Sharp R-1512 manual

OVER THE RANGE M ODELS R-1510, R-1511, R-1512, R-1514 ® 1.1 R-1510/11/12/14#349 4/1/03, 11:39 AM 1[...]

2 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 ______________ DA TE OF PURCHASE ______________________ DEALER ____[...]

3 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 [...]

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 o[...]

5 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SA VE 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. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. 2. Read and[...]

6 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, W ALL and T OP CABINET TEMPLA TE, T urntable, and Turntable Support. SA VE THE CAR TON AS IT MA Y MAKE INST ALLA TION EASIER. 1. Remove the feature sticker from the outside of the door[...]

7 Figure 2 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Ground Receptacle Opening for Power Cord 4 HOOD EXHAUST DUCT When the hood is vented to the outside, a hood exhaust duct is required. All ductwork must be metal; absolutely do not use plastic duct. Check that all connections are made securely . Please read the following carefully: Exhaust connec[...]

8 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS • Phillips Screwdriver • Electric Drill • 1/2 ” , 5/8 ” and 3/32 ” Drill Bits • 1-1/2 ” Wood Bit or Metal Hole Cutter (if metal cabinet is used) • Saw to cut exhaust opening (if needed) • Protective Drop Cloth for product and range - you may also use carton for protection • Scissors[...]

9 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn oven on the side. See Figure 5. 2. Follow steps (A)-(D) to remove mounting plate from the back of the oven as shown in Figure 5. (A) Release mounting plate by pulling out the lever that is on the bottom of the oven. See Figure 6. (B) When lever is out, pull that side of the mounting plate away fr[...]

10 8 VENTILA TION SYSTEM (PREP ARING OVEN FOR INST ALLA TION) This Microwave Oven/Hood is designed for adaptation to three types of hood ventilation systems. Select the type required for your installation. Recirculating — non-vented, ductless. Follow installation procedure (A). Recirculating requires the use of the Charcoal Filter , which has alr[...]

11 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (C) VERTICAL EXHAUST: OUTSIDE VENTILATION 1. Remove and save 2 screws from back edge and 3 screws from the top center of the Fan Cover Bracket. Remove Fan Cover Bracket by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow on the Fan Cover Bracket as shown in Figure 1 1. 2. Lift Hood Fan Unit carefully a[...]

12 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 9 OVEN INST ALLA TION THIS OVEN CANNOT BE PROPERL Y INST ALLED WITHOUT REFERRING TO THE MOUNTING INSTRUC- TIONS FOUND ON W ALL AND TOP CABINET TEMPLA TES. THE NEXT STEP IS TO READ AND FOLLOW MOUNTING INFORMA TION ON WALL AND TOP CABINET TEMPLA TES. THIS OVEN MUST BE A TT ACHED TO A T LEAST ONE W ALL STU[...]

13 UNP ACKING AND INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Top Side Cutting Line Figure 21 (A) (B) Figure 20 Figure 22 10 PREP ARA TION AND USE OF THE CAR TON TO ASSIST IN THE INST ALLA TION OF THE MICROWA VE OVEN Utilization of the carton may make installation easier . 1. Place carton upside down. See Figure 20. 2. Using cutting line around the carton, cut int[...]

14 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 33. 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 [...]

15 INFORMA TION 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 ove[...]

16 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. • W ax paper can be used for cooking and reheating. • Plastic wrap that is specially marked for micro- wave use can be used for cooking and re[...]

17 ABOUT MICROW A VE COOKING • Arrange food carefully . Place thickest areas towards outside of dish. • Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. • Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cook- book for suggestions: paper towels, wax paper , micr[...]

18 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 [...]

19 CONTROL P ANEL P AR T NAMES Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 28 31 30 23 20 31 29 29 Words in the lower portion of the display will light to indicate what function is in progress. 24 27 31 20 31 21 R-1510 / R-1511/ R-1512/ R-1514 1.1 R-1510/11/12/14#349 4[...]

20 BEFORE OPERA TING This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time, will appear in the display . T ouch the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time. ERROR • 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:[...]

21 PROCEDURE DISPLA Y 1 3 2 Touch 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 cookb[...]

22 SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOK Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for various foods and quantities. Using Sensor Settings: 1. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using Sensor Cook. 2. Be su[...]

23 SPECIAL FEA TURES INST ANT SENSOR Instant Sensor allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. • Suppose you want to cook 2 baked potatoes. INST ANT SENSOR CHART NOTE: 1. Instant Sensor can be programmed with More or Less T ime Adjustment. See page 31. 2 . The final result will vary according to the food co[...]

