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SHARP R-409HK Manual

1. Touch COOK and number pad 4 four times for package weight of 15 17 oz 75 77 will appear in the display 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 When oven stops turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces Re cover and touch START After cooking let stand covered for 2 to 3 minutes Press COOK pad and number 5 for amount Once 0 3 Ib Twice 0 5 Ib 3 times 0 7 lb 4 times 1 0 Ib 5 times 1 3 Ib 6 times 1 5 Ib 7 times Ted Mo 8 times 2 0 Ib Place rice into a deep casserole dish and add double quantity of water Cover with lid or plastic wrap After cooking stir cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed Rice Water Size of casserole dish 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 12 SPECIAL FEATURES DEFROST 5 After the 1st stage open the door turn steak DEFROST automatically defrosts all the foods shown over and shield any warm portions in the DEFROST CHART below Round the weight to Cl ose the door and the nearest tenth of a pound To enter weight touch touch START pad DEFROST and number pad for desired food then number pads for wei
2. Tab for Grounding Screw 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 See pages 19 and 20 for ordering the Ultimate Accessory 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 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 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 condensation 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 1100 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 v
3. 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 appliance 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 appliance Do not store or use this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink ina wet basement near a swimming pool or similar locations Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter See door surface cleaning instructions on page 18 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend to appliance when paper plastic or other 17 18 19 combustible materials are placed inside the oven
4. Erase if you make a mistake during programming Cancel timer Stop the oven temporarily during cooking Return the time of day to the display Cancel a program during cooking touch twice o RON 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 10096 PROCEDURE DISPLAY jojo Enter cooking time 2 5 00 Close the door and touch START pad MANUAL OPERATION 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 cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations TOUCH POWER APPROXIMATE LEVEL PAD NUMBER OF TIMES PERCENTAGE OF POWER COM MON WORDS FOR POWER LEVELS FOR DESIRED POWER POWER LEVEL x 1 100 High POWER LEVEL x 2 90 POWER LEVEL x 3 80 POWER LEVEL x 4 70 Medium High POWER LEVEL x 5 60 POWER LEVEL x 6 50 Medium POWER LEVEL x 7 40 POWER LEVEL x 8 30 Med Low Defrost POWER LEVEL x 9 20 POWER LEVEL x 10 10 Low POWER LEVEL x 11 0 e Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30 PROCEDURE DISPLAY Enter defrosting time POWER 2 E Touch POWER LEVEL pad eight times or hold down until the desired power level appears Jia Close the door and then touch START pad A When the defrost time is
5. Frozen 4Bonein Fresh Rolls Entrees Poultry Muffins 5 Ground Meat 6 Rice 9 On Door 16 MINUTE TOP START PLUS CLEAR Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information BEFORE OPERATING Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely e Before the oven can be used follow these procedures 1 Plug in the oven Close the door The oven display will then begin flashing 88 88 2 Touch the STOP CLEAR pad will appear 3 Open the door to set clock TO SET THE CLOCK Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12 30 A M or P M PROCEDURE DISPLAY TIMER Touch TIMER CLOCK pad 2 1 2 3 o Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence 3 IMER CLOCK Touch TIMER CLOCK pad again 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 re enter the time e fthe 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 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
6. 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 ls the water in the oven warm YES NO If NO is the answer to 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 1 If time appearing in the display is counting down very rapidly check Demonstration Mode on page 17 and cancel 2 If the oven is set for more than 30 minutes at 80 90 or 100 percent power level after the first 30 minutes the power level will automatically adjust itself to 70 percent power to avoid overcooking THE ULTIMATE ACCESSORI SHARP CAROUSEL MICROWAVE COOKBOOK Great recipes Reliable microwave reference guide Many color photos Step by step instructions Nutritional TO ORDER Simply call this toll free number Please have your credit card ready 1 800 642 2122 If you prefer to order by mail complete and return the order form on page 20 Please incl
