A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M ® TM J CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN R-980J MODELS R-990J(S) OPERATION MANUAL CONTENTS Info Display SCA/SCNZ R980J cover 1 Page Warranty Introduction Warning Special Notes and Warning Installation Instructions Oven Diagram Operation of Touch Control Panel Control Panel Display Touch Control Panel Layout Before Operating Getting Started Clock Setting Stop/Clear To Cancel Program Microwave Cooking Microwave Time Cooking Sequence Cooking Instant Cook Heating without Food
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M WARRANTY Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M INTRODUCTION ® INFO DISPLAY COOKING SYSTEM Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Your new oven has an "Information Display System" which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily guide you through each feature. Your oven also has a HELP key for instructions on using Auto Start, Information Guide On / Off, Demonstration Mode, Child Lock, Info on pads and Help. After gaining experience and confidence using your oven, the information display can be turned off.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Do not put things on top of the oven or cover the outer cabinet. 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.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING 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, sausages and oysters so that steam escapes. * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents "explosion", which may damage the oven or injure yourself. * Cook hard/soft boiled eggs. * Overcook oysters. * Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover), 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 gaskets 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.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M OPERATION OF TOUCH 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 an audible signal will sound for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when cooking procedure is required.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M BEFORE OPERATING * This oven is preset with the INFORMATION GUIDE ON. To assist you in programming your oven, the information guide will appear in the display. In this manual, the display of information guide is abbreviated. * When you become familiar with your oven, the information guide can be turned off. Check page 22. Getting Started Step Procedure 1 Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M MICROWAVE COOKING Microwave Time Cooking This is a manual cooking feature. First enter the cooking time then the power level. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. There are five different power levels.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed with up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching from one variable power setting to the next. Note that POWER LEVEL must be entered first when programming sequence cooking. * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on MEDIUM followed by 5 minutes on HIGH. Step Procedure Pad Order 1 Select microwave cooking and desired power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad (for MEDIUM press three times).
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M HEATING WITHOUT FOOD Before the first use and after cleaning the convection heater must be conditioned. The procedure involves heating for a period of 20 minutes. You may notice some smoke and odour during this process, the oven is not out of order. Follow the procedure below. Step Procedure Pad Order 1 Ensure that no food is in the oven. Press the CONVEC pad. CONVEC Display CONV CONV ) (Operation guide off : 2 Enter the temperature (250°C).
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M To Preheat and Cook by Convection * Suppose you want to preheat the oven to 200°C then cook for 20 minutes at 200°C. Step Procedure Display Pad Order CONV Press the PREHEAT pad. PREHEAT CONV PREHEAT 1 CONV (Operation guide off : 2 7 Press desired preheat temperature pad. ) CONV 200¡C Press the CONVEC pad. CONV CONVEC 3 CONV 4 5 7 Press desired cooking temperature pad. Enter desired cooking time. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M MIX COOKING Your Convection Microwave Oven has two preprogrammed settings that make it easy to cook with both convection heat and microwaves automatically. The LOW MIX pad is preprogrammed for 180°C with 10% microwave power, while the HIGH MIX pad is preprogrammed for 200°C with 30% microwave power. To Use Automatic Mix Settings * Suppose you want to bake a cake for 20 minutes on LOW MIX. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the LOW MIX pad.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M To Preheat and Cook with Automatic Mix Settings * Suppose you want to preheat the oven to 200°C and roast a chicken for 20 minutes on HIGH MIX. Step Procedure Pad Order Press the PREHEAT pad. Display CONV PREHEAT CONV CONV (Operation guide off : 2 7 Press desired preheat temperature pad. ) PREHEAT 1 CONV 200¡C Press the HIGH MIX pad. MIX HIGH MIX MIX COOKING 3 MIX 4 Enter desired cooking time. Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M Convection and Microwave Cooking Your Convection Microwave Oven can be programmed to combine convection and microwave cooking operations. * Suppose you want to roast chicken pieces for 15 minutes at 180°C and then cook at 8 minutes on MEDIUM. Step Procedure Pad Order Press the CONVEC pad. Display CONV CONVEC CONV 1 (Operation guide off: 2 3 4 5 6 Enter desired convection temperature. Enter desired convection cooking time.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M GRILLING The grill effect is achieved using fan forced heat at a temperature of 250°C. Preheating is automatic when the GRILL setting is used. Only actual cooking time is entered; the oven signals when it is preheated to 250°C. Use Grill setting for steaks, chops, chicken pieces and many other foods. The turntable should remain in oven when preheating. * Suppose you want to grill a steak for 15 minutes. Step Procedure Pad Order Place turntable in the oven.