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GB-7
Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven
cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands to
avoid steam burns and eruption of boiling.
cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands to
avoid steam burns and eruption of boiling.
To avoid burns, always test food temperature
and stir before serving and pay special attention
to the temperature of food and drink given to
babies, children or the elderly. Accessible parts
may become hot during use. Young children
should be kept away.
and stir before serving and pay special attention
to the temperature of food and drink given to
babies, children or the elderly. Accessible parts
may become hot during use. Young children
should be kept away.
The temperature of the container is not always a true
indication of the temperature of the food or drink;
always check the food temperature.
Always stand back from the oven door when opening
it to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat.
Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release
steam and avoid burns.
Keep children away from the door to prevent them
burning themselves.
indication of the temperature of the food or drink;
always check the food temperature.
Always stand back from the oven door when opening
it to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat.
Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to release
steam and avoid burns.
Keep children away from the door to prevent them
burning themselves.
To avoid misuse by children
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. This appliance
is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
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. This appliance
is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not play
with the oven or use it as a toy.
Children should be taught all important safety
instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal of
food coverings; paying special attention to packaging
(e.g. self-heating materials) designed to make food
crisp, as they may be extra hot.
Other warnings
Never modify the oven in any way.
Do not move the oven while it is in operation.
This oven is for home food preparation only and may
only be used for cooking food. It is not suitable for
commercial or laboratory use.
To promote trouble-free use of your oven and
avoid damage.
Never operate the oven when it is empty. When using
a browning dish or self-heating material, always place
a heat-resistant insulator such as a porcelain plate
under it to prevent damage to the turntable and
turntable support due to heat stress. The preheating
time specifi ed in the dishes instructions must not be
exceeded.
with the oven or use it as a toy.
Children should be taught all important safety
instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal of
food coverings; paying special attention to packaging
(e.g. self-heating materials) designed to make food
crisp, as they may be extra hot.
Other warnings
Never modify the oven in any way.
Do not move the oven while it is in operation.
This oven is for home food preparation only and may
only be used for cooking food. It is not suitable for
commercial or laboratory use.
To promote trouble-free use of your oven and
avoid damage.
Never operate the oven when it is empty. When using
a browning dish or self-heating material, always place
a heat-resistant insulator such as a porcelain plate
under it to prevent damage to the turntable and
turntable support due to heat stress. The preheating
time specifi ed in the dishes instructions must not be
exceeded.
Keep the power supply cord away from heated
surfaces, including the rear of the oven.
Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or
allow anyone who is not an electrician authorised by
SHARP to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult
your dealer or an authorised SHARP service agent.
If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged,
it must be replaced with a special cord.
The exchange must be made by an authorised SHARP
service agent.
To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden
boiling:
surfaces, including the rear of the oven.
Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or
allow anyone who is not an electrician authorised by
SHARP to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult
your dealer or an authorised SHARP service agent.
If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged,
it must be replaced with a special cord.
The exchange must be made by an authorised SHARP
service agent.
To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden
boiling:
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 must be
taken when handling the container.
heated in sealed containers since they are liable
to explode.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be
taken when handling the container.
Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids
before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build
up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off .
Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide
mouthed container to allow bubbles to escape.
before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build
up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off .
Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide
mouthed container to allow bubbles to escape.
Never heat liquids in narrow necked containers
such as baby bottles, as this may result in the
contents erupting from the container when
heated and cause burns.
such as baby bottles, as this may result in the
contents erupting from the container when
heated and cause burns.
To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and
possible scalding:
1. Do not use excessive amount of cooking time.
2. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.
3. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil
possible scalding:
1. Do not use excessive amount of cooking time.
2. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.
3. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil
(not metal) into the liquid whilst reheating.
4. Let the liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the oven
at the end of cooking time to prevent delayed eruptive
boiling.
boiling.
Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard
boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave
ovens since they may explode even af ter
microwave cooking has ended. To cook or reheat
eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed,
pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may
explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before
reheating them in the microwave oven.
boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave
ovens since they may explode even af ter
microwave cooking has ended. To cook or reheat
eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed,
pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may
explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before
reheating them in the microwave oven.
Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages
and fruit before cooking, or they may explode.
