SHARP R-360 MICROWAVE OVEN Instruction Manual

SHARP R-360 MICROWAVE OVEN

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A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)

1. In the European Union
   Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin!
   Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment. Following the implementation by members states private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge.

   • In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
   • Please contact your local authority for further details.
     If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.
     By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and hu-man health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.

2. In other Countries outside the EU
   If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
   For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be re-turned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

B. Information on Disposal for Business Users

1. In the European Union
   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. For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back of your used products.

2. In other Countries outside the EU
   If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS

Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those used for TV and radio signals.
Electrical energy is converted into micro-wave energy, which is directed into the middle bottom of the cavity via a wave-guide. Then the microwave stirrer distribute the microwave energy to every corner of the cavity evenly.
Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there is a fine metal mesh on the door.
During cooking the microwaves bounce off the sides of the oven cavity at random.

Microwaves will pass through certain materials, such as glass and plastic, to heat the food. (See‚ Suitable Ovenware’ on page GB-23).
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb micro-waves which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together.
The outer areas of the food are heated by the microwave energy, then the heat moves to the center by conduction, as it does in conventional cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating.
Once cooking is complete, the oven automatically stops producing microwaves. Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.
NOTE:
This model uses a glass flat tray instead of turntable. The glass flat tray is fixed by glue at the bottom of the cavity, it won” t rotate like a turntable. Simply place your dish on top of the glass flat tray.

SPECIFICATIONS

AC Line Voltage

AC Power required:  Microwave

Output power: Microwave

Off Mode (Energy Save Mode)

Microwave Frequency

Outside Dimensions (W ) x (H) x (D)** mm Cavity Dimensions (W ) x (H) x (D)*** mm Oven Capacity

Glass Plate (W ) x (D) mm Weight

Oven lamp

| : 230-240V~, 50Hz single phase

: 1400W

: 900W (IEC 60705)

: less than 1.0W

: 2450MHz*(Group 2/Class B)

: 489 x 288 x 351

: 340 x 197 x 338

: 23 liters.

: 262 x 262

: approx. 13.6 kg

: 20W/230V~

• This product fulfils the requirement of the European standard EN55011.
  In conformity with this standard, this product is classified as group 2 class B equipment. Group 2 means that the equipment intentionally generates radio- frequency energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the heat treatment of food.
  Class B equipment means that the equipment is suit-
  able to be used in domestic establishments.

• The depth does not include the door opening handle.

• Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding food is less.
  AS PART OF A POLICY OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT NOTICE.

OVEN

1. Door handle
2. Oven lamp
3. Door hinges
4. Door safety latches
5. Door
6. Door seals and sealing surfaces
7. Glass flat tray
8. Oven cavity
9. Control panel
10. Power supply cord
11. Outer cabinet

CONTROL PANEL

1. DIGITAL DISPLAY and INDICATORS
   • MICROWAVE indicator
   • DELAY TIMER indicator
   • KITCHEN TIMER indicator
   • WEIGHT DEFROST indicator
   • TIME DEFROST indicator
   • CHILD LOCK indicator
2. AUTO MENUS INDICATORS
   • BEVERAGES
   • JACKET POTATOES
   • VEGETABLES PIZZA
   • RICE
   • SOUP
3. NUMBER keys
4. AUTO MENU keys
5. AUTO MENU A1 key as well as INCREASE WEIGHT key
6. WEIGHT DEFROST key
7. MICRO POWER key
8. KITCHEN TIMER/SET CLOCK key
9. START/QUICK START key
10. AUTO MENU A2 key as well as DECREASE WEIGHT key
11. TIME DEFROST key
12. DELAY TIMER key
13. STOP/CLEAR key

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

1. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop only. It is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit. Do not place the oven in a cabinet.
2. The oven door may become hot during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor. Keep children away from the door to prevent them burning themselves.
3. WARNING: Do not touch the flat tray directly after cooking as t maybe hot.
4. Ensure there is a minimum of free space above the oven of 30 cm.
5. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised
6. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
7. WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven with-out supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
8. WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.
9. WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
10. WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
11. If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord. The exchange must be made by an authorized SHARP service agent.
12. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
13. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
14. Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave cooking has ended. To cook or reheat eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed, pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before reheating them in the microwave oven.
15. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the oven. See page GB-23. Use only microwave safe containers and utensils on microwave modes.
16. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked be-fore consumption, in order to avoid burns.
17. The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, dishes, accessories will become very hot during operation.
18. Care should be taken to avoid touching these areas. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves. Before cleaning make sure they are not hot. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
19. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
20. Clean the oven at regular intervals and remove any food deposits.
21. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adverse-ly affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
22. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the oven door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
23. Steam cleaner is not to be used.
24. See instructions for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts on page GB-24.
25. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
    • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
    • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
    • farm houses;
    • bed and breakfast type environments.
26. WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts be-come hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.
27. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
28. Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.

