Summary of the content on the page No. 1
SEC R308K
®
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
HORNO MICROONDAS
INDUSTRIAL
®
MODEL
R-308K
followed by letter indicating color
K=black, W=white
CONTENTS
• Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy ................................ Inside Front Cover
• For Customer Assistance ... Inside Front Cover
• Consumer Limited Warranty ................... 1
• Product Information Card ........................ 1
• Important Safety Instructions .................. 2
• Instrucciones De Seg
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
SEC R308K 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. Please provide the following information when you write or call: model number, serial number, date of purchase, your complete mailing address (including zip code), your daytime telephone number (including area code) and description of th
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
SEC R308K 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 warrant
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
SEC R308K 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 15. See door surface cleaning instructions on appliance. page 18. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO- a. Do
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
SEC R308K INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES Cuando utilice aparatos eléctricos, deben respetarse las precaucio nes de seguridad básicas incluyendo las siguientes" ADVERTENCIA - Para reducir el riesgo de quemaduras, descargas eléctrica, incendio, heridas a las personas o exposición a una energía de microondas excesiva: 1. Lea todas las instrucciones antes de utilizar 16. Para reducir el riesgo de incendio en el interior del horno: el aparato. a. No cocine la comida en exceso. Vigile 2. Lea y
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
SEC R308K UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and Examining Your Oven door. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and contact your dealer or SHARP Remove: AUTHORIZED SERVICER. 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cav- ity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE Choosing a Location for Your Oven WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the You will use the oven frequently so plan its loca- right cavity wall. Read tion for ease of use. It's wise, if possible, to have enclosures an
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
SEC R308K INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating. always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence hints and recipes. See pages 19 and 20 for ordering the amount of mois
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
SEC R308K 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 uten- heating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. sil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. •Wax paper can be used for cooking and Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking reh
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
SEC R308K 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 whi
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
SEC R308K PA RT NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS 59 13 8 12 4 6 7 1 32 11 10 3 1 Door opening 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 s
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
SEC R308K PA RT NAMES R-308K 17 12 10,17 10,17,18 10 10 16 11 13,14 13,15 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information. 9
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
SEC R308K BEFORE OPERATING MANUAL OPERATION • 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 sec- manual completely. onds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the min- • Before the oven can be used, follow these utes, 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 PROCEDURE DISPLAY will then begi
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
SEC R308K SPECIAL FEATURES DEFROST Use this feature to defrost ground meat, steaks, chops and poultry automatically. •Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 lb steak. PROCEDURE After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield any 6 warm portions. Close the door. Touch DEFROST pad. Touch START pad. DEFROST 1 After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as 7 indicated in chart below. Select desired food by 2 touching number pad. 2 NOTE: (Ex. Touch 2 for steaks/ chops.) 1. If you attempt to enter more or l
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
SEC R308K SPECIAL FEA TURES SPECIAL FEATURES POPCORN MANUAL DEFROST If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the The popcorn setting automatically provides the correct cook- DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in ing time for most brands of microwave popcorn. See the the AMOUNT column on the DEFROST CHART, you chart below. need to defrost manually. • Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz bag of regular pop- You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previ- corn. ously cooke
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
SEC R308K SPECIAL FEA TURES SPECIAL FEATURES REHEAT / COOK Reheat and Cook automatically compute the correct NOTE: warming or cooking time and microwave power level 1. To reheat or cook other food or foods above or be- for foods shown in the charts. low the quantity allowed on the REHEAT CHART or COOK CHART, cook manually. • Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of soup. 2. Reheat and Cook can be programmed with More or PROCEDURE Less Time Adjustment. Touch POWER LEVEL once or twice before touching
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
SEC R308K SPECIAL FEA TURES SPECIAL FEATURES COOK CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 5. Ground Meat .3 - 1.5 lb Use this setting to cook ground beef or turkey as patties or in a (0.2 - 0.6 kg) 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. You can cook 0.3 lb, 0.5 lb, 0.7 lb, 1.0 lb, 1.3 lb and 1.5 lb ground meat by touching number pad 5. When oven stops, turn patti
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
SEC R308K SPECIAL FEA TURES REHEAT CHART AMOUNT FOOD PROCEDURE 1. Pasta Sauce 1 - 4 cups Use for prepared or homemade sauce. Place in deep bowl or casserole. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. At end, stir well and serve with cooked pasta. 2. Soup 1 - 4 cups Place in bowl or casserole. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. At end, stir, re-cover and let stand 1 to 3 minutes. Use to reheat refrigerated leftover pizza. 1 slice is approximately 3. Pizza 1 - 4 slices 1/8th of a 12 inch (30 cm) pizza or 1/12t
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
SEC R308K SPECIAL FEA TURES SPECIAL FEATURES SHORT CUTS Short Cuts automatically compute the correct heating NOTE: time and microwave power level for melting, softening 1. To melt, soften or warm other food or foods except and warming foods shown in the chart. the quantity listed in the SHORT CUTS CHART, cook manually. • Suppose you want to melt 1 square of chocolate. 2. Short Cuts can be programmed with More or Less PROCEDURE Time Adjustment. Touch POWER LEVEL once or twice before touching STAR
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
SEC R308/309K OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES MULTIPLE SEQUENCE MINUTE PLUS Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at 100% COOKING by simply touching MINUTE PLUS pad. You can also Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute by repeat- cooking sequences, switching from one power level edly touching MINUTE PLUS pad during manual cook- setting to another automatically. ing. Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one • Suppose you want to
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
SEC R308K OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES AUDIBLE SIGNAL DEMONSTRATION MODE To demonstrate, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number 0 ELIMINATION and then touch the START pad and hold for 3 seconds. If you wish to have the oven operate with no audible S HO will appear in the display. Cooking operations signals, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number 5 and and specific special features can now be demonstrated then touch the START pad and hold for three seconds. with no power in the oven. For example, touch MI
