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SHARP R-315J Manual

1. After cooking check that food is very hot throughout and that the bottom center of the plate is very hot If not continue heating using time and power level Allow to stand covered 1 to 2 minutes Touch REHEAT pad and number pad 4 twice for a regular amount of food approximately 4 oz sliced meat or poultry 1 2 cup potato or rice and 1 2 cup of vegetables or equivalent REG will appear in the display Touch REHEAT pad and number pad 4 three times for a larger amount of food on a dinner plate 44 will appear in the display Touch REHEAT pad and number pad 4 four times for a smaller amount of food on a dinner plate 5 will appear in the display Use to reheat refrigerated canned or homemade pasta with sauce or other cooked casserole For room temperature pasta or casserole use Less option Cover with lid or plastic wrap After cooking stir and let stand covered 2 to 3 minutes Touch REHEAT pad and number pad 4 twice for 1 5 cups of casserole REG will appear in the display Touch REHEAT pad and number pad 4 three times for 2 cups of casserole 15 will appear in the display Touch REHEAT pad and number pad 4 four times for 1 cup of casserole 5 will appear in the display This setting is good for restoring cooled beverage to a better drinking temperature Stir after heating You can heat 0 5 cup 1 cup 1 5 cups and 2 cups beverage by touching number pad 5
2. STOP CLEAR 1 Toque el bot n CLOCK 2 Ponga la hora correcta tocando los n meros en orden Ej 12 30 3 Toque nuevamente el bot n CLOCK 88 66 toque primero TIMER CLOC CLOCK OPERACION MANUAL Cocinando con energia alta 1 Programe el tiempo para cocinar tocando los botones de n meros Ej 1 min 30 seg 2 Cierre la puerta Toque START 11510 Cocinando energia variable 1 Despu s del paso 1 anterior toque el bot n POWER LEVEL 6 veces x6 START Ej 5096 2 Cierre la puerta Toque START DEFROST DESCONGERACION 1 Toque el bot n DEFROST 2 Seleccione el nivel DEFROST DEFROST deseado Ej Toque el bot n n mero 2 para filetes 3 Toque los botones n mero 2 y 5 para 2 5 libras 4 Cierre la puerta Toque START CANTIDAD 0 5 a 2 0 libras ALIMENTO 1 Ground Meat Carne picada 2 Steaks Chops Filetes chuletas 0 5 a 3 0 libras 3 Boneless Poultry Sin hueso aves 0 5 a 1 5 libras 4 Bone in Poultry Con hueso aves 0 5 a 3 0 libras MUNUTE PLUS MINUTO EXTRA Toque el bot n MINUTE PLUS para un minuto al 100 de energla o para a adir un minuto cuando cocine en el PLUS modo manual Contin e toc ndolo para a adir m s minutos POPCORN Palomitas de maiz 1 Toque el bot n Popcorn una vez para palomitas de maiz regular 2 veces tama o regular ligero 3 veces tama o mini ALIMENTO Popcorn Palomitas d
3. appliance Do not store or use this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet base ment near a swimming pool or similar loca tions Do not immerse cord or plug in water 13 14 Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter 15 See door surface cleaning instructions on page 17 16 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking b Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven c If materials inside the oven 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 pur poses Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use 17 Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons a Do not overheat the liquid b Stir the liquid both before and
4. rearrange and if there are warm or thawed portions shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil Remove any meat that is nearly defrosted Let stand covered 10 to 20 minutes Use boneless breast of chicken or turkey After each stage if there are warm or thawed portions rearrange or remove Let stand covered for 10 to 20 minutes Arrange pieces with meatiest portions toward outside of glass dish or microwave safe rack After each stage if there are warm or thawed portions rearrange or remove Let stand covered for 10 to 20 minutes NOTE Check food 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 SPECIAL FEATURES MANUAL DEFROST If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in the AMOUNT column on the DEFROST CHART you need to defrost manually You can defrost any frozen food either raw or previ ously cooked by using 30 power level See page 9 Estimate defrosting time and press POWER LEVEL pad 8 times when you select the power level For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of thumb is approximately 4 minutes per pound For example defrost 4 minutes for 2 3 cup
