Sharp R-297ST Instruction Manual

800W (IEC 60705)
OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-297ST
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]
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 10
Express Cook / Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Express Cook / Defrost Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
COOKING ADVICE:
Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 15
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
COOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 - 31
AFTERCARE:
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
CONTENTS
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
13
14
11
10
12
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6
8
75
2
3
9
4
OVEN:
1. Oven lamp
2. Control panel
3. Door opening button
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. DIGITAL DISPLAY
2. INDICATORS
3. EXPRESS COOK Key
4. EXPRESS DEFROST Key
5. TIME Keys
6. START/AUTO MINUTE Key
7. STOP/CLEAR Key
8. POWER/WEIGHT Key
1
2
6
5
7
8
3
4
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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.
•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 that is
85cm or more above the floor.
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.
This oven is not designed to be built into a
kitchen unit.
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 34.
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.
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 34).
•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
LIQUIDS: Microwave heating of
beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care has to be taken
when handling the container. Stir the
liquid prior to and during heating/
reheating, let liquid stand for at least 20
seconds in the oven after cooking.
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 35.
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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 16).
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/WEIGHT 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/
WEIGHT 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/WEIGHT key.
•For use of the power levels, please refer to the
cooking charts and recipes on pages 20 - 31.
• Check the power level
To check the microwave power level during
cooking, press the POWER/WEIGHT key. As
long as your finger is pressing the
POWER/WEIGHT key the power level will be
displayed.
The oven continues to count down although the
display will show the power level.
BEFORE OPERATION
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.
3. The display will show:
1.
2.
3.
x1
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 and hold the
POWER/WEIGHT key for 3 seconds, will
appear on the display.
•To select the 24 hour clock, press and hold the
POWER/WEIGHT key for 3 seconds, then press
again. will appear on the display.
To set the time of day follow the instructions below:
x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
1. x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
2. x1 again.
1. Select the
clock type
required.
2. Enter the hours by
pressing the TIME keys.
x1
4. Enter the minutes by
pressing the TIME keys.
5. To start the clock, press
the POWER/WEIGHT
key once.
x1
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.
•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
POWER/WEIGHT
key once.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
Opening and closing the door:
To open the oven door, push the door opening button.
Starting the oven:
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 and Express Defrost.
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 - 12.
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 21 - 24.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 1 MIN. key
twice, then the 10 SEC.
key three times.
2. Input the power level by
pressing the
POWER/WEIGHT key
twice.
3. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start cooking.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
x2 x3 x2 x1
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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 20.
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/WEIGHT 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).
•If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on the
display stops automatically. The cooking/defrosting time starts to count down again when the door
is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
•When cooking/defrosting is complete, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has
been set.
•If you want to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER/WEIGHT key. As long as
your finger is touching the key, the power level will be displayed.
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NOTES:
Jacket potatoes: For this menu, the weight is input in pieces (i.e 1 piece = 1 potato = 250g).
(EC-6) After selecting menu, use the POWER/WEIGHT key to select number of pieces
from 1 - 4.
Cake: This menu has one setting for 800g. It is not necessary to enter the weight.
(EC-8) When you select this menu, the display will show 0.8 kg automatically. See
recipes on page 31 in the cookbook section.
Selecting Menu: The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the EXPRESS
COOK or EXPRESS DEFROST key.
Weight Range: Food weight should be rounded up or down to the nearest 0.1 kg e.g. 0.65kg to
0.7kg or 0.34kg to 0.3kg.
You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see chart on page 12).
The weight is entered by holding down the POWER/WEIGHT key, as well as by
pressing, until the desired weight appears. To cook or defrost food which is not
included in the EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST chart, please refer to the charts in the
coobook section.
Defrost: When you select a defrost menu (Ed-1 or Ed-2), DEF. will be lit on the display.
If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil.
This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not
touch the oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
Freezing Foods: Before freezing foods, ensure the food is fresh and of good quality.
When action is required (example, to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible signal sounds,
CHECK will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
•The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is
thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.
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EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST
This function enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel (see EXPRESS
COOK/DEFROST charts on page 12).
Follow the examples below for details on how to operate these functions.
Example: To cook roast beef from chilled weighing 1.0 kg on EXPRESS COOK EC-2.
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the POWER/WEIGHT key
6 times.
1. Select the menu required by
pressing the EXPRESS
COOK key twice.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start.
x6 x1
x2
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EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST CHARTS
No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Ed-1 Steak, Chops 0.2kg - 0.8kg • Place 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.
Ed-2 Chicken Portions 0.3kg - 0.9kg •
Place portions 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
For converting to Lb/oz please see conversion charts on page 19.
Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as the labelled weights are only approximate.
No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
EC-1 Frozen Roast Beef 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
/ Lamb (-18˚C) • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
EC-2 Chilled Roast Beef 0.5kg - 1.5kg • After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in
/ Lamb (5˚C) aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
EC-3 Frozen Roast 1.2kg - 1.6kg •
Pierce skin (chilled only) a few times and place poultry,
Poultry (-18˚C)
breast side down, in a flan dish on the turntable.
EC-4 Chilled Roast 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Turn poultry over when the audible signal
Poultry (5˚C) sounds. When you cook 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.
