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800W (IEC 60705)

R-24STM

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK

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Page 1: ...800W IEC 60705 R 24STM MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK R 24STM O M CkBk 5 4 01 8 39 am Page A ...

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Page 3: ...r Reheating 17 Cookbook 18 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 foll...

Page 4: ...the oven with the turntable and support fitted correctly This promotes thorough even cooking A badly fitted turntable may rattle may not rotate properly and damage the oven The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise The rotary direction may change each time you start the oven This does not affect cooking performance When you order accessories please mention two details part name and mode...

Page 5: ...RT AUTO MINUTE button Press to start a programme Press to cook on 100P for 1 minute or increase time during cooking in multiples of 1 minute 5 STOP CLEAR button Press once to stop a programme twice to cancel a programme 6 TIME WEIGHT knob Use to enter the cooking time or weight You can rotate clockwise or anti clockwise 7 POWER LEVEL button Press to select the microwave power level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R...

Page 6: ...ct with the power supply cord or plug Insert the plug properly into the socket Do not connect other appliances to the same socket using an adaptor plug If the plug or socket is loose or the power supply cord is damaged it must be replaced with a special cord The exchange must be made by an authorised SHARP service facility When removing the plug from the socket always grip the plug never the cord ...

Page 7: ... and 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 50...

Page 8: ...tting TO CHECK THE POWER LEVEL To check the microwave power level during cooking press the POWER LEVEL button As long as your finger is pressing the POWER LEVEL button 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 LEVEL button For example Your o...

Page 9: ...E WEIGHT knob clockwise until 35 is displayed 3 To change from hours to minutes press the POWER LEVEL button once 5 To start the clock press the POWER LEVEL button once x1 and hold for 3 seconds There are two setting modes 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock x1 NOTES 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 wil...

Page 10: ...ain when the door is closed and the START AUTO MINUTE button is pressed When oven operation has finished the time of day will reappear on the display if the clock has been set If you wish to know the power level during cooking press the POWER LEVEL button As long as your finger is touching the button the power level will be displayed You can rotate the TIME WEIGHT knob clockwise or counter clockwi...

Page 11: ... listed in the charts on pages 10 11 Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions The display will count down through the cooking time 1 Press the MEAT JOINT button once Example 2 To defrost a Meat Joint weighing 1 5kg using EXPRESS DEFROST x1 3 Press the START AUTO MINUTE button once to start defrosting The display will count down through the defrosting time x1 x1 2 Ente...

Page 12: ...ve poultry to stand wrapped in foil for 10 minutes NOTE This menu is only suitable for cooking whole poultry EC 5 Jacket Potatoes 1 4 pieces Pierce each potato in several places and place towards 1 potato the edge of the turntable approx 250g Turn food over when the audible signal sounds Stand wrapped in aluminium foil for 5 minutes EXPRESS COOK WEIGHT RANGE Food weight should be rounded up to the...

Page 13: ...table Beef Lamb Pork Turn over when audible signal sounds Stand wrapped in foil for 60 90 minutes until evenly defrosted Minced Meat 0 2kg 0 8kg Place minced meat in a flan dish on the turntable Beef Lamb Pork Turn over and remove defrosted parts when the audible signal sounds Stand if required covered with foil for 15 30 minutes until evenly defrosted Whole Poultry 1 2kg 1 6kg Place poultry breas...

Page 14: ...EIGHT knob until the desired time is displayed STAGE 2 3 To enter the cooking time rotate the TIME WEIGHT knob until the desired time is displayed x1 5 Press the START AUTO MINUTE button once to start cooking 4 To input the power level press the POWER LEVEL button 4 times x2 AUTO MINUTE enables you To cook on 100P microwave power in multiples of 1 minute To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 mi...

Page 15: ...e 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 2cm from the oven walls Foil containers are not recommended unless specifie...

Page 16: ...ing 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 temperature of the container is not a true indicati...

Page 17: ...ke 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 recommended cooking times and or use power levels that are too high foo...

Page 18: ...g 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 chart on page 19 or the Express Defrost chart on page 11 Place in a flan dish separate during defrosting and turn over at least twice Shield if necessary Remove packaging including any foil and place in a suit...

