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MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS
R-520K / R-52 0 J / R - 4 2 8 J
Followed by letter indicating color
K=black, W=white, S=stainless steel
C O N T E N T S
• For Customer Assistance
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• Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy ............................... ........ Inside Front Cover
• Consumer Limited Warranty ............................. 1
• Product Information Card ................................. 1
• Important Safe
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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 THE materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate APPLIANCE. cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTI
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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 the sides, top and at the rear of the oven for air circula- Unpacking and Examining Your Oven tion. Do not place or install the oven in any area where 1. Remove all packing materials from inside the oven heat and steam are generated; for example, next to or cavity. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE above a conventional gas or electric range or above a COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. conventional wall oven.
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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 for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch and always save it for reference. when cooking or reheating. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence hints and recipes. See pages 19
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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 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
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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 se- curely closed. 10 Oven light 4 Door hinges It will light when oven is operating or door is open. 5
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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 manual Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds completely. (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: even if they are both zeros. 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. will show
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S SENSOR COOK Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects 8. Check food temperature after cooking. If additional the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food time is needed, continue to cook manually. as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and 9. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch the CUSTOM power level for various foods and quantities. HELP pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in Using Sensor Settings: the displ
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S SENSOR COOK CHART (continued) F O O D A M O U N T P R O C E D U R E FRESH VEGETABLES: Soft Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables have just Broccoli .25 - 2.0 lb been washed. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic Brussels sprouts .25 - 2.0 lb wrap for tender-crisp vegetables. Touch FRESH VEGETABLES Cabbage .25 - 2.0 lb pad. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to Caulif. (flowerets) .
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S SENSOR COOK RECIPES 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 (
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S NOTE: REHEAT REHEAT allows you to heat many of your favorite 1. To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until foods. number in display is same as desired quantity to heat. Ex: touch BEVERAGE three times for 1.5 • Suppose you want to heat 2 fresh rolls or muffins. cups. More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart should be heated following the guidelines P R O C E D U R E D I S P L A Y in any microwave cookbook. FRESH ROLLS/ 2. The Reheat s
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S DEFROST MANUAL DEFROST If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on DEFROST automatically defrosts all the foods shown the DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in the DEFROST CHART on page 15. in the Amount column on the DEFROST CHART (see Round the weight to the nearest half pound. (Ex: if page 15), you need to defrost manually. the steak’s actual weight is 2.2 lb round to 2.0 lb If the You can defrost any frozen food, e
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S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S DEFROST CHART F O O D A M O U N T P R O C E D U R E GROUND .5 - 2.0 lb Remove any thawed pieces after each stage. Let stand, covered, for 5 to MEAT 10 minutes. STEAKS/ .5 - 3.0 lb After each stage, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed portions, shield CHOPS with small flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any meat or fish that is nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes. BONELESS .5 - 2.0 lb After each stage, if there are w
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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 TIMER DEMONSTRATION MODE • Suppose you want to time a 3 minute long distance To demonstrate, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number phone call. 0, then touch START/MINUTE PLUS and hold for 3 seconds. DEMO ON will appear in the display. P R O C E D U R E Cooking operations and specific special features can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For TIMER Touch TIMER/CLOCK 1 1 example, touch MINUTE PLUS and the display will CLOCK pad and nu
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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 NOTE: CUSTOM HELP Custom Help provides 4 features that make using 1. Auto Start can be used for manual cooking if clock your oven easy because specific instructions are is set. provided in the interactive display. 2. If the oven door is opened after programming Auto Start, it is necessary to touch the START/ 1. CHILD LOCK MINUTE PLUS pad for Auto Start time to appear The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation
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C L E A N I N G A N D C A R E 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 is made from mica so requires mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do special care. Keep the waveguide cover clean to assure not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner. good oven performance. Carefully wipe with a damp cloth any food spat
