Sharp R-582D User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
MICROWAVE OVEN R
R-582D

Page
CONTENTS
Warning......................................................... E-1
Special Notes................................................ E-2
Installation Instructions ............................... E-3
Oven Diagram............................................... E-3
Operation of Touch Control Panel
Control Panel Display................................. E-4
Touch Control Panel Layout ...................... E-4
Before Operating ........................................ E-5
Getting Started ........................................... E-5
Clock Setting............................................... E-5
Stop/Clear ................................................... E-5
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking ..... E-5
Microwave Cooking Techniques................. E-6
Manual Operations
Microwave Time Cooking.......................... E-7
Sequence Cooking ..................................... E-8
Instant Cook ................................................ E-8
Slow Cook ................................................... E-9
Automatic Operations
Notes for Automatic Operations ............. E-10
Sensor Reheat .......................................... E-11
Sensor Reheat Menu Guide .................... E-11
Sensor Menu ............................................ E-12
Sensor Menu Menu Guide ...................... E-14
Express Defrost ........................................ E-16
Express Defrost Menu Guide .................. E-17
Easy Defrost.............................................. E-18
Easy Defrost Menu Guide........................ E-19
Other Convenient Features
Help Feature (INFO).................................. E-20
Less/More Setting .................................... E-23
Adjust Time During the Cooking Program ....
E-24
Timer ......................................................... E-25
Alarm......................................................... E-25
Care and Cleaning ...................................... E-26
Service Call Check ...................................... E-26
Specifications ............................................. E-26

E – 1
WARNING
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
1. 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. After use wipe the waveguide cover with a damp cloth, followed by a dry cloth to remove any
foodsplashesandgrease.Built-upgreasemayoverheatandbegintocausesmokeorcatchfire.
e. Ifmaterialsinsidetheovenshouldsmokeorignite,keepovendoorclosed,turnovenoff,and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
f. Attendthe oven closelywhenusingdisposablecontainersmadefromplastic,paperor other
combustible material.
2. To reduce the risk of explosion and sudden boiling:
a. Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are
considered to be sealed containers.
b. When boiling liquids in the oven, use the wide-mouthed container and stand about 20
seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.
3. 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 or laboratory use.
4. Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven.
5. Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself because of hazard. The oven must be adjusted or
repaired by a qualified service technician trained by SHARP.
6. Do not operate the oven if it is not working correctly or damaged until it has been repaired by a
qualifiedservicetechniciantrainedbySHARP.Itisparticularlyimportantthattheovendoorcloses
properly and that there is no damage to:
(1) Door (warped), (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door Seals and Sealing
Surfaces.
7. Donotcatch the utensil,yourclothes or accessoriesonthedoor safety latcheswhenyou take out
the food from the oven.
8. Shouldthepowersupplycordbecomedamaged,itmustbereplacedwithaspecialcordsupplied
or approved by the SHARP SERVICE CENTRE. And it must be replaced by a qualified service
technician trained by SHARP.
9. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or
over any hot surface or sharp edges.
10.IftheovenlampfailspleaseconsultyourdealeroraqualifiedservicetechniciantrainedbySHARP.
11.After cooking, use oven mittens when taking out the food and avoid steam burns by directing
steam away from the face and hands.
12.Slowly lift the furthest edge of dish’s cover and microwave plastic wrap and carefully open
popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.
13.To prevent the turntable from breaking:
a. Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.
b. Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on the cold turntable.
c. Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on the hot turntable.
14.Do not place anything on the outer cabinet.
15.Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
16.Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
17.This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
18.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.
19.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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* Puncture egg yolks and whites and
oysters before cooking to prevent
“explosion”.
* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
squash, hot dogs, sausages and
oysters so that steam escapes.
* Use specially bagged popcorn for
the microwave oven.
* Listen while popping corn for the
popping to slow to 1-2 seconds.
* Transfer baby food to small dish
and heat carefully, stirring often.
Check for suitable temperature to
prevent burns.
* Remove the screw cap and teat
before warming baby bottles. After
warming shake thoroughly. Check
for suitable temperature.
* Food with filling should be cut after
heating, to release steam and avoid
burns.
* Stir liquids briskly before and after
cooking for even heating.
* Use a deep bowl when cooking
liquids or cereals to prevent boiling
over.
