® MICROWAVE OVEN F MODEL R-240F OPERATION MANUAL and COOKING GUIDE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
CONTENTS page Warning ................................................................................................ 1 Special Notes ....................................................................................... 2 Installation Instructions ......................................................................... 3 Oven Diagram ...................................................................................... 3 Operation of Touch Control Panel Control Panel Display ............................
WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 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, vegetables, nuts, seeds, 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 and the feature sticker from the oven door panel (if available). 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 the SHARP SERVICE CENTER and repaired, if necessary. 2.
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.
Getting Started Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Plug the oven into a power point. Ensure the door is closed. Flashing four eights. 2 Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the oven beeps. STOP CLEAR Only the dots will remain. Clock Setting * To enter the present time of day e.g. 11:34 (AM or PM). Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the CLOCK pad. CLOCK 1 The dots will flash on and off. 2 Enter the correct time of day by pressing the numbers in sequence. Press the CLOCK pad again.
MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Cooking Techniques Arrange food carefully Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. Watch cooking time Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more time as needed. Food severely over-cooked can smoke or ignite. Cover foods before cooking Check recipe for suggestions: paper towels, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
Microwave Time Cooking When cook under microwave manually, 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 for up to 3 cooking sequences, switching from one variable power setting to another automatically. * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% (MEDIUM POWER) followed by 5 minutes on 100% (HIGH POWER). Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time. 1 COOK COOK will flash on and off. 2 3 Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required.
Increasing Time During the Cooking Programme Cooking time can be added during a cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK/START pad. * Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on 50% (MEDIUM POWER) cooking. (at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.) Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time. 1 COOK COOK will flash on and off. 2 Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required.
Slow Cook To select SLOW COOK HIGH, press the SLOW COOK pad once. To select SLOW COOK LOW, press the SLOW COOK pad twice. The SLOW COOK setting is designed for food which needs longer cooking time. For example, stewing, braising, boiling soup or Chinese desserts of liquid type. The SLOW COOK setting provides two choices: SLOW COOK HIGH or SLOW COOK LOW. The maximum cooking time is 2 hours for each choice when cook manually.
Slow Cook Recipes Beef Brisket with Daikon [ Ingredients ] 570 g Beef Brisket 330 g Daikon 2 g Cayenne 2 Aniseed 2 stalks Green Onion (diced) 3 slices Ginger [ Method ] 1. Preparation – Cut the beef brisket into pieces. Marinade with salt (11/2 tsp), sugar (11/2 tsp), soya sauce (2 tsp) and oyster sauce (2 tsp). Skin and cut the daikon into pieces. 2. In a 3-litre casserole heat 3 tbsp of oil uncover on microwave HIGH for 4 minutes. Then stir in ginger slices and the marinaded beef brisket.
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the details provided in each Menu Guide to achieve the best result. may If the details are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or be displayed. 2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each Menu Guide, cook manually. 3.
Auto Cook Menu Guide MENU QUANTITY Rice 1-2 serves Times of Pressing 1 2 PROCEDURE • • Serving (s) Rice Water 1 serve (1-2 persons) 2 serves (3-5 persons) 150g 300g 240ml 480ml • • 1-2 serves Congee Times of Pressing 1 2 • • Serving (s) Rice Water 1 serve (1-2 persons) 2 serves (3-5 persons) 50g 80g 750ml 1400ml • • Wash rice until water runs clear. Place rice and water into a deep casserole (about 2 ) and soak for 30 mins (stir rice a few times during soaking).
Reheat The REHEAT allows you to reheat 2 popular foods. Follow the details provided in Reheat Menu Guide. * Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of beverage: — Step Procedure 1 Press the Beverage pad until desired quantity is displayed (for 2 cups press twice). Pad Order Display After about 2 sec. BEVERAGE x2 QTY COOK Cooking starts and the cooking time will begin counting down.When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep".
Steam Menu The STEAM MENU allows you to cook 2 popular steam menus. Follow the details provided in Steam Menu Menu Guide. 1. Fish 2. Meat * Suppose you want to cook 2 serves of steam meat: — Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Press the Steam Menu pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for meat press twice). STEAM MENU Display x2 QTY QTY will flash on and off. 2 Press the number pad to enter quantity. COOK QTY COOK will flash on and off. Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad.
