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R-540D / R440D
®
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
Model numbers are followed by letter indicating color:
K=black, W=white
CONTENTS
2 For Customer Assistance 16-17 6x6 No Guess Cooking
2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure 18-23 More From Your Microwave 6 x 6
to Excessive Microwave Energy 24-26 Defrost 3+6
3 Consumer Limited Warranty 26 Manual Defrost
3 Product Information Card 26 Beverage Center
4 Important Safety Instructions 27-28 Set Up
5 Unpacking and Installation Instructions 28-30 Other
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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 CONTENTS 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
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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 12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. appliance. 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRE- 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSI
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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS space on at least one side of the oven. Allow at least Unpacking and Examining Your Oven 2 inches on the sides, top and at the rear of the oven Remove: for air circulation. 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity, Do not place or install the oven in any area where however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE heat and steam are generated; for example, next to or COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. above a conventional gas or electric rang
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully When using the oven at power levels below 100%, and always save it for reference. you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the moisture in food will Check it for microwave cooking principles, influence the amount of moisture that condenses in techniques, hints and recipes. See p
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INFORMATION 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. heating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. • Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating. Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and • Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave reheating: use can
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING • Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas toward • Rearrange foods like meatballs halfway through outside of dish. 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. Foods • Add standing time. Remove food from oven and severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allows the
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PA RT NAMES 1 One touch door open button Push to open door. 2 Oven door with see-through window 3 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 4 Door hinges 5 Door seals and sealing surfaces 6 Turntable motor shaft 7 Removable turntable support Carefully place the turntable support in the center of the oven floor. 8 Removable turntable Place the turntable on the turntable motor shaft and turntable support securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or count
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PA RT NAMES SMART & EASY Minute Plus+ : 29 TOUCH SCREEN : 11-12 Touch to access screen where The Home Page is for 12 common cooking times are entering time for cooking shown that simply require one or kitchen timer. The touch to start. TOUCH SCREEN shows cooking information and recipes and lets the user MINUTE PLUS : 28 enter chosen options by Press once to cook for one simply touching directly minute at 100% or press on the screen. repeatedly to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute. K
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INTRODUCTION TO TOUCH SCREEN Your new Sharp Smart & Easy Touch Screen Microwave Oven features a large screen on the Control Panel which, not only provides much information to make using the oven easy, but also, is used to input information directly about the food being cooked, quantity or desired doneness. Example 1: Home Page The Home Page is the beginning. It shows the time of day, if the clock has been set. It also shows Minute Plus +, where by touching the screen the next screen appears, mak
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INTRODUCTION TO TOUCH SCREEN 3 Touch Spicy Couscous. 4 Note Preparation steps. Note arrows*. * Forward and Back Arrows: On all recipe screens and some preparation screens, there will be forward and back arrows, located in the upper corners of the TOUCH SCREEN. Touch to read the entire recipe before beginning any cooking. BEFORE OPERATING Before operating your new SMART & EASY NOTE: TOUCH SCREEN microwave oven be sure to read If no choice is made for 30 seconds, the Video Demo and understand th
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BEFORE OPERATING NOTE : 1.If you make a mistake while setting the clock, 3. If the electrical power supply to your microwave touch STOP/CLEAR pad. The Home Page will oven should be interrupted, the screen will inter- appear. To set clock again, press Set Up pad on mittently show Video Demo or Set Clock after the the control panel and Clock/Auto Start. Then power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, touch Clock. Keep touching the screen until the the program will be erased. Simply touch
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MANUAL OPERATION VARIABLE POWER COOKING There are eleven preset power levels. To change the power level, touch Power Level after entering the cooking time. Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 30% power: 1 Enter cooking time, 5, 0, 0 2 Touch 30%. The top line of 3 The display will begin counting by
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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 Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times recommended in the procedure for these foods. and power level for various foods and quantities. 1. Casserole lid. Using Sensor Settings 2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for 1. After oven is plugged in, wait two minutes before microwave cooking. Co
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6x 6 NO GUESS COOKING Your oven has six food pads and each pad has six to enter quantity. When cooking foods with the sensor, selections. Many sensor cooked foods are included it is not neccessary to enter quantity or weight. The in 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING. See the sensor foods using the sensor are indicated with “ * ” in the cooking information on page 15. For foods not using chart on page 17. the sensor, follow the directions on the Touch Screen VEGETABLES The desired doneness can be selected fo
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6x 6 NO GUESS COOKING 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING CHART FOOD AMOUNT FOOD AMOUNT FISH-SEAFOOD VEGETABLES FISH FILLETS* BROCCOLI / CAULIFLOWER* .25 - 2 lb .25 - 2.0 lb FISH STEAKS* BEANS / CARROTS* .25 - 1.5 lb .25 - 2.0 lb SHRIMP* MUSHROOMS / SPINACH* .25 - 2 lb .25 - 2.0 lb SCALLOPS* CORN ON THE COB / PEAS* .25 - 1.5 lb .25 - 2.0 lb 1 CLAMS & MUSSELS* SUMMER SQUASH / ZUCCHINI* .25 - 2 lb up to 1 /2 dozen FISH KABOBS* weight of fish WINTER SQUASH / .25 - 2 lb .25 - 1.5 lb ACORN SQUASH* FROZEN FOOD VEGE
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MORE FROM YOUR MICROWAVE 6x6 More From Your Microwave 6 x 6 has six cooking Run that use the sensor. See sensor cooking information categories to assist with meal preparation. There are on page 15. For foods not using the sensor, follow the some foods in the Breakfast Bar and Lunch on the directions on the screen to enter quantity. BREAKFAST BAR / LUNCH ON THE RUN • Suppose you want to use Breakfast Bar to cook two servings of hot cereal. 3 Enter desired quantity by 2 Select the desired food: 1
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MORE FROM YOUR MICROWAVE 6 x6 ONE DISH DINNERS - LOW CALORIE ENTREES - SUPPER SOUPS AND SAUCES - DELICIOUS DESSERTS • Suppose you want to use One Dish Dinners to cook Spicy Couscous. 3 All ingredients for the recipe 1 Press More From Your 2 Select the desired food: and step-by step procedures are Microwave 6 x 6 pad and Spicy Couscous. shown. Touch the arrow marks then touch the desired on the screen to read the recipe category: One Dish Dinners. through before cooking. The forward and back ar
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MORE FROM YOUR MICROWAVE 6 x6 RECIPES FOR ONE DISH DINNERS (Recipes serve 6) Spicy Couscous Sweet & Sour Pork 1 1 /4 lb lean ground beef 1 c long grain rice 1 14 /2 oz can diced tomatoes 2 c pineapple juice 1 1 c tomato sauce /2 c water 1 1 large onion, chopped /4 c sweet & sour sauce 1 /3 c chopped green pepper 2 tbsp soy sauce 3 /4 c couscous 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger 1 1 clove garlic, minced /4 c honey 1 1 1 /2 tbsp chili powder 1 /4 lb boneless lean pork loin, cut into thin 1 tsp ground cu