5. See pages 19 and 20 for ordering the Sharp Carousel Microwave Cookbook 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 clock wise 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 It is normal ABOUT FOOD for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating 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 con densation as uncovered ones Vents on the oven back must not be blocked The oven is for food preparation only It should not be used to dry clothes or newspapers Your oven is rated 1200 watts by using the IEC Test Procedure In using recipes or package directions check food a minute or two before the minimum time and add time accordingly Eggs sausages nuts seeds fruits amp vegetables to prevent explosion that steam escapes Puncture egg yolks before cooking Pierce skins of potatoes apples squash hot dogs and sausages so Cook eggs in shells Reheat whole eggs Dry nuts or seeds in shells Popcorn Baby food General Use specially bagged
6. Use to warm rolls muffins biscuits bagels etc Large item should be considered as 2 regular size Cover each roll muffin with paper towel For refrigerated rolls or muffins it may be necessary to double the entered amount to ensure the proper serving temperature For example enter quantity of 2 for 1 refrigerated muffin For frozen rolls or muffins use More Time Adjustment 14 SPECIAL FEATURES SHORT CUTS Short Cuts automatically computes the correct heating time and microwave power level for melting softening and warming foods shown in the chart Suppose you want to melt 1 square of chocolate PROCEDURE NOTE 1 To melt soften or warm other foods or quantities than those listed in the SHORT CUTS CHART use manual operation Short Cuts can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment Touch POWER LEVEL once or 4 Touch MELT once MELT Select desired food by 2 touching number pad Ex Touch 2 for chocolate Repeat touching same 3 number pad to select quantity Ex Touch 2 two more times for 1 square 4 Close the door Touch START pad SHORT CUTS CHART FOOD AMOUNT MELT 1 Butter 2 tbsp 1 2 cups 2 Chocolate 1 cup chips 1 square SOFTEN 1 Ice cream 1 pint 1 2 gallon 2 Cream cheese 3 oz 8 oz WARM 1 Syrup 1 4 cup 1 2 cup 2 Dessert topping 1 4 cup 1 2 cup PROCEDURE Use a Pyrex measuring cup Cover with plastic twice bef
7. card ready instructions If you prefer to order by mail complete and return the Nutritional order form on page 20 Please include check or money information for order payable to Sharp Accessories amp Supplies Center for 6 00 plus 4 25 shipping amp handling and each recipe tax if applicable per book Durable wipe clean SATISFACTION GUARANTEED soft cover with 128 You must be completely satisfied with the Sharp 2 11 Carousel Microwave Cookbook If within 14 days you Su PAJER are dissatisfied for any reason simply return the book Helpful tips and and we ll gladly refund your 6 00 plus tax special techniques SOLAMENTE ESCRITO EN INGLES NOTES lovee 4 1e1o01 Held 21H xe a Please send me cookbooks at 10 25 each Illinois sales tax if applicable per book 44 no of books TOTAL ORDER AMOUNT _ 1 have enclosed a check made payable to Sharp Accessories amp Supplies Center Please bil J VISA L MASTERCARD L AMERICAN EXPRESS Acct No Expiration date Signature All credit card orders must be signed Name Address City Zip Daytime Phone No Mail to SHARP Accessories amp Supplies Center Price is subject to change without notice 2130 Townline Road Peoria Illinois 61615 1560 20 GUIA AUTO TOUCH Para mayor informacion y precauciones de seguridad consulte el Manual de Operaciones FIJACION DEL RELOJ Si en la pantalla aparece
8. halfway through heating it c Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks Use a wide mouthed container d After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven at least for 20 seconds before removing the container e Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container 18 If the oven light fails consult a SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Remove 1 all packing materials from inside the oven cav ity however DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER which is located on the right cavity wall Read enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual 2 the feature sticker if there is one from the outside of the door Check the oven for any Door seals and Waveguide damage such as mis Ain aligned or bent door damaged door seals Hinges door lf there is any damage do not operate the oven and contact your dealer or SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER Choosing a Location for Your Oven You will use the oven frequently so plan its loca tion for ease of use It s wise if possible to have counter space on at least one side of the oven Allow at least 2 inches on the sides top and at the rear of the oven for air circulation Do not place or install the oven in any area where heat and steam are generated for example next to or above a conventional gas or electric range o
9. service personnel 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 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 MERCHANTABILITY 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 ot
