Sharp R-254M Instruction Manual

800W (IEC 60705)
R-254M
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK
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CONTENTS
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Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety:
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation:
Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How to operate the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Express Cook/Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Express Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Express Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Auto Cook/Auto Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
Meal In One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Convenient Functions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-17
Cooking Advice:
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
Advice for Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Advice for Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Advice for Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-37
Aftercare:
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
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 - http://www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without Internet access may telephone [phone] during office hours, or
from Ireland [phone].
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
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ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories
are provided:
(12) Turntable (13) Roller stay (14) Seal Packing
Place the roller stay in the seal packing on the floor of
the cavity.
Then place the turntable on to the roller stay.
To avoid damage to the turntable, when removing
dishes/containers from the microwave oven, please
ensure that you lift them clear of the turntable rim.
NOTES:
• Always operate the oven with the turntable and
support fitted correctly. This promotes thorough even
cooking. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not
rotate properly and damage the oven.
• The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise.
The rotary direction may change each time you start
the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.
• When you order accessories, please mention two
details: part name and model name to your dealer or
SHARP authorised service facility.
1Control panel
2Oven lamp
3Door opening handle
4Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
5Seal packing
6Oven cavity
7Door seals and sealing surfaces
8Door latches
9Ventilation openings
10 Outer cabinet
11 Power cord
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START
AUTO MINUTEAUTO MINUTE
KG / LBKG / LB
CONVERSIONCONVERSION DELAY STARTDELAY START
CLOCK SET
DOWN UP
TIMER
KITCHEN
STOP
CLEAR
10min. 1min. 10sec.
R-254
KG LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
POWER
LEVEL
LESS MORE
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CONTROL PANEL
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6
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13
14
11 9
10
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1. DIGITAL DISPLAY
2. TIME keys:
Use to enter cooking time.
3. EXPRESS COOK keys:
Use to cook foods illustrated.
4. EXPRESS DEFROST keys:
Use to defrost foods illustrated.
5. MEAL IN ONE keys:
Use to cook menus illustrated.
6. AUTO COOK key:
Use for programming the AUTO COOK
menus 1 - 3.
7. LESS/MORE keys:
Press to shorten/lengthen cooking time.
8. DELAY START/CLOCK SET key:
Use to set the clock, display the time or
programme DELAY START.
9. START/AUTO MINUTE key:
Press to start a programme. Press to cook on
100P for 1 minute or increase time during
cooking in multiples of 1 minute.
10. STOP/CLEAR key:
Press once to stop a programme, twice to
cancel a programme.
11. POWER LEVEL key:
Press to select microwave power level.
12. WEIGHT CONVERSION key:
Use to change weight unit, e.g. Kg/g to
Lb/oz.
13. KITCHEN TIMER key:
Press to use as a minute timer, or to
programme standing time.
14. WEIGHT keys:
Press up or down to select correct
weight/number of pieces.
When minimum (or maximum) weight/number
is reached, the display will not change, even if
you continue to press the DOWN (or UP) key.
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INSTALLATION
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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. Contact your dealer
or an authorised Service Technician
appointed by SHARP. (see p. 40)
1. Remove all packing materials including the
feature sticker (if applicable). 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.
2. Place oven on a secure, level surface, strong
enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest
item likely to be cooked in the oven.
3. The minimum
height of free
space necessary
above the top
surface of the oven
is 15cm.
4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture or
high humidity are generated, (for example, near
or above a conventional oven) or near
combustible materials (for example, curtains). Do
not block or obstruct air vent openings. Do not
place objects on top of the oven.
5. Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged
(See Installation opposite) and that it does not run
under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces.
6. The socket must be readily accessible so that it
can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
7. Do not use the oven outdoors.
BUILDING-IN-KIT.
This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen
unit.
IMPORTANT! 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 plug or socket is loose or the power supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special cord. The exchange must be made by an
authorised SHARP service agent.
• 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 fitted mains plug to your oven is a rewireable
type and in the unlikely event of the socket outlet in
your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, remove the plug and fit an appropriate
type, observing the wiring code given in `To replace
the mains plug’ on page 39.
If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied,
ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off.
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-rewirable
plug and in the unlikely event of the socket outlet
in your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an
appropriate type, observing the wiring code given
in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 39.
Danger:
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.
If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied,
ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off.
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 39.
