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MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL

OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK

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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:33 Page A R-654M MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 800W (IEC 60705)
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:33 Page 1 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONTENTS Oven and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:33 Page 3 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONTROL PANEL 1. 2. 1 3. 4. 2 5. 6. 7. 3 8. 9. 4 10. 11. 5 12. 6 7 16 13. 8 14. 15 9 10 14 11 13 12 15. 16. 3 DIGITAL DISPLAY TIME keys: Use to enter cooking time. EXPRESS COOK keys: Use to cook foods illustrated. EXPRESS DEFROST keys: Use to cook foods illustrated. MEAL IN ONE keys: Use to cook foods illustrated.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:33 Page 4 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) INSTALLATION BUILDING-IN-KIT. This oven is not designed to be built-in to a kitchen unit. WARNING Inspect the Oven: • Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation. • Make sure the door closes properly, that it is not misaligned or warped. • Check the hinges and door safety latches are not broken or loose.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:33 Page 5 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Oven Use: • The oven is for domestic food preparation only. • Never operate when empty, except as directed in the operation manual (see page 9). • Do not leave or store anything inside the oven when not in use. • Never attempt to use the oven with the door open.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:33 Page 6 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) MICROWAVING Introduction: Water, sugar and fat in food absorb microwaves which causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together. Outer areas of food are heated by microwave energy, and remaining portions by conduction. It is, therefore, important to turn, rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:33 Page 7 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) BEFORE OPERATION Plug in the oven. 1. The oven display will flash: 2. Press the STOP/CLEAR key. 3. The display will show: To set the clock, see below. When using the oven for the first time: Heat the oven using GRILL mode without food for 20 minutes. See note on page 9. 1. STIR TURN KG•LB GRILL MICRO COOK 2. x1 3.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:33 Page 8 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN Opening and closing the door: To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. The oven lamp will come on while the door is open. Close the door firmly and the oven lamp will go out. Starting the oven: Prepare and place the food in suitable container onto the turntable or directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:33 Page 9 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) GRILLING When browning and crisping the surface of foods in a casserole dish, the rack can be used if the container is shallow enough. However, it is advisable to place such containers directly on the turntable, allow a little extra time to brown and crisp as desired. The Grill heating element at the top of the oven cavity has one power setting only. It is efficient and economical.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:33 Page 10 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel and the charts on pages 11-12. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions. EXPRESS COOK allows you to cook 3 popular menus from frozen or chilled.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:34 Page 11 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) EXPRESS COOK/EXPRESS DEFROST CHARTS WEIGHT RANGE: • Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg or 1oz, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg and 12.5oz to 13oz. • You are restricted to enter a weight within the range (see the following charts). • To cook/defrost weights above or below that range or foods not included in the charts below, refer to the charts in the cookbook section.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:34 Page 12 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) EXPRESS DEFROST CHART EXPRESS DEFROST MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Meat joint: Beef/Lamb/Pork 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. • Turn over when audible signal sounds. • Stand, wrapped in foil, for 60-90 minutes until defrosted. Whole Poultry 1.2kg - 1.6kg • Place poultry breast side-up in a flan dish on the turntable.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:34 Page 13 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) AUTO COOK AUTO COOK enables you to cook foods listed on the control panel and the chart on page 14. Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function. EXAMPLE: To cook 0.5kg Chilled Ready Meals on Auto Cook AC-1. 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK key once. 2. Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed. 3.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:34 Page 14 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) AUTO COOK CHART No MENU WEIGHT RANGE AC-1 Chilled Ready Meals 0.3kg - 0.6kg (5°C) Stirrable e.g: Spaghetti Bolognese, Beef stew Non-Stirrable e.g: Lasagne, Cottage pie AC-2 Frozen Ready Meals 0.3kg - 0.6kg (-18°C) Stirrable e.g: Spaghetti Bolognese, Beef stew Non-Stirrable e.g: Lasagne, Cottage pie AC-3 Crispy Crumb Foods 0.1kg - 0.4kg (e.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:34 Page 15 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) MEAL IN ONE MEAL IN ONE enables you to cook 3 popular menus at the touch of a key (see chart below). Always refer to the MEAL IN ONE chart and the recipes on pages 39-41 in the cookbook section before operating this function. Press the selected key once and the programmes will automatically start to cook after 2 seconds. EXAMPLE: To cook Pasta Bolognese on PASTA DISH (d-1). 1.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:34 Page 16 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING: A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL or DUAL GRILL. Example: To cook for: 5 minutes on 100P power 16 minutes on 30P power STAGE 1 1. To input the time, press the 1 MIN key 5 times. (Stage 1) (Stage 2) 2. To input the power level press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key once.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:34 Page 17 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 3. LESS ( ) and MORE ( ): The LESS ( ) and MORE ( programmes. ) keys allow you to cook/defrost food for more or less time than the preset For Example: If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked but still firm, use the LESS ( Alternatively, if you prefer Baked Potatoes softer, use the MORE ( ) key. ) key.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:34 Page 18 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 4. DELAY START: DELAY START enables you to programme the oven to cook at any time during the: • Once the oven is programmed for DELAY START the display will flash between the time of day and the . • next 12 hours (if the 12 hour clock is set).