7. at 10 25 each Illinois sales tax if applicable per book 44 no of books Other tax if applicable no of books 0 TOTAL ORDER AMOUNT C have enclosed a check made payable to Sharp Accessories amp Supplies Center C Please bil my 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 PONER LA HORA Si aparece 88 88 en la pantalla primero oprima STOP CLEAR 1 Oprima TIMER CLOCK 2 Ponga la hors correcta del dia TIMER CLOCK secuencia Ej 12 30 3 Oprima TIMER CLOCK otra vez OPERACION MANUAL Cocimiento con Alta Energia 1 Marque el tiempo de cocimiento al oprimir los numeros Ej 1 min 30 sec 2 Oprima el START Energia de Cocimiento Variable 1 Despu s de realizar el primer paso Num 1 arriba oprima el POWER LEVEL ocho veces para 30 2 Pulse el bot n START POPCORN Oprima POPCORN una vez para el tamafio normal de palomitas 2 veces para el tama o normal light 3 veces para el tamafios botana Pulse el bot n START REHEAT 1 Pulse el bot n REHEAT 2 Se
8. be built into a cabinet or wall not near or above a heat source using Sharp s Built In Kit RK 46K24 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 toll free 1 800 642 2122 for ordering the kit to be sent to your address The kit includes ducts finish trim strips and easy to follow instructions for installation as well as the location of the power supply ease of use It s wise if possible to have counter space 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 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 Itis recommended thata separate circuit serving only 3 Prong Plug this appliance be provided EA The oven is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a Ie wall receptacle that is properly installed and ground
9. 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 sharp usa com SAVE THE PROOF OF PURCHASE AS IT IS NEEDED SHOULD YOUR OVEN EVER REQUIRE WARRANTY SERVICE PRODUCT INFORMATION CARD The Product information card 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 1 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 10 ala 12 13 14 15 16 microwave energy READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE 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 accordance
10. 0 de energia o para agregar otro minuto durante el cocimiento manual Vuelva a oprimirlo para obtener minutos adicionales Carousel es una marca registrada de Sharp Corporation 21 AUTO TOUCH GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions refer to your Operation Manual SET CLOCK If BEBB is in the display first touch STOP CLEAR 1 Touch TIMER CLOCK pad 2 Enter correct time of the day by touching numbers in sequence Ex 12 30 3 Touch TIMER CLOCK pad again MANUAL OPERATION High Power Cooking 1 Enter cooking time by touching number pads Ex 1 min 30 sec io olg m m N Q E o O A ii e 2 Close the door and touch START pad Variable Power Cooking LEVEL x 8 1 After Step 1 above touch POWER LEVEL pad eight times for 30 2 Close the door and touch START pad MINUTE PLUS Touch MINUTE PLUS for one minute at 100 power or to add a minute during manual cooking Continue to touch for additional minutes REHEAT 1 Touch REHEAT pad 2 Select desired Reheat setting Ex touch 2 to reheat 1 cup of soup v o E m A START al i v x lt N 3 Touch number 2 two more times for 3 cups 4 Close the door and touch START pad REHEAT CHART FOOD 1 Casserole AMOUNT 1 6 cups 1 6 cups 1 6 slices 2 Soup 3 Pizza 4 Beverage 5 2 0 cups 5 Dinner Plate 1 plate Regular Larg
11. E G 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 pad and the display will show and count down quickly to Enz To cancel touch TIMER CLOCK the number 0 close the door and touch STOP CLEAR pad If easier unplug the oven from the electrical outlet and replug o Tnm LUU CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cleaning 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 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 spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain streak or dull the door surface 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 Cleaning is easy because little heat is generated to the interior sur faces therefore there is no baking and se
12. ROCEDURE 1 Casserole 1 6 cups Use this setting to reheat refrigerated canned or homemade pasta with sauce or other cooked casserole For room temperature pasta or casserole use Less option see page 16 For pasta without sauce double the quantity per setting For example measure 2 cups of cooked noodles and program for 1 cup Cover with lid or plastic wrap After cooking let stand covered 2 to 3 minutes 2 Soup 1 6 cups Place in bowl or casserole Cover with lid or plastic wrap At end stir re cover and let stand 1 to 3 minutes 3 Pizza 1 6 slices Use this setting to reheat refrigerated leftover pizza One slice is approximately 1 8th of a 12 inch pizza or 1 12th of a 16 inch pizza Place on paper towel 4 Beverage 5 2 0 cups This setting is good for restoring cooled beverages to a better drinking temperature Touch REHEAT and then the number 4 pad for a 0 5 cup increase per touch Stir liquid briskly before heating and stir carefully at end of cycle to avoid eruption 14 REHEAT CHART continued F00D AMOUNT PROCEDURE 5 Dinner 1 plate Use this setting to reheat precooked foods from the refrigerator Place meaty Plate 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 After cooking check that food is very hot throughout and tha
