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OPERATION MANUAL and COOKING GUIDE
MICROWAVE OVEN
Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
Please keep this operation manual handy, as it describes all
the features of your oven and will enable you to cook many
varieties of foods.
The manual is divided into two sections:
1.OPERATION (P2~P15)
This section describes your oven and teaches you how to use
all the features.
2.COOKING GUIDES
This section is at the back of the manual, it contains the more
commonly used information such as how to prepare food, which
cooking utensil to use, standing time.
It also contains recipes for automatic cooking and manual
cooking.
Please take some time to read your operation manual carefully,
paying particular attention to the warnings and special notes,
the automatic cooking menus programmed into your new oven
have been carefully developed to give optimum results when
the step by step instructions are followed.
When selecting another home appliance, please again consider
our full range of Sharp products.
MODEL
CONTENTS
Pages
Warranty 1
Warning 2
Special Notes and Warning 3
Installation Instructions 4
Oven Diagram 4
Operation of Control Panel 5
Control Panel Display 5
Touch Control Panel Layout 5
Before Operating 6
Getting Started 6
Clock Setting 6
Stop/Clear 6
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking
6
Manual Operations 7
Microwave Time Cooking 7
Sequence Cooking 8
Instant Cook 8
Increasing Time During a Cooking
Programme
9
Automatic Operations 10
Notes for Automatic Operations 10
Instant Action 10
Express Defrost 11
Easy Defrost 12
Other Convenient Features 13
Less/More Setting 13
Timer 14
Child Lock 14
Demonstration Mode 14
Alarm 14
Care and Cleaning 15
Service Call Check 15
Specifi cations 15
Cooking Guides
1~8
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WARRANTY
Consumer Electronic Products
Congratulations on Your Purchase!
This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period
of twelve(12) months from the date of original purchase.
If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp
Approved Service Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner,
subject to the conditions specifi ed herein.
The owner is responsible for any transportation and insurance costs if the product has
to be returned for repair.
This warranty does not extend to accessories or defects or injuries caused by or resulting
from causes not attributable to faulty parts or the manufacture of the product, including
but not limited to, defect or injury caused by or resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect,
accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin infestation, software, or any
alterations made to the product which are not authorised by Sharp.
Please retain your sales documentation, as this should be produced to validate a warranty
claim.
This warranty is in addition to and in no way limits, varies or excludes any express and
implied rights and remedies under any relevant legislation in the country of sale.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT RETURN THIS DOCUMENT TO SHARP
For your reference, please enter the particulars of your purchase
below and retain, with your purchase documentation.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Retailer
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty applies only to products sold in Australia & New Zealand
FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN
AUSTRALIA
REGARDING YOUR LOCAL
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
www.sharp.net.au
OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER CARE
1300 135 022
SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
(LOCAL CALL COST APPLY WITHIN AUSTRALIA)
FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN
NEW ZEALAND
REGARDING YOUR LOCAL
SHARP CORPORATION OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES
TELEPHONE: 09 573 0111
FACSIMILE: 09 573 0113
SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE
www.sharp.net.nz
CONTACT YOUR SELLING DEALER/RETAILER
OR CALL
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WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
To reduce the risk of fi re in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.
d. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or
other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning.
e. If materials inside the oven should ignite, or smoke is observed, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power plug, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling when handling the container.
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important that
you select the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated. If you are
unsure of the cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels until the food
is suffi ciently heated evenly throughout.
Additionally:
a. Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Babies bottles fi tted with a screw cap or teat are considered to
be sealed containers.
b. Do not use excessive amount of time.
c. When boiling liquids in the oven, use a wide-mouthed container.
d. Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.
e. Stir the liquid before and during cooking. Use extreme care when handling the container or inserting a spoon
or other utensil into the container.
This oven is for home food preparation only and should only be used for heating, cooking and defrosting food
and beverage.
It is not suitable for commercial, laboratory use, or heating therapeutic devices eg. Wheat bags.
Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven.
Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.
It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualifi ed service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service or
repair operation. Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure
to microwave energy are very hazardous.
Do not operate the oven if it is not working correctly or damaged until it has been repaired by a qualifi ed service
technician trained by SHARP. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no
damage to:
(1) Door (warped), (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door Seals, Sealing Surfaces and oven cavity
(buckled or deformed), (4) Burn marks on the door seal faces.
Do not bump, or catch utensils, loose clothes and your accessories on the door safety latches when removing
food from the oven.
Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the
oven is operating.
Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches.
Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat
from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
Should the power supply cord become damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord supplied by a SERVICE
CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. And it must be replaced by a qualifi ed service technician trained by SHARP
in order to avoid a hazard.
If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualifi ed service technician trained by SHARP.
Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.
Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover including microwave plastic wrap etc., and carefully open popcorn
and oven cooking bags away from the face.
Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot
surfaces or sharp edges.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
a. Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.
b. Do not place anything hot on a cold turntable.
c. Do not place anything cold on a hot turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet.
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
Only allow children to use the oven without 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.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING
DO DON’T
Eggs, fruits,
vegetables,
nuts, seeds,
sausages and
oysters
* Puncture egg yolks and whites and oysters
before cooking to prevent "explosion".
* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash,
hot dogs, sausages and oysters so that
steam escapes.
* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
"explosion", which may damage the oven
or injure yourself.
* Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
Popcorn * Use specially bagged popcorn for the
microwave oven.
* Listen while popping corn for the popping
to slow to 1-2 seconds.
* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or
glass bowls.
* Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.
Baby food * Transfer baby food to small dish and heat
carefully, stirring often. Check for suitable
temperature to prevent burns.
* Remove the screw cap and teat before
warming baby bottles. After warming
shake thoroughly. Check for suitable
temperature.
* Heat disposable bottles.
* Overheat baby bottles.
Only heat until warm.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.
* Heat baby food in original jars.
General * Food with fi lling should be cut after heating,
to release steam and avoid burns.
* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids or
cereals to prevent boiling over.
* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or airtight
containers.
* Deep fat fry.
* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers, clothes
or fl owers.
* Operate the oven without a load (i.e. an
absorbing material such as food or water)
in the oven cavity.
Liquids
(Beverages)
* For boiling or cooking liquids see
WARNING on page 2 to prevent
explosion and delayed eruptive boiling.
* Heat for longer than recommended time.
See REHEATING-FOOD CHART on page
8.
Canned foods * Remove food from can. * Heat or cook food while in cans.
Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
pudding
* Cook for the recommended time.
(These foods have high sugar and/or fat
contents.)
* Overcook as they may catch fi re.
Meats * Use a microwave proof roasting rack to
collect drained juices.
* Place meat directly on the turntable for
cooking.
Utensils * Check the utensils are suitable for
MICROWAVE cooking before you use
them.
* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE
cooking. Metal refl ects microwave energy
and may cause an electrical discharge
known as arcing.
Aluminium foil * Use to shield food to prevent over
cooking.
* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or keep
clear of cavity walls.
* Use too much.
* Shield food close to cavity walls.
Sparking can damage the cavity.
Browning dish * Place a suitable insulator such as a
microwave and heat proof dinner plate
between the turntable and the browning
dish.
* Exceed the preheating time recommended
by the manufacturer. Excessive preheating
can cause the glass turntable to shatter
and/or damage internal parts of the oven.
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OVEN DIAGRAM
8. Waveguide cover (Do not remove)
9. Touch control panel (See page 5)
10. Liquid crystal display
11. Ventilation openings
12. Power supply cord
13. Turntable
14. Roller stay
1. Door open button
2. Oven lamp
3. Door hinges
4. Door safety latches
5. See through door
6. Door seals and sealing surfaces
7. Coupling
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover), and the feature sticker
from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door, damaged
door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, please do not
operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP and repaired, if
necessary.
2. Accessories provided
1) Turntable 2) Roller stay
3) Operation manual and Cooking guide
3. Place the roller stay in the coupling on the oven fl oor, then place the turntable on to the roller stay, ensuring it is
located fi rmly. Refer to OVEN DIAGRAM below. NEVER operate the oven without the roller stay and turntable.
4. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop or in a cabinet. It should not be installed in any area where
excessive heat and steam are generated, for example, next to a conventional oven unit. The oven should be
installed so as not to block ventilation openings. Allow a space of at least 10cm on the top, 5cm on both sides and
at the rear of the oven for adequate air circulation. When installing in a cabinet, the minimum inside dimension of
the cabinet should be 560mm (W) x 375mm (H) x 418mm (D). This oven is not designed for built-in installation.
WARNING: The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an
emergency.
5. Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for damage to the machine or personal
injury for failure to observe the correct electrical connecting procedure.
The A.C. voltage must be single phase 230 – 240V, 50Hz.
6. This appliance must be earthed.
7. Operate the oven from a general purpose domestic outlet.
If a generator is used, do not operate the oven with non-sinusoidal outputs.
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COOK
DEF KG
QTY CHECK
OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL
The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control
panel.
An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.
In addition the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when cooking
procedure is required.
Control Panel Display
Touch Control Panel Layout
Indicator
6. INSTANT COOK/START PAD
Press once to cook for 1 minute
at 100% or increase by 1 minute
multiples each time this pad is
pressed during cooking.
Press to start oven after setting
programmes.
7. EXPRESS DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Express Defrost
menu.
8. EASY DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Easy Defrost
menu.
4. TIMER/CLOCK PAD
Press to set clock, timer, child lock
or demonstration mode.
5. STOP/CLEAR PAD
Press to clear during
programming.
Press once to stop operation of
oven during cooking; press twice
to cancel cooking programme.
