Sharp AX-1100 Operation Manual With Cookbook page 18

I M P O R T A N T I N S T R U C T I O N S
DRAIN WATER FUNCTION
Perform the Drain Water function at least once a day
after cooking with steam. It takes up to 7 minutes.
Drain Water function is very useful to prevent
scale build up and the use of stale water. It causes
evaporation of the internal steam system.
P R O C E D U R E
1
Remove the water tank. Ensure
that no food is in the oven.
Press Info/Timer and number 1
to select "In F1".
2
Press Minute Plus/START.
"In F1" will fl ash on and off in
the display during the Drain
Water function.
When the drain function has ended and the
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oven is cool, wipe oven cavity. Empty the drip
tray.
NOTES:
1. The water tank must be removed before starting
this procedure.
2. If Drain Water Function is set, Energy Save Mode
will be cancelled temporary.
DESCALE FUNCTION
W h i t e o r g r a y g r a i n s , a l s o c a l l e d s c a l e , m a y
form in the water circuit inside the oven during
steam generation, which could cause the oven to
malfunction.
When "DESCALE (fl ashing)" is shown in the display,
be sure to carry out Descale function immediately. It
takes about 1 hour. (The descaling using citric acid or
lemon juice is for about 30 minutes, and then rinsing
with fresh water is for about 30 minutes.)
P R O C E D U R E
1
Pure citric acid, available at some drugstores,
or bottled 100% lemon juice with no pulp are
used for descaling. Choose one and prepare
the descaling solution.
To use pure citric acid, dissolve 1 tablespoon
of pure citric acid crystals in 2 cups of water in
a non-porous container. Stir well and pour into
the water tank to the MAX mark.
To use 100% bottled lemon juice, check that
there is absolutely no pulp in it. If there is
pulp or you are not sure, strain through a fi ne
strainer. Measure
juice and add it to 2 cups of water. Stir well and
pour into the water tank to the MAX mark.
Place the water tank in the oven correctly and
push fi rmly into place.
1 / cup of the strained lemon
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2
Press Info/Timer and
number 2 to select "In F2".
3 Place the glass tray in lower position (position
2). Slide tray toward back wall of oven until it
stops.
4 Do not place any food in the
oven. Close the door fi rmly.
Press Minute Plus/START to
begin descaling. (about 30 min.)
When the oven has stopped and is cool, remove
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water tank, empty, rinse and refi ll with fresh cold
tap water to the MAX mark. Replace the water
tank.
Empty the drip tray and replace it.
Remove glass tray, empty, rinse
and dry. Follow step 3 to replace
glass tray. Close the door fi rmly.
Press Minute Plus/START.
Rinsing will start. (about 30 min.)
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When rinsing has ended and the oven is cool,
remove water tank and empty. Remove glass
tray and empty. Wipe oven cavity to dry. Empty
the drip tray.
NOTE:
If Descale Function is set, Energy Save Mode will be
cancelled temporary.
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