® TM J CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN MODEL R-995E OPERATION MANUAL CONTENTS Info Display 1 Page Warranty 1 Introduction 2 Warning 3 Special Notes 4 Installation Instruction 5 Oven Diagram 5 Operation of Touch Control Panel 6 Control Panel Display 6 Touch Control Panel Layout 6 Before Operating 7 Getting Started 7 Clock Setting 7 Stop/Clear 7 To Cancel Program 7 Microwave Cooking 8 Microwave Time Cooking 8 Sequence Cooking 9 Instant Cook 9 Heating without Food 10 Convection Cooking 10 To Cook by Convection
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.
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.
WARNING Read all instructions before using the appliance. 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. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning. e.
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, sausages 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. 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. Accessories provided 1) Turntable tray 2) Turntable support plate 3) Low rack 4) High rack 5) Defrost rack 6) Operation manual 7) Cook book 3.
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.
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 23. Getting Started Step Procedure 1 Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed.
MANUAL OPERATIONS 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.
Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one variable power setting to another automatically. 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 1 Select microwave cooking and desired power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad (for MEDIUM press three times). 2 Enter desired cooking time.
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 1 Ensure that no food is in the oven. Press the CONVEC pad. Display Pad Order CONV CONV ) (Operation guide off : 2 Enter the temperature (250°C). CONV 3 Enter the heating time (20 min.).
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 Pad Order Procedure Display Press the PREHEAT pad. CONV CONV CONV (Operation guide off : 2 Press desired preheat temperature pad. ) CONV Press the CONVEC pad. CONV 3 CONV 5 Press desired cooking temperature pad. Enter desired cooking time. CONV 2 0 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
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. MIX MIX 1 MIX 2 Enter desired cooking time.
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 Display Press the PREHEAT pad. CONV CONV CONV (Operation guide off : 2 Press desired preheat temperature pad. ) PREHEAT 1 CONV Press the HIGH MIX pad. MIX MIX COOKING 3 MIX 4 Enter desired cooking time. 2 0 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
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 Display Press the CONVEC pad. CONV CONV 1 (Operation guide off: 2 3 4 5 Enter desired convection temperature. Enter desired convection cooking time.
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 Display Place turntable in the oven. Press the GRILL pad.
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 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the PREHEAT pad. CONV 1 CONV CONV (Operation guide off: Select preheating temperature. CONV 2 3 4 ) Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad. MIXCONV DEFROST SENSOR COOK Preheat is over. If the oven door is not opened, the oven will automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes.
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, REHEAT SENSOR, or INTELLIGENT SENSOR. 2. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR INSTANT ACTION, REHEAT SENSOR or INTELLIGENT SENSOR. will be displayed if: 3.
Sensor Instant Action Press to cook 1 of the 8 popular menus. Follow the details provided in SENSOR INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE on pages 5 ~ 6 in cooking guides. For the menus marked with , use the recommended utensil in the menu guide. If you don't use it, use the Weight Adjust function before step 1 (see page 17). * Suppose you want to cook 1.5kg Roast Beef (Medium). Step Procedure Place food on the low rack on the turntable.
Reheat Sensor 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press to select 5 popular reheat menus. Follow the details provided in REHEAT SENSOR MENU GUIDE on page 7 in the cooking guides. For the menus marked with ,use the recommended utensil in the menu guide. If you don't use it, use the Weight Adjust function before step 1 (see page 17). Beverage/Soup Dinner plate Pie Pizza Casseroles/ Canned food * Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of casseroles.
Intelligent Sensor 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Seasoned Roast Roast Turkey Roast Pork Roast Vegetables Grilled Steak/Chops Grilled Kebabs 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Grilled Fish Cake Biscuits Fresh Vegetables Hard Soup Fish Fillets 13. Corned Meat 14. Casseroles 15. White Rice 16. Fresh Pasta 17. Dry Pasta 18. Instant Noodles 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Defrost Sensor 1. Meat 2. Poultry 3. Seafood Press to defrost meat, poultry or seafood automatically with weight sensor. Follow the details provided in DEFROST SENSOR MENU GUIDE on page H in cooking guides. Use the attached defrost rack when using this automatic defrost feature. If you do not use the attached defrost rack, use the Weight Adjust function before step 1 (see page 17). * Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg meat.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Help 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 Pad Order Procedure Display Press the HELP pad. 1 2 Press the number 1 pad. 1 Enter the desired start time. 4 3 3 0 The dots (:) will flash on and off. Press the CLOCK pad.
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 The time of day will appear in the display. * To restore the Information Guide. After step 2 above. Step 3 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad.
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. Display 4 2 Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad. 3 Then will appear repeatedly. Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. * Suppose you demonstrate Instant Cook. Step Procedure 1 Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad. (Within one minute of closing the door.
