OVER THE RANGE MODELS R-1520L (Follow by letter indicating color: K=black, W=white) R-1514 (Stainless) 1.R-1520L,1514_446-KM.
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.
CONTENTS For Customer Assistance .......................... 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Sensor Cook Center ................................. 16 Sensor Cook Recipes ............................... 17 Reheat ...................................................... 18 Microwave Energy .................................. 2 Defrost Center ........................................... 19 Contents ...................................................... 3 Keep Warm Plus ..........
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: materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. cooking. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2. b.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Open the bottom of the carton, bend the carton flaps back and tilt the oven over to rest on plasticfoam pad. Lift carton off oven and remove all packing materials, WALL and TOP CABINET TEMPLATE, Turntable, and Turntable Support. SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. 1. Remove the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. 2. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right side wall of the oven cavity.
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 27 and 28 for ordering 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 FRONT VIEW 14 12 14 7 8 9 2 15 10 11 6 1 13 4 3 5 17 BOTTOM VIEW 16 6 (Front of Microwave) (Rear of Microwave) 18 1 Oven door with see-through window Be careful with the edge of the oven door as it is glass and could chip or break. 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.
PART NAMES CONTROL PANEL Words in the lower portion of the display will light to indicate what function is in progress. 20 20 21 15 22 22 16 12 18 22 19 22 13 12 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 11 1.R-1520L,1514_446-KM.
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. • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display will show SHARP AND PRESS CLOCK . 2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. : SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR will appear. 3. Set clock. TO SET THE CLOCK • Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12:30 (A.M. or P.M.).
M A N U A L O P E R AT I O N TIME COOKING • Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%. 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%. 1 PROCEDURE D I S P L AY 5 0 0 5:00 Enter cooking time. 2 COOK START MINUTE PLUS Touch START/ MINUTE PLUS pad. COOK PROCEDURE 1 D I S P L AY 5 0 0 Enter defrost time.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S SENSOR COOK Using Sensor Settings: 7. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when popping popcorn, the oven will turn off, and the correct time of day will be displayed. If the sensor does not detect vapor properly when cooking other foods, ERROR will be displayed, and the oven will turn off. 1. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using Sensor Cook. 8. Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually. 2.
SPECIAL FEATURES INSTANT SENSOR NOTE: 1. Instant Sensor can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 22. Instant Sensor allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. • Suppose you want to cook 2 baked potatoes. 2. The final result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check food for temperature after heating. If additional time is needed, continue to heat manually.
SPECIAL FEATURES SENSOR COOK CENTER You can cook many foods by touching the Sensor Cook Center pad and the food number. You don’t need to calculate cooking time or power level. NOTE: 1. Sensor Cook Center can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 22. • Suppose you want to cook ground meat. 2. The final result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check food for temperature after heating.
SPECIAL FEATURES SENSOR COOK RECIPES Glazed Apple Slices 1/4 3 2 1/2 1/4 1/2 Makes 6 to 8 servings cup brown sugar tablespoons margarine or butter tablespoons apricot preserves teaspoon ground nutmeg teaspoon salt cup sugar 3/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 baking apples (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and sliced into 8 pieces each 3 tablespoons chopped green pistachios 1 Combine brown sugar, margarine and apricot preserves in a small bowl.
SPECIAL FEATURES REHEAT NOTE: 1. To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until number in display is same as desired quantity to cook. Ex: touch BEVERAGE three times for 1.5 cups. More or less food than the quantity listed in the chart should be heated following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook. Reheat allows you to heat three of your favorite foods by touching just one pad. • Suppose you want to heat 2 fresh rolls or muffins.
SPECIAL FEATURES DEFROST CENTER DEFROST CENTER automatically defrosts all the foods shown in the DEFROST CENTER CHART below. 3 After the 2nd stage, open the door and shield any warm portions. Close the door. Round the weight to the nearest half pound. (Ex: if the steak's actual weight is 2.2 lb round to 2.0 lb. If the steak's weight is 2.4 lb round to 2.5 lb). START MINUTE PLUS Touch DEFROST CENTER pad and the desired number for food selection. Then enter weight in .1 lb.
SPECIAL FEATURES KEEP WARM PLUS HOT WATER KEEP WARM PLUS allows you to keep food warm for 30 minutes. HOT WATER heats 1 to 6 cups of tap water to prepare coffee, tea, bouillon and instant soup as well as heat the water to cook pasta. When preparing individual cups, place instant coffee, tea or bouillon in cup and stir before heating. Allow to stand 20 seconds after heating before stirring and drinking. Stir carefully after removing from the oven.
