Model R-21AT OPERATION MANUAL (with terms of Guarantee) IMPORTANT Carefully read the Operation Manual before installing or using the microwave oven. Pay special attention to the Important Safety Instructions, see Page 4. Always use the Manual with the oven and keep it near to enable easy reference.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M SPECIFICATIONS: AC Line voltage ............................................. Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz AC Power required ........................................ 1.55kW Output power ................................................ 1000W (IEC 705) Microwave frequency .................................... 2450MHz *(Class B / Group 2) Outside dimensions ...................................... 520(W) x 309(H) x 406(D) mm Cavity dimensions .........................................
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M C ONTENTS Contents ...................................................................................................................... 1 Oven Diagram ............................................................................................................. 2 Control Panel ............................................................................................................... 3 Important Safety Instructions .................................................................
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M O VEN DIAGRAM 6 5 43 2 1 7 9 2 8 0 A B 1. Touch control panel 2. Door safety latches 3. Oven lamp 4. Ceramic floor (Not removable) 5. Door hinges 6. Oven door with see - through window 7. Door handle 8. Door seals and sealing surfaces 9. Cavity face plate 10. Air ventilation cover and openings 11. Power supply cord 12. Air intake openings 13.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M C ONTROL PANEL 1 DISPLAY AND INDICATORS 1 Heating indicator: This indicator shows heating in progress 2 Digital display 3 Check mode indicator 4 Double quantity mode indicator 5 Memory number indicator 6 EXPRESS DEFROST indicator 2 3 ON DEF NO.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M I MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Oven Use: • The oven is for food preparation only. Never operate when emply. • Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when not in use. • Never attempt to use the oven with the door open. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the door safety latches. This may result in exposure to microwave energy.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M 8. The unit may be secured to a countertop or stand. There is a screw hole in the bottom of the unit. After the oven is permanently placed, drill a hole through the counter top for a 5 mm self-tapping screw. The hole should be 20 mm from the left side of the outer case cabinet and 180 mm back from the front edge of the cavity face plate.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M B EFORE OPERATION The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads on the control panel. A signal should be heard each time you press the control panel. • • When you first connect the microwave oven to an electrical socket, the digital display will show . Key pad entries can only be made when the door is closed. • • The programme or check mode is cancelled when any pads are not pressed for more than 3 minutes.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M H OW TO OPERATE THE OVEN NOTES: • Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and utensils and heat the food inside the dishes. • Microwaves are reflected by metal. • The oven is lined with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to prevent microwave leakage. • Metallic dishes are not suitable for microwaving. Introduction: Water, sugar and fat in food absorbs microwaves and causes their molecules to vibrate.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M COOKING DOUBLE QUANTITY WITH MEMORY Example: If you want to cook a double quantity using memory 1. Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the DOUBLE QUANTITY pad. NO. X2 NO. will flash on and off. 2 Press the NUMBER pad . NO. X2 After about 1 sec. ON X2 Note: 1. If the cooking time of double quantity is over the max. time, the display will show "EE9". See page 16. 2. Double quantity means best time for cooking double quantity; it is not double the time. 3.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M TO PROGRAMME TIME AND POWER LEVEL INTO A MEMORY Example: If you want to set 4 minutes on 60% for the 1st sequence and 2 minutes on 30% for the 2nd sequence for 1 serving in memory 1. Step Procedure 1 Press the SET pad twice within 2 seconds. Pad Order Display X2 NO. NO. will flash on and off. 2 Press the NUMBER pad . NO. 3 Press the SELECT TIME pad. 4 Enter desired cooking time for the 1st sequence. (4 minutes) 5 Press the SELECT POWER pad.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M TO CHANGE THE TIME CONSTANT FOR DOUBLE QUANTITY The time constant for double quantity is preset 1.7 times the single quantity cooking time, but you can alter this constant to suit your needs. Example: If you want to change the time constant to 1.67 in memory 1. Step Procedure 1 Press the SET pad twice within 2 seconds. Pad Order Display X2 NO. NO. will flash on and off. 2 Press the DOUBLE QUANTITY pad. NO. X2 3 Press the NUMBER pad . NO. X2 4 Press the SELECT TIME pad.