Sharp Carousel R-341Z User manual

MICROWAVE OVEN
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MODELS R-341Z(W)/(S)
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OPERATION MANUAL
COOKBOOK
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INTRODUCTION
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INFO DISPLAY COOKING SYSTEM
Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
Your new oven has an "Information Display System"
which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily guide
you through each feature.
We strongly recommend however that you read this
operation manual thoroughly before operating your oven,
paying particular attention to the safety warnings and
special notes.
The manual is divided into two sections:
1. OPERATION (P2~P23)
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, 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.
CONTENTS page
Warranty Inside of front cover
Introduction 1
Important Safety Instructions 2
Special Notes and Warning 4
Installation Instructions 5
Oven Diagram 5
Operation of Touch Control Panel 6
Control Panel Display 6
Touch Control Panel Layout 6
Before Operating 7
Getting Started 7
Clock Setting 7
Stop/Clear 7
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking 7
Manual Operations 8
Microwave Time Cooking 8
Sequence Cooking 9
Instant Cook 9
Automatic Operations 10
Notes for Automatic Operations 10
Convenient Menus 10
Auto Cook 15
Quick Meals /Easy Meals 16
Other Convenient Features 17
Less/More Setting 17
Increasing or Decreasing Time During
a Cooking Programme
17
Timer 18
Info 19
Alarm 22
Care and Cleaning 23
Service Call Check 23
Specifications 23
Cooking Guides q-2*
Quick Reference Guide See last page
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This oven is designed to be used on a countertop, in a cabinet or built-in. See page 5 for the installation
instructions.
Ensure there is a minimum of free space above the oven of 15 cm. See page 5 for the other necessary spaces.
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.
WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given
so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by an
authorised SHARP service agent or microwave technician.
WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised
SHARP service agent or microwave technician to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the
removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord. The exchange must
be made by a service centre approved by SHARP.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling
the container.
Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they
may explode even after microwave cooking has ended.To cook or reheat eggs which have not been scrambled or
mixed, pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating
them in the microwave oven.
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the oven. See Page w. Use only microwave
safe containers and utensils on microwave modes.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the oven and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely
affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
See instructions for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts on page 23.
Other warnings
1. 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.
2. 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.
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3. 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.
4. Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven.
5. Do not bump, or catch utensils, loose clothes and your accessories on the door safety latches when removing
food from the oven.
6. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the
oven is operating.
7. Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches.
8. 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.
9. If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualified service technician trained by SHARP.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Do not place anything on the outer cabinet.
14. Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
15. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
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SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING
DO DON’T
Eggs, fruits, nuts, seeds,
vegetables, sausages
and oysters
* 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.
* Cook eggs in shells. This can cause
the egg to "explode", which may
damage the oven or cause injury to
yourself.
* Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
Popcorn * Use specially bagged popcorn for
the microwave oven.
* Listen while popping corn for the
popping to slow to 1-2 seconds.
* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags
or microwave safe glass bowls.
* Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.
Baby food * 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.
* Heat disposable bottles.
* Overheat baby bottles.
Only heat until warm.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.
* Heat baby food in original jars.
General * 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.
* 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 (a
load is an absorbing material such
as food or water) in the oven cavity.
Liquids
(Beverages)
* For boiling or cooking liquids
see IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on page 2 to
prevent explosion and delayed
eruptive boiling.
* Heat for longer than recommended
time. See REHEATING-FOOD
CHART on page 2%.
Canned foods * Remove food from can. * Heat or cook food while in cans.
Sausage rolls, Pies,
Christmas
pudding
* Cook for the recommended time.
(These foods have high sugar and/
or fat contents.)
* Overcook as they may catch fire.
Meats * Use a microwave proof roasting
rack to collect drained juices.
* Place meat directly on the turntable
for cooking.
Utensils * Check the utensils are suitable for
MICROWAVE cooking before you
use them.
* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE
cooking. Metal reflects microwave
energy and may cause an electrical
discharge known as arcing.
Aluminium foil * Use to shield food to prevent over
cooking.
* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or
keep clear of cavity walls.
* Use too much.
* Shield food close to cavity walls.
Sparking can damage the cavity.
Browning dish * Place a suitable insulator such as
a microwave and heat proof dinner
plate between the turntable and the
browning dish.
* 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.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover), and the feature
sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door,
damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage,
please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP and
repaired, if necessary.
2. Accessories provided
1) Turntable 2) 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 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.
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 6)
10. Liquid crystal display
11. Ventilation openings
12. Power supply cord
13. Turntable
14. Roller stay
15. Menu label
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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
Indicators
Touch Control Panel Layout
NUMBER PADS
Press to enter cooking time,
clock time, weight of food. INFO/TIMER PAD
Press to select demonstration mode,
child lock, clock, auto start, info on
pads or timer. Press to see the
cooking information.
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 by pressing numerous
times during cooking.
POWER LEVEL PAD
Press to select microwave
power setting.
If not pressed, HIGH is
automatically selected.
STOP/CLEAR PAD
Press to clear during programming.
Press once to stop operation of
oven during cooking; press twice to
cancel cooking programme.
QUICK MEALS PAD
Press to select the Quick
Meals menu.
CONVENIENT MENUS PADS
Press to select Convenient
Menus menus.
AUTO COOK PADS
Press to select Auto Cook
menus.
EASY MEALS PADS
Press to select the Easy
Meals menu
MORE, LESS PADS
Press to increase/decrease the time
in one minute increments during
cooking or to alter the cooking
result for the automatic operations.
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BEFORE OPERATING
* This oven is preset with the INFORMATION GUIDE.
To assist you in operating your oven, useful information will appear on the display.
In this manual, the display information guide is abbreviated.
Getting Started
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
1
Plug the oven into a power point and
switch on the power.
Ensure the oven door is closed.
2
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad.
Clock Setting
* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
1
Press the INFO/TIMER pad and the
number 3.
2
Enter the correct time of day by
pressing the numbers in sequence.
The dots (:) will flash on and off.
3
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
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).
Stop/Clear
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to:
1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice.
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MANUAL OPERATIONS
Microwave Time Cooking
This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the
cooking time then the power level.
There are eleven different power levels. You can
programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
This variable cooking control allows you to select
the rate of microwave cooking.
After cooking, the fan will continue to operate.
COOLING may be displayed when the door is
opened or STOP/CLEAR pad is pressed while
fan is operating.
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.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
1
Enter desired cooking time.
2
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.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
1
Enter desired cooking time.
2
Select power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL pad as required
(for 50% press six times). x 6
3
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
The timer begins to count down.
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.
Display Power level Examples
100P 100% High Raw meat, Vegetables,
Rice or Pasta
90P 90%
80P 80%
70P 70%
Medium High Delicate Food such as
Eggs or Seafood.
60P 60%
50P 50% Medium
40P 40%
30P 30% Medium Low Defrost, Softening butter
20P 20%
10P 10% Low Keep food warm
0P 0%
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