Sharp MODEL R-2197 User's Manual
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1. Note If you do not open the door when an audible signal sounds the defrosting cycle will continue and the defrost ing time will count down to 0 Express Defrost Chart The following chart gives approx times per 500g for defrosting meat Food Time min 500g Procedure Steak Chops 6 8 min 500g_ Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on a defrost rack If pieces are stuck together try to separate as soon as possible The oven will beep 4 times Turn food over See Note below After defrost time stand covered with foil for 10 15 minutes Poultry 7 9 min 500g Remove from original wrapper Shield wing and leg tips with foil Place breast side down on a defrost rack The oven will beep 4 times Turn food over After defrost time stand covered with foil for 15 50 minutes N B After standing rinse under cold water to remove giblets if necessary Minced Beef 7 9 min 500g Place frozen minced beef on a defrost rack The oven will beep 4 times remove defrosted portion of mince turn food over and shield edges with foil strips See Note below After defrost time stand covered with foil for 10 15 minutes Chicken Pieces 6 8 min 500g Shield the exposed bone with foil Place chicken pieces on a defrost rack The oven will beep 4 times Turn food over and shield the warm portions See Note below After defrost time stand covered with foil for 10 15 minutes Roa2. To clean the interior surfaces wipe with a soft cloth and warm water at the end of each day for hygienic reasons Built up splashes may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire DO NOT USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS AND SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF YOUR OVEN Avoid using excess water After cleaning the oven ensure any water is removed with a soft cloth For heavier soil use mild soap wipe thoroughly with a soft cloth and warm water Make sure that mild soap or water does not penetrate through the small vents in the walls which may cause damage to the oven Ceramic shelf The ceramic shelf should be kept clean at all times Minor spills may be wiped with a damp cloth DO NOT REMOVE THE CERAMIC SHELF FROM OVEN 14 SERVICE CALL CHECK Please check the following before calling for service 1 When the door is opened does the oven lamp come on YES NO 2 Place one cup of water approx 250 ml in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely Programme the oven for 1 minute at 100 ar gt 0 gt aa A Does the oven lamp light YES NO B Does the cooling fan work YES NO Put your hand over the rear ventilation openings C After one minute did an audible signal sound and heating indicator ON go off YES NO D Is the water inside the oven hot YES NO If NO is the answer to any of the above questions please check
3. 7 1 min 30 sec 100 8 2 min 100 9 2 min 30 sec 100 0 3 min 100 e If you want to cook using memory 11 20 press To check the stored programmes please refer to the desired NUMBER pad twice within 1 second Memory check on page 9 To change the stored programmes please refer to Cooking with Memory Memory programme entry on page 6 Suppose you want to cook by using memory 1 which was programmed for 10 seconds at 100 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the NUMBER pad 1 NO After about 1 sec Cooking Double Quantity with Memory Suppose you want to cook a double quantity using memory 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the DOUBLE QUANTITY pad QUANTITY NG x2 NO will flash on and off Press the NUMBER pad __ 11 NO X2 After about 1 sec Note 1 If the cooking time of double quantity is over the max time the display will show EE9 See page 14 2 Double quantity means best time for cooking double quantity it is not double the time 3 The MEMORY cooking system does not require the use of the START pad MEMORY cannot be used to start the oven if any programme is on display Memory Programme Entry You can change memory programmes for memory banks Memory banks 20 Cooking stage Memory NO 1 10 Max 3 stages Memory NO 11 20 Max 2 stages Microwave power level 0 100 Cooking time Max 30 minutes for each stage And total cooking time is
4. To start the oven again close the door and press the START pad within 1 minute MEMORY OPERATION This oven has 20 memory banks 1 20 which can store cooking programmes e The memory banks 1 0 have been programmed previously as shown in the table These prepro grammed memory banks can be changed indi vidually if required In addition for all memory banks a time constant 1 7 for the double quantity is stored The stored time constant can also be changed individually if required e Information in these memory banks is not lost due to power interruptions If the power goes off the oven does not need to be reprogrammed No bat teries are necessary for this type of memory The programme or check mode is cancelled when any pads are not pressed for more than 3 min utes End will appear on the display after the time reaches zero It will disappear when the oven door is opened or the STOP CLEAR pad is pressed To set signal touch the SET pad twice within 2 seconds and then touch the SIGNAL pad continu ously until you hear desired tone If you open the door during memory cooking the programme is cancelled If you want to cancel a programme during cook ing press the STOP CLEAR pad twice If you want to clear a mistake during program ming press the STOP CLEAR pad once Memory No Cook Time Output Power 1 10 sec 100 2 20 sec 100 3 30 sec 100 4 45 sec 100 5 1 min 100 6 1 min 15 sec 100