To avoid the danger of fire:

1. The microwave oven should not be left unattended during operation. Power levels that are too high, or cooking times that are too long, may overheat
   foods resulting in a fire.

2. The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency.

3. The AC power supply must be 230V~,50Hz.

4. A separate circuit serving only this appliance should be provided.

5. Do not place the oven in areas where heat is generated. For example, close to a conventional oven.

6. Do not install the oven in an area of high humidity or where moisture may collect.

7. Do not store or use the oven outdoors.

8. Clean the waveguide cover, the oven cavity, the turntable and turntable support after use. These must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire.

9. Do not place flammable materials near the oven or ventilation openings.

10. Do not block the ventilation openings.

11. Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from food and food packages. Arcing on metallic surfaces may cause a fire.

12. Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep frying. The temperature cannot be controlled and the oil may catch fire.

13. To make popcorn, use only special microwave popcorn makers.

14.  Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.

15. Check the settings after you start the oven to ensure the oven is operating as desired.

16. To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when cooking or reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, for example, sausage rolls, pies or Christ-mas pudding.

17.  See the corresponding hints in the operation manual. To avoid the possibility of injury

To avoid the possibility of injury

1. WARNING: Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or malfunctioning. Check the following before use:
   • The door; make sure the door closes properly and ensure it is not misaligned or warped.
   • The hinges and safety door latches; check to make sure they are not broken or loose.
   • The door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure that they have not been damaged.
   • Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make sure there are no dents.
   • The power supply cord and plug; ensure that they are not damaged.
2. Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter the door safety latches in any way.
3. Do not operate the oven if there is an object between the door seals and sealing surfaces.
4. Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door seals and adjacent parts. Clean the oven at regular intervals and remove any food deposits. Follow the instructions for “Care and Cleaning’’ on page GB-24.
5. Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for pre-cautions regarding microwave ovens.

To avoid the possibility of electric shock

1. Under no circumstances should you remove the outer cabinet.
2. Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock openings or ventilation openings. In the event of a spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately, and call an authorized SHARP service agent.
3. Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
4. Do not let the power supply cord hang over the edge of a table or work surface.
5. Keep the power supply cord away from heated surfaces, including the rear of the oven.
6. Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not an electrician authorized by SHARP to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your dealer or an authorized SHARP service agent.

To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling:

1. Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids be-fore use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off.

2. Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide mouthed container to allow bubbles to escape. Never heat liquids in narrow necked containers such as baby bottles, as this may result in the con-tents erupting from the container when heated and cause burns.
   To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and possible scalding:

3. Do not use excessive amount of time.

4. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.

5. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil (not metal) into the liquid whilst reheating.

6. Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the oven at the end of cooking time to prevent delayed eruptive boiling.

7. Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages and fruit before cooking, or they may explode.

To avoid the possibility of burns

1. Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food from the oven to prevent burns.
2. Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands to avoid steam burns and eruption of boiling.
3. To avoid burns, always test food temperature and stir before serving and pay special attention to the temperature of food and drink given to babies, children or the elderly. Temperature of the container is not a true indication of the temperature of the food or drink; always check the food temperature.
4. Always stand back from the oven door when opening it to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat.
5. Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release steam and avoid burns.

To avoid misuse by children

1. Do not lean or swing on the oven door.
2. Children should be taught all important safety instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal of food coverings; paying special attention to packaging (e.g. self-heating materials) designed to make food crisp, as they may be extra hot.

Other warnings

1. Never modify the oven in any way.
2. Do not move the oven while it is in operation.
3. This oven is for home food preparation only and may only be used for cooking food. It is not suitable for commercial or laboratory use.

