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MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
R-408J
Followed by letter indicating color
K=black, W=white
CONTENTS
• For Customer Assistance
................. Inside Front Cover
• Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy .................. Inside Front Cover
• Consumer Limited Warranty....................... 1
• Product Information Card ........................... 1
• Important Safety Instructions ..................... 2
• Unpacking and Installation Instructions ... 3
• Gro
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FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE To aid in reporting this microwave oven in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number located on the unit. We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference. MODEL NUMBER ________________________ SERIAL NUMBER ______________ DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________ DEALER ____________________________ TELEPHONE ________________ SERVICER ___________________________ TELEPHONE ________________ TO PHONE: DIA
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CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 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 defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below. This warranty does not
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING combustible materials are placed inside the THE APPLIANCE. oven to facilitate cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO bags before placing bag
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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ease of use. It's wise, if possible, to have counter space Unpacking and Examining Your Oven on at least one side of the oven. Allow at least 2 inches Remove: on the sides, top and at the rear of the oven for air 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; circulation. Do not place or install the oven in any area however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE where heat and steam are generated; for example, COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall.
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. when cooking or reheating. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. See pages 19 and 20 for ordering Condensation is a normal p
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INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many The following coverings are ideal: pieces already in your kitchen can be used success- • Paper towels are good for covering foods for re- fully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the heating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. •Wax paper can be used for cooking and Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking reheating. and
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INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING • Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards • Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway outside of dish. through cooking both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside. • Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food • Add standing time. Remove food from oven and severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allows
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PA RT NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL PARTS Words in the lower portion of the display will light to indicate what function is in progress. Indicators 17 10 13 1 One touch door open button Push to open door. 2 Oven door with see-through window 13 16 9 3 Safety door latches 8 The oven will not operate unless the door is 8 16 securely closed. 10-11 4 Door hinges 5 Door seals and sealing surfaces 6 Turntable motor shaft 12-13 7 Removable turntable support Carefully place the turntable support in
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BEFORE OPERATING • Before operating your new microwave oven make STOP/CLEAR sure you read and understand this operation manual Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to: completely. 1. Erase if you make a mistake during programming. • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 2. Cancel timer. 1. Plug in the oven. The oven display will then begin 3. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. flashing . 88:88 4. Return the time of day to the display. 2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. : 5. Can
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MANUAL OPERATION TO SET POWER LEVEL MANUAL DEFROST There are eleven preset power levels. If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits Using lower power levels increases the cooking time in the Amount column on the DEFROST CHART (see which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk page 14), you need to defrost manually. and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations. You can defrost any frozen
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SPECIAL FEATURES POPCORN The POPCORN setting automatically provides the •Touch POPCORN once for 3.5 oz bag (Regular). correct cooking time for most brands of microwave •Touch POPCORN twice within 2 seconds for 2.85 - popcorn. You may wish to try several and choose your 3.5 oz bag (Regular Light). favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold bag and •Touch POPCORN three times within 3 seconds for place in oven according to directions. 1.2 or 1.6 oz bag (Mini). • Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz b
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SPECIAL FEA TURES COOK CENTER CHART (continued) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE GROUND .3-2.0 lb Use this setting to cook ground beef or poultry as patties or in a casserole to be MEAT added to other ingredients. Place patties on a microwave-safe rack and cover with wax paper. Place ground meat in a casserole and cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. When oven stops, turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces. Re-cover and touch START/MINUTE PLUS. After cooking, let stand, cover
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SPECIAL FEA TURES REHEAT CUPS 2 3 REHEAT automatically computes the correct heating 3 time and microwave power level for foods shown in the Repeat touching same number pad 2 to chart below. increase quantity to 3 cups. (Ex: touch two • Suppose you want to reheat 3 cups of soup. more times for 3 cups or hold down until the desired quantity appears.) PROCEDURE Touch START/MINUTE START 4 1 REHEAT PLUS pad. MINUTE PLUS FOOD NOTE: Touch REHEAT once. 1. To increase quantity, touch same number pad for
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SPECIAL FEA TURES REHEAT CHART (continued) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 6. Fresh 1-8 Use this setting to warm rolls, muffins, biscuits, bagels etc. Large items Rolls/ should be considered as 2 or 3 regular size. Arrange on plate; cover Muffins with paper towel. For refrigerated rolls or muffins, it may be necessary to double the entered amount to ensure the proper serving temperature. For example, enter quantity of 2 for 1 refrigerated muffin. 7. Frozen 1-8 Use this setting to warm frozen rolls, muffi
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SPECIAL FEA TURES DEFROST After the 1st stage, open the door, turn steak 5 DEFROST automatically defrosts all the foods shown over and shield any warm portions. in the DEFROST CHART below. Round the weight to START Touch START/ the nearest tenth of a pound. To enter weight, touch MINUTE PLUS MINUTE PLUS pad. DEFROST and number pad for desired food then number pads for weight. After the 2nd stage, open the door and shield 6 • Suppose you want to defrost a 3.0 pound steak . any warm portions. STAR
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SPECIAL FEA TURES NOTE: SHORT CUTS 1. To melt, soften or warm other food or foods except SHORT CUTS automatically compute the correct heat- the quantity listed in the SHORT CUTS CHART, use ing time and microwave power level for melting, soften- manual operation. ing and warming foods shown in the chart. 2. SHORT CUTS can be programmed with More or • Suppose you want to melt 1 square of chocolate. Less Time Adjustment. See page 16. PROCEDURE Touch MELT once. MELT 1 Select desired food by 2 touchi
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES MULTIPLE SEQUENCE MORE OR LESS TIME COOKING ADJUSTMENT Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic Should you discover that you like any of the COOK, cooking sequences, switching from one power level POPCORN, SHORT CUTS, REHEAT or DEFROST setting to another automatically. settings slightly more done, touch the POWER LEVEL pad once after touching your choice of pads or before Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one touching START/MINUTE PLUS pad. The
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES DEMONSTRATION MODE CHILD LOCK The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation To demonstrate, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number 0 such as by small children. and then touch the START/MINUTE PLUS pad and hold for three seconds. will appear in the The oven can be set so that the control panel is DEMO display. Cooking operations and specific special deactivated or locked. To set, touch TIMER/CLOCK features can now be demonstrated with no power in pad, the number 1 and
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CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. Exterior Waveguide Cover The outside surface is painted. Clean the outside with The waveguide cover is made from mica so requires mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do special care. Keep the waveguide cover clean to as- not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner. sure good oven performance. Carefully wipe with a damp cloth any food spatters from the