10. to shield areas that are either defrosting or cooking too quickly Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the oven Should you have questions about utensils or coverings check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accesso ries available for purchase Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs A micro wave safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the oven when acces sories are used 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 16 for Child Lock feature INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING A
11. 1 To reheat or cook other food or foods above or be for foods shown in the charts Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of soup low the quantity allowed on the REHEAT CHART or COOK CHART cook manually 2 Reheat and Cook can be programmed with More or PROCEDURE Less Time Adjustment Touch POWER LEVEL once Touch REHEAT once 1 Select desired food by 2 touching number pad Ex Touch 2 for soup Repeat touching same 3 number pad to select quantity Ex Touch 2 two more times for 2 cups or twice before touching START See page 16 4 Close the door COOK CHART FOOD AMOUNT 1 Baked Potatoes 1 4 med 2 Fresh Vegetables 1 4 cups 3 Frozen Vegetables 1 4 cups 4 Frozen Entrees 6 17 oz 6 8 oz 9 11 oz 12 14 oz 15 17 oz PROCEDURE Pierce with fork in several places Place on paper towel on turntable After cooking remove from oven and let stand wrapped in foil for 5 to 10 minutes For beans carrots corn and peas add 1 tablespoon of water per cup For broccoli Brussel sprouts cabbage and cauliflower cook immediately after washing with no additional water If you like tender crisp vegetables double measured quantity per setting For example use 2 cups cauliflower and program for 1 cup After cooking remove from oven stir cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving Add no water Cover with lid or plastic wrap After cooking stir and le
12. SHARP MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL Carousel A 13154 followed by letter indicating color S silver CONTENTS Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Enhergyt Inside Front Cover For Customer Assistance Inside Front Cover Consumer Limited Warranty Product Information Card Important Safety Instructions Unpacking and Installation Instructions Grounding Instructions Information You Need to Know Patani s cen UEM Before Operating Manual TEA Special Features Manual Defrost E Popcorn cem Reheat COOK Shorts eet Other Convenient Features Cleaning 2 2 Service Call Check oia Specifications Cookbook Information Cookbook Order Form Guia Auto Touch Parte Interior de la Cubierta Trasera Auto Touch Guide Back Cover READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE 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 Please provide the fo
13. UTS settings slightly less done touch POWER LEVEL pad twice after touching your choice of pads or before touching START pad LESS The display will show 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 To set touch TIMER CLOCK the number 1 and then touch the START pad and hold for three seconds Should a pad be touched 5 F will appear in the display To cancel touch TIMER CLOCK the number 1 STOP CLEAR pads and OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES AUDIBLE SIGNAL DEMONSTRATION MODE ELIMINATION To demonstrate touch TIMER CLOCK the number 0 and then touch the START pad and hold for 3 seconds 5 HB will appear in the display Cooking operations If you wish to have the oven operate with no audible signals touch TIMER CLOCK the number 5 and nd ifi ial featur now demonstrated then touch the START pad and hold for three seconds with no power the oven For example touch MINUTE To cancel touch TIMER CLOCK the number 5 and PLUS pad and the display will show 100 and count STOP CLEAR pads down quickly to Eng To cancel touch TIMER CLOCK the number 0 and STOP CLEAR pads If easier unplug the oven from the electrical outlet and replug CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cl
14. VEN PARTS JOUA Door opening button Push to open door Oven door with see through window Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed Door hinges Door seals and sealing surfaces Turntable motor shaft Removable turntable support Carefully place the turntable support in the center of the oven floor DISPLAY Removable turntable Place the turntable on the turntable support securely The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise Only remove for cleaning Ventilation openings Rear Oven light It will light when oven is operating or door is open Waveguide cover DO NOT REMOVE Auto Touch control panel Time display 99 minutes 99 seconds 21 ist t IN LI LILIZ COOK DEF START CHECK mu QTY LB OZ Indicators SIZE CUPS The light next to each indicator will come on to provide information about the setting Words in the lower portion of the display will light to indicate what function is in process PART NAMES 2 S 8 9 16 MEE sca 9 16 17 SHORT CUTS B 1 Butter 1 Ice Cream 2Chocolate 2 Cream Cheese 10 12 13 feos R 12 14 Baked 1 Ground 1 Pasta Sauce Potatoes Meat 2 Soup 2 Fresh 2 Steaks Pizza Vegetables 98 4 Dinner Plate 5 Beverage 6 Rolls Muffins 3 Boneless Poultry MINUTE STOP oen POPCORN pis CLEAR START Door closed Door open Number next to the contr
