Sharp R-83STM Instruction Manual

900W (IEC 60705)
R-83STM
MICROWAVE OVEN WITH TOP
& BOTTOM GRILLS AND CONVECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
WITH COOKERY BOOK
Jet Convection & Double Grill
D
900W
LESS MORE
1 Meat Joint
2 Poultry
3
Chicken Ptn,Steak, Chops
4 Minced Meat
5 Bread
1 Chilled Ready Meals
2 Frozen Ready Meals
3 Roast Beef /
Roast Lamb
4 Roast Pork
5 Roast Poultry
CONVECTION CONVECTION/
DUAL
GRILL
GRILL
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
Kg/Lb
AUTO START
CLOCK
AUTO MINUTE
START
Instant Cook
PIZZA BREAKFAST
10min. 1min. 10sec.
RICE/PASTA
OVEN CHIPSMIXED GRILL BAKED POTATOES
CHICKEN PTNS CAKE
Kg Lb g oz
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Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety:
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation:
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Microwaving - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to Operate the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Microwave Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Convection Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Preheating the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Dual Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13
Pizza/Pizza Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Breakfast/Breakfast Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Instant Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Instant Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Auto Cook / Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Auto Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
Auto Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Other Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-25
Cooking Advice:
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27
Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-28
Advice For Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Advice For Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Cookery Book: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Aftercare:
Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-62
To replace the mains plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
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CONTENTS
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.
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The accessories become very hot during Grill, Convection,
Dual, Pizza, Breakfast, Instant Cook and Auto Cook modes.
To prevent burns, use thick oven gloves when removing food or
the turntable from the oven.
ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories
are supplied:
1Turntable 2Turntable support
3Low Rack 4High Rack 5Splash Guard
• Ensure the lower grill is in the position shown.
• Fit the turntable support to the turntable motor shaft located
on the floor of the oven cavity.
• Place the turntable on to the turntable support.
•Never touch or move the lower grill when
it is hot.
NOTE: When you order accessories,
mention the Model and part name to
your dealer or SHARP authorised service facility
1
2
Lower grill
Turntable motor shaft
2
OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
For use see page 10-11.
1Grill heating element
(top grill)
2Oven lamp
3Control panel
4Door opening button
5Waveguide cover
6Oven cavity
7Turntable motor shaft
8Grill heating element
(bottom grill)
9Door seals and
sealing surfaces
10 Air-vent openings
11 Outer cabinet
12 Power cord
2
4
1
9765
810
45
3
3
WARNING:
12
11
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LESS MORE
1 Meat Joint
2 Poultry
3
Chicken Ptn,Steak, Chops
4 Minced Meat
5 Bread
1 Chilled Ready Meals
2 Frozen Ready Meals
3 Roast Beef /
Roast Lamb
4 Roast Pork
5 Roast Poultry
CONVECTION CONVECTION/
DUAL
GRILL
GRILL
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
Kg/Lb
AUTO START
CLOCK
AUTO MINUTE
START
Instant Cook
PIZZA BREAKFAST
10min. 1min. 10sec.
RICE/PASTA
OVEN CHIPSMIXED GRILL BAKED POTATOES
CHICKEN PTNS CAKE
Kg Lb g oz
MICRO Lbs Kg Oz AUTO COOK %
nfo
3
CONTROL PANEL
DIGITAL DISPLAY
1 BOTTOM GRILL indicator.
2 CONVECTION indicator.
3 TOP GRILL indicator.
4 MICROWAVE indicator.
5 WEIGHT indicators.
6 AUTO indicator, showing auto cooking
in progress. (see page 18).
7%percentage microwave power level
indicator (See page 7).
8 LESS/MORE indicators (see page 23).
9 COOK indicator showing oven in operation.
10 INFO indicator for interactive display
(See pages 24-25).
11 DIGITAL DISPLAY.
CONTROL PANEL
12 TIME keys. Use to select
cooking times.
13 PIZZA key. Press to cook pizza (See page 14).
14 BREAKFAST key. (See page 15).
15 AUTO DEFROST key (See page 18-20).
16 INFO key
for interactive display (See pages 24-25).
17 LESS/MORE keys. Press to shorten or lengthen
heating time (See pages 23).
18 DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL key. Press to
select Dual Convection or Dual Grill.
