SHARP Countertop Microwave Manual L1004048

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OPERATION

MANUAL

......

MODELS
R=4A38
R=4A48
R.-4A58
R=4A78
R-4W38

R=5A38
..5A58
R=5W38

Read all instructions carefully before using your oven

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 inter_ocks_
(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, tt is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there
is no damage to the: (t) door (bent), (2) hinges and tatches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel

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 NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

TO PHONE,

Dealer

Telephone

Servicer

Telephone

DIAL 1-800-BE-SHARP
(1-800-237-4277) FOR:
SERVICE
(for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer)
PARTS
(for your authorized parts distributor)
ACCESSORIES
ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION

DIAL 20t-529-8703 FOR:
COOKING ASSISTANCE
TO WRITE:
For cooking and operation questions:
Susan Edwards/Test Kitchen
Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Plaza, Box 650
Mahwah, NJ 07430-2t35
For service problems, warranty information, missing items and other assistance:
Sharp Electronics Corporation
Customer Assistance Center
1300 Naperville Drive
Romeoviite, IL 60446-1091
Please provide the following 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°

Precautions

to Avoid

Possible

Manual

Exposure
to Excessive
Microwave
Energy .................
Inside Front Cover
For Customer
Assistance
......Inside Front Cover
Contents

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1

Limited

Warranty

Product

Information

Important

......................................................2

Safety

Card .................................. 2
Instructions

......................... 3

Unpacking
and Installation
Instructions
........................................................... 4
Grounding

Instructions

Information

...................................... 4

You Need to Know

...................... 5

About

Your Oven .....................................................5

About

Food .......................................................................
5

About

Utensils

About

Children

About

Microwave

About

Safety ........................................................

Part Names
Before

and Coverings

.............................6

and the Microwave

................

Cooking .................................... 7
7

.............................................................8-9

Operating

......................................................
10

To Set the Clock ................................................... 10
StoplClear
Manual
Time
Special

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Operation
Cooking
Features

............................................................
10

..............................................................
t0

Defrost ...................................................................
t2

Instant Start/Action

..........................................

Instant Start/Action

Chart ..............................12-13

CompuCook

...................................................................
14

Snacks & Reheat
Snacks
Other

.............................................

& Reheat Chart ...................................

Convenient

Multiple

Features

Sequence

Defrost .......................................
11

CompulExpress

Defrost Chart ...........................
11

............................. 16

Cooking

............................. 16

More or Less Time Adjustment
Kitchen Timer/Timer

...................

......................................

16
16

Auto Start ........................................................

Minute Plus ......................................................

Safety Lock .......................................................

Audible Signal Elimination
Demonstration
Service

Call Check

Cleaning

................................. 17

Mode .......................................... 17
..........................................

and Care .......................................................
18

Specifications

..................................................

Reheating

Chart ..............................................

Vegetable

Cooking

Chart ........................... 20-21

MeattPoultrylFish
Seafood Cooking
Charts .........................................................................
22
THE ULTIMATE

ACCESSORY

Guia Auto-Touch

.................................................... 11

ComputExpress

Auto-Touch

Guide

.................. 23-24

......................Parte Interior de la
Cuberta Trasera
............................. Back Cover

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION wa+'i'ants 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 at no charge to the purchaser
for parts or labor for the time period(s) set forth below..
This war/anty 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 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 above is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES tNCLUDINGTHE 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 above or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described above on behalf of SharF
The warranties described above 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 fulfillmentof 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, tn 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.
THE WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
'four Product model number:

R-4A38/48/58/78 R-4W38, R+SA38/58 and R-SW38 Home Use Carousel
Microwave Oven. (Be sure to have this information available when you need
service for your Product )

Warranty.period

one (t) 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 magnet/on tube
in the Product for parts only Labor is not provided free of charge for this
additional period

for this Product:

Additional items excluded from
warrant_:

accessories, rubber or plastic parts, the turntable, light bulbs, glass parts or
any printed materials

Where to obtain service:

at a Sharp Authorized Servicer or Sharp Authorized Service Dealer located
In the United States To find out the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized
Servicer or Dealer, call Sharp toll free at !-800-BE+SHARP (!-800-2374277).