* For boiling or cooking liquids see
WARNING on page E-1.
* Remove food from can.
* These foods have high sugar and/or
fat contents.
* Cook for the recommended time.
* 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 sparkling, therefore
reduce foil and keep clear of cavity
walls.
* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
“explosion”, which may damage
the oven or injure yourself.
* Reheat whole eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags
or glass bowls.
* Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.
* Heat disposable bottles.
* Overheat baby bottles.
Only heat until warm.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.
* Heat baby food in original jars.
* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or
air tight containers.
* Deep fry fat.
* Dry wood, herbs, or wet papers.
* Operate the oven empty.
* 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 as
sparkling can damage the oven.
SPECIAL NOTES
DO DON’T
Eggs, fruits,
nuts, seeds,
vegetables,
sausages and
oysters
Popcorn
Baby food
General
Canned foods
Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
pudding
Meats
Utensils
Aluminium
foil

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity and the feature sticker from the oven door panel
(ifavailable). Checktheunitforanydamage,suchasamisaligneddoor,damageddoorsealsaround
thedoor ordents inside theoven cavityor on the door. Ifthere isany damage, please do notoperate
the oven until it has been checked by the SHARP SERVICE CENTRE and repaired, if necessary.
2. Accessories provided
1) Turntable 2) Roller Stay 3) Operation Manual 4) Cookbook
3. FittherollerstayandturntablereferringtoOVENDIAGRAMbelow.Placetherollerstayonthebottom
of oven and seat the turntable on the roller stay, while aligning well with the coupling in the centre.
NEVER use the oven without the turntable and roller stay.
4. Theoven should not be installed in any area where heat andsteam aregenerated, forexample, next
to a conventional oven unit.
The oven should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings.
Allow space of at least 15cm from top of the oven for air ventilation.
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.
TheA.C. voltage andfrequency must correspondto the oneindicated on therating plate onthe back
of the oven.
6. This appliance must be earthed: 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.
OVEN DIAGRAM
1Door handle
2Touch control panel
(See page E-4)
3Digital readout
4See through door
5Door seals and sealing
surfaces
6Door safety latches
7Door hinges
8Coupling
9Oven lamp
0Waveguide cover
(Do not remove)
ATurntable
BRoller stay
CVentilation openings
DPower supply cord
ERating plate

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OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control
panel.
An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.
In addition an audible signal will sound for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times
when cooking procedure is required.
Touch Control Panel Layout
1SENSOR MENU PADS
Press to select Sensor Menu.
2INFO PAD
Press to select auto start,
child lock, language or
demonstration modes.
Press to get cooking informa-
tion.
3SENSOR REHEAT PADS
Press to reheat popular
menus.
4EXPRESS DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Express
Defrost menu.
5EASY DEFROST PAD
Press to defrost meat by
entering the weight.
6SLOW COOK PAD
Press to cook slowly and for a
longer time.
7MORE ( ), LESS ( ) PADS
Press to adjust the doneness
of food in one minute
increments during cooking or
to increase/decrease the time
whilst programming the
automatic operations.
8NUMBER PADS
Press to enter cooking times,
clock time or weight of food.
9POWER LEVEL PAD
Press to select microwave
power setting.
If not pressed, 100% (HIGH
POWER) is automatically
selected.
0CLOCK PAD
Press to set clock or timer.
ASTOP/CLEAR PAD
Press to clear during program-
ming.
Press once to stop operation
of oven during cooking; press
twice to cancel cooking
programme.
BINSTANT COOK/START PAD
Press to start oven after
setting programmes.
Press once to cook for 1
minute on 100% (HIGH
POWER) or increase by 1
minute multiples each time
this pad is pressed during
cooking.
Control Panel Display
Indicator
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The dots (:) will flash on
and off.
Clock Setting
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the CLOCK pad.
* To enter the present time of day e.g. 11:34 (AM or PM):
Press the CLOCK pad again.
Stop/Clear
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to:
1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice.
Getting Started
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Plug the oven into a power point.
Ensure the oven door is closed. SHARP MICRO-WAVE
OVEN will be displayed
repeatedly.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the
oven beeps.
Before Operating
* This oven is preset with the OPERATION GUIDE in English.
