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MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS
R-402J/R-403K/R-405K/R-408L/R-410L
Followed by letter indicating color
K=black, W=white, S=stainless steel
C O N T E N T S
• 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 Ins
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F O R C U S T O M E R A S S I S T A N C E 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 ___________
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C O N S U M E R L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y 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.
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I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S 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 “PRECAUTIO
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U N P A C K I N G A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Choosing a Location for Your Oven You will use the oven frequently so plan its location for ease 1. Remove all packing materials from inside the oven cavity. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE of use. It's wise, if possible, to have counter space on at COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. least one side of the oven. Allow at least 2 inches on the Read enclosures and SAVE the Operat
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I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W 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
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I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W 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 cooki
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I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W 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.
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P A R T N A M E S 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
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P A R T N A M E S CONTROL PANEL R - 4 0 2 J / R - 4 0 3 K R - 4 0 5 K 18 12 18 18 12 17 11 11 17 11 11 16 11 11 15 18 14 12-13 15 12-13 14 16 16 16 (R-403K has a slightly different design.) R - 4 0 8 L R - 4 1 0 L 12 18 11 11 17 12 18 17 11 11 11 16 11 15 15 14 12-13 14 12-13 16 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 10 R-402J,R403K_EN.indd 10 12/1/06 7:29:14 PM
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B E F O R E O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L O P E R A T I O N • 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 P R O C
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S POPCORN COOK 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. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. the chart on page 13. 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. P R O C E D U
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S COOK CHART F O O D A M O U N T P R O C E D U R E 1. Baked Potatoes 1 - 6 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 - 6 cups For beans, carrots, corn and peas, add 1 tablespoon of water per cup. For broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower, cook immediately after washing with no additional water. If you like tender crisp vegetables, dou
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S P R O C E D U R E REHEAT REHEAT automatically computes the correct heating 3 Repeat touching same time and microwave power level for foods shown in number pad 2 to increase the chart below. quantity to 3 cups. • Suppose you want to reheat 3 cups of soup. (Ex: touch 2 two more 2 X2 times for 3 cups or hold P R O C E D U R E down until the desired quantity appears.) 1 Touch REHEAT once. REHEAT 4 Touch START pad. START 2 Select desired REHEAT
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S 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. To enter weight, touch DEFROST pad and number pad 2. To defrost other foods or foods above or below the for desired food then number pads for weight. weights allowed on DEFROST
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S MANUAL DEFROST SHORT CUTS If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the MELT, SOFTEN and WARM automatically compute DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in the the correct heating time and microwave power level “Amount” column on the DEFROST CHART, you need for melting, softening and warming foods shown in the to defrost manually. chart below. You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously • Suppose you want to melt 1 square of
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O T H E R C O N V E N I E N T F E A T U R E S 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 "DEMO" will appear in the display. Cooking operations cooking sequences, switching from one power level and specific special features can now be demonstrated setting to another automatically. with no power in the oven. For example, touch MINUTE Sometimes
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O T H E R C O N V E N I E N T F E A T U R E S MINUTE PLUS NIGHT LIGHT (For R-402J/403K/405K) Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by Touch the NIGHT LIGHT pad once to turn on the light simply touching the MINUTE PLUS pad. You can also and touch again to turn off. extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute by repeatedly The night light turns off automatically when you start touching the MINUTE PLUS pad during manual cooking. cooking and after the light has been on for 9 hour
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S E R V I C E C A L L C H E C K 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%. 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 either
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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S AC Line Voltage Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required 1600 watts, 13.5 amps. Output Power* 1100 watts (IEC Test Procedure) Frequency 2450 MHz 5 3 7 R-402J: 21 /8" x 12 /8" x 17 /8" (550 mm x 315 mm x 453 mm) 5 3 1 R-403K: 21 /8" x 12 /8" x 17 /2" (550 mm x 315 mm x 443 mm) Outside Dimensions (WxHxD) 5 3 5 R-405K: 21 /8" x 12 /8" x 17 /8" (550 mm x 315 mm x 449 mm) 5 3 1 R-408L/R-410L: 21 /8" x 12 /8" x 17 /2" (550 mm x 315 mm x 446 mm) 3 3 3 15
