Sharp R-64STM Instruction Manual

800W (IEC 60705)
R-64STM
MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL
OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK
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CONTENTS
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Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety:
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation:
Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Microwaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How to operate the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Dual Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Express Cook/Express Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Express Cook/Express Defrost Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 - 12
Convenient Functions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cooking Advice:
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 - 15
Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 16
Advice for Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Advice for Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Advice for Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cookbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 - 32
Aftercare:
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 - 34
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
OPERATION MANUAL
This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully
before using your microwave oven.
IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed
or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open.
If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our
website - http://www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without Internet access may telephone [phone] during office hours, or
from Ireland [phone].
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
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ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories
are provided:
(13) Turntable (14) Roller stay (15) Seal packing
Place the roller stay in the seal packing on the floor of
the cavity. Then place the turntable on to the roller stay.
To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes and
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when
removing them from the oven.
(16) Rack (For use of the rack, refer to the grilling and
dual grilling sections on page 9).
NOTES:
• Always operate the oven with the turntable and support fitted correctly. This promotes thorough even cooking. A
badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and damage the oven.
• The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you start the
oven. This does not affect cooking performance.
• When you order accessories, please mention two details: part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP
approved service facility.
1Grill heating element
2Control panel
3Oven lamp
4Door opening handle
5Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)
6Seal packing
7Oven cavity
8Door seals and sealing surfaces
9Menu label - The menu label will be
supplied with the Operation Manual,
please fit in the position shown.
10 Ventilation openings
11 Outer cabinet
12 Power supply cord
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3
4
8765
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12
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CONTROL PANEL
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1. DIGITAL DISPLAY
2. EXPRESS COOK button:
Use for programming the EXPRESS COOK
menus 1 - 7.
3. EXPRESS DEFROST buttons:
Use to defrost foods stated.
4. START/AUTO MINUTE button:
Press to start a programme.
Press to cook on 100P for 1 minute or
increase time during cooking in multiples of
1 minute.
5. STOP/CLEAR button:
Press once to stop a programme, twice to
cancel a programme.
6. TIME/KG/POWER knob:
Use to enter the cooking time, weight or
microwave power level. You can rotate
clockwise or anti-clockwise.
7. COOKING MODE button:
Press once to select microwave.
Press twice to select grill.
Press three times to select dual grill
(microwave and grill).
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2
3
4
5
6
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INSTALLATION
WARNING
Inspect the Oven:
• Check the oven carefully for damage
before and regularly after installation.
• Make sure the door closes properly,
that it is not misaligned or warped.
• Check the hinges and door safety
latches are not broken or loose.
• Ensure the door seal and sealing
surfaces are not damaged.
• Inspect the oven interior and door for
dents.
Important:
If any damage is apparent, do not
operate the oven in any way. Contact
your dealer or a SHARP approved
service facility. (see p. 35)
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.
2. Place oven on a secure, level surface, strong
enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest
item likely to be cooked in the oven.
3. The minimum
height of free
space necessary
above the top
surface of the
oven is 21cm.
4. The oven door may become hot during cooking.
5. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the
oven is 85cm or more above the floor.
6. 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.
7. Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged
(See “Electrical Connection” opposite) and that it
does not run under the oven or over any hot or
sharp surfaces.
8. The socket must be readily accessible so that it
can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
9. Do not use the oven outdoors.
BUILDING-IN-KIT.
This oven is not designed to be built-in to a
kitchen unit.
IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
• Do not allow water to come into contact with the
power supply cord or plug.
• Insert the plug properly into the socket.
• Do not connect other appliances to the same
socket using an adaptor plug.
• If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special cord. The exchange must be made by a
SHARP approved service facility.
• When removing the plug from the socket always
grip the plug, never the power supply cord as this
may damage the power supply cord and the
connections inside the plug.
• If the fitted mains plug to your oven is a rewireable
type and in the unlikely event of the socket outlet in
your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, remove the plug and fit an appropriate
type, observing the wiring code given in `To replace
the mains plug’ on page 34.
If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied,
ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off.
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-rewirable
plug and in the unlikely event of the socket outlet
in your home not being compatible with the plug
supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an
appropriate type, observing the wiring code given
in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 34.
Danger:
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 34.
21cm
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult
your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to
oven use.
Warning: Only allow children to use the
oven without supervision when adequate
instructions have been given so that the
child is able to use the oven in a safe way
and understands the hazards of improper
use.
Oven Use:
•The oven is for domestic food preparation only.
