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CONTENTS Pages Warning .............................................. E-1 Special Notes ..................................... E-2 Installation Instructions ...................... E-3 Oven Diagram .................................... E-4 Operation of Touch Control Panel ..... E-5 Control Panel Display ..................... E-5 Touch Control Panel Layout ........... E-5 Microwave Cooking Techniques ....... E-6 Before Operating ............................... E-7 Getting Started .............................
WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 1. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven. c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled. d.
SPECIAL NOTES DO DON’T Eggs, fruits, nuts, seeds vegetables, sausages and oysters * Puncture egg yolks and whites and oysters before cooking to prevent “explosion”. * Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs and oysters so that steam escapes. * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents “explosion”, which may damage the oven or injure yourself. * Reheat whole eggs. * Overcook oysters. * Dry nuts or seeds in shells. Popcorn * Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover, item 10 on page E-4), and the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP and repaired, if necessary. 2.
OVEN DIAGRAM 6 2 12 9 13 8 3 1 4 5 7 04 14 11 8. Control panel (See page E-5) 9. Liquid crystal display 10. Waveguide cover 11. Power supply cord 12. Ventilation openings 13. Turntable 14. Roller stay 15. Rating plate 1. Door open button 2. Oven lamp 3. Door hinges 4. Door safety latches 5. See through door 6. Door seals and sealing surfaces 7.
OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel. An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry. In addition the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when a cooking procedure is required. Control Panel Display COOK DEF KG QTY Indicator CHECK Touch Control Panel Layout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1.
MICROWAVE COOKING TECHNIQUES Arrange food carefully Watch cooking time Cover foods before cooking Shield foods Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more time as needed. Food severely over-cooked can smoke or ignite. Check recipe for suggestions: paper towels, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
BEFORE OPERATING Getting Started Step Procedure 1 Ensure the oven door is closed. Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Pad Order Display Flashing eights 2 Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the oven beeps. STOP CLEAR Only the dots will remain. Clock Setting * To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM). Step Procedure Pad Order Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad. Display TIMER CLOCK 1 The dots (:) will flash on and off.
MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Time Cooking This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level. There are five different power levels.
Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one variable power setting to another automatically. * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 5 minutes on 100%. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time. 1 2 3 Select desired power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad (for 50% press three times). POWER LEVEL x3 For second sequence, enter desired time for cooking time.
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme Microwave time can be added during a cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK/START pad. * Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on 50% power cooking. (at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.) Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time. 1 2 Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three times). POWER LEVEL x3 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the details provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best result. If the details are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or may be displayed. 2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually. 3.
Instant Action Menu Guide The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e,g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually. Menu Dinner Plate MEAT 175-180g Quantity (Unit per pressing each INSTANT ACTION pad) Initial Temperature (approx.) 1 serve (approx. 400g) + 3°C Refrigerated POTATO VEGETABLES 125g 100g Beef, Lamb Chicken, T-Bone sliced Procedure Standing Time (minutes) • Cover with plastic wrap.
Express Defrost EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg specific foods. Follow the details provided in EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page E-14. 1.Fish Fillets 2.Chicken Fillets 3.Sausages / Minced Meat * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets. Step Procedure 1 Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken Fillets press twice). Pad Order Display EXPRESS DEFROST DEF x2 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Express Defrost Menu Guide No. Menu Fish Fillets Quantity (kg’s) 0.5 1 Chicken Fillets 0.5 2 Sausages / Minced Meat 3 0.5 Procedure • Place fish fillets on the defrost rack. • The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash on and off. Turn over and separate into pieces. • Press start to continue defrosting. • After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil. • Place chicken fillets on the defrost rack. • The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash on and off. Break apart and turn over.
Easy Defrost EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and defrosting time. Follow the details provided in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page E-16. 1.Steak / Chops 2.Roast Meat 3.Poultry 4.Chicken Pieces * Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces. Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Press the EASY DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken Pieces press four times). EASY DEFROST Display x4 DEF KG KG will flash on and off.
Easy Defrost Menu Guide No. Menu Steak Chops Quantity min-max (kg's) 0.1-1.5 1 Minced Meat Beef Roast Meat Beef/Lamb 0.1-1.5 0.5-1.5 2 Poultry 1.0-1.5 3 Chicken Pieces 4 0.1-1.5 Procedure Standing Time (minutes) • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil. • Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on the defrost rack. If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible. • The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash on and off.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Less/More Setting The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the cooking time to your individual preference use the "more" or "less" feature to either add (more) or reduce (less) cooking time.
Timer Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Example include: timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top. timing the recommended standing time of food. You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to showing time of day. * Suppose you want to set the timer to 3 minutes for boiling an egg on the stove top. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired time.
CARE AND CLEANING Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean, or it could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. Exterior: The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of harsh abrasive cleaners.
