R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page A Important % % % R-3731 MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL 900 W (IEC 60705)
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R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 1 CONTENTS OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 6 TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 2 OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 1 3 2 4 5 6 10 11 7 9 8 1 Door 2 Door hinges 3 Oven lamp 4 Waveguide cover 5 Control panel 6 Door opening button 7 Door lock openings 8 Coupling 9 Oven cavity 10 Door seals and sealing surfaces 11 Door safety latches 12 Ventilation openings 13 Outer cabinet 14 Power supply cord 12 13 14 ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: 15 (15) Turntable (16) Roller stay 16 Place the turntable support in the ce
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 3 CONTROL PANEL 1. DIGITAL DISPLAY 2. INDICATORS: 1 These indicators will light corresponding with below symbols : Time reduce % 2 : Memory : Manual : Percentage (for microwave power level) 14 : Lock (showing oven lock is set) : Cook (showing oven in operation) 13 OPERATION KEYS: 12 3. NUMBER keys for time and memory programming 4. START key 11 3 5. DOOR OPENING button 6. STOP key 10 7. TIME REDUCE key 8. MEMORY key 9 9. SOUND key 10. TIMER key 8 11.
R-3731 English 22/07/2004 10:55 Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To avoid the danger of fire. To make popcorn, use only special microwave popcorn makers. Do not store food or any other items inside the oven. Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure the oven is operating as desired. See the corresponding hints in this operation manual and the cookery book section.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for precautions regarding microwave ovens. To avoid the possibility of electric shock Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet. Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock openings or ventilation openings. In the event of a spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately, and call an authorised SHARP service agent.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Other warnings Never modify the oven in any way. Do not move the oven while it is in operation. This oven is for home food preparation only and may only be used for cooking food. It is not suitable for commercial or laboratory use. To promote trouble-free use of your oven and avoid damage. Never operate the oven when it is empty.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 7 TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG EARTH NEUTRAL LIVE The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown opposite: green and yellow stripes = blue = brown = As the colours of the cores in the mains lead of your oven may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as described below: Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 8 MAFF HEATING CATEGORY The heating category of this microwave oven is E. Microwave output power in Watts (based on international (IEC 60705) standard). Microwave Symbol. 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.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 9 COOKING WITH PRE-PROGRAMMED MEMORIES • The oven has 30 memory banks (1 - 30). The programme numbers of memory are made especially for deep-frozen menus of apetito. The reduce factor is separatly made for each programme. The stored reduce factor for 21 - 30 can also be changed individually if required (see page 16). • The total cooking times for each memory bank are shown in the table below.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 10 TIME REDUCE COOKING When you prefer a little under finish, it is recommended to use the REDUCE function. This will shorten the total cooking time. Reduced cooking time = total cooking time x reduce factor. Example: Suppose you want to reheat frozen apetito menu by using MEMORY 1 with the time reduce setting. 1. Press the TIME REDUCE key. x1 2. Press the NUMBER key 1. 3. Press the START key. x1 Display will count down through the cooking time.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 11 MICROWAVE COOKING Your oven has 6 preset power levels. Press MICROWAVE key Microwave power level x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 100 % 70 % 50 % 30 % 10 % 0% Example: Suppose you want to cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 50 %. 1. Press the MANUAL key. x1 2. Enter desired cooking time. x1 4. Press the START key. x1 x1 3. Enter the desired power level 50% by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER key 3 times. x3 Display will count down through the cooking time.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 12 DEFROSTING You can defrost many kinds of foods by using the DEFROST key. The DEFROST key is programmed on 30 % power level. Example: Suppose you want to defrost for 7 minutes 30 seconds. 1. Press the MANUAL key. x1 2. Enter desired defrosting time. x1 4. Press the START key. x1 x1 3. Press the DEFROST key. x1 Display will count down through the defrosting time.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 13 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING This facility enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to three different sequences. Example: Suppose you want to cook: 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70 % microwave power (Stage 1) 5 minutes on 50 % microwave power (Stage 2) 1. Press the MANUAL key. STAGE 1 2. Enter desired cooking time. x1 x1 STAGE 2 4. Enter desired cooking time. x1 x1 x1 3.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 14 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 2. AUTO MINUTE FUNCTION The AUTO MINUTE key allows you to operate the two following functions: a. Microwave 100 % cooking You can cook for 1 minute on 100 % easily. Example: Suppose you want to cook for 2 minutes on 100 % microwave power. 1. Press the MANUAL key. Display will count down through the cooking time. 2. Press the AUTO MINUTE key twice. x2 x1 b.