Sharp R959slm Manual

900W (IEC 60705) OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-959M / R-98STM-A
MICROWAVE OVEN
with GRILL and CONVECTION
R-959M
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OPERATION MANUAL
This operation manual contains important information which 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.
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Sharp product, please visit our website:
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CONTENTS
YOUROVEN ANDACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
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ONTROLPANEL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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AFETY:
Important Safety Instructions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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YOUR OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
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 fitted correctly. This promotes thorough, even cooking. A
badly fitted turntable may...

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CONTROL PANEL
DIGITAL DISPLAY INDICATORS:
1. COOK
2. GRILL
3. CONVECTION
4. MICROWAVE
KEYS:
5. TIME
6. GRILL
7. COMBI.
8. EXPRESS COOK
9. EXPRESS DEFROST
10. AUTO COOK
11. LESS/MORE
12. AUTO START/CLOCK
13. START/AUTO MINUTE
14. STOP/CLEAR
15. KITCHEN TIMER
16. WEIGHT
17. CONV. (ºC)
18. MICRO. POWER
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NOTE:
The control panels design slightly different due to
the model you purchased.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Pacemaker:If you have a heart pacemaker,
consult your doctor or the pacemaker
manufacturer prior to oven use. Oven Use:
•The oven is for domestic food use only.
•Never operate when empty, except as directed
in the ‘Heating without food’ section on page
12.  
•Do not leave or store anything inside the oven
when not in use.
•Never attempt to use the oven with the door
open. It is important not to force or tamper
with the door safety latches.
•Never operate the oven with any...

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INSTALLATION
position is strong enough to take the oven
weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be
cooked in the oven.
3. The minimum
height of free space
necessary above
the top surface of
the oven is 13cm.
4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture
or high humidity are generated, (for example,
near or above a conventional oven) or near
combustible materials (for example, curtains).
Do not block or obstruct air vent openings.
Do not place objects on top of the oven.
5. Make sure the power supply...

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HEATING CATEGORY
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 [1lb
2oz]). It does not represent the general
performance of the oven.
HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS
Microwaves are energy waves, similar to those
used for TV and radio signals.
Electrical energy is converted into microwave
energy, which is directed into the oven cavity via...

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BEFORE OPERATION
Your oven has an energy save mode.
1.Plug in the oven. Nothing will appear on the
display at this time.
2.Open the door. The display will flash the
message shown.
3.Close the door. The display will show “  . 0”.
NOTE:When new, the very first time the grill
and convection are used, smoke and
odour will be given off.
To avoid this happening when food is
being cooked, heat the oven without
food for approx. 20 minutes.
(Please refer to “Heating without food”
on page 12.)2.
3.
MICROWAVE...

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ENERGY SAVE MODE
Your oven has an Energy Save Mode.
This facility saves electricity when the oven is not
in use.
•If the oven is not used, it will default to Energy
Save Mode after 3 minutes. The display is blank
and the oven cannot be operated.
•To operate the oven, open and then close the
door. “0” will be displayed and the oven is
ready to use.
To cancel Energy Save Mode, set the clock.
(Please refer to page 9.)
To cancel the clock, follow the procedure
opposite. (This will restart Energy Save...