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- Page 1 User manual YC-QC254A Microwave oven *Product images are for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary.
- Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for having purchased this SHARP product. We would like to inform you that your warranty rights are in the European warranty card. You can download them from www.sharpconsumer.uk/support/ or contact your retailer where you purchased your device. You can also obtain the copy of the warranty rights via the electronic or conventional mail after submitting your request to service.gb@sharpconsumer.eu (UK) | service.ie@sharpconsumer.eu (IE) or calling the number...
- Page 3 1. In the European Union If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY 1. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open as this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. 2. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To avoid the danger of fi re. 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 fi re. - Page 6 Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from food and food packages. Arcing on metallic surfaces may cause a fi re. Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep frying. The temperature cannot be controlled and the oil may catch fi re. To make popcorn, use only special microwave popcorn makers.
- Page 7 • Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock openings or ventilation openings. In the event of a spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately, and call an authorised SHARP service agent. • Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
- Page 8 SHARP to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your dealer or an authorised SHARP service agent. • If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorised SHARP service agent.
- Page 9 mixed, pierce the yolks and the whites. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating them in the microwave oven. Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages and fruit before cooking, or they may explode. WARNING: The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
- Page 10 (mode applicable to model), children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperature generated. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Page 11 To promote trouble-free use of your oven and avoid damage. Never operate the oven when it is empty. When using a browning dish or self-heating material, always place a heat- resistant insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the oven base due to heat stress.
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Page 12: Installation
applications such as; Kitchen areas reserved for staff in stores, offi ces and other professional environments / Farms / Use by clients of hotels, motels and other residential type environments / Bed and breakfast type environments. This symbol means that the surfaces are liable to get hot during use. -
Page 13: Radio Interference
The mains lead used in your microwave oven uses the following colour coded wires: Green and Yellow = EARTH | Blue = NEUTRAL | Brown = LIVE SPECIFICATIONS Model name: YC-QC254A AC Line Voltage 230~240 V, 50 Hz single phase Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker... -
Page 14: Oven And Accessories
OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 1. Door safety lock system 2. Oven window 3. Control Panel 4. Display 5. Oven cavity 6. Flatbed, Keep this clean and free from food deposits 7. Grill Rack 8. Baking Tray 9. Ventilation openings 10. Outer cabinet 11. -
Page 15: Control Panel
TIME/ STOP/ECO LOCK SET CLOCK YC-QC254A 900W BEFORE USING THE OVEN When the oven fi rst plugged in, beep will sound and the display will show "1:00". Note that the clock does not have to be set for the oven to operate correctly. To set the clock, follow the instructions in the “Setting the Clock” section of this User Manual. -
Page 16: Microwave Cooking
MICROWAVE COOKING To use the microwave function, follow the insturcitons given below: 1. In standby mode, press the MICROWAVE POWER button to select power level. Each time this button is pressed, the display will show the microwave power level. 2. Once the desired microwave power level has been selected, use the JOG DIAL to select the time to cook. 3. -
Page 17: Grill Cooking
GRILL COOKING The Grill heating element at the top of the oven cavity has one power setting only, it is effi cient and economical. The grill is ideal for cooking bacon, gammon steak, fi sh fi ngers and tea cakes. Use the Gill Rack for grilling small items of food such as bacon and sausages, turn over halfway through grilling. -
Page 18: Convection
CONVECTION During convection cooking, hot air is circulated throughout the oven cavity to brown and make crisp foods quickly and evenly. This oven can be programmed for thirteen diff erent cooking temperatures (210°C, 200°C, 190°C, 180°C, 170°C, 160°C, 150°C, 140°C, 130°C, 120°C, 110°C). It is recommended to preheat the oven before cooking in the convection mode. -
Page 19: Auto Menu
AUTO MENU For convience the Auto Programs allow food to be cooked quickly and eff ecenlty with only a few button presses. It is not necessary to program the duration and the cooking power, all that is required is to press the required auto cook button, enter the weight/pieces by rotating the JOG DIAL and then press START/QUICK START button. -
Page 20: Convection Menu
CONVECTION MENU For the following food, it is not necessary to program the cooking power and time. It is suffi cient to indicate the type of food that you wish to cook as well as the weight of the food. 1. -
Page 21: Power Saving Function
POWER SAVING FUNCTION This feature allows power to be saved while the oven is not being used. To activate this feature while in the standby mode, press and hold STOP/ECO button for 3 seconds, the display will turn off ; the oven will enter power saving mode. -
Page 22: Cleaning And Care
CLEANING AND CARE • Turn off the oven and unplug the power cord from the mains supply when cleaning. • Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven sides, top or baseplate, wipe with a damp cloth. -
Page 23: Suitable Ovenware
SUITABLE OVENWARE 1. The ideal material for a microwave utensil is transparent to microwave, it allows energy to pass through the container and heat the food. 2. Microwave cannot penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes with metallic trim should not be used. 3. -
Page 24: Microwave Cooking Advice
MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE Microwaves cook food faster than conventional cooking. It is therefore essential that certain techniques are followed to ensure good results. Many of the following techniques are similar to those used in conventional cooking. WARNING: Liquids and foods must not be heated in sealed containers or jars/containers with lids on, as pressure will build up inside and may cause the jar/container to explode. - Page 25 Food Characteristics Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fi re. Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be taken so that the food is cooked evenly.
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Page 26: Defrosting Advice
DEFROSTING ADVICE Using your microwave oven is the quickest defrosting method. It is a simple process but the following instructions are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly defrosted. • Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting. • To defrost food, use microwave power levels P-20 to P-40. •... -
Page 27: Reheating Advice
REHEATING ADVICE For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving. Plated meals Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately, see below. Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling fi lm and reheat on power level P-50, stir/rearrange halfway through reheating. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a SHARP trained engineer to carry out servicing or repairs. This is important as it may involve the removal of covers that provide protection against microwave energy. -
Page 29: Sticking Button Protection
STICKING BUTTON PROTECTION In any state, if any button on the control panel is stuck for more than1 minute, the program stops working immediately and the display shows "FAIL". The microwave will emit a bleep. If the button keeps sticking, bleep will sound every one minute. - Page 30 EN – 28 EN – 28...
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