19 GRILL key. Press to select Grill (See page 10).
20 START/AUTO MINUTE key. Press to start a
programme. Press to cook on (HIGH) for 1
minute or increase time during cooking in
multiples of 1 minute (See page 22).
21 AUTO START key.
22 CLOCK key. Use to set the clock (See page 6).
23 WEIGHT CONVERSION key.
24 KITCHEN TIMER key.
25 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key.
Press to select microwave power level,
(See page 7).
26 STOP/CLEAR key. Press once to stop a
programme, and/or twice to cancel a
programme. (see page 5).
27 CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key.
28 WEIGHT keys.
29 AUTO COOK key (See pages 18-20).
30 INSTANT COOK keys. (See pages 16-17).
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28
26
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13
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
24
23 22
25
27
29
30
1
10
9
8
765
2
3
4
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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.
• 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. Contact your dealer
or an authorised Service Technician
appointed by SHARP.
1.Remove all packing materials including the feature
sticker. Do not remove the plastic film from the inside of
the oven window as this protects it from dirt.
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.
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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Oven Use:
• The oven is for domestic food preparation only.
Never operate when empty, except as directed in the
operation manual (see page 5).
• 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 defeat or tamper with the door
safety latches. This may result in exposure to
microwave energy.
• Never operate the oven with any object caught in the
door sealing surfaces, this again may cause
microwave leakage.
• Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of the door
latches or air-vent openings as this may damage the
oven and cause an electric shock.
• If water or food drops inside the air vent openings
switch off the oven immediately, unplug it and call a
Service Technician appointed by SHARP.
• Never attempt to move the oven while it is operating.
• Do not hold the lower grill heater up other than for
cleaning.
3.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, as obstructions may ignite due to the
emission of hot air.
4. The oven door may become hot during cooking.
The oven must be placed on a flat stable surface
85cm above floor level with a minimum of free
space above the
oven of 19cm.
This oven has
been specifically
designed to be
operated away
from the wall
with a minimum clearance of 15mm between one
side of the oven and adjacent wall. The other side
of the oven should be left clear of any obstruction.
The above diagram applies to “free-standing”
oven installation only. If your oven is intended
for “build-in” installation please refer to the
instructions supplied with the building-in-kit.
WARNING:
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Childcare:
Do not allow anyone to play with the oven, or lean or
swing on the oven door.
Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult
your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to
oven use.
Fire: If smoke is observed, switch off and
unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames.
Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container; stir liquid prior
to and during heating/reheating, let
liquid stand in the oven after heating.
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.
19cm
15mm
Clear
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INSTALLATION (Continued)
5.Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged
(see below) and that it does not run under the oven
or over any hot or sharp surfaces.
6.The socket must be readily accessible so that it can
be easily unplugged in an emergency.
7.Do not use the oven outdoors.
BUILDING-IN-KIT
An installation frame is available which enables the
microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit.
The microwave oven is not designed to be built above
or near a conventional oven.
SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit,
EBR-47ST, available from your SHARP dealer. Only
the use of this frame will guarantee the quality and
safety of the oven. When building, follow installation
instructions supplied carefully.
IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
•Do not allow water to come into contact with the
power supply cord or plug.
•Insert the plug properly into the socket as the plug
may otherwise overheat and catch fire.
•Do not connect other appliances to the same socket
using an adaptor plug as it may cause the house
wiring to overheat and catch fire.
•If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a special
cord. The exchange must be made by an authorised
SHARP service agent. A defective plug, power
supply cord or socket may overheat and catch fire
during operation or cause an electrical shock.
•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.
•The product is fitted with a re-wireable plug. Should
it not be suitable for the socket outlet in your home,
remove the plug and fit an appropriate type,
observing the wiring code on page 62.
If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied,
ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off.
When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a
BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be
fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved
by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt
about electrical connection seek the help of a
qualified electrician.
WARNING - IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note both the Operation Manual and Cookery
Book supplied specify 900W (IEC 60705) microwave
output power. This applies only when the oven is
operated on a 230-240V supply.
If your supply is less than 230-240V, it may be
necessary to increase the cooking time when
following the Operation Manual and Cookery Book
instructions.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the
wiring code on page 62.
