Sharp R-90GC, R-90GCS Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL

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HIGH SPEED CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN

MODEL R-90GC(S)

CONTENTS Page

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Warranty Inside of front cover
Introduction 1
Warning 2
Special Notes 3
Installation Instructions 4
Oven Diagram 4
Operation of Touch Control Panel 5

Control Panel Display 5
Touch Control Panel Layout 5

Before Operating 6

Getting Started 6
Clock Setting 6
Stop/Clear 6
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking

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Microwave Cooking 7

Microwave Time Cooking 7

Instant Cook 8
Grill Cooking 9
Preheating 10

Convection Cooking 11

Dual Cooking 12
Automatic Operations 14

Notes for Automatic Operations 14

Auto Cook/Easy Defrost 14

Basic Cook 15

Recipes 16
Other Convenient Features 17

Sequence Cooking 17

Help Feature 18

Time Adjustment for Automatic Cooking

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Time Adjustment for Manual Cooking

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Timer 22
Demonstration Mode 22

Care and Cleaning 23
Service Call Check 24
Specifications 24
Cooking Guides 1 –

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This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months
from the date of original purchase.

If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Cen­tre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.

The owner is responsible for any transportation and insurance costs if the product has to be returned for
repair.

This warranty does not extend to accessories or defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes not
attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including but not limited to, defect or injury
caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage,
vermin infestation, software, or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.

Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty claim.
This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any express and implied rights and

remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.

IMPORTANT

DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE TO SHARP

For your reference, please enter the particulars of your purchase below and retain, with your purchase
documentation.
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Congratulations on Your Purchase!

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Penrose, Auckland

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand.

FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN

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REGARDING YOUR

LOCAL

SHARP APPROVED SER VICE CENTRE

CALL THE

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INTRODUCTION

The manual is divided into two sections:

1. OPERATION (P3~P24)
This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use all the features.

2. COOKING GUIDE
This section is at the back of the manual, it contains the more commonly used information such as
how to prepare food, which cooking utensil to use, standing time.
It also contains recipes for automatic cooking.

Please take some time to read your operation manual carefully, the automatic cooking menus programmed into
your new oven have been carefully developed to give optimum results when the step-by-step instructions are
followed.

When selecting another home appliance, please again consider our full range of Sharp products.

INFO DISPLAY COOKING SYSTEM

Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
Your new oven has an "Information Display System" which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily
guide you through each feature.
Your oven also has a HELP key for instructions on using Guide of Keys, Child Lock, Sound Setting, Refresh
Cycle and Help.
After gaining experience and confidence using your oven, the information display can be turned off.
We strongly recommend however that you read this operation manual thoroughly before operating your
oven, paying particular attention to the safety warnings and special notes.

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WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Do not put things on top of the oven or cover the outer cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a. Do not overcook food.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.
d. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic, paper

or other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning.

e. If materials inside the oven should ignite, or smoke is observed, keep oven door closed, turn oven

off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling:
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important
that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated.
If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels
until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout.
Additionally:

a. Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Babies bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are

considered to be sealed containers.
b. Do not use excessive amount of time.
c. When boiling liquids in the oven, use a wide-mouthed container.
d. Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.
e. Stir the liquid before and during cooking. Use extreme care when handling the container or inserting

a spoon or other utensil into the container.

This oven is for home food preparation only and should only be used for heating, cooking and defrosting food
and beverage.
It is not suitable for commercial, laboratory use, or heating therapeutic devices eg. Wheat bags.

Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven.
Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.

It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service
or repair operation. Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous.

Do not operate the oven if it is not working correctly or damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified service
technician trained by SHARP. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there
is no damage to:
(1) Door (warped), (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door Seals, Sealing Surfaces and oven
cavity (buckled or deformed), (4) Burn marks on the door seal faces.

Do not bump, or catch utensils, loose clothes and your accessories on the door safety latches when removing
food from the oven.

Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the
oven is operating.

Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches.
Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough

heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
Should the power supply cord become damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord supplied by a

SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. And it must be replaced by a qualified service technician
trained by SHARP.

If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualified service technician trained by SHARP.
Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.

Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover and microwave plastic wrap and carefully open popcorn and oven
cooking bags away from the face.

Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot
surfaces or sharp edges.

Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.

Accessible parts (e.g.oven door, oven cavity, dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use. To avoid
burns and scalds children should be kept away. Always use thick oven gloves to prevent yourself from getting
burnt.

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.

This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents

"explosion", which may damage the

oven or injure yourself.
* Reheat whole eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.

* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or

glass bowls.
* Exceed maximum time on popcorn

package.
* Heat disposable bottles.

* Overheat baby bottles.

Only heat until warm.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.

* Heat baby food in original jars.

* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or air

tight containers.
* Deep fat fry.

* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,

clothes or flowers.
* Operate the oven without a load (i.e. an

absorbing material such as food or water)

in the oven cavity except when condition-

ing or cleaning the heater elements as

described in the operation manual.
* Heat for longer than recommended

time.

* Heat or cook food while in cans.
* Overcook as they may catch fire.

* Place meat directly on the turntable for

cooking.
* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE

cooking. Metal reflects microwave

energy and may cause an electrical

discharge known as arcing.
* Use too much.

* Shield food close to cavity walls.

Sparking can damage the cavity.

* Exceed the preheating time recom-

mended by the manufacturer. Exces-

sive preheating can cause the glass

turntable to shatter and/or damage

internal parts of the oven.

* Puncture egg yolks and whites and

oysters before cooking to prevent
"explosion".

* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,

squash, hot dogs, sausages and
oysters so that steam escapes.

* Use specially bagged popcorn for the

microwave oven.

* Listen while popping corn for the

popping to slow to 1-2 seconds.

* Transfer baby food to small dish and

heat carefully, stirring often. Check for
suitable temperature to prevent burns.

* Remove the screw cap and teat

before warming baby bottles. After
warming shake thoroughly. Check for
suitable temperature.

* Food with filling should be cut after

heating, to release steam and avoid
burns.

* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids

or cereals to prevent boiling over.

* For boiling or cooking liquids see

WARNING on page 2 to prevent

explosion and delayed eruptive boiling.
* Remove food from can.
* These foods have high sugar and/or

fat contents.
* Cook for the recommended time.

* Use a microwave proof roasting rack

to collect drained juices.
* Check the utensils are suitable for

MICROWAVE cooking before you use

them.

* Use to shield food to prevent over

cooking.
* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or

keep clear of cavity walls.
* Place a suitable insulator such as a

microwave and heat proof dinner plate

between the turntable and the

browning dish.

Eggs, fruits,
nuts, seeds,
vegetables,
sausages and
oysters

Popcorn

Baby food

General

Liquids
(Beverages)

Canned foods
Sausage rolls,

Pies, Christmas
pudding

Meats

Utensils

Aluminium foil

Browning dish

SPECIAL NOTES

DO DON’T

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover), and the feature
sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned
door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any
damage, please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED
BY SHARP and repaired, if necessary.