What to do to obtain service:

ship (prepaid) or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer or
Dealer. Be sure to have proof of purchase available. If you ship or mail the
Product, be sure it is packaged carefully

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

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 microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance
2. Read and fotlow the specific

MICROWAVE

ENERGY"

"PRECAUTIONS
TO
on inside front cover

3. This appliance must be grounded

INSTRUCTIONS"

AVOID

POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE

EXCESSIVE

Connect only to properly grounded outlet See "GROUNDING

on page 4.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers
be heated in this oven

-- for example, closed glass jars -- may explode and should not

6. 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 tor industrial or laboratory
use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has adamaged cord or plug, if it isnot working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer or Dealer
for examination, repair or adjustment
1Or Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
1t.. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.. Do not use this product near water--for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool, and the like
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water
13, Keep cord away from heated surfaces
t4.

Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

t5.

See door surface cleaning instructions on page !8.

t6,

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
am Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible

materials are placed inside the

oven to facilitate cooking.
bo Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven
co tf materials

inside the oven should

ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off and disconnect

the power

cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel
dr Do not use the cavity for storage purposes
not in use.
17

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when

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.
c.

Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance..
Do not mount over a sink.

Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
3

Unpacking
Remove:

and Examining

Your Oven

1. afi packing materials from inside the oven cavity Read enclosures and SAVE the
Operation Manual.
2,. the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one.
Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door
seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose door hinges and tatches and dents inside
the cavity or on the door_ [f 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 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 c[rculation.
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 be built into a cabinet or walbnot near or above a heat source--using Sharp's Builbln Kit RK-42 for the R-4W38,
R-4A38i58/78; the RK-42W for the R-4A48; the RK-81 for the R-5A38/58 and R-5W38 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 tollfree: 1-800-BE-SHARP (t-800-237-4277) for ordering the kit to be sent to your address,
The kit includes ducts and finish trim strips and easy-to-follow instructionsfor installation as well as the location of the power
supply.

This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug_ft 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 eJectric current

WARNi NG

- 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 protected
electrical supply_ It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be
provided..
The oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged 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
Follow package directions

3*Prong Plug

Grounding Pin

and used temporarily if tocai codes allow,
3.Prong Receptacle

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce riskof becoming er_tangfed in or
tripping over a tonger 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,
I5 amp or more.,

Ground
Receptacle Box

Permanent and Correct Installation
Ground

Grounding
Adapter

Receplacie

Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or table where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over accidentally.
Note:
1.. If 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 Intelference

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, _'elocate the radio
or TV as far away from the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving
antenna

Tab tot
Grounding Screw

Temporary

Use

Box

[...AboutYourOven}
This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully
always save it for reference

and

When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you may
hear the magnetron cycling on and off,

A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for
microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes..
See the order form on page 23-24 for ordering the Ultimate
Accessory,
the SHARP
CAROUSEL
MICROWAVE
COOKBOOK.

Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room
humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount ot
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,

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

The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used
to dry clothes or newspapers.
Ovens with a model number beginning with 4 are 1000 watts
and models beginning with 5 are 950 watts In using recipes
or package directions, check food at the minimum time and
add time accordingly

ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorb the
microwave energy.
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.....

[...About

Food I

FOOD

DON'T

Eggs, sausages, fruits
& vegetables

Puncture egg yolks before cooking
to prevent "expbsion"..
Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
squash, hot dogs and sausages so
that steam escapes.

* Cook eggs in shells
" Reheat whole eggs.

Popcorn

Use specially bagged popcorn for
the microwave oven.

* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or
glass bowls.,
" Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package,

Listen while popping corn for the
popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or
use special POPCORN pad,
Baby food

General

* 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.

* Heat disposable bottles.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.

* Out baked goods with filling after
heating to release steam and avoid
burns.

* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or air
tight containers

" Stir liquid briskly before and after
heating to avoid "eruption".
* Use deep bowl, when cooking liquid
or cereal, to prevent boilovers.

* Can in the microwave as harmful

Heat baby food in original jars,

bacteria may not be destroyed,,
* Deep fat fry.
* Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers,,

[...About Utensils and Coverings I
it is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces
already in your kitchen can be used successfully inyour new
microwave.

