Sharp AX-1500J(S) manual

OPERA TION MANUAL J MODEL ® SUPERSTEAM OVEN CONTENTS Page Warranty Inside of front cover Warning 1 Installation Instructions 3 Oven Diagram 4 Operation of Control Panel 5 Touch Control Panel Layout 5 Display Information 5 Important Instructions 6 Read Carefully Before Cooking in SuperSteam Convection & Steam 6 SuperSteam Convection & Steam[...]

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1 W ARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 1. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. No other liquid than room temperature water suitable for drinking (filtered) can be poured into the water tank. b. The oven should not be left unattended during operation. High oven temperature or long cooking[...]

2 13. Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover including microwave plastic wrap etc., and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face. 14. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot surfa[...]

3 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, and the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door, damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, please do not operate the oven[...]

4 OVEN DIAGRAM WARNING: The oven cavity , door , outer cabinet, accessories and dishes will become very hot, use thick dry oven gloves when removing food or accessories from the oven to prevent burns. 1 V entilation openings 2 Door open handle 3 LCD display 4 Control panel 5 Oven lamp 6 Upper position 7 Lower position 8 W ater tank lid (See page 6.[...]

5 T ouch Contr ol Panel Layout OPERA TION OF CONTROL P ANEL The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control panel. An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry. In addition the oven will beep for approximately 2 seconds at the end o[...]

6 IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS WA TER T ANK Fill the water tank with room temperature water suitable for drinking (filtered). Be sure to follow the directions below . 1. Pull the water tank toward you to remove. 2. W ash the water tank and lid for the first time. (Figure 1) 3. Fill the water tank with room temperature water suitable for drinking (filter[...]

7 Before cooking 1. Make sure the water tank is filled with room temperature water suitable for drinking (filtered) and is installed. (See page 6.) 2. Make sure the empty drip tray is installed. (See page 6.) 3. Place food in the oven unless preheating is needed. (Refer to each chart to check if preheating is required in automatic operations.) Afte[...]

8 Perform the Drain W ater function at least once a day after using SuperSteam Convection or Steam mode. It takes up to 8 minutes. Drain W ater function is very useful to prevent scale build up and the use of stale water . It causes evaporation of the internal steam system. PROCEDURE 1 Make sure the water tank is removed and press START . 2 Press B[...]

9 BEFORE OPERA TING CLEAN THE OVEN BEFORE FIRST USE • Before operating your Superheated Steam oven, make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Place the drip tray correctly. See page 6. 2. See below for getting started. 3. Follow directions on the right side of [...]

10 AUT OMA TIC COOKING Automatic Operation is available with SuperSteam Convection, Steam and Microwave. Refer to each function for the details. SuperSteam Convection has 4 options: Complete Meals, Grill, Roast and Bake. Refer to the SuperSteam Convection Menu Guide for details on page 36-40. COMPLETE MEALS * Suppose you want to cook Complete Meals[...]

11 NOTES: 1. Enter the weight or amount of the food only (except Complete Meals, Cake and Bread in BAKE). Do not include the weight of the container. 2. For food weighing more or less than weights given in the cooking charts, cook manually. 3. If the oven door is not opened after preheating, the oven will hold the preheat temperature for 30 minutes[...]

12 AUTOMA TIC COOKING Steam has 6 options: Fresh V eg 1, Fresh V eg 2, Frozen V eg, Fresh Fish/Prawns, Frozen Convenience and Rice. Refer to the Steam Chart for details on page 41. Turn the Knob to select FRESH VEG 1 and press Enter . 2 Turn the Knob to enter amount (0.3 kg) and press Enter . 3 Make sure STANDARD is selected and press Enter . 4 Pla[...]

13 AUTOMA TIC COOKING AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost automatically defrosts all the food shown in the Defrost Chart on page 7 in the cookbook provided. * Suppose you want to defrost a 0.5 kg steak with Standard time. PROCEDURE 1 Press Microwave , turn the Knob to select AUTO DEFROST and press Enter . Turn the Knob to select the desired food STEAKS/CHOPS[...]