•Never operate when empty, except as directed in
the operation manual (see page 9).
•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 35).
•Never move the oven while it is operating.
•Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear
cabinet, oven cavity, ventilation openings,
accessories and dishes during GRILL mode,
DUAL GRILL mode and EXPRESS COOK
operations, unless wearing thick oven gloves, as
they will become hot. Before cleaning make sure
they are not hot.
Fire: If smoke is observed, switch off and
unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames.
Liquids: Microwave heating of beverages
can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container. Stir the liquid prior
to and during heating/reheating, let liquid
stand in the oven after cooking.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
MAFF HEATING CATEGORY
E
800W
The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by
MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)
with microwave oven and food manufacturers
indicates the ability of the oven to heat small
quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not
represent the general performance of the oven.
Microwave output power in
Watts (based on international
(IEC 60705) standard).
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
Microwave
Symbol.
A B C D E
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating
categories A to E. Follow instructions for the letter
corresponding to the oven’s heating category. The
higher the output power and heating category of the
oven the less heating time is required. As shown
opposite.
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MICROWAVING
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default to 100P unless you rotate the
TIME/KG/POWER knob.
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.
TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL:
To check the microwave power level during cooking, press the COOKING MODE button. As long as your
finger is pressing the COOKING MODE button the power level will be displayed. The oven continues to
count down although the display will show the power level.
Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power
level for cooking, follow the advice given in the
recipe section. Generally the following
recommendations apply:
100P - (HIGH output = 800W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.
70P - (MEDIUM HIGH output = 560W) used for
longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints,
meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes
such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this
reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food
will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.
50P - (MEDIUM output = 400W) for dense foods
which require a long cooking time when cooked
conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use
this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
30P - (MEDIUM LOW output = 240W Defrost
setting) to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure
that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is also ideal
for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking
egg custard.
10P - (LOW output = 80W) For gentle defrosting,
eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
P = PERCENTAGE
Introduction:
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which
causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in
the same way your hands get warm when you rub
them together.
Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy,
and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore,
important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure
even heating. Where recommended allow food to
stand. This is not optional but necessary to ensure
thorough cooking and is particularly important for
dense food, such as joints of meat.
Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and
utensils and heat the food inside the dishes.
Microwaves are reflected by metal. The oven is lined
with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to
prevent microwave leakage. Metallic dishes are not
suitable for microwaving. Only use utensils that are
suitable for microwave ovens.
(See suitable cookware, pages 14 - 15).
To set the microwave power level:
•Rotate the TIME/KG/POWER knob clockwise to select cooking time.
•Press the COOKING MODE button once (microwave only).
•To change the microwave power level rotate the knob until the desired power level is reached.
•Press the AUTO MINUTE/START button.
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BEFORE OPERATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
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Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR button.
3. The display will show:
To set the clock, see below.
When using the oven for the first time:
Heat the oven using GRILL mode without food for
20 minutes. See note on page 9.
1.
2.
3.
NOTES:
•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.
x1
1. To set the 12 hour clock, press the COOKING MODE button and
hold for 3 seconds, will appear in the display.
2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the COOKING MODE button once
more after step 1, will appear in the display.
2. To enter the hours rotate the
TIME/KG/POWER knob
clockwise/counter-clockwise
until 23 is displayed.
Check the display.
Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35
4. To enter the minutes rotate the
TIME/KG/POWER knob
clockwise until 35 is displayed.
3. To change from hours to
minutes press the
COOKING MODE
button once.
5. To start the clock press
the COOKING MODE
button once.
x1 and hold for
3 seconds.
There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.
x1
x1 and hold
for 3 seconds.
Select the 24
hour clock.
1. Select the clock
function.
x1
x1
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HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN
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Opening and closing the door:
To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. The oven lamp will come on
while the door is open. Close the door firmly and the oven lamp will go out.
Starting the oven:
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or directly onto
the turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE button.
Stopping the oven:
If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR button once or
open the oven door. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme, press the
STOP/CLEAR button twice.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.
NOTES:
•When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. The cooking time
starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE button is pressed.
•When oven operation is finished, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.
•If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the COOKING MODE button. As long as
your finger is touching the button the power level will be displayed.
•You can rotate the TIME/KG/POWER knob clockwise or counter-clockwise. If you rotate the knob
counter-clockwise, the cooking time will decrease from 90 minutes by units of time.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
x1
2. To select the desired mode and
power level press the COOKING
MODE button once, then rotate the
TIME/KG/POWER knob until the
desired power is displayed.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE button once to
start cooking.
