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• The fuse from the cut-off plug should be

removed and the plug disposed of in a safe
manner.

• Under no circumstances should the cut-off

plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a
serious electric shock may occur.

• The plug must not be used without the fuse

cover fitted.

• If you have any doubt about your microwave

oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician.

• When replacing the plug please ensure that

you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to
BS1363, this should be fitted with a brown
coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or
ASTA to BS1362. If you have any doubt about
electrical connection seek the help of a
qualified electrician. 

To wire an appropriate plug, follow the wiring
code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on
page 34.

• 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 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. 

• 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.

• If 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). 

• 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.

• Refit with a suitable type, observing the wiring

code given in `To replace the mains plug’ on
page 34.

• The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that

• The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard.
• The best position is above the cupboard, see (A).

When connecting the power supply cord to position (A) it should
be fitted to the support clips that are supplied in the fixing kit (see
diagram, item 15, on page 2).
When not connecting the power supply cord to position (A) it
should be routed under the oven. 

• Connect the appliance to a single phase 230-240V/50Hz alternating

current via a correctly installed earth socket.

• If the appliance is to be operated in a non-European country, the supply voltage,

• Before installing, tie a piece of string to the power supply cord to facilitate connection to point (A)

when the appliance is being installed.

• When inserting the appliance into the high-sided cupboard, DO NOT crush the power supply cord.

(A)

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The heating category (a letter A to E) developed
by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food) with microwave oven and food
manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to
heat small quantities of food (up to 500g).
It does not represent the general performance of
the oven.

Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those
used for TV and radio signals.

Electrical energy is converted into microwave
energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via
a waveguide. To prevent food and grease entering
the wave guide it is protected by the waveguide
cover.

Microwaves cannot pass through metal, because
of this the oven cavity is made of metal and there
is a fine metal mesh on the door.
During cooking the microwaves bounce off the
sides of the oven cavity at random.

Microwaves will pass through certain materials,
such as glass and plastic, to heat the food.
(See ‘Suitable Cookware’ on page 28).

Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves
which cause them to vibrate. This creates heat by
friction, in the same way your hands get warm
when you rub them together.

The outer areas of the food are heated by the
microwave energy, then the heat moves to the
centre by conduction, as it does in conventional
cooking. It is important to turn, rearrange or stir
food to ensure even heating.

Once cooking is complete, the oven
automatically stops producing microwaves.

Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.

Microwave output power
in Watts (based on
international (IEC 60705)
standard).

600  700  800  900  1000 Watts

OVEN 
OUTPUT 
POWER

Less heating time required

More heating time required

OVEN 
OUTPUT 
CATEGORY

Less heating time required

More heating time required

Letter representing the
oven heating category.

Microwave Symbol.

A       B       C      D       E

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.

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Your oven comes pre-set in Energy Save Mode (see page 9 for details).

To operate the oven in Energy Save Mode:
1. Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the display at this time.

2. Open the door.

The display will flash:

Close the door.

3. Press the STOP/CLEAR button.

The display will show:

NOTES: In Energy Save Mode, if you do not operate the oven for 3 minutes or more (i.e. after

closing the door, pressing the STOP/CLEAR button, or at the end of cooking), you will
not be able to operate the oven until you open and close the oven door.

When new, the very first time the grills are used, smoke and odour will be given off.
To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the grills without food for approx.
20 minutes. (Please refer to note on page 13.)

HIGH

x 1

100%

MEDIUM HIGH

x 2

70%

MEDIUM

x 3

50%

MEDIUM LOW

x 4

30%

(Defrost)

LOW

x 5

10%

(Defrost)

• Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown

opposite.

• To change the power level for cooking, enter

the cooking time and then press the POWER
LEVEL button.

Power level:
The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than 100% you
will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing
on and off as the food cooks or defrosts. 

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will
cook at 100% unless you press the POWER
LEVEL button to the desired setting.

Check the power level:
To check the microwave power level during
cooking, press the POWER LEVEL button. As
long as your finger is pressing the POWER
LEVEL button the power level will be displayed.
The oven continues to count down although the
display will show the power level.

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Your oven has an Energy Save Mode.
This facility saves electricity when the oven is not
in use.

• If the oven is not used, it will default to Energy

Save Mode after 3 minutes. The display is blank
and the oven cannot be operated.

• To operate the oven, open and then close the

door. “0” will be displayed and the oven is
ready to use.

To cancel Energy Save Mode, set the clock.
(Please refer to page 10.)

To cancel the clock, follow the procedure
opposite. (This will restart Energy Save Mode.)

Notes:
• If you unplug your oven at any stage you will

have to reset the clock to cancel Energy Save
Mode.

• If the clock has been set, cancelling Energy

Save Mode, then your oven has a safety feature
which prevents START/AUTO MINUTE
button from working if the oven has not been
in use for more than 3 minutes. Press the
STOP/CLEAR button or open and close the
door to re-use the oven.

1. Time of day appears on the display.

2. Press the CLOCK SET button once.

4. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE button.

The power will be off and the display will
show nothing.

3. Adjust the display to “0” by rotating the

TIME/WEIGHT knob.

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