Sharp R-390L Use and care manual

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Warning 1
Special Notes and Warning 2
Installation Instructions 3
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
Beverage 10
Reheat / Cooking 11
Healthy Menu 12
Express Defrost 13
Easy Defrost 14
Other Convenient Features 15
Less/More Setting 15
Timer 16
Child Lock 16
Demonstration Mode 16
Alarm 16
Care and Cleaning 17
Service Call Check 17
Specifications 17
Cooking Guides 1 8 ~ 28
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
AND
COOKING GUIDES
MODEL
R-390L
CONTENTS Pages
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 (P.1 - P.17)
This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use
all the features.
2.COOKING GUIDES
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.
Please take some time to read your operation manual carefully,
paying particular attention to the warnings, the automatic cook-
ing 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 consid-
er our full range of Sharp products.
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WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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 plug, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling when handling the container.
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important
that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated.
If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels
until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout.
Additionally:
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. Do not use excessive amount of time.
c. When boiling liquids in the oven, use a wide-mouthed container.
d. Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.
e. Stir the liquid before and during cooking. Use extreme care when handling the container or inserting
a spoon or other utensil into the container.
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.
It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service
or repair operation. Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous.
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.
Handle with care when removing items from the oven so that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not
touch the safety door latches.
Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the
oven is 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 power 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 in order to avoid a hazard.
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 including microwave plastic wrap etc., 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.
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
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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Eggs, fruits,
nuts, seeds,
vegetables,
sausages and
oysters
Popcorn
Baby food
General
Liquids
(Beverages)
Canned foods
Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
pudding
Meats
Utensils
Aluminium foil
Browning dish
*Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
"explosion", which may damage the
oven or injure yourself.
*Cook hard/soft boiled 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
airtight 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 for longer than recommended
time.
*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.
*Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids
or cereals to prevent boiling over.
*For boiling or cooking liquids see
WARNING on page 1 to prevent
explosion and delayed eruptive boiling.
*Remove food from can.
*Cook for the recommended time.
(These foods have high sugar and/or
fat contents.)
*Use a microwave proof rack or plate
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 a
microwave and heat proof dinner plate
between the turntable and the
browning dish.
SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING
DO DON’T
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover), and the feature
sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. 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 Cooking guides
3. 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. Refer to OVEN DIAGRAM on page 4. NEVER operate the oven without the roller stay and
turntable.
4. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop only. It 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 15 cm on the top of the oven for adequate air circulation. This oven is not designed to be built-
in to a wall or cabinet.
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 and frequency must
be single phase 230-240V, 50Hz.
6. WARNING-THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
If the socket outlet in your house is not compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an
appropriate type, observing the wiring cord below.
If you are unsure how to do this get help from an electrician.
IMPORTANT - The wires in power supply cord are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the power supply cord of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured blue.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured brown.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a serious electric
shock may occur.
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OVEN DIAGRAM
1Door open button
2Oven lamp
3Door hinges
4Door safety latches
5See through door
6Door seals and sealing surfaces
7Coupling
8Waveguide cover (Do not remove)
9Touch control panel
0Liquid crystal display
AVentilation openings
BPower supply cord
CTurntable
DRoller stay
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OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
Theoperationoftheoveniscontrolledbypressingtheappropriatepadsarrangedonthesurfaceofthecontrol
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.
2. INSTANT COOK PAD
Pressoncetocookfor1 minute
at100%powerorincreaseby1
minute multiples each time this
pad is pressed during cooking.
Control Panel Display
Touch Control Panel Layout
Indicator
Door closed Door open
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BEVERAGE PAD
Press to reheat beverage.
1.
6. TIMER/CLOCK PAD
Press to set clock, timer,
childlock ordemonstration
mode.
7. POWER LEVEL PAD
Press to select microwave
power setting.
If not pressed, 100 %
power is automatically
selected.
Press to alter the cooking
result for automatic
operations.