2. Accessories provided

1) Turntable

2) Turntable support

3) Low rack

3. Since the door may become hot during cooking, you should place or mount the oven so that the bottom of
the oven is 80 cm or more above the floor. You should also keep children away from the door to prevent
them burning themselves.

4. Place the turntable support to the turntable motor shaft on the floor of the oven cavity. And place the
turntable on the turntable support. Make sure the turntable and turntable support are centrally located and
locked together. NEVER operate the oven without the turntable support and turntable.

5. The oven should not be installed in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated, for example,
next to a conventional oven unit.
The oven should be installed so as not to block ventillation openings.
Allow at least 40 cm on the top, 5 cm on the both sides and at the rear of the oven for free air space.
This oven shall not be installed below bench height.

6. Building the oven into the wall. A Sharp built-in kit model number EBR-90GKST is available which enables
the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen, the kit is available from your retailer. This built-in kit
has been tested according to Australian Standards. Sharp does not recommend the use of any other built­in kit.If the oven is to be positioned near a conventional oven, ensure that adequate space is allowed, and
a suitable heat shield is incorporated between the two to prevent damage to the oven and the built-in kit
caused by heat.

7. Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for damage to the machine or personal
injury for failure to observe the correct electrical connecting procedure.
The A.C. voltage must be single phase 230-240V, 50Hz.

8. This appliance must be earthed.

9. Operate the oven from a general purpose domestic outlet. If a generator is used, do not operate the oven
with non-sinusoidal outputs.

10. Before using the oven for the first time, it is recommended to do the Refresh Cycle. Refer to page 19.

4) High rack

5) Splash guard

6) Operation manual

OVEN DIAGRAM

1. Door open handle

2. Oven lamp

3. Door hinges

4. Door safety latches

5. See through door

6. Door seals and sealing
surfaces

7. Turntable motor shaft

8. Waveguide cover

9. Control panel

Accessories
The racks and splash guard are used for
cooking in Convection, Dual or Grill mode.

10.Digital readout

11.Oven cavity

12.Ventilation openings

13.Power supply cord

14.Outer cabinet

15.Ventilation cover
(Do not remove)

16.Turntable

17.Turntable support

18.Low rack

19.High rack

Warning:

The accessories will become very hot when in use.

Use thick oven gloves when inserting/removing the food or

turntable from the oven to PREVENT BURNS.

7) Cookbook

8) Touch guide

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21.Rating label

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OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate keys arranged on the surface of the control
panel.
An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.
In addition the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when a
cooking procedure is required.

Control Panel Display

Control Panel Display

Touch Control Panel Layout

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1 AUTO COOK KEY

Press to select AUTO COOK
mode.

2 MORE (

), LESS ( ) KEYS
Press to adjust the doneness
of food in one minute
increments during cooking or
to increase/decrease the time
whilst programming the
automatic operations.

3 WEIGHT KEYS

Press to enter weight.

4 EASY DEFROST KEY

Press to defrost meat by
entering weight.

5 BASIC COOK KEY

Press to select BASIC COOK
mode.

6 RECIPES KEY

Press to select RECIPES
mode.

7 MENU KEYS

Press to select BASIC COOK
and RECIPES menu.

8 TIME KEYS

Press to enter cooking time
and clock time.

9 CLOCK KEY

Press to set clock time.

0 STOP/CLEAR KEY

Press to clear during
programming. Press once to
stop operation of oven during
cooking; press twice to cancel
cooking programme.

A DUAL KEYS

Press to select dual cooking.

B GRILL KEY

Press to select grill cooking.

C CONV. (°C) KEY

Press to select convection
cooking.

D POWER LEVEL KEY

Press to select microwave
power setting.
If not pressed, 100% is
automatically selected.

E HELP KEY

Press to get guide of keys, set
child lock, sound and refresh
cycle.
Press to obtain cooking
information.

F TIMER KEY

Press to set timer.

G INSTANT COOK/START KEY

Press to start oven after setting
programs.
Press once to cook for 1
minute on 100% or increase by
1 minute multiples each time
this key is pressed during
manual cooking.

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1. Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the door is closed.

2. The oven display will show "PRESS STOP".

3. Press the STOP/CLEAR key. The display will show ".0".

4. Set the clock.

5. Use the Refresh Cycle to heat the oven before using for the first time. (Please refer to page 19.)

BEFORE OPERATING

Getting Started

Press the STOP/CLEAR key once to:

1.Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

2.Clear if you make a mistake during programming.

3.Clear the message on the display after cooking.

Press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.

Stop/Clear

To Cancel a Programme During Cooking

* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).

Clock Setting

This is a 12 hour clock. If you press any of the TIME keys too many times, continue to press the key until the
desired time reappears.
If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking or timer mode, press the CLOCK key. As long as your
finger is pressed on the CLOCK key, the time of day will be displayed.

1. Press the CLOCK key. 2. Enter the hours by pressing
the TIME keys.

3. Press the CLOCK
key once.

4. Enter the minutes by
pressing the TIME keys.

5. To start the clock, press
the CLOCK key once.

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x 1 x 1

x 1

x 3 x 4

x 1

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If the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time in the readout automatically stops. The
cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the INSTANT COOK/START key is
pressed.

If more than 40 minutes on 100% is entered, the microwave power will be reduced after 40 minutes to avoid
overheating.

1. Enter desired cooking
time.

The timer begins to count down.

To reduce the power level press the POWER LEVEL key until desired power level is displayed.
* Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 50% power.

1. Enter desired cooking time.

The timer begins to count down.

This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking.
If a power level is not selected, then 100% power is automatically used.

* Suppose you want to cook manually for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 100% power.

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Defrost
Softening
butter

Vegetables
Rice/Pasta
Fruit

Casseroles

Examples of foods typical­ly cooked on microwave
oven power level

Display

Microwave Time Cooking

MICROWAVE COOKING

This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level.
There are five different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds.

Power level

Keeping food
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2. Press the INSTANT
COOK/START key.

2. Select power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL key as required

(for 50% press three times).

3. Press the INSTANT
COOK/START key.

MICRO

COOK

MICRO

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x 2

x 3

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Check the display.

Check the display.

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Instant Cook™

For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% microwave power.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START key.
(Within 3 minutes of closing the door.)

The timer begins to count down.

Press theINSTANT COOK/START key until desired time is displayed.
Each time the key is pressed, the cooking time is increased by 1 minute.

Check the display.

MICRO

COOK

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NOTES:

• Preheat is recommended. To set preheat, press the CONV.(°C) key once for 250°C prior to step 1. Remove
the turntable and accessories before preheating.

• You may detect smoke or a burning smell when using the grill for the first time, this is normal and not a sign
that the oven is out of order. (Please see Refresh Cycle on page 19.)

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

Follow the recommended grill cooking times and procedures in the cookbook.

Warning:

Accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity, dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use. To prevent
burns, always use thick oven gloves.

GRILL COOKING

The GRILL is a pre-programmed setting that cooks at high speed using a high temperature and maximum speed
hot air circulation. It is assisted by the turntable which rotates to ensure even browning.
Food can be placed either directly onto the racks, or into a flan dish/heat-resistant plate on the racks.

