Sharp R-340E User manual

MODEL R-340E J MICROWAVE OVEN
AND
OPERATIONMANUAL
COOKBOOK

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Warranty Inside of front cover
Introduction 1
Warning 2
Special Notes 3
Installation Instructions 4
Oven Diagram 4
Operation of Touch Control Panel 5
Control Panel Display 5
Touch Control Panel Layout 5
Before Operating 6
Getting Started 6
Clock Setting 6
Stop/Clear 6
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking 6
Manual Operations 7
Microwave Time Cooking 7
Sequence Cooking 8
Instant Cook 8
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme 9
Automatic Operations 10
Notes for Automatic Operations 10
Instant Action 10
Express Defrost 11
Easy Defrost 12
Other Convenient Features 13
Less/More Setting 13
Timer 14
Child Lock 14
Demonstration Mode 14
Alarm 14
Care and Cleaning 15
Service Call Check 15
Specifications 15
Cooking Guides 1-N
Quick Reference Guide See last page
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CONTENTS page
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
Please keep this operation manual handy, as it
describes all the features of your oven and
will enable you to cook many varieties of foods.
The manual is divided into two sections:
1. OPERATION (P2~P15)
This section describes your oven and teaches
you how to use all the features.
2. COOKING GUIDE
This section is at the back of the manual,
it contains the more commonly used information
such as how to prepare food, which cooking utensil
to use, standing time.
it also contains recipes for automatic cooking
and manual cooking.
Please take some time to read your operation
manual carefully, paying particular attention to the warn-
ings and special notes, the automatic cooking
menus programmed into your new oven have been
carefully developed to give optimum results when the step by
step instructions are followed.
When selecting another home appliance,
please again consider our full range of Sharp
products.

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WARNING
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.
d. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic,
paper or other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning.
e. If materials inside the oven should ignite, or smoke is observed, keep oven door closed, turn oven
off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
To reduce the risk of explosion and sudden boiling:
a, Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Babies bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are
considered to be sealed containers.
b, When boiling liquids in the oven, use a wide-mouthed container and stand at least 20 seconds at the
end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.
This oven is for home food preparation only and should only be used for heating, cooking and defrosting food
and beverage.
It is not suitable for commercial, laboratory use, or heating therapeutic devices eg. Wheat bags.
Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven.
Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself because of hazard. The oven must be adjusted or repaired
by a qualified service technician trained by SHARP.
Do not operate the oven if it is not working correctly or damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified service
technician trained by SHARP. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there
is no damage to:
(1) Door (warped), (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door Seals, Sealing Surfaces and oven
cavity (buckled or deformed), (4) Burn marks on the door seal faces.
Do not bump, or catch utensils, loose clothes and your accessories on the door safety latches when removing
food from the oven.
Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the
oven operating.
Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches.
Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough
heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
Should the supply cord become damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord supplied by a SERVICE
CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. And it must be replaced by a qualified service technician trained by
SHARP.
If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualified service technician trained by SHARP.
Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.
Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover and microwave plastic wrap and carefully open popcorn and oven
cooking bags away from the face.
Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot
surfaces or sharp edges.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
a. Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.
b. Do not place anything hot on a cold turntable.
c. Do not place anything cold on a hot turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet.
This appliance must be earthed.
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 young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
"explosion", which may damage the
oven or injure yourself.
* Reheat whole eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or
glass bowls.
* Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.
* Heat disposable bottles.
* Overheat baby bottles.
Only heat until warm.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.
* Heat baby food in original jars.
* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or air
tight containers.
* Deep fat fry.
* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,
clothes or flowers.
* Operate the oven without a load (i.e. an
absorbing material such as food or wa-
ter) in the oven cavity.
* Heat or cook food while in cans.
* Overcook as they may catch fire.
* Place meat directly on the turntable for
cooking.
* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE
cooking. Metal reflects microwave
energy and may cause an electrical
discharge known as arcing.
* Use too much.
* Shield food close to cavity walls.
Sparking can damage the cavity.
* Exceed the preheating time recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Exces-
sive preheating can cause the glass
turntable to shatter and/or damage
internal parts of the oven.
* Puncture egg yolks and whites and
oysters before cooking to prevent
"explosion".
* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
squash, hot dogs, sausages and
oysters so that steam escapes.
