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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
The following situations are normal and are not signs that the oven is malfunctioning.
Steam has condensed inside the oven. Wipe dry with a
soft cloth or a sponge after cooling.
soft cloth or a sponge after cooling.
The air ventilation openings are at the oven bottom (left
side). It is normal for used steam to come from the air
ventilation openings. Be aware that hot steam comes out
during steam cooking, and keep children away from the
oven.
side). It is normal for used steam to come from the air
ventilation openings. Be aware that hot steam comes out
during steam cooking, and keep children away from the
oven.
This operation is normal.
Steam has condensed on the oven fl oor. Wipe dry with a
soft cloth or a sponge after cooling.
Steam has condensed on the oven fl oor. Wipe dry with a
soft cloth or a sponge after cooling.
Check the door sealings to make sure it is lying smoothly
and fl at.
and fl at.
When microwaving, you may hear the magnetron cycling
on and off depending on the power level.
on and off depending on the power level.
The cooling fan will operate until the oven is cool.
The fan may continue to operate up to 10 minutes
depending on the oven and parts temperatures.
The fan may continue to operate up to 10 minutes
depending on the oven and parts temperatures.
High temperatures may cause expansion of the oven's
components. This is normal.
components. This is normal.
See page 10 for step-by-step instructions for cleaning the
oven before the fi rst use.
oven before the fi rst use.
* Did you fi ll the water tank with water to the MAX mark
before cooking?
* Did you move the water tank off from the oven during
the cooking? Do not remove the water tank during the
cooking except for the case instructed in the cookbook
or the operation manual.
cooking except for the case instructed in the cookbook
or the operation manual.
* Did you use the glass tray? See the impor tant
instructions on page 7-8.
See "For removal of OIL AND FOOD SPLASHES on oven
walls:" on page 20.
It is important to clean the oven interior after every use.
walls:" on page 20.
It is important to clean the oven interior after every use.
Check Demonstration Mode on page 19 and cancel.
The air ventilation openings are at the oven bottom (left
side). This is normal. Be aware that hot air comes out
during combi cooking, and keep children away from the
oven.
side). This is normal. Be aware that hot air comes out
during combi cooking, and keep children away from the
oven.
Steam
Noise / Sound
Smoke / Aroma
Cooking result
Food spatters
Others
Water is found inside the oven
when the door is opened.
when the door is opened.
Steam comes out from the
bottom of the oven.
bottom of the oven.
Condensed water can be seen
in the oven cavity.
in the oven cavity.
Steam comes from the door
during cooking.
during cooking.
Noise during microwave
cooking.
cooking.
Noise after cooking.
Noise when cooking with high
temperature.
temperature.
When using the oven for the
fi rst time, it may smoke or smell.
fi rst time, it may smoke or smell.
When cooking with steam the
results are not good.
results are not good.
It is diffi cult to remove food
spatters stuck on the oven walls.
spatters stuck on the oven walls.
The time in the display is
counting down rapidly.
counting down rapidly.
Hot air comes out from the
bottom of the oven.
bottom of the oven.
ANSWER
QUESTION / SITUATION
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SERVICE CALL CHECK
Please check the following before calling for service.
1. Power supply
Check the power plug is properly connected to a suitable wall outlet.
Check the line fuse/circuit breaker is functioning properly.
2. When the door is opened, does the oven lamp light?
1. Power supply
Check the power plug is properly connected to a suitable wall outlet.
Check the line fuse/circuit breaker is functioning properly.
2. When the door is opened, does the oven lamp light?
Yes _______ No
_______
3. Place a cup of water (approx. 150 ml) in the oven and close the door securely.
Programme the oven for one minute on 100% power and start the oven.
Does the oven lamp come on?
Programme the oven for one minute on 100% power and start the oven.
Does the oven lamp come on?
Yes _______ No
_______
Does the ventilation work? (You will hear the fan sound.)
Yes _______ No
_______
Does the Microwave indicator appear in the display?
Yes _______ No
_______
After 1 minute does the signal sound?
