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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG

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TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE

When oven is working, air circulates within the cavity. The door does not form an
airtight seal so air may escape from the door.

The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam
produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam
produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such
as potatoes have a high moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass
should clear after a few hours.

Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to the oven cavity
during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not
otherwise damage the oven. 

Ensure all “eyes” are removed and the potatoes have been pierced.  Leave to  stand
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/OFF during cooking/defrosting.

The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.

Outer cabinet is hot.

PROBLEM

Draught circulates around
the door.

Flashing or arcing from
within the cavity when
cooking.
Arcing potatoes.

After setting the time, the
oven does not start.

Oven cooks too slowly.
Oven makes a noise.

Condensation forms in the
oven, and may drip from
the door.

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as
shown opposite:

As the colours of the cores in the mains lead of your
oven may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires
as shown:
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  230/240 Volt, 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. 

green and yellow stripes =

EARTH

blue

=

NEUTRAL

brown

=

LIVE

• 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.

WARNING!

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ASK A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.

STANDARD TIME

40 MINUTES

NOTE:

If you cook food for more than the standard time 
(see chart opposite) using 100P (800W), the oven’s
safety mechanisms will automatically activate. The
microwave power level will be reduced.

COOKING MODE

Microwave 800W cooking

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Summary of Contents for R-244M

Page 1: ...800W IEC 60705 R 244M MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK R 244M O MAN C BK 1 30 01 4 14 PM Page A ...

Page 2: ...R 244M O MAN C BK 1 30 01 4 14 PM Page B ...

Page 3: ... 16 Cookbook 17 30 Aftercare Cleaning and Maintenance 31 Troubleshooting 31 32 To Replace the Mains Plug 32 Calling for Service 33 Guarantee 33 Specifications Back Cover OPERATION MANUAL This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven IMPORTANT There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if ...

Page 4: ...ller stay To avoid damage to the turntable when removing dishes containers from the microwave oven please ensure that you lift them clear of the turntable rim NOTE When you order accessories please mention two details part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service agent 1 Control panel 2 Oven lamp 3 Door opening handle 4 Waveguide cover DO NOT REMOVE 5 Seal packing 6 Oven cavi...

Page 5: ...ne 08705 274277 office hours 3 CONTROL PANEL 1 DIGITAL DISPLAY 2 INDICATORS 3 EXPRESS COOK Key 4 EXPRESS DEFROST Key 5 TIME Keys 6 START AUTO MINUTE Key 7 STOP CLEAR Key 8 POWER WEIGHT Key 1 2 3 4 8 6 7 5 R 244M O MAN C BK 1 30 01 4 14 PM Page 3 ...

Page 6: ...it does not run under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces 6 The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency 7 Do not use the oven outdoors BUILDING IN KIT This oven is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug Insert the plug properly into th...

Page 7: ... unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MAFF HEATING CATEGORY E 800W The heating category a letter A to E developed by MAFF Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food with microwave oven and food manufacturers indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food up to 500g 1...

Page 8: ...etting TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL To check the microwave power level during cooking press the POWER WEIGHT key As long as your finger is pressing the POWER WEIGHT key the power level will be displayed The oven continues to count down although the display will show the power level To change the power level for cooking enter the required time and then press the POWER WEIGHT key For example Your oven h...

Page 9: ...e erased When you want to reset the time of day follow the above example again 1 To set the 12 hour clock hold the POWER WEIGHT key down for 3 seconds will appear in the display 2 To set the 24 hour clock press the POWER WEIGHT key once more after Step 1 will appear in the display x1 and hold for 3 secs x2 x3 Select the 24 hour clock 1 Select the clock function 2 To set the hours press the 10 MIN ...

Page 10: ... time press the 1 MIN key twice and the 10 SEC key three times 2 To input the power level press the POWER WEIGHT key twice for 70P x3 3 Press the START AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking x2 The display will count down through the set heating time NOTES Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes 90 seconds 99 90 When the door is opened during the cooking process the cooking time on the digital...

Page 11: ... with flat pieces of aluminium foil This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted Freezing Foods When freezing foods for EXPRESS COOK ensure the food is fresh and of good quality When action is required example to turn food over the oven stops and the audible signals sound the re...

Page 12: ...8 C down in a flan dish on the turntable EC 4 Chilled Roast 1 2kg 1 6kg Turn poultry over when the oven bleeps When you cook Poultry 5 C 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 EC 5 Jacket Potatoes 1 4 pieces Pierce each potato in several places place towards the 250g each edge of the ...

