900W (IEC 60705)
OPERATION MANUAL
R-957M / R-95STM
MICROWAVE OVEN
with GRILL and CONVECTION
R-967M / R-96STM
MICROWAVE OVEN
with SENSOR, GRILL
and CONVECTION
R-96STM
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OPERATION MANUAL
This operation manual contains important information which you
should read carefully before using your microwave oven.
IMPORTANT:
There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is
not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the
door open.
If you require any advice or assistance regarding your
Sharp product, please visit our website:
www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport
Customers without Internet access may telephone:
08705 274277 (9am - 5pm)
(01) 676 0648 (from Ireland)
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CONTENTS
YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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ONTROL PANEL:
R-957M / R-95STM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
R-967M / R-96STM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
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AFETY:
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 6
O
PERATION
:
Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How Your Oven Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Energy Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 - 12
Grill Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Preheating the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Convection Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Dual Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 - 17
Express Cook/Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 20
Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 - 25
SensNcook (R-967M / R-96STM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 - 28
C
ONVENIENT
FUNCTIONS
Sequence Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Auto Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Less and More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Weight Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Information Guide (R-957M / R-95STM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Information Guide (R-967M / R-96STM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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OOKING ADVICE:
Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 - 36
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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FTERCARE:
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 - 42
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
G
UARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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PECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
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YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
NOTES:
• The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not
damaged.
• After cooking fatty foods without a cover, always clean the cavity and especially the grill heating element
thoroughly, these must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or
catch fire.
•Always operate the oven with the turntable fitted correctly. This promotes thorough, even cooking. A
badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and could cause damage to the oven.
• The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you start
the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.
• When you order accessories, please quote both the PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to your dealer
or SHARP approved service facility. The model number is located at the bottom of the control panel.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill
will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
14. Turntable 15. Turntable support
16. Low rack 17. High rack
18. Shelves (x2)
• Place the turntable support into the coupling in
the centre of the oven floor, TOP side up (TOP is
engraved on one side).
• Place the turntable onto the turntable support.
• When using the shelves, place them onto the
shelf runners as shown in Fig. A. Ensure the shelf
locater is on the right hand side.
•To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim
when removing them from the oven.
•For use of the accessories, refer to the grilling,
dual cooking and convection sections on pages 13
to 17.
Never touch the grill when it is hot.
OVEN:
1. Control panel
2. Shelf runners
3. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
4. Coupling
5. Oven cavity
6. Door seals and sealing surfaces
7. Door latches
8. Door opening handle
9. Grill heating element
10. Oven lamp
11. Ventilation openings
12. Outer cabinet
13. Power cord
11
13
12
14
15
8
3567
4
9 10
1
2
Shelf locater
Fig. A
16
17
18
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CONTROL PANEL (R-957M / R-95STM)
DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATORS:
1. COOK
2. GRILL
3. CONVECTION
4. MICROWAVE
KEYS:
5. TIME
6. EXPRESS COOK
7. EXPRESS DEFROST
8. AUTO COOK
9. LESS/MORE
10. CONV. (ºC)
11. DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL
12. AUTO START/CLOCK
13. WEIGHT CONVERSION
14. START/AUTO MINUTE
15. STOP/CLEAR
16. KITCHEN TIMER
17. MICRO. POWER
18. GRILL
19. WEIGHT
5
3
4
15
1
2
6
7
8
9
14
11
12
13
10
16
17
19
18
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CONTROL PANEL (R-967M / R-96STM)
DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATORS:
1. COOK
2. GRILL
3. CONVECTION
4. MICROWAVE
5. INFO
KEYS:
6. TIME
7. EXPRESS COOK
8. EXPRESS DEFROST
9. SENSNCOOK
10. AUTO COOK
11. LESS/MORE
12. CONV. (ºC)
13. DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL
14. AUTO START/CLOCK
15. WEIGHT CONVERSION
16. START/AUTO MINUTE
17. INFO
18. STOP/CLEAR
19. KITCHEN TIMER
20. MICRO. POWER
21. GRILL
22. WEIGHT
6
3
4
18
1
2
5
7
8
9
10
11
16
17
13
14
15
12
19
20
22
21
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker,
consult your doctor or the pacemaker
manufacturer prior to oven use.
Oven Use:
• The oven is for domestic use only.
•Never operate when empty, except as directed
in the ‘Grill cooking’ section on page 13.
• Do not leave or store anything inside the oven
when not in use.
•Never attempt to use the oven with the door
open. It is important not to force or tamper
with the door safety latches.
•Never operate the oven with any object caught
in the door.
• Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of
the door latches or air-vent openings as this may
damage the oven and cause an electric shock.
• If water or food drops inside the air vent
openings switch the oven off immediately,
unplug it and call a SHARP approved service
facility. (See page 43).
•Never move the oven while it is operating.
• The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable,
dishes, accessories and especially the grill will
become very hot during operation. Care
should be taken to avoid touching these areas.
To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
Before cleaning make sure they are not hot.
FIRE: If smoke is observed, switch off
and unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
LIQUIDS: Microwave heating of
beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care has to be taken
when handling the container. Stir the
liquid prior to and during heating/
reheating, let liquid stand for at least 20
seconds in the oven after cooking.
WARNING: Do not allow children
to use the oven without supervision
until 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.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Inspect the Oven:
• Check the oven carefully for damage
before and regularly after installation.
•Make sure the door closes properly,
that it is not misaligned or warped.
• Check the hinges and door safety
latches are not broken or loose.
• Ensure the door seal and sealing
surfaces are not damaged.
• Inspect the oven interior and door for
dents.
IMPORTANT:
If any damage is apparent, do not
operate the oven in any way, until it has
been repaired by a SHARP trained
engineer. (See page 43 for details).
1. Remove all packing materials including the
feature sticker (if present). Do not remove
the plastic film from the inside of the oven
window as this protects it from dirt. The
waveguide cover prevents food and grease
from entering the
waveguide area where it
could cause damage.
DO NOT REMOVE THE
WAVEGUIDE COVER.
2. The oven door will become hot during
cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the
bottom of the oven is 85cm or more above
the floor. Ensure the surface or mounting
position is strong enough to take the oven
weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be
cooked in the oven.
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INSTALLATION
3. The minimum
height of free space
necessary above
the top surface of
the oven is 13cm.
4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture
or high humidity are generated, (for example,
near or above a conventional oven) or near
combustible materials (for example, curtains).
Do not block or obstruct air vent openings.
Do not place objects on top of the oven.
5. Make sure the power supply cord is
undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION” opposite).
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. The socket must be readily accessible so that
it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
7. Do not use the oven outdoors.
BUILDING-IN-KIT.
An installation frame is available which enables
the microwave oven to be integrated within a
kitchen unit.
The microwave oven is not designed to be built
above or near a conventional oven.
SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit
EBR-9900 (for R-957M/R-967M) or EBR-99ST
(for R-95STM/R-96STM), available from your
SHARP dealer. Only the use of this frame will
guarantee the quality and safety of the oven.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
• Do not allow water to come into contact with
the power supply cord or plug.
• Insert the plug properly into the socket.
• Do not connect other appliances to the same
socket using an adaptor plug.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a SHARP approved service facility
or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
• When removing the plug from the socket
always grip the plug, never the cord as this may
damage the power supply cord and the
connections inside the plug.
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable
type and in the event of the socket outlet in
your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, remove the plug properly (do not
cut off).
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a nonrewireable type and in the event of the socket
outlet in your home not being compatible with
the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.
• Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring
code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on
page 43.
IMPORTANT!
• The fuse from the cut-off plug should be
removed and the plug disposed of in a safe
manner.