To avoid the possibility of burns
and fruit before cooking, or they may explode.
To avoid the possibility of burns
WARNING: The contents of feeding bottles and
baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the
temperature checked before consumption, in
order to avoid burns.
baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the
temperature checked before consumption, in
order to avoid burns.
Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food
from the oven to prevent burns.
from the oven to prevent burns.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
GB-8
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5. Securely connect the plug of the oven to a standard
earthed (grounded) household electrical outlet.
WARNING: 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, soft furnishings).
Do not block or obstruct air vent openings.
Do not place objects on top of the oven.
or high humidity are generated, (for example, near
or above a conventional oven) or near combustible
materials (for example, soft furnishings).
Do not block or obstruct air vent openings.
Do not place objects on top of the oven.
1. Remove all packing materials from the inside of
the oven cavity.
2. Check the oven carefully for any signs of damage.
3. 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. Do not place
the oven in a cabinet.
item likely to be cooked in the oven. Do not place
the oven in a cabinet.
4. Select a level surface that provides enough open
space for the intake and/or outlet vents.
The rear surface of appliance shall be placed
against a wall.
against a wall.
• A minimum space of 7.5 cm is required between
the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must
have open space.
have open space.
• Leave a minimum space of 30 cm above the oven.
•
Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven.
• Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can
damage the oven.
• Place the oven as far away from radios and TV's as
possible. Operation of the microwave oven may
cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
NOTE:
If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please
consult an authorised, qualifi ed electrician.
Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept
any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury
resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical
connection procedure.
Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on
the oven walls or around the door seals and sealing
surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an
indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction.
If you are unsure how to connect your oven, please
consult an authorised, qualifi ed electrician.
Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept
any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury
resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical
connection procedure.
Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on
the oven walls or around the door seals and sealing
surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an
indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction.
Do not use metal utensils, which refl ect microwaves
and may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in
the oven.
Use only the turntable and the turntable support
designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven
without the turntable.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
(a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave
and may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in
the oven.
Use only the turntable and the turntable support
designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven
without the turntable.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
(a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave
the turntable to cool.
(b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold
turntable.
(c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot
turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during
operation.
operation.
BEFORE
OPERATION
Plug in the oven. The oven display will display: “0:00”, an audible signal will sound once.
This model has a clock function and the oven uses less than 1.0 W in stand by mode.
To set the clock, see next page.
7.5 cm
30 cm
Open space
GB-9
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL
SETTING
THE
CLOCK
Your oven has a 24 hour clock mode.
1. Press the SET CLOCK key
once and “0:00” will fl ash.
2. Press the time keys and enter the current time. Enter the hours by pressing the 10 min. key and enter the
minutes by pressing the 1 min. and 10 sec. keys.
3. Press the SET CLOCK key
to fi nish clock setting.
NOTES:
• If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day. If the clock has not
• 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 “0:00” when cooking is complete.
• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press SET CLOCK key and the LED will display the time of
day for 2-3 seconds. This does not aff ect the cooking process.
• In the process of clock setting, if the STOP/CLEAR key is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute,
the oven will go back to the former setting.
• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show “0:00” - after
the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the programme will be erased. The time of day will also be erased.
Power Level
Press the POWER LEVEL
key
Display
(Percentage)
• Your oven has 11 power levels, as shown.
• To change the power level for cooking, press
• To change the power level for cooking, press
the POWER LEVEL key until the display
indicates the desired level. Press the START
key to start the oven.
indicates the desired level. Press the START
key to start the oven.
• To check the power level during cooking,
press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your
finger is pressing the POWER LEVEL key
the power level will be displayed. The oven
continues to count down although the display
will show the power level.
finger is pressing the POWER LEVEL key
the power level will be displayed. The oven
continues to count down although the display
will show the power level.
• If “0P” is selected, the oven will work with the
fan but no power. You can use this level to
remove the odour.
remove the odour.
HIGH
x1
100P
x2
90P
MEDIUM HIGH
x3
80P
x4
70P
MEDIUM
x5
60P
x6
50P
MEDIUM LOW
(DEFROST)
(DEFROST)
x7
40P
x8
30P
LOW
x9
20P
x10
10P
x11
0P
Generally the following recommendations apply:
100P/ 90P - (HIGH) used for fast cooking or reheating
e.g. for casseroles, hot beverages, vegetables etc.
