Sharp R-354M Instruction Manual

900W (IEC 60705)
R-354M
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK
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CONTENTS
Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety:
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation:
Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How to operate the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Express Cook/Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Express Cook/Express Cook Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Auto Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Meal In One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Convenient Functions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-18
Cooking Advice:
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Advice for Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Advice for Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Advice for Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-49
Aftercare:
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
OPERATION MANUAL
This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully
before using your microwave oven.
IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed
or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open.
If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our
website - http://www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without Internet access may telephone [phone] during office hours, or
from Ireland [phone].
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
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1Control Panel
2Oven Lamp
3Door opening handle
4Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
5Coupling
6Oven cavity
7Door seals and sealing surfaces
8Door latches
9Ventilation openings
10 Outer cabinet
11 Power cord
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ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories
are provided:
12 Turntable 13 Turntable support 14 Coupling
Place the turntable support in the centre of the oven floor so that it can
freely rotate around the coupling.
Place the turntable onto the turntable support so that it locates firmly into
the coupling.
To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear
of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven.
NOTES:
• When you order accessories, please mention two items: part name
and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service agent.
• Always operate the oven with the turntable and support fitted
correctly. This promotes thorough even cooking. A badly fitted
turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and damage the oven.
• The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise. The rotary
direction may change each time you start the oven. This does not
affect cooking performance.
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CONTROL PANEL
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1. DIGITAL DISPLAY
2. TIME keys:
Use to enter cooking time.
3. EXPRESS COOK keys:
Use to cook foods illustrated.
4. EXPRESS DEFROST keys:
Use to defrost foods illustrated.
5. MEAL IN ONE keys:
Use to cook menus illustrated.
6. AUTO COOK key:
Use for programming the AUTO COOK
menus 1 - 6.
7. LESS/MORE keys:
Press to shorten/lengthen cooking time.
8. DELAY START/CLOCK SET key:
Use to set the clock, display the time or
programme DELAY START.
9. START/AUTO MINUTE key:
Press to start a programme. Press to cook on
100P for 1 minute or increase time during
cooking in multiples of 1 minute.
10. STOP/CLEAR key:
Press once to stop a programme, twice to
cancel a programme.
11. POWER LEVEL key:
Press to select microwave power level.
12. WEIGHT CONVERSION key:
Use to change weight unit, e.g. Kg/g to
Lb/oz.
13. KITCHEN TIMER key:
Press to use as a minute timer, or to
programme standing time.
14. WEIGHT keys:
Press up or down to select correct
weight/number of pieces.
When minimum (or maximum) weight/number
is reached, the display will not change, even if
you continue to press the DOWN (or UP) key.
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INSTALLATION
1. Remove all packing materials including the
feature sticker. Do not remove the plastic film from
the inside of the oven window as this protects it
from dirt. The waveguide cover prevents food and
grease from entering the waveguide area where
it could cause damage. DO NOT REMOVE.
2. Place oven on a secure, level surface, strong
enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest
item likely to be cooked in the oven.
3. The minimum
height of free
space necessary
above the top
surface of the
oven is 19.5cm.
4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture or
high humidity are generated, (for example, near
or above a conventional oven) or near
combustible materials (for example, curtains). Do
not block or obstruct air vent openings. Do not
place objects on top of the oven.
5. Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged
(See Installation opposite) and that it does not run
under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces.
6. The socket must be readily accessible so that it
can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
7. Do not use the oven outdoors.
BUILDING-IN-KIT.
An installation frame is available which enables the
microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit.
The microwave oven is not designed to be built
above or near a conventional oven.
SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit,
EBR-4500, available from your SHARP dealer. Only
the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and
safety of the oven. When building, follow installation
instructions supplied for A type models carefully.
IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
• Do not allow water to come into contact with the
power supply cord or plug.
• Insert the plug properly into the socket.
• Do not connect other appliances to the same
socket using an adaptor plug.
• If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special cord. The exchange must be made by an
authorised SHARP service agent.
• When removing the plug from the socket always
grip the plug, never the cord as this may damage
the power supply cord and the connections inside
the plug.
• This product is fitted with a re-wireable plug.
Should it not be suitable for the socket outlet in
your home, remove the plug and fit an
appropriate type, observing the wiring code given
in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 51.
If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied,
ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off.
When replacing the plug please ensure that you use
a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should
be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse
approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have
any doubt about electrical connection seek the help
of a qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code
given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 51.
19.5cm
WARNING:
Inspect the Oven:
• Check the oven carefully for damage
before and regularly after installation.
• Make sure the door closes properly,
that it is not misaligned or warped.