• Under no circumstances should the cut-off
plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a
serious electric shock may occur.
• The plug must not be used without the fuse
cover fitted.
•If you have any doubt about your microwave
oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.
• When replacing the plug please ensure that
you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to
BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown
coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or
ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about
electrical connection seek the help of a
qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring
code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on
page 43.
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HEATING CATEGORY
The heating category (a letter A to E) developed
by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food) with microwave oven and food
manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to
heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb
2oz]). It does not represent the general
performance of the oven.
HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS
Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those
used for TV and radio signals.
Electrical energy is converted into microwave
energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via
a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering
the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide
cover.
Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because
of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there
is a fine metal mesh on the door.
During cooking the microwaves bounce off the
sides of the oven cavity at random.
Microwaves will pass through certain materials,
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 37).
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves
which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by
friction, in the same way your hands get warm
when you rub them together.
The outer areas of the food are heated by the
microwave energy, then the heat moves to the
centre by conduction, as it does in conventional
cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir
food to ensure even heating.
Once cooking is complete, the oven
automatically stops producing microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
Microwave output power
in Watts (based on
international (IEC 60705)
standard).
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
Microwave Symbol.
A B C D E
Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating
categories A to E. Follow instructions for the
letter corresponding to the oven’s heating
category. The higher the output power and
heating category of the oven the less heating time
is required as shown opposite.
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BEFORE OPERATION
Your oven has an energy save mode.
1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the
display at this time.
2. Open the door. The display will flash the
message shown.
3. Close the door. The display will show “ . 0”.
NOTE: When new, the very first time the grill is
used, smoke and odour will be given off.
To avoid this happening when food is
being cooked, heat the grill without food
for approx. 20 minutes.
(Please refer to note on page 13.)
2.
3.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Power Level Press the Percentage
MICRO.
POWER
key
HIGH x 1 100%
MEDIUM HIGH x 2 70%
MEDIUM x 3 50%
MEDIUM LOW x 4 30%
(Defrost)
LOW x 5 10%
(Defrost)
•Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown
opposite.
•To change the power level for cooking, enter
the cooking time and then press the MICRO.
POWER key.
Power level:
The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100% you
will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing
on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will
cook at 100% unless you press the MICRO.
POWER key to the desired setting.
Check the power level:
To check the microwave power level during
cooking, press the MICRO. POWER key.
As long as your finger is pressing the MICRO.
POWER key the power level will be displayed.
The oven continues to count down although the
display will show the power level.
MICROWAVE
POWER KEY
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ENERGY SAVE MODE
Your oven has an Energy Save Mode.
This facility saves electricity when the oven is not
in use.
• If the oven is not used, it will default to Energy
Save Mode after 3 minutes. The display is blank
and the oven cannot be operated.
•To operate the oven, open and then close the
door. “0” will be displayed and the oven is
ready to use.
To cancel Energy Save Mode, set the clock.
(Please refer to page 10.)
To cancel the clock, follow the procedure
opposite. (This will restart Energy Save Mode.)
Notes:
• If you unplug your oven at any stage you will
have to reset the clock to cancel Energy Save
Mode.
• If the clock has been set, cancelling Energy
Save Mode, then your oven has a safety feature
which prevents SENSOR COOK and
START/AUTO MINUTE key from working
if the oven has not been in use for more than 3
minutes. Press the STOP/CLEAR key or
open and close the door to re-use the oven.
1. Time of day appears on the display.
2. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK
key once.
3. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK key again.
x1
x1
4. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once. The power will be off and the display
will show nothing
x1
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven has a 12 hour clock.
•To select the 12 hour clock, press the AUTO
START/CLOCK key once.
To set the time of day follow the instructions
opposite.
1. Select the clock.
2. Enter the hours by pressing the TIME keys.
3. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK key again.
x1
4. Enter the minutes by pressing the TIME keys.
5. To start the clock, press the AUTO
START/CLOCK key again.
NOTES:
•Press the STOP/CLEAR key if you make a
mistake during programming.
• If you press any of the TIME keys too many
times, continue to press the key until the
desired time re-appears.
•To check the time of day during a cooking
process, press the AUTO START/CLOCK
key and the time of day will remain on the
display as long as you keep your finger on the
key. This does not affect the cooking process.
• If the clock is set, when cooking is complete,
the display will show the correct time of day.
If the clock has not been set, the display will
only show “.0” when cooking is complete.
• If the electrical power supply to your
microwave oven is interrupted, the display will
intermittently show “.0” after the power is
reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the
programme will be erased. The time of day will
also be erased.
• When you want to reset the time of day,
follow the opposite example again.
x1
x1
x1
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
MANUAL COOKING
• Enter the cooking time.
• Select the cooking mode; MICROWAVE,
GRILL, CONVECTION, DUAL GRILL and
DUAL CONVECTION can be selected.
• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3
times during cooking, if required.
• After cooking, cover the food and leave to
stand, if required.
• Refer to the cooking charts in the Cookery
Book, pages 4 - 10.
Your oven enables you to cook and defrost food
using the automatic programmes, or to cook and
defrost food manually.
Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook and defrost using preset programmes
where the timings have been calculated for you,
e.g Express Cook and Express Defrost.
Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook/defrost foods and weights which are not
included in the automatic programmes.
The following are examples of manual cooking
and defrosting.
For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to
pages 18 - 28.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70%
microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
1 MIN. key twice, then the 10 SEC. key
three times.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key twice.
x2
x2
x3
Starting the oven:
Close the door and press
the START/AUTO
MINUTE key.
Stopping the oven:
If you want to stop the oven
during cooking, press the
STOP/CLEAR key once
or open the oven door.
If you want to cancel the
cooking programme, press
the STOP/CLEAR key
twice.
Opening and closing the door:
To open the oven door, pull the door opening
handle.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
x1
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
NOTES FOR MANUAL COOKING AND
DEFROSTING:
•When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light
and the turntable will rotate clockwise or
anti-clockwise.
•Your oven can be programmed up to 99
minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).
• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting
to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on
the display stops automatically. The
cooking/defrosting time starts to count down
again when the door is closed and the
START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
•When cooking/defrosting is complete, the time
of day will reappear on the display, if the clock
has been set.
• If you want to know the power level during
cooking, press the MICRO. POWER key.
As long as your finger is touching the key, the
power level will be displayed.
MANUAL DEFROSTING
• Enter the defrosting time and use microwave
power levels 10% or 30% to defrost (refer to
page 8).
• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3
times during defrosting.
• After defrosting, cover the food in foil and
leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.
• Refer to the defrosting charts in the Cookery
Book, page 3.
Example:
To defrost for 10 minutes on 30% microwave
power.
1. Enter the defrosting time by pressing the
10 MIN. key once.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key 4 times.
x1
x4
The display will count down
through the defrosting time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start defrosting.
x1
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GRILL COOKING
x2
x1
x1
The grill at the top of the oven cavity has one
power setting only. The grill is assisted by the
turntable which rotates simultaneously to
ensure even browning.
Use the racks for grilling small items of food
such as bacon, gammon and teacakes, turn over
halfway through grilling.
Food can be placed either directly onto the
racks, or into a flan dish/heat-resistant plate on
the racks.
NOTE: When new, the very first time the grill
is used, smoke and odour will be
given off.
To avoid this happening when food is
being cooked, heat the grill without
food for approx. 20 minutes.
NOTES:
•It is not necessary to preheat the grill before
cooking.
•Follow the recommended grilling times and
procedures in the charts on page 9 in the
Cookery Book.
