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When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity.
The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the door.

The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so
steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface.
The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food
being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content.
Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours.

Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to
the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of
the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven. 

Ensure all “eyes” are removed from the potatoes and that they have been
pierced, place directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant flan dish or
similar.

Check the door is closed properly.

Ensure correct power level has been selected.

The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting.

The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.

Your oven may be set in Demo Mode. Follow these steps to cancel the
demo mode.

1. Press the STOP/CLEAR key once.

2. Press and hold the STOP/CLEAR key for 10 seconds until you hear

until you hear the oven beep for a second time.

3. Quickly press the STOP/CLEAR key 10 times within 10 seconds.

4. The oven display will show “DEMO OFF”.

Draught circulates
around the door.

Condensation forms in
the oven, and may drip
from the door.

Flashing or arcing from
within the cavity when
cooking.

Arcing potatoes.

The display is lit but the
control panel will not
work when pressed.

Oven cooks too slowly.

Oven makes a noise.

Outer cabinet is hot.

The display shows
different messages from
“ENERGY SAVE MODE”
when you plug the oven
in and open the door.

You are unable to
programme your oven
or the microwave energy
does not pulse on and
off during use.

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The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as
shown:
Green and yellow stripes

=

Blue

=

Brown

=

As the colours in the mains lead of your oven
may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the
wires as described:
• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal

marked E or

or coloured green or

coloured green and yellow.

• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N

or coloured black or coloured blue.

• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L

or coloured red or coloured brown.

Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the
cable is held securely by the cable grip where it
enters the plug.

Like most appliances in your home, your oven
must be connected to a single phase 230-240V,
50Hz alternating current supply.

If you do not make the proper electrical
connections you might damage the oven or injure
yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be
liable if this happens.

• If you are unable to resolve a problem using

the checks covered on the last few pages, do
not attempt to service this microwave
oven yourself.

• Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the

oven was purchased in order to obtain service.
Where this is not possible, please contact the
SHARP Customer Information Centre.
Telephone: 08705 274277 (office hours).

• For general information and assistance with

oven queries, please contact our
Customer Information Centre:
U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)
Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)
Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport

• Replacement accessories may be obtained

from our main parts distributor: 
Willow Vale Electronics Ltd.
Telephone: 0121 766 5414

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1.25ml

1

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teaspoon

2.5ml

1

/

2

teaspoon

5ml

1 teaspoon

15ml

1 tablespoon

15g

1

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oz

25g 1oz
50g

2oz

100g

4oz

175g

6oz

225g

8oz

450g

1lb

30ml 1floz

100ml

3floz

150ml

5floz (

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300ml

10floz (

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pint)

600ml

20floz (1 pint)

This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for your microwave oven. These will give 

you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities of your oven and

prove that microwave technology combined with grill or convection energy is the efficient and effective alternative

to conventional cooking.

The cookery notes below compliment all cooking procedures in this cookbook and should be read in advance of 
recipe preparation.  

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Meat, Poultry, Fish and Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Fresh & Frozen Vegetables and Fruit

 

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Eggs, Fish, Rice and Pasta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Beans and Pulses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Chilled foods are to be cooked from 5ºC. 

Ambient/fresh/dried/canned foods are to be cooked from 20ºC. 

Frozen foods are to be cooked from -18°C.

Please weigh all foods prior to defrosting and cooking, as labelled weights are only approximate.

Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions. Cooking results will vary 

according to the condition of foods, utensils and the oven. Please check the cooking result and, if 

necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.

When cooking Rice & Pasta (see page 39), cooking time is constant for any quantity of rice or pasta; boiling 

water must be adjusted according to quantity of rice or pasta.  After leaving the Rice/Pasta to stand, rinse 

in boiling water prior to serving.

The recipes in this cookbook were developed using chilled eggs and fat. Room temperature ingredients 

may give a different result.

Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.

Refer to operation manual for advice on suitable cookware.

Where dishes are covered, use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes are 

lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.

All serving quantities are approximate.

Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.

For sequence programming refer to the operation manual.

The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable, turntable support, dishes and accessories will become very 

hot during operation. To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

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30%

30%

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30%

10%

30%

30%

30%

30%

30%

30%

30%

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Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4 - 5

times during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate.

Turn over 3 - 4 times, removing

defrosted mince each time. 

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place on a plate. Separate and re-

arrange twice during defrosting.

Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 4 - 5 times,

during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Turn 2 - 3 times,

separate during defrosting. Shield.

Place in a bowl. Turn 3 - 4 times,

removing defrosted mince each time.

Place in a flan dish. Separate and re-

arrange twice during defrosting.

Shield.

Place in a flan dish. Separate and re-

arrange twice during defrosting.

Shield.

Place in a dish.

Stir during defrosting. 

Place in a dish.

Stir during defrosting.

Place in a dish.

Stir during defrosting.

Place on the turntable. Separate and

rearrange during defrosting.

Place on a plate. Turn over half way

through defrosting.

Remove from foil container.

Place in a flan dish.

60 - 90 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

25 - 30 Minutes

25 - 30 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

60 - 90 Minutes

25 - 30 Minutes

25 - 30 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

15 - 30 Minutes

15 - 30 Minutes

10 - 15 Minutes

10 - 15 Minutes

10 - 15 Minutes

5 - 10 Minutes

10 - 15 Minutes

15 - 20 Minutes

19 - 20 Minutes

per 450g

6 - 7 Minutes

per 450g

8 - 9 Minutes

per 450g

5 - 6 Minutes

per 450g

5 - 6 Minutes

per 450g

16 - 17 Minutes

per 450g

6 - 7 Minutes

per 450g

5 - 6 Minutes

per 450g

8 - 9 Minutes

per 450g

10 Minutes

per 450g

8 Minutes

per 450g

6 - 7 Minutes

per 450g

4 - 5 Minutes

per 450g

5 - 6 Minutes

per 450g

3 - 4 Minutes

per 400g

3 - 4 Minutes

per 450g

5 - 6 Minutes

for a large pie

Method: If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil.
Poultry: Chicken, turkey and duck must be defrosted without giblets.
Standing Time: During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.

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