Sharp R-248D Operation Manual With Cookbook

800w (iec 60705)

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UK R-248D
O/M,-P25 05.6.28 10:34 AM Page A (1,1)
OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-248D

MICROWAVE OVEN

800W (IEC 60705)

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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.28 10:34 AM Page A (1,1) OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK R-248D MICROWAVE OVEN 800W (IEC 60705)
  • Page 2 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 and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.14 4:14 PM Page 1 (1,1) CONTENTS ............2...
  • Page 4: 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. WARNING: The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very...
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.27 2:47 PM Page 3 (1,1) CONTROL PANEL DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATORS EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST button POWER LEVEL button STOP button START/AUTO MINUTE button TIME/WEIGHT/PORTION knob R-248D...
  • Page 6: Installation

    Do not allow the power supply cord to • Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation. run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such • Make sure the door closes properly, as the hot air vent area at the top rear that it is not misaligned or warped.
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Stir the liquid openings switch off the oven immediately, prior to and during heating/ reheating, unplug it and call a SHARP approved service let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in facility. (See page 35). the oven after cooking.
  • Page 8: Maff Heating Category

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.15 11:13 AM Page 6 (1,1) MAFF 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: Microwave Power Levels

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.15 11:13 AM Page 7 (1,1) MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS • Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown. Press the • To change the power level for cooking, enter Power Level POWER Percentage LEVEL button the required time and then press the POWER...
  • Page 10: Setting The Clock

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.15 11:14 AM Page 8 (1,1) SETTING THE CLOCK Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock. 1. Select the clock type required. • To select the 12 hour clock, press and hold the POWER LEVEL button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 11: How To Operate Your Oven

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.15 11:14 AM Page 9 (1,1) 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 70P handle. microwave power.
  • Page 12 UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.15 11:14 AM Page 10 (1,1) HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN MANUAL DEFROSTING Example: • Enter the defrosting time and use microwave To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power. power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 7).
  • Page 13: Express Cook / Defrost

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.15 11:14 AM Page 11 (1,1) EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 8 popular menus from frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on page 13. EXPRESS DEFROST allows you to defrost 2 popular menus.
  • Page 14: Express Cook / Defrost

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.14 5:16 PM Page 12 (1,1) EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST NOTES: Jacket potatoes: For this menu, the weight is input in pieces (i.e 1 piece = 1 potato = 250g). (EC-6) After selecting menu, use the TIME/WEIGHT/PORTION knob to select number of pieces from 1 - 4.
  • Page 15: Express Cook Chart

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.14 5:16 PM Page 13 (1,1) EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST CHART 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. / Lamb (-18˚C) •...
  • Page 16: Convenient Functions

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.7.7 9:56 AM Page 14 (1,1) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. SEQUENCE COOKING STAGE 2 3. Enter the cooking time by turning the This function allows you to cook using up to 3 TIME/WEIGHT/PORTION knob. different stages. Once programmed there is no need to interfere with the cooking operation as the oven will automatically move onto the next stage.
  • Page 17: 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 18 UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.14 5:16 PM Page 16 (1,1) 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.
  • Page 19: Suitable Cookware

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.14 5:16 PM Page 17 (1,1) SUITABLE COOKWARE Round/oval dishes are preferable to To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food.
  • Page 20: Defrosting Advice

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.14 5:16 PM Page 18 (1,1) DEFROSTING ADVICE Defrosting food using your microwave oven is It is a simple proccess but the following the quickest method of all. instructions are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly defrosted.
  • Page 21: Reheating Advice

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.14 5:16 PM Page 19 (1,1) 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 22: Cookbook

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.14 5:16 PM Page 20 (1,1) COOKBOOK CONTENTS & C ......20 NTRODUCTION OOKERY...
  • Page 23: Defrosting Chart

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.14 4:14 PM Page 21 (1,1) DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Meat Joints 16 - 17 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 90 - 120 Minutes (Beef, Lamb, Pork) 450g times during defrosting.
  • Page 24: Cooking Chart

