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UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:36 AM Page B (1,1) OPERATION MANUAL This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven. IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open. If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our website: http://www.sharp.co.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:36 AM Page 1 (1,1) CONTENTS OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 SAFETY: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5 Important Safety Instructions .
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:36 AM Page 2 (1,1) OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 9 1 8 OVEN: 1. Oven lamp 2. Control panel 3. Door opening button 4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE) 5. Oven cavity 6. Coupling 7. Door latches 8. Door hinges 9. Door seals and sealing surfaces 10. Power cord 11. Ventilation openings 12. Outer cabinet 2 3 7 6 5 4 11 12 ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: 13. Turntable 14.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.9.5 3:00 PM Page 3 (1,1) CONTROL PANEL 1 2 1. DIGITAL DISPLAY 2. AUTO COOK key 3. EXPRESS COOK keys 4. EXPRESS DEFROST keys 5. TIME keys 6. KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key 7. POWER LEVEL key 8. START/AUTO MINUTE key 9. STOP/CLEAR key 10. LESS/MORE TIME keys 3 4 5 11 6 10 7 9 8 3 11.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.9.5 11:06 AM Page 4 (1,1) INSTALLATION • • • • • 5. Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION” below). Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven. WARNING: Inspect the Oven: Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation. Make sure the door closes properly, that it is not misaligned or warped.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:36 AM Page 5 (1,1) INSTALLATION • If you have any doubt about your microwave oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician. • When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:36 AM Page 6 (1,1) MAFF HEATING CATEGORY Microwave output power in Watts (based on international (IEC 60705) standard). Letter representing the oven heating category. The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not represent the general performance of the oven.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:36 AM Page 7 (1,1) MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Power Level Press the POWER LEVEL key Percentage HIGH x1 100P MEDIUM HIGH x2 70P MEDIUM x3 50P MEDIUM LOW (Defrost) x4 30P LOW (Defrost) x5 10P • Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown. • To change the power level for cooking, enter the required time and then press the POWER LEVEL key until the display indicates the desired level.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:36 AM Page 8 (1,1) BEFORE OPERATION Plug in the oven. 1. 1. The oven display will flash: 2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key. 2. 3. The display will show: x1 To set the clock, see below. 3. SETTING THE CLOCK Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock. • To select the 12 hour clock, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key once. will appear on the display. x1 • To select the 24 hour clock, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key twice. will appear on the display.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:36 AM Page 9 (1,1) HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN Opening the door: To open the oven door, push the door opening button. Starting the oven: Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. Stopping the oven: If you want to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key once or open the oven door.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:36 AM Page 10 (1,1) HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN MANUAL DEFROSTING • Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 7). • Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting. • After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted. • Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section, page 24. Example: To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power. 1.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.9.5 3:00 PM Page 11 (1,1) EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel and the charts on pages 12-13. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions. EXPRESS COOK allows you to cook 3 popular menus from frozen or chilled. When cooking from frozen (-18°C) press the desired menu key once, display.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.9.5 3:00 PM Page 12 (1,1) EXPRESS COOK CHART WEIGHT RANGE: • Food weight should be rounded up or down to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg or 0.34kg to 0.3kg. • You are restricted to enter a weight within the range (see the following charts). • To cook/defrost weights above or below that range or foods not included in the charts below, refer to the charts in the Cookbook section.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.9.5 3:00 PM Page 13 (1,1) EXPRESS DEFROST CHART EXPRESS DEFROST MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Meat joint: Beef/Lamb/Pork 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. • Turn over when audible signal sounds. • Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60-90 minutes until defrosted. Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Place poultry breast side up in a flan dish on the turntable. • Turn over when audible signal sounds.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:36 AM Page 14 (1,1) AUTO COOK CHART SELECTING MENU: The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK key. WEIGHT RANGE: • Food weight should be rounded up or down to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg or 0.34kg to 0.3kg. • You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see the chart below). • To cook weights below or above that range or foods not included in the chart below, refer to the charts in the Cookbook section.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:37 AM Page 15 (1,1) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. SEQUENCE COOKING: This function enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to 3 different stages. Example: To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P power (Stage 1) 16 minutes on 30P power (Stage 2) STAGE 1 1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 MIN key 5 times. 2. Input the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL key once. x5 x1 STAGE 2 3. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN key once and then the 1 MIN key 6 times.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.9.5 3:01 PM Page 16 (1,1) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 3. LESS (▼) and MORE (▲) TIME: The LESS (▼) TIME and MORE (▲) TIME keys enable you to: • Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes. • Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only). TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / AUTO COOK Press the LESS (▼) / MORE (▲) TIME key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:37 AM Page 17 (1,1) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 4. KITCHEN TIMER: Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked / defrosted food. Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes. 1. Enter the desired time by pressing the 1 MIN key 5 times. x5 2. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key once. The display will count down. When the display reaches zero, the audible signal will sound. x1 You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:37 AM Page 18 (1,1) MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE Many of the following techniques are similar to those used in conventional cooking. Microwaves cook food faster than conventional cooking. It is therefore essential that certain techniques are followed to ensure good results. COOKING ADVICE NOTES: • Always attend the oven when in use. • Ensure that the utensils are suitable for use in a microwave oven. (See “Suitable Cookware” on page 20).