1. To enter the cooking time,
rotate the TIME/KG/
POWER knob until the
desired time is displayed.
x1
Setting the cooking time:
Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. (90.00)
The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10
seconds to 5 minutes. It depends on the total length of the
cooking (defrosting) time as shown on the table.
Cooking time Increasing unit
0-5 minutes 10 seconds
5-10 minutes 30 seconds
10-30 minutes 1 minute
30-90 minutes 5 minutes
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The Grill heating element at the top of the oven cavity
has one power setting only. It is efficient and
economical.
The efficiency of the grill is assisted by the turntable
which rotates simultaneously to ensure even browning.
The grill is ideal for cooking bacon, gammon steak, fish
fingers and tea cakes.
Use the rack for grilling small items of food such as
bacon, steak and tea cakes, turn over halfway through
grilling. Food can be placed directly on the rack or
placed in a flan dish or on a heat-resistant plate.
When browning and crisping the surface of foods in a
casserole dish, the rack can be used if the container is
shallow enough. However, it is advisable to place such
containers directly on the turntable, allow a little extra
time to brown and crisp as desired.
NOTE:
When first using the grill heater, smoke and odour
will be given off. To avoid this happening when
food is being cooked, heat the grill heater without
food for approx. 20 minutes.
GRILLING
DUAL GRILLING
9
Example: To grill for 8 minutes.
1. To enter the grilling time, rotate
the TIME/KG/POWER knob
until the desired time is
displayed.
2. To select the grill mode press
the COOKING MODE
button twice.
The DUAL GRILL feature enables a combination of any
one of three microwave power levels with the grill, 10P,
30P, and 50P.
The combination of microwaves with the grill reduces
cooking time and provides a crisp, brown finish giving
you the convenience of fast cooking with a traditional
appetising appearance.
DUAL GRILL is pre-programmed to combine the grill
with 30P microwave power. If you wish to change the
microwave power level, press the COOKING MODE
button 3 times, then rotate the TIME/KG/POWER
knob until the desired power is displayed.
NOTE: You cannot select the 100P or 70P power
level.
Example: To cook using DUAL GRILL, 50P microwave power for 15 minutes.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE button once to
start cooking.
x2 x1
1. To enter the grilling time,
rotate the TIME/KG/
POWER knob until the
desired time is displayed.
2. To select the DUAL GRILL mode press the
COOKING MODE button three times,
then rotate the TIME/KG/POWER knob
until the desired power is displayed.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE button once to
start cooking.
x3 x1
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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST
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2. Enter the weight by rotating
TIME/KG/POWER knob until the
desired weight is displayed.
1. Press the EXPRESS
COOK button once.
Example 1: To cook medium Roast Beef weighing 1.5kg from frozen, using EXPRESS COOK.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE button to start
cooking.
The display counts down
through cooking time.
2. Enter the weight by rotating
TIME/KG/POWER knob until
the desired weight is displayed.
1. Press the MEAT JOINT
button once.
Example 2: To defrost a Meat Joint weighing 1.5kg, using EXPRESS DEFROST.
x1
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE button to start
defrosting.
The display counts down
through defrosting time.
x1
x1
x1
EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to cook 7 EXPRESS COOK
or defrost 3 EXPRESS DEFROST menus listed in the charts on pages 11 - 12.
Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.
Selecting the Menu: The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the EXPRESS COOK button as
well as by pressing until the desired menu appears.
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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS
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WEIGHT RANGE:
•
Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg or 0.34kg to 0.3kg.
•You are restricted to enter a weight within the range (see the following charts).
•To cook/defrost weights above or below that range or foods not included in the charts below, refer to the
charts in the cookbook section.
NOTES:
•When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound, the
remaining cooking time and an indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE button.
•The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after
cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.
•All menus on EXPRESS COOK use microwave with grill during the cooking programme to provide a
brown, crisp, tradtional looking and tasting result.
•When freezing foods for EXPRESS COOK, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
•If you use the AUTO MINUTE function during EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST operation, the food
may be overcooked.
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
EC-1 Frozen Roast 0.5kg - 1.5kg •Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb •Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 10 minutes.
EC-2 Chilled Roast 0.5kg - 1.5kg •Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb •Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 10 minutes.
EC-3 Frozen Roast 1.2kg - 1.6kg •Place poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the
Poultry turntable.
•Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds. When
cooking frozen poultry with giblets, remove the giblets
at first or second turn over.
•After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in foil for
10 minutes.
NOTE: This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry.
EC-4 Chilled Roast 1.2kg - 1.6kg •Pierce skin a few times and place poultry breast side
Poultry down in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in foil for
10 minutes.
NOTE: This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry.
EXPRESS COOK
x1
x2
x3
x4
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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS
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For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart on page 19.
Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as the labelled weight is only approximate.
Defrost: If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will
prevent the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the
oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted.
NOTES: To defrost foods not included in the EXPRESS DEFROST chart (above), use Microwave Power
levels 30P or 10P. Stir or turn food at least 2 - 3 times during defrosting. After defrosting, cover
food or wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until throroughly defrosted.
Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section on Page 20.
DO NOT USE THE RACK FOR DEFROSTING.
EXPRESS DEFROST
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Meat joint: 0.5kg - 1.5kg •Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork •Turn over when the audible signal sounds.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60 - 90 minutes until evenly
defrosted.
Minced Meat 0.2kg - 0.8kg •Place minced meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
Beef/Lamb/Pork •Turn over and remove defrosted parts when the audible
signal sounds.
•Stand (if required), covered with foil, for 15 - 30
minutes until evenly defrosted.
Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.6kg •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 evenly
defrosted.
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
EC-5 Frozen Crispy 0.1kg - 0.4kg •Place the Crispy Crumb foods in a flan dish on the rack.
Crumb Foods •Turn the food over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave to stand for 2 - 3 minutes before
serving.
EC-6 Chilled Crispy 0.1kg - 0.4kg •Place the Crispy Crumb foods in a flan dish on the rack.
Crumb Foods •Turn the food over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave to stand for 2 - 3 minutes before
serving.
EC-7 Oven Chips 0.1kg - 0.4kg •Place the frozen oven chips in a flan dish on the rack.
•Turn over when the audible signal sounds.
EXPRESS COOK
x5
x6
x7
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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL or DUAL GRILL.
1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING:
Example:
To cook for: 5 minutes on 70P power (Stage 1)
6 minutes grill only (Stage 2)
3 minutes on dual grill 10P power (Stage 3)
NOTE: If you set any programme after setting GRILL mode, omit step 3. If you press the COOKING MODE button after
setting GRILL mode, the GRILL mode will be changed to the DUAL GRILL mode automatically.
Example: To cook on 100P for 2 minutes, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE button twice.
NOTES:
•The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking completion, closing the
door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR button.
•The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.
AUTO MINUTE enables you: •To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
•To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
2. AUTO MINUTE:
x2
3. Press the COOKING
MODE button once before
programming Stage 2.
STAGE 1
1. To enter the time, rotate the
TIME/KG/POWER knob
until the desired time is
displayed.
STAGE 2
4. To enter the time, rotate the TIME/KG/POWER
knob until the desired time is displayed. 5. To select the GRILL mode press the
COOKING MODE button twice.
x1
2. To select the MICRO mode and power level
press the COOKING MODE button once,
then rotate the TIME/KG/POWER knob
until the desired power is displayed.
x1
x1
STAGE 3
6. To enter the time, rotate the
TIME/KG/POWER knob until
the desired time is displayed.
8. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE button
once to start cooking.
x3
7. To select the DUAL GRILL mode and power level
press the COOKING MODE button three
times, then rotate the TIME/KG/POWER knob
until the desired power is displayed.
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING GRILL DUAL
COOKING
YES
YES
YES
Microwave cling film and bags must be
vented for steam to escape, pierce in 4-5
places. Do not use plastic or metal ties as they
may melt or catch fire due to ‘arcing’.
YES
Except for dishes with metallic decoration.
YES
Always attend the oven closely. Look at the
oven from time to time when heating food
in plastic or paper containers, keep an
eye on the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
YES
Always attend the oven closely. Only use
to absorb fat and moisture when warming
food. Pay special attention as over-
heating may cause a fire in your oven.
YES
Always place on an up-turned plate on the
turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow
manufacturer's instructions. Be careful as
these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use
microwave popcorn within recommended
packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's
instructions). Never use oil unless the
manufacturer recommends and never cook
for longer than instructed.
NO
COOKWARE
Heat resistant glass,
(e.g. Pyrex®,
Fire King®,
Corning Ware ®).
Microwave-safe
plastic cookware.
Microwave cling film,
microwave roasting
bags.
Heat-resistant china
and ceramics.
