Sharp R-961M (serv.man2) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
AUTO START/ CLOCK
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The AUTO START function enables you to programme your microwave oven to come on at any time
during the next 12 hours.
during the next 12 hours.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended the oven is always attended when in use. Check to ensure you have
programmed the oven correctly. Exceeding cooking times and the use of excessive power levels can lead
to food overheating and can cause a risk of fire.
programmed the oven correctly. Exceeding cooking times and the use of excessive power levels can lead
to food overheating and can cause a risk of fire.
•
You can use AUTO START only with manual cooking.
•
Before programming the oven, always check that the display is showing the correct time of day.
Once the oven is programmed for AUTO START, the display will return to show the correct time of
day and not the auto start time. If you want to check the auto start time, press the AUTO START/CLOCK
key and it will be displayed for as long as you keep your finger pressed on the pad.
day and not the auto start time. If you want to check the auto start time, press the AUTO START/CLOCK
key and it will be displayed for as long as you keep your finger pressed on the pad.
•
If you want to cancel an AUTO START programme, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice.
•
The auto start time can only be entered in multiples of 10 minutes, it is not possible to enter less than
10 minutes or any time which is not in multiples of 10 minutes.
10 minutes or any time which is not in multiples of 10 minutes.
Example: Current time of day is 1.00pm and you want to programme the oven to reheat a casserole on
50% (MED) for 20 minutes at 4.00pm.
50% (MED) for 20 minutes at 4.00pm.
When the oven starts at 4.00pm, the pre-programmed cooking sequence will start.
The cooking time and mode appear on the display.
The cooking time and mode appear on the display.
Note: See page 6 if you want to set the clock.
1. Press the 1 min key 4
times to enter the
desired starting time.
desired starting time.
2. Press the AUTO START/
CLOCK key once.
3. Press the 10 min key
twice to enter the desired
cooking time.
cooking time.
4. Press the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL key 3
times for 50 % (MED).
times for 50 % (MED).
5. Press the START/AUTO
MINUTE key once to
start the programme.
start the programme.
6.Current time of day will
appear on the display.
1min.
10min.
MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL
START
AUTO MINUTE
AUTO START
CLOCK
x4
x1
x2
x3
x1
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SUITABLE COOKWARE
WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use.
Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended
cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and
in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended
cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and
in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
• The microwave power level will default to 100% (HIGH) unless you press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key
to reach the desired setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, e.g, Christmas pudding,
mince pies and fruit cakes. Before use, check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
mince pies and fruit cakes. Before use, check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
• Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode,
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode,
even after microwave heating has ended. Do not heat canned potatoes in the microwave oven as
they may burst.
they may burst.
• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
GRILL
CONVEC-
DUAL
TION
COOKING
YES
YES
YES
Microwave cling film and bags must be
vented for steam to escape, pierce in 4-5
places. Do not use plastic or metal ties as they
may melt or catch fire due to ‘arcing’.
vented for steam to escape, pierce in 4-5
places. Do not use plastic or metal ties as they
may melt or catch fire due to ‘arcing’.
YES
Except for dishes with metallic decoration.
YES
Always attend the oven closely. Look at the
oven from time to time when heating food
in plastic or paper containers, keep an
eye on the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
oven from time to time when heating food
in plastic or paper containers, keep an
eye on the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
Except for
dishes with
metallic
decoration.
NO
NO
NO
COOKWARE
Heat resistant glass,
(e.g. Pyrex®,
Fire King®,
Corning Ware ®).
(e.g. Pyrex®,
Fire King®,
Corning Ware ®).
Microwave-safe
plastic cookware.
plastic cookware.
Microwave cling
film, microwave
roasting bags.
film, microwave
roasting bags.
Heat-resistant china
and ceramics.
and ceramics.
Disposable
containers:
Thin plastic, paper,
straw and wooden
containers.
containers:
Thin plastic, paper,
straw and wooden
containers.
For microwaving, use only those utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below.
A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are
recommended, as food in the corners tends to overcook.
A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are
recommended, as food in the corners tends to overcook.
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SUITABLE COOKWARE (Continued)
FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION
Face & Hands: Always use oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Stand back
when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling
-film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. When removing covers (such as cling
-film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands.
Stir, turn & stand:
For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during
cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand
after cooking or defrosting.
