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YC-MC422A
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  • Page 1 User manual YC-MC422A Microwave oven *Product images are for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary.
  • 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 www.sharpconsumer.com/...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important safety instructions ................................... 3 Installation ..........................................11 Specifi cations ........................................12 Oven and accessories ......................................13 Control panel ........................................14 Before operation ........................................15 Setting the clock ........................................15 Microwave power level .....................................16 Manual operation ........................................17 Microwave cooking ......................................18 Grill cooking ..........................................19 Microwave and grill combination cooking ..............................19 Preheat/convection cooking ...................................20 Microwave and convection combination cooking ..........................20 Other convenient functions ....................................21...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    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 6 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. Clean the waveguide cover and the oven cavity. These must be dry and free from grease. Built up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fi re.
  • Page 7 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass, since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
  • Page 8 • 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.
  • Page 9 Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave cooking has ended. To cook or reheat eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed, pierce the yolks and the whites. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating them in the microwave oven.
  • Page 10 avoid burns. • Keep children away from the door to prevent them burning themselves. 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.
  • Page 11 Do not move the oven while it is in operation. This appliance is intended to be used in household. This oven is only for home food preparation and may only be used for cooking food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fi re.
  • Page 12 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. This is a normal occurrence and is not an indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction.
  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation 1. Remove all packing materials from the inside of the oven cavity and remove any protective fi lm found on the microwave oven cabinet surface. 2. Check the oven carefully for any signs of damage. 3. Place the oven on a secure, level surface, strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven.
  • Page 14: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Model name YC-MC422AE-SB YC-MC422AU-SB AC Mains Plug EU Two Pin UK Three Pin AC Line Voltage 230 V/50 Hz 230 V~240V/50 Hz Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker 20 A 20 A AC Power required 2700 W 2800 W Microwave 1000 W 1000 W Output power: Grill 1300 W 1400 W Convection 2700 W...
  • Page 15: Oven And Accessories

    Oven and accessories Oven 1. Door safety lock system 2. Oven window 3. Glass turntable 4. Turntable support 5. Coupling 6. Waveguide cover (Do Not remove) 7. Power and Time controls 8. Door opening button 9. Grill heating element 10. Ventilation openings 11.
  • Page 16: Control Panel

    Control panel 1. DIGITAL DISPLAY – Cooking time, power, indicators and clock time are displayed. [MICROWAVE] indicator [CONVECTION] indicator [GRILL] indicator [DEFROST] indicator [CHILD LOCK] indicator Auto [AUTO MENU] indicator [TEMPERATURE] indicator [WEIGHT] indicator [TEMPERATURE PROGRESS] indicator The segments gradually light up to show the temperature reached in CONVECTION mode.
  • Page 17: Before Operation

    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 which consumes less than 1.0 W in standby mode. [To set the clock, see below.] Setting the clock Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock mode.
  • Page 18: Microwave Power Level

    Microwave power level Press the [MICROWAVE POWER] button Display Power Level (Percentage) P100 HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW (DEFROST) • Your oven has 11 power levels, as shown. • To change the power level for cooking, press the [MICROWAVE POWER] button until the display indicates the desired level.
  • Page 19: Manual Operation

    Manual operation Opening the door: To open the oven door, press door opening button. Starting the oven: Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the [START/+30s] button after selecting the desired cooking mode and selecting the time.
  • Page 20: Microwave Cooking

    Microwave cooking Your oven can be programmed for up 99 minutes 50 seconds (99.50). MANUAL COOKING/MANUAL DEFROSTING • Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels P100 to P10 to cook or defrost. • Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking. •...
  • Page 21: Grill Cooking

    Grill 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.
  • Page 22: Preheat/Convection Cooking

    Preheat/convection cooking The convection cooking lets you cook the food as in a traditional oven. The temperature can be chosen from 140°C to 230°C. It is recommended to preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature before placing the food in the oven. 1.
  • Page 23: Other Convenient Functions

    1. Press the 2. Enter the required heating time 3. Press the [START/+30s] button [MICROWAVE+CONVECTION] by pressing the [10 min] button to start the cooking. button once. once and the [1 min] button 5 (The display will count down times. through the set cooking time.) NOTES for CONVECTION and MICROWAVE+CONVECTION COOKING: •...
  • Page 24: Defrosting By Time

    1. Press the [KITCHEN 2. Enter the desired time 3. Press the [START/+30s] 4. Check the display. TIMER] button once. by pressing the [1 button to start the (The display will count min] button 5 times. timer. down through the set cooking/defrosting time.) When the timer time arrives, the will bleep 2 times and the LED will display then time of day.
  • Page 25: Cooking Using The Microwave Sensor

    Place the food in a fl at dish or alternatively on a microwave oven defrost rack on the turntable. 1. Select the menu required by 2. Enter the weight by pressing the 3. Press the [START/+30s] pressing the [WEIGHT DEFROST] [WEIGHT/PORTION] buttons until button to start the button once.
  • Page 26: Cooking Using The Auto Convection Menu

    Cooking using the auto convection menu The [CONVECTION AUTO MENU] button automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time of the foods. Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function. Example: To cook 250g of frozen onion rings by using the convection auto menu function. 1.
  • Page 27: Microwave Sensor Cooking Chart

    Microwave sensor cooking chart WEIGHT/ PORTION / Display Menu Cooking Technique UTENSILS SC-1 Baked Potato 1 - 3 potatoes (pieces) • Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing 1 potato = approx. 0.23kg around surface. (initial temp. room temp.) •...
  • Page 28: Auto Grill Menu Cooking Chart

    Auto grill menu cooking chart WEIGHT/ PORTION / Display Menu Cooking Technique UTENSILS AG-1 Grilled Steak 200, 300, 400, 500, 600g • Slice steak with around 200 - 300g/piece and (initial temp. room temp.) season with oil, salt, crushed black pepper. Baking Tray+High Rack •...
  • Page 29: Auto Convection Menu Cooking Chart

    Auto convection menu cooking chart WEIGHT/ PORTION / Display Menu Cooking Technique UTENSILS AC-1 Frozen Oven 300g • Prepare the purchased frozen French fries and French Fries (initial temp. -18°C) place on the baking tray on the high rack. Baking Tray+High Rack •...
  • Page 30: Suitable Ovenware

    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.
  • Page 31: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care CAUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN For heavier spills, use a mild soap and wipe several CLEANERS, STEAM CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, times with a damp cloth until all residues are removed. HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM Built-up splashes may overheat and begin to smoke HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF or catch fi re, and cause arcing.
  • Page 32: Microwave 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 fi re and damage the oven.
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34: 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 the Medium/Low or Defrost microwave power setting. •...
  • Page 35: 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 the Medium/Low microwave power level stir/rearrange halfway through reheating.
  • Page 36: 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.

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