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Sharp R-642M Operation Manual With Cookbook

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R-642M
MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL
OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK
800 W (IEC 705)

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  • Page 1 R-642M MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 800 W (IEC 705)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents ............1 Oven and Accessories .

  • Page 4: Oven And Accessories

    15 Rack (For use of the rack, refer to the grilling and dual grilling sections on pages 9 and 10 ). NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention two details: part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service facility.

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL DIGITAL DISPLAY. AUTO COOK / DEFROST key. Use for programming the AUTO COOK/DEFROST menus. This key also functions as LESS/PLUS key. MICRO/GRILL/DUAL key. Press to select the desired mode. STOP/CLEAR key. Press once to stop a programme, and/or twice to cancel a programme. START/AUTO MINUTE key.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    (See Installation next page) and that it does not run operate the oven in any way. Contact under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces. your dealer or an authorised Service 6.The socket must be readily accessible so that it can Technician appointed by SHARP.

  • Page 7: Installation

    WARNING special cord. The exchange must be made by an THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED authorised SHARP service agent. Contact your To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code dealer or a Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

  • Page 8: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK Your oven is fitted with a clock which can be set to the time of day. There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock. To set the 12 hour clock, hold the MICRO/GRILL/DUAL key for three seconds. x1 for three secs “12H”...

  • Page 9: How To Operate The Oven

    HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN Opening and closing the door: To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. The oven lamp will come on while the door is open. Close the door firmly and the oven lamp will go out. Stopping the oven: If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key or open the oven door.

  • Page 10: Microwave Power Levels

    MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Enter required time and select the power level: There are 5 microwave power levels (eg. cooking time is 1 minute): 100P (HIGH) 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) 50P (MEDIUM) 30P (MEDIUM LOW) 10P (LOW) Power level: The microwave power level is varied IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default by the microwave energy switching on and off.

  • Page 11: Defrosting

    DEFROSTING To defrost foods not included in the Auto Defrost menu, use microwave power levels 30P (MEDIUM LOW) or10P (LOW). Stir or turn food at least 2-3 times during defrosting. After defrosting, cover food or wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.

  • Page 12: Dual Grilling

    DUAL GRILLING The DUAL GRILL feature enables a combination of any one of two microwave power levels with the grill, 30P (MEDIUM LOW), and 50P (MEDIUM). The combination of microwaves with the grill reduces cooking time and provides a crisp, brown finish giving you the convenience of fast cooking with a traditional appetising appearance.

  • Page 13: Auto Cook/Defrost

    AUTO COOK/DEFROST AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost those foods listed on the control panel of the microwave oven. For more details, see the AUTO COOK /DEFROST chart on page 12. HOW TO OPERATE AUTO COOK/DEFROST: Press the AUTO COOK/DEFROST key until •...

  • Page 14: Auto Cook/Defrost

    AUTO COOK /DEFROST CHART When action is required (example, to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible signals sound, the remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key. The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature.

  • Page 15: Other Convenient Functions

    OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING: A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL or DUAL GRILL. • To programme a series of sequences: Input the cooking time followed by the desired cooking mode. •...

  • Page 16: Suitable Cookware

    SUITABLE COOKWARE 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 17: Food Handling & Preparation

    SUITABLE COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR COOKWARE MICROWAVE GRILL DUAL GRILL Browning dishes & self-heating Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow packages. manufacturer's instructions. Be careful as these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn within recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions).

  • Page 18: Food Handling & Preparation

    FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding, or Composition mince pies) requires less heating time and should be & quality watched, over-heating can lead to fire. Good quality ingredients should be used for microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended for casseroles.

  • Page 19: Advice For Reheating

    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. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

  • Page 20: Advice For Defrosting

    ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times Meat joints during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 45-60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

  • Page 21: Cookbook

    COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts ..........19 Defrosting Charts: Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry &...

  • Page 22: Defrosting Chart

    DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME 45-60 Minutes Meat Joints 28-30 Minutes/ MEDIUM LOW Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. Shield. (Beef,Lamb,Pork) 450g (1lb) 15-20 Minutes Place on a plate. Turn over 3-4 times, Minced Meat 8-9 Minutes/ MEDIUM LOW...

  • Page 23: Cooking Charts

    COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Aubergines & 6 Minutes/ HIGH Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. 2 Minutes Broccoli (fresh) 225g (8oz) Stir halfway through cooking. 100P Beans 6 Minutes/ HIGH Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. 2 Minutes (green - fresh) 225g (8oz)

  • Page 24: Rice, Pasta & Eggs

    COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME White rice 14-15 Minutes Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) MEDIUM HIGH 5 Minutes (long grain) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. Brown rice 20-21 Minutes Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g (4oz) MEDIUM HIGH 5 Minutes...

