Manual
OVER THE RANGE MODELS
R-1500, R-1501, R-1505, R-1506
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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 ______________________
DEALER ____________________________ TELEPHONE ________________
SERVICER ___________________________ TELEPHONE ________________
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with
the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken
or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
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
FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
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.
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CONTENTS
For Customer Assistance.......................... 2
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy .................................. 2
Contents...................................................... 3
Consumer Limited Warranty ..................... 4
Product Information Card.......................... 4
Important Safety Instructions ................... 5
Unpacking Instructions ............................. 6
Optional Accessories ................................ 6
Grounding Instructions ............................. 6
Information You Need to Know................. 7-9
About Your Oven ...................................... 7
About Food ............................................... 7
About Utensils and Coverings................... 8
About Children and the Microwave ........... 8
About Microwave Cooking ........................ 9
About Safety ............................................. 9
Part Names ................................................. 10-11
Before Operating ........................................ 12
To Set the Clock ....................................... 12
Stop/Clear ................................................. 12
Manual Operation....................................... 13
Time Cooking ............................................ 13
To Set Power Level .................................. 13
Manual Defrost.......................................... 13
Special Features......................................... 14-19
Keep Warm ............................................... 14
Popcorn..................................................... 14
Hot Water .................................................. 14
Reheat Center........................................... 15-16
Cook Center.............................................. 17-18
Defrost Center........................................... 19
Other Convenient Features ....................... 20-21
Multiple Sequence Cooking ...................... 20
Timer ......................................................... 20
More or Less Time Adjustment ................. 20
Minute Plus ............................................... 20
Child Lock ................................................. 20
Audible Signal Elimination ........................ 21
Demonstration Mode................................. 21
Light Hi/Lo................................................. 21
Fan Hi/Lo .................................................. 21
Cleaning and Care...................................... 22
Replacing Parts .......................................... 23
Service Call Check ..................................... 24
Specifications ............................................. 24
The Ultimate Accessory ............................ 25
Cookbook Order Form ............................... 25
Notes ........................................................... 26
Cooking / Reheating Chart ........................ 27-29
Guia Auto-Touch ........................................ 30-31
Auto-Touch Guide ................. 31-Back Cover
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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand
product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship
and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product
or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for
the period(s) set forth below.
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s)
set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been
subjected to 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
above on behalf of Sharp.
The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be
the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the
period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of
Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims,
whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in
any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or at-
tempted 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
& Description:
Warranty Period for this Product:
Additional Item(s) Excluded from
Warranty Coverage (if any):
Where to Obtain Service:
R-1500, R-1501, R-1505 or R-1506 Home Use Carousel™ Micro-
wave Oven. (Be sure to have this information available when you
need service for your Product.)
One (1) year parts and labor in-home service. The warranty period
continues for an additional six (6) years, for a total of seven (7)
years, with respect to the magnetron tube in the Product for parts
only. Labor and the servicer trip charge are not provided free of
charge for this additional period.
Non-functional accessories, turntable and light bulbs.
From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located In the United States. Be
sure to have Proof of Purchase available. For in-home service,
the servicer will come to the unit’s location. If it is necessary to re-
move the unit for repair, the servicer will reinstall the unit at no extra
charge, provided it was installed according to Sharp’s Installation
Instructions. To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized
Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-4277).
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.
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.
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
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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:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THE APPLIANCE.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on inside front cover.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on
page 6.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers —for example, closed glass
jars—may explode and should not be
heated in this oven.
6. Stir liquids briskly before and after heating to
avoid eruption.
7. 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.
8. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
9. 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.
10. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
Sharp Authorized Servicer for examination,
repair or adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
12. 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.
13. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
14. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
15. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
16. See door surface cleaning instructions on
page 22.
17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven 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.
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.
18. Clean ventilation openings and grease filters
frequently—Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on ventilation openings, hood
(louver) or grease filters.
19. Use care when cleaning the louver and the
grease filters. Corrosive cleaning agents,
such as lye-based oven cleaners, may dam-
age the louver and the grease filters.
20. When flaming food under the hood, turn the
fan on.
21. This appliance is suitable for use above both
gas and electric cooking equipment 36” wide
or less.
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Unpacking and Examining Your Oven
Open the bottom of the carton, bend the carton flaps back and tilt the oven over to rest
on plasticfoam pad. Lift carton off oven and remove all packing materials, Installation
Instructions, Wall Template, Top Template, Turntable and Turntable Support.
SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER.
1. Remove the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one.
2. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right side
wall of the oven cavity. Check to see that there are INSTALLATION INSTRUC-
TIONS, WALL TEMPLATE and TOP TEMPLATE. Read enclosures and SAVE the
Operation Manual.
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. See Installation Instructions for
more details.
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
Check Installation Instructions for proper location for the power supply.
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. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PIN FROM THE PLUG.
Notes: 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 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.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Two optional accessories are available for this oven.
1. Charcoal Filter (RK-240). This is required when hood exhaust is recirculated. See Charcoal Filter on page 23.
If dealer does not stock this item, it can be ordered by calling 1-800-642-2122.
2. Filler Panel Kit. For use when the oven is installed in a 36-inch or 42-inch wide opening. The metal filler panels
come in 3-inch wide pairs. One set is needed for a 36-inch opening and 2 sets for a 42-inch opening. White and
black are available.
To purchase contact: Modern-Aire Ventilating Corporation
7319 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
Phone: (818) 765-9870
Fax: (818) 765-4916
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT YOUR OVEN
Eggs, sausages,
nuts, seeds,
fruits &
vegetables
Popcorn
Baby food
General
ABOUT FOOD
• Puncture egg yolks before cooking
to prevent “explosion”.
• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
squash, hot dogs and sausages so
that steam escapes.
• Use specially bagged popcorn for the
microwave oven.
• Listen while popping corn for the
popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or
use special POPCORN pad.
• Transfer baby food to small dish and
heat carefully, stirring often. Check
temperature before serving.
• Put nipples on bottles after heating
and shake thoroughly. “Wrist” test
before feeding.
• Cut baked goods with filling after
heating to release steam and avoid
burns.
• Stir liquids briskly before and after
heating to avoid “eruption”.
• Use deep bowl, when cooking liquids
or cereals, to prevent boilovers.
• Cook eggs in shells.
• Reheat whole eggs.
• Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
• Pop popcorn in regular brown bags
or glass bowls.
• 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.
DO DON’T
FOOD
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 25 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
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.
All ovens are rated 1000 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.
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ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS
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 meats or
foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal
twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can
escape.
How to use aluminum foil in your microwave
oven:
• 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.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: use
potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special
attention to packages that crisp food because they
may be extra hot.
Don’t assume that because a child has mastered one
cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not
a toy. See page 20 for Child Lock feature.
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many
pieces already in your kitchen can be used success-
fully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the
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
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.
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
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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.
•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.
•Check foods to see that they are cooked to
the United States Department of Agriculture's
recommended temperatures.
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.
•ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when
handling utensils that are in contact with hot food.
Enough heat from the food can transfer through
utensils to cause skin burns.
•Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from
the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of
a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn and
oven cooking bags away from the face.
•Stay near the oven while it's in use and check
cooking progress frequently so that there is no
chance of overcooking food.
•NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or
other items.
•Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve
its high quality and minimize the spread of
foodborne bacteria.
•Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can
cause arcing and/or fires.
•Use care when removing items from the oven so
that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not
touch the safety door latches.
ABOUT SAFETY
... for fresh pork, ground meat,
boneless white poultry, fish,
seafood, egg dishes and frozen
prepared food.
... for leftover, ready-to-reheat
refrigerated, and deli and carry-
out “fresh” food.
... white meat of poultry.
... dark meat of poultry.
160°F
TEMP FOOD
165°F
170°F
180°F
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
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PART NAMES
1Oven door with see-through window
2Door hinges
3Waveguide cover:
DO NOT REMOVE.
4Turntable motor shaft
5Oven light
It will light when oven is operating or door is open.
6Safety door latches
The oven will not operate unless the door is
securely closed.
7Time display: Digital display, 99 minutes, 99 seconds
8LIGHT Hi/Lo pad
Press the LIGHT HI/LO pad one time for hi, twice for
lo and three times to turn it off.
9FAN HI/LO pad
Press the FAN HI/LO pad to turn on the fan. Press
again for low speed. Press a third time to turn the
fan off.
10 Auto-Touch control panel
11 Ventilation openings
12 Removable turntable
The turntable will rotate clockwise or counter-
clockwise. Only remove for cleaning.
13 Removable turntable support
First, carefully place the turntable support in the
motor shaft in the center of the oven floor. Then,
place the turntable on the turntable support
securely.
14 Light cover
15 Grease filters
BOTTOM VIEW
(Front of Microwave)
(Rear of Microwave)
FRONT VIEW
14
15
16
2
34 55
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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CONTROL PANEL
PART NAMES
Number next to the control panel illustration
indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information.
13 20
14
15-16
12
21
14
14
Words in the lower portion of the display will light to indicate what function is in progress.
Indicators
17-18
19
21
12
20
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This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an
incorrect clock time, will appear in the display.
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 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.
•Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely.
•Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures:
1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display will then begin flashing .
2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. will appear.
3. Set clock.
BEFORE OPERATING
88:88
:
ERROR
88:88
TO SET THE CLOCK
•Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day
12:30 (A.M. or P.M.).
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
1
2
Touch CLOCK pad.
Enter the correct time
of day by touching the
numbers in sequence.
1230
TIMER
CLOCK
12:30
: 0
Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to:
1. Erase if you make a mistake during programming.
2. Cancel timer.
3. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
4. Return the time of day to the display.
5. Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice.
STOP/CLEAR
3
Touch CLOCK pad again.
TIMER
CLOCK
12:30
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PROCEDURE DISPLAY
1
3
2
Touch POWER LEVEL pad eight times
or hold down until the desired power level
appears.
POWER
LEVEL
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.
APPROXIMATE
PERCENTAGE
OF POWER
COMMON WORDS
FOR
POWER LEVELS
TOUCH POWER
LEVEL PAD NUMBER OF TIMES
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%
Touch START pad.
Enter defrosting time.
5 0 0
15.00
1P-30
15.00
MANUAL DEFROST
If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on
the DEFROST CENTER CHART or is above or below
the limits in the “Amount” column on the DEFROST
CENTER CHART (see page 19), 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 sepa-
rate 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 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.
•Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%.
x 8
4
When the defrost time is complete, a long tone
will sound and will appear in the
display.
COOK DEFROST
END
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 100%.
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
1
2
Touch START pad.
Enter cooking time.
500
15.00
15.00
COOK DEFROST
START
MINUTE PLUS
START
MINUTE PLUS
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POPCORN
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. Unfold bag and
place in oven according to directions.
Touch POPCORN once for regular (3.5 oz bag).
Touch POPCORN twice within 2 seconds for light
regular (2.85 - 3.5 oz bag).
Touch POPCORN three times within 3 seconds for
snack (1.5 or 1.75 oz).
• Suppose you want to make a regular size bag of
popcorn.
KEEP WARM
KEEP WARM allows you to keep food warm for 15
minutes.
