R-530E Followed by letter indicating color S=stainless, K=black, W=white
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C O N T E N T S of operation manual & coo k in g g uide For Customer Assistance..... Inside Front Cover 15 Minute Recipes..................................... 20-21 Precautions to Avoid Possible From the Pantry Recipes............................ 22-23 Exposure to Excessive Defrost Center............................................ 23 Microwave Energy.............. Inside Front Cover Super Defrost Chart................................... 23 Contents.................................................
C onsumer L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y 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. 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food.
installation instructions 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. Read enclosures and SAVE the Operation Manual. 2. the feature sticker, if there is one, from the outside of the door. Trim Kit Frame Assembly Oven Front See Sketch 1 for proper location when building in above an electric wall oven.
STRUCTIONS UI NN SP TA ACLKLI ANT GI O AN N IDN installation instructions The floor of the opening should be constructed of plywood strong enough to support the weight of the oven and floor load (about 100 pounds). The floor should be level for proper operation of the oven. Be sure to check the local building code as it may require that the opening be enclosed with sides, ceiling and rear partition. The proper functioning of the oven does not require the enclosure. Center.
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. for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. See pages 30 and 31 for ordering the Sharp Microwave Oven Cookbook. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking.
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.
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.
PART NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS 1 One touch door open button Push to open door. 8 Removable turntable Place the turntable on the turntable support securely. The turntable will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. Only remove for cleaning. 2 Oven door with see-through window 3 Safety door latches 9 Ventilation openings (Rear) The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 10 Oven light 4 Door hinges It will light when oven is operating or door is open.
PART NAMES CONTROL PANEL 13-17 27 18-25 26 28 11 28 12, 26 27 11 Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information.
before operatin g • 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 show SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CleaR AND PRESS CLOCK. 2. Touch the Stop/Clear pad. : will appear. 3. Set clock. Stop/Clear TO SET THE CLOCK • Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12:30 (A.M. or P.M.).
manual operation TO SET POWER LEVEL TIME COOKING There are eleven preset power levels. Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%. PROCEDURE 1 5 0 0 Enter cooking time. 2 Start Touch On Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats.
SENSOR COOKING 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. Covering Foods: Using Sensor Settings: 1. Casserole lid. 1. After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using Sensor Cooking. 2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave cooking.
SENSOR COOKING SENSOR COOKING CHART FOOD AMOUNT Popcorn 1 package Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands to decide which you like the best. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. 1.5 - 3.5 oz bag Sensor reheat Fresh vegetables: Soft Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower (flowerets) Cauliflower (whole) Spinach Zucchini Baked apples 4 - 36 oz .25 .25 .25 .25 - 2.0 lb - 2.0 lb - 2.0 lb - 2.0 lb 1 med. .25 - 1.0 lb .25 - 2.0 lb 2 - 4 med.
SENSOR COOKING SENSOR COOKING CHART (continued) FOOD PROCEDURE AMOUNT Use boneless breast of chicken or turkey. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Touch Poultry, number 1 and Start/Touch On pads. When oven stops, rearrange. Re-cover and touch Start/ Touch On pad. After cooking, let stand, covered, 3 to 5 minutes. Poultry should be 160˚F. Bone-in .5 - 3.0 lb Arrange pieces with meatiest portions toward outside of glass dish or microwave safe rack. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
SENSOR COOKING SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (continued) Shrimp Pasta Sauce Makes 4 servings 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 2 cups canned tomato puree 1 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 Place shrimp in 2-quart, covered casserole. cup thinly sliced scallions (about 2 bunches) clove of garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste Parmesan cheese 2 Microwave using Fish/Seafood. Drain and set aside.
SENSOR COOKING SENSOR COOKING RECIPES (continued) Mexican Seasoned Potatoes Makes 6 to 8 servings 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 4 medium baking potatoes (8 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon salt cup olive oil 1 tablespoon instant minced onion 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves 1 Cut each potato lengthwise into 4 equal wedges. Place potato wedges into 10-inch square casserole. Toss potatoes with oil to coat well. 1/4 2 In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over potatoes.
