Sharp R272slm Manual

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GB-10
 MICROWAVE COOKING
 MANUAL OPERATION
Opening the door:  To open the oven door, push the door opening button.  
Starting the oven: Prepare and place food in a suitable container onto the turntable or place directly onto the turntable. Close the door and press the  START/AUTO MINUTE key after selecting the desired  cooking mode.Once the cooking programme has been set and the  START/AUTO MINUTE key is not pressed  in 1 minute, the setting will be cancelled.The  START/AUTO MINUTE key must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during  cooking. The audible signal sounds once by effi   cient press, ineffi    cient press will be no response.
Use the STOP/CLEAR key to: 1.   Erase a mistake during programming. 2.   Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. 3.   Cancel a programme during cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR key twice. 4.   To set and to cancel the child lock (refer to page GB-11).
Your oven can be programmed for up 99 minutes 50 seconds (99.50).  MANUAL COOKING/  MANUAL DEFROSTING•  Enter the cooking time and use microwave power levels 100P to 10P to cook or defrost (refer to page GB-9).•  Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during cooking.•  After cooking, cover the food and leave to stand, where recommended.•  After defrosting, cover the food in foil and leave to stand until thoroughly defrosted. 
Example: To cook 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 70% microwave power. 
1.   Input the power level by pressing  the  POWER LEVEL key 4 times  for 70 P.
 x4 
2.   Enter the cooking time by  pressing the  1 min. key  twice and then the  10 sec.  key 3 times. 
3.  Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key  to start the timer.   (The display will count down through the set cooking/defrosting 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 to turn over food, the cooking time on the display stops automatically. The cooking/ defrosting time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the  START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed. 
•  When cooking/defrosting is complete, open the door or press  STOP/CLEAR key and the time of day will  reappear on the display, if the clock has been set.•  If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the  POWER LEVEL key. As long as your fi nger is  touching the  POWER LEVEL key, the power level will be displayed. 
I MPORTANT:  •  Close the door after cooking / defrosting. Please note that the light will remain on when the door is open, this is for safety reasons to remind you to close the door. 
•  If you cook the food over the standard time with only 100P, the power of the oven will lower automatically to  avoid overheating. (The microwave power level will be reduced). 
Cooking Mode Standard time 
Microwave 100P 30 minutes 
						

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  OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1. SEQUENCE COOKING This function allows you to cook using up to 2 diff  erent stages which can include manual cooking time and  mode and /or time defrost as well as weight defrost function. Once programmed there is no need to interfere with the cooking operation as the oven will automatically move onto the next stage. The audible signal will sound once after the fi  rst stage. If one stage is defrosting, it should be in the fi rst stage. 
Note:  Auto menu cannot be set as one of the multiple sequences. 
Example: If you want to defrost the food for 5 minutes, then to cook with 80P microwave power for 7  minutes. The steps are as follows: 
1.  Press the TIME DEFROST key once, in the LED display will appear dEF2.  2.  Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 min. key 5 times. 3.  Input the power level (80P) by pressing the POWER LEVEL key 3 times. 4.  Enter the cooking time by pressing the 1 min. key 7 times. 5.  Press the START/AUTO MINUTE key once to start cooking. 
2.  AUTO MINUTE FUNCTION  The  START/AUTO MINUTE key allows you to operate the two following functions: 
a. Direct start You can directly start cooking on 100P microwave power level for 1 minute by pressing the  AUTO MINUTE key.
b.  Extend the cooking time You can extend the cooking time during manual cooking, time defrost and auto menu operation in multiples of 1 minute if the  START/AUTO MINUTE key is pressed while the oven is in operation. During the weight defrost,  the cooking time cannot be increased by pressing  START/AUTO MINUTE key. NOTE:  The cooking time may be extended to a maximum of 99 minutes 50 seconds. 
3. KITCHEN TIMER FUNCTION : You can use the kitchen timer for timing where microwave cooking is not involved for example to time boiled eggs cooked on conventional hob or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food. 
Example: To set the timer for 5 minutes. 
1.  Press the KITCHEN  TIMER  key once.2.  Enter the desired time  by pressing the  1 min.  key 5 times. 
3.  Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE  key  to start the timer. 
Check the display. (The display will count down through the set cooking/defrosting time.) 
When the timer time arrives, the audible signal will sound 5 times and the LED will display the time of day. You can enter any time up to 99 minutes 50 seconds. To cancel the KITCHEN TIMER whilst counting down, sim-ply press the  STOP/CLEAR key. 
NOTE:  The KITCHEN TIMER function cannot be used whilst cooking. 
4. CHILD LOCK: Use to prevent unsupervised operation of the oven by children. a.  To set the CHILD LOCK: Press and hold the  STOP/CLEAR key for 3 seconds until a long a beep sounds. The display will show: 
 
b.  To cancel the CHILD LOCK: Press and hold the  STOP/CLEAR key for 3 seconds until a long beep sounds. 
						

