Sharp R-963M User manual

R-953
10min. 1min. 10sec.
LESS
Time
MORE
GRILL
Kg / Lb
AUTO START
CONV. CONV./
DUAL
GRILL
DOWN UP
STOP
CLEAR
AUTO MINUTE
START
1 Chilled Ready Meals
2 Frozen Ready Meals
3 Crispy Crumb Foods
4 Oven Ready Pizza
5 Oven Chips
6 Baked Potatoes
7 Rice / Pasta
8 Cake
ROAST
BEEF / LAMBROAST PORK
ROAST POULTRY
STEAK / CHOPS
CHICKEN
PORTIONS
COMBINATION OVEN
MICROWAVE, GRILL & CONVECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
900W (IEC 60705)
R-953M
ROAST
BEEF / LAMBROAST PORK
ROAST POULTRY
STEAK / CHOPS
CHICKEN
PORTIONS
FRESH VEG.
10min. 1min. 10sec.
FROZEN
READY MEALS
CHILLED
READY MEALS
1 Oven Ready Pizza
2 Crispy Crumb Foods
3 Baked Potatoes
4 Oven Chips
5 Yorkshire Pudding
6 Cake
LESS
Time
MORE
GRILL
Kg / Lb
AUTO START
CLOCK
CONV. CONV./
DUAL
GRILL
DOWN UP
STOP
CLEAR
AUTO MINUTE
START
R-963
R-963M
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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.
Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety:
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation:
Maff Heating Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Microwaving - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Microwave Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Energy Save Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to Operate the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Preheating the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Convection Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Dual Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Express Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Express Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Express Defrost/Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Express Defrost Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Auto Cook Chart (R-953M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Auto Cook Chart (R-963M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
SensNcook (R-963M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SensNcook Chart (R-963M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-27
Cooking Advice:
Suitable Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
Food Handling & Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30
Advice For Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Advice For Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Advice For Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Aftercare:
Cleaning & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-34
To Replace the Mains Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Calling For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES:
Check to make sure the following accessories
are supplied:
13 Turntable 14 Turntable support 15 Low Rack
16 High Rack 17 Square shelves (x2)
• Place the turntable support into the coupling in the centre of
the oven floor, ensuring you place it TOP side up, (TOP is
engraved on one side). It should be able to freely rotate
around the coupling.
• Place the turntable on to the turntable support.
• Place the high/low racks onto the turntable if necessary.
• When using the square shelves, place them onto the shelf
runners as shown in Fig. A. Ensure the shelf locator is on the
right side.
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
authorised service facility.
13
14
For use see
page 29.
1Grill heating
element
2Oven lamp
3Control panel
4Shelf runners
5Waveguide cover
6Oven cavity
7Coupling
8Door seals and
sealing surfaces
9Door opening
handle
10 Air-vent openings
11 Outer cabinet
12 Power cord
2
4
1
8
9
65
7
16
15
17
3
12 11
Coupling
Shelf locator
Square shelf
Fig. A
10
Use for
convection
only. See
pages 11
and 29.
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CONTROL PANEL
DIGITAL DISPLAY:
Note for R-963M: When is highlighted in the
display, press the INFO key to read a specific hint
which may assist you.
1. COOK indicator
2. GRILL indicator
3. CONVECTION indicator
4. MICROWAVE indicator
5. INFO indicator (R-963M only)
CONTROL PANEL:
6. TIME keys
7. EXPRESS COOK keys
8. EXPRESS DEFROST keys
9. SENS’N’COOK keys (R-963M only)
10. AUTO COOK key
11. LESS/MORE keys
Press to shorten or lengthen
cooking/defrosting time.
12. CONVECTION key
13. DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL key
14. WEIGHT CONVERSION key
15. AUTO START/CLOCK key
16. START/AUTO MINUTE key
17. INFO key (R-963M only)
18. STOP/CLEAR key
Press once to stop a programme, and/or
twice to cancel a programme.
19. KITCHEN TIMER key
20. MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key
21. GRILL key
22. WEIGHT keys
R-953
10min. 1min. 10sec.