5. NUMBER PADS
Presstoentercookingtime,
clock time, weight of food.
3. STOP/CLEAR PAD
Press to clear
during programming.
Press once to stop operation
of oven during cooking; press
twice to cancel cooking
programme.
4.
START PAD
Press to start oven after setting
programmes.
HEALTHY MENU PADS
Press to select "Healthy
Menu" menu.
8.
REHEAT PADS
Press to reheat 3 popular
menus.
9.
COOKING PADS
Press to cook 4 popular
menus.
10.
EXPRESS DEFROST PAD
PresstoselecttheExpress
Defrost menu.
11.
EASY DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Easy
Defrost menu.
12.
CLEAR PAD
Press to clear during pro-
gramming.
13.
(QTY)
(KG)
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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 CLEAR pad and re-enter the time of day (eg. 1:45).
The clock of the oven works based on the frequency of power source. So it may gain or lose in some area
where the frequency varies. It is recommended that you should adjust the time occasionally.
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.
You can close the door.
The dots (:) will flash on and
off.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the
oven beeps.
Plug the oven into a power point.
Ensure the oven door is closed.
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If more than 40 minutes on 100% is entered, the microwave power will be reduced after 40 minutes to avoid
overheating.
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 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).
Close the door. Press the 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 for 10 minutes on 50% power.
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Close the door. Press the 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 on 100% 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 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, automatically switching from one
variable power setting to the next.
* 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.
Close the door. Press the 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 pad.
Within 3 minutes of closing the door.
1
The timer begins to count
down.
Instant Cook™
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x 3
START will flash on and off.
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x 2
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme
Microwave time can be added during a cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK 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.
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2
3
Select power level by pressing the POWER
LEVEL pad as required
(for 50% press three times)
Close the door. Press the START pad.
Press the INSTANT COOK pad twice to
increase the cooking time by two minutes.
The timer starts to count
down.
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x 3
START will flash on and off.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS
1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to
achieve the best result.
If the instructions 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.
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 15.
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 BEVERAGE 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 DEFROST 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
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
Beverage allows you to heat beverages.
Follow the instructions provided in BEVERAGE MENU GUIDE on page 21 in the cooking
guides.
Beverage
Procedure Display
* Suppose you want to heat 2 cups of Beverage.
Press the BEVERAGE pad until de-
sired quantity is displayed (for 2 cups
press twice).
Pad Order
1
Step
x 2
The cooking time will begin counting
down. When it reaches zero, the
oven will "beep".
After about 2 sec.
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Rheat / Cooking allows you to cook or heat several popular foods.
Follow the instructions provided in REHEAT / COOKING MENU
GUIDE on pages 21 and 22 in the cooking guides.
Reheat / Cooking
* Suppose you want to cook 2 Jacket Potatoes.
Procedure Display
Press the JACKET POTATO pad until
the desired quantity is displayed (for 2
pieces 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 CHECK will flash on and off.
Open the door. Turn over potatoes.
Close the door.
The cooking time will begin counting
down. When it reaches zero, the oven
will "beep".
Press the START pad.
Step
START will flash on and off.
1
2
3
x 2
Close the door. Press the START pad.
4
START will flash on and off.
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x 1
LOW FAT MEALS
1. Mediterranean Chicken
2. Chinese Beef
3. Sesame Fish
4. Garlic and Chilli Fish Salad
5. Lemon Fish Fillets
VEGETARIAN MEALS
1. Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
2. Vegetables with Hokkien Noodles
3. Spring Vegetable Rice Bake
4. Herbed Jacket Potatoes
5. Vegetable Couscous
HEALTHY MENU will automatically compute the power level and cooking time. HEALTHY MENU has 2
categories. To select a menu, press the desired HEALTHY MENU pad until the menu of your choice is
displayed. Follow the instructions provided in the HEALTHY MENU MENU GUIDE on pages 23 - 26 in the
cooking guides.
