Sharp Carousel R-340R User manual

MICROWAVE OVEN
AND
OPERATION MANUAL
OPERATION MANUAL
COOKBOOK
COOKBOOK
MODEL R-340R
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FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN
AUSTRALIA
REGARDING YOUR LOCAL
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
www.sharp.net.au
OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER CARE
1300 135 022
SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
(LOCAL CALL COST APPLY WITHIN AUSTRALIA)
FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN
NEW ZEALAND
REGARDING YOUR LOCAL
SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FACSIMILE: 09 573 0113
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
www.sharp.net.nz
CONTACT YOUR SELLING DEALER/RETAILER
OR CALL
WARRANTY
Consumer Electronic Products
Congratulations on Your Purchase!
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 Ap-
proved 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 war-
ranty 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 DOCUMENT TO SHARP
For your reference, please enter the particulars of your purchase
below and retain, with your purchase documentation.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Retailer
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand
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Warranty Inside of front cover
Introduction 1
Warning 2
Special Notes and Warning 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 6
Manual Operations 7
Microwave Time Cooking 7
Sequence Cooking 8
Instant Cook 8
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme 9
Automatic Operations 10
Notes for Automatic Operations 10
Instant Action 10
Express Defrost 11
Easy Defrost 12
Other Convenient Features 13
Less/More Setting 13
Timer 14
Child Lock 14
Demonstration Mode 14
Alarm 14
Care and Cleaning 15
Service Call Check 15
Specifications 15
Cooking Guides 1-cm
Quick Reference Guide See last page
CONTENTS page
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
Please keep this operation manual handy, as it
describes all the features of your oven and
will enable you to cook many varieties of foods.
The manual is divided into two sections:
1. OPERATION (P2~P15)
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
and manual cooking.
Please take some time to read your operation
manual carefully, paying particular attention to the warnings and
special notes, 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.
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WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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 plug, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling when handling the container.
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
in order to avoid a hazard.
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 including microwave plastic wrap etc., 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.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
a. Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.
b. Do not place anything hot on a cold turntable.
c. Do not place anything cold on a hot turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet.
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
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.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING
DO DON’T
* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
"explosion", which may damage the oven
or injure yourself.
* Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or
microwave safe 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.
* Heat for longer than recommended time.
See REHEATING-FOOD CHART on
page bt.
* 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
recommended by the manufacturer.
Excessive 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 microwave safe glass 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.
* Cook for the recommended time.
(These foods have high sugar and/or fat
contents.)
* 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
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OVEN DIAGRAM
1. Door open button
2. Oven lamp
3. Door hinges
4. Door safety latches
5. See through door
6. Door seals and sealing surfaces
7. Coupling
8. Waveguide cover (Do not remove)
9. Touch control panel (See page 5)
10. Liquid crystal display
11. Ventilation openings
12. Power supply cord
13. Turntable
14. Roller stay
15. Menu label
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) Roller stay 3) Operation manual and Cook book
3. Place the roller stay in the coupling on the oven floor, then place the turntable on to the roller stay, ensuring it is
located firmly. Refer to OVEN DIAGRAM below. NEVER operate the oven without the roller stay and turntable.
4. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop, in a cabinet or built-in. It 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 ventilation openings.
Allow a space of at least 15cm on the top, 10cm on both sides (total 20cm) and 5cm at the rear of the oven for
adequate air circulation. When installing in a cabinet, the minimum inside dimension of the cabinet should be
720mm(W) x 460mm(H) x 498mm(D).
When building the oven into a cabinet or wall, a Sharp built-in kit model number RK-J32S (silver) / RK-J32W
(white), are available which enables the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen. The kit is available
from your retailer. Read carefully the installation instructions for the built- in kit before installation. This built-
in kit has been tested according to Australian Standards. Sharp does not recommend the use of any other
built-in 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.
WARNING: The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in
an emergency.
5. 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.
6. This appliance must be earthed.
7. Operate the oven from a general purpose domestic outlet.
If a generator is used, do not operate the oven with non-sinusoidal outputs.
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OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads 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 an audible signal will sound for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when
cooking procedure is required.
Control Panel Display
NUMBER PADS
Press to enter cooking time,
clock time, weight of food.
TIMER/CLOCK PAD
Press to set clock, timer, child
lock or demonstration mode.
INSTANT COOK/START PAD
Press to start oven after
setting programmes.
Press once to cook for
1 minute at HIGH or increase
by 1 minute multiples each
time this pad is pressed during
cooking.
