Sharp R-875, R-885 User Manual

ENGLISH

Important

R-875 / R-885

MICROWAVE OVEN WITH

TOP & BOTTOM GRILL AND

CONVECTION

OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK

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.

900 W (IEC 60705)

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Dear Customer,

Congratulations on acquiring your new combi-microwave oven with grill and convection, which from now on will make your kitchen chores considerably easier. You will be pleasantly surprised by the kinds of things you can do with a microwave. Not only can you use it for rapid defrosting or heating up of food, you can also prepare whole meals. In our test kitchen our microwave team has gathered together a selection of the most delicious international recipes which are quick and simple to prepare. Be inspired by the recipes we have included and prepare your own favourite dishes in your microwave oven. There are so many advantages to having a microwave oven which we are sure you will find exciting:

● Food can be prepared directly in the serving dishes, leaving less to wash up.

● Shorter cooking times and the use of little water and fat ensure that many vitamins, minerals and

characteristic flavours are preserved. We advise you to read the cookery book guide and operating instructions carefully. You will then easily understand how to use your oven.

Enjoy using your microwave oven and trying out the delicious recipes.

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CONTENTS

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

CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

BEFORE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

ENERGY SAVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

USING THE STOP BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

SETTING THE CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

MICROWAVE COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

GRILL COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11

HEATING WITHOUT FOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

CONVECTION COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

DUAL COOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18

AUTOMATIC OPERATION (EXPRESS PIZZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

EXPRESS PIZZA CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

AUTOMATIC OPERATION (PIZZA/FUN MENUS/AUTO COOK/AUTO DEFROST) . . . .20-21

PIZZA CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

FUN MENUS CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

AUTO COOK CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

AUTO DEFROST CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

RECIPES FOR FUN MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

RECIPES FOR AUTO COOK AC-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

SERVICE CALL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

SERVICE ADDRESSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-34

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BACK COVER

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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

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

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

13 Turntable 14 Low Rack 15 High Rack

Place the turntable over the turntable motor shaft on the floor of the cavity. Before first using the turntable and racks, clean with mild soapy water. Do not cut or scratch the turntable.

1 2

81076 5 4

NOTE:

When you order accessories, please mention the following two items: Part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorized service agent.

WARNING: The accessories (e.g. turntable) will become very hot during Grill, Convection, Dual and Automatic operation (except Auto Defrost) modes. Always use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the oven to prevent burns.

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CONTROL PANEL

12 13

14 15

910 7 6 5

Digital display and indicators:

1 BOTTOM GRILL indicator 2 TOP GRILL indicator 3 CLOCK SET indicator 4 LESS/MORE indicator 5 INFORMATION indicator

6 TIMER indicator 7 COOKING IN PROGRESS indicator

8WEIGHT (kg) indicator 9 MICROWAVE indicator

10 CONVECTION indicator

Operating buttons: 11 LANGUAGE button

12 EXPRESS PIZZA button 13 PIZZA button 14 FUN MENUS button 15 AUTO DEFROST button 16 AUTO COOK button 17 COOKING MODE dial

Rotate the dial so that indicator points to appropriate symbol:

for microwave cooking for microwave cooking with TOP GRILL for microwave cooking with BOTTOM GRILL for microwave cooking with CONVECTION for CONVECTION for TOP GRILL for BOTTOM GRILL for TOP & BOTTOM GRILLS

18 CONVECTION (˚C) button

Press to change the convection setting.

19 TIME/WEIGHT dial

Rotate the dial to enter either the cooking/defrosting time or weight of food.

20 +1min/START button 21 INFO/CLOCK button 22 STOP button 23 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button

Press to change the microwave power setting.

24 LESS/MORE buttons

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To avoid the danger of fire

The microwave oven should not be left unattended during operation. Power levels that are too high or cooking times that are too long may overheat foods resulting in a fire.

In cases where the oven is to be installed into kitchen cabinet, the installation frame EBR-5000 licensed by SHARP must be used. This is available from your dealer. Refer to the frame installation instructions or ask your dealer for the proper instruction procedure. Only the use of this frame will guarantee the safety and quality of the product. The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency. The AC power supply must be 230 V, 50 Hz, with a minimum 16 A distribution line fuse, or a minimum 16 A distribution circuit breaker. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Do not place the oven in areas where heat is generated. For example, close to a conventional oven. Do not install the oven in an area of high humidity or where moisture may collect. Do not store or use the oven outdoors.

If food being heated begins to smoke, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Turn off and unplug the oven and wait until the food has stopped smoking. Opening the door while food is smoking may cause a fire.

Use only microwave-safe containers and utensils. See Page X.

Do not leave the oven unattended when using disposable plastic, paper or other combustible food containers.

Clean the waveguide cover, the oven cavity and the turntable after use. After cooking fatty foods without a lid, always clean the cavity and especially the grill heating elements thoroughly. These must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire.

