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The LESS ( ▼ ) and MORE ( ▲ ) keys enable you to:
• Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes.
• Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only).

EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
Press the LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ) key before
pressing the START/AUTO MINUTE key.

INSTANT COOK
Press the LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ) key within
2 seconds after pressing the desired key.

Example:
If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked,
but still firm, use the LESS ( ▼ ) key.

Alternatively, if you prefer Baked Potatoes softer,
use the MORE ( ▲ ) key.

Example:
To cook for 10 minutes on 50% microwave power
and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes.

NOTES:
• The cooking/defrosting time will increase/

decrease in multiples of 1 minute.

• The overall time can be extended to a

maximum of 99 minutes.

NOTES:
• If you select MORE the display will show, ( ▲ ).

If you select LESS, the display will show, ( ▼ ).

• Some menus cannot use the LESS function.

If you select LESS for them, then press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key,

will be displayed.

• To cancel LESS / MORE, press the same key

again.

• To change MORE to LESS, press the

LESS ( ▼ ) key.

• To change LESS to MORE, press the

MORE ( ▲ ) key.

4. Reduce the cooking time by pressing the

LESS ( ▼ ) key twice.

The cooking time is reduced by 2 minutes and
continues to count down.

1. Enter the cooking time by pressing the

10 MIN. key once.

2. Input the power level by pressing the MICRO

POWER key 3 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key

once to start cooking.

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Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to
monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted
food.

NOTES:
• You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90

seconds.

• To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER simply press

the STOP/CLEAR key and the display will
return to the time of day, if set.

• The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used

whilst the oven is in use.

Example:
To set the timer for 5 minutes. 

1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key once.

2. Enter the desired time by pressing the

1 MIN. key 5 times.

3. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key

once to the timer.

AUTO MINUTE enables you:
• To cook on 100% microwave power in multiples

of 1 minute.

• To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.

NOTE: The overall time can be extended to a
maximum of 99 minutes.

To cook for 2 minutes, press the
START/AUTO MINUTE key twice.

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NOTES:
• The display will flash a series of messages,

including weight range and action required
during or after cooking, e.g. when to stir or
turn food.

• The message will be repeated twice, then the

display will return to the time of day, if set.

• If you want to cancel the guide, press the

STOP/CLEAR key.

NOTE: Whenever Info is lit on the display, it is

possible to press the Info key to obtain
further information. (This is possible
even when the information guide has
been turned off.)

The display will return to the time of day, if set.

The INFO key provides a step-by-step information guide to the keys on the oven.
Your oven comes set with the Information Guide ON.

There are two options (A and B) when you use the INFO key:

Example:
To display the information for EXPRESS COOK
“Frozen Roast Pork”.

1. Press the INFO key once.

Info will appear on the display.

2. Press the ROAST PORK

key once to select Frozen
Roast Pork.

1. Press the INFO key twice.

2. Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key to

turn the information guide on, or, press the
STOP/CLEAR key to turn the information
guide off.

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Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the
dish. e.g. Chicken drumsticks.
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will
receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the
centre.

Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow
recommendations where given (see pages 39 - 47).
Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.

Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in
several places before cooking or reheating as steam will
build up and may cause food to explode.
e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.

For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during
cooking. Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.

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

WARNING:
Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times.
If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food
may overheat, burn and, in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.

Microwaves cook food faster than conventional
cooking. It is therefore essential that certain
techniques are followed to ensure good results.
Many of the following techniques are similar to
those used in conventional cooking.

COOKING ADVICE NOTES:
• Always attend the oven when in use.
• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for

• Refer to the charts in the cookbook section for

recommended cooking times and power levels.

• Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold

turntable or cold foods/utensils on a hot
turntable. 

• Only use microwave popcorn within the

recommended packaging (follow the
manufacturers instructions). Never use oil
unless specified by the manufacturer and never
cook for longer than instructed.

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