Yes _______ No
_______
Is the cup with water warm after the above operation?
Yes _______ No
_______
4. Take the cup of water out of the oven and close the door.
Programme the grill for 5 minutes and start the oven.
Does the Grill indicator appear in the display?
Programme the grill for 5 minutes and start the oven.
Does the Grill indicator appear in the display?
Yes _______ No
_______
After 5 minutes is the inside of the oven hot?
Yes _______ No
_______
5. Fill the water tank with water and replace.
Operate the oven for 3 minutes on Steam High.
After the oven stops, is the inside of the oven fi lled with steam?
Yes _______ No
_______
If “NO” is the answer to any of the above questions, call your dealer or an authorised SHARP Service Agent and
report the results of your check.
report the results of your check.
IMPORTANT: If the display shows nothing even if the power supply plug is properly connected, the energy save
mode may be in operation. Open and close the oven door to operate the oven. See 10.
mode may be in operation. Open and close the oven door to operate the oven. See 10.
NOTES:
1. If time in the display is counting down very rapidly, check Demonstration Mode. (Please see page 19 for the
1. If time in the display is counting down very rapidly, check Demonstration Mode. (Please see page 19 for the
detail.)
2. If you cook the food over the recommended time with only the same
cooking mode, the power of the oven will lower automatically to
avoid overheating. (The microwave power level will be reduced or
the grill heating element will begin to turn on and off, though it is
hardly visible).
avoid overheating. (The microwave power level will be reduced or
the grill heating element will begin to turn on and off, though it is
hardly visible).
Cooking Mode Recommended time
Microwave 100%
20 minutes
Grill
10 minutes
Combi High
Grill - 10 minutes
CALLING FOR SERVICE
• If you are unable to resolve a problem using the
checks covered on the last few pages, do not
attempt to service this microwave oven
yourself.
attempt to service this microwave oven
yourself.
• Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the
oven was purchased in order to obtain service.
Where this is not possible, please contact
the SHARP Customer Infor mation Centre.
Telephone: 08705 274277 (office hours).
Where this is not possible, please contact
the SHARP Customer Infor mation Centre.
Telephone: 08705 274277 (office hours).
• For general information and assistance with
oven queries, please contact our
Customer Information Centre:
U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)
Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)
Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport
• Replacement accessories may be obtained
U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)
Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)
Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport
• Replacement accessories may be obtained
from our main parts distributor:
Willow Vale Electronics Ltd.
Telephone: 0121 766 5414
Telephone: 0121 766 5414
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COOKBOOK
Points To Remember
• Please make reading the Operation Manual your very fi rst step in working with your new oven. This important
booklet explains exactly how the oven works and what you need to know to operate it successfully.
• Use the information in the charts and recipes to help adapt your own favorite recipes or convenience foods for
preparation in the oven.
• The stated cooking times in the charts and recipes are guidelines and are based on standard conditions.
Cooking results will vary according to the conditions of food, utensils and the oven. Please check the cooking
result and if necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.
result and if necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.
• Prepare the food and use accessories as instructed.
• When placing food in the oven, turning, stirring or adding something to the food, please ensure the door does
• When placing food in the oven, turning, stirring or adding something to the food, please ensure the door does
not remain open long so as to avoid loss of heat.
• Please refer to Food and Utensil Position Chart on page 13 before setting food in the oven.
• Always distribute the ingredients evenly inside a piece of ovenware or steam tray to achieve even cooking
• Always distribute the ingredients evenly inside a piece of ovenware or steam tray to achieve even cooking
results.
• There is no need to fi ll the water tank for Microwave, Grill, Combi High or Combi Low cooking.
• If you would like to adapt your favorite recipes for the microwave, you should take note of the following: Shorten
• If you would like to adapt your favorite recipes for the microwave, you should take note of the following: Shorten
cooking times by a third to a half. Follow the example of the recipes in this cookery book.
Cooking Techniques
TABLES FOR SETTING THE
COOKING TIME WITH THE FOOD
THERMOMETER
Drinks/food
Internal
temperature
at the of minutes
Internal
temperature up
to 10 to 15 of
standing time
Heating drinks
(coffee, water,
tea, etc.)
