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GB-27
ENGLISH
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
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 attend 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.
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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 any splatters or spills with a
1. For cleaning, wipe 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 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. Heat up your oven regularly by using the convection
4. Heat up your oven regularly by using the convection
and grill. Remaining food or fat can cause smoke or a
bad smell.
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 such as the turntable and rack should
be washed in a mild washing up liquid solution and
dried. They are dishwasher safe.
The accessories such as the turntable and rack should
be washed in a mild washing up liquid solution and
dried. They are dishwasher safe.
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.
IMPORTANT:
• If you cook food for more than the standard time (see chart below) using the same cooking mode, the oven's safety
• If you cook food for more than the standard time (see chart below) using the same cooking mode, the oven's safety
mechanisms automatically activate. The microwave power level will be reduced or the grill heating element will
turn on and off .
turn on and off .
Cooking Mode
Standard time
Microwave P100
30 minutes
Grill/ Convection/ Combi cooking mode
Intermittent operation, temperature and time
controlled
controlled
CARE AND CLEANING
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ENGLISH
WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the
oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other
than a SHARP trained engineer to carry out
servicing or repairs.
This is important as it may involve the removal
of covers that provide protec tion against
microwave energy.
oven yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other
than a SHARP trained engineer to carry out
servicing or repairs.
This is important as it may involve the removal
of covers that provide protec tion against
microwave energy.
• The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven
operation, but does not form an airtight seal. It is
normal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air
around the oven door. Food with a high moisture
content will release steam and cause condensation
inside the door which may drip from the oven.
normal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air
around the oven door. Food with a high moisture
content will release steam and cause condensation
inside the door which may drip from the oven.
• Repairs and Modifications: Do not attempt to
operate the oven if it is not working properly.
• Outer Cabinet & Lamp Access: Never remove the
outer cabinet. This is very dangerous due to high
voltage parts inside which must never be touched,
as this could be fatal.
voltage parts inside which must never be touched,
as this could be fatal.
Your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover. If
the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp
yourself, call a SHARP approved service facility.
the lamp fails, do not attempt to replace the lamp
yourself, call a SHARP approved service facility.
IMPORTANT:
If you cook food for more than the standard time
(see chart below) using the same cooking mode, the
oven's safety mechanisms automatically activate. The
microwave power level will be reduced or the grill
heating element will turn on and off .
If you cook food for more than the standard time
(see chart below) using the same cooking mode, the
oven's safety mechanisms automatically activate. The
microwave power level will be reduced or the grill
heating element will turn on and off .
Cooking Mode
Standard time
Microwave P100
30 minutes
Grill/ Convection/
Combi cooking mode
Combi cooking mode
Intermittent operation,
temperature and time
controlled
temperature and time
controlled
If you think the oven is not working properly there
are some simple checks you can carry out yourself
before calling an engineer. This will help prevent
unnecessary service calls if the fault is something
simple.
Follow this simple check below:
Place half a cup of water on the turntable and close
the door. Programme the oven to cook for 1 minute
using 100% microwave power.
are some simple checks you can carry out yourself
before calling an engineer. This will help prevent
unnecessary service calls if the fault is something
simple.
Follow this simple check below:
Place half a cup of water on the turntable and close
the door. Programme the oven to cook for 1 minute
using 100% microwave power.
1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking?
2. Does the turntable rotate?
3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your
2. Does the turntable rotate?
3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your
hand above the air vent openings.)
4. After 1 minute does the audible signal sound?
5. Is the water in the cup hot?
5. Is the water in the cup hot?
Take the cup of water out of the oven and close
the door. Programme the oven to cook for 3
minutes using the top grill.
the door. Programme the oven to cook for 3
minutes using the top grill.
6. After 3 minutes, does the grill heating element
become red?
Programme the oven to cook for 3 minutes using
7. After 3 minutes, is the oven cavity hot?
If you answer “NO” to any question fi rst check that
the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has
not blown. If there is no fault with either, check
against the troubleshooting chart on the following
page.
the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has
not blown. If there is no fault with either, check
against the troubleshooting chart on the following
page.
NOTES:
• Safety powerdowns:
If you cook food for more than the standard time
• Safety powerdowns:
If you cook food for more than the standard time
(see chart opposite) using the same cooking mode,
the oven’s safety mechanisms automatically
activate. The microwave power level will be reduced
or the grill heating elements will turn on and off .
the oven’s safety mechanisms automatically
activate. The microwave power level will be reduced
or the grill heating elements will turn on and off .
• After manual or automatic cooking using the Grill,
Combi or Convection modes, the cooling fan will
switch on to cool the oven cavity. When the cooling
fan works, the display may show “NOW COOLING”
. To clear it, press the STOP/CLEAR key and the
display will return to “. 0”. During these modes, the
cooling fan will carry on working after you have
pressed the STOP/CLEAR key. You may feel hot air
blowing out of the air-vent openings.
switch on to cool the oven cavity. When the cooling
fan works, the display may show “NOW COOLING”
. To clear it, press the STOP/CLEAR key and the
display will return to “. 0”. During these modes, the
cooling fan will carry on working after you have
pressed the STOP/CLEAR key. You may feel hot air
blowing out of the air-vent openings.
TROUBLESHOOTING
the convection on 230°C.
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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG
Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable
is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the
plug.
is held securely by the cable grip where it enters the
plug.
Like most appliances in your home, your oven must be
connected to a single phase 230-240V, 50Hz alternating
current supply.
connected to a single phase 230-240V, 50Hz alternating
current supply.
If you do not make the proper electrical connections
you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither
SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens.
you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither
SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
If you have any doubts about your electrical
supply ask a qualifi ed electrician.
If you have any doubts about your electrical
supply ask a qualifi ed electrician.
The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as
shown:
Green and yellow stripes = EARTH
Blue =
shown:
Green and yellow stripes = EARTH
Blue =
NEUTRAL
Brown =
LIVE
As the colours in the mains lead of your oven may not
correspond with the coloured marking identifying the
terminals in your plug, connect the wires as described:
• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal
correspond with the coloured marking identifying the
terminals in your plug, connect the wires as described:
• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal
marked E or
or coloured green or coloured
green and yellow.
• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N or
coloured black or coloured blue.
• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L or
coloured red or coloured brown.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
QUERY
ANSWER
Draught circulates
around the door.
around the door.
When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity.
The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.
The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.
Condensation forms
in the oven, and may
drip from the door.
in the oven, and may
drip from the door.
The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam
produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam
produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such
as potatoes have a high moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass
should clear after a few hours.
produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam
produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such
as potatoes have a high moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass
should clear after a few hours.
Flashing or arcing
from within the
cavity when cooking.
from within the
cavity when cooking.
Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to the oven cavity
during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not
otherwise damage the oven.
during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not
otherwise damage the oven.
Arcing potatoes.
Ensure all "eyes" are removed from the potatoes and that they have been pierced, place
directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant fl an dish or similar.
directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant fl an dish or similar.
The display is lit but
the control panel
will not work when
pressed.
the control panel
will not work when
pressed.
Check the door is closed properly.
Oven cooks too
slowly.
slowly.
Ensure correct power level has been selected.
Oven makes a noise.
The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting.
Outer cabinet is hot.
The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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