® MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL AND COOKING GUIDES MODEL R-520E CONTENTS Pages Important Safety Instructions 1 Installation Instructions 3 Oven Diagram 4 Operation of Touch Control Panel 5 Control Panel Display 5 Touch Control Panel Layout 5 Before Operating 6 Getting Started 6 Clock Setting 6 Stop/Clear 6 To Cancel a Programme During Cooking 6 Manual Operations Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Warning To avoid the danger of fire 1. 21. To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when cooking or reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, for example, Sausage rolls, Pies or christmas pudding. 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.
To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling 1. Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off. 2. When boiling water or other liquids, use a widemouthed container to allow bubbles to escape. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or other similar utensil to prevent sudden boiling (resulting in splashing or burning). 3. Do not cook eggs in their shells. They may explode.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 Cooking guides 3.
OVEN DIAGRAM 2 3 Defrost 9 5 0 B 1 8 7 6 4 C A6 D E 1 Door handle 2 Touch control panel 3 LCD display 4 See through door 5 Door seals and sealing surfaces 6 Door safety latches 7 Door hinges 8 Coupling 9 Menu label 0 Oven lamp 4 A Waveguide cover B Turntable C Roller stay D Ventilation openings E Power supply cord
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 the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when a cooking procedure is required.
BEFORE OPERATING Getting Started Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed. 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. 1 The dots (:) will flash on and off. 2 Enter the correct time of day by pressing the numbers in sequence.
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. 1 2 Select desired power level by pressing the Power Level pad (for 50% press three times). x3 3 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.
Express Defrost EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg specific foods. Follow the details provided in EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 21 in the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets. Step Procedure 1 Press the Express Defrost pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken Fillets press twice). Pad Order Display x2 Press the Instant Cook/START pad. 2 3 The defrosting time will begin counting down. The oven will "beep" 4 times and stop.
Easy Defrost 1. Minced Meat 2. Steak / Chops 3. Chicken Pieces 4. Poultry 5. Roast Meat 6. Bread EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and defrosting time. Follow the details provided in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 22 in the cooking guides. * 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 three times). Pad Order Display x3 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.
Timer Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Example includes: 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. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired time.
CARE AND CLEANING CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. 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/Touch Control Panel: Care should be taken in cleaning the door/touch control panel.
COOKING GUIDES Page 16 Quick Reference Guide 17 Helpful Hints 18 Cookware and Utensil Guide 19 Instant Action Menu Guide 21 Express Defrost Menu Guide 22 Easy Defrost Menu Guide Quick Reference Guide FEATURE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE Instant Action To cook 2 Jacket Potatoes. Express Defrost To defrost 0.5kg of Chicken Fillets. x2 Menu Number x2 Easy Defrost To defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces.
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 Initial Temperature (approx.) ) 1 - 4 cups (1 cup, 250 ml) Reheat Pie includes: Pies Pasties 1 - 4 pieces 1 piece, approx.
Quantity (Unit per pressing each INSTANT ACTION pad) Menu Frozen Vegetables Carrots Beans Brussels Sprouts Broccoli Cauliflower Corn Green Peas Mixed Vegetables } } Jacket Potato Potato (whole) Serve 0.2 - 1.0 kg (0.2 kg) hard vegetables 1 serve – 18°C Frozen medium vegetables soft vegetables ( Rice / Pasta includes: White Rice Dry Pasta Initial Temperature (approx.) 1 - 10 pieces 1 piece, approx. 150 g ) + 20°C Room temperature approx.
Express Defrost Menu Guide NO. Menu Fish Fillets Quantity (kg's) 0.5 1 Chicken Fillets 0.5 2 Sausages/ Minced Meat 3 0.5 Procedure Standing Time (minutes) • Place fish fillets on a defrost rack. • The oven will "beep" and stop, TURN OVER will be displayed repeatedly. Turn over and separate into pieces. • Press start to continue defrosting. • After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil. 5 • Place chicken fillets on a defrost rack.
Easy Defrost Menu Guide Menu NO. Minced Meat Beef Quantity min-max (kg's) 0.1 - 2.0 1 Steak/Chops Fish Fillets 0.1 - 2.0 0.1 - 1.0 2 Chicken Pieces 0.1 - 2.0 3 Poultry 1.0 - 3.0 4 Roast Meat Beef/Pork/Lamb 0.5 - 2.5 5 Bread 6 1 - 6 slices Procedure Standing Time (minutes) • Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack. Shield edges. • The oven will "beep" and stop, TURN, OVER, COVER, EDGE will be displayed repeatedly.