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AUTO START enables you to programme the oven manually to come on during the next 12 hours (if the 12
hr clock is set) or during the next 24 hours (if the 24 hr clock is set).

• After AUTO START is programmed the display will return to show the time of day and AUTO.
• To check the AUTO START time press and hold the AUTO START/CLOCK key.
• If the door is opened after programming, close the door and press the START key to continue.
• To cancel AUTO START/CLOCK, press STOP/CLEAR twice.

Example:
To reheat a casserole on 50P (MEDIUM)  for 20
minutes at 4:00.

• Enter the time you want cooking to start. Press 

1 Minute key 4 times to start cooking at 4 o’clock.
(12 hour clock is already set).

• Press the AUTO START/CLOCK key once.

•  Enter cooking time for 20 minutes by pressing the 

10 Minute key twice.

• Set the power level by pressing the 

MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key 3 times for
50P (MEDIUM) power. 

• Press START/AUTO MINUTE.

The current time and AUTO will now be displayed.
Oven will start pre-programmed cooking at set time.

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E

900W

The heating category (a letter A to E) developed
by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food) with microwave oven and food
manufacturers shows 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.

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.

Microwave output power in
watts (based on international
(IEC 705) standard.

600  700  800  900  1000 Watts

OVEN 
OUTPUT 
POWER

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Letter representing the oven
heating category.

Microwave 
Symbol.

A       B       C      D       E

OVEN 
OUTPUT 
CATEGORY

Less heating time required

More heating time required

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 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key to
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. Liquids and other foods
must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable.

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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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’.

* Dishes with metallic decoration must 
not be used.

Always attend the oven closely. 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.

The metal racks supplied have been 
specifically designed for all cooking 
modes, their use will not cause arcing

or damage to the oven.

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.

Metal Racks.

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For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during
cooking.  Where recommended, leave food to stand
after cooking or defrosting.

The initial temperature of food affects the amount of
cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires
more cooking than food at room temperature. 

Check the temperature of food and drink and stir
(Before serving). Take special care when serving
babies, children or the elderly.  The contents of
feeding bottles and baby food jars should be stirred
or shaken and the temperature checked before
consumption to avoid burns. 

The temperature of the container is not a true
indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut
into foods with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts,
to release heat or steam. 

Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back
when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as
cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.

YES
Always place on an up-turned plate on the
turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow
manufacturers' instructions. Be careful as
these become very hot. Popcorn: Only
use microwave popcorn within
recommended packaging (follow popcorn
manufacturer's instructions). Never use oil
unless the manufacturer recommends and
never cook for longer than instructed.
NO

YES/NO
Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield
food from overheating. Keep foil at least
2cm from the oven walls. Foil containers
are not recommended unless specified by
the manufacturer, eg. MicroFoil ®, follow
instructions carefully.

Browning dishes
& self-heating 
packages.

Metal cookware.

Aluminium
foil & foil 
containers, made 
from
"Micro Foil®".

Metal trays 
may be used

See method
recommended
for cooking
& defrosting