LESS
Time
MORE
GRILL
Kg / Lb
AUTO START
CLOCK
CONV. CONV./
DUAL
GRILL
DOWN UP
STOP
CLEAR
AUTO MINUTE
START
1 Chilled Ready Meals
2 Frozen Ready Meals
3 Crispy Crumb Foods
4 Oven Ready Pizza
5 Oven Chips
6 Baked Potatoes
7 Rice / Pasta
8 Cake
ROAST
BEEF / LAMB ROAST PORK
ROAST POULTRY
STEAK / CHOPS
CHICKEN
PORTIONS
ROAST
BEEF / LAMB ROAST PORK
ROAST POULTRY
STEAK / CHOPS
CHICKEN
PORTIONS
FRESH VEG.
10min. 1min. 10sec.
FROZEN
READY MEALS
CHILLED
READY MEALS
1 Oven Ready Pizza
2 Crispy Crumb Foods
3 Baked Potatoes
4 Oven Chips
5 Yorkshire Pudding
6 Cake
LESS
Time
MORE
GRILL
Kg / Lb
AUTO START
CLOCK
CONV. CONV./
DUAL
GRILL
DOWN UP
STOP
CLEAR
AUTO MINUTE
START
R-963
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4
3
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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.
• 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 an authorised Service Technician
appointed by SHARP. (see p. 35)
INSTALLATION
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.
3. The minimum
height of free
space necessary
above the top
surface of the
oven is 13cm.
4. The oven door may become hot during cooking.
Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the
oven is 85cm or more above the floor.
5. 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.
6. Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged
(See IMPORTANT: ELECTRICAL CONNECTION!
opposite) and that it does not run under the oven
or over any hot or sharp surfaces.
7. The socket must be readily accessible so that it
can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
8. 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-9900 SL/W, 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 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.
• 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 an
authorised SHARP service agent.
• When removing the plug from the socket always
grip the plug, never the mains lead as this may
damage the power supply cord and the
connections inside the plug.
• This 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 given
in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 35.
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: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code
given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 35.
13cm
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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.
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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 10).
• 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
Service Technician appointed by SHARP.
(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, CONVECTION mode, DUAL
CONVECTION mode, EXPRESS COOK and
AUTO 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
900W
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 - INTRODUCTION
Water, sugar and fat in food absorbs the microwaves
and causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction,
in the same way your hands get warm when you rub
them together.
The outer areas of 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.
•Never use the square shelves for microwave
cooking and dual cooking as this may cause
arcing.
•See SUITABLE COOKWARE, page 28-29.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
To change the power level for cooking:
Enter the required time and then press the
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key.
For example:
IMPORTANT:
The microwave power level will default to 100% (HIGH)
unless you press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key
to the desired setting.
TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL:
To check the microwave power level during
cooking/defrosting, press the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL key. The power level will be
displayed as long as the key is pressed. This does
not affect the programme or cooking time.
100%
(HIGH)
70%
(MEDIUM
HIGH)
50%
(MEDIUM)
30%
(MEDIUM
LOW)
10%
(LOW)
x1
x2
x3
x4
x5
Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power
level for cooking, follow the advice given in the
cookbook. 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.
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.
Power level: The microwave power level is varied
by the microwave energy switching on
and off. When using the 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.
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BEFORE OPERATION
ENERGY SAVE MODE
STOP/CLEAR key
STOP
CLEAR
Your oven comes set with an “Energy Save”mode. When “Energy Save”mode is on, the microwave display will
show “.0”instead of the time of day. If you do nothing for 3 minutes after the preceding operation, i.e. at the end
of cooking, the power will go off automatically and the display will show “OVEN IN ENERGY SAVE MODE”just
before the oven is in “Energy Save”mode. The energy consumption of the oven will nearly equal zero in the
“Energy Save”mode. To restore the power, open and then close the door. “Energy Save”mode will
remain “on”until you set the clock.
To set the energy save mode:
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once.
1. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK
key once.
The energy save mode
will be set and the display
will show nothing.
2. Press the AUTO
START/CLOCK key again.
The display will show:
The display will show:
x1
x1
Your oven has an “Energy Save”mode.
1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear in the display at this time.
2. Open the door. The display will flash the message shown opposite.
NOTE: If the display shows different messages from ENERGY SAVE MODE, the oven may be
set in demo mode. Close the door, see page 34 to cancel the demo mode.
