® J MICROWAVE OVEN R-290H(S) R-230F MODELS R-231F OPERATION MANUAL and COOKING GUIDE CONTENTS Pages Warranty 1 Warning 2 Special Notes 3 Installation Instructions 4 Oven Diagram 4 Operation of Control Panel 5 Control Panel Display 5 Touch Control Panel Layout 5 Before Operating 6 Getting Started 6 Clock Setting 6 Stop/Clear 6 To Cancel a Programme During Cooking 6 Manual Operations Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.
WARRANTY Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.
WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven. c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled. d. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning. e.
SPECIAL NOTES DO DON’T Eggs, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sausages and oysters * Puncture egg yolks and whites and oysters before cooking to prevent "explosion". * Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs, sausages and oysters so that steam escapes. * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents "explosion", which may damage the oven or injure yourself. * Reheat whole eggs. * Overcook oysters. * Dry nuts or seeds in shells. Popcorn * Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover, item 10 below), and the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP and repaired, if necessary. 2.
OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel. An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry. In addition the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when a cooking procedure is required. Control Panel Display COOK DEF KG QTY Indicator CHECK Touch Control Panel Layout 1 1 2 3 2 3 1.Fish Fillets 2.
BEFORE OPERATING Getting Started Step Procedure 1 Ensure the oven door is closed. Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Pad Order Display Flashing eights 2 Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the oven beeps. STOP CLEAR Only the dots will remain. Clock Setting * To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM). Step Procedure Pad Order Display Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad. TIMER CLOCK 1 The dots (:) will flash on and off.
MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Time Cooking This is a manual cooking feature, first enter the cooking time then the power level. There are five different power levels.
Sequence Cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one variable power setting to another automatically. * Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 5 minutes on 100%. Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time. 1 2 3 Select desired power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad (for 50% press three times). POWER LEVEL x3 For second sequence, enter desired time for cooking time.
Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme Microwave time can be added during a cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK/START pad. * Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on 50% power cooking. (at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.) Step Procedure Pad Order Display Enter desired cooking time. 1 2 Select power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad as required (for 50% press three times). POWER LEVEL x3 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best result. may be If the details are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or displayed. 2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually. Refer to manual cooking charts in RECIPES section. 3.
Express Defrost 1.Fish Fillets 2.Chicken Fillets 3.Sausages / Minced Meat EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specific foods. Follow the instructions provided in EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 5 of the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets. Step Procedure Pad Order 1 Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken Fillets press twice). EXPRESS DEFROST Display x2 Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Easy Defrost 1.Steak / Chops 2.Roast Meat 3.Poultry 4.Chicken Pieces EASY DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power and defrosting time. Follow the instructions provided in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 6 of the cooking guides. EASY DEFROST * Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 kg of Chicken Pieces. Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Press the EASY DEFROST pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Chicken Pieces press four times).
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Less/More Setting The cooking times programmed into the automatic menus are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the cooking time to your individual preference use the "more" or "less" feature to either add (more) or reduce (less) cooking time.
Timer Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Examples include: timing boiled eggs cooked on the stove top. timing the recommended standing time of food. You can enter any time up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to showing the time of day. * Suppose you want to set the timer for 3 minutes to boil an egg on the stove top. Procedure Step Pad Order Display Enter desired time.
CARE AND CLEANING Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven. CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS - Keep the oven clean, or it could lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. Exterior: The outside may be cleaned with mild soap and warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of harsh abrasive cleaners.
COOKING GUIDES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURE FEATURE QUICK OPERATION GUIDE Instant Action Variable Cooking control To cook 2 Jacket Potatoes. QUICK OPERATION GUIDE To soften Cream Cheese or Butter for 40 seconds on 30%. Cooking Time JACKET POTATO POWER LEVEL x2 INSTANT COOK START x4 Express Defrost To defrost 0.5kg of Chicken Fillets.
HELPFUL HINTS 1. THE ARRANGEMENT Arrange foods carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. 2. TURNING Foods such as poultry and joints of meat should be turned over after half the cooking time. 3. COVERING Cover foods in the microwave if you would normally cover the food in your ordinary oven, or to retain moisture. Cover foods such as Vegetables, Casseroles, or when Reheating. Use to cover foods: 4.
COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE Utensil Advice Use GLASSWARE/CERAMIC (HEAT RESISTANT) YES GLASSWARE • Ordinary glass is not suitable for cooking but may be used for short periods for heating foods. CERAMIC • Most ovenproof china, and ceramics, are suited. • Avoid dishes that are decorated with gold or silver leaf. • Avoid using antique pottery. • If unsure, check with the manufacturer. METAL COOKWARE NO • Metal cookware should be avoided when cooking in the microwave oven.
INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e,g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually. Menu Quantity (Unit per pressing each INSTANT ACTION pad) Initial Temperature (approx.) 1 serve ( approx. 400 g ) + 3°C Refrigerated Dinner Plate MEAT 175-180g Beef, Lamb Chicken, T-Bone POTATO 125g sliced VEGETABLES 100g 2 varieties eg.
EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE NO. Menu Fish Fillets Quantity (kg's) 0.5 1 Chicken Fillets 0.5 2 Sausages / Minced Meat 3 0.5 Procedure Standing Time (minutes) • • • • Place fish fillets on the defrost rack. The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash on and off. Turn over and separate into pieces. Press start to continue defrosting. After defrost time, stand covered with aluminium foil. 5 • • • • Place chicken fillets on the defrost rack.
EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE NO. Menu Steak Chops Quantity min-max (kg's) 0.1 - 1.5 1 Minced Meat Beef Roast Meat Beef/Pork/Lamb 0.1 - 1.5 0.5 -1.5 2 Poultry 1.0 - 1.5 3 Chicken Pieces 4 0.1 - 1.5 Procedure Standing Time (minutes) • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil. • Position the food with thinner parts in the centre in a single layer on the defrost rack. If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible. • The oven will "beep" and stop, CHECK will flash on and off.
FRESH VEGETABLE CHART VEGETABLE AMOUNT COOKING PROCEDURE MICROWAVE TIME AT 100% 31/2-5 minutes Artichokes 2 medium Asparagus 250 g Wash and place in a freezer bag. 2-3 minutes Beans 250 g Cut into 4cm pieces. Cook in 1-litre casserole dish with 1 tablespoon water. Cover. 3-4 minutes Broccoli 500 g Cut into uniform florets. Arrange with flower towards centre in a pie plate. Cover with plastic wrap. 6-7 minutes Brussels sprouts 500 g Arrange in a pie plate.
FROZEN VEGETABLE CHART 1. Cook vegetables in a flan dish. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. 2. Allow to stand 1-2 minutes before serving.