Sharp R-556D Instruction Manual

900W (IEC 60705)
OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-556D
MICROWAVE OVEN
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OPERATION MANUAL
This operation manual contains important information which you should read
carefully before using your microwave oven.
IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is
not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open.
If you require any advice or assistance regarding your
Sharp product, please visit our website:
http://www.sharp.co.uk/support
Customers without Internet access may telephone (during office hours):
08705 274277
or from Ireland
[phone]
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin!
Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance
with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical
and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states
may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection
facilities free of charge*.
In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge
if you purchase a similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.
If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please
dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.
By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the
necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects
on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate
waste handling.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge
to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are
listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal for Business Users
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:
Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the
product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small
products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-
back of your used products.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Attention:
Your product is
marked with this
symbol.
It means that
used electrical
and electronic
products should
not be mixed
with general
household
waste. There is
a separate
collection
system for these
products.
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SAFETY:
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
OPERATION:
Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How Your Oven Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to Operate Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 - 10
Express Cook / Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 - 13
AutoCook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 16
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 - 18
COOKING ADVICE:
Microwave Cooking Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19- 20
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Defrosting Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Reheating Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
COOKBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 - 48
AFTERCARE:
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
CONTENTS
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
12
11
10
1
2
9
5
87
4
3
6
OVEN:
1. Oven lamp
2. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
3. Control panel
4. Door opening button
5. Oven cavity
6. Coupling
7. Door hinges
8. Door latches
9. Door seals and sealing surfaces
10. Power cord
11. Ventilation openings
12. Outer cabinet
ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
13. Turntable
14. Roller stay
•Place the roller stay in the coupling on the
oven floor, then place the turntable on to the
roller stay, ensuring it is located firmly.
•To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim
when removing them from the oven.
NOTES:
•The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it
is not damaged.
•Always operate the oven with the turntable and roller stay fitted correctly. This promotes thorough,
even cooking. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and could cause damage
to the oven.
•The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you
start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.
•When you order accessories, please quote both the PA RT NAME and MODEL NUMBER to
your dealer or SHARP approved service facility.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very
hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
13
14
ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
13. Turntable
14. Roller stay
•Place the roller stay in the coupling on the
oven floor, then place the turntable on to the
roller stay, ensuring it is located firmly.
•To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim
when removing them from the oven.
NOTES:
•The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it
is not damaged.
•Always operate the oven with the turntable and roller stay fitted correctly. This promotes thorough,
even cooking. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and could cause damage
to the oven.
•The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you
start the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.
•When you order accessories, please quote both the PA RT NAME and MODEL NUMBER to
your dealer or SHARP approved service facility.
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AUTO
MINUTE
KITCHEN
TIMER
CONTROL PANEL
1. DIGITAL DISPLAY
2. KITCHEN TIMER button/key:
Press to use as a minute timer, or to
programme standing time.
3. AUTO MINUTE button:
Press to cook on 100P for 1 minute or increase
time during cooking in multiples of 1 minute.
4. START button:
Press to start a programme.
5. STOP/CLEAR button:
Press once to stop a programme, twice to
cancel a programme.
6. TIME keys:
Use to enter cooking time or clock time.
7. EXPRESS COOK keys:
Use to cook foods stated.
1
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
13
2
5
4
2
3
NOTE:
Open the door to programme the oven. The KITCHEN TIMER,AUTO MINUTE,
STOP/CLEAR and START buttons can be used only when the door is closed.
8. EXPRESS DEFROST keys:
Use to defrost foods stated.
9. AUTO COOK key:
Use for programming the AUTO COOK menus 1 - 6.
10. LESS/MORE keys:
Press to shorten/lengthen cooking time.
11. POWER LEVEL key:
Press to select microwave power level.
12. CLEAR key:
Press to clear a programme.
13. CLOCK key:
Use to set the clock or display the 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.
Door closed Door opened
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INSTALLATION
1. Remove all packing materials including the
feature sticker (if applicable). Do not remove
the plastic film from the inside of the oven
window as this protects it from dirt. The
waveguide cover prevents food and grease
from entering the waveguide area where it
could cause damage. DO NOT REMOVE
THE WAVEGUIDE COVER.
