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Aubergines &
Broccoli (fresh)

Sliced Beans
(green - fresh)

Brussels
Sprouts (fresh)

Cabbage, Carrots,
Cauliflower, Celery

Corn on the Cob
(fresh)

Sliced Courgettes
& Leeks (fresh)

Sliced Parsnips &
Spinach (fresh)

Peas (fresh)

Potatoes, Jacket
(250g/9oz - each)

Potatoes, Boiled
(old & new - fresh)

Diced Swede &
Turnips (fresh)

Beans & Cabbage
(green - frozen)

Broccoli, Leaf Spinach
/Brussels Sprouts
(frozen)

Carrots - sliced
(frozen)

Cauliflower florets
(frozen)

Corn on the Cob
(frozen)

Peas, Sweetcorn &
Mixed Vegetables
(frozen)

Apples & Rhubarb

Blackberries/Rasp-
berries/Redcurrants

COOKING CHARTS

2 Minutes

4 Minutes

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

3 Minutes

2 Minutes

FOOD COOKING

MICRO

▼

METHOD

●

STANDING

TIME POWER

LEVEL

TIME

6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

6Minutes/

225g (8oz)

7 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

5 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

5 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

12 Minutes/

2 potatoes

11 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

8 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

7 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

7 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

12 Minutes/

2 Cobs

6 Minutes/

225g (8oz)

6 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

6 Minutes/

450g (1lb)

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

100P

HIGH

Place in dish. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 30ml (2tbsp) 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 (2tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway

through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water.

Cover. Stir 1/2 through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water.

Cover. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Prick in several places. Place in dish.

Place on the edge of the turntable.

Cut into quarters. Place in dish. Add 60ml

(4tbsp) water. Cover. Stir halfway through

cooking.

Place in dish. Add 45ml (3tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Add 15ml (1tbsp) water.

Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking.

Place in dish. Cover dish. Turnover halfway

through cooking.

Place in dish. Cover dish. Stir halfway

through cooking.

Peel & slice. Place in a dish and cover.

Stir during cooking.

Place in a dish and cover.

Stir during cooking.

Summary of Contents for R-252M

Page 1: ...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 the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open ...

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Page 3: ... 8 MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING 9 INSTANT COOK INSTANT COOK CHART 10 11 AUTO COOK AUTO DEFROST 12 AUTO COOK AUTO DEFROST CHART 13 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 13 17 COOKING ADVICE 17 SUITABLE COOKWARE 18 19 FOOD HANDLING PREPARATION 19 20 ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING 21 ADVICE FOR REHEATING 22 CLEANING MAINTENANCE 23 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 24 TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG 24 COOKBOOK 25 38 CALLING FOR SERVICE 39 GUAR...

Page 4: ... 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 5 Seal packing 6 Oven cavity 7 Door seals and sea...

Page 5: ...y 6 WEIGHT keys 7 LESS MORE keys 8 POWER LEVEL key 9 STOP CLEAR key 10 START AUTO MINUTE key 11 TIMER key 12 AUTO START CLOCK key 13 WEIGHT CONVERSION key 1 9 11 12 13 R 252 KG TURN STIR PCS MICRO COOK 10min 1min 10sec 1 Roast Beef Lamb 2 Roast Pork 3 Roast Poultry 1 Meat Joint Beef Lamb Pork 2 Poultry 3 Minced Meat ...

Page 6: ...n or swing on the oven door WARNING Inspect the Oven Check the oven carefully for damage before and regularly after installation Make sure the door closes properly that it is not misaligned or warped Check the hinges and door safety latches are not broken or loose Ensure the door seal and sealing surfaces are not damaged Inspect the oven interior and door for dents Important If any damage is appar...

Page 7: ...iance is damaged it must be relaced by a special cord The exchange must be made by an authorised SHARP service agent A defective plug power supply cord or socket may overheat and catch fire during operation or cause an electrical shock When removing the plug from the socket always grip the plug never the mains lead as this may damage the power supply cord and the connections inside the plug The pr...

Page 8: ...follow the above example again There are two setting modes 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock 1 To set the 12 hour clock press the AUTO START CLOCK key once will appear in the display 2 To set the 24 hour clock press the AUTO START CLOCK key twice will appear in the display x2 x3 Select the 24 hour clock To set the hours press 10 MIN key twice Check the display Example To set the 24 hour clock to 23 ...

Page 9: ...tegory of the oven the less heating time is required As shown opposite Enter required time and select the power level There are 5 microwave power levels x1 x2 x3 x4 x5 100P HIGH 70P MEDIUM HIGH 50P MEDIUM 30P MEDIUM LOW 10P LOW IMPORTANT The microwave power level will default to 100P HIGH unless you press the POWER LEVEL key to the desired setting To help you decide which power level is suitable f...

Page 10: ...en during cooking press STOP CLEAR key or open the oven door To start the oven close the door and press START AUTO MINUTE key If you wish to cancel the cooking programme press STOP CLEAR key twice Prepare and place food in a suitable container on to the turntable or directly on the turntable Close the door x2 x1 Press the 10 SEC key 3 times To select the time press the 1MIN key twice To input the ...

