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Sharp R-898M Operation Manual

Sharp R-898M Operation Manual

Microwave oven with top & bottom grills and convection
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R-898M Operation Manual
23/06/2004
15:20
Page A
OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-898M

MICROWAVE OVEN

with TOP & BOTTOM GRILLS
and CONVECTION
900W (IEC 60705)

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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page A OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK R-898M MICROWAVE OVEN with TOP & BOTTOM GRILLS and CONVECTION 900W (IEC 60705)
  • Page 2 If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport Customers without Internet access may telephone: 08705 274277...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 1 CONTENTS ..........2...

  • Page 4: Your Oven And Accessories

    This does not affect cooking performance. • When you order accessories, please quote both the PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to your dealer or SHARP approved service facility. The model number is located at the bottom of the control panel.

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 3 CONTROL PANEL 1. DIGITAL DISPLAY KEYS: 2. TIME 3. EXPRESS COOK 4. EXPRESS DEFROST 5. PIZZA 6. LESS/MORE 7. INFO 8. START/AUTO MINUTE 9. STOP/CLEAR 10. KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET 11. WEIGHT UP/DOWN 12. COMBI 13.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Stir the openings switch the oven off immediately, liquid prior to and during heating/ unplug it and call a SHARP approved service reheating, let liquid stand for at least 20 facility. (See page 33). seconds in the oven after cooking.

  • Page 7: Installation

    • Under no circumstances should the cut-off SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a EBR-5000, available from your SHARP dealer. serious electric shock may occur.

  • Page 8: Heating Category

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 6 HEATING CATEGORY Microwave output power The heating category (a letter A to E) developed in Watts (based on by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and international (IEC 60705) Food) with microwave oven and food standard).

  • Page 9: Before Operation

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 7 BEFORE OPERATION Your oven comes pre-set in Energy Save Mode (see page 8 for details). To operate the oven in Energy Save Mode: 1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time.

  • Page 10: Energy Save Mode

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 8 ENERGY SAVE MODE 1. Time of day appears on the display. Your oven has an Energy Save Mode. This facility saves electricity when the oven is not in use. • If the oven is not used, it will default to Energy 2.

  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 9 SETTING THE CLOCK Your oven has a 12 hour clock. 1. Select the clock. • To select the 12 hour clock, press the KITCHEN TIMER/CLOCK SET key twice. 2. Enter the hours by pressing the TIME keys.

  • Page 12: How To Operate Your Oven

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 10 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN Opening and closing the door: Example: To open the oven door, pull the door opening To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70% handle. microwave power. 1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the Starting the oven: 1 MIN.
  • Page 13 R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 11 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN MANUAL DEFROSTING Example: • Enter the defrosting time and use microwave To defrost for 10 minutes on 30% microwave power levels 10% or 30% to defrost (refer to power.

  • Page 14: Grill Cooking

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 12 GRILL COOKING The oven has top and bottom grills which can be Example: used separately or combined. These have one To grill for 20 minutes, using GRILL-3. power setting only. The grill is assisted by the 1.

  • Page 15: Preheating The Oven

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 13 PREHEATING THE OVEN Example: Your oven can be preheated to a To preheat the oven to 180ºC. desired temperature prior to 1. Enter the temperature by pressing the convection cooking. CONV. (ºC) key 5 times.

  • Page 16: Convection Cooking

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 14 CONVECTION COOKING Your oven can be programmed Example: to cook with ten different To cook for 20 minutes at 200ºC convection. temperatures by combining the 1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the top and bottom grills with the 10 MIN.

  • Page 17: Dual Cooking

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 15 DUAL COOKING Dual Cook combines microwave Example for Microwave and Convection: power with convection or grill. To cook for 20 minutes using Dual-1, 230ºC, 10% microwave power. 1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the The combination of microwave power with 10 MIN.
  • Page 18 R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 16 DUAL COOKING Example for Microwave and Grill: NOTES: To cook for 15 minutes using Dual-2, 50% • For DUAL-2 and DUAL-3 it is not necessary microwave power. to preheat the grill. • Follow the recommended dual cooking times 1.

  • Page 19: Express Cook / Express Defrost / Pizza

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 17 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / PIZZA EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 6 popular menus from frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on pages 18 - 19. EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus.
  • Page 20 R-898M Operation Manual 26/08/2004 15:25 Page 18 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / PIZZA EXPRESS COOK CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Crispy Chips 0.10kg - 0.40kg • Place the crispy potatoes on the turntable. “Crispy Potatoes” • After cooking, remove from the turntable and serve.
  • Page 21 R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 19 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / PIZZA EXPRESS COOK CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Rice/Pasta 0.1kg - 0.3kg (Dried) • Place rice/pasta in an appropriate sized bowl. 0.2kg - 0.5kg (Fresh) • Add 300ml (1/2 pint) of boiling water per 100g rice/pasta.

  • Page 22: Express Cook / Express Defrost / Pizza

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 20 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / PIZZA PIZZA CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Pizza 0.1kg - 0.9kg • Lightly grease the turntable with oil. (Thin & Crispy or • Remove all packaging and place on the turntable.