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M PREHEATING For best results, preheat to the required temperature with the turntable in the oven. Add food after preheating. * To preheat the oven to 200°C Step Pad Order Procedure Display Press the PREHEAT pad. CONV PREHEAT 1 CONV CONV (Operation guide off: 7 Select preheating temperature. 2 3 4 ) CONV 200¡C Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad. INSTANT COOK START CONV COOK Preheat is over.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. Wipe off any moisture from the outside of cooking containers and the interior of the oven with a dry cloth or paper towel prior to cooking on SENSOR INSTANT ACTION or REHEAT SENSOR. 2. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR INSTANT ACTION or REHEAT SENSOR. 3.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M Reheat Sensor R-980J Step Press to select 3 popular reheat menus. Follow the instructions provided in REHEAT SENSOR MENU GUIDE on page 9 of the cooking guides. R-990J(S) Procedure To reheat a Dinner Plate, press the REHEAT SENSOR pad once. Pad Order Display REHEAT SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR HELP x1 SENSOR HELP SENSOR HELP 1 If you require a cooking hint, press the HELP pad.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M Multi Cook 1.Roast Beef 2.Roast Lamb 3.Roast Chicken R-980J 4.Roast Dinner 5.Grilled Steak/Chops 6.Biscuits R-990J(S) Press to select 6 popular convection and Mix cooking menus. Follow the instructions provided in MULTI COOK MENU GUIDE or MULTI COOK RECIPES on pages = - B of the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to cook 1.0 kg Roast Beef (Medium). Step Procedure Pad Order Press the MULTI COOK pad. MULTI COOK 1 Select food category for Multi Cook.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M Easy Defrost R-980J The Easy Defrost feature allows you to defrost meats by entering weight. Follow the instructions provided in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page C of the cooking guides. R-990J(S) * Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces. Step Procedure Pad Order Press the EASY DEFROST pad. EASY DEFROST Display DEFROST KG HELP 1 DEFROST KG HELP KG will flash on and off. (Operation guide off: ) Enter the weight.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Help Feature The HELP feature has 6 different programmes. Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to set your oven to start automatically. * Suppose you want to start cooking a casserole for 20 minutes on MEDIUM at 4:30 in the afternoon. (Check that the correct time of day is displayed.) Step Procedure Pad Order Press the HELP pad. Display HELP 1 Press the number 1 pad. 2 1 Enter the desired start time.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M Information Guide On/Off This oven is preset with the Information Guide On. As you get more familiar with your oven, the Information Guide can be turned off. * To turn off the Information Guide. After step 1 for Auto Start. Step Procedure Press the number 2 pad. Pad Order Display 2 2 Press the STOP/CLEAR pad. 3 STOP CLEAR The time of day will appear in the display. * To restore the Information Guide. After step 2 above.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M Demonstration Mode This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice key operations. * To demonstrate. After step 1 for Auto Start. Step Procedure Pad Order Press the number 4 pad. 4 2 Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad. 3 Display INSTANT COOK START Then will appear repeatedly. Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. * Suppose you demonstrate Instant Cook.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M Multi CookSetting Less/More R-980J 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.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M Memory Your oven has a memory to allow you to preset a frequently used cooking programme. The oven "memorises" the instruction and can recall this information when the time of day is displayed. This feature can be used for frequently prepared foods such as scrambled eggs, or special recipes you like to cook. MEMORY ENTRY/REPROGRAMME (Up to four stages can be memorised.) *Suppose you want to enter 2 minutes 20 seconds on M•HIGH into the memory.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) O/M CARE AND CLEANING Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven. Before cleaning ensure oven cavity is cool. CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, 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.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) C/B QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE Sensor Instant Action JACKET POTATO Reheat Sensor PRESS Once to automatically cook 1 to 10 potatoes. INSTANT COOK START REHEAT SENSOR Menu Number Multi Cook MULTI COOK PRESS REHEAT SENSOR Once for DINNER PLATE Twice for SOUP Three times for CASSEROLES/CANNED FOOD Weight 1 1 INSTANT COOK START 0 eg. 1.0kg eg. No.1 Weight Easy Defrost EASY DEFROST 1 INSTANT COOK START 0 eg. 1.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) C/B HELPFUL HINTS MICROWAVE COOKING 1. ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. Eg. Arrange vegetables in a shallow dish in the following way: Hard Vegetables around the outside, Soft Vegetables in the centre, Medium Vegetables in-between. 2. TURNING Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time. 3.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) C/B HELPFUL HINTS CONVECTION COOKING MIX COOKING 1. There are two automatic, pre-programmed mix settings. 1. Use thick oven gloves when removing food or the turntable from the oven to PREVENT BURNS. Because accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity, dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use. a) Low Mix - Convection 180°C with 10% microwave power. Use for baking cakes, slices, bread, quiches, pastries. 2. Can be used the same a conventional oven. 3.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) C/B HELPFUL HINTS GRILLING 1. Use thick oven gloves when removing food or the turntable from the oven to PREVENT BURNS. Because accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity, dishes and accessories) will become hot when in use. 2. Preheat is automatic for this menu. Add food after pre-heating. 3. Place food on the high rack in the oven after preheating. (Round pizza trays may be used if necessary).
