R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page A R-254M MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 800W (IEC 60705)
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R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 1 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONTENTS Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 3 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONTROL PANEL 1. 2. 3. 1 4. STIR TURN KG LB PCS MICRO COOK 2 1min. 10min. 5. 10sec. 6. 7. 3 8. 4 9. 5 10. 6 11. 14 13 DOWN UP LESS MORE DELAY START KG / LB KITCHEN TIMER CONVERSION CLOCK SET 12. 7 8 13. 12 11 POWER LEVEL STOP START CLEAR AUTO MINUTE R-254 9 10 3 14. DIGITAL DISPLAY TIME keys: Use to enter cooking time.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 4/4/01 4:22 pm Page 4 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) INSTALLATION BUILDING-IN-KIT. This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit. 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. • Check the hinges and door safety latches are not broken or loose.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 5 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Oven Use: • The oven is for domestic food preparation only. • Never operate when empty. • Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when not in use. • Never attempt to use the oven with the door open.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 6 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) MICROWAVING Introduction: Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together. Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy, and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore, important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 7 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) BEFORE OPERATION Plug in the oven. 1. The oven display will flash: 2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key. 3. The display will show: 1. 2. STOP CLEAR To set the clock, see below. AUTO MINUTE x1 3. SETTING THE CLOCK There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock. 1. To set the 12 hour clock, press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key CONVERSION once, will appear in the display. 2.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 8 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN Opening and closing the door: To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. 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.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 9 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 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 10-11. 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.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 10 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) EXPRESS COOK CHART WEIGHT RANGE: • Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and 12.5oz to 13oz. • 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.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 11 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 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.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 12 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 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 to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and 12.5oz to 13oz. • You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see the chart below).
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 13 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) MEAL IN ONE MEAL IN ONE enables you to cook 3 popular menus at the touch of a key (see chart below). Always refer to the MEAL IN ONE chart and the recipes on pages 28-30 in the Cookbook section before operating this function. Press the selected key once and the programme will automatically start to cook after 2 seconds. EXAMPLE: To cook Pasta Bolognese using PASTA DISH (d-1). 1.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 14 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING: A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed, combining manual programmes in a sequence. Example: To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P power 16 minutes on 30P power STAGE 1 1. To input the time, press the 1 MIN key 5 times. (Stage 1) (Stage 2) 2. To input the power level press the POWER LEVEL key once. STAGE 2 3.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 15 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 3. LESS ( ) and MORE ( The LESS ( ) and MORE ( programmes. ): ) keys allow you to cook/defrost food for more or less time than the preset For Example: If you prefer Jacket Potatoes which are cooked but still firm, use the LESS ( Alternatively, if you prefer Jacket Potatoes softer, use the MORE ( ) key. ) key.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 16 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 4. DELAY START: • Once the oven is programmed for DELAY START the display will flash between the time of day and . DELAY START enables you to programme the oven to cook at any time during the: • next 12 hours (if the 12 hour clock is set). • next 24 hours (if the 24 hour clock is set).
