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OVER THE RA N G E MO D E L S
R-1520L (Follow by letter indicating color: K=black, W=white)
R-1514 (Stainless)
1.R-1520L,1514_446-KM.indd 1 2/20/06 8:55:50 AM
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F O R C U S T O M E R A S S I S T A N C E 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 ___________
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C O N T E N T S For Customer Assistance .......................... 2 Sensor Cook Center ................................. 16 Precautions to Avoid Possible Sensor Cook Recipes ............................... 17 Exposure to Excessive Reheat ...................................................... 18 Microwave Energy .................................. 2 Defrost Center ........................................... 19 Contents ...................................................... 3 Keep Warm Plus
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C O N S U M E R L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y 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.
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I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S 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 THE materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate APPLIANCE. cooking. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO b. Remove wire twist-ties from
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U N P A C K I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Open the bottom of the carton, bend the carton flaps back and tilt the oven over to rest on plasticfoam pad. Lift carton off oven and remove all packing materials, WALL and TOP CABINET TEMPLATE, Turntable, and Turntable Support. SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. 1. Remove the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. 2. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right side wall of the oven cavity.
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I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch and always save it for reference. when cooking or reheating. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence hints and recipes. See pages 27 a
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I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W 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 successfully • Paper towels are good for covering foods for re- in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does heating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. not touch the interior walls during cooking. • Wax paper can be used for cooking and Use these utensils for safe
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I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W 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.
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P A R T N A M E S FRONT VIEW 14 12 14 7 8 9 2 15 10 16 11 13 6 1 4 3 5 6 17 (Front of Microwave) BOTTOM VIEW (Rear of Microwave) 18 1 Oven door with see-through window 10 Auto-Touch control panel Be careful with the edge of the oven door as it is 11 One touch DOOR OPEN button glass and could chip or break. Push to open door. 2 Door hinges 12 Louver 3 Waveguide cover: 13 Nameplate DO NOT REMOVE. 14 Louver screws 4 Turntable motor shaft Remove screws to replace charcoal filter.
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P A R T N A M E S CONTROL PANEL Words in the lower portion of the display will light to indicate what function is in progress. 20 20 21 15 22 22 16 12 18 22 19 22 13 12 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 11 1.R-1520L,1514_446-KM.indd 11 2/20/06 8:56:08 AM
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B E F O R E O P E R A T I N G • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display will show SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK . 2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. : will appear. 3. Set clock. TO SET THE CLOCK • Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an
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M A N U A L O P E R A T I O N • Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%. TIME COOKING Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds P R O C E D U R E D I S P L A Y (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. 5 0 0 1 • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. 5:00 COOK Enter defrost time. P R O C E D U R E D I S P L A Y POWER P-30 x 8 1 5 0 0 LEVEL 2 COOK 5:00 COOK Enter cooking time. Touch POWER LEVEL pad eight
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S SENSOR COOK 7. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when Sharp’s Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects popping popcorn, the oven will turn off, and the the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food correct time of day will be displayed. If the sensor as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and does not detect vapor properly when cooking other power level for various foods and quantities. foods, will be displayed, an
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S INSTANT SENSOR Instant Sensor allows you to cook or reheat many of NOTE: your favorite foods by touching just one pad. 1. Instant Sensor can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 22. • Suppose you want to cook 2 baked potatoes. 2. The final result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). P R O C E D U R E Check food for temperature after heating. If additional time is needed, continue to heat manua
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S SENSOR COOK CENTER You can cook many foods by touching the Sensor Cook NOTE: Center pad and the food number. You don’t need to 1. Sensor Cook Center can be programmed with calculate cooking time or power level. More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 22. • Suppose you want to cook ground meat. 2. The final result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). P R O C E D U R E Check food for temperature after h
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S SENSOR COOK RECIPES Glazed Apple Slices Makes 6 to 8 servings 1/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons apricot preserves 4 baking apples (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg sliced into 8 pieces each 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons chopped green pistachios 1/2 cup sugar 1 Combine brown sugar, margarine and apricot preserves in a small bowl. Microwave at HIGH (
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S REHEAT Reheat allows you to heat three of your favorite foods NOTE: by touching just one pad. 1. To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until number in display is same as desired quantity to • Suppose you want to heat 2 fresh rolls or muffins. cook. Ex: touch BEVERAGE three times for 1.5 cups. More or less food than the quantity listed in the P R O C E D U R E D I S P L A Y chart should be heated following the guidelines in any FRESH ROLLS/ microw
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S DEFROST CENTER DEFROST CENTER automatically defrosts all the foods 3 After the 2nd stage, open the door and shield shown in the DEFROST CENTER CHART below. any warm portions. Close the door. Round the weight to the nearest half pound. (Ex: if the steak's actual weight is 2.2 lb round to 2.0 lb. If the START Touch START/ steak's weight is 2.4 lb round to 2.5 lb). MINUTE PLUS MINUTE PLUS pad. Touch DEFROST CENTER pad and the desired number for fo
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S KEEP WARM PLUS HOT WATER KEEP WARM PLUS allows you to keep food warm for HOT WATER heats 1 to 6 cups of tap water to prepare 30 minutes. coffee, tea, bouillon and instant soup as well as heat the water to cook pasta. When preparing individual DIRECT USE cups, place instant coffee, tea or bouillon in cup and stir before heating. Allow to stand 20 seconds after • Suppose you want to keep a cup of soup warm for 30 minutes. heating before stirring and drinking. St
