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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG

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).

• 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

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

=

EARTH

Blue

=

NEUTRAL

Brown

=

LIVE

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.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
If you have any doubts about your
electrical supply ask a qualified
electrician.

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Summary of Contents for R-21FBSTM

Page 1: ...800W IEC 60705 OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK R 21FBSTM R 22FBSTM MICROWAVE OVEN R 21 22FBSTM Operation Manual 22 10 2003 09 40 Page A ...

Page 2: ...h if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product please visit our website www sharp co uk customersupport Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 9am 5pm 01 676 0648 from Ireland R 21 22FBSTM Operation Manual 24 07 2003 09 30 Page B ...

Page 3: ...w to Operate Your Oven 10 11 Automatic Operation 12 15 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS Sequence Cooking 16 Auto Minute 16 COOKING ADVICE Microwave Cooking Advice 17 18 Suitable Cookware 19 Defrosting Advice 20 Reheating Advice 21 AFTERCARE Cleaning and Maintenance 22 Troubleshooting 23 24 To Replace the Mains Plug 25 Calling for Service 25 COOKBOOK 26 39 GUARANTEE 40 SPECIFICATIONS 41 R 21 22FBSTM Operation ...

Page 4: ...n cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not damaged After cooking fatty foods without a cover always clean the cavity thoroughly this must be dry and free from grease Built up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire Always operate the oven with the turntable and roller stay fitted correctly This promotes thorough even cooking A badly fitted turntable may rattle may not rotate ...

Page 5: ...ording to the instruction When an indicator is flashing press the required button having the same symbol or do the necessary operation Stir Turn over Weight Microwave power level Cook BUTTONS AND KNOB 3 AUTOMATIC 4 POWER LEVEL 5 STOP 6 START AUTO MINUTE 7 TIME WEIGHT 4 5 6 7 R 21 22FBSTM Operation Manual 24 07 2003 09 30 Page 3 ...

Page 6: ...shock Pacemaker If you have a heart pacemaker consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use FIRE If smoke is observed switch off and unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE LIQUIDS Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care has to be taken when han...

Page 7: ...USE OF THE APPLIANCE 1 Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage 2 Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard slowly and without force until the front frame of the oven seals against the front opening of the cupboard 3 Ensure the appliance is stable and not leaning Ensure that a 5mm gap is kept between the cupboard door above and the top of the frame see diagram 4 Fix the o...

Page 8: ...cket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied remove the plug properly do not cut off If the plug fitted to your oven is a non rewirable type and in the event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied cut off the mains plug Refit with a suitable type observing the wiring code given in To replace the mains plug on page 25 The electrical out...

Page 9: ...b microwaves which cause them to vibrate This creates heat by friction in the same way your hands get warm when you rub them together The outer areas of the food are heated by the microwave energy then the heat moves to the centre by conduction as it does in conventional cooking It is important to turn rearrange or stir food to ensure even heating Once cooking is complete the oven automatically st...

Page 10: ...e power level is varied by the microwave energy switching on and off When using power levels other than 100P you will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts IMPORTANT The microwave power level will cook at 100P unless you press the POWER LEVEL button to the desired setting Check the power level To check the microwave power level during cooking press t...

Page 11: ...he clock is set when cooking is complete the display will show the correct time of day If the clock has not been set the display will only show when cooking is complete If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted the display will intermittently show 88 88 after the power is reinstated If this occurs during cooking the programme will be erased The time of day will also be e...

Page 12: ... which are not included in the automatic programmes The following are examples of manual cooking and defrosting For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to pages 12 15 Example To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70P microwave power 1 Enter the cooking time by turning the TIME WEIGHT knob 2 Input the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL button twice Starting the oven Close the door and press t...

Page 13: ...l during cooking press the POWER LEVEL button As long as your finger is touching the button the power level will be displayed MANUAL DEFROSTING Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost refer to page 8 Stir or turn the food where possible 2 3 times during defrosting After defrosting cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted Refer to t...

Page 14: ...ed weight is displayed AUTO DEFROST Example To defrost a 1 0kg Meat Joint 1 Select the menu required by pressing the AUTOMATIC button once x1 x9 The display will count down through the cooking time 3 Press the START AUTO MINUTE button once to start cooking 2 Enter the weight by turning the TIME WEIGHT knob until the desired weight is displayed 1 Select the menu required by pressing the AUTOMATIC b...

Page 15: ...lan dish on Frozen Roast the turntable Poultry Turn poultry over when the audible signal sounds When cooking frozen poultry with giblets remove the giblets at first or second turn over After cooking leave poultry to stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 10 minutes NOTE This menu is only suitable for whole poultry AC 5 0 30kg 0 60kg Read and follow the IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY Chilled Ready MEALS on ...