15. afe plastics paper plates microwave safe pottery stoneware and porcelain browning dish Do not exceed recommended preheating time Follow manufacturer s directions These items can be used for short time reheat ing of foods that have little fat or sugar in them wood straw wicker DO NOT USE metal pans and bakeware dishes with metallic trim non heat resistant glass non microwave safe plastics margarine tubs recycled paper products brown paper bags food storage bags metal twist ties Should 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 A dish which becomes very hot should not be used The following coverings are ideal Papertowels are good for covering foods for re heating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon Wax 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 ing DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food Vent so steam can escape Lids that are microwave safe are a good choice because heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods that need tenderizing DO NOT use metal twist ties Remember to slit bag so steam can escape How to use aluminum foil in your microwave oven e Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on the food can be used
16. e maiz CANTIDAD 3 5 onzas regular 2 85 3 5 onzas regular ligero 1 2 1 6 onzas Mini REHEAT COOK SHORT CUTS RECALENTAMIENTO COCCION PASOS R PIDOS 1 Toque el bot n REHEAT COOK o PADOS RAPIDOS que desee Ej Para recalentar la sopa toque REHEAT 2 Seleccione el nivel REHEAT COOK o PADOS RAPIDOS deseado Ej Toque 2 para recalentar sopa 2 dos 3 Toque el bot n numero veces para 2 tazas 4 Cierre la puerta Toque el bot n START 2 START CUADRO DE REHEAT ALIMENTO CANTIDAD Pasta Sauce Sauce de las Pasta 1 4 tazas Soup Sopa Pizza 1 4tazas 1 4 pedazas Dinner Plate Plato principal 1 plato regular grande o pequefio Casserole Caserola Beverage Bebida Rolls Muffins Pan ALIMENTO Baked Potatoes Papas al homo Fresh Vegetables Verduras frescas Frozen Vegetables Verdura congelada Frozen Entrees Plato fuerte congelado Ground Meat Carne molida Rice Arroz 1 5 tazas 2 tazas o 1 taza 0 5 2 tazas 1 6 pedazas CANTIDAD 1 4 medjano 1 4 tazas 1 4tazas 6 17 onzas 0 3 a 1 5 libras 0 5 2 tazas CUADRO DE PASOS R PIDOS ALIMENTO MELT 1 Mantequilla 2 Chocolate SOFTEN 1 Helado 2 Queso Crema WARM 1 Jarabe 2 Cubierta Del Postre CANTIDAD 2 cucha radas 1 2 taza 1taza de chis pas de chocolate 1 table ta 1pint medio galon 3 onzas 8 onza
17. eaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning Exterior The outside surface is painted Clean the outside with mild soap and water Then wipe with a clean dampened cloth and polish 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 soft damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a soft damp cloth Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain streak or dull the door surface Touch Control Panel Wipe the panel with a soft cloth dampened slightly with water only Dry with a soft cloth Do not scrub or use any sort of chemi cal cleaners Close door and touch STOP CLEAR pad Interior Cleaning is easy because little 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 damp cloth DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS For heavier soil use baking soda or a mild soap wipe clean with a soft damp cloth NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF THE OVEN Waveguide Cover The waveguide cover is made from mica so requires special care Keep the waveguide cover clean to assure good oven performance Carefully wipe with a soft damp cloth any food spatters fro
18. er a longer cord Extension Cord If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the microwave oven The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC 115 120 volt 15 amp or more Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally Notes 1 If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical in structions 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 Grounding Pin 3 Prong Receptacle Ground Receptacle Box Temporary Use Ground Grounding Receptacle Box Adapter Tab for Grounding Screw 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 3 INFORMATION 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