* Suppose you want to grill for 5 minutes.

1. Enter desired cooking time.

2. Press the GRILL key. 3. Press the INSTANT COOK/START key.

The timer begins to count down.

Check the display.

GRILL

COOK

SPEED

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PREHEATING

For best results, preheat to the required temperature with the turntable in the oven. Add food after preheating.
*To preheat the oven to 180°C

If you are in the process of preheating and wish to check the actual oven temperature, simply press the CONV.
(°C) key. The actual oven temperature will be displayed as long as the CONV. (°C) key is pressed. If the oven
temperature is below 40°C at this time,

will be displayed.

Warning:

Accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity, dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use. To prevent
burns, always use thick oven gloves.

1. Select preheating temperature
by pressing the CONV. (°C)
key (for 180°C press 6 times).

NOTES:

• Remove the turntable and accessories before preheating.

• When the oven reaches the desired temperature, the audible signal will sound and the temperature will be
displayed in °C. Do not press the STOP/CLEAR key after opening and closing the door, as this will cancel
the Preheating mode.

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

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

• You may detect smoke or a burning smell when using convection for the first time. This is normal and is not
a sign that the oven is out of order. (Please see Refresh Cycle on page 19).

2. Press the INSTANT
COOK/START key.

3. When the oven reaches 180°C,

the audible signal will sound and
the oven will display 180°C. Place
food in the oven, enter the desired
cooking time and press the
INSTANT COOK/START key.

CONV.

COOK

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Your oven can be used as a conventional oven using the
convection facility which has10 pre-set oven temperatures.
During convection cooking, hot air is circulated throughout
the oven cavity to brown and crisp foods evenly. Preheating
is recommended for better results.

*Suppose you want to cook for 20 minutes at 250°C.

CONVECTION COOKING

The temperatures available in °C are:
40°C, 100°C, 130°C, 160°C, 180°C,
190°C, 200°C, 220°C, 230°C, 250°C.

1. Enter desired cooking time. 2. Select desired temperature by
pressing the CONV. (°C) key
(for 250°C press once).

3. Press the INSTANT COOK/
START key.

The timer begins to count down.

Check the display.

CONV.

COOK

Warning:

Accesible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity, dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use. To prevent
burns, always use thick oven gloves.

Helpful Hints:

If you are cooking and wish to check the temperature you have programmed, simply press the CONV. (°C) key.
The programmed temperature will be displayed as long as CONV. (°C) key is pressed.
For the best cooking results please closely follow the steps in the operation manual/cookbook. For your
convenience a selection of popular menus have been preprogrammed into the oven.

NOTE:

Temperature measurements whilst in convection mode will differ from the displayed level. This is due to the grill
elements turning on and off in order to regulate the oven temperature. Manual convection cooking temperature
is limited to be 20-50 °C less than displayed level for some cases. Also if you cook more than 30 minutes in
convection mode, after the first 30 minutes the oven temperature may become much lower than the displayed
level to avoid overcooking.
This will not affect the cooking results.

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x 1

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DUAL COOKING

Dual Cook combines microwave power with grill or convection.
The DUAL cooking modes use high speed air circulation. The combination of microwave power with grill or
convection reduces cooking time and provides a crisp, brown finish.

Cooking method

Example 1:
* Suppose you want to cook for 20 minutes on DUAL 1 using 10% microwave power and GRILL.

NOTES:

• Dual Cook is preset with 30% microwave power level. To adjust the microwave power, press the POWER
LEVEL key until the desired power level appears on the display.

• Dual 2 is preset with 250°C convection. To adjust the convection temperature, press the CONV. (°C) key
until the desired temperature appears on the display.
The oven temperature can be changed from 40°C to 250°C in ten levels.

• Preheat is recommended for both dual cooking modes. To set preheat, press the CONV. (°C) key prior to
step 1 in Example 1 and Example 2 until the desired temperature appears on the display. For DUAL 1,
always preheat the oven to 250°C. Remove the turntable and accessories before preheating.

Press DUAL MODE key Microwave Power Range

10% - 70%

MICROWAVE and CONVECTION

DUAL 1
DUAL 2

1. Enter desired cooking
time.

2. Select the cooking
mode by pressing
the DUAL 1 key.

3. If you want to change the microwave
power level, press the POWER
LEVEL key (for 10% press once).

MICRO

GRILL

COOK

SPEED

The timer begins to count down.

Check the display.

MICROWAVE and GRILL

10% - 70%

x 2

x 1

x 1

4. Press the INSTANT
COOK/START key.

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Example 2:
* Suppose you want to cook for 20 minutes on DUAL 2 using 10% microwave power and 200°C convection.

1. Enter desired

cooking time.

2. Select the cooking
mode by pressing
the DUAL 2 key.

3. If you want to change the
microwave power level,
press the POWER LEVEL
key (for 10% press once).

4. If you want to change the
convection temperature,
press the CONV. (°C) key
(for 200°C press 3 times).

MICROCONV.

COOK

SPEED

The timer begins to count down.

Check the display.

5. Press the INSTANT
COOK/START key.

NOTES:

• You may detect smoke or a burning smell when using convection for the first time. This is normal and is not
a sign that the oven is out of order. (Please see Refresh Cycle on page 19).

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

Warning:

Accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity, dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use. To prevent
burns, always use thick oven gloves.

Follow the recommended dual cooking times and procedures in the cookbook.

x 2

x 1

x 3

x 1

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1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve
the best result.
If the instructions are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked.

2. When action is required (e.g. to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signal sounds and any instructions
will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the INSTANT COOK/START key.

3. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually.

4. When entering the weight of the food, round off the weight to the nearest 0.1kg (100g). For example, 1.65kg
would become 1.7kg.
Ready Meals of AUTO COOK and Crispy Crumb of BASIC COOK should be rounded up to the nearest 0.05
kg (50g), for example, 0.34kg (340g) to 0.35kg (350g).

5. If the WEIGHT DOWN ( ) key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range, each
time the key is pressed.

6. If the WEIGHT UP ( ) key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time the
key is pressed.

7. You can enter the weight by holding down or pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed.

8. To change the final cooking or defrosting result from the standard setting, press the MORE ( ) or LESS
( ) key prior to pressing the INSTANT COOK/START key. See page 20.

9. The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality).
Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually.

Notes for Automatic Operations

AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS

Auto Cook / Easy Defrost

AUTO COOK allows you to cook 5 popular foods.
EASY DEFROST allows you to defrost 5 popular foods.

Please refer to the AUTO COOK MENU GUIDE on page 4­5 or EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 6 of the

cooking guides.

* Suppose you want to cook 0.2 kg of Frozen Vegetables.

1. Press the AUTO COOK key
until desired menu number
is displayed (for Frozen
Vegetables press twice).

2. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT UP key until
desired weight is displayed
(for 0.2 kg press twice).