To use, simply touch the KEEP WARM pad. You can
also program Keep Warm with manual cooking to keep
food warm continuously after cooking.
DIRECT USE
• Suppose you want to keep a cup of soup warm for 15
minutes.
PROCEDURE
NOTE:
1. To use Keep Warm after previous cooking has
ended, touch KEEP WARM pad within 3 minutes
after cooking, closing the door, or touching the
STOP/CLEAR pad.
2. Keep Warm cannot be programmed with SPECIAL
FEATURES.
PROCEDURE
1
Enter cooking time.
2
Touch POWER LEVEL pad
4 times for 70% power.
4
Touch START pad.
2 0 0
POWER
LEVEL x 4
3
Touch KEEP WARM pad.
WITH MANUAL COOKING
• Suppose you want to cook a cup of soup for 2 minutes
at 70% and keep the soup warm for 15 minutes.
The display will count down.
will appear
in the display every 10 seconds and count down for
15 minutes.
KEEP
WARM
The operation will start. When the cooking time is
complete, a long tone will sound and Keep Warm will
start.
KEEP WARM
will appear in the display every 10
seconds and count down for 15 minutes.
SPECIAL FEATURES
PROCEDURE
POPCORN
HOT WATER
HOT WATER heats 1 to 6 cups of tap water to prepare
coffee, tea, bouillon and instant soup as well as heat the
water to cook pasta. When preparing individual cups,
place instant coffee, tea or bouillon in cup and stir before
heating. Stir carefully after removing from the oven.
When heating 4 to 6 cups of water, place in large
casserole and cover with lid or plastic wrap. When oven
signals, add pasta and continue cooking according to
package directions. Touch HOT WATER pad once for
each cup up to 6.
• Suppose you want to heat 3 cups of water.
PROCEDURE
HOT
WATER
2
Touch START pad.
1
Touch KEEP WARM pad. KEEP
WARM
KEEP WARM
2
Touch START pad.
1
Touch POPCORN pad.
2
Touch START pad.
1
Touch HOT WATER pad
3 times.
START
MINUTE PLUS
START
MINUTE PLUS
START
MINUTE PLUS
START
MINUTE PLUS
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SPECIAL FEATURES
REHEAT CENTER
REHEAT CENTER automatically computes the correct
warming and heating time and microwave power level
for foods shown in the chart below.
• Suppose you want to reheat 3 cups of soup.
PROCEDURE
1
Touch REHEAT CENTER once.
REHEAT CENTER CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
1. Casserole
3. Pizza 1-6 slices
1-6 cups
2
RC-
RC- 2
1
Select desired Reheat
Center setting.
(Ex: touch number pad 2
to select 1 cup of soup.
4
Touch START pad.
NOTE:
1. To increase quantity, touch same number pad for
chosen food until number in display is same as
desired quantity. Ex: To increase the quantity for
pizza, touch 3 repeatedly.
2. To reheat different foods or foods above or below
the quantity allowed on the REHEAT CENTER
CHART, use manual operation.
3. Reheat Center can be programmed with More or
Less Time Adjustment. See page 20.
CUPS
2
REHEAT
CENTER
4. Beverage .5-2.0 cups
3
3
Repeat touching same number pad 2 to
increase quantity to 3 cups. (Ex: touch two
more times for 3 cups or hold down until the
desired quantity appears.)
CUPS
2
Use this pad 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.
Use this pad to reheat refrigerated canned or homemade pasta with sauce
or other cooked casserole. For room temperature pasta or casserole, use
Less option (see page 20). 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.
This setting is good for restoring cooled beverages to a better drinking
temperature. Touch number 4 pad for a 0.5 cup increase per touch. Stir
after heating. Stir liquid briskly before and after heating to avoid "eruption."
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.
START
MINUTE PLUS
DISPLAY
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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.
Touch REHEAT CENTER 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. will appear in the display.
Touch REHEAT CENTER and then the number pad 5twice
within 2 seconds for a larger amount of food on a dinner plate.
will appear in the display.
Touch REHEAT CENTER and then the number pad 5three
times within 3 seconds for a smaller amount of food on a dinner
plate.
will appear in the display.
SPECIAL FEATURES
REHEAT CENTER CHART
(continued)
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
7. Frozen
Rolls/Muffins 1-8
6. Fresh Rolls/
Muffins 1-8
1 Large
1 Small
8. Canned
Vegetables 1 cup cooked vegetables
or 1 (8 oz.) can vegetables
1 3/4 cups cooked vegetables
or 1 (15 oz.) can vegetables
Use this pad to warm rolls, muffins, biscuits, bagels etc. Large
items should 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. Touch number 6 pad to increase quantity.
Use this pad to warm frozen rolls, muffins, biscuits, bagels, etc.
Large items should be considered as 2 or 3 regular size.
Arrange on plate, cover with paper towel. Touch number 7 pad
to increase quantity.
LARGE
For 1 (8 oz.) can of vegetables, add 1 tablespoon of liquid from
the can. Touch REHEAT CENTER and the number pad 8.
will appear in the display.
For 1 (15 oz.) can of vegetables, add 2 tablespoons of liquid from
the can. Touch REHEAT CENTER and the number pad 8
twice. will appear in the display.
SMALL
8
15
5. Dinner
Plate
1 Regular
1 plate
REG
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SPECIAL FEATURES
COOK CENTER allows you to cook many of your
favorite foods by touching just one pad.
• Suppose you want to cook 3 medium baked potatoes.
COOK CENTER
COOK CENTER CHART
PROCEDURE
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
NOTE:
1. To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until num-
ber in display is same as desired quantity to cook.