24 2. RICE 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 SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOK CENTER Y ou can cook many foods by touching the Sensor Cook Center pad and the food number . Y ou don’t need to calculate cooking time or power level. • Suppose you[...]

25 SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOKING RECIPES Mexican Seasoned Potatoes Makes 6 to 8 servings 4 medium baking potatoes (8 ounces each) 1 / 2 teaspoon oregano leaves 1 / 4 cup olive oil 1 / 4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon instant minced onion 1 / 2 teaspoon salt 1 / 2 teaspoon chili powder 1 Cut each potato lengthwise into 4 equal wedges. Place p[...]

26 SPECIAL FEA TURES Glazed Apple Slices Makes 6 to 8 servings 1/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons apricot preserves 4 baking apples (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg sliced into 8 pieces each 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons chopped green pistachi[...]

27 SPECIAL FEA TURES REHEA T Reheat allows you to heat three of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. • Suppose you want to heat 2 fresh rolls or muffins. PROCEDURE DISPLA Y Select desired setting. Touch FRESH ROLLS/MUFFINS pad 2 times. FRESH ROLLS/ MUFFINS 2 PCS COOK LBS HELP NOTE: 1 . T o increase quantity , touch chosen pad until numbe[...]

28 SPECIAL FEA TURES 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). Touch DEFROST CENTER pad and the desired number for foo[...]

29 SPECIAL FEA TURES KEEP W ARM PLUS KEEP WARM PLUS allows you to keep food warm for 30 minutes. DIRECT USE • Suppose you want to keep a cup of soup warm for 30 minutes. PROCEDURE PROCEDURE 1 Enter cooking time. 2 Touch POWER LEVEL pad 4 times for 70% power. 5 Touch START/MINUTE PLUS pad. POWER LEVEL x 4 3 Touch KEEP WARM PLUS pad. WITH MANUAL CO[...]

30 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES CUSTOM HELP Custom Help provides 4 features that make using your oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the interactive display . 1. CHILD LOCK The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. T o set, tou[...]

31 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 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. I[...]

32 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 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 spi[...]

33 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 14 for ordering information. 1. Disconnect power to the oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging. 2. Remove the th[...]

34 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 left side of louver.) C Doe[...]

35 PERSONAL RECIPES AND NOTES I have enclosed a check made payable to Sharp Accessories & Supplies Center. Please bill my VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS Acct. No. _______________________________________ Expiration date _____ / _____ Signature_________________________________________________________________ (All credit card orders must be sign[...]

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38 SENSOR COOK CENTER T ABLA TIPO DE COMIDA CANTIDAD 1. GROUND MEA T 2. RICE 3. FISH/SEAFOOD 4. FROZEN ENTREES 5. CHICKEN BREAST 6. FROZEN VEGET ABLES 0,25 a 2,0 libras 0,5 a 2,0 tazas 0,25 a 2,0 libras 6 a 17 onzas 0,5 a 2,0 libras 0,25 a 1,25 libras REHEA T T ABLA TIPO DE COMIDA CANTIDAD FRESH ROLLS/MUFFINS BEVERAGE FROZEN ROLLS/MUFFINS 1 a 8 0,5[...]

39 HOT W A TER HOT WATER 1 Pulse la tecla HOT W A TER tres veces para calentar 3 tazas con agua o manténgalo presionado hasta que la cantidad requerida aparezca en pantalla. 2 Pulse la tecla ST ART/ MINUTE PLUS . GUIA AUTO-TOUCH START MINUTE PLUS DEFROST CENTER 1 Pulse la tecla DEFROST CENTER y el numero 2 para Bistec/Costillas. Ingrese el peso co[...]

FOOD AMOUNT FOOD AMOUNT FOOD AMOUNT REHEA T POPCORN BAKED POT A TOES FRESH VEGET ABLES 4 - 36 oz 2.85 - 3.5 oz bag (reg.) 1.5 - 1.75 oz bag (snack) 1 - 6 med. .25 - 2.0 lb (soft) .25 - 1.5 lb (hard) INST ANT SENSOR CHART INST ANT SENSOR 1 T ouch BAKED POT A TOES pad. 2 T ouch ST ART/MINUTE PLUS pad. BAKED POTATOES TINSEB349MRK0 ® SHARP ELECTRONICS[...]