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 shoutd not
be used.

Usethese utensilsfor safe microwave cooking and reheating:
"glass ceramic (Pyroceram_6), 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,)

The following coverings are ideal:
"Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating
and absorbing fat while cooking bacon..
"Wax paper can be used for cooking and/eheating
Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave
use can be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT
atlow plastic wrap to touch food Vent so steam can
escape..

These items can be used for short time reheating of foods
that have little fat or sugar in them:
* wood, straw, wicker

"Lids that are microwave-safe
are a good choice
because heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking.

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

° Oven cooking bags ar'e 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 you_ 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 covering, check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions,
ACCESSORIES
There are many microwave accessories available for purchase, Evaluate care[ully before you purchase so that they meet your
needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been
cooked tc) safe temperatures. Sharp is not responsibife for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.

..About Children and the
Microwave
"Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave
with a supervising person very near to them, Between
the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be
in the same room.

"Children should be taught all safety precautions: use
potho[ders, remove coverings carefully, pay special
attention to packages that crisp food because they
may be extra hot

"The child must be able to reach the oven comfortably;
if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool

" Don't assume that because a chitd has mastered one
cooking skill he/she can cook everything_

"At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing
on the oven door.

"Chitdren need to [earn that the microwave oven is not
a toy

...About

Microwave

* Arrange food carefully
outside of dish,

Place thickest

Cooking
areas towards

* 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 cookbook for
suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic
wrap or a tid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to
cook evenly.
* Shield with small fiat pieces of aluminum foil any thin areas
of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking before dense,
thick areas are cooked thorougMy.
"Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice
during cooking, if possible

I
* Rearrange foods like 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, ff
possible,, Cover for standing time which allows the food to
finish cooking without overcooking,
"Checkfordoneness
Lookfor signs indicatingthatcooking
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

' Turn foods over onceduring microwaving to speed cooking
of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. 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.
TEMP

i6ooF

FOOD

....
forfreshpork,
groond
m at,
boneiess
white poultry, fish, seafood, egg
dishes and frozen prepared food..

165oF

! 70 ° F
t 80°F

,o_for leftover,
ready-to-reheat
refrigerated and dell and carry-out
"fresh" food.
white meat of poultry.
....dark meat of poultry.

* 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
bums

._______J

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

"Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the lace
and hands. Slowly liftthe 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 tor storing cookbooks
items.

or other

Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high
quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
Keep wave guide cover clean. Food residue can cause
arcing and/or fires..

t
2
3,

4
5
6,
7,

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9.
10
tl.

12
13

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ON

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•

DEF, LBS

One touch door open button
Push to open door..
Oven door with see-through window
Safety door latches
The oven will nol operate unless the door is securely
closed
Door hinges
Doorseafs and sealing surfaces
Tumtabte motor shatt
Removabteturntab]e
support
Place on indented area of oven :floor
Removable turntable
Place the turntable on the turntable motor shaft and
turntable support securely The turntable will rotate
clockwise or counterclockwise Only remove for
cleaning
Ventilation openings (rear)
Oven light
it wilt light when oven is operating or door is open.
Wave guide cover
The wave guide cover is positioned on ceiling of
oven for models R-5A38/58
Auto-Touch control panel
Time display: Digital display, 99 minutes 99 seconds

Control panel display:

[

/__1

Words will light in the/
display
to indicate /

QIY CHECK

features and cooking/
instructions,
l

--I
IZ

"
"

DEF

LBS

INSTANT
"" To adjust

quanlity-fouch

pad again

12,13
Popcorn DinnerPlale Roll/Muffin

c---qSNACKS & REHEAT
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.....
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Beverage

FROZEN FOOD
blain Dish Vegetable Ral!/Mutfin

COOKING
t2,13m
Baked Potato I

ACTION

To adjust quanlily-louch

SNACKS
Popcorn

QTY. CHECK

(

Vegetable
Fresh

)

COOKING
REHEATING
Dinner" Plate _

BakedPotato

(

Fresh
Roll/Muffin

Rice

Vegetable

)

EXPRESS DEFROST
GroundMeat Steaks/Chops
Ch_:ken
Pi_es

(

1 Ground meat

)

.... 11
2 Chicken
Steaks/chops
3
pieces

_.-

10--

_ POWER
LEVEL

STOP
CLEAR

TIMER
CLOCK
START
MINUTE PLUS

--16
'-10

!6_
10--

_-17

KITCHEN
TIMER

16 m --

L ALJTOSTART
_

10-- .....

