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MODELS
R-1870 / R-1871 / R-1872
OVER THE RANGE
CONVECTION
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
Read all instructions carefully before using the oven.
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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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CONTENTS For Customer Assistance..... Inside Front Cover Manual Convection/Automatic Mix Precautions to Avoid Possible Operation .................................................... 18-22 Exposure to Excessive Convection Cooking .................................. 18 Microwave Energy ............. Inside Front Cover To Cook with Convection .......................... 18 Contents...................................................... 1 To Preheat and Cook with Convection ..... 18 Consumer Limited Wa
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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 example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet base- appliance. ment or near a swimming pool, and the like. 13. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- TIONS TO AVOID POSSI
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 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 REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the ceiling in the oven cavity. Check to see that there are Installation Instructions, Wall Template and Top Tem- Oven plate. Read enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual. cavity Hinges 2. the feature sticker from the outside of
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully The fan will automatically start when heat rises from 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. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence hint
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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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INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW 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 CONVECTION BROIL, HIGH MIX/ROAST MICROWAVE ONLY COVERINGS SLOW COOK LOW MIX/BAKE Aluminum Foil Yes Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed Yes For shielding. Yes For shielding. smoothly o
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PA RT NAMES FRONT VIEW 12 11 15 10 16 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 BOTTOM VIEW 13 (Front of Microwave) 17 18 (Rear of Microwave) 14 1. Oven door with see-through window. 10. Auto-Touch control panel. 2. Door hinges. 11. Time display: Digital display, 99 minutes 3. Waveguide cover 99 seconds. DO NOT REMOVE. 12. Ventilation openings. 4. Turntable motor shaft. 13. Light cover. 5. Oven light. 14. Grease filters. It will light when oven is operating or door is open. 15. Removable ceramic turntable. 6. Safety
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TOUCH CONTROL PANEL INTERACTIVE DISPLAY Words will light in the display to indicate features and cooking instructions. 24 14 23 13-15 14 12 18 20 18 19 21 19 18 22 19 10 11 23 23 10 11 10 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 9
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BEFORE OPERATING • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation 3 CLOCK manual completely. 12:30000 TURNTABLE ON • Before the oven can be used, follow these Touch CLOCK pad. procedures: This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display ERROR incorrect clock time, will appear in the display. will show SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the
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MANUAL MICROW A VE OPERA TION HOOD LIGHT/ HOOD FAN TO SET POWER LEVEL Your oven is equipped with a Hood Light and a Hood There are eleven preset power levels. Fan which can be used whether the door is open or Using lower power levels increases the cooking time closed. which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk To turn the Hood Light on, touch the LIGHT pad once. and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or To turn the Hood Light off, touch the LIGHT pad again. recipes for specifi
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MICROWAVE FEATURES COMPU DEFROST After the 1st stage, open the door. Turn steak CompuDefrost automatically defrosts ground meat, over and shield any warm portions. 4 steaks, chicken pieces. Close the door. MIX COV • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak. DEFROST START SENSOR 44.35000 TURNTABLE ON OFF COOK LBS OZ KG HELP TOUCH ON PROCEDURE DISPLAY Touch START/TOUCH ON pad. STEAK COMPU After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield any 1 x 3 DEFROST warm portions. Close the door. ENT
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MICROW A VE FEA TURES cycle. The measurement of vapor will be interrupted. MANUAL DEFROST If this occurs, will appear and sensor ERROR If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the cooking will be interrupted. To continue cooking, CompuDefrost Chart or is above or below the limits in touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and select cooking the “Amount” column on the chart, you need to defrost time and power. When sensor detects the vapor manually. emitted from the food, remainder of cookin
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MICROW A VE FEA TURES INSTANT SENSORS Your oven has Instant Sensor Popcorn and Instant INSTANT SENSOR POPCORN Sensor Reheat. To use any of the Instant Sensors, • Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz bag of popcorn. simply touch the chosen pad. The oven will start auto- matically. Any sensor setting can be programmed with PROCEDURE More/Less Time Adjustment. See page 23. Touch POPCORN pad once. INSTANT SENSOR REHEAT POPCORN (Ex: Touch POPCORN once for Turntable on: regular size bag.) You can reheat
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MICROW A VE FEA TURES SENSOR COOK • Suppose you want to cook a baked potato. Touch START/TOUCH ON pad. When sensor detects PROCEDURE DISPLAY 3 the vapor emitted from LET STAND the food, the remainder SENSOR SELECT FOOD of cooking time will COVER 1 COOK appear. NUMBER Touch SENSOR COOK pad. Open oven door or touch STOP/CLEAR pad. The time of day will appear in the display. 2 1 BAKED POTATO Select desired sensor PRESS START setting. Touch 1 to cook baked potatoes. SENSOR COOK CHART FOOD PROCEDURE
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MICROW A VE FEA TURES 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 liquid to make 2 cups. Stir
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MICROW A VE FEA TURES 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 ingredients. Sprinkle over po
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MANUAL CONVECTION/AUTOMATIC MIX OPERATION This section of the Operation Manual gives you Touch number 350F PRESS specific cooking instructions and procedures. Please 2 pad for desired consult your Sharp Carousel Convection Microwave START temperature. OR Cookbook for helpful hints for convection and combi- (Ex: Pad 6 nation cooking. for 350˚F.) PRESS CONVEC The oven should not be used without the turntable in place, and it should never be restricted so that it SELECT TEMP cannot rotate. You may