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GB-12
 REHEATING ADVICE
For the reheating of foods, follow the advice and guidelines below to ensure food is thoroughly reheated before  
serving. 
Plated meals Remove any poultry or meat portions, reheat these separately,  see below.Place smaller items of food to the centre of the plate, larger and thicker foods to the edge. Cover with vented microwave cling fi  lm  and reheat on 50%, stir/rearrange halfway through reheating.NOTE:  Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before serving.
Sliced meatCover with vented microwave cling fi lm and reheat on 50%.  Rearrange at least once to ensure even reheating. NOTE:  Ensure the meat is thoroughly reheated before serving.
Poultry portionsPlace thickest parts of the portions to the outside of the dish, cover  with vented microwave cling fi  lm and reheat on 70%. Turn over halfway through reheating.NOTE:  Ensure the poultry is thoroughly reheated before serving.
CasserolesCover with vented microwave cling fi lm or a suitable lid and reheat  on 50%.Stir frequently to ensure even reheating. NOTE:  Ensure the food is thoroughly reheated before serving.
To achieve the best results when reheating, select a suitable microwave power level appropriate to the type of  food. e.g. A bowl of vegetables can be reheated using 100%, while a lasagne which contains ingredients that cannot be stirred, should be reheated using 50%. 
NOTES: •  Remove food from foil or metal containers before reheating. •  Reheating times will be aff  ected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the  size, shape and material of the container.
 WARNING: Never heat liquids in narrow-necked containers, as this could result in the contents erupting from  the container and may cause burns.
• To avoid overheating and fi  re, special care must be taken when reheating foods with a high sugar or fat content,  e.g. mince pies or Christmas pudding.
•  Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fi  re. •  Canned potatoes should not be heated in the microwave oven, follow the manufacturer's instructions on the can.
 WARNING: The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature  is to be checked before consumption to avoid burns. 
						

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 DEFROSTING ADVICE
RearrangeFoods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will defrost quicker than foods  in the centre. It is therefore essential that the food is rearranged up to 4 times during defrosting.Move closely packed pieces from the outside to the centre and rearrange over-lapping areas.This will ensure that all parts of the food defrosts evenly. 
Separate 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 fi  llets. 
Shield 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, which refl  ect microwaves, e.g. legs and wings on a chicken. 
Stand Standing time is necessary to ensure food is thoroughly defrosted. Defrosting is not  complete once the food is removed from the microwave oven. Food must stand, covered, for a length of time to ensure the centre has completly defrosted. 
Turn over It is essential that all foods are turned over at least 3 - 4 times during defrosting. This is  important to ensure thorough defrosting. 
NOTES: •  Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting. •  To defrost food, use microwave power levels 30% or 10%. 
Defrosting food using your microwave oven is the quickest method of all. 
It is a simple proccess but the following instructions are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly defrosted. 
						

