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CARE AND CLEANING
SERVICE CALL CHECK
2.
Make sure that mild soap or water does not penetrate
the small vents in the walls which may cause damage
to the oven.
3.
Do not use spray type cleaners on the oven interior.
4.
Heat up your oven regularly by using both heating
elements, refer to “Heating without food” on
page 10. Remaining food or fat splashed can cause
smoke or bad smell.
Turntable
Remove the turntable from the oven. Wash the turntable
in mild soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. The turntable
is dishwasher safe.
Low Rack and High Rack
These should be washed in a mild washing up liquid
solution and dried. High and Low racks are dishwasher
safe.
Door
To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both sides of
the door, the door seals and sealing surfaces with a soft,
damp cloth.
CAUTION:
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, abrasive, harsh
cleaners or scouring pads on any part of your microwave
oven.
Oven exterior
The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with mild
soap and water. Make sure the soap is wiped off with a
moist cloth, and dry the exterior with a soft towel.
Oven controls
Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the oven
controls. Care should be taken when cleaning the oven
control. Using a moist cloth dampened with water only,
gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean. Avoid
using excessive amounts of water. Do not use any sort of
chemical or abrasive cleaner.
Oven Interior
1.
For cleaning, wipe any splatters or spills with a soft
damp cloth or sponge after each use while the oven is
still warm. For heavier spills, use a mild soap and
wipe several times with a damp cloth until all residues
are removed.
PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE:
1.
Power Supply:
Check the power plug is properly connected to a suitable wall outlet.
Check the line fuse/circuit breaker is functioning properly.
2.
When the door is opened, does the oven lamp light?
YES
NO
3.
Place a cup of water (approx. 150 ml) in the oven and close the door securely.
Set the cooking mode to microwave cooking mode.
Programme the oven for one minute on full power (900 W) and start the oven.
Does the oven lamp light?
YES
NO
Does the turntable rotate?
NOTE:
The turntable turns in either direction.
YES
NO
Does the ventilation work?
YES
NO
(Place your hand over the ventilation openings and check for air flow.)
After 1 minute does the signal sound?
YES
NO
Does the cooking in progress indicator go off?
YES
NO
Is the cup of water warm after the above operation?
YES
NO
4.
Programme the grill for three minutes and start the oven..
After 3 minutes do both GRILL heating elements become red?
YES
NO
If you answer “NO” to any of the above questions, call a Service Technician appointed by SHARP and report the results
of your check. See inside back cover for details of address.
Cooking Mode
Microwave 900 W
Grill
Dual Grill
Standard time
20 minutes
30 minutes
Grill - 30 minutes
NOTE:
If you cook the food over the standard time with
only the same cooking mode, the power of the oven will
lower automatically to avoid overheating.
(The microwave power level will be reduced or the grill
heating element will begin to light on and off).
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