CLEAR
STOP

MiNU'TE
PLUS POWER
LEVELSTART

R-4A38f48tSA38
R-4A58IR-SA58
Numbers indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information,

One touch door open button
Push to open door..
2. Oven door with see-through window
3 Safety door latches
The oven will not operate unless the door is securely
closed.
4 Door hinges
5 Door seals and sealing surfaces
6 Turntable motor shaft
7 Removable turntable support
Place on indented area of oven floor.,
8 Removable turntable
Place the turntable on the turntable motor shaft and
turntable supporl securely The turntable will rotate
clockwise or counterclockwise. Only remove tot
cleaning
g Ventilation openings (rear)
10 Oven light
It will light when oven is operating or door is open
11 Wave guide cover
The wave guide cover is positioned on ceiling of
oven for model R-5W38
12 Auto-Touch control panel
13.. Time display: Digital display, g9 minutes 99 seconds

-(/i
.........
@

I
I

I /._
ON

•

DEF

LBS

_ POPCORN
'

Control panel display:
words will light in the
display
to indicate
features and cooking
instructions.

_1 LI
QTY C.ECx

COMPU

MINUTE ""1

DEFROST

PLUS,_

.
I L
ON

DEF.

To adjust

L.BS_ QTY

_ECK

quantitydouch

12_

•

pad again

SNACKS
--!7
.....

11
I
2
3
4
5

COOKING

Baked potatoes
Fresh vegetables
Frozen vegetables
Ground meat
Fish lillels

12,13 w

--14

s_[_._d Potato I

Fresh
Vegetable

REHEATING
D_r

1 Dinner plate
3
2
4
5

Beverage

Roli/mutfin, fresh
Pasta/casserole
Roll/muffin, frozen
Pizza, slice

Plate

[

Fresh
RolI/M_

]

--15
t Ground meat
2 Steaks/chops
3 Chicken pieces

_OCOMPU-_

]

!0--

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POWER
LEVEL

--_TIMER

--16
AUTOSTART- --10
CLOCK -

!
L

START

10--

t0--

POWER
- LEVEL

CLEAR
STOP

TIMERCLOCKSTART
I MINUTE PLUS-

.........
10

R-4A78
R-4W381R-SW38
Numbers indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information,

_16
_10

_!7

" Beforeoperating
yournewmicrowave
ovenmakesure
you readandunderstand
this operationmanual
completely.
" Before
theovencanbeusedfollowtheseprocedures
i) PDgintheoven.Closethedoor.
Theovendisplay
wiltthenbeginflashing
2) TouchtheSTOP/CLEAR
pad
willappear
3) Setclock

Time Cooking
Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds
(99:99) Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even il
they are both zeros
* Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%
r

Procedure

To Set the Clock
* Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12:30
(AM. or PM)
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Procedure
Display

or'

Enter the correct time
of day by touching the
numbers in sequence

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CLOCK

12 -:
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Touch POWER
LEVEL Pad,
Once then Touch

Approximate
Percentage
of Power

POWER LEVEL
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

pad

again
This is a 12 hour cIock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect
clock time, _
witl appear in the dispiay Touch the
STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time.
* If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven
should be interrupted, the display will intermittently show
I
88:88 tarter 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 dock for the correct time of day.

NOTE:

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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
stow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for
specific recommendations,.

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Touch

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nn
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Touch START pad,

Touch CLOCK pad

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Enter cooking time

MINUTE,
STARTPLUS1

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RTI
CLOCK

Display

10O%
9O%
8O%
70%
6O%
5O%
40%
30%
2O%
10%
O%

Common Words
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Power Levels
High

Meal High
Medium
Med. Low/Defrost
Low

* Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%.
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Procedure

Your oven can be programmed with the door open
except for START, MINUTE PLUS, EXPRESS
D EFROST (R-4A58/78 R-5A58), Instant Action and
Instant Start

Display

nn
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Enter cooking time

Stop/Clear

POWER

Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to:
1._ Erase if you make a mistake during programming..
2., Cancel kitchen timer
3. Stop the oven temporarily dudng cooking
4 Return the time of day to the display
& Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice.