WARNING:
BEFORE OPERATION
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash the message shown
opposite.
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.
3. Set the clock, refer to the next page.
4. Heat the oven using the top and lower grills without
food for 20 minutes. (For operation, see NOTES
on page 11).
Use the STOP/CLEAR key to:
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking, press twice.
STOP/CLEAR key
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SETTING THE CLOCK
6
Your oven is fitted with a 12 hour clock.
To set the time of day, follow the guidelines given in the example below:
EXAMPLE:
To set the time of day, 12:35.
1. Press the AUTO START/
CLOCK key once.
2. Enter the hours, by pressing
the 10 MIN key once and
the 1 MIN key twice.
Check the display.
4. Enter the minutes by pressing
the 10 MIN key three times
and the 1MIN key five times.
5. Press the AUTO START/
CLOCK key again to set the
clock.
NOTES:
•Once the time of day is set, you need only reset
when the clocks change, if there is a power cut or
if you disconnect the oven from the power socket.
•If the clock is set and cooking is complete, the
display will return to show the correct time of day.
If the clock has not been set, the display will show:
x1 x1 x2
x3 x5
x1
3. Press the AUTO START/
CLOCK key again.
x1
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D
900W
MAFF HEATING CATEGORY
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
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
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.
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.
Power level: The microwave power level is varied
by the microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100% (HIGH)
you will be able to hear the microwave energy
pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
IMPORTANT:
The microwave power level will default to 100%
(HIGH) unless you press the MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL button to the desired setting.
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:
HIGH - (100% output = 900W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.
MEDIUM HIGH - (70% output = 630W) used for
longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints,
meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes
such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this
reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and
food will cook evenly without over cooking at the
sides.
MEDIUM - (50% output = 450W) for dense foods
which require a long cooking time when cooked
conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use
this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
MEDIUM LOW - (30% output = 270W Defrost
setting) to defrost, select this power setting, to
ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is
also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and
cooking egg custard.
LOW - (10% output = 90W) For gentle defrosting,
eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
x1
100% (HIGH)
%
MICRO
x2
70% (MED.HIGH)
%
MICRO
x3
50% (MEDIUM)
%
MICRO
x4
30% (MED.LOW)
%
MICRO
x5
10% (LOW)
%
MICRO
To change the power level for cooking, enter the
required time and then press the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL key.
For example:
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Opening and closing the door:
•To open the oven door, press the door opening
button.
•The oven lamp will light when the door is open.
•Close the door firmly and the lamp will go out.
Always operate the oven with the turntable and support
fitted correctly, see page 2. This promotes thorough
even cooking.
•A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate
properly and damage the oven.
•The turntable rotates clockwise or counter-clockwise.
The rotary direction may change each time you start
the oven. This does not affect cooking performance.
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HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN
MICROWAVING - INTRODUCTION
1. Enter the heating
time by pressing
the 10 SEC key
three times.
2. Press the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL key once
for HIGH (100%).
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to start
cooking.
Display will count
down through the
heating time.
x1
x3
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves and
causes their molecules to vibrate. This creates heat by
friction, in the same way your hands get warm when
you rub them together.
The outer areas of food are heated by microwave
energy and the remaining portions by conduction. It is
important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure
even heating. Where recommended, allow food to
stand, this is not optional but is necessary to ensure
thorough cooking. It is particularly important for dense
food, such as joints of meat.
NOTES:
•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.
•Use the low rack for reheating.
•See SUITABLE COOKWARE, page 26-27.
x1
WARNING:
NOTES:
•
Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90) .
•When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops. The cooking time starts to count
down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
•When oven operation is finished, the time of day will reappear on the display, if set.
MICROWAVE COOKING:
EXAMPLE:
To cook on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds.
MICRO COOK
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MICROWAVE DEFROSTING
To defrost foods not included in the Auto Defrost menu, use microwave power levels
MEDIUM LOW (30%) or LOW (10% ). Stir or turn food at least 2-3 times during
defrosting. After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until thoroughly
defrosted. Refer to the defrosting charts in the Cookery Book, page 32.
EXAMPLE:
To cook at 200°C for 20 minutes.
The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, air-vent openings, turntable, turntable support, splash guard, racks, dishes
and especially bottom grill heater will become very hot, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or
turntable from the oven to prevent burns.