• Check the hinges and door safety
latches are not broken or loose.
• Ensure the door seal and sealing
surfaces are not damaged.
• Inspect the oven interior and door for
dents.
Important:
If any damage is apparent, do not operate
the oven in any way. Contact your dealer
or an authorised Service Technician
appointed by SHARP. (see p. 52)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult
your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to
oven use.
Warning: Only allow children to use the
oven without supervision when adequate
instructions have been given so that the child
is able to use the oven in a safe way and
understands the hazards of improper use.
Oven Use:
•The oven is for domestic food preparation only.
•Never operate when empty.
•Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when
not in use.
•Never attempt to use the oven with the door open. It
is important not to force or tamper with the door
safety latches.
•Never operate the oven with any object caught in
the door.
•Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of the door
latches or air-vent openings as this may damage the
oven and cause an electric shock.
•If water or food drops inside the air vent openings
switch off the oven immediately, unplug it and call a
Service Technician appointed by SHARP.
(See page 52).
•Never move the oven while it is operating.
Fire: If smoke is observed, switch off and
unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
MAFF HEATING CATEGORY
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900W
The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by
MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)
with microwave oven and food manufacturers
indicates the ability of the oven to heat small
quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not
represent the general performance of the oven.
Microwave output power in
Watts (based on international
(IEC 60705) standard).
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
Microwave
Symbol.
A B C D E
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating
categories A to E. Follow instructions for the letter
corresponding to the oven’s heating category. The
higher the output power and heating category of the
oven the less heating time is required. As shown
opposite.
Liquids: Microwave heating of beverages
can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container. Stir the liquid prior
to and during heating/reheating, let liquid
stand in the oven after cooking.
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MICROWAVING
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Introduction:
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which
causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in
the same way your hands get warm when you rub them
together.
Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy,
and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore,
important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure
even heating. Where recommended allow food to
stand. This is not optional but necessary to ensure
thorough cooking and is particularly important for
dense food, such as joints of meat.
Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and
utensils and heat the food inside the dishes.
Microwaves are reflected by metal. The oven is lined
with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to
prevent microwave leakage. Metallic dishes are not
suitable for microwaving. Only use utensils that are
suitable for microwave ovens.
(See suitable cookware, pages 19 - 20).
Power level:
The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100P you will
be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on
and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default
to 100P unless you press the POWER LEVEL key to
the desired setting.
TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL:
To check the microwave power level during cooking,
press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger
is pressing the POWER LEVEL key the power level
will be displayed. The oven continues to count down
although the display will show the power level.
To change the power level for cooking, enter the
required time and then press the POWER LEVEL key.
For example:
Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power
level for cooking, follow the advice given in the
recipe section. Generally the following
recommendations apply:
100P - (HIGH output = 900W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.
70P - (MEDIUM HIGH output = 630W) used for
longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints,
meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes
such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this
reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food
will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.
50P - (MEDIUM output = 450W) for dense foods
which require a long cooking time when cooked
conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use
this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
30P - (MEDIUM LOW output = 270W 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 = 90W) For gentle defrosting,
eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
P = Percentage
x1
100P (HIGH)
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
x2
70P (MED HIGH)
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
x3
50P (MEDIUM)
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
x4
30P (MED LOW)
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
x5
10P (LOW)
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
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SETTING THE CLOCK
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BEFORE OPERATION
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Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key:
3. The display will show:
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
1.
2. x1
3.
NOTES:
•To check the time of day during a cooking process, press DELAY START/CLOCK SET key and the
time of day will remain on the display as long as you keep your finger on the key. This does not affect
the cooking process.
•If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day. If the clock
has not been set, the display will only show when cooking is complete.
•If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show:
after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The
time of day will also be erased.
•When you want to reset the time of day, follow the above example again.
1. To set the 12 hour clock, press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key once,
will appear in the display.
2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key twice,
will appear in the display.
x2 x3
1. Select the 24 hour clock. 2. To enter the hours press the
10 MIN key twice then the
1 MIN key 3 times.
Check the display:
GSCS C O COO
GSCS C O COO
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
Example:
To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35:
x2
x3 x5 x1
4. To enter the minutes press the
10 MIN key 3 times then the
1 MIN key 5 times.
3. To change from hours to minutes
press the DELAY START/
CLOCK SET key once.
5. To start the clock press
the DELAY START/
CLOCK SET key once.
x1
x1
x2
There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock:
GSCS C O COO
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HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN
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Example:
To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.
Opening and closing the door:
To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. The oven lamp will come
on while the door is open. Close the door firmly and the oven lamp will go out.
Starting the oven:
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or
directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key.