EC-5 Fresh Fish 0.2kg - 0.6kg • Arrange in a single layer in a large flan dish.
(fillets,steaks,whole) •
Cover tightly with microwaveable cling film, pierce
several times and place on the turntable.
•After cooking, leave to stand for 2-3 minutes
before serving.
EC-6 Jacket Potatoes 1- 4 pieces • Pierce each potato in several places, place
250g each towards the edge of the turntable.
•
Turn potatoes over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking stand, wrapped in aluminium foil,
for 5 minutes.
EC-7 Rice / Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg • Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water per 100g
(4oz) rice/ pasta. Do not cover.
•Stir when the audible signal sounds.
•Stand for 2 minutes before draining and rinsing
in boiling water.
EC-8 Cake 0.8kg •
Prepare the cake referring to the recipes on page 31.
•Place the prepared dish on the turntable.
•Stand for approx. 10 minutes after cooking.
•Remove from the cake dish.
EXPRESS COOK CHART
EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
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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 70P microwave power (Stage 1)
16 minutes on 30P microwave power (Stage 2)
The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 70P, and then for 16 minutes on 30P.
NOTE: If 100P is required on the final stage, 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/WEIGHT key twice.
x5 x2
STAGE 2
3. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 10 MIN. key
once, then the 1 MIN. key
6 times.
4. Input the power level by
pressing the
POWER/WEIGHT key 4
times.
5. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
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 for 2 minutes, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
NOTE:
•The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start can only be used within 3 minutes after cooking
completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.
•The cooking time can be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.
x2
proximate.
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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-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 16).
•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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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special
care when serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding
bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is
to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the
oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to
disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or
popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
Composition
Density
Quantity
Size
Shape
Temperature of
food
Food Characteristics
Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less
heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must
be taken so that the food is cooked evenly.
Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed.
Light, porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy,
dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles.
The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how
much food is being cooked. The cooking time must be increased as the
amount of food placed in the oven increases.
e.g. Four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can
penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces
the same size.
Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks,
take longer to cook in the thicker parts. For even cooking, place the thickest
parts to the outside of the dish where they will receive more energy.
Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking.
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed.
Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature.
e.g. A cake made with chilled ingredients, (i.e. margarine) will take longer to
cook than a cake made with ingredients at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature
of the food or drink. Cut into foods with fillings, for example jam doughnuts,
to release heat or steam.
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the
microwave energy must be able to pass through
the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it
is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to
square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners
tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be
used as listed below.
Cookware
Aluminium foil
Foil Containers
Browning dishes
China and ceramics
Glassware
e.g. Pyrex ®
Metal
Plastic/Polystyrene
e.g fast food containers
Cling film
Freezer/Roasting
bags
Paper - Plates, cups
and kitchen paper
Straw and wooden
containers
Recycled paper
and newspaper
Microwave Safe
✔ / ✘
✔
✔ / ✘
✔
✘
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✘
Comments
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield
food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from
the oven walls, as arcing may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended unless
specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Microfoil ®,
follow instructions carefully.
Always follow the manufacturers instructions.
Do not exceed heating times given.
Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone
china are usually suitable, except for those with
metallic decoration.
Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it
can break or crack if heated suddenly.
It is not recommended to use metal cookware as it
will arc, which can lead to fire.
Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt
or discolour at high temperatures.
It should not touch the food and must be pierced
to let the steam escape.
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags
are suitable for microwave use.
Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt
or catch fire due to the metal ‘arcing’.
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.
Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire.
Always attend the oven when using these materials
as overheating may cause fire.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause
‘arcing’ and may lead to fire.
NOTE: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
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DEFROSTING ADVICE
Defrosting food using your microwave oven is
the quickest method of all.
It is a simple proccess but the following
instructions are essential to ensure the food is
thoroughly defrosted.
NOTES:
•Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.
•To defrost food, use microwave power levels MEDIUM LOW or LOW.
•Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 20 for further information.
Rearrange
Separate
Shield
Stand
Turn over
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than
foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4
times during defrosting.
Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange
over-lapping areas.
This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.
Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important
to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting.
e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets.
Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. To prevent them
becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with small
pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves. e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.
Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted.
Defrosting is not complete once the food is removed from the microwave
oven. Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has
completly defrosted.
It is essential that all foods are turned over at least 3 - 4 times during
defrosting. This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.
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Plated meals
Sliced meat
Poultry portions
Casseroles
Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat
these separately, see below.
Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate,
larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented
microwave cling film and reheat on MEDIUM, stir/
rearrange halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on
MEDIUM. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Place thickest parts of the portions to the outside of the
dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat
on MEDIUM HIGH. Turn over halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated
before serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid
and reheat on MEDIUM.
Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
REHEATING ADVICE
For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly
reheated before serving.
NOTES:
•Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.
•Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with
the size, shape and material of the container.
•To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or
fat content, e.g. mince pies or Christmas pudding.
•Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire.
•Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer's
instructions on the can.
To achieve the best results when reheating, select a suitable microwave power level appropriate to the
type of food. e.g. A bowl of vegetables can be reheated using HIGH, while a lasagne which contains
ingredients that cannot be stirred, should be reheated using MEDIUM.
Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the
contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and
the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
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