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Fire: If food overheats, starts to smoke
or burn: Keep oven door closed; Turn
oven off; Switch off the power at the
socket and disconnect the plug from the
socket. Failure to follow this procedure
may result in fire and oven damage.
or burn: Keep oven door closed; Turn
oven off; Switch off the power at the
socket and disconnect the plug from the
socket. Failure to follow this procedure
may result in fire and oven damage.
WARNING!
Inspect the Oven:
Check the oven carefully for damage
before and regularly after installation.
Check the oven carefully for damage
before and regularly after installation.
• Make sure the door closes properly,
that it is not misaligned or warped.
• Check the hinges and door safety
latches are not broken or loose.
• Ensure the door seal and sealing
surfaces are not damaged.
• Inspect the oven interior and door for
dents.
Important:
If any damage is apparent, do not
operate the oven in any way. Contact
your dealer or an authorised Service
Technician appointed by SHARP.
Important:
If any damage is apparent, do not
operate the oven in any way. Contact
your dealer or an authorised Service
Technician appointed by SHARP.
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Oven Use:
• The oven is for domestic food preparation only.
• The oven is for domestic food preparation only.
Never operate 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 tamper with or bypass the
door safety latches. This may result in exposure to
microwave energy.
door safety latches. This may result in exposure to
microwave energy.
• Never operate the oven with any object caught in
the door sealing surfaces, this again may cause
microwave leakage.
microwave leakage.
• 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
Service Technician appointed by SHARP.
(See page 28).
Service Technician appointed by SHARP.
(See page 28).
• Never attempt to move the oven while it is
operating.
1.Remove all packing materials including the feature
sticker. Do not remove the plastic film from the inside
of the oven window as this protects it from dirt.
of the oven window as this protects it from dirt.
2.Place oven on a secure, level surface, strong
enough to take the oven weight, plus the heaviest
item likely to be cooked in the oven.
item likely to be cooked in the oven.
3.Ensure there is a minimum of free space above the
oven of 19cm.
4.Do not place the oven where heat, moisture or high
humidity are generated, (for example, near or
above a conventional oven) or near combustible
materials (for example, curtains). Do not block or
obstruct air vent openings, as obstructions may
ignite due to the emission of hot air.
above a conventional oven) or near combustible
materials (for example, curtains). Do not block or
obstruct air vent openings, as obstructions may
ignite due to the emission of hot air.
5.Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged
(See Installation next page) and that it does not run
under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces.
under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces.
6.The socket must be readily accessible so that it can
be easily unplugged in an emergency.
7.Do not use the oven outdoors.
Liquids: Take care when microwaving
liquids and beverages. To prevent
delayed eruptive boiling and possible
scalding: Stir liquid prior to and during
heating/reheating, let liquid stand in the
oven at the end of cooking.
liquids and beverages. To prevent
delayed eruptive boiling and possible
scalding: Stir liquid prior to and during
heating/reheating, let liquid stand in the
oven at the end of cooking.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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.
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.
Do not allow anyone to play with the oven, or
lean or swing on the oven door.
lean or swing on the oven door.
INSTALLATION
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BUILDING-IN-KIT.
An installation frame is available which enables the
microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit.
The microwave oven is not designed to be built above
or near a conventional oven.
SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit, EBR-
4500, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the
use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety
of the oven. When building, follow installation
instructions supplied for A type models carefully.
An installation frame is available which enables the
microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen unit.
The microwave oven is not designed to be built above
or near a conventional oven.
SHARP recommend the use of the build in kit, EBR-
4500, available from your SHARP dealer. Only the
use of this frame will guarantee the quality and safety
of the oven. When building, follow installation
instructions supplied for A type models carefully.
IMPORTANT! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
• Do not allow water to come into contact with the
• Do not allow water to come into contact with the
power supply cord or plug.
• Insert the plug properly into the socket as the plug
may otherwise overheat and catch fire.
• Do not connect other appliances to the same socket
using an adaptor plug as it may cause the house
wiring to overheat and catch fire.
wiring to overheat and catch fire.
• If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a
special cord. The exchange must be made by an
authorised SHARP service agent.
A defective plug, power supply cord or socket may
overheat and catch fire during operation or cause
an electrical shock.
special cord. The exchange must be made by an
authorised SHARP service agent.
