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SEC R320H
®
MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
®
MODEL
R-320H
followed by letter indicating color
K=black, W=white, Q=bisque
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 Instruction
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SEC R320H 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 th
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M 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 fort
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M 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
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M 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,
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M 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 always save it for reference. for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch 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. hints and recipes. See pages 19 and 20 for orde
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M 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
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M 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
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M PA RT NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS 59 10 13 4 8 12 6 1 7 2 11 3 3 1 Door opening button 8 Removable turntable Push to open door. Place the turntable on the turntable 2 Oven door with see-through window support securely. The turntable will 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
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M PA RT NAMES R-320H 10-11 17-18 9,16,17 9,16 9 9,18 16 10-13 14 15 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information. 8 TINSEA976WRRZ-D32 SEC R320H
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M 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 D
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M SPECIAL FEATURES POPCORN/SENSOR 8. Check food for temperature after cooking. If addi- tional time is needed, continue to cook manually. REHEAT/ SENSOR COOK 9. Popcorn and Sensor Reheat can only be entered Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects within 3 minutes after cooking, opening and clos- the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food ing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad. as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and 10.
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M SPECIAL FEA TURES Example: SENSOR COOK • Suppose you want to cook 2 baked potatoes. NOTE: PROCEDURE 1. The FRESH VEGETABLES setting has 2 choices. Follow directions in the display to choose desired Touch SENSOR COOK once. 1 option. 2. To heat or cook other foods or foods above or below Select desired food by the quantity allowed on the SENSOR COOK 2 touching number pad. CHART, cook manually. 1 (Ex: Touch 1 for baked potatoes.) Touch START pad. 3 SENSOR COOK CHA
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOK CHART (continued) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 6. Rice .5 - 2.0 cups Place rice into a deep casserole and add double quantity of water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed. Rice Water Size of casserole .5 cup 1 cup 1.5 quart 1 cup 2 cups 2 quart 1.5 cups 3 cups 2.5 or 3 quart 2 cups 4 cups 3 quart or larger 7. Chicken Breast .5 - 1.5 lb C
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M 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
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M SPECIAL FEA TURES INSTANT ACTION Instant Action allows you to heat tap water or reheat NOTE: beverages, fresh and frozen rolls and muffins by touch- 1. To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until num- ing just one pad. ber in display is same as desired quantity to cook. • Suppose you want to reheat 1.0 cup of beverage. Ex: touch BEVERAGE two times for 1.0 cup. More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart should PROCEDURE DISPLAY HELP be heated followin
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SEC R320H A38941,SEC R320H O/M SPECIAL FEA TURES DEFROST 2. To defrost other foods or foods above or below the Defrost automatically defrosts the foods shown in the weights allowed on DEFROST CHART. Use time and DEFROST CHART below. 30% power. See MANUAL DEFROST below. Round the weight to the nearest half pound. (Ex: if the 3. You may choose to enter the weight in tenths of steak’s actual weight is 2.2 lb round to 2.0 lb If the pounds. This procedure may be easier with larger steak’s weight is 2
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SEC R320H SPECIAL FEA TURES KEEP WARM PLUS Keep Warm Plus allows you to keep food warm up to WITH MANUAL COOKING 30 minutes. • Suppose you want to cook a cup of soup for 2 min- You can program Keep Warm Plus with manual cook- utes at 70% and keep the soup warm for 15 minutes. ing to keep food warm continuously after cooking, also. PROCEDURE DIRECT USE Enter cooking time. 2 0 0 1 • Suppose you want to keep a cup of soup warm for 15 minutes. Touch POWER LEVEL PROCEDURE 2 pad 4 times for 70% x 4 po
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SEC R320H OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES TIMER CUSTOM HELP • Suppose you want to time a 3-minute long distance Custom Help provides 4 features which make using your phone call. oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the interactive display. PROCEDURE 1. CHILD LOCK Touch TIMER pad and 1 1 The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation number pad 1 . such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. To set, touch CUSTOM HELP, the numb
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SEC R320H OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES 4. LANGUAGE / WEIGHT SELECTION HELP The oven comes set for English and U.S. Customary Each setting of Popcorn, Sensor Reheat, Sensor Cook, Unit-pounds. To change, touch CUSTOM HELP and Instant Action, Defrost and Keep Warm Plus has a help- the number 4 pad. Continue to touch number 4 until ful hint. If you wish to check, touch CUSTOM HELP pad your choice is selected from the table below. Then, touch whenever HELP is lighted in the Interactive Display. STA
