® R-995DST R-995D(W) Convection Microwave Oven OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKING GUIDE Read all instructions carefully before using the oven R-995D(W).
CONTENTS OPERATION COOKING GUIDE Important Safety Instructions..................................1 Special Notes for Microwave..................................2 Installation Instructions...........................................3 Specifications.........................................................3 Oven Diagram........................................................4 Operation of Control Panel.....................................5 Control Panel Display.........................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1. This oven is designed to be used on a benchtop, on a shelf or built-in with a Sharp built-in kit. We do not recommend installing the oven under the benchtop or any other appliances. The appliance must not be placed in a cupboard. The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in order to avoid overheating. See page 3 for the installation.
2. To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling, care should be taken when handling the container. Your oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly with microwave, therefore it is very important that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated. If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout.
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 door seals 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.
OVEN DIAGRAM 1 2 20 3 4 10 11 9 8 5 15 6 16 7 17 18 12 19 (x2) 13 14 1. Grill heating element 2. Convection heating element 3. Oven lamp 4. Control panel 5. Shelf rail (rail 1) 6. Shelf rail (rail 2) 7. Waveguide cover (Do not remove) 8. Oven cavity 9. Coupling 10. Door seals and sealing surfaces 11. Door opening handle 12. Ventilation openings 13. Outer cabinet 14. Power supply cord 15. Turntable 16. Roller stay 17. Low rack (height: 4 cm) 18. High rack (height: 15.
OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate keys arranged on the surface of the control panel. A 'beep' sound should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry. When starting and stopping the cooking/timer, the response sounds of the START key and the STOP key are different from the others.
BEFORE OPERATING Stop/Clear • Before operating your oven, make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. See below for getting started. 2. Follow directions on the right side for cleaning the oven before first use. Use the STOP/CLEAR to: 1. Clear if you make a mistake during programming. 2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. 3. Cancel a programme during cooking, press twice.
MANUAL OPERATION Microwave WARNING: 1. Never use the square tray for microwave cooking as this may cause arcing. Microwave is fast and convenient for cooking, reheating 2. After cooking and opening the door, the display may and defrosting. show “NOW COOLING”. First enter the cooking time then select the power level. This mode can be programmed for up to 99 minutes NOTES: 50 seconds. 1.
MANUAL OPERATION Convection Your oven can be used as a conventional oven using the convection facility and 10 pre-set oven temperatures (250, 230, 220, 200, 190, 180, 160, 130, 100, 40°C) Preheating is recommended for better results (especially when using the square tray). Convection can be programmed for up to 99 minutes 50 seconds. 2 The display will show “PREHEAT”. When the preheated temperature has been reached the audible signal sounds, the display will show 200°C.
MANUAL OPERATION Mix Cooking TO COOK WITH MIX CONVECTION Your oven has 2 mix cooking modes combining the heat of the grill or convection with microwave power. To select the mix cooking mode, choose the cooking time, then press MIX GRILL or MIX CONVECTION to select the desired setting. Mix cooking can be programmed for up to 99 minutes 50 seconds. Cooking mode * Suppose you want to cook for 20 minutes on Mix Convection using 10% microwave power and 200°C convection.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION Notes for Automatic Operation 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 COOK. 2. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR COOK. 3. When cooking small quantities of food on SENSOR COOK, the food may be cooked without displaying any remaining cooking time. 4.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION Sensor Cook SENSOR COOK will automatically compute the power level and cooking time by detecting the vapour from the food. SENSOR COOK has 4 menus. See SENSOR COOK GUIDE on page 20. No.1: Casserole No.2: Fresh Vegetables PROCEDURE 2 Press SENSOR COOK until the menu number of your choice is displayed. For Fresh Vegetables, press twice. WARNING: The oven door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dishes will become hot.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Multiple Sequence Cooking Less or More Time Adjustment (LESS (▼) / MORE (▲) keys) This function allows you to cook using up to 4 manual cooking programmes including combinations of Microwave, Grill, Convection and Mix Cooking. a) To use with automatic cooking The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Info INFO key provides 2 features. b) a) Delay Start Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated and locked. The Delay Start feature allows you to set your oven to start automatically. * To set the Child Lock. * Suppose you want to start cooking for 20 minutes on 30% microwave power at 4:30. (Check that the correct time of day is displayed.