15cm
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INSTALLATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult
your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to
oven use.
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.
Oven Use:
•The oven is for domestic food preparation only.
•Never operate 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
latches or air-vent openings as this may damage the
oven and cause an electric shock.
•If water or food drops inside the air vent openings
switch off the oven immediately, unplug it and call a
Service Technician appointed by SHARP.
(See page 40).
•Never move the oven while it is operating.
Fire: If smoke is observed, switch off and
unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
MAFF HEATING CATEGORY
E
800W
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.
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
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
Microwave
Symbol.
A B C D E
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
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.
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 in the oven after cooking.
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MICROWAVING
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Introduction:
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which
causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in
the same way your hands get warm when you rub them
together.
Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy,
and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore,
important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure
even heating. Where recommended allow food to
stand. This is not optional but necessary to ensure
thorough cooking and is particularly important for
dense food, such as joints of meat.
Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and
utensils and heat the food inside the dishes.
Microwaves are reflected by metal. The oven is lined
with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to
prevent microwave leakage. Metallic dishes are not
suitable for microwaving. Only use utensils that are
suitable for microwave ovens.
(See suitable cookware, pages 18 - 19).
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 default
to 100P unless you press the POWER LEVEL key to
the desired setting.
TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL:
To check the microwave power level during cooking,
press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger
is pressing the POWER LEVEL key the power level
will be displayed. The oven continues to count down
although the display will show the power level.
To change the power level for cooking, enter the
required time and then press the POWER LEVEL key.
For example:
Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power
level for cooking, follow the advice given in the
recipe section. Generally the following
recommendations apply:
100P - (HIGH output = 800W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.
70P - (MEDIUM HIGH output = 560W) used for
longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints,
meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes
such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this
reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food
will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.
50P - (MEDIUM output = 400W) for dense foods
which require a long cooking time when cooked
conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use
this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
30P - (MEDIUM LOW output = 240W Defrost
setting) to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure
that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is also ideal
for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking
egg custard.
10P - (LOW output = 80W) For gentle defrosting,
eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
P = Percentage
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
x1
100P (HIGH)
x2
70P (MED HIGH)
x3
50P (MEDIUM)
x4
30P (MED LOW)
x5
10P (LOW)
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BEFORE OPERATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.
3. The display will show:
To set the clock, see below.
1.
2.
3. x1
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
1. To set the 12 hour clock, press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key
once, will appear in the display.
2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key
twice, will appear in the display.
1. Select the 24
hour clock. 2. To enter the hours press the 10 MIN key twice, and
then the 1 MIN key 3 times.
Check the display.
Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35
4. To enter the minutes press the
10 MIN key 3 times, then the
1 MIN key 5 times.
3. To change from hours to
minutes press the DELAY
START/CLOCK SET key once.
5. To start the clock press
the DELAY START/
CLOCK SET key once.
x1
x2
KG / LB
CONVERSION DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
KG / LB
CONVERSION DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.
x2 x3
x2
10min.
1min.
x5 x1
x3
10min.
1min.
x1
KG / LB
CONVERSION DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
KG / LB
CONVERSION DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
KG / LB
CONVERSION DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
NOTES:
•To check the time of day during a cooking process, press DELAY START/CLOCK SET key and the time of day
will remain on the display as long as you keep your finger on the key. This does not affect the cooking process.
•If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day. If the clock has
not been set, the display will only show when cooking is complete.
•If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show:
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 above example again.
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HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN
x2 x1
1. To enter the cooking time press
the 1 MIN key twice and then
the 10 SEC key 3 times.
2. To input the power level
press the POWER LEVEL
key twice for 70P.
x3
1min.
10sec.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start cooking.
x2
The display will count down
through the set cooking time.
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
Opening and closing the door:
To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle.
Starting the oven:
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place
directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key.
Stopping the oven:
If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key
once or open the oven door. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme,
press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.
NOTES:
•
Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90)
.
•When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. The cooking
time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
•When oven operation has finished, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.
•If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger
is touching the key the power level will be displayed.
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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST
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EXPRESS COOK allows you to cook 3 popular menus from frozen or chilled.
When cooking from frozen (-18°C) press the desired menu key once,
will appear on the display.
When cooking from chilled (5°C) press the desired menu key twice,
will appear on the display.
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys until the
desired weight is displayed.