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GB-14
 AUTO MENU OPERATION
  TIME DEFROST AND WEIGHT DEFROST OPERATION
1. TIME DEFROST 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 0:10 – 99:50. 
Example:  To defrost the food for 10 minutes. 
1.   Select the menu required by pressing the TIME  DEFROST  key once.  
  x1 , the display will show: dEF2
2. Enter the cooking time by  pressing the  10 min. key once.3. Press the START/AUTO  MINUTE  key to start  cooking. 
Notes for Time Defrost:  •  After cooking the audible signal will sound fi  ve times and the LED will display the time of day, if the clock has  been set. If the clock has not been set, the display will only show “0:00” when cooking is complete.•  The preset microwave power level is 30P and can not be changed. 
2. WEIGHT DEFROST The microwave oven is pre-programmed with a time and power level so that the following food is defrosted easily: Pork, beef and chicken. The weight range for this food is from 0.1kg – 2g in 0.1kg steps. Follow the example below for details on how to operate these functions. 
Example :  To defrost a meat joint weighing 1.2kg using WEIGHT DEFROST. Place the meat in a fl  an dish or microwave oven defrost rack on the turntable. 
1.   Select the menu required by pressing  the  WEIGHT DEFROST key once. 
  x1 ,   
  the display will show: dEF1
2.   Enter the weight by pressing the  WEIGHT  keys until the desired weight is  displayed. 
  , display: 1. 2 
3. Press the START/ AUTO MINUTE  key to  start cooking.  (The display will count down through defrosting time)    
Frozen foods are defrosted from -18°C. 
NOTES FOR WEIGHT DEFROST: •  Before freezing foods, ensure food is fresh and of good quality.•  Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg.•  If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with fl  at pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent areas  from becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls. 
The  AUTO MENU keys automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking of the foods (details on  page GB-5 and GB-15). Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function. 
Example:  To cook two jacket potatoes (0.46kg) by using the AUTO MENU function. 
1.  Select the required menu by pressing  the  Jacket Potato key once. 
  x1, 
  the display will show: 1
2.  Press WEIGHT UP/DOWN keys or  continue to press the  Jacket Potato  key to choose the required number of potatoes (up to 3). 
  x1 , display: 2
3. Press the START/AUTO  MINUTE  key to start  cooking.  (The display will count down through defrosting time)    
NOTES:
•  The weight or quantity of the food can be input by pressing the  WEIGHT UP/DOWN keys until the desired  weight/quantity is displayed. Enter the weight of the  food only. Do not include the weight of the container. •  For food weighing more or less than the weights/quantities given in the AUTO MENU chart on page GB-15 cook by manual operation. 
						

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  AUTO MENU CHART
Auto Menu  WEIGHT/ PORTION / UTENSILS Procedure 
PopcornPlace the popcorn bag directly on the turntable  (Please see the note below:  ‘Important Information About Microwave Popcorn Feature’) 
Jacket Potato  1, 2, 3  potatoes (pieces) 1 potato = approx. 0.23kg(initial temp. 20° C) 
Please use potatoes with a similar size of approx. 230g.  Pierce each potato in several places and place towards the edge of the turntable. Turn over and re-arrange halfway through cooking. Stand for 3 - 5 minutes before serving. 
Chilled Pizza 0.1kg, 0.2kg, 0.4kg (initial temp 5°C)Plate 
Place the pizza on a plate in the centre of the turntable.  Do not cover. 
Frozen vegetable  e.g. Brussel sprouts, green beans, peas, mixed vegetables, broccoli 
(initial temp -18°C)Bowl and lid 
Place vegetables in a suitable container. Add 1tbsp of  water per 100g of vegetables, cover the dish and place on the turntable. Stir halfway through cooking and after cooking. 
Beverage  (120ml/ cup) 1, 2, 3 (initial temp. 5° C)Cup 
Place the cup(s) on the turntable and stir after heating. 
Dinner Plate 0.25kg, 0.35kg, 0.5kg (initial temp. 5° C) Plate  
Place your dinner plate of food (such as meat, vegetable  and rice/potatoes) in the centre of the turntable and follow the instructions on page GB-14. It is always good to stir at the end to get an even temperature. 
Notes:  • The fi   nal temperature will vary according to the initial food temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking.  If necessary, you can extend the cooking manually.•  The results when using auto cook depend on variances such as the shape and size of the food and your personal preference as regards cooking results. If you are not satisfi  ed with the programmed result, please  adjust the cooking time to match your requirement. 
Important Information about Microwave Popcorn Feature: 
1.  When selecting 0.1kg grams of popcorn, it is suggested  that you fold down a triangle on each corner of the bag before cooking.   Refer to the picture on the right.
2.  If/When the popcorn bag expands and no longer rotates properly, please press  STOP/CLEAR key once and open  the oven door and adjust the bag position to ensure even cooking. 
0.05kg, 0.1kg 
0.15kg, 0.35kg, 0.5kg 
						