* Use specially bagged popcorn for the
microwave oven.
* Listen while popping corn for the
popping to slow to 1-2 seconds.
* Transfer baby food to small dish and
heat carefully, stirring often. Check for
suitable temperature to prevent burns.
* Remove the screw cap and teat
before warming baby bottles. After
warming shake thoroughly. Check for
suitable temperature.
* Food with filling should be cut after
heating, to release steam and avoid
burns.
* Stir liquids briskly before and after
cooking for even heating.
* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids
or cereals to prevent boiling over.
* For boiling or cooking liquids see
WARNING on page 2.
* Remove food from can.
* These foods have high sugar and/or
fat contents.
* Cook for the recommended time.
* Use a microwave proof roasting rack
to collect drained juices.
* Check the utensils are suitable for
MICROWAVE cooking before you use
them.
* Use to shield food to prevent over
cooking.
* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or
keep clear of cavity walls.
* Place a suitable insulator such as
microwave and heat proof dinner plate
between the turntable and the
browning dish.
Eggs, fruits,
nuts, seeds,
vegetables,
sausages and
oysters
Popcorn
Baby food
General
Canned foods
Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
pudding
Meats
Utensils
Aluminium foil
Browning dish
SPECIAL NOTES
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Turntable
Roller Stay
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned
door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any
damage, please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED
BY SHARP and repaired, if necessary.
2. Accessories provided
1) Turntable 2) Roller stay
3) Operation manual and Cook book
3. Locate the roller stay in the centre of the
oven, then fit the turntable on the roller
stay. Make sure the turntable and roller
stay are centrally located and locked
together. NEVER operate the oven with-
out the roller stay and turntable.
4. The oven should not be installed in any
area where excessive heat and steam
are generated, for example, next to a
conventional oven unit.
The oven should be installed so as not
to block ventilation openings.
Allow at least 10 cm on the top, 5cm
on the both sides and at the rear of the
oven for free air space.
5. Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for damage to the machine or personal
injury for failure to observe the correct electrical connecting procedure.
The A.C. voltage must be single phase 230 –240V, 50Hz.
6. Operate the oven from a general purpose domestic outlet.
If a generator is used, do not operate the oven with non-sinusoidal outputs.
1. Door handle
2. Oven lamp
3. Door hinges
4. Door safety latches
5. See through door
6. Door seals and sealing surfaces
7. Coupling
8. Waveguide cover
9. Touch control panel
10. Digital readout
11. Ventilation openings
12. Power supply cord
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OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control
panel.
An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.
In addition an audible signal will sound for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times
when cooking procedure is required.
Control Panel Display
Indicator
NUMBER PADS
Press to enter cooking time,
clock time, weight of food.
TIMER/CLOCK PAD
Press to set clock, timer, child
lock or demonstration mode.
INSTANT COOK/START PAD
Press to start oven after set-
ting programmes.
Press once to cook for 1
minute at HIGH or increase
by 1 minute multiples each
time this pad is pressed dur-
ing cooking.
POWER LEVEL PAD
Press to select microwave
power setting.
If not pressed, HIGH is
automatically selected.
Press to alter the cooking
result for automatic
operations.
STOP/CLEAR PAD
Press to clear during
programming.
Press once to stop
operation of oven during
cooking; press twice to
cancel cooking pro-
gramme.
INSTANT ACTION PADS
Press to cook or reheat 8
popular menus.
EXPRESS DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Express
Defrost menu.
Touch Control Panel Layout
EASY DEFROST PAD
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Step Procedure Pad Order Display
1
Flashing eights
Clock Setting
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.
* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).
BEFORE OPERATING
Enter the correct time of day by pressing
the numbers in sequence.
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3
Getting Started
Only the dots will remain.
2
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (eg. 13:45), will appear in the
display. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time of day (eg. 1:45).
If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking or timer mode, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad. As long
as your finger is pressing the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to:
1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice.
Stop/Clear
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again.
The dots (:) will flash on and
off.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the
oven beeps.
Plug the oven into a power point and switch
on the power.
Ensure the oven door is closed.
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If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL pad. As long as your finger is
touching the POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be displayed.
If the door is opened during cooking process, the cooking time in the readout automatically stops. The cooking
time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the INSTANT COOK/START pad is pressed.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Enter desired cooking time.