To assist you in programming your oven, the operation guide will appear in the display.
In this manual, the display of operation guide is abbreviated.
* You can get operation guide in English, Malay or Russian.
To change the language, see page E-22.
Only the dots will remain.
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This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (Ex. 13:45), ERROR will appear
in the display. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time of day (Ex. 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.
If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking mode, press the CLOCK pad. As long as your
finger is pressing the CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed.
:
11:34
Enterthecorrect timeofday bypressing
the numbers in sequence.
11:34
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Arrange food carefully
Watch cooking time
Cover foods before cooking
Stir foods
Turn foods
Rearrange foods
Allow standing time
Shield foods
Check for doneness
Condensation
Browning dish
Microwave safe plastic wrap
Microwave safe plastic
cookware
Place thickest areas toward outside of dish.
Cookfortheshortestamountoftimeindicatedandaddmoretime
as needed.
Food severely over-cooked can smoke or ignite.
Check recipe for suggestions: paper towels, microwave plastic
wrap or a lid.
Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
(Helps keep oven clean)
Use small pieces of aluminium foil to cover thin areas of meats or
poultry in order to avoid overcooking.
From outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking, if
possible.
Foods such as chicken, hamburgers or steaks should be turned
over once during cooking.
Like meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom
and from the center of the dish to the outside.
After cooking ensure adequate standing time.
Remove food from oven and stir if possible.
Cover for standing time which allows the food to finish cooking
without overcooking.
Look for signs indicating that cooking temperature has been
reached. Doneness signs include:
–Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
–Poultry thigh joints move easily.
–Pork and poultry show no pinkness.
–Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
A normal part of microwave cooking. The humidity and moisture
in food will influence the amount of moisture in the oven. Gener-
ally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as
uncovered foods. Ensure that the ventilation openings are not
blocked.
Whenusingabrowningdishorself-heatingmaterial,alwaysplace
a heat-resistant insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to
prevent damage to the turntable, roller stay and coupling due to
heatstress.Thepreheatingtimespecifiedinthedish'sinstructions
must not be exceeded.
For cooking food with high fat content, do not bring the wrap in
contact with the food as it may melt.
Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for cook-
ing foods with high fat and sugar content.
MICROWAVE COOKING TECHNIQUES

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If the door is opened during cooking process, the cooking time in the readout automatically stops. The
cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the INSTANT COOK/START pad
is pressed.
Ifyouwishtoknowthepowerlevelduringcooking,pressthePOWERLEVELpad.Aslongasyourfinger
is pressing the POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be displayed.
MANUAL OPERATIONS
Microwave Time Cooking
When cook under microwave manually, first enter the cooking time, then the power level.
You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
There are five different power levels.
Enter desired cooking time.
Step Procedure Display
Power level
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Keeping food
warm Defrost,
Softening
butter
Raw meat,
Vegetables,
Rice or Pasta
Pad Order
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Delicate Food such as
Eggs or Seafood
This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking.
If a power level is not selected, then 100% (HIGH POWER) is automatically used.
* Suppose you want to cook vegetables for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 100% (HIGH POWER):
Enter desired cooking time.
Select power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL pad as required (for
50% press three times).2
Procedure
Step Pad Order Display
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The timer begins to count
down.
230
1000
50 %
1000
To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL pad until desired power level is displayed.
* Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 50% (MEDIUM POWER):
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Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
COOK will flash on and off.
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COOK will flash on and off.
The timer begins to count
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Sequence Cooking
Yourovencanbeprogrammedforupto3cookingsequences,switchingfromonevariablepowersetting
to another automatically.
* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% (MEDIUM POWER) followed by 5 minutes on
100% (HIGH POWER):
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Enter desired cooking time.
Select power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL pad as required. (for
50% press three times)
1
For second sequence, enter desired
cooking time.
(If power is not selected the oven will
operate at 100%).
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
x 3
1000
50 %
500
1000
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2
COOK will flash on and off.
The timer begins to count
down.
When it reaches zero,
500
the second sequence will
appear and the timer will
begin to count down again.
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Instant Cook™
For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% (HIGH
POWER).
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
(Within 3 minutes of closing the door.)
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad until desired time is displayed.
Each time the pad is pressed during cooking, the cooking time is increased by 1 minute.
100
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down.

