Sharp R-822STM (serv.man2) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
GB-8
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
containers 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:
liquid and possible scalding:
1. Do not use excessive amount of 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.
liquid whilst reheating.
4. Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds
in the oven at the end of cooking time
to prevent delayed eruptive boiling.
to prevent delayed eruptive boiling.
3. Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes,
sausages and fruit before cooking, or
they may explode.
they may explode.
To avoid the possibility of burns
1. Use pot holders or oven gloves when
1. Use pot holders or oven gloves when
removing food from the oven to prevent
burns.
burns.
2. Always op en container s, p opcorn
makers, oven cooking bags, etc., away
from the face and hands to avoid steam
burns and eruption of boiling.
from the face and hands to avoid steam
burns and eruption of boiling.
3. 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.
Temperature of the container is not
a true indication of the temperature
of the food or drink; always check the
food temperature.
and pay special attention to the
temperature of food and drink given
to babies, children or the elderly.
Temperature of the container is not
a true indication of the temperature
of the food or drink; always check the
food temperature.
4. Always stand back from the oven door
when opening it to avoid burns from
escaping steam and heat.
escaping steam and heat.
5. Slice stuffed baked foods after heating
to release steam and avoid burns.
To avoid misuse by children
1. Do not lean or swing on the oven door.
2. Children should be taught all important
1. Do not lean or swing on the oven door.
2. 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.
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.
d) Inside the oven cavity or on the door;
make sure there are no dents.
e) The power supply cord and plug;
ensure that they are not damaged.
2. Do not operate the oven with the door
open or alter the door safety latches in
any way.
any way.
3. Do not operate the oven if there is an
object between the door seals and
sealing surfaces.
sealing surfaces.
4. Do not allow grease or dirt to build up
on the door seals and adjacent parts.
Clean the oven at regular intervals and
remove any food deposits. Follow the
instructions for ''Care and Cleaning'' on
page GB-
Clean the oven at regular intervals and
remove any food deposits. Follow the
instructions for ''Care and Cleaning'' on
page GB-
18
.
5. I n d i v i d u a l s w i t h P A C E M A K E R S
should check with their doctor or the
manufacturer of the pacemaker for
precautions regarding microwave ovens.
manufacturer of the pacemaker for
precautions regarding microwave ovens.
To avoid the possibility of electric shock
1. Under no circumstances should you
1. Under no circumstances should you
remove the outer cabinet.
2. Never spill or insert any objects into
the door lock openings or ventilation
openings. In the event of a spill, turn off
and unplug the oven immediately, and
call an authorised SHARP service agent.
openings. In the event of a spill, turn off
and unplug the oven immediately, and
call an authorised SHARP service agent.
3. Do not immerse the power supply cord
or plug in water or any other liquid.
4. Do not let the power supply cord hang
over the edge of a table or work surface.
5. Keep the power supply cord away from
heated surfaces, including the rear of the
oven.
oven.
6. 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.
electrician authorised by SHARP to do so.
If the oven lamp fails, please consult your
dealer or an authorised SHARP service
agent.
To avoid the possibility of explosion and
sudden boiling:
1. Never use sealed containers. Remove
sudden boiling:
1. Never use sealed containers. Remove
s eals an d li ds b e fo re us e. S eal e d
containers can explode due to a build up
of pressure even after the oven has been
turned off .
containers can explode due to a build up
of pressure even after the oven has been
turned off .
2. Take care when microwaving liquids.
Use a wide mouthed container to allow
bubbles to escape.
bubbles to escape.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
If you are unsure how to connect your oven,
please consult an authorised, qualified
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.
BUILT-IN KIT
No built-in kit is available for this oven.
This oven is designed to be used on a
countertop only.
If you are unsure how to connect your oven,
please consult an authorised, qualified
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.
BUILT-IN KIT
No built-in kit is available for this oven.
This oven is designed to be used on a
countertop only.
Other warnings
1. Never modify the oven in any way.
2. Do not move the oven while it is in
1. Never modify the oven in any way.
2. Do not move the oven while it is in
operation.
