R260 - Microwave Oven SHARP - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL R260 SHARP

8 00 W (IEC 60705) R260/R660

his 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 modied so that it operates with the door open.DE-1

FOUR E T ACCESSOIRES

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ttention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products. 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, re- covery 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 prod- uct 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 accu- mulators, 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 eects 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 authori- ties and ask for the correct method of disposal.GB

icrowaves 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 distrib- ute 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 ne metal mesh on the door. During cooking the microwaves bounce o the sides of the oven cavity at random.

icrowaves will pass through certain mate- rials, such as glass and plastic, to heat the food. (See 'Suitable Ovenware’ on page GB- 27). 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 centre by conduction, as it does in conventional cooking. It is impor- tant to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating. Once cooking is complete, the oven auto- matically 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 at tray instead of turntable. The glass at tray is x ed by glue at the bottom of the cavity, it won” t rotate like a turntable. Simply place your dish on top of the glass at tray.GB

Mode (Energy Save Mode) : less than 1.0W

• T his product fulls the requirement of the European standard EN55011.

n conformity with this standard, this product is classied as group 2 class B equipment.

oup 2 means that the equipment intentionally generates radio-frequency energy in the f orm of electromagnetic radiation for the heat treatment of food. Class B equipmen t means that the equipment is suitable to be used in domestic estab

lishmen ts. ** T he depth does not include the door opening handle. *** I nternal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacit y for holding food is less. AS P ART OF A POLICY OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AL

ATIONS WITHOUT NOTICE. SPECIFIC ATIONS

oor seals and sealing surfaces

uter cabinet ACCESSORIES (R660 only): Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:

or use of the rack, refer to the grilling sections on page GB-20. Never touch the grill when it is hot. NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention two items: part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service agent.

UTO MENU A1 key as well as INCREASE WEIGHT key

UTO MENU A2 key as well as DECREASE WEIGHT key

AL DISPLAY and INDICATORS MICR OWAVE indicator GRILL indic ator

UTO MENU A1-A7 key as well as INCREASE WEIGHT key

UTO MENU A1-A7 key as well as DECREASE WEIGHT key

AREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

his oven is designed to be used on a countertop only.

t is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit. Do not place the oven in a cabinet.

he oven door may become hot during cooking. Place or moun t the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more above the oor. Keep children away from the door to prevent them burning themselves.

ARNING: Do not touch the at tray directly after cooking as t maybe hot.

Ensur e there is a minimum of free space above the oven of 30 cm.

his appliance can be used by children aged from 8

ears and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or in- struction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user main- tenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised

Keep the applianc e and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 y ears.

ARNING: 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.

ARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.

ARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

ARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a com- IMPORT

pet ent person to carry out any service or repair opera- tion which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

f the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be r eplaced with a special cord. The exchange must be made by an authorised SHARP service agent.

ARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heat- ed in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

icrowave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptiv e boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.

o not cook eggs in their shells, and whole hard boiled eggs should not be hea ted 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.

tensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable f or use in the oven. See page GB-27. Use only microwave safe containers and utensils on microwave modes.

he contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stir red or shaken and the temperature checked be- fore consumption, in order to avoid burns.

he door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, dishes, accessories and especially the g rill heating elements will become very hot during operation.

are should be taken to avoid touching these areas.

o 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.

f smoke is emitted, switch o or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in or der to stie any ames.

ven at regular intervals and remove any

ailure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead t o deterioration of the surface that could adverse- ly aect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

o not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scr apers to clean the glass on the oven door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

team cleaner is not to be used.

ee instructions for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjac ent parts on page GB-26.

his appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - sta k itchen areas in shops, oces and other working

vironments; - b y clients in hotels, motels and other residential type

vironments; - farm houses; - bed and br eakfast type environments.

he 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.

uring use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

ccessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away. To avoid the danger of re:

he 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 re. IMPORT

he electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emer gency.

he AC power supply must be 230-240V~,50Hz.

ate circuit serving only this appliance should be

o not place the oven in areas where heat is generated.

or example, close to a conventional oven.

o not install the oven in an area of high humidity or wher e moisture may collect.

o not store or use the oven outdoors.