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1
Select power level by pressing the POWER
LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three
times).
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
The timer begins to count
down.
To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL pad until desired power level is displayed.
* Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 50% power.
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Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Enter desired cooking time.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
The timer begins to count
down.
2
This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking.
If a power level is not selected, then 100% power is automatically used.
* Suppose you want to time cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on100% power.
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Softening
butter
Vegetables
Rice/Pasta
Fruit
Casseroles
Examples of foods typical-
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oven power level
Display
Microwave Time Cooking
MANUAL OPERATIONS
This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level.
There are five different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Power level
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For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% power.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad until desired time is displayed.
Each time the pad is pressed, the cook time is increased by 1 minute.
Sequence Cooking
Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one variable power
setting to another automatically.
* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 5 minutes on 100%.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Enter desired cooking time.
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3
Select desired power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL pad (for 50% press three
times).
For second sequence, enter desired time
for cooking time.
If power is not selected the oven will operate
at 100% power.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
The timer begins to count
down to zero. When it
reaches zero,
the second sequence will
appear and the timer will
begin counting down to zero
again.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Within 3 minutes of closing the door.
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The timer begins to count
down.
Instant Cook™
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Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme
Microwave time can be added during a cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
* Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on 50% power cooking.
(at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.)
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Enter desired cooking time.
1
2
3
Select power level by pressing the POWER
LEVEL pad as required
(for 50% press three times)
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad
twice to increase the cooking time by two
minutes.
The timer starts to count
down.
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The Instant Action allows you to cook or reheat several
popular foods.
Follow the details provided in INSTANT ACTION MENU
GUIDE on page 3and 4in the cooking guides.
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS
1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the details provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve
the best result.
If the details are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or may be
displayed.
2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually. Refer
to manual cooking charts in RECIPES section.
3. To change the final cooking or defrosting result from the standard setting, press the POWER LEVEL pad once
(for more) or twice (for less) after selecting desired setting. Refer to page 13.
4. The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g.initial temperature, shape, quality).
Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually.
5. To avoid children's misuse, each INSTANT ACTION pad can be used only within 3 minutes of a preceding
operation.
6. To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the EXPRESS DEFRROST MENU GUIDE, use
EASY DEFROST or defrost manually.
7. will be displayed if:
more or less than weight of foods suggested in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE is programmed when the
INSTANT COOK/START pad is pressed.
To clear, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and reprogramme.
8. When entering the weight of the food, round off the weight to the nearest 0.1kg(100g). For example, 1.65kg
would become 1.7kg.
Notes for Automatic Operations
Instant Action
Procedure Display
* Suppose you want to cook 2 Jacket Potatoes.
Press the JACKET POTATO pad until
desired quantity is displayed (for 2 piec-
es press twice).
Pad Order
The cooking time will begin counting
down. The oven will "beep" 4 times
and stop. COOK indicator will go off
and TURN, OVER will be displayed.
Open the door. Turn over potatoes.
Close the door.
PRESS, START will be displayed
repeatedly.
The cooking time will begin counting
down. When COVER, STAND will be
displayed, the oven will "beep".
3
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
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Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Express Defrost
* Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets.
EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg specific
foods.
Follow the details provided in EXPRESS DEFROST
MENU GUIDE on page 5in the cooking guides.
Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until
the desired menu number is displayed (for
Chicken Fillets press twice).
1
The defrosting time will be-
gin counting down. The oven
will "beep" 4 times and stop.
COOK indicator will go off
and TURN, OVER will be
displayed repeatedly.
The defrosting time will be-
gin counting down. When
COVER, STAND is dis-
played, the oven will "beep".
PRESS, START will be dis-
played repeatedly.
Open the door. Remove defrosted pieces,
turn over remaining pieces.
Close the door.
2
Step
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
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Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Easy Defrost
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces.
EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the mi-
crowave power and defrosting time.
Follow the details provided in EASY DEFROST MENU
GUIDE on page 6in the cooking guides.
Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the EASY DEFROST pad until the
desired menu number is displayed (for Chick-
en Pieces press four times).
1
The defrosting time will be-
gin counting down. The oven
will "beep" 4 times and stop.
COOK indicator will go off
and TURN, OVER, COVER,
EDGE will be displayed re-
peatedly.