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:34 Page 19 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 5. KITCHEN TIMER: You can use the KITCHEN TIMER for timing where microwave cooking is not involved. For example, to time a boiled egg cooked on a conventional hob, to monitor the standing time for microwaved food or to remind you of the time when making a phone call. Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes: 1. Press the KITCHEN TIMER key once. 2.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:34 Page 20 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) SUITABLE COOKWARE 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. COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING GRILL DUAL COOKING Heat resistant glass, (e.g.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:34 Page 21 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) SUITABLE COOKWARE COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING Aluminium foil & foil containers, made from "Micro Foil®". Metal racks. 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.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 22 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Piercing Food with skin (such as potatoes, apples, fish, chicken), or with membrane (such as the white and yolk of eggs, including boiled eggs), must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating. If not, steam will build up and may cause food to explode.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 23 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) ADVICE FOR REHEATING WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. 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.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 24 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Meat joints Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4 - 5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 25 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Defrosting Charts: Meat, poultry, fish & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Cooking Charts Fresh & frozen vegetables & fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 26 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 times during defrosting. Shield. 60-90 Minutes 28-30 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) 10P 6-8 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) 30P 11-12 Minutes/ 450g (1lb) 30P Place in a flan dish. Turn 2-3 times, separate during defrosting. Shield.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 27 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL ▼ METHOD ● STANDING TIME Aubergines & Broccoli (fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) 100P Slice. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Beans (green - fresh) 6 Minutes/ 225g (8oz) 100P Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 28 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) COOKING CHARTS FOOD ❇ COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD ● STANDING White rice (long grain) 14 - 15 Minutes 70P Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. 2 Minutes Brown rice 20 - 21 Minutes 70P Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 29 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING TIME MICRO POWER LEVEL METHOD STANDING TIME 6-7 Minutes/ 425g (15oz) can 70P Remove from can. Place in a dish and cover. Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Minutes Bread rolls Croissants 40-50 Seconds/ 2 croissants/2 rolls 70P Place on kitchen roll.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 30 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) DUAL GRILL CHART FOOD Beef rare COOKING TIME 12-13 Minutes METHOD Place fat side down in a flan dish on the turntable. Calculate the per 450g (1lb) cooking time. Use sequence programming: Stage 1: Cook on 50P for first half of cooking time. Turn over, remove juices. Stage 2: Cook on 50P for second half of cooking time.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 31 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) DUAL GRILL CHART FOOD Crispy crumb foods (chilled) COOKING TIME METHOD 9-10 Minutes for 100g (4oz) Place in a flan dish on the rack. Use Multiple Sequence cooking. (Page 16). Stage 1: Cook on DUAL GRILL, 30P for the first half of cooking time. Turn over. Stage 2: GRILL for second half of cooking time. Stand for 23 minutes after cooking. 11-12 Minutes for 200g (7oz) As above.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 33 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES FOR MEAL IN ONE MENUS d-2 RISOTTO BEEF RISOTTO CHICKEN RISOTTO Serves 4 50g (2oz) onion, chopped 50g (2oz) celery, sliced 50g (2oz) green pepper, seeded and sliced 50g (2oz) red pepper, seeded and sliced 125g (5oz) beef fillet, thinly sliced into 2” strips 1.25ml ( / tsp) cayenne pepper 2.