19. ght 3 times mini size POPCORN CHART FOOD Popcorn 3 5 oz Regular 2 85 3 5 oz Regular Light 1 2 REHEAT COOK SHORT CUTS 1 Touch REHEAT COOK or desired REHEAT 2 Select desired Reheat Cook or Short 2 Ex Touch 2 to reheat soup 3 Touch number 2 pad twice for 2 cups 4 Close the door Touch START pad FOOD AMOUNT Pasta Sauce 1 4cups Pizza 1 4 slices Dinner Plate 1 plate reg lg or sm Beverage 5 2 cups Rolls Muffins 1 6 pieces FOOD AMOUNT Baked Potatoes 1 4 med Frozen Vegetables 1 4cups Frozen Entrees 6 170z Rice 5 2 cups SHORT CUTS CHART MELT 1 Butter SOFTEN 1 Ice Cream WARM 1 Syrup AMOUNT 1 6 oz Mini Ex For reheating soup touch Cuts setting REHEAT CHART Soup 1 4cups Casserole 1 5 cups 2 cups or 1cup COOK CHART Fresh Vegetables 1 4 cups Ground Meat 3 1 516 FOOD 2 Chocolate 2 Cream Cheese 2 Dessert topping AMOUNT 2 tbsp 1 2 cup 1cup chips 1 square pint 1 2 gallon 3 07 8 oz 1 4 cup 1 2 cup 1 4 cup 1 2cup TINSEBO37WRRZ D41 Printed in Thailand
20. her 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 attempted 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 R 315J Home Use Carousel Microwave Oven Be sure to have this infor amp Description mation available when you need service for your Product Warranty Period for this Product One 1 year par
21. ing Return the time of day to the display Cancel a program during cooking touch twice CUO MANUAL OPERATION TIME COOKING Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 sec onds 99 99 Always enter the seconds after the min utes even if they are both zeros Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100 Enter cooking time 2 s Close the door cook Touch START pad TO SET POWER LEVEL There are eleven preset power levels START will flash rri wo 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 TOUCH POWER APPROXIMATE COMMON WORDS LEVEL PAD PERCENTAGE FOR OF POWER POWER LEVELS once 100 High twice 90 3 times 80 4 times 70 Medium High 5 times 60 6 times 50 Medium 7 times 40 8 times 30 Med Low Defrost 9 times 20 10 times 10 Low 11 times 0 Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30 PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1 sibl 5 DD Enter defrost time 2 POWER LEVEL x8 Touch POWER LEVEL di pad 8 times or hold down until the desired power level appears 3 Close the door cook Touch START pad START will flash M me d When the defrost time is complete a long tone will sound and Eng will appear in the display SPECIAL FEATURES DEFROST Use this feature to defrost ground
22. llowing 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 MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER TELEPHONE SERVICER TELEPHONE TO PHONE DIAL 1 800 BE SHARP 237 4277 for SERVICE for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer PARTS for your authorized parts distributor ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION DIAL 1 800 642 2122 for ACCESSORIES and SHARP CAROUSEL COOKBOOK TO WRITE Sharp Electronics Corporation Customer Assistance Center 1300 Naperville Drive Romeoville IL 60446 1091 TO ACCESS INTERNET www sharpusa com PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks 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
23. m the surface of the cover immediately after they occur Built up splashes may overheat and cause smoke or possibly catch fire Do not remove the waveguide cover Odor Removal Occasionally a cooking odor may remain in the oven To re move 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 The turntable and turntable support can be removed for easy cleaning Wash them in mild sudsy water for stubborn stains use a mild cleanser and a non abrasive scouring sponge They are also dishwasher proof Use upper rack of dishwasher The turntable motor shaft is not sealed Turntable Support so excess water or spills should be wiped up immediately 17 Exterior Interior Turntable SERVICE 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 ventilating openings C Does the turntable rotate YES NO It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction D 15 the water in the oven warm YES NO If NO is the answer t
24. meat steaks chops and poultry automatically Suppose you want to defrost a 2 0 Ib steak PROCEDURE 6 After the 2nd stage open the door Shield any 1 Touch DEFROST pad Select desired food by 2 touching number pad Ex Touch 2 for steaks chops Enter weight by touching 3 the number pads Ex 2 0 lbs steak 4 Close the door 2 Touch START pad warm portions Close the door Touch START pad After defrost cycle ends cover and let stand as 7 indicated in chart below NOTE 1 If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount 0 5 3 0 Ibs EE will appear in the dis and 0 0 5 play Defrost can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment Touch POWER LEVEL once or twice before touching START See page 16 3 To defrost other foods or foods above or below the weights allowed in the DEFROST CHART below use The oven will stop so that the food can be checked time and 30 power See MANUAL DEFROST on After the 1st stage open the door 5 Turn steak over and shield any warm portions Close the door Touch START pad DEFROST CHART FOOD 1 Ground Meat 2 Steaks Chops 3 Boneless Poultry 4 Bone in Poultry AMOUNT 5 2 0 lbs 5 3 0 lbs 5 1 5 lbs 5 3 0 lbs page 11 PROCEDURE Remove any thawed pieces after each stage Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes After each stage of defrost cycle
