Sharp R959slm Manual

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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE
Roast Beef/Lamb 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the low rack. 
•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, leave meat to stand wrapped in 
aluminium foil for 10 minutes.
x1:FrozenNOTE:Select MOREfor well done.
x2:Chilled It is not possible to use the LESSkey for beef/lamb.
Roast Pork 0.6kg - 1.8kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the low rack.
•Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
•After...

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EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST
WEIGHT RANGE FOR EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST:
•Weigh all meat and poultry prior to cooking/defrosting as the labelled weight is only approximate.
•Food weight should be rounded up to the nearest 0.1kg, for example, 0.65kg to 0.7kg.
•You are restricted to cook/defrost a weight within the range given in the charts.
•To cook/defrost weights or foods not included in these charts, please refer to the charts in the
cookbook section. MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE...

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AUTOCOOK
AUTOCOOK enables you to cook the foods
listed on the control panel.
For cooking instructions please refer to the
charts on pages 22 - 23.
Press the AUTOCOOKkey until the number
corresponding to the food listed on the control
panel, appears in the display.
Follow the example opposite for more details on
how to operate this function.
NOTES:
•If the DOWN( ▼) WEIGHTkey is pressed
the display will count down from the highest
weight range, each time the key is pressed.
•If the UP( ▲) WEIGHTkey is...

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AUTOCOOK
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOCOOK 10.30kg - 0.80kg • See and follow the IMPORTANT NOTE FOR READY
Chilled Ready  MEALS on page 23.
Meals • For one section containers use a 
Stirrable:skewer to pierce film in 5 places.
e.g. Spaghetti • For two section containers,
bolognese, pierce using a skewer. 
Beef stew Pierce meat/main section 3 times and rice/pasta
Non-stirrable:section twice.
e.g. Lasagne, • For food contained in bag(s), pierce 5 times on one
Cottage pie side. Cook pierced...

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AUTOCOOK
MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOCOOK 70.1kg - 0.3kg • Place rice/pasta in an appropriate sized bowl.
Rice/Pasta • Add 300ml (1/2 pint) of boiling water per 100g rice/pasta.
•Do not cover.
•Place in the centre of the turntable.
•Stir when the audible signal sounds.
•After cooking, stir and stand for 2 minutes before
draining and rinsing in boiling water.
AUTOCOOK 80.8kg - 1.4kg •
Carefully follow the chosen recipe in the cookbook section.Cake • Place the cake in the oven on the low...

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
1.  SEQUENCE COOKING
AUTOMINUTE enables you:
•To cook on 100% microwave power in multiples
of 1 minute. (direct start)
•To extend cooking time during manual cooking
in multiples of 1 minute.
NOTE: 
•The AUTO MINUTE function for direct start
can only be used within 3 minutes after cooking
completion, closing the door or pressing the
STOP/CLEAR key.
2.  AUTO MINUTE
This function allows you to cook using up to 4
different stages which can include Microwave,
Grill, Convection or Dual...

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
The LESS ( ▼)and MORE ( ▲)keys enable you to:
•Cook/defrost food for less or more time than the automatic programmes.
•Decrease or increase cooking/defrosting time whilst the oven is in use (manual cooking only).
TO  U SE WITH AUTOMATIC
PROGRAMMES:
EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST /
AUTOCOOK
Press the LESS ( ▼)/ MORE ( ▲)key before
pressing the START/AUTO MINUTEkey.
Example:
If you prefer Baked Potatoes which are cooked,
but still firm, use the LESS ( ▼)key.
Alternatively, if you...

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
x4
x4
x3
x1
x3
x1
IMPORTANT:
It is recommended the oven is always
attended when in use. Check to ensure
you have programmed the oven
correctly. Exceeding cooking times and
use of excessive power levels can lead to
food overheating and cause a risk of fire.
AUTOSTART enables you to programme the
oven to cook at any time during the:
•next 12 hours (if the 12 hour clock is set).
•You can only use AUTO START with manual
cooking.
•Before programming the oven, always check
the display...

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x1x1
The display will return to the time of day, if set.OR Guide on/off allows you to turn the
information guide on or off.
1.Press and hold the KITCHEN TIMERkey
for 4 seconds.
2.Press the START/AUTO MINUTEkey to
turn the information guide on, or, press the
STOP/CLEARkey to turn the information
guide off.
x1 and hold for 4 seconds
The Information Guide provides a step-by-step
information guide to the keys on the oven.
Your oven comes set with the Information
Guide ON.
This will assist you to...

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MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
Arrange
Cover
Pierce
Stir, turn and
rearrange
StandCooking Techniques
Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the
dish. e.g. Chicken drumsticks.
Foods that are placed towards the outside of the dish will
receive more energy, so cook quicker, than those in the
centre.
Certain foods benefit from being covered during microwave cooking, follow
recommendations where given. 
Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must...