Important Safety Instructions Special Notes for Microwave Installation Instructions Oven Diagram Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven. Operation of Touch Control Panel Please keep this operation manual handy, as it describes Control Panel Display all the features of your oven and will enable you to cook Touch Control Panel Layout a variety of foods.
10. WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised SHARP service agent or microwave technician to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
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Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns. 8. If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualified service technician trained by SHARP. 9. Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish’s cover including microwave plastic wrap etc., and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags...
SPECIAL NOTES FOR MICROWAVE DON’T Eggs, fruits, * Puncture egg yolks and whites and * Cook eggs in shells. This can cause the nuts, seeds, oysters before cooking to prevent egg to “explode”, which may damage the vegetables, “explosion”. oven or cause injury to yourself. sausages and * Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, * Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP and repaired, if necessary.
OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel. An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.
BEFORE OPERATING Getting Started Step Procedure Pad Order Display Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Ensure the oven door is closed. Clock Setting * To enter the present time of day 11:34 ( AM or PM ) . Step Procedure Pad Order...
MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Time Cooking This is a manual cooking feature, first Display Power level Examples enter power level then the cooking 100% High Raw meat, Vegetables, time. Rice or Pasta There are eleven different power levels. You can programme up to 99 Medium High Delicate Food such as minutes, 99 seconds.
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MANUAL OPERATIONS <Microwave Cooking> Microwave Time Cooking To lower the wattage level press the POWER LEVEL pad first. Note the display will indicate "900". Press the POWER LEVEL pad again until required wattage level is displayed. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the POWER LEVEL pad.
Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed with up to 4 manual cooking sequences, automatically switching from one variable power setting to the next. * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 830W followed by 3 minutes on 900W. Step Procedure Pad Order...
Instant Cook For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for 30 seconds on 900W power. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the START/+30SEC. pad. The timer begins to count down. Press the START/+30SEC. pad until desired time is displayed.
Notes for Automatic Operations 1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best result. If the instructions are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked.Please follow instructions carefully. 2.
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Open the door. Turn over the meat. Close the door. When the door is opened, the cooking will stop and the display will stop blinking. Press the START/+30SEC. pad. When the cooking restarts, the display will resume countdown. When the cooking time reaches zero, the oven will "beep"...
Convenience (FAVOURITE) FAVOURITE The favourite function allows you to store 3 frequently used microwave power levels and cook times to make cooking/reheating more convenient. * Suppose you want to set the following procedure as Favourite 2. Cook food for 3 minutes and 20 seconds at 830W. Step Procedure Pad Order...
Set Timer Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include: timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top. timing the recommended standing time of food. You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase simply press STOP/CLEAR.
If “NO” is the answer to any of the above questions, please check your wall socket and the fuse in your meter box. If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. NOTE: In high/medium high power, output power will gradually be reduced to avoid overheating.
SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage Single phase 230~240V/50Hz AC Power Required 1450 W 900 W* ( IEC test procedure ) Output Power Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz ( Class B/Group 2 ) ** Outside Dimensions ( W × H × D ) 495 ×...
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HINTS • Always place the stems of vegetables – e.g. cauliflower, cakes; arrange cakes evenly on the flatbed. Cook about the microwave – for shielding, not covering. It must not broccoli – toward the outside of the dish. The stems 1 minute on HIGH, or until chocolate is soft.
COMMONLY ASKED POINTS TO REMEMBER • When reheating foods always cover with a lid, plastic QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS wrap or paper towel to prevent foods from drying out. As a general guide: Reheat on MEDIUM for best results. HIGH – is ideal for vegetables, fruit, soup, beverages, MICROWAVES COOK FROM THE INSIDE OUT.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS GENERAL INFORMATION DEFROSTING CASSEROLES SPOON MEASURES Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Stir several 1 tablespoon = 20 mL Thawing food, especially meats, using the microwave times during reheating, especially if casserole has been 1 teaspoon = 5 mL oven is not only faster than any other method but it can...
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REHEATING/DEFROSTING CONVENIENCE FOODS CHART FOOD AMOUNT MICROWAVE TIME AND POWER LEVEL SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS STANDING TIME - Beverage ( room temp. ) 1 cup 1 minute on HIGH ( 100% ) Stir after heating. 250mL per cup 2 cups 2 minutes on HIGH ( 100% ) Canned Food ( room temp.
FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART RICE AND PASTA COOKING CHART 1. Place vegetables in a medium/large microwave safe bowl and cover with 1. Wash and strain rice before measuring amounts. plastic wrap. 2. Place rice/pasta in a medium/large microwave safe bowl with water. Cook 2.