• When browning foods in a deep container,
place on the turntable or low rack.
• The shelves are not suitable for grill cooking.
• 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:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill
will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
Example:
To grill for 20 minutes, using GRILL.
1. Enter the grilling time by pressing the
10 MIN. key twice.
2. Select GRILL by pressing the GRILL key
once.
The display will count down
through the grilling time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start grilling.
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PREHEATING THE OVEN
Shelf runners
1
2
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill
will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
Example:
To preheat the oven to 180ºC.
1. Enter the temperature by pressing the
CONV. (ºC) key 6 times.
2. Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE key
once to start preheating.
3. When the oven reaches 180ºC, the audible
signal will sound and the oven will display
180ºC. Place food in the oven, enter the
desired cooking time and press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key.
NOTES:
•When the oven is preheating, the turntable
should be in the oven.
•When the oven reaches the desired
temperature, the audible signal will sound and
the temperature will be displayed in ºC.
Do not press the STOP/CLEAR key after
opening and closing the door, as this will
cancel the Convection mode.
• The preheated temperature will be maintained
for approximately 30 minutes.
After this time, preheat will be cancelled.
• During preheating and convection cooking, you
will hear the cooling fan cycling on and off.
This is completely normal and will not affect
the cooking.
•You can check the actual temperature during
preheating by pressing the CONV. (ºC) key.
The temperature will appear on the display.
This will not affect the oven operation.
• If you prefer not to preheat the oven where
recommended in the Cookery Book, allow
extra cooking time.
•Temperature measurements taken whilst the
oven is in convection mode will differ from the
displayed level. This will not affect the cooking
results as long as the operation manual and
Cookery Book are followed correctly.
Your oven can be preheated to a
desired temperature prior to
convection cooking.
NOTE FOR SHELVES:
When using the shelves follow the notes below:
• The correct position for the shelves is 1 and 2, as shown
in the diagram below.
• Do not place food weighing more than 5kg on the shelves.
• When removing the food, pull the shelf until it is slightly
locked, then remove the food.
x6
x1
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CONVECTION COOKING
NOTES:
•When the oven is preheating, the turntable
should be in the oven.
• When using the CONV. (ºC) key, all metal
cookware can be used. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’
on page 37).
•Follow convection times and procedures in the
charts and recipes in the Cookery Book.
•Food manufacturers instructions are only a guideline, so cooking times may need to be adjusted.
•Pressing the CONV. (ºC) key during cooking
will display the programmed temperature. This
will not affect the programme or cooking time.
•Always check the food is piping hot before
consuming.
• 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”.
• Heat generated by the oven during convection
cooking may cause the backplate of the oven to
discolour. This is completely normal and will not
affect the performance of the oven.
Convection cooking is ideal for cooking cakes, buns,
biscuits, scones and for proving bread at 40˚C.
To achieve the best results when cooking by
CONVECTION:
• Use the lower shelf for one layer cooking unless
food manufacturer’s instructions differ.
• Use the lower and upper shelves for two layer
cooking.
• Rotate the cookware 180 degrees after half the
cooking time.
• Where possible, place food in its container
directly onto the shelf.
• The turntable should be in the oven when using
the shelves.
• Although this product is a conventional
convection oven, consideration has to be given
to the smaller size and power of the product in
comparison to a standard kitchen oven, so the
final result may vary.
• When cooking chilled or frozen foods on
CONVECTION mode, allowance must be given
to heat loss after the preheat cycle due to the
insertion of the food.
The temperatures available in ºC are:
250ºC, 230ºC, 220ºC, 200ºC, 190ºC,
180ºC, 160ºC, 130ºC, 100ºC, 40ºC.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity,
turntable, dishes, accessories and especially
the grill will become very hot during
operation. To prevent burns, always use
thick oven gloves.
Example:
To cook for 20 minutes at 200ºC convection.
1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
10 MIN. key twice.
2. Input the temperature by pressing the
CONV. (ºC) key 4 times.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
NOTE FOR USING SHELVES:
When using the shelves follow the
notes below to prevent them
slipping out:
• The correct position for the
shelves is 1 and 2, as shown
in the diagram.
• Do not place food
weighing more than 5kg
on the shelves.
• When removing the food,
pull the shelf until it is slightly
locked, then remove the food.
Shelf runners
1
2
x2
x4
x1
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DUAL COOKING
Dual Cook combines microwave
power with convection or the grill.
The combination of microwave power with
convection or the grill reduces cooking time and
provides a crisp, brown finish.
There are two Dual Cook modes:
1. Dual Convection - Convection with microwave.
2. Dual Grill - Grill with microwave.
To select the Dual Cook mode required, enter
the cooking time and follow the table below.
Dual Cook Mode Press DUAL
CONV./GRILL key
DUAL CONVECTION
(Convection Once
and Microwave*)
DUAL GRILL
(Top and Twice
Microwave*)
Example for Microwave and Convection:
To cook for 20 minutes using Dual Convection,
230ºC, 10% microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
10 MIN. key twice
2. Select Dual Convection by pressing the
DUAL CONV./GRILL key once.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
4. Change the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key once.
3. Change the temperature by pressing the
CONV. ºC key once.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity,
turntable, dishes, accessories and
especially the grill will become very hot
during operation. To prevent burns,
always use thick oven gloves.
NOTES:
•Dual Cook is preset with 30% microwave
power. If you wish to change the microwave
power level, press the MICRO. POWER key
until the desired power level is shown on the
display.
*You can select power levels 10%, 30%, 50%
and 70% for DUAL CONVECTION.
*You can select power levels 10%, 30%, 50%,
70% and 100% for DUAL GRILL.
•DUAL CONVECTION is preset with 250ºC
convection. To adjust the convection
temperature, press the CONV. ºC key.
x2
x1
x1
x1
x1
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DUAL COOKING
NOTES:
•For DUAL GRILL it is not necessary to
preheat the grill.
•Use the high rack and low rack for Dual
Cooking (refer to the cooking charts in the
Cookery Book, pages 6 - 9.)
• The shelves are not suitable for Dual Cooking.
•Follow the recommended dual cooking times
and procedures in the charts on pages 6 - 9 in
the Cookery Book.
• When browning foods in a deep container,
place on the turntable or low rack.
•Temperature measurements taken whilst the
oven is in convection mode will differ from the
displayed level. This will not affect the cooking
results as long as the operation manual and
Cookery Book are followed correctly.
• 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”.
Example for Microwave and Grill:
To cook for 15 minutes using Dual Grill, 50%
microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10
MIN. key once and the 1 MIN. key 5 times.
2. Select Dual Grill by pressing the DUAL
CONV./GRILL key twice.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
4. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
3. Change the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key 4 times.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity,
turntable, dishes, accessories and
especially the grill will become very hot
during operation. To prevent burns,
always use thick oven gloves.
x1
x2
x5
x4
x1
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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 3 popular menus from
frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on page 19.
EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus.
Please refer to the chart on page 20.
Follow the examples below for details on how to operate
these functions.
NOTES:
• If the DOWN ( ▼ ) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight
range, each time the key is pressed.
• If the UP ( ▲ ) WEIGHT key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range,
each time the key is pressed.
•You can enter the weight by holding down or pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight
is displayed.
EXPRESS COOK Example:
To cook 0.6kg of Roast Beef from frozen.
2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT
UP key once.
EXPRESS DEFROST Example:
To defrost 1.2kg of Chicken portions.
1. Press the ROAST BEEF/LAMB key once
to select cooking from frozen.
x1
x1
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT
DOWN key once.