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The SLOW COOK setting is designed for food which needs longer cooking time. For example, stewing,
braising,boilingsouporChinesedessertsofliquidtype.TheSLOWCOOKsettingprovidestwochoices:
SLOW COOK HIGH or SLOW COOK LOW. The maximum cooking time is 2 hours for each choice when
cook manually.
To select SLOW COOK HIGH, press the SLOW COOK pad once.
To select SLOW COOK LOW, press the SLOW COOK pad twice.
* Suppose you want to cook stew chicken on SLOW COOK HIGH for 1 hour 30 min:
Press the SLOW COOK pad once.
Enter desired cooking time.
Slow Cook
Step Procedure Display
1H30
Pad Order
SLOW
COOK
HIGH
x 1
2COOK will flash on and off.
3
PresstheINSTANTCOOK/START
pad.
1H30
The cooking time will count
down to zero. After cooking the
oven will "beep".
NOTE 1. Ifyouneedtocheckthefooddonenessduringcooking,youcanpresstheSTOP/CLEARpad
once and open the oven door, then check and stir. After that close the door and press the
INSTANT COOK/START pad to resume cooking.
2. CombinationofHIGHandLOWforcookingin2stagesispossible.Butcombinationbetween
SLOW COOK and other features is not possible.
3. Ifyou wish to know the level of slow cookduring cooking,press thePOWER LEVEL pad. As
long as your finger is pressing the POWER LEVEL pad, SLOW COOK HIGH or SLOW COOK
LOW will be displayed.
SPECIAL NOTES ON SLOW COOKING
For better cooking result, always try to:
1. Cut the ingredients into smaller pieces.
2. Add in adequate liquid as medium (eg: water, sauce) and try to submerge the ingredients into the
liquid in order to avoid scorching. This is especially important when stew meat or chicken soup is
prepared.
3. Whensouporlargequantity is prepared,makesurethatthewater level isatleast11/2inches(3.8cm)
from the rim of casserole, otherwise spill over may result.
4. Donotaddtoomuchseasoningsorsaltattheinitialstageofcooking.Trytoadd(especiallysalt)soon
after or just after finish.
5. Cookwiththecasserolelidon.Alsopleasedonotopenthelidduringcookingasthismaydisturbthe
cooking sequence.
6. Stir and stand after cooking.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS
1. Wipe off any moisture from the outside of cooking containers and the interior of the oven with a
dry cloth or paper towel prior to cooking on SENSOR REHEAT or SENSOR MENU.
2. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR REHEAT or SENSOR MENU.
3. ERROR will be displayed if:
(a) more or less than the quantity or weight of foods suggested in the EASY DEFROST MENU
GUIDE is programmed when the INSTANT COOK/START pad is pressed.
To clear, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and reprogramme.
(b) the door is opened or the STOP/CLEAR pad is pressed before the cooking time is displayed in
sensor cooking.
To clear, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and cook manually.
4. When cooking small quantities of food on SENSOR REHEAT or SENSOR MENU, the food may be
cooked without displaying any remaining cooking time or requiring any operations during the
cooking.
5. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each Menu Guide, cook
manually.
6. To change the final cooking result from the standard setting, press the MORE ( ) or LESS ( ) pad
prior to pressing the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
7. 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.
8. To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE,
use EASY DEFROST or defrost manually.
9. When entering the weight of the food, round off the weight to the nearest 0.1kg(100g). For
example, 0.35kg would become 0.4kg.
Notes for Automatic Operations

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02 KG-
05 KG
Sensor Reheat
SENSOR REHEAT will automatically compute the power level and cooking time for 3 popular menus.
Follow the details provided in SENSOR REHEAT MENU GUIDE below.
* Suppose you want to reheat Dish of 360g:
You can get a cooking hint whenever Help is lit in the display. See page E-22.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the REHEAT DISH pad.
If you require a cooking hint, press the
INFO pad.
DISH
COOK will flash on and off.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
SENSOR
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The cooking time will begin
counting. When it reaches
zero, the oven will "beep".
STIR STAND COVERED will
be displayed repeatedly.
*When the sensor detects the vapour
from the food, the remaining cooking
time will appear.
(eg. remaining cooking time is
approximately 1 min. 30 sec.)