Clean the w aveguide 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 re.

o not place ammable materials near the oven or

entilation openings.

o not block the ventilation openings.

emove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from food and food packages. Arcing on metallic surfaces may cause a re.

o not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep fry

ing . The temperature cannot be controlled and the oil may catch re.

o make popcorn, use only special microwave popcorn makers

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

o avoid overheating and re, special care must be tak

en when c ooking or reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content, for example, sausage rolls, pies or Christ- mas pudding.

ee the corresponding hints in the operation manual.

o avoid the possibility of injury

o not operate the oven if it is damaged or malfunc

tioning . Check the following before use: a) T he door; make sure the door closes properly and en

sur e it is not misaligned or warped.

he hinges and safety door latches; check to make sur e they are not broken or loose. c) T he door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure that they

ve not been damaged. d) I nside the oven cavity or on the door; make sure there

e no dents. e) T he power supply cord and plug; ensure that they

o not operate the oven with the door open or alter the door saf ety latches in any way.

o not operate the oven if there is an object between the door seals and sealing sur faces.

o not allow grease or dirt to build up on the door seals and adjac ent parts. Clean the oven at regular intervals and remove any food deposits. Follow the instructions for “Care and Cleaning’’ on page GB-26.

ndividuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their doc tor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker for pre- cautions regarding microwave ovens. To avoid the possibility of electric shock

ings or v entilation openings. In the event of a spill, turn o and unplug the oven immediately, and call an au- thorised SHARP service agent.

o not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or an y other liquid.

o not let the power supply cord hang over the edge of IMPORT

Keep the power supply cord away from heated surfa

es, including the rear of the oven.

o not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allo w anyone who is not an electrician authorised by SHARP to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your dealer or an authorised SHARP service agent. To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boil- ing:

ore use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been turned o.

ake care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide mouthed c ontainer to allow bubbles to escape.

ever heat liquids in narrow necked containers such as bab y bottles, as this may result in the con- tents erupting from the container when heated and cause burns.

o prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and pos

o not use excessive amount of time.

tir liquid prior to heating/reheating.

t is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil (not metal) in to the liquid whilst reheating.

et liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the oven at the end of c ooking time to prevent delayed eruptive boiling.

ierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages and fruit bef ore cooking, or they may explode. To avoid the possibility of burns

om the oven to prevent burns.

lways open containers, popcorn makers, oven cook

ing bags , etc., away from the face and hands to avoid

eam burns and eruption of boiling.

o avoid burns, always test food temperature and stir before serving and pay special attention to the temperature of food and drink given to babies, chil- dren 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.

lways stand back from the oven door when opening it

o avoid burns from escaping steam and heat.

Slic e stued baked foods after heating to release steam and a void burns. To avoid misuse by children

o not lean or swing on the oven door.

en should be taught all important safety instruc

tions: use of pot holders , careful removal of food cov- erings; paying special attention to packaging (e.g. self- heating materials) designed to make food crisp, as they may be extra hot. Other warnings

o not move the oven while it is in operation.

his oven is for home food preparation only and may only be used f or cooking food. It is not suitable for com- mercial or laboratory use. To promote trouble free use of your oven and avoid damage:

Nev er operate the oven when it is empty except where

ecommended in the operation manual. Doing so may damage the oven.

hen using a browning dish or selfheating material, alw ays place a heatresistant insulator such as a porce- lain plate under it to prevent damage to the turntable and turntable support due to heat stress. The preheat- ing time specied in the dish’s instructions must not be exceeded. IMPORT

o not use metal utensils, which reect microwaves and ma y cause electrical arcing. Use only the turntable and the turntable support designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven without the turntable.