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 15 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 4. MEMORY PROGRAMME ENTRY You can change, if you need, the memory programmes for 10 memory banks (21 - 30). You can programme for up to 3 cooking sequences and you can enter cooking time up to 99 min 99 sec. for each stage. For details setting programmes, see page 10. Before you change the memory programme ensure that the oven is not in the lock function.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 16 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 8. Press the MEMORY key. 9. Press the STOP key to release the memory setting mode. x1 x1 Notes: • To select memory number 30, press the NUMBER keys 3 and 0, or simply press the NUMBER key 0. • If you wish to change other preset memory programmes continually, press desired memory number key prior to setting the STOP key. After selecting the memory number, follow the above example.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 17 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 5. MEMORY CHECK You can check the information programmed into the memory, for example time and power level. Before you check the memory programme ensure the oven has released from the lock function. CHECKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL Example: Suppose you want to know the information programmed into MEMORY 28, programmed for 3 minutes on 100 % for the first sequence and 2 minutes 30 seconds on 50 % for the second sequence. 1.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 18 CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS, STEAM CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. Oven Interior 1. For cleaning, wipe any splatters or spills with a soft damp cloth or sponge after each use while the oven is still warm. For heavier spills, use mild soap and wipe several times with a damp cloth until all residues are removed. 2.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 19 WHAT ARE MICROWAVES? THE CHARACTERISTICS OF MICROWAVES. WHAT ARE MICROWAVES? Like radio and television waves, microwaves are electromagnetic waves. Microwaves are produced by a magnetron inside the microwave oven, and these vibrate the molecules of water present in the food. The friction this causes produces heat, which ensures that the food is defrosted, heated, or cooked through.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 20 SUITABLE COOKWARE There are, however, exceptions: small strips of aluminium foil may be used to cover certain parts of the food, so that these do not thaw too quickly or begin to cook (e.g. chicken wings).Small metal skewers and aluminium containers (e.g. of readycooked meals) can be used. They must, however, be small in relation to the food, e.g. aluminium containers must be at least 2/3 to 3/4 filled with food.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 21 TIPS AND HINTS BEFORE YOU START... SALT, HERBS AND SPICES To make it as easy as possible to use the microwave oven, we have put together a few hints and tips for you. Only switch on the oven when the food is already inside. Food cooked in the microwave oven retains its taste better than with conventional cooking methods. Use salt sparingly and as a rule only add salt after the food has cooked. Salt binds liquids and dries out the surface of food.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 22 TIPS AND HINTS ADDING WATER TALL CONTAINERS, FLAT DISHES Vegetables and other foods containing a lot of water can be cooked in their own juices or by adding just a small amount of water. This will retain many vitamins and minerals in the food. Both types of container have the same capacity but cooking times are longer for tall containers than for flat ones.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 23 TIPS AND HINTS TURNING BROWNING AGENTS Turn medium sized portions, such as burgers and steaks, once during cooking, to reduce cooking time. Large items such as roasts and chickens must be turned because they receive more microwave energy on the uppermost side and could dry out if not turned.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 24 DEFROSTING Your microwave is ideal for thawing. Thawing times are usually considerably shorter than in traditional methods. Here are a few tips. Take the frozen item out of its packaging and place on a plate for thawing. TURNING/STIRRING Almost all foods have to be turned or stirred from time to time. As early as possible, separate parts which are stuck together and re-arrange them.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 25 COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES • When buying vegetables, try to ensure that, as far as possible, they are of similar size. This is particularly important when you want to cook the vegetables whole (e.g. boiled potatoes). • Vegetables are usually cooked in a dish with a lid. Those with a high moisture content, e.g. onions or boiled potatoes, can be cooked in microwave foil without adding water.
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 26 COOKING CHARTS TABLE: DEFROSTING Food Weight -g- Power Level -%- 1500 1000 500 200 10 10 10 30 500 30 8-9 Cold cuts 200 30 2-4 Sausages 300 30 3-5 Duck / Turkey 1500 10 42 - 46 Chicken 1200 30 18 - 20 Chicken legs 200 30 3-4 Fish in portions 700 30 12 - 13 Fish fillet 400 30 5-7 Crab 300 30 6-8 Rolls, 2 pieces 80 30 1 - 11/2 Bread in slices Bread, whole 250 30 2-3 1000 30 8 - 10 150 30 1-3 30 9 - 11 Roast mea
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 27 COOKING CHARTS TABLE : DEFROSTING & COOKING Food Weight -g- Power Level % Time - min - Procedure Standing Time - min - Fish fillet 300 100 9 - 11 place on a plate and cover with microwave cling film 1-2 Trout, 1 piece 250 100 6-8 place on a plate and cover with microwave cling film 1-2 Vegetables 300 450 100 100 7-8 9 - 11 place in a bowl and add water as instructed by the manufacturer, stir halfway through the time 2 TABLE : HEATING FOOD &
R-3731 English 21/07/2004 12:40 Page 28 SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage : 230 - 240V, 50Hz, single phase AC Power required : 1.3kW Input current : 5.7A Output power : 900W (IEC 60705) MAFF Heating Category :E Microwave Frequency : 2450 MHz * (Group 2/Class B) Outside Dimensions : 520mm (W) x 305mm (H) x 422mm (D) Cavity Dimensions : 342mm (W) x 207mm (H) x 368mm (D)** Oven Capacity : 26 litres** Turntable : ø325mm, glass Weight : 15.
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