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) C/B COOKWARE & UTENSIL GUIDE CONVECTION MIX COOKING GRILL YES (LOW RACK ONLY) YES YES YES GLASSWARE/CERAMIC (HEAT RESISTANT) YES YES YES YES METAL COOKWARE NO YES YES YES OVEN BAGS YES YES YES NO For Shielding YES For Shielding YES NON-STICK PAPER YES YES YES NO GREASE-PROOF PAPER YES YES YES NO WAXED PAPER YES NO NO NO YES NO NO NO YES NO NO NO PLASTIC COOKWARE MICROWAVE SAFE YES NO NO NO BROWNING DISH YES NO NO NO D
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) C/B SENSOR INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE R-980J Initial Temperature (approx.) Cooking Method +20°C Room temperature MICRO • Wash the vegetables. • Pierce skin of squash with folk. • Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish in the following way : hard vegetables around the outside, soft vegetables in the centre, medium vegetables in-between. • Cover with a glass lid or plastic wrap. • After cooking, stand coverd and stir. 1-5 1-6 pieces (1 piece, approx.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) C/B Sensor Instant Action Recipes CASSEROLES Beef Stroganoff Serves Ingredients; rump steak, cubed plain flour salt and pepper onion, chopped tomato puree beef stock red wine mushroom, thinly sliced sour cream 1 serve 250 g 2 tbs to taste 1 /2 (small) 2 ts 125 ml 60 ml 25 g 75 ml 2 serves 500 g 1 /4 cup to taste 1 (small) 1 tbs 200 ml 60 ml 50 g 150 ml 3 serves 750 g 1 /3 cup to taste 1 11/2 tbs 250 ml 60 ml 75 g 200 ml 4.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) C/B DESSERTS Apple Crunch Muesli Custard Delight Serve 2-4 serves Ingredients; can pie apples White Wings butter cake mix butter, cut into thin slices brown sugar coconut crushed nuts cinnamon 400 g /2 cup 50 g 1 tbs 1 tbs 1 tbs 1/2 ts 1 4-6 serves Serve 6-8 serves 800 g 1 1/2 cups 150 g 3 tbs 3 tbs 3 tbs 1 ts 600 g /4 cup 75 g 2 tbs 2 tbs 2 tbs 1 ts 3 2-4 serves Ingredients; sour cream 3 can sliced peaches, drained White Wings butter cake mix toasted muesli co
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) C/B REHEAT SENSOR MENU GUIDE 1. Dinner Plate 2. Soup 3. Casseroles/Canned Food R-980J Menu Weight Range Dinner Plate 1 serve (approx. 400 g) MEAT 175-180g POTATO 125g VEGETABLES 100g Beef, Lamb Chicken, T-Bone sliced 2 varieties eg. sliced Carrot, Zucchini Broccoli Soup 1-4 cups (1 cup, 250 ml) This feature is designed to give best results for the foods listed in the chart below. To reheat other foods, refer to your Sharp Cook Book.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) C/B MULTI COOK MENU GUIDE When you cook the following menus with MULTI COOK, press the MULTI COOK pad and the number pad of the menu. R-980J R-990J(S) 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. No. Menu Weight Range 0.5-3.0 kg Roast Beef 1 * You can select desired cooking result. MORE - Well done STD - Medium LESS - Rare 0.5-3.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) C/B MULTI COOK MENU GUIDE No. Menu Weight Range Grilled Steak/Chops Initial Temperature (approx.) Cooking Method +3°C Refrigerated Preheat CONV. • • • • • Preheat CONV. • • • • 0.1-1.5 kg See recipes on page B Approx. Weight Type of Meat 5 T-bone steak Rump steak Pork chops (MORE setting only) Lamb loin chops 240-380 g 250 g 245 g 1.5 cm 2-2.5 cm 1.5 cm 110-140 g 1.5 cm 1-2 layers (1 layer, approx.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) C/B Multi Cook Recipes GRILLED STEAK/CHOPS BISCUITS MARINADE FOR LAMB CHOPS/PORK CHOPS Chocolate Chip Cookies Spicy Plum Marinade 125g 1/2 1/2 1/2 1 (for 8 chops) 2 tablespoons tomato sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons plum sauce 1 tablespoon mustard power 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce cups self-raising flour, sifted teaspoon salt choc bits walnut pieces Anzac Biscuits Indian Marinade 2 1 3/4 1/2 125g 60g 1.
A42430, SCA/SCNZ R980J/990J(S) C/B EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE Quantity min-max (kg's) Procedure Standing Time (minutes) Minced Meat Beef 0.1-3.0 • Place shielded frozen minced meat on a defrost rack. • When the oven has stopped, remove defrosted portions of mince, turn over and shield edges with foil strips. • After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil. • See NOTE below. 10-15 Steak/Chops 0.1-3.0 • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil.
