Sharp R-82STM-A (serv.man2) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
GB-24
WEIGHT DEFROST AND TIME DEFROST OPERATION
The AUTO MENU programmes automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking of the foods (details on page
GB- 5). Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function.
GB- 5). Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function.
Example: To cook 350 g carrots by using the AUTO MENU function for fresh vegetables (A4).
1. Rotate the ENTRY dial and
select the desired auto menu.
A 4
2. Press the START/+30sec./
ENTER button to confi rm
the setting.
the setting.
A 4
3. Enter the desired weight
by rotating the ENTRY
dial until the display
shows:
dial until the display
shows:
350
At the same time “g” indicator
will light on the display
will light on the display
4. Press the START/+30sec./
ENTER button to start
cooking. (The display
will count down through
defrosting time.)
cooking. (The display
will count down through
defrosting time.)
NOTES:
• The weight or quantity of the food can be input by rotating the ENTRY dial until the desired weight/quantity is displayed.
• The weight or quantity of the food can be input by rotating the ENTRY dial until the desired weight/quantity is displayed.
Enter the weight of the food only. Do not include the weight of the container.
• For food weighing more or less than the weights/quantities given in the AUTO MENU chart on page GB- 5 cook by manual operation.
1. WEIGHT DEFROST
The microwave oven is pre-programmed with a time and power level so that the following food is defrosted easily: Pork, beef
and chicken. The weight range for this food is from 100g – 2000g in 100g steps.
Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.
Example: To defrost a meat joint weighing 1.2 kg using WEIGHT DEFROST.
Place the meat in a fl an dish or on a microwave oven defrost rack on the turntable.
The microwave oven is pre-programmed with a time and power level so that the following food is defrosted easily: Pork, beef
and chicken. The weight range for this food is from 100g – 2000g in 100g steps.
Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions.
Example: To defrost a meat joint weighing 1.2 kg using WEIGHT DEFROST.
Place the meat in a fl an dish or on a microwave oven defrost rack on the turntable.
1. Select the menu required by pressing
the WEIGHT/ TIME DEFROST button
once.
once.
WEIGHT/ TIME DEFROST x1,
the display will show:
dEF1
2. Enter the desired weight by
rotating the ENTRY dial until the
display shows:
display shows:
1 2 0 0
At the same time “g” indicator will
light on the display.
light on the display.
3. Press the START/+30sec./ENTER button
to start defrosting. The microwave
and defrost indicators will light and “g”
indicator will disappear. (The display will
count down through defrosting time).
and defrost indicators will light and “g”
indicator will disappear. (The display will
count down through defrosting time).
Frozen foods are defrosted from -18°C.
Notes for WEIGHT DEFROST:
• Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
• Place food with a weight less than 200g at the edge of the turntable and do not place it to the centre of the turntable.
• Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 100g, for example, 650g to 700g.
• If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with fl at pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent the areas from becoming
Notes for WEIGHT DEFROST:
• Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.
• Place food with a weight less than 200g at the edge of the turntable and do not place it to the centre of the turntable.
• Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 100g, for example, 650g to 700g.
• If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with fl at pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent the areas from becoming
warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.
2. TIME DEFROST
This function quickly defrosts food while enabling you to choose a suitable defrost period, depending on the food type. Follow
the example below for details on how to operate this function. The time range is 0:05 – 95:00.
Example: To defrost the food for 10 minutes.
This function quickly defrosts food while enabling you to choose a suitable defrost period, depending on the food type. Follow
the example below for details on how to operate this function. The time range is 0:05 – 95:00.
Example: To defrost the food for 10 minutes.
1. Select the menu required by pressing
the WEIGHT/ TIME DEFROST button
twice.
twice.
WEIGHT/ TIME DEFROST x2,
the display will show:
dEF2
2. Enter the desired cooking time
by rotating the ENTRY dial until
the display shows:
the display shows:
10:00
3. Press the START/+30sec./ENTER button
to start defrosting. The microwave and
defrost indicators will light.
defrost indicators will light.
Frozen foods are defrosted from -18°C.
Notes for TIME DEFROST:
• After cooking the audible signal will sound fi ve times and the LED will then display the time of day, if the clock has been set. If
Notes for TIME DEFROST:
• After cooking the audible signal will sound fi ve times and the LED will then display the time of day, if the clock has been set. If
the clock has not been set, the display will only show "0:00" when cooking is complete.
• The preset microwave power level is P30 and can not be changed.