14 MANUAL COOKING Manual Cooking is an option in SuperSteam Convection, Convection, Steam and Microwave. Refer to the Manual Cooking Chart. The chart gives information on each setting. Manual Cooking Chart COOKING TIME INPUT Y our oven can be programmed for up to 2 hours 30 minutes depending on the cooking mode. Refer to the MANUAL COOKING CHART ab[...]

15 Manual SuperSteam Convection has 4 functions: SuperSteam Bake/Roast, SuperSteam Grill, SuperSteam Cake and SuperSteam Bread, and each function has 2 options, With Preheat or Without Preheat. Use SuperSteam Convection for cooking food that need to retain moisture and have a crisp brown exterior . For further cooking options refer to cookbook prov[...]

16 MANUAL COOKING NOTES: 1. If the oven door is not opened after preheating, the oven will hold the preheat temperature for 30 minutes and then "ENERGY SAVE MODE" will be displayed. 2. To program only preheat, press START after entering the desired preheat temperature. For SuperSteam Grill, press START after selecting WITH PREHEAT. Prehea[...]

17 MANUAL COOKING Convection Manual Convection has 2 functions, Oven and Grill, and each function has 2 options, With Preheat or Without Preheat. Use Convection as you would use a conventional oven. There is no need to change traditional cooking times. This mode does not use steam. This mode can be programmed for up to 2 hours 30 minutes (2H30). Ov[...]

18 MANUAL COOKING STEAM has 4 functions: Steam High, Steam Low , Steam Reheat and Proof. STEAM HIGH • STEAM LOW 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 time is a little longer than Steam High mode. Steam cooks food gently without destroying shape,[...]

19 MANUAL COOKING PROOF Use Proof to aid dough rising when making regular or sweet yeast breads. Proof can be programmed for up to 2 hours 30 minutes (2H30). * Suppose you want to proof for 20 minutes. PROCEDURE 1 Turn the Knob to select PROOF and press Enter . 2 Press Steam , turn the Knob to select MANUAL and press Enter . Turn the Knob to enter [...]

20 MANUAL COOKING Microwave is fast and convenient for cooking, reheating and defrosting. There are six different power levels. * Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes on 100%. PROCEDURE 1 Turn the Knob to enter the desired cooking time 5 minutes and press START . 2 Press Microwave , turn the Knob to select MANUAL and press Enter . Turn the Knob t[...]

21 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES Automatic Cooking T ime Adjustment (More or Less T ime Adjustment) Y ou can adjust cooking results as you like. The automatic settings can be adjusted to your preferred result with the MORE/LESS option. Select MORE or LESS in the display before ST ART . To change the oven temperature during cooking in Manual Operation [...]

22 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES SUPER STEAM CONVECTION AND CONVECTION There are 2 patterns in Super Steam Convection and Convection which can be programmed into Multiple Sequence Cooking. 1 Preheat + Convection (Oven) + Convection (Oven) 2 Preheat + SuperSteam Convection (SuperSteam Bake/Roast) + Convection (Oven) • Preheat can be omitted. * Suppos[...]

23 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES Back/Info provides 7 features and step-by-step instructions for special functions. These features can be selected by pressing Back/Info in home page (displayed ENERGY SA VE MODE) and then turning the Knob and pressing Enter . DRAIN WA TER The remaining water inside the steam generator can be evaporated by using the DRA[...]

24 CLEANING AND CARE CLEAN THE OVEN A T REGULAR INTERV ALS - Keep the oven clean and remove any food deposits, which lead to deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. IMPORT ANT CAUTIONS: • DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE CLEANING OR LEA VE THE DOOR OPEN TO I[...]

25 CLEANING AND CARE Door Seals Always keep the door seals clean to prevent any damage. If water condenses inside the door seals, wipe dry with a soft cloth. Polish with another soft cloth. Do not use a chemical or abrasive cleaner on these surfaces. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, pull or move the seals. Before cooking, always check that [...]

26 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Due to technical error , contact a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP . SENSOR ERROR will be shown if: (a) the sensor does not detect the vapour . (b) the door is opened or the Stop/Clear pad is pressed before the cooking time is displayed. To clear the message, press the Stop/Clear pad and cook manually . The oven is too hot[...]

27 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 the door[...]