1. INSTANT ACTION PADS
Press to cook or reheat 6 popular
menus.
2. NUMBER PADS
Press to enter cooking time, clock
time, weight of food.
3. POWER LEVEL PAD
Press to select microwave power
setting.
If not pressed, 100% is
automatically selected.
Press to alter the cooking result
for automatic operations.
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BEFORE OPERATING
Getting Started
Clock Setting
* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (eg. 13:45), Err will appear in the display.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time of day (eg. 1:45).
If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking or timer mode, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad. As long as your
fi nger is pressing the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed.
To Cancel a Programme During Cooking
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to:
1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.
Stop/Clear
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
1
Ensure the oven door is closed.
Plug the oven into a power point and switch
on the power.
Flashing eights
2
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the
oven beeps.
Only the dots will remain.
Step Procedure Pad Order Display
1
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.
The dots (:) will fl ash on and off.
2
Enter the correct time of day by pressing the
numbers in sequence.
3
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again.
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Cakes
Muffi ns
Slices
COOK
COOK
If the door is opened during cooking process, the cooking time in the display automatically stops. The cooking time
starts to count down again when the door is closed and the INSTANT COOK/START pad is pressed.
If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL pad. As long as your fi nger is pressing
the POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be displayed.
If more than 20 minutes on 100% power is entered, the microwave power will be reduced after 20 minutes to avoid
overheating.
MANUAL OPERATIONS
To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL pad until desired power level is displayed.
* Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 50% power.
Microwave Time Cooking
This is a manual cooking feature, fi rst enter the cooking time then the power level.
There are fi ve different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
30%
(MEDIUM
LOW)
50%
(MEDIUM)
70%
(MEDIUM
HIGH)
100%
(HIGH)
10%
(LOW)
Keeping food
warm
Defrosting
Softening
butter
Vegetables
Rice/Pasta
Fruit
Casseroles
Examples of foods typically
cooked on microwave oven
power level
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This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking.
If a power level is not selected, then 100% power is automatically used.
* Suppose you want to time cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 100% power.
Enter desired cooking time.
Step
Procedure Pad Order
Display
Step
Procedure Pad Order Display
Enter desired cooking time.
1
Select power level by pressing the POWER
LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three
times).
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
The timer begins to count
down.
The timer begins to count
down.
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COOK
COOK
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad until desired time is displayed.
Each time the pad is pressed, the cook time is increased by 1 minute.
Sequence Cooking
Your oven can be programmed with up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching from one variable
power setting to the next.
* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 5 minutes on 100%.
Enter desired cooking time.
2
3
Select desired power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL pad (for 50% press three
times).
For second sequence, enter desired time for
cooking time.
If power is not selected the oven will operate
at 100% power.
4
Step
Procedure Pad Order
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Within 3 minutes of closing the door.
Display
The timer begins to count
down.
the second sequence will
appear and the timer will begin
counting down to zero again.
The timer begins to count
down to zero. When it
reaches zero,
Instant Cook™
For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% power.
COOK
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
1
1
x 3
Step
Procedure Pad Order
Display
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COOK
COOK
COOK
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme
Step
Procedure Pad Order Display
Enter desired cooking time.
Select power level by pressing the POWER
LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three
times).
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad twice to
increase the cooking time by two minutes.
The timer starts to count
down.
Microwave time can be added during a cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
* Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on 50% power cooking.
(at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.)
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x 3
x 2
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AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS
1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best
result.
If the instructions are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or Err may be displayed.
2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually. Refer to manual
cooking charts in RECIPES section.
3. To change the fi nal cooking or defrosting result from the standard setting, press the POWER LEVEL pad once (for more)
or twice (for less) after selecting desired setting. Refer to page 13.
4. The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality).
Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually.
5. To avoid children's misuse, each INSTANT ACTION pad can be used only within 3 minutes of a preceding operation.
6. To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE, use EASY DEFROST
or defrost manually.
7. Err will be displayed if:
more or less than weight of foods suggested in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE is programmed when the INSTANT
COOK/START pad is pressed.
To clear, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and reprogramme.
8. When entering the weight of the food, round off the weight to the nearest 0.1kg(100g). For example, 1.35kg would become
1.4kg.
Notes for Automatic Operations
* Suppose you want to cook 1 Jacket Potato.
Instant Action
The Instant Action allows you to cook or reheat several popular foods.
Follow the instructions provided in the INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE on
page 4 of the cooking guides.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Step
Procedure
2
Press the JACKET POTATO pad until
desired quantity is displayed (for 1 piece press
once).
Open the door. Turn over potatoes.
Close the door.
Pad Order Display
The cooking time will begin counting down.
The oven will "beep" 4 times and stop.
COOK indicator will go off and CHECK
will fl ash on and off.
CHECK will be fl ashing
After about 2 sec.
The cooking time will begin counting
down. When it reaches zero, the oven
will "beep".
