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CONTENTS

Page

Warning ..................................................................................... E-1

Special Notes and Warning ..................................................... E-2

Installation Instructions ............................................................ E-3

Oven Diagram ........................................................................... E-4

Operation of Control Panel

Control Panel Display ........................................................... E-4

Touch Control Panel Layout ................................................. E-5

Before Operating

Getting Started ...................................................................... E-6

Stop / Clear ............................................................................ E-6

To Cancel Programme During Cooking ............................... E-6

Power Interruption ............................................................... E-6

Heating without Food ........................................................... E-6

Clock Set Mode (Clock Setting) ............................................ E-7

Energy Save Mode ............................................................... E-7

Manual Operations

Microwave Time Cooking ...................................................... E-8

Sequence Cooking ................................................................ E-9

Auto Minute ........................................................................... E-9

Grill Cooking ........................................................................E-10

Preheating ............................................................................E-10

Convection Cooking ............................................................E-11

(1) To Cook without Preheating ......................................E-11

(2) To Cook with Preheating ............................................E-11

COMBI Cooking ...................................................................E-12

(1) To Cook by COMBI Cooking ....................................... E-12

(2) To Cook by Convec Mix with Preheating ..................E-13

Automatic Operations

Notes for Automatic Operations ........................................E-14

How to Use Automatic Operations ....................................E-14

Other Convenient Features

Less / More Setting ............................................................. E-16

Help Feature (INFO) ............................................................E-17

(1) Auto Start .................................................................... E-17

(2) Child Lock ....................................................................E-17

(3) Demonstration Mode .................................................E-17

(4) Help ..............................................................................E-17

Alarm ....................................................................................E-17

Care and Cleaning ..................................................................E-18

Service Call Check ..................................................................E-19

Speciﬁcations ..........................................................................E-19

Cooking Guides

Microwave Cooking Techniques ........................................ E-20

Auto Cook Menu Guide

Grill .......................................................................................E-21

Roast ....................................................................................E-22

Bake ......................................................................................E-23

Bake Recipe .........................................................................E-24

Rice .......................................................................................E-25

Reheat ..................................................................................E-26

Steam ..................................................................................E-27

Express Cook Menu Guide

Crispy Snack .........................................................................E-28

Pizza .......................................................................................E-29

Homemade Fresh Pizza Recipe ..........................................E-30

Chinese sausage Guide ...................................................... E-31

Easy Defrost Menu Guide ....................................................E-32

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Summary of content (33 pages)

