7 kg and 12.5 oz to 13 oz.

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

If an incorrect weight is entered when using the AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST function, “ERROR” will be displayed. To erase, press the STOP/CLEAR key.

To cook/defrost weights below or above that range, refer to the charts in the Cookery Book.

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

•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 time and change the power level.

•Press the INFO key for guidance in operating your oven. See pages 25-26.

WARNING:

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

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