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.14 4:14 PM Page 22 (1,1) COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Beefburgers 10 - 11 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. 2 - 3 Minutes 450g Turn over halfway through cooking.
  • Page 25 UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.14 4:14 PM Page 23 (1,1) COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Aubergines & 6 Minutes/ 100P Place in dish. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. 2 Minutes Broccoli (fresh) 225g Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
  • Page 26 UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.14 4:14 PM Page 24 (1,1) 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 27: Reheating Chart

    UK R-248D O/M,-P25 05.6.14 4:14 PM Page 25 (1,1) 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. Stir halfway through cooking.
  • Page 28 UK R-248D O/M,P26- 05.7.7 10:07 AM Page 26 (1,1) RECIPES VEGETABLE & BEAN SOUP 1 Place the celery, carrots, garlic and leeks in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pints) bowl and cook on Serves 4-6 100P for 3 minutes. 75g celery, sliced...
  • Page 29 UK R-248D O/M,P26- 05.7.7 10:07 AM Page 27 (1,1) RECIPES TUNA STUFFED AUBERGINES 1 Cut the aubergines in half lengthways and score the flesh with a knife. Sprinkle with salt and leave Serves 4 for 30 minutes. Rinse well. 2 medium aubergines...
  • Page 30 UK R-248D O/M,P26- 05.7.7 10:07 AM Page 28 (1,1) RECIPES BEEF RISOTTO 1 Place all ingredients into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish and mix well. Serves 4 75g onion, chopped 2 Place on the turntable. Do not cover.
  • Page 31 UK R-248D O/M,P26- 05.8.17 10:53 AM Page 29 (1,1) RECIPES CREAMY TURKEY CASSEROLE 1 Place the margarine, turkey, mushrooms, leeks, salt and pepper into a 2.5 litre (approx. Serves 4 4 pint) casserole dish and cook on 100P for 25g margarine 10 minutes.
  • Page 32 UK R-248D O/M,P26- 05.9.5 10:09 AM Page 30 (1,1) RECIPES GARLIC CHICKEN 1 Place the peppers, garlic, celery and chicken Serves 4-6 into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pints) bowl and 150g green peppers, chunks cook on 100P for 4 minutes.
  • Page 33: White Sauce

    UK R-248D O/M,P26- 05.7.7 10:07 AM Page 31 (1,1) RECIPES CHEESE & POTATO LAYER 1 Mix the leeks and ham in bowl, cook on 100P for 5 minutes. Serves 4 2 Place half the leek mixture in a 2.5 litre 300g leeks, sliced (approx.
  • Page 34 UK R-248D O/M,P26- 05.7.7 10:07 AM Page 32 (1,1) RECIPES GINGER CAKE 1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Serves 4 - 6 (800g) 2 Beat in the eggs one at a time. 200g caster sugar 3 Sift the flour and fold into the mixture.
  • Page 35: Cleaning And Maintenance

    UK R-248D O/M,P26- 05.7.7 10:07 AM Page 33 (1,1) CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OVEN INTERIOR • It is important to clean the interior of your • Do not allow grease or dirt to build-up microwave oven after each use. on the door seals or areas around the door.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    UK R-248D O/M,P26- 05.7.7 10:07 AM Page 34 (1,1) TROUBLESHOOTING If you think the oven is not working properly there WARNING: are some simple checks you can carry out yourself Never adjust, repair or modify the oven before calling an engineer. This will help prevent yourself.
  • Page 37: To Replace The Mains Plug

    UK R-248D O/M,P26- 05.7.7 10:07 AM Page 35 (1,1) TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the shown: cable is held securely by the cable grip where it...
  • Page 38: Guarantee

    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 39: Specifications

    UK R-248D O/M,P26- 05.7.7 10:07 AM Page 37 (1,1) SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage ........Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz Power Consumption: Microwave .
  • Page 40 UK R-248D O/M,P26- 05.9.5 10:09 AM Page 38 (1,1) Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd Manchester, U. K. U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours) Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours) Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support PRINTED IN THAILAND TINSEB106WRRZ-K52...

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