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Read all instructions carefully before using your oven.
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 _________________
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SERVICE (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer) PARTS (for your authorized parts distributor)
ACCESSORIES
ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION
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ACCESSORIES and MICROWAVE ONLY COOKBOOK
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COOKING ASSISTANCE
TO WRITE:
For cooking and operation questions:
Susan Edwards/Test Kitchen
Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Plaza, Box 650
Mahwah, NJ
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Sharp Electronics Corporation
Customer Assistance Center
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Romeoville, IL
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 the problem.
TO ACCESS INTERNET:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a)Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since
(b)Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c)Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d)The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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 apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.
The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp.
The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or at- tempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Your Product Model Number
service for your Product.)
Warranty Period for this Product:
Additional Item(s) Excluded from Warranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service:
What to do to Obtain Service:
One (1) year parts and labor. The warranty period continues for an additional four (4) years, for a total of five (5) years, with respect to the magnetron tube in the Product for parts only; labor and service are not provided free of charge for this additional period.
From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located In the United States. To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at
Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer. Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. If you ship the Prod- uct, be sure it is insured and packaged securely. If your Product is
TO OBTAIN SUPPLY, ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL
Save the proof of purchase as it is needed should your oven ever require warranty service.
PRODUCT INFORMATION CARD
The product information card which is on the inside of the microwave oven carton should be completed within ten days of purchase and returned. We will keep it on file and help you access the information in case of loss, damage or theft. This will also enable us to contact you in the unlikely event that any adjustments or modifications are ever required for your oven.
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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 appliance.
2.Read and follow the specific ???PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY??? on inside front cover.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
???GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS??? on page 4.
4.Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers
-may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8.Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9.This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment.
10.Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11.Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near
12.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15.See door surface cleaning instructions on page 26.
16.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b.Remove wire
c.If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d.Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
17.Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance.
18.Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
19.Do not mount over a sink.
20.Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.
21.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking and Examining Your Oven
Remove:
1.all packing materials from inside the oven cavity. Read enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual. DO NOT REMOVE AND THROW OUT
THE WAVE GUIDE COVER.
2.the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one.
Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is
Hinges
Oven Cavity
Door Seals and
any damage, do not operate the oven and contact your dealer or SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
Latches
Sealing Surfaces
Choosing a Location for Your Oven
You will use your oven frequently so plan its location for ease of use. The oven must be placed on a countertop which is a minimum of 36 inches from the floor. Allow at least 2 inches on the sides, top and at the rear of the oven for air circulation. Be sure to position oven so that the rear cannot be touched
GE Electric Wall
oven.
Note for
Select the
See Sketch 1 for proper location when building in above the specified G.E. wall ovens. Carefully follow both the G.E. wall oven installation instructions and Sharp???s
Ordering the
If your dealer does not stock the kit, it can be ordered directly from the Sharp Accessories and Supplies Center. Have your credit card number available and call
The kit includes ducts and finish trim strips and
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
WARNING ??? Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Electrical Requirements
The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp. or more protected electrical supply. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the microwave oven be provided.
The oven is equipped with a
A
A short
Extension Cord
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a
Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
Note:
1.If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service person.
2.Neither Sharp nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedures.
Radio or TV Interference
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.
Grounding Pin
Grounded
Receptacle Box
Permanent and Correct Installation
Grounded
Grounding Receplacle Box
Adaptor
Screw
Tab for
Grounding Screw
Temporary Use
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
About Your Oven
This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference.
The Sharp Carousel Convection Microwave Cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it frequently for cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.
ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy.
When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones. Vents on the oven back must not be blocked.
After using convection, automatic mix or broil, you will hear the sound of the cooling fan. The fan may continue to operate as long as 5 minutes, depending on the oven temperature.
Be aware that, unlike
The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.
Your oven is rated 900 watts using the IEC Test Procedure. In using recipes or package directions, check food at the minimum time and add time accordingly.