3. Press the INSTANT
COOK/START key to

start cooking.

x 2

x 2

1. Frozen Pasta Meals

2. Frozen Vegetables

3. Fresh Vegetables

4. Fresh Pasta

5. Dried Rice / Pasta

1. Roast Meat

2. Whole Poultry

3. Steak / Chops

4. Chicken Pieces

5. Minced Meat

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BASIC COOK

BASIC COOK allows you to cook up to 45 pre-

programmed foods selected from 9 categories.
Please refer to the BASIC COOK MENU GUIDE
on page 7-8 of the cooking guides.

PRESS BASIC COOK KEY FOOD CATEGORY SYMBOL

Once Meat

Twice Poultry
3 times Fish
4 times Crispy Potatoes
5 times Pizza
6 times Crispy Crumb
7 times Pie/Quiche
8 times Bakery
9 times Desserts

1. Select food category. Press
the BASIC COOK key twice
to select Poultry category.
(The red indicator to the
left of menu symbol lights.)

2. Select the menu by
pressing the MENU

FORWARD key once.

3. Enter the weight by
pressing the WEIGHT
DOWN key 7 times.

4. Press the

INSTANT COOK/
START key to

start cooking.

NOTES:

• Press the HELP key for guidance in operating your oven, see page 19.

• After cooking, it is recommended to wait for 2 minutes before cooking again to allow the oven to cool down.

HINTS:

1. Prepare the food in advance so it is ready to put into the oven as soon as preheat is over.

2. When action is required (e.g. to turn food over) do not leave the door open for a long time, as the oven
temperature will cool.

Warning:

Accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity, dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use. To prevent
burns, always use thick oven gloves.

x 2 x 7x 1

* Suppose you want to cook 2.0 kg of Chilled Whole Roast Chicken.

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RECIPES

The RECIPES function allows you to cook 45
pre-programmed recipes selected from 9
categories.
Please refer to the RECIPES MENU GUIDE
on page 9 of the cooking guides and attached
cookbook.

PRESS BASIC COOK KEY FOOD CATEGORY SYMBOL

Once Meat

Twice Poultry
3 times Fish
4 times Crispy Potatoes
5 times Pizza
6 times Crispy Crumb
7 times Pie/Quiche
8 times Bakery
9 times Desserts

1. Select food category. Press the
RECIPES key twice to select Poultry

category. (The red indicator to the left
of menu symbol lights.)

2. Select the menu by
pressing the MENU

FORWARD key 3 times.

NOTES:

• Press HELP key for guidance in operating your oven, see page 19.

• After cooking, it is recommended to wait for 2 minutes before cooking again to allow the oven to cool down.

HINTS:

1. Prepare the food in advance so it is ready to put into the oven as soon as preheat is over.

2. When action is required (e.g. to stir food) do not leave the door open for a long time, as the oven
temperature will get cool.

Warning:

Accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity, dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use. To prevent
burns, always use thick oven gloves.

x 2 x 3

* Suppose you want to cook Chicken Parmesan Bake.

3. Press the INSTANT
COOK/START key to

start cooking.

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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES

Sequence Cooking

Your oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one variable setting
to another automatically.
These can include a combination of Microwave, Grill, Convection or Dual Cooking.

Example:

To cook for: 5 minutes on 70% microwave power (Stage 1)

6 minutes on Grill (Stage 2)
3 minutes on Dual 2, 200°C, 30% microwave power (Stage 3)

STAGE 1

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN.

key 5 times.

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

STAGE 2

3. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN.

key 6 times.

4. Select the cooking mode by pressing the GRILL
key once.

STAGE 3

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

key 3 times.

6. Select the cooking mode by pressing the DUAL 2
key, then change the convection temperature by
pressing the CONV. (°C) key 3 times.

x 5

x 3

x 3

x 6

x 2

7. Press the INSTANT COOK/START key to start

cooking.

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

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Guide of Keys

Help Feature

The HELP feature has 5 different programmes.

Each key carries a useful guide.

* To get the guide for the BASIC COOK key.

1. Press the HELP key once.

2. Press the BASIC COOK key.

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

x 1

Check the display.

Child Lock

If the oven is accidentally started with no food or liquid in the cavity, the life of the oven can be reduced.
To prevent accidents like this, your oven has a "Child Lock" feature that you can set when the oven is not in
use.

*To set the Child Lock.

1. Press the HELP key twice.

2. Press the INSTANT COOK/START key.

The control panel is now locked, each time a key is pressed, the display will show "CHILD LOCK ON".
*To unlock the control panel.
After step 2 for Child Lock.

1. Press the HELP key once.

2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.

The time of day will
appear in the display. The
oven is ready to use.

x 2

Check the display.

x 1

Check the display.

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Sound Setting

This oven is preset with the Sound On. The sound can be turned off.
*To turn off the sound.

1. Press the HELP key 3 times.

2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.

*To turn on the sound.

1. Press the HELP key 3 times.

x 3

Check the display.

x 3

Check the display.

2. Press the INSTANT COOK/START key.

The time of day will
appear in the display.

Refresh Cycle

The oven has a catalyst which assists with smoke and odour removal.
Use the Refresh Cycle to:

•Condition the heater before using the oven for the first time.

•Remove any unwanted odour.

•Keep the catalyst in optimum condition.

•Assist with cleaning the oven. Leave the oven to cool for approx. 10 minutes before cleaning (see CARE AND
CLEANING on page 23).

NOTES:

1. Remove the turntable from the oven before the Refresh Cycle. No food should be in the oven.

2. The Refresh Cycle takes 30 minutes.

3. During the Refresh Cycle some smoke and odour may occur.

1. Press the HELP key 4 times.

x 4

CONV. COOK

2. Press the INSTANT COOK/START key.

Warning:

Accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity, dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use. To prevent
burns, always use thick oven gloves.

Check the display.

Help

When the indicator light above the HELP key is flashing, press the key to read valuable information.

The time of day will
appear in the display.

The time begins to
count down.

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Time Adjustment for Automatic Cooking

The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the
cooking time to your individual preference use the "more " or "less" feature to either add (more) or reduce (less)
cooking time.
The LESS/MORE keys can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features.

- AUTO COOK - EASY DEFROST - BASIC COOK - RECIPES

a) More/Less time adjustment before start

Press the LESS (

) and MORE ( ) key after entering weight and before pressing the INSTANT COOK/

START key.

*Suppose you want to cook 0.2 kg Frozen vegetables (AUTO COOK) for more time than the standard setting.

1. Select the AUTO COOK menu for

Frozen Vegetables by pressing the

AUTO COOK key twice.

2. Enter the weight by
pressing the WEIGHT
UP key twice.

3. Choose the desired result

(well cooked) by pressing
the MORE ( ) key once.

4. Press the INSTANT COOK/START
key to begin cooking.

NOTES:

•To cancel LESS or MORE press the same key again.

•To change MORE to LESS simply press the LESS (

) key.

•To change LESS to MORE simply press the MORE (

) key.

b)Extending time at the end of cooking

Cooking time can be extended at the end of an automatic programme. When the MORE indicator is flashing
after cooking, press the MORE (

) key to extend the cooking time in multiples of 1 minute, then press the
INSTANT COOK/START key. A maximum of 10 minutes can be entered. Check the cooking progress
regularly.

x 2 x 1x 2

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Time Adjustment for Manual Cooking

x 2

Check the display.