o not place anything on the outer cabinet during op

ation. NOTE: If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please con- sult an authorised, qualied electrician. Neither the manu- facturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to ob- serve the correct electrical connection procedure. Water vapour 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.

emove all packing materials from the inside of the oven

vity and remove any protective lm found on the mi- crowave oven cabinet surface. Check the oven carefully for any signs of damage.

lace the oven on a secure, level surface, strong enough

o take the oven weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven. Do not place the oven in a cabinet.

elect a level surface that provides enough open space

or the intake and/or outlet vents. The rear surface of ap- pliance shall be placed against a wall.

A minimum spac e of 20cm is required between the oven and an y adjacent walls.

• D o not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven.

• Block ing the intake and/or outlet openings can dam

lace the oven as far away from radios and TV as pos

sible . Operation of the microwave oven may cause in- terference to your radio or TV reception. 0 cm 30 cm min 85 cm 20 cm 20 cm

he oven door may become hot during cooking. Place

mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85cm or more above the oor. Keep children away from the door to prevent them burning themselves.

ecurely connect the plug of the oven to a standard ear thed (grounded) household electrical outlet.

WARNING: Do not place the oven where heat, moisture or

high humidit y 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

• D o not allow water to come into contact with the power supply c ord or plug.

• I nsert the plug properly into the socket.

• D o not connect other appliances to the same socket us

• I f the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced

y a Sharp approved service facility or a similarly qualied person to avoid a hazard.

• W hen 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.

• I f the plug tted to your oven is a rewireable type and in the ev ent of the socket outlet in your home not be- ing compatible with the plug supplied, remove the plug properly (do not cut o ).

• I f the plug tted to your oven is a nonrewirable type and in the ev ent of the socket outlet in your home not be- ing compatible with the plug supplied, cut-o the mains plug.

lug in the oven. The oven display will display: “1:00”, 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. 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.

key t wice, ‘’Hr 12” will display and the clock indi

ress the KIT CHEN TIMER/SET CLOCK key once to start the clock. The icon ‘’:’’ of the digi- tal time will ash on the display and the indicator ”

will disappear. NOTES:

• I n the process of clock setting, if the

OP/CLEAR key is pressed, the oven will go back to the former setting.

• I f the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will in

ermittently show „1:00” after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. You can use the kitchen timer function, in instances where microwave cooking is not in- volved 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.

The display will count down through the pro- grammed time and the indicator will ash) When the timer arrives at 0:00, an audible signal will sound twice and the LCD will then display the time of day. You can enter any time up to 99 minutes 50 seconds. To cancel the KITCH EN TIMER whilst counting down, simply press the STOP/CLEAR key. NOTE: The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking. BEFORE OPER ATION

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

o set the power level LCD dispaly Microwave Power

ress the MICR O POWER key once, P100 will be displayed and at the same time the microwave indicator ‘’

• P ress the MICR O POWER key to change the power level until the display indi- cates the desired level.

• P ress the number keys ‘’ 10M in’’, ‘’1Min’’ , ‘’10Sec’’ to enter the cooking time and then press the START/QUICK START key to start the oven.

• T o check the power level during cook

ing , 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

• I n stand by mode, press the number keys ‘’10M in”, ‘’1Min”, ‘’10Sec” directly, the de- fault power level is P100. HIGH = 100 % MEDIUM HIGH = 80 % MEDIUM = 60 % MEDIUM L OW = 40 %

enerally the following recommendations apply: P100 - (HIGH output = 900W) used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot beverages, vegetables etc. P80 - (MEDIUM HIGH output = 720W) 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 - (MEDIUM output = 540W) for dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally, e.g. beef cas- serole, it is advisable to use this power set- ting to ensure the meat will be tender. P40 - (MEDIUM LOW output = 360W) De- frost setting to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard. P20 - (LOW output = 180 W ) Fo r gentle de- frosting, e.g. cream gateaux or pastry. P00 - For cooling down the cavity tempera- ture. MICR

pening 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 programme 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 ineciently pressed there will be no sound. Use the STOP/CLEAR key to:

ase a mistake during programming.

top the oven temporarily during cooking.

ancel a programme during cooking, press the

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

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

• En ter the cooking time and use the microwave power levels P100 to P20 to cook or de

• S tir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.