Ex: touch FROZEN VEGETABLES three times for
three cups. More or less food than the quantity listed
in the chart should be cooked following the guide-
lines in any microwave cookbook.
2. To use any Cook Center pad, touch within 3 minutes
after cooking, opening and closing the door or touch-
ing the STOP/CLEAR pad.
3. Cook Center can be programmed with More or Less
Time Adjustment. See page 20.
4. 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.
Select desired setting. Touch BAKED
POTATOES pad three times or hold
down until desired quantity appears.
x 3
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.
BAKED
POTATOES 3NO.
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
RICE .5-2.0 cups
BAKED
POTATOES 1-6 medium
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.
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 - 10 minutes.
FROZEN
VEGETABLES 1-6 cups Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand,
covered, for 3 minutes.
FRESH
VEGETABLES 1-6 cups 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. For example, use 2 cups or 3 cups of
zucchini but touch FRESH VEGETABLES only once. After cooking, remove from
oven, stir, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
2
Touch START pad.
1
START
MINUTE PLUS
DISPLAY
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SPECIAL FEATURES
COOK CENTER CHART
(continued)
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
6-17 ozFROZEN
ENTREES Use this pad 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 FROZEN ENTREES once for package weight of 6-8 oz.
6-8
will
appear in the display.
Touch FROZEN ENTREES twice for package weight of 9-11 oz.
9-11
will
appear in the display.
Touch FROZEN ENTREES three times for package weight of 12-14 oz.
.
will appear in the display.
Touch FROZEN ENTREES four times for package weight of 15-17 oz.
will appear in the display.
6-8 oz
9-11 oz
12-14 oz
15-17 oz
12-14
15-17
GROUND
MEAT .3-2.0 lb 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 GROUND MEAT pad for Amount
Once 0.3 lb
Twice 0.5 lb
3 times 1.0 lb
4 times 1.5 lb
5 times 2.0 lb
You may also choose to enter the weight in tenths of pounds. To program, touch
GROUND MEAT pad and enter weight by touching the number pads. Ex: touch
GROUND MEAT pad, then 1 and 5 for a weight of 1.5 lb. If you attempt to enter
more or less than the allowed amount, will appear in the display.
The number pads should be touched within 2 seconds after touching
GROUND MEAT pad.
ERROR
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SPECIAL FEATURES
DEFROST CENTER
DEFROST CENTER automatically defrosts all the foods
shown in the DEFROST CENTER CHART below.
Round the weight to the nearest half pound. (Ex: if the
steak's actual weight is 2.2 lb round to 2.0 lb. If the steak's
weight is 2.4 lb round to 2.5 lb).
To enter weight, touch the desired DEFROST CENTER
pad for a 0.5 lb increase per touch. (Ex: touch four times
for 2.0 lb).
• Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak .
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
1
x 4
Quickly touch STEAKS/CHOPS pad 4 times or
hold down until desired quantity appears.
Touch START pad.
The oven will stop and directions will be displayed.
2
NOTE:
1. Defrost Center can be programmed with More or
Less Time Adjustment. Touch the POWER LEVEL
pad once or twice after selecting the amount. See
page 20.
2. To defrost other foods or foods above or below the
weights allowed on the DEFROST CENTER CHART,
use time and 30% power. See MANUAL DEFROST
on page 13.
3. 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 DEFROST
CENTER pad and enter weight by touching the
number pads. (Ex: touch STEAKS/CHOPS pad
then 3 and 0 for a weight of three pounds or touch
STEAKS/CHOPS pad, then 2 and 2 for a weight
of 2.2 lb.)
If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed
amount as indicated in the chart below,
ERROR
will
appear in the display.
4. To use any DEFROST CENTER pad, touch within
3 minutes after cooking, opening and closing the
door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad.
4
After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand
as indicated in chart below.
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.
DEFROST CENTER CHART
GROUND
MEAT
FOOD PROCEDURE
POULTRY
BONELESS
.5 - 2.0 lb
.5 - 2.0 lb
STEAKS/
CHOPS .5 - 3.0 lb
2.0
NO.
LBS.
CUPS
OZ.
COOK DEFROST
After the 1st stage, open the door, turn steak
over and shield any warm portions. Close the
door. Touch START pad.
AMOUNT
3
After the 2nd stage, open the door and shield
any warm portions. Close the door.
Touch START pad.
STEAKS/
CHOPS
POULTRY
BONE-IN
.5 - 3.0 lb
Pull apart and remove any thawed pieces after each stage. Let stand, covered, for
5 to 10 minutes.
After each stage, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed portions, shield with
small flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any meat or fish that is nearly defrosted.
Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes.
Use boneless breast of chicken or turkey. After each stage, if there are warm or
thawed portions, rearrange or remove. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes.
Arrange pieces with meatiest portions toward outside of glass dish or microwave
safe rack. After each stage, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange or
remove. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes.
START
MINUTE PLUS
START
MINUTE PLUS
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PROCEDURE
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES
NOTE:
1. To use Minute Plus, touch pad within 3 minutes
after cooking, closing the door, touching the
STOP/CLEAR pad or during cooking.
2. Minute Plus cannot be used with special features.
Touch MINUTE PLUS pad.
Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at 100%
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.
MINUTE PLUS
NOTE:
1. If POWER LEVEL pad is touched,
P-HI
will be
displayed.
2. If 100% is selected as the final sequence, it is not
necessary to touch the POWER LEVEL pad.
3. Keep Warm can be programmed even if 3 cooking
sequences have been set.
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 minutes
at 100% and then continue to cook for 30 minutes
at 50%.
Should you discover that you like any of the Cook
Center or Defrost Center 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
MORE
.
