MICROWAVE OVEN O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L MODELS R-228BS 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 ............
F O R C U S T O M E R A S S I S TA N C E IMPORTANT! Register within 10 days of purchase. Register ONLINE at www.sharpusa.com/productregistration 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.
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 1050 W ENERGY OUTPUT 700 W FREQUENCY 2,450MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 17.3 x 10.2 x 14.1 in. CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 12.0 x 8.1 x 12.1 in. CAVITY VOLUME 0.7 cu.ft NET WEIGHT APPROX. 25.4 lbs. TIMER 95 min. 00 sec. POWER SELECTIONS 11 Levels * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 17.3 10.2 14.
F E AT U R E S D I A G R A M 2 10 6 9 1 4 5 3 11 7 8 4 12 13 Hub (inside) 14. Turntable (glass) 16. Coupling 15. Turntable support ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: (14) Turntable (15) Turntable support (16) Coupling Place the coupling into the turntable motor shaft and then place the turntable support in the centre of the oven floor so that it can freely rotate around the coupling.
FEATURES DIAGRAM 1 POPCORN POTATO PIZZA FROZEN VEG. A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 BEVERAGE REHEAT PASTA FRESH VEG. POWER LEVEL 6 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 2 DEFROST AUTO/TIME 3 STOP/ CLEAR CLOCK/ TIMER 7 4 START/+30sec. 8 TIME/ WEIGHT AUTO MENUS 5 1. DIGITAL DISPLAY 2. AUTO MENU options Popcorn , Potato , Pizza , Frozen Vegetable , Beverage , Dinner Plate , Pasta , Fresh Vegetable 3. DEFROST AUTO/TIME button 4. CLOCK/TIMER button 5.
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 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 Your oven has a 12 hour clock feature. 1. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button twice. The hour figure will flash and the clock indicator will illuminate. 2. Rotate the ENTRY dial until the correct hour is displayed, the input time should be within 12. 3. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button, the minute figure will flash. 4. Set the minutes. Rotate the ENTRY dial until the correct minutes are displayed, the input time should be within 0-59. 5. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button to start the clock.
CONTROLS MICROWAVE FUNCTION • Press the POWER LEVEL button once, P100 will be displayed and at the same time the microwave indicator and power level indicator will illuminate on the display. • Press POWER LEVEL or rotate the ENTRY dial to change the power level until the display indicates the desired level. • Press the START/+30sec. button to confirm the setting, enter the cooking time and then press the START/ +30sec. button again to start the oven.
CONTROLS Example: To cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on P80 (80%) microwave power. 1. Press the POWER LEVEL button. P100 will be displayed. 2. Rotate the ENTRY dial to select the power level for P80. 3. Press the START/ +30sec. button to confirm the setting. 4. Enter the cooking time by rotating the ENTRY dial. 5. Press the START/ +30sec. button to start cooking. (The display will count down through the programmed cooking time.
CONTROLS WEIgHT DEFROST FUNCTION WEIGHT DEFROST The microwave oven is pre-programmed with a timer and power levels so that foods such as pork, beef and chicken can be easily defrosted. The weight range for this is from 1 – 100 ounces. Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function. Example: To defrost meat weighing 12 oz using WEIGHT DEFROST. Use only containers that are microwave-safe . 1. Press the DEFROST AUTO/TIME button. 2.
CONTROLS AUTO MENU FUNCTION The AUTO MENU automatically calculates the correct cooking mode and cooking time of foods . Follow the example below for details on how to operate this function. Example: To cook pizza with a weight of 8 Oz by using the AUTO MENU function. 1. Rotate the ENTRY dial to 2. Press the START/ +30sec. button to confirm the select the desired auto menu. setting. 3. Enter the desired weight by rotating the ENTRY dial. 4. Press the START/ +30sec./ button to start cooking.
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, baked 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 roasts and baked potatoes in aluminium foil while standing. Roasts need approx. 10-15 minutes, baked 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 bowl with lid. Add 30-45ml cold water(2-3 tbsp.) for every half pound 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) 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. butter 2 eggs 2 tbsp(30ml) milk salt & pepper 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.
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 AUGUST 2014 V1