• A fter cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.

• A fter defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted. Example:

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

POWER key. P100 will be displayed.

POWER key to select the power level for P80

ART/ QUICK START key to start cooking. (The display will count down through the programmed cooking time.)

• W hen the oven starts, the oven lamp will illuminate.

• I f the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or turn over food, the cooking time on the displa y 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.GB

• W hen cooking/defrosting is complete, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set

• I f you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the MICR O POWER key. The current power level will displayed for 3 seconds.

he grill at the top of the oven cavity has one power setting only. Use the rack for grilling small items of food such as bacon, gammon and teacakes. Food can be placed either directly onto the rack, or into a an dish/heat-resistant plate on the rack. Example: To grill for 20 minutes, using GRILL key.

ress GRILL butt on once. “Grl”will be displayed.

Press the START/QUICK START key to start the grilling. (The display will count down through the pro- grammed grilling time.)

he grill power 100% for 5 minutes, then truns to 60% until cooking nish.

MICR O+GRILL combines microwave power with the grill. MICRO+GRILL means to cook by microwave power and grill power alternately. The combination of microwave power with the grill reduces cooking time and provides a crisp, brown nish. There are 2 choices for the combination: COMBINATION 1 (Display: Co-1) Microwave cooks for 8 sec then stops for 2 sec,while grill cooks for 18 sec then stops for 5 sec,that makes one cycle. COMBINATION 2 (Display: Co-2) Microwave cooks for 13 sec then stops for 5 sec,while grill cooks for 10 sec then stops for 5 sec,that makes one cycle. Example: To cook for 20 minutes, using MICRO+GRILL with Co-1.

ress MICR O+GRILL button once and then “Co-1” will be displa yed.

ART/QUICK STARTkey to start the cooking. (The display will count down through the pro- grammed grilling time.) MICR OWAVE COOKING

TES for GRILL and MICRO+GRILL COOKING:

• I t is not necessary to preheat the grill.

• Y ou may detect smoke or a burning smell when using the grill for the rst time. This is nor

mal and not a sign that the oven malfunctioned. To avoid this problem when rst using the oven, heat the oven without food for 20 minutes on grill. IMPORTANT: During operation, to allow smoke or smells to disperse open a window or switch the kitchen ventilation on.

ARNING: The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity and accessories will become very hot during op- eration. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

ith this function, you can preset the program and the microwave oven will start to work according to the program automatically later.

• I n standby mode, set your desired cooking program.

• P ress the DEL AY TIMER/MUTE key once, the time of the day will display and the delay timer indicator will illuminate.

• P ress the number keys “ 10M in” ”1Min” “ 1Sec” to set the time when you want to start the program.

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

• I n delay timer state, press the DEL AY TIMER key once, the preset cooking time will be diaplayed for 5 seconds. You can press STOP/CLEAR key to cancel the delay timer func- tion.

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

• I n mute mode, press DEL AY TIMER/MUTE once, in order to turn the sounds on. Micro- wave oven will beep twice to signal the changes applied.

irect 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.

se to prevent unsupervised operation of the oven by children.

n the stand-by mode, if there is no operation for 1 minute, there will be a long beep denoting entering the children-lock state and the indica tor will illuminate together with the current clock time. b. T o cancel the CHILD LOCK:

n the child lock mode, open the door or close the door once, the lock is released, and the indica tor will disappear. WEIGHT DEFR OST FUNCTION WEIGHT DEFR OST 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.

lace the meat in a fan dish or alternatively on a microwave oven defrost rack on the glass plate.

ter the desired weight

y pressing the WEIGHT DEFROST until the dis- play shows:

ART/QUICK START key to start defrost- ing.

