Sharp R-1505L manual

OVER THE RANGE M ODEL R-1505L 1.R-1505_444.indd 1 12/21/05 1:30:41 PM[...]

2 T o 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 _____________ DA TE OF PURCHASE ______________________ DEALER _____[...]

3 CONTENTS For Customer Assistance .......................... 2 Precautions to A void Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy .................................. 2 Contents ...................................................... 3 Consumer Limited W arranty ..................... 4 Product Information Card .......................... 4 Importan[...]

4 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container , will be 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 [...]

5 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING - T o reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. RE AD ALL INSTRU CT ION S BEFOR E USING THE APPLIANCE. 2. Rea[...]

6 T wo 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 m[...]

7 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. See pages 25 and 26 for ordering the SHARP CAROUSEL MICROWA VE COOKBOOK. NEVER use the oven wi[...]

8 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS The following coverings are ideal: • Paper tow el s ar e go od f or c ove rin g fo ods for re- hea tin g a nd ab sor bin g f at wh ile co oki ng ba con . • W ax paper can be used for cooking and reheating. • Plastic wra p that is specially marked for microwave use can be used for co[...]

9 ABOUT MICROW A VE COOKING • Arrange food carefully . Place thickest areas towards outside of dish. • W atch 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 , micr[...]

10 P ART NAMES 1 Oven door with see-through window Be careful with the edge of the oven door as it is glass and could chip or break. 2 Door hinges 3 W aveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 4 T urntable motor shaft 5 Oven light It will light when oven is operating or door is open. 6 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely [...]

1 1 CONTROL P ANEL P ART 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 14 14 Words in the lower portion of the display will light to indicate what function is in progress. Indicators 17-18 19 21 21 12 20 1.R-1505_444.indd 11 1/5/06 1:27:35 PM[...]

12 This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incor- rect clock time, ERROR will appear in the display . T ouch the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time. • If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should be interrupted, the display will intermittently show 88:88 after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, t[...]

13 PROCEDURE DISPLA Y 1 3 2 T ouch POWER LEVEL pad eight times or hold down until the desired power level appears. POWER LEVEL MANUAL OPERA TION 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 cook[...]

14 POPCORN This setting works well with most brands of microwave popcorn. Y ou 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. T ouch POPCORN once for regular (3.5 oz bag). T ouch POPCORN twice within 2 seconds for light regular (2.85 - 3.5 oz bag). T ouch POPCORN t[...]

15 SPECIAL FEA TURES REHEA T CENTER REHEA T 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 T ouch REHEA T CENTER once. REHEA T CENTER CHART F O O D AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. Casserole 3. Pizza 1-6 slices 1-6 cups 2[...]

16 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 PLA TE ONL Y . After cooking, check that food is very hot throu[...]

17 SPECIAL FEA TURES COOK CENTER allows you to cook many of your favorit e foods by touching just one pad. • Su pp os e yo u w an t to c oo k 3 m ed iu m ba ke d p ot at oe s. COOK CENTER COOK CENTER CHART PROCEDURE F O O D AMOUNT PROCEDURE NOTE: 1. T o increase quantity , touch chosen pad until number in display is same as desired quantity to co[...]

18 SPECIAL FEA TURES COOK CENTER CHART (continued) F O O D AMOUNT PROCEDURE 6-17 oz FROZEN ENTREES Use this pad for frozen, convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most brands. Y ou may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Remove package from outer wrapping and follow package directions for covering. After cooking, let sta[...]

19 SPECIAL FEA TURES DEFROST CENTER DEFR OST CENTER automat ical ly defrost s all the foods shown in the DEFROST CENTER CHAR T 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). T o enter weight, touch the desired DEFROST CENTER[...]

20 PROCEDURE OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES NOTE: 1. T o 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. T ouch MINUTE PLUS pad. Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by simply touching the MINUTE PLUS pad. Y o[...]

21 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES LIGHT HI/LO Press the LIGHT HI/LO pad one time for high, twice for low and three times to turn it off. F AN 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[...]

22 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 abrasive cleaner . DOOR Be careful with the edge of the oven door as it is glass and could chip or break. Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spill[...]

23 CHARCOAL FIL TER 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 t[...]

24 * The International Electrotechnical Commission’s standardized method for measuring output wattage. This test method is widely recognized. ** Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding food is less. In compliance with standards set by: FCC – Federal Communications Commission Auth[...]

25 REHEA TING CHART ITEM ST ARTING TEMPERA TURE PROCEDURE MICROW AVE TIME 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 Nonstirrab[...]

26 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 V egetables 1 serving 2 servings Baked Potato 1 2 Breads (Dinner or breakfast roll) 1 roll 2 rolls 4 rolls Cover . Stir after half the time. Cover . Stir after half the time. Place on paper towel on micro- wave-safe rack. Cover . Stir [...]

27 VEGET ABLE COOKING CHART Artichokes Fresh Asparagus Fresh Spears Beans Fresh, Green and W ax 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 T rim and rinse. 2-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water . Cove[...]

28 1-qt casserole. 1/4 cup water . Cover . Stir after 3 min. Peel and quarter potatoes. 2-qt cas- serole. Cover . Stir after 5 min. W ash and trim. Add no water . 3-qt cas - serole. Cover . Stir after 3 min. Prick; place on paper towel. T urn over after 4 min. 1-qt casserole. Add no water . Cover . Stir after 2 min. 1-qt casserole. Add no water . C[...]

29 NOTES 1.R-1505_444.indd 29 12/21/05 1:30:59 PM[...]

30 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. V egetales 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 [...]

31 AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE ST ART MINUTE PLUS DEFROST CENTER 1 For example, quickly touch STEAKS/CHOPS pad 4 times for 2.0 lb. T ouch ST ART pad. The oven will stop and directions will be displayed. Follow the indi- cated message. 2 After the 1st stage, open the door , turn steak over and shield any warm portions. Close the door . T ouch ST ART pad. 3 Aft[...]

COOK CENTER CHART F O O D AMOUNT BAKED POT A TOES RICE FROZEN VEGET ABLES FRESH VEGET ABLES GROUND MEA T FROZEN ENTREES 1 - 6 medium 0.5 - 2.0 cups 1 - 6 cups 1 - 6 cups .3 - 2.0 lb 6 - 17 oz. F O O D AMOUNT 1. Casserole 2. Soup 3. Pizza 4. Beverage 5. Dinner Plate 6. Fresh Rolls/Muffins 7. Frozen Rolls/Muffins 8. Canned V egetables 1 - 6 cups 1 [...]