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CONTENTS Page Warning ..................................................................................... E-1 Special Notes and Warning ..................................................... E-2 Installation Instructions ............................................................ E-3 Oven Diagram ........................................................................... E-4 Operation of Control Panel Control Panel Display ...........................................................
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WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 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.
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SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING DO DON’T Eggs, fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables, 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.
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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.
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OVEN DIAGRAM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Door open handle Oven lamp Door hinges Door safety latches See through door Door seals and sealing surfaces Top grill heater (top grill) Turntable motor shaft Waveguide cover (Do not remove) Bottom grill heater (bottom grill) 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
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Touch Control Panel Layout MENUS LIST Indicate of internal menus Auto Cook & Express Cook. EXPRESS COOK PAD Press to select cooking 10 menus. AUTO COOK PAD Press to select cooking 16 menus. ENTER BUTTON Press to confirm selected menu and weight. KNOB Rotate to enter the cooking time,weight and select menu. COMBI PAD Press to select combi cooking. POWER LEVEL PAD Press to change the microwave power setting. GRILL PAD Press to select grill cooking. CONV.
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BEFORE OPERATING Heating without Food * This oven is preset with the OPERATION GUIDE in English. To assist you in programming your oven, the operation guide will appear in the display. Getting Started Your oven has an Energy Save Mode. This facility saves electricity when the oven is not in use. Step Procedure 1 Plug the oven into a power point. Nothing will appear on the display at this time. 2 Open the door. The display will show ENERGY SAVE MODE TO CANCEL ENERGY SAVE MODE SET THE CLOCK.
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Clock Set Mode (Clock Setting) If you set the clock (Clock Set Mode), Energy Save Mode does not work. * To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM). Step Procedure Press the CLOCK SET pad once. 1 So it may gain or lose in some area where the frequency varies. It is recommended that you should adjust the time occasionally. If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking mode, press the CLOCK SET pad. As long as your finger is pressed the CLOCK SET pad, the time of day will be displayed.
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MANUAL OPERATIONS * Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 50% (MEDIUM power). Microwave Time Cooking This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level. You can programme up to 90 minutes. There are 6 different power levels. Power level 1 Examples Display Procedure Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three times).
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MANUAL OPERATIONS Auto Minute Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one variable power setting to another automatically. Note that POWER LEVEL must be entered first when programming sequence cooking. For your convenience, AUTO MINUTE allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% (HIGH power). Step * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% (MEDIUM power) followed by 5 minutes on 100% (HIGH power). Step 1 Press the AUTO MINUTE pad.
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MANUAL OPERATIONS Preheating Grill Cooking The top and bottom grills have one power setting only. Use appropriate time for steaks, chops, chicken pieces or other grilled food to achieve optimum results of cooking. Your oven has 3 grill cooking modes. Select the desired grill mode by pressing the GRILL pad. Grill cooking Mode For best results of Convection and Convection Mix cooking, preheat to the required temperature (250, 230, 220, 200, 180, 160, 130, 100, 70, 40°C). Add food after preheating.
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MANUAL OPERATIONS (2) To Cook with Preheating Convection Cooking Your oven has 10 preset convection temperatures (250, 230, 220, 200, 180, 160, 130, 100, 70, 40°C). When you press the CONV. (°C) pad once, 250°C will be selected. To lower the temperature, press the CONV. (°C) pad until the desired temperature appears in the display. Please consult your Convection Microwave Cookbook for more specific cooking instructions and procedures.