POWER LEVEL PAD
Press to select microwave
power setting.
If not pressed, HIGH is
automatically selected.
Press to alter the cooking
result for automatic
operations.
STOP/CLEAR PAD
Press to clear during
programming.
Press once to stop
operation of oven
during cooking; press
twice to cancel cooking
programme.
INSTANT ACTION PADS
Press to cook or reheat 8
popular menus.
EXPRESS DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Express
Defrost menu.
Touch Control Panel Layout
EASY DEFROST PAD
Press to select
the Easy Defrost menu.
Indicators
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TIMER
CLOCK
TIMER
CLOCK
STOP
CLEAR
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
1
Flashing eights
Clock Setting
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.
* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).
BEFORE OPERATING
Enter the correct time of day by pressing the
numbers in sequence.
2
3
Getting Started
Only the dots will remain.
2
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (eg. 13:45), will appear in the display.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time of day (eg. 1:45).
If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking or timer mode, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad. As long as
your finger is pressing the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to:
1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice.
Stop/Clear
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again.
The dots (:) will flash on and
off.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the oven
beeps.
Plug the oven into a power point and switch
on the power.
Ensure the oven door is closed.
1
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INSTANT COOK
START
If the door is opened during 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 pad is pressed.
If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL pad. As long as your finger is touching
the POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be displayed.
If more than 40 minutes on 100% power is entered, the microwave power will be reduced after 40 minutes to avoid overheating.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Enter desired cooking time.
2
1
Select power level by pressing the POWER
LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three
times).
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
The timer begins to count
down.
To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL pad until desired power level is displayed.
* Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 50% power.
1
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Enter desired cooking time.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
The timer begins to count
down.
2
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 time cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 100% power.
Defrost
Softening
butter
Vegetables
Rice/Pasta
Fruit
Casseroles
Examples of foods typically
cooked on microwave oven
power level
Display
Microwave Time Cooking
MANUAL OPERATIONS
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, 99 seconds.
Power level
Keeping food
warm
Seafood
Cakes
Muffins
Slices
3
INSTANT COOK
START
POWER
LEVEL
x 3
30%
(MEDIUM
LOW)
50%
(MEDIUM)
70%
(MEDIUM
HIGH)
100%
(HIGH)
10%
(LOW)
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INSTANT COOK
START
For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% power.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad until desired time is displayed.
Each time the pad is pressed, the cook time is increased by 1 minute.
Sequence Cooking
Your oven can be programmed with up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching from one variable
power setting to the next.
* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 5 minutes on 100%.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Enter desired cooking time.
Select desired power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL pad (for 50% press three
times).
For second sequence, enter desired time for
cooking time.
If power is not selected the oven will operate
at 100% power.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
2
1
3
The timer begins to count
down to zero. When it
reaches zero,
the second sequence will
appear and the timer will begin
counting down to zero again.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Within 3 minutes of closing the door.
The timer begins to count
down.
Instant Cook™
4
1
POWER
LEVEL
x 3
INSTANT COOK
START
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INSTANT COOK
START
POWER
LEVEL
x 3
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme
Microwave time can be added during a cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
* Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on 50% power cooking.
(at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.)
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Enter desired cooking time.
Select power level by pressing the POWER
LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three
times).
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad twice
to increase the cooking time by two minutes.
The timer starts to count
down.
1
2
3
4
INSTANT COOK
START
x 2
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AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS
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 or may be
displayed.
2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually. Refer to
manual cooking charts in RECIPES section.
3. To change the final cooking or defrosting result from the standard setting, press the POWER LEVEL pad once
(for more) or twice (for less) after selecting desired setting. Refer to page 13.
4. 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.
5. To avoid children's misuse, each INSTANT ACTION pad can be used only within 3 minutes of a preceding
operation.
6. To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE, use EASY
DEFROST or defrost manually.
7. will be displayed if:
more or less than weight of foods suggested in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE is programmed when the INSTANT
COOK/START pad is pressed.
To clear, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and reprogramme.
8. 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.
Notes for Automatic Operations
Instant Action
Procedure Display
* Suppose you want to cook 2 Jacket Potatoes.
Press the JACKET POTATO pad until the
desired quantity is displayed (for 2 pieces
press twice).
Pad Order
The cooking time will begin counting
down. The oven will "beep" 4 times
and stop. COOK indicator will go
off. TURN OVER will be displayed
repeatedly.
Open the door. Turn over potatoes.
Close the door.
