R-540D / R440D ® M I C R O W AV E O V E N OPERATION MANUAL Model numbers are followed by letter indicating color: K=black, W=white CONTENTS 2 For Customer Assistance 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 3 Consumer Limited Warranty 3 Product Information Card 4 Important Safety Instructions 5 Unpacking and Installation Instructions 5 Grounding Instructions 6-8 Information You Need to Know 9-10 Part Names 11-12 Introduction to Touch Screen 12-13 Before Operating 13-14 Manua
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 O NWeTalsoE Nsuggest T S you record all the information listed and retain for future serial number located on theCunit. 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: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2. 3. This appliance must be grounded.
U N PA C K I N G A N D I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S Unpacking and Examining Your Oven space on at least one side of the oven. Allow at least 2 inches on the sides, top and at the rear of the oven for air circulation. Do not place or install the oven in any area where heat and steam are generated; for example, next to or above a conventional gas or electric range or above a conventional wall oven. Heat and steam may damage the electronics or the mechanical parts of the oven. Remove: 1.
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. When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. See pages 31 and 32 for ordering the Ultimate Accessory, the SHARP CAROUSEL MICROWAVE COOKBOOK.
I N F O R M AT I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave oven. The following coverings are ideal: • Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. • Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating. • Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use can be used for cooking and reheating.
I N F O R M AT I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING • Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas toward outside of dish. • Rearrange foods like 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. Foods severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. • Add standing time. Remove food from oven and stir, if possible.
PART NAMES 1 One touch door open button Push to open door. 2 Oven door with see-through window 3 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 4 Door hinges 5 Door seals and sealing surfaces 6 Turntable motor shaft 7 Removable turntable support Carefully place the turntable support in the center of the oven floor. 8 Removable turntable Place the turntable on the turntable motor shaft and turntable support securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.
PA RT N A M E S SMART & EASY TOUCH SCREEN : 11-12 Minute Plus+ : 29 Touch to access screen where 12 common cooking times are shown that simply require one touch to start. The Home Page is for entering time for cooking or kitchen timer. The TOUCH SCREEN shows cooking information and recipes and lets the user enter chosen options by simply touching directly on the screen. MINUTE PLUS : 28 Press once to cook for one minute at 100% or press repeatedly to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute.
INTRODUCTION TO TOUCH SCREEN Your new Sharp Smart & Easy Touch Screen Microwave Oven features a large screen on the Control Panel which, not only provides much information to make using the oven easy, but also, is used to input information directly about the food being cooked, quantity or desired doneness. Example 1: Home Page The Home Page is the beginning. It shows the time of day, if the clock has been set.
INTRODUCTION TO TOUCH SCREEN 3 Touch Spicy Couscous. 4 Note Preparation steps. Note arrows*. * Forward and Back Arrows: On all recipe screens and some preparation screens, there will be forward and back arrows, located in the upper corners of the TOUCH SCREEN. Touch to read the entire recipe before beginning any cooking. B E F O R E O P E R AT I N G Before operating your new SMART & EASY TOUCH SCREEN microwave oven be sure to read and understand this operation manual.
B E F O R E O P E R AT I N G NOTE : 1. If you make a mistake while setting the clock, touch STOP/CLEAR pad. The Home Page will appear. To set clock again, press Set Up pad on the control panel and Clock/Auto Start. Then touch Clock. Keep touching the screen until the desired time of day appears. 2. If you want to change the setting of the time of day, press Set Up pad and follow the directions. 3.
M A N U A L O P E R AT I O N VARIABLE POWER COOKING There are eleven preset power levels. To change the power level, touch Power Level after entering the cooking time. Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for specific recommendations. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 30% power: 1 Enter cooking time, 5, 0, 0 by touching numbers. Touch Power Level. 2 Touch 30%.
SENSOR COOKING Covering Foods Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for various foods and quantities. Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the procedure for these foods. 1. Casserole lid. 2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave cooking.
6x6 NO GUESS COOKING Your oven has six food pads and each pad has six selections. Many sensor cooked foods are included in 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING. See the sensor cooking information on page 15. For foods not using the sensor, follow the directions on the Touch Screen to enter quantity. When cooking foods with the sensor, it is not neccessary to enter quantity or weight. The foods using the sensor are indicated with “ * ” in the chart on page 17.
