Sharp R-297ST Operation Manual With Cookbook
Sharp R-297ST Operation Manual With Cookbook

Sharp R-297ST Operation Manual With Cookbook

Operation manual with cookbook

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UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page A (1,1)
OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-297ST

MICROWAVE OVEN

800W (IEC 60705)

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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page A (1,1) OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK R-297ST MICROWAVE OVEN 800W (IEC 60705)
  • Page 2 UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page B (1,1) OPERATION MANUAL This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven. 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 1 (1,1) CONTENTS ............2...
  • Page 4: Oven And Accessories

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 2 (1,1) OVEN AND ACCESSORIES OVEN: 1. Oven lamp 2. Control panel 3. Door opening button 4. Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE) 5. Oven cavity 6. Coupling 7. Door latches 8. Door hinges 9.
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 3 (1,1) CONTROL PANEL 1. DIGITAL DISPLAY 2. INDICATORS 3. EXPRESS COOK Key 4. EXPRESS DEFROST Key 5. TIME Keys 6. START/AUTO MINUTE Key 7. STOP/CLEAR Key 8. POWER/WEIGHT Key...
  • Page 6: Installation

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 4 (1,1) INSTALLATION 5. Make sure the power supply cord is WARNING: undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION” below). Inspect the Oven: Do not allow the power supply cord to • Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation.
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 5 (1,1) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! • If you have any doubt about your microwave • The fuse from the cut-off plug should be oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician. removed and the plug disposed of in a safe •...
  • Page 8: Maff Heating Category

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 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-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 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 WEIGHT key the required time and then press the...
  • Page 10: Setting The Clock

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 8 (1,1) SETTING THE CLOCK Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock. • To select the 12 hour clock, press and hold the POWER/WEIGHT key for 3 seconds, will x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
  • Page 11: How To Operate Your Oven

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 9 (1,1) HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN Opening and closing the door: To open the oven door, push the door opening button. Starting the oven: Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
  • Page 12: How To Operate Your Oven

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 10 (1,1) HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN MANUAL DEFROSTING • Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 7). • Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting.
  • Page 13: Express Cook / Defrost

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 11 (1,1) EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST This function enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel (see EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST charts on page 12). Follow the examples below for details on how to operate these functions.
  • Page 14: Express Cook / Defrost Charts

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 12 (1,1) EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST CHARTS 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 15: Convenient Functions

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 13 (1,1) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. SEQUENCE COOKING This function enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to 3 different stages. Example: To cook for: 5 minutes on 70P microwave power (Stage 1) 16 minutes on 30P microwave power (Stage 2) STAGE 1 2.
  • Page 16: Cooking Advice

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 7:15 PM Page 14 (1,1) MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE Many of the following techniques are similar to Microwaves cook food faster than conventional those used in conventional cooking. cooking. It is therefore essential that certain techniques are followed to ensure good results.
  • Page 17: Microwave Cooking Advice

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 15 (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 18: Suitable Cookware

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 16 (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 tends to overcook.
  • Page 19: Defrosting Advice

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 17 (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 20: Reheating Advice

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 7:17 PM Page 18 (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 21: Cookbook

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 19 (1,1) COOKBOOK CONTENTS & C ......19 NTRODUCTION OOKERY...
  • Page 22: Defrosting Chart

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 20 (1,1) DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Meat Joints 20 - 22 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 90 - 120 Minutes (Beef, Lamb, Pork) 450g times during defrosting.
  • Page 23: Cooking Chart

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 21 (1,1) COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Beef (rare) 12 - 13 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. 10 Minutes (Topside, Silverside) 450g Turn over halfway through cooking.
  • Page 24 UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 22 (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 25 UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 23 (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 26: Reheating Chart

    UK R-297ST O/M__6/12 03.7.15 8:57 AM Page 24 (1,1) REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Remove from can. Place in a dish and 2 Minutes Canned foods 7 - 8 Minutes/ cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
  • Page 27 UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 25 (1,1) RECIPES GARLIC MUSHROOMS 1 Heat the margarine on 100P for 30 seconds. 2 Stir in the mushrooms, garlic and cook on Serves 6 70P for 5 minutes, stirring 2-3 times. 50g margarine Serve in ramekin dishes with French bread.
  • Page 28 UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 26 (1,1) RECIPES INDONESIAN SALMON Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, except the cream and salmon. Serves 4 2 Place a quarter of this mixture into another 20ml (4 tsp) indonesian curry paste...
  • Page 29 UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 27 (1,1) RECIPES BEEF RISOTTO 1 Place all ingredients into a 2.5 litre (apporox. 4 pint) casserole dish and mix well. Serves 4 2 Place on the turntable. Do not cover. 75g onion, chopped...
  • Page 30 UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 28 (1,1) RECIPES BOLOGNESE SAUCE 1 Place oil, onion, celery and garlic into a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) dish and mix well. Serves 4 45ml (3 tbsp) vegetable oil 2 Cook on 70P for 4 minutes.
  • Page 31 UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 29 (1,1) RECIPES CHICKEN CACCIATORE 1 Place mushrooms, onion and garlic in a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish. Cook on Serves 4 100P for 3 minutes. 225g mushrooms, sliced 2 Stir in all remaining ingredients except for the 125g onion, chopped chicken.
  • Page 32 UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 30 (1,1) RECIPES WHITE SAUCE 1 Place the margarine in a bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds, until melted. 300ml ( pint) 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook...
  • Page 33 UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 31 (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 34: Cleaning And Maintenance

    UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 32 (1,1) CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OVEN INTERIOR • It is important to clean the interior of your • Food will release steam during cooking and microwave oven after each use. cause condensation inside the oven and door.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 33 (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 36: To Replace The Mains Plug

    UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 34 (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 37: 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 38: Specifications

    UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM Page 36 (1,1) SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage ........Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz Power Consumption: Microwave .
  • Page 39 UK R-297ST O/M,P25 04.10.6 3:09 PM 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 TINSEB045WRRZ-K42...

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