MICROWAVE OVEN O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L MODELS R-659YW 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 • Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement . ........... 5 • Grounding Instructions ............
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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: 11. Read all instructions before using the appliance. b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
F E D E R A L C O M M U N I C AT I O N S C O M M I S S I O N R A D I O F R E Q U E N C Y I N T E R F E R E N C E S TAT E M E N T WARNING: This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E 1. Examine the oven after unpacking. Check for damage such as a misaligned door, broken door or dent in the cavity. If any damage is visible, DO NOT INSTALL, and notify your dealer immediately. 2. Level, flat location. Install the microwave oven on a level, flat surface. 3. Ventilation. Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and eventually cause a failure.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 120V AC, 60Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING POWER SUPPLY MICROWAVE INPUT POWER 1650 W ENERGY OUTPUT 1200 W FREQUENCY 2,450MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 24.1 x 13.8 x 19.8 in. CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 17.1 x 11.5 x 18.9 in. CAVITY VOLUME 2.2 cu.ft NET WEIGHT APPROX. 44.8 lbs. TIMER 59 min. 99 sec. POWER SELECTIONS 11 Levels * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 19.8 13.8 24.1 7 KOR-22ASDA79(R-651ZS)(영).
F E AT U R E S D I A G R A M 2 1 3 4 5 6 w 0 8 7 q 9 1 Door latch - When the door is closed, it will automatically shut off. If the door is opened while the oven is operating, the magnetron will automatically shut off. 8 Waveguide cover - Protects the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking foods. 9 Roller guide - This must always be used for cooking together with the glass cooking tray. 2 Door seal - The door seal surfaces prevent microwaves escaping from the oven cavity.
FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 2 4 3 7 5 6 8 9 q 0 w e r 1 Display - Cooking time, power level, indicators and current time are displayed. 8 WEIGHT DEFROST Pad - Press to select DEFROST feature by weight. 2 SENSOR cook - Used to cook many of favorite food. 9 SOFTEN - Used to soften food. 3 SENSOR REHEAT - Used to reheat food. 0 TIME SET Pad - Used to set the cooking time and the current time. 4 One Touch cook - Used to cook or reheat specific quantites of food.
O P E R AT I O N P R O C E D U R E This section includes useful information about oven operation. 1 Plug power supply cord into a standard 3-pronged 14.5 Amp, 120V AC 60Hz power outlet. ime clock returns to the present time when the 19 Tcooking time ends. 2 After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray. The glass tray and roller guide must always be in place during cooking.
CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in, the display will show “:0” and a tone will sound. If the AC power ever goes off, the display show “ : 0” when the power comes back on. 1. Touch the CLOCK pad. This is a 12 hour clock system. 2. Touch the CLOCK pad once more. This is a 24 hour clock system. NOTE : This oven has multiple clock systems. If you want 12 hour clock system, omit this step. 3. Enter the correct time of day by touching the TIME SET pads in sequence.
CONTROLS KITCHEN TIMER MODE (CONTINUED) HOW TO USE TO DELAY THE START OF COOKING 1. Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. The TIMER indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed. 2. Press the amount of time you want to delay. The display will show what you touched. 3. Program the desired power level and cooking time for food to be cooked. The M/W indicator lights and the selected power level & cooking time are displayed. 4. Touch START pad.
CONTROLS WEIGHT DEFROSTING AUTO DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. 1. Touch MEAT pad. The lb indicator light and “ 1.0 ” is displayed. 2. Select the desired defrosting weight. (Refer to the weight defrost chart below.) The display will show what you touched. 3. Touch START pad. MEAT DEFROSTING begins. 1. Touch POULTRY pad. The lb indicator light and “ 1.5 ” is displayed. 2.
CONTROLS TIME DEFROSTING When TIME DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off. 1. Touch TIME DEFROST pad. The DEF indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed. 2. Touch number pads for the desired defrosting time. The display will show what you touched. NOTE: Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds. (59:99) 3. Touch START pad.
CONTROLS COOKING IN ONE STAGE X6 1. Touch POWER pad. (Select the desired power level.) The M/W indicator lights. The display will show what you touched. This example shows power level 5. NOTE : If step 1 is omitted, the oven will cook at full power. 2. Touch number pads for the cooking time. The display will show what you touched. NOTE : Your oven can be programmed for 59 minutes 99 seconds. (59:99) 3. Touch START pad.
