Sharp R-872M User Manual

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R-872M

900W

Jet Convection & Double Grill

LESS MORE

Kg Lb g oz

1 Meat Joint  2 Poultry 3

Chicken Ptn,Steak, Chops

 4 Minced Meat 5 Bread

1 Chilled Ready Meals 2 Frozen Ready Meals  3 Roast Beef / Roast Lamb 4 Roast Pork 5 Roast Poultry

TIMER

Kg/Lb

AUTO START

CLOCK

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

STOP/

CLEAR

AUTO MINUTE

START

R-872

Instant Cook

PIZZA

BREAKFAST

OVEN CHIPS

MIXED GRILL

BAKED POTATOES

CHICKEN PTNS

CAKE

RICE/PASTA

10min.

1min.

10sec.

CONVECTION

CONVECTION/

DUAL

GRILL

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

LESS MORE

Kg Lb g oz

1 Meat Joint  2 Poultry 3

Chicken Ptn,Steak, Chops

 4 Minced Meat 5 Bread

1 Chilled Ready Meals 2 Frozen Ready Meals  3 Roast Beef / Roast Lamb 4 Roast Pork 5 Roast Poultry

TIMER

Kg/Lb

AUTO START

CLOCK

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

STOP/ CLEAR

AUTO MINUTE

START

R-872M

Instant Cook

PIZZA

BREAKFAST

OVEN CHIPS

MIXED GRILL

BAKED POTATOES

CHICKEN PTNS

CAKE

RICE/PASTA

10min.

1min.

10sec.

CONVECTION

CONVECTION/

DUAL

GRILL

OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

1 Grill heating element

(top grill)

2 Oven lamp 3 Control panel 4 Door opening button 5 Waveguide cover 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

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,

mention the Model and part name to

your dealer or SHARP authorised service facility

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.

Turntable motor shaft

For use see page 11-12.

Lower grill

LESS MORE

Kg Lb g oz

1 Meat Joint  2 Poultry 3

Chicken Ptn,Steak, Chops

 4 Minced Meat 5 Bread

1 Chilled Ready Meals 2 Frozen Ready Meals  3 Roast Beef / Roast Lamb 4 Roast Pork 5 Roast Poultry

TIMER

Kg/Lb

AUTO START

CLOCK

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

STOP/

CLEAR

AUTO MINUTE

START

R-872

Instant Cook

PIZZA

BREAKFAST

OVEN CHIPS

MIXED GRILL

BAKED POTATOES

CHICKEN PTNS

CAKE

RICE/PASTA

10min.

1min.

10sec.

CONVECTION

CONVECTION/

DUAL

GRILL

1 2

27 26

CONTROL PANEL

DIGITAL DISPLAY

1 TOP GRILL indicator. 2 BOTTOM GRILL indicator. 3 CONVECTION indicator. 4 MICROWAVE indicator. 5 WEIGHT indicators. 6% percentage microwave power level

indicator.

7 INFO indicator for interactive display.

8 LESS/MORE indicators. 9 AUTO indicator, showing auto cooking in

progress.

10 DEFROST indicator. 11 COOK indicator showing oven in operation

12 13

CONTROL PANEL

12 TIME keys. Use to select cooking times. 13 PIZZA key. Press to cook pizza (see page

15).

14 INSTANT COOK keys (see pages 17-18).

15 AUTO DEFROST key (see pages 19-21). 16 INFO key for interactive display (see pages

25-26).

17 LESS/MORE keys.

heating time (see page 23).

Press to shorten or lengthen

18 GRILL key. Press to select Grill. 19 DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL key. Press to

select Dual Convection or Dual Grill.

20 START/AUTO MINUTE key. Press to start a

programme. Press to cook on 100% (HIGH)

17 18

for 1 minute or increase time during cooking in multiples of 1 minute (see pages 24-25).

21 AUTO START/CLOCK key. Use to set the

clock (see page 6), and to set the auto start

(see pages 24-25).