2. Place oven on a secure, level surface.
Ensure it is strong enough to take the oven
weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be
cooked in the oven.
3. The minimum
height of free space
necessary above
the top surface of
the oven is 15cm.
4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture
or high humidity are generated, (for example,
near or above a conventional oven) or near
combustible materials (for example, curtains).
Do not block or obstruct air vent openings.
Do not place objects on top of the oven.
5. Make sure the power supply cord is
undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION” below).
Do not allow the power supply cord to
run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such
as the hot air vent area at the top rear
of the oven.
6. The socket must be readily accessible so that
it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
7. Do not use the oven outdoors.
BUILDING-IN-KIT.
This oven is not designed to be built into a wall
or cabinet.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
•Do not allow water to come into contact with
the power supply cord or plug.
•Insert the plug properly into the socket.
•Do not connect other appliances to the same
socket using an adaptor plug.
•If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a Sharp approved service facility or
a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
•When removing the plug from the socket
always grip the plug, never the cord as this may
damage the power supply cord and the
connections inside the plug.
•If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable
type and in the event of the socket outlet in
your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, remove the plug properly (do not
cut off).
•If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-
rewirable type and in the event of the socket
outlet in your home not being compatible with
the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.
•Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring
code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on
page 51.
15cm
WARNING:
Inspect the Oven:
•Check the oven carefully for damage
before and regularly after installation.
•Make sure the door closes properly,
that it is not misaligned or warped.
•Check the hinges and door safety
latches are not broken or loose.
•Ensure the door seal and sealing
surfaces are not damaged. If the door
or door seals are damaged, the oven
must not be operated until it has
been repaired by a competent person.
•Inspect the oven interior and door for
dents.
IMPORTANT:
If any damage is apparent, do not
operate the oven in any way, until it has
been repaired by a SHARP trained
engineer.
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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Oven Use:
•The oven is for domestic food use only.
•Never operate the oven when empty.
•Do not leave or store anything inside the oven
when not in use.
•Never attempt to use the oven with the door
open. It is important not to force or tamper
with the door safety latches.
•Never operate the oven with any object caught
in the door.
•Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of
the door latches or air-vent openings as this may
damage the oven and cause an electric shock.
•If water or food drops inside the air vent
openings switch off the oven immediately,
unplug it and call a SHARP approved service
facility. (See page 51).
•Never move the oven while it is operating.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT!
•The fuse from the cut-off plug should be
removed and the plug disposed of in a safe
manner.
•Under no circumstances should the cut-off
plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a
serious electric shock may occur.
•The plug must not be used without the fuse
cover fitted.
•If you have any doubt about your microwave
oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.
•When replacing the plug please ensure that
you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to
BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown
coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or
ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about
electrical connection seek the help of a
qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST
BE EARTHED
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code
given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 51.
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.
FIRE: If smoke is observed, switch off
and unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods
must not be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container. Stir the liquid
prior to and during heating/ reheating,
let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in
the oven after cooking.
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MAFF HEATING CATEGORY
The heating category (a letter A to E) developed
by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food) with microwave oven and food
manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to
heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb
2oz]). It does not represent the general
performance of the oven.
HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS
Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those
used for TV and radio signals.
Electrical energy is converted into microwave
energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via
a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering
the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide
cover.
Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because
of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there
is a fine metal mesh on the door.
During cooking the microwaves bounce off the
sides of the oven cavity at random.
Microwaves will pass through certain materials,
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See “Suitable Cookware” on page 21).
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves
which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by
friction, in the same way your hands get warm
when you rub them together.
The outer areas of the food are heated by the
microwave energy, then the heat moves to the
centre by conduction, as it does in conventional
cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir
food to ensure even heating.
Once cooking is complete, the oven
automatically stops producing microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
Microwave output power
in Watts (based on
international (IEC 60705)
standard).
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
Microwave Symbol.
A B C D E
Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating
categories A to E. Follow instructions for the
letter corresponding to the oven’s heating
category. The higher the output power and
heating category of the oven the less heating time
is required as shown opposite.
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
•Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown.
