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MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS
R-530D / R-430D
Followed by letter indicating color
K=black, W=white, Q=bisque
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 ..........................
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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 12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. USING THE APPLIANCE. 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or TIONS TO AVOID POSSIB
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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 When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal and always save it for reference. for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. when cooking or reheating. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. hints and recipes. See pag
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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 cleaning. 3 Safety door latches 9 Ventilation openings (Rear) The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 10 Oven light 4 Door hinges It will light when oven is operating or door is open. 5 Door seals and sealing su
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P A R T NAMES CONTROL PANELS R-530D R-430D 10-14 10-14 23 23 16-17 16-17 15-16 17-19 15-16 17-19 19-20 19-20 21 21 20-21 20-21 8, 23 8, 23 22 22 22 22 9, 22 9, 22 23 23 8 8 Number next to the key panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information. 8 1.430,530D#B241 8 5/3/00, 10:59 AM
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BEFORE OPERATING • Before operating your new microwave oven make This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an sure you read and understand this operation ERROR incorrect clock time, will appear in the display. manual completely. Touch the Stop/Clear pad and re-enter the time. • Before the oven can be used, follow these • If the electrical power supply to your microwave procedures: oven should be interrupted, the display will inter- mittently show SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST P
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MANUAL OPERATION • Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%. TIME COOKING Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and PROCEDURE DISPLAY 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. 5 0 0 5.00 1 • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. Enter defrosting time. PROCEDURE DISPLAY Power 5 0 0 3 2 1 Level 30 5.00 Enter cooking time. PERCENT Touch Power Level pad. Enter power level. Start/ 2 5.00 Touch On Start/ 3 5.00 Touch On Touch St
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SENSOR COOKING Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects Covering Foods: the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and recommended in the Sensor Cooking chart for these power level for various foods and quantities. foods. 1. Casserole lid. Using Sensor Settings: 2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for 1. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before microwave
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SENSOR COOKING SENSOR COOKING CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Popcorn 1 package Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands to decide which you like the best. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. 1.5 - 3.5 oz bag Touch Popcorn pad and then Start/Touch On. Sensor reheat 4 - 36 oz Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to be reheated. Flatten, if possible. Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper. Use covers such as plastic wrap or lids with larger quantities o
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SENSOR COOKING SENSOR COOKING CHART (CONTINUED) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Poultry: Boneless .5 - 2.0 lb Use boneless breast of chicken or turkey. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Touch Poultry, number 1 and Start/Touch On pads. When oven stops, rearrange. Re-cover and touch Start/ Touch On pad. After cooking, let stand, covered, 3 to 5 minutes. Poultry should be 160°F. Bone-in .5 - 3.0 lb Arrange pieces with meatiest portions toward outside of glass dish or microwave safe rack. Cover with vented plas
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SENSOR COOKING SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (CONTINUED) Mexican Seasoned Potatoes Makes 6 to 8 servings 1 4 medium baking potatoes (8 ounces each) /2 teaspoon oregano leaves 1 1 /4 cup olive oil /4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1 tablespoon instant minced onion /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 p
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MORE FROM YOUR MICROWAV E Your oven has 6 convenience pads to assist with meal preparation. There are some foods in the Breakfast Bar and Lunch on the Run that use the sensor. See the Sensor Cooking information on page 11. For foods not using the sensor, follow the directions in the Interactive Display to enter quantity. 1. BREAKFAST BAR Breakfast Bar is for preparing popular breakfast foods. NOTE: • Suppose you want to use Breakfast Bar to cook 2 1. Heat rolls/muffins setting has 2 choices. Fol
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MORE FROM YOUR MICROW A V E BREAKFAST BAR CHART (CONTINUED) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 4. HEAT ROLLS/MUFFINS: Use this pad to warm rolls, muffins, biscuits, bagels etc. Large items should be considered as 2 or 3 regular size. Arrange on plate: cover with paper towel. To warm fresh rolls and muffins, touch Breakfast Bar pad 5 times, FRESH R-430D 1 - 8 pieces R-530D 1 - 10 pieces and touch number 1 pad. Then enter desired quantity and touch Start/Touch On pad. For refrigerated rolls or muffins, it may
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MORE FROM YOUR MICROW A V E LUNCH ON THE RUN CHART (CONTINUED) FOOD PROCEDURE AMOUNT 1 4. MICROWAVE Use for frozen microwave pizza. Remove from package and (6 - 8 oz) PIZZA unwrap. Follow package directions for use of package and/or silver crisping disk. 5. FROZEN 1 Use for frozen microwaveable sandwiches. Remove from pack- SANDWICH (3 - 6 oz) age and follow directions for placing in the oven. 3. ONE DISH DINNERS One Dish Dinners will cook any of the dinners listed in Start/ the chart by simply
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MORE FROM YOUR MICROW A V E 2. CHICKEN DINNER Yellow Rice with Chicken Chicken with Fruited Stuffing Place in a 3 quart casserole: Place in a 3 quart casserole: 1 package (5 - 8 ounces) yellow rice mix with 1 package (6 ounces) cornbread or apple and flavor packet raisin stuffing mix with flavor packet 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup apple juice 1 /2 cups chicken broth Stir well and cover. Touch One Dish Dinners 3 times 1 and touch Start/Touch On. 3 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes 2 apples, peeled