3. Close the door. The oven display wil show “.0”. If you set the clock “Energy Save”mode
will be off. If you want to keep “Energy Save”mode, go to step 5.
4. Set the clock, refer to page 8.
5. Heat the oven using the convection and grill without food for 20 minutes. (For operation, see
NOTES on page 10 and 11).
NOTE: When you plug the oven in, the auto setting for the interactive display guide is ON. To
assist you in operating your oven, useful information will appear on the display. When you
become familiar with your oven, the guide can be turned off. See pages 24 and 25.
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.
x1
AUTO START
CLOCK
AUTO MINUTE
START
AUTO START
CLOCK
NOTE: When the clock is not set, the “Energy Save”mode will be on.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
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.
5. Press the AUTO START/ CLOCK
key again to set the clock.
1. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK
key once.
Check the display.
3. Press the AUTO START/
CLOCK key again.
4. Enter the minutes by pressing the
10 MIN key three times and the
1 MIN key five times.
2. Enter the hours, by pressing
the 10 MIN key once and
the 1 MIN key twice.
NOTES:
•If the oven is in cooking or timer mode and you wish to know the time of day, press the
AUTO START/CLOCK key. As long as your finger is pressing the key, the time of day will be
displayed.
•If the electrical power supply to your microwave is interrupted, plug in the oven again, then open and
close the door. The display will show “.0”. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be
erased. The time of day will also be erased.
•If the clock is set and cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day. If the clock has
not been set, the display will show ”.0”.
x1
x1
x1 x2
x3 x5
x1
AUTO START
CLOCK
AUTO START
CLOCK
10min. 1min.
10min. 1min.
AUTO START
CLOCK
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HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN
DEFROSTING
Opening and closing the door:
•To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle.
•The oven lamp will light when the door is open.
•Close the door firmly and the lamp will go out.
1. Enter the heating time
by pressing the 1 MIN
key twice.
2. Press the
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL key
five times to select 10%.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start cooking.
Display will count
down through
heating time.
x5
x2 x1
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 10% (LOW) power for 2 minutes.
To defrost foods not included in the Express Defrost menu, use microwave power levels 30%
(MEDIUM LOW) or 10% (LOW). Stir or turn food at least 2-3 times during defrosting, shield if
necessary. After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until thoroughly
defrosted. Refer to the defrosting charts in the Cookery Book.
1min.
AUTO MINUTE
START
WARNING: Never use the square shelves for microwave cooking and dual cooking as this may cause
arcing.
WARNING: Never use the square shelves for microwave cooking and dual cooking as this may cause
arcing.
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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 high rack for grilling small items of food such
as bacon and sausages, 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 high rack can be used if the container
is shallow enough. However, it is advisable to place
such containers directly on the turntable or low rack,
allow a little extra time to brown and crisp as desired. It is
not possible to use the square shelf for grilling.
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.
1. Enter the grilling time by
pressing the 1 MIN key
8 times.
2. Press the GRILL
key to select the
grill mode.
3. Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE
key once to start
grilling.
The display counts
down through the
grilling time.
EXAMPLE: To grill for 8 minutes.
x1
x8 x1
1min.
GRILL
AUTO MINUTE
START
10
GRILLING
PREHEATING THE OVEN
NOTE: After cooking is complete, the cooling fan will continue working for a short time to lower the
temperature of the electrical and mechanical components. The display may show “NOW COOLING”.
EXAMPLE: To preheat the oven to 180˚C.
NOTES:
•When the oven reaches the desired temperature, the audible signal will sound and the temperature in °C will be displayed.
•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.
•When the oven is preheated for cooking on the high rack and the low rack, the turntable should be in the oven.
•When the oven is preheated for cooking on square shelves, the turntable and shelves should be in the oven.
Your oven can be preheated to a desired temperature prior to oven cooking.
Preheating is recommended for better results (especially when using square shelves).
1. To preheat the oven,
enter the desired
temperature by pressing
the CONVECTION
key five times.
2. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key to
begin preheating.
3. When the oven reaches 180˚C, the ‘beep’signal will
sound and the oven will display 180˚C. Place food in
the oven, enter the desired cooking time and
temperature before pressing the
START/AUTO MINUTE key.
x5 x1
CONV.
CONV.