CONTROLS +30 sec +30 sec allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the +30 sec pad. By repeatedly touching the +30 sec pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by 30 second increments. 1. Touch the +30 sec pad. When you touch the +30 sec pad, “:30” is displayed, and the oven starts reheating ONE TOUCH COOK One touch cooking allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad.
CONTROLS Sensor Operations The Sensor Cook categories are designed to detect the increasing humidity released by the food during the cooking process. The microwave oven sensor will automatically adjust the cooking time to the type and amount of food. Using Sensor Settings When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking time will appear. The door may be opened when remaining cooking time appears on the display. At this time, you may stir or season food, as desired. 1.
CONTROLS SENSOR COOK SENSOR COOK allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by repeatedly touching the SENSOR COOK pad. When you touch the SENSOR COOK pad once, “SC-1” will be displayed. By repeatedly touching this pad, you can select other food category as shown in below. 1. Touch SENSOR COOK pad once for FROZEN ENTREE. Touch SENSOR COOK pad twice for BAKED POTATO. Touch SENSOR COOK pad three times for FISH/SEAFOOD. Touch SENSOR COOK pad four times for FRESH VEGETABLES.
CONTROLS CHILD SAFETY LOCK Child safety lock feature may lock the control panel to prevent the oven from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock, press and hold STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds. Lock indicator will be displayed. To unlock, press and hold STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds. Lock indicator will be turned off. TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. • You can restart the oven by touching the START pad.
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. 1 2 Turn the oven off before cleaning. 6 Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty.
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call. * The oven doesn’t work : 1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in. 2. Check that the door is firmly closed. 3. Check that the cooking time is set. 4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house. * Sparking in the cavity; 1. Check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used. 2.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS * Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any food in it. Is it damaged? * A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not d a m a g e t h e o ve n . H o w eve r, i t i s n o t recommended. * Q : What does “standing time” mean? * A : “Standing time” means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven for other cooking.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Utensil Guide Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various utensil and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces are damaged; or if door is bent; or if hinges are loose or broken. Do not operate the oven empty. This will damage the oven. Do not attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven. They may catch on fire. Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires. Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard objects.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones. HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD Oven Cavity Turntable Magnetron TRANSMISSION In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwave by the MAGNETRON.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS COOKING TECHNIQUES STANDING TIME STARTING TEMPERATURE Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time(inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the center completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing. Meat joints need approx. 10-15 minutes, jacket potatoes 5 minutes. Other foods such as plated meal, vegetables, fish etc require 2-5 minutes standing.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS DEFROSTING GUIDE ▶ Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and tray. Use only containers that are microwave-safe. ▶ Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down. Begin defrosting roasts fat-side-down. ▶ The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than a deep block. ▶ After 1/3 of the defrost time has elapsed, check the food.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS COOKING & REHEATING CHART Reheating chart • Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns. • When heating pre-packaged ready-cooked foods, always follow the pack instructions carefully. • If you freeze foods which were bought from the fresh or chilled counters, remember that they should be thoroughly thawed before following the heating instructions on the packed.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS VEGETABLE CHART Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45ml cold water(2-3 tbsp.) for every 250g unless another water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes. Hint : cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS RECIPES TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP 1 oz.(25g) butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot & 1 large potato, chopped 13/4lb(800g) canned, chopped tomatoes juice and grated rind of 1 small orange 11/2pints(900ml) hot vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste 1. Melt the in a large bowl on P-HI for 1 minute. 2. Add the onion, carrot and potato and cook on P-HI for 4 minutes. stir halfway through cooking. 3. Add the tomatoes, orange juice, orange rind and stock. Mix thoroughly.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS 1. Prick each potato in several places. Cook on P-HI for 7-9 minutes. Halve and scoop the flesh into a bowl, add the butter, cheese, chives, mushrooms, salt and pepper, mix thoroughly. 2. Pile mixture into the potato skins and place in a flan dish. 3. Cook on P-50 for 10 minutes. 2 baking potatoes, (approx.9 oz.(250g) each) 2 oz.(50g) butter 4 oz.(100g) blue cheese, chopped 1 tbsp(15ml) fresh chives, chopped 2 oz.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS SCRAMBLED EGG 1/2 oz.(15g) butter 2 eggs 2 tbsp(30ml) milk salt & pepper 1. Melt the butter in a bowl on P-HI for 1 minute. 2. Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well. 3. Cook on P-HI for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. SAVORY MINCE 1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, and cook on P-HI for 2 minutes or until soft. 2. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well. 3. Cover and cook on P-HI for 5 minutes then P-50 for 8-13 minutes or until the meat is cooked.
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