The display will count down through defrosting time)

• B efore freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.

f necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with at pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.

• F ood weight should be rounded up to the nearest 100g, for example, 650g to 700g.

• A fter defrosting for half of the total time, the system will pause and bleep to remind you

o turn the food over to ensure even defrosting. When this is complete, press START/QUICK START key to resume defrosting.GB

TIME DEFR OST 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.

ter the cooking time by

ART/QUICK START key to start defrost- ing. (The display will count down through defrosting time)

• T he preset microwave power level can not be changed.

• B efore freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.

• I f necessry, shield small areas of meat or poultry with at pieces of aluminium foil. This will

event the areas from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.

• A fter defrosting for one third of the total time, the system will pause and bleep to remind

ou to turn the food over to ensure even defrosting. When this is complete, press START/QUICK START key to resume defrosting. TIME DEFR OST FUNCTION

he AUTO MENU programmes automatically calculates the correct cooking mode and cooking time of foods (details on pages GB-24 and GB-25). Follow the example below for guidance on how to operate this function. Example:T o cook 0.3kg rice using Auto Cook RICE.

ART/QUICK START key to start cook- ing

choose the desired weight. Press START/QUICK START to start cooking.

• F or food weighting more or less than the weights/quantities given in the

UTO MENU chart on pages GB-24 and GB-25 cook by manual operation.

These menu settings are available in R660 model only:

ANY FOOD DEPOSITS - Keep the oven clean, or the oven could lead to a deterioration of the surface. This could adversely aect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situ- ation.

ven exterior The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with mild soap and water. Make sure the soap is wiped o 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 pan- el. Use a cloth damp with water only, gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean. Avoid using ex- cessive 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.

ake 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 disintegra- tion 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 sur- face, which may result in shattering of the glass. NOTE: A steam cleaner should not be used. Glass at tray To remove all traces of dirt, regularly clean the glass at tray with a soft, damp cloth while the glass at 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 at tray.

leaning 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.

mportant Information about Microwave Popcorn Feature:

hen selecting 0.1 kg of popcorn, it is suggested that you fold down a

iangle on each corner of the bag before cooking. Refer to the picture at right.

f/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.GB

SUIT ABLE OVENWARE To c ook/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. Cookware Microwave Safe Comments Aluminium foil Foil containers ✔ / ✘ Small pieces of aluminium foil can be 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 speci ed by the manu- facturer, e.g. Microfoil ®, 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 chi- na are usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration. Glassware e.g. Pyrex®

Care should be taken if using ne 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 re. Plastic/Polystyrene e.g fast food contain- ers

Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at high temperatures. Cling lm

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 re 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 re. Straw and wooden containers

Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating may cause re. Recycled paper and newspaper

May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead to re.

ARNING: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the pos- sibility of ignition.GB

OUBLESHOOTING CHART QUER Y ANSWER Draught circulates around the door. When the oven is working, air circulates 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 condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food be- ing 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 other- wise 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 an 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. 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. Programme the oven to cook for 1 minute using 100% microwave power.

oes the oven lamp come on when it is cook

oes the cooling fan work? (Check by placing

fter 1 minute does the audible signal sound?

ater in the cup hot?

f you answer “NO” to any question rst check that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown. If there is no fault with ei- ther, check against the troubleshooting chart below.

• T he door seal stops microwave leakage during

ven operation, but does not form an airtight 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 M odications: Do not attempt to operate the oven if it is not working properly.

• O uter 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 tted with a lamp access cover. If the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself, call a SHARP approved service facility.

• C ool down function: If the Microwave is set for 2 mins or longer (in any mode) once the pro- gram 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.

ARNING: 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.SER VICE

icrowave oven, Vacuum cleaners and SDA service only