Disposable
containers:
Thin plastic, paper,
straw and wooden
containers.
Kitchen paper.
Browning dishes
& self-heating
packages.
Metal cookware.
For microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below.
A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are
recommended, as food in the corners tends to overcook.
YES YES
NO NO
NO NO
NO YES
Except for
dishes with
metallic
decoration.
NO NO
NO NO
NO NO
YES YES
If desired,
metal trays
may be
used.
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SUITABLE COOKWAREFOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION
SUITABLE COOKWARESUITABLE COOKWARE
Stir, turn &
stand
Initial and final
temperature of
food
Composition
& quality
Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back
when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling
film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during
cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand after
cooking or defrosting.
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of
cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more
cooking than food at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true indication
of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut into foods
with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts, to release heat
or steam.
Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding or mince
pies) requires less heating time and should be watched,
over-heating can lead to fire.
Good quality ingredients should be used for
microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended
for casserole.
Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special care when
serving to babies, children or the elderly. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are
to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid
burns.
COOKWARE
YES/NO
Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food
from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the
oven walls. Foil containers are not recommended
unless specified by the manufacturer, eg.
MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
YES
The metal rack supplied has been specially
designed for all cooking modes and will not
damage the oven.
Aluminium
foil & foil
containers,
made from
"Micro Foil®".
Metal racks.
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING GRILL DUAL
COOKING
YES YES/NO
Use aluminium
foil for shielding
only.
YES YES
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FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION
ADVICE FOR COOKING
Piercing
Arrangement
Covering
Size & shape
Density &
quantity
Hygiene
Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish,
chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and
yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced
in several places before cooking or reheating. If not,
steam will build up and may cause food to explode.
Note: Eggs in their shells and whole hard boiled
eggs should not be heated in the microwave
ovens since they may explode even after
microwaving has ended.
Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish, for
example, the meaty ends of chicken drumsticks should be
placed on the outside of the dish.
Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being
covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations
where given and use vented microwave cling film or a suitable
lid.
Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time
needed. When cooking more than one portion of the same
food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.
Food density and quantity affect the amount of cooking time
needed, for example, potatoes require more cooking than
peas; four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and preparation)
apply to microwaving. Always store convenience foods as
recommended by the food manufacturer and keep no longer
than the "Use By" date.
WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use.
Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended
cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and
in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
The microwave power level will default to 100P unless you rotate the TIME/KG/POWER knob to reach the
desired setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas
pudding, mince pies and fruit cakes (see reheating charts in the cookbook section for guidance). Before use,
the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before you use them in the oven. If you do not, steam and
pressure will build up inside and the container may explode.
Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
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ADVICE FOR REHEATING
WARNINGS:
Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back
when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling
film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the
contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
•Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.
•Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with
the size, shape and material of the container.
•To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or
fat content, for example, Mince pies or Christmas pudding.
•Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturers’instructions
on the can.
Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat
these separately, see below. Place smaller items of
food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods
to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling film
and reheat on 50P, stir/rearrange halfway through
reheating. Ensure food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid,
reheat on 50P. Stir frequently to ensure even
reheating.
Place thickest parts of the portions on the outside of the
dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and
reheat on 70P. Turn over halfway through.
NOTE: Ensure poultry is thoroughly reheated, before
serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on
50P. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure meat is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Place pies in a flan dish. Reheat meat pies on
70P and fruit pies on 50P.
Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitable lid
and reheat on 50P. Stir at least once during reheating.
Plated meals
Casseroles
Poultry portions
Sliced meat
Pies
Vegetables
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ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING
Meat joints
Poultry
Steak, Chops
& Chicken
Portions
Cubed &
Minced Meat
Whole fish
& Fillets
Prepacked
Frozen Foods
Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4 - 5 times during
defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of
foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand
for 60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3 - 4 times during
defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil.
After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for
60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets.
Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn
over at least 2 - 3 times. Shield if necessary.
Place in a flan dish, stir or turn over at least 3 - 4 times
during defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time.
Please refer to the charts on page 20, or the ‘Express
Defrost’chart on page 12.
Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn
over at least twice. Shield if necessary.
Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a
suitable dish.
NOTES:
•To defrost food, use either 30P or 10P microwave power.
•Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if necessary.
•It is important to turn food over, separate (where
appropriate) and rearrange to ensure even defrosting.
•Standing time is necessary to ensure thorough defrosting.
•Ensure food is defrosted thoroughly before use.
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