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R26STM_Part1.qxd
3/6/07
10:53 AM
Page A
OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-26STM

MICROWAVE OVEN

800W (IEC 60705)

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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page A OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK R-26STM 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

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 1 CONTENTS ............2 VEN AND CCESSORIES .
  • 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

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 3 CONTROL PANEL DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATORS BUTTONS: EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS DEFROST START/AUTO MINUTE STOP/CLEAR TIME/WEIGHT POWER LEVEL...
  • Page 6: Installation

    Inspect the Oven: Do not allow the power supply cord to • Check the oven carefully for damage run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such before and regularly after installation. • 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

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 6 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: Before Operation

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 7 BEFORE OPERATION Plug in the oven. 1. The oven display will flash: 2. Press the STOP/CLEAR button. 3. The display will show: MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS • Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown Power Level Press the Percentage...
  • Page 10: Setting The Clock

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 8 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. “12H”...
  • Page 11: How To Operate Your Oven

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 9 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. 1. Enter the cooking time by turning the Starting the oven: TIME/WEIGHT knob.
  • Page 12: How To Operate Your Oven

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 10 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN MANUAL DEFROSTING Example: • Enter the defrosting time and use microwave To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to power. page 7).
  • Page 13: Express Cook / Express Defrost

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 11 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 7 popular menus from frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on pages 12 - 13. EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus. Please refer to the chart on page 13.
  • Page 14: Express Cook Chart

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 12 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS COOK CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE EC-1 Frozen 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Roast Beef/Lamb • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds. •...
  • Page 15: Express Defrost Chart

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 13 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS DEFROST CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Meat Joint: 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds. •...
  • Page 16: Convenient Functions

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 14 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 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: Microwave Cooking Advice

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 16 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. Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be taken so that the food is cooked evenly.
  • Page 19: Suitable Cookware

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 17 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 tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be the container to penetrate the food.
  • Page 20: Defrosting Advice

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 18 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. Rearrange Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than foods in the centre.
  • Page 21: Reheating Advice

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 19 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.
  • Page 22: Cookbook

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 20 COOKBOOK CONTENTS & C ......20 NTRODUCTION OOKERY OTES ONVERSION HARTS EFROSTING HART Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry, savoury pie &...
  • Page 23: Defrosting Chart

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 21 DEFROSTING CHART ▼ METHOD ● STANDING FOOD DEFROST MICRO 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

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 22 COOKING CHART ▼ METHOD ● STANDING FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Beefburgers 10 - 11 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. 2 - 3 Minutes 450g Turn over halfway through cooking. Minced Meat 8 Minutes/ Place in a bowl.
  • Page 25 R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 23 COOKING CHART ▼ METHOD ● STANDING FOOD COOKING MICRO 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. Sliced Beans 6 Minutes/ 100P...
  • Page 26: Cooking Food

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 24 COOKING CHART ❇ COOKING ▼ METHOD ● STANDING FOOD MICRO 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. Brown rice 20 - 21 Minutes Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g rice.
  • Page 27: Reheating Chart

    R26STM_Part1.qxd 3/6/07 10:53 AM Page 25 REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Remove from can. Place in a dish and 2 Minutes Canned foods 6 - 7 Minutes/ cover. Stir halfway through cooking. (Soup, Baked beans, 425g can Spaghetti, Vegetables) Bread rolls/...
  • Page 28 R26STM_Part2.qxd 3/6/07 12:29 PM Page 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 2 Place the remaining ingredients into the bowl 125g carrots, chopped and mix well.
  • Page 29 R26STM_Part2.qxd 3/6/07 12:29 PM Page 2 RECIPES TUNA STUFFED AUBERGINES Cut the aubergines in half lengthways and score the flesh with a knife. Sprinkle with salt Serves 4 and leave for 30 minutes. Rinse well. 2 medium aubergines salt Scoop out the flesh from the aubergines and 25g margarine finely chop.
  • Page 30 R26STM_Part2.qxd 3/6/07 12:29 PM Page 3 RECIPES BEEF RISOTTO 1 Place all ingredients into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish and mix well. Serves 4 2 Place on the turntable. Do not cover. 75g onion, chopped 75g celery, sliced 3 Cook on 70P for 35 minutes, stir 2-3 times 75g green pepper, seeded and sliced during cooking.
  • Page 31 R26STM_Part2.qxd 3/6/07 12:29 PM Page 4 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. 600g turkey, cubed 2 To make sauce, place margarine in a bowl and 200g button mushrooms, sliced...
  • Page 32 R26STM_Part2.qxd 3/6/07 12:29 PM Page 5 RECIPES GARLIC CHICKEN 1 Place the peppers, garlic, celery and chicken into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pints) bowl and Serves 4-6 150g green peppers, chunks cook on 100P for 4 minutes. 150g red peppers, chunks 2 Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Page 33: White Sauce

    R26STM_Part2.qxd 3/6/07 12:29 PM Page 6 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 R26STM_Part2.qxd 3/6/07 12:29 PM Page 7 RECIPES GINGER & BANANA CAKE 1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Serves 4 - 6 (700g) 2 Beat in the eggs one at a time. 150g caster sugar 3 Sift the flour and fold into the mixture. 150g margarine 4 Add the grated fresh ginger and mashed 3 eggs (medium)
  • Page 35: Cleaning And Maintenance

    R26STM_Part2.qxd 3/6/07 12:29 PM Page 8 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

    This will help prevent yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other unnecessary service calls if the fault is something than a SHARP trained engineer to carry simple. out servicing or repairs. Follow this simple check below:...
  • Page 37: To Replace The Mains Plug

    Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be wires as described: liable if this happens. • The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal...
  • 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

    SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.
  • Page 40 R26STM_Part2.qxd 3/6/07 12:29 PM Page 13 Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd London, U. K. U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours) Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours) Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support PRINTED IN THAILAND TINSEB116WRRZ-K72...

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