® T OA S T E R OV E N W IT H M I C R O W A V E OPE R A T ION M A NU A L ** DRAFT ** ® MOD E L R - 55T S C ONT E NT S • 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...
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IMPOR T A NT SA F E T Y INST R UC T IONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WA RNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to sive microwave energy: exces- b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. c.
UNPA C K ING A ND INST A L L A T ION INST R UC T IONS U npacki ng and E xami ni ng Y our Ov en oven and contact your dealer or SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER. 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.
INF OR MA T ION Y OU NE E D T O K NOW A B OU T Y OU R OV E N ally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones. Vents on the oven back must not be blocked. This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. Good recipes are included in this operation manual. Check them as well as this section for cooking principles, techniques, hints. After using, the cooling fan may come on to cool the oven cavity.
INFORMA TION Y OU NEED TO K NOW A B OU T U T E NS IL S A ND C OV E R ING S It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new convection microwave oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode. Utensils and Coverings Microwave Only Grill, Bake Aluminum foil Yes Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on food can be used to shield areas from cooking or defrosting too quickly.
INFORMA TION Y OU NEED TO K NOW Utensils and Coverings Microwave-safe plastic containers Microwave Only Grill, Bake Yes Use for reheating and defrosting. Some No microwave-safe plastics are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content. Follow manufacturer's directions. Yes Yes Plastic wrap Yes Use brands specially marked for microwave use. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape.
INFORMA TION Y OU NEED TO K NOW A B OU T M IC R OW A V E C OOK ING ･ 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 cookbook for suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
PA R T NA ME S M IC R OW A V E OV E N PA R T S 11 9 12 5 15 8 14 4 7 1 10 3 2 6 13 3 1 Door opening 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 or for the menus specified in this manual. 2 Oven door with see-through window 3 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed.
PART NAMES R -55T S 12, 14 12, 15 12, 13 10, 12, 21 10 12 11 16 - 17 10, 20, 21 10, 20 10 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information.
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 M IC R OW A V E T IM E C OOK ING ･ Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. Your oven can be programmed for 95 minutes (95.00) using the TIME controller. The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes.
MANUAL OPERATION G R IL L C OND IT ION T H E H E A T E R S Use the GRILL setting for steaks, chops, chicken pieces and many other foods. Your oven has 2 grill heaters, and 2 grill cooking modes. Select the desired grill mode by touching GRILL to the desired mode. See below chart. You can enter cooking time up to 30 minutes. You may detect smoke or a burning smell when using the oven the first time. This is normal and not a sign that the oven is out of order.
SPE C IA L F E A T UR E S MANUAL OPERATION BA K E A U T OM A T IC C OOK ING Use the BAKE setting for cakes, breads and many other foods. This microwave oven has 4 pre-set oven temperatures which use a combination of the top and bottom heaters. The BAKE is preprogrammed preheating.
SPECIAL FEATURES A U T OM A T IC T OA S T C H A R T ME NU PR OC E DUR E Remove the turntable from the oven. AT-1 Bread Number of Bars 1 2 3 4 5 Cooking Time 3 min. 40 sec. 4 min. 4 min. 20 sec. 4 min. 40 sec. 5 min. Recommended Quantity/ Menu 1 - 4 slices Remove the turntable from the oven. AT-2 Bagles Number of Bars 1 2 3 4 5 Cooking Time 4min. 4 min. 15 sec. 4 min. 30 sec. 4 min. 50 sec. 5 min. 20sec.
SPECIAL FEATURES A U T OM A T IC S NA C K C H A R T ME NU PR OC E DUR E AS-1 French Fries Number of Bars 1 2 3 4 5 Cooking Time 15 min. 30 sec. 16 min. 30 sec. 17 min. 30 sec. 18 min. 18 min. 30 sec. Recommended Quantity/ Menu 1/2 lb Frech fries AS-2 Frozen Pizza Number of Bars 1 2 3 4 5 Cooking Time 13min. 14 min. 15 min. 16 min. 20 min. Recommended Quantity/ Menu 5-7 oz frozen pizza 14 oz frozen pizza AS-3 Hamburgers Number Cooking Time of Bars 1 15 min. 2 16 min. 3 18 min. 4 20 min.
