® TM J CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN MODEL R-980E OPERATION MANUAL CONTENTS Info Display Page Warranty Introduction Warning Special Notes Installation Instructions Oven Diagram Operation of Touch Control Panel Control Panel Display Touch Control Panel Layout Before Operating Getting Started Clock Setting Stop/Clear To Cancel Program Manual Operations Microwave Time Cooking Sequence Cooking Instant Cook Heating without Food Convection Cooking To Cook by Convection To Preheat and Cook by Convection Mix Cook
WARRANTY Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.
INTRODUCTION ® INFO DISPLAY COOKING SYSTEM Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Your new oven has an "Information Display System" which offers you step-by-step instructions to easily guide you through each feature. Your oven also has a HELP key for instructions on using Auto Start, Information Guide On / Off, Demonstration Mode, Child Lock, Info on pads and Help. After gaining experience and confidence using your oven, the information display can be turned off.
WARNING Read all instructions before using the appliance. 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. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning. e.
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, sausages 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. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door, damaged gaskets 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 tray 4) High rack 5) Cook book 2) Roller stay 6) Operation manual 3) Low rack 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 * This oven is preset with the INFORMATION GUIDE ON. To assist you in programming your oven, the information guide will appear in the display. In this manual, the display of information guide is abbreviated. * When you become familiar with your oven, the information guide can be turned off. Check page 22. Getting Started Step Procedure 1 Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed.
MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Time Cooking This is a manual cooking feature. First enter the cooking time then the power level. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. There are five different power levels.
Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed 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. * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on MEDIUM followed by 5 minutes on HIGH. Step Procedure Pad Order 1 Select microwave cooking and desired power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad (for MEDIUM press three times). POWER LEVEL 2 Enter desired cooking time.
HEATING WITHOUT FOOD Before the first use and after cleaning the convection heater must be conditioned. The procedure involves heating for a period of 20 minutes. You may notice some smoke and odour during this process, the oven is not out of order. Follow the procedure below. Step Procedure 1 Ensure that no food is in the oven. Press the CONVEC pad. Display Pad Order CONV CONV ONVEC CONVEC (Operation guide off : 2 Enter the temperature (250°C).
To Preheat and Cook by Convection * Suppose you want to preheat the oven to 200°C then cook for 20 minutes at 200°C. Step Pad Order Procedure Display Press the PREHEAT pad. CONV PREHEAT CONV CONV (Operation guide off : 2 Press desired preheat temperature pad. ) PREHEAT 1 CONV 7 200°C Press the CONVEC pad. CONV ONVEC CONVEC 3 CONV 4 5 Press desired cooking temperature pad. Enter desired cooking time. 7 ) CONV 200°C 2 0 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
MIX COOKING Your Convection Microwave Oven has two preprogrammed settings that make it easy to cook with both convection heat and microwaves automatically. The LOW MIX pad is preprogrammed for 180°C with 10% microwave power, while the HIGH MIX pad is preprogrammed for 200°C with 30% microwave power. To Use Automatic Mix Settings * Suppose you want to bake a cake for 20 minutes on LOW MIX. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the LOW MIX pad. MIX LOW W MIX MIX 1 MIX 2 Enter desired cooking time.
To Preheat and Cook with Automatic Mix Settings * Suppose you want to preheat the oven to 200°C and roast a chicken for 20 minutes on HIGH MIX. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the PREHEAT pad. CONV PREHEAT CONV CONV (Operation guide off : 2 Press desired preheat temperature pad. ) PREHEAT 1 CONV 7 200°C Press the HIGH MIX pad. MIX HIGH MIX MIX COOKING 3 MIX 4 Enter desired cooking time. 2 0 0 0 MIX Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Convection and Microwave Cooking Your Convection Microwave Oven can be programmed to combine convection and microwave cooking operations. * Suppose you want to roast chicken pieces for 15 minutes at 180°C and then cook at 8 minutes on MEDIUM. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the CONVEC pad. CONV CONVEC ONVEC CONV 1 (Operation guide off: 2 3 4 5 Enter desired convection temperature. Enter desired convection cooking time.
GRILLING The grill effect is achieved using fan forced heat at a temperature of 250°C. Preheating is automatic when the GRILL setting is used. Only actual cooking time is entered; the oven signals when it is preheated to 250°C. Use Grill setting for steaks, chops, chicken pieces and many other foods. The turntable should remain in oven when preheating. * Suppose you want to grill a steak for 15 minutes. Step Procedure Display Pad Order Place turntable in the oven. Press the GRILL pad.
PREHEATING For best results, preheat to the required temperature with the turntable in the oven. Add food after preheating. * To preheat the oven to 200°C Step Pad Order Procedure Display Press the PREHEAT pad. CONV CONV PREHEAT 1 CONV (Operation guide off: Select preheating temperature. 7 2 3 4 ) CONV 200°C Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad. CONV COOK Preheat is over. If the oven door is not opened, the oven will automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes.
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. Wipe off any moisture from the outside of cooking containers and the interior of the oven with a dry cloth or paper towel prior to cooking on SENSOR INSTANT ACTION or REHEAT SENSOR. 2. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using SENSOR INSTANT ACTION or REHEAT SENSOR. 3.
