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Important R-870M 900W MICROWAVE OVEN WITH TOP AND BOTTOM GRILL AND CONVECTION OPERATION MANUAL This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven. IMPORTANT: There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified...
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HEATING CATEGORY The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by Microwave output power in Watts (based on MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) international (IEC 60705) with microwave oven and food manufacturers standard). indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [ I lb 2oz]).
SUITABLE OVENWARE ..................................27 CARE AND CLEANING ..................................TROUBLESHOOTING ................................29-30 TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG..............................30 CALLING FOR SERVICE...................................31 GUARANTEE....................................... 1 3 SPECIFICATIONS R-870M Model name: AC Line Voltage : 230-240 V 50 Hz single phase Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker : 16 A...
NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention two items: part name and model name to your 20. Rack dealer or SHARP authorised service agent. NOTES: • The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not damaged.
CONTROL PANEL DIGITAL DISPLAY GRILL/COMBI key MICROWAVE POWER key CONVECTION key WEIGHT DEFROST key KITCHEN TIMER CLOCK TIME DEFROST key AUTO MENU key Start/+30 SEC key Adjust cooking time or weight Increase/decrease power lever or adjust combi mode,temperature, Auto Menu. STOP/CLEAR key MEMORY key GB-5...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To avoid the danger of 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 re.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If smoke is emitt ed, switch o or unplug the ames. Use only microwave-safe containers and utensils. See page GB- . Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not store food or any other items inside the oven. Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure the oven is operating as desired. To avoid overheating and re, special care must be taken when cooking or reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, for example, sausage rolls, pies or Christmas pudding.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never adjust , repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter the door safety latches in any way.
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Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not an electrician authorised by SHARP to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your dealer or an authorised SHARP service agent. If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide mouthed container to allow bubbles to escape. Never heat liquids in narrow necked containers such as baby bottles, as this may result in the contents erupting from the container when...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages and fruit before cooking, or they may explode. To avoid the possibility of burns 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid misuse by children WARNING: Only allow children aged from 8 years and above 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 turntable and turntable support due to heat stress.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please consult an authorised, quali ed electrician. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedure.Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on the oven walls or around the door seals and sealing surfaces.
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INSTALLATION • The minimum installation height is 85 cm. • A minimum space of 20 cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. • Leave a minimum space of 30 cm above the oven. • Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven.
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• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Sharp approved service facility or a ed person to avoid a hazard. • When removing the plug from the socket always...
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INSTALLATION tted to your oven is a rewireable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, • If the plug tted to your oven is a non-rewirable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, the mains plug.
BEFORE OPERATION Plug in the oven. The oven display will display: “0:00”, an audible signal will sound once. This model has a clock function and the oven uses less than 1.0 W in stand by mode. To set the clock, see below. SETTING THE CLOCK This is a 24 hour clock.
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key to: Use the 1. Erase a mistake during programming. 2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. key twice. 3. Cancel a programme during cooking, press the 4. To set and to cancel the child lock. Automatically lamp off function: When the microwave oven is powered on, if opening the door the oven lamp will be turned off automatically after 1 minute.
GRILL COOKING/COMBI COOKING 1. GRILL ONLY COOKING The grill at the top of the oven cavity has one power setting only. The grill is assisted by the turntable which rotates simultaneously to ensure even browning. Use the rack for grilling small items of food such as bacon, gammon and teacakes.
CONVECTION COOKING Your oven can be used as a conventional oven using the convection facility and 10 pre-set oven temperatures. Pre- heating is recommended for better results. The temperature can be chosen from 150°C to 230°C in 10°C increments. Press CONVECTION button Oven Temp (°C) Example 1: To cook with preheating Suppose you want to preheat to 200°C and cook for 25 minutes at 200°C.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. SEQUENCE COOKING This function quickly defrosts food while enabling you to choose a suitable defrost period, depending on the food type. Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function. This function allows you to cook using up to 2 different stages which can include manual cooking time and mode and /or time defrost as well as weight defrost function.
WEIGHT DEFROST AND TIME DEFROST OPERATION 1. WEIGHT DEFROST The microwave oven is pre-programmed with a time and power level so that the following food is defrosted easily: Pork, beef and chicken. The weight range for this food is from 100g – 2000g in 100g steps. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.
AUTO MENU OPERATION The AUTO MENU programmes automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking of the foods. Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function. Example: To cook 350 g carrots by using the AUTO MENU function for fresh vegetables (A-04). 1.
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AUTO MENU CHART Auto Menu Display Cooking WEIGHT/ PORTION / UTENSILS Procedure method Popcorn A-08 100% Micro 0.05kg,0.1kg Place the popcorn bag directly on the turntable. (Please see the note below: 'Important Information About Microwave Popcorn Feature') Sponge Cake* A-09 Preheat at 475g The oven will preheat to 180°C.
SUITABLE OVENWARE To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware. Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be used as listed below.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fi re, and or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass cause arcing. Do not remove the waveguide cover. since they can scratch the surface, which may result in 2.
This will help prevent oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other unnecessary service calls if the fault is something than a SHARP trained engineer to carry out simple. servicing or repairs. Follow this simple check below:...
Neither • The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens. marked E or or coloured green or coloured green and yellow.
You may not transfer your rights or obligations under this warranty to anyone else. If you have any difficulty operating the product, or would like information on other Sharp products, please telephone the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the number given below.
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Vestel UK London, UK UK: 0333 014 3055 Website: www.sharphomeappliances.com/support Printed in China PN:16170000A43142...
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