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A42378,SEC AX700S O/M

R E A D A L L I N S T R U C T I O N S C A R E F U L L Y B E F O R E U S I N G T H E O V E N .

C O N T E N T S

• For Customer Assistance ... Inside Front Cover

• Consumer Limited Warranty ...................

• Product Information Card ........................

• Important Safeguards ..............................

2-3

• Unpacking and Installation Instructions...

• Grounding Instructions ............................

• Information You Need to Know ...............

5-9

• Part Names .............................................

• Control Panel ..........................................

• How to Use the Reservoir / Drain Water ... 12-13

• Before Operating ..................................... 14-15

• Automatic Cooking .................................. 16-20

• Manual Cooking ...................................... 21-29

• Other Convenient Features ..................... 30-32

• Cleaning and Care ..................................

• Service Call Check /

Troubleshooting Chart ............................. 34-36

• Specifications ..........................................

• Quick Programming Guide ............. Back Cover

SUPERHEATED STEAM OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL

M O D E L

AX-700

followed by letter indicating color

S= silver R= red

Summary of Contents for AX-700

Page 1: ...tion Instructions 3 Grounding Instructions 4 Information You Need to Know 5 9 Part Names 10 Control Panel 11 How to Use the Reservoir Drain Water 12 13 Before Operating 14 15 Automatic Cooking 16 20 Manual Cooking 21 29 Other Convenient Features 30 32 Cleaning and Care 33 Service Call Check Troubleshooting Chart 34 36 Specifications 37 Quick Programming Guide Back Cover SUPERHEATED STEAM OVEN OPER...

Page 2: ...e record below the model number and serial number located on the unit We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference Please provide the following information when you write or call model number serial number date of purchase your complete mailing address including zip code your daytime telephone number including area code and description of the problem MODEL ...

Page 3: ...f Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims whether based on contract negligence strict liability or otherwise In no event shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer Nor shall Sharp be li...

Page 4: ...igned to heat or cook food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use 17 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 18 Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to ex plode 19 This appliance should be serviced only by quali fied service personnel Contact nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer for examination repair or adjustment Disconnect power plug before...

Page 5: ... the heaviest item likely to be cooked The oven must be placed on a countertop that is a minimum of 36 inches from the floor Allow 4 inches on the sides and at the rear of the oven for air circulation Allow 12 inches on the top Allow 8 inches from the back of the oven to any window Be sure to position oven so that the rear cannot be touched inadvertently THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Note...

Page 6: ...or electrical instructions consult a qualified electrician or service person 2 Neither Sharp nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedures 3 Steam is ventilated from the top rear of the oven Make sure the escaping steam from the oven does not dampen electric outlets and other electric...

Page 7: ...nd SU PER BAKE cooking modes use this technology to give traditional brown and crispy results When using these modes you will not be able to see the superheated steam Ordinary steam generates mist so it will be visible inside the oven However superheated steam is not visible due to the high tempera tures this is normal and does not mean the oven is faulty When using any of the superheated steam se...

Page 8: ...used to blanch vegetables to prepare them for freezing Place the prepared vegetables in the perforated tray and cook with STEAM mode for 4 5 minutes After that put in cold water to cool quickly Drain and then freeze To reduce salt in foods such as smoked sausage or bacon steam before com pleting the cooking Place food on rack STEAM for 4 to 5 minutes and then complete cooking with desired method C...

Page 9: ...ity will affect the amount of cooking time Cut the food into thinner parts if possible and arrange in single layer The cooking time must be increased as the amount increases Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones as heat can penetrate from all sides to the center For even cooking make all the pieces the same size Foods which are irregular in shape such as chicken breasts or drums...

Page 10: ...the oven wall Check that the heat resistant temperature is up to 285 F Do not touch the oven wall as the parchment may be burned Rack and trays supplied have been specially designed for all cooking modes and will not damage the oven Avoid cutting on baking tray or perforated tray to avoid damage Do not use roasting bags Do not use silver dishes Do not use cooking utensils or containers that might ...

