Sharp AX-1100M manual

AX-1100M This operation manual contains important information which you should read carefully before using your microwave oven. IMPORT ANT : There may be a serious risk to health if this operation manual is not followed or if the oven is modifi ed so that it operates with the door open. 900 W (IEC 60705) MICROW A VE OVEN WITH STEAM AND GRILL OPERA[...]

Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical[...]

1 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULL Y AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This oven is designed to be used on a countertop only . It is not designed to be built into a kitchen unit. Do not place the oven in a cabinet. The oven door may become hot during cooking. Place or mount the oven so that the bottom of the [...]

2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not place the oven in areas where heat is generated. For example, close to a conventional oven. Do not install the oven in an area of high humidity or where moisture may collect. Do not store or use the oven outdoors. Clean the oven cavity and the oven floor after use. These must be dry and free from grease. Buil[...]

3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use care when opening door . T o avoid burns from escaping heat and steam, let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands to avoid steam burns that can be caused by over boiling. T o avoid burns, always test[...]

4 INST ALLA TION • When replacing the plug please ensure that you use a BSI or AST A approved plug to BS1363, this should be fi tted with a brown coloured 13 amp fuse approved by BSI or AST A to BS1362. If you have any doubt about electrical connection seek the help of a qualifi ed electrician. TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG The wires in the mains c[...]

5 OVEN DIAGRAM NOTE: Place the rack on glass tray as shown in Figure 1. W ARNING: The oven cavity , door , outer cabinet, accessories and dishes will become very hot, use thick dry oven gloves when removing the food or accessories from the oven to prevent burns. 1 V entilation openings Be aware that hot steam or air comes out during steam or combi [...]

6 CONTROL P ANEL Operating keys: 1 TIME keys 2 MICROW A VE POWER LEVEL* key 3 STEAM HIGH key 4 STEAM LOW key 5 COMBI HIGH* key 6 COMBI LOW* key 7 GRILL* key 8 STEAM MENUS keys 9 AUTO DEFROST MENUS* key 10 AUTO GRILL MENUS* key 11 WEIGHT DOWN/UP keys 12 STOP/CLEAR key 13 LESS/MORE keys 14 ST ART/AUTO MINUTE key 15 INFO/KITCHEN TIMER key * This mode [...]

7 IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS WA TER T ANK Ensure the water tank is filled with room temperature drinking water before cooking with steam. 1. Pull the water tank towards you to remove. (Figure 1) 2. W ash the water tank when using for the fi rst time. 3. Fill the water tank as per Figure 2. Only use room temperature drinking water and ensure you fi l[...]

8 Before cooking 1. Make sure the water tank is fi lled with room temperature drinking water and is installed correctly . (See page 7.) 2. Make sure the empty drip tray is installed. (See page 7.) 3. Place food in the oven. Make sure to place the glass tray in lower position (position 2) for cooking with steam mode. After Cooking 1. After the oven[...]

9 Perform the Drain W ater function at least once a day after cooking with steam. It takes up to 7 minutes. The Drain W ater Function helps prevent scale build up and removes left over water . PROCEDURE 1 Press ST ART/AUTO MIN- UTE . In F1 will fl ash on and off in the display during the Drain W ater function. 2 Remove the water tank. Ensure that [...]

10 BEFORE OPERA TING BEFORE USING OF THE FIRST TIME, CLEAN THE OVEN • Before operating your oven, make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely . • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Ensure the drip tray is in the correct position. See page 7. 2. See below for getting star ted. Y our oven has an Energy[...]

11 AUTOMA TIC COOKING Automatic Operation can be used when cooking with steam, grill or microwave functions. Refer to each function for the details. There are 6 steam categories and 18 menus. Always cook food using steam tray and glass tray . Ensure the glass tray is on the lower position (position 2.) And see page the important instructions on pag[...]