AUTO MINUTE
START
The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, air-vent openings, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes 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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CONVECTION COOKING
The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, air-vent openings, turntable, turntable support, square shelves, racks and dishes
will become very hot. Use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the oven to prevent burns.
NOTES:
•Once the oven has started you can find out the temperature you have programmed by pressing the
CONVECTION 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. The display will show “NOW COOLING”
SPECIAL NOTE FOR SQUARE SHELVES:
When using square shelves follow the notes below to prevent them slipping out:
•Do not place food weighing more than 5kg on square shelves.
•Ensure that the square shelves are in the correct position and do not rattle.
•The correct position for the square shelves is 1 or 2 as shown in the diagram.
•When removing the food, pull the square shelf until it is slightly locked, and
then remove the food.
WARNING:
Your oven can be used as a
conventional oven using the
convection mode.
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, scones and for proving
bread at 40˚C.
•When using the CONVECTION facility, all metal cookware can be used. See SUITABLE COOKWARE
page 28-29. To achieve the best results when cooking by CONVECTION, always use the lower shelf
for one layer cooking, and the upper and lower shelves for two layer cooking.
•When using 2 square shelves, rotate the cookware 90°and swap the shelf position of the food after
half the cooking time to achieve better results. The turntable should be in the oven when using square
shelves.
•When first using convection, smoke and odour will be given off. To avoid this happening when food is
being cooked, heat the oven on convection 250˚C without food for approximately 20 minutes.
CONV.
EXAMPLE:
To bake at 200°C for 20 minutes.
1. Input the desired
cooking time, of 20
minutes by pressing the
10 MIN key twice.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE
key and the oven will cook for 20
minutes at 200˚C.
x2 x1
10min.
AUTO MINUTE
START
2. Input 200˚C by pressing
the CONVECTION key
four times.
x4
CONV.
Shelf runners
1
2
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DUAL COOKING
1. Enter the cooking
time by pressing the
10 MIN key twice.
4. Press the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL key once to
change the power to 10%.
x2
x1
10min.
The DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL function combines any one of the microwave power levels with convection
or the grill.
DUAL CONVECTION/GRILL is programmed with microwave power level 30% (MED LOW). Press the
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key if you wish to adjust the power level. The combination of microwave and
convection or grill reduces cooking time and provides a crisp, brown result giving you the convenience of fast
cooking with traditional appetising taste and appearance.
1. Enter the cooking time
by pressing the 10
MIN key once and the
1 MIN key once.
EXAMPLE 1: For DUAL GRILL.
To cook using DUAL GRILL, combining 70% (MEDIUM HIGH) microwave power for 11 minutes.
x1 x1
10min. 1min.
NOTE FOR DUAL CONVECTION: 100% (HIGH) can not be selected.
COOKING HINT: For DUAL GRILL.
Use the high 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.
EXAMPLE 2: For DUAL CONVECTION.
To cook for 20 minutes on DUAL CONVECTION 230˚C combined with MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL
10% (LOW).
5. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start cooking.
2. Press the DUAL
CONVECTION/GRILL key
to select the cooking mode.
3. Press the CONVECTION key once
to change the temperature to
230˚C.
x1 x1
x1
AUTO MINUTE
START
CONV./
DUAL
GRILL
CONV.
2. Press the DUAL
CONVECTION/
GRILL key twice.
3. Press the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL key
three times for 70%
(MEDIUM HIGH).
4. Press the START/ AUTO
MINUTE key once to start
cooking. The display counts
down through cooking time.
x2 x3 x1
CONV./
DUAL
GRILL
AUTO MINUTE
START
•The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, air-vent openings, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes will become
very hot. Use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the oven to prevent burns.
•Never use the square shelves for microwave cooking and dual cooking as this may cause arcing.
WARNINGS:
The display counts down
through cooking time.
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EXPRESS COOK
This function allows you to cook 4 popular menus from either frozen or
chilled. (See chart on page 14)
When cooking from frozen (-18°C) press the desired menu key once.
When cooking from chilled (5°C) press the desired menu key twice.
When freezing foods for Express Cook, ensure food is fresh and of good
quality.
2. Enter the weight by pressing the
WEIGHT keys until the desired
weight is displayed.
1. Press the ROAST BEEF/LAMB
key once to select cooking from
frozen.