Heating milk
Heating soups
Heating stews
Poultry
Lamb
(coffee, water,
tea, etc.)
Heating milk
Heating soups
Heating stews
Poultry
Lamb
Rare cooked
Well cooked
Well cooked
Beef
Rare roast
Medium cooked
well done
Medium cooked
well done
Pork, Veal
65-75°C
60-65°C
75-80°C
75-80°C
80-85°C
75-80°C
75-80°C
80-85°C
70°C
75-80°C
50-55°C
60-65°C
75-80°C
80-85°C
60-65°C
75-80°C
80-85°C
85-90°C
70-75°C
80-85°C
80-85°C
55-60°C
65-70°C
80-85°C
80-85°C
65-70°C
80-85°C
80-85°C
- Determining Cooking Time with a Food
Thermometer -
Thermometer -
Every drink and every food has a specific internal
temperature at the end of the cooking process, at which
the cooking process can be ended and the result is good.
You can determine the internal temperature with a food
thermometer. The most important temperatures are given
in the temperature table.
temperature at the end of the cooking process, at which
the cooking process can be ended and the result is good.
You can determine the internal temperature with a food
thermometer. The most important temperatures are given
in the temperature table.
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COOKBOOK
About Utensils and Coverings
The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode.
Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly
on food can be used to shield areas from cooking or
defrosting too quickly. Keep foil at least 2 cm from walls
of oven.
on food can be used to shield areas from cooking or
defrosting too quickly. Keep foil at least 2 cm from walls
of oven.
Aluminium Foil
Metal, Foil Containers
China, Ceramics,
Heat-resistant Glass-
ware
e.g. Pyrex
e.g. Pyrex
®
Plastic/Polystyrene
heat-resistant temp.
over 140°C
Plastic Wrap
heat-resistant temp.
over 140°C
Paper Towels,
Paper Plates
Containers made of
synthetic material
Baking paper
Roasting Bags
Silver Dishes and
Cooking Utensils or
Containers that might
rust inside the oven.
Rack
Steam trays
Glass tray
Utensils -
Coverings
Steam
YES
Grill
Microwave
YES
YES
Use microwave-safe plastic
containers for reheating and
defrosting. Some microwave-
safe plastics are not suitable
f o r c o o k i n g f o o d s w i t h
high sugar content. Follow
manufacturer's directions.
containers for reheating and
defrosting. Some microwave-
safe plastics are not suitable
f o r c o o k i n g f o o d s w i t h
high sugar content. Follow
manufacturer's directions.
Care must be taken as
some containers warp,
melt or discolour at high
temperatures.
some containers warp,
melt or discolour at high
temperatures.
Only use for warming or to
absorb moisture. Care must
be taken, as overheating
may cause fi re. Do not use
recycled paper towels which
may contain metal fi lings.
Ovproof porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and
bone china are usually suitable. Do not use the container
if it has a fl aw.
bone china are usually suitable. Do not use the container
if it has a fl aw.
Care should be taken if using fi ne glassware as it can break or crack if heated
suddenly.
suddenly.
Cooking
Mode
Follow manufacturer’s
directions.
directions.
They could melt at high temperature.
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in each cooking mode.
When heating food in plastic containers, pay special attention to the melting temperature of
the containers. Never heat the plastic containers at over their melting temperature. Keep an
eye on the oven due to the possibility of melting and ignition.
Combi
YES
NO
YES
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
In general, porcelain is suitable. Please be sure that your
porcelain does not contain any metal or gold or silver
plating. Check manufacturer's recommendation for being
microwave safe. Do not use the container if it has a fl aw.
porcelain does not contain any metal or gold or silver
plating. Check manufacturer's recommendation for being
microwave safe. Do not use the container if it has a fl aw.
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
The metal rack supplied
h a v e b e e n s p e c i a l l y
designed for Combi and will
not damage the oven.
NO
NO
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
YES
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