Reheat Sensor REHEA REHEAT SENSOR Step Press to select 3 popular reheat menus. Follow the details provided in REHEAT SENSOR MENU GUIDE on page 8 in the cooking guides. Procedure To reheat a Dinner Plate, press the REHEAT SENSOR pad once. Pad Order Display REHEA REHEAT SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR HELP x1 SENSOR HELP SENSOR HELP HELP If you require a cooking hint, press the HELP pad. (See NOTE below) 1 To reheat Soup, press the REHEAT SENSOR pad twice within 3 seconds.
Multi Cook MULTI MULTI COOK OOK 1.Roast Beef 2.Roast Lamb 3.Roast Chicken Press to select 6 popular convection and Mix cooking menus. Follow the details provided in MULTI COOK MENU GUIDE or MULTI COOK RECIPES on pages 9 - 11 in the cooking guides. 4.Roast Dinner 5.Grilled Steak/Chops 6.Biscuits * Suppose you want to cook 1.0 kg Roast Beef (Medium). Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the MULTI COOK pad. MULTI MULTI COOK OOK 1 Select food category for Multi Cook. Press 1 to cook Roast Beef.
Easy Defrost EASY DEFROST DEFR OST The Easy Defrost feature allows you to defrost meats by entering weight. Follow the details provided in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 12 in the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces. Step Procedure Press the EASY DEFROST pad. Pad Order Display EASY DEFROST DEFROST KG HELP 1 DEFROST KG HELP KG will flash on and off. (Operation guide off: Enter the weight. 2 1 0 ) DEFROST KG HELP KG stops flashing.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Help Feature The HELP feature has 6 different programmes. Auto Start The Auto Start feature allows you to set your oven to start automatically. * Suppose you want to start cooking a casserole for 20 minutes on MEDIUM at 4:30 in the afternoon. (Check that the correct time of day is displayed.) Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the HELP pad. 1 Press the number 1 pad. 2 1 Enter the desired start time. 4 3 3 0 The dots (:) will flash on and off. Press the CLOCK pad.
Information Guide On/Off This oven is preset with the Information Guide On. As you get more familiar with your oven, the Information Guide can be turned off. * To turn off the Information Guide. After step 1 for Auto Start. Step Procedure Press the number 2 pad. Pad Order Display 2 2 Press the STOP/CLEAR pad. 3 The time of day will appear in the display. * To restore the Information Guide. After step 2 above. Step 3 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad.
Demonstration Mode This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice key operations. * To demonstrate. After step 1 for Auto Start. Step Procedure Pad Order Press the number 4 pad. Display 4 2 Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad. 3 Then will appear repeatedly. Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. * Suppose you demonstrate Instant Cook. Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Press the INSTANT COOK/ START pad.
Multi CookSetting Less/More MORE LESS 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.
Memory Your oven has a memory to allow you to preset a frequently used cooking programme. The oven "memorises" the instruction and can recall this information when the time of day is displayed. This feature can be used for frequently prepared foods such as scrambled eggs, or special recipes you like to cook. MEMORY ENTRY/REPROGRAMME (Up to four stages can be memorized.) *Suppose you want to enter 2 minutes 20 seconds on M•HIGH into the memory. Step Procedure 1 Press the MEMORY pad twice.
CARE AND CLEANING CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS. Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning. And if possible leave the door open to inactivate the oven. 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 sides and the door seals frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner.
COOKING GUIDES CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1 HELPFUL HINTS ® SHARP CORPORATION OSAKA, JAPAN 2 COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE 4 SENSOR INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE 5 REHEAT SENSOR MENU GUIDE 8 MULTI COOK MENU GUIDE 9 EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE 12 TINSEA894WRRZ – J22 Printed in Thailand
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE Sensor Instant Action JACKET POTATO PRESS Once to automatically cook 1 to 10 potatoes. Reheat Sensor Once for DINNER PLATE PRESS REHEAT SENSOR Twice for SOUP Three times for CASSEROLES/CANNED FOOD REHEAT SENSOR Multi Cook Menu Number MULTI COOK Weight 1 1 eg. No.1 Easy Defrost 0 eg. 1.0kg Weight EASY DEFROST 1 0 eg. 1.0kg Variable Cooking Control To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds on M•LOW.
HELPFUL HINTS MICROWAVE COOKING CONVECTION COOKING 1. ARRANGEMENT 1. Can be used the same a conventional oven. Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. Eg. Arrange vegetables in a shallow dish in the following way: Hard Vegetables around the outside, Soft Vegetables in the centre, Medium Vegetables in-between. 2. When cooking your own recipes; cook for a slightly shorter cooking time, at the temperature the recipe suggests. Then add additional time if necessary. 2.
HELPFUL HINTS MIX COOKING GRILLING 1. There are two automatic, pre-programmed mix settings. 1. Preheat is automatic for this menu. Add food after pre-heating. a) Low Mix - Convection 180°C with 10% microwave power. Use for baking cakes, slices, bread, quiches, pastries. 2. Place food on the high rack in the oven after preheating. (Round pizza trays may be used if necessary). b) High Mix - Convection 200°C with 30% microwave power. Use for roasting meats, lasagne and meat loaf. HIGH RACK & TURNTABLE 2.
