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®
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
®
MODEL
R-216L
followed by letter Indicating color
S=Stainless steel
CONTENTS
• Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy ................................. Inside Front Cover
• For Customer Assistance .... Inside Front Cover
• Consumer Limited Warranty ........................... 1
• Product lnformation Card ................................ 1
• Important Safety Instructions .......................... 2
• Unpacking and Installation Inst
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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. Please provide the following information when you write or call: model number, serial number, date of purchase, your complete mailing address (including zip code), your daytime telephone number (including area code) and description of the problem.
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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 expo- sure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using the ap- 15. See door surface cleaning instructions on pliance. page 16. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE a. Do no
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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and Examining Your Oven and latches and dents inside the cavity or on Remove: the door. If there is any damage, do not oper- ate the oven and contact your dealer or 1.all packing materials from inside the oven SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER. cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on Choosing a Location for Your Oven the right cavity You will use the oven frequently so plan its Safety door latches wall. Read enclo- locatio
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is valuable: read it care- you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It fully and always save it for reference. is normal for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, tech- Condensation is a normal part of microwave cook- niques, hints and recipes. See pages 18 and 19 ing. Room humidity and the moistur
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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 suc- • Paper towels are good for covering foods for cessfully in your new microwave oven. Make sure reheating and absorbing fat while cooking ba- the utensil does not touch the interior walls during con. cooking. •Wax paper can be used for cooking and re- Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking heating. an
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INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING • Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas to- • Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway wards 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 al- lo
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PART NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS 9 10 5 13 4 12 8 1 7 3 2 6 11 1 Door opening button 8 Removable turntable Push to open door. Place the turntable on the turntable support securely. The turntable will 2 Oven door with see-through window rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. 3 Safety door latches Only remove for cleaning. The oven will not operate unless the 9 Ventilation openings (Rear) door is securely closed. 10 Oven light 4 Door hinges It will light when oven is operating. 5 Door seals and seal
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PA RT NAMES R-216LS 11 10 12,13 12 14 9,14,15 9,15 9,15 9 Number next to the control panel illustration indi- cates page on which there are a feature descrip- tion and usage information. 8
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BEFORE OPERATING MANUAL OPERATION • Before operating your new microwave oven make TIME COOKING sure you read and understand this operation Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 manual completely. seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after • Before the oven can be used, follow these pro- the minutes, even if they are both zeros. cedures: • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven dis- play will then begin flashing . 88:88 PROCEDURE
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SPECIAL FEATURES DEFROST Defrost automatically defrosts ground meat, steaks, chops and poultry. 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 steak’s weight is 2.4 lb, round to 2.5 lb.) • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 lb steak. NOTE: PROCEDURE 1. Defrost can only be used within 3 minutes after You do not need to select cooking, opening and closing the door or touch- 1 food. To enter weight, touch ing the STOP/CLEAR pad. the D
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SPECIAL FEA TURES MANUAL DEFROST POPCORN If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on The popcorn setting automatically provides the cor- the DEFROST CHART or is above or below the rect cooking time for most brands of microwave limits in the AMOUNT column on the DEFROST popcorn. See the chart below. CHART, you need to defrost manually. • Suppose you want to pop a regular size (3.5 oz/ You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or pre- 100g) bag. viously cooked, by using 30% power leve
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SPECIAL FEA TURES REHEAT / COOK NOTE: Reheat and Cook automatically compute the cor- rect warming or cooking time and microwave power 1. To heat or cook other food or foods above or level for foods shown in the charts. below the quantity allowed on the REHEAT • Suppose you want to heat 2 cups of soup. CHART or COOK CHART, cook manually. 2.Reheat and Cook can be programmed with PROCEDURE More or Less Time Adjustment. Touch POWER Touch REHEAT once. LEVEL once or twice before touching START. 1 See
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SPECIAL FEA TURES REHEAT CHART FOOD PROCEDURE AMOUNT 1. Casserole 1 - 2 cups Use to reheat refrigerated canned or homemade pasta with sauce or other cooked casserole. For room temperature pasta or casserole, use Less option. For pasta without sauce double the quantity per setting. For example, measure 2 cups of cooked noodles and program for 1 cup. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes. 2. Soup 1 - 2 cups Place in bowl or casserole. Cover with
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SPECIAL FEA TURES NOTE: SHORT CUTS 1. Short Cut pads can only be used within 3 min- Short Cuts automatically compute the correct heat- utes after cooking, opening and closing the door ing time and microwave power level for softening or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad. ice cream and warming syrup. 2. To soften or warm other food or foods except • Suppose you want to warm 1/4 cup of syrup. the quantity listed in the SHORT CUTS CHART, PROCEDURE cook manually. 3. Short Cuts can be programmed with More
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES MINUTE PLUS TIMER Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at • Suppose you want to time a 3-minute long dis- 100% by simply touching the MINUTE PLUS pad. tance phone call. You can also extend cooking time in multiples of 1 PROCEDURE PROCEDURE minute by repeatedly touching the MINUTE PLUS pad during manual cooking. Enter time. 1 • Suppose you want to heat a cup of soup for one minute. Touch TIMER pad. 2 PROCEDURE Touch MINUTE PLUS 1 pad. CHILD LOCK The Child Lock pr
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CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven dur- ing cleaning. Exterior The outside surface is painted. Clean the outside with mild soap and water. Then wipe with a clean damp- ened cloth and polish dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner. Door Wipe the window on both sides with a soft damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a soft
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SERV ICE CALL CHECK Please check the following before calling for service: Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the oven and close the door securely. Operate the oven for one minute at HIGH 100%. A Does the oven light come on? YES _______ NO _______ B Does the cooling fan work? YES _______ NO _______ (Put your hand over the rear ventilating openings.) C Does the turntable rotate? YES _______ NO _______ (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.) D Is the water in
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COOKING REFERENCE MEATS, POULTRY, FISH, SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking. FOOD POWER LEVEL TIME Boneless High 1st side 2 minutes 3 1 Chicken 2nd side 2 - 4 Bacon High /4 - 1 /4 min./slice Breasts minutes 1 Frankfurter in Bun 70% 1 - 1 /2 minutes Chicken High 4 - 8 minutes/lb Ground Beef High 4 - 6 minutes 1 Pieces 9 - 17 /2 minutes/kg for Casseroles Fish High 5 - 6 minutes (1 lb / 450 g) Fillets (1lb / 450 g) Hamburger High 1st side 2 minutes 1 Fish Steaks 70% 6 - 8 minutes Patties(2) 2
