® J MICROWAVE OVEN MODEL R-140D (B)/(W)/(K)/(G) OPERATION MANUAL and COOKING GUIDE CONTENTS SHARP C INSTANT COOK/STAR T aroucel STOP/CLEA Pages Warranty 1 Warning 2 Special Notes 3 Installation Instructions 4 Oven Diagram 4 R Operation of Touch Control Panel 5 Touch Control Panel Layout 5 Before Operating 6 Getting Started 6 Clock Setting 6 Stop/Clear 6 To Cancel a Programme 6 Manual Operations 7 Microwave Time Cooking 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 Read all instructions before using the appliance. 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 8 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 TOUCH 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.
BEFORE OPERATING Getting Started Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Ensure the oven door is closed. Plug the oven into a power point and switch on the power. Flashing eights 2 Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the oven beeps. Only the dots will remain. Clock Setting * To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM). Step 1 2 Procedure Pad Order Display Open the door and press the TIMER/ CLOCK pad. Enter the correct time of day (hours) by pressing the TIME pads.
MANUAL OPERATIONS Microwave Time Cooking You can programme up to 99 minutes, 45 seconds. The oven has only 100% (HIGH) power level, for manual cooking. * Suppose you want to time cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds. Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Open the door and enter desired cooking time. x2 2 Display x2 Close the door and press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. COOK The timer begins to count down. If the door is opened during cooking process, the cooking time in the readout automatically stops.
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 cooking. (at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.) Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Open the door and enter desired cooking time. x5 Close the door and press the INSTANT COOK/START pad. COOK 2 The timer starts to count down.
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS Notes for Automatic Operations 1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the details provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best result. If the details are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked. 2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually. 3. The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g.initial temperature, shape, quality).
Auto Cook 1.Beverage 2.Reheat Pie 3.Reheat Pizza 4.Fresh Vegetables 5.Frozen Vegetables 6.Jacket Potato AUTO COOK will automatically compute the microwave power and cooking time. Follow the details provided in AUTO COOK MENU GUIDE on page 4 in the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to cook 3 Jacket Potatoes. Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Open the door and press the ATUO COOK pad until the desired menu number is displayed (for Jacket Potato press 6 times). QTY x6 QTY will flash on and off.
Defrost DEFROST will automatically compute the microwave power by entering appropriate defrosting time. Follow the details provided in DEFROST MENU GUIDE on page 5 in the cooking guides. * Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets for 4 minutes. Step 1 Procedure Pad Order Display Open the door and press the DEFROST pad. DEF 2 Press the TIME pads to enter the defrosting time. DEF x4 Close the door and press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Timer Use this feature as a general purpose timer. Example 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, 45 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to showing time of day. * Suppose you want to set the timer to 3 minutes for boiling an egg on the stove top.
CARE AND CLEANING CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS Disconnect the power supply cord before cleaning. And if possible leave the door open to inactivate the oven. Exterior: The outside may be cleaned with mild soap warm water, wipe clean with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of harsh abrasive cleaners. Door: Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner.
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COOKING GUIDES CONTENTS COOKING GUIDE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1 HELPFUL HINTS ® SHARP CORPORATION OSAKA, JAPAN 2 COOKWARE AND UTENSIL GUIDE 3 DINNER PLATE/ AUTO COOK 4 DEFROST MENU GUIDE RECIPES 5 6 – 8 TINSEA869WRRZ – J13 Printed in Thailand
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURE Dinner Plate QUICK OPERATION GUIDE To cook 1 Dinner Plate Open the Door Auto Cook Close the Door To cook 3 Jacket potatoes. Menu Number Open the Door Defrost Quantity x6 Close the Door x3 To defrost 0.5kg of Chicken Fillets for 4 minutes. Defrosting Time Open the Door Instant Cook x4 Close the Door Just One Touch Within 3 minutes of closing the door. Microwave Cooking Timer To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds.
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.
DINNER PLATE/AUTO COOK 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. AUTO COOK NO. Quantity Menu per pressing the ( UnitQUANTITY pad ) Initial Temperature (approx.) 1 serve approx. 400 g +3°C Refrigerated DINNER PLATE MEAT 175-180g Beef, Lamb Chicken, T-Bone 1 2 3 4 5 VEGETABLES 100g 2 varieties eg.
DEFROST MENU GUIDE Weight Range : 0.1 - 0.5 kg Menu Steak Chops Minced Meat / Sausages Fish Fillets Chicken Fillets Chicken Pieces Defrosting Time (minutes) 2 - 6 1/2 2 - 6 1/2 2-6 2-4 3-7 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.
POTATO BAKE LEMON FISH FILLETS Serves 2-4 3 large potatoes peeled and sliced 1 /4 cup hot water 1 small onion sliced into rings 1 /4 cup grated cheese 1 /2 cup thickened cream 1 fillet of fish (approximately 200g) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons butter 2 teaspoons fresh parsley and chives, chopped 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. Place sliced potato in a shallow dish and cover with water. Cook covered for 8 minutes. 2. Drain off water. 3. Arrange sliced potatoes and cover with a layer of onions.
MINI SUPREME PIZZA EASY RISOTTO Serve 1 1 mini pizza base or pocket bread 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 /4 cup ham or cabanossi, chopped 1 cup assorted chopped vegetables e.g. onion, mushroom, capsicum, fresh tomato 1 /2 cup cheddar or mozzarella cheese, grated 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1 onion, diced 60g butter 3 rashers bacon, diced 3 chicken or beef stock cubes 2 cups boiling water 1 cup long grain rice, washed well 1 cup assorted finely chopped vegetables, e.g.
FAST CHICKEN PASTA INSTANT LASAGNE Serves 4 1 double chicken breast, sliced /2 cup chicken stock 150g fresh pasta 6 cups hot tap water 1 /2 red capsicum, sliced 1 /2 yellow capsicum, sliced 2 sticks celery, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh chives 1 packet picador cheese 500g Minced Meat 1 onion, chopped 1 glove garlic, minced 375g bottle Neopolitan sauce 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Salt and Pepper to taste 10 lasagne sheets 1 packet instant cheese sauce 3 /4 cup grated tasty cheese