COOKWARE & UTENSIL GUIDE CONVECTION MIX COOKING GRILL YES (LOW RACK ONLY) YES YES YES GLASSWARE/CERAMIC (HEAT RESISTANT) YES YES YES YES METAL COOKWARE NO YES YES YES OVEN BAGS YES YES YES NO For Shielding YES For Shielding YES NON-STICK PAPER YES YES YES NO GREASE-PROOF PAPER YES YES YES NO WAXED PAPER YES NO NO NO PLASTIC WRAP YES NO NO NO PAPER TOWEL YES NO NO NO PLASTIC COOKWARE MICROWAVE SAFE YES NO NO NO BROWNING DISH YES NO NO NO DEFROST RA
SENSOR INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE SENSOR INSTANT INSTANT ACTION ACTION FRESH VEGETABLES VEGET ABLES REHEA REHEAT PIE IE FROZEN FROZEN CASSEROLES VEGETABLES VEGETABLES Carrots Potato Beans Brussels Sprouts Broccoli Cauliflower Zucchini Spinach Cabbage Squash Reheat Pie includes : Pies Pasties Jacket Potato Potato (whole) Frozen Vegetables Carrots Beans Brussels Sprouts Broccoli Cauliflower Corn Green Peas Mixed Vegetables DESSERTS DESSER The final cooking result will vary according to the food condit
Sensor Instant Action Recipes CASSEROLES Beef Stroganoff Serves Ingredients; rump steak, cubed plain flour salt and pepper onion, chopped tomato puree beef stock red wine mushroom, thinly sliced sour cream 1 serve 250 g 2 tbs to taste 1 /2 (small) 2 ts 125 ml 60 ml 25 g 75 ml 2 serves 500 g 1 /4 cup to taste 1 (small) 1 tbs 200 ml 60 ml 50 g 150 ml 3 serves 750 g 1 /3 cup to taste 1 11/2 tbs 250 ml 60 ml 75 g 200 ml 4.
DESSERTS Apple Crunch Serve Ingredients; can pie apples White Wings butter cake mix butter, cut into thin slices brown sugar coconut crushed nuts cinnamon Muesli Custard Delight 2-4 serves 400 g /2 cup 50 g 1 tbs 1 tbs 1 tbs 1/2 ts 1 4-6 serves Serve 6-8 serves Ingredients; sour cream 800 g 1 1/2 cups 150 g 3 tbs 3 tbs 3 tbs 1 ts 600 g /4 cup 75 g 2 tbs 2 tbs 2 tbs 1 ts 3 can sliced peaches, drained White Wings butter cake mix toasted muesli coconut butter, melted Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding 2
REHEAT SENSOR MENU GUIDE Menu Weight Range Dinner Plate 1 serve (approx. 400 g) MEAT 175-180g POTATO 125g VEGETABLES 100g Beef, Lamb Chicken, T-Bone sliced 2 varieties eg. sliced Carrot,Zucchini Broccoli Soup 1-4 cups (1 cup, 250 ml) REHEA REHEAT SENSOR 1. Dinner Plate 2. Soup 3. Casseroles/Canned Food This feature is designed to give best results for the foods listed in the chart below. To reheat other foods, refer to your Sharp Cook Book. Initial Temperature (approx.
MULTI COOK MENU GUIDE MULTI MULTI COOK OOK When you cook the following menus with MULTI COOK, press the MULTI COOK pad and the number pad of the menu. 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. No. Menu 0.5-3.0 kg Roast Beef 1 * You can select desired cooking result. MORE - Well done STD - Medium LESS - Rare 0.5-3.
MULTI COOK MENU GUIDE No. Menu Weight Range Grilled Steak/Chops See recipes on page T-bone steak Rump steak Pork chops (MORE setting only) Lamb loin chops 6 +3°C Refrigerated Preheat CONV. • • • • • Preheat CONV. • • • • 0.1-1.5 kg Approx. Weight Approx. thickness 240-380 g 250 g 245 g 1.5 cm 2-2.5 cm 1.5 cm 110-140 g 1.5 cm 1-2 layers (1 layer, approx.
Multi Cook Recipes GRILLED STEAK/CHOPS BISCUITS MARINADE FOR LAMB CHOPS/PORK CHOPS Chocolate Chip Cookies Spicy Plum Marinade 125g 1/2 1/2 1/2 1 (for 8 chops) 2 tablespoons tomato sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons plum sauce 1 tablespoon mustard power 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce cups self-raising flour, sifted teaspoon salt choc bits walnut pieces Anzac Biscuits Indian Marinade 2 1 3/4 1/2 125g 60g 1. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE Quantity min-max (kg's) Procedure Standing Time (minutes) Minced Meat Beef 0.1-3.0 • Place shielded frozen minced meat on a defrost rack. • 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. • See NOTE below. 10-15 Steak/Chops 0.1-3.0 • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil.
