Sharp R-82STM Microwavepowerlevels, Maff Heating Category, To operate the microwave function

MICROWAVEPOWERLEVELS

To operate the microwave function:

•Enter the required cooking/defrosting time.

•Select the power level by pressing the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key.

There are 5 microwave power levels (see below).

•Press START/AUTO MINUTE key.

IMPORTANT:

The microwave power level will default to 100% (HIGH) unless you press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button to the desired setting. To help you decide which power level is suitable, refer to the charts in the Cookery Book section.

100%

(HIGH)

70%

(MEDIUM

HIGH)

50%

(MEDIUM)

30%

(MEDIUM

LOW)

10%

(LOW)

100%

(HIGH)

x1

x2

x3

x4

x5

x6

MICRO%

MICRO%

MICRO%

MICRO%

MICRO%

MICRO%

For advice on:	See page(s):
DEFROSTING	Page 32
MICROWAVE COOKING	Page 33
GRILLING	Page 35
DUAL GRILLING	Page 36
CONVECTION	Page 39
MICROWAVE REHEATING	Page 40

NOTES:

•To check the microwave power level during cooking/defrosting press the MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL key. The power level will be displayed as long as the key is pressed. This does not affect the programme or cooking time.

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

MAFF HEATING CATEGORY

			Microwave output power in
				watts (based on international
		900W
			(IEC 705) standard).
		D
				Letter representing the oven
			heating category.
Microwave
Symbol.
	OVEN	Less heating time required
	OUTPUT	600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
	POWER
		More heating time required
	OVEN	Less heating time required
	OUTPUT	A		B	C D	E
	CATEGORY
		More heating time required

Model R-82STM has a microwave output power of 900 Watts; heating category D.

The heating category (a letter A to E) was developed by MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) with microwave oven and food manufacturers and indicates the ability of the oven to heat small quantities of food (up to 500g [1lb 2oz]). It does not represent the general performance of the oven.

Food packs carry cooking instructions for heating categories A to E. Follow instructions for the letter corresponding to the oven's heating category.

The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required.

As shown opposite.

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