® M I C R O WAV E O V E N OPERATION MANUAL ® MODEL R-326FS S= Stainless steel 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... 3 • Grounding 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.
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 forth below.
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: 15. See door surface cleaning instructions on page 18. 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food.
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 Safety door latches enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual. 2. the feature sticker, if there is one, 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 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. See pages 19 and 20 for ordering the Ultimate Accessory, the SHARP CAROUSEL MICROWAVE COOKBOOK.
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 5 10 9 13 8 6 4 12 7 1 3 2 11 3 1 Door opening button 8 Removable turntable Push to open door. 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. 9 Ventilation openings (Rear) 10 Oven light 4 Door hinges It will light when oven is operating or door is open.
PART NAMES R-326FS 10 21 16 12 17 9, 19, 20 9, 19 9 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 TIME COOKING • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. 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.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 8. Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually. SENSOR SETTINGS Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for various foods and quantities. 9. Sensor Reheat and Popcorn can only be entered within 3 minutes after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad.
SS PP E C I A L F E AA TT UU RR EE SS SENSOR COOK NOTE: The Fresh vegetables setting has 2 choices. Follow the direction in the display to choose the desired option. Sensor Cook automatically computes the correct cooking time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart below. • Suppose you want to cook 2 baked potatoes. PROCEDURE 1 Touch SENSOR COOK pad once. 2 Select desired food by touching number pad. (Ex: Touch 1 for baked potatoes.) 3 Touch START pad.
SPECIAL FEATURES SENSOR COOK CHART (continued) FOOD 5. Ground meat 6. Rice AMOUNT .25 - 1.5 lb .5 - 2.0 cups PROCEDURE Use this setting to cook ground beef or poultry as patties or in a casserole to be added to other ingredients. Place patties on a microwave-safe rack and cover with wax paper. Place ground meat in a casserole and cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. When oven stops, turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces. Re-cover and touch START pad.
SPECIAL FEATURES SENSOR COOK RECIPES (continued) CONFETTI SOUP 3 1 1 1 1/2 1/2 1 1/4 Makes 6 servings tablespoons butter or margarine cup cubed carrots, 1/4-inch cubes cup rutabaga, 1/4-inch cubes small zucchini, 1/4-inch cubes cup chopped onion cup chopped celery cup fresh broccoli flowerets or cauliflowerets cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 1/4 4 1 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper teaspoon sugar cups milk cup shredded Cheddar cheese cup frozen corn, thawed cup cooked ham, 1/4-inch cubes cup frozen p
SPECIAL FEATURES INSTANT ACTION Instant Action allows you to reheat fresh and frozen rolls and muffins and beverage by touching just one pad. NOTE: 1. To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until number in display is same as desired quantity to cook. More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart should be heated following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook. • Suppose you want to reheat 1.0 cup of beverage. PROCEDURE 1 x2 D I S P L AY 1.0 CUP 2.
SPECIAL FEATURES DEFROST Defrost automatically defrost ground meat, steaks, chops, fish and poultry. • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 lb steak. PROCEDURE 1 2 Touch DEFROST pad. Select desired food by touching number pad. (Ex. Touch 2 for steaks/ chops.) 3 Enter weight by touching the number pads 2 and 0 . (Ex. 2.0 lbs steak) 4 Touch START pad. 7 After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as indicated in chart below. 1. If you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount (0.5-3.
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. When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost only long enough to remove from the plastic in order to place in a microwave-safe dish.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES TIMER CHILD LOCK • Suppose you want to time a 3-minute long distance phone call. The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. To set, touch TIMER, the number 4 and then touch the START pad and hold for three seconds. Should LOCK ON will appear in a pad be touched, CHILD the display. To cancel, touch TIMER and STOP/CLEAR pads. PROCEDURE 1 Touch TIMER pad and number pad 1 .
CLEANING AND CARE CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS. For heavier soil, use baking soda or a mild soap; rinse thoroughly with hot water. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF THE OVEN. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. Exterior The front of the microwave oven is stainless steel. The sides and top are painted metal. Clean with mild soap and water; rince and dry with a soft cloth.
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 AC Line Voltage: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: 1500W 13.0 amps. Output Power: ★ 1100W (IEC Test Procedure) Microwave Frequency: 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions: 201/2"(W) x 117/8"(H) x 163/4"(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. 33 lb ★ The International Electrotechnical Commission’s standardized method for measuring output wattage.
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 OPERACION MANUAL Si en la pantalla se lee SHARP Cocción de Alta Potencia PRESS CLEAR AND SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLOCK toque primero 1 Oprima los botones numéricos para determinar el tiempo de cocción. (Ej: 1 min. 30 seg.) 2 Toque el botón START. STOP/CLEAR. 1 Toque CLOCK y el número 2 .
AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. MANUAL OPERATION SET CLOCK If SHARP AND SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR PRESS CLOCK is in the display, first touch High Power Cooking 1 Touch CLOCK pad and number pad 2 . 2 Enter correct time of the day by touching numbers in sequence. (Ex: 12:30) 1 3 0 1 Enter cooking time by touching number pads. (Ex: 1 min. 30 sec.) STOP/CLEAR pad. 2 2 Touch START pad.