Page 11: ... MIN key once x1 Then press 1 MIN key 6 times x5 KG TURN STIR PCS MICRO COOK KG TURN STIR PCS MICRO COOK KG TURN STIR PCS MICRO COOK KG TURN STIR PCS MICRO COOK Display Display The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes at 100P HIGH and then 16 minutes at 30P MEDIUM LOW NOTE If 100P HIGH is selected as the final power level it is not necessary to press the POWER LEVEL key x4 KG TURN STIR PCS MICRO ...

Page 12: ...popular menus at the touch of a key See chart below Example To cook Fresh Fish weighing 450g After 2 seconds the oven will start to cook Press the key displaying fish 3 times until 0 45 is displayed it is not necessary to press the START AUTO MINUTE key x3 MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Fresh Fish 150g 300g 450g Arrange in a single layer in a large flan dish cover dish whole fillets steaks 0 ...

Page 13: ... for 2 3 minutes after cooking Rice Pasta 100g 200g 300g Add 300ml 1 2 pint boiling water per 100g 4oz rice 0 1 0 2 0 3 Do not cover Stir when oven indicates Stand for 3 4 minutes before draining and rinsing in boiling water Canned Foods 200g 400g 600g Empty the contents of the can into a suitable size dish Baked beans 0 2 0 4 0 6 Cover the dish with cling film and pierce in several places Chilli ...

Page 14: ...perate the Auto Cook Auto Defrost function follow the example given below Example To cook a chicken weighing 1 6 kg using Auto Cook AC 3 Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys Press the AUTO COOK key 3 times Press the START AUTO MINUTE key x6 x1 x3 KG TURN STIR PCS MICRO COOK KG TURN STIR PCS MICRO COOK KG TURN STIR PCS MICRO COOK Display NOTE If an incorrect weight is entered when using the...

Page 15: ...able Turn over when oven indicates Stand wrapped in foil for 60 90 minutes until thoroughly defrosted Place poultry breast side down in a flan dish place on the turntable Turn over when oven indicates Stand wrapped in foil for 60 90 minutes until thoroughly defrosted Place in a glass bowl on the turntable When oven indicates turn over Remove any defrosted parts Leave meat to stand wrapped in foil ...

Page 16: ... minute The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes and 90 seconds Example To cook on 50P MEDIUM for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes x3 x1 To input the time press the 10 MIN key once To input the power press the POWER LEVEL key three times x1 10min To reduce the time by 2 minutes press the LESS key twice Cooking time is reduced by two minutes and...

Page 17: ...ime will be displayed until you release your finger from the key If you want to cancel an AUTO START programme press the STOP CLEAR key The AUTO START time can only be entered in multiples of 10 minutes it is not possible to enter less than 10 minutes or any time which is not in multiples of 10 minutes If the door is opened after programming close the door and press the START AUTO MINUTE key to co...

Page 18: ...x3 KG TURN STIR PCS MICRO COOK KG TURN STIR PCS MICRO COOK KG TURN STIR PCS MICRO COOK Display 4 TIMER You can use the TIMER for timing where microwave cooking is not involved For example to time boiled eggs cooked on a conventional hob to monitor the standing time for microwaved food or to remind you of the time when making a phone call Example To set the timer for 5 minutes You can enter any tim...

Page 19: ...and the container may explode Do not place hot foods utensils on a cold turntable or cold foods utensils on a hot turntable For heating babies bottles see page 22 Example To change from kg to lbs when using AUTO DEFROST 2 poultry when you want to input 3lb 5 oz x3 Press the WEIGHT CONVERSION key to change from kg to lbs Press the AUTO DEFROST key to select poultry Enter the weight by pressing the ...

Page 20: ...e in your oven YES Always attend the oven closely Only use to absorb fat and moisture when warming food Pay special attention as over heating may cause a fire in your oven COOKWARE Heat resistant glass e g Pyrex Fire King Corning Ware Microwave safe plastic cookware Microwave cling film microwave roasting bags Heat resistant china and ceramics Disposable containers thin plastic paper straw and woo...

Page 21: ... 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 specified by the manufacturer eg MicroFoil follow instructions carefully Browning dishes self heating package...

Page 22: ...rowave cooking has ended Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven as they may burst Place thickest parts of food on the outside of the dish for example the meaty ends of chicken drumsticks should be placed on the outside of the dish Fish vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being covered during microwave cookery follow recommendations where given and use vented microwa...

Page 23: ...rosted 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 For frozen blocks of meat see Minced Meat in the charts on page 26 Place in a flan dish separate during defrosting and turn over at least twic...

Page 24: ...wave cling film or a suitable lid and reheat on 50P MEDIUM Stir at least once during reheating Plated meals Casserole Poultry portions Sliced meat Pies Vegetables WARNINGS Oil Fat Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire When removing covers such as cling film opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging direct steam away from face and hands Stand back when open...

Page 25: ... the cooling fan work Check by placing your hand above the air 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 24 OVEN INTERIOR Clean the microwav...

Page 26: ...lates 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 m...

Page 27: ...shes are covered use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated Where dishes are lined use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated 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 Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated Butter and...

