Sharp R-772 Microwave Oven

About This Manual

This document provides essential information for the safe operation and maintenance of your Sharp R-772 microwave oven. It includes operating instructions, safety precautions, automatic cooking programs, recipes, and troubleshooting tips. The manual is presented in multiple languages, with English serving as the primary language for this conversion.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety: Always supervise the microwave oven during operation. Do not use if damaged. Ensure the door, seals, and interior are clean and undamaged. Never operate the oven with the door open or if safety interlocks are tampered with. Keep children away from the oven and teach them safe operating practices.

Fire Prevention: Do not place flammable materials near the oven. Do not obstruct ventilation openings. Remove any metallic packaging from food. Avoid frying as oil temperature cannot be controlled. Do not use the oven for purposes other than food preparation.

Preventing Burns and Explosions: Do not reheat sealed containers. Use wide-mouthed containers for liquids and stir them before heating. Avoid heating liquids in narrow-necked containers like baby bottles, as they can cause sudden boiling and burns. Do not cook eggs in their shells or reheat whole hard-boiled eggs; pierce them first. Pierce the skin of foods like potatoes and sausages before cooking.

Handling Hot Items: Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing food or accessories from the oven. Open containers and packaging carefully to avoid steam burns.

Cleaning: Clean the interior and exterior with mild soap and water. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. Ensure the oven is cool before cleaning.

Installation

Ensure the oven is placed on a stable, level surface. Allow adequate ventilation space around the oven (at least 20 cm above). Connect the power cord to a properly grounded wall outlet.

Operating Modes

The Sharp R-772 offers various operating modes:

• Manual Cooking: Set cooking time and power level (900W, 630W, 450W, 270W, 90W).
• Grill Cooking: Utilizes upper and/or lower grill elements for browning and crisping.
• Combined Cooking: Merges microwave and grill functions to reduce cooking time.
• Automatic Cooking: Pre-programmed settings for specific foods like Pizza, Snacks, Auto Cook (e.g., Chicken, Fish Gratin), and Auto Defrost. Users select the program and input the food's weight.
• Energy Save Mode: Automatically powers down the display and certain functions after a period of inactivity to save energy. English is the default language for this mode.
• Language Selection: The oven's interface language can be changed using the [LANGUE] button to access options like English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, and Spanish.
• Clock Setting: Allows setting the time in either 12-hour or 24-hour format.

Cooking Tables and Recipes

The manual includes detailed tables for automatic cooking programs (Pizza, Snacks, Auto Cook, Auto Defrost) specifying quantities, cooking times, and preparation steps. It also features a cookbook section with recipes, such as:

Example Recipe: Chocolate Cake

Ingredients: 175g butter, 175g sugar, 3 eggs, 175g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp cocoa, 50g milk, 50g chopped hazelnuts, 75g chocolate chips, 200g chocolate for coating.

Preparation: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs. Mix dry ingredients and add to the wet mixture. Stir in milk, nuts, and chocolate chips. Pour into a greased pan. Bake at 630W for 9-10 minutes. Melt chocolate and coat the cake.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Regular cleaning ensures optimal performance and longevity. Wipe down the interior, exterior, control panel, turntable, and racks with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Ensure all parts are dry before next use. Refer to the manual for specific cleaning instructions for each component.

Troubleshooting

Before calling for service, check basic functions such as power supply, door operation, turntable rotation, and ventilation. The manual provides a checklist to help identify common issues.

Key Features Summary

• Model: R-772
• Brand: Sharp
• Power: 900 W (IEC 705)
• Cooking Modes: Microwave, Grill, Combined, Automatic Programs (Snack, Pizza, Auto Cook, Defrost)
• Multilingual Interface
• Energy Save Mode