For even cooking stir, turn or rearrange food during
cooking. Where recommended, leave food to stand
after cooking or defrosting.
Initial and final temperature of food:
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of
cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more
cooking than food at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true
indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut
into foods with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts, to
release heat or steam.
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of
cooking time needed, eg. chilled food requires more
cooking than food at room temperature.
The temperature of the container is not a true
indication of the temperature of the food or drink. Cut
into foods with fillings, for example, jam doughnuts, to
release heat or steam.
COOKWARE
YES
Always attend the oven closely. Only use to
absorb fat and moisture when warming
food. Pay special attention as over-heating
may cause a fire in your oven.
absorb fat and moisture when warming
food. Pay special attention as over-heating
may cause a fire in your oven.
YES
Always place on an up-turned plate on the
turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow
manufacturer's instructions. Be careful as these
become very hot. Popcorn: Only use
microwave popcorn within recommended
packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's
instructions). Never use oil unless the
manufacturer recommends and never cook for
longer than instructed.
turntable to prevent heat stress. Follow
manufacturer's instructions. Be careful as these
become very hot. Popcorn: Only use
microwave popcorn within recommended
packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's
instructions). Never use oil unless the
manufacturer recommends and never cook for
longer than instructed.
NO
YES/NO
Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food
from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the
oven walls. Foil containers are not recommended
unless specified by the manufacturer, eg.
MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
from overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the
oven walls. Foil containers are not recommended
unless specified by the manufacturer, eg.
MicroFoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
YES
The metal racks supplied have been specially
designed for all cooking modes and will not
damage the oven.
designed for all cooking modes and will not
damage the oven.
Kitchen paper.
Browning dishes
& self-heating
packages.
& self-heating
packages.
Metal cookware.
Aluminium
foil & foil
containers,
made from
"Micro Foil®".
foil & foil
containers,
made from
"Micro Foil®".
Metal racks
Check the temperature of food and drink
and stir (before serving). Take special care
when serving babies, children or the
elderly. The contents of feeding bottles
and baby food jars are to be stirred or
shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption to avoid burns.
and stir (before serving). Take special care
when serving babies, children or the
elderly. The contents of feeding bottles
and baby food jars are to be stirred or
shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption to avoid burns.
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING
GRILL
CONVEC-
DUAL
TION
COOKING
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
If desired,
Use for combination
metal trays
cooking or convection
may be used.
only.
YES
YES
YES/NO
Use aluminium
foil for
shielding
only.
YES
YES
YES
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FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION (Continued)
Composition
& quality
Piercing
Arrangement
Covering
Size & shape
Density &
quantity
Hygiene
Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding, mince
pies) requires less heating time and should be
watched, over-heating can lead to fire.
Use good quality ingredients for microwaving.
Economical cuts of meat can be used for casseroles.
pies) requires less heating time and should be
watched, over-heating can lead to fire.
Use good quality ingredients for microwaving.
Economical cuts of meat can be used for casseroles.
Food with skin (e.g. potatoes, apples, fish, sausages,
chicken), or with membrane (e.g egg whites/yolks),
must be pierced in several places before cooking or
reheating. If not, steam will build up and may cause
food to explode.
chicken), or with membrane (e.g egg whites/yolks),
must be pierced in several places before cooking or
reheating. If not, steam will build up and may cause
food to explode.
Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish,
e.g. place meaty ends of chicken drumsticks on the
outside of the dish.
e.g. place meaty ends of chicken drumsticks on the
outside of the dish.
Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from
being covered during microwave cookery, follow
recommendations where given and use vented
microwave cling-film or a suitable lid.
being covered during microwave cookery, follow
recommendations where given and use vented
microwave cling-film or a suitable lid.
Food size and shape affects the amount of cooking time
needed. When cooking more than one portion of the
same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.
needed. When cooking more than one portion of the
same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape.
Food density and quantity affect the amount of
cooking time needed, for example, potatoes require
more cooking than peas; four potatoes will take longer
to cook than two.
cooking time needed, for example, potatoes require
more cooking than peas; four potatoes will take longer
to cook than two.
Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and
preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store
convenience foods as recommended by the food
manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use By" date.
preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store
convenience foods as recommended by the food
manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use By" date.
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