* Suppose you want to cook Mediterranean Chicken.
Healthy Menu
Step Procedure Display
Pad Order
Close the door. Press the START pad.
The cooking time will begin counting
down.
The oven will "beep" 4 times and stop.
COOK indicator will go off and CHECK
will flash on and off.
START will flash on and off.
The cooking time will begin counting
down. When it reaches zero, the oven
will "beep".
2
Press the START pad.
Openthedoor.Addonionandsauceto
the chicken. Cover with lid or plastic
wrap. Close the door.
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3
6
START will flash on and off.
Press the LOW FAT MEALS pad until
thedesiredmenu number is displayed
(for Mediterranean Chicken press
once).
Press the START pad.
4The cooking time will begin counting
down.
The oven will "beep" 4 times and stop.
COOK indicator will go off and CHECK
will flash on and off.
START will flash on and off.
Open the door. Rearrange the chick-
en. Close the door.
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x 2
Express Defrost
* Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets.
EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specific
foods.
Follow the instructions provided in EXPRESS DEFROST
MENU GUIDE on page 27 in the cooking guides.
Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad
until the desired menu number is dis-
played (for Chicken Fillets press twice).
1
The defrosting time will begin counting
down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and
stop. COOK indicator will go off and TURN
OVER will be displayed repeatedly.
2
Step
Close the door. Press the START
pad.
3
Press the START pad.
4
The defrosting time will begin counting
down. When it reaches zero, the oven will
"beep".
1. Fish Fillets
2. Chicken Fillets
3. Sausages / Minced Meat
Open the door. Remove defrosted
pieces, turn over remaining pieces.
Close the door.
START will flash on and off.
START will flash on and off.
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Open the door. Remove defrosted piec-
es, turn over remaining pieces.
Close the door.
Close the door. Press the START pad.
Press the number pads to enter weight.
Press the EASY DEFROST pad until
the desired menu number is displayed
(for Chicken Pieces press four times). x 4
Easy Defrost
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces.
EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the micro-
wave power and defrosting time.
Follow the instructions provided in EASY DEFROST MENU
GUIDE on page 28 in the cooking guides.
Procedure Pad Order Display
1
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. The oven will
"beep" 4 times and stop. COOK
indicator will go off and CHECK
will flash on and off.
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. When it reaches
zero, the oven will "beep".
KG will flash on and off.
KG stops flashing and START will
flash on and off.
2
Press the START pad.
3
Step
4
5
1. Steak / Chops
2. Roast Meat
3. Poultry
4. Chicken Pieces
START will flash on and off.
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x 4
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 JACKET POTATO pad twice.
2
Press the POWER LEVEL pad twice.
(1) REHEAT/COOKING
* Suppose you want to cook 2 Jacket Potatoes for less time than the standard setting.
The Less/More setting can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features
– REHEAT
– COOKING
– HEALTHY MENU
– EXPRESS DEFROST
– EASY DEFROST
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the EASY DEFROST pad four times
for Chicken Pieces.
2
3
Press the number pads to enter weight.
Press the POWER LEVEL pad once.
(2) HEALTHY MENU/EXPRESS DEFROST/EASY DEFROST
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces (Easy Defrost) for more time than the standard setting.
4
1
1
Close the door. Press the START pad.
For HEALTHY MENU and EXPRESS DEFROST select the menu using the desired pad instead of the EASY
DEFROST pad in step 1 and go to step 3.
x 2
x 2
x 1
3
Close the door. Press the START pad.
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Timer
Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include:
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 the time of day.
* Suppose you want to set the timer for 3 minutes to boil 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 dis-
play.
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 the number pad . Then close the door, press the 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
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, the number pad and the CLEAR pad.
Your oven has an alarm function. If you leave food in the oven after cooking, the oven will "beep" 3 times 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 .
You can close the door.
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 the number pad . Then close the door, press the
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 "SAFE".
