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®
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
®
MODEL
R-326FS
S= Stainless steel
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
• Unpacking and Installation Instructions... 3
• Grounding Instructions .....................
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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. 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 the problem.
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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 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 not overc
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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 Safety door latches enc
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch always save it for reference. when cooking or reheating. 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 hints and recipes. See p
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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 reheating. a
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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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PA RT NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS 510 9 13 8 6 12 4 7 1 32 11 3 1 Door opening button 8 Removable turntable Push to open door. Place the turntable on the turntable support securely. The turntable will 2 Oven door with see-through window 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 seals and
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P A R T NAMES R-326FS 10 21 16 12 17 9, 19, 20 9, 19 9 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information. 8
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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- utes, even if they are both zeros. • Before the oven can be used, follow these 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 show SHARP SIMPLY T
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SPECIAL FEATURES 8. Check food for temperature after cooking. If addi- SENSOR SETTINGS tional time is needed, continue to cook manually. Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects 9. Sensor Reheat and Popcorn can only be entered the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food within 3 minutes after cooking, opening and clos- as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and ing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad. power level for various foods and quantities. There ar
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SPECIAL FEA TURES SPECIAL FEATURES SENSOR COOK NOTE: Sensor Cook automatically computes the correct cook- ing time and microwave power level for foods shown in The Fresh vegetables setting has 2 choices. Follow the the chart below. direction in the display to choose the desired option. • Suppose you want to cook 2 baked potatoes. PROCEDURE Touch SENSOR COOK 1 pad once. Select desired food by 2 touching number pad. (Ex: 1 Touch 1 for baked potatoes.) Touch START pad. 3 SENSOR COOK CHART FOOD AM
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SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOK CHART (continued) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 5. Ground meat .25 - 1.5 lb Use this setting to cook ground beef or poultry as patties or in a 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. When oven stops, turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces. Re-cover and touch START pad. After cooking, let stand, covered,
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SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOK RECIPES (continued) CONFETTI SOUP Makes 6 servings 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup cubed carrots, 1/4-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup rutabaga, 1/4-inch cubes 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 small zucchini, 1/4-inch cubes 4 cups milk 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 cup fresh broccoli flowerets or cauliflowerets 1/2 cup cooked ham, 1/4-inch cubes 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2
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SPECIAL FEA TURES INSTANT ACTION Instant Action allows you to reheat fresh and frozen rolls NOTE: and muffins and beverage by touching just one pad. 1. To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until num- • Suppose you want to reheat 1.0 cup of beverage. ber in display is same as desired quantity to cook. More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart PROCEDURE DISPLAY should be heated following the guidelines in any mi- crowave cookbook. 1.0 CUP 2. To use any Instant Action pad, touch wit
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SPECIAL FEA TURES DEFROST Defrost automatically defrost ground meat, steaks, chops, fish and poultry. • 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. 1 After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as 7 indicated in chart below. Select desired food by 2 touching number pad. NOTE: 2 (Ex. Touch 2 for steaks/ 1. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed chops.) a
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SPECIAL FEA TURES MANUAL DEFROST If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the Always stop the oven periodically to remove or sepa- DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in rate the portions that are defrosted. If food is not the “Amount” column on the DEFROST CHART, you defrosted at the end of the estimated defrosting time, program the oven in 1 minute increments at 30% need to defrost manually. until totally defrosted. You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previ- o
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES TIMER CHILD LOCK • Suppose you want to time a 3-minute long distance The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation phone call. such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. To PROCEDURE set, touch TIMER, the number 4 and then touch the START pad and hold for three seconds. Should Touch TIMER pad and 1 1 a pad be touched, CHILD LOCK ON will appear in number pad 1 . the display. To cancel, touch TIMER and STO
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CLEANING AND CARE CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS. For heavier Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or soil, use baking soda or a mild soap; rinse thor- leave the door open to inactivate the oven dur- oughly with hot water. NEVER SPRAY OVEN ing cleaning. CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF THE OVEN. Exterior Waveguide Cover The front of the microwave oven is stainless steel. The sides and top are painted metal. Clean with The waveguide cover is made from mica so re- mild soap and water; rince and