QTY
COOK
CHECK
COOK
1
3
x 1
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DEF
Express Defrost
EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specifi c
foods.
Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS
DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 5 of the cooking
guides.
* Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets.
Step
Procedure Pad Order
Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the
desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken
Fillets press twice).
1. Fish Fillets
2. Chicken Fillets
3. Sausages /
Minced Meat
DEF CHECK
Open the door. Remove defrosted pieces, turn
over remaining pieces.
Close the door.
CHECK will be fl ashing.
Display
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. The oven will
"beep" 4 times and stop. COOK
indicator will go off and CHECK
will fl ash on and off.
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. When it reaches
zero, the oven will "beep".
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
4
COOK DEF
COOK DEF
1
2
3
x 2
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Easy Defrost
EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the
microwave power and defrosting time.
Follow the instructions provided in the EASY DEFROST
MENU GUIDE on page 6 of the cooking guides.
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces.
Step
Procedure Pad Order Display
Press the EASY DEFROST pad until the
desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken
Pieces press four times).
Press the number pads to enter weight.
Open the door. Remove defrosted pieces, turn
over remaining pieces.
Close the door.
KG will fl ash on and off.
KG stops fl ashing and remains
on display.
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. The oven will
"beep" 4 times and stop. COOK
indicator will go off and CHECK
will fl ash on and off.
CHECK will be fl ashing.
The defrosting time will begin
counting down. When it reaches
zero, the oven will "beep".
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
4
1.Steak / Chops
2.Roast Meat
3.Poultry
4.Chicken Pieces
DEF
KG
DEF
KG
COOK DEF
DEF CHECK
COOK DEF
1
2
3
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x 4
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x 4
x 2
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES
Less/More Setting
The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the
cooking time to your individual preference use the "more" or "less" feature to either add (more) or reduce (less)
cooking time.
The Less/More setting can be used to adjust the cooking time of the following features
– INSTANT ACTION
– EXPRESS DEFROST
– EASY DEFROST
(1) INSTANT ACTION
* Suppose you want to reheat 1 cup of Beverage for less time than the standard setting.
Step
Procedure Pad Order
Press the BEVERAGE pad once.
Display
Press the POWER LEVEL pad twice within
2 seconds.
Step
Procedure Pad Order
Press the EASY DEFROST pad four times for
Chicken Pieces.
Press the number pads to enter weight.
Press the POWER LEVEL pad once.
For EXPRESS DEFROST select the menu using the EXPRESS DEFROST pad instead of the EASY DEFROST
pad in step 1, and go to step 3.
Display
(2) EXPRESS DEFROST / EASY DEFROST
* Suppose you want to defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces (Easy Defrost) for more time than the standard setting.
4
1
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
QTY
DEF
KG
DEF
KG
DEF
COOK DEF
2
1
2
3
x 1
x 1
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Timer
Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include:
timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top.
timing the recommended standing time of food.
You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase
simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to showing the time of day.
* Suppose you want to set the timer for 3 minutes to boil an egg on the stove top.
Child Lock
If the oven is accidentally started with no food/liquid in the cavity, the oven could be damaged.
To prevent accidents like this, your oven has a "Child Lock" feature that you can set when the oven is not in use.
To set the Child Lock, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, press the number pad
and fi nally press the INSTANT COOK/
START pad and hold for 3 seconds. SAFE will appear in the display.
The Control Panel is now locked, each time a pad is pressed, the display will show "SAFE".
To unlock the control panel, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the number pad
and fi nally press the INSTANT COOK/
START pad and hold for 3 seconds. SAFE OFF will appear in the display. The time of day is displayed and the oven
is ready to use.
Demonstration Mode
This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice the key operation.
To demonstrate, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, press the number pad
and fi nally press the INSTANT COOK/START
pad and hold for 3 seconds. diSP will appear in the display.
Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For example, press INSTANT COOK/START
pad, and the display will show 1:00 and count down to zero at ten times the speed. When the timer reaches zero,
End will appear in the display.
To cancel, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the number pad
and fi nally press the INSTANT COOK/START pad and
hold for 3 seconds. dISP OFF will appear in the display.
Your oven has an alarm function. If you leave food in the oven after cooking, the oven will "beep" 3 times after
2 minutes.
If you do not remove the food at that time, the oven will "beep" 3 times after 4 minutes and 6 minutes.
Alarm
Step
Procedure
Display
Once the egg has come to the boil in the saucepan you can start the timer.
Pad Order
The timer begins to count
down. When the timer reaches
zero, the oven will "beep". End
will appear in the display.
Enter desired time.
Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad .
1
2
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CARE AND CLEANING
Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven.
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, or it could lead
to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
Exterior:
The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of harsh
abrasive cleaners. Keep the ventilation openings free of dust.
Door:
Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove
any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Touch Control Panel:
Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only.
Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Avoid the use of excess water.
Interior walls:
To clean the interior surfaces, wipe with a soft cloth and warm water. After use wipe the waveguide cover in the
oven with a soft damp cloth to remove any food splashes. Built-up splashes may overheat and begin to smoke or
catch fi re. Do not remove the waveguide cover. DO NOT USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER, ABRASIVE OR
HARSH CLEANERS AND SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. NEVER SPRAY OVEN
CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF YOUR OVEN.
Avoid using excess water. After cleaning the oven, ensure any water is removed with a soft cloth.
Turntable/Roller Stay:
Wash with mild soapy water and dry thoroughly.
SERVICE CALL CHECK
Please check the following before calling for service:
1.
At the power point, switch off the power for 10 seconds and switch back on.
Does 88:88 appear in the display?
YES _______ NO _______
2. Place one cup of water (approx. 250 ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely.
Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad twice.
A. Does the oven lamp come on? YES _______ NO _______
B. Does the cooling fan work? YES _______ NO _______
(Put your hand over the rear ventilation openings.)
C. Does the turntable rotate? YES _______ NO _______
(The turntable can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. This is quite normal.)
D. After two minutes, did an audible signal sound and COOK indicator go off? YES _______ NO _______
E. Is the water inside the oven hot? YES _______ NO _______
If “NO” is the answer to any of the above questions, please check your wall socket and the fuse in your meter box.
If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE
APPROVED BY SHARP.
NOTE: 1. If time in the display is counting down rapidly, check Demonstration Mode (See page 14 for detail).
2. If you cook the food over 20 minutes on 100 % power, the microwave power will be automatically reduced
to avoid overcooking.
SPECIFICATIONS
AC Line Voltage Single phase 230–240V, 50Hz
AC Power Required 1.22 kW
Output Power 800 W* (IEC test procedure)
Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz (Class B/Group 2)**
Outside Dimensions (W x H x D) 460mm x 275mm x 368mm
Depth with the door open 697mm
Cooking Uniformity Turntable (ø272mm tray) system
Weight Approx. 12 kg
* When tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2895.1:2007
** This is the classifi cation of ISM (Industrial, Scientifi c and Medical) equipment described in the International Standard
CISPR11.
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FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART
1. Cook vegetables in a fl an dish. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap.
2. Allow to stand 1-2 minutes before serving.
Stir after reheating.
Place food in bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap or lid.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Stir after reheating.
Place food in bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap or lid.
Stir after reheating.
Cover plate with plastic wrap. Place directly on turntable. Stand 2 minutes.
* Slice potato.
Place in a casserole dish, cover with lid. Place directly on turntable.
Stir halfway through cooking. Stand 2-3 mins.
Beans (green, cut)
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Carrots (whole)
(sliced)
Caulifl ower
Corn (on cob)
(kernel)
Peas (green)
Spinach
Mixed Vegetables
250 g
500 g
500 g
500 g
500 g
500 g
4 pieces
(500 g)
250 g
250 g
250 g
250 g
5-6 minutes
8-10 minutes
7-9 minutes
8-9 minutes
8-9 minutes
8-10 minutes
8-10 minutes
3-5 minutes
4-6 minutes
5-6 minutes
4-5 minutes
VEGETABLE WEIGHT
MICROWAVE TIME
AT 100%
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
Break apart as soon as possible.
Arrange with fl ower towards the centre.
Break apart as soon as possible. Arrange with fl ower towards the centre.
Add
1
/
2
cup water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Turn
1
/
2
way during cooking.
Add 3 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon of butter.
Break apart as soon as possible.
Beverage
250 ml per cup
(room temp.)
Canned food
(eg. Spaghetti, Baked
Beans) (room temp.)
Canned Soup
250 ml per cup (room
temp.)
Dinner Plate-400 g
per serve
(refrigerated)
Casserole
250 g per serve
(refrigerated)
1
1
/
2
-2
1
/
2
minutes on 100%
3
1
/
2
-4 minutes on 100%
9-10 minutes on 50%
10-11 minutes on 50%
2-2
1
/
2
minutes on 100%
5-6 minutes on 100%
7-8 minutes on 50%
8-9 minutes on 50%
12-15 minutes on 50%
1 cup
2 cups
440 g can
740 g can
1 cup
2 cups
1 serve
1 serve
2 serves
FOOD
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
COOKING TIME AND
POWER LEVEL
WEIGHT
REHEATING-FOOD CHART
NOTE: Room Temperature +20°C
Refrigerator Temperature +3°C
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COOKING PROCEDUREAMOUNT
VEGETABLE
MICROWAVE TIME
AT 100%
FRESH VEGETABLE CHART
*Stand vegetables for 1-2 minutes before serving.
