Sharp AX-1100J - Manual

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This oven is designed to be used on a countertop or in a cabinet. It is not designed for built-in installation. See page 4 for the installation.The oven door may become hot during cooking. Pla...

4 INSTALLATION 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 the...

5 NOTE: Place the rack on glass tray as shown in Figure 1. WARNING:The oven cavity, door, outer cabinet, accessories and dishes will become v e r y h o t . U s e t h i c k d r y o v e n gloves when removing the food or accessories from the oven to prevent burns. 1 Ventilation openings Be aware that ...

6 OPERATION OF CONTROL PANEL Display Information The display shows useful information including cooking time and cooking mode. AUTO: Automatic cooking is selected or in progress.SENSOR: Sensor cooking is selected or in progress.MANUAL: Manual cooking is selected or in progress.CHECK: Some action is ...

7 9 5 Touch Control Panel Layout Operating keys:1 EASY AUTO MENUS keys Press to select 'Easy Auto Menus' menus. 2 STEAM COOK HIGH key Press to select steam cook high cooking. 3 MICROWAVE key Press to select microwave cooking. Press to select microwave power setting. If power is not selected, it auto...

8 WATER TANK To f i l l t h e w a t e r t a n k w i t h r o o m t e m p e r a t u r e water suitable for drinking (filtered) is a must f o r c o o k i n g w i t h s t e a m . B e s u r e t o f o l l o w t h e directions below. 1. Pull the water tank toward you to remove. (Figure 1)2. Wash the water ...

9 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Before cooking 1. Make sure the water tank is fi lled with room temperature water suitable for drinking (fi ltered) and is installed. (See page 8.) 2. Make sure the empty drip tray is installed. (See page 8.)3. Place food in the oven. Make sure to place the glass tray in low...

10 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Perform the Drain Water function at least once a day after cooking with steam. It takes up to 7 minutes. D r a i n W a t e r f u n c t i o n i s v e r y u s e f u l t o p r e v e n t scale build up and the use of stale water. It causes evaporation of the internal steam syst...

11 • Before operating your 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 8.2. See below for getting started.3. Follow directions on the right side for clean the oven before ...

12 Automatic Operation is cooked with steam, grill and microwave function. Refer to each function for the details. Easy Auto Menus have 9 categories and 27 menus. Category 1-6: Rice/Pasta, Veg/Potato, Fish/Chicken, Steam Defrost, Complete Meal, Veg/Potato Combo Category 7: Easy Defrost Category 8: S...

15 Manual Cooking is an option in Steam Cook, Grill, Grill Mix and Microwave.Refer to the “Manual Cooking Chart” and “Food and Utensil Position Chart”. The charts give information on each setting. High Low High Low 100 °C 70 - 95 °C * - Grill: 50% power Microwave: 50% power Grill: 90% power Microwav...

16 MANUAL COOKING Manual Steam Cook has 2 options, Steam Cook High and Steam Cook Low. Always cook food using steam tray and glass tray. See page 15 for the details. And see the important instructions on page 8-9. Use Steam Cook High to steam foods such as chicken or vegetables. Use Steam Cook Low t...

18 MANUAL COOKING M i c r o w a v e i s f a s t a n d c o n v e n i e n t f o r c o o k i n g , reheating and defrosting. First enter the cooking time then select the power level. This mode does not use steam. This mode can be programmed for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds.There are 6 different power le...

19 To use with automatic cooking: You can adjust cooking results as you like.S h o u l d y o u d i s c o v e r t h a t y o u l i k e a n y a u t o m a t i c settings slightly more done, press Microwave once after entering weight and before pressing Instant Cook/START . S h o u l d y o u d i s c o v ...

20 OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES * Suppose you want to set the kitchen timer for 5 minutes. P R O C E D U R E Enter the desired time. 1 Press Info/Timer once. 2 Use the Kitchen Timer as a minute timer or to monitor the standing time for cooked/defrosted food. Instant Cook allows you to operate the two f...

21 OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES This feature is mainly for use by retail outlets, and also allows you to practice the key operation.To demonstrate, press Info/Timer and number 4 (In F4) and then press Instant Cook/START . “dISP” will appear in the display. Cooking operations can now be demonstrated wit...

22 C A U T I O N : D O N O T U S E C O M M E R C I A L O V E N C L E A N E R S , S T E A M C L E A N E R S , A B R A S I V E , HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. Before cleaning, make sure the oven cavity, door, oven cabinet, access...

23 Due to technical error, contact a service centre approved by SHARP. 1. The sensor does not detect vapor properly in microwave sensor mode. 2. Oven door is opened or Stop/Clear is pressed during sensing. For both 1 and 2, press Stop/Clear and cook manually. 1. The time you set is over the maximum ...

27 COOKING GUIDES Points to Remember • Please make reading the Operation Manual your very 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 charts and recipes to hel...

28 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 wal...

29 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 doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to...

31 * 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 t...

33 Easy Auto Menus Guide - Make sure that the water tank is fi lled to the MAX mark with room temperature water suitable for drinking (fi ltered) and is installed. 1 - 2 serves 1 - 2 serves Serve Rice Water 1 ½ cup ½ cup 2 1 cup 1½ cups • Place rice in a fl at, round dish (23cm diameter) and cover w...

34 AUTOMATIC COOKING CHART 0.2 - 0.6 kg (100g) 0.2 - 0.6 kg (100g) • Place the fish steak in a shallow microwave safe defrosting dish. • When the oven stops and the audible signals sound, turn over. • A f t e r d e f r o s t i n g r e m o v e a n y w a t e r a n d i c y glace and allow to stand for ...