1. Press the ROAST BEEF/
LAMB key twice to select
cooking from chilled.
Example 1: To cook medium Roast Beef weighing 1.2kg from chilled using EXPRESS COOK.
x2
DOWN UP
x8
OR
DOWNDOWN UP
x4
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to start
cooking.
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
DOWN UP
DOWNDOWN UP
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
x1
NOTE: If the DOWN (▼) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range,
each time the key is pressed.
If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time the key
is pressed.
You can enter the weight by holding down the WEIGHT keys, as well as by pressing, until the desired
weight appears.
EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel and the
charts on pages 10-11. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys until the
desired weight is displayed.
1. Select the menu required by
pressing the MEAT JOINT
key once.
Example 2: To defrost a Meat Joint weighing 1.2kg using EXPRESS DEFROST.
x1 x8
OR
x4
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to start
defrosting.
x1
The display will count down
through the defrosting time.
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EXPRESS COOK CHART
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Roast Beef/Lamb 0.5kg - 1.5kg •Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 10 minutes.
x1: Frozen NOTE: Select MORE for well done.
x2: Chilled It is not possible to use the LESS function for beef/lamb.
Roast Pork 0.5kg - 1.5kg •Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 10 minutes.
x1: Frozen NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS function for pork.
x2: Chilled
Roast Poultry 1.2kg - 1.6kg •Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place poultry
breast side down in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds. When
cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove the giblets
x1: Frozen at first or second turn over.
x2: Chilled •After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in foil for
10 minutes.
NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS function for
poultry.
This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry.
EXPRESS COOK
WEIGHT RANGE:
•
Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and 12.5oz to
13oz.
•You are restricted to enter a weight within the range (see the following charts).
•To cook/defrost weights above or below that range or foods not included in the charts below, refer to the
charts in the Cookbook section.
NOTES:
•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in
the charts below.
•When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound, the
remaining cooking time and an indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key.
•The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after
cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.
•You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 17.
•When freezing foods for Express Cook, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
•If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST operation, the food
may be overcooked.
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EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
AUTO COOK
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AUTO COOK enables you to cook foods listed on the control
panel and the chart on page 12. Follow the example below for
details on how to operate this function.
x2 x1
x1
OR
x3
EXAMPLE: To cook 0.3kg Rice using Auto Cook AC-2.
1. Select the menu required
by pressing the AUTO
COOK key twice.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to start
cooking.
2. Enter the weight by pressing the
WEIGHT keys until the desired
weight is displayed.
For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 23.
Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.
Defrost: If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will
prevent the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the
oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
EXPRESS DEFROST
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Meat joint: 0.5kg - 1.5kg •Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork •Turn over when audible signal sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60-90 minutes until
defrosted.
Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.6kg •Place poultry breast side up in a flan dish on the
turntable.
•Turn over when audible signal sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60-90 minutes until evenly
defrosted.
Chicken Quarters 0.3kg - 0.9kg •Place quarters best side up in a flan dish on the
turntable.
•Turn over and rearrange when audible signal sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15-30 minutes until evenly
defrosted.
DOWN UP
DOWNDOWN UP
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
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AUTO COOK CHART
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SELECTING MENU: The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK key.
WEIGHT RANGE:
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and
12.5oz to 13oz.
•You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see the chart below).
•To cook weights below or above that range or foods not included in the chart below, refer to the charts in
the Cookbook section.
NOTES:
•If the DOWN (▼) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range/
number of pieces, each time the key is pressed.
If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range/number of
pieces, each time the key is pressed.
•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in
the chart below.
•When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops and the audible signals sound, the
remaining cooking time and an indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key.
•The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after
cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.
•You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 17.
•If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during AUTO COOK operation, the food may be overcooked.
No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
AC-1 Jacket Potatoes 1 - 4 pieces •Pierce each potato in several places and place towards
(1 potato = the edge of the turntable.
approx. 250g) •Turn food over when the oven indicates.
•Stand, wrapped in aluminium foil for 5 minutes.
AC-2 Rice / Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg •Add 300ml (1/2pint) boiling water per 100g rice/pasta.
•Do not cover.
•Stir when oven indicates.
•Stand for 2 minutes before draining and rinsing in
boiling water.
AC-3 Fresh Vegetables 0.1kg - 0.4kg •Cut, chop or slice fresh vegetables into even sized pieces.
