Sharp R-259 Instruction Manual

800W (IEC 60705)
OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-259
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:
http://www.sharp.co.uk/support
Customers without Internet access may telephone (during office hours):
08705 274277
or from Ireland
[phone]
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin!
Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance
with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical
and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states
may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection
facilities free of charge*.
In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge
if you purchase a similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.
If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please
dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the
necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects
on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate
waste handling.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge
to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are
listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal for Business Users
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:
Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the
product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small
products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-
back of your used products.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Attention:
Your product is
marked with this
symbol.
It means that
used electrical
and electronic
products should
not be mixed
with general
household
waste. There is
a separate
collection
system for these
products.
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SAFETY:
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
OPERATION:
Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How Your Oven Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 10
Express Cook / Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Express Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Express Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Auto Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 17
COOKING ADVICE:
Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 19
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
COOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 - 35
AFTERCARE:
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
CONTENTS
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
13
14
11
10
12
1
6
8
75
2
3
9
4
OVEN:
1. Oven lamp
2. Control panel
3. Door opening handle
4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
5. Oven cavity
6. Coupling
7. Door latches
8. Door hinges
9. Door seals and sealing surfaces
10. Power cord
11. Ventilation openings
12. Outer cabinet
ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
13. Turntable
14. Roller stay
•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.
•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.
•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.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very
hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
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CONTROL PANEL
1
3
4
5
10
8
2
9
1. DIGITAL DISPLAY
2. TIME keys
3. EXPRESS COOK keys
4. EXPRESS DEFROST keys
5. LESS/MORE TIME keys
6. POWER LEVEL key
7. START/AUTO MINUTE key
8. STOP/CLEAR key
9. KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key
10. WEIGHT keys
11. AUTO COOK key
6
7
11
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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. If the door
or door seals are damaged, the oven
must not be operated until it has
been repaired by a competent person.
•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.
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
THE WAVEGUIDE COVER.
2. Place oven on a secure, level surface.
Ensure it is 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 “ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION” below).
Do not allow the power supply cord to
run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such
as the hot air vent area at the top rear
of the oven.
6. The socket must be readily accessible so that
it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
7. Do not use the oven outdoors.
BUILDING-IN-KIT.
No built-in kit is available for this oven.
This oven is designed to be used on a countertop
only.
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 38.
15cm
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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker,
consult your doctor or the pacemaker
manufacturer prior to oven use.
Oven Use:
•The oven is for domestic food 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 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 SHARP approved service
facility. (See page 38).
•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.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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 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.
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 38.
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MAFF 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 20).
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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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
•Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown.
•To change the power level for cooking, enter
the required time and then press the POWER
LEVEL key until the display indicates the
desired level.
• 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.
Power Level
HIGH
MEDIUM HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM LOW
(Defrost)
LOW
(Defrost)
Percentage
100P
70P
50P
30P
10P
Press the
POWER
LEVEL key
x 1
x 2
x 3
x 4
x 5
IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will
default to 100P unless you press the
POWER LEVEL key.
•For use of the power levels, please refer to the
cooking charts and recipes on pages 24 - 35.
• 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.
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 sponge cakes. At this reduced setting, the
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 casserole, 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.
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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 the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET
key once. will appear on the display.
•To select the 24 hour clock, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET
key twice. will appear on the display.
To set the time of day follow the instructions below:
x1
x2
1. Select the
clock type
required.
2. Enter the hours by
pressing the TIME
keys.
x1
x1
4. Enter the minutes by
pressing the TIME keys.
5. To start the clock, press the
KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK
SET key once.
NOTES:
•Press the STOP/CLEAR key if you make a mistake during programming.
•If you press any of the TIME keys too many times, continue to press the key until the desired time
re-appears.
•To check the time of day during a cooking process, press the KITCHEN TIMER/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.
3. Press the KITCHEN
TIMER/CLOCK SET
key once.
BEFORE OPERATION
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
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
Opening 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 want to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR
key once or open the oven door. If you want to cancel the cooking
programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
Your oven enables you to cook and defrost food
using the automatic programmes, or to cook and
defrost food manually.
Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook and defrost using preset programmes
where the timings have been calculated for you,
e.g Express Cook, Express Defrost and Auto
Cook.
Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook/defrost foods and weights which are not
included in the automatic programmes.
Following are examples of manual cooking and
defrosting.
For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to
pages 11 - 14.
MANUAL COOKING
•Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 10P to 100P to cook (refer to page 7).
•Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.
•After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.
