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CONTENTS Pages Warning .............................................. E-1 Special Notes ..................................... E-2 Installation Instructions ...................... E-3 Oven Diagram .................................... E-4 Operation of Touch Control Panel ..... E-5 Control Panel Display ..................... E-5 Touch Control Panel Layout ........... E-5 Microwave Cooking Techniques ....... E-6 Before Operating ............................... E-7 Getting Started .............................
WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 1. 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.
SPECIAL NOTES 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 and oysters so that steam escapes. * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents “explosion”, which may damage the oven or injure yourself. * Reheat whole eggs. * Overcook oysters. * Dry nuts or seeds in shells. Popcorn * Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover, item 10 on page E-4), 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.
OVEN DIAGRAM 2 3 F 9 5 A 1 8 7 6 4 E B 06 G C D 1. Door handle 2. Touch control panel 3. Digital readout 4. See through door 5. Door seals and sealing surfaces 6. Door safety latches 7. Door hinges 8. Coupling 9. Oven lamp 10. Waveguide cover 11. Turntable 12. Roller stay 13. Ventilation openings 14. Power supply cord 15. Rating plate 16. Menu label 17. Arabic panel sheet If you need Arabic guide, attach it to Touch control panel.
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.
MICROWAVE COOKING TECHNIQUES Arrange food carefully Watch cooking time Cover foods before cooking Shield foods Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more time as needed. Food severely over-cooked can smoke or ignite. Check recipe for suggestions: paper towels, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
BEFORE OPERATING Getting Started Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Plug the oven into a power point. 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. Press the Timer/Clock pad again.
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.
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. Menu Dinner Plate Quantity (Unit per pressing each INSTANT ACTION pad) Initial Temperature (approx.) 1 serve 1 serve, approx. 400g +3˚C Refrigerated MEAT POTATO VEGETABLES 175 - 180g 125g 100g Beef, Lamb Chicken, T-Bone sliced 2 varieties e.g.
Menu Quantity (Until per pressing each INSTANT ACTION pad) Initial Temperature (approx.) 0.2 - 1.0 kg (0.2 kg) -18˚C Frozen Frozen Vegetables hard vegetables Carrots Beans Brussels Sprouts Broccoli Cauliflower Corn Green Peas Mixed Vegetables medium vegetables soft vegetables 1 - 10 pieces Jacket Potato Potato (whole) 1 piece, approx. 150g Rice/Pasta includes: White Rice Dry Pasta Serve 1 serve 1 1 - 4 serves 1 serve, 1 /2 cup 2 serves • • • • approx.
Express Defrost EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg specific foods. Follow the details provided in EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on next page. * 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.
Express Defrost Menu Guide No. Menu Quantity (kg’s) Procedure Fish Fillets 0.5 • 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 for 5 minutes. Chicken Fillets 0.5 • Place chicken fillets on a defrost rack. • The oven will "beep" and stop, TURN, OVER will be displayed repeatedly.
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 next page. * 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.
Easy Defrost Menu Guide No. Quantity min-max (kg's) Procedure Minced Meat Beef 0.1-2.0 • Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack. Shield edges. • When the oven has stopped, remove defrosted portions of mince, turn over and shield edges with foil strips. • After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil for 10-30 minutes. • See NOTE below. Steak/Chops Fish Fillets 0.1-2.0 0.1-1.0 • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil.
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 Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean, 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. 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.