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GB-16
 SUITABLE OVENWARE
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through the container to  penetrate the food. Therefore it is important to choose suitable cookware.Round/oval dishes are preferable to square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be used as listed below.
Cookware Microwave  
Safe 
Comments
Aluminium foil  Foil Containers ✔  /  ✘ Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from  overheating. Keep foil at least 2cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur.
Foil containers are not recommended unless specifi   ed by the manufacturer,  e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
Browning dishes ✔ Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not exceed heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become very hot. 
China and ceramics ✔  /  ✘ Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually  suitable, except for those with metallic decoration. 
Glassware e.g. Pyrex ® ✔ Care should be taken if using fi  ne 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 fi  re. 
Plastic/Polystyrene e.g fast  food containers 
✔ Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at  high temperatures. 
Cling fi  lm ✔ It should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam  escape. 
Freezer/Roasting bags ✔ Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for  microwave use. 
Paper - Plates, cups and  kitchen paper 
✔ Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fi  re due  to the metal ‘arcing’. 
Straw and wooden  Containers 
✔ Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken as overheating may cause fi  re. 
Recycled paper and  newspaper 
✘ Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating  may cause fi  re. May contain extracts of metal which will cause ‘arcing’ and may lead to fi  re.
 WARNING: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven due to the possibility of  ignition. 
						

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  CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN  CLEANERS, STEAM CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS - Keep the oven clean, or the oven could lead to a deterioration of the surface. This could adversely aff  ect the life of  the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.Oven exteriorThe 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.Control panel
Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the control panel. Care should be taken in cleaning the control panel. Using a 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 Interior1. 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. 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 type cleaners on the oven interior.Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.The waveguide cover is constructed from a fragile material and should be cleaned with care (follow the cleaning instructions above).NOTE:  Excessive soaking may cause disintegration of  the waveguide cover.The waveguide cover is a consumable part and without regular cleaning, will need to be replaced.Turntable and Turntable supportRemove the turntable and turntable support from the oven.Wash the turntable and turntable support in mild soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Both the turntable and the turntable support are dishwasher safe.DoorTo remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both sides of the door, the door seals and adjacent parts with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaner.NOTE:  A steam cleaner should not be used. 
Cleaning tip - For easier cleaning of your oven: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% for 10 -12 minutes.Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth. 
						

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GB-18
 TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Never adjust, repair or modify the oven  yourself. It is hazardous for anyone 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.
•  The door seal stops microwave leakage during oven operation, but does not form an airtight seal. It is normal to see drops of water, light or feel warm air around the oven door. Food with a high moisture content will release steam and cause condensation inside the door which may drip from the oven.•  Repairs 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 facility.
Keep the power supply cord away from heated surface. If you think the oven is not working properly there are some simple checks you can carry out yourself before calling an engineer. This will help prevent unnecessary service calls if the fault is something simple.Follow this simple check below: Place half a cup of water on the turntable and close the door. Programme the oven to cook for I minute using 100% microwave power. 
1.   Does the oven lamp come on when it is cooking? 2.   Does the turntable rotate? 3.   Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your  hand above the air vent openings.)4.   After I minute does the audible signal sound? 5.   Is the water in the cup hot? 6.   After 3 minutes, does the grill heating element  become red?If you answer "NO" to any question first check that the oven is plugged in properly and the fuse has not blown. If there is no fault with either, check against the troubleshooting chart below.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
QUERY ANSWER 
Draught circulates  around the door. 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. 
Condensation forms  in the oven, and may drip from the door. 
The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked, and so steam  produced when cooking will condense on the colder surface. The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of the food being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass should clear after a few hours. 
Flashing or arcing  from within the cavity when cooking. 
Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity to the oven cavity  during cooking. This may possibly roughen the surface of the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven. 
Arcing potatoes. Ensure all "eyes" are removed from the potatoes and that they have been pierced, place  directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant fl  an dish or similar. 
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 energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/defrosting. 
Outer cabinet is hot. The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away. 
						

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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 EARTHEDIf you have any doubts about your electrical supply ask a qualifi  ed electrician.
 DEFROSTING ADVICE  TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG
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.
•  For general information and assistance with oven  queries, please contact our   Customer Information Centre:    U.K.: 0845 888 8112 (offi  ce hours)    Ireland: 01 676 0648 (offi  ce hours)    Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport •  Replacement accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor: Wizard Distributors•  Replacement accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor: Wizard Distributors  Telephone: 0161 428 3263 
•  If you are unable to resolve a problem using the  checks covered on the last few pages,  do not  attempt to service this microwave oven yourself . •  Contact the dealer or supplier from whom the oven was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer Information Centre. Telephone: 0845 888 8112 (offi   ce hours).
 DEFROSTING ADVICE  CALLING FOR SERVICE