R-371SLM (serv.man3) - Sharp Home Appliance User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 9

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t Your oven has 5 power levels, as shown.
t To change the power level for cooking,

press the MICRO POWER key until the
display indicates the desired level. Enter the 
required cook time and the press START/AUTO
MINUTE.

The microwave power level is varied by the
microwave energy switching on and off.
When using power levels other than P100 you
will be able to hear the microwave energy
pulsing on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.

HIGH

MEDIUM HIGH

MEDIUM

MEDIUM LOW

(Defrost)

LOW

(Defrost)

P100

P-70

P-50

P-30

P-10

x 1

x 2

x 3

x 4

x 5

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will 
default to P100 unless you press the MICRO
POWER key.

To check the microwave power level during 
cooking, press the MICRO POWER key.As
long as your finger is pressing the MICRO
POWER key the power level will be displayed.
The oven continues to count down although 
the display will show the power level.

Generally the following recommendations apply:

P100 - (HIGH output = 900W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.

P-70- (MEDIUM HIGH output = 630W) used for
longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints,
meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes
such as sponge cakes. At this reduced setting, the
food will cook evenly without over cooking at the
sides.

P-50 - (MEDIUM output = 450W) for dense foods
which require a long cooking time when cooked
conventionally, eg. beef casserole, it is advisable to use
this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.

P-30- (MEDIUM LOW output = 270W Defrost setting)
to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the
dish defrosts evenly.This setting is also ideal for simmering
rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard.

-

(LOW output = 90W

)For gentle defrosting eg.

cream gateaux or pastry

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R-371

11/20/2010