Sharp R-1405 manual

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    OVER THE RANGE M ODELS R-1405, R-1406 318-3_1405,06 manual.indd 1 5/14/07 2:13:58 PM[...]

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    2 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. We also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference. MODEL NUMBER _______________________ SERIAL NUMBER _____________ DA TE OF PURCHASE ______________________ DEALER _____[...]

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    3 CONTENTS For Customer Assistance .......................... 2 Precautions to A void Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy .................................. 2 Contents ...................................................... 3 Consumer Limited W arranty...................... 4 Product Information Card .......................... 4 Importan[...]

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    4 Y our Product Model Number & Description: W arranty Period for this Product: Additional Item(s) Excluded from W arranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service: R-1405 or R-1406 Home Use Carousel ™ Microwave Oven. (Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product.) One (1) year parts and labor in-home ser[...]

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    5 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. REA D ALL INSTRUC TION S BEFO RE USING THE APPLIANCE. 2. Read[...]

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    6 Open the bottom of the carton, bend the carton flaps back and tilt the oven over to rest on plasticfoam pad. Lift carton off oven and remove all packing materials, WALL and TOP CABINET TEMPLA TE, T urntable, and Turntable Support. SA VE THE CAR TON AS IT MA Y MAKE INST ALLA TION EASIER. 1. Remove the feature sticker from the outside of the door [...]

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    7 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 3 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equi pped with a cord having a ground ing wire with a groundin g plu g. 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 o[...]

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    8 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 5 TOOLS RECOMMENDED FOR INST ALLA TION • Phillips Screwdriver • Electric Drill • 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/32” Drill Bits • 1-1/2” Wood Bit or Metal Hole Cutter (if metal cabinet is used) • Saw to cut exhaust opening (if needed) 6 INST ALLA TION HARDW ARE The INST ALLA TION HARDWARE items 1 - 5 [...]

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    9 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 8 VENTILA TION SYSTEM (PREP ARING OVEN FOR INST ALLA TION) This Microwave Oven/Hood is designed for adaptation to three types of hood ventilation systems. Select the type required for your installation. Recirculating — non-vented, ductless. Follow installation procedure (A). Recirculating requires the [...]

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    10 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (C) VERTICAL EXHAUST : OUTSIDE VENTILA TION 1. Remove and save 2 screws from back edge and 3 screws from the top center of the Fan Cover Bracket. Re- move Fan Cover Bracket by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow on the Fan Cover Bracket as shown in Figure 9. 2. Lift Hood Fan Unit carefully[...]

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    1 1 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 9 OVEN INST ALLA TION THI S OVEN CANN OT BE PROPER L Y INST ALLED WITH OUT REFE RRI NG TO THE MOUNTI NG INST RUC TIO NS FOUND ON WALL AND TOP CABINET TEMPLA TES. THE NEXT STEP IS TO READ AND FOLLOW MOUNTING INFORMA TION ON W ALL AND TOP CABINET TEM PLA TES. THIS OVEN MUST BE A TT ACHED T O A T LEAST ON[...]

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    12 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 10 PREP ARA TION AND USE OF THE CARTON TO ASSIST IN THE INST ALLA TION OF THE MICROW A VE OVEN Utilization of the carton may make installation easier . 1. Place carton upside down. See Figure 18. 2. Using cutting line around the carton, cut into two pieces (A) and (B). See Figure 19. 3. Position oven to[...]

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    13 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 11 MOUNTING OVEN TO THE W ALL T wo people are recommended to attach the Microwave Oven/Hood to the Mounting Plate. 1. Thread the Power Supply Cord through the hole made in the bottom of the top cabinet. 2. Lift and tilt the oven forward. Hook the back bottom of the oven to the bottom of the Mounting Pla[...]

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    14 T wo optional accessories are available for this oven. 1. Charcoal Filter (RK-250). This is required when hood exhaust is recirculated. See Charcoal Filter on page 27. If dealer does not stock this item, it can be ordered by calling 1-800-237-4277. 2. Filler Panel Kit. For use when the oven is installed in a 36-inch or 42-inch wide opening. The [...]

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    15 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. See pages 29 and 30 for ordering the Sharp Carousel Microwave Cookbook. NEVER use the oven wi[...]

