Sharp R-530EKT manual

R-530E Followed by letter indi cating color S=stainless, K=black, W=white[...]

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 _______[...]

1 CONTENTS OF OPERA TION MANUAL & COOkINg gUIDE For Customer Assistance .... Inside Front Cover Precautions to A void Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ............. Inside Front Cover Contents ...................................................... 1 Limited W arranty ........................................ 2 Product Information [...]

2 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 [...]

3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY 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: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. RE AD ALL INSTR UCT IONS BEFOR E USI NG THE APPLIANCE. 2. Rea[...]

4 Unpacking and Examining Y our Oven Remove: 1. all pa cking materia ls from in side the o ven cavity; however , DO NOT REMOVE THE WA VEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read enclosures and SA VE the Operation Manual. 2. the feature sticker , if there is one, from the outside of the door . Check the oven for any damage, such a[...]

5 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 e[...]

6 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 30 and 31 for ordering the Sharp Microwave Oven Cookbook. NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turnta[...]

7 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 27 for[...]

8 INFORMA TION YOU NEED TO kNOW 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: [...]

9 P ART NAMES 1 One touch door open button Push to open door . 2 Oven door with see-through window 3 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 4 Door hinges 5 Door seals and sealing surfaces 6 T urntable motor shaft 7 Removable turntable support Carefully place the turntable support in the center of the oven [...]

10 P ART NAMES Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. CONTROL P ANEL 13-17 27 18-25 26 28 27 12, 26 11 28 11[...]

1 1 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 reins[...]

12 MANUAL OPERA TION TIME COOKING Y our oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 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 DISPLA Y 1 2 PROCEDURE DISPLA Y 1 3 2 T ouch Power Level pad eight times or hold down until the desired power app[...]

13 SENSOR COOkINg Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (mois ture 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. Be sure the ext[...]

14 SENSOR COOkINg SENSOR COOKING CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to be re- heated. Flatten, if possible. Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper . Use covers such as plastic wrap or lids with larger quanti- ties of more dense foods such as stews. After reheating, stir well, if possible. Foods sho[...]

15 Frozen snacks Use for frozen French fries, cheese sticks, appetizers etc. Re- move from outer package. Follow package directions for how to wrap or cover . Be careful when removing from the oven as snack may be very hot. 3 - 8 oz SENSOR COOkINg SENSOR COOKING CHART (CONTINUED) F O O D AMOUNT PROCEDURE Use boneless breast of chicken or turkey . C[...]

16 SENSOR COOkINg SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (CONTINUED) Shrimp Pasta Sauce Makes 4 servings 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 2 bunches) 2 cups canned tomato puree 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste salt and pepper to taste 1 / 2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves Parmesan cheese 1 / 2 teasp[...]

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

18 LET'S COOk 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 complete the cooking. 2. BACON 2 - 6 slices • Suppose you want to use Breakfast to cook 2 serv- ings of hot cereal. BREAKF AST AND [...]

19 F O O D 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 coo king. 5. FROZEN BREAKF AST FOODS* 1 (3 - 6 oz) LET'S COOk BREAKF AST CHAR T (CONTINUED) Use this pad to warm rolls, mu[...]

20 LET'S COOk 1. SAUCY CHICKEN 15 MINUTE RECIPES (RECIPES SERVE 6) 15 Minute Recipes and From the Pantry each offer five simple-to-prepare but great tasting meals. Follow the specific directions on the Recipe Card and in the Interactive Display . • Suppose you want to use 15 Minute Recipes to cook Saucy Chicken. 15 MINUTE RECIPES AND FROM [...]

21 LET'S COOk 3. FIEST A CHILI 4. GLAZED SALMON 1. Place in a 3 quart casserole: 1 1 / 4 pounds ground turkey 1 / 2 cup diced onions 1 / 2 cup diced red pepper Break up turkey and stir in onions and red pepper . Cover . T ouch 15 Minute Recipes, number 3 to se- lect FIEST A CHILI and then touch Start/T ouch On . 2. At pause, drain and add to t[...]

22 LET'S COOk FROM THE P ANTR Y (RECIPES SERVE 6) 1. BEEF WRAPS 1. Place in a 2-quart casserole: 1 pound ground beef Break apart and cover . T ouch From the Pantry , number 1 to select BEEF WRAPS and then touch Start/T ouch On . 2. At pause, drain fat and break ground beef into small pieces. Add to casserole: 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped [...]

