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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).

EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST /
AUTOCOOK
Press the LESS ( 

▼ ) TIME / MORE ( ▲ )

TIME key before pressing the START/AUTO
MINUTE key.

MEAL IN ONE
Press the LESS ( 

▼ ) TIME / MORE ( ▲ )

TIME key within 2 seconds after pressing the
desired key.

Example:
If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked,
but still firm, use the LESS ( 

▼ ) TIME key.

Alternatively, if you prefer Baked Potatoes softer,
use the MORE ( 

▲ ) TIME key.

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

NOTES:
• The cooking/defrosting time will increase/

decrease in multiples of 1 minute.

• The overall time can be extended to a

maximum of 99 minutes.

NOTES:
• If you select MORE the display will

show,            . 
If you select LESS the display will
show,            .

• Some menus cannot use the LESS function.

If you select LESS for them, then press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key,            will be
displayed.

• To cancel LESS / MORE, press the same key

again.

• To change MORE to LESS, press the

▼ ) TIME key.

• To change LESS to MORE, press the

▲ ) TIME key.

4. Reduce the cooking time by pressing the

LESS TIME key twice.

The cooking time is reduced by 2 minutes and
continues to count down.

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the

10 MIN. key once.

2. Input the power level by pressing the

POWER LEVEL key 3 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key

once to start cooking.

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DELAY START enables you to programme the
oven to cook at any time during the:
• next 12 hours (if the 12 hour clock is set).
• next 24 hours (if the 24 hour clock is set).
• You can only use DELAY START with manual

cooking.

• Before programming the oven, always check

the display is showing the correct time of day.

NOTES:
• The DELAY START time can only be entered in

multiples of 10 minutes. It is not possible to
enter less than 10 minutes or any time which is
not in multiples of 10 minutes.

• Once the oven is programmed for DELAY

START the display will flash between the time
of day and           .              

• If you want to cancel a DELAY START

programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key.

• If the door is opened after programming, close

the door and press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key to continue with DELAY START.

• If you press and hold the DELAY START/

CLOCK SET key, the DELAY START time
will be displayed until you release your finger
from the key.

1. Enter the desired start time by pressing the

1 MIN. key 4 times, then the 10 SEC. key 3
times.

3. Enter the desired cooking time by pressing

the 10 MIN. key 4 times.

2. Press the DELAY START/CLOCK SET key

once to set the start time for cooking.

Example:
The current time of day is 1:00pm and you want
to programme the oven to reheat a casserole on
50P for 40 minutes at 4:30pm. (In this example
the oven is set to the 12 hour clock mode).

4. Input the power level by pressing the

POWER LEVEL key 3 times.

When the oven starts at 4:30pm, the
preprogrammed sequence will start.
The cooking time and mode will appear on
the display.

5. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key

once to start the programme.

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

NOTES:
• You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90

seconds.

• To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER simply press

the STOP/CLEAR key and the display will
return to the time of day, if set.

• The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used

whilst the oven is in use or when the DELAY
START function is set.

Example:
To set the timer for 5 minutes. 

1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key once.

2. Enter the desired time by pressing the

1 MIN. key 5 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key

once to the timer.

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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 (see pages 31 - 36).
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 so 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.

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.

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. 

• 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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