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Artichokes
Asparagus
Beans
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Caulifl ower
Chokos
Corn (on cob)
Eggplant
Mushrooms
Peas - Green
- Snow
Potatoes (jacket)
(steamed)
Pumpkin
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Potato
Tomatoes
Zucchini
2 medium
250 g
250 g
500 g
500 g
250 g
250 g
500 g
500 g (2)
2
4
500 g
500 g
500 g
250 g
2 medium
4 small
2 medium
4 small
500 g
250 g
250 g
500 g
500 g
250 g
3
1
/
2
-5 minutes
2-3 minutes
3-4 minutes
6-7 minutes
3-4 minutes
3-5 minutes
3-4 minutes
4-5 minutes
6-7 minutes
7-9 minutes
14-15 minutes
4-5 minutes
5-7 minutes
2-4 minutes
2
1
/
2
-3
1
/
2
minutes
4-6 minutes
5-7 minutes
5-7 minutes
3-5 minutes
4-5 minutes
5-7 minutes
4-5 minutes
3
1
/
2
-5 minutes
Trim. Rinse well. Place onto a dinner plate. Cover with plastic wrap.
Wash and place in a freezer bag.
Cut into 4cm pieces. Cook in 1-litre casserole dish with 1 tablespoon water. Cover.
Cut into uniform fl orets. Arrange with fl ower towards centre in a pie plate. Cover with plastic wrap.
Arrange in a pie plate. Arrange with stalk towards outside. Cover with plastic wrap.
Shred and cook in a 1.5-litre casserole dish with 2 tablespoons water. Cover.
Cut carrots into circular pieces and place into a 1-litre casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of water. Cover.
Cut into uniform fl orets. Arrange with fl ower towards centre in a pie plate with 1 tablespoon water. Cover with
plastic wrap.
Peel, cut into quarters. Place in a pie plate with 1 tablespoon of water. Cover with plastic wrap.
Arrange in a pie plate with
1
/
4
cup water. Cover with plastic wrap.
Arrange in a pie plate with
1
/
3
cup water. Cover with plastic wrap.
Cut into 2cm cubes. Place in a 1-litre casserole dish with 2 tablespoons water. Cover.
Sliced or whole. Place in a 1-litre casserole dish with 2 teaspoons butter. Cover.
Cook in a 1-litre casserole dish with 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 tablespoon water. Cover.
Remove string from pod. Cook in a 1-litre casserole dish with 1 tablespoon water.
Pierce skin with a fork. Place on turntable. Turn over halfway through cooking. Stand wrapped in foil for 2-3
minutes.
Peel and cube potatoes. Cook, covered, in a 1-litre casserole dish with
1
/
2
cup water.
Peel and cut into serving-size pieces. Place in a 1-litre casserole dish. Cover.
Wash and shred. Cook, covered, in a 1.5-litre casserole dish with 2 tablespoons water.
Wash and place in a 1 litre casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of butter or water. Cover. Pierce whole squash with
a fork.
Peel and cube potatoes. Cook, covered, in a 1-litre casserole dish with
1
/
2
cup water.
Cut into quarters. Place in a 1-litre casserole dish. Season and cover.
Cut into uniform-size pieces. Place in a 1-litre casserole dish with 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon butter.
Cover.
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Steak 0.1 - 1.5 • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil.
Chops •
Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on the defrost rack.
If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible.
•
The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Remove defrosted pieces,
5 - 20
turn over and shield the warm portion of remaining pieces.
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
Minced Meat 0.1 - 1.5 • Place frozen minced meat on a defrost rack. Shield edges.
Beef •
The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Remove defrosted portions
of mince,
turn over and shield edges with foil strips. 5 - 20
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
Roast Meat • Shield the bone and the edge with foil strips about 2.5cm wide.
Beef/Pork/Lamb 0.5 -1.5 • Place joint with lean side face upwards (if possible) on a defrost rack.
• The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Turn over and shield 5 - 30
the warm portions.
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
Chicken Pieces 0.1 - 1.5 • Shield the exposed bone with foil.
• Place chicken pieces on a defrost rack.
• The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Remove defrosted pieces, 5 - 15
turn over and shield the warm portions of remaining pieces.
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
Poultry 1.0 - 1.5 • Remove from original wrapper. Shield wing and leg tips with foil.
• Place breast side down on a defrost rack.
• The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Turn over and shield
the warm portions. 15 - 20
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
N.B. After standing run under cold water to remove giblets if necessary.
NO.
Procedure
Menu
EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE
Food not listed in the Guide can be defrosted manually using 30 % setting.
NOTE: When freezing minced meat, shape it into fl at even sizes.
For chicken pieces, steaks and chops, freeze separately in single fl at layers and if necessary
interleave with freezer plastic to separate layers. This will ensure even defrosting.
It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.
1
3
4
2
Quantity
min-max
(kg's)
Standing
Time
(minutes)
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5
Fish Fillets 0.5 • Place fi sh fi llets on a defrost rack.
