OVER THE RANGE MODELS R-1405, R-1406 318-3_1405,06 manual.
F O R C U S T O M E R A S S I S TA N C E 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.
CONTENTS For Customer Assistance........................... 2 Special Features ......................................... 22-25 Precautions to Avoid Possible Popcorn ..................................................... 22 Exposure to Excessive Reheat . ..................................................... 22-23 Microwave Energy . ................................. 2 Cook .......................................................... 24 Defrost . .....................................................
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 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 remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.
I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING - To 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. combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. c.
U N P A C K I N G A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N instructions UNPACKING AND EXAMINING YOUR 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, WALL and TOP CABINET TEMPLATE, Turntable, and Turntable Support. SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. 1. Remove the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. 2.
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 TOOLS RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION • Protective Drop Cloth for product and range - you may also use carton for protection • Scissors • Pencil • Measure • Tape • 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) 6 INSTALLATION HARDWARE The INSTALLATION HARDWARE items 1 - 5 are in a small bag. Items 6 - 9 are packed separately.
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 VENTILATION SYSTEM (PREPARING OVEN FOR INSTALLATION) 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 already been installed in the oven. Horizontal Exhaust — outside ventilation. Follow installation procedure (B).
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 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 9. 2. Lift Hood Fan Unit carefully and slip wires out of cavity. See Figure 10. CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch hood fan wiring. 3.
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 OVEN INSTALLATION THIS OVEN CANNOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED WITHOUT REFERRING TO THE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOUND ON WALL AND TOP CABINET TEMPLATES. THE NEXT STEP IS TO READ AND FOLLOW MOUNTING INFORMATION ON WALL AND TOP CABINET TEMPLATES. THIS OVEN MUST BE ATTACHED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD. SEE WALL CONSTRUCTION ON PAGE 6. WHEN DONE WITH TEMPLATES, PROCEED TO MOUNTING SCALE PLATE SECTION. MOUNTING SCALE PLATE Attach 2 Scale Plates 8 with tape (not included).
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10 PREPARATION AND USE OF THE CARTON TO ASSIST IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN Utilization of the carton may make installation easier. 1. Place carton upside down. See Figure 18. 2. Using cutting line around the carton, cut into two pieces (A) and (B). See Figure 19. 3. Position oven to assist in mounting to the wall. See Figure 20. Figure 18 Top Side Figure 19 Cutting Line (A) (B) Figure 20 12 318-3_1405,06 manual.
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 MOUNTING OVEN TO THE WALL Two people are recommended to attach the Microwave Oven/Hood to the Mounting Plate. 1. Thread the Power Supply Cord through the hole made in the bottom of the top cabinet. 2. Lift and tilt the oven forward. Hook the back bottom of the oven to the bottom of the Mounting Plate. See Figure 21. 3. Lift the front of the oven up to the bottom of the cabinet.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Two optional accessories are available for this oven. 1. Charcoal Filter (RK-250). This is required when hood exhaust is recirculated. See Charcoal Filter on page 27. If dealer does not stock this item, it can be ordered by calling 1-800-237-4277. 2. Filler Panel Kit. For use when the oven is installed in a 36-inch or 42-inch wide opening. The metal filler panels come in 3-inch wide pairs for 36-inch and 6-inch wide pairs for 42-inch wide opening.
I N F O R M AT I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W About Your Oven This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating. 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 Sharp Carousel Microwave Cookbook. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking.
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW About Utensils and Coverings The following coverings are ideal: It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. • Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. • Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING • Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish. • Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside. • Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. • Add standing time. Remove food from oven and stir, if possible.
PART NAMES FRONT VIEW 10 7 2 12 8 9 6 1 11 4 BOTTOM VIEW 3 5 14 13 6 (Front of Microwave) (Rear of Microwave) 15 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 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 4 Turntable 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 closed.