2. Enter the desired
temperature 200°C
by pressing the
CONVECTION
TEMPERATURE key
four times.
1. Enter the time by
pressing the
10 MIN key twice.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to start.
x1
NOTES:
•Once the oven has started you can find out the temperature you have programmed by pressing the
CONVECTION TEMPERATURE key. The temperature will appear on the display. This will not affect
the programme or cooking time.
•After cooking is complete the cooling fan will continue working for a short time to lower the temperature
of the electrical and mechanical components.
•Recipes requiring a browned or crispy underside (ie; pies, pizza and bread), should be placed directly
on the turntable.
•Small food items such as pastries or biscuits should be cooked on the low rack so as to avoid browning
too quickly.
•Joints of meat/poultry should be cooked on the low rack with the splash guard fitted on top of the turntable.
•After cooking the display may show “NOW COOLING”.
Display will count
down through the
time.
WARNING:
x2 x4
CONVECTION COOKING
Your oven can be programmed to cook
with ten different temperatures by
combining the top and bottom grills
with the convection fan.
The temperatures available in degrees Centigrade are:
250°C, 230°C, 220°C, 200°C, 180°C,
160°C, 130°C, 100°C, 70°C, 40°C.
NOTES:
•
CONVECTION cooking is ideal for cooking Victoria sandwich cakes, buns, biscuits and scones. See recipes
pages 54-57.
•When using the CONVECTION facility, all metal cookware can be used. See SUITABLE COOKWARE
pages 26-27. To achieve the best results when cooking by CONVECTION, always use the low metal rack
for one layer cooking, and the high rack and low rack for two layer cooking.
•Temperature measurements taken whilst the oven is in convection mode will differ slightly from the displayed
level. This is due to the grill elements turning on and off in order to regulate the oven temperature. This will
not affect the cooking results as long as the operation manual and cook book are followed properly.
COOK
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The oven has top and bottom grills which can be
operated independently or combined.
•First enter the cooking time by using the
TIME keys.
•Then press the GRILL key to select the heating
element(s) required (top, bottom or combined).
See table opposite for selection details.
•Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
The turntable rotates to ensure even browning during
grilling. Use the grill mode for bacon, fish fingers and
tea cakes or for making cheese on toast. It is also ideal
for browning and crisping food which has been
microwaved.
Press GRILL
key
x1 Once
x2 Twice
x3 3 Times
Grill
in use
Top Grill
Bottom Grill
Top & Bottom
Grill
EXAMPLE:
To preheat the oven to 130°C.
NOTES:
•When the oven reaches the desired temperature, the ‘beep’signal will sound and display the
temperature in °C. Do not press the STOP/CLEAR key, as this will cancel the CONVECTION
MODE and only MICROWAVE POWER will be in use.
•If you prefer not to preheat the oven where recommended in the Cookery Book, allow extra
cooking time.
•The preheated temperature will be maintained for approximately 30 minutes before automatically
turning itself off and returning to the time of day if the clock has been previously set.
•If you wish to preheat the oven then cook at a different temperature, press the CONVECTION
TEMPERATURE key until the desired temperature is displayed.
Your oven can be preheated to a desired temperature prior to oven cooking.
1. To preheat the
oven, enter the
desired
temperature
(130°C).
2. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key to begin
preheating.
3. When the oven reaches 130°C, the ‘beep’signal will
sound and the oven will display 130°C. Place food in
the oven, enter the desired cooking time and
temperature before pressing the START/AUTO
MINUTE key.
x7 x1
PREHEATING THE OVEN
GRILLING
COOK COOK
The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, air-vent openings, turntable, turntable support, splash guard, racks, dishes
and especially bottom grill heater will become very hot, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or
turntable from the oven to prevent burns.
WARNING:
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GRILLING (Continued)
DUAL COOKING
The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, air-vent
openings, turntable, turntable support, splash guard,
racks, dishes and especially bottom grill heater will
become very hot, use thick oven gloves when
removing the food or turntable from the oven to
prevent burns.
1. Enter the grilling time by
pressing the 1MIN key 8
times.
2. Press the GRILL
key to select the
grill mode.
3. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to start grilling.