5. will sound when the SET pad is pressed second Memory Check You can check the information programmed into the memory CHECKING TIME AND POWER LEVEL Suppose you want to know the information programmed into the memory 1 programmed for 4 minutes at 60 at the 1st sequence and 2 minutes at 30 at the 2nd sequence Procedure Pad Order Display Press the CHECK pad CHECK G CEK NO will flash on and off Press the NUMBER pad 1 Note 1 To cancel MEMORY CHECK press the CHECK pad 2 When Glis displayed at Step 2 the memory is not set 3 To check the time constant for double quantity press the DOUBLE QUANTITY pad and the desired NUMBER pad in step 2 NO CHECK After about 1 sec L_ REPEAT MANUAL OPERATION Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 cooking sequences and has 11 preset microwave power levels See page 6 Time Cooking Suppose you want to cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds at 50 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the SELECT TIME pad Enter desired cooking time 2 minutes 30 seconds a 2 A 3 a 0 Press the SELECT POWER pad SELECT POWER Enter desired power level 50 Press the START pad Note 1 It is not necessary to press the SELECT POWER pad for 100 2 If the cooking time is over the max time the display will show EE9 Se
6. corn for the popping to slow to 1 2 seconds Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls Exceed maximum time on popcorn package Baby food Transfer baby food to small dish and heat carefully stirring often Check for suitable temperature to prevent burns Remove the screw cap and teat before warming baby bottles After warming shake thoroughly Check for suitable temperature Heat disposable bottles Overheat baby bottles Only heat until warm Heat bottles with nipples on Heat baby food in original jars General Food with filling should be cut after heating to release steam and avoid burns Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids or cereals to prevent boiling over Heat or cook in closed glass jars or air tight containers Deep fat fry Heat or dry wood herbs wet papers clothes or flowers Operate the oven without a load i e an absorbing material such as food or wa ter in the oven cavity Liquids Beverages For boiling or cooking liquids see WARNING on page 1 to prevent explosion and delayed eruptive boiling Heat for longer than recommended time Canned foods Remove food from can Heat or cook food while in cans Sausage rolls Pies Christmas pudding These foods have high sugar and or fat contents Cook for the recommended time Overcook as they may catch fire Meats Use a microwave proof roasting rack to collect drained juices Place meat d
7. max 30 minutes COOKING GUIDE AND POWER LEVEL Use the correct NUMBER pad after pressing the SELECT POWER pad The following chart gives examples of foods typically cooked on microwave power levels Number Pads Microwave Power Levels Display Examples of Foods SELECT POWER 100 P HI Beverage Fruit o F Vegetables dal pee Rice Pasta 80 P 80 70 P 70 Seafood 60 P 60 Cakes Muffins Slices Casseroles Lasagne 50 P 50 40 P 40 30 P 30 Defrosting 20 P 20 Softening butter 10 P 10 Keeping food warm 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 P 0 No microwave power TO PROGRAMME TIME AND POWER LEVEL INTO A MEMORY Suppose you want to set 4 minutes at 60 at the 1st sequence and 2 minutes at 30 at the 2nd sequence for 1 serving in the memory 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the SET pad twice within 2 seconds SET x2 Within 2 sec No NO will flash on and off Press the NUMBER pad 1 Press the SELECT TIME pad SS TNE Hie Enter desired cooking time for the 1st sequence 4 minutes A N ol ol Press the SELECT POWER pad SELECT POWER Enter desired power level for the 1st se quence 60 Press the SELECT TIME pad SELECT TIME iey Enter desired cooking time for the 2nd sequence 2 minutes S N S ol ol Press the SELECT POWER pa
8. openings 4 Ceramic shelf 11 Power supply cord 5 Door hinges 12 Air intake openings 6 See through door 13 Outer case cabinet 7 Door handle 00 00 GOGO GO 4 aan ON DEF NO X2 CHECK sl etre 15 DOUBLE QUANTITY pad 16 EXPRESS DEFROST pad ze 7 17 NUMBER pads for time and memory pro DOUBLE EXPRESS gommini p quantity DEFROST 0 18 SELECT TIME pad 19 STOP CLEAR pad press to stop opera Daa a eee eae 1 tion of oven and clear remaining heating time OEE ee D 20 SELECT POWER pad for setting variable power level EETA 3 21 START pad press to operate oven after door is closed and time is set EPITEET TEETE 4 22 SET pad for setting memory 23 CHECK pad for checking memory Sedu setdeesauk 5 D 24 SIGNAL pad for setting signal sound 8t SELECT TIME STOP CLEAR 1 49 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 Before Operating e When you first connect the microwave oven to an electrical socket the digital display will show Key pad entries can only be made when the door is shut Sound Setting e There is a choice of 2 different sounds and no sound on your oven Stop Clear e If you want to stop the oven during cooking 1 Press the STOP CLEAR pad once 2 Open the door except memory cooking
9. reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore it is very important that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required begin with low cooking times and power levels until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout Additionally a Do not place sealed containers in the oven Babies bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are considered to be sealed containers Do not use excessive amount of time When boiling liquids in the oven use a wide mouthed container Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids Stir the liquid before and during cooking Use extreme care when handling the container or inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container This oven is for food preparation only and should only be used for heating cooking and defrosting food and beverage It is not suitable for laboratory use or heating therapeutic devices eg Wheat bags The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service technician traine
10. the wrap may occur over an extended cooking time When removing wrap lift it in such a way to avoid steam burns Do not tie oven bags with metal twist ties substitute with string For cooking food with high fat content do not bring the wrap in contact with the food as it may melt ALUMINIUM FOIL FOR SHIELDING Small amounts may be used to shield certain parts of meat and fish when cooking or defrosting Remove food in foil trays if possible and place in a microwave safe dish If not possible place the foil tray onto a heat proof plate allowing 2 5 cm room between the walls of the oven Excessive over heating of these materials may cause a fire in the microwave oven Paper towels and waxed paper are suitable to use to prevent splat ters These are suitable for use when reheating foods or for short cooking times PLASTIC COOKWARE MICROWAVE SAFE Ideal for cooking reheating and defrosting Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content BROWNING DISH Ensure that the preheating time of the dish is not exceeded Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning dish THERMOMETERS eMICROWAVE SAFE eCONVENTIONAL 17 SHARP WARRANTY Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials a
11. your wall socket and the fuse in your meter box If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage Single phase 230 240 V 50 Hz AC Power Required 1 55 kw Output Power 1000 W IEC test procedure Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz Class B Group 2 Outside Dimensions 520 mm W x 309 mm H x 406 mm D Cooking Uniformity Stirrer fan system Weight Approx 17 kg When tested in accordance with AS NZS 2895 1 1995 This is the classification of ISM Industrial Scientific and Medical equipment described in the International Standard CISPR11 15 HELPFUL HINTS 1 THE ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully Place thickest areas to ward outside of dish 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 Casse roles or when Reheating Use to cover foods fe PLASTIC WRAP LID 5 SHIELDING Shield using small pieces of aluminium foil to shield thin areas of meat fish and poultry or edges of cakes to prevent overcooking PLOT Lert FISH PAPER TOWEL CHICKEN 7 STIRRING Stir foods from the outside to the centre of the dish once or twice during cooking if possible Eg Casseroles and Sauces 9 DENSITY The depth to which microwaves penetrate food varies depending on the food s de
12. CALL THE SHARP SERVICE REFERRAL CENTRE TOLL FREE 1 300 135 022 DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS Eastern Standard Time or contact our web site www sharp net au SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED ABN 40 003 039 405 1 Huntingwood Drive Blacktown NSW 2148 NEW ZEALAND CONTACT YOUR SELLING DEALER RETAILER OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES telephone 09 573 0111 FACSIMILE 09 573 0113 or contact our web site www sharpnz co nz SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED 59 Hugo Johnson Drive Penrose Auckland IMPORTANT NOTICE This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia amp New Zealand QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE Cooking with Memory Number memory To cook by using memory 11 20 press the desired NUMBER pad twice within 1 second Just one touch p pei a Memory Number To cook by using memory 11 20 press the quantity wi DOUBLE desired NUMBER pad twice within 1 second memory gt p Memory To enter 4 minutes 60 for 1 serving in the memory 1 programme entry Memory Number Cooking Time n m O X Within 2 sec Power Level SELECT POWER gt g 6 gt SET x2 Variable To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds at 50 cooking Cooking Time Power Level om aAa 0 ser ves 5 ver Express To defrost 500g of steak for 3 minutes 30 seconds Defrost Defrost Time es C3 3 CO gt _s_ To check the programme memor