The defrosting time will be-
gin counting down. When
COVER, STAND will be dis-
played, the oven will "beep".
PRESS, START will be dis-
played repeatedly.
KG will flash on and off.
Press the number pads to enter weight.
KG stops flashing and re-
mains on display.
2
Open the door. Remove defrosted pieces,
turn over remaining pieces.
Close the door.
3
Step
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES
Less/More Setting
The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the
cooking time to your individual preference use the "more" or "less" feature to either add (more) or reduce (less)
cooking time.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the BEVERAGE pad once.
2Press the POWER LEVEL pad twice within
2 seconds.
(1) INSTANT ACTION
* Suppose you want to reheat 1 cup of Beverage for less time than the standard setting.
The Less/More can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features
–INSTANT ACTION
–EXPRESS DEFROST
–EASY DEFROST
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the EASY DEFROST pad four times
for Chicken Pieces.
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3
Press the number pads to enter weight.
Press the POWER LEVEL pad once.
(2) EXPRESS DEFROST/EASY DEFROST
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces (Easy Defrost) for more time than the standard setting.
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Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
For EXPRESS DEFROST select the menu using the EXPRESS DEFROST pad instead of the EASY
DEFROST pad in step 1 and go to step 3.
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Timer
Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Example includes:
timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top.
timing the recommended standing time of food.
You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase
simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to showing time of day.
* Suppose you want to set the timer to 3 minutes for boiling an egg on the stove top.
Step Display Procedure
Once the egg has come to the boil in the saucepan you can start the timer.
The timer begins to count
down. When the timer reach-
es zero, the oven will "beep".
will appear in the
display.
Pad Order
Enter desired time.
1
2
Child Lock
Demonstration Mode
This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice the key operation.
To demonstrate, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad , and press the INSTANT COOK/START pad and hold for
3 seconds. will appear in the display.
Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For example, press INSTANT COOK/
START pad, and the display will show and count down to zero at ten times the speed. When the timer
reaches zero, will appear in the display.
To cancel, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, and the STOP/CLEAR pad.
Your oven has an alarm function. If you leave food in the oven after cooking, the oven will "beep" 3 times and
will flash on and off in the display after 2 minutes.
If you do not remove the food at that time, the oven will "beep" 3 times after 4 minutes and 6 minutes.
Alarm
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad .
If the oven is accidentally started with no food/liquid in the cavity, the oven could be damaged.
To prevent accidents like this, your oven has a "Child Lock" feature that you can set when the oven is not in use.
To set the Child Lock, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, and press the INSTANT COOK/START pad and hold
for 3 seconds. will appear in the display.
The Control Panel is now locked, each time a pad is pressed, the display will show "LOCK".
To unlock the control panel, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, and the STOP/CLEAR pad. The time of day is
displayed and the oven is ready to use.

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Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning. And if possible leave the door open to inactivate the oven.
Exterior:
The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of
harsh abrasive cleaners.
Door:
Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to
remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner.
Touch Control Panel:
Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only.
Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Avoid the use of excess water.
Interior walls:
To clean the interior surfaces, wipe with a soft cloth and warm water for hygienic reasons. After use wipe
the waveguide cover in the oven with a soft damp cloth to remove any food splashes. Built-up splashes
may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire. Do not remove the waveguide cover. DO NOT USE A
COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER, ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS AND SCOURING PADS ON
ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY
PART OF YOUR OVEN.
Avoid using excess water. After cleaning the oven, ensure any water is removed with a soft cloth.
Turntable/Roller Stay:
Wash with mild soapy water and dry thoroughly.
Please check the following before calling for service:
1. Does the display light? YES _______ NO _______
2. When the door is opened, does the oven lamp come on? YES _______ NO _______
3. Place one cup of water (approx. 250 ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely. Oven
lamp should go off if door is closed properly. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad once.
A. Does the oven lamp light? YES _______ NO _______
B. Does the cooling fan work? YES _______ NO _______
(Put your hand over the rear ventilation openings.)
C. Does the turntable rotate? YES _______ NO _______
(The turntable can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. This is quite normal.)
