Sharp R-1612 manual

Sensor r eheat Bak ed potatoes Frozen en tr ees Frozen sn acks P opcorn .... Breakf ast Bar Lun ch on the Run One Dish Dinners SuperDefrost CompuDefrost Beverag e Center[...]

TO PHONE: DIAL 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277) for : SERVICE (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer) P ARTS (for your authorized parts distributor) ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER INFORMA TION DIAL 1-800-642-2122 for : ACCESSORIES and COOKBOOK DIAL (201)529-8703 for : COOKING ASSIST ANCE TO WRITE: For cooking and operation questions: Susan Edwards/T est Kitchen[...]

1 CONTENTS For Customer Assistance .... Inside Front Cover Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ............ Inside Front Cover Contents ...................................................... 1 Consumer Limited Warranty ..................... 2 Product Information Card .......................... 2 Important Safety Ins[...]

2 CONSUMER LIMITED W ARRANTY 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 p[...]

3 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 . Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and[...]

4 Unpacking and Examining Y our Oven Carefully remove oven from carton. Be sure to remove the turntable support and place it in the oven. SA VE THE CARTON AS IT MA Y MAKE INST ALLA TION EASIER. Remove: 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WA VEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the ceiling in the oven cavit[...]

5 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 29 and 30 for ordering the Ultimate Accessory , the SHARP CAROUSEL MICROW A VE COOKB[...]

6 ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS 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[...]

7 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 , micro[...]

8 P AR T NAMES 1 Oven door with see-through window 2 Door hinges 3 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 4 T urntable 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 WORK LIGHT pad Press the WORK LIGHT pad to turn l[...]

9 R-1610 / R-1611 / R-1612 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information. TOUCH CONTROL P ANEL The 2-line, 16-digit Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows cooking hints. When HELP is lighted in the display, touch the CUSTOM HELP pad to read a specific hi[...]

10 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. • If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should be interrupted, the display will inter- mittently show SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST . PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK after the power is rein[...]

11 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. • Suppose you want to cook lasagna in a 13 x 9 x 2 casserole for 45 minu[...]

12 SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOKING 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 Cooking. 2.[...]

13 SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOKING CHAR T FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Popcorn 1 package 3.0 - 3.5 oz (Regular) 1.5 - 1.75 oz (Snack) Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. T ry several brands to decide which you like the best. Press Popcorn pad and the number 1 for regular size bags. Press Popcorn pad and num- ber 2 for snack size bags. Do no[...]

14 SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOKING CHAR T (CONTINUED) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Use boneless breast of chicken or turkey . Cover with vented plastic wrap. T ouch Poultry , number 1 and ST AR T/T ouch On pads. When oven stops, rearrange. Re-cover and touch ST ART/T ouch On pad. After cooking, let stand, covered, 3-5 minutes. Poultry should be 160 ° F.[...]

15 1 carton (3 ounces) orange flavored gelatin 1 / 2 pint whipping cream, whipped or 1 carton (8 ounces) non-dairy whipped topping SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (CONTINUED) Shrimp Pasta Sauce Makes 4 servings 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups canned tomato puree 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 / 2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil le[...]

16 SPECIAL FEA TURES SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (CONTINUED) 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 wed[...]

17 Place bacon on paper plate, lined with paper towel. Bacon should not extend over the rim of plate. Cover with another paper towel. Allow bacon to stand a few minutes after removing from the oven to com- plete the cooking. 2. Bacon 2 - 6 strips Use individual packets or bulk cereal in your favorite variety: oatmeal, oat bran, cream of wheat, fari[...]

18 FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE This setting works well for frozen breakfast entrees, pancakes, waffles, burritos etc. Follow manufacturer ’s directions for how to prepare for microwaving. Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes after cooking. 5. Frozen breakfast foods* 1 (3 - 6 oz) SPECIAL FEA TURES BREAKF AST BAR CHAR T (CONTINUED) Lunch on the Run is for cooki[...]

19 SPECIAL FEA TURES LUNCH ON THE RUN CHART (CONTINUED) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Use for frozen microwave pizza. Remove from package and unwrap. Follow package directions for use of package and/or silver crisping disk. 4. Microwave pizza 1 (6 - 8 oz) Use for frozen microwaveable sandwiches. Remove from pack- age and follow directions for placing in th[...]

20 SPECIAL FEA TURES Yellow Rice with Chicken Place in a 3 quart casserole: 1 package (5 - 8 ounces) yellow rice mix with flavor packet 2 cups chicken broth Stir well and cover. Touch One Dish Dinners 3 times and touch START/Touch On . At pause, stir well and add: 1 cup frozen peas 1 red pepper, diced 1 1 / 4 pounds boneless chicken cutlets, sliced[...]