1. Press the CHICKEN PORTIONS
key once.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
x1
x1
x1
x1
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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Roast Beef/Lamb 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the low rack.
•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
x1: Frozen NOTE: Select MORE for well done.
x2: Chilled It is not possible to use the LESS key for beef/lamb.
Roast Pork 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the low rack.
•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
x1: Frozen NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key
x2: Chilled for pork.
Roast Poultry 1.2kg - 3.6kg • Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place
poultry, breast side down, in a flan dish on the
low rack.
•Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds.
x1: Frozen When cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove
x2: Chilled the giblets at first or second turn over.
• After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key for
poultry.
This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry.
EXPRESS COOK CHART
• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.
•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.
NOTES FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST:
•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key as instructed in
the chart above.
• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound and
instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
• The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is
thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.
• All menus on EXPRESS COOK use a combination of microwave power and convection.
• The shelves are not suitable for EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST.
• Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill
will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
WEIGHT RANGE FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST:
•Weigh all meat and poultry prior to cooking/defrosting as the labelled weight is only approximate.
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and
12.5oz to 13oz.
• You are restricted to cook/defrost a weight within the range given in the charts.
•To cook/defrost weights or foods not included in these charts, please refer to the charts in the
Cookery Book.
•You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To change to either weight unit press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 32.
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Chicken Portions 0.3kg - 1.2kg • Place portions, best side-up, in a flan dish on the
Approx. weight of turntable.
each portion: • Turn portions over when the audible signal sounds.
leg portions = 300g • Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30 minutes until
breast with wing thoroughly defrosted.
portions = 400g
Steaks/Chops 0.2kg - 1.2kg • Place steaks/chops in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn over and rearrange when the audible signal
sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30 minutes until
thoroughly defrosted.
Minced Meat 0.2kg - 1.0kg • Place minced meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn over and remove any defrosted parts when the
audible signal sounds.
• Stand (if required), wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30
minutes until thoroughly defrosted.
EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
•Frozen foods are defrosted from -18ºC.
NOTES FOR EXPRESS DEFROST:
• If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent
the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.
• Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
• Do not use the racks or shelves for defrosting.
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AUTOCOOK
AUTOCOOK enables you to cook the foods
listed on the control panel.
For cooking instructions please refer to the
charts on pages 22 - 25.
Press the AUTOCOOK key until the number
corresponding to the food listed on the control
panel, appears in the display.
Follow the example opposite for more details on
how to operate this function.
NOTES:
• If the DOWN ( ▼ ) WEIGHT key is pressed
the display will count down from the highest
weight range, each time the key is pressed.
• If the UP ( ▲ ) WEIGHT key is pressed the
display will count up from the lowest weight
range, each time the key is pressed.
•You can enter the weight by holding down or
pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired
weight is displayed.
•You can select the menu by holding down or
pressing the AUTOCOOK key until the
desired menu is displayed.
Example:
To cook 0.3kg of Oven Chips (AUTOCOOK 4).
1. Select the menu required by pressing the
AUTOCOOK key 4 times.
2. Enter the weight by pressing the
WEIGHT UP key 3 times.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
NOTE: The example above is for models
R-967M and R-96STM.
For models R-957M and R-95STM,
select AUTOCOOK 5 at step 1, then
follow the steps 2 and 3 as shown.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
R-957M / R-95STM
R-967M / R-96STM
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity,
turntable, dishes, accessories and
especially the grill will become very hot
during operation. To prevent burns,
always use thick oven gloves.
x4
x3
x1
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AUTOCOOK
• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.
•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOCOOK 1 0.3kg - 0.8kg • See and follow the IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY
Chilled Ready MEALS on page 23.
Meals • For one section containers use a
Stirrable: skewer to pierce film in 5 places.
e.g. Spaghetti • For two section containers,
bolognese, pierce using a skewer.
Beef stew Pierce meat/main section 3 times and rice/pasta
Non-stirrable: section twice.
e.g. Lasagne, • For food contained in bag(s), pierce 5 times on one
Cottage pie side. Cook pierced side-up.
• Where bags come already perforated, do not pierce.
AUTOCOOK 2 0.3kg - 0.8kg • Place on the turntable.
Frozen Ready • Stir, if possible, when the audible signal sounds.
Meals • After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes before
Stirrable: serving.
e.g. Spaghetti NOTES:
bolognese, • For stirrable foods, including food in bags, stir or
Beef stew manipulate contents when the audible signal sounds.
Non-stirrable: •For non-stirrable foods, press the MORE key.
e.g. Lasagne, (It is not necessary to stir.)
Cottage pie • It is not possible to use the LESS key for these menus.
AUTOCOOK 3 0.1kg - 0.4kg • Place the food in a flan dish on the high rack.
Crispy Crumb • Turn the food over when the audible signal sounds.
Foods • After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes before
Chilled & Frozen serving.
e.g. Fish fingers, NOTE:
Chicken nuggets, For Frozen Crispy Crumb foods use the MORE key.
Chicken escalopes
AUTOCOOK 4 0.2kg - 0.8kg • Place the pizza directly on to the low rack.
Oven Ready Pizza NOTES:
•For Frozen Pizza use the MORE key.
•For very thin pizza use the LESS key.
AUTOCOOK 5 0.1kg - 0.4kg • Place the chips in a flan dish on the high rack.
Oven Chips • Turn the chips over when the audible signal sounds.
Frozen NOTES:
•For thin oven chips use the LESS key.
•For thick oven chips use the MORE key.
R-957M / R-95STM AUTOCOOK CHART
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AUTOCOOK
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOCOOK 6 1 - 6 potatoes (pieces) • Pierce each potato in several places and place towards
Baked Potatoes 1 potato = the edge of the turntable.
approx. 250g • Turn food over when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 2 - 3 minutes.
AUTOCOOK 7 0.1kg - 0.3kg • Place rice/pasta in an appropriate sized bowl.
Rice/Pasta • Add 300ml (1/2 pint) of boiling water per 100g (4oz)
rice/pasta.
• Do not cover.
• Place in the centre of the turntable.
• Stir when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, stir and stand for 2 minutes before
draining and rinsing in boiling water.
AUTOCOOK 8 0.8kg - 1.4kg • Carefully follow the chosen recipe in the Cookery
Cake Book.
• Place the cake in the oven on the low rack.
NOTES:
•Cakes recommended from the Cookery Book:
Moist Carrot Cake (approx 1.1kg)
Parkin (approx 1.4kg)
Chocolate Brownies (approx 1.3kg)
Lattice Cake (approx 0.8kg)
Cherry and Almond Cake (approx 0.9kg)
• Do not use metal cooking utensils.
R-957M / R-95STM AUTOCOOK CHART
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY MEALS:
• These menus are suitable for savoury microwave ready meals only.
•Always check food is thoroughly heated before serving, if necessary increase cooking time, using
70% microwave power level and check the food every minute.
• Remove outer cardboard packaging as instructed by the manufacturer.
• If the food container is made of aluminium foil, remove the food and place in suitable container,
cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places before heating. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on
page 37).
• If the container is covered with aluminium foil, remove foil, re-cover with microwave cling film and
pierce 5 times.
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AUTOCOOK
R-967M / R-96STM AUTOCOOK CHART
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOCOOK 1 0.2kg - 0.8kg • Place the pizza directly on to the low rack.
Oven Ready Pizza
NOTES:
•For Frozen Pizza use the MORE key.
•For very thin pizza use the LESS key.
AUTOCOOK 2 0.1kg - 0.4kg • Place the food in a flan dish on the high rack.
Crispy Crumb • Turn the food over when the audible signal sounds.
