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UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page B A39887,R246 O/M OPERATION MANUAL This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven. IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open. If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our website: http://www.sharp.co.
O/M R246 UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 1 A39887,R246 O/M CONTENTS OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 SAFETY: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 2 A39887,R246 O/M OVEN AND ACCESSORIES OVEN: 1. Oven lamp 2. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE) 3. Control panel 4. Oven cavity 5. Coupling 6. Door seals and sealing surfaces 7. Door latches 8. Door hinges 9. Door opening handle 10. Power cord 11. Ventilation openings 12. Outer cabinet ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: 13. Turntable 14.
O/M R246 UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 3 A39887,R246 O/M CONTROL PANEL 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 4 A39887,R246 O/M INSTALLATION • • • • • 5. Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION” below). Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven. WARNING: Inspect the Oven: Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation. Make sure the door closes properly, that it is not misaligned or warped.
O/M R246 UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 5 A39887,R246 O/M INSTALLATION • If you have any doubt about your microwave oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician. • When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 6 A39887,R246 O/M MAFF HEATING CATEGORY Microwave output power in Watts (based on international (IEC 60705) standard). Letter representing the oven heating category. 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.
O/M R246 UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 7 A39887,R246 O/M MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Power Level Press the POWER/ WEIGHT key Percentage HIGH x1 100P MEDIUM HIGH x2 70P MEDIUM x3 50P MEDIUM LOW (Defrost) x4 30P LOW (Defrost) x5 10P • Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown. • To change the power level for cooking, enter the required time and then press the POWER/WEIGHT key until the display indicates the desired level.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 8 A39887,R246 O/M SETTING THE CLOCK Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock. • To select the 12 hour clock, press and hold the POWER/WEIGHT key for 3 seconds, will appear on the display. x1 and hold for 3 seconds. • To select the 24 hour clock, press and hold the POWER/WEIGHT key for 3 seconds, then press again. will appear on the display. 1. x1 and hold for 3 seconds. 2. x1 again. To set the time of day follow the instructions below: 1.
O/M R246 UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 9 A39887,R246 O/M HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN Opening and closing the door: To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. Starting the oven: Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. Stopping the oven: If you want to stop the oven during cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR key once or open the oven door. If you want to cancel the cooking programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 10 A39887,R246 O/M HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN MANUAL DEFROSTING • Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 7). • Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting. • After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted. • Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section, page 20. Example: To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power. 1.
O/M R246 UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 11 A39887,R246 O/M EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST This function enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel (see EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST charts on page 12). Follow the examples below for details on how to operate these functions. Example: To cook roast beef from chilled weighing 1.0 kg on EXPRESS COOK EC-2. 1. Select the menu required by pressing the EXPRESS COOK key twice. 2. Enter the weight by pressing the POWER/WEIGHT key 6 times.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 12 A39887,R246 O/M EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST CHARTS EXPRESS COOK CHART No MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE EC-1 Frozen Roast Beef / Lamb (-18˚C) 0.5kg - 1.5kg EC-2 Chilled Roast Beef / Lamb (5˚C) EC-3 Frozen Roast Poultry (-18˚C) EC-4 Chilled Roast Poultry (5˚C) 0.5kg - 1.5kg EC-5 Jacket Potatoes 1-4 pieces 250g each EC-6 Rice / Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg EC-7 Fresh Vegetables 0.1kg - 0.4kg EC-8 Cake 0.7kg 1.2kg - 1.6kg 1.2kg - 1.
O/M UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 13 A39887,R246 O/M CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. SEQUENCE COOKING This function enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to 3 different stages. Example: To cook for: 5 minutes on 70P microwave power (Stage 1) 16 minutes on 30P microwave power (Stage 2) STAGE 1 1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN. key 5 times. 2. Input the power level by pressing the POWER/WEIGHT key twice. x5 x2 STAGE 2 3. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 14 A39887,R246 O/M MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE Many of the following techniques are similar to those used in conventional cooking. Microwaves cook food faster than conventional cooking. It is therefore essential that certain techniques are followed to ensure good results. COOKING ADVICE NOTES: • Always attend the oven when in use. • Ensure that the utensils are suitable for use in a microwave oven. (See “Suitable Cookware” on page 16).
O/M R246 UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 15 A39887,R246 O/M MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE Food Characteristics Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire. Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be taken so that the food is cooked evenly. Density Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 16 A39887,R246 O/M SUITABLE COOKWARE Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be used as listed below. To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.
O/M R246 UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 17 A39887,R246 O/M DEFROSTING ADVICE Defrosting food using your microwave oven is the quickest method of all. It is a simple proccess but the following instructions are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly defrosted. Rearrange Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4 times during defrosting.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:53 PM Page 18 A39887,R246 O/M REHEATING ADVICE For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving. Plated meals Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately, see below. Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on MEDIUM, stir/ rearrange halfway through reheating.
O/M R246 UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:53 PM Page 19 A39887,R246 O/M COOKBOOK CONTENTS INTRODUCTION, COOKERY NOTES & CONVERSION CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 DEFROSTING CHART: Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry, meat & fruit pies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 COOKING CHARTS: Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . .
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:53 PM Page 20 A39887,R246 O/M DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Meat Joints (Beef, Lamb, Pork) 20 - 21 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4 - 5 times during defrosting. Shield. 60 - 90 Minutes Minced Meat Place on a plate. Stage1: 11 - 12 Minutes/ Use sequence programming. MEDIUM LOW 450g (1lb) Stage 1: Defrost on MEDIUM 30P LOW for the first quarter Stage 2: of cooking time.