Display counts
down through
the grilling time.
EXAMPLE: To grill for 8 minutes. Using the TOP GRILL.
NOTES:
• When first using the grill heating elements, smoke
and odour will be given off. To avoid this happening
when food is being cooked, heat the top and bottom
grills without food for approximately 20 minutes.
• The high rack is recommended for grilling small items
such as toast, bacon or steak. Place food directly on
the rack, in a flan dish or on a heat resistant plate on
the rack. Turn over halfway through grilling.
• When browning or crisping foods in a casserole dish,
place directly onto the turntable or low rack.
x1
• After cooking the display may show “NOW
COOLING”.
WARNING:
x8 x1
x1 Once Convection
250°C
Top
Grill
Bottom
Grill
x2 Twice
x3 Three times
Press DUAL
CONVECTION/
GRILL key
MICROWAVE
POWER
LEVEL
HEATER
30%*
30%*
30%*
NOTE:
* To adjust the microwave power level, press the
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key.
* You can select power levels 10% to 100% for
DUAL GRILL, and power levels 10% to 50% for
DUAL CONVECTION.
There are three preset DUAL COOKING modes:
1. Convection and Microwave
2. Top Grill and Microwave
3. Bottom Grill and Microwave
•First enter the cooking time.
•Then select the DUAL COOKING mode by
pressing the DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL key
until the desired setting appears on the display.
See table opposite.
•Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
DUAL COOKING combines the
power of the microwave with
convection or the grills.
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DUAL COOKING (Continued)
Display counts
down through
cooking time.
Display continues
to count down
through cooking
time.
1. Enter the cookimg time by
pressing the 10 MIN key
once and the 1 MIN key
once.
2. Press the DUAL/
CONVECTION
GRILL key twice.
3. Press the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL key
three times for MEDIUM
HIGH (70%).
4. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once
to start cooking.
EXAMPLE: For DUAL GRILL.
To cook using DUAL GRILL, combining MEDIUM HIGH (70%) microwave power with the top grill for 11 minutes.
5. Halfway through cooking,
open the door (or press the
STOP/CLEAR key once,
then open the door). Turn
the food over.
6. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key once
to continue cooking.
x1 x1 x2 x3 x1
x1
x1
1. Enter the cooking time
by pressing the 10
MIN key twice.
2. Press the DUAL
CONVECTION/GRILL key
to select the cooking mode.
3. Press the CONVECTION
TEMPERATURE key once to
change the temperature to 230°C.
EXAMPLE: For DUAL CONVECTION
To cook for 20 minutes on DUAL CONVECTION 230°C combined with MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL 10%
COOKING HINT: For DUAL GRILL
Use the rack for grilling small items such as sausages, bacon or burgers - turn over halfway through cooking. Food
can be placed directly on the rack, on a heat resistant plate or in a flan dish on the rack.
x2 x1 x1
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NOTES:
•When browning or crisping foods in a casserole dish, use the low rack if the container is shallow enough.
However, it is advisable to place such containers directly onto the turntable - allow a little extra time to brown
and crisp.
•Follow recommended DUAL COOKING times and procedures given in the chart on pages 36-37.
•After cooking the display will show “NOW COOLING”.
4. Press the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL key once to
change the power to 10%.
5. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key.
The oven will count
down through the
cooking time.
x1 x1
Meat or poultry
Turntable
Splash guard
Low rack
In order to reduce splashes of fat inside the oven,
when cooking joints of meat or poultry, use the
splash guard provided. Assemble as the diagram
opposite.
COOKING HINT: For DUAL CONVECTION.
The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, air-vent openings, turntable, turntable support, splash guard, racks, dishes
and especially bottom grill heater will become very hot, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or
turntable from the oven to prevent burns.
WARNING:
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PIZZA
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The PIZZA key enables you to cook chilled and frozen pizzas. The function automatically
calculates the correct cooking time and mode for the pizza. (microwave power combined with
the top and bottom grills).
EXAMPLE:
Use the PIZZA key to cook a 0.6 kg chilled pizza.
1. Press the PIZZA key
once for CHILLED (P-1).
(For FROZEN Pizza,
press twice (P-2)).
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys until the
desired weight is displayed.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to start cooking.
