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SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. And it must be replaced by a qualified service technician trained by SHARP in order to avoid a hazard. 12. If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualified service technician trained by SHARP. E – 1 SRS AX1500 En,P01-20 09.2.4, 5:10 PM...
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14. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot surfaces or sharp edges. 15. Use care when opening door. To avoid burns from escaping heat and steam, let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP and repaired, if necessary. 2. Accessories provided...
OVEN DIAGRAM 1 Ventilation openings 2 Door open handle 3 LCD display 4 Control panel 5 Oven lamp HEA L THY C OOKING HEA L THY C OOKING HEA L THY C OOKING Su p er St eam Su p er St eam Super St eam 6 Upper position St eam...
OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel. An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry. In addition the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when a cooking procedure is required.
2 mark (MAX mark) each time you begin to a damaged water tank. Contact a SERVICE cook. (Figure 2) Do not fill the water tank over the 2 CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. mark (MAX mark). 6. There may be a few water drops when removing 4.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS SuperSteam Convection & Steam in Automatic and Manual Cooking Before cooking 1. Make sure the water tank is filled with room temperature water suitable for drinking (filtered) and is installed. (See page E-6.) 2. Make sure the empty drip tray is installed. (See page E-6.) 3.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Place baking tray on upper level. Drain Water Function Place descaling guide on the right side edge of baking tray as shown in Figure 1. Perform the Drain Water function at least once a day after Push down the right side edge of descaling using SuperSteam Convection or Steam mode.
CLEAN THE OVEN BEFORE OPERATING BEFORE FIRST USE • Before operating your Superheated Steam oven, make sure you read and understand this operation The steam generator heats the water which is used for manual completely. cooking. It should be cleaned before the first use to get •...
AUTOMATIC COOKING Automatic Operation is available with SuperSteam Convection, Steam and Microwave. Refer to each function for the details. SuperSteam Convection SuperSteam Convection has 4 options: Balanced GRILL • ROAST • BAKE Meals, Grill, Roast and Bake. * Suppose you want to cook 4 pieces of Baked Potatoes Refer to the SuperSteam Convection Chart for details with Standard time.
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AUTOMATIC COOKING NOTES: 1. Enter the weight or amount of the food only (except 8. The amount of water in the water tank is sufficient for Balanced Meals, Cake and Bread in BAKE). Do not one cooking operation. Water does not need to be include the weight of the container.
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AUTOMATIC COOKING Steam Steam has 8 options: Fresh Vegetables, Frozen NOTES: Vegetables, Fresh Fish, Fresh Meat, Frozen 1. Enter the weight or amount of the food only. Do not convenience, Fresh Shrimp, Salty Chinese Food and include the weight of the container. Rice.
AUTOMATIC COOKING Microwave AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost automatically defrosts all the foods shown NOTES: in the Auto Defrost Chart on page E-44. 1. Enter the weight of the food only. Do not include the weight of the container. * Suppose you want to defrost a 0.5 kg steak with 2.
MANUAL COOKING Manual Cooking is an option in SuperSteam Convection, Convection, Steam and Microwave. Refer to the Manual Cooking Chart. The chart gives information on each setting. Manual Cooking Chart Preheat Temp range Adjustment temp Time 2 layer during cooking range cooking Bake/Roast...
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Refer to the separated cookbook, ensure the suitable the Knob to add time and menus and follow to SHARP instructions. press START. If not, press Stop/Clear. After the oven has cooled, SUPER STEAM BAKE/ROAST •...
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MANUAL COOKING SUPER STEAM GRILL NOTES: 1. If the oven door is not opened after preheating, the Use this mode for grilling meat / poultry / ready-made oven will hold the preheat temperature for 30 minutes snacks with superheated steam. By automatically and then "ENERGY SAVE MODE"...
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MANUAL COOKING Convection Manual Convection has 2 functions, Oven and Grill, and each GRILL function has 2 options, With Preheat or Without Preheat. * Suppose you want to cook for 20 minutes on Grill (with Use Convection as you would use as a conventional oven. preheat).
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MANUAL COOKING Steam STEAM has 4 functions: Steam High, Steam Low, STEAM REHEAT Steam Reheat and Proof. Use Steam Reheat to reheat gently without drying. Use Steam Reheat to reheat foods in metal container. STEAM HIGH • STEAM LOW Cooking time is longer than microwave oven. Steam Use Steam High to steam foods such as chicken or Reheat can be programmed for up to 35 minutes (35.00).
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MANUAL COOKING PROOF NOTES: Use Proof to aid dough rising when making regular or 1. To extend steaming times, see EXTENDING sweet yeast breads. Proof can be programmed for up to COOKING TIME AT THE END OF COOKING on 2 hours 30 minutes (2H30). page E-21.
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MANUAL COOKING Microwave To change the power, turn the Knob. To lower power Microwave is fast and convenient for cooking, reheating level, turn the Knob to the left. and defrosting. * Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes on 30%. There are five different power levels.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Automatic Cooking Time Adjustment Temperature Adjustment (More or Less Time Adjustment) To change the oven temperature during cooking in Manual Operations with SuperSteam Convection Bake/ You can adjust cooking results as you like. Roast, SuperSteam Convection Cake, SuperSteam Should you discover that you like any automatic settings Convection Bread and Convection Oven, simply turn slightly more done, select MORE in the cooking time...
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Multiple Sequence Cooking SUPER STEAM CONVECTION AND CONVECTION MICROWAVE Your oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic There are 2 patterns in Super Steam Convection and cooking sequences, switching from one power level Convection which can be programmed into Multiple setting to another automatically.