Should you discover that you like any of the Cook
Center or Defrost Center settings slightly less done,
touch the POWER LEVEL pad twice after touching
your choice of pads or before touching START pad.
The display will show
LESS
.
The POWER LEVEL pad must be touched within 3
minutes of touching your choice of pads.
MORE OR LESS TIME
ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
1
2
3
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.
Touch START pad.
5 0 0
3000
POWER
LEVEL
POWER
LEVEL x 6
x 1
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 and 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 and
STOP/CLEAR pads.
CHILD LOCK
LOCK
START
MINUTE PLUS
START
MINUTE PLUS
PROCEDURE
1
2
•Suppose you want to time a 3-minute long distance
phone call.
TIMER
Enter time.
Touch TIMER pad. TIMER
CLOCK
300
3
To cancel the timer,
touch the STOP/CLEAR
pad once.
STOP
CLEAR
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OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES
LIGHT HI/LO
Press the LIGHT HI/LO pad one time for hi, twice for lo
and three times to turn it off.
FAN HI/LO
The fan will automatically start when heat rises from
range surface units or burners. This protects the micro-
wave oven from excessive temperature rise. The fan
will stay on until the temperature decreases. It cannot
be turned off manually during this time.
For other uses, press FAN HI/LO pad to select fan
speed or turn fan off.
If you wish to have the oven operate with no audible
signals, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number 5 and then
touch START pad and hold for three seconds.
To cancel and restore the audible signal, touch
TIMER/CLOCK, the number 5 and STOP/CLEAR
pads.
AUDIBLE SIGNAL
ELIMINATION
To demonstrate, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number 0
and then touch the START pad and hold for three
seconds.
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
End
.
To cancel, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number 0 and
STOP/CLEAR pads. If easier, unplug the oven from the
electrical outlet and replug.
DEMONSTRATION MODE
1:00
DEMO
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Exterior
The outside surface is precoated steel and plastic. Clean
the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and dry with
a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household or abra-
sive cleaner.
Door
Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to
remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier
to maintain if wiped frequently with a 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. 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 surfaces; therefore, there is no baking and set-
ting 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. The rack can be cleaned
with hot soapy water, rinsed and dried.
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 cleaning. 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.
CLEANING AND CARE
Waveguide Cover
The waveguide cover is located on the right side wall
of the oven cavity. It is made from mica so requires
special care. Keep the waveguide cover clean to as-
sure 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 overheat and cause smoke or possibly catch fire.
DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER.
Grease Filters
Filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never
operate the fan or oven without the filters in place.
1. Pull down slightly on the tab toward the front of the
oven and remove the filter. Repeat for the other filter.
2. Soak the filters in a sink or dish pan filled with
hot water and detergent. DO NOT use ammonia or
other alkali; they will react with the filter material and
darken it.
3. Agitate and scrub with a brush to remove embed-
ded dirt.
4. Rinse thoroughly and shake dry.
5. Replace by fitting the filter back into the opening.
Grease filter Tab
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CHARCOAL FILTER
Charcoal Filter, Sharp part number RK-240 which was
installed in your oven, is used for nonvented, recircu-
lated installation. The filter should be changed every
6 to 12 months depending on use. See page 6 for
ordering information.
1. Disconnect power to the oven at the circuit breaker
panel or by unplugging.
2. Remove the three louver mounting screws and
push down carefully on the tab at each end of the
louver to disengage it. (See illustration.)
3. Pull the louver away from the unit.
4. Change the charcoal filter.
5. Carefully push the louver back into place (engaging
both the bottom and top tabs) and replace the
screws removed in step 2.
Light cover
Screw Light bulbs
REPLACING PARTS
WORK LIGHT AND NIGHT LIGHT
1. To replace light bulbs, first disconnect power to the
oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging.
2. To release cover, remove the screw on the light cover.
(See illustration.)
3. Replace light bulbs with equivalent watt bulb
available from your Sharp Authorized Servicer or
parts distributor. Bulbs are also available at most
hardware stores or lighting centers. DO NOT USE
A BULB LARGER THAN 30 WATTS.
4. Close light cover and secure with screw removed in
step 2.
CAUTION: Light cover may become very hot. Do not
touch glass when light is on.
Hood louver
Charcoal filter
Top tab
Bottom tab
Screw
Screw
Screw
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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
Is 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:
If time appearing in the display is counting down very rapidly, check Demonstration Mode on page 21
and cancel.
SERVICE CALL CHECK
R-1500, R-1501, R-1505, R-1506
SPECIFICATIONS
★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 I,
Subchapter J.
– This symbol on the nameplate means the product is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
AC Line Voltage:
AC Power Required:
Output Power:
Frequency:
Outside Dimensions:
Cavity Dimensions:
Oven Capacity:
Cooking Uniformity:
Weight:
Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only
1640 watts, 14.0 amps.
1000 watts* (IEC Test Procedure)
2450 MHz
29 15/16"(W) x 16 1/4"(H) x 15 9/16"(D)
17 1/2"(W) x 9 7/8"(H) x 14 15/16"(D)
1.5 Cu. Ft.
Turntable system
Approx. 55 lb
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CAROUSEL MICROWAVE
COOKBOOK
THE ULTIMATE ACCESSORY
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NOTES
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REHEATING CHART
Plate of Food
1 serving of meat,
2 servings of vegetables
Meat
(Chicken pieces,
chops, hamburgers,
meat loaf slices)
1 serving
2 servings
Meat Slices
(Beef, ham, pork, turkey)
1 or more servings
Stirrable Casseroles and
Main Dishes
1 serving
2 servings
4-6 servings
Nonstirrable Casseroles
and Main Dishes
1 serving
2 servings
4-6 servings
Soup, Cream
1 cup
1 can (10 3/4 oz)
Soup, Clear
1 cup
1 can (10 3/4 oz)
Pizza
1 slice
1 slice
2 slices
2 slices
Vegetables
1 serving
2 servings
Baked Potato
1
2
Breads
(Dinner or breakfast roll)
1 roll
2 rolls
4 rolls
Pie
1 slice
2 slices
Meaty portions and bulky
vegetables to outside.