23 NOTE: 1. T o defrost other foods above or below the weights allowed on the SUPER DEFROST and COMPU DEFROST CHARTS, use time and 30% power . See Manual Defrost on page 12. 2. Any sett ing in the Defr ost Cen ter can be prog ramm ed wi t h M o re o r L e ss Tim e A dj u st m en t . T ou c h t h e Power Leve l pad once or twice before touching Star[...]

24 LET'S COOk COMPU DEFROST CHART F O O D AMOUNT PROCEDURE Remove any thawed pieces after each stage. Let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. 4. GROUND MEA T .5 - 3.0 lb After each stage, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed por- tions, shield with sma ll flat pieces o f aluminu m foil. Remove any meat or fish that is almost defrosted.[...]

25 LET'S COOk SEE LABEL Beverage Center enables you to reheat coffee or tea to a more suitable drinking temperature or to make instant coffee or tea. • Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of coffee. BEVERAGE CENTER PROCEDURE DISPLA Y 1 T ouch Beverage Center pad. 2 NOTE: 1. Beverage Center can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. T[...]

26 KEEP W ARM PLUS Keep Warm Plus allows you to keep food warm up to 30 minutes. • Suppose you want to keep a cup of soup warm for 15 minutes. PROCEDURE 1 T ouch Keep W arm Plus pad. The oven will start automatically . The display will show 15.00 and count down. KEEP WARM will appear in the display every 10 seconds. NOTE: 1. T o use Keep Warm Plu[...]

27 OTHER CONvENIENT FEA TURES CUSTOM HELP Custom Help provides 4 features which make using your oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the interactive display . 1. CHILD LOCK The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation s u c h a s b y s m a l l c h i l d r e n . T h e o v e n c a n b e s e t so that the control panel is deactiv[...]

28 NOTE: T o cancel the Timer during programming , touch the Stop/Clear pad. HELP Each setting of Sensor Cooking provides a cooking hint. If you wish to check, touch CUSTOM HELP pad whenever HELP is lighted in the Interactive Display for these hints. TIMER/CLOCK • Suppose you want to time a 3-minute long distance phone call. T ouch Timer/Clock pa[...]

29 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 household or abrasive 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. Cleaners [...]

30 MICROW A VE OVEN COOKBOOK TO ORDER Simply call this toll-free number: 1-800-237-4277 . Please have your credit card ready . If you prefer to order by mail, complete and return the order form on page 31. Please include check or money order (payable to Sharp Electronics Corporation) for $14.00 plus $4.50 shipping & handling and tax, if applica[...]

31 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.[...]

32 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[...]

33 VEGET ABLE COOKING CHART vEgET ABLE AMOUNT COOkINg PROCEDURE MICROW A vE TIME A T HIgH (100%) ST ANDINg TIME, COvERED 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,[...]

34 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 . Co[...]

35 ALIMENTO CANTIDAD gUÍA AUTO-TOUCH Si desea leer información más completa y precauciones de seguridad para el manejo del horno, consulte el manual de operaciones. TOUCH ON T oque sin interrupción el botón que dice Start/T ouch On para cocinar con un 100% de potencia. En cuanto quite el dedo el horno se detendrá instantáneamente. Start T ou[...]

36 Carousel ® es una marca registrada de Sharp Corporation. gUÍA AUTO-TOUCH ALIMENTO CANTIDAD 1-4 tazas ,5-2,0 tazas 1. HACER CAFÉ O TÉ 2. RECALENT AR BREAKF AST (DESA YUNO) 1 T oque el botón Breakfast. 2 Seleccione la comida deseada. (Ej: toque el botón número 3 para cereales calientes.) 3 T oque el botón número 2 para dos raciones. 4 T o[...]

37 AUTO-TOUCH gUIDE BREAKF AST 1 T ouch Breakfast pad. 2 Select desired food. (Ex: touch the number 3 pad for hot ce- real.) 3 T ouch number 2 pad for 2 serv- ings. 4 T ouch Start/T ouch On pad. Breakfast Start T ouch On F O O D AMOUNT 1. SCRAMBLED EGGS 2. BACON 3. HOT CEREAL 4. HEA T ROLLS/MUFFINS 5. FROZEN BREAKF AST FOODS 1 - 9 eggs 2 - 6 slices[...]

FOOD AMOUNT 4. GROUND MEA T 5. STEAKS CHOPS OR FISH 6. CHICKEN PIECES 7. ROAST 8. CASSEROLE/SOUP AUTO-TOUCH gUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. Continuously touch Start/T ouch On pad for 100% power cooking. Remove finger and oven will stop instantly . TOUCH ON Start T ouch On F O O D AMOUNT P[...]