2
1
200-500g
200-500g
1–4 cups
1 cup,
approx. 250ml
Sensor Reheat Menu Guide
Dish
Lunch/
Dinner plate
Meat Dish
Rice
Plate of Rice
Soup
Clear soup
Cream soup
Soup with vegetables
and bone
8-12°C
Refrigerated
temperature
8-12°C
Refrigerated
temperature
15-20°C
Room
temperature
•Put on a flat ceramic dish, 22-28cm in diameter.
•Cover with microwave wrap. Sprinkle with
water (2 tbsp) is recommended to add if the
meat is dry before reheating.
•Leave around 1 inch (2.5cm) gap on ONE
SIDE to allow steam escape.
•After reheating, stir and stand covered for 1
minute.
•Put on a flat ceramic dish, 22-28cm in diameter.
•Cover with microwave wrap. Sprinkle with
water (1-2 tbsp) is recommended to add if the
rice is dry before reheating.
•Leave around 1 inch (2.5cm) gap on ONE
SIDE to allow steam escape.
•After reheating, stir and stand covered for 1
minute.
•Use a soup bowl for 1 cup and a 2-litre casse-
role for 2 cups or more.
•Cover with microwave wrap.
•Leave around 1 inch (2.5cm) gap on ONE
SIDE to allow steam escape.
•Place off centre of turntable for 1 cup.
(For 2-4 cups, place along the rim of turntable.)
•After reheating, stir.
INITIAL
TEMPERATURE PROCEDURE
QUANTITY
MENU
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Sensor Menu
* Suppose you want to cook 2 Baked Potatoes:
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the BAKED POTATO pad.
If you require a cooking hint, press the
INFO pad.
COOK will flash on and off.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
SENSOR
The cooking time will
begin counting down.
The oven will "beep" 4
times and will stop. TURN
FOOD OVER will be
displayed repeatedly.
*When the sensor detects the vapour
from the food, the remaining cooking
time will appear.
(eg. remaining cooking time is
approximately 8 min. 18 sec.)
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SENSOR MENU will automatically compute the power level and cooking time. SENSOR MENU has 5
categories. There are 2 ways to select a menu. One is for Rice or Baked Potato. The other is for Congee/
Porridge, Steam Menu or Vegetables. Refer to each procedure and follow the details provided in
SENSOR MENU MENU GUIDE on page E-14 and E-15.
(1) For Rice or Baked Potatoes
To select a menu, press the desired SENSOR MENU pad.
Open the door. Turn over potatoes.
Close the door.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
PRESS START will be
displayed repeatedly.
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BAKED
POTATO
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The cooking time will
begin counting. When it
reaches zero, the oven will
"beep".
STAND COVERED WITH
FOIL will be displayed
repeatedly.
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You can get a cooking hint whenever Help is lit in the display. See page E-22.
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(2) For Congee/Porridge, Steam Menu or Vegetables
To select a menu, press the desired SENSOR MENU pad until the
menu of your choice is displayed.
* Suppose you want to cook 350g Fish with Steam Menu:
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the STEAM MENU pad until the
desired menu is displayed (for Fish
press once).
COOK will flash on and off.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
SENSOR
The cooking time will
begin counting. When it
reaches zero, the oven will
"beep".
STAND COVERED will be
displayed repeatedly.
*When the sensor detects the vapour
from the food, the remaining cooking
time will appear.
(eg. remaining cooking time is
approximately 5 min. 04 sec.)
FISH
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2
You can get a cooking hint whenever Help is lit in the display. See page E-22.
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PAD MENU QUANTITY PROCEDURE
Rice 1-2 serves •Wash rice until water runs clear.
•Place rice and water into a deep
casserole (about 2 ) and soak for
30mins(stirriceafewtimesduring
soaking).
•Stir and cook with cover.
•Aftercooking,stirlightlyandstand
for 5 mins with a cover.
Congee 1-2 serves •Wash rice until water runs clear.
•Place rice and water into a deep
casserole (about 2 ) and soak for
30mins(stirriceafewtimesduring
soaking).
•Stir and cook uncovered.
•Aftercooking,stirlightlyandstand
for 5 mins.