About Food
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About Utensils and Coverings
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new convection microwave oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode.
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DISH CHECK. If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, do NOT use it for microwaving.
ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A
About Microwave Cooking
*Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish.
*Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Foods severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
*Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbook for suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
*Shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any thin areas of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense, thick areas are cooked thoroughly.
*Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking, if possible.
*Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts or turkey breasts must be turned over at least once.
*Rearrange foods like meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside.
*Add standing time. Remove food from oven and stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allows the food to finish cooking without overcooking.
*Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking temperatures have been reached.
Doneness signs include:
???Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
???Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.
???Poultry thigh joints move easily.
???Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
???Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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About Children and the Microwave
Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the oven comfortably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the oven door.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: use potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special attention to packages that crisp food because they may be extra hot.
Don???t assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a toy. See page 25 for Safety Lock feature.
About Safety
*Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture???s recommended temperatures:
???160?? F. for fresh pork, boneless white poultry, fish, seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food.
???165?? F. for leftover,
???170?? F. white meat of poultry.
???180?? F. dark meat of poultry.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in food during cooking, unless using a microwave thermometer when cooking with only microwave power.
*Always use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food.
Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
*Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish???s covering and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.
*Stay near the oven while it???s in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food.
*NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other items.
*Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
*Keep wave guide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and/or fires.
*Keep aluminum foil used for shielding at least 1 inch away from walls, ceiling and door.
*Use potholders and be careful when using convection, mix or broil cooking as cabinet, interior and door may be too hot to touch.
*Use care when removing items from the oven so that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not touch the safety door latches.
PART NAMES
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PART NAMES
MIX CONV
DEFROST
SENSOR
COOK LBS OZ KG HELP
Interactive display
Words will light in the display to indicate features and cooking instructions.
Convection
Numbers indicate pages on which there are a feature description and usage information.
ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are designed especially for use in this oven only for convection, mix or broil cooking. DO NOT USE FOR MICROWAVE ONLY COOKING. Do not substitute similar types of racks for these specially designed ones.
High rack (Baking
Low rack (Broiling
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BEFORE OPERATING
*Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely.
*Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures:
1)Plug in the oven. Close the door. The display will say SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR
AND PRESS CLOCK.
2)Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad.
will appear. 3) Touch CLOCK pad.
TO SET THE CLOCK
*Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12:30 (A.M. or P.M.):
Procedure
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time, ERROR will appear in the display. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and
*If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should be interrupted, the display will intermittently show SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, the program will be erased. The time of day will also be erased. Simply touch STOP/CLEAR pad and reset the clock for the correct time of day.
STOP/CLEAR
Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to:
1.Erase if you make a mistake during programming.
2.Cancel kitchen timer.
3.Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
4.Return the time of day to the display.
5.Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice.
MANUAL OPERATION
MICROWAVE COOKING
Time Cooking
Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros.
* Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%:
Procedure
There are eleven preset power levels.
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 defrost for 5 minutes at 30%:
You can program up to 4 automatic cooking sequences. Follow directions on page 24. Note that POWER LEVEL must be entered first when programming multiple sequences.
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CONVECTION AND AUTOMATIC
MIX COOKING
This section of the Operation Manual gives you spe- cific cooking instructions and procedures. Please consult your Sharp Carousel Convection Microwave Cookbook for helpful hints for convection and combi- nation cooking.
Page numbers followed by the letter c indicate the convection/mix section of the book.
The oven should not be used without the turntable in place, and it should never be restricted so that it can- not rotate. You may remove the turntable when pre- heating the oven and when preparing food to be cooked directly on the turntable.
Caution: The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes will be- come hot. To PREVENT BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turn- table from the oven.
Convection Cooking
During convection heating, hot air is circulated throughout the oven cavity to brown and crisp foods quickly and evenly. This oven can be programmed for ten different convection cooking temperatures for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
To Cook with Convection
* Suppose you want to cook at 350?? F. for 20 minutes:
NOTE: If you wish to know the programmed oven temperature, simply touch the CONVEC pad. As long as your finger is touching the CONVEC pad, the programmed oven temperature will be displayed.
