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UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 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-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 1 (1,1) CONTENTS OVEN AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 SAFETY: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5 Important Safety Instructions .
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 2 (1,1) OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 9 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 1 2 8 3 7 11 6 5 4 12 ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: 13. Turntable 14.
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 3 (1,1) CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 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-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 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-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 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-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 7 (1,1) MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Power Level Press the POWER/ WEIGHT 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/WEIGHT key until the display indicates the desired level.
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 8 (1,1) SETTING THE CLOCK Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock. • To select the 12 hour clock, press and hold the POWER/WEIGHT key for 3 seconds, will appear on the display. x1 and hold for 3 seconds. • To select the 24 hour clock, press and hold the POWER/WEIGHT key for 3 seconds, then press again. will appear on the display. 1. x1 and hold for 3 seconds. 2. x1 again. To set the time of day follow the instructions below: 1.
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 9 (1,1) HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN Opening and closing the door: To open the oven door, push the door opening button. Starting the oven: 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. If you want to cancel the cooking programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 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 20. Example: To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power. 1.
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 11 (1,1) EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST This function enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel (see EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST charts on page 12). Follow the examples below for details on how to operate these functions. Example: To cook roast beef from chilled weighing 1.0 kg on EXPRESS COOK EC-2. 1. Select the menu required by pressing the EXPRESS COOK key twice. 2. Enter the weight by pressing the POWER/WEIGHT key 6 times.
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 12 (1,1) EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST CHARTS EXPRESS COOK CHART No MENU EC-1 Frozen Roast Beef / Lamb (-18˚C) EC-2 Chilled Roast Beef / Lamb (5˚C) EC-3 Frozen Roast Poultry (-18˚C) EC-4 Chilled Roast Poultry (5˚C) WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds. • After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 13 (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 70P microwave power (Stage 1) 16 minutes on 30P microwave 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/WEIGHT key twice. x5 x2 STAGE 2 3. Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN.
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 7:15 PM Page 14 (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 16).
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 15 (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-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 16 (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-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 17 (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-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 7:17 PM Page 18 (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-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 19 (1,1) COOKBOOK CONTENTS INTRODUCTION, COOKERY NOTES & CONVERSION CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 DEFROSTING CHART: Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry, savoury pie & quiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 COOKING CHARTS: Meat, poultry & fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 20 (1,1) DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Meat Joints (Beef, Lamb, Pork) 20 - 22 Minutes/ 450g 10P Minced Meat 10 - 12 Minutes/ 450g Stage1: 30P Stage 2: 10P Steak 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 Chops 14 - 15 Minutes/ 450g 10P Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield.
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 21 (1,1) COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Beef (rare) (Topside, Silverside) 12 - 13 Minutes/ 450g 70P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 10 Minutes Beef (medium) (Topside, Silverside) 18 - 19 Minutes/ 450g 70P Place in a flan dish. Turn over halfway through cooking. 10 Minutes Beef (well done) (Topside, Silverside) 21 - 22 Minutes/ 450g 70P Place in a flan dish.
UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 22 (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-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 23 (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-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 24 (1,1) REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL Canned foods (Soup, Baked beans, Spaghetti, Vegetables) 7 - 8 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-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 25 (1,1) RECIPES 1 Heat the margarine on 100P for 30 seconds. 2 Stir in the mushrooms, garlic and cook on 70P for 5 minutes, stirring 2-3 times. Serve in ramekin dishes with French bread. GARLIC MUSHROOMS Serves 6 50g margarine 250g mushrooms, quartered 30ml (2 tbsp) garlic purée Variation: Garlic Prawns: Substitute mushrooms with 250g tiger prawns, cooked and peeled. 1 Place the margarine, onion, carrot and potato in a large bowl, and heat on 100P for 6 minutes.
UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 26 (1,1) RECIPES 1 Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, except the cream and salmon. 2 Place a quarter of this mixture into another bowl, cut a slit into each fillet lengthways and then place equal amounts of the mixture into each slit. 3 Place the fillets into a flan dish and cook on 70P for 10 minutes.
UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 27 (1,1) RECIPES 1 Place all ingredients into a 2.5 litre (apporox. 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-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 28 (1,1) RECIPES 1 Place oil, onion, celery and garlic into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) dish and mix well. 2 Cook on 70P for 4 minutes. 3 Add all the remaining ingredients, mix thoroughly. 4 Cook on 70P for 25 minutes, untill sauce is thick. Stir 2-3 times during cooking. Serve hot with spaghetti.
UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 29 (1,1) RECIPES CHICKEN CACCIATORE 1 Place mushrooms, onion and garlic in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish. Cook on 100P for 3 minutes. 2 Stir in all remaining ingredients except for the chicken. Mix well. 3 Add chicken fillets and coat with the sauce. 4 Cook on 70P for 30 minutes. Stir and coat the chicken twice during cooking.
UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 30 (1,1) RECIPES 1 Place the margarine 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 6 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. WHITE SAUCE 300ml (1/2 pint) 25g margarine 25g plain flour 300ml (1/2 pint) milk salt and pepper to taste Variations: Cheese sauce: Stir in 75g grated cheese and 5ml (1 tsp) mustard powder at Stage 2.
UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM 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 using Express Cook EC-8 “Cake”. 7 Leave to stand for 10 minutes.
UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 32 (1,1) CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OVEN INTERIOR • To clean the oven interior, use a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth. • Food will release steam during cooking and cause condensation inside the oven and door. It is important to wipe the oven dry. A buildup of condensation will eventually lead to rust forming on the oven interior. • Food and liquid splashes will build-up on the oven walls and ceiling.
UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM 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-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM 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-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM 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-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 36 (1,1) SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz Power Consumption: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.21kW Input Current: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2A Output Power: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM 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.