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Info Back/Info provides 7 features and step-by-step DEMONSTRATION MODE instructions for special functions. Cooking operations and special features can be demonstrated with no power in the oven. MAINTENANCE SETTINGS DRAIN WATER CONTRAST P R O C E D U R E DESCALE CHILD LOCK Press Back/Info, turn the Knob to select DEMO...
Do not use harsh door and remove any residue carefully with a soft damp abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the cloth. Finally, remove and empty the water tank. Wait a oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, few minutes, then empty the drip tray.
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Do will leak from the door. Do not use the oven if it has a not use harsh cleaners, sharp metal scrapers or stiff brushes on the water tank, water tank lid and the filter.
Never adjust, repair or modify the oven by yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service or repair operation. This is important as it may involve the removal of covers that provide protection against electrical parts.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART The following situations are normal and are not signs that the oven is malfunctioning. QUESTION / SITUATION ANSWER The display is black / blank. * Open the door and close. Control panel / * Check the power plug is properly connected to a suitable power supply wall outlet.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART The following situations are normal and are not signs that the oven is malfunctioning. QUESTION / SITUATION ANSWER Steam Water is found inside the oven Steam has condensed inside the oven. Wipe dry with a when the door is opened. soft cloth or a sponge after cooling.
If “NO” is the answer to any of the above questions, please check your wall socket and the fuse in your meter box. If both the wall socket and the fuse are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. IMPORTANT: If the display shows nothing even if the power supply plug is properly connected, the Energy Save Mode may be in operation.
COOKING GUIDES About Your Oven This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be always save it for reference. used to dry clothes or newspapers. Be aware that, unlike microwave-only ovens, Super Steam Ovens have a tendency to become hot during cooking with SuperSteam Convection, Convection or Steam.
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COOKING GUIDES About Utensils and Coverings The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode. Cooking SuperSteam Convection / Steam Microwave Utensils - Mode Convection Coverings Aluminium Foil, Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed Foil Containers smoothly on food can be used to shield areas from cooking or defrosting too...
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Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used. For automatic cooking, use the recommended container in the cooking chart in this operation manual or the cookbook supplied.
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COOKING GUIDES - Advice for SUPERSTEAM CONVECTION and STEAM - Food characteristics Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Cut the food into Density thinner parts if possible, and arrange in single layer. The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food cooked in the oven Quantity increases.
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COOKING GUIDES Microwave Cooking Advice - Special Notes and Warning for MICROWAVE - DON’T Eggs, fruits, * Puncture egg yolks and whites and * Cook eggs in shells. This prevents nuts, seeds, oysters before cooking to prevent "explosion", which may damage the vegetables, "explosion".
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COOKING GUIDES - Advice for MICROWAVE - Cooking Techniques Place the thickest areas toward outside of dish. Arrange food carefully Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more time as needed. Watch cooking time Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. Check recipe for suggestions: paper towels, microwave plastic wrap or a lid.
AUTOMATIC COOKING CHART SuperSteam Convection Menu Guide RECIPES FOR BALANCED MEALS Stuffed Red Peppers with Brown Rice [ Utensils ] [ Method ] Pyrex gratin dish (approx. 26x 5cm) 1. In a bowl, beat the eggs and add the cheese, breadcrumbs, 2 Baking trays onions, mushrooms and parsley.
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AUTOMATIC COOKING CHART Salmon Steaks with Spinach and Potato Gratin [ Method ] [ Utensils ] Pyrex flan dish (approx. 28cm) 1. Wash and dry the salmon steaks. Sprinkle with lemon juice and 2 Baking trays salt, if desired. Season with black pepper. Rack 2.
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AUTOMATIC COOKING CHART Baked Pork Fillet with Apple Chutney and Dauphine Potatoes [ Utensils ] [ Method ] 2 Baking trays 1. In the gratin dish mix together the onions, apples, red pepper and Pyrex flan dish (approx. 28 cm) lemon zest.
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AUTOMATIC COOKING CHART SUPERSTEAM GRILL Weight range Baking Tray Menu name Procedure (Increasing unit) Position 4 - 12 pieces • Wash the chicken wings, pierce the skin, pat dry and Upper Chicken wings (initial temp 5°C) (1 piece : 40 g) marinate with the sauce mixture.
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AUTOMATIC COOKING CHART SUPERSTEAM ROAST Weight range Baking Tray Menu name Procedure (Increasing unit) Position 0.9 - 2.0 kg (100g) • Wash chicken, trim away fat and pat dry. Lower Roast chicken (initial temp 5°C) • Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon sugar per 500g.
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AUTOMATIC COOKING CHART SUPERSTEAM BAKE Weight range Baking Tray Menu name Procedure (Increasing unit) Position 1 layer cooking: • Preheat is pre-programmed. Select the menu, desired 1 layer cooking: Frozen pizza (initial temp -18°C) 0.15 - 0.60 kg layer, quantity and food type, then press START to Lower (50 g) preheat.
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AUTOMATIC COOKING CHART Hazelnut Cake [ Ingredients ] [ Method ] 1 tsp Margarine to grease the tin 1. Grease and line the springform. 250g Margarine 2. Cream the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. 175g Caster Sugar 3. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Vanilla Sugar 4.
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AUTOMATIC COOKING CHART Steam Menu Guide Weight range Baking Tray Menu name Procedure (Increasing unit) Position 0.1 - 0.6 kg (100g) • Wash vegetables, then remove excess water. Upper Fresh vegetables (initial temp 20°C) • Cut & trim the vegetables into florets, shreds or strips. •...
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AUTOMATIC COOKING CHART Auto Defrost Menu Guide Weight range Menu name Procedure (Increasing unit) 0.2 - 1.0 kg (100g) • Shield thin end of chops or steaks with foil. Steaks Chops (initial temp -18°C) • Place the food in a single layer on a shallow dish. If pieces are stuck together, try to separate as soon as possible.