22 DOOR OPEN button.

23 WEIGHT CONVERSION key. 24 TIMER key. 25 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key.

Press to select microwave power level (see

page 8).

26 STOP/CLEAR key.

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

27 CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key. 28 WEIGHT keys. 29 AUTO COOK key (see pages 19-20). 30 BREAKFAST key (see page 16).

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 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.

20cm

INSTALLATION (Continued)

STOP/

CLEAR

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.

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).

BEFORE OPERATION

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.

SETTING THE CLOCK

AUTO START

CLOCK

AUTO START

CLOCK

AUTO START

CLOCK

10min.

1min.

10min.

1min.

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.

3. Press the AUTO START/ CLOCK key

again.

5. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK key again to

set the clock.

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

4. Enter the time by pressing the 10 MIN key three times and the 1 MIN key five times.

Check the display.

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”.

ENERGY SAVE MODE

AUTO START

CLOCK

AUTO MINUTE

START

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

START/CLOCK

key twice.

x2 x1

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

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. The

power will be off and the display will show

nothing.

100% (HIGH)

70% (MEDIUM HIGH)

50% (MEDIUM)

30% (MEDIUM LOW)

10% (LOW)

100% (HIGH)

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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

900W

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.

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

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.

MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

Microwave output power in

Microwave Symbol.

OVEN OUTPUT POWER

OVEN OUTPUT CATEGORY

watts (based on international (IEC 705) standard).

Letter representing the oven heating category.

Less heating time required

600 700 800 900 1000 Watts

More heating time required

Less heating time required A B C D E

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.

MICROWAVING - INTRODUCTION

10sec.

AUTO MINUTE

START

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

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.

HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN

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:

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.

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.

EXAMPLE:

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

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

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. 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.

2. Press the

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key

once for HIGH (100%).

3. Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key once to

start cooking.

Display will count down through heating time.

MICROWAVE DEFROSTING

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

10min.

1min.

AUTO MINUTE

START

CONVECTION

To defrost foods not included in the Auto Defrost menu, use microwave power levels 30% (MEDIUM LOW) or 10% (LOW). Stir or turn food at least 2-3 times during defrosting. After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted. Refer to the defrosting charts in the Cookery Book, page 33.

CONVECTION COOKING

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 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.

2. Enter the desired

temperature 200°C by pressing the

CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key

four times.

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.

3. Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key to start

baking.

Display will count down through baking time.

NOTES:

• 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.

PREHEATING THE OVEN

AUTO MINUTE

START

CONVECTION

EXAMPLE:

To preheat the oven to 130°C.

1. To preheat the oven, enter the desired temperature (130°C).

CONVECTION

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 ‘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.

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

2. Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key to

begin preheating.

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.

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

WARNING:

when removing the food or turntable from the oven to prevent burns.

GRILLING

1min.

AUTO MINUTE

START

GRILL

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.

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

1. Enter the grilling

time by pressing the 1 MIN key 8 times.

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”.

2. Press the GRILL key to

select the grill mode.

Press the

GRILL key

Once

Twice

3 Times

3. Press the START/

AUTO MINUTE

key once to start grilling.

Grill

in use

Top Grill

Bottom Grill

Top & Bottom

Grill

Display counts down through

grilling time.

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.

DUAL COOKING

10min.

1min.

CONVECTION/

DUAL

GRILL

AUTO MINUTE

START

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

DUAL

CONVECTION/

GRILL

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.

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 pressing the 10 MIN key once and the 1 MIN key once.

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

2. Press the DUAL/

CONVECTION GRILL key twice.

Press the DUAL CONVECTION/ GRILL key

x1 Once

x2 Twice

x3 Three times

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.

3. Press the

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key

three times for 70% (MEDIUM HIGH).

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL

30%*

4. Press the

HEATER

Convection

250°C

Top

Grill

Bottom

Grill

START/AUTO MINUTE key

once to start cooking.

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.

Display counts down through

cooking time.

DUAL COOKING (Continued)

AUTO MINUTE

START

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

10min.