To Preheat and Cook with Con- vection
Your oven can be programmed to combine preheat- ing and convection cooking operations. You can pre- heat to the same temperature as the convection tem- perature or change to a higher or lower temperature.
*Suppose you want to preheat to 350?? F, and then cook 25 minutes at 375?? F. convection:
Procedure
When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, a signal will sound 4 times*. The oven will stop, and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message.
7.Open the door. Place food in the oven. Close the door.
*If the oven door is not opened, the oven will automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes. After this time has elapsed, an audible signal will sound, and the oven will turn off.
NOTE: 1. To program only preheat, touch the START pad after step 2. Preheating will start. When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, follow the indicated message.
2.To preheat and cook with the same temperature, enter same temperature in steps 2 and 4.
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Automatic Mix Cooking
This oven has two
With the exception of those foods that cook best by convection heating alone, most foods are well suited to mix cooking using either LOW MIX/BAKE or HIGH MIX/ROAST.
The marriage of these two cooking methods produces juicy meats, moist and tender cakes and fine textured breads, all with just the right amount of browning and crispness.
The temperatures can be changed; however, the microwave power cannot.
The oven temperature can be changed from 100?? F. to 450?? F. To change the temperature, first touch HIGH MIX or LOW MIX, then touch the same pad again. When the display says SELECT TEMP, touch desired temperature pad. Ex:HIGH MIX, HIGH MIX pad, 7 . The mix temperature will change to 375?? F automati- cally.
To Cook with Automatic Mix
*Suppose you want to bake a cake for 25 minutes on low mix/bake:
To Preheat and Cook withAutomatic Mix
Your oven can be programmed to combine preheat- ing and automatic mix cooking operations. You can preheat at the same temperature as the preset com- bination temperature or change it to a different tem- perature.
*Suppose you want to preheat to 350?? F. and then cook 25 minutes on 325?? F. low mix/bake:
When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, signal will sound 4 times*. The oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message.
8.Open the door. Place food in the oven. Close the door.
*If the oven door is not opened, the oven will automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes. After this time has elapsed, an audible signal will sound and the oven will turn off.
NOTE: To program only preheat, touch the START pad after step 2. Preheating will start. When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, follow the indicated message.
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Helpful Hints for Convection and Automatic Mix Cooking
Your Sharp Convection Microwave Oven can cook any food perfectly because of the number of ways it can cook: microwave only, automatic mix, convection only or broil. The cookbook that comes with your oven has excellent instructions, guidelines, hints, charts and recipes to help you get the best use of your oven. Consult it often until you are familiar with it. This Operation Manual tells you how to program the oven.
The oven cannot be used without the turntable in place. Never restrict the movement of the turntable.
Convection Cooking:
1.When preheating, the turntable can be left in or removed. When using the high rack for 2 shelf baking in a preheated oven, it is easier to remove the turntable for preheat.
Place high rack on turntable along with foods. When preheat is over, open oven door and quickly place turntable, high rack and foods to be baked inside.
2.Do not cover turntable, low rack or high rack with aluminum foil. It interferes with air flow that cooks food.
3.Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many
4.Using a preheated low rack can give a grilled appearance to steaks, hot dogs etc.
Automatic Mix Cooking:
1.Meats are best when roasted directly on the low rack. A dish can be placed below the meat if gravy is to be made from the drippings.
2.Less tender cuts of meat can be roasted and tenderized using oven cooking bags.
3.When baking, check for doneness after time has elapsed. If not completely done, let stand in oven a few minutes to complete cooking.
NOTE:
During mix baking some metal baking utensils may cause arcing when they come in contact with the turntable, oven walls or accessory racks. Arcing is a discharge of electricity that occurs when microwaves come in contact with metal.