Multi Less/More CookSetting 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.
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 memorized.) *Suppose you want to enter 2 minutes 20 seconds on M•HIGH into the memory. Step Procedure 1 Press the MEMORY pad twice.
CARE AND CLEANING CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS. Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning. And if possible leave the door open to inactivate the oven. 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. Door: Wipe the door and window on both sides and the door seals frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner.
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SHARP COOKING GUIDES CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1 COOKWARE & UTENSIL GUIDE HELPFUL HINTS 2 ® SHARP CORPORATION OSAKA, JAPAN 3 SENSOR INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE 5 REHEAT SENSOR MENU GUIDE 7 INTELLIGENT SENSOR MENU GUIDE 8 INTELLIGENT SENSOR RECIPES 13 DEFROST SENSOR MENU GUIDE 18 TINSEA 895 WRRZ-J22 Printed in Thailand
FEATURE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE SENSOR INSTANT ACTION once for ROAST LAMB twice for ROAST LAMB DINNER PRESS SELECT MENU REHEAT SENSOR PRESS REHEAT SENSOR PAD once for BEVERAGE/SOUP twice for DINNER PLATE three times for PIE PRESS DEFROST SENSOR PAD once for MEAT twice for POULTRY three times for SEAFOOD MENU NUMBER INTELLIGENT SENSOR 1 eg. No.1 SELECT MENU DEFROST SENSOR VARIABLE COOKING CONTROL To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds on M•LOW.
COOKWARE & UTENSIL GUIDE MICROWAVE CONVECTION MIX COOKING 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 PLASTIC WRAP YES NO NO NO PAPER TOWEL YES NO NO NO PLASTIC COOKWARE MICROWAVE SAFE YES NO NO NO BROWNING DISH YES NO NO NO DEFROS
HELPFUL HINTS MICROWAVE COOKING CONVECTION COOKING 1. ARRANGEMENT 1. Can be used the same a conventional oven. 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. When cooking your own recipes; cook for a slightly shorter cooking time, at the temperature the recipe suggests. Then add additional time if necessary. 3.
HELPFUL HINTS MIX COOKING GRILLING 1. There are two automatic, pre-programmed mix settings. a) Low Mix - 1. Preheat is automatic for this menu. Add food after pre-heating. Convection 180°C with 10% microwave power. Use for baking cakes, slices, bread, quiches, pastries. 2. Place food on the high rack in the oven after preheating. (Round pizza trays may be used if necessary). b) High Mix - Convection 200°C with 30% microwave power. Use for roasting meats, lasagne and meat loaf. HIGH RACK & TURNTABLE 2.
SENSOR INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE The final temperature will vary according to initial temperature. Check foods for doneness after cooking. If necessary you can continue cooking with extra time and the recommended cooking method in the guide below. Menu Initial Temperature (approx.) Weight Range + 3 °C Refrigerated Roast Beef * You can select desired doneness. MORE - Well done STD - Medium LESS - Rare 0.8-3.0 kg Roast Beef Dinner MORE -Well done STD - Medium LESS - Rare 0.8-2.
Menu Initial Temperature (approx.) Weight Range Roast Chicken Dinner Variety of vegetables potato/pumpkin + 3 °C Refrigerated 1.0-2.0 kg (weight of chicken) Preparation before cooking * Remove neck and excess fat from chicken. * Wash and dry chicken well. * Tie legs together. Chicken Weight 2.0kg 1.5kg 1.0kg Vegetable Weight 1.25kg 1.0kg 0.75kg Serves 4-5 4 2-3 Fresh Vegetables Soft ( 1-10 pieces 1 piece, approx, 150g ) Standing Time (minutes) Procedure Preheat HIGH MIX CONV.
REHEAT SENSOR MENU GUIDE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. No. 1 Menu Weight Range Cooking Method Procedure + 20 °C Room temperature MICRO * No cover. * Place on outside of turntable. * After reheating, stir. Soup 1-4 cups (1 cup, 250 ml) + 20 °C Room temperature MICRO * Place in a Pyrex® bowl. * Cover with plastic wrap. * After reheating, stir. Dinner Plate 1 serve (approx. 400g) + 3 °C Refrigerated MICRO * Cover with plastic wrap. * Place on the low rack. * After cooking, allow to stand covered.
INTELLIGENT SENSOR MENU GUIDE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. No. Seasoned Roast Roast Turkey Roast Pork Roast Vegetables Grilled Steak/Chops Grilled Kebabs 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Initial Temperature (approx.) Weight Range Menu Grilled Fish Cake Biscuits Fresh Vegetables Hard Soup Fish Fillets 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Corned Meat Casseroles White Rice Fresh Pasta Dry Pasta Instant Noodles 19. Frozen Pasta 20. Porridge 21. Frozen Vegetables 22. Stewed Fruit 23. Preserves 24.
No. Initial Temperature (approx.) Weight Range Menu Preheat CONV. * Preheat is automatic for this menu. * ADD KEBABS AFTER PREHEATING. * See recipes on page D. whole: 0.2~1.5 kg + 3 °C cutlets: 0.2~1.0 kg Refrigerated (1 piece, approx. 200g) Preheat CONV. * Preheat is automatic for this menu. * ADD FISH AFTER PREHEATING. Whole Fish * Spray the high rack with non-stick spray. * Place fish on the high rack. * After cooking, allow to stand covered. Cutlets *Use LESS pad.
No. Menu Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) Cooking Method Procedure Standing Time (minutes) 12 Fish Fillets eg. Sea perch 1 tsp butter/fillet 1/2 tsp lemon juice/fillet 0.1-0.6 kg + 3 °C Refrigerated MICRO * Arrange in a flan dish or a casserole dish in a single layer. ( Fold under the thin edges of the fish.) * Top with lemon juice and butter. * Cover with plastic wrap or glass lid. * After cooking, stand covered. 1-3 13 Corned Meat 0.5-2.
No. 18 Menu Instant Noodles Noodles Hot tap water (1 cup=250ml) Weight Range Initial Temperature (approx.) Cooking Method 1 - 2 pkts (1 pkt = approx. 85g) +60°C hot tap water MICRO 1 pkt 2 pkts 2 cups 4 cups Procedure * Place into a Pyrex® bowl and cover with hot tap water. * Cook uncovered. is displayed, stir and continue cooking. * When oven stops and * After cooking, stand and stir. Standing Time (minutes) 1-2 N.B.
No. Menu 22 Stewed Fruit Fruit (apples, pears etc.) 23 Preserves 24 Desserts Weight Range 0.1-1.0 kg 2-8 serves Initial Temperature (approx.) Cooking Method +3°C Refrigerated MICRO *Wash, peel and core fruit. Remove stone if necessary and slice thinly. *Place in a Pyrex® bowl. *Cover with a glass lid or plastic wrap. *After cooking, stand and stir. MICRO Follow quantity in recipes. * See recipes on page G. MICRO LOW MIX * See recipes on page G.
INTELLIGENT SENSOR RECIPES SEASONED ROAST Apricot Lamb Apple and Sage Pork 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. boned loin pork (with rind on) Seasoning 1-2 cups sage and onion stuffing mix 1/2 cup dried apples, chopped 8-10 prunes, pitted and chopped 125g toasted silvered almonds Following instructions on the packet prepare stuffing. Add apples, prunes and almonds. Mix well. Pack loosely down the centre of meat. Roll up tightly and secure with string. Sprinkle rind with salt.
GRILLED KEBABS CAKE Chicken Satay Apple and Sultana Cake 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1kg chicken thigh fillets, skin removed 1/2 cup natural yoghurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon coriander 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1 teaspoon ground-onion powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon salt Cut chicken into cubes. Combine all ingredients together. Marinade chicken for 1 hour. Thread onto skewers. Cook on Intelligent Sensor 6 (Grilled Kebabs).
BISCUITS SOUP Chocolate Chip Cookies Pumpkin Soup 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 125g butter 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 125g choc bits 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 60g walnut pieces 1 egg Cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Mix in flour, salt, choc bits and walnut pieces. Shape tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls. Place on a lightly greased pizza tray; press down slightly, allowing room for spreading.
CASSEROLES Apricot Chicken Serves Ingredients; chicken breast fillets, cubed flour French onion soup mix apricot nectar dried apricot, halved 1 serve 2 serves 3 serves 4 serves 250 g 500 g 750 g 1000 g 1 tbs 2 tbs 125 ml 100 g 11/2 tbs 3 tbs 250 ml 200 g 2 tbs 1 pkt 375 ml 300 g 2 tbs 2 pkts 500 ml 400 g For large quantity The oven will stop and display . At this stage stir the casserole. Cover with lid and press START pad to continue cooking.
PRESERVES DESSERTS Mango and Apple Chutney Apple Crunch 2 x 425g cans of mango slices, 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar drained and chopped 100ml malt vinegar 2 large apples, peeled, 1 teaspoon ground ginger cored and chopped 1 teaspoon chilli powder (approx. 185g per apple) 4 shallots, finely chopped (approx. 50g) 1. Place mango, apples and shallots in a Pyrex® bowl. 2. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on Intelligent Sensor 23(Preserves.) 3.
When you defrost the following menus with DEFROST SENSOR, press the DEFROST SENSOR pad until the desired menu appears in the display. DEFROST SENSOR MENU GUIDE Menu 1. Meat Quantity min-max (kg's) Procedure Standing time (minutes) Steak Chops 0.5 -3.0 0.5 -3.0 * 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.
