Sharp R-21FBSTM Instruction Manual

800W (IEC 60705)
OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-21FBSTM /
R-22FBSTM
MICROWAVE OVEN
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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)
[phone] (from Ireland)
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CONTENTS
YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SAFETY:
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 6
OPERATION:
Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How Your Oven Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 11
Automatic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 - 15
CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS:
Sequence Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Auto Minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
COOKING ADVICE:
Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 - 18
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
AFTERCARE:
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 24
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
COOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 - 39
GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
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YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
1
2
9
4678 5
OVEN:
1. Front trim
2. Oven lamp
3. Control panel
4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
5. Seal packing
6. Oven cavity
7. Door seals and sealing surfaces
8. Door latches
9. Door opening handle
10. Fixing points (4 points)
11. Ventilation openings
12. Outer cabinet
13. Power cord support clip
14. Power cord
3
15
16
ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
15. Turntable 16. Roller stay
17. 4 fixing screws (not shown)
•Place the roller stay in the seal packing on the
floor of the cavity, then place the turntable on
to the roller stay, ensuring it is located firmly.
•To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim
when removing them from the oven.
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 thoroughly, this 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 and roller stay 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 PA RT 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, front trim, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very hot during
operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
14
13 11
10
12
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CONTROL PANEL
1
2
3
1. DIGITAL DISPLAY
2. INDICATORS
The appropriate indicator will flash or light up,
just above each symbol according to the
instruction. When an indicator is flashing,
press the required button (having the same
symbol) or do the necessary operation.
Stir
Turn over
Weight
Microwave power level
Cook
BUTTONS AND KNOB:
3. AUTOMATIC
4. POWER LEVEL
5. STOP
6. START/AUTO MINUTE
7. TIME/WEIGHT
4
5
6
7
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•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.
•Make sure the power supply cord is
undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION” on page 6).
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.
•The socket must be readily accessible so that it
can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
•Do not use the oven outdoors.
Oven Use:
•The oven is for domestic use only.
•Never operate the oven when empty.
•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 latch openings as this may damage
the oven and cause an electric shock.
Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker,
consult your doctor or the pacemaker
manufacturer prior to oven use. 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.
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 25 for details).
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.
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INSTALLATION
•This appliance has been tested and approved for use near domestic gas, electric and induction
hobs only.
•Sufficient space between hob and microwave should be allowed to prevent overheating of
microwave oven, surrounding cupboard and accessories.
•Do not operate the hob without pans
when the microwave oven is operating.
•The cupboard must be a minimum of
500 mm (A) above the worktop and
must not be installed directly above a
hob or other kitchen appliance e.g.
conventional oven or refrigerator.
•Care should be taken when attending
to the microwave oven while the hob
is on.
•The front of the oven can be cleaned
with mild soap and water.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners,
abrasive harsh cleaners, or those that
contain Sodium Hydroxide.
AA
SAFE USE OF THE APPLIANCE
1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for
any signs of damage.
2. Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard
slowly, and without force, until the front
frame of the oven seals against the front
opening of the cupboard.
3. Ensure the appliance
is stable and not
leaning. Ensure that a
5mm gap is kept
between the
cupboard door above
and the top of the
frame (see diagram).
4. Fix the oven in position with
the screws provided.
The fixing points are located
on the top and bottom
corners of the oven (see
diagram, item 10, on page 2).
5. It is important to ensure that the installation
of this product conforms to the instructions in
this operation manual and the hob
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
If you require assistance concerning the
installation of the appliance, please contact
your nearest authorized Sharp service agent,
see page 25 for details.
5 mm
INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE
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INSTALLATION
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 25.
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 non-
rewirable 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 25.
•The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so
that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.
•The socket should not be postioned behind the
cupboard.
•The best position is above the cupboard, see (A).
When not connecting the power supply cord to position (A) it
should be removed from the support clip (see diagram, item 13,
on page 2) and routed under the oven.
•Connect the appliance a single phase 230-240V/50Hz
alternating current via a correctly installed earth socket.
The socket must be fused with a ≥10A fuse.
•If the appliance is to be operated in a non-European
country, the supply voltage, current type and frequency of the appliance indicated on
the rating plate must correspond with the specification of your power supply.