Place fresh vegetables in a suitable container.
•Add 15ml (1tbsp) of water per 100g of vegetables,
cover dish with cling film and pierce in several places
•Place on the turntable.
•Stir when oven indicates.
•Stand for 2 - 3 minutes before serving.
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MEAL IN ONE
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MEAL IN ONE enables you to cook 3 popular menus at the touch
of a key (see chart below). Always refer to the MEAL IN ONE
chart and the recipes on pages 28-30 in the Cookbook section
before operating this function. Press the selected key once and the
programme will automatically start to cook after 2 seconds.
x1
EXAMPLE: To cook Pasta Bolognese using PASTA DISH (d-1).
1. Select the menu required by pressing
the PASTA DISH key once.
After 2 seconds the oven will start
cooking automatically.
NOTES:
•The MEAL IN ONE function can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking completion, closing the door
or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.
•When action is required (for example, to stir food) the oven stops and the audible signals sound, the
remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key.
•You can use the LESS/MORE keys, see page 15.
•The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check the food is piping hot after
cooking. If necessary you can extend the cooking manually.
•To cook menus or weights not included in the chart below, cook manually.
•If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during MEAL IN ONE operation, the food may be overcooked.
No MENU WEIGHT COOKING PROCEDURE
d-1 Pasta Dish:- includes Approx. See recipes for pasta dish on page 28 in the Cookbook
Pasta bolognese, 1.4kg* section.
Pasta ‘Quorn’bolognese * Total weight of all ingredients.
d-2 Risotto:- includes Approx. See recipes for risotto on page 29 in the Cookbook
Beef risotto, Chicken risotto, 0.9kg* section.
Fish risotto, Vegetable risotto * Total weight of all ingredients.
d-3 Casserole:- includes Approx. See recipes for casserole on page 30 in the Cookbook
Beef casserole, 1.2kg* section.
Chicken casserole, * Total weight of all ingredients.
Vegetable bean casserole
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 100P and then for 16 minutes on 30P.
NOTE: If 100P is selected as the final power level, it is not necessary to input the power level.
x4 x1
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
10min.
1min.
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
Example:
To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P power (Stage 1)
16 minutes on 30P power (Stage 2)
1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING:
A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed, combining manual programmes in a sequence.
x1 x6
2. To input the power level
press the POWER LEVEL
key once.
STAGE 1
1. To input the time,
press the 1 MIN
key 5 times.
STAGE 2
3. To input the time press the 10 MIN
key once and then the 1 MIN key
6 times.
x1
1min.
x5
5. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to start.
4. To input the power level press the
POWER LEVEL key 4 times.
Example:
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
x2
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
•To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
•To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
Example:
To cook on 100P for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
NOTES:
•The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking completion, closing
the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.
•The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.
2. AUTO MINUTE:
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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3. LESS ( ) and MORE ( ):
The LESS ( ) and MORE ( ) keys allow you to cook/defrost food for more or less time than the preset
programmes.
For Example: If you prefer Jacket Potatoes which are cooked but still firm, use the LESS ( ) key.
Alternatively, if you prefer Jacket Potatoes softer, use the MORE ( ) key.
•TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / AUTO COOK
Press the LESS ()/ MORE ( ) key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
•TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH MEAL IN ONE
Press the LESS ()/ MORE ( ) key within 2 seconds after pressing the desired MEAL IN ONE key.
If you select MORE, the display will show . Alternatively, if you select LESS, the display will show .
Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them, will appear when the
START/ AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
NOTE: To cancel LESS ()/ MORE ( ), simply press the same key again.
To change MORE to LESS simply press the LESS ( ) key.
To change LESS to MORE simply press the MORE ( ) key.
•TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH MANUAL COOKING
Press the LESS ( ) or MORE ( ) key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time in
multiples of 1 minute whilst the oven is in use. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of
99 minutes.
Example: To cook on 50P for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes:
1. To input the time press
the 10 MIN key once.
10min.
x1
2. To input the power press the
POWER LEVEL key three
times.
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
x3
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE
key once to start cooking.
x1
4. To reduce the time by 2 minutes
press the LESS key twice.