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    16 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS The following coverings are ideal: • Paper tow el s ar e go od f or c ove rin g fo ods for re- hea tin g a nd ab sor bin g f at wh ile co oki ng ba con . • W ax paper can be used for cooking and reheating. • Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use can be used for co[...]

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    17 ABOUT MICROW A VE COOKING • Arrange food carefully . Place thickest areas towards outside of dish. • Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. • Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cook- book for suggestions: paper towels, wax paper , micr[...]

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    18 P ART NAMES 1 Oven door with see-through window Be careful with the edge of the oven door as it is glass and could chip or break. 2 Door hinges 3 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 4 Turntable motor shaft 5 Oven light It will light when oven is operating or door is open. 6 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely cl[...]

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    19 CONTROL P ANEL P ART NAMES Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 20 26 27 22 Words in the lower portion of the display will light to indicate what function is in progress. Indicators 24 25 27 26 22-23 21 20 318-3_1405,06 manual.indd 19 5/14/07 2:14:03 PM[...]

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    20 This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incor- rect clock time, ERROR will appear in the display . T ouch the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time. • If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should be interrupted, the display will intermittently show 88:88 after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, t[...]

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    21 PROCEDURE DISPLA Y 1 3 2 T ouch POWER LEVEL pad eight times or hold down until the desired power level appears. POWER LEVEL MANUAL OPERA TION TO SET POWER LEVEL 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 cook[...]

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    22 POPCORN The POPCORN setting automatically provides the correct cooking time for most brands of microwave popcorn. Y ou may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Unfold bag and place in oven according to directions. • Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz bag (regular) of popcorn. SPECIAL FEA TURES REHEA T REHEA T[...]

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    23 Use this setting to reheat precooked foods from the refrigerator . Place meaty portions and bulky vegetables to outside of plate. Cut large items like baked potatoes in smaller pieces. Flatten foods such as mashed potatoes and other dense foods. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. ONE PLA TE ONL Y . After cooking, check that food is very hot t[...]

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    24 SPECIAL FEA TURES COOK CHART F O O D AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. Baked Potatoes 1-6 medium Pierce with fork in several places; place on paper towel on turntable. At end of cooking time, remove from oven, wrap in foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. 1-6 cups For beans, carrots, corn and peas, add 1 tablespoon of water per cup. For broccoli, Brussels sprou[...]

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    25 SPECIAL FEA TURES DEFROST DEFROST automatically defrosts all the foods shown in the DEFROST CHART below . Round the weight to the nearest tenth of a pound. T o enter weight, touch DEFROST and number pad for desired food then number pads for weight. • Sup pos e y ou wa nt to def ro st a 3.0 pound steak . PROCEDURE DISPLA Y 1 T ouch DEFROST once[...]

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    26 Should you discover that you like any of the Cook, De- frost, Reheat or Popcorn settings slightly more done, touch the POWER LEVEL pad once after t o uc hi ng your choice of pads or before touching ST ART pad. The display will show MORE . Sho uld you dis cov er that you like any of the Coo k, Defr ost , Reheat or Popcorn settings slightly less d[...]

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    27 OTHER CONvENIENT FEA TURES LIGHT Press the LIGHT pad one time to turn it on and once again to turn it off. F AN The fan will automatically start when heat rises from range surface units or burners. This protects the micro- wave oven from excessive temperature rise. The fan will stay on until the temperature decreases. It cannot be turned off man[...]

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    28 Exterior The outside surface is precoated steel 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 Be careful with the edge of the oven door as it is glass and could chip or break. Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spill[...]

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    29 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 left side of louver .) C D[...]

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    30 SPECIFICA TIONS R-1405, R-1406 * The International Electrotechnical Commission’s standardized method for measuring output wattage. This test method is widely recognized. ** Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding food is less. In compliance with standards set by: FCC – Federal[...]

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    31 GUIA AUTO-TOUCH Para mayor informacion y precauciones de seguridad, consulte el Manual de Operaciones. MINUTO EXTRA Oprima MINUTE PLUS para obtener un minuto al 100% de energia o para agregar otro minuto durante el cocimiento manual. V uelva a oprimirlo para obtener minutos adicionales. COOK COOK T ABLA CANTIDAD 1 a 6 tam. 1 a 6 tazas 1 a 6 taza[...]

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    TINSEB318MRK3 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 PRINTED IN USA AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. Carousel ® is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation. MINUTE PLUS T ouch MINUTE PLUS for one minute at 100% power or to add a minute durin[...]