Menu Variation
eg ★Congee with Pallock Fish and Peanuts
Ingredients: 100g Pallock Fish (fried; chopped)
(3-5 persons) 50g Peanuts
1 slice Salted Turnip (chopped)
3 Spring Onions (chopped)
NOTE The ingredients can be added just after finish, with salted turnip and spring
onions as garnish and sprinkles on top.
★Congee with Salted Pork and Preserved Duck Eggs
Ingredients: approx. 230g (1/2lb) lean pork (chopped)
(3-5 persons) 2 preserved duck eggs (diced)
NOTE The ingredients can be added 10 min. before finish.
Porridge 1-2 serves •Wash rice until water runs clear.
•Place rice and water into a deep
casserole (about 2 ) and soak for
15mins(stirriceafewtimesduring
soaking).
•Stir and cook uncovered.
•Aftercooking,stirlightlyandstand
for 5 mins.
Menu Variation
You can enjoy the variation by putting some ingredients into Porridge just after finish or
10 mins before finish.
eg ★Chicken Porridge: 200g Chicken (cut small pieces, precooked)
(3-5 persons) Spring Onion, cut 3cm long
★Fish Porridge : 250g Fish (precooked)
(3-5 persons) 2 slices Ginger (cut into stripes)
Sensor Menu Menu Guide
Serving (s) Rice Water
1 serve (1-2 persons) 150g 250ml
2 serves (3-5 persons) 300g 480ml
Serving (s) Rice Water
1 serve (1-2 persons) 50g 750ml
2 serves (3-5 persons) 80g 1400ml
Serving (s) Rice Water
1 serve (1-2 persons) 70g 700ml
2 serves (3-5 persons) 90g 1400ml
NOTE 1. Water temperature should be about 20°C at initial cooking.
2. 1 tael=38 grams.
x 2
x 1
x 1

E –15
( )
Steam Fish
eg: Sea Bream
Red Snapper
Carp
Pomfret
Golden Thread
Black Mullet
Flatfish
Garoupa
etc.
Steam Meat
eg: Pork patty
Beef patty
Spare rib cubes
Chicken pieces
etc.
Fresh Vegetables
Broccoli (florets)
Lettuce (shreds)
Asparagus (in strips)
Chinese Celery
Cabbage (Shreds)
Spinach (halves)
Onions (shreds)
Mange-tout (whole)
Corn-on-the-cob
(whole or halves)
Green Pepper (strips)
Frozen Vegetables
Broccoli (florets)
Califlower (florets)
Asparagus (in strips)
Green Beans
Mange-tout (whole)
Corn-on-the-cob
(whole or halves)
Brussels Sprouts
Baked Potato
Potato (whole)
•
Wash fish thoroughly and remove scales.
•
Make a few slits on the skin of fish, pierce
the eyes of fish.
•
Put on a shallow dish, 22-28 cm in diameter.
•
Sprinkle lightly with water, salt and oil.
•
Put green onion and ginger slices on top.
•
Cover with microwave wrap.
Leave around 1 inch (2.5 cm) gap on ONE
SIDE to allow steam escape.
•
After cooking, stand covered for 2 minutes.
•
Marinate the meat.
•
For meat patty, try to make it a thin layer
especially in the centre.
•
Put on a shallow dish, 22-28 cm in diameter.
•
Cover with microwave wrap.
Leave around 1 inch (2.5 cm) gap on ONE
SIDE to allow steam escape.
•
After cooking, stand covered for 2 minutes.
•
Wash vegetables, then remove excess
water.
•
Cut & trim the vegetables into florets, shreds
or strips.
•
Put on a flat ceramic plate (28-31cm in
diameter), sprinkle sparingly with salt & oil.
•
Cover loosely with microwave wrap. Leave
around 1 inch (2.5 cm) gap on ONE SIDE to
allow steam escape.
•
After cooking, stir.
•Before cooking, separate vegetables (eg.
broccoli) as much as possible.
•Put on a flat ceramic plate (28-31 cm in
diameter), add water (2-3 tbsp) if necessary.
•Cover loosely with microwave wrap. Leave
around 1 inch (2.5 cm) gap on ONE SIDE to
allow steam escape.
•After cooking, stir and stand covered for 2
minutes.
•Use washed new potatoes.
•Pierce a few times with fork on each side.
•Place on outside of turntable.
If one piece only, place on the centre.
