® TM MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL MODELS R-340C R-341C Page CONTENTS Introduction 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Installation Instructions 4 Oven Diagram 4 Operation of Touch Control Panel 5 Control Panel Display Touch Control Panel Layout 5 5 Before Operating 6 Getting Started 6 Clock Setting 6 Stop/Clear 6 To Cancel a Programme 6 Manual Operations 7 Microwave Time Cooking 7 Sequence Cooking 8 Instant Cook 8 Increasing Time Automatic Operations 9 10 Notes for Auto
INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Please keep this operation manual handy, as it describes all the features of your oven and will enable you to cook many varieties of foods. The manual is divided into two sections: 1. OPERATION (P2~P14) This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use all the features. 2.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning 1. The microwave oven should not be left unattended during operation. Power levels that are too high or cooking times that are too long may overheat foods resulting in a fire. 2. This oven is not designed to be built-in to a wall or cabinet. 3. The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency. 4. The AC power supply must be 230-240V, 50Hz. 5.
To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling Other warnings 1. Never modify the oven in any way. 2. Do not move the oven while it is in operation. 3. This oven is for home food preparation only. It is not suitable for commercial or laboratory use. 4. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. 1. Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use.
1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity. 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. Accessories provided 1) Turntable 2) Roller stay 3) Operation manual and Cook book 3.
OPERATION OF TOUCH 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 an audible signal will sound for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when cooking procedure is required.
BEFORE OPERATING On operation section in this manual, the illustrations of pads are for R-341C. For R-340C, press the corresponding pad. Getting Started Procedure 1 Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed. 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.
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 for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one variable power setting to another automatically. * 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. 2 3 ENGLISH 1 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 details provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best result. If the details 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.
Easy Defrost EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and defrosting time. Follow the details provided in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 20 in 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 Procedure 1 Press the EASY DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken Pieces press four times). Pad Order Display x4 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. The Less/More can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features – INSTASNT ACTION – EASY DEFROST (1) INSTANT ACTION *Suppose you want to cook 1 Jacket Potato for less time than the standard setting.
Timer Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Example 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 time of day. * Suppose you want to set the timer to 3 minutes for boiling an egg on the stove top. Procedure Step Pad Order Display Enter desired time.
CARE AND CLEANING CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS 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. Door: Wipe the door and window on both side, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner. Touch Control Panel: Care should be taken in cleaning the touch control panel. Open the oven door before cleaning to inactivate the control panel.
COOKING GUIDES 15 16 17 18 20 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE HELPFUL HINTS COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURE Instant Action QUICK OPERATION GUIDE To cook 2 Jacket Potatoes. x2 Easy Defrost To defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces. MenuNu mber Weight x4 Less/More Setting For Instant Action. For More setting For Less setting or x1 Within 2 seconds x2 For Easy Defrost.
HELPFUL HINTS 1. THE ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. 2. TURNING Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time. 3. COVERING Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your ordinary oven, or to retain moisture. Cover foods such as Vegetables, Casseroles, or when Reheating. Use to cover foods: 4.
COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE Utensil Use Advice GLASSWARE/ CERAMIC (HEAT RESISTANT) YES GLASSWARE • Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods. CERAMIC • Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited. • Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf. • Avoid using antique pottery. • If unsure, check with the manufacturer. METAL COOKWARE NO • Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the microwave oven.
INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e,g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually. Quantity (Unit per pressing each INSTANT ACTION pad) Menu Dinner Plate ( MEAT 175 - 180g Beef, Lamb Chicken, T-Bone 1 serve 1 serve, approx. 400 g POTATO 125g sliced ( ) 1 – 4 pieces 1 piece, approx. 160-200 g + 3°C Refrigerated ( Procedure 1 – 4 pieces 1 piece, approx. 90 g ) 0.2–1.
Quantity (Unit per pressing each INSTANT ACTION pad) Menu Frozen Vegetables Carrots Beans Brussels Sprouts Broccoli Cauliflower Corn Green Peas Mixed Vegetables } } 0.2-1.0 kg (0.2 kg) hard vegetables –18°C Frozen medium vegetables soft vegetables 1–10 pieces Jacket Potato Potato (whole) 1 piece, ( approx. 150 g ) Rice / Pasta includes: White Rice Dry Pasta Initial Temperature (approx.) ) approx.
EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE Menu NO. Steak Chops Quantity min-max (kg's) 0.1 - 3.0 1 Minced Meat Beef Roast Meat Beef/Pork Lamb 0.1 - 3.0 0.5 - 3.0 0.5 - 2.5 2 Poultry 1.0 - 4.0 3 Chicken Pieces 4 0.1 - 3.0 Procedure • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil. • Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on the defrost rack. If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible.
