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MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS
R-402J / R-403K / R-405K
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
• Grounding Instructions ............................... 5
• Information Y
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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 THE combustible materials are placed inside the APPLIANCE. oven to facilitate cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic 2. Read and follow the specifi c “PRECAUTIONS TO bags before pla
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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 cavity. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE ease of use. It's wise, if possible, to have counter space COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. on at least one side of the oven. Allow at least 2 inches on Read enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual. the sides, top and at the
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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 21 and 22 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 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 microwave cooking
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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 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 operating or door is open. 5 Door s
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P A R T NAMES CONTROL PANEL R-402J R-403K 19 18 13 18 13 19 18 18 12 12 11 11 11 11 17 17 15 15 16 13-14 16 13-14 R-405K 13 19 18 12 11 11 18 15 13-14 16 17 17 17 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 10 4 402J 403K 405K manual_418.indd 10 02J 403K 405K manual_418.indd 10 1 16.03.2006 11:49:15 Uhr 6.03.2006 11:49:15 Uhr
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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. fl ashing 88:88 . 4. Return the time of day to the display. 2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad.
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MANUAL OPERATION TO SET POWER LEVEL MANUAL DEFROST If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on There are eleven preset power levels. 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 15), you need to defrost manually. and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for specifi c recommendations. You
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SPECIAL FEATURES COOK POPCORN COOK automatically computes the correct cooking The POPCORN setting automatically provides the cor- time and microwave power level for foods shown in rect cooking time for most brands of microwave popcorn. the chart on page 14. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold bag and place in • Suppose you want to cook 3 medium baked potatoes. oven according to directions. PROCEDURE DISPLAY • Suppos
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SPECIAL FEA TURES COOK CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. Baked 1-6 medium Pierce with fork in several places; place on paper towel on turntable. At end of Potatoes cooking time, remove from oven, wrap in foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. 2. Fresh 1-6 cups For beans, carrots, corn and peas, add 1 tablespoon of water per cup. For Vegetables broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and caulifl ower, cook immediately after washing with no additional water. If you like tender crisp vegetables, double or
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SPECIAL FEA TURES PROCEDURE DISPLAY DEFROST DEFROST automatically defrosts all the foods shown 5 After the 1st stage, open the door, turn steak over in the DEFROST CHART below. Round the weight to and shield any warm portions. Close the door. the nearest tenth of a pound. To enter weight, touch DEFROST and number pad for desired food then number pads for weight. START Touch START pad. • Suppose you want to defrost a 3.0 pound steak. 6 After the 2nd stage, open the door
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SPECIAL FEA TURES PROCEDURE DISPLAY REHEAT REHEAT automatically computes the correct heating LBS. time and microwave power level for foods shown in 3 COOK 2 X2 3 the chart below. Repeat touching same number pad 2 to • Suppose you want to reheat 3 cups of soup. increase quantity to 3 cups. (Ex: touch 2 two PROCEDURE DISPLAY more times for 3 cups or hold down until the desired quantity appears.) REHEAT 1 COOK START Touch REHEAT once. 4 Touch START pad. O 2 N
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SPECIAL FEA TURES NOTE: SHORT CUTS 1. To melt, soften or warm other food or foods except MELT, SOFTEN and WARM automatically compute the quantity listed in the SHORT CUTS CHART, the correct heating time and microwave power level use manual operation. for melting, softening and warming foods shown in the 2. SHORT CUTS can be programmed with MORE OR chart below. LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT. See page 18. • Suppose you want to melt 1 square of chocolate. PROCEDURE MELT 1 Touch MELT onc
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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 cooking sequences, switching from one power level POPCORN, COOK, REHEAT, SHORT CUTS or setting to another automatically. DEFROST settings slightly more done, touch the POWER LEVEL pad once after touching your Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one choice of pads or
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES CHILD LOCK DEMONSTRATION MODE The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation To demonstrate, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number such as by small children. 0 and then touch the START pad and hold for three seconds. will appear in the display. Cooking DEMO The oven can be set so that the control panel is deacti- operations and specifi c special features can now be vated or locked. To set, touch TIMER/CLOCK pad, the demonstrated with no power in the oven
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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, located on the right side wall, mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do is made from mica so requires special care. Keep not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner. the waveguide cover clean to assure good oven per- formance. Carefully wipe with a da