If arcing occurs, place a heat resistant dish (Pyrex?? pie plate, glass pizza dish or dinner plate) between the pan and the turntable or rack. If arcing occurs with other metal baking utensils, discontinue their use for mix cooking.
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Preheating is automatic when the BROIL setting is used. Only actual cooking time is entered; the oven signals when it is preheated to 450?? F. Oven temperature cannot be changed. Use BROIL setting for steaks, chops, chicken pieces and many other foods. See Convection Broiling Chart in cookbook.
* Suppose you want to broil a steak for 15 mintues:
Procedure
BROIL
2. Enter cooking time.
When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, a signal will sound 4 times*.
4.Open the door. Place food in oven. Close the door.
*If the oven door is not opened, the oven will automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 minutes. After this time has elapsed, an audible signal will sound and the oven will turn off.
NOTE: 1. Preheating for broil may take from 7 to 10 minutes depending on temperature of room and available power.
2.Although time is usually set for the maximum broiling time, always check food at the minimum time recommended in the chart of cookbook. This will eliminate the need to completely reprogram the oven if additional cooking time is needed. Simply close the oven door and touch START to continue.
3.Should you need more broiling time, reprogram within 1 minute of the end to eliminate preheating.
Caution: The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes will be- come hot. To PREVENT BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turn- table from the oven.
Slow Cook is preset at 300?? F for 4 hours. The temperature can be changed to below 300?? F. The cooking time cannot be changed. This feature can be used for foods such as baked beans or marinated chuck steak.
*Suppose you want to change oven temperature from 300?? F to 275?? F:
NOTE: If you do not change the temperature, omit steps 2 and 3.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
COMPU DEFROST
CompuDefrost automatically defrosts foods shown in the chart below.
* Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak:
The oven will stop and directions will be displayed.
Follow the indicated message.
COMPU DEFROST CHART
5.After the 1st stage, open the door. Turn steak over and shield any warm portions. Close the door.
6.After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield any warm portions. Close the door.
7.After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as indicated in chart below.
NOTE:
1.If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount as indicated in chart below, an error message will appear in the display.
2.CompuDefrost can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. Touch the POWER LEVEL pad once or twice after selecting the amount. See page 24.
3.To defrost other foods or foods above or below the weights allowed on COMPU DEFROST CHART, use time and 30% power. See Manual Defrost on page 16.
NOTE: Check foods when oven signals. After final stage, small sections may still be icy. Let stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals are thawed.
Shielding prevents cooking from occurring before the center of the food is defrosted. Use small smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover edges and thinner sections of the food.
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MANUAL DEFROST
If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the COMPU DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limitsinthe???Amount???columnontheCOMPUDEFROST CHART, you need to defrost manually.
You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using Power Level 3. Follow the exact 3- step procedure found under Time Cooking on page 10. Estimate defrosting time and press 3 for 30% when you select the power level.
For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of thumb is approximately 5 minutes per pound. For example, defrost 5 minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce.
Always stop the oven periodically to remove or separate the portions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted at the end of the estimated defrosting time, program the oven in 1 minute increments on Power Level 3 until totally defrosted.
When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost only long enough to remove from the plastic in order to place in a
SENSOR COOKING
Sharp's Sensor is a
Using Sensor Settings:
1.After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using sensor settings.
2.Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.
3.Sensor Reheat and Popcorn can only be entered within 1 minute after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad.
4.During the first part of sensor cooking, the food name will appear on the display. Do not open the oven door or touch STOP/CLEAR during this part of the cooking cycle. The measurement of vapor will be interrupted. If this occurs, an error message will appear. To continue cooking, touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and select cooking time and variable power.
When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of cooking time will appear. Door may be opened when remaining cooking time appears on the display. At this time, you may stir or season food, as desired.
5.Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, continue to cook with variable power and time.