Cover with wax paper.
Cover loosely with wax paper.
Cover with gravy or wax paper.
Check after 30 sec. per serving.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Stir after half the time.
Cover with wax paper.
Cover. Stir after half the time.
Cover. Stir after half the time.
Place on paper towel on
microwave-safe rack.
Cover. Stir after half the time.
Cut potato lengthwise and then
several times crosswise. Cover
with wax paper.
Wrap single roll, bagel or
muffin in paper towel. To
reheat several, line plate with
paper towel; cover with another
paper towel.
Place on microwave-safe dish.
Do not cover.
MED.-HIGH (70%)
11/2-2 3/4 min.
2 3/4-4 min.
MED.-HIGH (70%)
1-2 min.
2-4 min.
MEDIUM (50%)
1-1 3/4 min. per serving
1 1/2-2 1/2 min. per serving
HIGH (100%)
2 3/4-3 1/2 min.
5 - 6 3/4 min.
9 -10 min.
MEDIUM (50%)
4 1/2-7 1/2 min.
7 1/2-11 min.
12-15 min.
MEDIUM (50%)
2-5 1/2 min.
5-7 1/2 min.
HIGH (100%)
2-3 min.
3 1/2-7 min.
HIGH (100%)
15-25 sec.
25-35 sec.
25-35 sec.
55-60 sec.
HIGH (100%)
3/4-1 1/4 min.
1 1/2-2 min.
HIGH (100%)
1-2 1/2 min.
2 1/2-3 min.
HIGH (100%)
10-12 sec.
15-18 sec.
25-30 sec.
HIGH (100%)
30-45 sec.
1-1 1/2 min.
Room temp.
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Room temp.
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Room temp.
Refrigerated
Room temp.
Room temp.
Refrigerated
Room temp.
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Room temp.
Room temp.
Room temp.
Refrigerated
Refrigerated
After reheating, food should be very hot-165°F. If possible, stir food, cover and allow to stand two to three
minutes before serving.
ITEM STARTING
TEMPERATURE PROCEDURE
MICROWAVE TIME
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VEGETABLE COOKING CHART
Artichokes
Fresh
Asparagus
Fresh Spears
Beans
Fresh, Green
and Wax
Beets
Fresh, Whole
Broccoli
Fresh, Spears
Fresh, Pieces
Brussels Sprouts
Fresh
Cabbage
Shredded
Wedges
Carrots
Fresh, Slices
Cauliflower
Fresh, Flowerets
Fresh, Whole
Corn
Fresh, on Cob
Frozen, on Cob
Trim and rinse.
2-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water.
Cover with plastic wrap.
2-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water.
Cover. Rearrange after 3 min.
1 1/2-in pieces, 2-qt casserole.
1/4 cup water. Cover. Stir twice.
Wash. Leave 1 inch of tops.
2-qt casserole. 1/4 cup water.
Cover. Stir every 5 min.
Wash. 2-qt casserole. Add no water.
Cover. Rearrange after
3 min. Uncover during stand.
Wash. 2-qt casserole. Add no water.
Cover. Stir after 3 min.
Uncover during stand.
2-qt casserole. 1/4 cup water.
Cover. Stir after 2 min.
2-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water.
Cover. Stir, after 4 min.
2-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water.
Cover. Rearrange after 5 min.
1-qt casserole, 2 tbsp water.
Cover. Stir after 3 min.
1-qt casserole. 1 tbsp water.
Cover. Stir after 2 min.
Remove leaves and core center.
2-qt casserole.
2 tbsp water. Cover.
9-in pie plate. 2 tbsp water.
Cover. Rearrange after 4 min.
2-qt oval or rectangular casserole.
1/4 cup water. Cover.
9-in pie plate. 2 tbsp water.
Cover. Rearrange after 4 min.
2-qt oval or rectangular casserole.
1/4 cup water. Cover.
5-8 min.
4-7 min.
9-13 min.
12-18 min.
6-8 min.
5-7 min.
6-8 min.
8-12 min.
12-14 min.
5-8 min.
3-5 min.
7-9 min.
6-9 min.
12-14 min.
6-8 min.
10-12 min.
5 min.
2 min.
2 min.
3 min.
3 min.
uncovered
2 min.
uncovered
3 min.
2 min.
3 min.
3 min.
2 min.
3 min.
5 min.
5 min.
5 min.
5 min.
2 medium
1 lb
1 lb
5 medium
1 lb
1 lb
4 cups
1 lb
1 lb
2 cups
2 cups
1 1/2 lb
2 ears
4 ears
2 ears
4 ears
VEGETABLE AMOUNT COOKING PROCEDURE MICROWAVE TIME
AT HIGH (100%) STANDING TIME,
COVERED
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1-qt casserole. 1/4 cup water.
Cover. Stir after 3 min.
Peel and quarter potatoes. 2-qt
casserole. Cover. Stir after 5 min.
Wash and trim. Add no water. 3-qt
casserole. Cover. Stir after 3 min.
Prick; place on paper towel.
Turn over after 4 min.
1-qt casserole. Add no water.
Cover. Stir after 2 min.
1-qt casserole. Add no water. Cover.
Prick; place on paper towels. Turn
over, rearrange after 5 min.