The rating plate can be found on the inside face of the control panel.
•The power supply cord may only be replaced by an electrician.
•Before installing, tie a piece of string to the power supply cord to facilitate connection to point (A)
when the appliance is being installed.
•When inserting the appliance into the high-sided cupboard, DO NOT crush the power supply cord.
CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER SUPPLY
(A)
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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 19).
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
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP button.
3. The display will show:
1.
2.
3.
x1
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Power Level Press the Percentage
POWER
LEVEL button
HIGH x 1 100P
MEDIUM HIGH x 2 70P
MEDIUM x 3 50P
MEDIUM LOW x 4 30P
(Defrost)
LOW x 5 10P
(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 POWER
LEVEL button.
Power level:
The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100P 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 100P unless you press the POWER
LEVEL button to the desired setting.
Check the power level:
To check the microwave power level during
cooking, press the POWER LEVEL button.
As long as your finger is pressing the POWER
LEVEL button the power level will be displayed.
The oven continues to count down although the
display will show the power level.
POWER LEVEL
BUTTON
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock.
•To select the 12 hour clock, press and hold
the POWER LEVEL button for 3 seconds.
“12H” will appear on the display.
To set the time of day follow the instructions
opposite.
1. Select the clock type required.
2. Enter the hours by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
3. Press the POWER LEVEL button once.
4. Enter the minutes by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
5. To start the clock, press the POWER
LEVEL button once.
NOTES:
•Press the STOP button if you make a mistake
during programming.
•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 “ : ” when cooking is complete.
•If the electrical power supply to your
microwave oven is interrupted, the display will
intermittently show “88:88” 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.
•To select the 24 hour clock, press and hold
the POWER LEVEL button for 3 seconds,
then press again.
“24H” will appear on the display.
x1
x1
x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
1. x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
2. x1 again.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
MANUAL COOKING
•Enter the cooking time and use microwave power
levels 10P to 100P to cook (refer to page 8).
•Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times
during cooking.
•After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand.
•Refer to the cooking charts in the cookbook
section, pages 28 - 31.
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 Auto Cook and Auto 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 12 - 15.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70P
microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL button twice.
Starting the oven:
Close the door and press the
START/AUTO MINUTE
button.
Stopping the oven:
If you want to stop the oven
during cooking, press the
STOP button once or open
the oven door.
If you want to cancel the
cooking programme, press
the STOP button 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 button
once to start cooking.
x2
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 90
minutes (90.00).
•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 button 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 POWER LEVEL button.
As long as your finger is touching the button,
the power level will be displayed.
MANUAL DEFROSTING
•Enter the defrosting time and use microwave
power levels 10P or 30P 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 cookbook
section, page 27.
Example:
To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave
power.
1. Enter the defrosting time by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL button 4 times.
The display will count down
through the defrosting time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button
once to start defrosting.
x4
x1
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
NOTE:
You can select the menu by holding down or
pressing the AUTOMATIC button until the
desired menu is displayed.
AUTO COOK enables you to cook 8 popular menus from
frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on pages 13 - 14.
AUTO DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus.
Please refer to the chart on page 15.
Follow the examples below for details on how to operate
these functions.
AUTO COOK Example:
To cook 0.5kg of Roast Beef from chilled.
2. Enter the weight by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob until the desired
weight is displayed.
AUTO DEFROST Example:
To defrost a 1.0kg Meat Joint.
1. Select the menu required by pressing the
AUTOMATIC button once.
x1 x9
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button
once to start cooking.
2. Enter the weight by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob until the desired
weight is displayed.
1. Select the menu required by pressing the
AUTOMATIC button 9 times.
The display will count down
through the defrosting time.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button
once to start cooking.
WARNING:
The door, front trim, oven cavity,
turntable and dishes will become very hot
during operation. To prevent burns,
always use thick oven gloves.
x1 x1
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
AC-1 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Chilled Roast • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
Beef/Lamb • After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
AC-2 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Frozen Roast • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
Beef/Lamb • After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
AC-3 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Pierce skin a few times and place poultry breast
Chilled Roast side down in a flan dish on the turntable.