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:37 AM Page 19 (1,1) MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE Food Characteristics Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire. Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be taken so that the food is cooked evenly. Density Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:37 AM Page 20 (1,1) SUITABLE COOKWARE Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be used as listed below. To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:37 AM Page 21 (1,1) DEFROSTING ADVICE Defrosting food using your microwave oven is the quickest method of all. It is a simple proccess but the following instructions are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly defrosted. Rearrange Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4 times during defrosting.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:37 AM Page 22 (1,1) REHEATING ADVICE For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving. Plated meals Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately, see below. Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on MEDIUM, stir/ rearrange halfway through reheating.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:37 AM Page 23 (1,1) COOKBOOK CONTENTS INTRODUCTION, COOKERY NOTES & CONVERSION CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 DEFROSTING CHART: Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry, savoury pie & quiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 COOKING CHARTS: Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:37 AM Page 24 (1,1) DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Meat Joints (Beef, Lamb, Pork) 16 - 17 Minutes/ 450g 10P Minced Meat 10 - 12 Minutes/ 450g Stage1: 30P Stage 2: 10P Steak/Chops 2cm (3/4”) thick 14 - 15 Minutes/ 450g 10P Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield. 25 - 30 Minutes 6 - 7 Minutes/ 450g 30P Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:37 AM Page 25 (1,1) COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Beefburgers 10 - 11 Minutes/ 450g 70P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 2 - 3 Minutes Minced Meat 8 Minutes/ 450g 70P Place in a bowl. Stir 2-3 times during cooking. 2 - 3 Minutes Sausages (thick) 8 - 9 Minutes/ 8 sausages 70P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:37 AM Page 26 (1,1) COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g 100P Place in dish. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Sliced Beans (green - fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g 100P Place in dish. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Brussels Sprouts (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g 100P Place in dish.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:37 AM Page 27 (1,1) COOKING CHART FOOD ❇ COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME White rice (long grain) 14 - 15 Minutes 70P Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 2 Minutes Brown rice 20 - 21 Minutes 70P Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 2 Minutes Spaghetti (short cut) 11 - 12 Minutes 70P Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g pasta.
UK R-238A O/M,-P28 05.8.17 10:37 AM Page 28 (1,1) REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL Canned foods (Soup, Baked beans, Spaghetti, Vegetables) 6 - 7 Minutes/ 425g can 70P Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Bread rolls/ Croissants 40 - 50 Seconds/ 2 croissants/2 rolls 70P Place on kitchen roll. Nil Christmas pudding 40 Seconds/125g slice 1 Minute/175g pudding 70P Place in a flan dish.
UK R-238A O/M,P29- 05.8.17 10:51 AM Page 25 (1,1) RECIPES 1 Place the celery, carrots, garlic and leeks in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pints) bowl and cook on 100P for 3 minutes. 2 Place the remaining ingredients into the bowl and mix well. 3 Cook on 50P for 40 minutes, stirring 3-4 times during cooking.
