Sharp AX-700 manual

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M ® READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. CONTENTS • For Customer Assistance ... Inside Front Cover • Consumer Limited Warranty ................... 1 • Product Information Card ........................ 1 •I mportant Safeguards .............................. 2-3 • Unpacking and Installation Instruction[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M TO PHONE: DIAL 1-800- BE-SHARP ( 237-4277 ) for : SERVICE (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer) PA R TS (for your authorized parts distributor) ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER INFORMA TION DIAL 1-800-642-2122 for : REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES TO WRITE: Sharp Electronics Corporation Customer Assistance Center 1300 Naperville Drive Romeo[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 1 CONSUMER LIMITED W ARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container , will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the [...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 2 IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. CAUTION: To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to a prop- erly grounded outlet only . See “ GROUNDING[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 3 Door hinges Door projection Oven cavity Door gasket Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Remove: All packing materials from inside the oven cavity . Read enclosures and SA VE the Operation Manual and Cookbook. UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Steam can escape from the rear of the oven during cooking. Pay care[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 4 This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event of an electri- cal short circuit, gro[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 5 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW Y our oven can be used in a variety of ways. It not only steam cooks food, but by using superheated steam it can roast, bake and grill food. STEAM COOKING Steam cooking is suitable for foods that need gentle cooking, while retaining their shape, color and typical aroma, ie : foods such as fish a[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 6 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW Place food on the rack to allow steam to reach all sides so cooking is even. Foods crowded together will take longer to cook, so position with enough space between items to allow the steam to circulate. Use shallow , less dense contain- ers, if desired. Dense containers increase cooking time. T [...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 7 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW • Check that food is thoroughly cooked/reheated before serving. • Cooking time will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the size, shape and material of the container . • Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fi[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 8 ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW To cook / defrost food in this oven, it is important to choose suitable utensils/cookware. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode. CAUTION: Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of [...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 9 • Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly. • Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures. To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bo[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 10 PA RT NAMES 1 Control panel 2 LCD display 3 W ater level / cooking indicator 4 Handle 5 Drip tray location 6 Steam inlets 7 Air circulation vent 8 Oven light 9 Oven cavity 10 Oven floor 11 Drain hole 12 Door gasket 13 Reservoir location 14 Door projection 15 Door projection opening 16 Cooling air vent 17 V entilation cover [...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 11 CONTROL P ANEL Operating pads: 1 INFO pad Press to select the following functions: Maintenance 1: DRAIN WATER 2: DESCALE 3: OVEN CLEANING Settings 1: CLOCK 2: LCD CONTRAST 3: SOUND 4: DEMO MODE 2 LCD display 3 STOP/CLEAR pad Press to clear during programming. Press once to stop operation of oven during cooking. Press twice [...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 12 HOW TO USE THE RESERVOIR W ash the reservoir before using the first time. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark except when using THERMAL, which does not use steam. The maximum amount of water that the reservoir holds is 3 1 / 2 cups. Use only fresh cold tap water . There is no need to use distilled water (see page 34 for addi[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 13 DRAIN W A TER IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN We recommend that you drain the water remaining inside the steam generator after each cooking session by using the DRAIN W A TER function. The DRAIN W A TER function will automatically appear after the end of each cooking session or when the water ha[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 14 BEFORE OPERA TING • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Slide the drain tube firmly in the drain hole. See page 13. 