MICRO

COOK

MICRO

COOK

Check the display.

MICRO

COOK

The time begins to count down.

a) Adjusting time during cooking

The cooking time can be decreased or increased in 1 minute increments each time the LESS (

) and MORE

(

) keys are pressed. The cooking time can also be extended in multiples of 1 minute by pressing the

INSTANT COOK/START key while the oven is in operation. Check the cooking progress regularly.

b)Extending time at the end of cooking

Cooking time can be extended at the end of cooking. When the MORE indicator is flashing after cooking, press
the MORE (

) key to extend the cooking time in multiples of 1 minute, then press the INSTANT COOK/

START key. A maximum of 10 minutes can be entered. Check the cooking progress regularly.

*Suppose you want to increase cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on 50% microwave power.

1. Enter desired cooking
time.

2. Select microwave cooking and
power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL key as required.
(for 50% press 3 times)

3. Press the INSTANT
COOK/START key.

4. Press the MORE key twice to

increase time by two minutes.

x 5

x 3

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Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include:

timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top.

timing the recommended standing time of food.
You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase
simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to showing the time of day.

* Suppose you want to set the timer for 3 minutes to boil an egg on the stove top.

Timer

1. Press the TIMER

key.

2. Press the 1 MIN key 3
times.

3. Press the INSTANT
COOK/START key.

Once the egg has
come to the boil in
the saucepan you
can start the timer.

Check the display.

The timer begins to count
down. When the timer
reaches zero, the oven
will "beep". "END" will
appear in the display.

Demonstration Mode

This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice the key operation.
Press the STOP/CLEAR key and hold for 4 seconds. When the oven beeps, press the STOP/CLEAR key 4

times within 2 seconds. "MICROWAVE OVEN WITH HIGH SPEED CONVECTION PRESS ANY KEY FOR
DEMO MODE" will appear in the display.
Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For example, press INSTANT COOK/
START key, and the display will show "1.00" and count down to zero at sixty times the speed. When the timer
reaches zero, "END" will appear in the display.

To cancel, press the STOP/CLEAR key and hold for 4 seconds. When the oven beeps, press the STOP/CLEAR
key once. "DEMO OFF" will appear in the display.

x 3

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CARE AND CLEANING

Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven.
Before cleaning ensure oven cavity is cool.

CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean, or it could lead to deterioration of the
surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Exterior:

The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of
harsh abrasive cleaners.

Door:

Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to
remove any spills or splatters. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Touch Control Panel:

Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only.
Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Avoid the use of excess water.

Interior walls:

Wipe splatters and spills with a little dish washing liquid on a soft damp cloth for hygienic reasons. Use a mild
stainless steel cleaner applied with a soft damp cloth, for stubborn stains inside the oven cavity ONLY. Do not
apply to the inside of the door. Wipe clean ensuring all cleaner is removed.
After use wipe the waveguide cover in the oven with a soft damp cloth to remove any food splashes. Built-up
splashes may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire. Do not remove the waveguide cover.

DO NOT USE CAUSTIC CLEANERS, ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANSERS OR SCOURING PADS ON
YOUR OVEN. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF YOUR OVEN.

DO NOT USE A STEAM CLEANER. Avoid using excess water. After cleaning the oven, ensure any water
is remove with a soft cloth.

To assist with cleaning the oven interior, use the Refresh Cycle. (Refer to page 19).

Turntable/Turntable Support/Racks:

Wash with mild soapy water and dry thoroughly.

Note:

Keep the waveguide cover and accessories clean at all times. If you leave grease or fat in the cavity or
accessories, it may overheat, cause arcing,smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.

SPECIAL NOTE for TURNTABLE SUPPORT:

After cooking, always clean the turntable support, especially around the
rollers. These must be free from food splashes and grease. Built-up
splashes or grease may overheat and cause arcing, which may produce
smoke or catch fire.

roller

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AC Line Voltage : Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz
AC Power Required :

Microwave 1.65 kW
Grill 2.55 kW
Convection 2.55 kW
Dual 2.8 kW

Output Power :

Microwave 900 W* (IEC test procedure)
Grill Heater 1500 W (Top heater)

1000 W (Side heater)
Microwave Frequency : 2450 MHz (Class B/Group 2)**
Outside Dimensions : 550 mm (W) x 405 mm (H) x 625 mm (D)
Cooking Uniformity : Turntable (330 mm in diameter) system
Weight : Approx. 39 kg

SERVICE CALL CHECK

Check the following before calling service:

1. Does the display light up? Yes No

2. When the door is opened, does the oven lamp come on? Yes No

3. Place one cup of water (approx. 250 ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START key once.
A. Does the oven lamp come on? Yes No
B. Does the cooling fan work? Yes No

(Put your hand over the rear ventilation openings.)

C. Does the turntable rotate? Yes No

(The turntable can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. This is quite normal.)
D. Does the COOK indicator light up? Yes No
E. After one minute, did an audible signal sound? Yes No
F. Is the water inside the oven hot? Yes No

4. Remove water from the oven and programme the oven for 5 minutes at convection 180°C.
A. Do CONV and COOK indicators light up? Yes No
B. After 5 minutes, is the inside of the oven hot? Yes No

If "NO" is the answer to any of the above questions, please check your wall socket and the fuse in your meter
box.
If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE
CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP.

NOTE: 1. If the time in the display is counting down rapidly, check Demonstration Mode.

(Please see page 22 for detail.)

2. If you cook for an extended amount of time on the same cooking mode, the oven will lower the power
automatically to avoid overheating.
Check food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time.

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

4. Your oven has a voltage check function. If the voltage rises above 10% or falls below 10% of the
required 240 volts, the cooking results would not be acceptable; therefore the oven will stop, display
an error message and interrupt the cooking programme. Press the STOP key and complete the
cooking manually. It is imperative that the power to the oven be checked to ensure that a 240 volt
circuit is serving the oven.

* When tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2895.1.1995
** This is the classification of ISM(Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment described in the International

Standard CISPR11.

SPECIFICATIONS

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COOKING GUIDES

CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE

1

HELPFUL HINTS

COOKWARE

AND

UTENSIL GUIDE

4 ,

6

EASY DEFROST

MENU GUIDE

7

RECIPES

MENU GUIDE

9

AUTO COOK

MENU GUIDE

3

BASIC COOK

MENU GUIDE

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HELPFUL HINTS

1. ARRANGEMENT
Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish.
Eg. Arrange vegetables in a shallow dish in the following way:

Hard Vegetables around the outside, Soft Vegetables
in the centre, Medium Vegetables in-between.

2. TURNING
Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the
cooking time.

3. COVERING
Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your
ordinary oven, or to retain moisture. Cover foods such as Vegetables, Casse­roles, or when Reheating.
Use to cover foods:

4. PIERCING
Pierce potatoes, eggs, oysters, tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane
to allow steam to escape.

5. SHIELDING
Shield using small pieces of aluminium foil to shield thin areas of meat, fish and
poultry or edges of cakes to prevent overcooking.

