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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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CONTENTS OF OPERATION MANUAL & COOKING GUIDE For Customer Assistance.... Inside Front Cover Other Sensor Cooking Settings ................ 12 Precautions to Avoid Possible Sensor Cooking Chart .............................. 12-13 Exposure to Excessive Sensor Cooking Recipes .......................... 14-15 Microwave Energy ............ Inside Front Cover CompuCook .............................................. 16 Contents...................................................... 1 CompuCook Chart ..
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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 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. appliance. 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- counter. TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO- 15. See door surface cle
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Carefully remove oven from carton. SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. Remove: 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the ceiling in the oven cavity. Check to see that there are Installation Instructions, Wall Template, Top Cabinet Template, bag of Installation Hardware, Charcoal Filter and Exhaust Damper Assembly. Read enclosures and SAVE the Op
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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 and always save it for reference. may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. 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 23 and 24 for ordering the amount of
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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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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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PA RT NAMES (Front of Microwave) (Rear of Microwave) BOTTOM VIEW 1 Oven door with see-through window 10 Night light pad 2 Door hinges Press the Night Light pad to turn light on or off. This setting assures enough light to move about 3 Waveguide cover in a darkened kitchen. DO NOT REMOVE. 11 Auto-Touch control panel 4 Turntable motor shaft 12 Time display: Digital display, 99 minutes, 99 5 Oven light seconds It will light when oven is operating or door is open. 13 Ventilation openings 6 Safety do
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TOUCH CONTROL PANEL Control panel display Words will light in the display to indicate features and cooking instructions. 20 11-13 12 12-13 16-17 17-18 10, 19 19 10 10 11 19 22 22 22 R-1490 / R-1491 / R-1492 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information. 9
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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 and manual completely. 99 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 SIM
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MANUAL OPERATION TURNTABLE ON/OFF For most cooking, the turntable should be on; however NOTE: the turntable can be turned off so that it does not rotate The door can be opened for checking food and the turn- when extra large dishes, such as the popular 13 x 9 x 2 table will stay in the off position. After checking, close glass utility casserole, are used. The casserole should door and touch Start/Touch On. be placed on the turntable so that it is level. The turntable will stay off for one minute
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SPECIAL FEA TURES 2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for SENSOR REHEAT microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow You can reheat foods by touching just one pad. You don’t approximately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to allow need to calculate cooking time or power level. steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food. • Suppose you want to reheat a bowl of soup. 3. Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess wrap under dish to secure. If dish is wider than PROCEDURE DISPLAY pap
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SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOKING CHART (continued) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Fresh vegetables: Soft Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables have Broccoli .25 - 2.0 lb just been washed. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic Brussels sprouts .25 - 2.0 lb wrap for tender-crisp vegetables. Press Fresh vegetables pad Cabbage .25 - 2.0 lb once for soft. After cooking, stir, if possible, let stand, covered, for Caulif. (flowerets) .25 - 2.0 lb 2 to 5 minutes. Cauliflower (whole)
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SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOKING RECIPES Cranberry Fluff Makes 6 to 8 servings 2 cups fresh cranberries 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped or 1 cup water 1 carton (8 ounces) non-dairy whipped topping 3/4 cup sugar 1 carton (3 ounces) orange flavored gelatin 1 Combine cranberries, water and sugar in a 2-quart casserole. Cover with wax paper. Microwave using Reheat Less. Drain cranberries and reserve liquid. 2 Add enough hot water to reserved liquid to make 2 cups. Stir the gelatin into hot liqui
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SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (continued) Mexican Seasoned Potatoes Makes 6 to 8 servings 4 medium baking potatoes (8 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon instant minced onion 1/2 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 pot
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SPECIAL FEA TURES COMPU COOK CompuCook will automatically compute the correct NOTE: cooking/warming time and microwave power level for 1. CompuCook can be programmed with More or foods shown in the chart below. Less Time Adjustment. Touch the Power Level pad • Suppose you want to use CompuCook to warm 2 once or twice after selecting the amount. See frozen rolls. page 20. 2. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch Custom Help PROCEDURE DISPLAY when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display. SELECT
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SPECIAL FEA TURES COMPU COOK CHART (continued) FOOD PROCEDURE AMOUNT 3.0 - 6.0 lb 4. Turkey breast Place skin side down on a microwave-safe rack. Cover with vented plastic wrap. At signal, turn over. Shield with small, flat pieces of aluminum foil any areas that are cooking too rapidly. Re-cover. After cooking, remove from oven, cover with foil and allow to stand 10 to 15 minutes. Internal temperature should be 170°F. 5. Pork loin 2.0 - 3.5 lb Boneless pork loin is recommended because it cooks
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SPECIAL FEA TURES COMPU DEFROST CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. Ground meat .5 - 3.0 lb Remove any thawed pieces after each stage. Let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. 2. Steak, 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 or fish any meat or fish that is almost defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes. 3. Chicken pieces .5 - 3.0 lb After each stage, rearrange pieces or remove portions