3. 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.
food. It is not suitable for commercial or
laboratory use.
To promote trouble free use of your oven
and avoid damage.
1. Never operate the oven when it is empty
and avoid damage.
1. Never operate the oven when it is empty
except where recommended in the
operation manual. Doing so may damage
the oven.
operation manual. Doing so may damage
the oven.
2. 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 dish’s instructions must not be
exceeded.
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 dish’s instructions must not be
exceeded.
3. Do not use metal utensils, which reflect
microwaves and may cause electrical
arcing. Use only the turntable and the
turntable support designed for this oven.
Do not operate the oven without the
turntable.
arcing. Use only the turntable and the
turntable support designed for this oven.
Do not operate the oven without the
turntable.
4. Do not place anything on the outer
cabinet during operation.
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ENGLISH
INSTALLATION
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in 'To replace the
mains plug' on page GB-
To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring code given in 'To replace the
mains plug' on page GB-
19
.
WARNING: Do not place the oven where
h e a t , m o i s t u re o r h i g h h u m i d i t y a re
generated, (for example, near or above a
conventional oven) or near combustible
materials (for example, curtains).
Do not block or obstruct air vent openings.
Do not place objects on top of the oven.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
• Do not allow water to come into contact
h e a t , m o i s t u re o r h i g h h u m i d i t y a re
generated, (for example, near or above a
conventional oven) or near combustible
materials (for example, curtains).
Do not block or obstruct air vent openings.
Do not place objects on top of the oven.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
• Do not allow water to come into contact
with the power supply cord or plug.
• Insert the plug properly into the socket.
• Do not connect other appliances to the
• Do not connect other appliances to the
same socket using an adaptor plug.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by a Sharp approved
service facility or a similarly qualified
person to avoid a hazard.
service facility or a similarly qualified
person to avoid a hazard.
• When removing the plug from the socket
always grip the plug, never the cord as this
may damage the power supply cord and
the connections inside the plug.
may damage the power supply cord and
the connections inside the plug.
• I f the plug fitted to your oven is a
rewireable type and in the event of the
socket outlet in your home not being
compatible with the plug supplied, remove
the plug properly (do not cut off ).
socket outlet in your home not being
compatible with the plug supplied, remove
the plug properly (do not cut off ).
• If the plug fitted to your oven is a non-
rewirable type and in the event of the
socket outlet in your home not being
compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off
the mains plug.
socket outlet in your home not being
compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off
the mains plug.
• Refit with a suitable type, observing the
wiring code given in 'To replace the mains
plug' on page GB-
plug' on page GB-
19.
1. Remove all packing materials from the
inside of the oven cavity and remove any
protective film found on the microwave
oven cabinet surface. Check the oven
carefully for any signs of damage.
protective film found on the microwave
oven cabinet surface. Check the oven
carefully for any signs of damage.
2. Place the 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.
plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked
in the oven. Do not place the oven in a
cabinet.
3. 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.
vents. The rear surface of appliance shall
be placed against a wall.
• A minimum space of 20cm is required
between the oven and any adjacent walls.
• Leave a minimum space of 30cm above
the oven.
• Do not remove the feet from the bottom of
the oven.
• Block ing the intake and/or outlet
openings can damage the oven.
• Place the oven as far away from radios
and TV as possible. Operation of the
microwave oven may cause interference
to your radio or TV reception.
microwave oven may cause interference
to your radio or TV reception.
20 cm
30 cm
20 cm
min
85 cm
0 cm
4. The oven door may become hot during
cooking. Place or mount the oven so
that the bottom of the oven is 85cm
or more above the floor. Keep children
away from the door to prevent them
burning themselves.
that the bottom of the oven is 85cm
or more above the floor. Keep children
away from the door to prevent them
burning themselves.
5. Securely connect the plug of the oven to
a standard earthed (grounded) household
electrical outlet.
electrical outlet.
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BEFORE
OPERATION
SETTING
THE
CLOCK
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 below.
This model has a clock function and the oven uses less than 1.0 W in stand by mode. To set the clock, see below.