6.If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when popping popcorn, the oven will turn off, and the correct time of day will be displayed. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when using sensor reheat,ERROR will be displayed, and the oven will turn off.
7.Any Sensor Cooking mode can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 24.
8.Each food has a cooking hint. Touch CUSTOM HELP when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display.
Selecting Foods:
1.The sensor works with foods at normal storage temperature. For example, food for dinner plate reheat would be at refrigerator temperature and popcorn at room temperature.
2.Foods weighing less than 3 ounces should be reheated by time and variable power.
Covering Foods:
Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the chart for these foods.
1.Casserole lid
2.Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow approximately 1/2 inch to remain uncovered to allow steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food.
3.Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess
wrap under dish to secure. If dish is wider than paper, overlap two pieces at least one inch to cover.
Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from you.
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Instant Sensors
Your oven has Instant Sensor Popcorn and Instant Sensor Reheat. To use either, simply touch the chosen pad. The oven will start automatically.
You can reheat many foods by touching just one pad. You don't need to calculate reheating time or power level.
* Suppose you want to heat prepared chili:
Procedure
1.SENSOR TouchSENSORREHEAT
REHEAT pad.
*Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz. bag of popcorn:
Procedure
1. Place bag on overturned 9??? glass pie plate.
When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, remainder of reheating time will appear.
This sensor setting works well with most brands of microwave popcorn. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold the bag and place in oven according to directions.
Use an overturned 9 or 10 inch oven proof glass pie plate on top of the turntable when popping bagged microwave popcorn.
INSTANT SENSOR CHART
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SENSOR COOK
Touch START pad. When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking time will appear.
SENSOR COOK CHART
Place in casserole. Add
Use for frozen convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most brands. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Remove package from outer wrapping and follow package directions for covering. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 1 to 3 minutes.
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Sensor Cook Recipes
Cranberry Fluff
1package (3 ounces)
1.Combine cranberries, water and sugar in a
2.Add enough hot water to reserved liquid to make 2 cups. Stir the gelatin into hot liquid until it dissolves. Cover with wax paper. Microwave using Sensor Reheat, Less.
3.Add berries and cool. Refrigerate until thickened. Fold whipped cream into cooled cranberry mixture. Spoon into serving dishes and garnish with extra whipped cream. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Curry Vegetable Chowder
Makes 4 servings
1.Layer 2 paper towels on a microwave safe paper plate. Arrange bacon on the towels. Cover with another paper towel. Place an overturned paper plate on turntable and put plate of bacon on top of it. Microwave using Sensor Cook for Bacon. Crumble and reserve bacon.
2.Combine chicken broth, vegetables and seasonings in
3.Stir in evaporated milk. Recover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave using Sensor Reheat, Less. Stir in parsley. Let stand covered, 5 minutes.
4.Top each serving with crumbled bacon.
Flounder Fillet with Vegetables
Makes 4 servings
1.Combine green pepper, onion, potato, garlic and margarine in
2.Arrange fish in a ring around the outside of a
Glazed Apple Slices
1.Combine brown sugar, margarine and apricot preserves in a small bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) until margarine melts and preserves soften, 45 seconds to 1 minutes. Stir in nutmeg, salt, sugar, orange juice and cornstarch. Microwave at HIGH (100%) until thickened, 4 to 6 minutes, stirring several times.
2.Arrange apple slices in a large microwave serving dish. Spread hot sauce over apples. Cover well with vented plastic wrap. Microwave using Sensor Cook for Fresh Vegetables, Soft. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.
3.Sprinkle with pistachios. Serve alone or over vanilla ice cream or sponge cake.
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Mexican Seasoned Potatoes
1.Cut each potato lengthwise into 4 equal wedges. Place potato wedges into
2.In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over potatoes.
3.Cover potatoes with wax paper. Microwave using Sensor Cook for Baked Potatoes. Rearrange potatoes when time appears on display. Let stand covered 5 minutes.