PART NAMES CONTROL PANEL Words in the lower portion of the display will light to indicate what function is in progress. Indicators 22 22-23 24 25 21 26 20 20 26 27 27 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 19 318-3_1405,06 manual.
before operating • 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: 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display will then begin flashing 8 8 : 8 8 . 2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. : will appear. 3. Set clock. TO SET THE CLOCK • Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12:30 (A.M. or P.M.). PROCEDURE 1 Timer Clock This is a 12 hour clock.
manual operation TIME COOKING • Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%. PROCEDURE Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. 1 5 • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. PROCEDURE 1 5 0 2 2 15 . 0 0 Enter cooking time. START MINUTE PLUS 3 COOK DEFROST 4 There are eleven preset power levels.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S POPCORN The POPCORN setting automatically provides the correct cooking time for most brands of microwave popcorn. You 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. • Touch Popcorn once for 3.5 oz bag (regular). • Touch Popcorn twice within 2 seconds for 2.85 - 3.5 oz bag (light regular). • Touch Popcorn three times within 2 seconds for 1.5 or 1.75 oz bag (snack).
SPECIAL FEATURES REHEAT Chart FOOD 1. Dinner Plate 2. Beverage PROCEDURE AMOUNT 1 plate Use this setting 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 PLATE ONLY. After cooking, check that food is very hot throughout and that the bottom center of the plate is very hot.
SPECIAL FEATURES COOK COOK automatically computes the correct cooking time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart below. 4 START MINUTE PLUS Touch START pad. • Suppose you want to cook 3 medium baked potatoes. PROCEDURE D I S P L AY COOK FOOD 1 TIPS: Foods can be covered with wax paper or vented plastic wrap. Temperatures of foods covered with plastic wrap tend to be slightly higher than those covered with wax paper. Touch COOK once. 2 1 Select desired Cook setting.
SPECIAL FEATURES DEFROST 5 DEFROST automatically defrosts all the foods shown in the DEFROST CHART below. Round the weight to the nearest tenth of a pound. To enter weight, touch DEFROST and number pad for desired food then number pads for weight. MINUTE PLUS 6 • Suppose you want to defrost a 3.0 pound steak . PROCEDURE 1 DEFROST START MINUTE PLUS FOOD NO. LBS. CUPS OZ. 4 2 2 NO. LBS. CUPS OZ. Touch number 2 for Steaks/Chops 3 3.0 NO. LBS. CUPS OZ.
other con v enient features Multiple Sequence Cooking More or Less Time Adjustment Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically. Should you discover that you like any of the Cook, Defrost, Reheat or Popcorn settings slightly more done, touch the POWER LEVEL pad once after touching your choice of pads or before touching START pad. The display will show MORE .
other con v enient features Demonstration Mode Audible Signal Elimination To demonstrate, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number 0 and then touch the START pad and hold for three seconds. DEMO will appear in the display. Cooking operations and specific special features can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For example, touch MINUTE PLUS pad and the display will show End .
CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. Exterior Waveguide Cover 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. The waveguide cover is located on the right side wall of the oven cavity. It is made from mica so requires special care.
SERVICE 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? (Put your hand over the left side of louver.) YES _______ NO _______ C Does the turntable rotate? (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S R-1405, R-1406 AC Line Voltage: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: 1640 watts, 14.0 amps. Output Power:* 950 watts Frequency: 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions: 29 15/16"(W) x 16 1/4"(H) x 15 9/16"(D) Cavity Dimensions: 17 1/2"(W) x 9 7/8"(H) x 14 15/16"(D) Oven Capacity:** 1.4 Cu. Ft. Cooking Uniformity: Turntable, diameter 14 1/8" & Stirrer Fan Weight: Approx.
GUIA AUTO-TOUCH Para mayor informacion y precauciones de seguridad, consulte el Manual de Operaciones. COOK PONER LA HORA Si aparece 88:88 en la pantalla, primero oprima "STOP/CLEAR". Timer 1 Oprima TIMER/Clock. Clock 2 Ponga la hors correcta del dia oprimiendo los numeros en 1 2 3 0 secuencia (Ej: 12:30). Timer 3 Oprima TIMER/Clock otra vez. Clock 1 Pulse el botón COOK. 2 Seleccione el programa deseado en el configuración de COOK (Ex: Pulse 2 para cocinar 1 taza de verdura fresca.
AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. SET CLOCK COOK If 88:88 is in the display, first touch Stop/Clear. 1 Touch COOK pad. Timer Clock 1 Touch TIMER/Clock pad. 1 2 3 0 2 Enter correct time of the day by touching numbers in sequence. (Ex: 12:30) 3 Touch TIMER/Clock pad again. COOK CHART High Power Cooking 1 Enter cooking time by touching number pads. (Ex: 1 min. 30 sec.) 2 Touch START pad.