• The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Turn over and separate into pieces. 5
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
Chicken Fillets 0.5 • Place chicken fi llets on a defrost rack.
• The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Break apart and turn over. 5
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
Sausages / Minced Meat 0.5 • Place sausages / minced meat on a defrost rack.
•
The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and off. Remove defrosted portions,
turn
over and shield edges with foil strips. 5
• Press start to continue defrosting.
• After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil.
NO.
Procedure
Quantity
(kg's)
Menu
EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE
Standing
Time
(minutes)
1
2
3
NOTE: When freezing minced meat, shape it into fl at even sizes.
For fi sh fi llets, chicken fi llets and sausages, freeze separately in single fl at layers and if necessary
interleave with freezer plastic to separate layers. This will ensure even defrosting.
It is also a good idea to label the packs with the correct weights.
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4
Fresh Vegetables
Carrots
Potato
Beans / Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli / Caulifl ower
Zucchini / Spinach / Cabbage
}
}
}
}
INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE
The fi nal cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e,g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually.
1 serve
( approx. 400 g )
Menu
Procedure
Initial
Temperature
(approx.)
Quantity
(Unit per pressing each
INSTANT ACTION pad)
Dinner Plate
+ 3°C
Refrigerated
• Cover with plastic wrap.
• After cooking, stand covered.
Standing
Time
(minutes)
MEAT POTATO VEGETABLES
175-180g 125g 100g
Beef, Lamb sliced
2 varieties
Chicken, T-Bone
eg. sliced Carrot, Zucchini
Broccoli
Beverage
includes: Tea
Coffee
Water
1–4 cups
(1 cup, 250 ml)
+ 20°C
Room temperature
• No cover
• Place on the outside of turntable.
• After reheating, stir.
0.1–0.6 kg
(0.1 kg)
+ 3°C
Refrigerated
• Wash the vegetables.
•
Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish in the
following way: hard vegetables around the outside,
soft vegetables in the centre, medium vegetables in-
between.
• Cover with glass lid or plastic wrap.
• After cooking, stand covered and stir.
hard vegetables
medium vegetables
soft vegetables
0.1–0.6 kg
(0.1 kg)
– 18°C
Frozen
• Before cooking, separate vegetables eg. broccoli as
much as possible.
•
Arrange the vegetables in a shallow dish in the
following way : hard vegetables around the outside,
soft vegetables in the centre, medium vegetables in-
between.
• Cover with a glass lid or plastic wrap.
• After cooking, stand covered and stir.
Frozen Vegetables
Carrots
Beans / Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli / Caulifl ower
Corn
Green Peas
Mixed Vegetables
hard vegetables
medium vegetables
soft vegetables
Jacket Potato
Potato (whole)
1–6 pieces
+ 20°C
Room temperature
• Use washed new potatoes.
• Pierce twice with fork on each side.
• Place on outside of turntable.
•
The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will fl ash on and
off.
Turn over potatoes and press start to continue cooking.
• After cooking , stand, covered with aluminium foil.
1 - 5
2
1 - 5
3 - 10
( )
1 piece,
approx.
180-200 g
Rice / Pasta
includes: White Rice
Dry Pasta
1–4 serves
approx. + 60°C
hot tap water
or soup stock
• Wash rice thoroughly until water runs clear.
• Place into a microwave safe glass bowl and cover
with hot soup stock (for rice) or with hot tap water
(for rice or pasta).
• Cook uncovered.
• The oven will "beep" and stop. CHECK will fl ash on
and off.
Stir and press start to continue cooking.
• After cooking, stand and stir.
1 - 5
1 serve,
1
/2 cup
Serve 1 serve 2 serves 3 serves 4 serves
Rice/Pasta
1
/2 cup 1 cup 1
1
/2 cups 2 cups
Soup stock or Hot
tap water for Rice
1
1
/4 cups 1
1
/2 cups 2 cups 3 cups
Hot tap water for
Pasta
2 cups 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups
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GLASSWARE/CERAMIC
(HEAT RESISTANT)
METAL COOKWARE
PLASTIC WRAP/
OVEN BAGS
ALUMINIUM FOIL
STRAW AND WOOD
PA PE R
PLASTIC COOKWARE
MICROWAVE SAFE
BROWNING DISH
THERMOMETERS
•
MICROWAVE SAFE
•
CONVENTIONAL
COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE
GLASSWARE
• Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods.
CERAMIC
• Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited.
• Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf.
• Avoid using antique pottery.
• If unsure, check with the manufacturer.
• Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the microwave oven.
• Microwave energy is refl ected by metal.
• Plastic wrap can be used to cover food.
• Some shrinkage of the wrap may occur, over an extended cooking time.
• When removing wrap, lift it in such a way to avoid steam burns.
• Do not tie oven bags with metal twist ties, substitute with string.
• For cooking food with high fat content, do not bring the wrap in contact with the food as it may melt.
