SEC R230/226/209/230H ® MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL ® MODELS R-230H,220H,209H,203H followed by letter Indicating color K=black, W=white CONTENTS • Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ................................. Inside Front Cover • For Customer Assistance .... Inside Front Cover • Consumer Limited Warranty ........................... 1 • Product lnformation Card ................................ 1 • Important Safety Instructions ..........................
SEC R230/226/209/230H 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.
SEC R230/226/209/230H 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.
SEC R230/226/209/230H I M P O R TA 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 ap- 15. See door surface cleaning instructions on page 16. pliance. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- 16.
SEC R230/226/209/230H 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 Remove: 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the right cavity wall. Safety door latches Read enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual. 2. the feature sticker, if there is one, from the outside of the door.
SEC R230/226/209/230H 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. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. See pages 19 and 20 for ordering the Ultimate Accessory, the SHARP CAROUSEL MICROWAVE COOKBOOK. you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off.
SEC R230/226/209/230H 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.
SEC R230/226/209/230H INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING • Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside. • 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. • Add standing time. Remove food from oven and stir, if possible.
SEC R230/226/209/230H PA R T N A M E S MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS 5 9 10 13 4 3 2 6 12 8 1 7 11 1 Door opening 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.
SEC R230/226/209/230H PART NAMES R-230H R-220H 11 14 11 9,14 9,14 9,15 12,13 R-209H 11 9,15 9 14 9,15 9,14 9 9 10,11 12,13 10,11 R-203H 14 9,14 9 12,13 10,11 11 9,15 9 9 9 14 9 12,13 10,11 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on which there are a feature description and usage information. NOTE: In the operation section of this manual, the key illustrations are for the R-209H oven. For the other models, press the corresponding keys.
SEC R230/226/209/230H B E F O R E O P E R AT I N G M A N U A L O P E R AT I O N • Before operating your new microwave oven make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. • Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures: 1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display will then begin flashing 88:88 . 2. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad. : will appear. 3. Touch CLOCK pad to set clock. TIME COOKING Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds (99.99).
SEC R230/226/209/230H S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S DEFROST Use this feature to defrost ground meat, steaks, chops and poultry automatically. • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 lb steak. PROCEDURE 1 Touch DEFROST pad. 2 Select desired food by touching number pad. (Ex. Touch for steak/chops.) 3 Enter weight by touching the number pads and . (Ex. 2.0 lbs steak) 4 Touch START pad. After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield any warm portions. Close the door. Touch START pad.
SEC R230/226/209/230H SPECIAL FEATURES MANUAL DEFROST POPCORN If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in the “Amount” column on the DEFROST CHART, you need to defrost manually. You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously cooked, by using 30% power level. See page 9. Estimate defrosting time and press POWER LEVEL pad 8 times when you select the power level.
SEC R230/226/209/230H SPECIAL FEATURES REHEAT / COOK NOTE: 1. To reheat or cook other food or foods above or below the quantity allowed on the Reheat Chart or Cook Chart, cook manually. 2. Reheat and Cook can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. Touch POWER LEVEL once or twice before touching START. See page 14. Reheat and Cook automatically compute the correct warming or cooking time and microwave power level for foods shown in the charts. • Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of soup.
SEC R230/226/209/230H SPECIAL FEATURES REHEAT CHART FOOD 1. Casserole PROCEDURE AMOUNT 1 - 2 cups Use to reheat refrigerated canned or homemade pasta with sauce or other cooked casserole. For room temperature pasta or casserole, use Less option. For pasta without sauce double the quantity per setting. For example, measure 2 cups of cooked noodles and program for 1 cup. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes. 2.
SEC R230/226/209/230H 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 MINUTE PLUS Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by simply touching the MINUTE PLUS pad. You can also extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute by repeatedly touching the MINUTE PLUS pad during manual cooking. • Suppose you want to heat a cup of soup for one minute.
SEC R230/226/209/230H OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES TIMER AUDIBLE SIGNAL ELIMINATION • Suppose you want to time a 3-minute long distance phone call. If you wish to have the oven operate with no audible signals, touch CLOCK, the number 5 and then touch the START pad and hold for 3 seconds. To cancel and restore the audible signal, touch CLOCK, the number 5 and STOP/CLEAR pads. PROCEDURE 1 Enter time. 2 Touch TIMER pad.
SEC R230/226/209/230H CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. 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. 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.
SEC R230/226/209/230H 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? YES _______ NO _______ (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.
SEC R230/226/209/230H COOKING REFERENCE MEATS, POULTRY, FISH, SEAFOOD REHEATING Food should be very hot (165°F). Stir before serving, if possible. Allow standing time after cooking.
SEC R230/226/209/230H NOTES T H E U LT I M AT E A C C E S S O R Y Great recipes ~ Reliable microwave reference guide ~ Many color photos ~ Step-by-step CAROUSEL MICROWAVE COOKBOOK TO ORDER Simply call this toll-free number : 1-800-6422122. Please have your credit card ready. instructions ~Nutritional information for each recipe ~ Durable wipe-clean soft cover with 128 8 1/2 x 11 pages ~ Helpful tips and special techniques If you prefer to order by mail, complete and return the order form on page 20.
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SEC R230/226/209/230H GUIA AUTO-TOUCH Para mayor información y precauciones de seguridad, consulte el Manual de Operaciones. FIJACION DEL RELOJ POPCORN Si en la pantalla aparece 88:88 toque primero STOP/CLEAR. 1 Toque el botón CLOCK. 2 Ponga la hora correcta tocando los números en orden. (Ej: 12:30) 3 Toque nuevamente el botón CLOCK. 1 Toque el botón POPCORN una vez para palomitas de maiz regular.
SEC R230/226/209/230H AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. SET CLOCK POPCORN If 88:88 is in display, first touch STOP/CLEAR pad. 1 Touch CLOCK pad. 2 Enter correct time of the day by touching numbers in sequence. (Ex. 12:30) 3 Touch CLOCK pad again. 1 Touch POPCORN pad: once for a regular size twice - regular size light 3 times - snack size POPCORN CHART FOOD Popcorn MANUAL OPERATION AMOUNT 3.5 oz. (Regular) 2.85 - 3.5 oz.