Halve tomatoes. Round dish.
Cover. Rearrange once.
1-qt casserole. Drain all but 2
tbsp liquid. Stir once.
4-6 min.
9-12 min.
5-7 min.
7-10 min.
2-4 min.
5-9 min.
10-13 min.
2-4 min.
5-8 min.
2-4 min.
3 min.
3 min.
2 min.
5 min.
1 min.
5 min.
5 min.
2 min.
2 min.
2 min.
2 cups
4 medium
1 lb
1 whole
2 cups
2 medium
4 medium
2 medium
4 medium
15 to 16 oz
Peas, Green
Fresh
Potatoes
Boiled
Spinach
Fresh
Squash
Fresh, Acorn
Fresh, Sliced
Zucchini
Sweet Potatoes
Baked
Tomatoes
Fresh
Canned
Vegetables
CHICKEN
Whole
Pieces
Bone-in
Boneless
TURKEY
Whole
(up to 10 lb)
Breast
Bone-in
Boneless
Breast side down on rack.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Turn over halfway through
cooking time.
Rack. Cover with plastic
wrap. Turn over halfway
through cooking time.
Breast side down on rack.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Turn over halfway through
cooking time.
Rack. Cover with plastic
wrap. Turn over halfway
through cooking time.
MED.-HIGH (70%)
5-8 min. per lb
HIGH (100%)
5-7 1/2 min. per lb
4-7 min. per lb
MED. (50%)
10-14 min. per lb
MED. (50%)
11-15 min. per lb
14-18 min. per lb
170°F
170°F
160°F
170°F
160°F
160°F
180°F
180°F
170°F
180°F
170°F
170°F
VEGETABLE COOKING CHART
(continued)
VEGETABLE AMOUNT COOKING PROCEDURE MICROWAVE TIME
AT HIGH (100%) STANDING TIME,
COVERED
INTERNAL TEMP. AT
REMOVAL INTERNAL TEMP.
AFTER STANDING
POULTRY ROASTING CHART
COOKING PREPARATION
CUT MICROWAVE
PROCEDURE
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TIPO DE COMIDA CANTIDAD
1. Cacerola
2. Sopa
3. Pizza
4. Bebida
5. Plato de comida
6. Rollos/Mantecadas
(frescas)
7. Rollos/Mantecadas
(congeladas)
8. Vegetales
Enlatados
1 a 6 tazas
1 a 6 tazas
1 a 6 rebanadas
,5 a 2,0 tazas
1 plato: Normal, Grande o
Pequeño
1 a 8 piezas
1 a 8 piezas
1 taza de vegetales cocidos o
1 (8 onzas) lata de vegetales
1 3/4 de taza con vegetales
cocidos o 1 (15 onzas) lata de
vegetales
CENTRO DE RECALENTAMIENTO
1
Pulse el botón REHEAT
CENTER.
2
Seleccione el programa
deseado en el configuración de
REHEAT CENTER (Ex: Pulse 2
para recalentar 1 plato de sopa.)
3
Pulse dos veces el botón 2 para
3 tazas.
4
Pulse el botón START.
CENTRO DE RECALENTAMIENTO
TABLA
REHEAT
CENTER
2
2
Carousel® es una marca registrada de Sharp Corporation.
GUIA AUTO-TOUCH
Para mayor informacion y precauciones de seguridad, consulte el Manual de Operaciones.
PONER LA HORA
1
Oprima TIMER/CLOCK.
2
Ponga la hors correcta del dia
oprimiendo los numeros en
secuencia (Ej: 12:30).
3
Oprima TIMER/CLOCK otra vez.
Si aparece
88:88
en la pantalla, primero oprima
"STOP/CLEAR".
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
Después de realizar el primer
paso (Num. 1 arriba), oprima el
POWER LEVEL ocho veces
para 30%.
2
Oprima el START.
130
POWER
LEVEL
1230
x 8
TIMER
CLOCK
TIMER
CLOCK
START
MINUTE PLUS
START
MINUTE PLUS
START
MINUTE PLUS
COOK CENTER CHART
FOOD AMOUNT
MANTENER ALIMENTO CALIENTE
START
MINUTE PLUS
PALOMITAS
POPCORN
AGUA CALIENTE
HOT
WATER
START
MINUTE PLUS
KEEP WARM
START
MINUTE PLUS
COOK CENTER
x 3
BAKED
POTATOES
1
Pulse la tecla KEEP WARM
para conservar la comida
caliente hasta por 15 minutos.
2
Pulse la tecla START.
1
Pulse la tecla PALOMITAS una
vez para tamaño regular; dos
veces para tamaño ligero o
“light”; tres veces para tamaño
bocadillo.
2
Pulse la tecla START.
1
Pulse la tecla HOT WATER
tres veces para calentar 3
tazas con agua o manténgalo
presionado hasta que la
cantidad requerida aparezca
en pantalla.
2
Pulse la tecla START.
1
Pulse la tecla BAKED
POTATOES en tres ocasiones
para cocer 3 papas de
tamaño medio o manténgalo
presionado hasta que la
cantidad requerida aparezca
en pantalla.
2
Touch START pad.
COCCION CON SENSOR TABLA
TIPO DE COMIDA CANTIDAD
PAPA ASADA
ARROZ
VEGETALES CONGELADOS
VEGETALES FRESCOS
CARNE MOLIDA
ENTRADAS CONGELADAS
1 a 6 medianas
0.5 a 2,0 tazas
1 a 6 tazas
1 a 6 tazas
,3 a 2,0 libras
6 a 17 onzas
COCCION CON SENSOR
x 3
START
MINUTE PLUS
MINUTO EXTRA
Oprima MINUTE PLUS para obtener
un minuto al 100% de energia o para
agregar otro minuto durante el
cocimiento manual. Vuelva a oprimirlo
para obtener minutos adicionales.