Microwaved Fresh Pumpkin
1Pie Pumpkin or Sugar Pumpkin
1.Wash and cut pumpkin into quarters. Remove seeds and strings. Place in a glass pie plate. Cover well with vented plastic wrap.
2.Microwave using Sensor Cook for Fresh Vegetables, Hard. Allow to stand covered 5 mintues.
3.Scrape the pulp from the shell. Strain off excess liquid from cooked pumpkin. Place pumpkin into food processor or blender and process until smooth. Use in your favorite recipes.
Shrimp Scampi
1.Place margarine in
2.Arrange shrimp in a large glass pie plate. Pour seasoned butter over shrimp. Cover well with vented plastic wrap. Microwave using Sensor Cook for Fish and Seafood. Shrimp should be pink and opaque.
3.Sprinkle with paprika and serve over hot cooked rice.
Spiced Carrots
1.In a 1
2.Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave using Sensor Reheat.
Spaghetti Squash
2tablespoons chopped parsley
1.Prick squash deeply several times with knife or carving fork.
2.Place squash on paper towel on turntable. Touch Sensor Cook for Vegetables, Hard. When oven sounds, remove squash and let stand 10 minutes.
3.While squash is standing, mix together ingredients for Option A or B. Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Unwind squash with fork into
4.Toss squash with desired mixture. Serve immediately.
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COMPU BROIL/ROAST/BAKE
This section of the operation manual offers instruc- tions for preparing 12 popular foods using CompuBroil, CompuRoast and CompuBake.
After selecting the desired feature, follow the direc- tions indicated in the display.
For helpful hints, simply touch CUSTOM HELP anytime HELP is lighted in the display.
Caution: The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support, racks and dishes will be- come hot. To PREVENT BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing the food or turntable from the oven.
CompuBroil
CompuBroil automatically broils hamburgers, chicken pieces, steaks and fish steaks.
*Suppose you want to broil 2 hamburgers:
information in display for cooking informa- tion.
For well done or rare burgers, touch POWER LEVEL pad to select More for well done or Less for rare. See More/Less Time Adjustment on page 24.
After broil preheat cycle ends, the oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow the indi- cated message. Open the door and place ham- burgers into oven. Close the door.
NOTE:
1.CompuBroil can be programmed with More/Less Time Adjustment. See page 24.
2If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount as indicated in chart below, an error message will appear in the display.
3.To broil other foods or foods above or below the weight or number allowed on COMPU BROIL CHART follow instructions in the Sharp Carou- sel Convection Microwave Cookbook. See Con- vection Broiling Chart.
COMPU BROIL CHART
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CompuRoast
CompuRoast automatically roasts chicken, turkey, turkey breast or pork.
*Suppose you want to roast a 2.5 pound chicken:
Procedure
1.COMPUTouch COMPU ROAST
4.START Touch START/TOUCH
After COMPU ROAST cycle ends, a long tone will sound. Follow the indicated message.
NOTE:
1.CompuRoast can be programmed with More/ Less Time Adjustment. See page 24.
2If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed weight as indicated in chart below, an er- ror message will appear in the display.
3.To roast other food or foods above or below the weights allowed on COMPU ROAST CHART, check the Sharp Carousel Convection Microwave Cookbook Combination Roasting Chart.
COMPU ROAST CHART
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CompuBake
CompuBake automatically bakes cakes, brown- ies, muffins and French fries.
*Suppose you want to bake a bundt cake:
1.)
3.START Touch START pad.
TOUCH ON
COMPU BAKE CHART
NOTE:
1.CompuBake can be programmed with More/Less Time Adjustment. See page 24.
2.To bake other foods, see the Sharp Carousel Con- vection Microwave Cookbook's baking section.