FRESH VEGETABLE CHART 1. Wash vegetables under cold running water. 2. Cover required dishes with plastic wrap or a lid. 3. Drain any remaining water after standing before serving. VEGETABLE AMOUNT MICROWAVE TIME 900W PROCEDURE Asparagus 500g 5-7 minutes Place in a microwave safe dish. Cover. Stand for 2 minutes. ( halved ) Beans 500g...
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CHARTS DEFROST MEAT, POULTRY, BREAD and PIES CHARTS 1. Remove wrapping and place frozen item on a shallow, Microwave safe plastic defrost rack. If necessary, shield thin areas with aluminum foil to prevent the item from cooking while defrosting. 2. Defrost by following the steps in the MICROWAVE TIME column. 3.
CASHEW FUDGE STRAWBERRY JAM Serves 8 Makes approximately 2 x 500g jars. 125 g butter 2 punnets strawberries 100 g packet choc bits 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 cup 125 g chopped cashews 1x 400 g can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups sugar ( unsalted ) 1 cup brown sugar...
DESSERTS BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING CARAMEL RICE PUDDING Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 6 slices white bread, crusts removed 1 cup Arborio rice 300ml cream 20 g butter Butter for spreading 3 cups hot water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6 tablespoons fruit jam of choice 1 egg, lightly beaten 395 g can sweetened condensed milk...
CHILLI AND TOMATO SPAGHETTI POTATO BAKE Serves 4-6 Serves 4-6 350 g spaghetti, snapped in half 1 can diced tomatoes 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/3 cup grated tasty cheese 11/2 litres hot water 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup hot water 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 birdseye chilli, finely chopped...
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RECIPES INDEX CHARTS MEAT VEGETABLES DEFROSTING CHILLI CON CARNE CHILLI AND TOMATO SPAGHETTI GOLDEN CURRY SAUSAGES FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART CHUNKY VEGETABLE SOUP HONEY ROAST LAMB GENERAL INFORMATION HONEY CARROTS LASAGNE GLOSSARY OF TERMS HONEY GINGERED VEGETABLES SHEPHERD'S PIE GUIDE TO COOKING EGGS POTATO, AVOCADO AND ONION SALAD MICROWAVE: FRESH VEGETABLE CHART SPECIAL FRIED RICE...
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SMART DEFROST MENU GUIDE To use the following menus, press MEAT until the desired menu appears on the display. Initial Temperature Standing Time Menu Weight Range Procedure (approx.) (minutes) - Place mince on a defrost rack. - After 4 "beep sounds", open the door, flip the food over, and then Mince 0.5 - 1kg -18°C...
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SMART DEFROST MENU GUIDE To use the following menus, press POULTRY/FISH until the desired menu appears on the display. Initial Temperature Standing Time Menu Weight Range Procedure (approx.) (minutes) - Remove from original packaging. Shield wing and leg tips with foil. - Place breast side down on defrost rack.
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SMART MENUS GUIDE The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually. To use the following menus, press RICE/QUINOA until the desired menu appears on the display. Initial Temperature Standing Time Menu...
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SMART MENUS GUIDE To use the following menus, press POTATO until the desired menu appears on the display. Initial Temperature Standing Time Menu Weight Range Procedure (approx.) (minutes) - Use cleaned and dried potatoes. - Pierce the skin twice with a fork on each side. +20°C Jacket Potato 1 - 4 Potatoes (approx.
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SMART CONVENIENCE MENU GUIDE Initial Temperature Menu Weight Range Procedure (approx.) 1 serve (approx. 400g) - Cover with plastic wrap. +3°C Reheat Plate Meat 200g Refrigerated Vegetables 200g Initial Temperature Menu Weight Range Procedure (approx.) Reheat +20°C 1 Cup (approx. 250ml) - Use a microwave safe mug.
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SMART CONVENIENCE MENU GUIDE Initial Temperature Menu Weight Range Procedure (approx.) 1 Serve - Whisk eggs and milk in a microwave safe glass bowl. (approx. 100 - 150g) Scrambled +3°C Eggs Refrigerated Milk 2 Tablespoons Initial Temperature Menu Weight Range Procedure (approx.) Recipe:...
COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE Utensil Advice GLASSWARE/CERAMIC GLASSWARE (HEAT RESISTANT) • Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods. CERAMIC • Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited. • Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf. •...
HELPFUL HINTS 1. ARRANGEMENT 8. SIZE Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To speed up cooking, cut pieces smaller than 5cm so microwaves can penetrate to the centre from all sides. 2.
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