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800W (IEC 60705)

OPERATION MANUAL

with COOKBOOK

R-247

MICROWAVE OVEN

UK R-247 O/M -P24 07.2.19 2:30 PM Page A (1,1)

Summary of Contents for R-247

Page 1: ...800W IEC 60705 OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK R 247 MICROWAVE OVEN ...

Page 2: ...ly beforehand according to local requirements By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling 2 In other Countries outside the EU If you wish to discard this product please...

Page 3: ...etting the Clock 8 How to Operate Your Oven 9 10 Express Cook Defrost 11 Express Cook Defrost Charts 12 Convenient Functions 13 COOKING ADVICE Microwave Cooking Advice 14 15 Suitable Cookware 16 Defrosting Advice 17 Reheating Advice 18 COOKBOOK 19 31 AFTERCARE Cleaning and Maintenance 32 Troubleshooting 33 To Replace the Mains Plug 34 Calling for Service 34 GUARANTEE 35 SPECIFICATIONS 36 CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...rntable rim when removing them from the oven NOTES The waveguide cover is fragile Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not damaged 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 properly and could cause damage to the oven The turntable rotates clock...

Page 5: ...3 CONTROL PANEL 1 DIGITAL DISPLAY 2 INDICATORS 3 EXPRESS COOK Key 4 EXPRESS DEFROST Key 5 POWER WEIGHT Key 6 STOP CLEAR Key 7 START AUTO MINUTE Key 8 TIME Keys 1 2 6 5 7 8 3 4 ...

Page 6: ...ck or obstruct air vent openings Do not place objects on top of the oven 5 Make sure the power supply cord is undamaged See ELECTRICAL CONNECTION below Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven 6 The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency 7 Do not use the oven outd...

Page 7: ...ess they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Pacemaker If you have a heart pacemaker consult your doctor or the pacemaker manufacturer prior to oven use Oven Use The oven is for domestic food use only Never operate the oven when empty Do n...

Page 8: ...r sugar and fat in food absorb 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 compl...

Page 9: ...EIGHT key the power level will be displayed The oven continues to count down although the display will show the power level BEFORE OPERATION Plug in the oven 1 The oven display will flash 2 Press the STOP CLEAR key 3 The display will show 1 2 3 x1 Generally the following recommendations apply 100P HIGH output 800W used for fast cooking or reheating e g for casseroles hot beverages vegetables etc 7...

Page 10: ... start the clock press the POWER WEIGHT key once x1 NOTES Press the STOP CLEAR key if you make a mistake during programming If you press any of the TIME keys too many times continue to press the key until the desired time re appears If the 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 com...

Page 11: ...king and defrosting allows you to cook defrost foods and weights which are not included in the automatic programmes Following are examples of manual cooking and defrosting For automatic cooking and defrosting refer to pages 11 12 MANUAL COOKING Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 10P to 100P to cook refer to page 7 Stir or turn the food where possible 2 3 times during cooking Aft...

Page 12: ...ey once to start defrosting x1 x4 x1 The display will count down through the cooking time NOTES When the oven starts the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anti clockwise Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes 90 seconds 99 90 If the door is opened during cooking defrosting to stir or turn over food the cooking time on the display stops automatically The cooking ...

Page 13: ...e lit on the display If necessary shield small areas of meat or poultry 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 Before freezing foods ensure the food is fresh and of good quality When action is required example to turn food ...

Page 14: ...ry 18 C breast side down in a flan dish on the turntable EC 4 Chilled Roast 1 2kg 1 6kg Turn poultry over when the audible signal Poultry 5 C sounds When you cook 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 Fresh Fish 0 2kg 0 6kg Arrange in a single layer in a large flan dish fillets ...

Page 15: ...HT key twice x5 x2 STAGE 2 3 Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN key once then the 1 MIN key 6 times 4 Input the power level by pressing the POWER WEIGHT key 4 times 5 Press the START AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking x1 x6 x4 x1 2 AUTO MINUTE AUTO MINUTE enables you To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute You can use t...

Page 16: ...cooking has ended For even cooking it is essential to stir turn and rearrange food during cooking Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre Standing time is necessary after cooking as it enables the heat to disperse equally throughout the food WARNING Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that...

Page 17: ...k 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 ones as microwaves can penetrate from all s...

Page 18: ...arefully Always follow the manufacturers 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 w...

Page 19: ...utside to the centre and rearrange over 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 ...

Page 20: ... foods follow the advice and guidelines 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 su...

Page 21: ...book and should be read in advance of recipe preparation 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 Cooking times in...

Page 22: ...g defrosting Shield Place in a dish Stir during defrosting Shield Place on the turntable 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 10P Stage1 30P Stage 2 10P 10P 30P 10P 10P 10P 30P 30P 30P 30P 30P 30P 10P 30P 10P 10P 20 22 Minutes 450g 10 12 Minutes...