Ideal for refrigerated cookie dough. Prepare according to package or recipe directions and place on a greased and floured 12??? pizza pan. Cookies should be approxi- mately 1/3 inch thick and 2 inches in diameter for best results. After the preheat is over, place pan in oven. Cool before serving.
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES
MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING
The oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences for the microwave mode and 2 automatic cooking sequences with preheat for convection/mix mode, switching from one power level setting to another automatically.
Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one power level and then change to a different power level. Your oven can do this automatically.
Procedure
*Suppose you want to cook roast beef for 5 minutes at 100% and then continue to cook for 30 minutes at 50%:
NOTE: 1. If POWER LEVEL pad is touched twice, HIGH will be displayed.
2.If you wish to know power level, simply touch the POWER LEVEL pad. As long as your finger is touching the POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be displayed.
MORE OR LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT
More
Should you discover that you like any of the INSTANT
MINUTE PLUS
Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by simply touching the MINUTE PLUS pad. You can also extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute by repeatedly touching the MINUTE PLUS pad during manual cooking.
*Suppose you want to heat a cup of soup for one minute:
NOTE: 1. To use Minute Plus, touch pad within 1 minute after cooking, closing the door, touching the STOP/CLEAR pad or during cooking.
2.Minute Plus cannot be used with SPECIAL
FEATURES.
TOUCH ON
Touch On allows you to cook at 100% power by touching the START/TOUCH ON continuously. Touch On is ideal for melting cheese, bringing milk to just below boiling etc.
The maximum cooking time is 3 minutes.
* Suppose you want to melt cheese on a piece of toast:
Procedure
SENSOR, SENSOR COOK, COMPU DEFROST
1.
Continuously touch the
COMPU BROIL, COMPU ROAST or COMPU BAKE settings slightly more done, touch the POWER LEVEL pad once after touching your choice of pads.
Less
Should you discover that you like any of the INSTANT
SENSOR, SENSOR COOK, COMPU DEFROST, COMPU BROIL, COMPU ROAST or COMPU BAKE settings slightly less done, touch the POWER LEVEL pad twice after touching your choice of pads.
KITCHEN TIMER
*Suppose you want to time a 3 minute long distance phone call.
START START/TOUCH ON pad. TOUCH ON The cooking time will
begin counting up.
2.When the cheese is melted to desired degree, remove finger from START/TOUCH ON pad. Oven stops immediately.
NOTE: 1. Note time it takes for frequently used foods and program that time in the future.
2.To use Touch On, touch pad within 1 minute after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad.
3.Touch On can only be used 3 times in a row. If more times are needed, open and close door or touch STOP/CLEAR.
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DEMONSTRATION MODE
To demonstrate, touch CLOCK, 0 and then touch START and hold for 3 seconds. DEMO ON will appear in the display. Cooking operations and specific special features can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For example, touch MINUTE PLUS and the display will show and count down quickly to END.
To cancel, touch CLOCK, then 0 and STOP/CLEAR.
CUSTOM HELP
CUSTOM HELP provides 6 features which make using your oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the Interactive Display.
- Safety Lock
The Safety Lock prevents unwanted oven operation 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 number 1 and START. Should a pad be touched, LOCK will appear in the display.
To cancel, touch CUSTOM HELP, the number 1 and
STOP/CLEAR.
- Audible Signal Elimination
If you wish to have the oven operate with no audible signals, touch CUSTOM HELP, the number 2 and
STOP/CLEAR.
To cancel and restore the audible signal, touch CUSTOM HELP, the number 2 and START.
- Auto Start
If you wish to program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a designated time of day, follow this procedure:
*Suppose you want to start cooking a stew for 20 minutes on 50% at 4:30. Before setting, check to make sure the clock is showing the correct time of day.
NOTE: 1. Auto Start can be used for manual cooking Compu Broil/Roast/Bake, if clock is set.
2.Iftheovendoorisopenedafterprogramming Auto Start, it is necessary to touch the START pad for Auto Start time to appear in thereadoutsothattheovenwillautomatically begin programmed cooking at the chosen Auto Start time.
