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MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS
R-308N
R-307N
Followed by letter indicating color
W=White, P=Pewter, K=Black, S=Silver
CONTENTS
• For Customer Assistance ..... 2
• Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy ....................... 2
• Consumer Limited Warranty ....................... 3
• Product Information Card ........................... 3
• Important Safety Instructions ..................... 4
• Unpacking and Installation Instructions .... 5
• Groundin
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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:
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CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the fi rst 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
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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, fi re, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 15. See door surface cleaning instructions on page THE APPLIANCE. 18. 2. Read and follow the specifi c “PRECAUTIONS TO 16. To reduce the risk of fi re in the oven cavity: AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO E
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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Choosing a Location for Your Oven 1. Remove all packing materials from inside the oven You will use the oven frequently so plan its location for ease cavity. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE of use. It's wise, if possible, to have counter space on at least COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. one side of the oven. Allow at least 2 inches (50 mm) on the Read enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual. sides, top
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you 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 orde
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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 successfully • Paper towels are good for covering foods for in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does reheating and absorbing fat while cooking not touch the interior walls during cooking. bacon. Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking • Wax paper can be used for cooking 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 standin
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PA RT NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS 5 9 13 8 12 6 4 7 1 3 2 3 11 10 1 One touch door open button 8 Removable turntable Push to open door. Place the turntable on the turntable support 2 Oven door with see-through window securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. Only remove for cleaning. 3 Safety door latches 9 Ventilation openings (rear) The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 10 Oven light 4 Door hinges It will light when oven is opera
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P A R T NAMES CONTROL PANEL 12 18 11, 17 11, 17 11 11 16 12, 14 12, 13 15 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 10 1 1126 R-308N, 307N_En.indd 10 126 R-308N, 307N_En.indd 10 1 11/26/07 11:37:04 AM 1/26/07 11:37:04 AM
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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 the minutes, even if they are both zeros. � Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. 1. Plug in the oven. The oven display will begin PROCEDURE fl ashing “88:88” 2. Tou
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SPECIAL FEATURES POPCORN REHEAT/COOK REHEAT and COOK automatically compute the correct The POPCORN setting automatically provides the cor- heating or cooking time and microwave power level for rect cooking time for most brands of microwave popcorn. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. foods shown in the charts. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold bag and place in • Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of soup. oven according to directions. PROCEDURE • Suppose you want to pop a 3
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SPECIAL FEA TURES REHEAT CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. Pasta 1 - 4 cups Use this setting to heat prepared or homemade sauce. Place sauce in suitably- Sauce sized casserole and cover with lid or plastic wrap. At end, stir well and serve with cooked pasta. 2. Soup 1 - 4 cups Place in bowl or casserole. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. At end, stir, re-cover and let stand 1 to 3 minutes. 3. Pizza 1 - 4 slices Use this setting to reheat refrigerated leftover pizza. One slice is approximately
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SPECIAL FEA TURES COOK CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. Baked Potatoes 1 - 4 med. Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable. After cooking, remove from oven, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. 2. Fresh Vegetables 1 - 4 cups For beans, carrots, corn and peas, add 1 tablespoon of water per cup. For broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and caulifl ower, cook immediately after washing with no additional water. If you like tender crisp vegetables, double measured quantity per se
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SPECIAL FEA TURES NOTE: DEFROST Defrost automatically defrosts all the foods shown in the 1. Defrost can be programmed with More or Less Time DEFROST CHART below. Adjustment. Touch the POWER LEVEL pad once or Round the weight to the nearest tenth of a pound. twice after selecting the amount. See page 17. • Suppose you want to defrost a 3.0 pound steak. 2. To defrost other foods or foods above or below the weights allowed on DEFROST CHART. Use time and PROCEDURE 30% power. See MANUAL DEFROST
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SPECIAL FEA TURES SHORT CUTS MELT, SOFTEN and WARM automatically compute the correct heating time and microwave power level for melting, softening and warming foods shown in the chart below. • Suppose you want to melt 1 square of chocolate. PROCEDURE MELT 1 Touch MELT once. 2 Select desired food by touching number pad. 2 (Ex: Touch 2 for chocolate.) 3 Repeat touching same number pad to select quantity. (Ex: Touch x 2 2 2 two more times for 1 square.) START 4 Touch START pad. NO
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES DEMONSTRATION MODE MULTIPLE SEQUENCE To demonstrate, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number 0 COOKING pad, and touch START pad and hold for 3 seconds. Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic "SHO" will appear in the display. Cooking operations and cooking sequences, switching from one power level specifi c special features can now be demonstrated setting to another automatically. with no power in the oven. For example, touch MINUTE Sometimes cooking directions t
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES MINUTE PLUS Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by simply touching the MINUTE PLUS pad. You can also extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute by repeatedly touching the MINUTE PLUS pad during manual cooking. • Suppose you want to heat a cup of soup for one minute at 100%. PROCEDURE 1 Touch MINUTE PLUS MINUTE PLUS pad. NOTE: 1. To use Minute Plus, touch pad within 3 minutes after cooking, closing the door or touching the STOP/ CLEAR pad.
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SERVICE CALL CHECK Please check the following before calling for service: Place one cup of water in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup in the oven and close the door securely. Operate the oven for one minute at HIGH 100%. Does the oven light come on? YES _______ NO _______ A Does the cooling fan work? YES _______ NO _______ B (Put your hand over the rear ventilating openings.) C Does the turntable rotate? YES _______ NO _______ (It is normal for the turntable to turn in eithe
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SPECIFICATIONS R-308N R-307N AC Line Voltage: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: 1530W, 13 amps. Output Power: Microwave* 1100 watts (IEC Test Procedure) Frequency: 2450 MHz 1 1 1 1 1 3 20 /2" (W) x 12 /4" (H) x 17 /4" (D) 20 /2" (W) x 12 /4" (H) x 17 /8" (D) Outside Dimension: (520 mm x 310 mm x 437 mm) (520 mm x 310 mm x 441 mm) 3 1 1 Cavity Dimensions**: 14 /4" (W) x 8 /8" (H) x 15 /4" (D) (375 mm x 206 mm x 387 mm) Oven Capacity** 1.0 Cu. Ft. / 30L 5 Cooking Uniformity: Tu