13. SHARP MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL MODEL R 40 9HK CONTENTS A AAA i For Customer Assistance FA Inside Front Cover e Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Inside Front Cover Consumer Limited Warranty Product Information Card Important Safety Instructions Unpacking and Installation Instructions Grounding Instructions Information You Need to Know Part Names Before Operating Manual Operation Special Features Other Convenient Features Cleaning and Care Service Call Check The Ultimate Accessory Specifications Cookbook Order Form Guia Auto Touch Auto Touch Guide READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN Corousel 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 NUM BER SERIAL NUM BER TELEPHONE 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 COOKBOOK TO WRITE Sharp Electronics Corporation Customer Assistance Center 1300 Naperville Drive Romeoville IL 60446 1091 TO ACCESS INTERNET www sharp usa com Please provide the following information
14. a 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 p Nao uf ART NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS One touch door open 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 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 VISUAL DISPLAY I IIL s E C LILIT 9 COOK DEFROST Words in the lower portion of the display will light to indicate what function is in progress CONTROL PANEL 1100 WATTS c 308 IL COOK DEFROST POPCORN 11 10 16 9 9 13 COOK DEFROST REHEAT P 3 idum w Ed t 14 15 1 Baked 1 Ground 1 Casserole Potatoes Meat 2 Soup 2 Fresh 2 Steaks Vegetables Chops 3 Pizza 4 Beverage 3 Frozen 3 Boneless 5 Di PI Vegetables Poultry inner Plate 4
15. ake sure the utensil 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 safe 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 Paper towels 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 mea
16. ce of pads or before touching START pad The display will show 1 55 MINUTE PLUS Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at 10095 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 PROCEDURE PLUS NOTE 1 To use Minute Plus touch pad within 3 minutes after cooking closing the door touching the STOP CLEAR pad or during cooking Minute Plus cannot be used with special features TIMER Suppose you want to time a 3 minute long distance phone call 3 0 0 TIMER CLOCK STOP CLEAR Touch MINUTE PLUS pad 2 T Enter time 2 Touch TIMER CLOCK pad To cancel the timer touch the STOP CLEAR pad once 3 POTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES 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 pad the number 1 close the door then touch the START pad and hold for three seconds Should a pad be touched will appear in the display To cancel touch TIMER CLOCK the number 1 the door and touch STOP CLEAR pads close 17 DEMONSTRATION MODE To demonstrate touch TIMER CLOCK the number close the door then touch the START pad and hold for three seconds f
17. complete a long tone will sound and will appear in the display 10 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 see page 13 you need to defrost manually You can defrost any frozen food either raw or previously cooked by using Power Level for 30 Follow the exact 4 step procedure found under TO SET POWER LEVEL Estimate defrosting time and press POWER LEVEL pad eight times for 30 power For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of thumb is approximately 4 minutes per pound For example defrost 4 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 ovenin 1 minute increments on Power Level 30 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 microwave safe dish SGI ANE iret es POPCORN The POPCORN setting automatically provides the correct cooking time for most brands of microwave popcorn You 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 POPCORN RES Touch POPCORN onc
18. e Close the door and touch START pad COOK COOK automatically computes the correct cooking time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart below Suppose you want to cook 3 medium baked potatoes LILILI Touch COOK once 2 Select desired Cook setting Ex touch number pad 1 to 1 select Baked Potatoes l 3 3 Repeat touching same number pad 1 to increase quantity to 3 potatoes Ex touch two more times for 3 potatoes or hold down until the desired quantity appears a me Close the door and touch START pad 11 Touch POPCORN once for 3 5 oz bag regular Touch POPCORN twice for 2 85 3 5 oz bag light regular Touch POPCORN three times for 1 5 or 1 75 oz bag snack TIPS Foods can be covered with wax paper or vented plastic wrap Temperatures of foods covered with plastic wrap tend to be slightly higher than those covered with wax paper NOTE 1 More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart should be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook 2 COOK can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment See page 16 3 The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition e g initial temperature shape quality Check food for temperature after cooking If additional time is needed continue to cook manually SPECIAL FEATURES COOK CHART F00D 1 Baked Potatoes 2 Fresh Vegetabl