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M MEMORY CHECK You can check the information programmed into the memory. CHECKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL Example: If you want to know the information programmed into the memory 1, memory 1 has been programmed for 4 minutes on 60% for the 1st sequence and 2 minutes on 30% for the 2nd sequence. Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the CHECK pad. NO. NO. will flash on and off. 2 Press the NUMBER pad . NO. CHECK After about 1 sec. CHECK CHECK CHECK CHECK REPEAT Note: 1.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M MANUAL COOKING Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 cooking sequences and has 11 preset microwave power levels. See page 8. You can enter cooking time up to 30 minutes for each stage. The total cooking time is 30 minutes maximum. NOTE FOR MANUAL COOKING 1. It is not necessary to press SELECT POWER pad for 100%. 2. If the cooking time is over the max. time, the display will show "EE9". See page 16. 3.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M SEQUENCE PROGRAMMING This facility enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to three different sequences. Example: If you want to cook for 5 minutes on 70% followed by 3 minutes on 100% Step Procedure 1 Press the SELECT TIME pad. 2 Enter desired cooking time for the 1st sequence.(5 minutes) 3 Press the SELECT POWER pad. 4 Enter desired power level for the 1st sequence.(70%) 5 Press the SELECT TIME pad. 6 Enter desired cooking time for the 2nd sequence.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M Express OTHER Defrost CONVENIENT FEATURES EXPRESS DEFROST Express Defrost is used to defrost meat and poultry. Enter desired defrost time, referring to the defrost chart. Example: If you want to defrost for 7 minutes and 30 seconds. Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad. DEF 2 Enter desired defrost time. DEF 3 Press the START pad. ON DEF 4 5 Halfway through defrost time CHECK will flash and the oven will "beep" 4 times. Open the door.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M COUNTER CHECK Set the counters to "0" before using your new oven (see COUNTER CLEAR below) to keep a record of the ovens use. Example: If you want to know the total amount of times the oven has been used, and the number of times each programme has been used. In the following example, the total time was 8268 and memory 1 was 513. Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Press the CHECK pad twice. Display X2 CHECK CHECK will flash on and off.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M DEMONSTRATION MODE To demonstrate,touch SELECT TIME, 0 and then touch START and hold for 3 seconds. will appear in the display. Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. The timer will count down rapidly. To cancel, touch SELECT TIME,then 0 and STOP/ CLEAR. INFORMATION WITH ERROR MESSAGE If ERROR message is displayed, follow the instructions below. ERROR MESSAGE EE9 Cooking time exceeds the max. time. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and programme again.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M C OOKING ADVICE WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven. The microwave power level will default to 100% unless you press the SELECT POWER pad to reach the desired setting. Take • care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, e.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M ! Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling-film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands. Check the temperature of food and drink and stir (before serving). Take special care when serving babies, children or the elderly.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Meat joints Place on a plastic rack, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. Poultry Place on a plastic rack, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M ADVICE FOR REHEATING ! WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling-film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands. Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M D EFROSTING CHART MANUAL DEFROSTING FOOD DEFROSTING TIME MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD Beef, Lamb & Pork Joints (uncooked) 18 mins /450g (1lb) LOW (10%) 1. Place on a large plate. 2. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. NOTE: If necessary, small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield small areas of meat which may become warm during defrosting. 3. After defrosting, wrap in foil and leave to stand for 30-60 minutes or until thoroughly defrosted.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M D EFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROSTING TIME MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL METHOD Bread Sliced 6-7 mins /800g (13/4lb) loaf MEDIUM LOW (30%) 1. Arrange slices on the turntable. 2. Turn over, separate and re-arrange twice during defrosting. Remove defrosted slices each time. 3. After defrosting, cover with foil for 5-10 minutes or until thoroughly defrosted. Bread Buns 3-4 mins for 6 buns LOW (10%) 1. Place on turntable. 2. Turn over & re-arrange halfway through defrosting. 3.