6x6 NO GUESS COOKING 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING CHART FOOD VEGETABLES BROCCOLI / CAULIFLOWER* BEANS / CARROTS* MUSHROOMS / SPINACH* CORN ON THE COB / PEAS* SUMMER SQUASH / ZUCCHINI* WINTER SQUASH / ACORN SQUASH* MEAT GROUND BEEF* BONELESS PORK LOIN MEAT LOAF POT ROAST STEW SPARERIBS POULTRY BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS* BONE-IN CHICKEN PIECES* WHOLE CHICKEN TURKEY BREAST TURKEY DRUMSTICK GROUND POULTRY* AMOUNT FOOD FISH-SEAFOOD FISH FILLETS* FISH STEAKS* SHRIMP* SCALLOPS* CLAMS & MUSSELS* FISH KABOBS* weight of fis
MORE FROM YOUR MICROWAVE 6x6 More From Your Microwave 6 x 6 has six cooking categories to assist with meal preparation. There are some foods in the Breakfast Bar and Lunch on the Run that use the sensor. See sensor cooking information on page 15. For foods not using the sensor, follow the directions on the screen to enter quantity. BREAKFAST BAR / LUNCH ON THE RUN • Suppose you want to use Breakfast Bar to cook two servings of hot cereal.
M O R E F R O M Y O U R M I C R O WAV E 6 x6 ONE DISH DINNERS - LOW CALORIE ENTREES SUPPER SOUPS AND SAUCES DELICIOUS DESSERTS • Suppose you want to use One Dish Dinners to cook Spicy Couscous. 1 Press More From Your Microwave 6 x 6 pad and then touch the desired category: One Dish Dinners. 2 Select the desired food: Spicy Couscous. 4 When ready to cook, press START pad.
M O R E F R O M Y O U R M I C R O WAV E 6 x6 RECIPES FOR ONE DISH DINNERS (Recipes serve 6) Spicy Couscous Sweet & Sour Pork 11/4 lb lean ground beef 141/2 oz can diced tomatoes 1 c tomato sauce 1 large onion, chopped 1/ 3 c chopped green pepper 3/ 4 c couscous 1 clove garlic, minced 11/2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano leaves 1 c raisins Garnish: yogurt and chopped fresh parsley 1 2 1 /2 1 /4 2 1 1 /4 11/4 c long grain rice c pineapple juice c water c sweet & sour sauce tbsp s
M O R E F R O M Y O U R M I C R O WAV E 6 x 6 RECIPES FOR LOW CALORIE ENTREES (Recipes serve 6) Stuffed Acorn Squash 3 11/4 1/ 2 2 1 1 1/ 2 1/ 4 1/ 2 20 1/ 2 1/ 4 Glazed Roast Pork Tenderloin acorn squash each weighing 3/4 lb lb ground turkey onion, chopped carrots, shredded green pepper, chopped tbsp catsup tsp salt tsp pepper c instant rice oz can crushed pineapple, drained save juice c teriyaki sauce c sweet and sour sauce 11/2 2 11/4 1 Glaze: 8 1 /2 2 3 oz whole cranberry sauce c red wine tbsp stea
M O R E F R O M Y O U R M I C R O WAV E 6 x6 RECIPES FOR SUPPER SOUPS AND SAUCES (Recipes serve 6) Chicken Noodle 1 1 1 2 5 11/2 1 1/ 2 Split Pea tsp oil medium onion, sliced thinly c thin sliced celery c thin sliced carrots c chicken broth lb bone-in chicken pieces c fine egg noodles c chopped parsley salt and pepper 3 3 1 1 /2 1 1 /2 1 /2 1 1 /8 1 1 1 /2 Bouillabaisse 2 2 3 8 21/2 141/2 21/2 3/ 4 3 1 1 1/ 2 8 8 8 tbsp olive oil large onions, chopped finely cloves garlic, minced oz bottle clam juice
M O R E F R O M Y O U R M I C R O WAV E 6 x 6 RECIPES FOR DELICIOUS DESSERTS (Recipes serve 6) Almond Bread Pudding 2 2 2 3/ 4 1 1/ 2 1/ 2 6 Sauce: 1/ 4 1/ 2 1 2 Cherry Pie Pudding c half and half tbsp unsalted butter, melted large eggs, beaten c sugar tsp almond extract c golden raisins c slivered, blanched almonds, toasted c 2-inch cubed French or Challah bread 21 4 2 4 1 1 /2 1 oz cherry pie filling c sponge or angel food cake cubes c milk eggs tbsp sugar tsp almond extract 16 oz can drained, Bing c
DEFROST 3+6 Defrost 3+6 pad has two special defrosting methods. SUPER DEFROST SuperDefrost rapidly defrosts specific foods and weights found in the SuperDefrost chart. • Suppose you want to defrost 1.0 pound boneless chicken. 1 Press Defrost 3+6 pad and then touch desired food: 1 pound boneless chicken. The oven will start automatically. 2 When the oven stops, read instructions on the screen, open the door, complete the instructions and close the door. Press START pad. NOTE: 1.
