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TO USE WITH AUTOMATIC
PROGRAMMES:
PROGRAMMES:
EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST /
AUTOCOOK
Press the LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ) key before
pressing the START key.
AUTOCOOK
Press the LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ) key before
pressing the START key.
Example:
If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked, but
still firm, use the LESS ( ▼ ) key.
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.
the MORE ( ▲ ) key.
3. LESS
AND
MORE
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).
• 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).
CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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
• 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 key, will be displayed.
• To cancel LESS / MORE, press the same key again.
• To change MORE to LESS, press the LESS ( ▼ )
• To change MORE to LESS, press the LESS ( ▼ )
key.
• To change LESS to MORE, press the MORE ( ▲ )
key.
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TO USE WITH MANUAL COOKING:
Example:
To cook for 10 minutes on 50% microwave power
and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes.
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/
• The cooking/defrosting time will increase/
decrease in multiples of 1 minute.
• The overall time can be extended to a maximum
of 99 minutes.
4. Reduce the cooking time by pressing the LESS
key twice.
The cooking time is reduced by 2 minutes and
continues to count down.
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 key once to start cooking.
x1
x3
x2
x1
CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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4. KITCHEN TIMER
Use the KITCHEN TIMER as a minute timer or to
monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted
food.
monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted
food.
NOTES:
• You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 90
• 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
“.0”.
“.0”.
Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes.
2. Press
the
KITCHEN TIMER key once.
3. Enter the desired time by pressing the 1 MIN.
key 5 times.
4. Press
the
START key once to the timer.
x5
x1
x1
CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1. Open and Close the door to activate the
KITCHEN TIMER function.
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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.
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.
COOKING ADVICE NOTES:
• Always attend the oven when in use.
• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for
• Always attend the oven when in use.
• Ensure that the utensils are suitable for
use in a microwave oven. (See “Suitable
Cookware” on page 32).
Cookware” on page 32).
• 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.
turntable.
• Liquids and foods must not be heated in
sealed containers or jars/containers with
lids on, as pressure will build up inside and
may cause the container/jar to explode.
lids on, as pressure will build up inside and
may cause the container/jar to explode.
• O n l y u s e m i c r o w av e p o p c o r n w i t h i n
the recommended packaging (follow the
manufacturers instructions). Never use oil unless
specified by the manufacturer and never cook for
longer than instructed.
manufacturers instructions). Never use oil unless
specified by the manufacturer and never cook for
longer than instructed.
MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Microwaves cook food faster than conventional
cooking. It is therefore essential that certain
techniques are followed to ensure good results.
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.
those used in conventional cooking.
Cooking Techniques
Arrange
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.
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.
Cover
Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow
recommendations where given.
Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
recommendations where given.
Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Pierce
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.
several places before cooking or reheating as steam will
build up and may cause food to explode.
e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.
NOTE: Eggs in their shells and hard / soft boiled eggs should not be
heated in the microwave oven as they may explode, even after
cooking has ended.
cooking has ended.
Stir, turn and
rearrange
rearrange
For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking.
Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Stand
Standing time is necessary after cooking so it enables the heat to disperse equally
throughout the food.
throughout the food.
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