•To change the power level for cooking, enter
the required time and then press the POWER
LEVEL key until the display indicates the
desired level.
•For use of the power levels, please refer to the
cooking charts and recipes on pages 24 - 48.
Power Level
HIGH
MEDIUM HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM LOW
(Defrost)
LOW
(Defrost)
Percentage
100P
70P
50P
30P
10P
Press the
POWER
LEVEL
key
x 1
x 2
x 3
x 4
x 5
• 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.
BEFORE OPERATION
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR button.
3. The display will show:
1.
2.
3.
x1
IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will
default to 100P unless you press the POWER
LEVEL key.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock.
•To select the 12 hour clock, press the CLOCK key
once, will appear on the display.
•To select the 24 hour clock, press the CLOCK key
twice, will appear on the display.
To set the time of day follow the instructions below:
x1
x2
1. Select the
clock type
required.
2. Enter the hours by
pressing the TIME keys.
x1
4. Enter the minutes by
pressing the TIME keys.
5. To start the clock, press the
CLOCK key once.
x1
NOTES:
•Press the CLEAR key or STOP/CLEAR button if you make a mistake during programming.
•If you press any of the TIME keys too many times, continue to press the key until the desired time
re-appears.
•If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day.
If the clock has not been set, the display will only show when cooking is complete.
•If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently
show after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be
erased. The time of day will also be erased.
•When you want to reset the time of day, follow the above example again.
3. Press the
CLOCK key once.
You can close the door.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
Opening and closing the door:
To open the oven door, push the door opening button.
Starting the oven:
Close the door and press the START button.
Stopping the oven:
If you want to stop the oven during cooking, press the
STOP/CLEAR button once or open the oven door.
If you want to cancel the cooking programme, press the
STOP/CLEAR button twice or press the CLEAR key after
opening the door.
Your oven enables you to cook and defrost food
using the automatic programmes, or to cook and
defrost food manually.
Automatic cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook and defrost using preset programmes
where the timings have been calculated for you,
e.g Express Cook and Express Defrost.
Manual cooking and defrosting allows you to
cook/defrost foods and weights which are not
included in the automatic programmes.
Following are examples of manual cooking and
defrosting.
For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to
pages 11 - 16.
MANUAL COOKING
•Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 10P to 100P to cook (refer to page 7).
•Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.
•After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.
•Refer to the charts in the cookbook section, pages 27 - 32.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.
1. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 1 MIN. key
twice, then the 10 SEC.
key three times.
2. Input the power level by
pressing the POWER
LEVEL key twice.
3. Close the door. Press
the START button
once to start cooking.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
x2 x3 x2 x1
oror
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN
MANUAL DEFROSTING
•Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 7).
•Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting.
•After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.
•Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section, pages 25 - 26.
Example:
To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power.
1. Enter the defrosting time
by pressing the 10 MIN.
key once.
2. Input the power level by
pressing the POWER
LEVEL key 4 times.
3. Close the door. Press
the START button
once to start defrosting.
x1 x4 x1
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
NOTES:
•When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anti-
clockwise.
•Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).
•If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on the
display stops automatically. The cooking/defrosting time starts to count down again when the door
is closed and the START button is pressed.
•When cooking/defrosting is complete, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has
been set.
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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.
11
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.
EXPRESS COOK Example: To cook 1.2kg of Roast Beef from chilled.
x2
3. Close the door. Press the
START button once to
start cooking.
x1
NOTES:
•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 or pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight
is displayed.
EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 3 popular menus from
frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on page 12.
EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus.
Please refer to the chart on page 13.
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. Press the MEAT JOINT
key once.
EXPRESS DEFROST Example: To defrost a 1.2kg Meat Joint.
x1
3. Close the door. Press the
START button once to
start cooking.
x1
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
x7
x7
OR
x7
x7
OR
Follow the examples below for details on how to operate these functions.
EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
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 (chilled only) a few times and place
poultry, breast side down, in a flan dish on the
turntable.
•Turn poultry over when the audible signal
x1: Frozen sounds. When cooking frozen poultry with
x2: Chilled giblets, remove the giblets at first or second turn
over.