13. LECT TIME then 0 and STOP CLEAR If ERROR message is displayed follow the below instructions ERROR MESSAGE EE9 Cooking time exceeds the max time Press the STOP CLEAR pad and programme again CARE AND CLEANING IMPORTANT Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven Do not use commercial oven cleaners abrasive or harsh cleaners or scouring pads on any part of your microwave oven Do not sprinkle water onto the oven directly It may cause electric shock leakage of electricity or damage of the oven The oven should not be cleaned with a water jet 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 NOTE Please ensure the oven is not splashed with excessive water at all times as it could lead to an electrical failure Door Wipe the door and window on both sides the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters Do not use abrasive cleaners Touch Control Panel Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners Avoid the use of excess water Interior walls
14. SHARP COMMERCIAL MICROWAVE OVEN YD MODEL R 2197 CONTENTS Page Warning 1 Special Notes 2 Installation Instructions 3 Oven Diagram 4 Operation of Touch Control Panel 5 Before Operating 5 Sound Setting 5 Stop Clear 5 Memory Operation 5 Cooking with Memory 5 Cooking Double Quantity 6 with Memory Memory Programme Entry 6 Memory Check 9 Manual Operation 10 Time Cooking 10 Multiple Sequence Cooking 11 Other Convenient Features 12 ae Express Defrost 12 Express Defrost Chart 12 Counter Check 13 Demonstration Mode 14 Error Mode 14 Care and Cleaning 14 Service Call Check 15 Specifications 15 Helpful Hints 16 Cookware and Utensil Guide 17 Warranty 18 Quick Reference Guide 19 WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled Lookatthe 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 If materials inside the oven should ignite or smoke is observed keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel To
15. corn and oven cooking bags away from the face Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot surfaces or sharp edges Do not place anything on the outer cabinet Do not store food or any other items inside the oven Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Do not use the oven near the steamer and fryer Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for precautions regarding microwave ovens 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 Listen while popping
16. d SELECT POWER Enter desired power level for the 2nd sequence 30 D Press the SET pad twice to complete the setting Note 1 If the cooking time is over the max time the display will show EE9 See page 14 2 If your programmed time is over max time at Double Quantity you cannot use Double Quantity for the memory You can cook only 1 serving 3 It is not necessary to press the SELECT POWER pad for 100 4 At step 1 any audible signals will not sound when the SET pad is pressed first and then an audible signal will sound when the SET pad is pressed second TO CHANGE THE TIME CONSTANT FOR DOUBLE QUANTITY The time constant for double quantity is preset 1 7 times the single quantity cooking time but you can alter this constant to suit your needs Suppose you want to change the time constant to 1 67 in memory 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the SET pad twice within 2 seconds SET xo Within 2 sec Press the DOUBLE QUANTITY pad Press the NUMBER pad 1 Press the SELECT TIME pad Set the time constant 1 67 Press the SET pad twice to complete the setting Note 1 In case you want to change the time constant it must be set for each key separately 2 The time constant can be set from 0 00 to 9 99 3 At step 1 any audible signals will not sound when the SET pad is pressed first and then an audible signal
17. d by SHARP to carry out any service or repair operation Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy are very hazardous Do notoperate the oven if itis not working correctly or damaged until ithas been repaired by a qualified service technician trained by SHARP It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to 1 Door warped 2 Hinges and Latches broken or loosened 3 Door Seals Sealing Surfaces and oven cavity buckled or deformed 4 Burn marks on the door seal faces Do not bump or catch utensils loose clothes and your accessories on the door safety latches when removing food from the oven Never poke an object particularly a metal object through a grille or between the door and the oven while the oven is operating Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns Should the power supply cord become damaged it must be replaced with a special cord supplied by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP And it must be replaced by a qualified service technician trained by SHARP Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish s cover and microwave plastic wrap and carefully open pop
18. e page 14 3 During cooking mode the oven stops when the door is opened and the programme is cancelled if the START pad is not pressed within 1 minute after the door is closed Multiple Sequence Cooking Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 70 followed by 3 minutes at 100 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the SELECT TIME pad SELECT TIME Enter desired cooking time for the 1st sequence 5 minutes Press the SELECT POWER pad See oaeonen Enter desired power level for the 1st sequence 70 Enter desired cooking time for the 2nd sequence 3 minutes Press the START pad START Aa fd Press the SELECT TIME pad sececr we 3909 Note If you want to programme 3 cooking sequences repeat step 1 4 after step 6 11 OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Express Defrost Use Express Defrost to defrost meat and poultry more rapidly Enter desired defrost time referring to express defrost chart Suppose you want to defrost for 7 minutes and 30 seconds Procedure Pad Order Display Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad DEFROST Enter desired defrost time 7 3 O Press the START pad Halfway through defrost time CHECK will flash and the oven will beep 4 times Open the door Turn food over and shield any warm portions Close the door Press the START pad within 1 minute after closing the door