  • Page 23: Convenient Functions

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 21 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. SEQUENCE COOKING 4. Select Grill-1 by pressing the GRILL key once. This function allows you to cook using up to 4 automatic cooking stages for microwave mode and 2 automatic cooking stages for grill and dual cooking modes.

  • Page 24: Less And More

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 22 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 2. LESS MORE The LESS ( ) and MORE ( ) keys enable you to: • Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes. • Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only).

  • Page 25: Kitchen Timer

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 23 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 3. KITCHEN TIMER Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes. Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted 1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key once.

  • Page 26: Information Guide

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 24 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 5. INFORMATION GUIDE The INFO key provides a step-by-step information guide to the keys on the oven. Your oven comes set with the Information Guide ON. There are two options (A and B) when you use the INFO key:...

  • Page 27: Cooking Advice

    WARNING: Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn and, in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
  • Page 28 R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 26 MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE 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 fire. Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be taken so that the food is cooked evenly.

  • Page 29: Suitable Cookware

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 27 SUITABLE COOKWARE To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the Round/oval dishes are preferable to microwave energy must be able to pass through square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it tends to overcook.

  • Page 30: Defrosting Advice

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 28 DEFROSTING ADVICE Using your microwave oven is the quickest • Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting method. defrosting. It is a simple process but the following • To defrost food, use microwave power levels instructions are essential to ensure the food is 30% or 10%.

  • Page 31: Reheating Advice

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 29 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.

  • Page 32: Cleaning And Maintenance

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 30 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OVEN INTERIOR • It is important to clean the interior of your • Food will release steam during cooking and microwave oven after each use. cause condensation inside the oven and door.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    This will help yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is than a SHARP trained engineer to carry something simple. out servicing or repairs. Follow this simple check below:...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART QUERY ANSWER Draught circulates When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. around the door. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.

  • Page 35: To Replace The Mains Plug

    Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be wires as described: liable if this happens. • The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal...

  • Page 36: Cookbook

    R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 34 COOKBOOK CONTENTS & C .........34...

  • Page 37: Defrosting Chart

    R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 35 DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Meat Joints 22 - 23 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4 - 5 60 - 90 Minutes (Beef,Lamb,Pork) 450g times during defrosting. Shield.

  • Page 38: Cooking Chart

    R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 36 COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Fish Fillets 7 Minutes/ 100% Place in a single layer in a flan dish. 2 - 3 Minutes 450g Cover and cook. Whole Fish & Steaks...

  • Page 39: Rice, Pasta And Eggs

    R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 37 COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME White rice 14 - 15 Minutes Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g rice. 2 Minutes (long grain) Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

  • Page 40: Grilling Chart

    R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 38 GRILL - 3 COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE Tea Cakes and 4 - 5 Minutes for Slice in half. Place directly onto the turntable. GRILL - 3 Muffins 1 - 6 halves Turn over halfway through cooking.

  • Page 41: Dual -1 Cooking Chart

    R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 39 DUAL -1 COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE Beef (rare) 10 - 11 Minutes Place on the low rack. DUAL - 1 (chilled) per 450g Calculate cooking time. 160°C, 50% Beef/Lamb 13 - 14 Minutes Place on the low rack.

  • Page 42: Dual - 2 Cooking Chart

    R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 40 DUAL - 2 COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE Beef rare 10 - 11 Minutes Place fat side down in a flan dish on the low rack. Stage 1: 70% (chilled) per 450g Calculate the cooking time.
  • Page 43 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 41 DUAL - 2 COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE Lamb Chops 10 Minutes Place in a flan dish on the low rack. Stage 1: (chilled) per 450g Calculate the cooking time. DUAL - 2, 70% Use Sequence cooking.
  • Page 44 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 42 DUAL - 2 COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE Pizza Remove all packaging and place directly onto the turntable. Stage 1: (thin and deep) Use Sequence cooking. (Page 21). DUAL - 2, 100% (frozen) 4 Mins.

  • Page 45: Reheating Chart

    R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 43 REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE Canned foods 6 - 7 Minutes for Remove from the can. Place in a dish, cover. Stir (soups, beans, 425g can halfway through cooking. vegetables, etc.) Stand for 2 minutes after cooking.