A defective plug, power supply cord or socket may
overheat and catch fire during operation or cause
an electrical shock.
• When removing the plug from the socket always
grip the plug, never the mains lead as this may
damage the power supply cord and the
connections inside the plug.
damage the power supply cord and the
connections inside the plug.
• This product is fitted with a re-wireable plug. Should
it not be suitable for the socket outlet in your home,
remove the plug and fit an appropriate type,
observing the wiring code given in `To replace the
mains plug’ on page 27.
remove the plug and fit an appropriate type,
observing the wiring code given in `To replace the
mains plug’ on page 27.
If you wish to remove or replace the plug supplied,
ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off.
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.
ensure the plug is removed properly and not cut off.
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.
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code
given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 27.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code
given in `To replace the mains plug’ on page 27.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
BEFORE OPERATION
Plug in the oven.
1. The oven display will flash the message
1. The oven display will flash the message
shown opposite.
2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key.
3. Set the clock, refer to the next section.
3. Set the clock, refer to the next section.
Use the STOP/CLEAR key to:
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during
cooking.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking,
press twice.
STOP/
CLEAR
STOP/CLEAR key
After plugging in the oven, if you haven’t pressed STOP/CLEAR, do so now to clear the display.
Your oven is fitted with a 12-hour clock. To set the time of day, follow the guidelines given in the example below:
EXAMPLE:
To set the time of day, 12:35.
To set the time of day, 12:35.
7. Press the AUTO START/ CLOCK
key again to set the clock.
1. Press the AUTO START/CLOCK
key once.
Check the display.
5. Press the AUTO START/
CLOCK key again.
6. Enter the minutes by pressing the
10 MIN key three times and the
1 MIN key five times.
1 MIN key five times.
2. Enter the hours, by pressing
the 10 MIN key once and
the 1 MIN key twice.
the 1 MIN key twice.
NOTES:
• Once the time of day is set, you need only reset when
• Once the time of day is set, you need only reset when
the clocks change, if there is a power cut or if you
disconnect the oven from the power socket.
disconnect the oven from the power socket.
• If the clock is set and cooking is complete, the display
will return to show the correct time of day. If the clock
has not been set, the display will show:
has not been set, the display will show:
STOP/
CLEAR
x1
AUTO START
CLOCK
x1
10min.
1min.
10min.
1min.
AUTO START
CLOCK
AUTO START
CLOCK
x1
x1
x2
x3
x5
x1
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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.
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.
Microwave output power in
Watts (based on international
(IEC 705) standard.)
Watts (based on international
(IEC 705) standard.)
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
OUTPUT
POWER
Less heating time required
More heating time required
Letter representing the oven
heating category.
heating category.
Microwave
Symbol.
Symbol.
A B C D E
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
More heating time required
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
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.
Enter required time and select the power level:
There are 5 microwave power levels shown below:
There are 5 microwave power levels shown below:
POWER
LEVEL
POWER
LEVEL
POWER
LEVEL
POWER
LEVEL
POWER
LEVEL
x1
x2
x3
x4
x5
100% (HIGH)
70% (MEDIUM HIGH)
50% (MEDIUM)
30% (MEDIUM LOW)
10% (LOW)
IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will default
to 100% (HIGH) unless you press the POWER LEVEL
key to the desired setting. To help you decide which
power level is suitable, follow the advice given in the
charts; for defrosting see page 30-31, for cooking see
pages 32-36, for reheating see page 37.
Power level: The microwave power level is varied
by the microwave energy switching on and off.
to 100% (HIGH) unless you press the POWER LEVEL
key to the desired setting. To help you decide which
power level is suitable, follow the advice given in the
charts; for defrosting see page 30-31, for cooking see
pages 32-36, for reheating see page 37.
Power level: The microwave power level is varied
by the microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100% (HIGH)
you will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing
on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
Stopping the oven: If you wish to stop the oven
during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key or open
the oven door. To start the oven, close the door and press
the START key. If you wish to cancel the cooking
programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
you will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing
on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.
Stopping the oven: If you wish to stop the oven
during cooking press the STOP/CLEAR key or open
the oven door. To start the oven, close the door and press
the START key. If you wish to cancel the cooking
programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
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