UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page A A39887,R246 O/M OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK R-246 MICROWAVE OVEN 800W (IEC 60705) TINSEA945WRRZ-K32 UK R246...
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UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page B A39887,R246 O/M 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.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 4 A39887,R246 O/M INSTALLATION 5. Make sure the power supply cord is WARNING: undamaged (See “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION” below). Inspect the Oven: Do not allow the power supply cord to • Check the oven carefully for damage run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such before and regularly after installation.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 5 A39887,R246 O/M INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! • If you have any doubt about your microwave • The fuse from the cut-off plug should be oven obtain the help of a qualified electrician. removed and the plug disposed of in a safe •...
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 6 A39887,R246 O/M MAFF HEATING CATEGORY Microwave output power The heating category (a letter A to E) developed in Watts (based on by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and international (IEC 60705) Food) with microwave oven and food standard).
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 7 A39887,R246 O/M MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS • Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown. Press the • To change the power level for cooking, enter Power Level POWER/ Percentage the required time and then press the...
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 8 A39887,R246 O/M SETTING THE CLOCK Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock. • To select the 12 hour clock, press and hold the POWER/WEIGHT key for 3 seconds, will x1 and hold for 3 seconds.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 9 A39887,R246 O/M HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN Opening and closing the door: To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. Starting the oven: Close the door and press the START/AUTO MINUTE key.
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UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 10 A39887,R246 O/M HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN MANUAL DEFROSTING • Enter the defrosting time and use microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to page 7). • Stir or turn the food, where possible, 2 - 3 times during defrosting.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 11 A39887,R246 O/M EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST This function enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel (see EXPRESS COOK/DEFROST charts on page 12). Follow the examples below for details on how to operate these functions.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 12 A39887,R246 O/M EXPRESS COOK / DEFROST CHARTS EXPRESS COOK CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE EC-1 Frozen Roast Beef 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 13 A39887,R246 O/M CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. SEQUENCE COOKING This function enables continued and uninterrupted operation of up to 3 different stages. Example: To cook for: 5 minutes on 70P microwave power (Stage 1)
WARNING: Follow instructions in the SHARP operation manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.
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UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 15 A39887,R246 O/M MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE Food Characteristics Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 16 A39887,R246 O/M SUITABLE COOKWARE Round/oval dishes are preferable to To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the microwave energy must be able to pass through square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:52 PM Page 17 A39887,R246 O/M DEFROSTING ADVICE Defrosting food using your microwave oven is It is a simple proccess but the following the quickest method of all. instructions are essential to ensure the food is thoroughly defrosted.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:53 PM Page 18 A39887,R246 O/M 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.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:53 PM Page 20 A39887,R246 O/M DEFROSTING CHART M METHOD G STANDING FOOD DEFROST MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Meat Joints 20 - 21 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4 - 5 60 - 90 Minutes...
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:53 PM Page 21 A39887,R246 O/M COOKING CHART M METHOD G STANDING FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Beef (rare) 10 - 11 Minutes/ MEDIUM HIGH Place in a flan dish. 10 Minutes (Topside, Silverside) 450g (1lb) Turn over halfway through cooking.
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UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:53 PM Page 22 A39887,R246 O/M COOKING CHART M METHOD G STANDING FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Aubergines & 6 Minutes/ HIGH Slice/chop. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. Cover 2 Minutes Broccoli (fresh) 225g (8oz) dish.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:53 PM Page 23 A39887,R246 O/M COOKING CHART ❇ COOKING M METHOD G STANDING FOOD MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL TIME White rice 14 - 15 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) rice.
UK R-246 O/M 03.6.2 5:53 PM Page 24 A39887,R246 O/M REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Remove from can. Place in a dish and 2 Minutes Canned foods (Soup, 5 - 6 Minutes/ MEDIUM cover. Stir halfway through cooking.
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UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 25 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES GARLIC MUSHROOMS 1 Heat the butter on 100P for 20-30 seconds. Stir in the garlic and cook on 100P for a Serves 6 further 30 seconds. Preparation time - 4 minutes...
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UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 26 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES FISH PIE 1 Place potatoes in a bowl, add 75ml (5tbsp) water. Cover and cook on 100P for 14 Serves 4 minutes, until soft enough to mash. Mash Preparation time - 18 minutes with butter, milk and seasoning.
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UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 27 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES BEEF STROGANOFF 1 Toss the steak in the flour, salt and pepper, until evenly coated. Serves 4 2 Place the steak, remaining flour, onion, Preparation time - 10 - 12 minutes tomato purée, stock and white wine in a...
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UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 28 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES BOLOGNESE SAUCE 1 Place oil, onion, celery, garlic and bacon into a bowl and mix well. Cover and cook on 100P Serves 4 for 6 minutes, stir halfway through cooking.
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UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 29 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE 1 Place the butter in a large bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds. Serves 4 2 Stir in the onion and leeks. Cook on 100P for Preparation time - 10 minutes 3 minutes.
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UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 30 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES BEAN CASSEROLE 1 Place the oil, aubergine, leeks, garlic and celery in a 2.5 litre (4 pint) casserole dish, Serves 4 mix well. Heat on 100P for 4-5 minutes, stir Preparation time - 25 minutes after 3 minutes.
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 31 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES WHITE SAUCE 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds, until melted. 300ml ( pint) 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook...
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UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 32 A39887,R246 O/M RECIPES GINGER CAKE 1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Serves 4-6 (700g) 2 Beat in the eggs one at a time. Preparation time 12 - 14 minutes 3 Sift the flour and fold into the mixture.
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 33 A39887,R246 O/M CLEANING & MAINTENANCE OVEN INTERIOR • It is important to clean the interior of your • Food will release steam during cooking and microwave oven after each use. cause condensation inside the oven and door.
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 34 A39887,R246 O/M TROUBLESHOOTING If you think the oven is not working properly there WARNING: are some simple checks you can carry out yourself Never adjust, repair or modify the oven before calling an engineer. This will help prevent yourself.
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 35 A39887,R246 O/M TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the shown: cable is held securely by the cable grip where it...
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 36 A39887,R246 O/M GUARANTEE Subject to the conditions listed below, SHARP SHARP parts and accessories have been Electronics (U.K. Ltd (hereafter called “the specifically designed for SHARP Microwaves. Company”, guarantee to provide for the repair...
UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.19 0:05 PM Page 37 A39887,R246 O/M SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage ........Single phase 230-240V, 50Hz Power Consumption: Microwave .
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UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 38 A39887,R246 O/M TINSEA945WRRZ-K32 UK R246...
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UK R-246 O/M,P25 03.6.18 10:00 AM Page 39 A39887,R246 O/M Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd Manchester, U. K. U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours) Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours) Website: http://www.sharp.co.uk/support PRINTED IN THAILAND TINSEA945WRRZ-K32 TINSEA945WRRZ-K32 UK R246 R246...
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