MODEL R-1881LSY O V E R T H E R A N G E C O N V E C T I O N MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL Read all instructions carefully before using the oven.
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CONTENTS Instant Sensor Chart ................................. 17 Sensor Cook ............................................. 18 Sensor Cook Chart .................................... 18 Sensor Cook Recipes................................ 19-20 Manual Convection/Automatic Mix Operation...................................................... 20-22 Convection Cooking................................... 20 To Cook with Convection............................ 20 To Preheat and Cook with Convection.......
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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: materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE cooking. APPLIANCE. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2. b.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Carefully remove oven from carton. Remove: 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the ceiling in the oven cavity. Check to see that there are Installation Instructions, Wall Template and Top Template. Read enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual. 2. the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one.
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 Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones. Ventilation openings must not be blocked. This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference.
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.
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave convection oven. The chart below will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used in each mode.
PART NAMES FRONT VIEW 12 15 11 10 6 1 2 19 4 3 5 6 BOTTOM VIEW (Front of Microwave) 7 16 89 13 17 18 (Rear of Microwave) 14 1. Oven door with see-through window. 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. 7. One touch DOOR OPEN button. Push to open door. 8. Fan Hi / Lo button. Push for high/low/off. 9.
TOUCH CONTROL PANEL INTERACTIVE DISPLAY Words will light on the display to indicate features and cooking instructions. 21-22 21-22 22 22 21 21 17 26 23 18 13 13 17 15 24 25 14 12 26-27 26 27 14 12 14 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are feature descriptions and usage information.
B E F O R E O P E R AT I N G 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 operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. • If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should be interrupted, the display will intermittently show WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK after the power is reinstated.
M A N U A L M I C R O WAV E O P E R AT I O N • Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30% with the turntable on. TIME COOKING - MICROWAVE 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 • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100% PROCEDURE 1 05.00 Enter cooking time. 2 Enter defrosting time. D I S P L AY 5 0 0 START Touch On 05.00 COOK 2 T.T 3 Touch START/Touch On pad.
MANUAL MICROWAVE OPERATION TURNTABLE ON/OFF FAN HI/LO The fan will automatically start when heat rises from range surface units or burners. This protects the microwave oven from excessive temperature rise. The fan will stay on until the temperature decreases. It cannot be turned off manually during this time. For other uses, press Fan Hi/Lo pad to select fan speed or turn fan off. When fan is manually turned on, “H” will be shown on the display. When the fan is turned off, “H” will disappear from display.
M I C R O WAV E F E AT U R E S DEFROST Defrost automatically defrosts ground meat, steak, chicken pieces. 4 • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak. PROCEDURE 1 Defrost 2 0 Enter weight by touching the number pads. (Ex. 2.0 lb) 3 ENTER WEIGHT 5 After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield any warm portions. Close the door. START Touch On 2.50 MIX CONV COOK LBS KG T.T OFF HELP Touch START/Touch On pad. 2.0 6 MIX CONV COOK LBS KG T.
MICROWAVE FEATURES 5. Check food for doneness after cooking with sensor settings. If additional time is needed, continue to cook with variable power and time. MANUAL DEFROST 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 chart, you need to defrost manually. 6. If the sensor does not detect vapor, appear and the oven will shut off. ERROR will 7. At the end of any cycle, open oven door or touch Stop/Clear pad.
MICROWAVE FEATURES INSTANT SENSORS SENSOR POPCORN • Suppose you want to pop a 3.5 oz bag of popcorn. Your oven has Instant Sensor Popcorn and Instant Sensor Reheat. To use either of the Instant Sensors, simply touch the chosen pad. The oven will start automatically. Any sensor setting can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 26. PROCEDURE SENSOR REHEAT SENSOR Turntable on: Touch Sensor Reheat pad. (Note : Sensor Reheat can be programmed with turntable on or off).
MICROWAVE FEATURES SENSOR COOK • Suppose you want to cook a baked potato. PROCEDURE 1 Sensor Cook Touch Sensor Cook pad. 2 1 Select desired sensor setting. Touch 1 to cook baked potatoes. D I S P L AY SELECT 3 Touch START/ Touch On pad. FOOD NUMBER BAKED POTATO PRESS START START Touch On LET STAND COVERED When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking time will appear. Open oven door or touch Stop/Clear pad. The time of day will appear in the display.
MICROWAVE FEATURES SENSOR COOK RECIPES Cranberry Fluff 2 1 3/4 1 Makes 6 to 8 servings cups fresh cranberries cup water cup sugar carton (3 ounces) orange flavored gelatin 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped or 1 carton (8 ounces) non-dairy whipped topping 1 Combine cranberries, water and sugar in a 2-quart casserole. Cover with wax paper. Microwave using Sensor Cook for Fresh Vegetables-soft. Drain cranberries and reserve liquid. 2 Add enough hot water to reserved liquid to make 2 cups.
MICROWAVE FEATURES SENSOR COOK RECIPES (CONTINUED) Mexican Seasoned Potatoes 4 1/4 1 1/2 Makes 6 to 8 servings medium baking potatoes (8 ounces each) cup olive oil tablespoon instant minced onion teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Cut each potato lengthwise into 4 equal wedges. Place potato wedges into 10-inch square casserole. Toss potatoes with oil to coat well. 2 In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over potatoes.