To promote trouble free use of your oven and avoid damage:

1. Never operate the oven when it is empty except where recommended in the operation manual. Doing so may damage the oven.
2. When using a browning dish or teleheating material, always place a heat resistant insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the turntable and turntable support due to heat stress. The preheating time specified in the dish’s instructions must not be exceeded.
3. Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves and may cause electrical arcing. Use only the turntable and the turntable support designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven without the turntable.
4. Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during operation.

NOTE:
If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please consult an authorized, qualified electrician. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedure. Water vapor or drops may occasionally form on the oven walls or around the door seals and sealing surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction.

BUILT-IN KIT
No built-in kit is available for this oven.
This oven is designed to be used on a countertop only.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove all packing materials from the inside of the oven cavity and remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface. Check the oven carefully for any signs of damage.

2. Place the oven on a secure, level surface, strong enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven. Do not place the oven in a cabinet.

3. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents. The rear surface of appliance shall be placed against a wall.

   • A minimum space of 20cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls.
   • Leave a minimum space of 30cm above the oven.
   • Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven.
   • Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can dam-age the oven.
   • Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
     

4. The oven door may become hot during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85cm or more above the floor. Keep children away from the door to prevent them burning themselves.

5. Securely connect the plug of the oven to a standard earthed (grounded) household electrical outlet.
   WARNING: Do not place the oven where heat, moisture or High humidity are generated, (for example, near or above a conventional oven) or near combustible materials (for ex-ample, curtains). Do not block or obstruct air vent openings. Do not place objects on top of the oven.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug.
• Insert the plug properly into the socket.
• Do not connect other appliances to the same socket using an adaptor plug.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Sharp approved service facility or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
• When removing the plug from the socket always grip the plug, never the cord as this may damage the power sup-ply cord and the connections inside the plug.
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a rewireable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, remove the plug properly (do not cut off ).
  .If the plug fitted to your oven is a nonreworkable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug.
  WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

BEFORE OPERATION

Plug in the oven. The oven display will display: “1:00” and “ ” , an audible signal will sound once.
This model has a clock function and the oven uses less than 1.0W in stand by mode.
To set the clock, see below.

SETTING THE CLOCK

Your oven has a digital clock feature, you can choose to set the clock time in 24 or 12 hour cycle in stand by mode.

1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/SET CLOCK key once for 3 seconds, “ Hr 24” will display and the clock indicator will illuminate.
2. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/SET CLOCK key twice, ‘’Hr 12” will display and the clock indicator will illuminate.
3. After choosing the hour cycle, press number keys ‘’ 10Min’’, ‘’1Min’’ ,‘’10Sec’’ to input the clock time .
4. Press the KITCHEN TIMER/SET CLOCK key once to start the clock. The icon of the digital time will flash on the display and the clock indicator  will disappear.

NOTES:

• In the process of clock setting, if the STOP/CLEAR keys pressed, the oven will go back to the former setting.
• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show “1:00” after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programmer will be erased.

KITCHEN TIMER FUNCTION

You can use the kitchen timer function, in instances where microwave cooking is not involved for example to time boiled eggs cooked on conventional hob or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food.
Example:
To set the timer for 5 minutes.

1. Press KITCHEN TIMER/SET CLOCK key once, the icon will flash and the clock indicator will illuminate.
2. Press number keys ‘’10Min’’, 1Min’’,‘’10Sec’’ to input time .
3. Press the START/ QUICK START key to start the timer.
4. Check the display. (The display will count down through the programmed time and the indicator will flash)

• When the timer arrives at 0:00, an audible signal will sound once, and the LCD will display the time of day.
• You can enter any time up to 99 minutes 50 seconds. In kitchen timer state, the kitchen time will be displayed for 5 seconds.
• To cancel the kitchen timer function , You can press STOP/CLEAR key within 5 seconds.
  NOTE: The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking.

MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS

Your microwave oven has 6 power levels. To set the power level follow the instruction below.