2. Place the base tray on the oven floor. 3. Close the door. Plug in the oven. Check that the display lights. Some noise may occur, but it will stop in approximately 15 seconds. 4. See b[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 15 CLEAN THE OVEN BEFORE FIRST USE The steam generator heats the water which is used for the cooking process. It must be rinsed before the first use. T o rinse, set the oven for 20 minutes using SUPER ROAST 400°F and touch ST ART without any food in the oven. Follow instructions below . There may be smoke or a burning smell, [...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 16 AUTOMA TIC COOKING Y our oven has 4 categories in the AUTO function. The 20 foods are preprogrammed. Y ou can select by turning the AUTO dial. All categories are for cooking with steam. The steam amount is controlled for each food to achieve optimum results. ROAST GRILL STEAM CONVENIENCE FOODS 5 foods 5 foods 5 foods 5 food[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 17 Example: To cook a 5 pound whole chicken. 1. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark. Position correctly and push firmly into place. 4. T urn AUT O dial to choose time se- lection, if desired, and then press the AUTO dial to confirm 2. T urn the AUTO dial to select WHOLE CHICKEN and then press the AUT O dial to confirm. 5. Press[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 18 AUTOMA TIC COOKING GRILL Example: To grill 1 pound of chicken pieces. GRILL 2 0.50 LB GRILL 2 1.00 LB MORE Adjust cooking time. STANDARD LESS GRILL 2 GRILL 2 PREHEATING HAMBURGERS CHICKEN PIECES BONELESS POULTRY GRILL 1 . 2 . 3 . 1. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark. Position correctly and push firmly into place. 3. T urn [...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 19 AU TO AUTO STEAM AUTOMA TIC COOKING Example: To steam 4 servings of carrots. 1. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark. Position correctly and push firmly into place. 3. T urn the AUT O dial to choose 4 serv- ings and then press the AUT O dial to confirm. 2. T urn the AUTO dial to select FRESH VEGET ABLES: TENDER and then press[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 20 AUTOMA TIC COOKING Example: To cook .5 pound of frozen chicken cutlets. 1. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark. Position correctly and push firmly into place. 3. T urn the AUTO dial to choose .5 pound and then press the AUTOMA TIC dial to confirm. 2. T urn the AUTO dial to select FRO- ZEN PREP ARED POUL TRY and then press AU[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 21 STEAM SUPER GRILL SUPER ROAST SUPER BAKE 1: GENERAL 2: CONVENIENCE FOODS THERMAL PROOF DEFROST REHEAT COOKING MODE OVEN TEMPERATURE STEAM PRESET PREHEAT MAXIMUM COOKING TIME SUITABLE FOR Automatically preset Automatically preset 200 - 450°F (Initial setting: 350°F) 200 - 450°F (Initial setting: 350°F) 200 - 450°F , BRO[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 22 Example: To steam chicken for 20 minutes. STEAM 1. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark. Position correctly and push firmly into place. 2. Turn t he MANUAL dial to select STEAM and then press the MANUAL dial to confirm. 4. Press ST ART to begin steaming. STEAM . 0 STEAM SUPER GRILL SUPER ROAST SUPER BAKE STEAM 20.00 STEAM 20.[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 23 Example: To grill London broil for 20 minutes using SUPER GRILL . SUPER GRILL 1. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark. Position correctly and push firmly into place. 2. Turn t he MANUAL dial to select SUPER GRILL and then press the MANUAL dial to confirm. 4. Press ST ART to begin preheating. SUPER GRILL .0 STEAM SUPER GRILL S[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 24 Example: To roast chicken for 50 minutes using SUPER ROAST 325°F. SUPER ROAST 1. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark. Position correctly and push firmly into place. 2. Turn t he MANUAL dial to select SUPER ROAST and then press the MANUAL dial to confirm. SUPER ROAST 350 ° F STEAM SUPER GRILL SUPER ROAST SUPER BAKE SUPER RO[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 25 Example: To bake fried chicken for 20 minutes using SUPER BAKE CONVENIENCE FOODS at 325°F . SUPER BAKE 1. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark. Position correctly and push firmly into place. 2. Turn t he MANUAL dial to select SUPER BAKE and then press the MANUAL dial to confirm. 6. Press ST ART to begin preheating. SUPER BAK[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 26 Example: To bake muffins for 20 minutes using THERMAL on 400°F. THERMAL 1. T urn the MANUAL dial to select THERMAL and then press the MANUAL dial to confirm. 