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R-244M O/MAN & C/BK
1/30/01
4:14 PM
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R-244M
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK
800W (IEC 60705)

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  • Page 1 R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page A R-244M MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 800W (IEC 60705)
  • Page 2 R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page B...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open. If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our http://www.sharp.co.uk/support...
  • Page 4: Oven And Accessories

    To avoid damage to the turntable, when removing dishes/containers from the microwave oven, please ensure that you lift them clear of the turntable rim. NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention two details: part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service agent.
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 3 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONTROL PANEL 1. DIGITAL DISPLAY 2. INDICATORS 3. EXPRESS COOK Key 4. EXPRESS DEFROST Key 5. TIME Keys 6. START/AUTO MINUTE Key 7. STOP/CLEAR Key...
  • Page 6: Installation

    `To replace the mains plug’ on page 32. (See Installation opposite) and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces. 6. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 5 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Oven Use: Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult •...
  • Page 8: Microwaving

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 6 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) MICROWAVING Introduction: thorough cooking and is particularly important for Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which dense food, such as joints of meat.
  • Page 9: Before Operation

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 7 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) BEFORE OPERATION Plug in the oven. 1. The oven display will flash: 2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key. 3. The display will show: To set the clock, see below.
  • Page 10: How To Operate The Oven

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 8 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN Opening and closing the door: To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. Starting the oven: Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place directly onto the turntable.
  • Page 11: Express Cook/Defrost

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 9 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST This function enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel (see EXPRESS COOK/ DEFROST charts on the page 10).
  • Page 12: Express Cook/Defrost Charts

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 10 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST CHARTS EXPRESS COOK CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE EC-1 Frozen Roast Beef 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
  • Page 13: Convenient Functions

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 11 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING: A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed. Example: To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P microwave power (Stage 1) followed by:-...
  • Page 14: Suitable Cookware

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 12 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) SUITABLE COOKWARE When microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below: A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.
  • Page 15: Food Handling & Preparation

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 13 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) SUITABLE COOKWARE COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING Disposable containers: Always attend the oven closely. Look at the oven from time Thin plastic, paper, to time when cooking or reheating food in disposable straw and wooden containers of plastic, paper or other combustible material.
  • Page 16: Advice For Cooking

    ADVICE FOR COOKING 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.
  • Page 17: Advice For Defrosting

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 15 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Meat joints Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil.
  • Page 18: Advice For Reheating

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 16 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 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.
  • Page 19: Cookbook

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 17 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts ..........17 Defrosting Charts: Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread &...
  • Page 20: Defrosting Chart

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 18 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times 60-90 Minutes Meat Joints...
  • Page 21: Cooking Charts

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 19 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME 10 Minutes Beef (rare) 10-11 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. (Topside, Silverside) 450g (1lb) Turn over halfway through cooking.
  • Page 22 R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 20 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME 2 Minutes Aubergines & 6 Minutes/ 100P Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish.
  • Page 23 R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 21 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME 2 Minutes White rice 14 - 15 Minutes Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) (long grain) rice.
  • Page 24: Reheating Chart

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 22 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Canned foods 6 - 7 Minutes/ Remove from can. Place in a dish and 2 Minutes cover.
  • Page 25 R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 23 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES GARLIC MUSHROOMS 1 Heat the butter on 100P for 20-30 seconds. Stir Serves 6 in the garlic and cook on 100P for a further 30 Preparation time - 4 minutes seconds.
  • Page 26 R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 24 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES FISH PIE 1 Place potatoes in a bowl, add 75ml (5tbsp) Serves 4 water. Cover and cook on 100P for 14 minutes, Preparation time - 18 minutes until soft enough to mash.
  • Page 27 R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 25 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES BEEF STROGANOFF 1 Toss the steak in the flour, salt and pepper, until Serves 4 evenly coated. Preparation time - 10 - 12 minutes...
  • Page 28 R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 26 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES BOLOGNESE SAUCE 1 Place oil, onion, celery, garlic and bacon into a Serves 4 bowl and mix well. Cover and cook on 100P for Preparation time - 12 minutes 6 minutes, stir halfway through cooking.
  • Page 29 R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 27 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE 1 Place the butter in a large bowl and heat on Serves 4 100P for 30 seconds. Preparation time - 10 minutes 2 Stir in the onion and leeks.
  • Page 30 R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 28 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES BEAN CASSEROLE 1 Place the oil, aubergine, leeks, garlic and celery Serves 4 in a 2.5 litre (4 pint) casserole dish, mix well.
  • Page 31 R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 29 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES WHITE SAUCE 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P for 300ml ( pint) 30 seconds, until melted. Preparation time - 5 - 6 minutes 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk.
  • Page 32 R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 30 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES GINGER CAKE 1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and Serves 4-6 (700g) fluffy. Preparation time 12 - 14 minutes 2 Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  • Page 33: Cleaning And Maintenance

    R-244M O/MAN & C/BK 1/30/01 4:14 PM Page 31 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OUTER CABINET OVEN INTERIOR Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent solution Clean the microwave oven cavity, after on a soft cloth. The control panel must be wiped clean each use with a mild detergent solution on whilst the door is open, therefore inactivating the oven.
  • Page 34: To Replace The Mains Plug

    If you do not make the proper electrical connections you THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ASK A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
  • Page 35: Calling For Service

    • Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer • Replacement accessories may be obtained from our Information Centre, telephone: main parts distributor Willow Vale Electronics Ltd.
  • Page 36: Specifications

    No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronically, mechanically, photocopied, recorded, translated or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. The illustrations, technical information and data contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of going to print.

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