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MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
MODELS
R-519E / R-425E / R-420E
Followed by letter indicating color
K=black, W=white
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 example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet USING THE APPLIANCE. basement or near a swimming pool, and the like. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- 13. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBL
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UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ease of use. It's wise, if possible, to have counter space Unpacking and Examining Your Oven on at least one side of the oven. Allow at least 2 inches Remove: on the sides, top and at the rear of the oven for air 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; circulation. Do not place or install the oven in any area however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE where heat and steam are generated; for example, COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall.
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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 when cooking or reheating. and always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, the amount of moisture that condenses in the oven. hints and recipes. See pages
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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 PANEL R-519E R-425E 10 17 10 17 10-13 10-13 13 13 14-15 14-15 16 16 16 16 9 15 9 15 9 9 9 9 R-420E Number next to the control panel illustration 10 17 indicates page on which there are feature 10-13 descriptions and usage information. 13 14-15 16 16 9 15 9 9 8 1.519,425E,420E-B288 8 10/23/2001, 1:00 PM
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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 manual completely. seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the • Before the oven can be used, follow these minutes, even if they are both zeros. 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 THE B
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SPECIAL FEATURES SENSOR COOK Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects 8. Check food for temperature after cooking. If addi- the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food tional time is needed, continue to cook manually. as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and 9. Sensor Cook can only be entered within 3 minutes power level for various foods and quantities. after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad. Using Sensor Settings: 10.Ea
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SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOK CHART (continued) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE FRESH VEGETABLES: Soft Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables have just Broccoli .25 - 2.0 lb been washed. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic Brussels sprouts .25 - 2.0 lb wrap for tender-crisp vegetables. Touch FRESH VEGETABLES Cabbage .25 - 2.0 lb pad. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to Caulif. (flowerets) .25 - 2.0 lb 5 minutes. Cauliflower (whole) 1 med. Spinach .
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SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOK RECIPES Glazed Apple Slices Makes 6 to 8 servings 1/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons apricot preserves 4 baking apples (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg sliced into 8 pieces each 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons chopped green pistachios 1/2 cup sugar 1 Combine brown sugar, margarine and apricot preserves in a small bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) until margarine
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SPECIAL FEA TURES INSTANT ACTION Instant Action allows you to cook or reheat many of cook. Ex: touch BEVERAGE three times for 1.5 cups. your favorite foods by touching just one pad. More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart should be heated following the guidelines in • Suppose you want to heat 2 fresh rolls or muffins. any microwave cookbook. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 2. To use any Instant Action pad, touch within 3 minutes after cooking, opening and closing the door or FRESH ROLLS x 2 to
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SPECIAL FEA TURES 3. To defrost other foods or foods above or below COMPU DEFROST the weights allowed on CompuDefrost Chart on CompuDefrost automatically defrosts all the foods page 15 use time and 30% power. See Manual shown in the CompuDefrost Chart on page 15. Defrost below. Round the weight to the nearest half pound. (Ex: if the 4. 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 we
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SPECIAL FEA TURES COMPU DEFROST CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE GROUND MEAT .5 - 3.0 lb Remove any thawed pieces after each stage. Let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. STEAKS/CHOPS .5 - 4.0 lb After each stage, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed portions, shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove (FISH) any meat or fish that is nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes. .5 - 3.0 lb After each stage, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange CHICKEN PIEC
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES TIMER DEMONSTRATION MODE • Suppose you want to time a 3 minute long distance To demonstrate, touch CLOCK, the number 0 and phone call. touch START and hold for 3 seconds. DEMO ON will appear in the display. Cooking operations and specific PROCEDURE special features can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For example, touch MINUTE PLUS TIMER Touch TIMER pad 1 1 and the display will show 1.00 and count down CLOCK and number 1. quickly to EN D
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES NOTE: CUSTOM HELP Custom Help provides 4 features that make using 1. Auto Start can be used for manual cooking if clock your oven easy because specific instructions are is set. provided in the interactive display. 2. If the oven door is opened after programming Auto Start, it is necessary to touch the START pad 1. CHILD LOCK for Auto Start time to appear in the readout so that The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation the oven will automatically begin programmed
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CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. Exterior The outside surface is painted. Clean the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner. Door Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh c