12 AUTOMA TIC COOKING There are 4 Auto Defrost menus. Do not use the glass tray , steam tray and metal rack. dE1: Steak/Chops dE2: Minced Meat dE3: Poultr y dE4: Bread Refer to the Auto Defrost Menus Guide for details on page 39. Example: T o defrost a 0.5 kg steak. PROCEDURE 1 Press AUTO DEFROST MENUS until desired menus number is displayed (dE1).[...]

13 MANUAL COOKING Manual Cooking can be used in Steam, Grill, Combi and Microwave mode. Refer to the "Manual Cooking Chart" and "Food and Utensil Position Char t" below . The char ts give information on each setting. Manual Cooking Chart High Low High Low 100 °C 70 - 95°C * - Grill: 100% power Microwave: 10 - 70% power Grill: [...]

14 MANUAL COOKING Manual Steam has 2 options, Steam High and Steam Low . Always cook food using the steam tray and glass tray . See page 13 for the details. And see the important instructions on page 7-8. Use Steam High to steam foods such as chicken or vegetables. Use Steam Low to steam fish or egg custard gently . With Steam Low mode, cooking tim[...]

15 MANUAL COOKING Grill The grill heating element at the top of the oven cavity has one power setting only . This mode does not use steam. This mode can be programmed for up to 99 minutes 50 seconds. It is only possible to cook on one layer using this mode. Place the food onto the rack on glass tray and select desired position depending on the food[...]

16 MANUAL COOKING Microwave is fast and convenient for cooking, reheating and defrosting. First enter the cooking time then the power level. This mode does not use steam. This mode can be programmed for up to 99 minutes 50 seconds. There are 6 different power levels. Example: T o cook for 5 minutes on 100%. PROCEDURE 1 Press ST ART/AUTO MINUTE . 2 [...]

17 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES More or Less T ime Adjustment (LESS ( ▼ ) / MORE ( ▲ ) keys) a) T o use with automatic cooking: Y ou can adjust cooking results as you like. Should you discover that you like to cook an automatic menu for longer , press MORE ( ▲ ) after entering weight and before pressing ST ART/AUTO MINUTE . Should you discover [...]

18 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES Example: T o set the kitchen timer for 5 minutes. PROCEDURE 1 Enter the desired time by pressing TIME (5.00). 2 Open and close the door to activate Kitchen Timer function. Press INFO/KITCHEN TIMER once. 3 Use the Kitchen Timer as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food. Kitchen Timer Au[...]

19 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES This feature is normally used in store to demonstrate the product features. T o demonstrate, press INFO/KITCHEN TIMER 4 times (In F4). And then press ST ART/AUTO MINUTE . "dISP" will appear in the display . Cooking operations can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. The display will count down to ze[...]

20 CLEANING AND CARE CAUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS, STEAM CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THA T CONT AIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING P ADS ON ANY P ART OF YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN. Before cleaning, make sure the oven cavity , door , oven cabinet and accessories are completely cool. CLEAN THE OVEN A T REGULAR INTER V ALS AND REM[...]

21 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Due to technical error, call your dealer or an authorised SHARP Ser vice Agent. The water in the internal steam system is frozen. Operate the oven with Grill without food for 10 minutes. See page 15. The time you set is over the maximum time for Steam High or Steam Low . Press STOP/CLEAR and re-programme. The oven is too ho[...]

22 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART The following situations are normal and are not signs that the oven is malfunctioning. * Open the door and close. * Check the power plug is properly connected to a suitable wall outlet. * Check the wall socket and fuse are functioning properly . * Disconnect the power cord, wait for a minute. Then reconnect, open and close [...]

23 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART The following situations are normal and are not signs that the oven is malfunctioning. Steam has condensed inside the oven. Wipe dry with a soft cloth or a sponge after cooling. The air ventilation openings are at the oven bottom (left side). It is normal for used steam to come from the air ventilation openings. Be aware th[...]

24 SER VICE CALL CHECK Please check the following before calling for ser vice. 1. Power supply Check the power plug is properly connected to a suitable wall outlet. Check the line fuse/circuit breaker is functioning properly . 2. When the door is opened, does the oven lamp light? Y es _______ No _______ 3. Place a cup of water (approx. 150 ml) in t[...]