CONVECTION/

DUAL

GRILL

CONVECTION

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.

4. Press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key once to

change the power to 10% (LOW).

NOTES:

• 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”.

2. Press the DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL key

to select the cooking mode.

5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

3. Press the CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key once to

change the temperature to 230°C.

The oven will count down through the

cooking time.

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.

PIZZA

AUTO MINUTE

START

g oz

The PIZZA function enables you to cook chilled and frozen pizzas. The function automatically

PIZZA

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.

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

1. Press the PIZZA key once for CHILLED.

(For FROZEN Pizza,

2. Enter the weight by pressing

the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start cooking. Display counts down through the cooking time.

press twice).

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

Kg/Lb

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

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

CHILLED PIZZA 0.1 - 0.9 kg • Ready-prepared chilled pizza. P-1 • Remove from package and place on the

turntable. Thin and crispy or • 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

turntable. Thin and crispy or • After cooking, remove from the turntable and deep-pan type put on a plate for serving.

BREAKFAST

AUTO MINUTE

START

Kg Lb

g oz

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

2. Enter the number of servings

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

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start cooking. Display counts down through the cooking time.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE: See the table below. Use MORE ( ) or LESS ( ) as indicated.

Less/ More

Egg (medium) 1 2 3

Egg (Medium) 1 2 3

Ingredient 1Serving 2 Servings 3 Servings

INSTANT COOK

BAKED POTATOES

Instant Cook

OVEN CHIPS

MIXED GRILL

BAKED POTATOES

CHICKEN PTNS

CAKE

RICE/PASTA

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.

1. Press the BAKED POTATOES key twice within

2 minutes of closing the door.

NOTES:

• The instant cook function can only be input within 2 minutes 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.

2. The oven will automatically start cooking.

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

WARNING:

at all times when removing food or the turntable from the oven.

INSTANT COOK CHART

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.

1 ServingMixed Grill

Gammon Chop Steak Thick sausage Mushroom Tomato

Approx. 135g Approx. 70g Approx. 100g Approx. 60g Approx. 5 (50g) Approx. 60g

2 Servings

Approx. 270g Approx. 140g Approx. 200g Approx. 120g

10 (100g

Approx. Approx. 120g

)

INSTANT COOK CHART (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.

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

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

OVEN CHIPS 100g, 200g, • Spread the chips evenly on the turntable.

RICE/PASTA 100g, 200g, • Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water per 100g (40z) rice.

FRESH 150g, 300g, • Place the prepared vegetables into a casserole dish. VEGETABLES 450g • Add 1 tbsp of water per 100g of vegetables.

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.

the turntable.

• After cooking, leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

250g) • After cooking, leave potatoes to stand for 2-3 minutes.

300g, 400g • After cooking, remove from the turntable.

NOTE: Use LESS (▼ ) for French fries/thin chips and MORE (▲ ) for

thick.

300g • Do not cover.

• Stir when oven indicates.

• After cooking, stir and stand for 3-4 minutes before draining and rinsing in boiling water.

• 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.

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.

(0.9 - 1.0kg) • Place on the turntable and cook.

NOTE: This mode applies to Cherry & Almond, Chocolate Brownies

and Carrot cakes only.

AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST

AUTO MINUTE

START

Kg Lb g oz

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.

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

Display counts down through

NOTES:

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

cooking time.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

Kg/Lb

WARNING:

AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST CHARTS

AUTO COOK CHART

MENU NUMBER

AC-1

Chilled Ready Meals (5°C)

Stirrable eg: Spaghetti Bolognese, Beef stew

Non-stirrable eg: Lasagne, Cottage pie

AC-2

Frozen Ready Meals (-18°C)

Stirrable eg: Spaghetti Bolognese, Beef stew

Non-stirrable eg: Lasagne, Cottage pie

AC-3

Roast Beef / Lamb

AC-4

Roast Pork

AC-5

Roast Poultry

WEIGHT RANGE

0.3 - 0.8 kg

0.6 - 1.8 kg

1.2 - 1.8 kg

COOKING PROCEDURE

1 • For one section containers, use a

skewer to pierce film in five places.

