Sharp R-1752 manual

[...]

2 CONTENTS 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. W e also suggest you record all the information listed and retain for future reference. MODEL NUMBER _____________________ SERIAL NUMBER _______________ DA TE OF PURCHASE ____________________ DEALE[...]

3 CONTENTS 2 For Customer Assistance 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 3 Contents 4 Consumer Limited Warranty 4 Product Information Card 5 Important Safety Instructions 6 Unpacking Instructions 6 Optional Accessories 6 Grounding Instructions 7-9 Information You Need to Know 7 About Your Oven 7 About Food 8 About[...]

4 PRODUCT INFORMA TION CARD The product information card should be completed within ten days of purchase and returned. W e 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 [...]

5 When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and[...]

6 Unpacking and Examining Y our 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, W all T emplate, T op T emplate, Charcoal Filter , Turntable and T urntable Support. SA VE THE CAR T ON AS IT MA Y MAKE IN[...]

7 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and of f. 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 [...]

8 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS Children below the age of 7 should use the micro- wave 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 comfort- ably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool. [...]

9 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICROW A VE COOKING •A rrange food carefully . Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. •W atch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Foods severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. • Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cook- book for suggestions: p[...]

10 PA RT NAMES 1 Oven door with see-through window 2 Door hinges 3 Wa veguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 4 Tu rntable motor shaft 5 Oven light It will light when oven is operating or door is open. 6 Rack holders 7 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 8 Handle 9 Fan Options pad 10 Light Options pad 11 Tu rntab[...]

11 TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL P ANEL Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. STOP/CLEAR : 14 During programming, press once to return to the Home Page. During cooking, press once to stop cooking or twice to cancel the cooking program. MINUTE PLUS : 32 Press once to cook f[...]

12 INTRODUCTION TO TOUCH SCREEN The Home Page is the beginning. It shows the time of day , if the clock ha s been set. It also shows Minute Plus+, where by touching the screen the next screen appears, making it easy to select one of twelve commonly used times. T ouching Kitchen Ti mer tells the oven that the time set is only for timing, not for coo[...]

13 BEFORE OPERA TING TO SET THE CLOCK •S uppose you want to enter the correct time of day: 12:30 PM. 2 Enter the time of day (minutes) by touching 10 Min. 3 times. Before operating your new SMAR T & EASY T OUCH SCREEN microwave oven, be sure to read and understand this operation manual. Before the oven can be used, follow the steps: 1. Plug i[...]

14 TIME COOKING 1 Enter cooking time, 5, 0, 0 by touching numbers. Note the top line of the display . Press the ST ART pad. 2 The display will begin counting down the cooking time. During the cooking, the power level will appear in the display . MANUAL OPERA TION Yo ur oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the s[...]

15 MUL TIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING The oven can be programmed for up to four 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. Y our oven can do this automatically . •S uppose you want to cook roast[...]

16 If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the COMPU DEFROST or SUPER DEFROST CHAR TS or is above or below the limits in the AMOUNT column on the COMPU DEFROST or SUPER DEFROST CHAR TS, you need to defrost manually . Y ou can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using 30% power . Follow the exact procedure foun[...]

17 ONE TOUCH SENSOR ONE TOUCH SENSOR COOKING CHAR T Popcorn 1 pkg 3.0 - 3.5 oz (Regular) 1.5 - 1.75 oz (Snack) Baked Potatoes 1 - 6 Reheat Regular Tur n table On 4 - 36 oz FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Stirrable Tur n table Off 13x9x2 glass utility casserole Non Stirrable Tur n table Off 13x9x2 glass utility casserole Use only popcorn packaged for microwav[...]

18 3 After cooking, follow instructions. MEA TS - POUL TR Y - FISH/SEAFOOD FROZEN FOODS - PAST A GRAINS •S uppose you want to cook 2.0 lb boneless pork loin: 2 Enter desired weight by touching the screen. Then press the ST AR T pad. 1 Press Meats pad and then touch the desired meat: Boneless Pork Loin. 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING VEGET ABLES The desired[...]

19 6x 6 NO GUESS COOKING FOOD AMOUNT 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING CHAR T NOTE: 1. Y ou can enter the amount only within the range of the 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING CHAR T . * It is not necessary to enter quantity with these foods because they are cooked by the sensor . FOOD AMOUNT 2. 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See p[...]

20 MORE FROM YOUR MICROW A VE 6x6 • Suppose you want to use Breakfast Bar to cook two servings of hot cereal. BREAKF AST BAR / LUNCH ON THE RUN More From Y our Microwave 6x6 has six cooking categories to assist with meal preparation. There are some foods in the Breakfast Bar and Lunch on the Run that use the sensor . See sensor cooking informatio[...]

21 ONE DISH DINNERS - LOW CALORIE ENTREES - SUPPER SOUPS AND SAUCES - DELICIOUS DESSERTS MORE FROM YOUR MICROW A VE 6x6 2 Select the desired food: Spicy Couscous. 1 Press MORE FROM YOUR MICROW A VE 6x6 pad and then touch the desired category: One Dish Dinners. 4 When ready to cook, press ST AR T pad. The oven has the cooking instructions in it so i[...]

22 Spicy Couscous 1 1 / 4 lb lean ground beef 14 1 / 2 oz can diced tomatoes 1c tomato sauce 1 large onion, chopped 1 / 3 c chopped green pepper 3 / 4 c couscous 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1 / 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano leaves 1c raisins Garnish: yogurt and chopped fresh parsley Beef Burgundy 1 1 / 2 lb 3 / 4 -inch bee[...]