MANUAL CONVECTION/AUTOMATIC MIX OPERATION TO PREHEAT AND COOK WITH CONVECTION TO BROIL In the Broil setting, preheating is automatic. Just enter the actual broiling time and wait for preheat to be over before adding food. (Preset 450˚F). Oven temperature cannot be changed. Your oven can be programmed to combine preheating and convection cooking operations. You can preheat at the same temperature as the convection temperature or change it to a higher or lower temperature.
MANUAL CONVECTION/AUTOMATIC MIX OPERATION AUTOMATIC MIX COOKING TO PREHEAT AND COOK WITH AUTOMATIC MIX Your oven can be programmed to combine preheating and Automatic Mix cooking operations. You can preheat at the same temperature as the preset combination temperature or change it to a different temperature. This oven has two pre-programmed settings that make it easy to cook with both convection heat and microwave automatically.
C O N V E C T I O N A U T O M AT I C M I X F E AT U R E S This section of the Operation Manual offers instructions for preparing 12 popular foods using Bake, Roast and Broil. After selecting the desired feature, follow the directions indicated in the display. For helpful hints, simply touch Custom Help anytime HELP is lighted in the display. 3 BAKE Bake automatically bakes cakes, brownies, muffins and French fries. 1 SELECT Touch Bake pad. Note: Turntable function is automatically turned OFF.
CONVECTION AUTOMATIC MIX FEATURES ROAST 4 Roast automatically roasts chicken, unstuffed turkey, turkey breast or pork loin. • Suppose you want to roast a 2.5 pound chicken. PROCEDURE 1 SELECT FOOD NOTE: NUMBER 1. Roast can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 26. Touch Roast pad. 1 2 Touch number pad. (Ex: for chicken touch 1.) 3 2 5 Touch number pad to enter weight. (Ex: 2.5) Touch START/Touch On pad. After Roast cycle end, a long tone will sound.
CONVECTION AUTOMATIC MIX FEATURES BROIL 4 Broil automatically broils hamburgers, chicken pieces, steak and fish. SELECT 1 Touch number pad. (Ex: for hamburgers, touch 1.) 3 FOOD NUMBER Touch Broil pad. 2 After broil preheat cycle ends, 4 long tones will PLACE FOOD IN OVEN sound. PREHEAT OVER will be displayed repeatedly. Open the door and place hamburgers into oven. Close the door. D I S P L AY Broil 1 HAM- BURGER USE LOW 5 Touch START/Touch On pad.
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 KITCHEN TIMER • Suppose you want to time a 3 minute long distance phone call. The oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences for the microwave mode and 3 automatic cooking sequences for convection mode, switching from one setting to another automatically. PROCEDURE 1 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.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. To set, touch Custom Help, the number 1 and START/Touch On pad. Should a pad will appear in the display. be touched, LOCK ON 4. LANGUAGE SELECTION The oven comes set for English language. To change, touch Custom Help and the number 4. Continue to touch the number 4 until your choice is selected from the table below. Then touch START/Touch On pad. To cancel, touch Custom Help, the number 1 and Stop/Clear. 2.
CLEANING AND CARE measuring cup. Boil for several minutes using 100% power. Allow to set in oven until cool. Wipe interior with a soft cloth. EXTERIOR The outside surface is precoated metal 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. TURNTABLE/TURNTABLE SUPPORT DOOR The ceramic turntable and turntable support can be removed for easy cleaning.
CLEANING AND CARE FAN CHARCOAL FILTER The fan will automatically start when heat rises from range surface units or burners and when convection, high mix, low mix or the broil settings are used. This protects the microwave oven from excessive temperature rise. The fan will stay on until the temperature decreases. It cannot be turned off manually during this time. Charcoal Filter, Sharp Part Number RK-220 is used for Non-vented, recirculated installation.
CLEANING AND CARE OVEN LIGHT Remove the louver per instructions 1-4 above and charcoal filter, if used. Charcoal filter Screw Top tab 5. Slide the light cover forward and lift up. 6. Remove old light bulb and replace only with an equivalent watt bulb available from a Sharp Authorized Servicer or parts distributor. Bulbs are also available at most hardware stores or lighting centers. DO NOT USE A BULB LARGER THAN 30 WATTS. Screw 7.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S AC Line Voltage: AC Power Required: UL Rating: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only CSA Rating: Single phase 116V, 60Hz, AC only UL Rating: 1600 W 13.2 amps. CSA Rating: 1500 W 13.0 amps. Output Power Microwave*: 850 W Convection Heater: 1400 W Frequency: 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions: 29 15/16” (W) x 16 11/32” (H) x 15 9/32” (D) Cavity Dimensions: 17 1/8” (W) x 81/16” (H) x 13 13/16” (D) Oven Capacity**: 1.1 Cu.Ft.
AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to the inside instructions. SET CLOCK MANUAL OPERATION If WELCOME PRESS CLEAR AND is on the display, first touch Stop/Clear. 1. Touch Clock pad. PRESS CLOCK Clock 2. Enter correct time of day by touching numbers in sequence. (Ex: 12:30) 1 2 3 0 Clock 3. Touch Clock pad again. INSTANT SENSOR POPCORN Popcorn Touch Sensor Popcorn pad. Touch once for regular size and twice for a snack size. See page 17.