6. STANDING TIME
Standing time is important. After cooking or defrosting ensure adequate
standing time. This allows the food to continue cooking or heating. Refer to
cooking guides for each menu or according to manufacturers instructions.

7. STIRRING
Stir foods from the outside to the centre of the dish, once or twice during cooking
if possible.
Eg. Casseroles and Sauces.

MICROWAVE COOKING

8. SIZE
Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To speed cooking, cut pieces
smaller than 5 cm so microwaves can penetrate to the centre from all sides.
For even cooking, make all the pieces the same size.

9. DENSITY
The depth to which microwaves penetrate food varies depending on the food's
density. Porous foods like minced beef or mashed potatoes microwave faster
than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes.

10. FAT AND BONE
Marbling within meat, or a thin, even layer of fat on a roast, speeds cooking.
Large fatty areas or excess drippings in dish attract energy away from meat,
and slows cooking. Centre bones do not affect cooking, but bone on the side
of meat conducts heat to the areas next to it.

11. STARTING TEMPERATURE
Frozen or refrigerated food takes longer to heat than food at room temperature.
Cooking times in this book are based on normal storage temperatures. Since
rooms, refrigerators and freezers differ in temperature, check for doneness at
the minimum time.

12. QUANTITY
Microwave cooking times are directly related to the amount of food in the oven.
Because energy is absorbed by the food itself, one potato or a single piece of
chicken cooks rapidly. When the energy is divided among several items,
cooking takes more time.

13. CONDENSATION
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. The humidity and
moisture in food will influence the amount of condensation in the oven.
Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered
foods. Ensure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.

14.GENERAL
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly

therefore, it is very important that you select the appropriate cooking time and
power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated. If you are unsure of
the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and
power levels until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout.

PAPER TOWELLID PLASTIC WRAP

TOMATO EGG

FISH CHICKEN

STIR

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HELPFUL HINTS

a) Dual 1 - Grill with 30% microwave power.
b) Dual 2 - Convection 250°C with 30% microwave power.

1. Use thick oven gloves when removing food or the turntable from the oven to

PREVENT BURNS. Because accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity,
dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use.

2. For best results, preheat to required temperature without the turntable and

accessories.

3. High rack or low rack (and splash guard) is recommended for 1 level. High and

low racks are recommended for 2 levels.

4. Metal cookware can be used. Round pizza trays are excellent cooking utensils

for cooking.

5. If you are cooking and wish to check the temperature you have programmed,

simply press the CONV. (°C) key. The programmed temperature will be
displayed as long as the CONV. (°C) key is pressed.

CONVECTION COOKING

CAKE TIN

RECTANGLE DISH

PIZZA TRAY

GRILL COOKING

1. Use thick oven gloves when removing food or the turntable from the oven to
PREVENT BURNS. Because accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity,
dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use.

2. Foods may be cooked either directly on the turntable, or using the high/low
racks (and splash guard).

HIGH RACKLOW RACK

DUAL COOKING

1. There are two automatic, preprogrammed dual settings.

2. Use thick oven gloves when removing food or the turntable from the oven to
PREVENT BURNS. Because accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity,
dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use.

3. Metal cookware can be used.
During dual cooking some metal utensils may cause arcing when they come
in contact with oven walls or accessory racks. To prevent arcing when using
a metal tin, place a heat resistant dish (Pyrex pie plate, dinner plate) between
the tin and the rack.

4. Follow the recommended dual cooking times and procedures in the cookbook.

3. Follow the recommended grill cooking times and procedures in the cookbook.

SPLASH GUARD

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CAKE TIN

PIZZA TRAY

PAPER TOWEL

FOIL

RING CENTRE DISH RECTANGLE DISH

METAL RACKS

OVENPROOF GLASS

DEFROST RACK

MICROWAVE

GRILL

DUAL

COOKING

CONVECTION

METAL RACKS

SPLASH GUARD
GLASSWARE/CERAMIC

(HEAT RESISTANT)
METAL COOKWARE

OVEN BAGS

ALUMINIUM FOIL

NON-STICK PAPER

GREASE-PROOF PAPER

WAXED PAPER

PLASTIC WRAP

PAPER TOWEL
PLASTIC COOKWARE

MICROWAVE SAFE
BROWNING DISH

DEFROST RACK
THERMOMETERS

MICROWAVE SAFE
CONVENTIONAL

*1 When using metal utensil, place a heat resistant dish between the metal utensil and the rack (refer to page 2).
*2 For cooking food with high fat contents, do not bring the wrap in contact with the food as it may melt.
*3 Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content.

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO
NO

YES

Not necessary

YES

NO

YES

For Shielding

YES

YES

YES

YES
(microwave safe
wrap only)

YES

YES

YES

Defrost Only

YES

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO
NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

For Shielding

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO
NO

*1

*2

*3

SPLASH GUARD

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Standing

Time

(minutes)

Menu

Initial

Temperature

(approx.)

Procedure

Weight

Range

Frozen Pasta Meals

AUTO COOK MENU GUIDE

When you cook the following menus with AUTO COOK, press the AUTO COOK key until the desired menu appears in the display.

3

1

• Follow preparation procedures as shown on food package.

• Place prepared food in oven, close the door.

• After cooking remove from oven, stand and if possible, stir.

1 - 5

No.

- 18 °C
Frozen

FOOD MAKER
FINDUS

Cannelloni
Macaroni + Bolognaise
Macaroni + Beef

Macaroni + Cheese, Ravioli
HOME BRAND
McCAINS

LATINA
MAGGI
DOLMIO

Lasagne

Beef Tortellini

Spaghetti Bolognaise

Lasagne, Spaghetti

Lasagne

Lasagne

Lasagne, Cannelloni, Macaroni & Cheese

1 – 3 serves
Place only one meal in
oven at a time.
1 serve = 300 – 499 g
2 serves = 500 – 749 g

3 serves = 750 – 999 g

2

includes:

Frozen Vegetables

Carrots
Beans
Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Corn
Green Peas
Mixed Vegetables

hard vegetables

medium vegetables

soft vegetables

}

}

0.1 - 0.8 kg

- 18 °C
Frozen

• Before cooking, separate vegetables eg. broccoli as much as
possible.

• Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish in the following
way : hard vegetables around the outside, soft vegetables in
the centre, medium vegetables in-between.

• Cover with a glass lid or plastic wrap.

• After cooking, stir then stand covered.

1 - 5

Fresh Vegetables

Carrots Broccoli
Poteto Cauliflower
Beans Pumpkin

0.1 - 0.8 kg

+ 3 °C

Refrigerated

• Wash the vegetables.

• Cut potatoes into small pieces.

• Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish.

• Cover with a glass lid or plastic wrap.

• After cooking, stir then stand covered.

NOTE: Use MORE setting for potato and pumpkin

1 - 5

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100g

11/2 cups

3 cups

Standing

Time

(minutes)

Menu

Initial

Temperature

(approx.)

Procedure

Weight

Range

AUTO COOK MENU GUIDE

When you cook the following menus with AUTO COOK, press the AUTO COOK key until the desired menu appears in the display.

4

5

No.