Stopping the oven:
If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key
once or open the oven door. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme,
press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
1. To enter the cooking time,
press the 1 MIN key twice
and the 10 SEC key three
times.
2. To input the power level press the
POWER LEVEL key twice for
70P.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start cooking.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
x2
x1
x2
NOTES:
• Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90) .
•When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. The cooking
time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
•When oven operation has finished, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.
•If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger
is touching the key the power level will be displayed.
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
x3
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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST
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EXPRESS COOK allows you to cook 3 popular menus from frozen or chilled.
When cooking from frozen (-18°C) press the desired menu key once,
will appear on the display.
When cooking from chilled (5°C) press the desired menu key twice,
will appear on the display.
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys until the
desired weight is displayed.
1. Press the ROAST BEEF/
LAMB key twice to select
cooking from chilled.
Example 1: To cook medium Roast Beef weighing 1.2kg from chilled using EXPRESS COOK.
x2 x7
OR
x7
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to start cooking.
x1
NOTE: If the DOWN (▼) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range,
each time the key is pressed.
If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time the key
is pressed.
You can enter the weight by holding down the WEIGHT keys as well as by pressing until the desired weight
appears.
EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel and the
charts on pages 10-11. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys until the
desired weight is displayed.
1. Select the menu required by
pressing the MEAT JOINT
key once.
Example 2: To defrost a Meat Joint weighing 1.2kg using EXPRESS DEFROST.
x1 x7
OR
x7
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to start
defrosting.
x1
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
The display will count down
through the defrosting time.
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MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Roast Beef/Lamb 0.6kg - 1.8kg •Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 10 minutes.
x1: Frozen NOTE: Select MORE for well done.
x2: Chilled It is not possible to use the LESS key for beef/lamb.
Roast Pork 0.6kg - 1.8kg •Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 10 minutes.
x1: Frozen NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key for pork.
x2: Chilled
Roast Poultry 1.2kg - 1.8kg •Pierce skin a few times and place poultry breast side
down in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds. When
cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove the giblets
x1: Frozen at first or second turn over.
x2: Chilled •After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS key for poultry.
This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry.
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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS
EXPRESS COOK
WEIGHT RANGE:
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Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and 12.5oz to
13oz.
•You are restricted to enter a weight within the range (see the following charts).
•To cook/defrost weights above or below that range or foods not included in the charts below, refer to the
charts in the cookbook section.
NOTES:
•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in
the charts below.
•When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound, the
remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key.
•The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after
cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.
•You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 18.
•When freezing foods for Express Cook, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
•If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST operation, the food
may be overcooked.
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AUTO COOK
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AUTO COOK enables you to cook foods listed on the control
panel and the chart on pages 12 and 13. Follow the example
below for details on how to operate this function.
x1 x1
x7 x5
EXAMPLE: To cook 0.5kg Chilled Ready Meals on Auto Cook AC-1.
1. Select the menu required
by pressing the AUTO
COOK key once.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to start
cooking.
2. Enter the weight by pressing the
WEIGHT keys until the desired
weight is displayed.
For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 24.
Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.
Defrost: If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will
prevent the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the
oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
EXPRESS DEFROST
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Meat joint: 0.6kg - 1.8kg •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 evenly
defrosted.
Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.8kg •Place poultry breast side up in a flan dish on the
turntable.
•Turn over when audible signal sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60-90 minutes until evenly
defrosted.
Chicken Quarters 0.3kg - 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.
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x1
x1
x1
x1
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AUTO COOK CHART
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SELECTING MENU: The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK key.
WEIGHT RANGE:
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and
12.5oz to 13oz (except for Ready Meals AC-1 & AC-2 which should be rounded up to the nearest
0.05kg).
•Ready Meals AC-1 and AC-2 should be rounded up to the nearest 0.05kg, for example, 0.34kg (340g) to
0.35kg (350g).
•You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see the chart on pages 12 and 13).
•To cook weights below or above that range or foods not included in the chart on pages 12 and 13, refer
to the charts in the cookbook section.
NOTES:
•If the DOWN (▼) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range/
number of pieces, each time the key is pressed.
If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range/number of
pieces, each time the key is pressed.
•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in
the chart on pages 12 and 13.
•When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops and the audible signals sound, the
remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key.
•The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after
cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.
•You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 18.
•If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during Auto Cook operation, the food may be overcooked.
No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
AC-1 Chilled Ready Meals 0.3kg - 0.8kg •For one section containers, use a
(5°C) skewer to pierce film in five places.
