Sharp R-440/540 manual

MICROW A VE OVEN OPERA TION MANUAL ® READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. Model numbers are followed by letter indicating color: K=black, W=white R-540D / R440D 2 For Customer Assistance 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 3 Consumer Limited Warranty 3 Product Information Card 4 Important Safety[...]

2 CONTENTS T o 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. W e also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference. MODEL NUMBER _____________________ SERIAL NUMBER _______________ DA TE OF PURCHASE ____________________ DEAL[...]

3 PRODUCT INFORMA TION CARD The product information card should be completed within ten days of purchase and returned. W e 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. TO [...]

4 When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING - T o reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all instructions befor e using the appliance. 2 . Read and follow the specific ?[...]

5 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 risk of e[...]

6 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN 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 c[...]

7 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS Children below the age of 7 should use the micro- wave 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 comfort- ably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool. [...]

8 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICROW A VE COOKING • Arrange food carefully . Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. • W atch 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 cook- book for suggestions: [...]

9 P ART 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 f[...]

10 P AR T NAMES Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. MINUTE PLUS : 28 Press once to cook for one minute at 100% or press repeatedly to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute. STOP/CLEAR : 13 During programming, press once to return to the Home Page. Durin[...]

11 INTRODUCTION TO TOUCH SCREEN The Home Page is the beginning . It shows the time of day , if the clock ha s been set . It also shows Minute Plus +, where by touching the screen the next screen appears, making it easy to select one of twelve commonly used times. T ouching Kitchen Timer tells the oven that the time set is only for timing, not for c[...]

12 BEFORE OPERA TING TO SET THE CLOCK • Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day: 12:30 PM. 2 Enter the time of day (minutes) by touching 10 Min. 3 times. Before operating your new SMAR T & EASY TOUCH SCREEN microwave oven be sure to read and understand this operation manual. Before the oven can be used, follow the steps: 1. Plug in [...]

13 TIME COOKING 1 Enter cooking time, 5, 0, 0 by touching numbers. Note the top line of the display . Press the ST AR T pad. 2 The display will begin counting down the cooking time. During the cooking, the power level will appear in the display . MANUAL OPERA TION Y our oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the [...]

14 MUL TIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING The oven can be programmed for up to four automatic cooking sequences, 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. Y our oven can do this automatically . • Suppose you want to cook roast[...]

15 SENSOR COOKING Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for various foods and quantities. Using Sensor Settings 1. After oven is plugged in, wait two minutes before using Sensor Cooking. 2. Be sure the exte[...]

16 3 After cooking, follow instructions. MEA T - POUL TR Y - FISH/SEAFOOD FROZEN FOODS - PAST A GRAINS • Suppose you want to cook 1.5 lb meat loaf : 2 Enter desired weight by touching the screen. Then press the ST AR T pad. 1 Press Meat pad and then touch the desired meat: Meat Loaf. 6 x 6 NO GUESS COOKING VEGET ABLES The desired doneness can be [...]

17 6 x6 NO GUESS COOKING FOOD AMOUNT 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING CHAR T NOTE: 1. Y ou can enter the amount only within the range of the 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING CHAR T . * It is not necessary to enter quantity with these foods because they are cooked by the sensor . FOOD AMOUNT 2. 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING can be programmed with More or Less T ime Adjustment. See [...]

18 MORE FROM YOUR MICROW A VE 6x6 • Suppose you want to use Breakfast Bar to cook two servings of hot cereal. BREAKF AST BAR / LUNCH ON THE RUN More From Y our Microwave 6 x 6 has six cooking categories to assist with meal preparation. There are some foods in the Breakfast Bar and Lunch on the Run that use the sensor . See sensor cooking informat[...]

19 ONE DISH DINNERS - LOW CALORIE ENTREES - SUPPER SOUPS AND SAUCES - DELICIOUS DESSER TS MORE FROM YOUR MICROW A VE 6 x6 2 Select the desired food: Spicy Couscous. 1 Press More From Y our Microwave 6 x 6 pad and then touch the desired category: One Dish Dinners. 4 When ready to cook, press ST AR T pad. The oven has the cooking instructions in it s[...]

20 Spicy Couscous 1 1 / 4 lb lean ground beef 14 1 / 2 oz can diced tomatoes 1 c tomato sauce 1 large onion, chopped 1 / 3 c chopped green pepper 3 / 4 c couscous 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1 / 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano leaves 1 c raisins Garnish: yogurt and chopped fresh parsley Beef Burgundy 1 1 / 2 lb 3 / 4 -inch b[...]

21 MORE FROM YOUR MICROW AVE 6x6 Stuffed Acorn Squash 3 acorn squash each weighing 3 / 4 lb 1 1 / 4 lb ground turkey 1 / 2 onion, chopped 2 carrots, shredded 1 green pepper , chopped 1 tbsp catsup 1 / 2 tsp salt 1 / 4 tsp pepper 1 / 2 c instant rice 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained save juice 1 / 2 c teriyaki sauce 1 / 4 c sweet and sour sauce [...]