19. e or Small 6 Fresh Rolls Muffins 1 8 pieces 1 Touch COOK pad 2 Select desired Cook setting Ex touch 2 to cook 1 cup of fresh vegetables x2 START AMOUNT 1 6 medium 3 Touch number 2 two more times for 3 cups 4 Close the door and touch START pad eel Geis P uH FOOD 1 Baked Potatoes 2 Fresh Vegetables 1 6 cups 1 6 cups 6 17 oz 3 2 0 Ib 5 2 0 cups 3 Frozen Vegetables 4 Frozen Entrees 5 Ground Meat 6 Rice DEFROST 1 Touch DEFROST pad 2 Select desired Defrost setting Ex touch 2 to defrost steak 3 Touch number 3 and 0 for 3 0 Ib 4 Close the door and touch START pad DEFROST CHART F00D 1 Ground Meat 2 Steaks Chops 3 Boneless Poultry Em AMOUNT 5 2 0 lb 5 3 0 lb 5 2 0 lb 5 3 0 lb 4 Bone in Poultry POPCORN Touch POPCORN pad once for regular size twice for light regular size or three times for snack size Close the door and touch START pad Carousel is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation SHAR TINSEB342MRKO SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION e Sharp Plaza Mahwah New Jersey 07430 2135 RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN USA
20. ed Should you only have a See 2 prong outlet have a qualified electrician install a correct wall receptacle i A 3 prong adapter may be purchased and used temporarily if local codes allow Grounding Fin Follow package directions 3 Prong Receptacle A short power supply cord is provided to reduce risk of becoming entangled in or aria a tripping over a longer cord ies 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 Ground the microwave oven The marked rating of the extension cord should be AC 115 Fieceptacle Box 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 lf 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 Temporary Use Grounding Adapter
21. egetables to prevent explosion that steam escapes Popcorn microwave oven Puncture egg yolks before cooking Pierce skins of potatoes apples squash hot dogs and sausages so Use specially bagged popcorn for the Cook eggs in shells Reheat whole eggs Dry nuts or seeds in shells Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls e Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use special POPCORN pad Baby food 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 General Cut baked goods with filling after heating to release steam and avoid burns Stir liquids briskly before and after heating to avoid eruption Use deep bowl when cooking liquids or cereals to prevent boilovers Exceed maximum time on popcorn package Heat disposable bottles Heat bottles with nipples on Heat baby food in original jars 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 PIN FORMATION 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 M
22. er 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 409HK Home Use Carousel Microwave Oven Be sure to have this amp Description information available when you need service for your Product Warranty Period for this Product 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 Additional Item s Excluded from Non functional accessories turntable and light bulb Warranty Coverage if any 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
23. es 3 Frozen Vegetables 4 Frozen Entrees 5 Ground Meat 6 Rice AMOUNT 1 6 medium 1 6 cups 1 6 cups 6 17 oz 6 8 oz 9 11 oz 12 14 oz 15 17 oz 3 2 0 Ib 5 2 0 cups PROCEDURE 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 For beans carrots corn and peas add 1 tablespoon of water per cup For broccoli Brussels sprouts cabbage and cauliflower cook immediately after washing with no additional water If you like tender crisp vegetables double or triple measured quantity per setting 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 let stand covered for 3 minutes Use this setting 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 and number pad 4 once for package weight of 6 8 oz 5 8 will appear in the display Touch COOK and number pad 4 twice for package weight of 9 11 oz 9 77 will appear in the display Touch COOK and number pad 4 three times for package weight of 12 14 oz 12 19 will appear in the display