Page 16: ...efer to the conversion chart page 26 NOTES FOR AUTO COOK When action is required example to turn food over the oven stops the audible signals sound and instructions will appear on the display To continue cooking press the START AUTO MINUTE button The final food temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature Check food is thoroughly heated after cooking If necessary you can extend ...

Page 17: ...ction is required example to turn food over the oven stops the audible signals sound and instructions will appear on the display To continue defrosting press the START AUTO MINUTE button Do not use the AUTO MINUTE function during AUTO DEFROST as the food may be overcooked MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Ad 1 0 5kg 1 5kg Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable Meat Joint Turn meat over when ...

Page 18: ...TE If 100P is required on the final stage it is not necessary to input the power level Example To cook for 5 minutes on 70P microwave power Stage 1 16 minutes on 30P microwave power Stage 2 1 Enter the cooking time by turning the TIME WEIGHT knob 2 Input the power level by pressing the POWER LEVEL button twice STAGE 1 STAGE 2 3 Enter the cooking time by turning the TIME WEIGHT knob 4 Input the pow...

Page 19: ...ood WARNING Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high food may overheat burn and in extreme circumstances catch fire and damage the oven Microwaves cook food faster than conventional cooking It is therefore essential that certain techniques are followed to ensure good results Many of the following t...

Page 20: ... porous foods such as cakes or bread cook more quickly than heavy dense foods such as roasts and casseroles The number of microwaves in your oven remains the same regardless of how much food is being cooked The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases e g Four potatoes will take longer to cook than two Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large one...

Page 21: ...anufacturers instructions Do not exceed heating times given Be very careful as these dishes become very hot Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable except for those with metallic decoration Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated suddenly It is not recommended to use metal cookware as it will arc which can lead to fire Care m...

Page 22: ...r lapping areas This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly Foods may be stuck together when removed from the freezer It is important to separate foods as soon as it is possible during defrosting e g bacon rashers chicken fillets Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm To prevent them becoming warmer and starting to cook these areas can be shielded with small pieces of f...

Page 23: ...lines below to ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving NOTES Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating Reheating times will be affected by the shape depth quantity and temperature of food together with the size shape and material of the container To avoid overheating and fire special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content e g mince pies ...

Page 24: ...areas around the door This may prevent the door from closing correctly and may cause a leakage of microwaves follow the cleaning instructions opposite Ensure the turntable and roller stay are cleaned after every use with a mild washing up liquid solution and dried This will prevent the build up of grease and food debris The turntable is dishwasher safe FRONT TRIM Wipe the outside of the microwave ...

Page 25: ...omatically activate The microwave power level will be reduced The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven operation but does not form an airtight seal It is normal to see drops of water light or feel warm air around the oven door Food with a high moisture content will release steam and cause condensation inside the door which may drip from the oven Repairs and Modifications Do not attempt to...

Page 26: ...ossibly 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 be...

Page 27: ...lue NEUTRAL Brown LIVE 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 term...

Page 28: ... 31 RECIPES 32 39 COOKERY NOTES Please weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking as labelled weights are only approximate Where dishes are covered use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated Where dishes are lined use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated Please note that all serving quantities are approximate The recipes in this cookbook were developed using chill...

Page 29: ... Separate and rearrange during defrosting Place on a plate Turn over half way through defrosting Remove from foil container Place in a flan dish Remove from foil container Place in a flan dish Meat Joints Beef Lamb Pork Minced Meat Steak 2cm 3 4 thick Chops Liver Sausages Bacon Beefburgers Whole Poultry Chicken Turkey Duck Chicken Portions Minced Turkey Whole Fish Trout Mackerel Fish Fillets Steak...

Page 30: ...lan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Place in a flan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Place in a flan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Place in a flan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Place in a flan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Place in a flan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Place in a flan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Place in a flan dish Turn o...

Page 31: ...P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P Slice chop Add 30ml 2 tbsp water Cover dish Stir halfway through cooking Add 30ml 2 tbsp water Cover dish Stir halfway through cooking Add 45ml 3 tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Slice or break into florets Add 30ml 2 tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Add 45ml 3 tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Slice Add 30ml 2 tbsp water Cover ...

Page 32: ...asta Do not cover Stir twice during cooking Add 300ml 1 2 pint boiling water 100g pasta Do not cover Stir twice during cooking Add 300ml 1 2 pint boiling water 100g pasta Do not cover Stir twice during cooking 1 Whisk together eggs and milk Season 2 Place butter in a 25cm 10 flan dish Heat on 100P for 30 seconds until melted Coat the dish with the melted butter 3 Pour omelette mixture into flan di...