•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.
EXPRESS COOK CHART
NOTES FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST:
•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START button as instructed in the charts.
•When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound and
CHECK will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START button.
•The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is
thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.
•Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very hot during
operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
•Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.
•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.
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MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Meat Joint: 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes
until thoroughly defrosted.
Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.8kg • Place poultry, breast side-up, in a flan dish on the
turntable.
•Turn over when the audible signal sounds.
•
Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until
thoroughly defrosted.
Chicken Quarters 0.3kg - 1.2kg • Place quarters, best side-up, in a flan dish on the
turntable.
•Turn over and rearrange when the audible signal
sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15 - 30 minutes until
thoroughly defrosted.
WEIGHT RANGE FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST:
•Weigh all meat and poultry prior to cooking/defrosting as the labelled weight is only approximate.
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg (100g) or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg (650g)
to 0.7kg (700g) and 12.5oz to 13oz.
•You are restricted to cook/defrost a weight within the range given in the charts.
•To cook/defrost weights or foods not included in these charts, please refer to the charts in the
cookbook section.
•Frozen foods are defrosted from -18ºC.
NOTES FOR EXPRESS 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 COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
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AUTOCOOK enables you to cook the foods listed on the
control panel. For cooking instructions please refer to the
chart on pages 15-16.
Press the AUTOCOOK key until the number
corresponding to the food listed on the control panel
appears in the display.
Follow the example below for details on how to operate this
function.
x1 x1
1. Select the menu required
by pressing the AUTO
COOK key once.
2. Enter the weight by pressing the
WEIGHT keys until the desired
weight is displayed.
x1
AUTOCOOK
NOTES:
•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 or pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight
is displayed.
•You can select the menu by holding down or pressing the AUTOCOOK key until the desired
menu is displayed.
WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very hot during
operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.
Example: To cook 0.5kg Chilled Ready Meals (AC-1).
2. Enter the weight by pressing the
WEIGHT keys until the desired
weight is displayed.
3. Close the door. Press
the START button
once to start cooking.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
x5
x7
OR
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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
•For one section containers, use a
skewer to pierce film in 5 places.
•For two section containers,
pierce using a skewer.
Pierce meat/main section 3 times and rice/pasta
section twice.
• For food contained in bag(s), pierce 5 times on one
side. Cook pierced side-up.
• Where bags come already perforated, do not pierce.
• Place on the turntable.
• Stir, if possible, when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 minutes before
serving.
NOTES:
• For stirrable foods, including food in bags, stir or
manipulate contents when the audible signal sounds.
• For non-stirrable foods, use the MORE key.
(It is not necessary to stir.)
• It is not possible to use the LESS key for these menus.
• Arrange in a single layer in a large flan dish.
• Cover tightly with microwaveable cling film, pierce
several times and place on the turntable.
• After cooking, leave to stand for 2 - 3 minutes before
serving.
NOTE:
For white fish use the MORE key.
• Pierce each potato in several places and place towards
the edge of the turntable.
• Turn food over when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, leave to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Place rice/pasta in an appropriate sized bowl.
• Add 300ml (1/2 pint) of boiling water per 100g
rice/pasta.
• Do not cover.
• Place in the centre of the turntable.
• Stir when the audible signal sounds.
• After cooking, stand for 2 minutes before draining and
rinsing in boiling water.
MENU
AC-1
Chilled Ready
Meals
Stirrable:
e.g. Spaghetti
Bolognese,
Beef stew
Non-stirrable:
e.g. Lasagne,
Cottage pie
AC-2
Frozen Ready
Meals
Stirrable:
e.g: Spaghetti
Bolognese,
Beef stew
Non-Stirrable:
e.g. Lasagne,
Cottage pie
AC-3
Fresh Fish
(fillets, steaks)
Oily fish: e.g
Salmon, mackerel
White fish: e.g.
Cod, Haddock
AC-4
Jacket Potatoes
AC-5
Rice/Pasta
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AUTOCOOK CHART
WEIGHT RANGE
0.3kg - 0.8kg
0.3kg - 0.8kg
0.1kg - 0.6kg
1- 4 potatoes(pieces)
1 potato = approx.