3.Be sure to choose foods that can be left in the oven safely until the Auto Start time. Acorn or butternut squash are often a good choice.
4.If you wish to know the time of day, simply touch the CLOCK pad. As long as your finger is touching the CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed.
-Language Selection
The oven comes set for English Ianguage. To change,
touch CUSTOM HELP and the number 4 . Continue to touch the number 4 until your choice is selected
from the table below. Then, touch START/TOUCH ON pad.
- Weight/Temp Selection
The oven comes set for U.S. Customary
- Help
Each setting of CompuDefrost, CompuBroil, Compu Roast, CompuBake, Sensor Cook and Instant Sensor has a cooking hint. If you wish to check, touch CUSTOM HELP whenever HELP is lighted in the interactive display.
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CLEANING AND CARE
Exterior
The outside surface is precoated metal and plastic. 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 harsh abrasives.
Touch Control Panel
Care should be taken in cleaning the touch control panel. If the control panel becomes soiled, open the oven door before cleaning. Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Close door and touch STOP/CLEAR.
Interior - after microwave cooking.
Cleaning is easy because no heat is generated to the interior surfaces; therefore, there is no baking and setting of spills or spattering. To clean the interior surfaces, wipe with a soft cloth and warm water. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS. For heavier soil, use mild soap; rinse thoroughly with hot water.
Interior - after convection, mix or broil cooking.
Spatters may occur because of moisture and grease. Wash immediately after use with hot, soapy water. Rinse and polish dry. Harder to remove spatters may occur if oven is not thoroughly cleaned or if there is long time/high temperature cooking. If so, you may wish to purchase an oven cleaner pad with liquid cleaner within
Follow manufacturer's directions carefully and be especially cautious not to get any of the liquid cleaner in the perforations on the wall or ceiling or any door surfaces.
Rinse thoroughly and polish dry.
After cleaning the interior thoroughly, residual grease may be removed from the interior ducts and heater by simply operating the oven on 450?? F. for 20 minutes without food. Ventilate the room if necessary.
Waveguide Cover
Carefully wash any food particles from the waveguide cover located on the ceiling in the oven cavity.
Odor Removal
Occasionally, a cooking odor may remain in the oven. To remove, combine 1 cup water, grated peel and juice of 1 lemon, and several whole cloves in a 2 cup glass measuring cup. Boil for several minutes using 100% power. Allow to set in oven until cool. Wipe interior with a soft cloth.
Turntable/Turntable Support/Racks
The turntable, turntable support and racks can be removed for easy cleaning. Wash them in mild, sudsy water; for stubborn stains use a mild cleanser and a
Foods with high acidity, such as tomatoes or lemons, will cause the porcelain enamel turntable to discolor. Do not cook highly acidic foods directly on the turntable; if spills occur, wipe up immediately.
The turntable motor shaft is not sealed, so excess water or spills should not be allowed to stand in this area.
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SERVICE CALL CHECK
Please check the following before calling for service:
1.Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the oven and close the door securely. Operate the oven for two minutes at HIGH 100%.
If ???NO??? is the answer to any of the above questions, please check electrical outlet, fuse and/or circuit breaker.
If both are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER. A microwave oven should never be serviced by a
NOTE: If time appearing in the display is counting down very rapidly, check Demonstration Mode on page 25 and cancel.
SPECIFICATIONS
*the International Electrotechnical Commission???s standardized method for measuring output wattage. This test method is widely recognized.
In compliance with standards set by:
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GUIA
Para mayor informaci??n y precauciones de seguridad, consulte el Manual de Operaciones.
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3.Touch number 2 pad for 2 hamburgers.
TOUCH ON
COMPU BROIL CHART
5.Enter cooking time by touching number pads.
(Ex: 20 min.)
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For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual.
INSTANT SENSOR CHART
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