Page 13: ... minutes on 100P and then 16 minutes on 30P NOTE If 100P is selected as the final power level it is not necessary to input the power level x4 5 Press the START AUTO MINUTE key once to start 4 To input the power level press the POWER WEIGHT key 4 times x1 2 AUTO MINUTE AUTO MINUTE enables you To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute direct start To extend cooking time in multiples o...

Page 14: ...n the turntable to prevent heat stress Follow manufacturer s instructions Be careful as these become very hot Popcorn Only use microwave popcorn in recommended packaging follow popcorn manufacturer s instructions Never use oil unless the manufacturer recommends and never cook for longer than instructed NO YES NO Use small pieces of aluminium foil to shield food from overheating Keep foil at least ...

Page 15: ... When removing covers such as cling film opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging direct steam away from face and hands For even cooking stir turn or rearrange food during cooking Where recommended leave food to stand after cooking or defrosting The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed eg chilled food requires more cooking than food at room temperature The temper...

Page 16: ...potatoes require more cooking than peas four potatoes will take longer to cook than two Food hygiene standards storage handling and preparation apply to microwaving Always store convenience foods as recommended by the food manufacturer and keep no longer than the Use By date WARNING Always attend the oven when in use Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times If you exceed recommende...

Page 17: ...horoughly defrosted NOTE Do not defrost poultry with giblets Place in a flan dish separate during defrosting and turn over at least 2 3 times Shield if necessary Place in a flan dish stir or turn over at least 3 4 times during defrosting remove defrosted parts each time Please refer to the charts on page 18 or the Express Defrost chart on page 10 Place in a flan dish separate during defrosting and...

Page 18: ...he manufacturers instructions on the can Remove any poultry or meat portions reheat these separately see below Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate larger and thicker foods to the edge Cover with vented microwave cling film and reheat on 50P stir rearrange halfway through reheating Ensure food is thoroughly reheated before serving Cover with vented microwave cling film or suitabl...

Page 19: ...ated Please note that all preparation times and serving quantities are approximate All ingredients are given in both metric and imperial measures Use either set but not a combination of both measures Cooking times in the charts and recipes are based on standard conditions Cooking results will vary according to the condition of foods utensils and the oven Please check the cooking result and if nece...

Page 20: ...ramming Stage 1 Defrost on 30P for the first quarter of cooking time Stage 2 Defrost on 10P for the remaining cooking time Turn over 3 4 times removing defrosted mince each time Place in a flan dish Turn 2 3 times separate during defrosting Shield Place in a flan dish Turn 2 3 times separate during defrosting Shield Place in a flan dish Turn 2 3 times separate during defrosting Shield Place in a f...

Page 21: ...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 over halfway through cooking Place in a flan dish Tur...

Page 22: ... 6 Minutes 450g 1lb 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P 100P Slice Add 30ml 2tbsp water Cover dish Stir halfway through cooking Add 30ml 2tbsp water Cover dish Stir halfway through cooking Add 45ml 3 tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Slice or break into florets Add 30ml 2tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Add 45ml 3tbsp w...

Page 23: ... 1 2 pint boiling water 100g 4oz pasta Do not cover Stir twice during cooking Add 300ml 1 2 pint boiling water 100g 4oz pasta Do not cover Stir twice during cooking Add 300ml 1 2 pint boiling water 100g 4oz pasta Do not cover Stir twice during cooking Add 300ml 1 2 pint boiling water 100g 4oz pasta Do not cover Stir twice during cooking 1 Whisk together eggs and milk Season 2 Place butter in a 25 ...

Page 24: ...20 30 Seconds 50g 70 g 4 5 Minutes 450g 1lb 6 7 Minutes 600g 1lb 5oz 2 Minutes Nil 30 Seconds 30 Seconds 1 2 Minutes 2 3 Minutes 2 3 Minutes 3 4 Minutes 1 Minute 1 2 Minutes 2 3 Minutes 70P 70P 70P 70P 70P 70P 50P AVOCADO AU GRATIN Serves 2 or 4 Preparation time 8 minutes 50g 2oz butter 50g 2oz fresh breadcrumbs 50g 2oz cooked ham finely chopped 90ml 6tbsp double cream salt and pepper to taste 5ml...