The cooking time will begin counting
down. When it reaches zero, the oven
will "beep". COVER STAND will be
displayed repeatedly.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
After about 2 sec.
Step
The Instant Action allows you to cook or reheat several popular foods.
Follow the instructions provided in the INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE on
page 3and 4of the cooking guides.
PRESS START will be displayed
repeatedly.
1
2
3
JACKET
POTATO
x 2
INSTANT COOK
START
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Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Express Defrost
* Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets.
EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specific foods.
Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 5
of the cooking guides.
Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the
desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken
Fillets press twice).
1
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. The oven
will "beep" 4 times and stop.
TURN OVER will be displayed
repeatedly.
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. When it
reaches zero, the oven will
"beep". COVER STAND will
be displayed repeatedly.
Open the door. Remove defrosted pieces, turn
over remaining pieces.
Close the door.
2
Step
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
3
4
EXPRESS
DEFROST
x 2
INSTANT COOK
START
PRESS START will be
displayed repeatedly.
INSTANT COOK
START
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Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Easy Defrost
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces.
EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and defrosting time.
Follow the instructions provided in the EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 6of
the cooking guides.
Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the EASY DEFROST pad until the
desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken
Pieces press four times).
1
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. The oven will
"beep" 4 times and stop. TURN
OVER COVER EDGES will be
displayed repeatedly.
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. When it
reaches zero, the oven will
"beep". COVER STAND will
be displayed repeatedly.
KG will flash on and off.
Press the number pads to enter weight.
KG stops flashing.
Open the door. Remove defrosted pieces, turn
over remaining pieces.
Close the door.
Step
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
2
3
4
5
EASY
DEFROST
x 4
INSTANT COOK
START
PRESS START will be
displayed repeatedly.
INSTANT COOK
START
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POWER
LEVEL
x 1
POWER
LEVEL
x 2
BEVERAGE
x 1
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES
Less/More Setting
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the BEVERAGE pad once.
2
Press the POWER LEVEL pad twice within
2 seconds.
(1) INSTANT ACTION
* Suppose you want to reheat 1 cup of Beverage for less time than the standard setting.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the EASY DEFROST pad four times for
Chicken Pieces.
2
3
Press the number pads to enter weight.
Press the POWER LEVEL pad once.
(2) EXPRESS DEFROST/EASY DEFROST
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces (Easy Defrost) for more time than the standard setting.
4
1
1
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
For EXPRESS DEFROST select the menu using the EXPRESS DEFROST pad instead of the EASY DEFROST
pad in step 1 and go to step 3.
The Less/More setting can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features
– INSTANT ACTION
– EXPRESS DEFROST
– EASY DEFROST
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.
EASY
DEFROST
x 4
INSTANT COOK
START
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TIMER
CLOCK
Timer
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, 99 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.
Step Display
Procedure
Once the egg has come to the boil in the saucepan you can start the timer.
The timer begins to count
down. When the timer reaches
zero, the oven will "beep". END
will appear in the display.
Pad Order
Enter desired time.
1
2
Child Lock
Demonstration Mode
This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice the key operation.
To demonstrate, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, press the number pad and finally press the INSTANT COOK/
START pad and hold for 3 seconds. DEMO will appear in the display.
Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For example, press INSTANT COOK/START
pad, and the display will show 1.00 and count down to zero at ten times the speed. When the timer reaches zero,
END will appear in the display.
To cancel, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the number pad and finally press the INSTANT COOK/START pad
and hold 3 seconds. DEMO OFF will appear in the display.
Your oven has an alarm function. If you leave food in the oven after cooking, the oven will "beep" 3 times after
2 minutes.
If you do not remove the food at that time, the oven will "beep" 3 times after 4 minutes and 6 minutes.
Alarm
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad .
If the oven is accidentally started with no food/liquid in the cavity, the oven could be damaged.
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, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, press the number pad and finally press the INSTANT
COOK/START pad and hold for 3 seconds. LOCK will appear in the display.
The Control Panel is now locked, each time a pad is pressed, the display will show LOCK.
To unlock the control panel, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the number pad and finally press the INSTANT
COOK/START pad and hold 3 seconds. LOCK OFF will appear in the display. The time of day is displayed and the
oven is ready to use.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven.
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, 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. Keep the ventilation openings free of dust.
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 spatters. 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:
To clean the interior surfaces, wipe with a soft cloth and warm water. 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 A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER,
ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS AND SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE
OVEN. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF YOUR OVEN.
