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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 

Never heat liquids in narrow necked 
containers such as baby bottles, 
as  this  may  result  in  the  contents 
erupting from the container when 
heated and cause burns.

 

To prevent sudden eruption of boiling 
liquid and possible scalding:

 

1.  Do not use excessive amount of time.

 

2.  Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.

 

3.  It is advisable to insert a glass rod or 

similar utensil (not metal) into the 
liquid whilst reheating.

 

4.  Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds 

in the oven at the end of cooking time 
to prevent delayed eruptive boiling.

3.

  Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, 

sausages and fruit before cooking, or 
they may explode.

To avoid the possibility of burns
1.

  Use pot holders or oven gloves when 

removing food from the oven to prevent 
burns.

2.

  Always op en  cont ainer s, p opcorn 

makers, oven cooking bags, etc., away 
from the face and hands to avoid steam 
burns and eruption of boiling.

3.

 

To  avoid  burns,  always  test  food 
temperature and stir before serving 
and pay special attention to the 
temperature of food and drink given 
to babies, children or the elderly. 
Temperature of the container is not 
a true indication of the temperature 
of the food or drink; always check the 
food temperature.

4.

  Always stand back from the oven door 

when opening it to avoid burns from 
escaping steam and heat.

5.

  Slice stuffed baked foods after heating 

to release steam and avoid burns.

To avoid misuse by children
1.

  Do not lean or swing on the oven door.

2.

  Children should be taught all important 

safety instructions: use of pot holders, 
careful removal of food coverings; 
paying special attention to packaging 
(e.g. self-heating materials) designed to 
make  food  crisp,  as  they  may  be  extra 
hot.

 

d)  Inside the oven cavity or on the door; 

make sure there are no dents.

 

e)  The power supply cord and plug; 

ensure that they are not damaged.

2.

  Do not operate the oven with the door 

open or alter the door safety latches in 
any way.

3.

  Do not operate the oven if there is an 

object  between the door seals and 
sealing surfaces.

4.

  Do not allow grease or dirt to build up 

on the door seals and adjacent parts. 
Clean the oven at regular intervals and 
remove any food deposits. Follow the 
instructions for ''Care and Cleaning'' on 
page MY-

22.

5.

  I n d i v i d u a l s   w i t h   P A C E M A K E R S 

should check with their doctor or the 
manufacturer of the pacemaker for 
precautions regarding microwave ovens.

To avoid the possibility of electric shock
1.

  Under no circumstances should you 

remove the outer cabinet.

2.

  Never spill or insert any objects into 

the door lock openings or ventilation 
openings. In the event of a spill, turn off  
and unplug the oven immediately, and 
call an authorised SHARP service centre.

3.

  Do not immerse the power supply cord 

or plug in water or any other liquid.

4.

  Do not let the power supply cord hang 

over the edge of a table or work surface.

5.

  Keep the power supply cord away from 

heated surfaces, including the rear of the 
oven.

6.

  Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp 

yourself or allow anyone who is not an 
electrician authorised by SHARP to do so. 
If the oven lamp fails, please consult your 
dealer or an authorised SHARP service 

To avoid the possibility of explosion and 
sudden boiling:
1.

  Never use sealed containers. Remove 

s e a l s   a n d   l i ds   b e f o r e   us e.   S e a l e d 
containers can explode due to a build up 
of pressure even after the oven has been 
turned off .

2.

  Take care when microwaving liquids. 

Use a wide mouthed container to allow 
bubbles to escape.

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Summary of Contents for R-954AST

Page 1: ...h 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 R 954AST MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL AND CONVECTION OPERATION MANUAL 1000W ...

Page 2: ...sk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modified so that it operates with the door open If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product please visit our website http www sharp com my For service enquiries you may telephone our toll free number during office hours 1 800 888 678 8 30am 5 30pm or Fax to 03 5102 5329 MY 1 ...

Page 3: ...ENGLISH MY MY 2 ...

Page 4: ...EL 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 9 INSTALLATION 10 AUTO MENU FUNCTION 18 AUTO MENU CHART 19 20 SUITABLE OVENWARE 21 CARE AND CLEANING 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 24 INFORMATION ON CORRECT DISPOSAL 2 CALLING FOR SERVICE 24 Model name R 954AST AC Line Voltage 230 240V 50Hz single phase Distribution line fuse circuit breaker 20A AC Power required Microwave 1550W Output power Microwave 1000W Top Grill I...

Page 5: ...ervice centre NOTES The waveguide cover is fragile Care should be taken when cleaning inside the oven to ensure that it is not damaged After cooking fatty foods without a cover always clean the cavity and especially the grill heating element thoroughly these must be dry and free from grease Built up grease may overheat and begin to smoke or catch fire Always operate the oven with the turntable and...

Page 6: ...ndicates 140 C and the last one 230 C When you set the temperature the corresponding segment illuminates while the respective segments to the left of it illuminate respectively one by one during the preheating process 3 Auto Menu options Pizza Potato Meat Fish Vegetable Beverage Pasta Popcorn Cake Chicken 4 CONVECTION button 5 GRILL COMBI button 6 START 30sec ENTER button 7 STOP CLEAR button 8 ENT...

Page 7: ...the possibility of ignition 19 If smoke is emitted switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames 1 This oven is designed to be used on a countertop only It is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit Do not place the oven in a cabinet 2 The oven door may become hot during cooking Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more...

Page 8: ...rfaces ensure that they have not been damaged 20 Clean the oven at regular intervals and remove any food deposits 21 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation 22 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the ove...

Page 9: ...eating materials designed to make food crisp as they may be extra hot d Inside the oven cavity or on the door make sure there are no dents e The power supply cord and plug ensure that they are not damaged 2 Do not operate the oven with the door open or alter the door safety latches in any way 3 Do not operate the oven if there is an object between the door seals and sealing surfaces 4 Do not allow...

