Sharp R-372 (serv.man2) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
ENGLISH
GB-16
SUITABLE
OVENWARE
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to
penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety
of cookware can be used as listed below.
penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety
of cookware can be used as listed below.
Cookware
Microwave
Safe
Comments
Aluminium foil
Foil Containers
Foil Containers
✔ / ✘
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from
overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing
may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended unless specifi ed by the manufacturer,
e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing
may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended unless specifi ed by the manufacturer,
e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
Browning dishes
✔
Always follow the manufacturers instructions.
Do not exceed heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes
become very hot.
Do not exceed heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes
become very hot.
China and ceramics
✔ / ✘
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually
suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®
✔
Care should be taken if using fi ne glassware as it can break or crack
if heated suddenly.
if heated suddenly.
Metal
✘
It is not recommended to use metal cookware as it will arc, which
can lead to fi re.
can lead to fi re.
Plastic/Polystyrene e.g fast
food containers
food containers
✔
Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at
high temperatures.
high temperatures.
Cling fi lm
✔
It should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam
escape.
escape.
Freezer/Roasting bags
✔
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for
microwave use.
microwave use.
Paper - Plates, cups and
kitchen paper
kitchen paper
✔
Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fi re due
to the metal ‘arcing’.
to the metal ‘arcing’.
Straw and wooden
Containers
Containers
✔
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.
Care must be taken as overheating may cause fi re.
Care must be taken as overheating may cause fi re.
Recycled paper and
newspaper
newspaper
✘
Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating
may cause fi re.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead
to fi re.
may cause fi re.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead
to fi re.
WARNING:
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
ignition.
GB-17
CARE AND CLEANING
C AUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN
C L E A N E R S , S T E A M C L E A N E R S , A B R A S I V E ,
HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM
HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND
REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS - Keep the oven
clean, or the oven could lead to a deterioration of
the surface. This could adversely aff ect the life of
the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
Oven exterior
The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with
mild soap and water. Make sure the soap is wiped off
with a moist cloth, and dry the exterior with a soft
towel.
Control panel
Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the control
panel. Care should be taken in cleaning the control
panel. Using a cloth dampened with water only, gently
wipe the panel until it becomes clean.
Avoid using excessive amounts of water. Do not use
any sort of chemical or abrasive cleaner.
Oven Interior
1. For cleaning, wipe any splatters or spills with a soft
damp cloth or sponge after each use while the oven is
still warm. For heavier spills, use a mild soap and wipe
several times with a damp cloth until all residues are
removed. Do not remove the waveguide cover.
C L E A N E R S , S T E A M C L E A N E R S , A B R A S I V E ,
HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM
HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND
REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS - Keep the oven
clean, or the oven could lead to a deterioration of
the surface. This could adversely aff ect the life of
the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
Oven exterior
The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with
mild soap and water. Make sure the soap is wiped off
with a moist cloth, and dry the exterior with a soft
towel.
Control panel
Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the control
panel. Care should be taken in cleaning the control
panel. Using a cloth dampened with water only, gently
wipe the panel until it becomes clean.
Avoid using excessive amounts of water. Do not use
any sort of chemical or abrasive cleaner.
Oven Interior
1. For cleaning, wipe any splatters or spills with a soft
damp cloth or sponge after each use while the oven is
still warm. For heavier spills, use a mild soap and wipe
several times with a damp cloth until all residues are
removed. Do not remove the waveguide cover.
2. Make sure that mild soap or water does not
penetrate the small vents in the walls which may
cause damage to the oven.
3. Do not use spray type cleaners on the oven interior.
Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
The waveguide cover is constructed from a fragile
material and should be cleaned with care (follow the
cleaning instructions above).
NOTE: Excessive soaking may cause disintegration of
the waveguide cover.
The waveguide cover is a consumable part and
without regular cleaning, will need to be replaced.
Turntable and Turntable support
Remove the turntable and turntable support from the
oven.
Wash the turntable and turntable support in mild
soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Both the turntable
and the turntable support are dishwasher safe.
Door
To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both sides
of the door, the door seals and adjacent parts with a
soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaner.
NOTE: A steam cleaner should not be used.
penetrate the small vents in the walls which may
cause damage to the oven.
3. Do not use spray type cleaners on the oven interior.
Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
The waveguide cover is constructed from a fragile
material and should be cleaned with care (follow the
cleaning instructions above).
NOTE: Excessive soaking may cause disintegration of
the waveguide cover.
The waveguide cover is a consumable part and
without regular cleaning, will need to be replaced.
Turntable and Turntable support
Remove the turntable and turntable support from the
oven.
Wash the turntable and turntable support in mild
soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Both the turntable
and the turntable support are dishwasher safe.
Door
To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both sides
of the door, the door seals and adjacent parts with a
soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaner.
NOTE: A steam cleaner should not be used.
Cleaning tip - For easier cleaning of your oven:
Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% for 10 -12 minutes.
Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.
Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% for 10 -12 minutes.
Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.
ENGLISH
GB-18
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven
yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than
a SHARP trained engineer to carry out servicing
or repairs. This is important as it may involve the
removal of covers that provide protection against
microwave energy.
yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than
a SHARP trained engineer to carry out servicing
or repairs. This is important as it may involve the
removal of covers that provide protection against
microwave energy.
• The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven
operation, but does not form an airtight seal. It is
normal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air
around the oven door. Food with a high moisture
content will release steam and cause condensation
inside the door which may drip from the oven.
normal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air
around the oven door. Food with a high moisture
content will release steam and cause condensation
inside the door which may drip from the oven.
• Repairs and Modifications: Do not attempt to
operate the oven if it is not working properly.
• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the
outer cabinet. This is very dangerous due to high
voltage parts inside which must never be touched,
as this could be fatal.
voltage parts inside which must never be touched,
as this could be fatal.
Your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover. If
the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp
yourself, call a SHARP approved service facility.
the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp
yourself, call a SHARP approved service facility.
Keep the power supply cord away from heated
surface. If you think the oven is not working properly
there are some simple checks you can carry out
yourself before calling an engineer. This will help
prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is
something simple.
Follow this simple check below: Place half a cup of
water on the turntable and close the door. Programme
the oven to cook for I minute using 100% microwave
power.
surface. If you think the oven is not working properly
there are some simple checks you can carry out
yourself before calling an engineer. This will help
prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is
something simple.
Follow this simple check below: Place half a cup of
water on the turntable and close the door. Programme
the oven to cook for I minute using 100% microwave
power.
1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking?
2. Does the turntable rotate?
3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your
2. Does the turntable rotate?
3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your
hand above the air vent openings.)
4. After I minute does the audible signal sound?
5. Is the water in the cup hot?
6. After 3 minutes, does the grill heating element
5. Is the water in the cup hot?
6. After 3 minutes, does the grill heating element
become red?
If you answer "NO" to any question first check that
the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not
blown. If there is no fault with either, check against
the troubleshooting chart below.
the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not
blown. If there is no fault with either, check against
the troubleshooting chart below.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
QUERY
ANSWER
Draught circulates
around the door.
around the door.
When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity.
The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.
The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.
Condensation forms
in the oven, and may
drip from the door.
in the oven, and may
drip from the door.
The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam
produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam
produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such
as potatoes have a high moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass
should clear after a few hours.
produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam
produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such
as potatoes have a high moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass
should clear after a few hours.
Flashing or arcing
from within the
cavity when cooking.
from within the
cavity when cooking.
Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to the oven cavity
during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not
otherwise damage the oven.
during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not
otherwise damage the oven.
Arcing potatoes.
Ensure all "eyes" are removed from the potatoes and that they have been pierced, place
directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant fl an dish or similar.
directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant fl an dish or similar.
The display is lit but
the control panel
will not work when
pressed.
the control panel
will not work when
pressed.
Check the door is closed properly.
Oven cooks too
slowly.
slowly.
Ensure correct power level has been selected.
Oven makes a noise.
The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting.
Outer cabinet is hot.
The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.
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Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable
is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the
plug.
is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the
plug.
Like most appliances in your home, your oven must
be connected to a single phase 230-240V, 50Hz
alternating current supply.
be connected to a single phase 230-240V, 50Hz
alternating current supply.
If you do not make the proper electrical connections
you might damage the oven or injure yourself.
Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this
happens.
you might damage the oven or injure yourself.
Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this
happens.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
If you have any doubts about your electrical
supply ask a qualifi ed electrician.
If you have any doubts about your electrical
supply ask a qualifi ed electrician.
DEFROSTING
ADVICE
TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG
The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as
shown:
Green and yellow stripes = EARTH
Blue =
shown:
Green and yellow stripes = EARTH
Blue =
NEUTRAL
Brown =
LIVE
As the colours in the mains lead of your oven may not
correspond with the coloured marking identifying
the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as
described:
• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal
correspond with the coloured marking identifying
the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as
described:
• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal
marked E or
or coloured green or coloured
green and yellow.
• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N or
coloured black or coloured blue.
• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L or
coloured red or coloured brown.
• For general information and assistance with oven
queries, please contact our
Customer Information Centre:
U.K.: 0845 888 8112 (offi
ce hours)
Ireland: 01 676 0648 (offi
ce hours)
Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport
• Replacement accessories may be obtained from our
main parts distributor: Wizard Distributors
• Replacement accessories may be obtained from our
main parts distributor: Wizard Distributors
Telephone: 0161 428 3263
• If you are unable to resolve a problem using the
checks covered on the last few pages, do not
attempt to service this microwave oven yourself.
attempt to service this microwave oven yourself.
• Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven
was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this
is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer
Information Centre. Telephone: 0845 888 8112
(offi
is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer
Information Centre. Telephone: 0845 888 8112
(offi
ce hours).
DEFROSTING
ADVICE
CALLING FOR SERVICE
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