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 17 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 5. KITCHEN TIMER: You can use the KITCHEN TIMER for timing where microwave cooking is not involved. For example, to time boiled eggs cooked on a conventional hob, to monitor the standing time for microwaved food or to remind you of the time when making a phone call. Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes. 1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key once. 2.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 18 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) SUITABLE COOKWARE When microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below: A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook. COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING Browning dishes & self-heating packages.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 19 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) SUITABLE COOKWARE COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING Disposable containers: Thin plastic, paper, straw and wooden containers. YES Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material. Only use for warming food.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 20 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) FOOD HANDLING AND PREPARATION Piercing Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish, chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating. If not, steam will build up and may cause food to explode.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 21 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Meat joints Place in a flan dish, 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 60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 22 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 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.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 23 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts . . Defrosting Charts: Meat, poultry, fish & fruit . . . . . . Cooking Charts Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . Reheating Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meal In One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 24 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Meat Joints (Beef,Lamb,Pork) 28-30 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) 10P Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. Shield. 60-90 Minutes Minced Meat 10-12 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) Stage 1: 30P Stage 2: 10P Place on a plate. Use sequence programming.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 25 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Beef (rare) (Topside, Silverside) 10-11 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) 70P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 10 Minutes Beef (medium) (Topside, Silverside) 13-14 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) 70P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 26 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) 100P Place in dish. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Sliced Beans (green - fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) 100P Place in dish. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 27 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) COOKING CHARTS FOOD ❇ COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD ● STANDING White rice (long grain) 14 - 15 Minutes 70P Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 2 Minutes Brown rice 20 - 21 Minutes 70P Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 28 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME 6 - 7 Minutes/ 425g (15oz) can 70P Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes 40 - 50 Seconds/ 2 croissants/2 rolls 70P Place on kitchen roll. Nil Christmas pudding 40 Seconds/125g (5oz) slice 1 Minute/175g (6oz) pudding 70P Place in a flan dish.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 29 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) MEAL IN ONE RECIPES d-2 RISOTTO BEEF RISOTTO CHICKEN RISOTTO Serves 4 50g (2oz) onion, chopped 50g (2oz) celery, sliced 50g (2oz) green pepper, seeded and sliced 50g (2oz) red pepper, seeded and sliced 125g (5oz) beef fillet, thinly sliced into 2” strips 1.25ml (1/4 tsp) cayenne pepper 2.
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R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 31 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES AVOCADO AU GRATIN 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds. Stir in the breadcrumbs and ham. Add enough cream to bind the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the parsley. Cook on 100P for 3 - 4 minutes. 2 Cut the avocados in half. Remove the stone and brush the flesh with lemon juice.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 32 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES 1 Place potatoes in a bowl, add 75ml (5tbsp) water. Cover and cook on 100P for 14 minutes, until soft enough to mash. Mash with butter, milk and seasoning. 2 Place fish in a flan dish in a single layer, cover and cook on 70P for 7 minutes. Flake the fish and mix with the parsley sauce. Pour into a flan or casserole dish.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 33 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES 1 Sprinkle aubergines with salt and leave to drain on kitchen paper for 30 minutes. Heat 15ml (1tbsp) olive oil, onions, parsley and garlic on 100P for 30 seconds. Stir in meat, mix well and cook on 100P for 4 minutes, stirring twice. 2 Add stock, tomatoes, purée and seasoning. Stir well and cook on 100P for 4 minutes.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 34 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE 1 Place the butter in a large bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds. 2 Stir in the onion and leeks. Cook on 100P for 3 minutes. 3 Stir in the flour and mustard powder, gradually add the milk and cream. Cook on 100P for 5 - 6 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth and thickened. 4 Add the turkey and seasoning. Cook on 100P for 13 minutes.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 35 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES 1 Place the oil, onion, garlic and tomato purée in a large bowl. Heat on 100P for 2 minutes. 2 Add the carrots, red and green pepper and sweetcorn. Mix well, cover and cook on 100P for 3 minutes. 3 Stir in the remaining ingredients (apart from the cornflour). Mix well and cook on 70P for 20 minutes, stir 3 - 4 times during cooking.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 36 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds, until melted. 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on 100P for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 37 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES 1 Beat together the oil, sugar and eggs, until well mixed. Fold in flour, bicarbonate of soda, and cinnamon. Add carrots, walnuts and mix well. 2 Pour cake mixture into a greased, lined 20.4cm (8”) soufflé dish. Cook on 50P) for 24 minutes. Allow to cool before decorating.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 38 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OVEN INTERIOR Clean the microwave oven cavity after each use with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth, pay special attention to the waveguide cover. OUTER CABINET Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth. The control panel must be wiped clean whilst the door is open, therefore inactivating the oven.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 39 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If you cook food for more than the standard time (see chart opposite) using 100P (800W), the oven’s safety mechanisms will automatically activate. The microwave power level will be reduced. PROBLEM COOKING MODE STANDARD TIME Microwave 800W cooking 40 MINUTES POSSIBLE CAUSE Draught circulates around When oven is working, air circulates within the cavity.
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 40 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CALLING 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 SHARP Customer Information Centre, telephone: 08705 274277 (office hours).
R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 41 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230 - 240V, 50Hz Power Consumption: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2kW Input Current: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.3A Output power: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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