Poultry • Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
NOTE: This menu is only suitable for whole poultry.
AC-4 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Place poultry, breast side down, in a flan dish on
Frozen Roast the turntable.
Poultry • Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds.
When cooking frozen poultry with giblets,
remove the giblets at first or second turn over.
•After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
NOTE: This menu is only suitable for whole poultry.
AC-5 0.30kg - 0.60kg • Read and follow the IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY
Chilled Ready MEALS on page 14.
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
section twice.
AC-6 0.30kg - 0.60kg • For food contained in bag(s), pierce 5 times on one
Frozen Ready side. Cook pierced side-up.
Meals • Where bags come already perforated, do not pierce.
Stirrable: •Place on the turntable.
e.g. Spaghetti • Stir when the audible signal sounds.
bolognese, • After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes before
Beef stew serving.
AUTO COOK CHART
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
AC-7 1 - 4 pieces • Pierce each potato in several places and place
Jacket Potatoes 1 potato = towards 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 10 minutes.
AC-8 0.1kg - 0.3kg • Place rice/pasta in an appropriate sized bowl.
Rice/Pasta • Add the boiling water to rice/pasta.
Boiling Water: • Do not cover.
100g = 350ml water • Place in the centre of the turntable.
200g = 600ml water • Stir when the audible signal sounds.
300g = 900ml water • After cooking, stir and stand for 2 minutes before
draining and rinsing in boiling water.
AUTO COOK CHART
•Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.
•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.
WEIGHT RANGE FOR AUTO COOK:
•Weigh all meat and poultry prior to cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg.
•You are restricted to cook a weight within the range given in the chart.
•To cook weights or foods not included in this chart, please refer to the charts in the cookbook
section.
•For converting to lbs/oz refer to the conversion chart page 26.
NOTES FOR AUTO COOK:
•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
button.
•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.
•Do not use the AUTO MINUTE function during AUTO COOK, as the food may be overcooked.
•Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY MEALS:
•These menus are suitable for savoury microwave ready meals only.
•These menus are not suitable for non-stirrable ready meals e.g. lasagne, cottage pie etc.
•Always check food is thoroughly heated before serving, if necessary increase cooking time, using 70P
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 19).
•If the container is covered with aluminium foil, remove foil, re-cover with microwave cling film and
pierce 5 times.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
•Frozen foods are defrosted from -18ºC.
WEIGHT RANGE FOR AUTO DEFROST:
•Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting as the labelled weight is only approximate.
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg.
•You are restricted to defrost a weight within the range given in the chart.
•To defrost weights or foods not included in this chart, please refer to the charts in the cookbook
section.
•For converting to lbs/oz refer to the conversion chart page 26.
NOTES FOR AUTO DEFROST:
•If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with small 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.
•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 defrosting, press the START/AUTO MINUTE
button.
•Do not use the AUTO MINUTE function during AUTO DEFROST, as the food may be overcooked.
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Ad-1 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Meat Joint: • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
Beef/Lamb/Pork • Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 120 minutes until
thoroughly defrosted.
Ad-2 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Place poultry, breast side-up, in a flan dish on the
Whole Poultry turntable.
•Turn over when the audible signal sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until
thoroughly defrosted.
Ad-3 0.3kg - 0.9kg • Place quarters, best side-up, in a flan dish on the
Chicken Quarters turntable.
•Turn over and rearrange when the audible signal
sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30 minutes until
thoroughly defrosted.
AUTO DEFROST CHART
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1. SEQUENCE COOKING
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
•To cook on 100P 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 3
different stages.
Once programmed there is no need to interfere
with the cooking operation as the oven will
automatically move onto the next stage.
NOTE: If 100P is required on the final stage, it is
not necessary to input the power level.
Example:
To cook for:
5 minutes on 70P microwave power (Stage 1)
16 minutes on 30P microwave power (Stage 2)
1. Enter the cooking time by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
2. Input the power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL button twice.
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
3. Enter the cooking time by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
4. Input the power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL button 4 times.
5. Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE button
once to start cooking.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE
button twice.
x2
x4
x1
x2
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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.
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 19).
•Refer to the charts in the cookbook section 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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