24. ght 6 After the 2nd stage open the door and shield Suppose you want to defrost a 3 0 pound steak any warm portions PROCEDURE DISPLAY Close the door and touch START pad ENT DEFROST TILIL 1 poris After defrost cycle ends cover and let stand as indicated in chart below Touch DEFROST once 2 2 m NOTE Touch number te Hor L TN 1 DEFROST can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment Touch the POWER LEVEL pad Steaks Chops a once or twice after selecting the amount See page 16 3 3j 0 n Hs 2 To defrost other foods or foods above or below Touch number pads a the weights allowed on the DEFROST CHART use for desired weight time and 30 power See MANUAL DEFROST on Ex touch 3 0 for 3 0 Ib page 10 3 Ifyou attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount as indicated in the chart below ERROR Close the door and START will appear in the display 4 touch START pad RP mem The oven will stop and directions will be displayed DEFROST CHART F00D AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1 Ground 5 2 0 lb Pull apart and remove any thawed pieces after each stage Let stand covered for Meat 5 to 10 minutes 2 Steaks 5 3 0 Ib After each stage rearrange and if there are warm or thawed portions shield with Chops small flat pieces of aluminum foil Remove any meatorfishthatis nearly defrosted Let stand covered for 10 to 20 minutes 3 B
25. leccione el programa deseado en el configuraci n de REHEAT Ex Pulse 2 para recalentar 1 taza de sopa 3 Pulse dos veces el bot n 2 para 3 tazas 4 Pulse el bot n START RECALENTAR TABLA TIPO DE COMIDA CANTIDAD 1 Casserole 1 a 6 tazas oprimiendo los numeros en 1 2 3 0 TIMER CLOCK Hs Io START POWER LEVEL x 8 START 2 Soup 1 a 6 tazas 3 Pizza 1 a 6 rebanadas 0 5 a 2 0 tazas 1 plato Normal Grande o Chico 4 Beverage 5 Dinner Plate 6 Fresh Rolls Muffins 1 a 8 piezas 4 Pulse el bot n START TIPO DE COMIDA 1 Pulse el bot n COOK 2 Seleccione el programa deseado en el configuraci n de COOK Ex Pulse 2 para cocinar 1 taza de verdura fresca 3 Pulse dos veces el bot n 2 para 3 tazas 4 Pulse el bot n START CANTIDAD 1 a6 tam Nor e e o a P V1 PY TIP DE COMIDA 1 Baked Potatoes 2 Fresh Vegetables 1a6tazas 3 Frozen Vegetables 1a6tazas 4 Frozen Entrees 5 Ground Meat 6 Rice DEFROST 1 Pulse el bot n DEFROST 2 Seleccione el programa deseado en el configuraci n de DEFROST Ex Pulse 2 para filetes 3 Pulse el bot n 3 y 0 para 3 0 libras 6 a 17 onzas 3 a 2 0 libras 5 a 2 0 tazas ao DEFROST TABLA CANTIDAD 5 a 2 0 libras 5 a 3 0 libras 5 a 2 0 libras 5 a 3 0 libras MINUTE PLUS 1 Ground Meat 2 Steaks Chops 3 Boneless Poultry 4 Bone in Poultry MINUTO EXTRA Oprima MINUTE PLUS para obtener un minuto al 10
26. not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation If the oven light fails consult a SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Remove 1 all packing materials from inside the oven cavity 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 J 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 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 location for Safety door latches ji 5 iji ire inge ES es Door seals and Waveguide sealing ng su fac cover 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 or above a conventional wall oven Heat and steam may damage the electronics or the mechanical parts of the oven Built in Kit Your oven can
27. nutes at 10096 and then continue to cook for 30 minutes at 5096 5 fo o POWER LEVEL x1 s Lo o o POWER LEVEL x6 NOTE 1 If POWER LEVEL pad is touched 2 4 Jwill be displayed during the first sequence I 100 is selected as the final sequence it is not necessary to touch the POWER LEVEL pad 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 T First enter cooking time Then touch POWER LEVEL once for 100 power Then enter second cooking time Touch POWER LEVEL pad 6 times for 50 power 3 Close the door and touch START pad AUDIBLE SIGNAL ELIMINATION If you wish to have the oven operate with no audible signals touch TIMER CLOCK the number 5 close the door and then touch START pad and hold for three seconds To cancel and restore the audible signal touch TIMER CLOCK the number 5 and then touch STOP CLEAR pads 16 MORE OR LESS TIME ADJ USTMENT Should you discover that you like any of the POPCORN COOK REHEAT or DEFROST settings slightly more done touch the POWER LEVEL pad once after touching your choice of pads or before touching START pad The display will show FAGRE Should you discover that you like any of the POPCORN COOK REHEAT or DEFROST settings slightly less done touch the POWER LEVEL pad twice after touching your choi
28. oneless 5 2 0 Ib After each stage if there are warm or thawed portions rearrange or remove Poultry Let stand covered for 10 to 20 minutes 4 Bone in 49 0 Ilo After each stage if there are warm or thawed portions rearrange or remove Poultry Let stand covered for 10 to 20 minutes 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 13 REHEAT REHEAT automatically computes the correct heating NOTE time and microwave power level for foods shown in the 1 To reheat different foods or foods above or below chart below the quantity allowed on the REHEAT CHART use Suppose you want to reheat 3 cups of soup manual operation PROCEDURE DISPLAY 2 Reheat can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment See page 16 1 REHEAT cann VL Touch REHEAT once 2 J Select desired Reheat setting Ex touch number 1 pad 2 to select 1 cup of I s soup 3 2 J CUPS Repeat touching same number pad 2 to increase quantity to 3 cups Ex touch 2 two more times for 3 cups or hold down until the desired quantity appears 4 Close the door and SABE touch START pad REHEAT CHART F00D AMOUNT P