35 AUTOMATIC COOKING CHART RECIPES FOR COMPLETE MEAL OF EASY AUTO MENUS Salmon fi llets with broccoli fl orets (1) [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. ...

37 Easy Defrost Guide AUTOMATIC COOKING CHART • Place the food on a microwave safe defrosting dish with rack* 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. I f n e c e s s a r y s h i e l d t...

38 Sensor Reheat Guide AUTOMATIC COOKING CHART • Cover with plastic wrap and pierce 5 times with skewer.• Place the plate directly on the oven fl oor (position 1).• After cooking, stand covered for 2 minutes. • Place into a casserole dish.• Cover with plastic wrap and pierce 5 times with skewer.• Pl...

39 • M i x t h e i n g r e d i e n t s a n d s p r e a d o n c h i c k e n 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...

40 MANUAL COOKING CHART Steam Cook High Chart Use glass tray and steam tray Food Amount Oven Setting Cooking Time Food Position SEAFOOD Fish Fillets (½ Inch Thick) 800g Steam Cook High 21 minutes 2 Mussels, In Shell 900g Steam Cook High 20 minutes 2 Scallops 500g Steam Cook High 10 minutes 2 Prawn, ...

41 MANUAL COOKING CHART 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 perfection. This programme is ideal for slow cooking meat after briefl y sear the meat in a hot pan on a hob and where a very tender...

42 MANUAL COOKING CHART Grill Mix Cooking Chart Use glass tray and rack Food Amount Cooking Time and Procedure Standing Time Food Position Result BEEF Blade Roast 1kg Micro 70% for 8 minutesGrill Mix High for 9 minutesTURN OVERMicro 70% for 3 ½ minutesGrill Mix High for 9 minutes 10 minutes 1 Medium...

43 MANUAL COOKING CHART Reheating and Defrosting Convenience Food Chart Food Amount Oven setting and Cooking Time Procedure Standing Time BEVERAGE 1 Cup Microwave 100% for 2 minutes Microwave safe mug. Stir halfway through and after heating - 2 Cups Microwave 100% for 4 minutes CANNED FOOD 1 Cup Mic...

44 MANUAL COOKING CHART Microwave: Frozen Vegetable Chart 1. Place vegetables in a medium/large microwave safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place on the oven fl oor (position1). 2. Allow to stand for 2 minutes before draining any water and serving. Microwave: Rice and Pasta Cooking Chart Place ...

45 MANUAL COOKING CHART Microwave: Fresh Vegetable Chart 1. Cover each dish with plastic wrap. Place on the oven fl oor (position1).2. Drain any remaining water after standing before serving. Food Amount Cooking Time (100%) Procedure Asparagus (halved) 500g 3 ½ minutes Place in a shallow microwave s...

46 MANUAL COOKING CHART Microwave: Defrost Times for Meat, Poultry, Seafood and Bread 1. Remove wrapping and place frozen item on a shallow microwave safe defrosting dish with rack (a microwave safe defrosting rack). Shield with aluminum foil to prevent the item from cooking while defrosting. 2. Def...

47 Honey Carrots 500 g carrots, peeled 3 teaspoons orange juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon olive oil ½ teaspoon orange rind Serves 4 • Slice carrots lengthwise in quarters then cut each quarter into long thin strips about 5 cm in length. • Place carrot slices on steam tray and then on one of the g...

48 RECIPE Stuffed Potatoes 4 large potatoes, washed (approximately 200g each) 1 rasher bacon ¼ cup cream ¼ cup milk 1 cup shredded tasty cheese 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Extra tasty cheese Serves 4 • Pierce the potatoes twice on both sides with a fork. Place onto th...

49 RECIPE Chicken Chicken and Vegetable Rice Paper Rolls 2 chicken breasts, approximately 200-250g each 24 large rice paper rolls 1 avocado, halved and thinly sliced 1 carrot, fi nely grated ½ green capsicum, thinly sliced ½ small iceberg lettuce, washed and shredded Sweet chilli sauce, to serve Mak...

52 RECIPE Marinated Snapper 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander 2 bird’s eye chillies, seeds removed, fi nely chopped 500 g whole snapper, cleaned Serves 2 • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, g...

53 RECIPE Grilled Garlic Prawns 500 g green king prawns, peeled, tails intact, deveined 1 / 3 cup vegetable oil 3 teaspoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons chicken stock 8 bamboo skewers Serves 4 • In a medium bowl, combine vegetable oil, sesame oil, cor...

54 RECIPE Pork Dumplings Circular wonton wrappers, ready made 300 g pork mince 1 egg 3 shallots, fi nely sliced 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon oyster sauce ½ brown onion, fi nely grated ½...

56 RECIPE Upside Down Pineapple Cake 50 g butter ¼ cup fi rmly packed brown sugar 225 g can pineapple slices, drained, juice reserved 1 egg ½ cup caster sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup plain fl our, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt Serves 4 • Cut out a 10cm diameter circle of bak...

57 RECIPE Banana, Walnut and Honey Muffi ns 2 ripe bananas, mashed 2 eggs 2 teaspoons oil 4 teaspoons water 4 teaspoons baking powder ½ cup icing sugar 1¾ cup plain fl our 2 tablespoons of honey 3 teaspoons walnuts, chopped Serves 8 • In a large glass bowl, add bananas, eggs, oil, water, baking powd...