Stirrable e.g: •For two section containers, pierce
Spaghetti Bolognese, using a skewer. Pierce meat/main
Beef stew portion three times and rice/pasta
portion twice.
Non-Stirrable e.g: •For food contained in bag(s), pierce meat portion five times
Lasagne, on each side. For rice/pasta pierce five times on one side
Cottage pie only (where rice/pasta portion bags come already
perforated, do not pierce further).
AC-2 Frozen Ready Meals 0.3kg - 0.8kg •Place on the turntable.
(-18°C) •Stir, if possible, when the oven indicates.
•After cooking, leave to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Stirrable e.g:
Spaghetti Bolognese, NOTE:
Beef stew •For stirrable foods, stir as oven indicates. For food in bags,
manipulate contents. For non-stirrable foods, it is not
Non-Stirrable e.g: necessary to stir.
Lasagne •For non-stirrable foods, press the MORE key, before pressing
Cottage pie the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
•It is not possible to use the LESS function for these menus.
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AC-3 Fresh Fish 0.1kg - 0.6kg •Arrange in a single layer in a large flan dish, cover dish
(fillets, steaks) tightly with microwaveable cling film and pierce in
oily fish e.g: several places. Place on the turntable.
salmon, mackerel •After cooking, leave to stand for 2-3 minutes before
serving.
white fish e.g: NOTE: For white fish press the MORE key before pressing
cod, haddock the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
AC-4 Jacket Potatoes 1-4 pieces •Pierce each potato in several places, place towards the
(1 potato = app. 250g) edge of the turntable.
•Turn food over when the oven indicates.
•Stand, wrapped in aluminum foil for 5 minutes.
AC-5 Rice / Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg •Add 300ml (1/2 pint) 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-6 Fresh Vegetables 0.1kg - 0.6kg •Place the prepared vegetables into a casserole dish.
•Add 15 ml (1tbsp) of water per 100g (4oz) of
vegetables.
•Cover with microwaveable cling film and pierce in five
places.
•Place on the turntable.
•Stir when oven indicates.
•Stand for 2 minutes before serving.
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For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 24.
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MEAL IN ONE
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MEAL IN ONE enables you to cook 3 popular menus at the touch
of a key (see chart below). Always refer to the MEAL IN ONE
chart and the recipes on pages 33-35 in the cookbook section
before operating this function. Press the selected key once and the
programme will automatically start to cook after 2 seconds.
x1
EXAMPLE: To cook Pasta Bolognese on PASTA DISH (d-1).
1. Select the menu required by pressing
the PASTA DISH key once.
After 2 seconds the oven will start
cooking automatically.
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No MENU WEIGHT COOKING PROCEDURE
d-1 Pasta Dish:- includes Approx. See recipes for pasta dish on page 33 in the cookbook section.
Pasta bolognese, 2.0kg*
Pasta ‘Quorn’bolognese * Total weight of all ingredients.
d-2 Risotto:- includes Approx. See recipes for risotto on page 34 in the cookbook section.
Beef risotto, Chicken risotto, 1.7kg*
Fish risotto, Vegetable risotto * Total weight of all ingredients.
d-3 Casserole:- includes Approx. See recipes for gratin on page 35 in the cookbook section.
Beef casserole, 1.8kg*
Chicken casserole, * Total weight of all ingredients.
Vegetable bean casserole
NOTES:
•The MEAL IN ONE function can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking completion, closing the door
or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.
•When action is required (for example, to stir food) the oven stops and the audible signals sound, the
remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key.
•You can use the LESS/MORE keys, see page 16.
•The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check the food is piping hot after
cooking. If necessary you can extend the cooking time manually.
•To cook menus or weights not included in the chart below, cook manually.
•If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during MEAL IN ONE operation, the food may be overcooked.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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Example:
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x2
A sequence of 3 manual stages (maximum) can be programmed.
1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING:
Example:
To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P microwave power (Stage 1)
16 minutes on 30P microwave power (Stage 2)
x1 x6
2. To input the power level
press the POWER LEVEL
key once.
STAGE 1
1. To input the time press
the 1 MIN key 5
times.
STAGE 2
3. To input the time press the 10
MIN key once and then press
the 1 MIN key 6 times.
x1
x5
The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 100P and then for 16 minutes on 30P.
x1
x4
5. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to start.
4. To input the power level
press the POWER LEVEL
key 4 times.
NOTE: If 100P is selected as the final power level, it is not necessary to input the power level.
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
•To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
•To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
Example:
To cook on 100P for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
NOTES:
•The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking completion, closing
the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.
•The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.
2. AUTO MINUTE:
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3. LESS ( ) and MORE ( ):
The LESS ( ) and MORE ( ) keys allow you to cook/defrost food for more or less time than the preset
programmes.