Page 19: ... 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 suitable lid reheat on 50P Stir frequently to ensure even reheating Place ...

Page 20: ...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 necessary adjust cooking times accordingly Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwis...

Page 21: ...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 flan dish Turn 2 3 times separate during defrosting Shield Place on a plate Se...

Page 22: ...an 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 ov...

Page 23: ... Place in dish Add 30ml 2 tbsp water 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 d...

Page 24: ...g 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 4cm 10 flan dish Heat on 100P for 1 minute until melted Coat the dish with the melted butter 3 Pour omelette mixture into flan dish Cook on 100P for 2 minutes Whisk mixture and cook again on 100P for1m...

Page 25: ... cooking time advised by food manufacturer Place directly on the turntable or in a flan dish Remove from foil container and place in flan dish or on plate Remove from foil container and place in flan dish or on plate FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Canned foods Soup Baked beans Spaghetti Vegetables Bread rolls Croissants Christmas pudding Sausage rolls cooked chilled appro...

Page 26: ... paste gradually add the milk and the stock 3 Stir in the marjoram basil salt and pepper to taste Cook on 100P for 9 minutes stir after 5 minutes through cooking 4 Blend the soup and add the cream Cook on 100P for 7 minutes FISH PIE Serves 4 Preparation time 18 minutes 675g 11 2lb potatoes peeled and chopped 75ml 5tbsp water 25g 1oz butter 30 60ml 2 4 tbsp milk salt and pepper to taste 450g 1lb fi...

Page 27: ...f 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 fried...

Page 28: ... cheese sauce See Page 29 extra grated cheese to sprinkle 1 Place onion garlic and butter in a dish Cook on 100P for 2 minutes 2 Add the minced meat and cook on 100P for 8 minutes stirring twice during cooking 3 Add mushrooms tomato purée tomatoes beef stock and seasoning Cook on 100P for 15 minutes stir every 5 minutes until thick 4 Fill cannelloni with meat mixture and place in a deep 20 4cm 8 s...

Page 29: ...utes Chilli Con Carne Make as the bolognese sauce At stage 3 add 450g 1lb drained canned red kidney beans and 5 15ml 1 3 tsp chilli powder to taste TURKEY FRICASSEE Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes 50g 2oz butter 125g 5oz onion finely chopped 125g 5oz leeks sliced 50g 2oz plain flour 5ml 1 tsp mustard powder 300ml 1 2 pint milk 300ml 1 2 pint single cream 450g 1lb cooked turkey chopped salt an...

Page 30: ...Mix well and season 2 Pile mixture back into the potato skins and place in a flan dish on the turntable 3 Cook on 50P for 10 12 minutes CHEESE POTATO LAYER Serves 4 Preparation time 15 minutes 450g 1lb par boiled potatoes thinly sliced 225g 8oz Cheddar cheese thinly sliced 125g 5oz onion sliced 225g 8oz leeks sliced 100g 4oz cooked ham chopped 600ml 1 pint white sauce See Page 29 50g 2oz cheese gr...

Page 31: ...tard 200ml 7floz soured cream salt and pepper to taste 15ml 1 tbsp 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 Variations Cheese sauce Stir in 75g 3oz grated cheese and 5ml 1 tsp mustard powder a...

Page 32: ...l 2 tbsp hot water topping 100g 4oz icing sugar 15ml 1 tbsp 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 almond essence 5 Spoon into a greased and lined 7 PYREX cake dish 6 Cook using Ex...

Page 33: ... vent openings YES NO 4 After 1 minute does the audible signal sound YES NO 5 Is the water in the cup hot YES NO If you answer NO to any question first check that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown if there is no fault with either check against the Troubleshooting chart on page 32 OVEN INTERIOR Clean the microwave oven cavity after each use with a mild detergent solution on...

Page 34: ... 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 described below Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip wh...

Page 35: ...judice 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 possible to contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased please c...

Page 36: ...th the requirements of Directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC As part of a policy of continuous improvement we reserve the right to alter design and specification without notice No 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...

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