25 COOKBOOK Points T o Remember • Please make reading the Operation Manual your ver y fi rst step in working with your new oven. This important booklet explains exactly how the oven works and what you need to know to operate it successfully . • Use the information in the char ts and recipes to help adapt your own favorite recipes or convenienc[...]

26 COOKBOOK About Utensils and Coverings The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode. Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on food can be used to shield areas from cooking or defrosting too quickly . Keep foil at least 2 cm from walls of oven. Aluminium Foil Metal, Foil Containers China[...]

27 COOKBOOK ACCESSORIES There are many microwave or heat-resistant accessories available for purchase. Evaluate careful- ly before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures when using microwave-only cooking. [...]

28 Density Quantity Size Shape T emperature of food Seasoning & fl avouring Food characteristics Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Cut the food into thinner parts if possible, and arrange in single layer . The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food cooked in the oven increases. Small foods and small piec[...]

29 * Puncture egg yolks and whites and oys- ters before cooking to prevent "explo- sion". * Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs, sausages and oysters so that steam escapes. * Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven. * Listen while popping corn for the pop- ping to slow to 1-2 seconds. * T ransfer baby food to a [...]

30 - Advice for defrosting - NOTE: • Remove all packing and wrapping before defrosting. Arrange food carefully W atch cooking time Cover foods before cooking Shield foods Stir foods T urn foods Rearrange foods Allow standing time Check for doneness Condensation Microwave safe plastic wrap Microwave safe plastic cookware Cake/Meatloaf Cooking T ec[...]

31 Steam Menus Guide - Ensure the water tank is fi lled with room temperature drinking water to the MAX mark and is installed correctly . 0.1 - 0.2 kg (100g) 0.1 - 0.2 kg (100g) Rice W ater 100 g 150 ml 200 g 300 ml • Place rice in a fl at, round dish (23cm diameter) and cover with water . • Place the dish on the steam tray in the glass tray [...]

32 St31 St32 0.2 - 0.8 kg (100g) 0.2 - 0.8 kg (100g) 0.2 - 0.8 kg (100g) 0.2 - 0.8 kg (100g) 0.2 - 0.8 kg (100g) • Prepare the vegetables and cut into similar pieces, e.g. strips, fl orets, cubes or slices except for asparagus and small mushrooms. Distribute the vegetables evenly into the steam tray on the glass tray . • Prepare the vegetables[...]

33 • Peel the potatoes and cut into similar pieces of approx. 25g. • Prepare the vegetables and cut into similar pieces, e.g. strips, fl orets, cubes or slices expect for asparagus and small mushrooms. • Place the potatoes in the steam tray on the glass tray . • Place the vegetables in the other steam tray . • Place the glass tray with t[...]

34 AUTOMA TIC COOKING CHART RECIPES FOR RICE/P AST A/EGG [ Utensils ] 4 Ramekin dishes Steam tray Glass tray [ Ingredients ] 200 ml Milk 1/2 V anilla pod 100 ml Pouring cream 2 Eggs 1 Egg yolk 30 g Sugar Ingredients for the caramel 100 g Sugar 4 tbsp Cold W ater Ser ves 4 [Procedure] 1. W arm the milk and vanilla pod for 1 minute on 100% microwave [...]

35 AUTOMA TIC COOKING CHART RECIPES FOR BALANCED MENUS (St-41 and St-42) OF STEAM MENUS Salmon fi llets with broccoli fl orets (St-41) [Preparation] 1. Sprinkle the deep-frozen fi sh fi llets with lemon juice and pepper and place into the steam tray on the glass tray . Insert the trays in lower position (position 2). 2. Place the broccoli fl o[...]

36 AUTOMA TIC COOKING CHART Ingredients 1 portion 2 por tions 3 portions 4 portions Chicken breast fi llets 150 g 300 g 450 g 600 g Salt, pepper , paprika Potatoes, peeled cut into wedges 75 g 150 g 225 g 300 g Mushrooms, cut into half 50 g 100 g 150 g 200 g Red pepper , sliced 50 g 100 g 150 g 200 g Broccoli fl orets 40 g 80 g 120 g 160 g Fresh [...]