250g
0.1kg - 0.3kg
AUTOCOOK
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AUTOCOOK CHART
WEIGHT RANGE
0.1kg - 0.6kg
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
• Cut, chop and slice into evenly sized pieces.
•
Place in an appropriate sized dish.
• Add 15ml (1 tbsp) of water per 100g of vegetables.
• Cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places.
• Place in the centre of the turntable.
• After cooking, stand for 2 minutes before serving.
MENU
AC-6
Fresh Vegetables
(sliced, chopped
etc)
•Chilled foods are cooked from 5ºC.
•Frozen foods are cooked from -18ºC.
AUTOCOOK
NOTES:
•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the START button as instructed in the chart.
•When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signal sounds and
CHECK will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START button.
•The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is
thoroughly heated after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time manually.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CHILLED READY MEALS/FROZEN READY MEALS:
•These menus are suitable for savoury microwave ready meals only.
•Always check food is thoroughly heated before serving, if necessary increase cooking time, using
70% microwave power level and check the food every minute.
•Remove outer cardboard packaging as instructed by the manufacturer.
•If the food container is made of aluminium foil, remove the food and place in suitable container,
cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 5 places before heating. (See “Suitable Cookware” on
page 21).
•If the container is covered with aluminium foil, remove foil, re-cover with microwave cling film and
pierce 5 times.
WEIGHT RANGE:
•Weigh all foods prior to cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg (100g) or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg (650g)
to 0.7kg (700g) and 12.5oz to 13oz.
•Ready Meals AC-1 & AC-2 should be rounded up to the nearest 0.05kg, for example, 0.34kg (340g)
to 0.35kg (350g).
•You are restricted to cook a weight within the range given in the charts.
•To cook weights or foods not included in the chart, please refer to the charts in the cookbook
section.
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1. SEQUENCE COOKING
This function enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to 3 different stages.
Example:
To cook for: 5 minutes on 70P microwave power (Stage 1)
16 minutes on 30P microwave power (Stage 2)
The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 70P, and then for 16 minutes on 30P.
NOTE: If 100P is required on the final stage, it is not necessary to input the power level.
STAGE 1
1. Enter the cooking time
by pressing the 1 MIN.
key 5 times.
2. Input the power level by
pressing the POWER LEVEL
key twice.
x5 x2
STAGE 2
3. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 10 MIN. key
once, then the 1 MIN. key
6 times.
4. Input the power level by
pressing the POWER LEVEL
key 4 times.
5. Close the door. Press
the START button once
to start cooking.
x1 x6 x4 x1
2. AUTO MINUTE
AUTO MINUTE enables you:
•To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
•To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
You can use this function for manual cooking only.
Example: To cook for 2 minutes, press the
AUTO MINUTE button twice.
NOTE:
•The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start can only be used within 3 minutes after cooking
completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR button.
•The cooking time can be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.
x2
AUTO
MINUTE
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3. LESS and MORE
The LESS ( ▼) and MORE ( ▲ ) keys enable you to:
•Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes.
TO USE WITH AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES:
EXPRESS COOK, EXPRESS DEFROST, AUTOCOOK
Press the LESS ( ▼) / MORE ( ▲) key before pressing the START button.
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.
NOTES:
•If you select MORE the display will show, . If you select LESS, the display will show, .
•Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them, will be displayed
when the START button is pressed.
•To cancel LESS / MORE, press the same key again.
•To change MORE to LESS, press the LESS ( ▼) key.
•To change LESS to MORE, press the MORE ( ▲) key.
CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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KITCHEN
TIMER
x1 x1 x5
NOTES:
•You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds.
•To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER simply press the STOP/CLEAR button and the display will return
to the time of day, if set.
•The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst the oven is in use.
•To check the time of day, open the door and press the CLOCK key.
4. KITCHEN TIMER
Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food.
Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes:
3. Close the door. Press the
START button once to
start the timer.
2. Enter the desired time
by pressing the 1 MIN.
key 5 times.
1. Press the KITCHEN
TIMER key once or
press the KITCHEN
TIMER button once and
open the door.
x1
oror
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