To set the power level| LED Display| Microwave Power
---|---|---

• Press the MICRO POWER key once, P100 will be displayed and at the same time the microwave indicator  will illuminate on the display.
• Press the MICRO POWER key to change the power level until the display indicates the desired level.
• Press the number keys  10Min ’’, ‘’ 1Min ’’, ‘’ 10Sec ’’ to enter the cooking time and then press the START/QUICK START key to start the oven.
• To check the power level during cooking, press the MICRO POWER key, the current power level will be displayed for 4 seconds. The oven will continue to count down although the display will show the power level
• In stand by mode, press the number keys ‘’ 10Min ”, ‘’ 1Min ”, ‘’ 10Sec ” directly, the default power level is P100.

| | HIGH = 100 %
| MEDIUM HIGH = 80 %
| MEDIUM = 60 %
| MEDIUM LOW = 40 %
| LOW = 20 %
| 0 %

Generally the following recommendations apply:

• P100 – used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot beverages, vegetables etc.
• P80 – used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes such as sponge cakes. At this reduced setting, the food will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.
• P60 – for dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally, e.g. beef casserole, it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
• P40 – Defrost setting to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish de-frosts evenly. This setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard.
• P20 – For gentle defrosting, e.g. cream gateaux or pastry.
• P00 – For cooling down the cavity temperature.

MANUAL OPERATION

Opening the door:
To open the oven door, pull the door handle.

Starting the oven:
Depending on the food type and the required end results, either place food into a suitable container, then place the container onto the plate, alternatively place foods directly onto the plate. Close the door and press the START/QUICK START key after selecting the desired cooking mode.
Once the cooking programmer has been set if the START/QUICK START key is not pressed in 20 seconds , the setting will be cancelled.
The START/QUICK START key must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during cooking. An audible signal will sound once when pressing the button, if inefficiently pressed there will be no sound.
Use the STOP/CLEAR key to:

1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
3. Cancel a programmer during cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
4. To set and to cancel the child lock (refer to page GB-19).

MICROWAVE COOKING

Your oven can be programmed for up to 99 minutes 50 seconds (99:50).

The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10 seconds to 10 minutes. It depends on the total length of the cooking (de-frosting) time as shown on the table.

Cooking Time

• 0- 1 minute
• 1- 10 minutes
• 10-90 minutes

Increasing Unit

• 10 seconds
• 1 minute
• 10 minutes

MANUAL COOKING/MANUAL DEFROSTING.

• Enter the cooking time and use the microwave power levels P100 to P20 to cook or de-frost (refer to page GB-17).
• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 – 3 times during cooking.
• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.
• After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.

Example:
To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on P80 (80%) microwave power.

1. Press the MICRO POWER key. P100 will be displayed.
2. Press the MICRO POWER key to select the power level for P80.
3. Press the number keys ”10Min”, ”1Min”, ”10Sec”, to input the cooking time.
4. Press the START/ QUICK START key to start cooking. (The display will count down through the programmed cooking time.)

NOTE:

• When the oven starts, the oven lamp will illuminate.
• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on the display will stop automatically. The cooking/defrosting time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/QUICK START key is pressed.
• When cooking/defrosting is complete, the display will show “End”. Open the door and close, or press any button ,the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.
• If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the MICRO POWER key. The current power level will displayed for 3 seconds.

OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS

1. DELAY TIMER
   With this function, you can preset the program and the microwave oven will start to work according to the program automatically later.

   • In stand by mode, set your desired cooking program.

   • Press the DELAY TIMER key once, the time of the day will display and the delay timer indicator will illuminate.

   • Press the number keys “10Min” ”1Min” “1Sec” to set the time when you want to start the program.

   • Press the START/QUICK START key, once the clock reach the preset time, the system will start the preset program automatically.
     NOTE:

   • In delay timer state, press the DELAY TIMER key once, the preset cooking time will be displayed for 5 seconds. You can press STOP/CLEAR key to cancel the delay timer function.

   • Quick start, time defrost and weight defrost can not use the delay timer function.

2. QUICK START
   Direct start
   You can directly start cooking on P100 microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the START/QUICK START key. The cooking process will start immediately and each time the button is pressed this will increase the cooking time by 30 sec.
   NOTE: The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 10 minutes.

3. CHILD LOCK
   Use to prevent unsupervised operation of the oven by children.

   • To set the CHILD LOCK:
     In the stand-by mode, press STOP/CLEAR key for 3 seconds. There will be a long beep de-noting entering the children-lock state and the indicator will illuminate together with the current clock time.

   • To cancel the CHILD LOCK:
     In the stand-by mode, press STOP/CLEAR key for 3 seconds. There will be a long “beep” denoting that the lock is released.

WEIGHT DEFROST FUNCTION

WEIGHT DEFROST
The microwave oven is pre-programmed with a timer and power levels so that foods such as pork, beef and chicken can be easily defrosted.
The weight range for this is from 100g – 1800g in 100g steps.
Follow the example below for guidance on how to operate this function.
Example: To defrost a meat joint weighing 1.2kg using WEIGHT DEFROST.
Place the meat in a fan dish or alternatively on a microwave oven defrost rack on the glass plate.

1. Press the WEIGHT DEFROST key once.
2. Enter the desired weight by pressing the WEIGHT DEFROST until the dis-play shows.
3. Press the START/QUICKSTART key to start defrosting. (The display will count down through defrosting time)

NOTE:

• Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
• If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.
• Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 100g, for example, 650g to 700g.
• After defrosting for half of the total time, the system will pause and bleep to remind you to turn the food over to ensure even defrosting.
  When this is complete, press START/QUICK START key to resume defrosting.

TIME DEFROST FUNCTION

TIME DEFROST
This function quickly defrosts food while enabling you to choose a suitable defrost period, depending on the food type. Follow the example below for guidance on how to operate this function. The time range is 0:10 – 99:50.

Example: To defrost food for 10 minutes.

1. Press the TIME DEFROST key.
2. Enter the cooking time by pressing the number keys ”10Min”, ”1Min”, ”10Sec” until the display shows: 10:00.
3. Press the START/QUICK START key to start defrosting. (The display will count down through defrosting time)

Notes for Time Defrost:

• The preset microwave power level can not be changed.
• Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
• If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.
• After defrosting for one third of the total time, the system will pause and bleep to remind you to turn the food over to ensure even defrosting.
  When this is complete, press START/QUICK START key to resume defrosting.

AUTO MENU FUNCTION

The AUTO MENU programmer automatically calculates the correct cooking mode and cooking time of foods (details on pages GB-21, GB-22). Follow the example below for guidance on how to operate this function.

Example: To cook 0.3kg rice using Auto Cook RICE.

1. Press the RICE key once to select the desideratum  menu.
2. Press the RICE key again and again until the desired weight is displayed
3. Press the START/QUICK START key to start cooking.

NOTE:

• For additional auto menu programs(auto menu chart on pages GB-21, GB-22), please use to select. Press START/QUICK START, and then press to choose the desired weight. Press START/QUICK START to start cooking.
• For food weighting more or less than the weights/quantities given in the AUTO MENU chart on pages GB-21, GB-22 cook by manual operation.

AUTO MENU CHART

AUTO MENU| DISPLAY| WEIGHT/ PORTION| COOKING TIME| POWER LEVEL
---|---|---|---|---
Beverages| | 1(200 ml)| 1:30|

P100

2(400 ml)| 2:40
3(600 ml)| 3:50
Jacket Pota- toes| | 1(230 g)| 6:00|

P100

2(460 g)| 9:00
3(690 g)| 13:00
Vegetables| | 200 g| 3:00|

P100

300 g| 4:00
400 g| 5:00
500 g| 6:00
600 g| 7:00
Pizza| | 150 g| 0:50|

P100

300 g| 1:20
450 g| 1:50
Rice| | 150 g| 15:00|

30% times P100

70% times P40

300 g| 20:00
450 g| 25:00
600 g| 30:00
Soup| | 1 Bowl| 2:20|

P100

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2 Bowl| 4:00|
3 Bowl| 5:40|
Auto Reheat| | 200 g| 1:30| P100|
300 g| 2:00|
400 g| 2:30|

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500 g| 3:00|
600 g| 3:30|
|
700 g| 4:00|
800 g| 4:30|
Popcorn| | 100 g| 2:30| P100|

Important Information about Microwave Popcorn Feature:

1. When selecting 0.1 kg of popcorn, it is suggested that you fold down a triangle on each corner of the bag before cooking. Refer to the picture at right.

2.  If/when the popcorn bag expands and no longer rotates properly, please press STOP/CLEAR key once and open the oven door and adjust the bag position to ensure even cooking.