28 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. It is normal for used steam to come from the air ventilation opening on the top of the oven. This operation is normal. Steam has condensed on the o[...]

29 Check the following before calling service: 1. Does the display light when the door is opened and closed? Yes _______ No _______ 2. When the door is opened, is the oven lamp switched on? Yes _______ No _______ 3. Place one cup of water (approx. 250 ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely. Oven lamp should go off if door is[...]

30 COOKING GUIDES About Y our Oven This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. Be aware that, unlike microwave-only ovens, Super Steam Ovens have a tendency to become hot during cooking with SuperSteam Convection, Convection or Steam. Your oven has a variety of cooking options that are divided into automat[...]

31 COOKING GUIDES 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, Foil Containers Metal [...]

32 COOKING GUIDES ACCESSORIES There are many microwave or heat-resistant accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct cooking result and assure you that food has been cooked to safe temperatures when using microwave-only c[...]

33 Density Quantity Size Shape Temperature of food Seasoning & flavouring 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 pieces cook faster than[...]

34 * Puncture egg yolks and whites and oysters before cooking to prevent "explosion". * 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 popping to slow to 1-2 seconds. * Transfer baby food to small dis[...]

35 - Advice for defrosting - NOTE: • Remove all packing and wrapping before defrosting. Arrange food carefully Watch cooking time Cover food before cooking Shield food Stir food Turn food Rearrange food Allow standing time Check for cooking result Condensation Microwave safe plastic wrap Microwave safe plastic cookware Cake/Meatloaf Cooking Techn[...]

36 AUT OMA TIC COOKING CHART SuperSteam Convection Menu Guide RECIPES FOR COMPLETE MEALS [ Utensils ] Large Shallow Casserole dish 2 Baking trays Rack [ Ingredients for the Salmon Steak ] 4 Salmon Steaks (Approx. 200 g each) Juice of 1 Lemon Black Pepper to taste [ Ingredients for the Spinach Bake ] Olive Oil to grease the dish 400g Defrosted Spina[...]

37 [ Utensils ] Small shallow casserole dish 2 Baking trays [ Ingredients ] 1kg Leg of Lamb with bone 1 tbsp Olive Oil Salt and Pepper to taste 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary 500g Baby Potatoes, cut in half 200g Carrot, diced 200g Turnips, diced 8 tbsp Cold Water Serves 4 [ Method ] 1. Place the lamb directly in baking tray. Brush with olive oil and season [...]

38 AUTOMA TIC COOKING CHART [ Utensils ] 1 Baking tray Rack [ Ingredients ] 1tbsp oil 1 / 2 tsp chicken stock 1 / 2 tsp dried oregano salt and pepper to taste 1 kg chicken 500g baby potatoes 300g parsnips Serves 4 [ Method ] 1. Preheat is pre-programmed. Select the menu, desired cooking result and press START to preheat. 2. In a small bowl, combine[...]

39 0.2 - 1.0 kg (100g) 0.25 - 1.00 kg (50g) 0.2 - 1.0 kg (100g) whole fish 0.20 - 0.80 kg (50g) AUTOMA TIC COOKING CHART • Season with salt, pepper and paprika. • Pierce the skin of the chicken legs. • Put the chicken legs on the rack, skin side down, in baking tray . • After cooking, place on a dish and serve. • Season with salt, pepper [...]

40 SUPERSTEAM ROAST AUTOMA TIC COOKING CHART 0.9 - 2.0 kg (100g) 0.9 - 1.5 kg (100g) 1.0 - 2.0 kg (100g) 1.0 - 2.0 kg (100g) • Season with salt, pepper and paprika. • Place on rack in baking tray , uncovered and cook. • After cooking, stand covered with aluminium foil for 10 minutes. •T ie meat with string (loins only). • Season with salt[...]

41 •W ash vegetables, then remove excess water . • Put vegetables in a steam tray . • Place the steam tray on rack in baking tray , uncovered. • After cooking, stand for 1 - 5 minutes. • Put frozen vegetables in a steam tray . • Place the steam tray on rack in baking tray , uncovered. • After cooking, stand for 1 - 5 minutes. •W ash[...]

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