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AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST
enables you to cook or defrost those foods listed on
the control panel of the microwave oven.
For more details, see the AUTO COOK /DEFROST
chart on page 12.

Press the AUTO COOK/DEFROST key until 
the number corresponding to the food listed 
on the control panel appears in the display.

Enter the weight or quantity.

To start cooking press  the START/AUTO 
MINUTE

key.

1. In the example given here, the AUTO COOK/

DEFROST key is pressed 4 times to select Chicken
Portions (AC-4) from the Auto Cook menu.

2. Enter the number of pieces (two) by pressing the 

10 sec (pcs) key twice.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to

start the cooking.  The display will count down
through the cooking time.

NOTES:
•  If using the PLUS or LESS function (as

recommended in the chart on P.12), press the
AUTO COOK/DEFROST key once or twice
immediately before pressing the START/AUTO
MINUTE key. For full instructions see P.13.

1.

2.

3.

STIR

TURN

KG    /     % GRILL

MICRO      COOK

Weight Range:
Food weight should be rounded up or down to the nearest 0.1kg e.g. 0.65kg to 0.7kg 
or 0.34kg to 0.3 kg.  You are restricted to enter a weight within the range given (see chart on page 12).
To cook/defrost weights above or below the range given refer to the cookbook section.  To cook or defrost
food which is not included in the AUTO COOK/DEFROST menu, refer to the charts on pages 20-25.

The oven will display the error message (EE) if you input a weight which is outside the range given in the
chart on page 12.

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AC-1

Roast Beef/Lamb

AC-2

Roast Pork

AC-3

Roast Poultry

AC-4

Chicken Portions

AC-5
Crispy Crumb Foods

(ie fish fingers,

chicken nuggets)

AC-6

Oven Chips 

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0.5 - 1.5kg

1.2 - 1.6kg

1-3 pieces 

(1 piece = 250g)

0.1 - 0.4kg 

0.1 - 0.4kg 

• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn meat over when the oven indicates.

• After cooking, leave meat to stand covered in aluminium foil for 10

minutes.

NOTE: Use the PLUS function for meat well done and the LESS function  

( beef/lamb only) for rare meat.

It is not possible to use the LESS function for pork.

• Place poultry breast side down in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn poultry over when the oven indicates.

• After cooking, leave poultry to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for

10 minutes.

NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS function for poultry.

• Place chicken portion(s) on the rack (best side down).

• Turn chicken portion(s) over when the oven indicates.

• After cooking, leave to stand covered with aluminium foil for 4-5

minutes.

NOTE: It is not possible to use the LESS function for chicken portion(s).

• Place the Crispy Crumb Foods in a flan dish on the rack. 
• Turn the food over when the oven indicates. After cooking, leave to

stand for 2-3 mins before serving. 

NOTE: Use the PLUS function for Frozen Crispy Crumb Foods.

• Place the oven chips in a flan dish on the rack.  Turn over when the

oven indicates. Leave to stand for 2-3 mins before serving. 

NOTE: Use the LESS function for thin oven chips.  

Use the PLUS function for thick oven chips.

AD-7

Meat Joint

(Beef/Lamb/Pork)

AD-8

Poultry (Whole)

• Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.

• Turn over when oven indicates.

• Stand, wrapped in foil, for 45-90 minutes until thoroughly

defrosted.

• As above.

NOTE:  For converting to Lb/oz, please see conversion
charts on page 19.
Auto cook : All menus use microwave power  and grill
during cooking.

Auto defrost: If necessary, small pieces of aluminium foil
can be used to shield small areas of meat/poultry if they
become warm during defrosting. Ensure foil does not touch
oven walls. Do not cook meat/poultry until thoroughly
defrosted. 

0.5 - 1.5kg

1.2 - 1.6kg

When action is required (example, to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible signals sound,
the remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press
the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature.  Check food is piping hot after
cooking.  If necessary, you can extend the cooking time and change the power level.

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2.   LESS AND PLUS:
The LESS and PLUS function allows you to cook food more or less than the preset automatic programmes.
For example, if you prefer beef which is rare, or if you prefer beef well done

3. Press the AUTO COOK/

DEFROST key once to select
‘PLUS’.

2. Enter the weight

(1.0kg).

1. Select AC-2

(Roast Pork).

Example: To cook using Auto Cook Roast Pork, weighing 1.0kg for a ‘well done’ result.

A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL or
DUAL GRILL.

1st Stage

2nd Stage

Example:
Suppose you want to cook for 2 minutes on 70P (MEDIUM HIGH) microwave power and then for 5minutes on grill.

Input the time
(2 mins.)

Press the
MICRO/GRILL
/DUAL key
twice

Input the time
(5 mins.)

Press the
START/
AUTO
MINUTE key

Press the
MICRO/
GRILL/DUAL
key 6 times

• To programme a series of sequences: Input the cooking time followed by the desired cooking mode. 
• Repeat this procedure twice, to a maximum of three sequences.
• Finally, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to start sequence cooking.

NOTE: If you require beef ‘rare’ press the AUTO COOK/DEFROST key twice at stage three above.  
The display will show ‘LESS’.

4. Press the

START/AUTO 
MINUTE key.

AUTO MINUTE enables you to cook on 100P (HIGH) microwave power in 
multiples of 1 minute, by pressing the START /AUTO MINUTE key.
Example:
To cook on 100P (HIGH)  for 2 minutes, press the START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.
AUTO MINUTE enables you to extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute during cooking.

NOTE: To avoid misuse by children the START/AUTO MINUTE key can be used only within 1 minute after
preceding operation, i.e. closing the door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.

To check the microwave power level during cooking press the MICRO/GRILL/DUAL key. As  long as your
finger is touching the MICRO/GRILL/DUAL key the power level will be displayed. The oven continues to
count down although the display will show the power level.

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WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use.
Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times.  If you exceed
recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may
overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.  
The microwave power level will default to 100P (HIGH) unless you press the MICRO/GRILL/DUAL key to reach
the desired setting.  Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding,
mince pies and fruit cakes.  Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before you use them in the oven. If you do not,
steam and pressure will build up inside and the container may explode. 
Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.

Microwave cling film and bags must be
vented for steam to escape, pierce in 4-5
places. Do not use plastic or metal ties as they
may melt or catch fire due to electrical ‘arcing’.

Except for dishes with metallic decoration.

Always attend the oven closely. Look at the
oven from time to time when cooking or
reheating food in disposable containers of
plastic, paper or other combustible
material. Only use for warming food. Pay
special attention as over-heating may
cause a fire in your oven.

Always attend the oven closely. Only use
to absorb fat and moisture when warming
food. Pay special attention as over-
heating may cause a fire in your oven.

Except for dishes with
metallic decoration.

Heat resistant glass, 
(e.g. Pyrex®, 
Fire King®, 
Corning Ware ®).

Microwave-safe 
plastic cookware.

Microwave cling film,
microwave roasting
bags.

Heat-resistant china 
and ceramics.

Disposable containers:
Thin plastic, paper, 
straw and wooden 
containers.

Kitchen paper.

When microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below.
A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are
recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook.

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