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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 2 Oven door with see-through window support securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. 3 Safety door latches Only remove for cleaning. The oven will not operate unless the 9 Ventilation openings (Rear) door is securely closed. 10 Oven light 4 Door hinges It will light when oven is operating or 5 Door seals and sealing surfaces door i
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P A R T NAMES CONTROL PANEL R-520D / R-420D 10 17 10-12 14 15 16 17 9 9 9 Number next to the key panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information. 8
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BEFORE OPERATING MANUAL OPERATION • Before operating your new microwave oven make TIME COOKING sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 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 show SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS PROCEDUR
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SPECIAL FEATURES SENSOR COOK Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects 9. Sensor Cook can only be entered within 1 minute the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food after cooking, opening and closing the door or as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and touching the STOP/CLEAR pad. power level for various foods and quantities. 10.Each food has a cooking hint. Touch CUSTOM HELP pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the Using Sensor Settings: display. 1. A
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SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOK CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Reheat Sensor 4 - 36 oz Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to be reheated. Flatten, if possible. Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper. Use covers such as plastic wrap or lids with larger quanti- ties of more dense foods such as stews. After reheating, stir well, if possible. Re-cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes. Foods should be very hot. If not, continue to heat with variable power and time. Baked Potatoes 1
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SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOK CHART (continued) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Ground Meat .25 - 2.0 lb Use this setting to cook ground beef or turkey as patties or in a casserole to be added to other ingredients. Place patties on a microwave-safe rack and cover with wax paper. Place ground meat in a casserole and cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. When oven stops, turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces. Re-cover and touch START. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 2
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SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOK RECIPES (continued) Glazed Apple Slices Makes 6 to 8 servings 1/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons apricot preserves 4 baking apples (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg sliced into 8 pieces each 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons chopped green pistachios 1/2 cup sugar 1 Combine brown sugar, margarine and apricot preserves in a small bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) unt
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SPECIAL FEA TURES INSTANT ACTION Instant Action allows you to cook or reheat many of cook. Ex: touch FRESH ROLLS & MUFFINS two your favorite foods by touching just one pad. times for 2 fresh rolls/muffins. More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart should be heated • Suppose you want to heat 2 fresh rolls/muffins. following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 2. To use any Instant Action pad, touch within 1 minute after cooking, opening and closing the door o
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SPECIAL FEA TURES COMPU DEFROST CompuDefrost automatically defrosts all the foods NOTE: shown in the CompuDefrost Chart below. 1. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed Round the weight to the nearest half pound. (Ex: if the weight as indicated in chart below, ERROR will steak’s actual weight is 2.2 lb round to 2.0 lb If the appear in the display. steak’s weight is 2.4 lb round to 2.5 lb.) 2. CompuDefrost can be programmed with More or To enter weight, touch the desired COMPU
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES MANUAL DEFROST KITCHEN TIMER If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the • Suppose you want to time a 3 minute long distance CompuDefrost Chart or is above or below the limits in phone call. the “Amount” column on the CompuDefrost Chart, you PROCEDURE need to defrost manually. Touch KITCHEN TIMER KITCHEN You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previ- 1 pad. TIMER ously cooked, by using Power Level 3. Follow the exact 3-step procedure found under Tim
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES 3. Be sure to choose foods that can be left in the oven CUSTOM HELP safely until the Auto Start time. Acorn or butternut Custom Help provides 5 features which make using squash are often a good choice. your oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the interactive display. 4. If you wish to know the time of day, simply touch the CLOCK pad. As long as your finger is touching the 1. CHILD LOCK CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed. The Child Lock pre
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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. Exterior Touch Control Panel Care should be t
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MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS
R-520D / R-420D
Followed by letter indicating color
K=black, W=white
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
• Unpac
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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 the 12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. appliance. 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or TIONS TO AVOID POSSIB
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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ease of use. It's wise, if possible, to have counter space Unpacking and Examining Your Oven on at least one side of the oven. Allow at least 2 inches Remove: on the sides, top and at the rear of the oven for air 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; circulation. Do not place or install the oven in any area however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE where heat and steam are generated; for example, COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall.
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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 ordering Condensation is a normal p