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MANUAL OPERATIONS Helpful Hints: 1. Foods may be cooked either directly on turntable, or using the low rack. 2. Do not cover low rack with aluminum foil. It interferes with the flow of air that cooks food. NOTES for CONVECTION COOKING: 1. After cooking the oven will automatically cool and the display will show NOW COOLING. 2. If you want to check the convection temperature during the cooking, press the CONV. (°C) pad. As long as you press the CONV. (°C) pad, the temperature will appear on the display.
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MANUAL OPERATIONS (2) To Cook by Convec Mix with Preheating NOTES for COMBI COOKING: * Suppose you want to preheat the oven to 250°C and cook for 20 minutes on Convec Mix High. Step 1 Procedure Select preheat temperature by pressing the PREHEAT pad as required (for 250°C press once). x1 2 Select the COMBI cooking mode by pressing the COMBI pad (for Convec Mix High press once). x1 Enter desired cooking time 20 min., by rotating the KNOB. 3 Press the START pad. 1.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations Automatic features :- Operations include * Suppose you want to cook 0.6 kg of Steak. the Step following AUTO COOK enables you to cook 16 popular menus 1 - GRILL, ROAST, BAKE - RICE, REHEAT, STEAM Please refer to the chart on pages E21-27. EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 10 popular menus - SLOW COOK, CRISPY SNACK, PIZZA Please refer to the chart on pages E28-29.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS The SLOW COOK setting is designed for foods which cook longer time. For example, stewing, braising, boiling soup or Chinese desserts of liquid type. The SLOW COOK setting provides two choices: SLOW COOK HIGH or SLOW COOK LOW. The maximum cooking time is 2 hours for each choice. To select SLOW COOK HIGH, press the EXPRESS COOK pad once. SLOW-HI will be displayed. To select SLOW COOK LOW, press the EXPRESS COOK pad and turn the KNOB until SLOW-LO is displayed.
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Multi CookSetting Less/More To adjust the cooking time to your individual preference - use the "more" or "less" setting to either add (more) or reduce (less) cooking time. The LESS/MORE TIME setting can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following menu. AUTO COOK : - GRILL, ROAST, BAKE - RICE, REHEAT, STEAM EXPRESS COOK: - SLOW COOK, CRISPY SNACK, PIZZA EASY DEFROST CHINESE SAUSAGE To adjust cooking time, rotate the KNOB before pressing the START pad.
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES NOTES: Help Feature (INFO) (1) Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to set your oven to start automatically only when clock is set. Auto Start can be used for manual cooking, SLOW COOK in EXPRESS COOK and RICE in AUTO COOK. * Suppose you want to start cooking a casserole for 20 minutes on 50% (MEDIUM power) at 4:30 in the afternoon. (Check that the correct time of day is displayed.) Step Procedure Press the INFO pad twice.
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CARE AND CLEANING IMPORTANT: Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. Before cleaning, make sure the oven door, outer cabinet, oven cavity and accessories are completely cool. 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.
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SERVICE CALL CHECK Check the following before calling service: 1. Does the display light ? Yes _______ No _______ 2. When the door is opened, is the oven lamp switched on? Yes _______ No _______ 3. Place one cup of water (approx. 250 ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely. Oven lamp should go off if door is closed properly. Programme the oven for one minute on 100% (HIGH). At this moment: A. Does the oven lamp light? Yes _______ No _______ B.
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COOKING GUIDES Microwave Cooking Techniques Arrange food carefully Place the thickest areas toward outside of dish. Watch cooking time Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more time as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. Cover foods before cooking Check recipe for suggestions: paper towels, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
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AUTO COOK MENU GUIDE Grill Menu No. Menu Initial Temperature Weight (KG) 8 - 12˚C 0.1 - 0.4kg • Wash fish thoroughly and remove scales. • Make a few slits on the skin of fish, pierce the eyes of fish. • Pat dry, then brush oil on fish body. • Place on the high rack (brushed lightly with oil), uncovered. • When oven stops, turn it over. Continue to cook. 10 - 14˚C 0.1 - 0.6kg 1 lobster, Regular size: 360g to 600g Small size (LESS) 240g to 360g • Cut the whole lobster into 2 halves.
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AUTO COOK MENU GUIDE Roast Menu No. Menu Initial Temperature Weight (KG) 8 - 12˚C 1.0 - 1.6kg Beef ROAST1 * You can adjust doneness by use LESS/MORE setting: — (MORE) — Well done (LESS) — Rare NOTE 8 - 12˚C 1.0 - 1.6kg * You can adjust doneness by use LESS/MORE setting: — (MORE) (LESS) — Cannot be used and ERROR will be displayed. NOTE 8 - 12˚C 1.0 - 1.6kg eg: Whole chicken Half chicken * You can adjust doneness by use LESS/MORE setting (MORE) or (LESS).