Avoid using excess water. After cleaning the oven, ensure any water is removed with a soft cloth.
Turntable/Roller Stay:
Wash with mild soapy water and dry thoroughly.
SERVICE CALL CHECK
Please check the following before calling for 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. Oven lamp
should go off if door is closed properly. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad 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. After one minute, did an audible signal sound and COOK
indicator go off? YES _______ NO _______
E. Is the water inside 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 time in the display is counting down rapidly, check Demonstration Mode. (See page 14 for detail.)
2. If you cook the food over 40 minutes on 100% power, the microwave power will be automatically reduced
to avoid overcooking.
SPECIFICATIONS
AC Line Voltage: Single phase 230–240V, 50Hz
AC Power Required: 1.60 kW
Output Power: 1100 W* (IEC test procedure)
Microwave Frequency: 2450 MHz (Class B/Group 2)**
Outside Dimensions: 520mm(W) x 310mm(H) x 448mm(D)
Depth with the door open: 826mm
Cooking Uniformity: Turntable (ø320mm tray) system
Weight: Approx. 17 kg
* When tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2895.1.2007
** This is the classification of ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment described in the International Standard
CISPR11.
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HINTS
• Always place the stems of vegetables – e.g. cauliflower,
broccoli – toward the outside of the dish. The stems
are tougher than the flower, so this will ensure even
cooking.
• Ice-cream containers were made for freezing food and
are not suitable for use in a microwave oven.
• Remember: When melting chocolate in the microwave
oven, it holds its shape until stirred. Heat for
2-21/2minutes per 100 g on MEDIUM. DO NOT
COVER.
• Jams and chutneys are great when made in the
microwave, as they retain their colour and flavour.
As cooking time is so short, less evaporation occurs.
Therefore pectin or a jam setting agent is required to
make jam set.
• To obtain more juice from oranges, lemons or limes,
prick skin, microwave 30 seconds on HIGH and stand
2 minutes before squeezing.
• Warm jam for a quick glaze. Heat 2-3 tablespoons for
30 seconds on HIGH; strain if necessary while hot.
• Soften cream cheese for dips or beating by removing foil
wrapper and cooking for 1 minute on MEDIUM LOW.
• To melt marshmallows, place 100 g in a large bowl.
Cook for 30 seconds on HIGH.
• To dissolve gelatine, mix 1 teaspoon gelatine with
2 tablespoons water and cook for 20-30 seconds on
HIGH. Stir well.
• To blanch almonds place 100 g in a bowl with 1 cup of
water. Cook for 5 minutes on HIGH.
• If brown sugar becomes hard, simply soften in the
microwave oven. Place a cup at a time in a bowl with
a slice of bread. Cover with plastic wrap and cook for
40 seconds on HIGH.
• Soften 6-8 honey-snap biscuits for 30 seconds on HIGH.
Shape into base of patty dish for quick tartlet cases.
• Place a chocolate after-dinner mint on top of 6 patty
cakes; arrange cakes evenly on turntable. Cook about
50-60 seconds on HIGH, or until chocolate is soft.
Gently spread chocolate mint evenly over patty cake
for a quick icing.
• To soften honey, remove metal lid from jar and
microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds.
• Stuffed mushrooms are a terrific idea. Provided the
filling is cooked, twelve mushrooms placed on a layer
of paper towel will take approximately 3 minutes to
heat on HIGH.
• To remove odours, place 1-litre water with slice of lemon
or 1 teaspoon vanilla essence in the microwave. Cook
for 20 minutes on HIGH.
• As microwave cooking time is so quick, food should be
seasoned to taste with herbs and spices after cooking.
•
To peel a tomato, pierce the skin with a fork 3-4 times.
Place on a rack and cook for 45-60 seconds on HIGH.
Stand for 3 minutes before peeling.
• Lightly prick the skin of chicken before cooking. This
prevents the loud popping noises.
• Peeling garlic is made easier by placing a clove in the
microwave for 10 seconds on HIGH.
• Pierce the skin of chicken livers with a fork before
cooking to prevent popping of the internal fat. Cover
with paper towel when cooking.
• The flavour of wine in food is highlighted with the
short microwave cooking time, so adjust the quantity
to your taste.
• Tomato sauce can be warmed for 30 seconds on
HIGH to give it a pouring consistency. (ensure lid is
removed.)
• When cooking sauces in the microwave use less liquid:
the absence of direct heat means sauces do not reduce
as much as stovetop-prepared sauces.
