® M I C R O WAV E O V E N OPERATION MANUAL ® MODEL R-310E followed by letter indicating color K=black, W=white CONTENTS • Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ................................ Inside Front Cover • For Customer Assistance ... Inside Front Cover • Consumer Limited Warranty ................... 1 • Product Information Card ........................ 1 • Important Safety Instructions .................. 2 • Unpacking and Installation Instructions...
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.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN C O N S U M E R L I M I T E D WA R R A N T Y 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
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN I M P O R TA 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. 12. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN U N PA C K I N G A N D I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Remove: 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual. 2. the feature sticker, if there is one, from the outside of the door.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN 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 may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating. 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.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN 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.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN 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.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN PART NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS 5 10 9 13 8 1 6 4 12 7 3 2 11 3 1 Door handle Pull to open door. 8 Removable turntable Place the turntable on the turntable support securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. Only remove for cleaning. 2 Oven door with see-through window 3 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN PART NAMES R-310E 11 14 15 11-12 10-11 13 9,16 9,15,16 9 9 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN B E F O R E O P E R AT I N G M A N U A L O P E R AT I O N • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. TIME COOKING 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. • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S REHEAT CENTER Reheat Center automatically computes the correct warming time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart below. 4 Touch START pad. • Suppose you want to reheat 3 cups of soup. PROCEDURE D I S P L AY 1 NOTE: 1. To increase quantity, touch same number pad for chosen food until number in display is same as desired quantity. Ex: To increase the quantity for Soup, touch 2 repeatedly. RCTouch REHEAT CENTER once.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN SS PP E C I A L F E AA TT UU RR EE SS REHEAT CENTER CHART (continued) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 4. Fresh Rolls/Muffins 1 - 6 pcs. Use this pad to warm rolls, muffins, biscuits, bagels etc. Large items should be considered as 2 or 3 regular size. Arrange on plate; cover with paper towel. For refrigerated rolls or muffins, it may be necessary to double the entered amount to ensure the proper serving temperature. For example, enter quantity of 2 for 1 refrigerated muffin. 5.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN SPECIAL FEATURES INSTANT ACTION CHART (continued) FOOD Rice PROCEDURE AMOUNT .5 - 2.0 cups Place rice into a deep casserole and add double quantity of water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed. Rice Water Size of casserole .5 cup 1 cup 1.5 cups 2 cups Ground Meat .3-1.5 lb 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 1.5 quart 2 quart 2.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN SPECIAL FEATURES COMPU DEFROST CompuDefrost automatically defrosts all the foods shown in the COMPU DEFROST CHART below. NOTE: 1. CompuDefrost can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. Touch the POWER LEVEL pad once or twice after selecting the amount. See page 16. 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.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN SPECIAL FEATURES MANUAL DEFROST Always stop the oven periodically to remove or separate the portions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted at the end of the estimated defrosting time, program the oven in 1 minute increments at 30% until totally defrosted. If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the COMPU DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in the “Amount” column on the COMPU DEFROST CHART, you need to defrost manually.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN O T H E R C O N V E N I E N T F E AT U R E S MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING TIMER • Suppose you want to time a 3-minute long distance phone call. Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically. PROCEDURE Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one power level and then change to a different power level. Your oven can do this automatically. 1 Enter time. 2 Touch TIMER pad.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES MORE OR LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT AUDIBLE SIGNAL ELIMINATION Should you discover that you like any of the Instant Action, Reheat Center or CompuDefrost settings slightly more done, touch POWER LEVEL pad once after touching your choice of pads or before touching START pad. If you wish to have the oven operate with no audible signals, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number 5 and then touch the START pad and hold for three seconds.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. If possible, leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. 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.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN 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 rear ventilating openings.) YES _______ NO _______ C Does the turntable rotate? (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN S P E C I F I C AT I O N S AC Line Voltage: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: 1640W 14.2 amps. Output Power: ★ 1200W (IEC Test Procedure) Microwave Frequency: 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions: 201/2”(W) x 117/8”(H) x 171/8”(D) Cavity Dimensions: 143/4”(W) x 8 3/4”(H) x 153/4”(D) Oven Capacity: 1.2 Cu.Ft. Cooking Uniformity: Turntable system Weight: Approx.
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A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN GUIA AUTO-TOUCH Si desea leer información más completa y precauciones de seguridad para el manejo del horno, consulte el manual de operaciones PARA FIJAR LA HORA OPERACIÓN MANUAL Si en la pantalla se lee 88:88 toque primero Stop/ Clear. TIMER 1 Toque el botón que dice CLOCK. CLOCK 2 Ajuste el reloj en la hora correcta oprimiendo los botones numéricos 1 2 3 0 en el orden respectivo. (Ej: 12:30) TIMER 3 Toque nuevamente el botón que CLOCK dice CLOCK.
A34297,SEC R310EK/W O/M, EN AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. SET CLOCK MANUAL OPERATION If 88:88 is in the display, first touch Stop/Clear pad. High Power Cooking 1 Enter cooking time by touching number pads. (Ex: 1 min. 30 sec.) 1 3 0 1 2 3 0 2 Touch START pad. START TIMER CLOCK Variable Power Cooking TIMER CLOCK 1 Touch CLOCK pad. 2 Enter correct time of the day by touching numbers in sequence.