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This function enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to 3 different stages.

Example:
To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P power   (Stage 1)

16 minutes on 30P power   (Stage 2)

The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes on 100P and then for 16 minutes on 30P.

NOTE: If 100P is selected as the final power level, it is not necessary to input the power level.

STAGE 1
1. Enter the cooking time

by pressing the 1 MIN
key 5 times.

2. Input the power level by

pressing the POWER LEVEL
key once.

STAGE 2
3. Enter the cooking time by

pressing the 10 MIN key
once and then the 1 MIN
key 6 times.

4. Input the power level by

pressing the POWER LEVEL
key 4 times.

5. Press the START/

AUTO MINUTE key
once to start.

AUTO MINUTE enables you:
• To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
• To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.

You can use this function for manual cooking only.

Example: To cook on 100P for 2 minutes, press the

START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.

NOTE:
• The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start, can only be input within 3 minutes after cooking

completion, closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.

• The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes.

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3.  LESS (▼) and MORE (▲) TIME:

The LESS (▼) TIME and MORE (▲) TIME keys enable you to:
• Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes.
• Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only).

TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST / AUTO COOK
Press the LESS (▼) / MORE (▲) TIME key before pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

For Example: If you prefer Jacket Potatoes which are cooked but still firm, use the LESS (▼) TIME

key. Alternatively, if you prefer Jacket Potatoes softer, use the MORE (▲) TIME key.

If you select MORE, the display will show                . Alternatively, if you select LESS, the display will show    

. Some menus cannot use the LESS function. If you select LESS for them,               will

appear when the START/ AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.

NOTE: To cancel LESS (▼) / MORE (▲), simply press the same key again.

To change MORE to LESS simply press the LESS (▼) TIME key.
To change LESS to MORE simply press the MORE (▲) TIME key.

TO USE LESS AND MORE WITH MANUAL COOKING
Press the LESS (▼) or MORE (▲) TIME key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time
in multiples of 1 minute whilst the oven is in use. The overall cooking time can be increased to a
maximum of 99 minutes.

Example: To cook on 50P for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes:

2. Input the power level by

pressing the POWER
LEVEL key three times.

1. Enter the cooking time by

pressing the 10 MIN key
once. 

3. Press the START/AUTO

MINUTE key once to
start cooking.

4. Reduce the cooking time by

pressing the LESS TIME key twice.

Cooking time is reduced by 2 minutes and
continues to count down, for example:

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1. Enter the desired

time by pressing the
1 MIN key 5 times.

2. Press the KITCHEN

TIMER/CLOCK SET
key once.

The display will count
down. When the display
reaches zero, the audible
signal will sound.

Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked / defrosted
food.

Example: 
To set the timer for 5 minutes.

You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90 seconds. To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER whilst counting
down, simply press the STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to the time of day, if set.

NOTE: The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking.

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Microwaves cook food faster than conventional
cooking. It is therefore essential that certain
techniques are followed to ensure good results.

Many of the following techniques are similar to
those used in conventional cooking.

Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the
dish. e.g. Chicken drumsticks.
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will
receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the
centre.

Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow
recommendations where given.
Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.

Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in
several places before cooking or reheating as steam will
build up and may cause food to explode.
e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.

For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during
cooking. Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.

Standing time is necessary after cooking as it enables the heat to disperse
equally throughout the food.

WARNING:
Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times.
If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food
may overheat, burn and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.

COOKING ADVICE NOTES:
• Always attend the oven when in use.
• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for

• Refer to the charts in the cookbook section for

recommended cooking times and power levels.

• Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold

turntable or cold foods/utensils on a hot
turntable. 

• Liquids and foods must not be heated in

• Only use microwave popcorn within the

recommended packaging (follow the
manufacturers instructions). Never use oil
unless specified by the manufacturer and never
cook for longer than instructed.

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