80P/ 70P - (MEDIUM HIGH) used for longer cooking of
dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated
meals, also for sensitive dishes such as sponge cakes.
At this reduced setting, the food will cook evenly
without over cooking at the sides.
e.g. for casseroles, hot beverages, vegetables etc.
80P/ 70P - (MEDIUM HIGH) used for longer cooking of
dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated
meals, also for sensitive dishes such as sponge cakes.
At this reduced setting, the food will cook evenly
without over cooking at the sides.
60P/ 50P - (MEDIUM) for dense foods which require a
long cooking time when cooked conventionally, e.g.
beef casserole, it is advisable to use this power setting
to ensure the meat will be tender.
40P/ 30P - (MEDIUM LOW ) to defrost, select this
power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly.
This setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta,
dumplings and cooking egg custard.
20P/ 10P - (LOW) For gentle defrosting, e.g. cream
gateaux or pastry.
long cooking time when cooked conventionally, e.g.
beef casserole, it is advisable to use this power setting
to ensure the meat will be tender.
40P/ 30P - (MEDIUM LOW ) to defrost, select this
power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly.
This setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta,
dumplings and cooking egg custard.
20P/ 10P - (LOW) For gentle defrosting, e.g. cream
gateaux or pastry.
ENGLISH
GB-10
MICROWAVE
COOKING
MANUAL
OPERATION
Opening the door:
To open the oven door, push the door opening button.
Starting the oven:
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place directly onto the
turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key after selecting the desired
cooking mode.
Once the cooking programme has been set and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is not pressed
in 1 minute, the setting will be cancelled.
The START/AUTO MINUTE key must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during
cooking. The audible signal sounds once by effi
To open the oven door, push the door opening button.
Starting the oven:
Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place directly onto the
turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key after selecting the desired
cooking mode.
Once the cooking programme has been set and the START/AUTO MINUTE key is not pressed
in 1 minute, the setting will be cancelled.
The START/AUTO MINUTE key must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during
cooking. The audible signal sounds once by effi
cient press, ineffi
cient press will be no response.
Use the STOP/CLEAR key to:
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
4. To set and to cancel the child lock (refer to page GB-11).
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
4. To set and to cancel the child lock (refer to page GB-11).
Your oven can be programmed for up 99 minutes 50 seconds (99.50).
MANUAL COOKING/ MANUAL DEFROSTING
• Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 100P to 10P to cook or defrost (refer to page GB-9).
• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.
• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.
• After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.
MANUAL COOKING/ MANUAL DEFROSTING
• Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 100P to 10P to cook or defrost (refer to page GB-9).
• Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.
• After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.
• After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted.
Example:
To cook 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70% microwave power.
To cook 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70% microwave power.
1. Input the power level by pressing
the POWER LEVEL key 4 times
for 70 P.
for 70 P.
x4
2. Enter the cooking time by
pressing the 1 min. key
twice and then the 10 sec.
key 3 times.
twice and then the 10 sec.
key 3 times.
3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key
to start the timer.
(The display will count down through
the set cooking/defrosting time.)
the set cooking/defrosting time.)
NOTE:
• When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anticlockwise.
• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or to turn over food, the cooking time on the display
• When the oven starts, the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anticlockwise.
• If the door is opened during cooking/defrosting to stir or to turn over food, the cooking time on the display
stops automatically. The cooking/ defrosting time starts to count down again when the door is closed and
the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
the START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed.
• When cooking/defrosting is complete, open the door or press STOP/CLEAR key and the time of day will
reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.
• If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL key. As long as your fi nger is
touching the POWER LEVEL key, the power level will be displayed.
IMPORTANT:
• Close the door after cooking / defrosting. Please note that the light will remain on when the door is open,
• Close the door after cooking / defrosting. Please note that the light will remain on when the door is open,
this is for safety reasons to remind you to close the door.
• If you cook the food over the standard time with only 100P, the power of the oven will lower automatically to
avoid overheating. (The microwave power level will be reduced).
Cooking Mode
Standard time
Microwave 100P
30 minutes
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