R MICROWAVE OVEN R-342D OPERATION MANUAL
CONTENTS Page Warning ......................................................... E-1 Special Notes ................................................ E-2 Installation Instructions ............................... E-3 Oven Diagram ............................................... E-3 Operation of Touch Control Panel Control Panel Display ................................. E-4 Touch Control Panel Layout ...................... E-4 Before Operating Getting Started ...........................................
WARNING Read all instructions before using the appliance. 1. 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. After use wipe the waveguide cover with a damp cloth, followed by a dry cloth to remove any food splashes and grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to cause smoke or catch fire. 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 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 CENTRE and repaired, if necessary. 2. Accessories provided 1) Turntable 2) Roller Stay 3) Operation Manual 4) Cookbook 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. Control Panel Display NO.
BEFORE OPERATING Getting Started Step Procedure Pad Order Display Plug the oven into a power point. 1 Flashing four eights. 2 3 Close the oven door. as above Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the oven beeps. 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. 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.
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.
MANUAL OPERATIONS 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. (for 50% press three times) x3 For second sequence, enter desired cooking time.
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.
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 PROCEDURE Rice 1-2 serves • • Times of Pressing 1 2 Serving (s) Rice Water 1 serve (1-2 persons) 2 serves (3-5 persons) 150g 300g 250ml 480ml Congee • • 1-2 serves 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).
MENU Steam Fish INITIAL TEMPERATURE QUANTITY (serving per AUTO COOK pad pressing) 8-12°C 1-3 serves eg: Sea Bream Red Snapper Carp Pomfret Golden Thread Black Mullet Flatfish Garoupa etc. 8-12°C Steam Meat eg: Pork patty Beef patty Spare rib cubes Chicken pieces etc. Vegetables PROCEDURE • Wash fish thoroughly and remove scales. Times of Serving (s) Weight • Make a few slits on the skin pressing of fish, pierce the eyes of fish.
Reheat The REHEAT allows you to reheat 4 popular foods. Follow the details provided in Reheat Menu Guide. * Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of Beverage. Procedure Pad Order Press the Beverage pad until desired quantity is displayed (for 2 cups press twice). Display After about 2 sec. CUPS COOK x2 Cooking starts and the cooking time will begin counting down.When it reaches zero, the oven will "beep" and STIR will be displayed.
Express Defrost 1. Minced Meat 2. Chicken Pieces 3. Steak/Chops EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 3 types of meat in specific weights. Follow the details provided in Express Defrost Menu Guide on page E-16. * Suppose you want to defrost 0.2 kg of Minced Meat. Step 1 Procedure Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Minced Meat press once). Pad Order Display COOK DEFROST x1 COOK will flash on and off. Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad.
Express Defrost Menu Guide No. MENU QUANTITY (MIN. – MAX.) Minced Meat Beef 0.2 kg • Place frozen minced meat on a shallow dish. • The oven will "beep" and stop, TURN OVER will be displayed. 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 E-18. * Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the EASY DEFROST pad. 1 KG DEFROST KG will flash on and off. Press the number pads to enter weight. KG COOK DEFROST 2 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 - 2.0 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, TURN OVER will be displayed. 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 for more cooking or twice for less cooking.
Timer Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include: timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top; or timing the recommended standing time of food. You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase, simply press STOP/CLEAR pad and the display will return to showing time of day. * Suppose you want to set the timer to 3 minutes for boiling an egg on the stove top. Procedure Step Pad Order Display Enter desired time.
CARE AND CLEANING CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS 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, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner. Control Panel Care should be taken in cleaning the control panel. Open the oven door before cleaning to inactivate the control panel.