37 Auto Grill Menus Guide • Mix the ingredients and spread on chicken legs. • Pierce the skin of the chicken legs. • Put the chicken legs on the rack in the glass tray with the thin ends towards the centre. • When the oven stops and the audible signals sound, turn the food over . • After cooking, let stand for approx. 3 minutes. • Mix t[...]

38 AUTOMA TIC COOKING CHART [ Ingredients ] 600 g Rose Fish Fillet 250 g Leeks 50 g Onion 100 g Carrot 1 tbsp. Butter Salt, pepper and nutmeg 2 tbsp. Lemon juice 125 g Crème fraîche 100 g Grated Gouda (45% fat) [Procedure] 1. W ash the leeks and divide in 2 parts from top to bottom. Cut into thin strips. 2. Peel the onions and carrots and cut int[...]

39 AUTOMA TIC COOKING CHART Auto Defrost Menus Guide • Place the food on a plate or fl an dish on the centre of the oven fl oor (position1). • When the oven stops and the audible signals sound, turn the food over , rearrange and separate if possible. If necessar y shield thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil. • After defrosting, wra[...]

40 T ABLES T ABLE: HEA TING DRINKS AND FOOD Food/Drink Quantity -g/ml- Setting Power -Level- Time -Min- Method Drinks, 1 cup 150 MICRO 100P approx.1 Do not cover One-plate meal V egetables, Meat and garnishes) 400 MICRO 100P 4 - 6 Sprinkle sauce with water , cover , stir occasionally Stew , Soup 200 MICRO 100P 1 - 2 1 / 2 Cover , stir after heating[...]

41 T ABLE: DEFROSTING WITH THE MICROW A VE Food Quantity -g- Setting Power -Level- Time -Min- Method Standing time -Min- Sausage 300 MICRO 30P 4 - 5 Lay beside each other , tur n after half of the defrosting time. 5 - 10 Piece of fish 70 0 MICRO 30P 9 - 12 T urn after half of the defrosting time 30 - 60 Prawns 300 MICRO 30P 5 - 7 T urn after half o[...]

42 T ABLES T ABLE: COOKING, GRILLING AND BROWNING Food Quantity -g- Setting Power -Level- Time -Min- Method Standing time -Min- Roasts (Pork, V eal, Lamb) 500 1000 1500 MICRO COMBI HIGH MICRO COMBI HIGH MICRO COMBI HIGH MICRO COMBI HIGH MICRO COMBI HIGH MICRO COMBI HIGH 100P 30P 70P 30P 100P 30P 70P 30P 100P 30P 70P 30P 5 - 7 6 - 8* 4 - 6 6 - 8 9 -[...]

43 T ABLE: COOKING WITH STEAM HIGH Use glass tray and steam tray . Steam in position 2. Food Quantity Starting T emp. Cooking method Cooking time -Min- Instructions Food Caulifl ower , whole approx. 900g 20°C STEAM HIGH approx. 35 Place the caulifl ower into the steam tray on the glass tray . 2 Corn on the cob 4 pieces (800g) 20°C STEAM HIGH 15[...]

44 T ABLE: COOKING WITH STEAM LOW This setting uses a low temperature from 70°C – 95°C in 5°C increments to cook delicate items like terrines, fl ans, fresh seafood, desserts to per fection. This programme is ideal for slow cooking meat after briefl y sear the meat in a hot pan on a hob and where a ver y tender result is wanted. In the below[...]

45 Using the Recipes Convension Charts Soups and Starters CREAM OF A VOCADO SOUP Spain : Sopa de aguacates T otal cooking time: approx. 9 - 11 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 3 A vocados (600 g of flesh) A little lemon juice 700 ml Meat stock 70 ml Cream Salt Pepper Procedure 1. Peel the soft, ripe avocados, remove st[...]

