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R-25STM Operation Manual
11/03/2005
14:04
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OPERATION MANUAL
with COOKBOOK
R-25STM

MICROWAVE OVEN

800W (IEC 60705)
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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page A OPERATION MANUAL with COOKBOOK R-25STM MICROWAVE OVEN 800W (IEC 60705)
  • Page 2 If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 1 CONTENTS ..........2...

  • Page 4: Your Oven And Accessories

    This does not affect cooking performance. • When you order accessories, please quote both the PART NAME and MODEL NUMBER to your dealer or SHARP approved service facility. The model number is located at the bottom of the control panel.

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 3 CONTROL PANEL 1. DIGITAL DISPLAY 2. INDICATORS BUTTONS: 3. EXPRESS COOK 4. EXPRESS DEFROST 5. START/AUTO MINUTE 6. STOP/CLEAR 7. TIME/WEIGHT 8. POWER LEVEL...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Stir the openings switch the oven off immediately, liquid prior to and during heating/ unplug it and call a SHARP approved service reheating, let liquid stand for at least 20 facility. (See page 22). seconds in the oven after cooking.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Do not allow the power supply cord to type and in the event of the socket outlet in run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such your home not being compatible with the plug as the hot air vent area at the top rear of supplied, remove the plug properly (do not the oven.

  • Page 8: Heating Category

    R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 6 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).

  • Page 9: Before Operation

    R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 7 BEFORE OPERATION Plug in the oven. 1. The oven display will flash: 2. Press the STOP/CLEAR button. 3. The display will show: MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS • Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown...

  • Page 10: Setting The Clock

    R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 8 SETTING THE CLOCK Your oven has a 12 hour and a 24 hour clock. 1. Select the clock type required. • To select the 12 hour clock, press and hold the POWER LEVEL button for 3 seconds.

  • Page 11: How To Operate Your Oven

    R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 9 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN Opening and closing the door: Example: To open the oven door, pull the door opening To cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 70P handle. microwave power. 1. Enter the cooking time by turning the Starting the oven: TIME/WEIGHT knob.
  • Page 12 R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 10 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR OVEN MANUAL DEFROSTING Example: • Enter the defrosting time and use microwave To defrost for 10 minutes on 30P microwave power levels 10P or 30P to defrost (refer to power.

  • Page 13: Express Cook/Express Defrost

    R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 11 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS COOK enables you to cook 7 popular menus from frozen or chilled. Please refer to the chart on pages 12 - 13. EXPRESS DEFROST enables you to defrost 3 popular menus.
  • Page 14 R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 12 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS COOK CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE EC-1 Frozen 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Roast Beef/Lamb • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.
  • Page 15 R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 13 EXPRESS COOK / EXPRESS DEFROST EXPRESS DEFROST CHART MENU WEIGHT RANGE COOKING PROCEDURE Meat Joint: 0.5kg - 1.5kg • Place meat in a flan dish on the turntable. Beef/Lamb/Pork • Turn meat over when the audible signal sounds.

  • Page 16: Convenient Functions

    R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 14 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. SEQUENCE COOKING STAGE 2 3. Enter the cooking time by turning the This function allows you to cook using up to 3 TIME/WEIGHT knob. different stages. Once programmed there is no need to interfere with the cooking operation as the oven will automatically move onto the next stage.

  • Page 17: Cooking Advice

    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.
  • Page 18 R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 16 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. Bones in food conduct heat, making the food cook more quickly. Care must be taken so that the food is cooked evenly.

  • Page 19: Suitable Cookware

    R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 17 SUITABLE COOKWARE Round/oval dishes are preferable to To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners microwave energy must be able to pass through tends to overcook. A variety of cookware can be the container to penetrate the food.

  • Page 20: Defrosting Advice

    R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 18 DEFROSTING ADVICE Using your microwave oven is the quickest • Remove all packaging and wrapping before defrosting method. defrosting. It is a simple process but the following • To defrost food, use microwave power levels instructions are essential to ensure the food is 30P or 10P.

  • Page 21: Reheating Advice

    R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 19 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.

  • Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance

    R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 20 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.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    This will help prevent unnecessary yourself. It is hazardous for anyone other than service calls if the fault is something simple. a SHARP trained engineer to carry out Follow this simple check below: servicing or repairs. Place half a cup of water on the turntable and close the This is important as it may involve the door.

  • Page 24: To Replace The Mains Plug

    Neither SHARP nor the supplier will be wires as described: liable if this happens. • The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal...

  • Page 25: Cookbook

    R-25STM Cookbook 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 23 COOKBOOK CONTENTS & C .........23...

