Sharp R-254M (serv.man7) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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MICROWAVING
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Introduction:
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which
causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in
the same way your hands get warm when you rub them
together.
Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy,
and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore,
important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure
even heating. Where recommended allow food to
stand. This is not optional but necessary to ensure
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which
causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in
the same way your hands get warm when you rub them
together.
Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy,
and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore,
important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure
even heating. Where recommended allow food to
stand. This is not optional but necessary to ensure
thorough cooking and is particularly important for
dense food, such as joints of meat.
Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and
utensils and heat the food inside the dishes.
Microwaves are reflected by metal. The oven is lined
with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to
prevent microwave leakage. Metallic dishes are not
suitable for microwaving. Only use utensils that are
suitable for microwave ovens.
(See suitable cookware, pages 18 - 19).
dense food, such as joints of meat.
Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and
utensils and heat the food inside the dishes.
Microwaves are reflected by metal. The oven is lined
with metal and has a fine metallic mesh in the door to
prevent microwave leakage. Metallic dishes are not
suitable for microwaving. Only use utensils that are
suitable for microwave ovens.
(See suitable cookware, pages 18 - 19).
Power level:
The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100P you will
be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on
and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100P you will
be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on
and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default
to 100P unless you press the POWER LEVEL key to
the desired setting.
to 100P unless you press the POWER LEVEL key to
the desired setting.
TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL:
To check the microwave power level during cooking,
press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger
is pressing the POWER LEVEL key the power level
will be displayed. The oven continues to count down
although the display will show the power level.
To check the microwave power level during cooking,
press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger
is pressing the POWER LEVEL key the power level
will be displayed. The oven continues to count down
although the display will show the power level.
To change the power level for cooking, enter the
required time and then press the POWER LEVEL key.
For example:
required time and then press the POWER LEVEL key.
For example:
Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power
level for cooking, follow the advice given in the
recipe section. Generally the following
recommendations apply:
level for cooking, follow the advice given in the
recipe section. Generally the following
recommendations apply:
100P - (HIGH output = 800W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.
70P - (MEDIUM HIGH output = 560W) used for
longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints,
meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes
such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this
reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food
will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.
longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints,
meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes
such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this
reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food
will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.
50P - (MEDIUM output = 400W) for dense foods
which require a long cooking time when cooked
conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use
this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
which require a long cooking time when cooked
conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use
this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
30P - (MEDIUM LOW output = 240W Defrost
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.
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.
10P - (LOW output = 80W) For gentle defrosting,
eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
P = Percentage
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
x1
100P (HIGH)
x2
70P (MED HIGH)
x3
50P (MEDIUM)
x4
30P (MED LOW)
x5
10P (LOW)
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BEFORE OPERATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.
3. The display will show:
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.
3. The display will show:
To set the clock, see below.
1.
2.
3.
x1
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
1. To set the 12 hour clock, press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key
once, will appear in the display.
2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key
twice,
will appear in the display.
1. Select the 24
hour clock.
2. To enter the hours press the
10 MIN key twice, and
then the 1 MIN key 3 times.
then the 1 MIN key 3 times.
Check the display.
Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35
4. To enter the minutes press the
10 MIN key 3 times, then the
1 MIN key 5 times.
1 MIN key 5 times.
3. To change from hours to
minutes press the DELAY
START/CLOCK SET key once.
START/CLOCK SET key once.
5. To start the clock press
the DELAY START/
CLOCK SET key once.
CLOCK SET key once.
x1
x2
KG / LB
CONVERSION
DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
KG / LB
CONVERSION
DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.
x2
x3
x2
10min.
1min.
x5
x1
x3
10min.
1min.
x1
KG / LB
CONVERSION
DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
KG / LB
CONVERSION
DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
KG / LB
CONVERSION
DELAY START
CLOCK SET
TIMER
KITCHEN
NOTES:
• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press DELAY START/CLOCK SET key and the time of day
• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press DELAY START/CLOCK SET key and the time of day
will remain on the display as long as you keep your finger on the key. This does not affect the cooking process.
• If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day. If the clock has
not been set, the display will only show
when cooking is complete.
• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show:
after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time
of day will also be erased.
• When you want to reset the time of day, follow the above example again.
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HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN
x2
x1
1. To enter the cooking time press
the 1 MIN key twice and then
the 10 SEC key 3 times.
the 10 SEC key 3 times.
2. To input the power level
press the POWER LEVEL
key twice for 70P.
key twice for 70P.
x3
1min.
10sec.
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start cooking.
start cooking.
x2
The display will count down
through the set cooking time.
through the set cooking time.
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
Opening and closing the door:
To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle.
To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle.
Starting the oven:
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place
directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key.
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place
directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key.
Stopping the oven:
If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key
once or open the oven door. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme,
press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
If you wish to stop the oven during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key
once or open the oven door. If you wish to cancel the cooking programme,
press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
Example:
To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.
To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70P microwave power.
NOTES:
• Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).
• When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. The cooking
• Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds (99.90).
• When the door is opened during cooking, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. The cooking
time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
• When oven operation has finished, the time of day will reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.
• If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger
• If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your finger
is touching the key the power level will be displayed.
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EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST
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EXPRESS COOK allows you to cook 3 popular menus from frozen or chilled.
When cooking from frozen (-18°C) press the desired menu key once,
will appear on the display.
When cooking from chilled (5°C) press the desired menu key twice,
will appear on the display.
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys until the
desired weight is displayed.
desired weight is displayed.
1. Press the ROAST BEEF/
LAMB key twice to select
cooking from chilled.
cooking from chilled.
Example 1: To cook medium Roast Beef weighing 1.2kg from chilled using EXPRESS COOK.
x2
DOWN
UP
x8
OR
DOWN
DOWN
UP
x4
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to start
cooking.
cooking.
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
DOWN
UP
DOWN
DOWN
UP
START
AUTO MINUTE
STOP
CLEAR
POWER
LEVEL
x1
NOTE: If the DOWN (▼) weight key is pressed the display will count down from the highest weight range,
each time the key is pressed.
If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time the key
is pressed.
You can enter the weight by holding down the WEIGHT keys, as well as by pressing, until the desired
weight appears.
each time the key is pressed.
If the UP (▲) weight key is pressed the display will count up from the lowest weight range, each time the key
is pressed.
You can enter the weight by holding down the WEIGHT keys, as well as by pressing, until the desired
weight appears.
EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel and the
charts on pages 10-11. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.
charts on pages 10-11. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.
The display will count down
through the cooking time.
through the cooking time.
2. Enter the weight by pressing
the WEIGHT keys until the
desired weight is displayed.
desired weight is displayed.
1. Select the menu required by
pressing the MEAT JOINT
key once.
key once.
Example 2: To defrost a Meat Joint weighing 1.2kg using EXPRESS DEFROST.
x1
x8
OR
x4
3. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to start
defrosting.
defrosting.
x1
The display will count down
through the defrosting time.
through the defrosting time.
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