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AUTO COOK MENU GUIDE Bake Menu No. Initial Temperature Quantity Procedure 20 - 25˚C Room temperature Make one 22 cm round cake • Remove turntable before preheating. (Preheat is automatic for this menu.) • Prepare the cake as in the recipe on page E-24. • Place turntable with cake on the low rack in the oven after preheating. • After cooking, stand. Apple Pie 20 - 25˚C Room temperature Make one 22 cm round pie • Remove turntable before preheating. (Preheat is automatic for this menu.
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Bake Recipe Plain Cake [ Ingredients ] 180 g 1 /2 tsp 80ml 120g 120g 3 [ Method ] self raising flour baking powder milk butter (soften) caster sugar eggs 1. 2. 3. 4. Mix butter and sugar thoroughly until light and fluffy. Add in beaten eggs and stir well. Fold in self raising flower, baking powder and milk. Pour into a 22 cm round metal baking tin lined with wax paper. 5. Place on low rack and bake.
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AUTO COOK MENU GUIDE Rice Menu No. Quantity Menu 1 - 2 serves Rice Serving (s) RICE1 Procedure Rice Water 1 serve (1-2 persons) 150g 250ml 2 serves (3-5 persons) 300g 480ml Congee 1 - 2 serves Serving (s) Rice Water 1 serve (1-2 persons) 50g 750ml 2 serves (3-5 persons) 80g 1400ml • • • • • • • • Wash rice until water runs clear. Place rice and water into a deep casserole (about 2 ) and soak for 30 mins (stir rice a few times during soaking). Stir and cook with cover.
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AUTO COOK MENU GUIDE Reheat Menu Dish Lunch/Dinner plate Meat Dish Fried Noodles Plate of Rice Initial Temperature 4-12°C Refrigerated temperature Procedure Quantity 1 serve (approx. 200g) • • • • Take out the dish from the refrigerator. Cover with microwave wrap or lid. No need to enter quantity. After reheating, stir and stand covered for 1 minute. E – 26 R-899P [EN].
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AUTO COOK MENU GUIDE Steam Menu No. Menu Initial Temperature 8-12°C Fish STEAM1 eg: Sea Bream Red Snapper Carp Pomfret Golden Thread Black Mullet Flatfish Garoupa etc. STEAM2 Weight 1 serve 130 - 199g 2 serves 200 - 300g 3 serves 301 - 420g 8-12°C 1 - 3 serves Serving (s) Weight 1 serve 180 - 249g 2 serves 250 - 400g 3 serves 401 - 520g Dumpling 1.Ready-made (cooked) STEAM3 1 - 3 serves (Whole fish) Serving (s) Meat eg: Pork patty Beef patty Spare rib cubes Chicken pieces etc.
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EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE Crispy Snack Menu No. SNACK1 Quantity Procedure (One Serve only) • Cut out the potato skins into slices of Potato Skins 350 g 20-25˚C 0.5 cm thick, 5 x 7 cm in size (total weight of Room potato skins should be around 350 g). temperature • Put the potato skins on the turntable Ingredients: brushed with oil (with skin side down). 4(1000g) Whole Potatoes (cooked) • Cook uncovered.
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EXPRESS COOK MENU GUIDE Pizza Menu No. Menu Frozen Pizza PIZZA1 Initial Temperature -18˚C Frozen temperature Procedure Weight (KG) 0.1-0.5 kg • Remove from package. • Place directly onto turntable. • After cooking, stand. Note: Reheated manually when weight is less than 100g. PIZZA2 Fresh Pizza (thin crust) 20-25˚C Room temperature 0.6-1.3 kg (1 pizza) • See recipe on Page E-30. PIZZA3 Fresh Pizza (thick crust) 20-25˚C Room temperature 0.8-1.6 kg (1 pizza) • See recipe on Page E-30.
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HOMEMADE FRESH PIZZA RECIPE [Ingredients] (1 portion) Dough Flour.............................................. 150 g Water (lukewarm) ........................ 90 ml Yeast ................................................. 7 g Sugar ............................................ 1 tsp. Salt .............................................. 1/2 tsp. Olive Oil ........................................ 2 tsp. Toppings Canned Tomatoes .......................... 50 g Tomate Paste..................................
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Chinese sausage Menu Guide Menu Chinese sausage Initial Temperature 20-25˚C Room temperature Quantity Procedure 2 Pieces (approx. 90g ) • Pierce the chinese sausage completely. • Place on plate and uncovered. • After cooking,let stand for 2-3 minutes. E – 31 R-899P [EN].
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Easy Defrost Menu Guide MENU QUANTITY PROCEDURE Steaks Chops 0.1 - 2.0 kg • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil. • Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on a shallow dish. If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible. • When oven has stopped, remove defrosted pieces, turn over and shield the defrosted portions. • Press start to continue defrosting. • After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil for 5-30 minutes.