Foods • After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes before
Chilled & Frozen serving.
e.g. Fish fingers,
Chicken nuggets, NOTE:
Chicken escalopes For Frozen Crispy Crumb foods use the MORE key.
AUTOCOOK 3 1 - 6 potatoes (pieces) • Pierce each potato in several places and place towards
Baked Potatoes 1 potato = the edge of the turntable.
approx. 250g • Turn food over when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 2 - 3 minutes.
AUTOCOOK 4 0.1kg - 0.4kg • Place the chips in a flan dish on the high rack.
Oven Chips • Turn the chips over when the audible signal sounds.
Frozen
NOTES:
•For thin oven chips use the LESS key.
•For thick oven chips use the MORE key.
AUTOCOOK 5 1 - 8 pieces • Prepare the batter. To make 8 Yorkshire puddings:
Yorkshire 100g plain flour, 175ml milk, 1 egg (medium),
Puddings pinch of salt.
• Place the flour and salt into a bowl and make a well.
Add enough milk to make a thick paste.
Add the remaining milk and eggs and whisk.
Leave to stand for approx. 15 minutes.
• Place 5 ml (1 tsp) oil into 1-8 Yorkshire pudding moulds.
• Place one tray on the low rack, the other (if using) on
the high rack.
• Enter quantity 1-8 pieces and the oven will preheat.
•When the oven has preheated remove the tray(s)
from the oven and pour equal quantites of batter into
the hot oil in each mould.
•Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
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AUTOCOOK
R-967M / R-96STM AUTOCOOK CHART
NOTES:
•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key as instructed in
the chart.
• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signal sounds and
instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
• The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is
thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.
•AUTOCOOK menus (except AUTOCOOK 1, 2 and 7 on R-957M / R-95STM) use a combination of
microwave power and grill or convection.
• The shelves are not suitable for AUTOCOOK.
WEIGHT RANGE:
•Weigh all foods prior to cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg (100g) or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg (650g) to
0.7kg (700g) and 12.5oz to 13oz.
• Ready Meals, AUTOCOOK 1 & 2, should be rounded up to the nearest 0.05kg, for example, 0.34kg
(340g) to 0.35kg (350g).
• You are restricted to cook a weight within the range given in the charts.
•To cook weights or foods not included in the chart, please refer to the charts in the Cookery Book.
•You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To change to either weight unit press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 32.
• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.
•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOCOOK 6 0.8kg - 1.4kg • Carefully follow the chosen recipe in the Cookery
Cake Book.
• Place the cake in the oven on the low rack.
NOTES:
•Cakes recommended from the Cookery Book:
Moist Carrot Cake (approx 1.1kg)
Parkin (approx 1.4kg)
Chocolate Brownies (approx 1.3kg)
Lattice Cake (approx 0.8kg)
Cherry and Almond Cake (approx 0.9kg)
• Do not use metal cooking utensils.
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SENSNCOOK (R-967M / R-96STM)
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR SENSNCOOK:
•After the oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSNCOOK.
• Once a SENSNCOOK programme has started, do not open the door or press the STOP/
CLEAR key until the menu has stopped flashing on the display. During this time, Sensor
technology detects the humidity emitted from the food, as it heats, to determine the cooking
time. Opening the door or stopping the oven disturbs the humidity and affects the cooking result.
•For best results when using SENSNCOOK, ensure both the oven and cookware are dry and
cool. Wipe off any moisture from the outside of the cooking containers and the interior of the
oven with a dry cloth or paper towel prior to cooking.
• If the food container is made of aluminium foil, remove the food and place in a suitable
container, cover with cling film and pierce in 5 places before heating. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’
on page 37).
• If the food container is not covered, or is not sealed correctly, cover with microwave cling film
and pierce in 5 places.
• If the food container is damaged, cracked or split, follow food manufacturers’ cooking
instructions - Do not use SENSNCOOK.
•Press the MORE or LESS keys once within 2 seconds after pressing the SensNcook key as
instructed in the chart on pages 27 - 28.
• When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signal sounds
and instructions will appear on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key.
• The SENSNCOOK food programme is only suitable for the food types and weights given in the
chart on pages 27 - 28. To cook weights or foods not included in the chart, please refer to the
charts in the Cookery Book.
• The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is
thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.
• The SENSNCOOK function can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking completion,
closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.
SENSNCOOK enables you to cook a range of
foods using Sensor technology.
For cooking instructions please refer to the chart
on pages 27 - 28.
Press the selected key once and the oven will
automatically start to cook after 2 seconds.
Follow the example opposite for more details on
how to operate this function.
Example:
To cook 0.1kg Rice.
1. Press the RICE/PASTA key once.
After 2 seconds the
oven will start cooking
automatically.
x1
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SENSNCOOK (R-967M / R-96STM)
• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.
•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Chilled Ready 0.3kg - 0.8kg • See and follow the IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY
Meals MEALS on page 28.
•For one section containers use a
Stirrable: skewer to pierce film in 5 places.
e.g. Spaghetti • For two section containers,
bolognese, pierce using a skewer.
Beef stew Pierce meat/main section 3 times and rice/pasta
Non-stirrable: section twice.
e.g. Lasagne, • For food contained in bag(s), pierce 5 times on one
Cottage pie side. Cook pierced side-up.
• Where bags come already perforated, do not pierce.
Frozen Ready 0.3kg - 0.8kg • Place on the turntable.
Meals • Stir, if possible, when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes before
Stirrable: serving.
e.g. Spaghetti NOTES:
bolognese, • For stirrable foods, including food in bags, stir or
Beef stew manipulate contents when the audible signal sounds.
Non-stirrable: •For non-stirrable foods, press the MORE key.
e.g. Lasagne, (It is not necessary to stir.)
Cottage pie • It is not possible to use the LESS key for these menus.
Canned foods 0.2kg - 0.8kg • Empty contents of the can into a suitable sized dish.
e.g. Baked Beans, • Cover with microwaveable cling
Chilli, film and pierce in 5 places.
Curry, • Place in the centre of the turntable.
Stew, • Stir and re-cover, when the audible signal sounds.
Macaroni, • After cooking, stir and leave to stand, covered, for
Ravioli, 2 - 3 minutes before serving.
Soup
Fresh Fish 0.1kg - 0.6kg • Arrange in a single layer in a large flan dish.
(fillets, steaks) • Cover with microwaveable cling
film and pierce in 5 places.
• Place in the centre of the turntable.
• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 - 3 minutes before
serving.
NOTE:
For oily fish, e.g. Salmon, use the LESS key.
SENSNCOOK CHART
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SENSNCOOK (R-967M / R-96STM)
• Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.
•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Rice/Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg • Place into a suitable sized dish and add boiling water.
• Do not cover.
• Place in the centre of the turntable.
• Stir when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, stir and stand for 2 minutes before
draining and rinsing in boiling water.
NOTES:
• RICE: Add 300ml boiling water per 100g (4oz).
•PASTA: Add 400ml boiling water per 100g (4oz).
Fresh 0.1kg - 0.6kg • Place the prepared vegetables into a suitable sized dish.
Vegetables •Add 15ml (1 tbsp) of water per 100g (4oz) of
vegetables.
•Cover with microwaveable cling
film and pierce in 5 places.
• Place in the centre of the turntable.
• After cooking, stir and leave to stand, covered, for
2 - 3 minutes before serving.
SENSNCOOK CHART
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY MEALS:
• These menus are suitable for savoury microwave ready meals only.
•Always check food is thoroughly heated before serving, if necessary increase cooking time, using
70% microwave power level and check the food every minute.
• Remove outer cardboard packaging as instructed by the manufacturer.
