Sharp R963 User Guide

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SensNcook (R-963M)
x1
Important notes for SensNcook food: Example:To cook 0.1kg Rice.
Prepare the rice as the instructions in the chart on page 21.
Put the rice in the oven and
press the RICE/PASTA
key once within 3 minutes
of closing the door.
1. After the oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes
before using SensNcook.
2. Once a SensNcookprogramme has started,
do notopen the door or press STOP/CLEAR
until the menu has stopped flashing on the
display, unless following instructions to stir.
During this...

0.3kg - 0.8kg
0.3kg - 0.8kg Chilled
Ready Meals
Frozen
Ready
MealsStirrable: e.g.
Tagliatelle
Carbonara
Spaghetti
Bolognese
Non-stirrable:
e.g. Lasagne
Cannelloni
Cottage Pie
Stirrable: e.g.
Tagliatelle
Carbonara
Spaghetti
Bolognese
Non-stirrable:
e.g. Lasagne
Cannelloni
Cottage Pie•For one section containers, use a skewer
to pierce film in five places.
•For two section containers, pierce using a
skewer. Pierce meat/main portion three
times and rice/pasta portion twice.
•For food contained in bag(s),...

0.2kg - 0.8kg
0.1kg - 0.6kg
0.1kg - 0.3kg
0.1kg - 0.6kg Canned
Food
Fresh Fish
Rice/Pasta
Fresh
VegetablesBaked beans
Chilli
Curry
Stew
Macaroni
Ravioli
Soup
Fillets
Steaks
Whole
Long grain
rice/Pasta
Broccoli
Cabbage
Sprouts
Peas•Empty the contents of the can into a
suitable sized dish.
•Cover the dish with cling film.
•Pierce in five places:
•Place the dish in the centre of the turntable
and press the CANNED FOOD key
once.  Cooking will start automatically
after 2-3 seconds.
•When the oven indicates,...

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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AUTO MINUTEenables you:
•To cook directly on 100% (HIGH) microwave power in multiples of 1 minute.
•To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute. This facility enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to four different sequences:
•To programme a series of sequences: input 
the cooking time followed by the desired
cooking mode.
•Repeat this procedure to a maximum of four
sequences.
•Finally, press the START/AUTO MINUTEkey
to start sequence cooking.1. ENTER COOKING...

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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Display counts down.
The time can be extended
or shortened at any stage
duringthe 10 minutes.4.Press the LESS () 
key twice to shorten
the cooking time by
2 minutes. 
x2 EXAMPLE:
To cook on 50% (MEDIUM) for 10 minutes and then decrease the cooking time by 2 minutes.
1.Enter the cooking time
by pressing the
10 MINkey once.3.Press the START/
AUTO MINUTE key
once to start cooking.
2.Press the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVELkey 3
times for 50% (MEDIUM).
Cooking time is reduced
by two minutes...

CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
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When you plug the oven in for the first time, the
auto setting for the interactive display guide is ON.
The selected guide on/off setting will not change
even if the electrical power supply is interrupted.This will assist you to determine:
•The next action towards completing any
programme (manual or automatic). 
•Weight ranges for automatic programmes.
As you get more familiar with your oven, the guide can be turned off.
EXAMPLE:  To set the guide off.
1.Hold the KITCHEN TIMERThe...

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
x2 The INFOkey provides a
step-by-step interactive guide which
illuminates the display. 
When you plug the oven in, the auto setting for the
interactive display is ON.This will assist you to determine:
•The next action towards completing any
programme (manual or automatic). 
•Weight ranges for automatic programmes.
EXAMPLE
To check the information for Chilled Roast Pork in the EXPRESS COOKfunction. 
1.Press the INFOkey once.    
will appear in the display.
2.Press the ROAST PORK...

AUTO START enables you to programme
the oven to cook at any time during the
next 12 hours.
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.
•You can use AUTO STARTonly with manual
cooking.
•Before programming the oven, always check
that the clock has been set and that the display
is showing the correct time of day....

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CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS
8. WEIGHT CONVERSION
Your oven comes set for kg (kilograms).
You can use the weight conversion function to convert kg to lbs or vice-versa. The oven memorises the
weight unit of the last operation, until you change it. To change from kg to lbs press the WEIGHT
CONVERSIONkey when the display shows the time of day or before entering the weight.
Example:
To change from kg to lbs when using EXPRESS DEFROST(Chicken Portions), when you want to input
2lb 10oz.
1.Press the
CHICKEN...

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SUITABLE COOKWARE
SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVINGGRILLCONVEC- DUAL 
TION COOKING
YES
YES
YES
Microwave cling film and bags must be
vented for steam to escape, pierce in 4-5
places. Do not use plastic or metal ties as they
may melt or catch fire due to ‘arcing’.
YES
Except for dishes with metallic decoration.
YES
Always attend the oven closely. Look at the
oven from time to time when  heating food
in  plastic or paper containers, keep an
eye on the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
YESAlways attend the...