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Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the
contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken
and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
and the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
REHEATING ADVICE
Plated meals
Sliced meat
Poultry portions
Casseroles
Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat
these separately, see below.
Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate,
larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented
microwave cling film and reheat on 50%, stir/rearrange
halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
these separately, see below.
Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate,
larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented
microwave cling film and reheat on 50%, stir/rearrange
halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on
50%. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated before
50%. Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Place thickest parts of the portions to the outside of the
dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat
on 70%.
Turn over halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated
dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat
on 70%.
Turn over halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated
before serving.
Cover with vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid
and reheat on 50%.
Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
and reheat on 50%.
Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly
reheated before serving.
reheated before serving.
To achieve the best results when reheating, select a suitable microwave power level appropriate to
the type of food. e.g. A bowl of vegetables can be reheated using 100%, while a lasagne which contains
ingredients that cannot be stirred, should be reheated using 50%.
the type of food. e.g. A bowl of vegetables can be reheated using 100%, while a lasagne which contains
ingredients that cannot be stirred, should be reheated using 50%.
NOTES:
• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.
• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with
• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.
• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with
the size, shape and material of the container.
• To avoid overheating and fi re, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or
fat content, e.g. mince pies or Christmas pudding.
• Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fi re.
• Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
• Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
on the can.
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WARNING:
Before cleaning, make sure the oven cavity, door, oven cabinet and accessories are
completely cool.
Before cleaning, make sure the oven cavity, door, oven cabinet and accessories are
completely cool.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
OVEN INTERIOR
• It is important to clean the interior of your
microwave oven after each use.
• To clean the oven interior, use a mild detergent
solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm
water on a soft cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners
(including alkali, acid, thinner, benzin, alcohol or
oven cleaner).
water on a soft cloth. Do not use caustic cleaners
(including alkali, acid, thinner, benzin, alcohol or
oven cleaner).
• Heat up your oven regularly by using the grill,
refer to "Heating without food" on page 11.
Remaining food or fat splashed can cause smoke
or bad smell.
Remaining food or fat splashed can cause smoke
or bad smell.
• Food and liquid splashes will build-up on the oven
walls and ceiling. If grease, fat and food debris is
allowed to build-up in the oven interior it may
overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next
using the oven.
allowed to build-up in the oven interior it may
overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next
using the oven.
• 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.
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.
• Food will release steam during cooking and
cause condensation inside the oven and door. It
is important to wipe the oven dry. A build-up of
condensation will eventually lead to rust forming
on the oven interior.
is important to wipe the oven dry. A build-up of
condensation will eventually lead to rust forming
on the oven interior.
• Do not allow grease or dirt to build-up on
the door seals or areas around the door.
This may prevent the door from closing
correctly and may cause a leakage
of microwaves (follow the cleaning
instructions).
of microwaves (follow the cleaning
instructions).
• Ensure the accessories are cleaned after every
use with a mild washing-up liquid solution and
dried. This will prevent the build-up of grease and
food debris. The accessories are dishwasher safe.
dried. This will prevent the build-up of grease and
food debris. The accessories are dishwasher safe.
• Keep the waveguide cover and accessories clean
at all times. If you leave grease or fat in the cavity
or accessories, it may overheat, cause arcing,
smoke or even catch fire when next using the
oven.
or accessories, it may overheat, cause arcing,
smoke or even catch fire when next using the
oven.
•
C
LEAN
THE
OVEN
AT
REGULAR
INTERVALS
AND
REMOVE
ANY
FOOD
DEPOSITS
.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to a deterioration of
the surface that could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
condition could lead to a deterioration of
the surface that could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
OUTER CABINET
• Wipe the outside of the microwave oven with
• Wipe the outside of the microwave oven with
a mild detergent solution, such as washing-up
liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.
liquid, with warm water on a soft cloth.
• The control panel must be wiped clean
and dried with the door open, therefore
inactivating the oven.
inactivating the oven.
Door
• To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both
• To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both
sides of the door, the door seals and adjacent
parts with a soft, damp cloth.
parts with a soft, damp cloth.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp
metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass
since they can scratch the surface, which may
result in shattering of the glass.
since they can scratch the surface, which may
result in shattering of the glass.
NOTES:
• Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.
• A steam cleaner should not be used.
• Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor.
• Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.
• A steam cleaner should not be used.
• Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor.
Excess water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior.
• Slight tarnishing of the oven cavity, around the area of the grill, is likely to occur. This is normal and
will not affect the ovens performance.
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.
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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.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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
1 minute using 100% microwave power.
1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is
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
1 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
3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing
your hand above the air vent openings.)
4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound?
5. Is the water in the cup hot?
Take the cup of water out of the oven and close
the door. Programme the oven to cook for 3
minutes using the grill.
6. After 3 minutes, does the grill heating
5. Is the water in the cup hot?
Take the cup of water out of the oven and close
the door. Programme the oven to cook for 3
minutes using the grill.
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 on the
following page.
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 on the
following page.
NOTES:
If you cook food for more than the standard
time (see chart opposite) using the same cooking
mode, the oven’s safety mechanisms automatically
activate. The microwave power level will be
reduced or the grill heating element will turn on
and off.
If you cook food for more than the standard
time (see chart opposite) using the same cooking
mode, the oven’s safety mechanisms automatically
activate. The microwave power level will be
reduced or the grill heating element will turn on
and off.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
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.
to high 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.
Cooking Mode
Standard Time
Microwave 100%
cooking
cooking
20 Minutes
Grill cooking
10 Minutes
Dual grill cooking
10 Minutes
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
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.
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.
Flashing or arcing from
within the cavity when
cooking.
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.
the oven cavity 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 flan dish or
similar.
pierced, place directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or
similar.
The display is lit but the
control panel will not
work when pressed.
control panel will not
work when pressed.
Check the door is closed properly.
Oven cooks too 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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