Important R-982STM 1000 W (IEC 60705) MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL AND CONVECTION ENGLISH 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.
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: www.sharp.co.
HEATING CATEGORY Microwave output power in Watts (based on international (IEC 60705) standard). 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 [ I lb 2oz]). It does not represent the general performance of the oven. Letter representing the oven heating category. Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating categories A to E.
CONTENTS Operation manual INFORMATION ON CORRECT DISPOSAL.........................................................................................................................................................................................................1 HEATING CATEGORY & HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS .....................................................................................................................................................................................2 CONTENTS .....................
OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 2 7 8 3 9 1 16 11 6 5 4 12 10 13 14 OVEN 1. Door 2. Door hinges 3. Oven lamp 4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE) 5. Coupling 6. Oven cavity 7. Convection fan (covered) 8. Grill heating element (under the ceiling) 9. Control panel 10. Door latches 11. Door seals and sealing surfaces 12. Door safety latches 13. Ventilation openings 14. Outer cabinet 15. Power supply cord 16. Door handle 15 Hub (inside) 17. Turntable (glass) 19. Coupling 20. Rack 18.
CONTROL PANEL 1. DIGITAL DISPLAY and INDICATORS MICROWAVE indicator CONVECTION indicator GRILL indicator 1 2 DEFROST indicator CHILD LOCK indicator AUTO MENU indicator 3 TEMPERATURE indicator WEIGHT indicator 9 4 5 10 6 TEMPERATURE PROGRESS indicator The segments gradually light up to show the temperature reached in CONVECTION mode. Each segment represents 10°C of the set temperature level (For example, the first one indicates 140°C and the last one 230°C).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop only. It is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit. Do not place the oven in a cabinet. 2. The oven door may become hot during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor. Keep children away from the door to prevent them burning themselves. 3. Ensure there is a minimum of free space above the oven of 30 cm. 4.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 21. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. 22. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the oven door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. 23. Steam cleaner is not to be used. 24.
d) Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make sure there are no dents. e) The power supply cord and plug; ensure that they are not damaged. 2. Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter the door safety latches in any way. 3. Do not operate the oven if there is an object between the door seals and sealing surfaces. 4. Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door seals and adjacent parts. Clean the oven at regular intervals and remove any food deposits.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Other warnings 1. Never modify the oven in any way. 2. Do not move the oven while it is in operation. 3. 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. 1. Never operate the oven when it is empty except where recommended in the operation manual. Doing so may damage the oven. 2.
INSTALLATION 1.Remove all packing materials from the inside of the oven cavity and remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface. Check the oven carefully for any signs of damage. 2.Place the oven on a secure, level surface, strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven. Do not place the oven in a cabinet. 3.Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents.
BEFORE OPERATION Plug in the oven. The oven display will display: “0:00”, an audible signal will sound once. This model has a clock function and the oven uses less than 1.0 W in stand by mode. To set the clock, see below. SETTING THE CLOCK Your oven has a 24 hour clock feature. 1. Press the CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER button once. The hour figure will flash and the clock indicator will illuminate. 2. Rotate the ENTRY dial until the correct hour is displayed, the input time should be within 0-23. 3.
MANUAL OPERATION Opening the door: To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. Starting the oven: Depending on the food type and the required end results, either place food into a suitable container, then place the container onto the turntable, alternatively place foods directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the START/+30sec./ENTER button after selecting the desired cooking mode. Once the cooking programme has been set and the START/+30sec.
GRILL COOKING/COMBI COOKING Note: Halfway through the grilling time an audible signal will sound twice this will remind you to turn the food over to ensure even browning. Please be aware that the oven will not stop automatically during grilling. Turnover the food halfway through, close the door and then press the START/+30sec./ENTER button to continue grilling. 2. GRILL/COMBI. COOKING The GRILL/COMBI.
CONVECTION COOKING Example 2: To cook without preheating To cook at 230°C for 20 minutes. 1. Open the door, place the food inside the oven and close the door. Press the CONVECTION button once and the temperature indicator will flash on the display and the convection indicator will illuminate. 2. Enter the desired temperature by pressing the CONVECTION button (9 times) or turn the ENTRY dial until the display shows 230. 3. Press the START/+30sec./ ENTER button to confirm the temperature. 4.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 3. CHILD LOCK: Use to prevent unsupervised operation of the oven by children. a. To set the CHILD LOCK: In the stand-by mode, press STOP/CLEAR button for 3 seconds. There will be a long beep denoting entering the children-lock state and the indicator will illuminate together with the current clock time. If the clock has not been set the display will show "0:00". b. To cancel the CHILD LOCK: In the stand-by mode, press STOP/CLEAR button for 3 seconds.
AUTO MENU CHART Auto Menu Frozen pizza (oven ready pizza prebaked) Jacket Potato Meat (boneless meat e.g.) Fish (Only fish fillet is recommended for this programme) Fresh vegetables e.g. cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, fennel, leek, pepper, courgettes etc. Beverage Display Cooking method WEIGHT/ PORTION / UTENSILS A1 C-4 200g, 300g, 400g (initial temp. -18°C) Low Rack A2 100% Micro 1, 2, 3 potatoes (pieces) 1 potato = approx. 230g (initial temp.
SUITABLE OVENWARE 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. 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. Cookware Microwave Safe Grill Convection Mix Cook ✔/✘ ✔ ✔ ✔/✘ Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from overheating.
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. Before cleaning, make sure the oven cavity, door, oven cabinet and accessories are completely cool. CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS – Keep the oven clean, or the oven could lead to a deterioration of the surface.
TROUBLESHOOTING Cooking Mode Standard time Microwave P100 30 minutes Grill/ Convection/ Combi cooking mode Intermittent operation, temperature and time controlled TROUBLESHOOTING CHART QUERY ANSWER Draught circulates around the door. When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door. Condensation forms in the oven, and may drip from the door.
CALLING FOR SERVICE • If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages, do not attempt to service this microwave oven yourself. • Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer Information Centre. Telephone: 0845 888 8112 (office hours). • For general information and assistance with oven queries, please contact our Customer Information Centre: U.K.
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