User manual SHARP R8740 OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] R-8740M O/M 5/15/01 12:41 PM Page A R-8740M MICROWAVE OVEN WITH TOP & BOTTOM GRILLS AND CONVECTION OPERATION MANUAL 900 W (IEC 60705) R-8740M O/M 5/15/01 12:41 PM Page B R-8740M O/M 5/15/01 12:41 PM Page 1 Website: http://www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) CONTENTS Oven and Accessories . Food Handling & Preparation Advice for Cooking . . 5 . 6 . 6 . 7 . 7 . 8 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11 . 12 . 13 - 16 . 17 - 18 . 18 - 19 . 19 . 20 . 21 . . 33 . 34 - 35 . 35 . 36 . 36 OPERATION MANUAL This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven. [. . . ] Covering Fish, vegetables and certain other foods benefit from being covered during microwave cookery, follow recommendations where given and use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid. Size & shape Food size and shape affect the amount of cooking time needed. When cooking more than one portion of the same food ensure they are of a similar size and shape. Density & Food density and quantity affect the amount of cooking time quantity needed, for example, potatoes require more cooking than peas; four potatoes will take longer to cook than two. Hygiene Food hygiene standards (storage, handling and preparation) apply to microwaving. Always store convenience foods as recommended by the food manufacturer and keep no longer than the "Use By" date. ADVICE FOR COOKING WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven. The microwave power level will default to 100% unless you press the MICROWAVE key to reach the desired setting. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding, mince pies and fruit cakes (see reheating chart in the cookbook section for guidance). Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Lids: Always remove lids from food jars and containers before you use them in the oven. If you do not, steam and pressure will build up inside and the container may explode. Do not place hot foods/utensils on a cold turntable, or cold foods/utensils on a hot turntable. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. 19 R-8740M O/M 5/15/01 12:42 PM Page 20 Website: http://www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Meat joints Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4 - 5 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. Poultry Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 3 - 4 times during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow poultry to stand for 60 - 90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted. NOTE: Do not defrost poultry with giblets. Steak, Chops & Chicken Portions Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over at least 2 - 3 times. Shield if necessary. Cubed & Minced Meat Place in a bowl, stir or turn over at least 3 - 4 times during defrosting, remove defrosted parts each time. Please refer to the defrost chart on page 30. Whole Fish & Fillets Place in a flan dish, separate during defrosting and turn over at least twice. Shield if necessary. Prepacked Frozen Foods Remove packaging, including any foil and place in a suitable dish. NOTES: · To defrost food, use either 30% or 10% microwave power. · Shield warm areas with small pieces of foil if necessary. [. . . ] The cabinet may become hot to the touch - keep children away. TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as shown opposite: green and yellow stripes = blue = brown = EARTH NEUTRAL LIVE As the colours of the cores in the mains lead of your oven may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the wires as shown opposite. 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 230-240 Volt, 50Hz alternating current supply. If you do not make the proper electrical connections you might damage the oven or injure yourself. [. . . ]