•Half way the oven will "beep" and stop,
TURN FOOD OVER will flash on and off.
Turn over potatoes and press INSTANT
COOK/START pad to continue cooking.
•After cooking, stand and covered with
aluminium foil for 3-10 minutes.
INITIAL
TEMPERATURE
8-12°C
8-12°C
20-25°C
Room
temperature
-18°C
Frozen
temperature
20-25°C
Room
temperature
QUANTITY PROCEDURE
MENUPAD
x 2
NOTE 1. For hard type of vegetables, use MORE setting for better result (see page E-23), and
let it stand for a while after cooking for better results.
2. For other vegetables that are not suggested here, please cook manually.
NOTE
For ice covered
vegetables, rinse to wash
away the ice blocks, then
drain and cook manually.
x 2
x 1
x 1
x 1
130-420 g
180-520 g
0.1-1.0 kg
0.1-1.0 kg
1-6 pieces
1 piece,
approx.
200 to 250 g

E –16
Express Defrost
EXPRESSDEFROSTrapidlydefrosts3typesofmeatin
specific weights.
Follow the details provided in Express Defrost Menu
Guide on page E-17.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the EXPRESS DEFROST
pad until the desired menu
number is displayed (for Minced
Meat press once).
* Suppose you want to defrost 0.2 kg of Minced Meat:
Press the INSTANT COOK/
START pad.
Open the door. Remove
defrosted portions, turn over
and shield edges with foil strips.
Close the door.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad.
PRESS START will be displayed
repeatedly.
3
1.Minced Meat
2.Chicken Pieces
3.Steak/Chops
145
02 KG
COOK will flash on and off.
E PRESS
DEFROST
MINCED
MEAT
215
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. When a 4 times
"beep" sound is heard, the oven
stops. TURN FOOD OVER will be
displayed repeatedly.
The defrosting time will continue
counting down. When it reaches
zero, the oven will "beep" and
STAND COVERED WITH FOIL will
be displayed.
x 1
2
1
4

E –17
Minced Meat
Beef
Chicken Pieces
(Mid-joint of
chicken wings)
Steaks/
Chops
0.2 kg
0.35 kg
0.3 kg
Express Defrost Menu Guide
PROCEDURE
MENU
•Place frozen minced meat on a shallow dish.
•
Half way the oven will "beep" and stop, TURN
FOOD OVER will be displayed. Remove defrosted
portions, turn over and shield edges with foil
strips.
•Press start to continue defrosting.
•After defrost time, stand covered with
aluminium foil for 3-5 minutes.
•Place mid-joint of chicken wings on a shallow
dish.
•Half way the oven will "beep" and stop, TURN
FOOD OVER will be displayed. Turn over, rear-
range and shield the defrosted portions with foil.
•Press start to continue defrosting.
•After defrost time, stand covered with
aluminium foil for 5 minutes.
•
Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil.
•
Position the food with thinner parts in the centre
in a single layer on a shallow dish.
If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as
soon as possible.
•Half way the oven will "beep" and stop, TURN
FOOD OVER will be displayed. Turn over, rear-
range and shield the defrosted portions with foil.
•Press start to continue defrosting.
•After defrost time, stand covered with
aluminium foil for 5 minutes.
No.
NOTE 1. When freezing minced meat, shape it into flat even sizes.
2. Forchickenpieces,steaks and chops,freezeseparatelyinsingle flat layersandifnecessary
interleave with freezer plastic to separate layers. This will ensure even defrosting.
3. It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.
QUANTITY
1
2
3

E –18
Easy Defrost
EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and
defrosting time.
Follow the details provided in Easy Defrost Menu Guide on page E-19.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the EASY DEFROST pad.
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces:
Press the number pads to enter weight.
Openthedoor.Turnoverandrearrange.
Shield the defrosted portions. Close the
door.
3
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
PRESS START will be
displayed repeatedly.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
10 KG
COOK will flash on and off.
1620
The defrosting time will
begin counting down.
When a 4 times "beep"
sound is heard, the oven
stops. TURN FOOD OVER
will be displayed
repeatedly.
330
The defrosting time will
continue counting down.
When it reaches zero, the
oven will "beep" and
STAND COVERED WITH
FOIL will be displayed.
4
2
1
5
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