LEVEL

TouchPOWERLEVELpad
Enter power level.

I MINUTE
START_LUS

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[

START

Touch START pad

P-

Compu/Express

Defrost

The oven wiflstop and directions will be displayed.
Follow the indicated message..

Compu/Express Defrost automatically defrosts ground meat,
steaks, chops and chicken pieces.
* Suppose you want to defrost a 2 0 pound steak
Procedure

Display

After the 1st stage, open the door.
Turn steak over and shield any warm portions
Close the door..

(R_4A38/48R-4W38
R-5A38/R-5W38)

START

M_NUTE
START
PLUS

Touch START pad
or_×2
Select desired food by touching COMPU/EXPRESS
DEFROST pad until the display shows the desired
food number. (Ex: touch twice for steak.)

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and

After defrost cycie ends, cover and let stand as
indicated in chart below.

NOTE :

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×4
uic y touch the pad 4 times for 2,0 pounds
because the oven starts automaticaIly.

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NOTE:
1. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed
amount (0.5-4.0 Ibs. for Models R-4A38/48/58 R-5A38
R-5A58/R-4W38/R-SW38)
or (0.5 to 60 Ibs for model
R-4A78) l ....
EE I will appear in the display..
24
Compu/Express Defrost can be programmed with More
or Less Time Adjustment See page t6.
3, To defrost other foods or foods above or below the
weights afiowed on Compu/Express Defrost Chart, use
time and 30% power. See Manual Defrost on page t24

Round the weight for models R-4A58/7B and R-SA58 to
the nearest half pound. (Ex: ifthe steak's actual weight is
2.2 ]bs. round to 2.0 Ibs. If the steak's weight is 2,4 Ibs..
round to 2.5 ]bs )
Touch the desired COMPU/EXPRESS DEFROST pad
for a 0.5 lb. increase per touch (Ex: touch Steaks/Chops
pad four times for 20 Ibs)
You may choose to enter the weight in tenths of pounds..
This procedure may be easier with larger weights such as
4 pounds because it requires fewer touches. To program,
touch desired COMPU/EXPRESS DEFROST pad and
enter weight by touching the number pads. (Ex: touch
Steaks/Chops pad then 4 and 0 within 2 seconds for a
weight of four pounds,)

Defrost Chart

(Atl ovens except R-4A78)

R-4A78 weight range is 0.5 to 60 lbs.

Food

Amount

Ground
meat

0 5-'3°0 Ibs.

Remove any thawed pieces after each stage.
Stand, 5-t0 rain

Steaks,
Chops
(fish)

0 5-4°0 Ibs,

After each stage of defrost cycle, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed

Chicken
pieces

0 5-3.0 lbs

Procedure

portions, shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil Remove any meat or fish
that is neariy defrosted
Stand, covered 10-20 minutes.
After each stage of defrost cycle, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange
or remove
Stand, t0-20

NOTE:

START
MINUTE
FLUS

or
t

Compu/Express

Touch START pad

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START}

(R-4A58/78 R..SA58)

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Enter weight by touching the number pads []
[_]. (Ex: 2.0 fbs steaks).
Touch START/MiNUTE PLUS pad.

After the 2nd stage, open the door_ Shield any
warm portions Close the door.

rain.

Check foods when oven signals After final stage, smatl 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.

(R-4A38!48 R-4W38
R-5A38 R-5W38

Instant Start

R-4A78 Popcorn Only)

Manual Defrost

Instant Action

tfthe food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the Compu!
Express Defrost Chart or is above or below the limits in the
"Amount" column in the Compu/Express Defrost Chad, you
need to defrost manually.

(R-4A58 R-5A58)

instant Action/instant Start allows you tocook or reheat many
of your favorite foods by touching just one pad
"Suppose you want to cook 3 medium baked potatoes.

You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously
cooked, by using Power Level 3. Follow the exact 3_step
procedure found under Time Cooking on page t 0..Estimate
defrosting time and press 3 for 30% when you select the
power fevet.