21 SPECIAL FEA TURES 5. VEGET ARIAN DINNER Garden Au Gratin Place in a 3 quart casserole: 1 1 / 2 pounds baking potatoes, cut into eighths, thinly sliced 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon thyme leaves Stir well and cover. Touch One Dish Dinners 6 times and touch START/Touch On . At pause, stir well and add: 1 [...]

22 SPECIAL FEA TURES FOOD AMOUNT SUPER DEFROST CHAR T (CONTINUED) PROCEDURE At pause, turn over and separate into pieces. At end, let stand, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes. 2. Boneless poultry 1.0 lb At pause, turn over and separate into pieces. At end, let stand, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes. 3. Bone-in chicken pieces 2.0 lb NOTE: SuperDefrost provide[...]

23 FOOD AMOUNT COMPU DEFROST CHART (CONTINUED) PROCEDURE After audible signal, stir if possible. At end, stir well and let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. 5. Casserole 2 - 6 cups After audible signal, stir if possible. At end, stir well and let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. 6. Soup 1 - 6 cups NOTE: Check foods when oven signals. After f[...]

24 MEMOR Y COOK TO SET MEMORY COOK Memory Cook allows you to set 1 set of cooking in- structions in memory for quick recall. • Suppose you want to program into Memory Cook your favorite cooking instructions for Nachos: 1 minute and 45 seconds at 70% power . Enter cooking time. PROCEDURE DISPLA Y 1 2 3 4 Touch Power Level pad. Enter number 7 for p[...]

25 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES LANGUAGE ST ANDARD OF WEIGHT NUMBER Once English LBS ENGLISH LB T wice English KG ENGLISH KG 3 times Spanish LBS ESP ANOL LB 4 times Spanish KG ESP ANOL KG 5 times French LBS FRANCAIS LB 6 times French KG FRANCAIS KG DISPLA Y NOTE: 1. Auto Start can be used for manual cooking if clock is set. 2 . If the oven door is op[...]

26 OTHER CONVENIENT FEA TURES NOTE: 1. Note time it takes for frequently used foods and program that time in the future. 2. T ouch ST ART/T ouch On pad within 1 minute after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the Stop/Clear pad. 3. T ouch On can only be used 3 times in a row . If more times are needed, open and close door or touch St[...]

27 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[...]

28 CHARCOAL FIL TER Charcoal Filter , Sharp Part number RK-230 which was enclosed with your oven, is used for nonvented, recir- culated installation. The filter should be changed every 6 to 12 months depending on use. See page 4 for or- dering information. 1. Disconnect power to the oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging. 2. Remove the [...]

29 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 30. 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[...]

30 Cut along this line. 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 [...]

31 BREAKF AST BAR 1 T oque el botón Breakfast Bar . 2 Seleccione la comida deseada. (Ej: toque el botón Breakfast Bar 3 veces más para cereales calientes.) 3 T oque el botón número 2 para dos raciones. 4 T oque el botón ST ART/T ouch On . T ABLA BREAKF AST BAR ALIMENTO CANTIDAD 1 - 9 huevos 2 - 6 rebanadas 1 - 6 porciones 1 - 8 piezas 1 (3 - [...]

32 Carousel ® y Auto-Touch ® son marcas registradas de Sharp Corporation. GUÍA AUTO-TOUCH ® T ABLA BEVERAGE CENTER ALIMENTO CANTIDAD 1 - 4 tazas .5 - 2.0 tazas 1. Hacer café o té 2. Recalentar T ABLA LUNCH ON THE RUN ALIMENTO CANTIDAD 1. Comida en una taza 2. Hot dog en su pan 3. Sopa 4. Pizza de microondas 5. Emparedado LUNCH ON THE RUN 1 T [...]

33 LUNCH ON THE RUN 1 T ouch Lunch on the Run pad. 2 Select desired food. (Ex: touch Lunch on the Run pad 3 more times for soup.) 3 T ouch ST ART /T ouch On pad. x3 LUNCH ON THE RUN CHART FOOD AMOUNT 1 cup (6 - 8 oz) 1 - 4 1 - 6 cups 1 (6 - 8 oz) 1 (3 - 6 oz) 1. Meal in a cup 2. Hot dogs in buns 3. Soup 4. Microwave pizza 5. Frozen sandwich ONE DIS[...]

Kitchen Timer Clock Kitchen Timer Clock ® SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2135 TINSEB235MRR0 Printed in USA Carousel ® and Auto-touch ® are registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation. AUTO-TOUCH ® GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. Continuously touch ST ART/T o[...]