Do not place flammable materials near the oven or ventilation openings. Do not block the ventilation openings. Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from food and food packages. Arcing on metallic surfaces may cause a fire. Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep frying. The temperature cannot be controlled and the oil may catch fire.

To make popcorn, use only special microwave popcorn makers. Do not store food or any other items inside the oven. Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure the oven is operating as desired. See the corresponding hints in the cookery book section. See pages XX - XX.

To avoid the possibility of injury

WARNING:

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or malfunctioning. Check the following before use: a) The door; make sure the door closes properly and

ensure it is not misaligned or warped.

b) The hinges and safety door latches; check to make sure

they are not broken or loose.

c) The door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure that they

have not been damaged.

d) Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make sure there

are no dents.

e) The power supply cord and plug; ensure that they are

not damaged.

Never adjust , repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter the door safety latches in any way. Do not operate the oven if there is an object between the door seals and sealing surfaces.

Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door seals and adjacent parts. Follow instructions for “Care and Cleaning”, Page 27.

Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for precautions regarding microwave ovens.

To avoid the possibility of electric shock

Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet. Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock openings or ventilation openings. In the event of a spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately, and call an authorised SHARP service agent. Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid. Do not let the power supply cord hang over the edge of a table or work surface.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To avoid burns, always test food temperature and stir before serving and pay special attention to the temperature of food and drink given to babies, children or the elderly.

Temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink; always check the food temperature. Always stand back from the oven door when opening, to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat. Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release steam and avoid burns. Keep children away from the door to prevent them burning themselves. Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity, ventilation openings, accessories and dishes during GRILL, CONVECTION, DUAL and AUTOMATIC operation (except AUTO DEFROST) as they will become hot. Before cleaning make sure they are not hot.

To avoid misuse by children 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 lean or swing on the oven door. Do not play with the oven or use it as a toy. Children should be taught all important safety instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal of food coverings; paying special attention to packaging (e.g. self-heating materials) designed to make food crisp, as they may be extra hot.

Other warnings

Never modify the oven in any way. Do not move the oven while it is in operation. This oven is for home food preparation only and may only be used for cooking food. It is not suitable for commercial or laboratory use.

To promote trouble-free use of your oven and avoid damage.

Never operate the oven when it is empty except where recommended in the operation manual, see Page 11. Doing so may damage the oven. When using a browning dish or self-heating material, always place a heat-resistant insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the turntable due to heat stress. The preheating time specified in the dish’s instructions must not be exceeded.

Keep the power supply cord away from heated surfaces, including the rear of the oven. Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not an electrician authorised by SHARP to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your dealer or an authorised SHARP service agent. If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorised SHARP service agent.

To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling:

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

Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off. Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a widemouthed container to allow bubbles to escape.

Never heat liquids in narrow necked containers such as baby bottles, as this may result in the contents erupting from the container when heated and cause burns.

To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and possible scalding:

1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.

2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil

into the liquid whilst reheating.

3. Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the

oven at the end of cooking time to prevent delayed eruptive boiling.

Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave cooking has ended. To cook or reheat eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed, pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating them in the microwave oven.

Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages and fruit before cooking, or they may explode.

To avoid the possibility of burns

Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food from the oven to prevent burns. Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands to avoid steam burns.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

NOTE:

If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please consult an authorised, qualified electrician. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedure. Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on the oven walls or around the door seals and sealing surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction.

Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves and may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in the oven. Use only the turntable designed for this oven. Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during operation. Do not use plastic containers for microwaving if the oven is still hot from using the GRILL, CONVECTION, DUAL and AUTOMATIC operation (except AUTO DEFROST), because they may melt. Plastic containers must not be used during above modes unless the container manufacturer says they are suitable.

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Remove this film

1. Remove all packing materials from the inside of the

oven cavity. Discard the loose polythene sheet from between the door and cavity. Remove the feature sticker, if attached, from the outside of the door.

2. Check the oven carefully for any signs of damage.

3. Place the oven on a flat, level surface strong

enough to support the oven’s weight plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked.

4. The oven door may become hot during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor. Keep children away from the door to prevent them burning themselves.

5. Do not allow the power supply cord to

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

6. Ensure there is a minimum of free space above the

oven of 19 cm.

7. Securely connect the plug of the oven to a

standard earthed (grounded) household electrical outlet.

19 cm

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BEFORE OPERATION

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

Your oven initially has English selected as the language. To change to a language of your choice, scroll through the options available by pressing the LANGUAGE button as shown in the table opposite. Then press the +1MIN/START button.

Press

LANGUAGE

button once twice

3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

NEDERLANDS

FRANCAIS

ITALIAN

ESPANOL

Your oven comes pre-set for Energy Save Mode so when you first plug it in nothing will appear on the digital display.

To operate the oven in Energy Save Mode:

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

2. Open the door. The oven display will show

“SELECT LANGUAGE” in 6 languages.

