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OVEN AND ACCESSORIES

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OVEN:
1.

Oven lamp

2.

Control panel

3.

Door opening

4.

Waveguide cover (DO NOT REMOVE)

5.

Oven cavity

6.

Coupling

7.

Door latches

8.

Door hinges 

9.

Door seals and sealing surfaces

10.

Power cord

11.

Outer cabinet

ACCESSORIES:

Check to make sure the following accessories 
are provided:

12.

Turntable

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Place the roller stay in the coupling on the 

oven floor, then place the turntable on to the 
roller stay, ensuring it is located firmly.

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To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or 

containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim 
when removing them from the oven.

NOTES:

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The waveguide cover is fragile. Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it 
is not damaged.

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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.

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The turntable rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise.The rotary direction may change each time you
start the oven.This does not affect cooking performance.

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When you order accessories, please quote both the 

PART NAME

 and 

MODEL NUMBER

 to 

your dealer or SHARP approved service facility.

WARNING:
The door, outer cabinet, oven cavity, turntable and dishes will become very
hot during operation.To prevent burns, always use thick oven gloves.

R-371

11/20/2010

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Shaft

Roller ring

Summary of Contents for R-371

Page 1: ...900W IEC 60705 OPERATION MANUAL R 371 MICROWAVE OVEN R 371 11 20 10 ...

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Page 3: ...on 8 Setting the Clock 8 How to OperateYour Oven 9 10 Express Defrost 11 Express Defrost Chart 12 Auto Cook Chart 12 13 Convenient Functions 14 16 COOKING ADVICE Microwave Cooking Advice 17 18 Suitable Cookware 19 Defrosting Advice 20 Reheating Advice 21 AFTERCARE Cleaning Maintenance 22 Troubleshooting 23 To Replace the Mains Plug 24 GUARANTEE 25 SPECIFICATIONS 26 CONTENTS R 371 11 20 2010 ...

Page 4: ...t The waveguide cover is fragile Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not damaged t 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 t The turntable rotates clockwise or anti clockwise The rotary direction m...

Page 5: ...71 1 Digital Display Key 2 Express Defrost Key 3 Less More Weight Key 4 Less More Time Key 5 Time Key 6 Set Clock Key 7 Oven Fresh Key 8 Start Auto Minute Key 9 Stop Clear Key 10 Micro Power Key 11 Kitchen Timer Key 12 Auto Cook Key ...

Page 6: ...ear combustible materials for example curtains Do not block 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 ea...

Page 7: ...he oven while it is operating 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 WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable...

Page 8: ... 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 complete the ove...

Page 9: ...r is pressing the MICRO POWER key the power level will be displayed The oven continues to count down although the display will show the power level Generally the following recommendations apply P100 HIGH output 900W used for fast cooking or reheating e g for casseroles hot beverages vegetables etc P 70 MEDIUM HIGH output 630W used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints meat loaf an...

Page 10: ...s not affect the cooking process t 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 complete t If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted the display will intermittently show after the power is reinstated If this occurs during cooking the programme will be er...

Page 11: ...to Cook Manual cooking 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 13 MANUAL COOKING t Enter the required power level P 10 to P100 to cook then enter the required time and press START AUTO MINUTE refer to page 7 t Stir or ...

Page 12: ...rt defrosting 1 x 4 x The display will count down through the cooking time NOTES t When the oven starts the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anti clockwise t Your oven can be programmed up to 99 minutes 90 seconds 99 90 t When the door is opened during cooking the cooking time on the display stops automatically The cooking time starts to count down again when the doo...

Page 13: ...he weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed 1 Select the menu required by pressing the pork key once 3 Press the START AUTO MINUTE key once to start defrosting Example To defrost pork weighing 1 2kg using EXPRESS DEFROST x1 x1 The display will count down through the defrosting time panel and the charts on pages G G 11 11 20 2010 R 371 x11 ...

Page 14: ...ure the foil does not touch the oven walls Do not cook the meat or poultry until thoroughly defrosted AUTO COOK enables you to cook foods listed on the control panel and the chart on page 13 Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function 2 Enter the weight by pressing the WEIGHT keys until the desired weight is displayed 1 Select the menu required by pressing the PIZZA key on...

Page 15: ...e will vary according to the initial food temperature Check food is piping hot after cooking If necessary you can extend the cooking manually 13 R 371 11 20 2010 AUTO COOK CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE NOTES for AUTO COOK Jacket Potatoes 1 3 pieces t PS 3FIFBU 5FB PGGFF BOE BDLFU 1PUBUP QBSBNFUFST on display are not weight but number of servings t PS 1J B UPVDI QBE PODF UP DPPL H QJ B UPVDI 45 35 650 65...

Page 16: ... the power level by pressing the MICRO POWER key 4 times 5 Press the START AUTO MINUTE key once to start 4 x 2 AUTO MINUTE AUTO MINUTE enables you t To cook on P100 microwave power in multiples of 1 minute t To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute You can use this function for manual cooking only Example To cook on P100 for 2 minutes press the START AUTO MINUTE key twice NOTE t The AUTO MI...

Page 17: ...0 for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes 1 Input the power level by pressing the MICRO POWER key three times 3 Press the START AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking x3 x1 x2 4 Reduce the cooking time by pressing the LESS TIME key twice Cooking time is reduced by 2 minutes and continues to count down for example 2 Enter the cooking time by pressing the 10 MIN key once x1 11 ...

Page 18: ...ENTIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking x1 R 371 11 20 2010 2 Enter the desired time by pressing the 1 MIN key 5 times x5 and press START AUTO MINUTE Example To fresh the oven using Auto Cook key Oven Fresh Before operation mix 100ml lemon juice with 300ml boiled water in a 2000ml bowl 1 Select the menu required by pressing the Oven Fresh key once 2 Press the START AUTO MINUTE key to start ...

Page 19: ... as they may explode even after 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...

Page 20: ...uickly 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 sides to ...

Page 21: ...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 which can ...

Page 22: ...pping 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 foil ...

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

Page 24: ...eals 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 t 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 t CLEANTHE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVAL...

Page 25: ...one 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 steam pr...

Page 26: ...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 t If you are unable to resolve a problem using the checks covered on the last few pages do not attempt to service this...

Page 27: ...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 or conditions of this guarantee This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights and does not affect these rights in any way You may not transfer your rights or obligations ...

Page 28: ...ent of food Class B equipment means that the equipment is 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 reproduced ...

Page 29: ...Sharp Electronics U K Ltd London U K U K 0845 888 8112 office hours Ireland 01 676 0648 office hours Website http www sharp co uk support PRINTED IN CHINA R 371 11 20 2010 ...

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