22 MORE FROM YOUR MICROW A VE 6 x6 Chicken Noodle 1 tsp oil 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 1 c thin sliced celery 2 c thin sliced carrots 5 c chicken broth 1 1 / 2 lb bone-in chicken pieces 1 c fine egg noodles 1 / 2 c chopped parsley salt and pepper Bouillabaisse 2 tbsp olive oil 2 lar ge onions, chopped finely 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz bottle c[...]

23 MORE FROM YOUR MICROW AVE 6x6 Almond Bread Pudding 2 c half and half 2 tbsp unsalted butter , melted 2 lar ge eggs, beaten 3 / 4 c sugar 1 tsp almond extract 1 / 2 c golden raisins 1 / 2 c slivered, blanched almonds, toasted 6 c 2-inch cubed French or Challah bread Sauce: 1 / 4 c unsalted butter , melted 1 / 2 c sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 l[...]

24 SUPER DEFROST SuperDefrost rapidly defrosts specific foods and weights found in the SuperDefrost chart. • Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 pound boneless chicken. Defrost 3+6 pad has two special defrosting methods. DEFROST 3+6 NOTE: 1 . T o defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the SuperDefrost Chart, use Compu- Defrost or Manual [...]

25 DEFROST 3+6 COMPU DEFROST CHART NOTE: 1. Y ou can input the amount only within the range of the COMPU DEFROST CHAR T . 2. CompuDefrost can be programmed with More or Less T ime Adjustment. See page 30. 3. T o defrost other foods or foods above or below the weights allowed on COMPU DEFROST CHAR T , use time and 30% power. See Manual Defrost on pa[...]

26 If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the COMPU DEFROST CHAR T or is above or below the limits in the AMOUNT column on the COMPU DEFROST CHAR T , you need to defrost manually . Y ou can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using 30% power . Follow the exact procedure found on page 14. Estimate defrosting t[...]

27 SET UP The Set Up has six functions. 1. CLOCK Press the Set Up pad, touch Clock/Auto Start, then Clock and follow the directions on the screen. See page 12. AUTO ST ART The Auto Start function allows you to set your oven to start automatically at a later time. • Suppose you want to start cooking a stew for 20 minutes on 50% power at 4:30 P .M.[...]

28 2.CHILD LOCK The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. 3.SOUND ADJUSTMENT The oven of fers a choice of Simple Beep, Melody or No Sound. The oven comes set for Melody . T ouch your choice on the screen and then press ST AR T. The selected soun[...]

29 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES KITCHEN TIMER Use this feature as a general purpose timer . Y ou can enter any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase, simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to the Home Page. • Suppose you want to time a three minute long distance phone call : M[...]

30 The programmed cooking times are tailored to the most popular tastes. T o adjust the cooking time to your individual preference use the “more” or “less” feature to either add or reduce cooking time. • Suppose you want to cook Ground Beef for more time: MORE OR LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT NOTE: 1. Once you have selected either More T ime or Le[...]

31 TO ORDER Simply call this toll-free number : 1-800-642-2122 . Please have your credit card ready . If you prefer to order by mail, complete and return the order form on page 26. Please include check or money order (payable to Sharp Accessories & Supplies Center) for $6.00 plus $4.25 shipping & handling and tax, if applicable, per book. S[...]

32 SER VICE CALL CHECK Please check the following before calling for service: Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the oven and close the door securely . Operate the oven for one minute at HIGH 100%. A Does the oven light come on? YES _______ NO _______ B Does the cooling fan work? YES _______ NO _______ (Put your hand over the rear v[...]

33 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. A void the use of harsh abrasives. 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 househ[...]

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38 QUICK REFERENCE ONE TOUCH SENSOR 15 Reheat ............................................. 15 Popco r n ............................................ 15 Baked Potatoes ................................... 15 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING 16 - 17 V egetables ........................................ 17 Broccoli/Cauliflower Beans/Carrots Mushrooms/Spinach Corn [...]

39 CONTROL P ANEL MINUTE PLUS : 28 Press once to cook for one minute at 100% or press repeatedly to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute. STOP/CLEAR : 13 During programming, press once to return to the Home Page. During cooking, press once to stop cooking or twice to cancel the cooking program. 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING : 16-17 Press each pad [...]

40 TINSEB239MRR0 QUICK REFERENCE ® SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SET UP: AUTO ST ART The Auto Start function allows you to set the oven to start automatically at a later time. 1 Press the Set Up pad and then touch Clock/Auto Start on the screen. 2 T ouch Auto Start. 3 Follow instuctions. PRINTED IN USA SE[...]