• For two section containers, pierce using a skewer. Pierce meat/main portion three times and rice/pasta portion twice.

• For food contained in bag(s), pierce meat portion five times on each side. For rice/pasta pierce five times on one side only (where rice/ pasta portion bags come already perforated), do not pierce further.

2 • Place in a flan dish on the low rack. 3 • Close the oven door, press the AUTO COOK key

once for chilled or twice for frozen ready meals.

4 • To enter the weight, press the WEIGHT keys. 5 • Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start cooking. (Note: for non-

stirrable foods, press the MORE (▲ ) key, before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.)

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

Notes:

• For stirrable foods, stir as oven indicates. For food in bags, manipulate contents, for non stirrable foods, it is not neccessary to stir.

• It is not possible to use LESS (▼ ) for these menus.

• Place meat on the low rack.

• After cooking, wrap in foil and leave meat to stand for 10 minutes. NOTE: Use MORE (▲ ) for beef/lamb which is well done and LESS (▼ ) (for beef only) for meat which is rare. It is not possible to use LESS (▼ ) for pork.

• Pierce skin of poultry.

• Place poultry breast side up on the low rack.

• After cooking, wrap in foil and leave meat to stand for 10 minutes. NOTE: It is not possible to use LESS (▼ ) for poultry.

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

AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST CHARTS

AUTO DEFROST CHART

MENU NUMBER

AD-1

Meat Joints (Beef/Lamb and Pork)

AD-2

Poultry (Whole)

AD-3

Chicken Portions, Steak, Chops

AD-4

Minced Meat (Beef, Lamb, Pork, Poultry)

AD-5

Bread

WEIGHT RANGE

0.6 - 1.8 kg

1.2 - 1.8 kg

0.3 - 1.2 kg

0.2 - 1.0 kg

0.1 - 0.8 kg

COOKING PROCEDURE

• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over and shield any defrosted parts if necessary when oven indicates.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 45-90 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

• Place poultry breast side down in a flan dish, place on the turntable.

• Turn over and shield any defrosted parts if necessary when oven indicates.

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

• Place meat evenly in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over and shield any defrosted parts if necessary when oven indicates.

• Leave meat to stand in foil, for 15-30 minutes until thoroughly defrosted.

• Place in a flan dish on the turntable.

• When oven indicates turn over. Remove any defrosted parts.

• Leave meat to stand wrapped in foil, for 10-15 minutes until evenly defrosted.

• Place in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over and rearrange when oven indicates.

• Leave bread to stand wrapped in foil for up to 5 minutes until defrosted.

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

Defrost: For shielding, use 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.

OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

TIMER

1min.

AUTO MINUTE

START

1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING

A sequence of 4 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, CONVECTION, GRILL or DUAL COOKING.

• To programme a series of sequences: Input the cooking time followed by the desired cooking mode.

• Repeat this procedure three times, to a maximum of four sequences.

• Finally, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start sequence cooking.

Example:

If you want to cook for 5 minutes on 100% (HIGH) microwave power and then for 16 minutes on 30% (MEDIUM LOW) power.

Input the time (5 min.)

1st Stage

Input the power 100% (HIGH)

Input the time (16 min.)

2nd Stage

Input the power 30% (MED LOW)

Start

2. TIMER

You can use the TIMER for timing where microwave cooking is not involved. For example, to time boiled eggs cooked on a conventional hob, to monitor the standing time for microwaved food or to remind you of the time when making a phone call.

Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes to boil an egg on a conventional hob.

1. Press the

TIMER

key once.

2. Press the 1 MIN key 5 times.

3. When the water comes to the boil, add the egg, and press the

START/AUTO MINUTE

key once.

4. The display will count down. When the display reaches

zero, the ‘beep’ signal will sound.

You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds. To cancel the TIMER whilst counting down, simply press the STOP/CLEAR key and the display will return to the time of day, if set.

OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

10min.

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

AUTO MINUTE

START

LESS

3. LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ )

The LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) function allows you to cook food for more or less time than the preset programmes.

For Example: If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked but still crisp, or beef which is rare, use the LESS ( ▼ ) key. Alternatively, if you prefer Baked Potatoes softer or beef well done, use the MORE ( ▲ ) key.

A. Guide for using LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) with Breakfast/Pizza/Instant Cook/Auto Cook/Auto Defrost:

• INSTANT COOK: Press the LESS ( ▼ )/MORE ( ▲ ) key before pressing the INSTANT COOK

key.

• BREAKFAST/PIZZA/AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST: Press the LESS ( ▼ )/MORE ( ▲ ) key

before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

NOTE: To cancel LESS ( ▼ )/MORE ( ▲ ), simply press the same key again.

B. Guide for use of LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) during manual oven operation:

To alter cooking or defrosting time whilst oven is in operation, use LESS ( ▼ ) or MORE ( ▲ ). Press the LESS ( ▼ ) or MORE ( ▲ ) key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time in multiples of 1 minute. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes.

Example: To cook on 50% (MEDIUM) for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes:

1. To input the

time press the 10 MIN key once.

3. To reduce the time

by 2 minutes press the LESS key twice.

2. To input the

power press the POWER LEVEL key three times.

4. Cooking time is reduced

by two minutes and continues to count down, for example:

Display:

3. Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key once

to start cooking.

OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

1min.

10sec.

AUTO START

CLOCK

10min.

MICROWAVE

POWER LEVEL

AUTO MINUTE

START

4. AUTO START

AUTO START enables you to programme the oven to cook at any time during the next 12 hours (if the

12 hour clock is set).

IMPORTANT: It is recommended the oven is always attended when in use. Check to ensure you have programmed the oven correctly. Exceeding cooking times and use of excessive power levels can lead to food overheating and cause a risk of fire.

• You can use AUTO START only with manual cooking.

• Before programming the oven, always check the display is showing the correct time of day.

• Once the oven is programmed for AUTO START the display will show the AUTO START time. If you press the AUTO START/CLOCK key and hold, the time of day will be displayed until you release your finger from the key.

• If you want to cancel an AUTO START programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key.

• The AUTO START time can only be entered in multiples of 10 minutes. It is not possible to enter less than 10 minutes or any time which is not in multiples of 10 minutes.

• If the door is opened after programming, close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to continue with AUTO START.

Example:

The current time of day is 1:00pm and you want to programme the oven to reheat a casserole on 50% (MEDIUM) for 40 mins at 4:30pm.

1. Enter the time at which you want the casserole to begin reheating by pressing the shown keys.

2. Press the AUTO START/ CLOCK key

once to set the start time for cooking.

3. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN key four times (40 mins).

4. Enter the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL key three times.

5. Press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key to start

the programme.

When the oven starts at 4:30pm, the preprogrammed sequence will start. The cooking time and mode will appear on the display.

OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

AUTO MINUTE

START

5. AUTO MINUTE

AUTO MINUTE enables you:

• To cook directly on 100% (HIGH) microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.

• Extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.

Example: To cook on 100% (HIGH) for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.

NOTE: The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 2

minutes after cooking completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key. The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.

Example:

Display:

6. INTERACTIVE DISPLAY

The INFO key provides a step-by-step interactive guide which illuminates the display.

When you plug the oven in, the auto setting for the interactive display is ON.

This will enable you to determine:

• The next action on the way to completing any programme (manual or automatic).

• Weight ranges for automatic programmes.

• Action required during or after cooking, eg when to stir or turn food, whether to leave the food to stand at the end of cooking.

There are two options when you use the INFO key:

1) Guide of Keys allows you to press a key to display information about it. The information will be displayed twice.

EXAMPLE: To check the information for Roast Pork in AUTO COOK (AC-4).