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 34 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES FOR MEAL IN ONE MENUS d-3 GRATIN SPINACH GRATIN CHICKEN GRATIN Serves 4 55g (2oz) onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 225g (3oz) cooked spinach, chopped 55g (2oz) celery, sliced 55g (2oz) yellow peppers, sliced 95g (4oz) courgettes, sliced 300g (12oz) canned, chopped tomatoes 2.5ml ( / tsp) dried basil 2.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 35 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P for 30 seconds. 2 Add the onion, carrot and potato and heat on 100P for 6 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking. 3 Add the tomatoes, orange juice, orange rind and stock. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 36 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES POACHED SALMON WITH MUSTARD SAUCE 1 Place the salmon steaks in a large flan dish, pierce in several places and add the wine. Cover and cook on 70P for 8 minutes. Allow to stand whilst preparing the sauce. 2 Place the salmon steaks in a warm serving dish, reheat on 70P for 2 minutes. Serve the sauce separately. Serves 4 Preparation time - 5 - 6 minutes 4 salmon steaks (approx.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 37 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES STROGANOFF 1 Toss the steak in the flour, salt and pepper, until evenly coated. 2 Place the steak, remaining flour, onion, tomato purée, stock and wine in a casserole dish. Cover and cook on 50P for 30 minutes. Stir 2-3 times during cooking. 3 Stir in cornflour, mushrooms and cream. Leave uncovered and cook on 50P for 8 minutes.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:35 Page 38 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P for 30 seconds. 2 Stir in the onion and cook on 100P for 3 minutes. 3 Stir in the flour and mustard powder, gradually add the milk and cream. Cook on 100P for 5-6 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth and thickened. 4 Add the turkey and seasoning. Cook on 100P for 13 minutes, stir every 2-3 minutes.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:36 Page 39 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES BEAN CASSEROLE 1 Place the oil, aubergine, leeks, garlic and celery in a 2.5 litre (4 pint) casserole dish, mix well. Heat on 100P for 4 - 5 minutes, stir after 3 minutes. 2 Add the tomatoes, beans, crumbled stock cubes, basil and sweetcorn. Season and mix well. 3 Cover and cook on 70P for 20 minutes, stir twice during cooking.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:36 Page 40 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES MOIST CARROT CAKE 1 Beat together the oil, sugar and eggs, until well mixed. Fold in flour, bicarbonate of soda, and cinnamon. Add carrots and walnuts and mix well. 2 Pour cake mixture into a greased, lined 20.4cm (8”) soufflé dish. Cook on 50P for 24 minutes, until firm to the touch and a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool before decorating.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:36 Page 41 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) RECIPES FRUIT CRUMBLE 1 Place the fruit, 50g (2oz) of the brown sugar and the cinnamon in a dish, mix well. 2 Place flour and oats in bowl, mix well and rub in butter, until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add remaining brown sugar, mix well. Sprinkle over the fruit and cook on DUAL GRILL 30P for 8 - 10 minutes.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:36 Page 42 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OVEN INTERIOR Clean the microwave oven cavity after each use with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth, pay special attention to the waveguide cover. ACCESSORIES Accessories should be washed in a mild washing-up liquid solution and dried. They are dishwasher safe. OUTER CABINET Wipe the outer cabinet with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:36 Page 43 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If you cook food for more than the standard time (see chart opposite) on the same cooking mode, the oven’s safety mechanisms will automatically activate. The microwave power level will be reduced or the grill heating elements will turn on and off.
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R-654M O/M & C/B 07/02/2001 08:36 Page 44 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CALLING FOR SERVICE • 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).
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R-654M O/M & C/B 08/02/2001 13:03 Page 45 Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single phase 230-240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption: Microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.25 kW Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.05 kW Microwave/Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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