Sharp R-27STM-A Instruction Manual

800W (IEC 60705)
OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-27STM-A
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
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 10
Auto Cook / Auto Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 - 12
Express Cook / Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 - 15
Express Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Express Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
COOKING ADVICE:
Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 - 18
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Reheating Advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
COOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - 34
AFTERCARE:
Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
GUARANTEE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
CONTENTS
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7
OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
14
15
11
12
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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. Door
11. Power cord
12. Ventilation openings
13. Outer cabinet
ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following
accessories are provided:
14. Turntable
15. 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 PART 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. DIGITAL DISPLAY
2. INDICATORS
BUTTONS:
3. AUTO COOK
4. EXPRESS COOK
5. EXPRESS DEFROST
6. START/AUTO MINUTE
7. TIME/WEIGHT
8. STOP/CLEAR
9. POWER LEVEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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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. Do not place the oven in a cabinet.
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 37.
15cm
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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 37).
• Never move the oven while it is operating.
Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker,
consult your doctor or the pacemaker
manufacturer prior to oven use.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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.
FIRE: If smoke is observed, switch off and
unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames.
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 37.
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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 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).
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
Microwave Symbol.
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
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
Your oven has an Energy Save Mode.
This facility saves electricity when the oven is not in use.
To operate the oven:
1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time.
2. Open and close the door.
The display will show:
NOTES: If you do not operate the oven for 3 minutes or more (i.e. after closing the door, pressing the
STOP/CLEAR key, or at the end of cooking), you will not be able to operate the oven until you open
and close the oven door. Whilst in Energy Save Mode the display is blank.
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
• Your oven has 6 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
Power Level
Press the
POWER
LEVEL
button
Percentage
HIGH x 1 100P
MEDIUM HIGH x 2 70P
MEDIUM x 3 50P
MEDIUM LOW
(Defrost) x 4 30P
LOW
(Defrost) x 5 10P
x 6 0P
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