Page 11: ...al attention to the temperature of containers foods and drinks Do not drink beverage or soup without checking the container s temperature Do not touch the oven door outer cabinet rear cabinet oven cavity ventilation openings accessories dishes and the escaping steam from the ventilation cover during operation because they will become hot Do not operate the oven if reservoir cracks and water leaks ...

Page 12: ...es AX 700 17 Ventilation cover DO NOT REMOVE 18 Outer cabinet 19 Power cord 20 Air vent openings ACCESSORIES included with your oven Check to make sure the following accessories are supplied 21 Reservoir and removable top 22 Drip tray 23 Base tray 24 Rack 25 Baking tray 26 Perforated tray 27 Drain tube PRINTED MATERIALS included Menu Label Remove the backing and place on the outside of the oven or...

Page 13: ...the cookbook Basic operation for dials TURN Select menu mode temperature time etc PRESS Confirm the selected items Indicators 7 AUTO MANUAL indicators When either is turned the indicator flashes 8 Water level Cooking indicators Water level indicator blue When the filled reservoir is in place correctly the indicator will turn on Within 5 seconds four lightswillilluminateindicatingthatitisfull Durin...

Page 14: ...oking The reservoir must contain water or the final cooking results will change 2 When removing the reservoir lift the handle up slightly and then pull out toward you 3 Do not drop or damage the reservoir Heat may cause the reservoir to change shape Do not use a damaged reservoir Call 1 800 BE SHARP to purchase a replacement 4 There may be a few water drops when removing the reservoir Wipe dry wit...

Page 15: ...ess dial to confirm 3 Follow instructions 2 5 above Notes 1 The reservoir MUST be removed for draining If the reservoir is not removed START pad cannot be pressed 2 Should you wish to cook several things sequentially cancel DRAIN WATER by pressing STOP CLEAR It is possible to continue cooking without draining The water should be drained at the end of every cooking session to prevent scale build up...

Page 16: ... 24 hour mode In the United States 12 hour is used more often Notes 1 Press the STOP CLEAR pad if you make a mistake during programming 2 If the electrical power to your oven is interrupted the time of day will be erased 3 To reset the time follow steps above CLOCK 0 00 CLOCK 4 00 CLOCK 4 00 1 Press the INFO pad 4 times and press the AUTO dial 3 Turn the AUTO dial to select 4 Press AUTO to confirm...

Page 17: ...F Press MANUAL to confirm MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL SUPER ROAST 20 00 400 SUPER ROAST 20 00 24 55 56 46 400 4 Turn the MANUAL dial to select 20 minutes Press MANUAL to confirm MANUAL MANUAL 5 Press START to begin cooking 6 At the end of 20 minutes END of COOKING is displayed with the op tion to EXTEND the cooking time Simply press STOP CLEAR pad to display DRAIN WATER Remove the reservoir and ch...

Page 18: ...es To extend cooking times preprogrammed in the automatic operations see EXTENDING COOKING TIME AT THE END OF COOKING on page 30 5 Keep the door closed If opened during cooking steam will escape and a longer cooking time will be required 6 The amount of water in the reservoir is sufficient for one cooking session Water does not need to be added during cooking 7 During and after cooking much conden...

Page 19: ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 Preheat is not required 3 Turn the AUTO dial to select 5 pounds and then press the AUTO dial to confirm 6 When cooking time has elapsed and the display counts down to zero EXTEND will appear If you wish to extend cooking time turn the AUTO dial to add time and press START If not press STOP CLEAR When EXTEND disap pears DRAIN WATER will be displayed Remove the reservoir c...

Page 20: ... and place the food inside the oven Close the door START is flashing 6 Press START to begin grilling Preheating is necessary when using AUTO GRILL It is automatically preset If the oven door is not opened after the audible signal indicates the preheat is over the oven will remain preheated for 20 minutes After 20 minutes the program will be cancelled AUTO AUTO 4 Turn AUTO dial to choose time selec...