O/M R246 UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:53 PM Page 21 A39887,R246 O/M COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Beef (rare) (Topside, Silverside) 10 - 11 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 10 Minutes Beef (medium) (Topside, Silverside) 13 - 14 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH 70P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:53 PM Page 22 A39887,R246 O/M COOKING CHART FOOD ▼ METHOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ● STANDING TIME Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Slice/chop. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Beans (green - fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Brussels Sprouts (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water.
O/M R246 UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:53 PM Page 23 A39887,R246 O/M COOKING CHART FOOD ❇ COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME White rice (long grain) 14 - 15 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. 70P Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 5 Minutes Brown rice 20 - 21 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH 70P Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:53 PM Page 24 A39887,R246 O/M REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME Canned foods (Soup, Baked beans, Spaghetti, Vegetables) 5 - 6 Minutes/ 425g (15oz) can MEDIUM HIGH 70P Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Bread rolls (cooked) Croissants 30 - 40 Seconds/ 2 croissants/2 rolls MEDIUM HIGH 70P Place on kitchen roll.
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 25 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES 1 Heat the butter on 100P for 20-30 seconds. Stir in the garlic and cook on 100P for a further 30 seconds. 2 Stir in the mushrooms and parsley and cook on 50P for 10 minutes, stirring 2-3 times. Serve in ramekin dishes with French bread.
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 26 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES 1 Place potatoes in a bowl, add 75ml (5tbsp) water. Cover and cook on 100P for 14 minutes, until soft enough to mash. Mash with butter, milk and seasoning. 2 Place fish in a flan dish in a single layer, cover and cook on 70P for 14 minutes. Flake the fish and mix with the parsley sauce. Pour into a flan or casserole dish. Spread the potatoes on top and sprinkle with the grated cheese.
R246 UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 27 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES 1 Toss the steak in the flour, salt and pepper, until evenly coated. 2 Place the steak, remaining flour, onion, tomato purée, stock and white wine in a casserole dish. Cover and cook on 50P for 30 minutes. Stir 2-3 times during cooking. 3 Stir in cornflour, mushrooms and cream. Cook, uncovered, on 50P for 8 minutes.
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 28 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES 1 Place oil, onion, celery, garlic and bacon into a bowl and mix well. Cover and cook on 100P for 6 minutes, stir halfway through cooking. 2 Add the bay leaf, tomatoes, tomato purée and minced beef to the vegetable mixture. Add the herbs, wine, stock and blended cornflour and mix thoroughly. 3 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking until the sauce has thickened. Season to taste and serve hot with spaghetti.
R246 UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 29 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE 1 Place the butter in a large bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds. 2 Stir in the onion and leeks. Cook on 100P for 3 minutes. 3 Stir in the flour and mustard powder, gradually add the milk and cream. Cook on 100P for 5-6 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth and thickened. 4 Add the turkey and seasoning. Cook on 100P for 16 minutes. Stir 2-3 times.
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 30 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES 1 Place the oil, aubergine, leeks, garlic and celery in a 2.5 litre (4 pint) casserole dish, mix well. Heat on 100P for 4-5 minutes, stir after 3 minutes. 2 Add the tomatoes, beans, crumbled stock cubes basil and sweetcorn. Season and mix well. 3 Cover and cook on 70P for 20 minutes, stir twice during cooking. BEAN CASSEROLE Serves 4 Preparation time - 25 minutes 15ml (1tbsp) olive oil 200g (8oz) aubergines, cut in 2.
R246 UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 31 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds, until melted. 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on 100P for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 32 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES 1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. 2 Beat in the eggs one at a time. 3 Sift the flour and fold into the mixture. 4 Add the grated fresh ginger, ground ginger and orange juice then mix to a dropping consistency. 5 Spoon the mixture into a greased and lined 7” PYREX cake dish. 6 Cook using Express Cook EC-8 “Cake”. 7 Leave to stand for 10 minutes.
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 33 A39887,R246 O/M CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OVEN INTERIOR • To clean the oven interior, use a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth. • Food will release steam during cooking and cause condensation inside the oven and door. It is important to wipe the oven dry. A buildup of condensation will eventually lead to rust forming on the oven interior. • Food and liquid splashes will build-up on the oven walls and ceiling.
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 34 A39887,R246 O/M TROUBLESHOOTING If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks you can carry out yourself before calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple. Follow this simple check below: Place half a cup of water on the turntable and close the door. Select HIGH and programme the oven to cook for 1 minute. 1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking? 2.
R246 UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 35 A39887,R246 O/M TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug. The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown: Green and yellow stripes = EARTH Blue = NEUTRAL Brown = LIVE Like most appliances in your home, your oven must be connected to a single phase 230-240V, 50Hz alternating current supply.
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 36 A39887,R246 O/M GUARANTEE Subject to the conditions listed below, SHARP Electronics (U.K. Ltd (hereafter called “the Company”, guarantee to provide for the repair of, or, at its option replace this SHARP equipment, or any component thereof, (other than Glass Turntables, Turntable supports or Waveguide covers), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.19 0:05 PM Page 37 A39887,R246 O/M SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz Power Consumption: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.21kW Input Current: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2A Output Power: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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R246 UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 39 A39887,R246 O/M Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd Manchester, U. K. U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours) Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours) Website: http://www.sharp.co.
