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Defrosting food using your microwave oven is the
quickest method of all.
quickest method of all.
It is a simple proccess but the following instructions
are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly
defrosted.
are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly
defrosted.
DEFROSTING ADVICE
Rearrange
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than
foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4
times during defrosting.
Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange over-
lapping areas.
This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.
foods in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4
times during defrosting.
Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange over-
lapping areas.
This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly.
Separate
Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer. It is important to
separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting.
e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets.
separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting.
e.g. bacon rashers, chicken fillets.
Shield
Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. To prevent them
becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with
small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves. e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.
becoming warmer and starting to cook, these areas can be shielded with
small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves. e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.
Stand
Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted. Defrosting is not
complete once the food is removed from the microwave oven. Food must stand,
covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has completly defrosted.
complete once the food is removed from the microwave oven. Food must stand,
covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has completly defrosted.
Turn over
It is essential that all foods are turned over at least 3 - 4 times during defrosting.
This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.
This is important to ensure thorough defrosting.
NOTES:
• Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.
• To defrost food, use microwave power levels 30% or 10%.
• Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 38 for further information.
• Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting.
• To defrost food, use microwave power levels 30% or 10%.
• Please refer to the defrosting chart on page 38 for further information.
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For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly reheated
before serving.
before serving.
Plated meals
Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these
separately, see below.
Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate,
larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented
microwave cling film and reheat on 50%, stir/rearrange
halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
separately, see below.
Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate,
larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented
microwave cling film and reheat on 50%, stir/rearrange
halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Sliced meat
Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50%.
Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated before
Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Poultry portions
Place thickest parts of the portions to the outside of the
dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on
70%.
Turn over halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated before
dish, cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on
70%.
Turn over halfway through reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
Casseroles
Cover with vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid
and reheat on 50%.
Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
and reheat on 50%.
Stir frequently to ensure even reheating.
NOTE: Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before
serving.
To achieve the best results when reheating, select a suitable microwave power level appropriate to the type
of food. e.g. A bowl of vegetables can be reheated using 100%, while a lasagne which contains ingredients that
cannot be stirred, should be reheated using 50%.
of food. e.g. A bowl of vegetables can be reheated using 100%, while a lasagne which contains ingredients that
cannot be stirred, should be reheated using 50%.
NOTES:
• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.
• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the
• Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating.
• Reheating times will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the
size, shape and material of the container.
• To avoid overheating and fire, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat
content, e.g. mince pies or Christmas pudding.
• Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire.
• Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on
• Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on
the can.
Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the contents
erupting from the container and may cause burns.
erupting from the container and may cause burns.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and
the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
the temperature is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns.
REHEATING ADVICE
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OVEN INTERIOR
• It is important to clean the interior of your
microwave oven after each use.
• To clean the oven interior, use a mild detergent
solution, such as washing-up liquid, with warm
water on a soft cloth.
water on a soft cloth.
• Heat up your oven regularly by using the
convection and grill, refer to “Heating without
food” on page 12. Remaining food or fat splashed
can cause smoke or bad smell.
food” on page 12. Remaining food or fat splashed
can cause smoke or bad smell.
• Food and liquid splashes will build-up on the oven
walls and ceiling. If grease, fat and food debris is
allowed to build-up in the oven interior it may
overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next
using the oven.
allowed to build-up in the oven interior it may
overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next
using the oven.
• 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).
material and should be cleaned with care (follow
the cleaning instructions above).
NOTE: 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.
• Food will release steam during cooking 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.
• Do not allow grease or dirt to build-up on
the door seals or areas around the door.
This may prevent the door from closing
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• Ensure the accessories are cleaned after every
use with a mild washing-up liquid solution and
dried. This will prevent the build-up of grease and
food debris. The accessories are dishwasher safe.
dried. This will prevent the build-up of grease and
food debris. The accessories are dishwasher safe.
• Keep the waveguide cover and accessories clean at
all times. If you leave grease or fat in the cavity or
accessories, it may overheat, cause arcing, smoke or
even catch fire when next using the oven.
accessories, it may overheat, cause arcing, smoke or
even catch fire when next using the oven.
SPECIAL NOTE for TURNTABLE SUPPORT
After cooking, always clean the turntable support,
especially around the rollers. These must be free
from food splashes and grease. Built-up splashes
or grease may overheat and cause arcing, begin to
smoke or catch fire.
from food splashes and grease. Built-up splashes
or grease may overheat and cause arcing, begin to
smoke or catch fire.
• C L E A N T H E OV E N AT R E G U L A R
INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD
DEPOSITS.
DEPOSITS.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to a deterioration of
the surface that could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
the surface that could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
NOTES:
• Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.
• A steam cleaner should not be used.
• Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor. Excess
• Never use spray cleaners, oven pads or abrasive scourers as these damage the surface of the oven.
• A steam cleaner should not be used.
• Take care not to let soapy water drip through the small holes in the oven walls and the cavity floor. Excess
water spillage through these holes will cause damage to the oven interior.
• Slight tarnishing of the oven cavity, around the area of the grill, is likely to occur. This is normal and will not
affect the ovens performance.
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.
WARNING:
Before cleaning, make sure the oven cavity, door, oven cabinet and accessories are completely cool.
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
OUTER CABINET
• Wipe the outside of the microwave oven with a
• Wipe the outside of the microwave oven with a
mild detergent solution, such as washing-up liquid,
with warm water on a soft cloth.
with warm water on a soft cloth.
• The control panel must be wiped clean and dried
with the door open, therefore inactivating the
oven.
oven.
Door
• To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both
• To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both
sides of the door, the door seals and adjacent
parts with a soft, damp cloth.
parts with a soft, damp cloth.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp
metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass 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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
1. Does the oven lamp come on when it is
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
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?
Take the cup of water out of the oven and close the
door. Programme the oven to cook for 3 minutes
using the grill.
6. After 3 minutes, does the grill heating element
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 grill.
6. After 3 minutes, does the grill heating element
become red?
Programme the oven to cook for 3 minutes using
the convection on 250ºC.
7. After 3 minutes, is the oven cavity hot?
the convection on 250ºC.
7. After 3 minutes, is the oven cavity hot?
If you answer “NO” to any question first 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:
• If you cook food for more than the standard
• 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 element will turn on
and off.
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.
• After manual or automatic cooking using the Grill,
Dual Cook or Convection modes, the cooling
fan will continue working 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”.
fan will continue working 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.
CLEAR key. You may feel hot air blowing out of
the air-vent openings.
• 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.
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.
• 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 par ts 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.
to high voltage par ts 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.
IMPORTANT:
If the display is blank and has gone dark, even if the
power plug is properly connected, the oven may be
in Energy Save Mode. To cancel it, open and then
close the oven door, see page 8.
If the display is blank and has gone dark, even if the
power plug is properly connected, the oven may be
in Energy Save Mode. To cancel it, open and then
close the oven door, see page 8.
Cooking Mode
Standard Time
Microwave 100%
cooking
cooking
20 Minutes
Grill cooking
15 Minutes
Dual cooking with
Microwave 100%
and Grill
and Grill
Microwave 15 Minutes
Grill 15 Minutes
Grill 15 Minutes
Microwave 70%
and Grill
and Grill
Microwave 40 Minutes
Grill 15 Minutes
Grill 15 Minutes
Microwave 100% and
Convection
Convection
Microwave 40 Minutes
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 protection
against microwave energy.
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 protection
against microwave energy.
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