•Refer to the cooking charts in the cookbook section, pages 25 - 28.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 1 MIN key
twice and then the 10
SEC key 3 times.
2. Input the power level by
pressing the POWER
LEVEL key twice for 70P.
3. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start cooking.
x2 x3 x2 x1
The display will count down
through the set cooking
time.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
MANUAL DEFROSTING
•Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 7).
•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 chart in the cookbook section, page 24.
Example:
To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power.
1. Enter the defrosting time
by pressing the 10 MIN.
key once.
2. Input the power level by
pressing the POWER
LEVEL key 4 times.
3. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start defrosting.
x1 x4 x1
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
NOTES:
•When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anti-
clockwise.
•
Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90)
.
•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
EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control
panel and the charts on pages 12-13. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these
functions.
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.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start cooking.
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.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start defrosting.
x8
x4 x1
x2
Example 1: To cook medium Roast Beef weighing 1.2kg from chilled using EXPRESS COOK.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
Example 2: To defrost a Meat Joint weighing 1.2kg using EXPRESS DEFROST.
OR
x8
x4 x1
x1
The display will count down
through the defrosting time.
OR
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.
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WEIGHT RANGE:
•Food weight should be rounded up or down to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg or
0.34kg to 0.3kg.
•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 TIME 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.
•When freezing foods for Express Cook, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
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.
NOTE: Select MORE for well done.
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.
NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS function
for pork.
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 at first or second turn over.
•After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS function
for poultry.
This menu is only suitable for cooking whole
poultry.
EXPRESS COOK
x1: Frozen
x2: Chilled
x1: Frozen
x2: Chilled
x1: Frozen
x2: Chilled
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EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
AUTO COOK
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 0.4kg - 1.2kg • 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.
EXPRESS DEFROST
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.
AUTO COOK enables you to cook foods listed on the control panel and
the chart on page 14. Follow the example below for details on how to
operate this function.
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys until the
desired weight is displayed.
1. Select the menu required
by pressing the AUTO
COOK key twice.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to start
cooking.
Example: To cook 0.3kg Rice using Auto Cook AC-2.
x3
x1 x1
x2
OR
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AC-1 Jacket Potatoes 1 - 4 pieces • Pierce each potato in several places and place
(1 potato = towards 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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SELECTING MENU: The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK key.
WEIGHT RANGE:
•Food weight should be rounded up or down to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg or
0.34kg to 0.3kg.
•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 TIME 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.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1. SEQUENCE COOKING:
This function enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to 3 different stages.
Example:
To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P power (Stage 1)
16 minutes on 30P power (Stage 2)
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.
STAGE 1
1. Enter the cooking time
by pressing the 1 MIN
key 5 times.
2. Input the power level by
pressing the POWER LEVEL
key once.
x5 x1
STAGE 2
3. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 10 MIN key
once and then the 1 MIN
key 6 times.
4. Input the power level by
pressing the POWER LEVEL
key 4 times.
5. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to start.
x1 x6 x4 x1
2. AUTO MINUTE:
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
•To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
•To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
You can use this function for manual cooking only.
Example: To cook on 100P for 2 minutes, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
NOTE:
•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.
Example:
x2
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3. LESS (▼) and MORE (▲) TIME:
The LESS (▼) TIME and MORE (▲) TIME keys enable you to:
•Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes.
•Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only).
TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / AUTO COOK
Press the LESS (▼) / MORE (▲) TIME key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
For Example: If you prefer Jacket Potatoes which are cooked but still firm, use the LESS (▼) TIME
key. Alternatively, if you prefer Jacket Potatoes softer, use the MORE (▲) TIME 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 (▼) TIME key.
To change LESS to MORE simply press the MORE (▲) TIME key.
TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH MANUAL COOKING
Press the LESS (▼) or MORE (▲) TIME 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:
2. Input the power level by
pressing the POWER
LEVEL key three times.
1. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 10 MIN key
once.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start cooking.
x3 x1
x1
x2
4. Reduce the cooking time by
pressing the LESS TIME key twice.
Cooking time is reduced by 2 minutes and
continues to count down, for example:
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1. Enter the desired
time by pressing the
1 MIN key 5 times.
2. Press the KITCHEN
TIMER/CLOCK SET
key once.
The display will count
down. When the display
reaches zero, the audible
signal will sound.
4. KITCHEN TIMER:
Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked / defrosted
food.
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.
x1x5
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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
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.
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 in their shells and hard / soft boiled eggs should not be
heated in the microwave oven as they may explode, even
after cooking has ended.
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 as 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.
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 20).
•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.
•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 container/jar to explode.
•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.
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