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R-212
R-212M

MICROWAVE OVEN

OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK
800W (IEC 705)

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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    COOKING CONTROL (KG) R-212 R-212M MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL WITH COOKBOOK 800W (IEC 705)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS OVEN AND ACCESSORIES ........2 CONTROL PANEL .........3 MAFF HEATING CATEGORY .
  • Page 4: Oven And Accessories

    To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven. NOTE: When you order accessories, please mention two items: part name and model name to your dealer or SHARP authorised service agent.
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL 1. Power level indicator 2. Microwave power level button 3. Illuminated Timer (0-30 Min.) 4. Defrost/Cook guide COOKING CONTROL (KG) 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...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    (See Installation next page) and that it does not run your dealer or an authorised Service under the oven or over any hot or sharp surfaces. Technician appointed by SHARP. 6.The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
  • Page 7: Installation

    13 amp fuse approved by BSI or ASTA damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord. The to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical exchange must be made by an authorised SHARP connection seek the help of a qualified electrician. service agent.
  • Page 8: How To Operate The Oven

    HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN • To open the oven door, pull the door opening handle. • Prepare and place food in a suitable container (refer to “Cooking advice” given on page 8), position food/container directly onto the turntable. Close the door. 1.
  • Page 9: Cooking And Defrosting Guide

    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. Take care when heating foods with high sugar or fat content, for example, Christmas pudding, mince pies and fruit cakes.
  • Page 10: Cooking Advice

    COOKING ADVICE 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 11: Food Handling And Preparation

    COOKING ADVICE 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 12 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 13: 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 at least 60 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
  • Page 14: 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 15: Cleaning & Maintenance

    Troubleshooting chart on page 14. Service Technician appointed by SHARP.
  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: Cookbook

    COOKBOOK CONTENTS Introduction & Conversion Charts ..........16 Defrosting Chart: Meat, poultry, fish, fruit, bread, pastry, meat pies and fruit pies .
  • Page 19: Defrosting Chart

    DEFROSTING CHART FOOD DEFROST MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME 60 Minutes Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4-5 Meat Joints 30 Minutes/ Minimum times during defrosting. Shield. (Beef,Lamb,Pork) 450g (1lb) Minced Meat 8-9 Minutes/ MEDIUM LOW Place on a plate. Turn over 3-4 times, 15-20 Minutes 450g (1lb) removing defrosted mince each time.
  • Page 20: Cooking Charts

    COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Beef (rare) 10-11 Minutes/ MEDIUM HIGH Place in a flan dish. 6 Minutes (Topside, Silverside) 450g (1lb) Turn over halfway through cooking. Beef (medium) 12-13 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. MEDIUM HIGH 8 Minutes (Topside, Silverside)
  • Page 21 COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Aubergines & 6 Minutes/ HIGH Slice/chop. Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover 2 Minutes Broccoli (fresh) 225g (8oz) dish. Stir halfway through cooking. 100% Beans 6 Minutes/ Add 30ml (2tbsp) water. Cover dish. 2 Minutes HIGH (green - fresh)
  • Page 22 COOKING CHARTS FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME White rice 14-15 Minutes Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g (4oz) 5 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH (long grain) rice. Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking. Brown rice 20 Minutes Add 400ml (14fl.oz) boiling water/100g (4oz) 5 Minutes MEDIUM HIGH...
  • Page 23: Reheating Chart

    REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Soup, Baked beans, 5-6 Minutes/ MEDIUM Remove from can. Place in a dish and 2 Minutes HIGH 70% cover. Stir halfway through cooking. Spaghetti, Potatoes, 425g (15oz) can Vegetables (canned) Bread rolls (med.) 30 Seconds/ Place on kitchen roll.
  • Page 24 RECIPES MUSHROOM SOUP 1 Place the onion, mushrooms and butter in a Serves 4 bowl, mix well and cook on HIGH (100%) for Preparation time - 6 minutes 5 minutes. 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Stir in the flour to form a paste. Gradually add 175g (6oz) mushrooms, sliced the stock.
  • Page 25 RECIPES FISH PIE 1 Place potatoes in a bowl, add 75ml (5tbsp) Serves 4 water. Cover and cook on HIGH (100%) for Preparation time - 18 minutes 14 minutes, until soft enough to mash. Mash 700g (11/2lb) potatoes, peeled and chopped with butter, milk and seasoning.
  • Page 26 RECIPES CANNELLONI 1 Place onion, garlic and butter in a dish. Cook Serves 4 on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes. Preparation time - 25 minutes 2 Add the minced beef and cook on HIGH 1 medium onion, chopped (100%) for 8 minutes, stirring twice during 1 clove garlic, crushed cooking.
  • Page 27 RECIPES STEAK & KIDNEY PUDDING 1 Place steak, kidney, onion, herbs and stock in a Serves 4 large casserole dish. Cover and cook on Preparation time - 20 - 25 minutes MEDIUM HIGH (70%) for 30 minutes. Stir 450g (1lb) stewing steak, cubed halfway through cooking and add the cornflour 100g (4oz) kidney, cubed to thicken.
  • Page 28 RECIPES BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS 1 Prick each potato in several places. Cook on Serves 2 HIGH (100%) for 12 minutes. Halve and Preparation time - 8 minutes scoop the flesh into a bowl, add the butter, 2 baking potatoes, (approx. 250g (9oz) each) cheese, chives, mushrooms, salt and pepper 50g (2oz) butter and mix thoroughly.
  • Page 29 RECIPES STRAWBERRY JAM 1 Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very large Makes 675g(1 1/2lb) bowl, heat on HIGH (100%) for 5 minutes, or Preparation time - 15 minutes until the fruit has softened. Add sugar, mix well. 675g (11/2lb) strawberries, hulled 2 Cook on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) for 50 mins, 45 ml (3tbsp) lemon juice until setting point...
  • Page 30 RECIPES CHOCOLATE BROWNIES 1 Combine margarine, sugar, vanilla essence and Serves 6-8 eggs, until smooth. Preparation time - 10 - 12 minutes 2 Stir in remaining ingredients. 225g (8oz) margarine 3 Grease and line the base of a square 20.4cm 225g (8oz) caster sugar (8”) dish with grease proof paper.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. The illustrations, technical information and data contained in this publication to our best knowledge, were correct at the time of going to print.
  • Page 32 SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD PRINTED IN THE UK Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, TINS-A133URRO Manchester, M40 5BE, United Kingdom.

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