® M I C R O W AV E O V E N OPERATION MANUAL MODELS R-510D / R-410D Followed by letter indicating color K=black, W=white CONTENTS • For Customer Assistance ................. Inside Front Cover • Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ....................................... Inside Front Cover • Limited Warranty ............................................... 1 • Product Information Card ................................. 1 • Important Safety 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.
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 NT S A FETY IN S T RUCT I ON 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 immerse cord or plug in water. 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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 ease of use. It's wise, if possible, to have counter space on at least one side of the oven. Allow at least 2 inches on the sides, top and at the rear of the oven for air circulation. Do not place or install the oven in any area where heat and steam are generated; for example, next to or above a conventional gas or electric range or above a conventional wall oven.
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 15 and 16 for ordering the Ultimate Accessory, 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 MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS CONTROL PANEL 13 10 10 10-11 10-11 12 1 One touch door open button Push to open door. 2 Oven door with see-through window 3 Safety door latches 13 8 9 The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 8 4 Door hinges 5 Door seals and sealing surfaces 6 Turntable motor shaft R-510D/ R-410D 7 Removable turntable support Carefully place the turntable support in the center of the oven floor.
B E F O R E O P E R AT I N G • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time, ERROR will appear in the display. Touch the Stop/Clear pad and re-enter the time. • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: • If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should be interrupted, the display will intermittently show 8 8 : 8 8 after the power is reinstated.
M A N U A L O P E R AT I O N • Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%. 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. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. PROCEDURE 1 5 0 PROCEDURE 1 5 0 15 :00 Enter defrosting time. DISPLAY 0 0 DISPLAY 15 :00 2 Power Level 1P- Enter cooking time. Touch Power Level pad. 2 15.00 START 3 COOK DEFROST Touch START pad.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S INSTANT ACTION Instant Action allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. opening and closing the door or touching the Stop/ Clear pad. • Suppose you want to cook 3 medium baked potatoes. To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until number in display is same as desired quantity to cook. Ex: touch Baked Potatoes three times for three baked potatoes.
SPECIAL FEATURES INSTANT ACTION CHART (continued) FOOD Rolls/ muffins PROCEDURE AMOUNT 1-8 * 1-10 ** 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.
SPECIAL FEATURES COMPU DEFROST CompuDefrost automatically defrosts ground meat, steaks, chops and chicken pieces. • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak . PROCEDURE 1 COMPU DEFROST 2 x2 NO. LBS. CUPS OZ. CD-2 After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield any warm portions. Close the door. COOK DEFROST Touch START pad. C2 . 0 0 6 NO. LBS. CUPS OZ. C7. 1 0 START START After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as indicated in chart below. NOTE: COOK DEFROST 1.
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 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 Instant Action or CompuDefrost settings slightly more done, touch the Power Level pad once after touching your choice of pads. The display will show MORE .
O T H E R C O N V E N I E N T F E AT U R E S CHILD LOCK DEMONSTRATION MODE The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. To demonstrate, touch Timer/Clock pad, 0 and then touch 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 1 : 0 0 and count down quickly to 0 and the End .
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.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S R-410D R-510D AC Line Voltage: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: 1650 watts, 14.0 amps. 1650 watts, 14.0 amps.
REHEATING CHART ITEM STARTING TEMPERATURE MICROWAVE TIME PROCEDURE Plate of Food 1 serving of meat, 2 servings of vegetables Room temp. Refrigerated MED.-HIGH (70%) 11/2-2 3/4 min. 2 3/4-4 min. Meaty portions and bulky vegetables to outside. Cover with wax paper. Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servings MED.-HIGH (70%) 1-2 min. 2-4 min. Cover loosely with wax paper. Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp. Refrigerated MEDIUM (50%) 1-1 3/4 min.
VEGETABLE COOKING CHART MICROWAVE TIME AT HIGH (100%) STANDING TIME, COVERED VEGETABLE AMOUNT COOKING PROCEDURE Artichokes Fresh 2 medium Trim and rinse. 2-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water. Cover with plastic wrap. 5-8 min. 5 min. 1 lb 2-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water. Cover. Rearrange after 3 min. 4-7 min. 2 min. 1 lb 1 1/2-in pieces, 2-qt casserole. 1/4 cup water. Cover. Stir twice. 9-13 min. 2 min. 12-18 min. 3 min. Wash. 2-qt casserole. Add no water. Cover. Rearrange after 3 min.
VEGETABLE COOKING CHART (continued) VEGETABLE Peas, Green Fresh Potatoes Boiled Spinach Fresh Squash Fresh, Acorn Fresh, Sliced Zucchini Sweet Potatoes Baked Tomatoes Fresh Canned Vegetables AMOUNT 2 cups 4 medium 1 lb 1 whole 2 cups COOKING PROCEDURE MICROWAVE TIME AT HIGH (100%) STANDING TIME, COVERED 4-6 min. 3 min. Peel and quarter potatoes. 2-qt casserole. Cover. Stir after 5 min. 9-12 min. 3 min. Wash and trim. Add no water. 3-qt casserole. Cover. Stir after 3 min. 5-7 min. 2 min.
MEAT ROASTING CHART CUT BEEF Chuck or Pot Roast (cook in 1/2 cup liquid) (2-3 lb) MICROWAVE TIME COOKING PREPARATION Large covered casserole. Turn over halfway through cooking time. INTERNAL TEMP. INTERNAL TEMP. AT REMOVAL AFTER STANDING MED. (50%) Without vegetables 21-24 min. per lb With 3-4 cups cut-up vegetables 27-30 min. per lb 150°F 160°F Eye of Round (2-3 lb) Rack. Cover with plastic wrap. Turn over halfway through cooking time. MED. (50%) Rare: 5-8 min. per lb Med: 7-10 min.
G U I A A U T O - T O U C H MD Para mayor informacion y precauciones de seguridad, consulte el Manual de Operaciones PONER LA HORA OPERACION MANUAL Si aparece 8 8 : 8 8 en la pantalla, primero oprima “Stop/ Clear”. 1. Oprima Timer/Clock . 2. Ponga la hors correcta del dia oprimiendo los numeros en secuencia (Ej: 12:30). Cocimiento con Alta Energia. Timer Clock 1 2 3 0 Timer Clock 3. Oprima Timer/Clock otra vez. FUNCION INSTANTANEA ACTION 1. Oprima “POPCORN” una vez para el tamaño normal de palomitas.
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. High Power Cooking. 1. Touch Timer/Clock pad. Timer Clock 2. Enter correct time of the day by touching numbers in sequence. (Ex: 12:30) 1 2 3 0 3. Touch Timer/Clock pad again. Timer Clock INSTANT ACTION 1. Touch POPCORN pad once for regular. Variable Power Cooking. Power Level 1.