MINUTE
PLUS
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AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE
START
MINUTE PLUS
DEFROST CENTER
1
For example, quickly touch
STEAKS/CHOPS pad 4 times
for 2.0 lb. Touch START pad.
The oven will stop and directions
will be displayed. Follow the
indicated message.
2
After the 1st stage, open the door,
turn steak over and shield any
warm portions. Close the door.
Touch START pad.
3
After the 2nd stage, open the
door and shield any warm
portions. Close the door. Touch
START pad.
4
After defrost cycle ends, cover
and let stand.
x 4
STEAKS
CHOPS
START
MINUTE PLUS
Continued from back cover.
DEFROST CENTER CHART
FOOD AMOUNT
.5 - 2.0 lb
.5 - 3.0 lb
.5 - 2.0 lb
.5 - 3.0 lb
GROUND MEAT
STEAKS/CHOPS (FISH)
POULTRY BONELESS
POULTRY BONE-IN
START
MINUTE PLUS
GUIA AUTO-TOUCH
START
MINUTE PLUS
DESCONGELACION AUTOMATICA
1
Por ejemplo, pulse rapidamente
STEAKS/CHOPS en 4
ocasiones para 2 libras. Pulse la
tecla START.
El horno se detendrá
automáticamente y en la pantalla
podrá observar diversas
indicaciones. Siga los mensajes
indicados.
2
Después de concluir la 1ra etapa,
abra la puerta y levante el bistec,
limpie el agua, coloque
nuevamente el bistec. Cierre la
puerta. Pulse la tecla START.
3
Después de la 2da etapa, abra
la puerta y repita el proceso del
paso 2. Cierre la puerta. Pulse la
tecla START.
4
Después que el ciclo de
descongelamiento concluya, deje
reposar el alimento.
x 4
STEAKS
CHOPS
START
MINUTE PLUS
DESCONGELACION AUTOMATICA
TABLA
TIPO DE COMIDA CANTIDAD
START
MINUTE PLUS
CARNE MOLIDA ,5 a 2,0 Libras
BISTEC/CHULETAS (PESCADO) ,5 a 3,0 Libras
POLLO SIN HUESO ,5 a 2,0 Libras
POLLO CON HUESO ,5 a 3,0 Libras
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COOK CENTER CHART
FOOD AMOUNT
BAKED POTATOES
RICE
FROZEN VEGETABLES
FRESH VEGETABLES
GROUND MEAT
FROZEN ENTREES
1 - 6 medium
0.5 - 2.0 cups
1 - 6 cups
1 - 6 cups
.3 - 2.0 lb
6 - 17 oz.
FOOD AMOUNT
1. Casserole
2. Soup
3. Pizza
4. Beverage
5. Dinner Plate
6. Fresh Rolls/Muffins
7. Frozen Rolls/Muffins
8. Canned Vegetables
1 - 6 cups
1 - 6 cups
1 - 6 slices
.5 - 2.0 cups
1 plate: Reg, Large or Small
1 - 8
1 - 8
1 cup cooked vegetables or
1 (8 oz.) can vegetables
1 3/4 cups cooked vegetables
or 1 (15 oz.) can vegetables
REHEAT CENTER CHART
REHEAT CENTER
1
Touch REHEAT CENTER pad.
2
Select desired Reheat Center
setting. (Ex: touch 2 to reheat
1 cup of soup.)
3
Touch number 2two more times
for 3 cups.
4
Touch START pad.
2
2
REHEAT
CENTER
START
MINUTE PLUS
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AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE
For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual.
SET CLOCK
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.
If
88:88
is in the display, first touch STOP/CLEAR.
1230
KEEP WARM
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TIMER
CLOCK
TIMER
CLOCK
START
MINUTE PLUS
High Power Cooking
1
Enter cooking time by touching
number pads. (Ex: 1 min. 30 sec.)
2
Touch START pad.
Variable Power Cooking
1
After Step 1 above, touch POWER
LEVEL pad eight times for 30%.
2
Touch START pad.
POWER
LEVEL x 8
START
MINUTE PLUS
START
MINUTE PLUS
MANUAL OPERATION
130
POPCORN
POPCORN
HOT WATER
HOT
WATER
START
MINUTE PLUS
KEEP WARM
MINUTE PLUS
START
MINUTE PLUS
START
MINUTE PLUS
COOK CENTER
x 3
BAKED
POTATOES
1
Touch KEEP WARM pad to
keep food warm for 15 minutes.
2
Touch START pad.
1
Touch POPCORN pad once for
regular size.
Twice - light regular size
3 times - snack size
2
Touch START pad.
1
Touch HOT WATER pad three
times to heat 3 cups of water
or hold down until desired
quantity appears.
2
Touch START pad.
Touch MINUTE PLUS for one
minute at 100% power or to add
a minute during manual cooking.
Continue to touch for additional
minutes.
1
Touch BAKED POTATOES
pad three times to cook 3 me-
dium baked potatoes or hold
down until desired quantity
appears.
2
Touch START pad.
Continued on page 31.
COOK CENTER CHART
FOOD AMOUNT
BAKED POTATOES
RICE
FROZEN VEGETABLES
FRESH VEGETABLES
GROUND MEAT
FROZEN ENTREES
1 - 6 medium
0.5 - 2.0 cups
1 - 6 cups
1 - 6 cups
.3 - 2.0 lb
6 - 17 oz.
COOK CENTER
x 3
START
MINUTE PLUS
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