23 MORE FROM YOUR MICROW A VE 6x6 Stuffed Acorn Squash 3 acorn squash each weighing 3 / 4 lb 1 1 / 4 lb ground turkey 1 / 2 onion, chopped 2 carrots, shredded 1 green pepper , chopped 1 tbsp catsup 1 / 2 tsp salt 1 / 4 tsp pepper 1 / 2 c instant rice 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained save juice 1 / 2 c teriyaki sauce 1 / 4 c sweet and sour sauce[...]

24 MORE FROM YOUR MICROW A VE 6x6 Chicken Noodle 1 tsp oil 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 1c thin sliced celery 2c thin sliced carrots 5c chicken broth 1 1 / 2 lb bone-in chicken pieces 1c fine egg noodles 1 / 2 c chopped parsley salt and pepper Bouillabaisse 2 tbsp olive oil 2 large onions, chopped finely 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz bottle clam ju[...]

25 MORE FROM YOUR MICROW A VE 6x6 Almond Bread Pudding 2c half and half 2 tbsp unsalted butter , melted 2 large eggs, beaten 3 / 4 c sugar 1 tsp almond extract 1 / 2 c golden raisins 1 / 2 c slivered, blanched almonds, toasted 6c 2-inch cubed French or Challah bread Sauce: 1 / 4 c unsalted butter , melted 1 / 2 c sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 lar[...]

26 SUPER DEFROST SuperDefrost rapidly defrosts specific foods and weights found in the SUPER DEFROST chart. • Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 pound boneless chicken. Defrost 3+6 pad has two special defrosting methods. DEFROST 3+6 NOTE: 1. To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the SUPER DEFROST Chart, use CompuDefrost or Manual De[...]

27 DEFROST 3+6 COMPU DEFROST CHART NOTE: 1. Y ou can input the amount only within the range of the COMPU DEFROST CHAR T . 2. CompuDefrost can be programmed with More or Less T ime Adjustment. See page 34. 3. T o defrost other foods or foods above or below the weights allowed on COMPU DEFROST CHAR T , use time and 30% power . See Manual Defrost on p[...]

28 •S uppose you want to keep on cooked casserole warm for 5 minutes. Keep W arm enables you to keep cooked food at the ideal serving temperature for up to 30 minutes. KEEP W ARM 1 Press Keep W arm pad and then enter the desired time. Press ST AR T . 2 The display will begin counting down. During the warming time, Keep W arm will appear in the di[...]

29 F AN OPTIONS LIGHT OPTIONS There are 3 choices in Fan Options. • Suppose you want to turn the fan on at high speed. There are 3 choices on Light Options. • Suppose you want to turn the night light on. 1 Press Fan Options pad and then touch the desired option: Auto Fan. • Suppose you want to set the Auto Fan to stay on for a selected time. [...]

30 For most cooking, the turntable should be on; however the turntable can be turned off so that it does not rotate when extra large dishes, such as the popular 13 x 9 x 2 glass utility casserole, are used. The casserole should be placed on the turntable so that it is level. The display indicates when the turntable is off.The door can be opened for[...]

31 SET UP Set Up has six functions. 1.CLOCK Press the Set Up pad, touch Clock and follow the directions on the screen. See page 13. 2.AUTO ST ART The Auto Start function allows you to set your oven to start automatically at a later time. •S uppose you want to start cooking a stew for 20 minutes on 50% power at 4:30 P .M. Before setting, check to [...]

32 3.SOUND ADJUSTMENT The oven offers a choice of Simple Beep, Melody or No Sound. The oven comes set for Melody . T ouch your choice on the screen and then press ST AR T . The selected sound does not change even if the electrical power supply is interrupted. Note that even when No Sound is chosen, there will be a sound for the Kitchen T imer , if [...]

33 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES KITCHEN TIMER Use this feature as a general purpose timer . Y ou can enter any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. If you want to cancel the timer during the count down phase, simply press STOP/CLEAR and the display will return to the Home Page. •S uppose you want to time a three minute long distance phone call: MI[...]

34 The programmed cooking times are tailored to the most popular tastes. T o adjust the cooking time to your individual preference use the “more” or “less” feature to either add or reduce cooking time. •S uppose you want to cook Ground Beef for more time: MORE OR LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT NOTE: 1. Once you have selected either More T ime or Le[...]

35 DOOR Wi pe 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. Av oid the use of harsh abrasives. EXTERIOR The outside surface is painted. Clean the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of house[...]

36 OVEN LIGHT Remove the louver per instructions 1-3 above and charcoal filter , if used. 1. T o replace light bulb, first disconnect power to the oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging. 2. Open light cover located behind filter mounting by carefully pulling up on the front edge. REPLACING P ARTS WORK LIGHT AND NIGHT LIGHT 1. T o replac[...]

37 TO ORDER Simply call this toll-free number : 1-800-642-2122 . Please have your credit card ready . If you prefer to order by mail, complete and return the order form on page 38. Please include check or money order (payable to Sharp Accessories & Supplies Center) for $6.00 plus $4.25 shipping & handling and tax, if applicable, per book. S[...]

38 SER VICE CALL CHECK 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 v[...]

39 QUICK REFERENCE ONE TOUCH SENSOR 17 Reheat ............................................. 17 Popcorn ............................................ 17 Baked Potatoes ................................... 17 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING 18 - 19 V egetables ........................................ 19 Broccoli/Cauliflower Beans/Carrots Mushrooms/Spinach Corn on[...]

40 TINSEB228MRK0 Printed in USA QUICK REFERENCE ® SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SET UP: AUTO ST AR T The Auto Start function allows you to set the oven to start automatically at a later time. 1 Press the Set Up pad and then touch Auto Start on the screen. 2 Follow instuctions. SET CLOCK If the oven has ju[...]