Page 10: ...en while it is in operation 3 This oven is for home food preparation only and may only be used for cooking food It is not suitable for commercial or laboratory use To promote trouble free use of your oven and avoid damage 1 Never operate the oven when it is empty except where recommended in the operation manual Doing so may damage the oven 2 When using a browning dish or self heating material alwa...

Page 11: ...ven cabinet surface Check the oven carefully for any signs of damage 2 Place the oven on a secure level surface strong enough to take the oven weight plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked in the oven Do not place the oven in a cabinet 3 Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and or outlet vents The rear surface of appliance shall be placed against a wall A minim...

Page 12: ...KITCHEN TIMER button and the LED will display the time of day for 2 3 seconds This does not affect the cooking process If in the process of setting the clock the STOP CLEAR button is pressed the oven will revert back to the former setting If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted the display will intermittently show 0 00 after the power is reinstated If this occurs durin...

Page 13: ... when cooked conventionally e g beef cas serole it is advisable to use this power set ting to ensure the meat will be tender P30 MEDIUM LOW output 300W De frost setting to defrost select this power set ting to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly This setting is also ideal for simmering rice pasta dumplings and cooking egg custard P10 LOW output 100W for gentle de frosting e g cream gateaux or pas...

Page 14: ...me by rotating the ENTRY dial 4 Press the START 30sec ENTER button to start the timer The display will count down through the programmed cooking time NOTE When the oven starts the oven lamp will light and the turntable will rotate clockwise or anticlockwise If the door is opened during cooking defrosting to stir or turn over food the cooking time on the display stops automatically The cooking defr...

Page 15: ...inish giving you the convenience of fast cooking with a traditional appetis ing appearance There are 4 choices for the combination as shown in the chart below Press GRILL COMBI button Display Microwave Grill Convection twice C 1 3 times C 2 4 times C 3 5 times C 4 available Example for Microwave and Convection To cook for 30 minutes using the combination of microwave and convection C 1 1 PressGRIL...

Page 16: ...s orturntheENTRYdialuntilthe displayshows200 3 PresstheSTART 30sec ENTER buttontoconfirmthetemperature 4 PresstheSTART 30sec ENTER buttononcemoretostartpreheating Whenthepreheatedtemperaturehas beenreachedanaudiblesignalwill soundtwicetoremindyoutoput thefoodintotheoven Thecurrent temperaturewillflashinthedisplay 5 Openthedoor placethefood insidetheovenandclosethe door UsetheENTRYdialtoinput theco...

Page 17: ...ot during operation To prevent burns always use thick oven gloves OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1 SEQUENCE COOKING This function quickly defrosts food while enabling you to choose a suitable defrost period depending on the food type Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function The time range is 0 05 95 00 This function allows you to cook using up to 2 different stages which ca...

Page 18: ...IME DEFROST FUNCTION 1 WEIGHT DEFROST The microwave oven is pre programmed with a timer and power levels so that foods such as pork beef and chicken can be easily defrosted The weight range for this is from 100g 2000g there are 13 steps total 100g 200g 300g 400g 500g 600g 800g 1000g 1200g 1400g 1600g 1800g 2000g Follow the example below for guidance on how to operate these functions Example To def...

Page 19: ...ill only show 0 00 when cooking is complete The preset microwave power level is P30 and cannot be changed AUTO MENU FUNCTION The AUTO MENU programmes automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking of the foods details on page MY Example To cook 350g carrots by using the AUTO MENU function for fresh vegetables A5 1 Rotate the ENTRY dial clockwise and select the desired auto menu 2 Pres...

Page 20: ...ngle layer in a flan dish Use vented microwave cling film or a suit able lid to cover Fresh vegetables e g cauliflower carrots broc coli fennel leek pepper cour gettes etc A5 100 Micro 150g 350g 500g initial temp 20 C Bowl and lid Cut chop or slice fresh vegetables into evenly sized pieces Place the fresh vegetables in a suitable container Place on the turntable Add the re quired amount of water 1...

Page 21: ...egg whites sugar and corn starch with a hand blender high speed until stiff Carefully fold into the cake mixture 5 Spoon the mixture into a greased spring form tin and smooth the surface 6 After preheating place the spring form tin on the rack Notes The final temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature Check food is piping hot af ter cooking If necessary you can extend the cook...

Page 22: ...hose with metallic decoration Glassware e g Pyrex Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated suddenly Metal It is not recommended to use metal cookware as it will arc which can lead to fire Plastic Polystyrene e g fast food containers Care must be taken as some containers warp melt or discolour at high temperatures Cling film It should not touch the food and mu...

Page 23: ...ill warm For heavier spills use a mild soap and wipe several times with a damp cloth until all residues are removed Do not remove the waveguide cover 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 cleaners on the oven interior Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times The waveguide cover is constructed fro...

Page 24: ... and Modifications Do not attempt to operate the oven if it is not working properly Outer Cabinet Lamp Access Never remove the outer cabinet This is very dangerous due to high voltage parts inside which must never be touched as this could be fatal Your oven is not fitted with a lamp access cover If the lamp fails do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself call a SHARP approved service QUERY ANSWE...

Page 25: ...Where this is not possible please contact the SHARP Service Centre Telephone 888 office hours 8 30 am 5 30 pm Website www sharp com my Office Tel no 03 51925678 8 30 am 5 30pm 1 800 678 QUERY ANSWER The display is lit but the control panel will not work when pressed Check the door is closed properly Oven cooks too slowly Ensure correct power level has been selected Oven makes a noise The microwave...

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