Fresh Pasta

Tortellini
Ravioli
Fettuccine
Tagliatelle

0.2 - 0.5 kg

+ 60 °C

hot tap water

• Place into a Pyrex® bowl and cover with hot tap water.

• Cook uncovered.

• When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue
cooking.

• After cooking, stand and stir.

NOTE: For Tagliatelle, use LESS key.

2 - 5

Weight
Hot tap water
(1 cup=250ml)

200g 300g 400g

500g

4 cups 4 cups 6 cups

6 cups

Dried Rice / Pasta

0.1 - 0.3 kg

approx. + 60 °C

hot tap water

or soup stock

• Wash rice thoroughly until water runs clear.

• Place into a Pyrex® bowl and cover with hot soup stock (for
rice) or with hot tap water (for rice or pasta).

• Cook uncovered.

• When oven stops and STIR is displayed, stir and continue
cooking.

• After cooking, stand and stir.

3 - 5

includes: White Rice

Dry Pasta

Weight

Soup stock or
Hot tap water
for Rice
(1cup = 250ml)

Hot tap water
for Pasta
(1cup = 250ml)

200g

21/2 cups

4 cups

300g

3 cups

5 cups

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Time

(minutes)

Menu

Procedure

Weight

Range

Roast Meat

Beef/Lamb/Pork

Whole Poultry

Steaks, Chops

Chicken Pieces

Minced Meat

EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE

When you defrost the following menus with EASY DEFROST, press the EASY DEFROST key until the desired menu appears in the display.

3

2

1

4

5 - 15

5

• Shield the bone and the edge with foil strips about 2.5cm wide.

• Place joint with lean side face upwards (if possible) on a defrost rack.

• When the oven has stopped, turn over and shield the warm portions.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

• Remove from original wrapper. Shield wing and leg tips with foil.

• Place breast side down on a defrost rack.

• When the oven has stopped, turn over and shield the warm portions.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
N.B. After standing run under cold water to remove giblets if necessary.

• Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil.

• Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on a defrost

rack. If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible.

• When the oven has stopped, remove defrosted pieces, turn over and shield

the warm portions of remaining pieces.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

• See NOTE below.

• Shield the exposed bone with foil.

• Place chicken pieces on a defrost rack.

• When the oven has stopped, remove any defrosted pieces, turn over and

shield the warm portions of remaining pieces.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

• See NOTE below.

• Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack. Shield edges.

• When the oven has stopped, remove defrosted portions of mince, turn over

and shield edges with foil strips.

• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.

• See NOTE below.

0.6 - 1.8 kg

1.2 - 2.6 kg

0.3 - 1.2 kg

0.3 - 1.6 kg

0.2 - 1.0 kg

5 - 30

15 - 30

5 - 15

No.

Food not listed in the Guide can be defrosted using 30% setting.
NOTE: Do not use the metal rack for defrosting.

When freezing minced meat, shape it into flat even sizes.
For chicken pieces, steaks and chop, freeze separately in single flat layers and if necessary interleave with freezer plastic to separate layers.
This will ensure even defrosting.
It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.

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Chilled Roast Beef

*

medium

welldone

medium

welldone

medium

welldone

medium

welldone

0.6 - 1.8 kg C Low

Rack &

Splash Guard

Rack &

Splash Guard

Rack &

Splash Guard

Rack &

Splash Guard

Rack &

Splash Guard

Rack &

Splash Guard

Rack &

Splash Guard

Rack &

Splash Guard

Rack &

Splash Guard

2

3

4

Chilled Roast Beef

*

0.6 - 1.8 kgC Low

Chilled Roast Lamb

*

0.6 - 1.8 kgC Low

Chilled Roast Lamb

*

0.6 - 1.8 kgC Low

Chilled Roast Pork

*

0.6 - 1.8 kgC Low

Frozen Roast Beef

*

0.6 - 1.8 kg

F Low

Frozen Roast Beef

*

0.6 - 1.8 kgF Low

Frozen Roast Lamb

*

0.6 - 1.8 kg

F Low

Frozen Roast Lamb

*

0.6 - 1.8 kgF Low

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Meat

Rack Container

Int. Temp.

Weight RangeMenu

No.

BASIC COOK MENU GUIDE

When you cook the following menus with BASIC COOK, press the BASIC COOK key to select the food category. Then press the MENU key until the desired menu
appears in the display.

COOKING PROCEDURE:

•Select MORE ( ) for welldone meat.

•Use the splash guard when cooking meat.

•At the audible signal, turn the meat over.

•After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminum foil for 10 minutes.

COOKING PROCEDURE:

•Pierce skin for all chilled poultry before cooking.

•When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove the giblets at the first or second turn over.

•At the audible signal, turn the poultry over. (frozen poultry only)

•After cooking, leave whole poultry to stand wrapped in aluminum foil for 10 minutes.

INITIAL TEMPERATURE:






A: AMBIENT (20°C)

C: CHILLED (5°C)




F: FROZEN (-18°C)

NOTES:

• Preheat is pre-programmed for all foods that require it. Remove the turntable and accessories before preheating. When preheat is over the audible signal will sound.

• Foods marked with * do not need preheat.

Chilled Salmon Fillets/Steaks

0.2 - 0.8 kg

C Low Flan dish

1
2
3
4
5

Chilled Fish Fillets (Hoki, Perch, Barramundi, Flake)

0.2 - 0.6 kg

C Low Flan dish
F Low Flan dish

Frozen Salmon Fillets

0.3 - 0.6 kg

F Low Flan dish

Frozen Fish Fillets (Hoki, Perch, Barramundi, Flake)

0.2 - 0.6 kg

F Low Flan dish

Frozen T una Steaks

0.3 - 0.6 kg

Fish

No. Rack Container

Int. Temp.

Weight RangeMenu

A

1
2
3
4
5

F

Baked Potatoes

1 - 6 pieces 1 piece=250g

F

Frozen Oven Chips

0.2 - 0.5 kg

F

High

Baking tray

Tur ntable
Tur ntable
Tur ntable

Frozen Potato Wedges 0.2 - 0.5 kg

F

Low

Rack

0.2 - 0.5 kg

Frozen Potato Shapes (Smiles, Alphabites)
Frozen Potato Rosti / Hash Browns

0.2 - 0.5 kg

Crispy Potatoes

No. Rack Container

Int. Temp.

Weight RangeMenu

COOKING PROCEDURE:

•All foods in the Crispy Potatoes Category are ready-made, pre-packaged products. (except
for Baked Potatoes)

•Before cooking Baked Potatoes, wash thoroughly and pierce several times all over.

Rack
Rack
Rack

Chilled Deep Pan

C

High

1
2
3

F

High

F

High

Frozen Deep Pan 0.2 - 0.8 kg

0.2 - 0.9 kg

Frozen Thin & Crispy

0.2 - 0.5 kg

Pizza

No. Rack Container

Int. Temp.

Weight RangeMenu

COOKING PROCEDURE:

•Ensure all packaging is removed before cooking.