19. irectly on the ceramic shelf for cooking Utensils Check the utensils are suitable for MICROWAVE cooking before you use them Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE cooking Metal reflects microwave energy and may cause an electrical discharge known as arcing Aluminium foil Use to shield food to prevent over cooking Watch for sparking Reduce foil or keep clear of cavity walls Use too much Shield food close to cavity walls Sparking can damage the cavity Browning dish Place a suitable insulator such as a microwave and heat proof dinner plate between the ceramic shelf and the browning dish Exceed the preheating time recom mended by the manufacturer Exces sive preheating can damage internal parts of the oven INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOOO Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity and the feature sticker from the outside of the door if there is one Remove the protective film blue film from the outer case cabinet Check the unit for any damage such as a misaligned door damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or onthe 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 Accessories provided 1 Operation manual and cooking guide 2 Caution sheet SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS part code TCAUHA276WRRZ The oven should not be installed in any a
20. ised in memory 1 Memory Number To cancel memory check mode CHECK f 1 gt CHECK Counter To check the total times used and the times memory 1 was used check Memory Number To cancel counter check mode CHECK CHECK x2 Total times used Times memory 1 was used Counter To clear the times of memory 1 clear Memory Number To cancel counter clear mode creck gt 1 set cHeck x2 SHARP SHARP CORPORATION Osaka Japan TINSEB030 WRRZ J31 Printed in Thailand 19
21. nd 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 Cen tre These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner subject to the conditions specified herein The owner is responsible for any transportation and insurance costs if the product has to be returned for repair This warranty does not extend to accessories or defects or injuries caused by or resulting from causes not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product including but not limited to defect or injury caused by or resulting from misuse abuse neglect accidental damage improper voltage liquid spillage vermin infestation software or any alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp Please retain your sales documentation as this should be produced to validate a warranty claim This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits varies or excludes any express and implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale IMPORTANT DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE TO SHARP For your reference please enter the particulars of your purchase below and retain with your purchase documentation Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Retailer FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN AUSTRALIA REGARDING YOUR LOCAL SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
22. nsity Porous foods like minced beef or mashed potatoes micro wave faster than dense ones like steak or whole potatoes 11 STARTING TEMPERATURE Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to heat than food at room temperature Cooking times in this book are based on normal storage tempera tures Since rooms refrigerators and freezers differ in temperature check cooking result at the mini mum time 13 CONDENSATION Condensation is a normal part of microwave cook ing The humidity and moisture in food will influence the amount of condensation in the oven Generally covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered foods Ensure that the ventilation openings are not blocked 16 2 10 12 14 TURNING Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time PIERCING Pierce potatoes eggs tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane to allow steam to escape TOMATO EGG STANDING TIME Standing time is important After cooking or de frosting ensure adequate standing time This al lows the food to continue cooking or heating SIZE Small pieces cook faster than large ones To speed cooking cut pieces smaller than 5 cm so microwaves can penetrate to the centre from all sides For even cooking make all the pieces the same size FAT AND BONE Marbling within meat or a thin even layer of fat on a roast speeds cooking Large fatty areas or excess dri