  • Page 46: Recipes

    R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 44 RECIPES & EGETABLE BEAN SOUP Serves 4 - 6 1 Place the celery, carrots, garlic and leeks in a 2.5 litre 75g celery, sliced bowl and cook on 100% for 3 minutes. 125g carrots, chopped...
  • Page 47 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 45 RECIPES AELLA Serves 4 1 Place the rice in a large bowl and add the stock, 200g white long grain rice turmeric and seasoning. Cook on 70% for 14 - 15 600ml (1 pint) hot chicken stock minutes, until the rice is tender, stir 2 - 3 times 2.5ml (...
  • Page 48 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 46 RECIPES ISH PIE Serves 4 1 Arrange fish in a single layer in a flan dish. 450g white fish fillets (Cod or Haddock) Cover and cook on 100% for 7 minutes. 50g butter 2 Place butter, courgettes and mushrooms in a 2.5 litre 275g courgettes, sliced (approx.
  • Page 49 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 47 RECIPES ITRUS PORK CASSEROLE Serves 6 1 Place the carrots, celery and onion into a 2.5 litre 225g carrots, diced casserole dish and cook on 100% for 4 minutes. 150g celery, sliced 2 Add the remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly.
  • Page 50 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 48 RECIPES & TEAK KIDNEY PUDDING Serves 4 1 Place steak, kidney, onion, mixed herbs and stock in a 450g stewing steak, chopped casserole dish. Cover and cook on 70% for 40 100g kidney, chopped minutes.
  • Page 51 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 49 RECIPES HICKEN SATAY Serves 4 1 Place all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, mix MARINADE: well. Stir in the chicken, refrigerate for 2 hours to 15ml (1 tbsp) groundnut oil marinate. 15ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice...
  • Page 52 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 50 RECIPES ARLIC CHICKEN Serves 4 - 6 1 Place the peppers, garlic, onion and chicken into a 2.5 125g green peppers, chunks litre (approx. 4 pints) bowl and cook on 100% for 4 125g red peppers, chunks minutes.
  • Page 53 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 51 RECIPES EGETABLE CHILLI Serves 4 - 6 1 Place the oil, onion, garlic and tomato purée in a 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil large bowl. Heat on 100% for 2 minutes. 175g onion, chopped...
  • Page 54 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 52 RECIPES HEESY JACKETS Serves 2 1 Prick each potato in several places. Place in a flan dish on 2 baking potatoes (approx. 250g each) low rack. Cook on DUAL - 1, 250°C, 50% for 20 50g butter minutes until brown and crispy.
  • Page 55 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 53 RECIPES EDITERRANEAN PASTA Serves 4 1 Place the aubergines in a colander, sprinkle with salt and leave to drain for 30 minutes, pat dry with 1 aubergine, thickly sliced kitchen paper. cooking salt 2 Grease the turntable with 30ml (2 tbsp) oil and 3 x 30ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil spread the peppers evenly on the turntable.
  • Page 56 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 54 RECIPES EGETABLE COUS COUS Serves 4 - 6 1 Place the carrots, swede, celery, onion and stock into a 450g carrots, sliced 3 litre (5 pint) casserole dish, mix well and cook on 450g swede, diced 70% for 20 minutes, stirring twice.
  • Page 57 4 Pinch pastry edges to seal amd make a slit in the 1 egg (medium) mixed with a little milk to glaze centre with a sharp knife. Brush with egg mixture to demerara sugar glaze and prinkle generously with sugar.
  • Page 58 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 56 RECIPES OIST CARROT CAKE Serves 6 - 8 1 Combine the oil, sugar and eggs. Fold in the flour, 150ml ( pint) sunflower oil bicarbonate of soda, salt and cinnamon. Add the 225g soft brown sugar carrots and walnuts, mix well.
  • Page 59 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 57 RECIPES LAIN MICROWAVE CAKE Serves 4 - 6 1 Cream margarine and sugar, beat in the eggs. Fold in 100g margarine the flour and water. Grease and line the base of a 100g caster sugar 18cm cake dish with kitchen paper.
  • Page 60 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 58 RECIPES OTATO BREAD Serves 4 1 Place the potato, parsnips, flour, garlic and mustard in 325g potato, cooked and mashed a large bowl, mix well. 325g parsnips, cooked and mashed 2 Add the egg and milk, mix to form a soft dough.
  • Page 61 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 59 RECIPES HOCOLATE CREAMS Makes 8 biscuits 1 Grease two small round baking trays 2 Combine all the biscuit ingredients in a bowl, rub in BISCUITS: then mix well. 100g butter 3 Preheat the oven to CONVECTION 200°C.
  • Page 62 R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 60 RECIPES HITE SAUCE Makes 300ml ( pint) 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100% for 1 25g butter minute, until melted. 25g plain flour 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on...

  • Page 63: C Ookbook

    R-898M Cookbook 23/06/2004 15:21 Page 61 RECIPES LUE CHEESE SAUCE Makes 450ml ( pint) 1 Place the cheese, cream wine, cornflour and parsley 75g Blue Stilton cheese, finely chopped in a bowl, mix well. Season. 300ml ( pint) soured cream...

  • Page 64: G Uarantee

    Sharp agrees to provide for the repair or, at its option, the replacement of a defective product. Sharp reserves the right to replace defective parts, or the product, with new or refurbished items. Items that are replaced become the property of Sharp.

  • Page 65: S Pecifications

    No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, translating or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.
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  • Page 68 R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 66 Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd Manchester, U. K. U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours) Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours) Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport SHARP MANUFACTURING is a member of: 100% of the pulp used in making this paper comes...
  • Page 69 R-898M Operation Manual 23/06/2004 15:20 Page 67 Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd Manchester, U. K. U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours) Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours) Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport SHARP MANUFACTURING is a member of: The paper of this operation manual is made of 100%...

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