Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product R-1601 Sharp
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OVER THE RANGE MICROW A VE OVEN Read all instructions carefully before using the oven. OPERA TION MANUAL MODELS R-1600 R-1601 R-1602.
TO PHONE: DIAL 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277) for: SERVICE (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer) P AR TS (for your authorized parts distributor) ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER INFORMA TION DIAL 1-800-642-2122 .
1 CONTENTS For Customer Assistance .... Inside Front Cover Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ............ Inside Front Cover Contents ...................................................... 1 Consumer Limited Warranty .
2 CONSUMER LIMITED W ARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container , will be.
3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING - T o reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1 .
4 Unpacking and Examining Y our Oven Carefully remove oven from carton. SA VE THE CART ON AS IT MA Y MAKE INST ALLA TION EASIER. Remove: 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however , DO NOT REMOVE THE W A VEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the ceiling in the oven cavity .
5 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
6 ABOUT MICROW A VE COOKING • Arrange food carefully . Place thickest areas towards outside of dish. • Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. • Cover foods while cooking.
7 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS The following coverings are ideal: • Paper towels are good for covering foods for re- heating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon.
8 P AR T NAMES 1 Oven door with see-through window 2 Door hinges 3 W aveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 4 T urntable motor shaft 5 Oven light It will light when oven is operating or door is open. 6 Rack holders 7 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed.
9 R-1600 / R-1601 / R-1602 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information. TOUCH CONTROL P ANEL The 2-line, 16-digit Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows cooking hints.
10 This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time, will appear in the display . T ouch the Stop/Clear pad and re-enter the time. • If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should be interrupted, the display will inter- mittently show SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST .
11 For most cooking, the turntable should be on; however the turntable can be turned off so that it does not rotate when extra large dishes, such as the popular 13 x 9 x 2 glass utility casserole, are used. The casserole should be placed on the turntable so that it is level.
12 BREAKF AST/ LUNCH/ DINNER will automatically compute the correct cooking time and microwave power level for foods shown in the following charts. • Suppose you want to use BREAKF AST to reheat 3 regular size fresh muffins. BREAKF AS T / LUNCH / DINNER PROCEDURE DISPLA Y 1 Touch BREAKFAST pad.
13 SPECIAL FEA TURES To reheat precooked foods from the refrigerator place meaty portions and bulky vegetables to outside of plate. Cut large items like baked potatoes in smaller pieces. Flatten dense foods such as mashed potatoes. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.
14 DINNER CHAR T FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 4. Rice Place rice into a deep casserole and add double quantity of water . Cover with lid or plastic wrap. T o enter amount, at Procedure 3 on page 12, touch number 4 for 1/2 cup increments up to 2 cups. After cooking, stir , cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.
15 CompuDefrost automatically defrosts foods from the chart below . • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak. COMPU DEFROST PROCEDURE DISPLA Y 1 Touch COMPU DEFROST pad once, then repeat 2 more times for Steak/chops or fish. Enter weight by touching the number pads 2 and 0.
16 SPECIAL FEA TURES MANUAL DEFROST If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the CompuDefrost Chart or is above or below the limits in the “Amount” column on the CompuDefrost Chart, you need to defrost manually . Y ou can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previ- ously cooked, by using Power Level 3.
17 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES Y our oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically . Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one power level and then change to a different power level.
18 CUSTOM HELP Custom Help provides 5 features which make using your oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the Interactive Display . 1. CHILD LOCK The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked.
19 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES HELP Each setting of Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner , CompuDefrost and Popcorn has a cooking hint. If you wish to check, touch CUSTOM HELP whenever HELP is lighted in the Interactive Display . Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by simply touching the MINUTE PLUS pad.
20 REHEA TING CHAR T FOOD ST AR TING TEMPERA TURE PROCEDURE Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices (Beef, ham, pork, turkey) 1 or more servings Sti.
21 Please check the following before calling for service: Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the oven and close the door securely. Operate the oven for one minute at HIGH 100%.
22 Cut along this line. PERSONAL RECIPES AND NOTES I have enclosed a check made payable to Sharp Accessories & Supplies Center. Please bill my VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS Acct.
23 Exterior The outside surface is precoated steel and plastic. Clean the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household or abra- sive cleaner . Door Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters.
24 CHARCOAL FIL TER Charcoal Filter , Sharp Part number RK-230 which was enclosed with your oven, is used for nonvented, recir- culated installation. The filter should be changed every 6 to 12 months depending on use. See page 4 for or- dering information.
POPCORN Pulse la tecla MINUTE PLUS para un minuto al 100% de energía o para añadir un minuto cuando cocine en el modo manual. Continúe tocándolo para añadir más minutos. MINUTO EXTRA Pulse la tecla START/TOUCH ON y manténgala presionada para cocinar a un 100% del nivel de energia.
Touch MINUTE PLUS for one minute at 100% power or to add a minute during manual cooking. Continue to touch for additional minutes. MINUTE PLUS Continuously touch START/TOUCH ON for 100% power cooking. Remove finger and oven will stop instantly. TOUCH ON COMPU DEFROST 1.
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