46 BARLEY SOUP Switzerland : Bündner Gerstensuppe T otal cooking time: approx. 26 - 33 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 2 tbsp Butter or margarine (20 g) 1 Onion (50 g), finely chopped 1-2 Carrots (130 g), sliced 15 g Celery , diced 1 Leek (130 g), in rings 3 White cabbage leaves (100 g) in strips 200 g V eal bones 50[...]

47 COURGETTE AND MACARONI BAKE Germany : Zucchini-Nudel-Auflauf T otal cooking time: approx. 33 - 38 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Gratin dish (approx. 26cm diameter) Ingredients 500 ml W ater 1 / 2 tsp Oil 80 g Macaroni 400 g T inned tomatoes, chopped 3 Onions (150 g), finely chopped Basil, thyme, salt, pepper 1 tbsp Oil to gr[...]

48 RECIPES STUFFED ROAST CHICKEN Austria : Gefülltes Brathähnchen Stuffed roast chicken for two ser vings T otal cooking time: approx. 34 - 42 minutes Utensils: Small bowl with lid Thread Ingredients 1 Chicken (1000 g) Salt, bruised (fresh) rosemar y , bruised Marjoram 1 Stale bread roll (40 g) Salt 1 bunch Parsley , finely chopped (10 g) 1 pinch[...]

49 RECIPES STUFFED HAM Spain : Jamón relleno T otal cooking time: approx. 20 - 24 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Shallow oval gratin dish with lid or microwave foil (approx. 26 cm long) Ingredients 125 g Fresh spinach, with stalks removed 125 g Quark (6% fat) 40 g Grated Emmental cheese Pepper Paprika, mild 6 Slices cooked ham [...]

50 V egetables and noodles VEGET ABLE CASSEROLE France : Ratatouille spécial T otal cooking time: approx. 15 - 18 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 litre capacity) Ingredients 5 tbsp Olive oil (50 ml) 1 Garlic clove, crushed 1 Onion (50 g), sliced 1 Small aubergine (250 g), roughly chopped 1 Courgette (200 g), roughly chopped 1 Pepper (200 g), ro[...]

51 STUFFED POT A TOES Spain : Patatas Rellenas T otal cooking time: approx. 10 - 14 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 litre capacity) China plates Ingredients 4 Medium-sized potatoes (400 g) 100 ml W ater 60g Ham, finely diced 1 / 2 Onion (25 g), finely chopped 75-100 ml Milk 2 tbsp Grated Par mesan cheese (20 g) Salt Pepper 2 tbsp Grated Emmental[...]

52 BERR Y JELL Y WITH V ANILLA SAUCE Denmark : Rødgrød med vanilie sovs T otal cooking time: approx. 8 - 11 minutes Utensils: 2 dishes with lids (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 150 g Redcurrants, washed, stems and stalks removed 150 g Strawberries, washed, stalks removed 150 g Raspberries, washed and checked 250 ml White wine 100 g Sugar 50 ml Lem[...]

53 ASP ARAGUS SOUFFLÉS For 2 ser vings T otal cooking time: approx. 25 minutes Utensils: Bowl with 0.5 Iitre capacity 4 Ramekin dishes (diameter approx. 8cm) Glass tray Ingredients 50 g Mushrooms, roughly chopped 25 g Smoked ham, finely diced 170 g Bottled asparagus (save the liquid) 1 T omato (60g), quartered 25 g Sour cream 50 ml Asparagus liqui[...]

54 GUARANTEE Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (“Sharp”) guarantees that for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase the enclosed product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Sharp agrees to provide for the repair or , at its option, the replacement of a defective product. Sharp reser ves the right to replace defective part[...]

55 AC Line V oltage : 230-240 V , 50 Hz, single phase AC Power required Microwave : 1.53 kW (at 235 V) Grill : 1.15 kW (at 235 V) Micro/Grill : 2.60 kW (at 235 V) Steam : 0.95 kW (at 235 V) Off Mode (Energy Save Mode) : less than 0.5 W Input Current Microwave : 6.8 A (at 235 V) Grill : 4.9 A (at 235 V) Micro/Grill : 11.5 A (at 235 V) Steam : 4.1 A [...]

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