Use and Care Manual
5
ABOUT UNPACKING AND EXAMINING 
YOUR MICROWAVE DRAWER
1  Remove all packing 
materials from 
inside the Microwave 
Drawer. DO NOT 
R E M OV E  T H E 
WAVEGUIDE 
COVER, which is 
located on the top 
of the Microwave 
Drawer.
2 Remove the feature 
sticker, if there is one. 
Check the drawer for 
any damage, such as 
misaligned or bent 
drawer, damaged drawer seals and sealing surfaces, 
broken or loose drawer guides and dents inside the cavity 
or on the front side of the drawer. If there is any damage, 
do not operate the Microwave Drawer and contact your 
dealer or a SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
Should there be any interference caused by the Microwave 
Drawer to your radio or TV, check that the Microwave Drawer 
is on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as 
far away from the drawer as feasible or check position and 
signal of receiving antenna.
GROUNDING 
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. The Microwave Drawer 
is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a 
grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle 
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with 
the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. 
In the event of an electrical 
short circuit, grounding 
reduces risk of electric 
shock by providing an 
escape wire for the electric 
current.
 – Improper 
use of the grounding plug 
can result in a risk of 
electric shock. Do not use 
an extension cord. If the 
power supply cord is too 
short, have a qualied electrician or serviceman install 
an outlet near the appliance.
If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical 
instructions, consult a qualied electrician or service person.
ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE DRAWER
A LWAYS have food in the Microwave Drawer when it is on 
to absorb the microwave energy.
The vent under the Microwave Drawer must not be blocked. 
During microwaving, steam may come from the left side 
lower vent (when facing the product).
When using the Microwave Drawer at power levels below 
100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is 
normal for the exterior of the Microwave Drawer to be warm 
to the touch when cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking and 
the amount being vented is directly related to the moisture 
content of the food and room humidity. A cooler room will 
produce more condensation. Attention should be paid to the 
vented area after each use of the product and wiped down 
if needed.
The Microwave Drawer is for food preparation only. It should 
not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.
In using recipes or package directions, check food a minute 
or two before the minimum time and add time accordingly.
When opening or closing the Microwave Drawer quickly, food 
in the Microwave Drawer may be spilled. To clean, please 
refer to the Cleaning and Care section on page 19.
A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for 
microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. 
ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING
•  Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards 
outside of dish.
•  Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of 
time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely 
overcooked can smoke or ignite.
•  Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbook for 
suggestions: paper towels, wax paper, microwave plastic 
wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to 
cook even ly.
•  Shield with small at pieces of aluminum foil any thin 
areas of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking before 
dense, thick areas are cooked thoroughly.
•  Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice 
during cooking, if possible.
•  Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed 
cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large 
items like roasts must be turned over at least once.
•  Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through 
cooking both from top to bottom and from right to left.
Waveguide 
Cover
Sealing 
Surface
Oven 
Cavity
Sealing 
Surface
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW