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. Exterior: The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth.
HELPFUL HINTS MICROWAVE COOKING 1. ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas towards the outside of the dish. Eg. Arrange vegetables in a shallow dish in the following way: Hard Vegetables (e.g. carrots) around the outside, Soft Vegetables (e.g. broccoli) in the centre. 2. TURNING Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time. 3.
HELPFUL HINTS MIX COOKING CONVECTION COOKING 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. Can be used the same a conventional oven. 3. When cooking your own recipes; cook for a slightly shorter cooking time, at the temperature the recipe suggests. Then add additional time if necessary. 4.
COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE OVENPROOF GLASS SQUARE TRAY (INCLUDED) METAL RACKS (INCLUDED) PIZZA TRAY PAPER TOWEL CAKE TIN FOIL RING CENTRE DISH SQUARE DISH MICROWAVE CONVECTION MIX COOKING GRILL METAL RACKS (INCLUDED) YES (LOW RACK ONLY) YES YES YES SQUARE TRAY (INCLUDED) NO YES NO NO GLASSWARE/CERAMIC (HEAT RESISTANT) YES YES YES YES METAL COOKWARE NO YES NO YES OVEN BAGS YES YES YES NO For Shielding YES For Shielding YES NON-STICK PAPER YES YES YES NO GREASE-
AUTO MENU GUIDE Key Menu x1 x2 Weight (Increasing Unit) / Utensils Procedure Boiled Potato (initial temp 20°C) 0.25 kg, 0.50 kg Dish & lid • Peel the potatoes if necessary and cut them into similar sized pieces. (approx. 50 - 80 g each) • Put them in a dish. • Add ¼ cup of water for 0.25kg or ½ cup for 0.5kg of potatoes and add a little salt. • Cover with lid. • When the audible signals sound, stir and re-cover. • After cooking, let stand for 1-2 minutes.
AUTO MENU GUIDE Key Menu Weight (Increasing Unit) / Utensils Procedure Pumpkin Risotto Recipe Ceramic dish • Prepare and cook pumpkin risotto referring to the recipe below. Cake Recipe 21cm square silicone dish High rack • Prepare and cook cake referring to the recipe below. Pizza (initial temp 3°C) 1 Base Low rack • Place the food directly on the low rack.
SENSOR COOK GUIDE Key x1 x2 x3 Menu No. Weight / Utensils No. 1 Casserole (initial temp 3°C) 1 - 2 cups (1 cup = 250 mL) Bowl & plastic wrap • Do not cover. Place the bowl in the centre of the turntable. • When the oven stops and the audible signals sound, stir. No. 2 Fresh Vegetables (initial temp 3°C) e.g. Cauliflower, carrot, broccoli 0.1 - 0.8 kg Bowl & lid • Cut into uniform pieces and add the required amount of water (1 tbsp per 100 g) • Cover with a lid.
CONVENIENCE COOK GUIDE Key Menu No. x1 x2 x3 Weight (Increasing Unit) / Utensils Procedure C-1 0.4 kg Frozen Ready Meals (initial temp -18°C) • Remove cardboard packaging. Leave meal in original microwave safe plastic packaging with plastic film on. • Pierce the film with a fork 5 times. • After cooking, stir and let stand for approx. 2 minutes. C-2 Frozen Vegetables (initial temp -18°C) e.g. Mixed vegetables & cauliflower 0.5 kg Dish & lid • Place in a dish and cover with a lid.
WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE Key Menu No. x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 Weight (Increasing Unit) / Utensils Procedure D-1 Steaks, Chops (initial temp -18°C) 0.25 kg, 0.3 - 1.0 kg (100 g increments) Defrost rack • Place the meat on a defrost rack. • When the oven stops and the audible signals sound, turn the food over, re-arrange and separate. Shield the thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil. • After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil until thoroughly defrosted. D-2 Roast Meat (initial temp -18°C) 1.0 - 2.
MANUAL COOKING CHART DEFROST TIMES FOR MEAT 1. Remove any packaging and place the frozen item on a shallow microwave safe plastic defrost rack or plate. If necessary, shield thin areas with aluminum foil to prevent the item from cooking while defrosting. 2. Defrost by selecting the cook time first, and then set the microwave power to 30%. 3. When turning over, re-shield any warm areas so it continues to defrost without cooking and remove any defrosted areas if appropriate.