29. ply 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 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 purchas
30. ss 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 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 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 bacteri
31. t the bottom center ofthe plate is very hot If not continue heating using time and power level Allow to stand covered 1 to 2 minutes 1 Regular Touch REHEAT and then the number pad 5 once 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 amp 5 will appear in the display 1 Large Touch REHEAT and then the number pad 5 twice for a larger amount of food on a dinner plate will appear in the display 1 Small Touch REHEAT and then the number pad 5 three times for a smaller amount of food on a dinner plate 5 7521 will appear in the display 6 Fresh Rolls 1 8 Use this setting to warm rolls muffins biscuits bagels etc Large items should Muffins be considered as 2 or 3 regular size Arrange on plate cover 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 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 Suppose you want to cook roast beef for 5 mi
32. 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 disconnectthe 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 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 Stirtheliquid both before and 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 If the oven is installed as a built in observe the following instructions a Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this appliance b Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance c Do not mount over a sink d Do
33. ts 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 Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on the food can be used 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 beca
34. tting 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 baking soda or a mild soap rinse thoroughly with hot water 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 damp cloth any food spatters from the surface of the cover immediately after they occur Built up splashes may over heat 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 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 The turntable and turntable support can be removed for easy clean ing Wash them in mild sudsy water for stubborn stains use a mild cleanser and non abrasive scouring sponge They are also dishwasher proof Use upper rack of dishwasher The turntable motor shaft is not sealed so excess water or spills should be wiped up immediately 18 Exterior Interior Turntable Turntable Support SERVICE CALL CHECK
35. ude check or money information for each recipe order payable to Sharp Accessories amp Supplies Center for 6 00 plus 4 25 shipping amp handling and tax if applicable per book Durable wipe clean SATISFACTION GUARANTEED soft cover with 128 You must be completely satisfied with the Sharp 8 1 2 x 11 pages Carousel Microwave Cookbook If within 14 days you Iti are dissatisfied for any reason simply return the book o Helpfu tips and and we ll gladly refund your 6 00 plus tax special techniques SOLAMENTE ESCRITO EN INGLES 19 SPECIFICATIONS R 409H AC Line Voltage Single phase 120V 60Hz AC only AC Power Required 1600 watts 14 0 amps Output Power Microwave 1100 watts Frequency 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions 21 a2 W x 12 9 s H x 18 7 16 D Cavity Dimensions 15 23 32 W x 9 s2 H x 17 7 8 D Oven Capacity 1 6 Cu Ft Cooking Uniformity Turntable system Weight Approx 41 Ib The International Electrotechnical Commission s standardized method for measuring output wattage This test method is widely recognized 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 Cut along this line COOKBOOK ORDER FORM Please send me cookbooks
36. use 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 17 for Child Lock feature PIN FORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICROWAVE 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 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 OFF White meat of poultry 180 F dark meat of poultry To test for donene
37. 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 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 Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces 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 The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified 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 ap

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