• Rice and pasta cook well in small quantities. Use a
large container to prevent boiling over.
• FOIL. Contrary to popular belief, foil can be used in
the microwave – for shielding, not covering. It must
not come in contact with the walls of the microwave.
Foil directs microwave energy away from delicate
or thin areas of food, toward areas that need more
cooking. It is essential for even defrosting. Place foil
over the thawed sections, allowing the frozen portions
to continue defrosting.
• To enhance the colour and flavour when roasting
chicken, mix some brown sugar, honey and a little soy
sauce together and brush both sides of poultry before
and during cooking.
• To blanch vegetables for freezing, place 150 g of
vegetables in a dish with 1 tablespoon of water. Cover
and cook on HIGH for 1/3of the usual cooking time.
After cooking, immerse immediately in iced water,
package, label, and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Do not add salt to vegetables before cooking, as salt
draws out the moisture and causes vegetables to
toughen.
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COMMONLY ASKED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
MICROWAVES COOK FROM THE INSIDE OUT. They
certainly do not. Microwaves penetrate foods from the
outside to a depth of about 2.5 cm. Small foods, under
5 cm in diameter, are penetrated to the centre from all
sides. With large foods, energy creates heat in the outer
layer; then the heat moves to the centre by conduction,
as it does conventionally. A few foods may appear to
cook more on the inside. One example is an egg. Energy
penetrates to the centre, where the fatty yolk becomes
hotter than the white, and cooks quicker.
YOU CAN'T USE METAL IN A MICROWAVE OVEN.
False. Metal reflects microwaves; the oven itself is made
of metal so microwave energy can't escape. Inside the
oven, metal slows cooking because it keeps energy from
reaching parts of the food. You can use the reflective
properties of metal to protect foods which might overcook
in some areas.
To prevent arcing. Metal should not touch walls or
internal surface of the oven.
DISHES DON'T GET HOT IN A MICROWAVE OVEN.
Keep your oven mitts handy. A microwave safe utensil
will not be heated by microwave energy, but it will become
hot from contact with hot food. Heat tends to equalise. A
warm object heats the air around it, like a radiator in a
cool room. When food becomes hot, some of this heat
is transferred to the dish.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
As a general guide:
HIGH – is ideal for vegetables, fruit, soup, beverages,
bacon and sauces.
MEDIUM HIGH – for roasting lamb, roasting chicken
and fish fillets.
MEDIUM – is for roasting beef, pork and simmering;
great for casseroles or stews and cooking seafood.
MEDIUM LOW – allows you to defrost.
LOW – is used to keep foods warm once they are cooked.
• The more food in the microwave oven, the longer it
takes to cook.
• Reduce liquids in a microwave recipe because there
is not as much evaporation, due to the shorter cooking
time.
• Reduce seasonings slightly because flavours will be
unbalanced by quantity of liquid. Do not add salt until
the end of the cooking process.
• Microwaves cook from the outside to the centre, so
when arranging foods always place the thicker or
more dense portions of food at the outside, with the
thinner, less-dense pieces on the inside.
•
Foil can be used in the microwave oven success fully.
Just remember two rules:
(a) There must be at least half of the food
exposed to the microwaves.
(b) Do not let the foil touch the sides of the oven.
Use foil to shield thinner parts of food when defrosting,
to prevent over-cooking and drying out.
• All food continues to cook after it leaves the microwave
oven because the heat is stored in the food and not in
the oven.
Standing time required will vary according to the volume
and density of food.
e.g. Fish and vegetables – 1-5 minutes
Cakes – 3-10 minutes
Roasts – 5-15 minutes
Cover foods with a lid or foil when standing.
• When reheating foods always cover with a lid, plastic
wrap or paper towel to prevent foods from drying out.
Reheat on MEDIUM for best results.
• Always pierce food that has a membrane – for example
eggs, tomatoes, potatoes and kidneys.
• Remember to cover vegetables with a lid or plastic
wrap when cooking.
PULSES
To soak: Place one cup of any variety of beans in a large
dish, add 2 cups cold water and cover with a lid or plastic
wrap. Place in microwave and cook for 5 minutes on
HIGH. Then simmer for 30 minutes on MEDIUM LOW.
They will then be ready to use.
To cook: Rinse pulses. One cup of pulses to 4 cups of
boiling water is required for a maximum of 45 minutes
on HIGH.
DRIED MUSHROOMS
Place in a bowl with 2 cups of water and heat, slowly,
8-10 minutes on LOW.