UK R-238A O/M,P29- 05.8.17 10:51 AM Page 26 (1,1) RECIPES 1 Cut the aubergines in half lengthways and score the flesh with a knife. Sprinkle with salt and leave for 30 minutes. Rinse well. 2 Place the eggplant halves, cut side down, in a 25.4cm flan dish. Cover and cook on 70P for 8 minutes until soft. 3 Place the margarine, onion and mushroom in a bowl and cook on 100P for 3 minutes until soft. 4 Add the tomato purée, garlic purée, tuna and sweetcorn.
UK R-238A O/M,P29- 05.8.17 10:51 AM Page 27 (1,1) RECIPES 1 Place all ingredients into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish and mix well. 2 Place on the turntable. Do not cover. 3 Cook on 70P for 35 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking. BEEF RISOTTO Serves 4 75g onion, chopped 75g celery, sliced 75g green pepper, seeded and sliced 75g red pepper, seeded and sliced 300g beef fillet, thinly sliced into 5cm strips 1.25ml (1/4 tsp) cayenne pepper 2.
UK R-238A O/M,P29- 05.8.17 10:51 AM Page 28 (1,1) RECIPES 1 Place the margarine, turkey, mushrooms, leeks, salt and pepper into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish and cook on 100P for 10 minutes. 2 To make sauce, place margarine in a bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds until melted. 3 Stir in the flour, cayenne pepper, mustard powder and creamed coconut. 4 Whisk in the milk and cook on 100P for 5 minutes, stir every 2 minutes until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
UK R-238A O/M,P29- 05.9.5 10:57 AM Page 29 (1,1) RECIPES GARLIC CHICKEN 1 Place the peppers, garlic, celery and chicken into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pints) bowl and cook on 100P for 4 minutes. 2 Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. 3 Place on the turntable and cook on 70P for 25 minutes, stirring 2-3 times during cooking.
UK R-238A O/M,P29- 05.8.17 10:51 AM Page 30 (1,1) RECIPES 1 Mix the leeks and ham in bowl, cook on 100P for 5 minutes. 2 Place half the leek mixture in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish cover with half the potato slices, pour over half the sauce and sprinkle with half the cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. 3 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes.
UK R-238A O/M,P29- 05.8.17 10:51 AM Page 31 (1,1) RECIPES 1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. 2 Beat in the eggs one at a time. 3 Sift the flour and fold into the mixture. 4 Add the grated fresh ginger, ground ginger and orange juice then mix to a dropping consistency. 5 Spoon the mixture into a greased and lined 8” (21cm x 9.5cm) cake dish. 6 Cook on 50P for 18 minutes. 7 Leave to stand for 10 minutes.
UK R-238A O/M,P29- 05.8.17 10:51 AM Page 32 (1,1) CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OVEN INTERIOR • Do not allow grease or dirt to build-up on the door seals or areas around the door. This may prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leakage of microwaves (follow the cleaning instructions opposite). • It is important to clean the interior of your microwave oven after each use. • To clean the oven interior, use a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.
UK R-238A O/M,P29- 05.8.17 10:51 AM Page 33 (1,1) TROUBLESHOOTING If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks you can carry out yourself before calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple. Follow this simple check below: Place half a cup of water on the turntable and close the door. Select HIGH and programme the oven to cook for 1 minute. 1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking? 2.
UK R-238A O/M,P29- 05.8.17 10:51 AM Page 34 (1,1) TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the plug. The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown: Green and yellow stripes = EARTH Blue = NEUTRAL Brown = LIVE Like most appliances in your home, your oven must be connected to a single phase 230-240V, 50Hz alternating current supply.
UK R-238A O/M,P29- 05.8.17 10:51 AM Page 35 (1,1) GUARANTEE Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (“Sharp”) guarantees that for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase the enclosed product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Sharp agrees to provide for the repair or, at its option, the replacement of a defective product. Sharp reserves the right to replace defective parts, or the product, with new or refurbished items. Items that are replaced become the property of Sharp.
UK R-238A O/M,P29- 05.9.5 10:57 AM Page 36 (1,1) SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz Power Consumption: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.22kW Input Current: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2A Output Power: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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UK R-238A O/M,P29- 05.8.17 10:51 AM Page 38 (1,1) Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd Manchester, U. K. U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours) Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours) Website: http://www.sharp.co.
