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MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS
R-309Y
Followed by letter indicating color
K = black, W = white, V = silver
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
• Federal Communication Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statem
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FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE IMPORTANT! Register within 10 days of purchase. Register ONLINE at www.sharpusa.com/productregistration 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 ___________________________
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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, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 11. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 16. To reduce the risk of fi re in the oven cavity: a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance 12. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO when paper, plastic, or other
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT WARNING: This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in
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INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. Examine the oven after unpacking. Check for damage such as a misaligned door, broken door or dent in the cavity. If any damage is visible, DO NOT INSTALL, and notify your dealer immediately. 2. Level, flat location. Install the microwave oven on a level, fl at surface. 3. Ventilation. Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and eventually cause a failure. For proper ventilation, allow 3 inches of space between oven top
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SPECIFICATIONS 120V AC, 60Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH POWER SUPPLY GROUNDING INPUT POWER 1500 W MICROWAVE ENERGY OUTPUT 1000 W FREQUENCY 2,450MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 20.3 x 12.0 x 14.8 in. CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 14.0 x 9.4 x 14.1 in. CAVITY VOLUME 1.1 cu.ft NET WEIGHT APPROX. 29.0 lbs. TIMER 59 min. 99 sec. POWER SELECTIONS 11 Levels * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 20.3 14.8 7 12.0
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FEATURES DIAGRAM 12 3 45 6 7 w q 0 9 8 1 Door latch - When the door is closed, it will 8 Waveguide cover - Protects the microwave automatically shut off. If the door is opened outlet from splashes of cooking foods. while the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off. 9 Roller guide - This must always be used for cooking together with the glass cooking tray. 2 Door seal - The door seal surfaces prevent microwaves escaping from the oven cavity. 0 Coupler - This fits over the
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FEA TURES DIAGRAM 1 2 4 3 6 5 7 8 9 1 DISPLAY - Cooking time, power level, 6 POWER - Used to set power level. indicators and current time are displayed. 7 CLOCK - Used to set clock. 2 AUTO COOK - Used to cook or reheat many of favorite food. 8 STOP / CLEAR - Used to stop the oven operation or to delete the cooking data. 3 ONE TOUCH COOK - Used to cook or reheat specifi c quantites of food. 9 START / +30 SEC - Used to start the oven and also used to set a reheat time. 4 DEFROST - Used to defr
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OPERATION PROCEDURE This section includes useful information about oven operation. Plug power supply cord into a standard 3-pronged T ime clock returns to the present time when the 1 19 13 Amp, 120V AC 60Hz power outlet. cooking time ends. After placing the food in a suitable container, open When the STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during the 2 10 the oven door and put it on the glass tray. oven operation, the oven stops cooking and all The glass tray and roller guide must always be in information
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CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is fi rst plugged in, the display will show “:0” and a tone will sound. If the AC power ever goes off, the display show “ : 0” when the power comes back on. 1. Touch the CLOCK pad. This is a 12 hour clock system. 2. Touch the CLOCK pad once more. This is a 24 hour clock system. NOTE : This oven has multiple clock systems. If you want 12 hour clock system, omit this step. 3. Enter the correct time of day by touching the TIME SET
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CONTROLS WEIGHT DEFROSTING When DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off. 1. Touch the DEFROST pad. This is The display will show you " 0.0 " . the weight defrosting mode. 2. Touch the TIME SET pads for inputing the desired weights. The display will show you what you touched. NOTE: Your oven can be programmed for 3. Touch the START pad. 0.5lb. ~ 6.5lb. in Weight defrosting mode.
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CONTROLS COOKING IN ONE STAGE 1. Touch the POWER pad. The display will show what you touched. (Select the desired power level.) NOTE: If step 1 is omitted, the oven will cook at full power. 2. Touch the TIME SET pads for the The display will show what you touched. cooking time. NOTE: Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds.(59:99) 3. Touch the START pad. When you touch the START pad. The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left. When the cooking
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CONTROLS +30 SEC +30 sec allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the +30 sec pad. By repeatedly touching the +30 sec pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments. 1. Touch the +30 sec pad. When you touch the +30 sec pad, “:30” is displayed, and the oven starts reheating ONE TOUCH COOK One touch cooking allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. To increase quantity, touch the chosen pa
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CONTROLS (CONTINUED) ONE TOUCH COOK 1. Touch Dinner Plate pad once for When you touch Dinner pad once, “12” is 12 oz of dinner plate or twice for displayed. 15 oz of dinner plate. After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into the cooking time and the oven starts cooking. * DINNER PLATE * • 12 oz : Touch Dinner Plate pad once. • 15 oz : Touch Dinner Plate pad twice within 1.5 seconds. 1. T ouch POPCORN pad once for When you touch POPCORN pad once, "3.5" is 3.5 oz bag of popcorn or twice
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CONTROLS CHILD SAFETY LOCK The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. To set, touch and hold the STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds, a beep sounds. To cancel, touch and hold the STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds, a beep sounds. TO SET POWER SAVE MODE 1. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. “ :0” or clock appears in the display. 2. Touch and then hold the CLOCK pad for 3 seconds. The display will turn off and a beep sounds. To operate the oven in power save mode, touch any key. Then
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CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. Turn the oven off before cleaning. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray 1 6 for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food a dishwasher.
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CARE OF YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call. * The oven doesn’t work : * Sparking in the cavity; 1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in. 1. Check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal 2. Check that the door is fi rmly closed. trim should not be used. 3. Check that the cooking time is set. 2. Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch the 4. Check for a blown circuit fuse
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS * Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without * Q : What does “standing time” mean? any food in it. Is it damaged? * A : “St anding time” means that food should be * A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not removed from the oven and covered for additional damage the oven. However, it is not time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the recommended. oven for other cooking. * Q : Can the oven be used with the glass tray or * Q : Why does my oven not a
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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS UTENSIL GUIDE Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being refl ected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various utensil and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven. UTENSIL SAFE COMMENTS Alu