O T H E R C O N V E N I E N T F E AT U R E S CUSTOM HELP 2. If the oven door is opened after programming Auto Start, it is necessary to touch the START/ MINUTE PLUS pad for Auto Start time to appear in the readout so that the oven will automatically begin programmed cooking at the chosen Auto Start time. Custom Help provides 4 features that make using your oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the interactive display. 1. CHILD LOCK 3.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES MORE OR LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING Should you discover that you like any of the Instant Sensor, Sensor Cook Center, Defrost Center, Reheat or Hot Water settings slightly more done, touch the POWER LEVEL pad once after touching your choice of pads or before touching START/MINUTE PLUS pad. The display will show MORE . Your oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically.
CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. EXTERIOR TURNTABLE/TURNTABLE SUPPORT The outside surface is precoated steel 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. The turntable and turntable support can be removed for easy cleaning.
REPLACING PARTS CHARCOAL FILTER LIGHT BULBS Charcoal Filter, Sharp part number RK-240 which was installed in your oven, is used for nonvented, recirculated installation. The filter should be changed every 6 to 12 months depending on use. See page 6 for ordering information. 1. Disconnect power to the oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging. 1. To replace light bulbs, first disconnect power to the oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging. 2.
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 left side of louver.) YES _______ NO _______ C Does the turntable rotate? (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.
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 MICROWAVE TIME AT HIGH (100%) COOKING PROCEDURE 1-qt casserole. 1/4 cup water. Cover. Stir after 3 min. Peel and quarter potatoes. 2-qt casserole. Cover. Stir after 5 min. Wash and trim. Add no water. 3-qt casserole. Cover. Stir after 3 min. Prick; place on paper towel.
REHEATING CHART ITEM STARTING TEMPERATURE PROCEDURE MICROWAVE TIME 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 Refrigerated Refrigerated MED.-HIGH (70%) 1-2 min. 2-4 min. Cover loosely with wax paper. Room temp. Refrigerated MEDIUM (50%) 1-1 3/4 min.
REHEATING CHART (continued) STARTING TEMPERATURE ITEM PROCEDURE MICROWAVE TIME Soup, Cream 1 cup 1 can (10 3/4 oz) Refrigerated Room temp. MEDIUM (50%) 2-5 1/2 min. 5-7 1/2 min. Cover. Stir after half the time. Soup, Clear 1 cup 1 can (10 3/4 oz) Refrigerated Room temp. HIGH (100%) 2-3 min. 3 1/2-7 min. Cover. Stir after half the time. Pizza 1 slice 1 slice 2 slices 2 slices Room temp. Refrigerated Room temp. Refrigerated HIGH (100%) 15-25 sec. 25-35 sec. 25-35 sec. 55-60 sec.
GUIA AUTO-TOUCH Para mayor informacion y precauciones de seguridad, consulte el Manual de Operaciones. PONER LA HORA KEEP WARM PLUS Si en la pantalla se lee SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK toque primero STOP/CLEAR. 1 Pulse la tecla KEEP WARM PLUS, esta funcion trabaja hasta por 30 minutos. KEEP WARM PLUS 2 Capture el tiempo deseado. (Ej: 25:00) 2 5 0 0 3 Pulse la tecla START/MINUTE PLUS. START MINUTE PLUS 1 Toque el botón que dice CLOCK CLOCK 2 y número�2.
GUIA AUTO-TOUCH Continuado de la página 30. DEFROST CENTER 1 Pulse la tecla DEFROST CENTER y el numero 2 para Bistec/ Costillas. Ingrese el peso correspondiente y a continuacion pulse la tecla. Pulse la tecla START/MINUTE PLUS. DEFROST CENTER TABLA DEFROST CENTER TIPO DE COMIDA 2 2 0 START MINUTE PLUS 3 Después de la 2da etapa, abra la puerta y repita el proceso del paso 2. Cierre la puerta. Pulse la tecla START/MINUTE PLUS. 1. GROUND MEAT 0,5 a 2,0 libras 2. STEAKS/CHOPS 0,5 a 3,0 libras 3.
AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. SET CLOCK KEEP WARM PLUS If SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK is in the display, first touch STOP/CLEAR. 1 Touch KEEP WARM PLUS pad to keep food warm for up to 30 minutes. TIMER CLOCK 1 Touch TIMER/CLOCK pad and number 2. 2 Enter correct time of the day by touching numbers in sequence.