  • Page 26: Defrosting Chart

    R-25STM Cookbook 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 24 DEFROSTING CHART ▼ METHOD ● STANDING FOOD DEFROST MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Meat Joints 28 - 30 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. Turn over 4 - 5 times during 60 - 90...

  • Page 27: Cooking Chart

    R-25STM Cookbook 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 25 COOKING CHART ▼ METHOD ● STANDING FOOD COOKING MICRO TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Beef (rare) 10 - 11 Minutes/ Place in a flan dish. 10 Minutes (Topside, Silverside) 450g Turn over halfway through cooking.
  • Page 28 R-25STM Cookbook 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 26 COOKING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Aubergines & 6 Minutes/ 100P Slice/chop. Add 30ml (2 tbsp) water. 2 Minutes Cabbage (fresh) 225g Cover dish. Stir halfway through cooking. Green Beans...
  • Page 29 R-25STM Cookbook 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 27 COOKING CHART ❇ COOKING ● STANDING FOOD MICRO METHOD TIME POWER LEVEL TIME White Rice 14 - 15 Minutes Add 300ml (1/2 pint) boiling water/100g rice. 2 Minutes (long grain) Do not cover. Stir twice during cooking.

  • Page 30: Reheating Chart

    R-25STM Cookbook 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 28 REHEATING CHART FOOD COOKING MICRO METHOD STANDING TIME POWER LEVEL TIME Canned foods 6 - 7 Minutes Remove from the can. 2 Minutes (soups, beans, for 425g can Place in a dish and cover.
  • Page 31 R-25STM Cookbook 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 29 RECIPES VOCADO AU GRATIN Serves 2 - 4 1 Place the butter in a bowl and heat on 100P for 30 seconds. Stir in the breadcrumbs and ham, add 50g butter enough cream to bind the mixture. Season with salt 50g fresh breadcrumbs and pepper to taste and stir in the parsley.
  • Page 32 R-25STM Cookbook 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 30 RECIPES ARLIC MUSHROOMS Serves 6 1 Heat the butter on 100P for 20 - 30 seconds. Stir in 50g butter the garlic and cook on 100P for a further 30 seconds. 3 cloves garlic, crushed...
  • Page 33 R-25STM Cookbook 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 31 RECIPES OUSSAKA Serves 6 1 Sprinkle aubergines with salt and leave to drain on kitchen paper for 30 minutes. Heat 15ml (1 tbsp) 450g aubergines, thinly sliced olive oil, onions, parsley and garlic on 100P for 30 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil seconds.
  • Page 34 R-25STM Cookbook 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 32 RECIPES OLOGNESE SAUCE Serves 4 1 Place oil, onion, celery, garlic and bacon into a bowl 45ml (3 tbsp) vegetable oil and mix well. Cover and cook on 100P for 6 minutes, 150g onion, finely chopped stir halfway through cooking.
  • Page 35 R-25STM Cookbook 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 33 RECIPES HICKEN CACCIATORE Serves 4 1 Place mushrooms, onion and garlic in a large 225g mushrooms, sliced casserole dish. Cook on 100P for 3 minutes. 125g onion, chopped 2 Stir in all remaining ingredients except for the 1 clove garlic, crushed chicken.
  • Page 36 R-25STM Cookbook 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 34 RECIPES & HEESE POTATO LAYER Serves 4 1 Place alternate layers of potato, cheese, onion, leek, 450g par-boiled potatoes, thinly sliced ham and white sauce in a casserole dish until all 225g cheddar cheese, thinly sliced ingredients are used.

  • Page 37: C Ookbook

    R-25STM Cookbook 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 35 RECIPES TRAWBERRY JAM Makes 675g 1 Place strawberries and lemon juice in a large bowl, heat on 100P for 5 minutes, or until the fruit has 675g strawberries, hulled softened. Add sugar, mix well.

  • Page 38: Guarantee

    Sharp agrees to provide for the repair or, at its option, the replacement of a defective product. Sharp reserves the right to replace defective parts, or the product, with new or refurbished items. Items that are replaced become the property of Sharp.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, translating or other means without prior permission from SHARP Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.
  • Page 40 R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 38 Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd Manchester, U. K. U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours) Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours) Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport 100% of the pulp used in making this paper comes from sustainable forests...
  • Page 41 R-25STM Operation Manual 11/03/2005 14:04 Page 39 Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd Manchester, U. K. U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours) Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours) Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport The paper of this operation manual is made of 100% recycled paper PRINTED IN THE UK...

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