Page 25: ...ter 3 cloves garlic crushed 175g 6oz mushrooms quartered 5ml 1tsp fresh parsley chopped Variation Garlic Prawns Substitute mushrooms with 250g 9oz tiger prawns cooked and peeled 1 Heat the butter on 100P for 20 30 seconds Stir in the garlic and cook on 100P for a further 30 seconds 2 Stir in the mushrooms and parsley and cook on 50P for 10 minutes stirring 2 3 times Serve in ramekin dishes with Fr...

Page 26: ...of chinese leaves thinly sliced 1 Place the oil soy sauce sherry ginger garlic and carrots in a large bowl mix thoroughly 2 Cover and cook on 100P for 5 minutes stirring once 3 Add the button mushrooms beansprouts mange tout red pepper spring onions water chestnuts and chinese leaves Mix thoroughly 4 Cook on 100P for 6 minutes until the vegetables are tender Stir 2 3 times during cooking Stir frie...

Page 27: ...ey and garlic on 100P for 30 seconds Stir in meat mix well and cook on 100P for 4 minutes stirring twice 2 Add stock tomatoes purée and seasoning Stir well and cook on 100P for 4 minutes 3 Rinse salt from aubergines and pat dry with kitchen paper Place in a bowl with remaining oil Cover and cook on 100P for 4 minutes 4 Use 2 3 of the aubergines to cover bottom and sides of a 1 5 litre casserole di...

Page 28: ... 100g 4oz kidney cubed 125g 5oz onion chopped 2 5ml 1 2tsp dried mixed herbs 450ml 3 4 pint hot beef stock 15ml 1tbsp cornflour mixed with a little water 225g 8oz self raising flour 2 5ml 1 2tsp salt 5ml 1tsp baking powder 100g 4oz suet approximately 150ml 1 4 pint cold water 15ml 1tbsp milk 1 Place steak kidney onion herbs and stock in a large casserole dish Cover and cook on 70P for 30 minutes S...

Page 29: ...each 45ml 3tbsp clear honey 5ml 1tsp whole grain mustard 2 5 ml 1 2tsp dried tarragon 15ml 1tbsp tomato purée 150ml 1 4 pint chicken stock 15ml 1tbsp cornflour blended with water salt and pepper to taste 1 Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish 2 Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour over the chicken 3 Cover and cook on 70P for 25 minutes Turnover and coat the chicken with the sau...

Page 30: ...aration time 20 minutes 2 baking potatoes approx 250g 9oz each 50g 2oz butter 100g 4oz Double Gloucester cheese finely chopped 15ml 1tbsp fresh chives chopped 50g 2oz mushrooms finely chopped salt and pepper to taste 1 Prick each potato in several places Cook on 100P for 12 13 minutes Halve each potato and scoop the flesh into a bowl add the butter cheese chives and mushrooms Mix well and season 2...

Page 31: ...00ml 1 2 pint Preparation time 4 5 minutes 25g 1oz butter 45ml 3tbsp whole grain mustard 200ml 7floz soured cream salt and pepper to taste 15ml 1tbsp fresh parsley chopped 1 Melt the butter in a bowl on 100P for 30 seconds Add the mustard soured cream salt pepper and parsley Mix well 2 Cook on 100P for 3 minutes Stir every minute until smooth and thick This dish is ideal served with meat or fish V...

Page 32: ...175g 6oz self raising flour 5ml 1tsp almond essence 15ml 1tbsp instant coffee 30ml 2 tbsp hot water topping 100g 4oz icing sugar 15ml 1tbsp water 25g 1oz almonds 25g 1oz glace cherries 1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy 2 Beat in the eggs one at a time 3 Sift the flour and fold into the mixture 4 Dissolve the coffee in the hot water and fold into the mixture together with the a...

Page 33: ...th a damp cloth To prevent splashing cover food wherever possible TURNTABLE SUPPORT Leave to cool before cleaning to prevent them from breaking OUTER CABINET Wipe the outside cabinet with a mild detergent solution on a soft cloth The control panel must be wiped clean whilst the door is open therefore inactivating the oven If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks y...

Page 34: ...ing the time the oven does not start Oven cooks too slowly Oven makes a noise Condensation forms in the oven and may drip from the door The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown opposite As the colours of the cores in the mains lead of your oven may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug connect the wires as shown Make sure the terminal screws ...

Page 35: ...delay Failure to do this may affect the quality and safety of the product or prejudice your guarantee 5 In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased You will need to provide proof of date of purchase to the repairing company Please keep your invoice or receipt which is supplied at the time of purchase Where it is not poss...

Page 36: ...o part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronically mechanically photocopied recorded translated or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics U K Ltd The illustrations technical information and data contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print The right to chan...

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