D. After one minute, did an audible signal sound and COOK
indicator go off? YES _______ NO _______
E. Is the water inside the oven hot? YES _______ NO _______
If “NO”is the answer to any of the above questions, please check your wall socket and the fuse in your meter
box.
If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE
APPROVED BY SHARP.
NOTE: 1. If time in the display is counting down rapidly, check Demonstration Mode. (See P14. for detail.)
2. If you cook the food over 40 minutes on HIGH, the microwave power will be automatically reduced
to avoid overcooking.
AC Line Voltage: Single phase 230–240V, 50Hz
AC Power Required: 1.70 kW
Output Power: 1150 W* (IEC test procedure)
Microwave Frequency: 2450 MHz (Class B/Group 2)**
Outside Dimensions: 520mm(W) x 302mm(H) x 436mm(D)
Cavity Dimensions: 374mm(W) x 227mm(H) x 399mm(D)
Oven Capacity: 34 litre
Cooking Uniformity: Turntable (ø335mm tray) system
Weight: Approx. 17 kg
* When tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2895.1.1995
** This is the classification of ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment described in the international
Standard CISPR11.
CARE AND CLEANING
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS
SERVICE CALL CHECK
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1. THE ARRANGEMENT
Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish.
3. COVERING
Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your
ordinary oven, or to retain moisture. Cover foods such as Vegetables, Casse-
roles, or when Reheating.
Use to cover foods:
5. SHIELDING
Shield using small pieces of aluminium foil to shield thin areas of meat, fish
and poultry or edges of cakes to prevent overcooking.
7. STIRRING
Stir foods from the outside to the centre of the dish, once or twice during
cooking if possible.
Eg. Casseroles and Sauces.
9. DENSITY
The depth to which microwaves penetrate food varies depending on the food's
density. Porous foods like minced beef or mashed potatoes microwave faster
than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes.
11. STARTING TEMPERATURE
Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to heat than food at room tempera-
ture. Cooking times in this book are based on normal storage temperatures.
Since rooms, refrigerators and freezers differ in temperature, check cooking
result at the minimum time.
13.CONDENSATION
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. The humidity and
moisture in food will influence the amount of condensation in the oven.
Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered
foods. Ensure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.
2. TURNING
Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the
cooking time.
4. PIERCING
Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane to
allow steam to escape.
6. STANDING TIME
Standing time is important. After cooking or defrosting ensure adequate
standing time. This allows the food to continue cooking or heating. Refer to
cooking guides for each menu or according to manufacturers instructions.
8. SIZE
Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To speed up cooking, cut pieces
smaller than 5 cm so microwaves can penetrate to the centre from all sides.
For even cooking, make all the pieces the same size.
10. FAT AND BONE
Marbling within meat, or a thin, even layer of fat on a roast, speeds cooking.
Large fatty areas or excess drippings in dish attract energy away from meat,
and slows cooking. Centre bones do not affect cooking, but bone on the side
of meat conducts heat to the areas next to it.
12. QUANTITY
Microwave cooking times are directly related to the amount of food in the
oven. Because energy is absorbed by the food itself, one potato or a single
piece of chicken cooks rapidly. When the energy is divided among several
items, cooking takes more time.
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OVEN BAGS
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BROWNING DISH
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GLASSWARE
•Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods.
CERAMIC
•Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited.
•Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf.
•Avoid using antique pottery.
•If unsure, check with the manufacturer.
•Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the microwave oven.
•Microwave energy is reflected by metal.
•Plastic wrap can be used to cover food.
•Some shrinkage of the wrap may occur, over an extended cooking time.
•When removing wrap, lift it in such a way to avoid steam burns.
•Do not tie oven bags with metal twist ties, substitute with string.
•For cooking food with high fat content, do not bring the wrap in contact with the food as it may melt.
•Small amounts may be used to shield certain parts of meat and fish when cooking or defrosting.
•Remove food in foil trays, if possible, and place in a microwave safe dish.
•If not possible, place the foil tray onto a heat proof plate allowing 2.5 cm room between the walls of the oven.
•Excessive over heating of these materials may cause a fire in the microwave oven.
•Paper towels and waxed paper are suitable to use to prevent splatters.
•These are suitable for use when reheating foods or for short cooking times.
•Ideal for cooking, reheating and defrosting.
•Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content.
•Ensure that the preheating time of the dish is not exceeded.
•Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning dish.
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