AUTO MENU OPERATION
2
2
GB-25
ENGLISH
AUTO MENU CHART
Auto Menu
Display Cooking method WEIGHT/ PORTION / UTENSILS Procedure
Reheat
Dinner Plate
(pre-cooked food
e.g. meat, vegetable
and garnishes)
Dinner Plate
(pre-cooked food
e.g. meat, vegetable
and garnishes)
A1
100% Micro
150g, 250g, 350g, 450g, 600g
(initial temp. 5°C)
Plate and vented microwave
cling fi lm or suitable lid
(initial temp. 5°C)
Plate and vented microwave
cling fi lm or suitable lid
Put the pre-cooked food on a plate. Use vented
microwave cling fi lm or a suitable lid to cover the
plate. Place the plate in the centre of the turntable.
Stir after cooking.
microwave cling fi lm or a suitable lid to cover the
plate. Place the plate in the centre of the turntable.
Stir after cooking.
Jacket Potato
A2
100% Micro
1, 2, 3 potatoes (pieces)
1 potato = approx. 230g
(initial temp. 20°C)
1 potato = approx. 230g
(initial temp. 20°C)
Please use potatoes with a similar size of approx.
230g. Pierce each potato in several places and place
towards the edge of the turntable. Turn over and
rearrange halfway through cooking. Stand for 3 - 5
minutes before serving.
230g. Pierce each potato in several places and place
towards the edge of the turntable. Turn over and
rearrange halfway through cooking. Stand for 3 - 5
minutes before serving.
Meat
(boneless meat e.g.
beef, lamb, pork or
poultry)
(boneless meat e.g.
beef, lamb, pork or
poultry)
A3
100% Micro
150g, 300g, 450g, 600g
(initial temp 5°C)
Flan dish and vented microwave
cling fi lm or suitable lid
(initial temp 5°C)
Flan dish and vented microwave
cling fi lm or suitable lid
Cut the meat into small stripes and place it in a fl an
dish. Use vented microwave cling fi lm or a suitable
lid to cover the fl an dish. Place the fl an dish in the
centre of the turntable.
dish. Use vented microwave cling fi lm or a suitable
lid to cover the fl an dish. Place the fl an dish in the
centre of the turntable.
Fresh vegetables e.g.
Caulifl ower, carrots,
broccoli, fennel, leek,
pepper, courgettes
etc.
Caulifl ower, carrots,
broccoli, fennel, leek,
pepper, courgettes
etc.
A4
100% Micro
150g, 350g, 500g
(initial temp 20°C)
Bowl and lid
(initial temp 20°C)
Bowl and lid
Cut, chop or slice fresh vegetables into evenly sized
pieces. Place the fresh vegetables in a suitable container.
Place on the turntable. Add the required amount of
water (1 tbsp per 100 g). Cover with a lid. Sir after
cooking and let the food stand for approx. 2 minutes.
pieces. Place the fresh vegetables in a suitable container.
Place on the turntable. Add the required amount of
water (1 tbsp per 100 g). Cover with a lid. Sir after
cooking and let the food stand for approx. 2 minutes.
Fish
(Only fi sh fi llet is
recommended for
this programme)
(Only fi sh fi llet is
recommended for
this programme)
A5
80% Micro
150g, 250g, 350g, 450g, 650g
(initial temp. temp 20°C)
Flan dish and vented microwave
cling fi lm or suitable lid
(initial temp. temp 20°C)
Flan dish and vented microwave
cling fi lm or suitable lid
Place in a single layer in a fl an dish. Use vented
microwave cling fi lm or a suitable lid to cover.
microwave cling fi lm or a suitable lid to cover.
Pasta
(dried pasta e.g.
Fussili, Farfalle,
Rigatoni)
(dried pasta e.g.
Fussili, Farfalle,
Rigatoni)
A6
80% Micro
Pasta
Water
50 g
450 ml
100 g
800 ml
150 g
1200 ml
(initial temp. for the water: 20°C)
Big, wide bowl
Big, wide bowl
Place pasta in an appropriate sized bowl and add the
water. Do not cover. Place the bowl in the centre of
the turntable.
After cooking, stir well and stand for 2 minutes
before draining.
water. Do not cover. Place the bowl in the centre of
the turntable.
After cooking, stir well and stand for 2 minutes
before draining.
Soup
A7
100% Micro
200g, 400g, 600g
(initial temp. 5°C)
Cups (200 g per cup)
(initial temp. 5°C)
Cups (200 g per cup)
Place the cups on the turntable and stir after cooking.
