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SEC R305/308/309/310/312
MODELS
R-305A- R-305B-
R-308A- R-309B-
R-310A- R-312A-
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MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
CONTENTS
For Customer Assistance
............................. Inside Front Cover
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy ................. Inside Front Cover
Limited Warranty ............................. 1
Important Safety Instructions ........... 2
Installation Instructions .................... 3
Grounding Instructio
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 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 also save the original sales receipt for future reference. MODEL NUMBER ___________ SERIAL NUMBER __________ DATE OF PURCHASE ____________________________________ Dealer _____________________ Telephone ____________________ Servicer ___________
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 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 time period(s) set forth below. Th
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 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 the 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: appliance. a. Do not overcook food. Carefully at- 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- tend appliance when paper, plastic o
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Remove: 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVE GUIDE COVER, which is located on the right side in the oven cavity. Read enclosures and SAVE the Safety door Operation Manual. latches 2. the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surfaces, broken or
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW About Your Oven This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. and always save it for reference. Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the oven. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much Check it for microwave cooking principles, condensation as uncovered ones. Vents on the tec
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 About Utensils and Coverings It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many The following coverings are ideal: * Paper towels are good for covering foods for pieces already in your kitchen can be used reheating and absorbing fat while cooking successfully in your new microwave oven. bacon. Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and *Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating: reheating. ® * glass ceramic (Pyroceram ), such as ® Corningware . *Plastic wrap
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 About Microwave Cooking * Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas * Rearrange foods like meatballs halfway through toward outside of dish. 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 * Add standing time. Remove food from oven needed. Foods severely overcooked can smoke and stir, if possible. Cover for standing time or ignite. which allows the food
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 PART NAMES Microwave Oven Parts 5 9 0 8 C 6 B 4 7 1 3 2 A3 8 Removable turntable 1 One touch door open button Push to open door. Place the turntable on the turntable motor shaft and turntable support securely. The turntable 2 Oven door with see-through window will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. Only 3 Safety door latches remove for cleaning. The oven will not operate unless the door is 9 Ventilation openings (rear) securely closed. 10 Oven light 4 Door hinges It
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 To adjust quantity - touch pad again 11 11 To adjust quantity - touch pad again Popcorn Beverage Popcorn Beverage Reheat Baked Baked Reheat Casserole Casserole Potato Potato Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Roll/Muffin Vegetable Roll/Muffin Vegetable 1 Ground meat 1 Ground meat COMPU COMPU 2 Steaks / chops 10 10 2 Steaks/chops DEFROST DEFROST 3 Chicken pieces 3 Chicken pieces 12 3 45 6 78 9 POWER TIMER TIMER POWER 9,13 9,13 LEVEL CLOCK 9,13 CLOCK 9,13 LEVEL STOP START START STOP
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 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 * Before the oven can be used, follow these minutes, even if they are both zeros. procedures: * Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. 1) Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display will then begin flash
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 SPECIAL FEATURES CompuDefrost After the 1st stage, open the door. CompuDefrost automatically defrosts ground meat, Turn steak over and shield any warm portions. steaks, chops and chicken pieces. Close the door. * Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 lb. steak . START MINUTE PLUS Procedure Display Touch START pad. COMPU DEFROST After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield x 2 any warm portions. Close the door. Select desired food by touching COMPU START MINUTE PLUS DEFROST pa
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 Manual Defrost Instant Action (R-310A-, R-312A-) Instant Start (R-305A-, R-305B-, R-308A-, R-309B-) If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the Instant Action and Instant Start allow you to cook or COMPU DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in the “Amount” column on the COMPU DEFROST reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just CHART, you need to defrost manually. one pad. * Suppose you want to cook 3 medium baked potatoes. You can defrost
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 INSTANT ACTION / INSTANT START CHART Menu Amount Procedure 1-4 cups Reheat Use this pad to reheat refrigerated canned or homemade pasta Casserole 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, let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes. Pierce with fork in seve
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES Multiple Sequence Cooking Procedure The oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic 1. Enter time. 3 00 cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically. 2. TIMER Touch TIMER pad. Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one CLOCK power level and then change to a different power level. Your oven can do this automatically. Minute Plus * Suppose you want to cook roast beef for 5 minutes at 100% and then
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 CLEANING AND CARE Exterior The outside surface is painted. Clean the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner. Door Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak or dull the door surface. Touch Control Panel
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 SERVICE 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 dire
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 Vegetable Cooking Chart Microwave Time Standing Time, Vegetable Amount Cooking Procedure at HIGH (100%) Covered Artichokes 2 medium Trim and rinse. 5 min. 5-8 min. Fresh 2-qt. casserole. 2 tbsp. water. Cover with plastic wrap. Asparagus 1 lb. 2-qt. casserole. 2 tbsp. water. 2 min. 4-7 min. Fresh Spears Cover. Rearrange after 3 min. Beans Fresh, Green 1 lb. 1 1/2-in. pieces, 2-qt. casserole. 2 min. 9-13 min. and Wax 1/4 cup water. Cover. Stir twice. Beets 5 medium 3
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 Vegetable Cooking Chart (continued) Microwave Time Standing Time, Vegetable Amount Cooking Procedure at HIGH (100%) Covered Peas, Green Fresh 2 cups 1-qt. casserole. 1/4 cup water. 4-6 min. 3 min. Cover. Stir after 3 min. Potatoes 4 medium Peel and quarter potatoes. 2-qt. Boiled 10-12 min. 3 min. casserole. Cover. Stir after 5 min. Spinach 1 lb. Fresh Wash and trim. Add no water. 3-qt. 5-7 min. 2 min. casserole. Cover. Stir after 3 min. Squash 1 whole Prick; place on pa
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SEC R305/308/309/310/312 Meat Roasting Chart Cooking Preparation Microwave Internal Temp. Internal Temp. Cut Time at Removal after Standing BEEF 150°F 160°F Chuck or Large covered casserole. MED. (50%) Pot Roast Turn over halfway through cooking time. (cook in 1/2 cup liquid) (2-3 lbs.) Without vegetables 21-24 min. per lb. With 3-4 cups 27-30 min. per lb. cut-up vegetables Rack. Cover with plastic Eye of Round MED. (50%) wrap. Turn over halfway 120°F 130°F (2-3 lbs.) Rare: 5-8 min. per lb. thro
