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Sharp R-252M Operation Manual With Cookbook

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R-252M

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK
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.
800 W (IEC 705)

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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    R-252M MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS OVEN AND ACCESSORIES ..........2 CONTROL PANEL .

  • Page 4: Oven And Accessories

    To avoid damage to the turntable, when removing dishes/containers from the microwave oven, please ensure that you lift them clear of the turntable rim. NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention two details: part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service agent.

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL STIR TURN PCS MICRO COOK 10min. 1min. 10sec. 1 Roast Beef/ 1 Meat Joint Lamb Beef/Lamb/Pork 2 Roast Pork 2 Poultry 3 Roast Poultry 3 Minced Meat R-252 8. POWER LEVEL key 1. DIGITAL DISPLAY 9. STOP/CLEAR key 2.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    To prevent switch off the oven immediately, unplug it and call a delayed eruptive boiling of liquid and Service Technician appointed by SHARP. possible scalding: Stir liquid prior to and • Never attempt to move the oven while it is during heating/reheating, let liquid stand operating.

  • Page 7: Installation

    6.The socket must be readily accessible so that it can connections inside the plug.

  • Page 8: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK There are two setting modes: 12-hour clock and 24-hour-clock: 1. To set the 12-hour clock, press the AUTO START/ CLOCK key once, will appear in the display. 2. To set the 24-hour-clock, press the AUTO START/ CLOCK key twice, will appear in the display.

  • Page 9: Maff Heating Category

    MAFF HEATING CATEGORY Microwave output power in The heating category (a letter A to E) developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) watts (based on international 800W with microwave oven and food manufacturers (IEC 705) standard.) indicates the ability of the oven to heat small Letter representing the oven quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]).

  • Page 10: Microwaving

    MICROWAVING Introduction: thorough cooking and is particularly important for Water, sugar and fat in food absorbs microwaves and dense food, such as joints of meat. causes them to vibrate. This creates heat by friction, in the same way your hands get warm when you rub Microwaves pass through non-metallic dishes and them together.

  • Page 11: Multiple Sequence Cooking

    MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING It is possible to programme a maximum of 3 stages in a sequence. Example: To cook: 5 minutes on 100P (HIGH) power (Stage 1) followed by:- 16 minutes on 30P (MEDIUM LOW) power (Stage 2) STAGE 1 To input the power To input the time, press level press the...

  • Page 12: Instant Cook/Instant Cook Chart

    INSTANT COOK This function allows you to cook 9 popular menus at the touch of a key. (See chart below) Example: To cook Fresh Fish weighing 450g. Press the key displaying After 2 seconds the fish 3 times until 0.45 is oven will start to cook.
  • Page 13 INSTANT COOK CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Fresh Vegetables 150g, 300g, 450g • Cut, chop or slice fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. (0.15, 0.3, 0.45) Place fresh vegetables in a suitable container. • Add 15ml (1tbsp) of water per 100g (4oz) of vegetables, cover dish with cling film and pierce in several places •...

  • Page 14: Auto Cook/Auto Defrost

    AUTO COOK /AUTO DEFROST This function enables you to cook or defrost the foods listed on the control panel (see Auto Cook/Defrost chart on page 13). To operate the Auto Cook/Auto Defrost function, follow the example given below. Example: To cook a chicken weighing 1.6 kg using Auto Cook AC-3. Press the AUTO Press the START/AUTO Enter the weight by...

  • Page 15: Auto Cook/Auto Defrost Chart

    AUTO COOK / AUTO DEFROST CHART AUTO COOK CHART MENU NUMBER WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE AC-1 0.5 - 1.5kg • Place meat in a heat resistant flan dish. Roast Beef / Lamb • Place dish on turntable. • Turn meat over when oven indicates. AC-2 0.5 - 1.5kg •...

  • Page 16: Auto Minute

    OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS (cont) Guide for use of LESS ( ) and MORE ( ) during manual oven operation: To alter cooking or defrosting time whilst oven is in operation, use LESS ( ) or MORE ( Press the LESS ( ) or MORE ( ) key to decrease or increase the cooking or defrosting time in multiples of 1 minute.

  • Page 17: Auto Start

    OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS (cont) 3. AUTO START • Once the oven is programmed for AUTO START the display will flash between the time of day and the . If you press the AUTO START enables you to programme AUTO START/CLOCK key and hold, the the oven to cook at any time during the: AUTO START time will be displayed until you •...
  • Page 18 OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS (cont) When the oven Press START/AUTO Enter the power level by starts at 4:30pm, MINUTE key to start pressing the POWER the preprogrammed the programme. LEVEL key three times. sequence will start. The cooking time and mode will appear on the display.

  • Page 19: Cooking Advice

    COOKING ADVICE WARNING - Always attend the oven when in use. Carefully follow the SHARP Operation Manual at all times. If you exceed recommended cooking times and/or use power levels that are too high, food may overheat, burn, and in extreme circumstances, catch fire and damage the oven.

  • Page 20: Suitable Cookware

    SUITABLE COOKWARE When microwaving, use only utensils suitable for microwave cookery as indicated below. A variety of cookware can be used for microwaving. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook. SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING COOKWARE Heat resistant glass, (e.g.

  • Page 21: Food Handling & Preparation

    SUITABLE COOKWARE SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVING COOKWARE Browning dishes Always place on an up-turned plate on the turntable to prevent & self-heating heat stress. Follow manufacturer's' instructions. Be careful as packages. these become very hot. Popcorn: Only use microwave popcorn within recommended packaging (follow popcorn manufacturer's instructions).
  • Page 22 FOOD HANDLING & PREPARATION Food high in fat or sugar (Christmas pudding, mince Composition & quality pies) requires less heating time and should be watched, over-heating can lead to fire. Good quality ingredients should be used for microwaving. Economical cuts of meat are recommended for casseroles.

