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MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
R-409HK
CONTENTS
• For Customer Assistance
................. Inside Front Cover
• Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy .................. Inside Front Cover
• Consumer Limited Warranty....................... 1
• Product Information Card ........................... 1
• Important Safety Instructions ..................... 2
• Unpacking and Installation Instructions ... 3
• Grounding Instructions ...............................
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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: DIA
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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 exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING combustible materials are placed inside the THE APPLIANCE. oven to facilitate cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO bags before placing bag
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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS on at least one side of the oven. Allow at least 2 inches Unpacking and Examining Your Oven on the sides, top and at the rear of the oven for air Remove: circulation. Do not place or install the oven in any area 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; where heat and steam are generated; for example, however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE next to or above a conventional gas or electric range COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. or a
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully 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. Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. See pages 19 and 20 for ordering the amount of moisture that
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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 success- • Paper towels are good for covering foods for re- fully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the heating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. •Wax paper can be used for cooking and Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking reheating. 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 standing time which allows
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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 seals and sealing su
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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. Close the door. The oven display 3. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. will then begin flashing . 88:88 4. Return the time of day to the display. 2. Touch the STOP/CLE
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MANUAL OPERATION TO SET POWER LEVEL MANUAL DEFROST There are eleven preset power levels. If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on 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 13), you need to defrost manually. and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations. You can defrost any froz
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SPECIAL FEATURES POPCORN The POPCORN setting automatically provides the •Touch POPCORN once for 3.5 oz bag (regular). correct cooking time for most brands of microwave •Touch POPCORN twice for 2.85 - 3.5 oz bag (light popcorn. You may wish to try several and choose your regular). favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold bag and •Touch POPCORN three times for 1.5 or 1.75 oz bag place in oven according to directions. (snack). • Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz bag (regular) of popcorn. PROCEDU
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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 Potatoes of 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 cauliflower, cook immediately after washing with no additional water. If you like tender crisp vegetables, double or tr
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SPECIAL FEA TURES DEFROST After the 1st stage, open the door, turn steak 5 DEFROST automatically defrosts all the foods shown over and shield any warm portions. in the DEFROST CHART below. Round the weight to Close the door and START the nearest tenth of a pound. To enter weight, touch touch START pad. DEFROST and number pad for desired food then number pads for weight. After the 2nd stage, open the door and shield 6 • Suppose you want to defrost a 3.0 pound steak . any warm portions. PROCEDURE
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SPECIAL FEA TURES REHEAT REHEAT automatically computes the correct heating NOTE: time and microwave power level for foods shown in the 1. To reheat different foods or foods above or below chart below. the quantity allowed on the REHEAT CHART, use manual operation. • Suppose you want to reheat 3 cups of soup. 2. Reheat can be programmed with More or Less Time PROCEDURE DISPLAY Adjustment. See page 16. 1 REHEAT FOOD Touch REHEAT once. 2 2 2 Select desired Reheat setting. (Ex: touch number CUPS 1 p
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SPECIAL FEA TURES REHEAT CHART (continued) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 5. Dinner 1 plate Use this setting to reheat precooked foods from the refrigerator. Place meaty Plate portions and bulky vegetables to outside of plate. Cut large items like baked potatoes in smaller pieces. Flatten foods such as mashed potatoes and other dense foods. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. ONE PLATE ONLY. After cooking, check that food is very hot throughout and that the bottom center of the plate is very hot. If n
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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 or DEFROST settings setting to another automatically. slightly more done, touch the POWER LEVEL pad once after touching your choice of pads or before Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one touching START pad. The display will show . MOR
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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, close the door then touch the START pad and hold for three seconds. will appear in the display. DEMO The oven can be set so that the control panel is Cooking operations and specific special features can deactivated or locked. To set, touch TIMER/CLOCK now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For pad, t
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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 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 c
