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Quick, easy cooking just got quicker and easier with the Sharp R86STM

London, 07 May 2008 – Sharp has launched the feature-rich R86STM combination microwave oven with new quick and easy menu shortcut keys to make life in the kitchen simple.

Powerful double grill

The R86STM is a 26Ltr capacity, 900W, combination microwave with all the multi-functional features of microwave, convection oven and unique double grill - top 1200W and bottom 650W – to cook items efficiently from above and below  - no more soggy pizza bases.

The easy to clean stainless steel interior has a 325 mm metal cooking dish for food to sit inside, with the bottom grill operating from beneath. The top grill can also be used alone with a metal stand for perfect browning/crisping results.

Cooking options to keep it simple

Today’s microwave users need their product to perform the simplest of tasks. Sharp has added quick and easy cooking option keys alongside some helpful shortcuts, including easy risotto, take-away re-heat, melted butter and reheat soup. A special oven fresh programme option by simply adding a bowl of fresh water and lemon removes any nasty odours.

Sharp has also introduced Express Cook and Defrost options. Six simple programmed menus satisfy the users roasting needs from chilled or frozen for lamb, beef, chicken and pork. Four key defrost menus encompass meat joints, minced meat, chicken breasts and whole chicken. Simply choose the relevant option, enter the weight and start!

New auto cook menus

Making life in the kitchen easier doesn’t stop here. Sharp has added some new Auto Cook programme menus from chilled or frozen for ready meals, oven chips and crispy coated food. Speed and ease is also at the fingertips for healthy menu options such as grilled chicken breast, fresh or dry pasta and rice, as well as baked potatoes.

Key  features:       

•26 litre capacity  / 0.9 cut.ft

• Double grill (1200W  top - 650W bottom)

• 40° - 250° convention oven

• Five power levels

• 99 minute 99 second timer

• Stylish blue LCD display

• Energy save mode

• Six express cook functions

• Four express defrost functions

• Separate pizza function

• 10 Auto cook menus

• 4  handy short cut keys

• 4  Quick and Easy keys

• Cook time adjustment mode

The R86STM is available from May 2008 in John Lewis and Argos . 

ENDS 

For further information please contact:                                                                                Suzanna Rees MCIPR

PR & Communications Manager Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd

+44 (0)20 8734 2134 / +44 (0)7808 479 131                                                                   Suzanna.rees@sharp-uk.co.uk

Web site: www.sharp.co.uk/presscentre (includes RSS newsfeed)                                               

Contact details for publication

UK customer enquiries: 0800 262 958

Notes to editors

About Sharp Corporation

Founded in 1912, Sharp Electronics is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic equipment, appliances and components for the consumer and business markets, with a key focus on high definition LCD TVs, photovoltaic (solar electric) systems and document solutions.  It can claim one of the widest portfolios of business and lifestyle products under a single brand name in the world. 

The Corporation employs 47,750 people, of which nearly half are employed outside Japan. It operates in 30 countries and its products are distributed to 164 countries worldwide. As of March 2008, annual turnover is in excess of Yen 3,418 billion. 

Sharp is listed on the FTSE4Good Global Index and aims to be an environmentally advanced company that balances business growth and environmental protection. To help equalize greenhouse gas emissions, Sharp focuses its extensive research and development on energy-saving and energy-creating products. 

Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd has a head office is at Stockley Park in Uxbridge, West London. The company employs approximately 220 people within its Consumer Electronics and Business Product Divisions and annual UK turnover in 2005/6 was more than £209m. Sharp is the world’s largest manufacturer of photovoltaic cells and modules and, in the UK, opened it first PV manufacturing plant in Wrexham in 2004 to support the growing PV market across Europe

© 2008, Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. Specifications are subject to change without notice.  E&OE.

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