Page 21: ...0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 213 213 0 10 43 0 10 43 0 10 0 10 0 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 78 78 78 78 8 78 8 78 8 78 78 78 78 4 Turn AUTO dial to choose time se lection if desired and then press the AUTO dial to confirm 6 When cooking time has elapsed and the display counts down to zero EXTEND will appear If you wish to extend cooking time turn the AUTO dial...

Page 22: ...RD LESS CONVENIENCE 3 CONVENIENCE 3 PREHEATING No food in oven 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 1 3 4 2 Preheating is necessary with CONVENIENCE FOODS It is automatically preset If the oven door is not opened after the audible signal indicates the preheat is over the oven will remain preheated for 20 minutes After 20 minutes the program w...

Page 23: ...r 2 hours 30 minutes depending on the cooking mode See above chart for details The input unit increment varies from 30 seconds to 5 minutes depending on the total length of time as shown in the table Notes 1 PREPARING STEAM will be displayed after pressing START for maximum of 1 minute Count down will start when PREPARING STEAM is no longer displayed 2 If the door is not opened after preheating is...

Page 24: ...the MANUAL dial to select 20 minutes and then press the MANUAL dial to confirm M A N U A L C O O K I N G Use STEAM to steam foods such as fish chicken or vegetables Steam cooks food gently without destroying shape color or aroma The STEAM mode can be programmed for a maximum of 40 minutes MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL Note Place the food in the perforated tray on the rack For food in liquid use a sh...

Page 25: ...ling meat poultry or fish with superheated steam By automatically controlling the superheated steam food will retain its moisture but have a crisp brown outside SUPER GRILL can be programmed for up to 2 hours 30 minutes MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL SUPER GRILL PREHEATING No food in oven When the preheated temperature has been reached the audible signal sounds and the display will show PREHEAT OVER ...

Page 26: ...C O O K I N G Use SUPER ROAST for roasting meat or poultry with superheated steam By automatically controlling the superheated steam food will retain its moisture but have a crisp brown outside SUPER ROAST can be programmed for up to 2 hours 30 minutes Oven temperature can be set between 200 F and 450 F in 25 F increments MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL SUPER ROAST 50 00 325 F SUPER ROAST 50 00 325 F ...

Page 27: ... special cooking mode Refer to the separate cookbook for foods suitable for baking with steam Cooking time can be reduced slightly for most foods To ensure good results when baking something for the first time begin to check the cooking progress after approximately three fourths of the usual baking time If not done continue until desired doneness is achieved Note final baking time for future use M...

Page 28: ...crements and BROIL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL 3 Turn the MANUAL dial to select 20 minutes and then press the MANUAL dial to confirm THERMAL PREHEAT To Preheat PRESS START 20 00 400 F THERMAL 20 00 400 F THERMAL PREHEATING No food in oven MANUAL MANUAL When the preheated temperature has been reached the audible signal sounds and the display will show PREHEAT OVER Open the door and place the food i...

Page 29: ...EHEAT PROOF 30 00 PROOF 30 00 24 55 56 46 3 Turn the MANUAL dial to select 30 minutes and then press the MANUAL dial to confirm M A N U A L C O O K I N G Use PROOF to aid dough rising when making regular or sweet yeast breads PROOF can be programmed for up to 2 hours 30 minutes MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL Notes 1 To prevent drying the surface of dough during the proofing process the oven light is ...

Page 30: ...begin defrosting DEFROST 0 THERMAL PROOF DEFROST REHEAT DEFROST 30 00 DEFROST 30 00 24 55 56 46 3 Turn the MANUAL dial to select 30 minutes and then press the MANUAL dial to confirm M A N U A L C O O K I N G This DEFROST setting uses steam Steam surrounds the frozen food and defrosts it gently DEFROST can be programmed for up to 2 hours 30 minutes MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL Note Place in a suitab...

Page 31: ...Turn the MANUAL dial to select 20 minutes and then press the MANUAL dial to confirm M A N U A L C O O K I N G The REHEAT setting uses steam Food will be reheated gently without drying REHEAT can be programmed for up to 40 minutes MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL Notes 1 Place food in a suitable container and place on the rack Heating food without a cover is recom mended To prevent food from getting wet...