SPECIAL FEATURES A U T OM A T IC B A K E C H A R T ME NU PR OC E DUR E AB-1 Baked Potatoes Number of Bars 1 2 3 4 5 Cooking Time 14 min. 16 min. 17 min. 18 min. 20 min. Recommended Quantity/ Menu 1 medium 2 medium Preheat is preprogrammed for this menu. ADD FOOF AFTER PREHEATING. AB-2 Biscuits Number Cooking Time of Bars 8 min. 1 9 min. 2 Recommended Quantity/ Menu 3 10 min. Convenience refrigerated baked at 400 or450°F Home made 4 11 min. Convenience frozen 5 12 min.
SPECIAL FEATURES INS T A NT A C T ION Instant Action allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. NOT E : ･ Suppose you want to reheat 1 cup of beverage. 1. To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until number in display is same as desired quantity to cook. Ex: touch FRESH VEGETABLES pad twice for 2 cups of fresh vegetables. More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart should be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook.
SPECIAL FEATURES INS T A NT A C T ION C H A R T (continued) F OOD BEVERAGE Frozen Entrees .5 - 2 cups 3-10 oz. 3-6 oz. 7-10 oz. Fresh Vegetables PR OC E DUR E A MOUNT 1- 2 cups This setting is good for restoring cooled beverage to a better drinking temperature. Stir liquid briskly before and after heating to avoid “eruption”. You can reheat .5 cup, 1 cup, 1.5 cups and 2 cups beverage by touching BEVERAGE. Use for frozen, convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most brands.
SPECIAL FEATURES E X PR E S S D E F R OS T Express Defrost automatically defrosts all the foods shown in the EXPRESS DEFROST CHART below. You can defrost .5 lb, .7 lb, 1.0 lb, 1.3 lb, 1.5 lb, 1.7 lb and 2.0 lb food by touching EXPRESS DEFROST. (Ex: touch twice for .7 lb.) • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steaks. Enter desired weight by touching EXPRESS DEFROST. (Ex: Touch 7 times for 2.0 lb.) 1. Express Defrost can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 21. 2.
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S M A NU A L D E F R OS T If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the EXPRESS DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in the “Amount” column on the EXPRESS DEFROST CHART, you need to defrost manually. You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using 30% Power Level. See page 10. Estimate defrosting time and press MICRO 4 times for 30% when you select the power level.
OT HE R C ONV E NIE NT F E A T UR E S M U L T IPL E S E QU E NC E C OOK I NG E X T E ND T H E C OOK ING T IME Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically. 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. After cooking you can extend the cooking time with the last setting. The maximum extending time is 10 minutes.
OTHER CONV ENIENT FEATURES M OR E OR L E S S T IM E A D J U S T M E NT A U D IB L E S IG NA L N A T I ON E L IM I- Should you discover that you like any of the Instant Action or Express Defrost settings slightly more done, rotate the TIME controller clockwise until desired Time bar appears before touching START. If you wish to have the oven operate with no audible signals, touch TIMER/CLOCK, adjust TIME controller to 5 and then touch the START and hold for three seconds.
CL E A NING A ND CA R E Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. Ensure the oven is completly cool before cleaning. E x teri or The outside surface is painted. Clean the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Wipe off the dust of the ventilation openings and power supply plug. Do not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner. D oor Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters.
SE R V ICE CA L L CHE CK Please check the following before calling for service: 1. 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 MICRO 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.
SPE C IF IC A T IONS AC Line Voltage: AC Power Required: Microwave Grill/Bake Output Power: Microwave Top heater Bottom heater Frequency: Outside Dimensions: Cavity Dimensions: Oven Capacity Cooking Uniformity: Weight: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only 980 W 8.5A 1300W 10.8 A 650 W* (IEC Test Procedure) 760 W 510 W 2450 MHz 17-3/4"(W) x 11-1/2"(H) x 15-1/4"(D) 11-1/4"(W) x 5-7/8"(H) x 11-5/8"(D) Approx. 0.5 Cu. Ft. Turntable system Approx.
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