25. o any of the above questions please check electrical outlet fuse and or circuit breaker If they are functioning properly CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER A microwave oven should never be serviced by a do it yourself repair person NOTE Iftime appearing in the display is counting down very rapidly check DEMONSTRATION MODE on page 17 and cancel 18 SPECIFICATIONS Single phase 120V 60Hz AC only 1680W 14 2 amps Output Power Microwave 1200W 2450 MHz IEC Test Procedure 20 W x 1211 H x 17 5 D 143 W x 8 7 s H x 15 4 D 1 2 Cu Ft Turntable system 125 diameter Approx 34 Ib 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 Communications Commission Authorized DHHS Complies with Department of Health and Human Services DHHS rule CFR Title 21 Chapter Subchapter J UL This symbol on the nameplate means the product is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc COOKBOOK INFORMATION Great recipes SH ARP Reliable microwave CAROUSEL MICROWAVE reference guide COOKBOOK Many color photos TO ORDER Step by step Simply call this toll free number 1 800 642 2122 Please have your credit
26. oking 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 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 waveguide cover clean Food residue can cause arcing and or fires 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 MICROWAVE O
27. ol panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information 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 oven display will then begin flashing 8 amp 8 2 Touch STOP CLEAR pad will appear 3 Touch TIMER CLOCK pad to set clock TO SET THE CLOCK e Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12 30 A M or P M PROCEDURE DISPLAY TIMER Touch CLOCK pad 2 2 3 0 Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence TIMER 3 Touch CLOCK pad again W m LI UN The colon will flash This is a 12 hour clock If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time will appear in the display Touch STOP CLEAR pad and re enter the time f the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should be interrupted the display will inter mittently show 82 82 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 STOP CLEAR pad to Erase if you make a mistake during programming Cancel timer Stop the oven temporarily during cook
28. ore touching START See page 16 After touching MELT touch 1 two times for 2 tbsp After touching MELT touch 1 three times for 1 2 cup Pu Use a Pyrex measuring cup After touching MELT touch 2 two times for 1 cup chips After touching MELT touch 2 three times for 1 square DO NOT COVER After touching SOFTEN touch 1 two times for 1 pint Aftertouching SOFTEN touch 1 three times for 1 2 gallon Use a small plate DO NOT COVER After touching SOFTEN touch 2 two times for 3 oz After touching SOFTEN touch 2 three times for 8 oz 2 Use a Pyrex measuring cup DO NOT COVER After touching WARM touch 1 two times for 1 4 cup After touching WARM touch 1 three times for 1 2 cup Use a Pyrex measuring cup DO NOT COVER After touching WARM touch 2 two times for 1 4 cup After touching WARM touch 2 three times for 1 2 cup 15 OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 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 Your oven can do this automatically e Suppose you want to cook roast beef for 5 minutes at 100 and then continue to cook for 30 minute
29. popcorn for the microwave oven Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use special POPCORN pad Transfer baby food to small dish and heat carefully stirring often Check temperature before serving Put nipples on bottles after heating and shake thoroughly Wrist test before feeding Cut baked goods with filling after heating to release steam and avoid burns e Stir liquids briskly before heating and allow to stand at least for 20 seconds after heating before stirring or drink ing to avoid eruption Use deep bowl when cooking liquids or cereals to prevent boilovers Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls Exceed maximum time on popcorn package Heat baby food in original jars Heat disposable bottles Heat bottles with nipples on Heat or cook in closed glass jars or air tight containers Can in the microwave as harmful bacteria may not be destroyed Deep fat fry Dry wood gourds herbs or wet papers INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS It is not necessary to buy all new cookware Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used success fully in your new microwave oven Make sure the uten sil does not touch the interior walls during cooking Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating glass ceramic Pyroceram such as Corningware heat resistant glass Pyrex microwave s
