Sharp R-1600 manual

OVER THE RANGE MICROW A VE OVEN Read all instructions carefully before using the oven. OPERA TION MANUAL MODELS R-1600 R-1601 R-1602[...]

TO PHONE: DIAL 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277) for: SERVICE (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer) P AR TS (for your authorized parts distributor) ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER INFORMA TION DIAL 1-800-642-2122 for: ACCESSORIES and COOKBOOK DIAL (201)529-8703 for: COOKING ASSIST ANCE TO WRITE: For cooking and operation questions: Susan Edwards/T est Kitchen S[...]

1 CONTENTS For Customer Assistance .... Inside Front Cover Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ............ Inside Front Cover Contents ...................................................... 1 Consumer Limited Warranty ..................... 2 Product Information Card .......................... 2 Important Safety Ins[...]

2 CONSUMER LIMITED W ARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION 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 p[...]

3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE 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: 1 . Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and[...]

4 Unpacking and Examining Y our Oven Carefully remove oven from carton. SA VE THE CART ON AS IT MA Y MAKE INST ALLA TION EASIER. Remove: 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however , DO NOT REMOVE THE W A VEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the ceiling in the oven cavity . Check to see that there are Installation Instructions, W al[...]

5 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 21 and 22 for ordering the Ultimate Accessory , the SHARP CAROUSEL MICROW A VE COOKB[...]

6 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 , micro[...]

7 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS The following coverings are ideal: • Paper towels are good for covering foods for re- heating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. • W ax paper can be used for cooking and reheating. • Plastic wrap that is specially marked for micro- wave use can be used for cooking and reheat- in[...]

8 P AR T NAMES 1 Oven door with see-through window 2 Door hinges 3 W aveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 4 T urntable motor shaft 5 Oven light It will light when oven is operating or door is open. 6 Rack holders 7 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 8 Handle 9 WORK LIGHT pad Press the WORK LIGHT pad to turn [...]

9 R-1600 / R-1601 / R-1602 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information. TOUCH CONTROL P ANEL The 2-line, 16-digit Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows cooking hints. When HELP is lighted in the display, touch the CUSTOM HELP pad to read a specific hi[...]

10 This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time, 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 inter- mittently show SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST . PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK after the power is rein[...]

11 For most cooking, the turntable should be on; however the turntable can be turned off so that it does not rotate when extra large dishes, such as the popular 13 x 9 x 2 glass utility casserole, are used. The casserole should be placed on the turntable so that it is level. • Suppose you want to cook lasagna in a 13 x 9 x 2 casserole for 45 minu[...]

12 BREAKF AST/ LUNCH/ DINNER will automatically compute the correct cooking time and microwave power level for foods shown in the following charts. • Suppose you want to use BREAKF AST to reheat 3 regular size fresh muffins. BREAKF AS T / LUNCH / DINNER PROCEDURE DISPLA Y 1 Touch BREAKFAST pad. Touch number 2 for fresh rolls/muffins. 2 NOTE: 1. B[...]

13 SPECIAL FEA TURES 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 dense foods such as mashed potatoes. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. ONE PLATE ONLY. After cooking, check that food is very hot throughout and that t[...]

14 DINNER CHAR T FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 4. Rice Place rice into a deep casserole and add double quantity of water . Cover with lid or plastic wrap. T o enter amount, at Procedure 3 on page 12, touch number 4 for 1/2 cup increments up to 2 cups. After cooking, stir , cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed. Use this s[...]

15 CompuDefrost automatically defrosts foods from the chart below . • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak. COMPU DEFROST PROCEDURE DISPLA Y 1 Touch COMPU DEFROST pad once, then repeat 2 more times for Steak/chops or fish. Enter weight by touching the number pads 2 and 0. (Ex: 2.0 lb steak.) Touch START/TOUCH ON pad. 2 0 2 After the 1st [...]

16 SPECIAL FEA TURES MANUAL DEFROST If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the CompuDefrost Chart or is above or below the limits in the “Amount” column on the CompuDefrost Chart, you need to defrost manually . Y ou can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previ- ously cooked, by using Power Level 3. Follow the exact 3-step pro[...]

17 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES Y our oven can be programmed for up to 4 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 [...]

18 CUSTOM HELP Custom Help provides 5 features which make using your oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the Interactive Display . 1. 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. T o set, touch CUSTOM HELP, the number[...]

19 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES HELP Each setting of Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner , CompuDefrost and Popcorn has a cooking hint. If you wish to check, touch CUSTOM HELP whenever HELP is lighted in the Interactive Display . Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by simply touching the MINUTE PLUS pad. Y ou can also extend cooking time in multip[...]

20 REHEA TING CHAR T FOOD ST AR TING TEMPERA TURE PROCEDURE Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices (Beef, ham, pork, turkey) 1 or more servings Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4-6 servings Nonstirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4-6 servings Vegetabl[...]

21 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 on the louver above the Interactive [...]

22 Cut along this line. PERSONAL RECIPES AND NOTES I have enclosed a check made payable to Sharp Accessories & Supplies Center. Please bill my VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS Acct. No. _______________________________________ Expiration date _____ / _____ Signature_________________________________________________________________ (All credit car[...]

23 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 abra- sive 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[...]

24 CHARCOAL FIL TER Charcoal Filter , Sharp Part number RK-230 which was enclosed with your oven, is used for nonvented, recir- culated installation. The filter should be changed every 6 to 12 months depending on use. See page 4 for or- dering information. 1. Disconnect power to the oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging. 2. Remove the [...]

POPCORN Pulse la tecla MINUTE PLUS para un minuto al 100% de energía o para añadir un minuto cuando cocine en el modo manual. Continúe tocándolo para añadir más minutos. MINUTO EXTRA Pulse la tecla START/TOUCH ON y manténgala presionada para cocinar a un 100% del nivel de energia. Al retirar el dedo del botón, el horno se detendrá instant?[...]

Touch MINUTE PLUS for one minute at 100% power or to add a minute during manual cooking. Continue to touch for additional minutes. MINUTE PLUS Continuously touch START/TOUCH ON for 100% power cooking. Remove finger and oven will stop instantly. TOUCH ON COMPU DEFROST 1. Touch COMPU DEFROST pad three times. 2. Touch number pads 2 and 0. (Ex: 2.0 lb [...]