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DEFROSTING
Thawing food, especially meats, using the microwave oven
is not only faster than any other method but it can also give
better results.
Once frozen meat is thawed, it begins to lose its juices.
With a microwave oven you can thaw meat just before you
plan to cook it, thus preserving the quality.
Microwave thawing doesn't mean a lot of fuss, but some
attention is needed to make sure that parts of food do not
start to cook before the centre is thawed. MEDIUM LOW
is fast enough to be convenient but gentle enough to give
good results.
POULTRY
Start thawing poultry breast-side down; shield warm areas
and turn over halfway through defrosting. Let poultry stand
30 to 60 minutes after thawing, until giblets and neck can
be removed and breast meat under wings is completely
thawed.
CUTS OF MEAT
Break up or separate minced beef, cubed meat, chicken
pieces or fish fillets after one-third of thawing time.
Remove any thawed pieces. Place remainder in baking
dish to complete thawing. Turn over roasts, steaks, chops
or chicken. Separate as soon as possible.
JOINTS
Turn over large roasts halfway through defrosting. As you
turn, touch the meat to find warm areas and shield these
with small pieces of foil. Let roasts stand 30 to 45 minutes
after defrosting time. Thaw meats and poultry only until they
can be pierced in the centre with a skewer. Surface or cavity
should feel cool but not icy. Cook as soon as possible to
prevent loss of juices.
REHEATING
Foods reheated in the microwave oven taste freshly
cooked, not reheated. Suit the power level to the food.
A bowl of leftover vegetables can be reheated at HIGH,
while lasagne, which contains sensitive cheese and
cannot be stirred, should be reheated at MEDIUM HIGH
or MEDIUM.
CASSEROLES
Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Stir several
times during reheating, especially if casserole has been
refrigerated. If casserole cannot be stirred, reheat at
MEDIUM.
MEATS
Medium to thin slices reheat best. Cover meat with sauce
or gravy. Cover with microwave plastic wrap to hold in heat.
Reheat on MEDIUM.
PLATES OF FOOD
Arrange food with thickest parts of meat and bulky vegetables
to outside of the plate. Place quick-to-heat foods in the centre.
Cover with microwave plastic wrap. Reheat on MEDIUM.
VEGETABLES
Wrap large, whole vegetables in microwave plastic wrap.
Cover dishes of vegetables and stir during reheating,
if possible.
TOASTING
ALMONDS
Place 100 g almonds in a glass dish; cook for 3-31/2minutes
on HIGH, or until golden brown. Stir almonds every minute
during cooking.
SESAME SEEDS
Place 1/4cup sesame seeds in a glass bowl; cook for
2-3 minutes on HIGH, or until golden. Stir every minute.
RECONSTITUTING DRIED FOODS
DRIED FRUITS
Place 1 cup of fruit in a bowl, cover with cold water, and cook
for 41/2-5 minutes on HIGH. Stand covered for 5 minutes
before using.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1 tablespoon = 20 mL
1 teaspoon = 5 mL
1/2teaspoon = 2.5 mL
1/4teaspoon = 1.25 mL
1 cup = 250 mL = 8 fl. oz.
1/2cup = 125 mL = 4 fl. oz.
1/3cup = 80 mL =
2.5 fl. oz.
1/4cup = 60 mL = 2 fl. oz.
Cups Metric Imperial
SPOON MEASURES
LIQUID MEASURES
CUP MEASURES
1 cup flour 140 g 41/2oz.
1 cup sugar 250 g 8 oz.
1 cup brown sugar 185 g 6 oz.
1 cup icing sugar 185 g 6 oz.
1 cup butter/margarine 250 g 8 oz.
1 cup honey/golden syrup 375 g 12 oz.
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 60 g 2 oz.
1 cup crushed biscuits 125 g 4 oz.
1 cup uncooked rice 220 g 7 oz.
1 cup mixed fruit 185 g 6 oz.
1 cup chopped nuts 125 g 4 oz.
1 cup coconut 90 g 3 oz.
Metric Imperial
15 g = 1/2oz.
30 g = 1 oz.
60 g = 2 oz.
90 g = 3 oz.
125 g = 4 oz.
185 g = 6 oz.
250 g = 8 oz.
500 g = 1 lb.
1000 g = 2 lb.
Metric Imperial
DRY INGREDIENTS
(1 kg)
NOTE
• Recipes in this book use standard metric equipment
approved by the Australian Standards Association.
• All spoon and cup measures are level.
• All recipes in this book that include eggs require 55 g
unless otherwise specified.
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