• If the food container is made of aluminium foil, remove the food and place in suitable container,
cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places before heating. (See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on
page 37).
• If the container is covered with aluminium foil, remove foil, re-cover with microwave cling film and
pierce 5 times.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very hot during
operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1. SEQUENCE COOKING
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
•To cook on 100% microwave power in multiples
of 1 minute.
•To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
NOTE: The overall time can be extended to a
maximum of 99 minutes.
2. AUTO MINUTE
This function allows you to cook using up to 4
different stages which can include Microwave,
Grill, Convection or Dual Cooking.
Once programmed there is no need to interfere
with the cooking operation as the oven will
automatically move onto the next stage.
NOTE: If 100% is required on the final stage, it
is not necessary to input the power level.
Example:
To cook for:
5 minutes on 70% microwave power (Stage 1)
6 minutes on Grill (Stage 2)
3 minutes on Dual-1, 200ºC,
30% microwave power (Stage 3)
1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
1 MIN. key 5 times.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key twice.
STAGE 1
STAGE 3
3. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
1 MIN. key 6 times.
STAGE 2
4. Select Grill by pressing the GRILL key once.
5. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
1 MIN. key 3 times.
6. Select Dual-1 by pressing the DUAL
CONV./GRILL key once, then change the
convection temperature by pressing the
CONV. ºC key 3 times.
7. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
x5
x2
x3
x6
x1
x1
x3
x1
x2
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
The LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) keys enable you to:
• Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes.
• Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only).
TO USE WITH AUTOMATIC
PROGRAMMES:
EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST /
AUTOCOOK
Press the LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ) key before
pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
SENSNCOOK (R-967M / R96STM)
Press the LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ) key within
2 seconds after pressing the desired key.
Example:
If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked,
but still firm, use the LESS ( ▼ ) key.
Alternatively, if you prefer Baked Potatoes softer,
use the MORE ( ▲ ) key.
TO USE WITH MANUAL COOKING:
Example:
To cook for 10 minutes on 50% microwave power
and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes.
NOTES:
• The cooking/defrosting time will increase/
decrease in multiples of 1 minute.
• The overall time can be extended to a
maximum of 99 minutes.
NOTES:
• If you select MORE the display will show, ( ▲ ).
If you select LESS, the display will show, ( ▼ ).
• Some menus cannot use the LESS function.
If you select LESS for them, then press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key,
will be displayed.
•To cancel LESS / MORE, press the same key
again.
•To change MORE to LESS, press the
LESS ( ▼ ) key.
•To change LESS to MORE, press the
MORE ( ▲ ) key.
3. LESS AND MORE
4. Reduce the cooking time by pressing the
LESS key twice.
The cooking time is reduced by 2 minutes and
continues to count down.
1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the
10 MIN. key once.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key 3 times.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
x1
x3
x2
x1
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
x4
x4
x3
x1
x3
x1
IMPORTANT:
It is recommended the oven is always
attended when in use. Check to ensure
you have programmed the oven
correctly. Exceeding cooking times and
use of excessive power levels can lead to
food overheating and cause a risk of fire.
AUTO START enables you to programme the
oven to cook at any time during the:
• next 12 hours (if the 12 hour clock is set).
•You can only use AUTO START with manual
cooking.
• Before programming the oven, always check
the display is showing the correct time of day.
NOTES:
• The AUTO START time can only be entered in
multiples of 10 minutes. It is not possible to
enter less than 10 minutes or any time which is
not in multiples of 10 minutes.
•Once the oven is programmed for AUTO
START the display will show the AUTO START
time.
• If you want to cancel a AUTO START
programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key.
• If the door is opened after programming, close
the door and press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to continue with AUTO START.
• If you press and hold the AUTO
START/CLOCK key, the AUTO START time
will be displayed until you release your finger
from the key.
1. Enter the desired start time by pressing the
1 MIN. key 4 times, then the 10 SEC. key
3 times.
3. Enter the desired cooking time by pressing
the 10 MIN. key 4 times.
2. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK key
once to set the start time for cooking.
Example:
The current time of day is 1:00pm and you want
to programme the oven to reheat a casserole on
50% for 40 minutes at 4:30pm.
4. Input the power level by pressing the
MICRO. POWER key 3 times.
When the oven starts at 4:30pm, the
preprogrammed sequence will start.
The cooking time and mode will appear on
the display.
5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start the programme.
4. AUTO START
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to
monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted
food.
NOTES:
•You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90
seconds.
•To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER simply press
the STOP/CLEAR key and the display will
return to the time of day, if set.
• The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used
whilst the oven is in use or when the AUTO
START function is set.
5. KITCHEN TIMER
Example:
To set the timer for 5 minutes.
1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key once.
2. Enter the desired time by pressing the
1 MIN. key 5 times.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to the timer.
x5
x1
x1
x1
Your oven comes set for Kg (Kilograms).
Press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key to
change Kg to Lbs or Lbs to Kg.
NOTES:
• If you change from Lbs to Kg, the display will
show .
• The oven memorises the weight unit chosen,
until the WEIGHT CONVERSION key is
used again or if the power supply is turned off.
6. WEIGHT CONVERSION
x1
x1
Example:
To change from Kg to Lbs when using EXPRESS
DEFROST “Chicken Portions”, 2lb 10oz.
1. Press the CHICKEN PORTIONS key once.
3. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT
DOWN key once.
4. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
once to start defrosting.
x1
2. Press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key
to change from Kg to Lbs.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS (R-957M / R-95STM)
x1
x1
The display will return to the time of day, if set.
OR
Guide on/off allows you to turn the
information guide on or off.
1. Press and hold the KITCHEN TIMER key
for 4 seconds.
2. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to
turn the information guide on, or, press the
STOP/CLEAR key to turn the information
guide off.
x1 and hold for 4 seconds
The Information Guide provides a step-by-step
information guide to the keys on the oven.
Your oven comes set with the Information
Guide ON.
This will assist you to determine:
• The next action towards completing any
programme (manual or automatic).
•Weight ranges for automatic programmes.
7. INFORMATION GUIDE
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS (R-967M / R-96STM)
NOTES:
• The display will flash a series of messages,
including weight range and action required
during or after cooking, e.g. when to stir or
turn food.
• The message will be repeated twice, then the
display will return to the time of day, if set.
• If you want to cancel the guide, press the
STOP/CLEAR key.
NOTE: Whenever Info is lit on the display, it is
possible to press the Info key to obtain
further information. (This is possible
even when the information guide has
been turned off.)
The display will return to the time of day, if set.
The INFO key provides a step-by-step information guide to the keys on the oven.
Your oven comes set with the Information Guide ON.
There are two options (A and B) when you use the INFO key:
A. GUIDE OF KEYS allows you to press a
key to display information about it.
Example:
To display the information for EXPRESS COOK
“Frozen Roast Pork”.
B. GUIDE ON/OFF allows you to turn
the information guide on or off.
1. Press the INFO key once.
Info will appear on the display.
2. Press the ROAST PORK
key once to select Chilled
Roast Pork.
8. INFORMATION GUIDE
x1
x2
1. Press the INFO key twice.
2. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to
turn the information guide on, or, press the
STOP/CLEAR key to turn the information
guide off.
x2
x1
x1
OR
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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Arrange
Cover
Pierce
Stir, turn and
rearrange
Stand
Cooking Techniques
Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the
dish. e.g. Chicken drumsticks.
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will
receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the
centre.
Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow
recommendations where given (see pages 3 - 10 in the Cookery Book).
Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in
several places before cooking or reheating as steam will
build up and may cause food to explode.
e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.