SUITABLE OVENWARE

To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to penetrate the food.
Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be used as listed below.

used to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g. Micro foil ®, follow instructions carefully.
Browning dishes| ✔| Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed heating time given.
Be very careful as these dishes become very hot.
China and ceramics| ✔ / ✘| Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
Glassware e.g. Pyrex®| ✔| Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated suddenly.
Metal| ✘| It is not recommended to use metal cookware as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Plastic/Polystyrene

e.g fast food containers

| ✔| Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolor at high temperatures.
Cling film| ✔| It should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam escape.
Freezer/Roasting bags| ✔| Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal ‘arcing’.
Paper – plates, cups and kitchen paper| ✔| Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire.
Straw and wooden containers| ✔| Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating may cause fire.
Recycled paper and newspaper| ✘| May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead to fire.

WARNING:
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

CARE AND CLEANING

CAUTION: CDO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS, STEAM CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS – Keep the oven clean, or the oven could lead to a deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Oven exterior
The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with mild soap and water. Make sure the soap is wiped off with a moist cloth, and dry the exterior with a soft towel.

Control panel
Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the control panel.
Care should be taken in cleaning the control panel. Use a cloth damp with water only, gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean. Avoid using excessive amounts of water. Do not use any sort of chemical or abrasive cleaner.

Oven Interior

1. For cleaning, wipe any splatters or spills with a soft damp cloth or sponge after each use while the oven is still warm. For heavier spills, use a mild soap and wipe several times with a damp cloth until all residues are removed. Do not remove the waveguide cover.
2. Make sure that mild soap or water does not penetrate the small vents in the walls which may cause damage to the oven.
3. Do not use spray cleaners on the oven interior. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.

The waveguide cover is constructed from a fragile material and should be cleaned with care (follow the cleaning instructions above).

NOTE: Excessive soaking may cause disintegration of the waveguide cover.
The waveguide cover is a consumable part and without regular cleaning, will need to be replaced.

Door
To remove all traces of dirt, regularly clean both sides of the door, the door seals and adjacent parts with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass oven door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
NOTE: A steam cleaner should not be used.

Glass flat tray
To remove all traces of dirt, regularly clean the glass flat tray with a soft, damp cloth while the glass flat tray is not so hot. For heavier spills, use a mild soap and wipe several times with a damp cloth until all residues are removed. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass flat tray.

Cleaning tip – For easier cleaning of your oven:
Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% for 10 -12 minutes.
Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks you can carry out yourself before calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple.
Follow this simple check below:
Place half a cup of water on the turntable and close the door.
Programmer the oven to cook for 1 minute using 100% microwave power.

1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking?
2. Does the microwave stirrer rotate?
3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your hand above the air vent openings.)
4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound?
5. Is the water in the cup hot?
   If you answer “NO” to any question first check that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown. If there is no fault with either, check against the troubleshooting chart below.

WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than SHARP trained engineer to carry out servicing or repairs. This is important as it may involve the removal of covers that provide protection against microwave energy.

• The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven operation, but does not form an air-tight seal. It is normal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air around the oven door. Food with a high moisture content will release steam and cause condensation inside the door which may drip from the oven.
• Repairs and Modifications: Do not attempt to operate the oven if it is not working properly.
• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the outer cabinet. This is very dangerous due to high voltage parts inside which must never be touched, as this could be fatal. Your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover. If the lamp fails, do not attempt to re-place the lamp yourself, call a SHARP approved service facility.
• Cool down function: If the Microwave is set for 2 mins or longer (in any mode) once the program ends it will enter into a 3 min cool down where the fan only will remain on. This is not a fault and it is not still cooking, the fan will stop after 3 minutes.

within the cavity. The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.
Condensation forms in the oven, and may drip from the door.| The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam produced when cooking will con- dense on the colder surface. The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.
Flashing or arcing from within the cavity when cooking.| Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to the oven cavity during cooking.
This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.
Arcing potatoes.| Ensure all „eyes” are removed from the potatoes and that they have been pierced, place directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or similar.
The display is lit but the control panel will not work when pressed.| Check the door is closed properly.
Oven cooks too slowly.| Ensure correct power level has been selected.
Oven makes a noise.| The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/ defrosting.
Outer cabinet is hot.| The cabinet may become warm to the touch – keep children away.

References

• SENS eRecycling – Stiftung für Recycling von Elektro- und Elektronikgeräten
• sharphomeappliances.com/support
• Swico - Der Wirtschaftsverband für die digitale Schweiz

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