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MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
R-414HS
CONTENTS
• For Customer Assistance
................. Inside Front Cover
• Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy .................. 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. MODEL NUMBER ________________________ SERIAL NUMBER ______________ DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________ DEALER ____________________________ TELEPHONE ________________ SERVICER ___________________________ TELEPHONE ________________ TO PHONE: DIA
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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 combustible materials are placed inside the THE APPLIANCE. oven to facilitate cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO bags before placing bag
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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS on at least one side of the oven. Allow at least 2 inches Unpacking and Examining Your Oven on the sides, top and at the rear of the oven for air Remove: circulation. Do not place or install the oven in any area 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; where heat and steam are generated; for example, however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE next to or above a conventional gas or electric range COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. or a
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. when cooking or reheating. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. See pages 19 and 20 for ordering the amount of moisture that
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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 heating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. •Wax paper can be used for cooking and Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking reheating. and
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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 1 One touch door open button 8 Removable turntable Push to open door. Place the turntable on the turntable support 2 Oven door with see-through window securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. Only remove for 3 Safety door latches cleaning. The oven will not operate unless the door is 9 Ventilation openings (rear) securely closed. 10 Oven light 4 Door hinges It will light when oven is operating or door is 5 Door seals and sealing surfaces
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P AR T NAMES CONTROL PANEL R-414H 9 On Door 16 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 8 1.414HS #335 8 2/21/03, 10:33 AM
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BEFORE OPERATING • Before operating your new microwave oven make STOP/CLEAR sure you read and understand this operation manual Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to: completely. 1. Erase if you make a mistake during programming. • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 2. Cancel timer. 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display 3. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. will then begin flashing . 88:88 4. Return the time of day to the display. 2. Touch the STOP/CLE
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MANUAL OPERATION TO SET POWER LEVEL MANUAL DEFROST There are eleven preset power levels. If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST CENTER CHART or is above or below Using lower power levels increases the cooking time the limits in the “Amount” column on the DEFROST which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk CENTER CHART (see page 15), you need to defrost and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or manually. recipes for specific recommendations. You can de
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SPECIAL FEATURES POPCORN The POPCORN setting automatically provides the •Touch POPCORN once for 3.5 oz bag (regular). correct cooking time for most brands of microwave •Touch POPCORN twice for 2.85 - 3.5 oz bag (light popcorn. You may wish to try several and choose your regular). favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold bag and •Touch POPCORN three times for 1.5 or 1.75 oz bag place in oven according to directions. (snack). • Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz bag (regular) of NOTE: popcorn. T
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SPECIAL FEA TURES COOK CENTER CHART (continued) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE GROUND .3-2.0 lb Use this setting to cook ground beef or poultry as patties or in a casserole to be MEAT 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/MINUTE PLUS. After cooking, let stand, cover
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SPECIAL FEA TURES REHEAT CUPS 2 3 REHEAT automatically computes the correct heating 3 time and microwave power level for foods shown in the Repeat touching same number pad 2 to chart below. increase quantity to 3 cups. (Ex: touch two • Suppose you want to reheat 3 cups of soup. more times for 3 cups or hold down until the desired quantity appears.) PROCEDURE Close the door and touch START 4 1 REHEAT START/\MINUTE PLUS pad. MINUTE PLUS FOOD NOTE: Touch REHEAT once. 1. To increase quantity, touch
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SPECIAL FEA TURES REHEAT CHART (continued) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 6. Fresh 1-8 Use this setting to warm rolls, muffins, biscuits, bagels etc. Large items Rolls/ should be considered as 2 or 3 regular size. Arrange on plate; cover Muffins with paper towel. For refrigerated rolls or muffins, it may be necessary to double the entered amount to ensure the proper serving temperature. For example, enter quantity of 2 for 1 refrigerated muffin. 7. Frozen 1-8 Use this setting to warm frozen rolls, muffi
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SPECIAL FEA TURES DEFROST CENTER After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand 4 DEFROST CENTER defrosts all the foods shown in the as indicated in chart below. DEFROST CENTER CHART below. Round the weight to the nearest half pound. (Ex: if the steak's actual NOTE: weight is 2.2 lb round to 2.0 lb. If the steak's weight is 1. DEFROST CENTER can be programmed with 2.4 lb round to 2.5 lb). To enter weight, touch the desired More or Less Time Adjustment. Touch the POWER DEFROST CENTER pad for a 0.5
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES MULTIPLE SEQUENCE MORE OR LESS TIME COOKING ADJUSTMENT Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic Should you discover that you like any of the COOK, cooking sequences, switching from one power level REHEAT or DEFROST CENTER settings slightly setting to another automatically. more done, touch the POWER LEVEL pad once after touching your choice of pads or before touching START/ Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one MINUTE PLUS pad. The display will
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES DEMONSTRATION MODE CHILD LOCK The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation To demonstrate, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number such as by small children. 0, close the door and then touch the START/ MINUTE PLUS pad and hold for three seconds. DEMO The oven can be set so that the control panel is will appear in the display. Cooking operations and deactivated or locked. To set, touch TIMER/CLOCK specific special features can now be demonstrated pad, the number 1,
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REHEATING CHART STARTING PROCEDURE ITEM MICROWAVE TIME TEMPERATURE Plate of Food MED.-HIGH (70%) Meaty portions and bulky 1 serving of meat, Room temp. vegetables to outside. 1 - 2 min. 2 servings of vegetables Refrigerated Cover with wax paper. 2 - 3 min. Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) Cover loosely with wax paper. MED.-HIGH (70%) 1 serving Refrigerated 1 - 2 min. 2 servings Refrigerated 2 - 3 min. Meat Slices (Beef, ham, pork, turkey) MEDIUM (50%) Cover with gravy o