Page 23: ... 70P 70P 70P 70P 70P 70P 70P 70P 70P 70P 70P 70P 100P 70P 70P 100P 70P 70P 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 bowl Stir 2 3 times during cooking Place in a flan dish Turn over halfway through cooking Plac...

Page 24: ...ter Cover dish Stir halfway through cooking Place in dish Add 45ml 3 tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Slice or break into florets Place in dish Add 30ml 2 tbsp water Cover Stir halfway through cooking Place in dish Add 45ml 3 tbsp water Cover Stir 1 2 through cooking Place in dish Add 30ml 2 tbsp water Cover dish Stir halfway through cooking Place in dish Add 45ml 3 tbsp water Cover S...

Page 25: ... 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 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 Add 300ml 1 2 pint boiling water 100g pasta Do not c...

Page 26: ...r on plate Remove from foil container and place in flan dish or on plate 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 FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME RECIPES AVOCADO AU GRATIN Serves 2 4 75g fresh breadcrumbs 50g cooked ham finely chopped 142ml double cream salt and pepper to taste 5ml 1tsp fresh parsl...

Page 27: ...French bread STUFFED PEPPERS Serves 2 4 2 large green red or yellow peppers 225g minced pork 100g cooked rice 50g red pepper finely chopped 50g spring onions 15ml 1 tbsp garlic purée 5ml 1 tsp ground cumin salt and pepper 1 egg medium 100g cheddar cheese grated 1 Cut peppers lengthways into halves Remove seeds and membranes Place in a greased 25cm 10 flan dish 2 In a medium bowl combine all remain...

Page 28: ...sh stock salt and pepper to taste 1 Place all ingredients into a 2 5 litre approx 4 pint casserole dish and mix well 2 Place on the turntable Do not cover 3 Cook on 70P for 35 minutes stir 2 3 times during cooking BEEF CASSEROLE Serves 4 45ml 3 tbsp plain flour salt and pepper 500g braising steak diced 50g margarine 200g carrots sliced 150g courgettes sliced 75g onions sliced 250g potatoes par boi...

Page 29: ...baking powder and suet in a bowl and mix well 3 Add enough cold water to form a soft dough Knead lightly Roll out 2 3 of the pastry and line a 1 litre 13 4 pint greased pudding basin with this pastry Roll out the remaining pastry and cut a circle large enough to cover the surface 4 Fill the basin with the meat mixture top with pastry circle and brush with milk Make a slit in centre to allow steam ...

Page 30: ...alt and pepper into a 2 5 litre approx 4 pint casserole dish and cook on 100P for 10 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 mustard powder and creamed coconut 4 Whisk in the milk and cook on 100P for 5 minutes stir every 2 minutes until thick and smooth Season with salt and pepper 5 Mix the mascarpone cheese...

Page 31: ...h mix well 2 Add the tomatoes beans sweetcorn fennel and stock Season and mix well 3 Cook on 70P for 15 minutes then on 100P for 15 minutes stir 2 3 times during cooking Serve with rice or baked potatoes CHEESY JACKETS Serves 2 2 baking potatoes approx 250g each 100g cooked ham chopped 200g double gloucester cheese finely chopped 15ml 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped 100g mushrooms finely chopped salt ...

Page 32: ...an alternative to custard RECIPES WHITE SAUCE 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 minutes stirring halfway through cooking until thick and smooth Season with salt and pepper to taste RICH FLAPJACK Serves 6 8 ...

Page 33: ... tsp almond essence 20ml 4 tsp instant coffee 45ml 3 tbsp hot water topping 100g icing sugar 15ml 1 tbsp water 25g almonds 25g 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 almond essence 5 Spoon into a greased and li...

Page 34: ...als or 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 OUTER CABINET Wipe the outside of the ...

Page 35: ...r anyone other than a SHARP trained engineer to carry out servicing or repairs This is important as it may involve the removal of covers that provide protection against microwave energy ANSWER When the 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 ste...

Page 36: ... make the proper electrical connections you might damage the oven or injure yourself Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If you have any doubts about your electrical supply ask a qualified electrician If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages do not attempt to serv...

Page 37: ...rkmanship or materials It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident misuse fair wear and tear neglect tampering with the product or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp The product is intended for private domestic use only The guarantee will not apply if the product is used in the course of a business trade or profession No person has any authority to vary the terms ...

Page 38: ...eating treatment of food Class B equipment means that the equipment suitable to be used in domestic establishments Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width depth and height Actual capacity for holding food is less SPECIFICATIONS As part of a policy of continuous improvement we reserve the right to alter design and specifications without notice No part of this publication may be r...

Page 39: ...Sharp Electronics U K Ltd London U K U K 08705 274277 office hours Ireland 01 676 0648 office hours Website http www sharp co uk support PRINTED IN THAILAND TINSEB086WRRZ K83 ...

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