LESSLESS MORE
x2
Cooking time is reduced by two minutes
and continues to count down, for example:
START
AUTO MINUTEAUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
NOTE:
If you use this function for EXPRESS COOK, EXPRESS DEFROST, AUTO COOK and MEAL IN ONE, the
food may be overcooked or undercooked.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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x4
2. Press the DELAY START/
CLOCK SET key once to set
the start time for cooking.
1. Enter the time at which you
want the casserole to begin
reheating by pressing the
TIME keys.
3. Enter the cooking time
by pressing the 10
MIN key four times.
x1
1min.
10sec.
KG / LB
CONVERSION DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
10min.
x3
x4
Example:
The current time of day is 1:00pm and you want to programme the oven to reheat a casserole on 50P for
40 minutes at 4:30pm. (In this example the oven is set to the 12 hour clock mode)
5. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key to
start the programme.
4. Enter the power level by
pressing the POWER
LEVEL key three times.
When the oven
starts at 4:30pm,
the preprogrammed
sequence will start.
The cooking time
will appear on the
display.
x1
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
x3
DELAY START enables you to programme
the oven to cook at any time during the:
•next 12 hours (if the 12 hour clock is set).
•next 24 hours (if the 24 hour clock is set).
IMPORTANT: It is recommended the oven is
always attended when in use. Check to
ensure you have programmed the oven
correctly. Exceeding cooking times and use
of excessive power levels can lead to food
overheating and cause a risk of fire.
•You can use DELAY START only with manual
cooking.
•Before programming the oven, always check the
display is showing the correct time of day.
•Once the oven is programmed for DELAY START
the display will flash between the time of day and
.
•If you press and hold the DELAY START/
CLOCK SET key, the DELAY START time will be
displayed until you release your finger from the
key.
•If you want to cancel a DELAY START programme,
press the STOP/CLEAR key.
•The DELAY START time can only be entered in
multiples of 10 minutes. It is not possible to enter
less than 10 minutes or any time which is not in
multiples of 10 minutes.
•If the door is opened after programming, close
the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE
key to continue with DELAY START.
4. DELAY START:
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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Example:
To change from kg to lbs when using EXPRESS DEFROST “Whole Poultry”(3lb 8 oz).
x1
2. Press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key to
change from kg to lbs.
1. Press the WHOLE
POULTRY key to
select poultry.
3. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys.
x1
KG / LB
CONVERSION DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
DOWNDOWN UP
x1
4. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to begin cooking.
x1
DOWN UP
x15
6. WEIGHT CONVERSION:
Your oven comes set for kg.
You can use the weight conversion function to convert kg to lbs or vice-versa. The oven memorises the weight
unit of the last operation, until you change it. To change from kg to lbs press the WEIGHT CONVERSION
key when the display shows the time of day or before entering the weight.
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
NOTE: If you change from lbs to kg, the display will show .
2. Enter the desired
time by pressing
the 1 MIN key 5
times.
1. Press the KITCHEN
TIMER key once.
3. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once.
The display will
count down. When
the display reaches
zero, the audible
signal will sound.
1min.
KG / LB
CONVERSION DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
5. KITCHEN TIMER:
You can use the KITCHEN TIMER for timing where microwave cooking is not involved. For example, to time
boiled eggs cooked on a conventional hob, to monitor the standing time for microwaved food or to remind
you of the time when making a phone call.
Example:
To set the timer for 5 minutes.
You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds. To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER whilst counting
down, simply press the STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to the time of day, if set.
NOTE: The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking or when the DELAY START function is set.
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
x1 x5 x1
or
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
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Browning dishes
& self-heating
packages.
Metal cookware.
Aluminium
foil & foil
containers, made
from "Micro Foil®".
Heat resistant glass,
(e.g. Pyrex®,
Fire King®,
Corning Ware ®).
Microwave-safe
plastic cookware.
Microwave cling
film, microwave
roasting bags.
Heat-resistant china
and ceramics.
When microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated
below:
A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are
recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.
YES
Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to
prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only
use microwave popcorn in recommended packaging
(follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). Never use
oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never
cook for longer than instructed.
NO
YES/NO
Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from
overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven
walls. Foil containers are not recommended unless
specified by the manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow
instructions carefully.
YES
YES
YES
Microwave cling film and bags must be vented for
steam to escape, pierce in 4 - 5 places. Do not use
plastic or metal ties as they may melt or catch fire due
to electrical ‘arcing’.
YES
Except for dishes with metallic decoration.
COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
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