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MODEL
R-1880L
O V E R T H E R A N G E
C O N V E C T I O N
M I C R O W A V E O V E N
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L
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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 ________________ SERv ICER ___________________________ TELEPHONE _________
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C O N T E N T S For Customer Assistance ............................ 2 Instant Sensor Chart ................................ 17 Precautions to Avoid Possible Sensor Cook ............................................. 18 Exposure to Excessive Sensor Cook Chart ................................... 18 Microwave Energy ................................. 2 Sensor Cook Recipes................................ 19-20 Contents ...................................................... 3 Manual Convection/A
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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. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO b. Remove wire twist-ties fro
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U N P A C K I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Carefully remove oven from carton. SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. Remove: 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT RE- MOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the ceiling in the oven cavity. Check to see that there are Installation Instructions, Wall Template Waveguide cover Oven and Top Template. Read enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual. cavity Hin
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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 The fan will automatically start when heat rises from This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully range surface units or burners and when convection, and always save it for reference. high mix, low mix or the broil settings are used. 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 th
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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 MICROWA vE 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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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 pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave convection oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode. Utensils and ConveCBroil, tion HigH Mix/roast MiCy onlvearow Coverings Cook lows l Mix/Bake ow Yes Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed Yes For shielding. Yes For shielding.
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P A R T N A M E S FRONT VIEW 12 15 11 10 16 6 1 2 19 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 BOTTOM VIEW 13 (Front of Microwave) 17 18 (Rear of Microwave) 14 1. Oven door with see-through window. 11. Time display: Digital display, 99 minutes 2. Door hinges. 99 seconds. 3. Waveguide cover 12. Ventilation openings. DO NOT REMOVE. 13. Light cover. 4. Turntable motor shaft. 14. Grease filters. 5. Oven light. 15. Removable ceramic turntable. It will light when oven is operating or door is open. The turntable
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T O U C H C O N T R O L P A N E L INTERACTIVE DISPLAY Words will light in the display to indicate features and cooking instructions. 17 1- 1- 13 13 17 1 1 1 18 3 4 14 - 7 1 7 14 1 14 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 11
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B E F O R E O P E R A T I N G This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incor- • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation rect clock time, ERROR will appear in the display. Touch manual completely. the Stop/Clear pad and re-enter the time. • Before the oven can be used, follow these proce- • If the electrical power supply to your microwave dures: oven should be interrupted, the display will inter- mittently show ENJOY YOU
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M A N U A L M I C R O W A v E O P E R A T I O N • Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30% TIME COOKING- with the turntable on. MICROWAvE Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes P R O C E D U R E D I S P L A Y 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. 5 0 0 1 05.00 • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100% COOK T.T Enter defrosting time. P R O C E D U R E D I S
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M A N U A L M I C R O W A v E O P E R A T I O N TuRNTAblE ON/OFF FAN HI/lO The fan will automatically start when heat rises from For most cooking, the turntable should be on; however range surface units or burners. This protects the micro- the turntable can be turned off so that it does not rotate wave oven from excessive temperature rise. The fan when extra large dishes, such as the popular 13”x9”x2” will stay on until the temperature decreases. It cannot glass utility casserole, are used
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M I C R O W A v E F E A T U R E S dEFROST After the 1st stage, open the door. Turn Defrost automatically defrosts ground meat, steaks, steak over and shield any warm portions. 4 chicken pieces. Close the door. • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak. START 4.35 MIX CONV COOK LBS KG T.T OFF HELP Touch On P R O C E D U R E D I S P L A Y Touch START/Touch On pad. STEAK Defrost After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield any 1 x 3 warm portions. Close the door. ENTER
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M I C R O W A v E F E A T U R E S 5. Check food for doneness after cooking with sensor MANuAl dEFROST settings. If additional time is needed, continue to cook If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the with variable power and time. Defrost Chart or is above or below the limits in the 6. If the sensor does not detect vapor, will ERROR “Amount” column on the chart, you need to defrost appear and the oven will shut off. manually. 7. At the end of any cycle, open oven door or t
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M I C R O W A v E F E A T U R E S SENSOR POPCORN INSTANT SENSORS • Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz bag of popcorn. Your oven has Instant Sensor Popcorn and Instant Sensor Reheat. To use either of the Instant Sensors, P R O C E D U R E simply touch the chosen pad. The oven will start auto- matically. Any sensor setting can be programmed with Touch Sensor Popcorn pad once. Sensor (Ex: Touch Sensor Popcorn once More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 26. Popcorn for regular size
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M I C R O W A v E F E A T U R E S SENSOR COOK • Suppose you want to cook a baked potato. START P R O C E D U R E D I S P L A Y Touch On 3 LET STAND Sensor Touch START/ SELECT FOOD 1 Cook Touch On pad. COVERED NUMBER When sensor detects Touch Sensor Cook the vapor emitted from pad. the food, the remainder of cooking time will appear. 2 1 BAKED POTATO Open oven door or touch Stop/Clear pad. The time of Select desired sensor PRESS START day will appear in the display. setting. Touch 1 to
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M I C R O W A v E F E A T U R E S SENSOR COOK RECIPES Cranberry Fluff Makes 6 to 8 servings 2 cups fresh cranberries 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped or 1 cup water 1 carton (8 ounces) non-dairy whipped topping 3/4 cup sugar 1 carton (3 ounces) orange flavored gelatin 1 Combine cranberries, water and sugar in a 2-quart casserole. Cover with wax paper. Microwave using Sensor Cook for Fresh Vegetables-soft. Drain cranberries and reserve liquid. 2 Add enough hot water to reserved liqui
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M I C R O W A v E F E A T U R E S SENSOR COOK RECIPES (CONTINUED) Mexican Seasoned Potatoes Makes 6 to 8 servings 4 medium baking potatoes (8 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon instant minced onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 Cut each potato lengthwise into 4 equal wedges. Place potato wedges into 10-inch square casserole. Toss potatoes with oil to coat well. 2 In small bowl, combine remaining ing