30. r above a conventional wall oven Heat and steam may damage the electronics or the mechanical parts of the oven and sealing surfaces broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug lt 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 electri cal short circuit grounding reduces 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 Permanent and Correct Installation protected electrical supply It is recommended that a separate circuit serv ing only this appliance be provided A The oven is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged Se 3 Prong Plug into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded Should you only have a 2 prong outlet have a qualified electrician install a correct wall receptacle A 3 prong adapter may be purchased and used temporarily if local codes allow Follow package directions A short power supply cord is provided to reduce risk of becoming entangled in or tripping ov
31. rrange 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 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 ham burgers Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once 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 ground meat boneless white poultry fish seafood egg dishes and frozen prepared food 165 F for leftover ready to reheat refrigerated and deli and carry out fresh food 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 the food during cooking unless it is approved for microwave oven use Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through co
32. s 1 4 taza 1 2 taza 1 4 taza 1 2 taza AUTO TOUCH GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions refer to your Operation Manual SET CLOCK If 88 58 is in display first touch STOP CLEAR pad TIMER 21910 CLOCK 1 Touch CLOCK pad 2 Enter correct time of the day by touching numbers in sequence Ex 12 30 3 Touch CLOCK pad again MANUAL OPERATION High Power Cooking 1 Enter cooking time by touching 110310 number pads Ex 1 min 30 sec 2 Close the door Touch START pad starr Variable Power Cooking OWER 1 After Step 1 above touch POWER LEVEL pad 6 times Ex 50 2 Close the door Touch START pad DEFROST 1 Touch DEFROST pad DEFROST 2 Select desired Defrost setting Ex Touch 2 for steak 3 Touch number pad 2 and 5 for 2 5 lbs 4 Close the door Touch START pad DEFROST CHART FOOD 1 Ground Meat 2 Steaks Chops 3 Boneless Poultry AMOUNT 5 to 2 0 lbs 5 to 3 0 lbs 5 to 1 5 lbs 4 Bone in Poultry 5 to 3 0 lbs MINUTE PLUS Touch MINUTE PLUS pad for one minute at 100 power or to add a MINUTE minute during manual cooking Con PLUS tinue to touch for additional minutes Carousel is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation SHARP SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza Mahwah NJ 07430 2135 POPCORN 1 Touch POPCORN pad once for a regular size twice regular size li
33. s at 50 5 0 0 First enter cooking time 1 Then touch POWER LEVEL pad once for POWER 100 power LEVEL x1 Then enter second 2 cooking time 0 0 0 Touch POWER LEVEL POWER pad 6 times for 5096 LEVEL 6 Close the door Touch START pad NOTE 1 If POWER LEVEL pad is touched once P 4 will be displayed 2 If 100 is selected as the final sequence it is not necessary to touch POWER LEVEL pad TIMER e Suppose you want to time a 3 minute long distance phone call PROCEDURE d Enter time 0 0 2 Touch TIMER pad TIMER CLOCK 16 MINUTE PLUS Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at 100 by simply touching MINUTE PLUS pad You can also extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute by repeat edly touching MINUTE PLUS pad during manual cook ing Suppose you want to heat a cup of soup for one minute at 100 PROCEDURE PLUS NOTE 1 To use Minute Plus touch pad within 3 minutes after cooking closing the door touching STOP CLEAR pad 2 Minute Plus cannot be used with Special Features Touch MINUTE PLUS pad MORE OR LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT Should you discover that you like any of the DEFROST REHEAT COOK or SHORT CUTS settings slightly more done touch POWER LEVEL pad once after touching your choice of pads or before touching START pad The display will show PL 45 Should you discover that you like any of the DEFROST REHEAT COOK or SHORT C