ROAST
BEEF / LAMB
Example 1: To cook medium Roast Beef from frozen weighing 1.0kg.
ROAST
BEEF / LAMB ROAST PORK
ROAST POULTRY
x1
UP
x5
OR
OR
DOWN
UP
DOWN
x9
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to start cooking.
AUTO MINUTE
START
The display counts down
through cooking time.
x1
x1
2. Enter the weight by pressing the
WEIGHT keys until the desired
weight is displayed.
1. Press the ROAST PORK
key twice to select
cooking from chilled.
ROAST PORK
Example 2: To cook Roast Pork from chilled weighing 0.6kg.
NOTE: For R-963M, the INFO indicator will also be lit at step 2.
NOTE: For R-963M, the INFO indicator will also be lit at step 2.
x2
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to start cooking.
The display counts down
through cooking time.
x1
AUTO MINUTE
START
x13
NOTE: If the DOWN ( ) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight
range/ number of pieces, each time the key is pressed.
If the UP ( ) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range/number of
pieces, each time the key is pressed.
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MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Roast Beef / Lamb 0.6kg - 1.8kg •Place the meat in a flan dish on the low rack.
•Turn the meat over when the oven indicates.
•After cooking, leave the meat to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 10 minutes.
NOTE: Select MORE ( ) for well done.
It is not possible to use the LESS ( ) function for
beef/lamb.
Roast Pork 0.6kg - 1.8kg •Place the meat in a flan dish on the low rack.
•Turn the meat over when the oven indicates.
•After cooking, leave the meat to stand wrapped in aluminium
foil for 10 minutes.
NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS ( ) function for
pork.
Roast Poultry 1.2kg - 3.6kg •Place the poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the low
rack.
•Turn the poultry over when the oven indicates. When you
cook frozen poultry with giblets, remove the giblets at the first
or second turn over.
•After cooking, leave the poultry to stand wrapped in
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS ( ) function for
poultry.
14
EXPRESS COOK CHART
EXPRESS COOK
WEIGHT RANGE:
•
Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and 12.5oz to 13oz.
•You are restricted to enter a weight within the range (see the chart below).
•To cook weights above or below that range, or foods not included in the chart below, refer to the charts in the
Cookery Book.
NOTES:
•Press the MORE ()or LESS ()keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where
recommended in the chart below.
•When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signal sounds, and the display
shows the necessary action. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
•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 time and change the power level.
•You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 27.
•When freezing foods for Express Cook, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart in the Cookery Book.
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EXPRESS DEFROST/AUTO COOK
CHICKEN
PORTIONS
EXPRESS DEFROST/AUTO COOK enables you to defrost or cook foods listed on the control panel and
the charts on pages 16-18. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.
When defrosting, press the desired EXPRESS DEFROST key. The display will show the selected menu.
When cooking, press the AUTO COOK key until the desired menu number is displayed.
x1 x1
OR
x10
EXAMPLE: To defrost 1.2kg Chicken Portions.
The display counts down
through defrosting time.
x1
1. Press the CHICKEN
PORTIONS key.
WEIGHT RANGE:
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and
12.5oz to 13oz (except for Chilled Ready Meals and Frozen Ready Meals which should be rounded up to
the nearest 0.05kg).
•You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see the charts on pages 16-18).
•To defrost/cook weights below or above that range, or foods not included in the charts on pages 16-18,
refer to the charts in the Cookery Book.
NOTES:
•If the DOWN ( ) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range/
number of pieces, each time the key is pressed.
If the UP ( ) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range/number of
pieces, each time the key is pressed.
•Press the MORE ( ) or LESS ( ) keys before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key where
recommended in the charts on pages 16-18.
•When action is required (example, to turn food over), the oven stops, the audible signals sound and the
display shows the necessary action. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
•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 time and change the power level.
•You can enter the weight in Lb/oz or Kg/g. To convert to either weight range press the WEIGHT
CONVERSION key once before entering the weight. See page 27.
3. Press the
START/AUTO
MINUTE key to
start defrosting.
2. Enter the weight by pressing the
WEIGHT keys until the desired
weight is displayed.