DEFROST 3+6 COMPU DEFROST CompuDefrost automatically defrosts all the foods found in the CompuDefrost chart below. • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak. 1 Press Defrost 3+6 pad and then touch COMPU DEFROST 6 Choices. 2 Touch the desired food: Steaks. 3 Enter desired weight by touching the screen. Then press START pad. 4 When the oven stops, read instructions on the screen, open the door, complete the instructions and close the door. Press START pad.
DEFROST 3+6 MANUAL DEFROST If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the COMPU DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in the AMOUNT column on the COMPU DEFROST CHART, you need to defrost manually. You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using 30% power. Follow the exact procedure found on page 14. Estimate defrosting time, enter it. Then touch Power Level on the Touch Screen and select 30%.
SET UP The Set Up has six functions. 1. Clock/Auto Start 2. Child Lock 3. Sound Adjustment 4. Language/Weight 5. Video Demo 6. Screen Contrast To use any function, press Set Up, touch desired function and follow directions on the screen. 1. CLOCK Press the Set Up pad, touch Clock/Auto Start, then Clock and follow the directions on the screen. See page 12. AUTO START The Auto Start function allows you to set your oven to start automatically at a later time.
SET UP 2.CHILD LOCK 4.LANGUAGE / WEIGHT The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or locked. The oven comes set for English and U.S. Customary Unit-pounds. You can also choose English kg, Spanish kg or French kg. To change, press Set Up pad and touch “Language/Weight” and then touch desired language and standard of weight.
O T H E R C O N V E N I E N T F E AT U R E S MINUTE PLUS + Touch Minute Plus + on the screen to access a new screen with 12 common cooking times at 100% power. Touch desired time and the oven starts automatically. • Suppose you want to melt butter for 30 seconds. 1 Touch Minute Plus +. 2 Touch desired time: 30 seconds. 3 The oven will start automatically. KITCHEN TIMER Use this feature as a general purpose timer. You can enter any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
O T H E R C O N V E N I E N T F E AT U R E S MORE OR LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT The programmed cooking times are tailored to the most popular tastes. To adjust the cooking time to your individual preference use the “more” or “less” feature to either add or reduce cooking time. • Suppose you want to cook Ground Beef for more time: 1 Press Meat pad in the 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING and then touch Ground Beef. 2 Prepare the food following the information on the screen. And press START pad. NOTE: 1.
SPECIFICATIONS R-440D R-540D AC Line Voltage: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: 1650 watts, 14.6 amps. 1650 watts, 14.6 amps.
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 rear ventilating openings.) YES _______ NO _______ C Does the turntable rotate? It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.
CLEANING AND CARE DOOR Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth. Avoid the use of harsh abrasives. EXTERIOR The outside surface is painted. 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.
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QUICK REFERENCE ONE TOUCH SENSOR Lunch On The Run ................................ Meal in a Cup Hot Dogs in Buns Soup Microwave Pizza Pizza Reheat Frozen Sandwich One Dish Dinners ................................. Spicy Couscous Beef Burgundy Salsa Chicken Sweet and Sour Pork Seafood Pasta Vegetarian Orzo Low Calorie Entrees ............................. Stuffed Acorn Squash Steak Fajitas Thai Chicken Kabobs Glazed Pork Tenderloin Salmon Romanoff Ratatouille Supper Soups and Sauces ......................
CONTROL PANEL BASIC DIRECTIONS Your new Sharp Smart & Easy Touch Screen Microwave Oven features a large screen on the Control Panel which, not only provides much information to make using the oven easy, but also, is used to input information directly about the food being cooked, quantity or desired doneness. SMART & EASY TOUCH SCREEN : 11-12 Minute Plus+ : 29 Touch to access screen where 12 common cooking times are shown that simply require one touch to start.
QUICK REFERENCE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. SET CLOCK 6x6 NO GUESS COOKING: VEGETABLES If the oven has just been plugged in, touch Set Clock on the screen and follow the directions. To reset the clock, press Set Up pad on the control panel. Then touch the Clock/Auto Start on screen. Then touch Clock. For foods not using the sensor, follow the directions on the screen to enter quantity.