23. ppings in dish attract energy away from meat and slows cooking Centre bones do not affect cooking but bone on the side of meat conducts heat to the areas next to it QUANTITY Microwave cooking times are directly related to the amount of food in the oven Because energy is absorbed by the food itself one potato or a single piece of chicken cooks rapidly When the energy is divided among several items cooking takes more time GENERAL Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore it is very important that you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated If you are unsure of the cooking time and power level required begin with low cooking times and power levels until the food is sufficiently heated evenly throughout COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE Utensil Advice GLASSWARE CERAMIC HEAT RESISTANT GLASSWARE e Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods CERAMIC e Most ovenproof china and ceramics are suited e Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf e Avoid using antique pottery e If unsure check with the manufacturer METAL COOKWARE Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the microwave oven Microwave energy is reflected by metal PLASTIC WRAP OVEN BAGS SAFE ONLY Plastic wrap can be used to cover food Some shrinkage of
24. rea where excessive heat and steam are generated for example next to a conventional oven unit The oven should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings Allow at least 40 cm on the top and 5 cmon the both sides of the oven for free air space And the rear of the oven should touch the wall Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for damage to the machine or personal injury for failure to observe the correct electrical connecting procedure The A C voltage must be single phase 230 240V 50Hz It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided This appliance must be earthed Operate the oven from a general purpose outlet If a generator is used do not operate the oven with non sinusoidal outputs The unit may be secured to a countertop or stand There is a screw hole in the bottom of the unit After the oven is permanently placed drill a hole through the counter top for a 5 mm self tapping screw The hole should be 20 mm from the left side of the outer case cabinet and 180 mm back from the front edge of the cavity face plate Never stack two ovens OVEN DIAGRAM 6 5 YQ R aoe Om 7 9 2 8 1 Touch control panel 8 Door seals and sealing surfaces 2 Door safety latches 9 Cavity face plate 3 Oven lamp 10 Air ventilation cover and
25. s of using the memory 1 press the NUMBER pad 11 Times memory 1 was used Note 1 To cancel Counter Check mode press the CHECK pad 2 Each counter can count the times up to 9999 and it will return to 0 if it is over 9999 3 To check the times of manual cooking press the SELECT TIME pad at Step 2 instead of the NUMBER pad To check the times of EXPRESS DEFROST cooking press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad at Step 2 instead of the NUMBER pad COUNTER CLEAR Each number of times can be cleared Suppose you want to clear the times of memory 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Press the CHECK pad twice CHECK X 2 ngaco OL L CHECK will flash on and off Total times used Press the NUMBER pad 1 NO After about 1 sec aoe CHECK HEC imes memory 1 was used Press the SET pad Note 1 To cancel Counter clear mode press the CHECK pad 2 To clear the times of manual cooking press the SELECT TIME pad at Step 2 instead of the NUMBER pad To clear the times of EXPRESS DEFROST cooking press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad at Step 2 instead of the NUMBER pad 3 To clear total using times skip Step 2 13 Demonstration Mode To demonstrate touch SELECT TIME 0 and then touch START and hold for 3 seconds SH will appear in the display Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven The timer will count down rapidly To cancel touch SE
26. st Beef 6 9 min 500g Shield the edge with foil strips about 2 5 cm wide Pork Place joint with lean side face upwards if possible on a defrost rack Lamb The oven will beep 4 times Turn food over and shield the warm portions After defrost time stand covered with foil for 10 50 minutes Check food after standing If additional time is needed continue to defrost with 20 power and additional time Food not listed in the Chart can be defrosted using 20 setting Note When freezing minced beef shape it into flat even sizes For chicken pieces steaks and chops freeze separately in single flat layers and if necessary interleave with freezer plastic to separate layers This will ensure even defrosting It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights 12 Counter Check The number of times when the oven will be used are automatically accumulated for each key You can check how many times the oven was used Set the counters to 0 before using your new oven see COUNTER CLEAR below to keep a record of the oven use COUNTER CHECK Suppose you want to know the total times the oven was used and the number of times each programme was used In the following example the total time was 8268 and memory 1 was 513 Procedure Pad Order Display To choose checking mode press the CHECK X 2 Ao co CHECK pad twice ocr CHECK will flash on and off Total times used To check the time
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