34. s of casserole or 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce Always stop the oven periodically to remove or sepa rate the portions that are defrosted If food is not de frosted at the end of the estimated defrosting time pro gram the oven in 1 minute increments at 30 until to tally defrosted When using plastic containers from the freezer defrost only long enough to remove from the plastic in order to place in a microwave safe dish POPCORN CHART FOOD AMOUNT POPCORN 1 bag POPCORN The popcorn setting automatically provides the correct cook ing time for most brands of microwave popcorn See the chart below e Suppose you want to pop a 3 5 oz bag of regular pop corn PROCEDURE Touch POPCORN pad once The oven starts automatically NOTE Popcorn can only be entered within 3 minutes after cooking opening and closing the door or touching the STOP CLEAR pad PROCEDURE Try several brands to decide which is most acceptable for your taste Unfold bag and place in oven according to directions 3 5 oz bag Regular 2 85 8 5 oz bag Regular Light g 12 1602 3 Touch POPCORN pad once for regular 11 Touch POPCORN pad twice within 2 seconds for regular light Touch POPCORN pad three times within 3 seconds for mini 3 SPECIAL FEATURES REHEAT COOK Reheat and Cook automatically compute the correct NOTE warming or cooking time and microwave power level
35. safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to 10 excessive microwave energy Read all instructions before using the appliance Read and follow the specific PRECAU TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on inside front cover This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 3 Install or locate this appliance only in ac cordance with the provided installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appli ance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 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 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the
36. t stand covered for 3 minutes 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 Touch COOK pad and number pad 4 twice for packages weighing 6 8 oz amp B will appear in the display Touch COOK pad and number pad 4 three times for packages weighing 9 11 oz 8 will appear in the display Touch COOK pad and number pad 4 four times for packages weighing 12 14 oz 12 14 will appear in the display Touch COOK pad and number pad 4 five times for packages weighing 15 17 oz 5 11 will appear in the display 12 SPECIAL FEATURES COOK CHART FOOD 5 Ground Meat 6 Rice AMOUNT 3 1 5 lb 5 2 0 cups PROCEDURE Use this setting to cook ground beef or poultry as patties or in a casserole to be added to other ingredients Place patties on a microwave safe rack and cover with wax paper Place ground meat in a casserole and cover with wax paper or plastic wrap You can cook 0 3 Ib 0 5 Ib 0 7 Ib 1 0 Ib 1 3 lb and 1 5 Ib ground meat by touching number pad 5 When oven stops turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces Re cover and touch START pad After cooking let stand covered for 2 to 3 minutes Place rice in
37. to a deep casserole and add double quantity of water Cover with lid or plastic wrap You can cook 0 5 cup 1 cup 1 5 cups and2 cups rice by touching number pad 6 After cooking stir cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed Rice Water Size of casserole 5 cup 1 cup 1 5 quart 1 cup 2 cups 2 quart 1 5 cups 3 cups 2 5 or 3 quart 2 cups 4 cups 3 quart or larger 13 SPECIAL FEATURES REHEAT CHART FOOD 1 Pasta Sauce 2 Soup 3 Pizza 4 Dinner Plate Casserole AMOUNT 1 4 cups 1 4 cups 1 4 slices 1 plate 1 Regular 1 Large 1 Small 1 2 cups Regular setting 1 5 cups 5 Beverage 6 Rolls Muffins 1 5 cups 2 cups 1 cup 5 2 Cups 1 6 pieces PROCEDURE Use for prepared or homemade sauce Place in deep bowl or casserole Cover with lid or plastic wrap At end stir well and serve with cooked pasta Place in bowl or casserole Cover with lid or plastic wrap At end stir re cover and let stand 1 to 3 minutes Use to reheat refrigerated leftover pizza 1 slice is approximately 1 8th of a 12 inch pizza or 1 12th of a 16 inch pizza Place on paper towel Use 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 PLATE ONLY
38. ts 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 Additional Item s Excluded from Warranty Coverage if any Non functional accessories turntable and light bulb Where to Obtain Service 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 1 800 BE SHARP 1 800 237 4277 What to do to Obtain Service Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available If you ship the Product be sure it is insured and packaged securely TO OBTAIN SUPPLY ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION CALL 1 800 BE SHARP OR VISIT www sharpusa com 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic

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