1. Press the INFO key once. Info

The message will be repeated twice, and then the display will show the time of day. If you want to cancel the guide, press the STOP/CLEAR key.

will appear in the display.

2. Press the AUTO COOK

key four times to select Roast Pork.

The display will flash a series of messages:

OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

2) Guide on/off allows you to turn the guide on or off.

1. Press the INFO key once.

2. Press the INFO key again.

The display will flash a series of messages:

3. Press the STOP/CLEAR key to turn off.

Press the START/AUTO

MINUTE key to turn on.

3) The BREAKFAST, PIZZA, AUTO COOK and AUTO DEFROST menus can provide a helpful cooking hint.

If you wish to check, press the INFO key whenever info is lit in the display.

The display will return to the time of day.

SUITABLE COOKWARE

WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.

• The microwave power level will default to 100% (HIGH) unless you press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key to reach the desired setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, e.g, Christmas pudding, mince pies and fruit cakes. Before use, check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

WARNING - Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

• Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before using them in the oven. If you do not, steam and pressure will build

up inside and the container may explode. Take care when heating contents in babies bottles, see page 28.

• Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended. Do not heat canned potatoes in the microwave oven as they may burst.

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

For microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below.

A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in the corners tends to overcook.

COOKWARE

Heat resistant glass, (e.g. Pyrex®, Fire King®, Corning Ware ®).

SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING GRILL

YES

YES YES YES

CONVEC- DUAL

TION COOKING

Microwave-safe plastic cookware.

Microwave cling film, microwave roasting bags.

Heat-resistant china and ceramics.

Disposable containers: Thin plastic, paper, straw and wooden containers.

Kitchen paper.

YES

Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for steam to escape, pierce in 4-5 places. Do not use plastic or metal ties as they may melt or catch fire due to ‘arcing’.

YES

Except for dishes with metallic decoration.

YES

Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material. Only use for warming food. Pay special attention as over-heating may cause a fire in your oven.

YES

Always attend the oven closely. Only use to absorb fat and moisture when warming food. Pay special attention as overheating may cause a fire in your oven.

NO NO NO

NO YES YES

Except for

dishes with

metallic

decoration.

NO NO NO

SUITABLE COOKWARE

COOKWARE

Browning dishes & self-heating packages.

Metal cookware.

Aluminium foil & foil containers, made from "Micro Foil®".

Metal racks

SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING GRILL

YES

Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn within recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than instructed.

YES

Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully.

NO YES NO

YES YES YES

If desired, Use for combination metal trays cooking or convection may be used. only.

YES YES YES/NO

YES

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

YES YES YES

CONVEC- DUAL

TION COOKING

Use aluminium

foil for

shielding

only.

FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION

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.

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

Stir, turn & stand:

For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after cooking or defrosting.

Initial and final temperature of food:

The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more cooking 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.

FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION (Continued)

Composition

& quality

Piercing

Arrangement

Covering

Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding, mince pies) requires less heating time and should be watched, over-heating can lead to fire. Use good quality ingredients for microwaving. Economical cuts of meat can be used for casseroles.

Food with skin (e.g. potatoes, apples, fish, sausages, chicken), or with membrane (e.g egg whites/yolks), must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating. If not, steam will build up and may cause food to explode. When cooking eggs using the “Breakfast” key, it is not necessary to pierce the yolks, as the programme uses grill only.

Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish, e.g. place meaty ends of chicken drumsticks on the outside of the dish.

Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations where given and use vented microwave cling-film or a suitable lid.

Size & shape

Density &

quantity

Hygiene

Food size and shape affects the amount of cooking time needed. When cooking more than one portion of the same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.

Food density and quantity affect the amount of cooking time needed, for example, potatoes require more cooking than peas; four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.

Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store convenience foods as recommended by the food manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use By" date.

ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING

Meat joints

Poultry

Steak, Chops

& Chicken

Portions

Cubed &

Minced Meat

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.

Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over at least 2-3 times. Shield if necessary.

Place in a bowl, stir or turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time. For frozen blocks of meat see ‘Minced Beef’ in the charts on page 33.