Page 28: ...30P MEDIUM LOW Place in a flan dish Turn over 4 5 times during defrosting Shield Place on a plate 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 s...

Page 29: ... 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 Tu...

Page 30: ...HIGH 100P HIGH 100P HIGH 100P HIGH 100P HIGH 100P HIGH 100P HIGH 100P HIGH 100P HIGH 100P HIGH Place in dish Add 30ml 2tbsp water Cover dish Stir halfway through cooking Place in dish Add 30ml 2tbsp 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 2tbsp water Cover Stir halfway th...

Page 31: ... twice during cooking 1 Whisk together eggs and milk Season 2 Place butter in a 25 4cm 10 flan dish Heat on 100P HIGH for 1 minute until melted Coat the dish with the melted butter 3 Pour omelette mixture into flan dish Cook on 100P HIGH for 2 minutes Whisk mixture and cook again on 100P HIGH for1minute 1 Melt the butter in a bowl on 100P HIGH for 1 minute 2 Add the eggs milk and seasoning and mix...

Page 32: ...s small pie 9 10 Minutes large pie 3 4 Minutes small pie 5 6 minutes large pie 2 Minutes Nil 30 Seconds 30 Seconds 1 2 Minutes 2 3 Minutes 2 3 Minutes 3 4 Minutes 1 2 Minutes 2 3 Minutes 70P MEDIUM HIGH 70P MEDIUM HIGH 70P MEDIUM HIGH 70P MEDIUM HIGH 70P MEDIUM HIGH 70P MEDIUM HIGH 50P MEDIUM BAKED AVOCADOS WITH HAM Serves 2 4 Preparation time 6 8 minutes 50g 2oz butter 50g 2oz fresh brown breadcr...

Page 33: ...00ml 1 2 pint milk 1 Place the onion mushrooms and butter in a bowl mix well and cook on 100P HIGH for 5 minutes 2 Stir in the flour to form a paste Gradually add the stock 3 Stir in the marjoram salt and pepper to taste Cook on 100P HIGH for 9 minutes stir halfway through cooking 4 Blend the soup and add the milk Check the seasoning and cook on 100P HIGH for 7 minutes FRENCH ONION SOUP Serves 4 P...

Page 34: ... 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 HIGH 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 HIGH for 6 minutes until the vegetables are tender Stir 2 3 times during cooking S...

Page 35: ...ok on 100P HIGH for 4 minutes stirring twice 2 Add stock tomatoes purée and seasoning Stir well and cook on 100P HIGH 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 HIGH for 4 minutes 4 Use 2 3 of the aubergines to cover bottom and sides of a 1 5 litre casserole dish Add meat and top with remaining aubergines 5 St...

Page 36: ...kidney cubed 1 medium onion chopped 2 5ml 1tsp dried mixed herbs 450ml 3 4 pint hot beef stock 30ml 2tbsp 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 MEDIUM HIGH for 30 minutes S...

Page 37: ...ts 30ml 2tbsp clear honey 5ml 1tsp whole grain mustard 2 5 ml 1 2tsp dried tarragon 15ml 1tbsp tomato purée 150ml 1 4 pint chicken stock 10ml 2tsp cornflour 20ml 4tsp water Salt Pepper to taste 1 Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish 2 Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour over the chicken Salt and pepper to taste 3 Cook on 100P HIGH for 15 minutes Rearrange and coat the chicken ...

Page 38: ...cheese with cottage cheese BLUE CHEESE CHIVE JACKETS Serves 2 Preparation time 8 minutes 2 baking potatoes approx 250g 9oz each 50g 2oz butter 100g 4oz blue cheese chopped 15ml 1tbsp fresh chives chopped 50g 2oz mushrooms sliced salt and pepper to taste 1 Prick each potato in several places Cook on 100P HIGH for 12 13 minutes Halve and scoop the flesh into a bowl add the butter cheese chives mushr...

Page 39: ...tion 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 HIGH for 30 seconds Add the mustard soured cream salt pepper and parsley Mix well 2 Cook on 100P HIGH for 3 minutes Stir every minute until smooth and thick This dish is ideal served with meat or fish Variations C...

Page 40: ...bsp 30ml hot water topping 100g 4oz icing sugar 1 tbsp 15ml 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 add to the mixture 5 Spoon into a greased and lined 7 PYREX cake dish 6 Cook on 50P MEDIUM for 16 minutes 7 Leave to stan...

Page 41: ...equipment intended for private domestic use only This oven is suitable for domestic food preparation and is not designed for commercial industrial or laboratory use This Guarantee does not apply to equipment used in the course of a business trade or profession Only use the microwave oven for cooking defrosting or reheating of food SHARP declines any liability for damages caused by improper use 3 T...

Page 42: ...EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC As part of a policy of continuous improvement we reserve the right to alter design and specification with out 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 from SHARP Electronics U K Ltd The illustrations tech...

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Page 44: ...SHARP ELECTRONICS U K LTD Sharp House Thorp Road Newton Heath Manchester M40 5BE United Kingdom PRINTED IN THE UK TINS A151URR0 ...

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