R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 22/10/2003 09:46 Page A OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK R-61FBSTM / R-62FBSTM MICROWAVE OVEN with GRILL 800W (IEC 60705)
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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. The model number is located at the bottom of the control panel.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 3 CONTROL PANEL 1. DIGITAL DISPLAY 2. INDICATORS The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, just above each symbol according to the instruction. When an indicator is flashing, press the required button (having the same symbol) or do the necessary operation.
CONNECTION” on the following page). Do not allow the power supply cord to IMPORTANT: run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such If any damage is apparent, do not as the hot air vent area at the top rear of operate the oven in any way, until it has the oven.
If you require assistance concerning the between the installation of the appliance, please contact cupboard door above your nearest authorized Sharp service agent, and the top of the see page 27 for details. frame (see diagram). SAFE USE OF THE APPLIANCE •...
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• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must serious electric shock may occur. be replaced by a SHARP approved service • The plug must not be used without the fuse facility or a similarly qualified person to avoid a cover fitted.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 7 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).
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 8 BEFORE OPERATION Plug in the oven. 1. The oven display will flash: 2. Press the STOP key. 3. The display will show: NOTE: When new, the very first time the grill is used, smoke and odour will be given off. To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grill without food for approx.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 9 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 COOKING MODE button for 3 seconds.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 10 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/POWER knob.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 11 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.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 12 GRILL COOKING The grill at the top of the oven cavity has one Example: power setting only. The grill is assisted by the To grill for 20 minutes, using GRILL. turntable which rotates simultaneously to ensure 1.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 13 DUAL GRILL COOKING Dual Grill combines microwave Example: power with the grill. To cook for 15 minutes, using Dual Grill, 50P microwave power. 1. Enter the cooking time by turning the The combination of microwave power with the TIME/WEIGHT/POWER knob.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 14 AUTOMATIC OPERATION AUTO COOK enables you to cook 12 popular menus from frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on pages 15 - 16. AUTO DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus. Please refer to the chart on page 17.
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R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 15 AUTOMATIC OPERATION AUTO COOK CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE AC-1 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Chilled Roast • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds. Beef/Lamb •...
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R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 16 AUTOMATIC OPERATION AUTO COOK CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE AC-7 0.30kg - 0.60kg • Read and follow the IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY Chilled Ready MEALS on page 15. Meals • For one section containers use a Stirrable: skewer to pierce film in 5 places.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 25/07/2003 12:06 Page 17 AUTOMATIC OPERATION AUTO DEFROST CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Ad-1 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Meat Joint: • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds. Beef/Lamb/Pork •...
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 18 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. SEQUENCE COOKING 3. Press the COOKING MODE button once to This function allows you to cook using up to 3 move onto the next stage. different stages which can include Microwave, STAGE 2 Grill, or Dual Cooking.
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.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 20 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.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 21 SUITABLE COOKWARE To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the Round/oval dishes are preferable to microwave energy must be able to pass through square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it tends to overcook.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 22 DEFROSTING ADVICE Using your microwave oven is the quickest • Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting method. defrosting. It is a simple process but the following • To defrost food, use microwave power levels instructions are essential to ensure the food is 30P or 10P.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 23 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.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 24 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. It is important to wipe the oven dry.
This will help yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is than a SHARP trained engineer to carry something simple. out servicing or repairs. Follow this simple check below:...
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART QUERY ANSWER Draught circulates When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. around the door. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door. Condensation forms in The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so the oven, and may drip...
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 29 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 times during 60 - 120 (Beef,Lamb,Pork) 450g defrosting.
R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 32 GRILLING COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE Bacon 12 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish on the rack. GRILL (chilled) 2 - 4 rashers Turn over halfway through cooking. Fish Fingers 16 Minutes/ Place on the rack.
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R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 33 DUAL GRILL COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE Beef 10 - 11 Minutes Place fat side down in a flan dish on the turntable. Stage 1: 50P rare (chilled) per 450g Calculate the cooking time.
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R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 34 DUAL GRILL COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE Beefburgers 8 Minutes Place in a flan dish on the rack. DUAL GRILL, (chilled) for 4 beefburgers Turn over 3/4 of way through cooking. approx.
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R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 36 RECIPES TUFFED PEPPERS Serves 2 - 4 1 Cut peppers lengthways into halves. Remove seeds and 2 large green, red or yellow peppers membranes. Place in a greased 25cm (10”) flan dish. 225g minced pork 2 In a medium bowl, combine all remaining ingredients 100g cooked rice except for the cheese.
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R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 37 RECIPES ERBY SALMON Serves 4 1 Place the salmon into a 25cm (10”) flan dish. 4 salmon steaks (approx. 175g each) 2 Mix all the other ingredients together and pour over rind of 1 lemon the salmon.
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R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 38 RECIPES AELLA Serves 4 1 Place the rice in a large bowl, add the stock, turmeric 200g white long grain rice and salt. Cook on 70P for 14 minutes, until the rice is 600ml (1 pint) boiling chicken stock tender, stir 2 - 3 times during cooking.
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R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 39 RECIPES RIENTAL PORK LOIN Serves 4 - 6 1 Trim the fat from pork. Place in a 25cm (10”) flan dish. 1.2 kg pork loin joint 2 Mix the remaining ingredients together and pour over 60ml (4 tbsp) tomato ketchup the pork.
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R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 40 RECIPES ONEYED CHICKEN Serves 4 1 Mix all the ingredients, except the chicken, together in 4 boneless chicken breasts (approx. 200g each) a 2.5 litre (approx. 4 pint) casserole dish. 75ml (6 tbsp) clear honey 2 Add the chicken and turn over to coat with the sauce.
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R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 41 RECIPES PICY POTATOES Serves 4 1 Place the oil, paprika, mustard, cumin, fennel seeds, 75g vegetable oil garlic, ginger and seasoning in a bowl, mix well. 5ml (1 tsp) paprika Add the potato, stir to coat with the spices. 5ml (1 tsp) english mustard powder 2 Arrange in a single layer in a 25cm (10”) flan dish.
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R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 42 RECIPES HOCOLATE BROWNIES Serves 6 - 8 1 Combine margarine, sugar, vanilla essence and eggs, 225g margarine until smooth. 225g caster sugar 2 Stir in remaining ingredients. 7.5ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence 3 Grease the base of a square 20cm (8”) dish. 4 eggs (medium), beaten Spoon in the mixture and smooth the surface.
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R-61+62FBSTM Operation Manual 24/07/2003 10:27 Page 43 RECIPES & READ BUTTER PUDDING Serves 4 - 6 1 Mix milk, cream, eggs, sugar and nutmeg in a bowl. 450ml ( pint) milk 2 In a separate bowl mix the dried fruit and walnut. 150ml ( pint) cream 3 Place a layer of bread, buttered side up, on the...
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