Your oven has a 24 hour clock feature.
1. Press the CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER button once. The hour fi gure will fl ash and the clock indicator will illuminate.
2. Rotate the ENTRY dial until the correct hour is displayed, the input time should be within 0-23.
3. Press the CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER button, the minute fi gure will fl ash.
4. Set the minutes. Rotate the ENTRY dial until the correct minutes are displayed, the input time should be within 0-59.
5. Press the CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER button to start the clock. The icon “:” of the digital time will be fl ashing on the display and the clock
1. Press the CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER button once. The hour fi gure will fl ash and the clock indicator will illuminate.
2. Rotate the ENTRY dial until the correct hour is displayed, the input time should be within 0-23.
3. Press the CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER button, the minute fi gure will fl ash.
4. Set the minutes. Rotate the ENTRY dial until the correct minutes are displayed, the input time should be within 0-59.
5. Press the CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER button to start the clock. The icon “:” of the digital time will be fl ashing on the display and the clock
indicator will disappear.
NOTES:
• 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
• 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
show "0:00".
• To check the time of day during a cooking process, press CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER button and the LED will display the time of day for 2-3
seconds. This does not aff ect the cooking process.
• If in the process of setting the clock, the STOP/CLEAR button is pressed, the oven will revert 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
• 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. As will the time of day.
KITCHEN
TIMER
FUNCTION
You can use the kitchen timer function for timing, in instances where microwave cooking is not involved for example to time boiled eggs
cooked on conventional hob or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food.
Example:
To set the timer for 5 minutes.
cooked on conventional hob or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food.
Example:
To set the timer for 5 minutes.
1. Press CLOCK/KITCHEN
TIMER button twice.
2. Rotate ENTRY dial
to select time .
3. Press the START/+30sec/
ENTER key to start the timer.
4. Check the display.
(The display will count down through the
programmed time.)
programmed time.)
When the timer arrives at 0:00, an audible signal will sound 5 times and the LED will then display the time of day.
You can enter any time up to 95 minutes. To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER whilst counting down, simply press the STOP/CLEAR button.
NOTE: The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking.
You can enter any time up to 95 minutes. To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER whilst counting down, simply press the STOP/CLEAR button.
NOTE: The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Power Level
Press the MICRO.POWER
button
Display
(Percentage)
• Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown.
• To change the power level for cooking, press the MICRO.POWER
• To change the power level for cooking, press the MICRO.POWER
button or rotate the ENTRY dial key until the display indicates the
desired level. Press the START/+30sec./ENTER button to confi rm,
enter the cooking time and then press the START/+30sec./ENTER
button to start the oven.
desired level. Press the START/+30sec./ENTER button to confi rm,
enter the cooking time and then press the START/+30sec./ENTER
button to start the oven.
• To check the power level during cooking, press the MICRO.POWER
button, the current power level will be displayed for 2-3 seconds.
The oven continues to count down although the display will show
the power level.
The oven continues to count down although the display will show
the power level.
HIGH
x1
P100
(100%)
MEDIUM HIGH
x2
P80
(80%)
MEDIUM
x3
P50
(50%)
MEDIUM LOW
(DEFROST)
(DEFROST)
x4
P30
(30%)
LOW
x5
P10
(10%)
Generally the following recommendations apply:
P100 - (HIGH output = 900W) used for fast cooking or reheating e.g.
for casseroles, hot beverages, vegetables etc.
P80 - (MEDIUM HIGH output = 720W) 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.
P50 - (MEDIUM output = 450W) 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.
P100 - (HIGH output = 900W) used for fast cooking or reheating e.g.
for casseroles, hot beverages, vegetables etc.
P80 - (MEDIUM HIGH output = 720W) 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.
P50 - (MEDIUM output = 450W) 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.
P30 - (MEDIUM LOW output = 270W) Defrost setting 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.
P10 - (LOW output = 90W) for gentle defrosting, e.g. cream gateaux
or pastry.
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.
P10 - (LOW output = 90W) for gentle defrosting, e.g. cream gateaux
or pastry.
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