Whole Fish

& Fillets

Prepacked

Frozen Foods

Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over at least twice. Shield if necessary.

Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a suitable dish.

NOTES:

• To defrost food, use either 30% (MEDIUM LOW/DEFROST) or 10% (LOW) microwave power.

• Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if necessary.

• It is important to turn food over, separate (where appropriate) and rearrange to ensure even defrosting.

• Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough defrosting.

WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. 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.

Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container.

• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.

• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together

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

• To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high

• Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturers’

Plated meals

ADVICE FOR REHEATING

with the size, shape and material of the container.

sugar or fat content, for example, mince pies, Christmas pudding.

instructions on the can

Place plated meal on the low rack.

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% (MEDIUM), stir/rearrange halfway through reheating. Ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving.

Casseroles

Poultry portions

Sliced meat

Pies

Vegetables

Cover with vented microwave cling-film or suitable lid, reheat on 50% (MEDIUM). Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.

Place thickest parts of the portions on the outside of the dish, cover with microwave cling-film and reheat on 70% (MEDIUM HIGH). Turn over halfway through. NOTE: Ensure poultry is thoroughly reheated, before serving.

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

Place pies in a flan dish. Reheat meat pies on 70% (MEDIUM HIGH) and fruit pies on 50% (MEDIUM).

Cover with vented microwave cling-film or suitable lid and reheat on 50% (MEDIUM). Stir at least once during reheating.

INTRODUCTION

This Cookery Book 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 combined with a

unique upper and lower heating system is the efficient and effective alternative to conventional cooking

CONTENTS

Charts:

Defrosting..................................................33

Microwave ........................................... 34-36

Grilling .......................................................36

Dual Grill ............................................. 37-38

Top & Bottom Grill............................... 38-39

Convection ................................................40

Microwave Reheating................................41

Conversion Charts ....................................41

Recipes:

Starters................................................ 42-43

Fish ...........................................................44

IMPORTANT COOKERY NOTES:

1 Food temperatures are:-

Frozen: -18

C, Chilled: 50C, Room: 200C

Meat .................................................... 45-46

Poultry ................................................. 47-48

Vegetarian.................................................49

Cheese & Eggs .........................................50

Rice & Pasta .............................................51

Vegetables ................................................52

Desserts .............................................. 53-54

Sweets ......................................................54

Cakes & Biscuits ................................. 55-56

Bread & Scones .................................. 57-58

Sauces ................................................ 59-60

Preserves ..................................................60

3 Refer to operation manual for advice on suitable

cookware.

2 When cooking Rice & Pasta (see page 51), cooking

time is constant for any quantity of rice or pasta; boiling water must be adjusted according to quantity of rice or pasta. After leaving the Rice/Pasta to stand, rinse in boiling water prior to serving.

4 Where dishes are covered, use vented microwave

cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes are lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.

5 For sequence programming refer to the operation

manual (page 22).

CONVERSION CHARTS

WEIGHT MEASURES VOLUME MEASURES SPOON MEASURES

15g 1/2oz 30ml 1floz 125ml 25g 1oz 100ml 3floz 2.5ml 50g 2oz 150ml 5lfoz ( 100g 4oz 300ml 10floz (1/2 pint) 15ml 1 tablespoon 175g 6oz 600ml 20floz (1 pint) 225g 8oz 450g 1lb

SYMBOLS:

●Method: Where shielding is necessary use small pieces of foil.

■Poultry Chart: Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets. ▲Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.