Steam Menu Recipes Spare Ribs with Black Beans [ Ingredients ] 320 g Spare Ribs 10 g Black Beans [ Method ] 1. Marinate the spare ribs with seasonings, then mix with black beans. 2. Cover with microwave wrap and press STEAM MENU pad twice to Meat. Seasonings 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Sugar 1 tsp Light Soya Sauce 1 /2 tsp Sesame Oil 1 tsp Cornstarch Chicken Pieces with Mushrooms [ Ingredients ] 280 g Chicken pieces 40 g Dried Mushrooms (soaked) Ginger slices Green Onion slices [ Method ] 1.
Express Defrost EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 3 types of meat in specific weights. Follow the details provided in Express Defrost Menu Guide on page 18. 1. Minced Meat 2. Chicken Pieces 3. Steak/Chops * Suppose you want to defrost 0.2 kg of Minced Meat: — Step Procedure 1 Press the Express Defrost pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Minced Meat press once). Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. Pad Order Display EXPRESS DEFROST x1 COOK COOK will flash on and off.
Express Defrost Menu Guide No. MENU QUANTITY PROCEDURE Minced Meat Beef 0.2 kg • Place frozen minced meat on a shallow dish. • The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash on and off. Remove defrosted portions, turn over and shield edges with foil strips. • Press start to continue defrosting. • After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil for 3-5 minutes. Chicken Pieces (Mid-joint of chicken wings) 0.35 kg • Place mid-joint of chicken wings on a shallow dish.
Easy Defrost EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and defrosting time. Follow the details provided in Easy Defrost Menu Guide on page 20. * Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces: — Step Procedure Press the Easy Defrost pad. 1 Pad Order Display EASY DEFROST DEF KG KG will flash on and off. Press the number pads to enter weight. 2 COOK DEF KG COOK will flash on and off. Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad.
Easy Defrost Menu Guide MENU QUANTITY (MIN. – MAX.) PROCEDURE Steaks Chops 0.1 - 1.5 kg • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil. • Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on a shallow dish. If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible. • Half way the oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash on and off. Turn over, rearrange and shield the defrosted portions. • Press start to continue defrosting.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Less/More Setting The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the cooking time to individual preference, simply press the POWER LEVEL pad as adjustment. Press once (PLUS) for more cooking or twice (LESS) for less cooking.
Child Lock If the oven is accidentally started with no food/liquid in the cavity, the oven could be damaged. To prevent accidents like this, your oven has a "Child Lock" feature that you can set when the oven is not in use. , then press the INSTANT COOK/ To set the Child Lock, press the CLOCK pad and the number pad will appear in the display. START pad and hold for 3 seconds. .
CARE AND CLEANING Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven. CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - keep the oven clean, 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 soapy warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of harsh abrasive cleaners.
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COOKING GUIDES CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE HELPFUL HINTS 1 SHARP CORPORATION OSAKA, JAPAN COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE CHART 2 3 TINSEA951WRRZ – F32 Printed in Thailand
HELPFUL HINTS 1. THE ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. 2. TURNING Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time. 3. COVERING Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your ordinary oven, or to retain moisture. Cover foods such as Vegetables, Casseroles, or when Reheating. Use to cover foods: 4.
COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE Utensil Advice Use GLASSWARE/CERAMIC (HEAT RESISTANT) YES GLASSWARE • Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods. CERAMIC • Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited. • Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf. • Avoid using antique pottery. • If unsure, check with the manufacturer. METAL COOKWARE NO • Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the microwave oven.
FRESH VEGETABLE CHART VEGETABLE AMOUNT COOKING PROCEDURE MICROWAVE TIME AT 100% 31/2-5 minutes Artichokes 2 medium Asparagus 250 g Wash and place in a freezer bag. 2-3 minutes Beans 250 g Cut into 4cm pieces. Cook in 1-litre casserole dish with 1 tablespoon water. Cover. 3-4 minutes Broccoli 500 g Cut into uniform florets. Arrange with flower towards center in a pie plate. Cover with plastic wrap. 6-7 minutes Brussels sprouts 500 g Arrange in a pie plate.
FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART 1. Cook vegetables in a flan dish. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. 2. Allow to stand 1-2 minutes before serving.