UP
DOWN
AUTO MINUTE
START
STEAK / CHOPS
CHICKEN
PORTIONS
R-953M & R-963M
1 Oven Ready Pizza
2 Crispy Crumb Foods
3 Baked Potatoes
4 Oven Chips
5 Yorkshire Pudding
6 Cake
R-963M
1 Chilled Ready Meals
2 Frozen Ready Meals
3 Crispy Crumb Foods
4 Oven Ready Pizza
5 Oven Chips
6 Baked Potatoes
7 Rice / Pasta
8 Cake
R-953M
NOTE: For R-963M, the INFO indicator will also be lit at step 2.
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No. MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
1 Chilled Ready Meals 0.3kg - 0.8kg •For one section containers, use a
(5°C) skewer to pierce film in five places.
Stirrable e.g: •For two section containers, pierce
Spaghetti Bolognese, using a skewer. Pierce meat/main
Beef stew portion three times and rice/pasta
portion twice.
Non-Stirrable e.g: •For food contained in bag(s), pierce meat portion five times
Lasagne, on each side. For rice/pasta pierce five times on one side
Cottage pie only (where rice/pasta portion bags come already
perforated, do not pierce further).
•Place on the turntable.
2 Frozen Ready Meals 0.3kg - 0.8kg NOTE: For non-stirrable foods, press the MORE ( ) key, before
(-18°C) pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
•After cooking, leave to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Stirrable e.g:
Spaghetti Bolognese, NOTE:
Beef stew •For stirrable foods, stir as the oven indicates. For food in bags,
manipulate contents. For non-stirrable foods, it is not
Non-Stirrable e.g: necessary to stir.
Lasagne, •It is not possible to use the LESS ( ) function for chilled and
Cottage pie frozen ready meals.
3 Crispy Crumb 0.1kg - 0.4kg •Place the crispy crumb foods in a flan dish on the high
Foods rack.
(ie fish fingers, •Turn the food over when the oven indicates.
chicken nuggets) NOTE: Use the MORE ( ) key for Frozen Crispy Crumb foods.
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Chicken Portions 0.3kg - 1.2kg •Place the portions best side up in a flan dish on the turntable.
Approx. weight of •Turn over and rearrange when the oven indicates.
each portion: •Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15-30 minutes until evenly defrosted.
leg portions = 300g
breast with wing
portions= 400g
Steaks, Chops 0.2kg - 1.2kg •Place the steaks/chops in a flan dish on the turntable.
•Turn over and rearrange when the oven indicates.
•Stand, wrapped in foil, for 15-30 minutes until evenly defrosted.
Minced Meat 0.2kg - 1.0kg •Place the minced meat in a flan dish.
Beef/Lamb/Pork •When the oven indicates turn over and remove defrosted
Poultry parts.
•Stand for 5-30 minutes, covered with foil, after defrosting if
required.
EXPRESS DEFROST/AUTO COOK CHART
16
See notes over page.
For converting to Lb/oz see the conversion chart in the Cookery Book.
Defrost: If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent the areas from
becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls. Do not cook the meat or poultry until
thoroughly defrosted.
EXPRESS DEFROST (R-953M & R-963M)
AUTO COOK (R-953M)
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No.
WEIGHT
RANGE
COOKING PROCEDURE
MENU
4
5
6
7
8
Oven Ready
Pizza
Oven Chips
Baked
Potatoes
Rice/Pasta
Cake
0.2 - 0.8kg
0.1 - 0.4kg
1 - 6 pieces
(1 piece = 250g)
0.1 - 0.3kg
0.7 - 1.4kg
•Place the pizza directly on the low rack.
NOTE: Use the MORE ( ) key for frozen pizza.
•Spread the frozen chips evenly in a large flan dish, and place
on the high rack.
•Turn the chips over when the oven indicates.
NOTE: Use the MORE ( ) key for thick chips and the LESS
( ) key for thin chips.
•Pierce each potato in several places and place towards the edge
of the turntable.
•After cooking, stand covered in aluminium foil for 2-3 minutes.
•Add 300 ml (1/2 pint) boiling water per 100 g (4 oz) rice/pasta.
Do not cover.
•Stir when the oven indicates.
•Stir and stand for 3-4 minutes before draining and rinsing in
boiling water.