  • Page 25: Reheating Chart

    REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME MEDIUM Remove from can. Place in a dish and 2 Minutes Soup, Spaghetti, 6-7 Minutes/ HIGH 70P cover. Stir halfway through cooking. Baked beans, 425g (15oz) can Potatoes, Vegetables (canned) Place on kitchen roll.

  • Page 26: Dual Grill Chart

    DUAL GRILL CHART FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE Place fat side down in a flan dish on the turntable. Calculate the Beef rare 14-15 Minutes Stage 1: per 450g (1lb) cooking time. MEDIUM Use sequence programming: Stage 2: Stage 1: Cook on MEDIUM for first half of cooking time. Turn DUAL over, remove juices.
  • Page 27 DUAL GRILL CHART FOOD COOKING METHOD COOKING TIME MODE Place in a flan dish on the rack. Stage 1: Crispy crumb 9-10 Minutes Use sequence programming. (Page 13). DUAL GRILL.. foods (chilled) for 100g (4oz) Stage 1: Cook on DUAL GRILL, MEDIUM LOW for the first MEDIUM LOW half of cooking time.

  • Page 28: Recipes

    RECIPES TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) Serves 4 for 1 minute. Preparation time - 10 minutes 2 Add the onion, carrot and potato and heat on Orange and tomato flavours combine to make an 100P (HIGH) for 6 minutes.
  • Page 29 RECIPES CHEESE & NUT LOAF 1 Grease a 1.5 litre (2 pint) loaf dish and line the base with greaseproof paper. Serves 4-6 2 Place the walnuts, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, Preparation time - 10-12 minutes mushrooms, parsley, milk, eggs and mustard in 175g (6oz) walnuts, finely chopped a large bowl.
  • Page 30 RECIPES POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD 1 Place the salmon steaks in a large flan dish, pierce in several places and add the wine. Cover SAUCE and cook on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) for 8 minutes. Serves 4 Allow to stand whilst preparing the sauce. Preparation time - 5 - 6 minutes 2 Place the salmon steaks in a warm serving dish, 4 salmon steaks (approx.
  • Page 31 RECIPES STROGANOFF 1 Toss the meat in the flour, salt and pepper, until Serves 4 evenly coated. Preparation time - 10 - 12 minutes 2 Place the steak, remaining flour, onion, tomato 1kg (2lb) rump steak or lean pork, cut into strips purée, stock and white wine in a casserole 50g (2oz) plain flour dish.
  • Page 32 RECIPES BOLOGNESE SAUCE 1 Melt the butter and oil in a large bowl on 100P Serves 4 (HIGH for 1 minute. Stir in the onion, celery, Preparation time - 10 - 12 minutes garlic and bacon. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 50g (2oz) butter 6 minutes, stir halfway through cooking.
  • Page 33 RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) Serves 4 for 1 minute. Preparation time - 6 - 7 minutes 2 Stir in the onion and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 50g (2oz) butter 2 minutes.
  • Page 34 RECIPES QUICHE LORRAINE 1 Line a 20.4cm (8”) flan dish with pastry. Serves 4-6 2 Place the bacon and the onion in a bowl, cover Preparation time - 18 minutes and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 3-4 minutes. 275g (10oz) short crust pastry 3 Place the eggs, milk, salt and pepper and 6 slices bacon, chopped mixed herbs in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Page 35 RECIPES 1 Line the base of 17.8cm (7”) cake dish with PLAIN MICROWAVE CAKE kitchen paper. Serves 4-6 2 Cream the margarine and sugar together until Preparation time - 6 - 8 minutes light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and fold in the 100g (4oz) margarine sifted flour alternately with the milk.
  • Page 36 RECIPES FRUIT CRUMBLE 1 Place the fruit, 50g (2oz) of the brown sugar Serves 4 and the cinnamon in a dish, mix well. Preparation time - 6 - 8 minutes 2 Place flour and oats in bowl, mix well and rub 450g (1lb) seasonal fresh fruit, lightly cooked in butter, until mixture resembles fine 100g (4oz) brown sugar...

  • Page 37: Cleaning & Maintenance

    This will help prevent unnecessary than a Service Technician, appointed service calls if the fault is something simple. by SHARP to carry out the service. Simply answer “YES” or “NO” to the following questions: • The door seal stops microwave leakage during (Put half a cup of water in the oven, on the turntable oven operation, but does not form an airtight seal.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    If you do not make the proper electrical connections THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ASK A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

  • Page 39: Calling For Service

    Service Technician Appointed by Sharp. Company”), guarantee to provide for the repair of, Please clean your microwave oven regularly and or, at its option replace this SHARP equipment, or any remove any stains or fat residues without delay. component thereof, (other than Glass/Ceramic...

  • Page 40: 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.

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