O V E R T H E R A N G E M I C R O WAV E O V E N MODELS R-1600 R-1601 R-1602 OPERATION MANUAL Read all instructions carefully before using the oven.
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.... Inside Front Cover CompuDefrost ........................................... 15 Precautions to Avoid Possible CompuDefrost Chart ................................. 15 Manual Defrost .......................................... 16 Popcorn .................................................... 16 Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ............ Inside Front Cover Contents...................................................... 1 Consumer Limited Warranty ...........
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 NT S A FETY IN S T RUCT I ON 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. 12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
U N PA C K I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Carefully remove oven from carton. SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER. 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, Top Template and RK-230 Charcoal Filter, which is used when recirculating is chosen.
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 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. 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.
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 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.
PART NAMES FRONT VIEW 14 13 12 15 16 17 BOTTOM VIEW (Front of Microwave) (Rear of Microwave) 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 Rack holders 7 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 8 Handle 9 Work light pad Press the WORK LIGHT pad to turn light on or off.
TOUCH CON TR O L PA N EL R-1600 / R-1601 / R-1602 18 12 19 16 15 12, 14 17 10 18 10 19 10 11 24 24 19 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information. VISUAL DISPLAY COOK SENSOR DEFROST Indicators The two-line, Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows cooking hints. When HELP is lighted in the display, touch the CUSTOM HELP pad to read a specific hint which may assist you.
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. TIMER CLOCK 3 12:30 Touch TIMER/CLOCK pad again. • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display will show SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS . CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK . This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time, ERROR will appear in the display.
MANUAL OPERATION NOTE: • Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%. PROCEDURE 1 5 0 5.00 The door can be opened for checking food and the turntable will stay in the off position. After checking, close door and touch START/TOUCH ON. 30 PERCENT The turntable will stay off for one minute after door is opened when time-of-day appears in the display. It is possible to reprogram the oven during that minute without touching the TURNTABLE ON/OFF pad. The display indicates when the turntable is off.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/ DINNER will automatically compute the correct cooking time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart below. • Suppose you want to use BREAKFAST to reheat 3 regular size fresh muffins. PROCEDURE 1 Touch START/TOUCH ON pad. After cooking, the display will indicate D I S P L AY SELECT FOOD BREAKFAST NUMBER 2 Touch number 4 for Hot cereal.
SPECIAL FEATURES LUNCH CHART FOOD 1. Dinner plate 1 Regular 1 Large 1 Small 2. Pasta/ casserole PROCEDURE AMOUNT 1 - 6 cups 3. Frozen entrees 6 - 8 oz 9 - 11 oz 12 - 14 oz 15 - 17 oz To reheat precooked foods from the refrigerator place meaty portions and bulky vegetables to outside of plate. Cut large items like baked potatoes in smaller pieces. Flatten dense foods such as mashed potatoes. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. ONE PLATE ONLY.
SPECIAL FEATURES DINNER CHART FOOD PROCEDURE AMOUNT 1. Baked potatoes 1 - 6 med. Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable. After cooking, remove from oven, wrap in aluminum 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 COMPU DEFROST CompuDefrost automatically defrosts foods from the chart below. 4 • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak. PROCEDURE 1 COMPU DEFROST START TOUCH ON DISPLAY x2 STEAKS CHOPS OR FISH ENTER IN 2 0 2.0 POUNDS 5 3 After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield any warm portions. Close the door. START TOUCH ON 3.00 Touch START/TOUCH ON pad. PRESS START 6 Enter weight by touching the number pads 2 and 0. (Ex: 2.0 lb steak.) START TOUCH ON 4.
SPECIAL FEATURES MANUAL DEFROST example, defrost 4 minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce. 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 on Power Level 3 until totally defrosted.
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 MEMORY COOK Your oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically. Memory Cook allows you to set 1 set of cooking instructions in memory for quick recall. TO SET MEMORY COOK • Suppose you want to program into Memory Cook your favorite cooking instructions for Nachos: 1 minute and 45 seconds at 70% power.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES CUSTOM HELP Custom Help provides 5 features which make using your oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the Interactive Display. 2. If the oven door is opened after programming Auto Start, it is necessary to touch the START/ TOUCH ON 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. 1. CHILD LOCK The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES TOUCH ON DEMONSTRATION MODE Touch On allows you to cook at 100% power by touching the START/TOUCH ON continuously. Touch On is ideal for melting cheese, bringing milk to just below boiling etc. The maximum cooking time is 3 minutes. To demonstrate, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number 0 and touch START/TOUCH ON and hold for 3 seconds. will appear in the display. Cooking operaDEMO ON tions and specific special features can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven.
R E H E AT I N G C H A RT MICROWAVE S TA R T I N G TIME T E M P E R AT U R E FOOD Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servings PROCEDURE MED.-HIGH (70%) 1 - 2 min. 2 - 4 min. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp. Refrigerated MED. (50%) 1 - 1 3/4 min. per serving 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 min. per serving Cover with gravy or wax paper. Check after 30 sec. per serving.
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? YES _______ NO _______ (Put your hand on the louver above the Interactive Display.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S R-1600 / R-1601 / R-1602 AC Line Voltage: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: 1700W 14.3 amps. Output Power: 950W (IEC-705—1988, Amendment 2-1993 Test Procedure) Frequency: 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions (not including handle): 2915/16”(W) x 16 3/ 8”(H) x 15 1/4”(D) Cavity Dimensions: 20 1/4”(W) x 8 3/16”(H) x 141/2”(D) Oven Capacity: 1.4 Cu.Ft. Cooking Uniformity: Turntable / Stirrer Fan System Weight: Approx.
CLEANING AND CARE 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. Wash them in mild, sudsy water; for stubborn stains use a mild cleanser and non-abrasive scouring sponge as described above. They are also dishwasher-proof. Use upper rack of dishwasher.
REPLACING PARTS CHARCOAL FILTER 2. Remove old light bulb and replace only with Sharp Part number RLMPTA071WRE0 available from your Sharp Authorized Servicer or parts distributor or equivalent of 30 watt bulb, available at most hardware stores or lighting centers. DO NOT USE BULB LARGER THAN 30 WATTS. Charcoal Filter, Sharp Part number RK-230 which enclosed with your oven is used for nonvented, recirculated installation. The filter should be changed every 6 to 12 months depending on use. 1.
G U I A A U T O - T O U C H MD Para mayor informacion y precauciones de seguridad, consulte el Manual de Operaciones FIJACION DEL RELOJ Si en la pantalla aparece SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK pulse primero STOP/CLEAR. TIMER CLOCK 2 1. Pulse la tecla TIMER/CLOCK. 2. Toque el botón 2 . 2. Programar la hora correcta pulsando los números en orden. (Ej.: 12:30) 3. Pulse nuevamente la tecla TIMER/ CLOCK.
® AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. SET CLOCK TIMER CLOCK If SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK is in display, first touch STOP/CLEAR. 1. Touch TIMER/CLOCK pad. 2. Press number 2 to set the clock. 3. Enter correct time of the day by touching numbers in sequence (Ex: 12:30) 4. Touch TIMER/CLOCK pad again. MANUAL OPERATION High Power Cooking 1. After Step 1 above, touch POWER LEVEL pad. 2. Select power level. (Ex: 50%) 3.
