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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: 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.
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.
Pacemaker: If you have a heart pacemaker,
consult your doctor or the pacemaker
manufacturer prior to oven use.
consult your doctor or the pacemaker
manufacturer prior to oven use.
Oven Use:
• The oven is for domestic food use only.
• Never operate the oven when empty.
• Do not leave or store anything inside the oven
• The oven is for domestic food use only.
• Never operate the oven when empty.
• Do not leave or store anything inside the oven
when not in use.
• Never attempt to use the oven with the door
open. It is important not to force or tamper
with the door safety latches.
with the door safety latches.
• Never operate the oven with any object caught
in the door.
• Do not insert fingers or objects in the holes of
the door latches or air-vent openings as this may
damage the oven and cause an electric shock.
damage the oven and cause an electric shock.
• If water or food drops inside the air vent
openings switch off the oven immediately,
unplug it and call a SHARP approved service
facility. (See page 35).
unplug it and call a SHARP approved service
facility. (See page 35).
• Never move the oven while it is operating.
FIRE: If smoke is observed, switch off
and unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
and unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING: Liquids and other foods
must not be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container. Stir the liquid
prior to and during heating/ reheating,
let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in
the oven after cooking.
must not be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container. Stir the liquid
prior to and during heating/ reheating,
let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in
the oven after cooking.
IMPORTANT!
• The fuse from the cut-off plug should be
• The fuse from the cut-off plug should be
removed and the plug disposed of in a safe
manner.
manner.
• Under no circumstances should the cut-off
plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a
serious electric shock may occur.
serious electric shock may occur.
• The plug must not be used without the fuse
cover fitted.
• If you have any doubt about your microwave
oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.
• When replacing the plug please ensure that
you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to
BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown
coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or
ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about
electrical connection seek the help of a
qualified electrician.
BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown
coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or
ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about
electrical connection seek the help of a
qualified electrician.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST
BE EARTHED
BE EARTHED
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code
given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 35.
given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 35.
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MAFF HEATING CATEGORY
The heating category (a letter A to E) developed
by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food) with microwave oven and food
manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to
heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb
2oz]). It does not represent the general
performance of the oven.
by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food) with microwave oven and food
manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to
heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb
2oz]). It does not represent the general
performance of the oven.
HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS
Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those
used for TV and radio signals.
used for TV and radio signals.
Electrical energy is converted into microwave
energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via
a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering
the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide
cover.
energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via
a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering
the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide
cover.
Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because
of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there
is a fine metal mesh on the door.
During cooking the microwaves bounce off the
sides of the oven cavity at random.
of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there
is a fine metal mesh on the door.
During cooking the microwaves bounce off the
sides of the oven cavity at random.
Microwaves will pass through certain materials,
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See “Suitable Cookware” on page 17).
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See “Suitable Cookware” on page 17).
Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves
which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by
friction, in the same way your hands get warm
when you rub them together.
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 important to turn, rearrange or stir
food to ensure even heating.
microwave energy, then the heat moves to the
centre by conduction, as it does in conventional
cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir
food to ensure even heating.
Once cooking is complete, the oven
automatically stops producing microwaves.
automatically stops producing microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
Microwave output power
in Watts (based on
international (IEC 60705)
standard).
in Watts (based on
international (IEC 60705)
standard).
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
OUTPUT
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
oven heating category.
Microwave Symbol.
A B C D E
Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating
categories A to E. Follow instructions for the
letter corresponding to the oven’s heating
category. The higher the output power and
heating category of the oven the less heating time
is required as shown opposite.
categories A to E. Follow instructions for the
letter corresponding to the oven’s heating
category. The higher the output power and
heating category of the oven the less heating time
is required as shown opposite.
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BEFORE OPERATION
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash:
1. The oven display will flash:
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR button.
3. The display will show:
1.
2.
3.
x1
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Power Level
Press the
Percentage
POWER
LEVEL button
HIGH
x 1
100P
MEDIUM HIGH
x 2
70P
MEDIUM
x 3
50P
MEDIUM LOW
x 4
30P
(Defrost)
LOW
x 5
10P
(Defrost)
• Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown
opposite.
• To change the power level for cooking, enter
the cooking time and then press the POWER
LEVEL button.
LEVEL button.
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
cook at 100P unless you press the POWER
LEVEL button to the desired setting.
cook at 100P unless you press the POWER
LEVEL button to the desired setting.
Check the power level:
To check the microwave power level during
cooking, press the POWER LEVEL button.
As long as your finger is pressing the POWER
LEVEL button 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 button.
As long as your finger is pressing the POWER
LEVEL button the power level will be displayed.
The oven continues to count down although the
display will show the power level.
POWER LEVEL
BUTTON
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock.
• To select the 12 hour clock, press and hold
the POWER LEVEL button for 3 seconds.
“12H” will appear on the display.
“12H” will appear on the display.
To set the time of day follow the instructions
opposite.
opposite.
1. Select the clock type required.
2. Enter the hours by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
3. Press the POWER LEVEL button once.
4. Enter the minutes by turning the
TIME/WEIGHT knob.
5. To start the clock, press the POWER
LEVEL button once.
NOTES:
• Press the STOP/CLEAR button if you make a
• Press the STOP/CLEAR button if you make a
mistake during programming.
• 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 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 “88:88” after the power is
reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the
programme will be erased. The time of day will
also be erased.
intermittently show “88:88” 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 opposite example again.
• To select the 24 hour clock, press and hold
the POWER LEVEL button for 3 seconds,
then press again.
“24H” will appear on the display.
then press again.
“24H” will appear on the display.
x1
x1
x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
1. x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
2. x1 again.
2. x1 again.
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