NOTE:Cakes recommended from the Cookery Book -
Moist Carrot Cake (approx. 1.1kg)
Parkin (approx. 1.4kg)
Chocolate Brownies (approx. 1.3kg)
Lattice Cake (approx. 0.7kg)
Cherry and Almond Cake (approx. 0.9kg)
•Carefully follow the recipe in the Cookery Book.
•Place the cake in the oven on the low rack.
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AUTO COOK CHART (R-953M)
For converting to Lb/oz please see the conversion chart in the Cookery Book.
NOTES:
When using AUTO COOK for cakes, use only the utensils recommended in the Cookery Book. Do not use
metal cooking utensils. Please refer to the Cookery Book for the suitable recipes.
For Auto Menu numbers 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8, care must be taken when choosing containers (see Suitable Cookware,
pages 28-29) as these menus use DUAL CONVECTION/DUAL GRILL modes.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR CHILLED READY MEALS/FROZEN READY MEALS:
1These menus are suitable for savory microwave ready meals only.
2You must only cook one microwave ready meal at a time.
3Always refer to food weight given on packaging.
4Always check food is thoroughly heated before serving, if necessary increase cooking time, using 70%
(MEDIUM HIGH), and check the food every minute.
5Remove outer cardboard packaging as instructed by the manufacturer, and note given food pack weight.
6If the food container is made of aluminium, remove, place in a suitable container, cover with cling film and
pierce in 5 places before heating. See Suitable Cookware, pages 28-29.
7If the container is covered with aluminium foil, remove foil and recover with microwave cling film and pierce
five times.
AUTO COOK (R-953M Continued)
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Oven Ready
Pizza
Crispy Crumb
Foods
(ie fish fingers,
chicken nuggets)
Baked
Potatoes
Oven Chips
Yorkshire
Pudding
Cake
0.2 - 0.8kg
0.1 - 0.4 kg
1-6 pieces
(1 piece = 250g)
0.1 - 0.4 kg
1-8 puddings
0.7 - 1.4kg
•Place the pizza directly on the low rack.
NOTE: Use the MORE ( ) key for frozen pizza.
•Place the crispy crumb foods in a flan dish on the high rack.
•Turn the food over when the oven indicates.
NOTE: Use the MORE ( ) key for frozen crispy crumb foods.
•Pierce each potato in several places and place towards the edge
of the turntable.
•After cooking, stand covered in aluminium foil for 2-3 minutes.
•Spread the frozen chips evenly in a large flan dish, and place
on the high rack.
•Turn over when the oven indicates.
NOTE: Use the MORE ( ) key for thick chips and the LESS
( ) key for thin chips.
•Place 5 ml (1 tsp) oil into 1-8 Yorkshire pudding moulds.
•Place one tray on the lower shelf, the other (if using) on the
upper shelf.
•Enter quantity 1-8 pieces and the oven will preheat.
•Whilst the oven is preheating prepare the batter. Combine
300 ml (1/2 pint) milk, 2 eggs (size 3), 100 g (4 oz) plain
flour and a pinch of salt until smooth. This recipe makes 8
Yorkshire puddings, halve the ingredients to make 4.
•When the oven displays 220°C remove the tray(s) from the oven
and pour equal quantites of batter into the hot oil in each mould.
•Return the tray(s) to the oven and close the door. The oven will
display the cooking programme.
Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
NOTE: Cakes recommended from the Cookery Book -
Moist Carrot Cake (approx. 1.1kg)
Parkin (approx. 1.4kg)
Chocolate Brownies (approx. 1.3kg)
Lattice Cake (approx. 0.7kg)
Cherry and Almond Cake (approx. 0.9kg)
•Carefully follow the recipe in the Cookery Book.
•Place the cake in the oven on the low rack.
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AUTO COOK CHART (R-963M)
•For converting to lb/oz please see the conversion chart in the Cookery Book.
No.
WEIGHT
RANGE
COOKING PROCEDURE
MENU
NOTES:
When using AUTO COOK for cakes, use only the utensils recommended in the Cookery Book. Do not use
metal cooking utensils. Please refer to the Cookery Book for the suitable recipes.
Care must be taken when choosing containers (see Suitable Cookware, pages 28-29) for the above Auto Menus
as they use DUAL CONVECTION/DUAL GRILL modes.
AUTO COOK (R-963M)
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