Page 33: ...ed by food manufacturer Place in a flan dish Do not exceed cooking time advised by food manufacturer Remove foil container Place in a flan dish or on a plate Remove foil container Place in a flan dish or on a plate Remove foil container Place in a flan dish or on a plate Remove foil container Place in a flan dish or on a plate Remove foil container Place in a flan dish or on a plate Remove foil co...

Page 34: ...nions 4 Place the goujons into a 25cm 10 flan dish place on the turntable 5 Cook on 70P for 8 minutes Turn the goujons over halfway through cooking CRISPY CHICKEN GOUJONS Serves 6 50g margarine 3 cloves garlic crushed 250g mushrooms quartered 1 Heat the margarine on 100P for 30 seconds Stir in the garlic and cook on 100P for a further 30 seconds 2 Stir in the mushrooms and cook on 100P for 4 minut...

Page 35: ... the salmon 3 Cover and leave to marinate in the refrigerator overnight 4 Remove the cover and place on the turntable Cook on 70P for 12 minutes HERBY SALMON Serves 4 2 medium aubergines salt 100g onion chopped 60ml 4 tbsp tomato purée 15ml 1 tbsp garlic purée 5ml 1 tsp dried basil 200g canned tuna drained 50g fresh breadcrumbs 100g cheddar cheese grated 1 Cut the aubergines in half lengthways and...

Page 36: ...opped tomatoes 30ml 2 tbsp tomato purée 450g lean minced beef 150ml 1 4 pint red wine 300ml 1 2 pint hot beef stock 30ml 2 tbsp cornflour blended with 30ml water salt and pepper to taste 1 Place oil onion celery garlic and bacon into a 2 5 litre approx 4 pint dish mix well Cook on 100P for 6 minutes stir halfway through cooking 2 Add all the remaining ingredients mix thoroughly 3 Cook on 70P for 2...

Page 37: ...role dish with margarine and cook on 100P for 6 minutes 2 To make sauce place margarine in a bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds until melted 3 Stir in the flour cayenne pepper nd mustard powder 4 Whisk in the milk and cook on 100P for 6 minutes stir every 2 minutes until thick and smooth 5 Mix the mascarpone cheese into the sauce and pour the sauce over the chicken mixture Mix well 6 Place on th...

Page 38: ...00g canned red kidney beans in chilli sauce 200ml 1 3 pint hot vegetable stock 15ml 1 tbsp cornflour blended with water 1 Place the oil onion garlic and tomato purée in a large bowl Heat on 100P for 2 minutes 2 Add the carrots red and green pepper and sweetcorn Mix well cover and cook on 100P for 3 minutes 3 Stir in the remaining ingredients apart from the cornflour Mix well and cook on 70P for 20...

Page 39: ...Arrange in a single layer in a 25cm 10 flan dish 3 Place on the turntable and cook on 70P for 25 minutes turn the potatoes over halfway through cooking SPICY POTATOES Makes 300ml 1 2 pint 25g margarine 25g plain flour 300ml 1 2 pint milk salt and pepper to taste 1 Place the margarine in a bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds until melted 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk Cook on 100P for 6...

Page 40: ... well 2 Place flour and oats in a bowl mix well and rub in margarine until mixture resembles breadcrumbs Add remaining brown sugar mix well Sprinkle over the fruit and cook on 50P for 8 10 minutes FRUIT CRUMBLE Serves 4 6 450ml 3 4 pint milk 150ml 1 4 pint cream 6 eggs medium beaten 100g demerara sugar 2 5ml 1 2 tsp grated nutmeg 175g mixed dried fruit 50g walnut chopped 325g thick white sliced br...

Page 41: ...le and cook on 50P for 30 minutes BANANA STREUSEL LOAF Serves 6 8 175g margarine 100g demerara sugar 200g golden syrup 325g jumbo oats 1 Place the margarine sugar syrup and oats in a large bowl Heat on 100P for 5 minutes stir every minute until melted mix well 2 Spoon mixture into a well greased 25cm 10 flan dish smooth the surface 3 Place on the turntable cook on 50P for 15 minutes RICH FLAPJACK ...

Page 42: ...n for cooking defrosting and reheating of food SHARP declines any liability for damages caused by improper use 3 This Guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accident misuse fair wear and tear neglect tampering with the equipment or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than by a SHARP approved service facility 4 Please clean your microwave oven regularly and remove any stains...

Page 43: ...nuous improvement we reserve the right to alter design and specifications without notice No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic mechanical photocopying recording translating or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics U K Ltd The illustrations technical information and data contained in this publication ar...

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Page 45: ...hours Ireland 01 676 0648 office hours Website www sharp co uk customersupport PRINTED IN THE UK TINS A329URR0 1 The paper of this operation manual is made of 100 recycled paper SHARP MANUFACTURING is a member of R 21 22FBSTM Operation Manual 17 10 2003 09 20 Page 43 ...

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