Display counts down
through the cooking time.
CHILLED PIZZA 0.1 - 0.9 kg •Ready-prepared chilled pizza.
P-1 •Remove from package and place on the
Thin and crispy or turntable.
deep-pan type •After cooking, remove from the turntable and
put on a plate for serving.
FROZEN PIZZA 0.1 - 0.9 kg •Ready-prepared frozen pizza.
P-2 •Remove from package and place on the
Thin and crispy or turntable.
deep-pan type •After cooking, remove from the turntable and
put on a plate for serving.
MENU NUMBER WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
x1
You can enter weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range
press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key once before entering weight.
WEIGHT RANGE:
Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1 kg or 1 oz. For example, 0.45 kg to 0.5 kg and 12.5 oz
to 13 oz. You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given in the chart below.
To cook weights below or above that range, refer to the food manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTES : • For Deep Pan frozen pizza weighing 800g and over, please press the LESS key after
inputting the weight.
•For converting to Lb/oz please see the conversion chart on page 40.
x1
NOTE: Press the INFO key for guidance in operating your oven. See pages 24-25.
PIZZA CHART
The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, air-vent openings, turntable, turntable support, racks, dishes and especially
bottom grill heater will become very hot, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the
oven to prevent burns.
WARNING:
x6
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BREAKFAST
The BREAKFAST key enables you to cook several breakfast menus. The function automatically
calculates the correct cooking time and mode for the breakfast. (microwave power combined
with the top and bottom grills).
EXAMPLE:
Use the BREAKFAST key to cook 2 servings of Breakfast (thin sausage & eggs).
1. Press the BREAKFAST
key once.2. Enter the number of servings
by pressing the WEIGHT
keys until the desired number
of servings is displayed.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to start cooking.
Display counts down
through the cooking time.
x1 x1
NOTE: Press the INFO key for guidance in operating your oven. See pages 24-25.
Bacon & eggs LESS Bacon (approx 30g/Slice, approx 0.25cm thick) 2 rashers 4 rashers 6 rashers
Egg (medium) 1 2 3
Thin sausage & eggs STD Thin sausage (approx 25g each) 4 8 12
Egg (medium) 1 2 3
Bacon, thin sausage STD Bacon (approx 30g/ slice, approx 0.25cm thick) 2 rashers 4 rashers 6 rashers
& eggs Thin sausage (approx 25g each) 2 4 6
Egg (medium) 1 2 3
Thick sausages & eggs MORE Thick sausage (approx 50g each) 3 6 9
Egg (Medium) 1 2 3
BREAKFAST CHART
WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
1-3: servings •Grease the turntable with 5-10ml of oil.
•Place bacon and/or sausages on the turntable. (Pierce sausages).
•When oven indicates, turn bacon/sausages over and add eggs (not beaten).
•After cooking, leave to stand for 2-3 minutes.
NOTE: See the table below. Use MORE or LESS as indicated.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to pierce eggs as this programme uses only the grill, after the eggs have been added.
Less/
Menu More Ingredient 1Serving 2 Servings 3 Servings
The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, air-vent openings, turntable, turntable support, racks, dishes and especially
bottom grill heater will become very hot, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the
oven to prevent burns.
WARNING:
or
x2 x2
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INSTANT COOK
INSTANT COOK can be used for cooking the
foods shown opposite.
Always refer to the Instant Cook Chart before
operating this function. Press the selected key,
re-press to select the correct weight and the
programme will automatically start to cook after
2-3 seconds.
If food requires manipulation (i.e. turn over or stir)
then open the door, when the oven indicated
follow the instruction, close the door and press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key.
NOTES: Your oven comes set for kg/g mode. For
converting to lb/oz, press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key once before pressing the
INSTANT COOK key.
EXAMPLE: To cook 2 baked potatoes.
Press the BAKED POTATOES
key twice within one minute of
closing the door.
The oven will
automatically start
cooking.
NOTES:
•The instant cook function can only be input within one minute after cooking completion, closing the
door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.
•Press the MORE or LESS key before selecting the menu where recommended in the chart on the next
page.
•The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check the food is piping hot
after cooking. If necessary you can extend the cooking time and change the power.
x2
COOK
MICRO AUTO
The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, air-vent openings, turntable, turntable support, racks, dishes and especially
bottom grill heater will become very hot, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the
oven to prevent burns.