To unlock the control panel, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the number pad and the CLEAR pad. The time
of day is displayed and the oven is ready to use.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning.
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, or it
could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result
in a hazardous situation.
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. Keep the ventilation openings free of dust.
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 cleaners.
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. 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.
SERVICE CALL CHECK
Please check the following before calling for service:
1. Does the display light up? 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 pad once.
A. Does the oven lamp come on? 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 page16 for detail.)
2. If you cook the food over 40 minutes on 100 % power, the microwave power will be automatically
reduced to avoid overcooking.
SPECIFICATIONS
AC Line Voltage: Single phase 230–240V, 50Hz
AC Power Required: 1.67 kW
Output Power: 1200 W* (IEC test procedure)
Microwave Frequency: 2450 MHz (Class B/Group 2)**
Outside Dimensions: 520mm(W) x 310mm(H) x 455mm(D)
Cavity Dimensions: 375mm(W) x 226mm(H) x 387mm(D)***
Oven Capacity: 33Litre***
Cooking Uniformity: Turntable (ø320mm tray) system
Weight: Approx. 14 kg
*This measurement is based on the International Electrotechnical Commlsslon's standardised method for
measuring output power.
** This is the classification of ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment described in the International
Standard CISPR11.
*** Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding
food is less.
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Page
18 Quick reference guide
19 Helpful hints
20 Cookware and utensil guide
COOKING GUIDES
Quick Reference Guide
21 Beverage / Reheat / Cooking menu guide
23 Healthy Menu menu guide
27 Express defrost menu guide
28 Easy defrost menu guide
Beverage
Reheat, Cooking
Healthy Menu
Express Defrost
Easy Defrost
Less/More
Setting
For Reheat,
Cooking
Less/More
Setting
For Healthy Menu,
Express Defrost,
Easy Defrost
Variable Cooking
Control
Instant Cook
Timer
Child Lock
Clock
FEATURE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
To cook 2 Jacket Potatoes.
To defrost 0.5kg of Chicken Fillets.
To defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces.
To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds on 30%.
To set for 3 minutes.
To lock.
To set for 11:45 am
To unlock.
x 2
Menu Number
Menu Number
x 4
x 2
Weight
Cooking Time
x 4
Within 3 minutes of closing the door
Just One Touch
Press for 3 seconds
To heat 2 cups of Beverage.
x 2
Close
the
Door
(You can close the door.)
Close
the
Door
(You can close the door.)
Close
the
Door
Close
the
Door
Close
the
Door
To cook Lemon Fish Fillets.
Menu Category and Menu Number
x 5
Close
the
Door
Weight
★
Menu Number For More setting For Less setting
or
eg. Chicken Pieces
★Healthy Menu and Express Defrost, no need to enter weight.
x 1 x 2
Close
the
Door
eg. 1.0 kg
For More setting For Less setting
or
Within 2 seconds
x 1 x 2
Close
the
Door
(You can close the door.)
x 4
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1. THE ARRANGEMENT
Arrange foods carefully.
Place thickest areas toward outside of dish.
2. TURNING
Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time.
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,
Casseroles, or when Reheating.
Use to cover foods:
4. PIERCING
Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or
any foods with a skin or membrane
to allow steam to escape.
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.
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.
7. STIRRING
Stir foods from the outside to the centre of the dish,
once or twice during cooking if possible.
Eg. Casseroles and Sauces.
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.
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.
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.
11. STARTING TEMPERATURE
Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to heat than food at room temperature. Cooking times in this book
are based on normal storage temperatures.
Since rooms, refrigerators and freezers differ in temperature,
check cooking results at the minimum time.
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.
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.
14. GENERAL
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important
that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated.
If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels
until the food is sufficiently heated evently throughout.
LID PLASTIC WRAP PAPER TOWEL
EGG
TOMATO
FISH CHICKEN
Helpful Hints
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