Sponge Cake*
Ingredients:
4 eggs
110 g sugar
100 g fl our
10 g corn starch
60 g water
60 g vegetable oil
Ingredients:
4 eggs
110 g sugar
100 g fl our
10 g corn starch
60 g water
60 g vegetable oil
A8
Preheat at
160°C
160°C
475g
(initial temp. 20°C)
Spring form tin
(about 26 cm diameter)
Low rack
(initial temp. 20°C)
Spring form tin
(about 26 cm diameter)
Low rack
The oven will preheat to 160°C. When the
temperature is reached, open the door and place
the cake on the low rack inside. Press the START/
+30sec./ENTER button to start the baking.
temperature is reached, open the door and place
the cake on the low rack inside. Press the START/
+30sec./ENTER button to start the baking.
Frozen Pizza (Oven
Ready Pizza
Ready Pizza
Æ
prebaked)
A9
C-4
200g, 300g, 400g
(initial temp. -18C)
Low Rack
(initial temp. -18C)
Low Rack
Remove packaging and place directly on the low
rack. No standing time is required.
rack. No standing time is required.
Roast Chicken
A10
C-4
500g, 750g, 1000g, 1200g
(initial temp. 20°C)
Low Rack
(initial temp. 20°C)
Low Rack
If desired, season with salt, pepper and paprika.
Pierce the skin of the chicken a few times. Place the
chicken, breast side up, onto the low rack.
Pierce the skin of the chicken a few times. Place the
chicken, breast side up, onto the low rack.
* Preparation of the sponge cake (A8):
1. Separate the eggs.
2. Cream the egg yolk, oil and water with a handheld blender (low speed) until light and fl uff y.
3. Add the fl our and mix well.
4. In a separate dish, beat the egg white, sugar and cornstarch with a handheld blender (high speed) until stiff . Carefully fold
1. Separate the eggs.
2. Cream the egg yolk, oil and water with a handheld blender (low speed) until light and fl uff y.
3. Add the fl our and mix well.
4. In a separate dish, beat the egg white, sugar and cornstarch with a handheld blender (high speed) until stiff . Carefully fold
into the cake mixture.
5. Spoon in the mixture into the greased spring form tin and smooth the surface.
6. After preheating place the spring form tin on the rack.
Notes:
• The fi nal temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary,
6. After preheating place the spring form tin on the rack.
Notes:
• The fi nal temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary,
you can extend the cooking manually.
• The results when using auto cook depend on variances such as the shape and size of the food and your personal preference as regards
cooking results. If you are not satisfi ed with the programmed result, please adjust the cooking time to match your requirement.
GB-26
SUITABLE
OVENWARE
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to
penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety
of cookware can be used as listed below.
penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety
of cookware can be used as listed below.
Cookware
Microwave
Safe
Grill
Convection Mix Cook Comments
Aluminium foil
Foil Containers
Foil Containers
✔ / ✘
✔
✔
✔ / ✘
Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used
to shield food from overheating. Keep foil
at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing
may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended
unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g.
Microfoil®, follow instructions carefully.
to shield food from overheating. Keep foil
at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing
may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended
unless specified by the manufacturer, e.g.
Microfoil®, follow instructions carefully.
Browning dishes
✔
✘
✘
✘
Always follow the manufacturers instructions.
Do not exceed heating times given. Be very
careful as these dishes become very hot.
Do not exceed heating times given. Be very
careful as these dishes become very hot.
China and ceramics
✔ / ✘
✘
✔
✔
Mix Conv.
only
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and
bone china are usually suitable, except for
those with metallic decoration.
bone china are usually suitable, except for
those with metallic decoration.
Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®
✔
✔
✔
✔
Care should be taken if using fi ne glassware
as it can break or crack if heated suddenly.
as it can break or crack if heated suddenly.
Metal
✘
✔
✔
✘
It is not recommended to use metal cookware
as it will arc, which can lead to fi re.
as it will arc, which can lead to fi re.
Plastic/Polystyrene e.g.
fast food containers
fast food containers
✔
✘
✔
✔ / ✘
Care must be taken as some containers warp,
melt or discolour at high temperatures.
melt or discolour at high temperatures.
Cling fi lm
✔
✘
✘
✘
It should not touch the food and must be
pierced to let the steam escape.
pierced to let the steam escape.
Freezer/Roasting bags
✔
✘
✔ / ✘
✘
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure
bags are suitable for microwave use. Do not
use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or
catch fi re due to the metal ‘arcing’.
bags are suitable for microwave use. Do not
use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or
catch fi re due to the metal ‘arcing’.