NOTE: Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they
may explode, even after cooking has ended.
e.g. poached, fried, hard boiled.
For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during
cooking. Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Standing time is necessary after cooking so it enables the heat to disperse
equally throughout the food.
WARNING:
Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times.
If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food
may overheat, burn and, in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
Microwaves cook food faster than conventional
cooking. It is therefore essential that certain
techniques are followed to ensure good results.
Many of the following techniques are similar to
those used in conventional cooking.
COOKING ADVICE NOTES:
• Always attend the oven when in use.
• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for
use in a microwave oven. (See ‘Suitable
Cookware’ on page 37).
• Refer to the charts in the Cookery Book for
recommended cooking times and power levels.
•Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold
turntable or cold foods/utensils on a hot
turntable.
• Only use microwave popcorn within the
recommended packaging (follow the
manufacturers instructions). Never use oil
unless specified by the manufacturer and never
cook for longer than instructed.
WARNING:
Liquids and foods must not be heated in
sealed containers or jars/containers with
lids on, as pressure will build up inside and
may cause the jar/container to explode.
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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special
care when serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding
bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is
to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the
oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to
disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or
popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
Composition
Density
Quantity
Size
Shape
Temperature of
food
Food Characteristics
Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less
heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must
be taken so that the food is cooked evenly.
Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed.
Light porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy,
dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles.
The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how
much food is being cooked. The cooking time must be increased as the
amount of food placed in the oven increases.
e.g. Four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can
penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces
the same size.
Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks,
take longer to cook in the thicker parts. For even cooking, place the thickest
parts to the outside of the dish where they will receive more energy.
Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking.
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed.
Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature
of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example jam doughnuts,
to release heat or steam.
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the
microwave energy must be able to pass through
the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it
is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to
square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners
tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be
used as listed below.
Cookware
Aluminium foil
Foil Containers
Browning dishes
China and
ceramics
Glassware
e.g. Pyrex ®
Metal
Plastic/Polystyrene
e.g. fast food
containers
Cling film
Freezer/Roasting
bags
Paper plates/cups
and kitchen paper
Straw and wooden
containers
Recycled paper
and newspaper
Racks
Square shelves
Microwave
Safe
✔ / ✘
✔
✔ / ✘
✔
✘
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✘
✔
✘
Grill
✔
✘
✘
✔
✔
✘
✘
✘
✘
✘
✘
✔
✘
Dual
Cook
✔ / ✘
✘
✔
✔
✘
✘
✘
✘
✘
✘
✘
✔
✘
Comments
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to
shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least
2cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended unless
specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®,
follow instructions carefully.
Always follow the manufacturers instructions.
Do not exceed heating times given. Be very
careful as these dishes become very hot.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and
bone china are usually suitable, except for
those with metallic decoration.
Care should be taken if using fine glassware as
it can break or crack if heated suddenly.
It is not recommended to use metal cookware
when using microwave power as it will arc,
which can lead to fire.
Care must be taken as some containers warp,
melt or discolour at high temperatures.
Should not touch the food and must be
pierced to let the steam escape.
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure
bags are suitable for microwave or convection
use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they
may melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing.
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.
Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire.
Always attend the oven when using these
materials as overheating may cause fire.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause
‘arcing’ and may lead to fire.
The metal racks supplied have been specially
designed for all cooking modes and will not
damage the oven.
Use supplied shelves with Convection only.
Conv-
ection
✔
✘
✔
✔
✔
✔ / ✘
✘
✔ / ✘
✘
✘
✘
✔
✔
Dual Conv.
only
WARNING: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven
due to the possibility of ignition.
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DEFROSTING ADVICE
Using your microwave oven is the quickest
defrosting method.
It is a simple process but the following
instructions are essential to ensure the food is
thoroughly defrosted.
• Remove all packaging and wrapping before
defrosting.
•To defrost food, use microwave power levels
30% or 10%.
• Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 3
in the Cookery Book for further information.
Rearrange
Separate
Shield
Stand
Turn over
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than
foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4
times during defrosting.
Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange
over-lapping areas.
This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.
Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important
to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting.
e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets.
Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. To prevent them
becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with small
pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves, e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.
Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted.
Defrosting is not complete once the food is removed from the microwave
oven. Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has
completely defrosted.
It is essential that all foods are turned over up to 4 times during defrosting.
This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.
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REHEATING ADVICE
Plated meals
Sliced meat
Poultry portions
Casseroles
Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat
these separately, see below.
Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate,
larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented
microwave cling film and reheat on 50%, stir/rearrange
halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on
50%. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Place thickest parts of the portions to the outside of the
dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat
on 70%.
Turn over halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated
before serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid
and reheat on 50%.
Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly
reheated before serving.
NOTES:
• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.
• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with
the size, shape and material of the container.
•To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or
fat content, e.g. mince pies or Christmas pudding.
•Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire.
•Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions on the can.
To achieve the best results when reheating, select a suitable microwave power level appropriate to the
type of food. e.g. A bowl of vegetables can be reheated using 100%, while a lasagne which contains
ingredients that cannot be stirred, should be reheated using 50%.
Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the
contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken
and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
OVEN INTERIOR
• It is important to clean the interior of your
microwave oven after each use.
•To clean the oven interior, use a mild detergent
solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm
water on a soft cloth.
•Food and liquid splashes will build-up on the
oven walls and ceiling. If grease, fat and food
debris is allowed to build-up in the oven
interior it may overheat, smoke or even catch
fire when next using the oven.
•Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
The waveguide cover is constructed from a
fragile material and should be cleaned with
care (follow the cleaning instructions above).
NOTE: Excessive soaking may cause
disintegration of the waveguide cover.
The waveguide cover is a consumable part and
without regular cleaning, will need to be
replaced.
•Food will release steam during cooking and
cause condensation inside the oven and door.
It is important to wipe the oven dry. A buildup of condensation will eventually lead to rust
forming on the oven interior.
• Ensure the turntable, support and accessories
are cleaned after every use with a mild
washing-up liquid solution and dried. This will
prevent the build-up of grease and food debris.
The turntable and accessories are dishwasher
safe.
OUTER CABINET
•Wipe the outside of the microwave oven with
a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up
liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.
• The control panel must be wiped clean and
dried with the door open, therefore
inactivating the oven.
GRILL
• It is important to keep the grill clean at all
times.
•Food and liquid splashes build-up and stick to
the grill, which may cause smoke and possibly
fire when next using the oven (follow the
cleaning instructions above).
NOTES:
•Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.
•Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor.
Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior.
• Slight tarnishing of the oven cavity, around the area of the grill, is likely to occur. This is normal and
will not affect the ovens performance.
• Failure to maintain your oven in a clean condition could adversely affect the life of the oven and
possibly result in a hazardous situation.
Cleaning tip - For easier cleaning of your oven:
Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100P for 10 - 12 minutes.
Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, dishes, accessories and especially the grill
will become very hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
Do not allow grease or dirt to build-up on
the door seals or areas around the door.
This may prevent the door from closing
correctly and may cause a leakage of
microwaves (follow the cleaning
instructions opposite).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you think the oven is not working properly
there are some simple checks you can carry out
yourself before calling an engineer. This will help
prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is
something simple.
Follow this simple check below:
Place half a cup of water on the turntable and
close the door. Programme the oven to cook for
1 minute using 100% microwave power.
1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is
cooking?
2. Does the turntable rotate?
3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing
your hand above the air vent openings.)
4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound?
5. Is the water in the cup hot?
Ta ke the cup of water out of the oven and close
the door. Programme the oven to cook for 3
minutes using the top and bottom grills.