  • Page 23: Advice For Defrosting

    ADVICE FOR DEFROSTING Place in a flan dish, turn over at least 4-5 times Meat joints during defrosting, shield any warm areas with small, flat pieces of foil. After defrosting, wrap in foil and allow meat to stand for 60-90 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.

  • Page 24: Advice For Reheating

    ADVICE FOR REHEATING WARNINGS: Oil & Fat: Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. When removing covers (such as cling film), opening roasting bags or popcorn packaging, direct steam away from face and hands. Stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat or steam to disperse. Never heat liquids in narrow necked containers such as baby bottles, as this could result in the contents erupting from the container and may cause burns.

  • Page 25: Cleaning & Maintenance

    Troubleshooting chart on page 24. Service Technician appointed by SHARP.

  • Page 26: To Replace The Mains Plug

    If you do not make the proper electrical connections IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR you might damage the oven or injure yourself. Neither ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ASK A QUALIFIED SHARP nor the supplier will be liable if this happens. ELECTRICIAN.

  • Page 27: Cookbook

    COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts ..........25 Defrosting Charts: Meat, poultry, fish &...

  • Page 28: Defrosting Chart

    DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Meat Joints 28-30 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 60-90 Minutes (Beef,Lamb,Pork) times during defrosting. Shield. 450g (1lb) Place on a plate. Turn over 3-4 times, 15-20 Minutes Minced Meat 8-9 Minutes/...

  • Page 29: Cooking Charts

    COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME 6 Minutes Beef (rare) 10-11 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. (Topside, Silverside) 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH Turn over halfway through cooking. 8 Minutes Beef (medium) 13-14 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. (Topside, Silverside) 450g (1lb) MEDIUM HIGH...
  • Page 30 COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Aubergines & 6 Minutes/ Place in dish. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. 2 Minutes 100P Broccoli (fresh) 225g (8oz) Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. HIGH 2 Minutes Sliced Beans 6 Minutes/ 100P Place in dish.
  • Page 31 COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME 5 Minutes White rice 14 - 15 Minutes Place in dish. Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling (long grain) water/100g (4oz) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice MEDIUM HIGH during cooking. 5 Minutes Brown rice 20 - 21 Minutes...

  • Page 32: Reheating Chart

    REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME 2 Minutes Soup, Baked beans, 6 - 7 Minutes/ Remove from can. Place in a dish and Spaghetti, Potatoes, 425g (15oz) can MEDIUM HIGH cover. Stir halfway through cooking. Vegetables (canned) Bread rolls (med.) 40 - 50 Seconds/...
  • Page 33 RECIPES TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) Serves 4 for 1 minute. Preparation time - 10 minutes 2 Add the onion, carrot and potato and heat on Orange and tomato flavours combine to make an 100P (HIGH) for 6 minutes.
  • Page 34 RECIPES FISH PIE 1 Place potatoes in a bowl, add 75ml (5tbsp) Serves 4 water. Cover and cook on 100P (HIGH) for Preparation time - 18 minutes 14-15 minutes, until soft enough to mash. 675g (11/2/2lb) potatoes, peeled and chopped Mash with butter, milk and seasoning.
  • Page 35 RECIPES STROGANOFF 1 Toss the meat in the flour, salt and pepper, until Serves 4 evenly coated. Preparation time - 10 - 12 minutes 2 Place the steak, remaining flour, onion, tomato 1kg (2lb) rump steak or lean pork, cut into strips purée, stock and white wine in a casserole 50g (2oz) plain flour dish.
  • Page 36 RECIPES BOLOGNESE SAUCE 1 Melt the butter and oil in a large bowl on 100% Serves 4 (HIGH) for 1 minute. Stir in the onion, celery, Preparation time - 10 - 12 minutes garlic and bacon. Cook on 100P (HIGH) for 50g (2oz) butter 6 minutes, stir halfway through cooking.
  • Page 37 RECIPES TURKEY FRICASSEE 1 Melt the butter in a large bowl on 100P (HIGH) Serves 4 for 1 minute. Preparation time - 6 - 7 minutes 2 Stir in the onion and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 50g (2oz) butter 2 minutes.
  • Page 38 RECIPES QUICHE LORRAINE 1 Line a 20.4cm (8”) flan dish with pastry. Serves 4-6 2 Place the bacon and the onion in a bowl, cover Preparation time - 18 minutes and cook on 100P (HIGH) for 3-4 minutes. 275g (10oz) short crust pastry 3 Place the eggs, milk, salt and pepper and 6 slices bacon, chopped mixed herbs in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Page 39 RECIPES WHITE SAUCE 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P 300ml ( pint) (HIGH) for 30 seconds, until melted. Preparation time - 5 - 6 minutes 2 Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk. Cook on 25g (1oz) butter 100P (HIGH) for 5 minutes, stirring halfway 25g (1oz) plain flour...
  • Page 40 RECIPES GINGER CAKE 1 Cream the sugar and margarine until light and Serves 4-6 fluffy. Preparation time: 12 - 14 minutes 2 Beat in the eggs one at a time. 150g (5oz) dark soft brown sugar 3 Sift the flour and fold into the mixture. 150g (5oz) margarine 4 Add the grated and ground ginger and mix to a 3 eggs (size 3)

  • Page 41: Calling For Service

    Service Technician Appointed by Sharp. Company”), guarantee to provide for the repair of, Please clean your microwave oven regularly and or, at its option replace this SHARP equipment, or any remove any stains or fat residues without delay. component thereof, (other than Glass/Ceramic...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. The illustrations, technical information and data contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of going to print.
  • Page 44 SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, PRINTED IN THE UK Manchester, M40 5BE, United Kingdom. TINS-A151URR0...

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