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GB-6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
15. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they
are suitable for use in the oven. See Page GB-15.
Use only microwave safe containers and utensils
on microwave modes.
Use only microwave safe containers and utensils
on microwave modes.
16. The contents of feeding bottles and baby
food jars must be stirred or shaken and the
temperature checked before consumption, in
order to avoid burns.
temperature checked before consumption, in
order to avoid burns.
17. The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, dishes,
accessories and especially the grill heating
elements will become very hot during operation.
elements will become very hot during operation.
18. Care should be taken to avoid touching these
areas. To prevent burns, always use thick oven
gloves. Before cleaning make sure they are
not hot. When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition.
gloves. Before cleaning make sure they are
not hot. When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition.
19. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the
oven and keep the door closed in order to stifle
any flames.
any flames.
20. Clean the oven at regular intervals and remove
any food deposits.
21. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the appliance
and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
could adversely affect the life of the appliance
and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
22. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the glass on the oven door since
they can scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
they can scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
23. Steam cleaner is not to be used.
24. See instructions for cleaning door seals, cavities
24. See instructions for cleaning door seals, cavities
and adjacent parts on page GB-17.
To avoid the danger of fi re.
1. The microwave oven should not be lef t
1. The microwave oven should not be lef t
unattended during operation. Power levels
that are too high, or cooking times that are
too long, may overheat foods resulting in a
fire.
that are too high, or cooking times that are
too long, may overheat foods resulting in a
fire.
2. The electrical outlet must be readily accessible
so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an
emergency.
emergency.
3. The AC power supply must be 230-240V, 50Hz,
with a minimum 16A distribution line fuse, or a
minimum 16A distribution circuit breaker.
minimum 16A distribution circuit breaker.
4. A separate circuit serving only this appliance
should be provided.
5. Do not place the oven in areas where heat is
generated. For example, close to a conventional
oven.
oven.
6. Do not install the oven in an area of high humidity
or where moisture may collect.
7. Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
1. This oven is designed to be used on a countertop
only. It is not designed to be built into a kitchen
unit. Do not place the oven in a cabinet.
unit. Do not place the oven in a cabinet.
2. The oven door may become hot during cooking.
Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of
the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor. Keep
children away from the door to prevent them
burning themselves.
the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor. Keep
children away from the door to prevent them
burning themselves.
3. Ensure there is a minimum of free space above
the oven of 30 cm.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
5. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
6. WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven
without supervision when adequate instructions
have been given so that the child is able to use
the oven in a safe way and understands the
hazards of improper use.
have been given so that the child is able to use
the oven in a safe way and understands the
hazards of improper use.
7. WARNING: When the appliance is operated in
the GRILL/COMBI. and CONV.(°C) modes, children
should only use the oven under adult supervision
due to the temperature generated.
should only use the oven under adult supervision
due to the temperature generated.
8. WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot
during use. Young children should be kept away.
9. WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged,
the oven must not be operated until it has been
repaired by a competent person.
repaired by a competent person.
10. WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the
oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other
than a competent person to carry out any service
or repair operation which involves the removal of
a cover which gives protection against exposure
to microwave energy.
than a competent person to carry out any service
or repair operation which involves the removal of
a cover which gives protection against exposure
to microwave energy.
11. If the power supply cord of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord.
The exchange must be made by an authorised
SHARP service agent.
The exchange must be made by an authorised
SHARP service agent.
12. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are liable
to explode.
to explode.
13. Microwave heating of beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be
taken when handling the container.
taken when handling the container.
14. Do not cook eggs in their shells, and whole hard
boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave
ovens since they may explode even af ter
microwave cooking has ended. To cook or reheat
eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed,
pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may
explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before
reheating them in the microwave oven.
ovens since they may explode even af ter
microwave cooking has ended. To cook or reheat
eggs which have not been scrambled or mixed,
pierce the yolks and the whites, or the eggs may
explode. Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before
reheating them in the microwave oven.
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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.
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.
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 seals and
1. Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and
lids before use. Sealed containers can explode
due to a build up of pressure even after the oven
has been turned off .
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.
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.
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:
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.
(not metal) into the 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.
delayed eruptive boiling.
3. Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausages
and fruit before cooking, or they may explode.