MANUAL COOKING CHART FRESH VEGETABLE 1. Cover required dishes with plastic wrap or a lid. 2. Drain any remaining water after standing before serving. NOTE: Weights are based on a serving size for approx. 2 people. Vegetable Asparagus Microwave Time at 100% Cooking Procedure power 1 bunch 1 – 3 minutes Place in a shallow microwave safe dish with 1 tablespoon of (approx.130g) water. Cover. Stand for 2 minutes.
MANUAL COOKING CHART RICE & PASTA 1. Wash and strain rice before measuring amounts. 2. Place rice/pasta in a medium/large microwave safe bowl with water. Cook uncovered, stirring halfway through cooking. Allow to stand for 2 minutes before straining any remaining water and serving.
MANUAL COOKING CHART REHEATING/DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE FOOD Food Beverage 250 mL per cup Canned Food (room temp.) (e.g.
RECIPES FISH PIZZA DOUGH Serves : Makes 2 pizza bases Ingredients : 1½ cups plain flour 7 g sachet dried yeast ½ tsp salt ¾ cup lukewarm water GARLIC PRAWN PIZZA Serves : Makes 2 pizzas Ingredients : 300 g ricotta Zest of 1 lemon 1 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed ¼ cup parmesan 100 g uncooked prawns, shelled and deveined Parsley, finely chopped, extra for dusting Parmesan, extra for dusting Method: 1. Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and mix to combine.
RECIPES PORK SAN CHOY BAU Serves : Serves 4 Ingredients : 1 tbsp. sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 5cm piece ginger, finely chopped 500 g pork mince 100 g brown mushrooms, finely chopped ½ red capsicum, finely chopped 1 x 227 g water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped 2 shallots, sliced 1 tsp. fresh coriander, finely chopped 50 g (approx. ½ cup firmly packed) bean sprouts ⅓ cup oyster sauce 3 tsp.
RECIPES CHICKEN Method: 1. Place all ingredients for the satay sauce into a food processor and process until well combined. 2. Place the pizza bases onto 2 square trays lined with baking paper. Spread 2 heaped tablespoons of satay sauce over each of the pizza bases. 3. Mix 2 heaped tablespoons of satay sauce with the sliced chicken or enough to coat the chicken well and spread chicken mixture evenly over the 2 pizza bases. Top with the shallot and capsicum and sprinkle over the cheese. 4.
RECIPES VEGETARIAN SPINACH AND RICOTTA CANNELLONI Serves : Serves 4 Ingredients : 250 g frozen spinach, thawed and draineds 1 cup parmesan 300g ricotta 1 egg Pinch nutmeg Salt and pepper About 4 fresh lasagne sheets ½ x 420 g can condensed pumpkin soup 2 tbsp. milk ¼ cup water Mozzarella cheese, to taste POTATO BAKE Serves : Serves 6 Ingredients : 800 g potatoes, thinly sliced (approx.
RECIPES BEEF SPAGHETTI BOLOGNAISE Serves : Serves 4-6 Ingredients : 1 onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 100 g mushrooms, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 500 g beef mince 50 g sachet tomato paste 1 tin whole tomatoes ½ tin condensed tomato soup 3 bay leaves 1 tbsp.
RECIPES DESSERTS CARROT CAKE Serves : Serves 10 Ingredients : 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 1½ cups self-raising flour 1 tsp bicarb soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp mixed spice Pinch salt 2 large carrots, grated ¾ cup (90g) walnuts, roughly chopped APPLE CRUMBLE Serves : Serves 6~8 Ingredients : 90 g butter ¾ cup plain flour ⅔ cup rolled oats ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup slithered almonds 1 tsp cinnamon 800 g can apples CHOCOLATE BROWNIES Serves : Serves 12 Ingredients : 150 g butter 180 g dark
WARRANTY Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp product is warranted against faults in material and manufacture for the period as stated in the table below. 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.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE FEATURE Auto Menu x5 Within 3 minutes of closing the door, cooking completion or pressing STOP/CLEAR. eg. 0.5 kg Sensor Cook Menu Number x2 Convenience Cook eg. Fresh Vegetables Menu Number Weight Defrost eg. Frozen Lasagne Menu Number x3 Weight x1 x6 eg. Steak x4 eg. 0.5 kg + 1 min.