/4 pint) 5ml 1 teaspoon

/4 teaspoon

/2 teaspoon

EFROSTING (MICROWAVE)

FOOD

Meat Joints (Beef, Lamb, Pork)

Minced Beef

Steak

/4") thick

2cm ( Chops &

Sausages Bacon

■

Whole poultry (Chicken,

Turkey, Duck)

■

Chicken Portions

■

Chicken/T urkey Breast

& Drumsticks

■

Minced Turkey

Whole Fish (Trout, Mackerel)

Fish Fillets/ Steaks

Apples

Blackcurrants/ Redcurrants Raspberries/ Blackberries

DEFROST

TIME

30-32 Minutes 450g (1lb)

8-9 Minutes 450g (1lb)

11-12 Minutes 450g (1lb)

16-18 Minutes 450g (1lb)

11-12 Minutes 450g (1lb)

20-22 Minutes 450g (1lb)

8-9 Minutes 450g (1lb)

11-12 Minutes 450g (1lb)

9 Minutes 450g (1lb)

7-8 Minutes 450g (1lb)

8-9 Minutes 450g (1lb)

6-7 Minutes 450g (1lb)

MICRO

POWER LEVEL

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

METHOD

●

Place in a flan dish Turn over 4-5 times

during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place on a plate or in a bowl. Turn over/

stir 3-4 times, removing defrosted mince each time.

●

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

separate during defrosting. Shield.

●

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

separate during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place on a plate. Separate and rearrange

twice during defrosting. Shield.

●

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

during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over , rearrange

2-3 times during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over , rearrange

2-3 times during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place on plate or in a bowl. Turn over/

stir 3-4 times removing defrosted mince each time.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice

during defrosting. Shield.

●

Place in a flan dish. Turn over twice,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

• Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

STANDING

TIME

▲

45-60

Minutes

▲

15-20

Minutes

▲

25-30

Minutes

▲

25-30

Minutes

▲

5-10

Minutes

▲

45-60

Minutes

▲

25-30

Minutes

▲

25-30

Minutes

▲

15-20

Minutes

▲

Minutes

▲

Minutes 10

Minutes

Gooseberries Rhubarb/ Strawberries

Bread (sliced)

Pastry (Puff or Shortcrust)

Meat & Fruit Pies (cooked)

Note: Ensure you read all cookery notes on page 32, for advice and explanations of symbols before proceeding.

7-8 Minutes 450g (1lb)

6 Minutes 400g (14oz)

5 Minutes 450g (1lb)

7-8 Minutes large pie

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

MEDIUM

LOW

• Place in a dish. Stir during defrosting.

• Place on the turntable. Separate and rearrange during defrosting.

• Place on a plate. Turn over halfway through defrosting.

• Remove from foil container.

• Place in a shallow flan dish.

10 Minutes

5-10 Minutes

10-15 Minutes

15-20 Minutes

ICROWAVE / COOKING

FOOD

Beef (rare) (Topside, Silverside)

Beef (medium) (Topside, Silverside)

Beef (well done) (Topside, Silverside)

Beefburgers

Minced Meat

Sausages (thick)

Sausages (thin)

Lamb (Fillet, Shoulder, Leg)

Lamb Chops

Pork (Loin, Leg)

Pork Chops (with bone)

Pork Chops (boneless)

Gammon Joint

Bacon

Whole Poultry Chicken, T urkey, & Duck

Chicken Portions Chicken/T urkey Breasts & Drumsticks

Minced Turkey

Fish Fillets

Whole Fish & Steaks

COOKING

TIME

10-11 Minutes 450g (1lb)

13-14 Minutes 450g (1lb)

17-18 Minutes 450g (1lb)

10-11 Minutes 450g (1lb)

8-9 Minutes 450g (1lb)

4-5 Minutes 4 sausages

6-7 Minutes 8 sausages

2 Minutes 4 sausages

17-18 Minutes 450g (1lb)

10-11 Minutes 450g (1lb)

19-20 Minutes 450g (1lb)

17-18 Minutes 450g (1lb)

13-14 Minutes 450g (1lb)

19-20 Minutes 450g (1lb)

3 Minutes 4 rashers

13-14 Minutes 450g (1lb)

11-12 Minutes 450g (1lb)

9-10 Minutes 450g (1lb)

7 Minutes 450g (1lb)

7-8 Minutes 450g (1lb)

MICRO

POWER LEVEL

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH HIGH

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH

MEDIUM

HIGH HIGH

HIGH

METHOD

●