6. After 3 minutes, does the grill heating
element become red?
Programme the oven to cook for 3 minutes using
the convection on 180ºC.
7. After 3 minutes, is the oven cavity hot?
If you answer “NO” to any question first check
that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse
has not blown. If there is no fault with either,
check against the troubleshooting chart on the
following page.
NOTES:
• If you cook food for more than the standard
time (see chart opposite) using the same
cooking mode, the oven’s safety mechanisms
automatically activate. The microwave power
level will be reduced or the grill heating
element will turn on and off.
• 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 air-vent openings.
IMPORTANT:
If the display is blank and has gone dark, even if
the power plug is properly connected, the oven
may be in Energy Save Mode. To cancel it, open
and then close the oven door, see page 9.
• The door seal stops microwave leakage during
oven operation, but does not form an airtight
seal. It is normal to see drops of water, light or
feel warm air around the oven door. Food with
a high moisture content will release steam and
cause condensation inside the door which may
drip from the oven.
• Repairs and Modifications: Do not attempt to
operate the oven if it is not working properly.
• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove
the outer cabinet. This is very dangerous due
to high voltage parts inside which must never
be touched, as this could be fatal.
Your oven is not fitted with a lamp access
cover. If the lamp fails, do not attempt to
replace the lamp yourself, call a SHARP
approved service facility.
WARNING:
Never adjust, repair or modify the oven
yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other
than a SHARP trained engineer to carry
out servicing or repairs.
This is important as it may involve the
removal of covers that provide protection
against microwave energy.
Cooking Mode
Microwave 100%
cooking
Grill cooking
Dual cooking with
Microwave 100%
and Grill
Microwave 70%
and Grill
Microwave and
Convection
Standard Time
20 Minutes
15 Minutes
Microwave 15 Minutes
Grill 15 Minutes
Microwave 40 Minutes
Grill 15 Minutes
Microwave 40 Minutes
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ANSWER
When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity.
The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.
The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so
steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface.
The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food
being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content.
Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.
Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to
the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of
the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.
Ensure all “eyes” are removed from the potatoes and that they have been
pierced, place directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or
similar.
Check the door is closed properly.
Ensure correct power level has been selected.
The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting.
The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.
Your oven may be set in Demo Mode. Follow these steps to cancel the
demo mode.
1. Press the STOP/CLEAR key once.
2. Press and hold the STOP/CLEAR key for 10 seconds until you hear
until you hear the oven beep for a second time.
3. Quickly press the STOP/CLEAR key 10 times within 10 seconds.
4. The oven display will show “DEMO OFF”.
QUERY
Draught circulates
around the door.
Condensation forms in
the oven, and may drip
from the door.
Flashing or arcing from
within the cavity when
cooking.
Arcing potatoes.
The display is lit but the
control panel will not
work when pressed.
Oven cooks too slowly.
Oven makes a noise.
Outer cabinet is hot.
The display shows
different messages from
“ENERGY SAVE MODE”
when you plug the oven
in and open the door.
You are unable to
programme your oven
or the microwave energy
does not pulse on and
off during use.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG
The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as
shown:
Green and yellow stripes = EARTH
Blue = NEUTRAL
Brown = LIVE
As the colours in the mains lead of your oven
may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the
wires as described:
• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal
marked E or or coloured green or
coloured green and yellow.
• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N
or coloured black or coloured blue.
• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L
or coloured red or coloured brown.
Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the
cable is held securely by the cable grip where it
enters the plug.
Like most appliances in your home, your oven
must be connected to a single phase 230-240V,
50Hz alternating current supply.
If you do not make the proper electrical
connections you might damage the oven or injure
yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be
liable if this happens.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
If you have any doubts about your
electrical supply ask a qualified
electrician.
• If you are unable to resolve a problem using
the checks covered on the last few pages, do
not attempt to service this microwave
oven yourself.
• Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the
oven was purchased in order to obtain service.
Where this is not possible, please contact the
SHARP Customer Information Centre.
Telephone: 08705 274277 (office hours).
•For general information and assistance with
oven queries, please contact our
Customer Information Centre:
U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)
Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)
Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport
•Replacement accessories may be obtained
from our main parts distributor:
Willow Vale Electronics Ltd.
Telephone: 0121 766 5414
CALLING FOR SERVICE
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GUARANTEE
Subject to the conditions listed below, SHARP
Electronics (UK) Ltd, hereafter called “the
Company”, guarantee to provide for the repair
of, or, at its option replace this SHARP
equipment, or any component thereof, (other
than Glass Turntables, Turntable supports or
Waveguide covers), which is faulty or below
standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or
materials.
SHARP parts and accessories have been
specifically designed for SHARP Microwaves.
No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies
or omissions in this publication, although every
possible care has been taken to make it as
complete and accurate as possible.
The conditions of the Guarantee:
1. This Guarantee shall only apply to defects or
faults which are notified to the Company, or
a SHARP approved service facility, within one
year from the date of purchase of the
equipment, provided that this Guarantee shall
extend for a further period of one year in
respect of microwave oven magnetron parts
only.
2. This Guarantee covers equipment intended
for private domestic use only. This oven is
suitable for domestic food preparation and is
not designed for commercial, industrial or
laboratory use. This Guarantee does not
apply to equipment used in the course of a
business, trade or profession. Only use the
microwave oven for cooking, defrosting and
reheating of food. SHARP declines any
liability for damages caused by improper use.
3. This Guarantee does not cover any faults or
defects caused by accident, misuse, fair wear
and tear, neglect, tampering with the
equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or
repair other than by a SHARP approved
service facility.
4. Please clean your microwave oven regularly
and remove any stains or fat residues without
delay. Failure to do this may affect the quality
and safety of the product or prejudice your
guarantee.
5. In the unlikely event of your equipment
requiring repair, please contact the dealer or
supplier from whom it was purchased. You
will need to provide proof of date of
purchase to the repairing company. Please
keep your invoice or receipt, which was
supplied at the time of purchase. Where it is
not possible to contact the dealer or supplier
from whom the oven was purchased, please
contact the SHARP Customer Information
Centre. You will then be given details of how
to obtain service.
Customer Information Centre:
U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)
Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)
When contacting the Customer Information
Centre you may be asked to provide the
MODEL NUMBER and the SERIAL NUMBER
of the oven. These are located on the inside,
to the left of the control panel.
6. This Guarantee is offered as an additional
benefit to the consumer’s statutory rights
and does not affect these rights in any way.
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SPECIFICATIONS
AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz
Power Consumption:
Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.55kW
Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85kW
Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85kW
Microwave/Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95kW
Microwave/Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95kW
Input Current:
Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.7A
Output Power:
Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .900W (IEC 60705)
Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1400W
Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1400W
MAFF Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E
Microwave Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2450Mhz
Outside Dimensions:
R-957M / R-967M: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .550(W) x 368(H) x 537(D)mm
R-95STM / R-96STM: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .550(W) x 368(H) x 535(D)mm
Cavity Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .375(W) x 272(H) x 395(D)mm *
Oven Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 litres *
Cooking uniformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turntable diameter 362mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approx. 23kg
This oven complies with the requirements of
Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as
amended by 93/68/EEC.
As part of a policy of continuous improvement,
we reserve the right to alter design and
specifications without notice.
No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in
any form, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, translating or other
means without prior permission from SHARP
Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.
The illustrations, technical information and data
contained in this publication are, to our best
knowledge, correct at the time of going to print.
The right to change specifications, at any time,
without notice, is reserved a part of our policy of
continuous development and improvement.
* Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height.
Actual capacity for holding food is less.
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