3. Close the door.

4. Select a language (see below).

5. Heat the oven without food (See page 11).

NOTE:

You can change to Clock Set Mode if you prefer, see page 9 of the operation manual. If you decide to set the clock, Energy Save Mode does not work.

COOKING HINTS:

Your oven has an 'Information Display System' which allows you to access step by step instructions for each of the ovens features/buttons. Instructions will appear in the digital display each time you press a button to inform you of the next operation step.

1. Choose the desired

language

2. Start the setting.

Check the display:

NOTE: The selected language will be memorised, even if the electrical power supply is interrupted.

Example:

Suppose you want to select Italian.

In Energy Save Mode, if you do not operate the oven for 3 minutes or more (i.e. closing the door, pressing the STOP key, or at the end of cooking), you will not be able to operate the oven until you open and close the oven door.

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ENERGY SAVE MODE

Your oven has two operating modes, Energy Save Mode and Clock Set Mode. The difference between them is that when you are not using the oven, in Energy save Mode nothing will appear on the digital display and in Clock Set Mode the time will be shown.

If you set the clock, energy save mode will be cancelled.

To start energy save mode manually, follow the instructions below.

Example:

To start the energy save mode, (the current time is 23:35):

1. Make sure the

correct time appears on the display.

3. Adjust the display

to 0 by rotating the

TIME/WEIGHT

dial.

2. Press the INFO/CLOCK

button twice.

4. Press +1min/START

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

Display:

USING THE STOP BUTTON

Use the STOP button to:

1. Erase a mistake during programming.

2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

3. Cancel a programme during cooking, press the STOP button twice.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

270 WATT = 30 % output 90 WATT = 10 % output

Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power level, follow the advice given in the recipe section.

900 WATT = 100 % output 630 WATT = 70 % output 450 WATT = 50 % output

•To select Microwaving, rotate the COOKING MODE dial to the MICROWAVE setting.

• Select the desired microwave power setting by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button.

• If the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button is pressed once, (100 %) will be displayed. If you miss your desired level, continue pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button until you reach the level again.

• If the power level is not selected, the level 900 W (100 %) is automatically set.

“ENERGY SAVE MODE” in 6 languages. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time of day will also be erased.

5. When you want to reset the time of day, follow the

above example again.

6. If you do not set the clock, press the STOP button

once. “.0” will appear on the display. When the operation of the oven is finished, “.0” will reappear on the display instead of the time of day.

7. If you set the clock, energy save mode does not

work.

There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.

1. Choose the 24 hour clock by

pressing the INFO/CLOCK button 3 times.

2. Set the hours. Rotate the TIME/ WEIGHT dial clockwise until the

correct hour is displayed.

3. Change from hours to

minutes by pressing the

INFO/CLOCK button once.

Check the display.

4. Set the minutes. Rotate the TIME/ WEIGHT dial clockwise until the

correct minutes are displayed.

5. Press the INFO/CLOCK

button once to start the clock.

NOTES:

1. You can rotate the TIME/WEIGHT dial clockwise

or counter clockwise.

2. Press the STOP button if you make a mistake

during programming.

3. If the oven is in cooking mode and you wish to know the time of day, touch the INFO/CLOCK button. As long as your finger is touching the button, the time of day will be displayed.

4. If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, plug in the oven again, then open and close the door. The display will show:

1. To set the 12 hour clock, press

the INFO/CLOCK button twice, as shown:

Example:

To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35:

2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the INFO/CLOCK button 3 times, as shown:

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MICROWAVE COOKING

3. Press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button

twice for 630 W microwave power.

4. Press the +1min/ START button

once to start cooking.

Display:

Your oven has 2 grill heating elements, and a combination of 3 grill cooking modes. Select the desired grill mode by rotating the COOKING MODE dial to the desired setting.

NOTES:

1. When the door is opened during the cooking

process, the cooking time on the digital display stops automatically. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the

+1min/START button is pressed.

2. If you wish to know the power level during

cooking, press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL

button. As long as your finger is pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button, the power level will be displayed.

3. You can rotate the TIME/WEIGHT dial clockwise

or counter-clockwise. If you rotate the dial counterclockwise, the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by degrees.

Example:

Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W microwave power.

2. Enter desired cooking

time by rotating the TIME/WEIGHT dial clockwise.

COOKING MODE DIAL

GRILL HEATING ELEMENT IN USE

Top and Bottom Grill together

Top Grill

Bottom Grill

DISPLAY

TOP AND BOTTOM

TOP GRILL

BOTTOM GRILL

1. Rotate the COOKING MODE dial to the

MICROWAVE setting.

Cooking Time: Increasing unit:

0-5 minutes 10 seconds 5-10 seconds 30 seconds 10-30 minutes 1 minute 30-90 minutes 5 minutes

Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. (90.00). The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as shown on the table opposite:

GRILL COOKING

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