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R-254M O/M + CkBk
13/3/01
11:12 am
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R-254M

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK
800W (IEC 60705)

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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page A R-254M MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 800W (IEC 60705)
  • Page 2 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am 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

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 2 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 1 Control panel 2 Oven lamp 3 Door opening handle 4 Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE) 5 Seal packing 6 Oven cavity...
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 3 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONTROL PANEL DIGITAL DISPLAY TIME keys: Use to enter cooking time. EXPRESS COOK keys: Use to cook foods illustrated. EXPRESS DEFROST keys: STIR...
  • Page 6: Installation

    (See Installation opposite) and that it does not run approved by BSI or ASTA to BS1362. If you have under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces. any doubt about electrical connection seek the help 6. The socket must be readily accessible so that it of a qualified electrician.
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 5 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Oven Use: Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker, consult •...
  • Page 8: Microwaving

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am 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-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am 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: STOP...
  • Page 10: How To Operate The Oven

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am 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:...
  • Page 11: Express Cook/Express Defrost

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 9 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel and the charts on pages 10-11. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.
  • Page 12: Express Cook Chart

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 10 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) EXPRESS COOK CHART WEIGHT RANGE: • Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and 12.5oz to 13oz.
  • Page 13: Express Defrost Chart

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 11 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) EXPRESS DEFROST CHART EXPRESS DEFROST MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Meat joint: 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
  • Page 14: Auto Cook Chart

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 12 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) AUTO COOK CHART SELECTING MENU: The menu will be changed automatically by holding down the AUTO COOK key. WEIGHT RANGE: • Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and 12.5oz to 13oz.
  • Page 15: Meal In One

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 13 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) MEAL IN ONE MEAL IN ONE enables you to cook 3 popular menus at the touch of a key (see chart below). Always refer to the MEAL IN ONE chart and the recipes on pages 28-30 in the Cookbook section before operating this function.
  • Page 16: Convenient Functions

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 14 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, combining manual programmes in a sequence. Example: To cook for:...
  • Page 17 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 15 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 3. LESS ( ) and MORE ( The LESS ( ) and MORE ( ) keys allow you to cook/defrost food for more or less time than the preset programmes.
  • Page 18 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:12 am Page 16 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 4. DELAY START: • Once the oven is programmed for DELAY START DELAY START enables you to programme the display will flash between the time of day and the oven to cook at any time during the: •...
  • Page 19: Convenient Functions

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 17 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 5. KITCHEN TIMER: You can use the KITCHEN TIMER for timing where microwave cooking is not involved. For example, to time boiled eggs cooked on a conventional hob, to monitor the standing time for microwaved food or to remind you of the time when making a phone call.
  • Page 20: Suitable Cookware

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 18 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 21: Food Handling & Preparation

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 19 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 22: 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 23: Advice For Defrosting

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 21 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 24: Advice For Reheating

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 22 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 25: Cookbook

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 23 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts ..........23 Defrosting Charts: Meat, poultry, fish &...
  • Page 26: Defrosting Chart

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 24 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Meat Joints 28-30 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5...
  • Page 27: Cooking Charts

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 25 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 28 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 26 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 Place in dish. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water.
  • Page 29 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 27 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 30: Reheating Chart

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 28 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...
  • Page 31 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 29 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) MEAL IN ONE RECIPES d-2 RISOTTO BEEF RISOTTO CHICKEN RISOTTO Serves 4 Serves 4 50g (2oz) onion, chopped 50g (2oz) onion, chopped 50g (2oz) celery, sliced...
  • Page 32 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 30 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) MEAL IN ONE RECIPES d-3 CASSEROLE BEEF CASSEROLE CHICKEN CASSEROLE Serves 4 Serves 4 300g (11oz) braising steak, diced 300g (11oz) chicken fillet, diced...
  • Page 33 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 31 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES AVOCADO AU GRATIN 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P for Serves 2 or 4 30 seconds. Stir in the breadcrumbs and ham.
  • Page 34 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 32 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 35 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 33 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES MOUSSAKA 1 Sprinkle aubergines with salt and leave to drain on Serves 6 kitchen paper for 30 minutes. Heat 15ml (1tbsp) Preparation time - 45 minutes...
  • Page 36 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 34 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 100P Serves 4 for 30 seconds. Preparation time - 10 minutes 2 Stir in the onion and leeks.
  • Page 37 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 35 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES VEGETABLE CHILLI 1 Place the oil, onion, garlic and tomato purée in a Serves 4-6 large bowl. Heat on 100P for 2 minutes.
  • Page 38 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 36 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 39 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 37 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES MOIST CARROT CAKE 1 Beat together the oil, sugar and eggs, until well Serves 4-6 mixed. Fold in flour, bicarbonate of soda, and Preparation time: 12 - 14 minutes cinnamon.
  • Page 40: Cleaning And Maintenance

    R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 38 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 each on a soft cloth.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    If you do not make the proper electrical connections you IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ASK A QUALIFIED SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens. ELECTRICIAN.
  • Page 42: 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 43: Specifications

    SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. The illustrations, technical information and data contained in this publication to our best knowledge, were correct at the time of going to print.
  • Page 44 R-254M O/M + CkBk 13/3/01 11:13 am Page 42 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 100% of the pulp used in making this paper comes from sustainable forests...

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