R-8740 (serv.man20) - Sharp Home Appliance User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 8

• Your oven has a lock

function and is locked when
you first connect to an
electrical socket. At that time
the digital display will show:

• Your oven has 10 memory banks, which have

been pre-programmed (refer to page 7).
These can be changed, see page 14 for details.

• The programme or check mode is cancelled when

any keys are not pressed for more than 3 minutes.

• Heat the oven using the top and bottom grills

without food for 20 minutes. (For operation see
notes on page 9).

•

or 

will appear on the display after

cooking is complete. 

will disappear when

the STOP key is pressed. If you press the STOP
key twice during cooking 

appears. If you

press the STOP key again the display will return
to .
LET THE OVEN COOL DOWN WHILE 
IS DISPLAYED, TO PREVENT OVER-
COOKING.

LOCK FUNCTION
The lock will be set when the oven is plugged in. Only
the memory banks and time reduce key can be used.
To release the lock function, press the MANUAL key
and hold for 5 seconds until the audible signal sounds.
The LOCK indicator will disappear and all oven
functions can be used.
To lock the oven press the MANUAL key and hold for
5 seconds.

SOUND SETTING
If you wish to operate the oven without sound, press the
SOUND key once.
To restore the sound, press the SOUND key again and
the signal will sound twice.

STOPPING THE OVEN
If you wish to stop the oven during cooking, press the
STOP key once or open the door.
To start the oven again, close the door and press the
START key within 1 minute.
• If you wish to cancel a programme during cooking,

press the STOP key twice.

• If you wish to erase a mistake during programming,

press the STOP key once.

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Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

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Your oven has 6 power levels. To choose the power
level for cooking, follow the advice given in the
recipe section. Generally the following
recommendations apply:

100% - (HIGH output = 900W) used for fast
cooking or reheating e.g. for casseroles, hot
beverages, vegetables etc.

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 cheese sauce and sponge cakes.

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

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.

10% - (LOW output = 90W) For gentle defrosting,
eg. cream gateaux or pastry.

0% - (0 W, no microwave power)

For setting standing time.

POWER LEVEL: The microwave power level is
varied by the microwave energy switching on and
off. When using power levels other than 100% you
will be able to hear the microwave energy pulsing
on and off as the food cooks or defrosts.

IMPORTANT: The microwave power level will
default to 100% unless you press the MICROWAVE
key to the desired setting.

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

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