® MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL MODELS R-403K / R-405K CONTENTS • For Customer Assistance ..... 2 • Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy .................... 2 • Consumer Limited Warranty ....................... 3 • Product Information Card ........................... 3 • Important Safety Instructions ..................... 4 • Unpacking and Installation Instructions .... 5 • Grounding Instructions ............................... 5 • Information You Need to Know .........
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 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 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 Choosing a Location for Your Oven 1. Remove all packing materials from inside the oven cavity. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual. 2. Remove the feature sticker, if there is one, Safety door latches from the outside of the door.
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. When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you 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. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes.
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 1 One touch door open button Push 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 9 Ventilation openings (rear) The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 10 Oven light 4 Door hinges It will light when oven is operating or door is open.
PART NAMES CONTROL PANEL R-405K R-403K 13 18 19 12 18 11 11 17 19 13 12 18 11 11 18 15 13-14 15 16 13-14 16 17 17 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information.
B E F O R E O P E R AT I N G • Before operating your new microwave oven make STOP/CLEAR sure you read and understand this operation manual Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to: completely. • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the oven. The oven display will then begin flashing 8 8 : 8 8 . 2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. will appear. : 3. Set clock. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Erase if you make a mistake during programming. Cancel timer. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
M A N U A L O P E R AT I O N TO SET POWER LEVEL MANUAL DEFROST There are eleven preset power levels. Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations. If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in the AMOUNT column on the DEFROST CHART (see page 15), you need to defrost manually.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S POPCORN COOK 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. COOK automatically computes the correct cooking time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart on page 14. • Suppose you want to cook 3 medium baked potatoes. PROCEDURE • Suppose you want to pop a 3.
SPECIAL FEATURES COOK CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. Baked Potatoes 1-6 medium Pierce with fork in several places; place on paper towel on turntable. At end of cooking time, remove from oven, wrap in foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. 2. Fresh Vegetables 1-6 cups For beans, carrots, corn and peas, add 1 tablespoon of water per cup. For broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower, cook immediately after washing with no additional water.
SPECIAL FEATURES DEFROST PROCEDURE 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. D I S P L AY 5 After the 1st stage, open the door, turn steak over and shield any warm portions. Close the door. START Touch START pad. • Suppose you want to defrost a 3.0 pound steak. PROCEDURE 1 any warm portions. Close the door.
SPECIAL FEATURES REHEAT PROCEDURE REHEAT automatically computes the correct heating time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart below. 3 • Suppose you want to reheat 3 cups of soup. PROCEDURE 1 2 x2 D I S P L AY COOK 3 LBS. Repeat touching same number pad 2 to increase quantity to 3 cups. (Ex: touch 2�two more times for 3 cups or hold down until the desired quantity appears.) D I S P L AY REHEAT Touch REHEAT once. 2 4 ³ 2 Select desired REHEAT setting.
SPECIAL FEATURES SHORT CUTS NOTE: 1. To melt, soften or warm other food or foods except the quantity listed in the SHORT CUTS CHART, use manual operation. MELT, SOFTEN and WARM automatically compute the correct heating time and microwave power level for melting, softening and warming foods shown in the chart below. 2. SHORT CUTS can be programmed with MORE OR LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT. See page 18. • Suppose you want to melt 1 square of chocolate. PROCEDURE 1 Touch MELT once.
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 POPCORN, COOK, REHEAT, SHORT CUTS or DEFROST 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 CONVENIENT FEATURES CHILD LOCK DEMONSTRATION MODE The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. 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 .
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 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. The waveguide cover, located on the right side wall, is made from mica so requires special care. Keep the waveguide cover clean to assure good oven performance.
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-403K / R-405K AC Line Voltage: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: 1600 watts, 13.5 amps. Output Power:* 1100 watts Frequency: 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions: 21 5/8"(W) x 12 3/8"(H) x 17 1/2"(D) Cavity Dimensions:** 15 3/8"(W) x 9 3/8"(H) x 16 3/4"(D) Oven Capacity:** 1.4 Cu. Ft. Cooking Uniformity: Turntable system, diameter 14 1/8" Weight: Approx.
GUIA AUTO-TOUCH Para mayor informacion y precauciones de seguridad, consulte el Manual de Operaciones. PONER LA HORA COOK Si aparece 88:88 in la pantalla, primero oprima "STOP/CLEAR". 1 Pulse el botón TIMER/CLOCK. 2 Ponga la hors correcta del dia oprimiendo los numeros en secuencia (Ej: 12:30). 3 Pulse el botón TIMER/CLOCK otra vez. 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 TIMER/CLOCK pad. 2 Enter correct time of the day by touching numbers in sequence. (Ex: 12:30) 3 Touch TIMER/CLOCK pad again. 1 Touch COOK pad. 2 Select desired Cook setting. (Ex: touch 2 to cook 1 cup of fresh vegetables.) 3 Touch number 2 two more times for 3 cups. 4 Touch START pad.