• Small amounts may be used to shield certain parts of meat and fi sh when cooking or defrosting.
• Remove food in foil trays, if possible, and place in a microwave safe dish.
• If not possible, place the foil tray onto a heat proof plate allowing 2.5 cm between the walls of the oven.
• Excessive over heating of these materials may cause a fi re in the microwave oven.
• Paper towels and waxed paper are suitable to use to prevent splatters.
• These are suitable for use when reheating foods or for short cooking times.
• Ideal for cooking, reheating and defrosting.
• Some microwave safe plastic cookware are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content.
• Ensure that the preheating time of the dish is not exceeded.
• Ensure that a microwave heat proof dinner plate or suitable insulator be placed between the turntable and the browning dish.
YES
NO
YES
FOR
SHIELDING
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
MICROWAVE
SAFE ONLY
Advice
Use
Utensil
( )
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1. THE ARRANGEMENT
Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish.
3. COVERING
Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your ordinary
oven, or to retain moisture. Cover foods such as Vegetables, Casseroles, or when
Reheating.
Use to cover foods:
5. SHIELDING
Shield using small pieces of aluminium foil to shield thin areas of meat, fi sh and
poultry or edges of cakes to prevent overcooking.
7. STIRRING
Stir foods from the outside to the centre of the dish, once or twice during cooking
if possible.
Eg. Casseroles and Sauces.
9. DENSITY
The depth to which microwaves penetrate food varies depending on the food's
density. Porous foods like minced beef or mashed potatoes microwave faster than
dense ones like steak or whole potatoes.
11. STARTING TEMPERATURE
Frozen or refrigerated foods take longer to heat than food at room temperature.
Cooking times in this book are based on normal storage temperatures. Since
rooms, refrigerators and freezers differ in temperature, check cooking result at
the minimum time.
13. CONDENSATION
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. The humidity and moisture
in food will infl uence the amount of condensation in the oven. Generally, covered
foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered foods. Ensure that the
ventilation openings are not blocked.
TOMATO
EGG
LID PAPER TOWELPLASTIC WRAP
FISH
CHICKEN
HELPFUL HINTS
2. TURNING
Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking
time.
4. PIERCING
Pierce potatoes, eggs, tomatoes or any foods with a skin or membrane to allow
steam to escape.
6. STANDING TIME
Standing time is important. After cooking or defrosting ensure adequate standing
time. This allows the food to continue cooking or heating. Refer to cooking guides
for each menu or according to manufacturers instructions.
8. SIZE
Small pieces cook faster than large ones. To speed up cooking, cut pieces smaller
than 5 cm so microwaves can penetrate to the centre from all sides. For even
cooking, make all the pieces the same size.
10. FAT AND BONE
Marbling within meat, or a thin, even layer of fat on a roast, speeds cooking.
Large fatty areas or excess drippings in dish attract energy away from meat, and
slows cooking. Centre bones do not affect cooking, but bone on the side of meat
conducts heat to the areas next to it.
12. QUANTITY
Microwave cooking times are directly related to the amount of food in the oven.
Because energy is absorbed by the food itself, one potato or a single piece of
chicken cooks rapidly. When the energy is divided among several items, cooking
takes more time.
14. GENERAL
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly
therefore, it is very important that you select the appropriate cooking time and
power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated. If you are unsure of the
cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power
levels until the food is suffi ciently heated evenly throughout.
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Within 3 minutes of closing the door.
Weight
Menu Number
x 4
QUICK
REFERENCE
GUIDE
COOKING GUIDES
R
SHARP CORPORATION OSAKA, JAPAN
CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE
TINSEB185WRRZ-J91
Printed in Thailand
Instant Action
Express Defrost
Easy Defrost
Less/More
Setting
To defrost 1.0kg of Chicken Pieces.
Within 2 seconds
For More setting
or
x 1 x 2
For Less setting
For Instant Action.
To defrost 0.5kg of Chicken Fillets.
For Express Defrost and Easy Defrost.
For More setting
or
Menu Number
x 1 x 2
Weight
Express Defrost does not need to enter weight.
For Less setting
FEATURE
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
To cook 2 Jacket Potatoes.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
QUICK OPERATION GUIDE
Variable Cooking
control
Instant Cook
Timer
Child Lock
Clock
FEATURE
To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds
on 30%.
To set for 3 minutes.
To lock.
Just One Touch
Press for 3 seconds
Press for 3 seconds
To unlock.
To set for 11:45 am
1
HELPFUL HINTS
COOKWARE
AND
UTENSIL GUIDE
23
INSTANT ACTION
MENU GUIDE
EXPRESS DEFROST
MENU GUIDE
EASY DEFROST
MENU GUIDE
CHART
6
4
5
Menu Number
x 2
x 4
Cooking Time
Within 3 minutes of closing the
door
x
2
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