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M C OOKING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME MICROWAVE POWERLEVEL Beef: Medium (Topside, Silverside) Chilled (50C) 10-11 mins /450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH (70%) Lamb, medium (fillet, shoulder, leg) Chilled (50C) 10-11 mins /450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH (70%) As above. Pork (loin, leg) Chilled (50C) 15-16 mins /450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH (70%) As above. Poultry (whole) (max.3.5kg(8lb) Chilled (50C) 7-8 mins /450g (1lb) HIGH (100%) 1. Place breast side down in a flan dish. 2.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M C OOKING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME MICROWAVE POWERLEVEL METHOD Fish Fillet/ Steaks Chilled (50C) 6 mins /450g (1lb) HIGH (100%) 1. Place in a single layer in a large flan dish, cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 4-5 places. 2. Leave to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M C OOKING CHART FOOD Peas Fresh: 200C Frozen: -180C COOKING TIME Fresh: 3-4 mins for 225g (8oz) Frozen: 4-5 mins for 225g (8oz) MICROWAVE POWERLEVEL METHOD HIGH (100%) 1. Place in a dish, add 30ml (2tbsp) water. 2. Cover with microwave cling film and pierce in 4-5 places. 3. Stir halfway through cooking. 4. Leave to stand for 1-2 minutes before serving. New potatoes Room 200C 7-8 mins for 450g (1lb) HIGH (100%) 1. Place in a large dish, add 60ml (4tbsp) water. 2.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M R EHEATING CHART REHEATING TIME ON HIGH (100%) TEMP QUANTITY Porridge Chilled 125g (5oz) Place in a bowl, uncovered 1 min Scrambled Egg Chilled 125g (5oz) Place on a plate, uncovered 50 sec Scrambled Egg with bacon or sausage Chilled 175g (6oz) As above Bacon Chilled 4 rashers As above 40 sec Sausages - thick Chilled 4 As above 1 min Smoked Haddock Chilled 175g (6oz) As above 1 min Mushrooms Chilled 100g (4oz) Place in a bowl, uncovered 40 sec Fre
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M R EHEATING CHART FOOD TEMP QUANTITY METHOD REHEATING TIME ON HIGH (100%) Place on a plate, cover with cling film 2 min 40 sec PREPARED DISHES Bangers & Mash Chilled 325g (12oz) Duck à l’orange Chilled 540g (1lb 4oz) As above 8 mins Spaghetti Bolognese Chilled 300g (11oz) As above 2 min 40 sec Chicken in a sauce Chilled 300g (11oz) As above 4 mins Beef Stroganoff & Rice Chilled 375g (13oz) As above 4 mins BBQ Ribs Chilled 375g (13oz) As above 3 min 20
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M R EHEATING CHART FOOD TEMP QUANTITY METHOD REHEATING TIME ON HIGH (100%) SAVOURY BREAD AND PASTRY Cornish Pastie(s) (175g)(6oz) each Chilled 1 2 Place on a plate, uncovered As above 1 min Sausage Roll(s) 75g (3oz) each Chilled 1 2 Place on a plate, uncovered As above 1 min 50 sec CANNED FOODS Baked Beans Room 450g (1lb) Place in a bowl, cover with cling film, stir halfway through cooking Sausage & Beans Room 450g (1lb) As above 3 min 25 sec Soup - thick/thin
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M R EHEATING CHART FOOD TEMP QUANTITY METHOD REHEATING TIME ON HIGH (100%) FRESH VEGETABLES Jacket Potatoes Chilled 250g (9oz) Place on the turntable, uncovered 2 mins New Potatoes Chilled 225g (8oz) Place on a plate, uncovered 2 mins Brussels Sprouts Chilled 225g (8oz) Place on a plate, uncovered 1 min MEAT PORTIONS Chicken Quarters Chilled 1 (200g)(7oz) Place on a plate, cover with cling film 2 mins Lamb Chops Chilled 3 (225g)(8oz) Place on a plate, cover
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M R EHEATING CHART FOOD TEMP QUANTITY METHOD REHEATING TIME ON HIGH (100%) SWEET PORTIONS Fruit Crumble Chilled 175g (6oz) Place in a bowl, uncovered 1 min Fruit Crumble with custard Chilled 275g (10oz) Place in a bowl, uncovered 2 mins Fruit Pie Chilled 175g (6oz) Place in a bowl, uncovered 1 min Fruit Pie with Custard Chilled 275g (10oz) Place in a bowl, uncovered 1 min 30 sec Sponge Pudding Chilled 125g (5oz) Place in a bowl, uncovered 40 sec Sponge Pud
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M C LEANING & MAINTENANCE WARNING • Do not remove the ceramic floor from the oven. • Do not operate the oven without the air ventilation cover. • Do not use commercial oven cleaners, abrasive or harsh cleaners or scouring pads on any part of your microwave oven. • Do not sprinkle water onto the oven directly. It may cause electric shock, leakage of electricity or damage of the oven.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M T ROUBLESHOOTING If you answer "NO" to any question first check that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown, if there is no fault with either, check against the troubleshooting chart below. If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks which you can carry out yourself before you call for an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M T O REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown opposite: As the colours of the cores in the mains lead of your oven may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as shown: Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug.
A30317, SUK R-21AT O/M C ALLING FOR SERVICE • If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages, do not attempt to service this microwave oven yourself. • Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the following telephone number: 0990 274277 (All calls will be charged at local rate).