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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. (direct start)

•  To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 

minute.

NOTE: 
•  The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start    
  can only be used within 3 minutes after cooking   
  completion, closing the door or pressing the    
  door or pressing the STOP/CLEAR key.
•  The overall time can be extended to a maximum  
  of 99 minutes.

Example:  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. 
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.

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.

 

Many of the following techniques are similar to
those used in conventional cooking.

•  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.