R-642M MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 800 W (IEC 705)
CONTENTS Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 8 6 5 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Grill heating element Control panel Oven lamp Waveguide cover Seal packing Oven cavity Door seals and sealing surfaces Door opening handle Ventilation openings Outer cabinet Power cord 4 9 11 10 12 ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: 12 Turntable 13 Roller stay 14 Seal packing Place the roller stay in the seal packing on the floor of the cavity. Then place the turntable on to the roller stay.
CONTROL PANEL 1. 2. 1 3. 4. 5. 2 8 3 6. 4 7. 8. 5 7 6 3 DIGITAL DISPLAY. AUTO COOK / DEFROST key. Use for programming the AUTO COOK/DEFROST menus. This key also functions as LESS/PLUS key. MICRO/GRILL/DUAL key. Press to select the desired mode. STOP/CLEAR key. Press once to stop a programme, and/or twice to cancel a programme. START/AUTO MINUTE key. Press to start a programme. Press to cook on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute or increase time during cooking in multiples of 1 minute. TIME/WEIGHT keys.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instruction has been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use. Oven Use: • The oven is for domestic food preparation only. Never operate when empty.
INSTALLATION WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competant person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. • When removing the plug from the socket always grip the plug, never the mains lead as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug. • The product is fitted with a re-wireable plug.
SETTING THE CLOCK Your oven is fitted with a clock which can be set to the time of day. There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock. To set the 12 hour clock, hold the MICRO/GRILL/DUAL key for three seconds. “12H” will appear on the display. x1 for three secs To set the 24 hour clock, press the MICRO/GRILL/DUAL key once more after step 1, in the example below. “24H” will appear in the display. x1 Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 22:59 : 1.
HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN Opening and closing the door: To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. The oven lamp will come on while the door is open. Close the door firmly and the oven lamp will go out. Stopping the oven: If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key or open the oven door. To start the oven, close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Enter required time and select the power level: There are 5 microwave power levels (eg. cooking time is 1 minute): x1 100P (HIGH) x2 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) x3 50P (MEDIUM) x4 30P (MEDIUM LOW) x5 10P (LOW) Power level: The microwave power level is varied by the microwave energy switching on and off. When using power levels other than 100P (HIGH) you will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
DEFROSTING To defrost foods not included in the Auto Defrost menu, use microwave power levels 30P (MEDIUM LOW) or10P (LOW). Stir or turn food at least 2-3 times during defrosting. After defrosting, cover food or wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted. Refer to the defrosting chart in the cookbook section on page 20. GRILLING The grill at the top of the oven cavity has one power setting.
DUAL GRILLING The DUAL GRILL feature enables a combination of any one of two microwave power levels with the grill, 30P (MEDIUM LOW), and 50P (MEDIUM). The combination of microwaves with the grill reduces cooking time and provides a crisp, brown finish giving you the convenience of fast cooking with a traditional appetising appearance. DUAL GRILL is pre-programmed to combine the grill with 30P (MEDIUM LOW) microwave power.
AUTO COOK/DEFROST AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost those foods listed on the control panel of the microwave oven. For more details, see the AUTO COOK /DEFROST chart on page 12. HOW TO OPERATE AUTO COOK/DEFROST: • Press the AUTO COOK/DEFROST key until the number corresponding to the food listed on the control panel appears in the display. • Enter the weight or quantity. • To start cooking press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. Example: To cook two Chicken Portions (AC-4): 1. 1.
AUTO COOK /DEFROST CHART When action is required (example, to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible signals sound, the remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time and change the power level.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING: A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL or DUAL GRILL. • To programme a series of sequences: Input the cooking time followed by the desired cooking mode. • Repeat this procedure twice, to a maximum of three sequences. • Finally, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start sequence cooking.
SUITABLE COOKWARE WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven. The microwave power level will default to 100P (HIGH) unless you press the MICRO/GRILL/DUAL key to reach the desired setting.
SUITABLE COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVE COOKWARE Browning dishes & self-heating packages. Metal cookware. YES GRILL DUAL GRILL NO NO YES NO Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn within recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than instructed.
FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding, or mince pies) requires less heating time and should be watched, over-heating can lead to fire. Good quality ingredients should be used for microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended for casseroles. Composition & quality Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish, chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating.
ADVICE FOR REHEATING WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands. Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. Meat joints Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3-4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . Defrosting Charts: Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry & pies Cooking Charts Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . Rice, pasta & eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reheating Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grilling Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dual Grill Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DEFROSTING CHART FOOD Meat Joints (Beef,Lamb,Pork) Minced Meat Steak 2cm (3/4”) thick DEFROST MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL 28-30 Minutes/ MEDIUM LOW 450g (1lb) 30P 8-9 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) MEDIUM LOW 30P 11-12 Minutes/ MEDIUM LOW 450g (1lb) 30P ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. Shield. 45-60 Minutes Place on a plate. Turn over 3-4 times, 15-20 Minutes removing defrosted mince each time. Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times, separate during defrosting.
COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Beans (green - fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Brussels Sprouts (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) HIGH 100P Add 45ml (3 tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
COOKING CHARTS FOOD ❇ COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD ● STANDING TIME White rice (long grain) 14-15 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 70P 5 Minutes Brown rice (dried) 20-21 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 70P 5 Minutes Spaghetti (short cut) 11-12 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) pasta.
REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME Soup, Spaghetti, Baked beans, Potatoes, Vegetables (canned) 6-7 Minutes/ 425g (15oz) can MEDIUM HIGH 70P Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Bread rolls (med.) Croissants 40-50 Seconds/ 2 croissants/2 rolls MEDIUM HIGH 70P Place on kitchen roll. Nil Christmas pudding 40 Seconds/125g (5oz) slice MEDIUM Place in a flan dish.
DUAL GRILL CHART FOOD COOKING TIME METHOD COOKING MODE 14-15 Minutes Place fat side down in a flan dish on the turntable. Calculate the cooking time. Use sequence programming: Stage 1: Cook on MEDIUM for first half of cooking time. Turn over, remove juices. Stage 2: Cook on DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM for the final 6-8 minutes of cooking time. Stand for 6-8 minutes after cooking Stage 1: MEDIUM Stage 2: DUAL GRILL. MEDIUM.
DUAL GRILL CHART FOOD Crispy crumb foods (chilled) COOKING TIME 9-10 Minutes for 100g (4oz) METHOD COOKING MODE Place in a flan dish on the rack. Stage 1: Use sequence programming. (Page 13). DUAL GRILL.. Stage 1: Cook on DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM LOW for the first MEDIUM LOW half of cooking time. Turn over. Stage 2: Stage 2: GRILL for second half of cooking time. Stand for 2GRILL. 3 minutes after cooking. 11-12 Minutes for 200g (7oz) As above. Stage 1: DUAL GRILL. MEDIUM LOW. Stage 2: GRILL.
RECIPES 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. 2 Add the onion, carrot and potato and heat on 100P (HIGH) for 6 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking. 3 Add the tomatoes, orange juice, orange rind and stock. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the bowl and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 15 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking, until the vegetables are tender. 4 Blend and serve immediately.
RECIPES 1 Grease a 1.5 litre (21/2 pint) loaf dish and line the base with greaseproof paper. 2 Place the walnuts, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, mushrooms, parsley, milk, eggs and mustard in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper to taste. 3 Place spinach in a separate bowl, add 5ml (1tsp) water. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 4-5 minutes. Drain. 4 Divide nut mixture in half. Put one half in the base of the loaf dish and smooth the surface.
RECIPES 1 Place the salmon steaks in a large flan dish, pierce in several places and add the wine. Cover and cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 8 minutes. Allow to stand whilst preparing the sauce. 2 Place the salmon steaks in a warm serving dish, reheat on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 2 minutes. Serve the sauce separately. POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD SAUCE Serves 4 Preparation time - 5 - 6 minutes 4 salmon steaks (approx. 175g (6oz) each) 45ml (3tbsp) dry white wine 300ml (1/2 pint) mustard sauce.
RECIPES 1 Toss the meat in the flour, salt and pepper, until evenly coated. 2 Place the steak, remaining flour, onion, tomato purée, stock and white wine in a casserole dish. Cover and cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 30 minutes. 3 Stir in cornflour and mushrooms. Cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 5 minutes. Stir in the cream to serve.
RECIPES 1 Melt the butter and oil in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH for 1 minute. Stir in the onion, celery, garlic and bacon. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 6 minutes, stir halfway through cooking. 2 Add the bay leaf, tomatoes, tomato purée and minced meat to the vegetable mixture. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes, stir 2-3 times during cooking to break up the mince as it cooks. 3 Add the herbs, wine and stock, mix thoroughly. Cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 20-22 minutes.
RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE Serves 4 Preparation time - 6 - 7 minutes 50g (2oz) butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 50g (2oz) plain flour 300ml (1/2 pint) milk 300ml (1/2 pint) single cream 2 egg yolks (medium) 100g (4oz) cooked peas 450g (1lb) cooked turkey, chopped 2.5ml (1/2tsp) grated nutmeg salt & pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) for 1 minute. 2 Stir in the onion and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 2 minutes.
RECIPES 1 Line a 20.4cm (8”) flan dish with pastry. 2 Place the bacon and the onion in a bowl, cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 3-4 minutes. 3 Place the eggs, milk, salt and pepper and mixed herbs in a bowl and mix thoroughly. 4 Spread the bacon and onion on pastry base. Pour in the egg mixture and top with the grated cheese. 5 Cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 30 minutes and then on DUAL GRILL 50P (MEDIUM) for 5 minutes.
RECIPES 1 Line the base of 17.8cm (7”) cake dish with kitchen paper. 2 Cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and fold in the sifted flour alternately with the milk. 3 Pour into prepared container. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 4 mins, until a skewer comes out cleanly. 4 Leave the cake to stand for 5 mins before turning out.
RECIPES 1 Place the fruit, 50g (2oz) of the brown sugar and the cinnamon in a dish, mix well. 2 Place flour and oats in bowl, mix well and rub in butter, until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add remaining brown sugar, mix well. Sprinkle over the fruit and cook on DUAL GRILL 30P (MEDIUM LOW) for 8-10 minutes.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OUTER CABINET Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth. The control panel must be wiped clean whilst the door is open, therefore inactivating the oven. OVEN INTERIOR Clean the microwave oven cavity, after each use with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth, pay special attention to the waveguide cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Draught circulates around When oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door. the door. Condensation forms in the The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam oven, and may drip from produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, the door.
CALLING FOR SERVICE • If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages, do not attempt to service this microwave oven yourself. • Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer Information Centre, telephone: LoCall 0990 274 277. (All calls will be charged at local rate).
SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.35 kW Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.05 kW Dual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35 kW Input Current: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.
