® J MICROWAVE OVEN R-200K MODELS R-221K OPERATION MANUAL and COOKING GUIDE CONTENTS Pages Warranty 1 Warning 2 Special Notes and Warning 3 Installation Instructions 4 Oven Diagram 4 Operation of Control Panel 5 Control Panel Display 5 Touch Control Panel Layout 5 Before Operating 6 Getting Started 6 Clock Setting 6 Stop/Clear 6 To Cancel a Programme During Cooking 6 Manual Operations Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
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.
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 AND WARNING 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. * Cook hard/soft boiled eggs. * Overcook oysters. * Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
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.
OPERATION OF 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 the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when cooking procedure is required.
BEFORE OPERATING Getting Started Step Procedure 1 Ensure the oven door is closed. Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Pad Order Display Flashing eights 2 Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the oven beeps. Only the dots will remain. Clock Setting * To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM). Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad. 1 The dots (:) will flash on and off. 2 Enter the correct time of day by pressing the numbers in sequence.
MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Time Cooking This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level. There are five different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed with up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching from one variable power setting to the next. * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 5 minutes on 100%. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time. 1 2 3 Select desired power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad (for 50% press three times). x3 For second sequence, enter desired time for cooking time.
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme Microwave 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% power cooking. (at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.) Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time. 1 2 Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three times). x3 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best result. If the instructions are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or may be displayed. 2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually. Refer to manual cooking charts in RECIPES section. 3.
Express Defrost EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specific foods. Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 5 of the cooking guides. 1.Fish Fillets 2.Chicken Fillets 3.Sausages / Minced Meat * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets. Step Procedure 1 Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken Fillets press twice). Pad Order Display DEF x2 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Easy Defrost EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and defrosting time. Follow the instructions provided in the EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 6 of the cooking guides. 1.Steak / Chops 2.Roast Meat 3.Poultry 4.Chicken Pieces * Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces. Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the EASY DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken Pieces press four times). DEF x4 KG KG will flash on and off.
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 your individual preference use the "more" or "less" feature to either add (more) or reduce (less) cooking time.
Timer Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include: timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top. 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 and the display will return to showing the time of day. * Suppose you want to set the timer for 3 minutes to boil an egg on the stove top. Procedure Step Pad Order Display Enter desired time.
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 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. Avoid the use of harsh abrasive cleaners.
250 g 500 g 500 g 500 g 500 g 500 g 4 pieces (500 g) 250 g 250 g 250 g 250 g Beans (green, cut) Broccoli Brussels sprouts Carrots (whole) (sliced) Cauliflower Corn (on cob) minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes Break apart as soon as possible. Add 3 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon of butter. Break apart as soon as possible. Arrange with flower towards the centre. Add 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Turn 1/2 way during cooking. Break apart as soon as possible.
Arrange in a pie plate. Arrange with stalk towards outside. Cover with plastic wrap. Shred and cook in a 1.5-litre casserole dish with 2 tablespoons water. Cover. Cut carrots into circular pieces and place into a 1-litre casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of water. Cover. Cut into uniform florets. Arrange with flower towards centre in a pie plate with 1 tablespoon water. Cover with plastic wrap.
Chicken Pieces Poultry Roast Meat Beef/Pork/Lamb Minced Meat Beef Steak Chops Menu 0.1 - 1.5 1.0 - 1.5 0.5 -1.5 0.1 - 1.5 0.1 - 1.5 Procedure • Shield the exposed bone with foil. • Place chicken pieces on the defrost rack. • The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash on and off. Remove defrosted pieces, turn over and shield the warm portions of remaining pieces. • Press start to continue defrosting. • After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil. • Remove from original wrapper.
Sausages / Minced Meat Chicken Fillets Fish Fillets Menu 0.5 0.5 0.5 Place chicken fillets on the defrost rack. The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash on and off. Break apart and turn over. Press start to continue defrosting. After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil. Place fish fillets on the defrost rack. The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash on and off. Turn over and separate into pieces. Press start to continue defrosting.
INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE POTATO 125g sliced Jacket Potato Potato (whole) Frozen Vegetables Carrots Beans / Brussels Sprouts Broccoli / Cauliflower Corn Green Peas Mixed Vegetables } } } } soft vegetables hard vegetables medium vegetables soft vegetables 1–6 pieces 1 piece, approx. 150 g ) + 3°C Refrigerated 0.1–0.6 kg (0.1 kg) ( + 20°C Room temperature 1–4 cups (1 cup, 250 ml) 4 + 20°C Room temperature – 18°C Frozen + 3°C Refrigerated 1 serve ( approx. 400 g ) 0.1–0.6 kg (0.
Advice • Ideal for cooking, reheating and defrosting. • Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content. • Ensure that the preheating time of the dish is not exceeded. • Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning dish.
13.CONDENSATION Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. The humidity and moisture in food will influence the amount of condensation in the oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered foods. Ensure that the ventilation openings are not blocked. 11. STARTING TEMPERATURE Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to heat than food at room temperature. Cooking times in this book are based on normal storage temperatures.
x2 Weight or ★ Weight★ SHARP CORPORATION OSAKA, JAPAN 2 HELPFUL HINTS or COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE 3 x1 For More setting Express Defrost does not need to enter weight. Menu Number QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1 ® x2 For Less setting For Express Defrost and Easy Defrost. x1 Within 2 seconds For More setting For Instant Action. x4 Menu Number To defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces. Menu Number To defrost 0.5kg of Chicken Fillets.
