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HEATING CATEGORY (UK/IE ONLY)
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 500g [ I lb 2oz]). It
does not represent the general
performance of the oven.
Microwave output power
in Watts (based on
international (IEC 60705)
standard).
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
Microwave Symbol.
OVEN
OUTPUT
POWER
Less heating time required
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
More heating time required
OVEN
OUTPUT
CATEGORY
Less heating time required
A B C D E
More heating time required
Microwave Symbol.
Microwave output power
in Watts (based on
international (IEC 60705)
standard).
Letter representing the
oven heating category.
Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating categories A to E. Follow instructions for
the letter corresponding to the oven's heating category. The higher the output power and
heating category of the oven the less heating time is required as shown opposite.
The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown:
Green and yellow stripes
=
EARTH
Blue =
NEUTRAL
Brown =
LIVE
As the colours 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:
• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal marked E
or
or
coloured green
or
coloured
green and yellow.
• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N
or
coloured black
or
coloured blue.
• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L
or
coloured red
or
coloured brown.
Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the cable is held securely by the cable grip where it enters
the plug.
Like most appliances in your home, your oven must be connected to a single phase 230-240V~, 50Hz
alternating current supply.
If you do not make the proper electrical connections you might damage the oven or injure yourself.
Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
If you have any doubts about your electrical supply ask a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
• The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the plug disposed of in a safe manner.
• Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted into a socket outlet as a serious electric
shock may occur.
• The plug must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.
If you have any doubt about your microwave oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician. When
replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or ASTA approved plug to BS1363, this should be
fitted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA to BSI 362. If you have any doubt
about electrical connection seek the help of a qualified electrician.
TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG (UK/IE ONLY)