Paper - Plates, cups and
kitchen paper
kitchen paper
✔
✘
✘
✘
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture.
Care must be taken as overheating may
cause fi re.
Care must be taken as overheating may
cause fi re.
Straw and wooden
containers
containers
✔
✘
✘
✘
Always supervise the oven when using these
materials as overheating may cause fi re.
materials as overheating may cause fi re.
Recycled paper and
newspaper
newspaper
✘
✘
✘
✘
May contain extracts of metal which will
cause ‘arcing’ and may lead to fi re.
cause ‘arcing’ and may lead to fi re.
Rack
✔
✔
✔
✔
The metal rack supplied have been specially
designed for all cooking modes and will not
damage the oven.
designed for all cooking modes and will not
damage the oven.
WARNING:
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
GB-27
ENGLISH
C AUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN
C L E A N E R S , S T E A M C L E A N E R S , A B R A S I V E ,
HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM
HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.
Before cleaning, make sure the oven cavity, door,
oven cabinet and accessories are completely cool.
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND
REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS – Keep the oven
clean, or the oven could lead to a deterioration of
the surface. This could adversely aff ect the life of
the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
C L E A N E R S , S T E A M C L E A N E R S , A B R A S I V E ,
HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM
HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.
Before cleaning, make sure the oven cavity, door,
oven cabinet and accessories are completely cool.
CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND
REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS – Keep the oven
clean, or the oven could lead to a deterioration of
the surface. This could adversely aff ect the life of
the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
Oven exterior
The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with
mild soap and water. Make sure the soap is wiped off
with a moist cloth, and dry the exterior with a soft
towel.
The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with
mild soap and water. Make sure the soap is wiped off
with a moist cloth, and dry the exterior with a soft
towel.
Oven controls
Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the
oven controls. Care should be taken when cleaning
the oven control. Using a cloth dampened with water
only, gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean.
Avoid using excessive amounts of water. Do not use
any sort of chemical or abrasive cleaner.
Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the
oven controls. Care should be taken when cleaning
the oven control. Using a cloth dampened with water
only, gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean.
Avoid using excessive amounts of water. Do not use
any sort of chemical or abrasive cleaner.
Oven Interior
1. For cleaning, wipe away any splatters or spills with
1. For cleaning, wipe away any splatters or spills with
a soft damp cloth or sponge after each use while
the oven is still warm. For heavier spills, use a mild
soap and wipe several times with a damp cloth
until all residues are removed. Built-up splashes
may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fi re, and
cause arcing. Do not remove the waveguide cover.
the oven is still warm. For heavier spills, use a mild
soap and wipe several times with a damp cloth
until all residues are removed. Built-up splashes
may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fi re, and
cause arcing. Do not remove the waveguide cover.
2. Make sure that the mild soap or water does not
penetrate the small vents in the walls which may
cause damage to the oven.
cause damage to the oven.
3. Do not use spray type cleaners on the oven interior.
4. H e a t u p y o u r o v e n r e g u l a r l y b y u s i n g t h e
convection and grill. Remaining food or fat splashed
can cause smoke or bad smell.
can cause smoke or bad smell.
5. Food will release steam during cook ing 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.
SPECIAL NOTE for WAVEGUIDE COVER: 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).
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.
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).
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.
Accessories
The accessories like turntable, turntable support and
rack should be washed in a mild washing up liquid
solution and dried. They are dishwasher safe.
The accessories like turntable, turntable support and
rack should be washed in a mild washing up liquid
solution and dried. They are dishwasher safe.
SPECIAL NOTE for TURNTABLE SUPPORT:
After cooking, always clean the turntable support,
especially around the rollers. These must be free from
food splashes and grease. Built-up splashes or grease
may overheat and cause arcing, begin to smoke or
catch fi re.
After cooking, always clean the turntable support,
especially around the rollers. These must be free from
food splashes and grease. Built-up splashes or grease
may overheat and cause arcing, begin to smoke or
catch fi re.
Door
To remove all traces of dirt, regularly clean both sides
of the door, the door seals and adjacent parts with a
soft, damp cloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners
or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass oven door
since they can scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
To remove all traces of dirt, regularly clean both sides
of the door, the door seals and adjacent parts with a
soft, damp cloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners
or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass oven door
since they can scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
NOTE: A steam cleaner should not be used.
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.
CARE AND CLEANING
Click on the first or last page to see other R-82STM-A (serv.man2) service manuals if exist.