To avoid the possibility of burns
1. Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing
1. Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing
food from the oven to prevent burns.
2. Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven
cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands
to avoid steam burns and eruption of boiling.
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.
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.
and heat.
5. Slice
stuff ed 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 safety
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.
of food coverings; paying special attention to
packaging (e.g. self-heating materials) designed
to make food crisp, as they may be extra hot.
8. Clean the waveguide cover, the oven cavity, the
turntable and turntable support after use. These
must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease
may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fi re.
must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease
may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fi re.
9. Do not place fl ammable materials near the oven
or ventilation openings.
10. Do not block the ventilation openings.
11. Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from
11. Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from
food and food packages. Arcing on metallic
surfaces may cause a fi re.
surfaces may cause a fi re.
12. Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil
for deep frying. The temperature cannot be
controlled and the oil may catch fi re.
controlled and the oil may catch fi re.
13. To make popcorn, use only special microwave
popcorn makers.
14. Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
15. Check the settings after you start the oven to
15. Check the settings after you start the oven to
ensure the oven is operating as desired.
16. To avoid overheating and fi re, special care must
be taken when cooking or reheating foods with
a high sugar or fat content, for example, Sausage
rolls, Pies or Christmas pudding.
a high sugar or fat content, for example, Sausage
rolls, Pies or Christmas pudding.
17. See the corresponding hints in the operation manual.
To avoid the possibility of injury
1. WARNING:
1. WARNING:
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or
malfunctioning. Check the following before use:
malfunctioning. Check the following before use:
a) The door; make sure the door closes properly
and ensure it is not misaligned or warped.
b) The hinges and safety door latches; check to
make sure they are not broken or loose.
c) The door seals and sealing surfaces; ensure
that they have not been damaged.
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.
3. Do not operate the oven if there is an object
between the door seals and 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-17.
regular intervals and remove any food deposits.
Follow the instructions for ''Care and Cleaning''
on page GB-17.
5. Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with
their doctor or the manufacturer of the pacemaker
for precautions regarding microwave ovens.
for precautions regarding microwave ovens.
To avoid the possibility of electric shock
1. Under no circumstances should you remove the
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.
a spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately,
and call an authorised SHARP service agent.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GB-8
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4. The oven door may become hot during cooking.
Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of
the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor. Keep
children away from the door to prevent them
burning themselves.
the oven is 85 cm 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.
WARNING: Do not place the oven where heat, moisture
or high humidity are 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.
or high humidity are 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 30 cm above the oven.
• Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the
oven.
• Blocking 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.
cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
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.
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.
Other warnings
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
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.
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 except
damage.
1. Never operate the oven when it is empty except
where recommended in the operation manual.
Doing so may damage the oven.
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.
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 refl ect 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.
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.
20 cm
30 cm
20 cm
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BEFORE
OPERATION
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
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.
SETTING
THE
CLOCK
There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.
1. To set the 24 hour clock, press the CLOCK/DELAY START button once and “24H” will appear in the display.
1. To set the 24 hour clock, press the CLOCK/DELAY START button once and “24H” will appear in the display.
To set the 12 hour clock, press the CLOCK SET/DELAY START button once more and “12H” will appear in the
display.
display.
2. Rotate the ENTRY dial until the correct hour is displayed, the input time should be within 0-23 (24-hour
clock) or 1 -12 (12-hour clock).
3. Press the CLOCK/DELAY START 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
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/DELAY START button once to start the clock. The icon “:” of the digital time will be fl ashing
on the display.
NOTES:
• If the clock is set, when cooking is complete, the display will show the correct time of day. If the clock has not
• 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 SET/DELAY START button and the LED will
display the time of day for 2-3 seconds. This does not aff ect the cooking process.
• In the process of clock setting, if the STOP/CLEAR button is pressed, the oven will go 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
• 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. The time of day will also be erased.
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
• 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 confirm, enter the
cooking time and then press the START/+30sec./
ENTER button to start the oven.
until the display indicates the desired level. Press the
START/+30sec./ENTER button to confirm, 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.
be displayed for 2-3 seconds. The oven continues to
count down although the display will show the power
level.
HIGH
x1
P100
(100%)
MEDIUM
HIGH
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
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.
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.
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