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ENGLISH

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 [ I lb 2oz]). It does not 
represent the general performance of the oven.

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.

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

Letter representing the 
oven heating category. 

Microwave Symbol.

OVEN 
OUTPUT 
POWER

Less heating time required

600 700 800 900 1000Watts

More heating time required

OVEN 
OUTPUT 
CATEGORY

Less heating time required

A B C D E

More heating time required

Microwaves will pass through certain materials, such 
as glass and plastic, to heat the food. (See 'Suitable 
Cookware' on page GB-17).

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.

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.

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NOTES: 
• The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not 

damaged.

• After cooking fatty foods without a cover, always clean the cavity and especially the grill heating element 

thoroughly, these must be dry and free from grease. Built-up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or 
catch fire.

• Always operate the oven with the turntable and turntable support fitted correctly. This promotes thorough, 

even cooking. A badly fitted turntable may rattle, may not rotate properly and could cause damage to the 
oven.

• All food and containers of food are always placed on the turntable for cooking.
• The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise. The rotary direction may change each time you start the 

oven. This does not affect cooking performance. 

OVEN
1.   Grill heating element  (top grill)
2. Oven 

lamp

3.   Control panel
4.   Door handle
5. 

Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE) 

6. Oven 

cavity

7.   Turntable motor shaft
8.   Grill heating element (bottom grill)  
9.   Ventilation openings  
10.  Door seals and sealing surfaces
11. Power 

cord

12. Outer 

cabinet

ACCESSORIES: 
Check to make sure the following accessories are 
provided:
(13) Turntable (14) Coupling (15) Rack
• Place the coupling into the turntable motor shaft. 

Then place the turntable on to the turntable motor 
shaft; ensuring it is located firmly. 

• To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes and 

containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when 
removing them from the oven.

• For use of the rack, refer to the grilling sections on 

pages GB-11 & 12.

Never touch the grill when it is hot.
NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention 
two items: part name and model name to your 
dealer or SHARP authorised service agent.

 

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ENGLISH

 

 MICROWAVE indicator

 

 CONVECTION indicator

 

 GRILL indicator

 

 DEFROST indicator

 

 CHILD LOCK indicator

 

 AUTO MENU indicator

 

 TEMPERATURE indicator

 

 WEIGHT indicator

 

  Index for the temperature

 A1: 

Reheat

 A2: 

Potato

 A3: 

Meat

 A4: 

Vegetables

 A5: 

Fish

 A6: 

Pasta

 A7: 

Soup

 A8: 

Cake

 A9: 

Pizza 

 A10: 

Chicken

3. 

 

Rotate to enter the cooking time, time, 

power level, temperature, weight, portion 
and select auto menu.

4. 

 

1 x PRESS (G-1) =  TOP QUARTZ GRILL 

 

2 x PRESS (G-2) =  TOP QUARTZ GRILL & 

BOTTOM GRILL TOGETHER

 

3 x PRESS (G-3) =  BOTTOM GRILL

 

4 x PRESS (C-1) =  MICROWAVE & TOP QUARTZ 

GRILL & BOTTOM GRILL

 

5 x PRESS (C-2) =  MICROWAVE (73%) & TOP 

GRILL & CONVECTION (27%)

 

6 x PRESS (C-3) =  MICROWAVE (52%) & TOP 

GRILL & CONVECTION (48%)

 

Press to select microwave power level.

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15.  Utensils should be checked to ensure that they 

are suitable for use in the oven. See Page GB-17. 
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.

17.  The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, dishes, 

accessories and especially the grill heating 
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.

19.  If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the 

oven and keep the door closed in order to stifle 
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.

22.  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.

23.  Steam cleaner is not to be used.
24.  See instructions for cleaning door seals, cavities 

and adjacent parts on page GB-18.

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.

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.

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.

5.  Children should be supervised to ensure that 

they do not play with the appliance.

6. 

7.  WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the 

GRILL/COMBI and CONVECTION modes, children 
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.

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.

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.

12. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be 

heated in sealed containers since they are liable

 

to explode.

13.  Microwave heating of beverages can result in

 

delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be 
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.

children less than 8 years.

25. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of  

and above to use the oven without supervision
when adequate instructions ha ve been given
so tha t the child is able to use the oven in a safe 
way and understands the hazards of improper

ears 

use.

Only allow children aged from 8 y