For Example: If you prefer Jacket Potatoes which are cooked but still firm, use the LESS ( ) key.
Alternatively, if you prefer Jacket Potatoes softer, use the MORE ( ) key.
•TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / AUTO COOK
Press the LESS ()/ MORE ( ) key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
•TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH MEAL IN ONE
Press the LESS ()/ MORE ( ) key within 2 seconds after pressing the desired MEAL IN ONE key.
If you select MORE, the display will show . Alternatively, if you select LESS, the display will show .
Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them, will appear when the
START/ AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
NOTE: To cancel LESS ()/ MORE ( ), simply press the same key again.
To change MORE to LESS simply press the LESS ( ) key.
To change LESS to MORE simply press the MORE ( ) key.
•TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH MANUAL COOKING
Press the LESS ( ) or MORE ( ) key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time in
multiples of 1 minute whilst the oven is in use. The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of
99 minutes.
Example: To cook on 50P for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes:
1. To input the time press
the 10 MIN key once.
x1
2. To input the power press the
POWER LEVEL key three
times.
x3
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE
key once to start cooking.
x1
4. To reduce the time by 2 minutes
press the LESS key twice.
x2
Cooking time is reduced by two minutes
and continues to count down, for example:
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NOTE:
If you use this function for EXPRESS COOK, EXPRESS DEFROST, AUTO COOK and MEAL IN ONE, the food
may be overcooked or undercooked.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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1. Enter the time at which you
want the casserole to begin
reheating by pressing the
TIME keys.
2. Press the DELAY START/
CLOCK SET key once to set
the start time for cooking.
3. Enter the cooking time
by pressing the
10 MIN key four
times.
x4 x3 x4
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4. Enter the power level by
pressing the POWER
LEVEL key three times.
5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE
key to start the programme.
When the oven starts at
4:30pm, the preprogrammed
sequence will start. The
cooking time will appear on
the display.
x3 x1
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DELAY START enables you to programme
the oven to cook at any time during the:
•next 12 hours (if the 12 hour clock is set).
•next 24 hours (if the 24 hour clock is set).
IMPORTANT: It is recommended the oven
is always attended when in use. Check to
ensure you have programmed the oven
correctly. Exceeding cooking times and
use of excessive power levels can lead to
food overheating and cause a risk of fire.
•You can use DELAY START only with manual
cooking.
•Before programming the oven, always check the
display is showing the correct time of day.
•Once the oven is programmed for DELAY START
the display will flash between the time of day and
.
If you press and hold the DELAY START/
CLOCK SET key, the DELAY START time will be
displayed until you release your finger from the
key.
•If you want to cancel a DELAY START programme,
press the STOP/CLEAR key.
•The DELAY START time can only be entered in
multiples of 10 minutes. It is not possible to enter
less than 10 minutes or any time which is not in
multiples of 10 minutes.
•If the door is opened after programming, close
the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE
key to continue with DELAY START.
4. DELAY START:
Example:
The current time of day is 1:00pm and you want to programme the oven to reheat a casserole on 50P for 40
minutes at 4:30pm. (In this example the oven is set to the 12 hour clock mode).
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KG•LBTURNSTIR PCS MICRO COOK
x1 x1
x5
You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds. To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER whilst counting
down, simply press the STOP/CLEAR key and the display will return to the time of day, if set.
NOTE: The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking or when the DELAY START function is
set.
x1 x1 x1
OR
x22 x1
Display:
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NOTE: If you change from lbs to kg, the display will show
5. KITCHEN TIMER:
You can use the KITCHEN TIMER for timing where microwave cooking is not involved. For example, to
time a boiled egg cooked on a conventional hob, to monitor the standing time for microwaved food or to
remind you of the time when making a phone call.
Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes:
3. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE
key once.
2. Enter the desired
time by pressing the
1 MIN key 5 times.
1. Press the
KITCHEN TIMER
key once.
The display will count down.
When the display reaches zero,
the ‘beep’signal will sound.
6. WEIGHT CONVERSION:
Your oven comes set for kg.
You can use the weight conversion function to convert kg to lbs or vice-versa. The oven memorises the
weight unit of the last operation, until you change it. To change from kg to lbs press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key when the display shows the time of day or before entering the weight.
Example:
To change from kg to lbs when using EXPRESS DEFROST “Whole Poultry”, 3lb 15oz.
1. Press the
WHOLE
POULTRY key.
2. Press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key to
change from kg to lbs.
3. Enter the weight by
pressing the
WEIGHT keys.
4. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
begin cooking.
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