Page 32: ...ing the door and for 1 minute after opening the door TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT To change the oven temperature during cooking with SUPER ROAST SUPER BAKE or THERMAL simply turn the MANUAL dial to increase or decrease in 25 F increments INFO PAD The INFO provides 7 features that make using your oven easy and provide step by step instructions for special functions MAINTENANCE 1 DRAIN WATER 2 DESCALE 3 O...

Page 33: ...e display 2 Press the AUTO dial to confirm AUTO 5 Place the reservoir in the oven cor rectly and push firmly into place Do not place any food in the oven Place base tray in the oven and press START to begin descaling 4 Citric acid available at some drugstores or bottled lemon juice with no pulp are used for descaling Choose one to use Prepare the descaling solution To use citric acid dissolve 1 ta...

Page 34: ... CAN BE EXCEEDINGLY HOT Use dry thick oven mitts for protection Notes 1 If NOW COOLING is displayed allow oven to cool before cleaning 2 If the oven will not be used for some time turn the oven to THERMAL 450 F for 10 minutes after the oven is drained and wiped dry SETTINGS 1 CLOCK See page 14 2 LCD CONTRAST It is possible to adjust the contrast of the display To adjust the contrast press INFO 5 t...

Page 35: ...re cooking always check that door gasket is ly ing smooth and flat If not steam will leak from the door Do not use the superheated steam oven if it has a damaged door gasket as steam would not be contained in the oven Consult a SharpAu thorized Servicer Gently wipe the front of the door control panel and display with a soft cloth slightly dampened only with water Polish with another soft cloth Nev...

Page 36: ...w oven to cool until display clears Followstep by stepinstructionsfordescalingonpage31 When the drained water in the base tray has white or gray grains in it the oven needs descaling The frequency of descaling will de pend on the hardness of your water the harder the water the more often descaling will be needed If Descaling necessary appears frequently you may use distilled water instead of tap w...

Page 37: ...water on page 13 During draining STOP CLEAR pad is locked Wait for 15 seconds and try again Control panel power supply The display is black blank The display is fine but START will not function when pressed Electrical power supply is in terrupted during cooking Oven light is off during PROOF Oven light is off when door is opened When either dial is turned DRAIN WATER is displayed STOP CLEAR pad ca...

Page 38: ...n of the oven s components This is normal Sound is turned OFF See page 32 to cancel sound off Steam is being expelled from the ventilation cover This is normal See page 15 for step by step instructions for cleaning the oven before the first use See page 33 for step by step instructions for removing the aroma See page 31 for step by step instructions for descaling Steam Noise Sound Smoke Aroma Othe...

Page 39: ...ies Inc AUTOMATIC CHART ROAST GRILL STEAM CONVENIENCE FOODS CATEGORY FOOD 2 5 5 0 LB 2 0 3 0 LB 1 0 1 5 LB 2 0 3 0 LB 1 6 0 25 1 5 LB 0 5 2 5 LB 0 25 1 5 LB 0 25 1 5 LB 0 5 2 0 LB 1 4 servings 1 4 servings 0 5 2 0 LB 0 25 1 5 LB 0 25 2 0 LB 0 25 1 25 LB 0 25 1 25 LB 0 25 1 25 LB 0 25 1 25 LB 1 Q U I C K P R O G R A M M I N G G U I D E AMOUNT WHOLE CHICKEN BONELESS PORK LOIN MEAT LOAF BEEF EYE OF R...

Page 40: ...eeds to preheat MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL AUTOMATIC COOKING 1 Turn AUTO dial to select the desired food Press AUTO dial to confirm 2 Turn AUTO dial to enter the weight number Press AUTO dial to confirm 3 Turn AUTO dial to select the time LESS STANDARD or MORE Press AUTO dial to confirm 4 Press START to begin cooking Check the display to see if oven needs to preheat AUTO AUTO AUTO INFO Press INFO pad fo...

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