WARNING:
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INSTANT COOK CHART
MIXED GRILL 1-2 servings •Grease the turntable with 5-10ml of oil.
•Place chops and pierced sausages, gammon steak on the turntable
and cook.
•When the audible signal sounds turn over the food, add the
mushrooms and tomatoes. Close the door and continue to cook.
•After cooking, cover with foil and leave to stand for 2-3 minutes.
OVEN CHIPS 100 g, 200 g •Spread the frozen chips evenly on the turntable.
300 g, 400 g •After cooking, remove from the turntable.
NOTE: Use the LESS ( ) key for French fries/very thinly cut chips.
Use the MORE ( ) key for thick type.
BAKED 1 - 4 pieces •Pierce each potato in several places, place towards the edge of
POTATOES (each piece the turntable.
- 250 g) •After cooking, leave potatoes to stand for 2-3 minutes.
CAKE 1 piece •Prepare the cake as in the recipe on pages 54 and 55 (Chocolate
Brownies, Cherry & Almond cake).
(0.9 - 1.0kg) •Place on the low rack and cook.
NOTE: This mode does not include Victoria Sandwich cake.
CHICKEN 1 - 4 pieces •Place chicken portions best side down on the turntable.
PORTIONS (each piece •Stand for 4-5 minutes wrapped in aluminium foil after cooking.
- 250g)
NOTE: For safety reasons it is not possible to use LESS ( ) key
for chicken portions
RICE/PASTA 100 g, 200 g •Add 300 ml (1/2 pint) boiling water per 100 g (4 oz) rice. Do not
300 g cover.
•Stir when oven indicates.
•Stand for 3-4 minutes before draining and rinsing in boiling water.
MENU WEIGHT COOKING PROCEDURE
RANGE
INSTANT COOK NOTES:
•If you wish to cook foods or weights of food not included in the INSTANT COOK facility please refer
to the cooking charts in the Cookery Book.
•For converting to Lb/oz please see the converting chart on page 40.
1 ServingMixed Grill 2 Servings
Gammon
Chop
Steak
Thick sausage
Mushroom
Tomato
Approx. 135g
Approx. 70g
Approx. 100g
Approx. 60g
Approx. 5 (50g)
Approx. 60g
Approx. 270g
Approx. 140g
Approx. 200g
Approx. 120g
Approx.
10 (100g )
Approx. 120g
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AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST
The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, air-vent
openings, turntable, spash guard, turntable
support, racks, dishes and especially the bottom
grill will become very hot, always use thick
oven gloves at all times when removing the
food or turntable from the oven to prevent burns.
WARNING:
AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST enables you to cook or
defrost foods listed on the menu label attached to the
microwave oven and the chart on the following page. Follow
the example below for details on how to operate this function.
EXAMPLE:
1. Press the AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST key until
the number corresponding to the food listed on the menu
label appears in the display.
In the example given here, the AUTO COOK key is
pressed three times to select Roast Beef/Lamb.
2. To enter the weight in kg/g or lbs/oz, press the WEIGHT
keys.
WEIGHT RANGE:
Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or
1oz, for example, 0.65 kg to 0.7 kg and 12.5 oz to 13 oz.
You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see
chart on the following page).
If an incorrect weight is entered when using the AUTO
COOK/AUTO DEFROST function, “ERROR”will be
displayed.
To erase, press the STOP/CLEAR key.
To cook/defrost weights below or above that range, refer to the
charts in the Cookery Book.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start cooking.
NOTES:
•Press the MORE or LESS keys before pressing the
START/AUTO MINUTE key where recommended in the
chart on the next page.
•When action is required (example to turn food over) the oven
stops, the audible signals sound and any message will appear
on the display. To continue cooking press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key.
•The final temperature will vary according to the initial food
temperature. Check the food is piping hot after cooking. If
necessary, you can extend the cooking time and change the
power level.
•Press the INFO key for guidance in operating your oven. See
pages 24-25.
x3
1.
2.
3.
EXAMPLE:
Display counts down through the
cooking time.
x1
You can enter weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to
either weight range press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key once before entering weight.
Kg
MICRO AUTO
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