Rack
Rack

Chilled Whole Roast Chicken

1.2 - 2.6 kg

C Low

1
2
3
4

5

C Low

Chilled Chicken Fillets (with skin)

1 - 4 pieces 1 piece=150g - 170g

C Low

Chilled Chicken Legs

1 - 4 pieces 1 piece=200g

F Low
F Low

1.2 - 2.6 kg

Frozen Whole Roast Chicken

*

Frozen Whole Roast T urke y

*

3.0 - 4.0 kg

Poultry

No. Rack Container

Int. Temp.

Weight RangeMenu

Rack &

Splash Guard

Rack &

Splash Guard

Rack &

Splash Guard

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1

2

3

4

5

Rack Container

Int. Temp.

Weight RangeMenu

No.

Tur ntable

Chilled Garlic Bread

1 - 4 pieces
1 piece =

180 g - 200 g

C

C

Chilled Garlic Slices

2 - 6 pieces
1 piece

= 35 g

Tur ntable

F

Frozen Garlic Bread

1 - 4 pieces
1 piece =

180 g - 200 g

Tur ntable

F

Frozen Garlic Slices

2 - 6 pieces
1 piece

= 35 g

Tur ntable

A

Part-Baked Bread Rolls

2 - 6 pieces
1 piece

= 40 g

Tur ntable

Bakery

1
2
3

4
5

Rack Container

Int. Temp.

Weight RangeMenu

No.

Crispy Crumb

6
7

Chilled Chicken Nuggets

0.1 - 0.5 kg C

Tur ntable

0.1 - 0.5 kgC

Chilled Chicken Breast Fillets

Tur ntable

0.1 - 0.5 kgC

Chilled Fish Nuggets/Shapes/Fingers

Tur ntable

0.1 - 0.5 kgF

Frozen Chicken Nuggets

Tur ntable

0.1 - 0.5 kgF

Frozen Chicken Breast Fillets

Tur ntable

F 0.1 - 0.5 kg

Frozen Fish Nuggets/Shapes/Fingers

Tur ntable

0.1 - 0.5 kgF

Frozen Fish Fillets/Portions

Tur ntable

1
2
3

4
5

Rack Container

Int. Temp.

Weight RangeMenu

No.

C

F

Rack

Chilled Savoury Pie

0.2 - 1.0 kg

Low

Tur ntable

Chilled Quiche/Flan 0.2 - 0.9 kgC

Tur ntable

Chilled Sweet Pie 0.2 - 0.8 kgC
Frozen Savoury Pie 0.2 - 1.0 kgF Low Rack
Frozen Quiche/Flan

0.2 - 0.9 kg Low Rack

Pie/Quiche

COOKING PROCEDURE:

•Ensure all packaging is removed before cooking.

•Only pre-cooked, ready-made pies/quiches are recommended in this category.

•Puff pastry pies are not recommended.

INITIAL TEMPERATURE:






A: AMBIENT (20°C)

C: CHILLED (5°C)




F: FROZEN (-18°C)

COOKING PROCEDURE:

•Ensure all packaging is removed before cooking.

COOKING PROCEDURE:

•All foods in the Desserts category are ready-made, pre-packaged products.

1
2
3

4
5

Rack Container

Int. Temp.

Weight RangeMenu

No.

Desserts

Chilled Fruit Crumble

0.4 - 0.6 kgC Original

F Original

Low

Frozen Fruit Crumble 0.4 - 0.8 kg

F

0.3 - 0.4 kgFrozen Jam Donuts

Flan dish

F

Flan dish

Frozen Danish Bar

0.4 - 0.6 kg

F Low

Original

Frozen Pudding

0.2 - 0.5 kg

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RECIPES MENU GUIDE

When you cook the following menus with RECIPES, press the RECIPES key to select the food category. Then press the MENU key until the desired menu appears
in the display.

NOTES:

• Preheat is pre-programmed for all foods that require it. Remove the turntable and accessories before preheating. When preheat is over the audible signal will sound.

• Foods marked with * do not need preheat.

• Please refer to the cookbook for recipes.

1 Steak Kebabs
2 Garlic Roasted Lamb

Mexican T acos

3
4
5

Glazed Pork Chops
Oriental Pork Loin

*

Rack

Flan dish
Flan dish

Flan dish

Flan dish

9
9

12
12

9

Meat

No. Menu Rack

Low
Low

Low
Low

Low

Container Cook book page

*

Flan dish

Flan dish

Casserole dish

Casserole dish

Casserole dish

16
16

17
18

17

1 Thai Chicken
2 Mediterranean Chicken

Chicken Parmesan Bake
Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3
4
5

Herb Chicken

Poultry

No. Menu

Rack

Low
Low
Low
Low
Low

Container Cook book page

Baking trays

Baking tray

Flan dish

Flan dish

Casserole dish

22

21
21
22
22

High+Low

Low
Low
Low

Low

1 Salmon Parcels
2

Pineapple Swordfish
Spicy Prawns

3
4
5

Tuna Pasta Bake
Tuna Stuffed Eggplants

Fish

No. Menu

Rack Container Cook book page

Rack
Rack
Rack
Rack
Rack

33
33
33
34
34

Low
Low
Low
Low
Low

1 Margherita Pizza
2

Meat Feast Pizza
Ham & Pineapple Pizza
Pesto Pizza
Hawaiian Barbecue Pizza

3
4
5

Pizza

No. Menu

Rack Container Cook book page

Baking trays

Flan dish

Tur ntable
Tur ntable

Tur ntable

29

25

28

25
28

Low

1 Cheesy Jackets
2

Spicy Potatoes
Spanish Omelette

3
4
5

Parmesan Potatoes

High+Low

Roasted Vegetables

Crispy Potatoes

No. Menu

Rack Container Cook book page

Tur ntable
Tur ntable
Tur ntable
Tur ntable
Flan dish

37
37
38
38
39

Low

1 Stuffed Mushrooms
2 Cheesy Fish Nuggets

Sesame Chicken
Crispy Parmesan Chicken

3
4
5

Stuffed Capsicums

Crispy Crumb

No. Menu

Rack Container Cook book page

Deep flan dish

Flan dish
Flan dish
Flan dish

Casserole dish

41
42
42
43

41

Low
Low
Low
Low
Low

1 Meat & Potato Pie
2

Chicken & Tarragon Pie
Cheese & Onion Pie
Quiche Lorraine
Vegetable Quiche

3
4
5

Pie/Quiche

No. Menu

Rack Container Cook book page

Glass cake dish

Flan dish

Baking trays

Baking trays

Muffin trays

45
45

49

48
48

High+Low

Low

High+Low

High+Low

Low

1
2

Date & Cinnamon slices
Carrot & Zucchini Cake
Double Choc Chip Cookies
Banana Muffins

3
4
5

Pear & Praline Pie

Bakery

No. Menu

Rack Container Cook book page

Deep flan dish

Flan dish
Flan dish

Flan dish

Casserole dish

54
54
55

53
53

Low
Low
Low
Low
Low

1 Baked Cheesecake
2 Bread & Butter Pudding

Apple & Berry Crumble
Lemon Meringue Pie

3
4
5

Fruit Tart

Desserts

No. Menu

Rack Container Cook book page

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