Procedure

For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of
thumb is approximately 5 minutes per pound For example,
defrost 5 minutes for 2-3 cups of casserole or 1 pound of
frozen spaghetti sauce

I Baked Polato

' _

Select desired setting
Touch Baked Potato pad.
The oven starts

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|
/

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automatically

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To use any Instant Action pad, touch within 1 minute after
cooking, opening
and closing the door or touching the
STOP/CLEAR pad

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 oven in 1
minute increments on Power Level 3 until totally defrosted

To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until number in
display is same as desired quantity to cook.. (Ex: touch Baked
Potato three times for three baked potatoe&)

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

TIP:

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 Should you attempt to enter more or less than the
allowed amount,
display,

Instant Start Chart /
Instant Action Chart
Menu

(R-4A38/48 R-4W38
R-5A38 R-5W38
R-4A78 Popcorn Only)

[

L_ I wil! appear in the

instant Action/Instant Start can be programmed
with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 16.

(R-4A58 R-SA58)

Amount

Procedure

Popcom
(Allovens)

This setting works well with most brands of microwave popcorn _You may wish to try
several and choose your favorite. Pop only one bag at a time. Open bag and place
in oven according to directions
3 5 oz bag
3.0 or 3.5 oz bag
(Light)
175 oz. bag

Touch POPCORN once for regular_l

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Touch POPCORN twice within 2 seconds for light regular. I_,_
Touch POPCORN three times within 3 seconds for snack, i

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1.5 or 1.75 oz. bag Touch POPCORN pad four times within 4 seconds for light snack. [
(Light)

Baked Potato

t-6 medium
(R,.4A38t48158

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Prick; place on paper towel on turntable. Remove from oven, wrap in foil and let !

R-4W38)

t-8 medium

stand 10 minutes

(R.-SA38z58 R.-5W38)
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Unstant Start / Bnstant Action Chart
Menu
Dinner Plate

Fresh Vegetable

Amount

Procedure

1 plate

Use this pad 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.
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.

1 Regular

Touch Dinner Plate once for a regular amount of food: approximately
4 oz, sliced
meat or poultry, 1/2 cup potato or rice and t/2 cup of vegetables orequivalenL
[
_
will appear in the disptay

1 Large

Touch Dinner Plate twice within 2 seconds for a larger amount of food on a dinner
plate L_
will appear in the display

t Small

Touch Dinner Plate three times within 3 seconds lot a smaller
a dinner plate+ i ........ 9 I will appear in the display

amount of food on

1+6 cups
For beans, carrots, corn and peas, add I tablespoon of water per cup. For broccoli,
(a+4_3_48_s8
R-4w3_)Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower, cook immediately after washing with no
1-8 cups
additional water. If you like tender+crisp vegetables, double or triple measured
(R+.sA3aJsB
R+sw38)quantity per setting For example, use 2 cups or 3 cups of zucchini but touch Fresh
Vegetable only once. After cooking, remove from oven, stir, cover and let stand 3
to 5 minutes before serving.

Roll/Muffin (Fresh) 1-8 pcs.
Use this pad to warm roils, muffins, biscuits, bagels etc Large items should be
(R+4A38f48158
a+4w3e}considered as 2 or 3 regular size. Arrange on plate with paper towel; cover with
another towel. For refrigerated rolls and muffins, it may be necessary to double the
1-t0 pcs
(R..5A38/58
R.SW38)entered amount to ensure the proper serving temperature.
For example, enter
quantity of 2 for 1 refrigerated muffin.
Beverage

I/2-2 mugs
{R-4A38t48 R4W3a
R+SA38!5W38}

Rice

1/2-2 cups
(R+4 A58;R+.5A5B)

This setting is good for restoring cooled beverage to a better drinking temperature. Stir
after heating,.
Place rice into a deep casserole 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 att liquid has
been absorbed
Ric__e
Water
Size of casserole
1/2 cup
t cup
1,5 quart
t cup
2 cups
2 quart
1 1/2 cups
3 cups
2,5 or 3 quart
2 cups
4 cups
3 quart or larger

Frozen Main Dish
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