4. Press ST ART to begin preheating. THERMAL 350 ° F THERMAL PROOF DEFROST REHEAT THERMAL 400 ° F THERMAL .0 400 ° F 2. T urn the MANUAL dial to select 400°F and [...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 27 Example: To proof bread dough for 20 minutes using PROOF . PROOF 1. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark. Position correctly and push firmly into place. 2. Turn t he MANUAL dial to select PROOF and then press the MANUAL dial to confirm. 4. Press ST ART to begin proofing. PROOF .0 THERMAL PROOF DEFROST REHEAT PROOF 30.00 PROOF[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 28 Example: To defrost lasagna for 30 minutes using DEFROST . DEFROST 1. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark. Position correctly and push firmly into place. 2. Turn t he MANUAL dial to select DEFROST and then press the MANUAL dial to confirm. 4. Press ST ART to begin defrosting. DEFROST .0 THERMAL PROOF DEFROST REHEAT DEFROST 3[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 29 Example: To reheat rice for 20 minutes using REHEA T . REHEAT 1. Fill the reservoir to the MAX mark. Position correctly and push firmly into place. 2. Turn t he MANUAL dial to select REHEA T and then press the MANUAL dial to confirm. 4. Press ST ART to begin reheating. REHEAT .0 THERMAL PROOF DEFROST REHEAT REHEAT 20.00 REH[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 30 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES EXTENDING COOKING TIME AT THE END OF COOKING Cooking results may vary depending on room temperature, initial food temperature and other factors. Y ou can adjust cooking results by adding more cooking time at the end of cooking. When cooking is finished, the display will show "EXTEND". It[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 31 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES 2. DESCALE When the drained water in the base tray has white or gray grains in it, the oven needs descaling. These white or gray grains, also called scale, form in the water circuit inside the oven during steam generation, which could cause the oven to malfunction. The frequency of descaling will [...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 32 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES 3. OVEN CLEANING The OVEN CLEANING function helps to loosen any grease, oil or food residue. The steam will make the oven easy to clean; however , it is not a self-cleaning function. Check to be sure that the base tray is on the oven floor . Fill the reservoir with water to the MAX mark, place in [...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 33 CLEANING AND CARE CLEAN THE OVEN REGULARL Y . Spatters and residue remaining from prolonged use, especially at high temperatures, are hard to clean and may interfere with good oven operation as well as decrease the useful life of the oven. IMPORT ANT CAUTIONS: • DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD OR LEA VE THE DOOR OPEN TO INACTIV[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 34 SER VICE CALL CHECK / TROUBLESHOOTING CHAR T Press ST OP/CLEAR and check that installation is correct. Check page 3. Be sure there is sufficient space surround- ing the oven for proper performance. If there is suf ficient space, descale by following the instructions on page 31. Press STOP/CLEAR and drain the water using DRA[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 35 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAR T The followings situations are normal and are not signs that the oven is malfunctioning. * Check that power plug is connected to a suitable wall outlet. See page 4. * Check that fuse or circuit breaker is functioning prop- erly . If not, correct. * Disconnect the oven from the power source, wait one mi[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 36 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAR T The followings situations are normal and are not signs that the oven is malfunctioning. Steam has condensed inside the oven. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Steam has condensed on the oven floor . Wipe dry with a soft cloth. It is normal for used steam to come from the ventilation cover on the back of the[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 37 SPECIFICA TIONS AC Line Voltage: AC Power Required: Output Power: Top Heater Steam Heater Outside Dimensions: Cavity Dimensions ★ : Oven Capacity ★ : Weight: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only 1400W 11.7 A 1300W (1000W + 300W) 1000W (700W + 300W) 20 1 / 2 "(W) x 13 5 / 8 "(H) x 18 1 / 4 "(D) 13 3 / 8 "[...]

A42378,SEC AX700S O/M 38 ® SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2135 Recycled paper / Printed with soy ink TINSEB095WRRZ-D52 Printed in Japan QUICK PROGRAMMING GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. SET CLOCK 1 Press INFO pad 4 times and press AUT O dial. 2 Press AUT O dia[...]