LET'S COOK Your oven has 6 convenience pads to assist with meal preparation. There are some foods in the Breakfast, Lunch, 15 Minute Recipes and From the Pantry that use the sensor. See the sensor cooking information on page 13. For foods not using the sensor, follow the directions in the Interactive Display to enter quantity. Breakfast AND LUNCH Breakfast and Lunch are for cooking and heating popular foods that take a short amount of time. NOTE: 1. Heat rolls/muffins setting has 2 choices.
LET'S COOK BREAKFAST CHART (continued) FOOD PROCEDURE AMOUNT 3. Hot cereal 1 - 6 servings Use individual packets or bulk cereal in your favorite variety: oatmeal, oat bran, cream of wheat, farina or wheatena. Follow package directions for the correct amount of water or milk. To prevent boil overs, it is very important to choose a large container because microwave cooking of cereal causes high boiling. If the oven stops, stir and touch Start/Touch On.
LET'S COOK 15 Minute Recipes AND FROM THE PANTRY 15 Minute Recipes and From the Pantry each offer five simple-to-prepare but great tasting meals. Follow the specific directions on the Recipe Card and in the Interactive Display. 3 • Suppose you want to use 15 Minute Recipes to cook Saucy Chicken. 4 PROCEDURE D I S P L AY 15 Minute Recipes SEE LABEL Touch 15 Minute Recipes pad. SELECT RECIPE 1 2 1 When the oven stops, the display will show the instruction number on the Recipe Card.
LET'S COOK 3. FIESTA CHILI 1 11-ounce can of Mexican corn, drained 1 15-ounce can chili with beans 1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder 1. Place in a 3 quart casserole: 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey 1/2 cup diced onions 1/2 cup diced red pepper Stir together well. Re-cover. Touch Start/Touch On. Break up turkey and stir in onions and red pepper. Cover. Touch 15 Minute Recipes, number 3 to select FIESTA CHILI and then touch Start/Touch On. 3. At end, stir well. Serve over cooked rice or nacho chips.
LET'S COOK FROM THE PANTRY (Recipes serve 6) 1. BEEF WRAPS 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 1/2 cups salsa 1-3 teaspoons chili powder Stir together well. Re-cover. Touch Start/Touch On. 1. Place in a 2-quart casserole: 1 pound ground beef Break apart and cover. Touch From the Pantry, number 1 to select BEEF WRAPS and then touch Start/Touch On. 3. At end, stir well and place in 8 warmed corn tortillas. Top with 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. 2.
LET'S COOK 5. GARDEN MEDLEY 2. At pause, stir well and add: 1 16-ounce package frozen stir fry mixed vegetables 2 cups thinly sliced summer squash Re-cover. Touch Start/Touch On. 1. Place in a 2 1/2-quart casserole: 1 pound peeled baking potatoes, cut into eighths and thinly sliced 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 3. At end, sprinkle top with 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese. Cover with a lid.
LET'S COOK DEFROST CENTER (continued) COMPU DEFROST • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak, using CompuDefrost. PROCEDURE 1 D I S P L AY Touch Defrost Center pad. 5 Select desired Defrost Center setting by touching the desired number pad. (Ex: Touch the number pad 5 to select steak.) 2 SELECT FOOD NUMBER STEAKS CHOPS OR FISH ENTER WEIGHT IN POUNDS 2.0 Pounds 0 Start Touch On Touch Start/Touch On pad. The oven will stop so the food can be checked.
LET'S COOK Beverage Center Beverage Center enables you to reheat coffee or tea to a more suitable drinking temperature or to make instant coffee or tea. • Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of coffee. PROCEDURE 1 SELECT FOOD NUMBER 2. Touch Custom Help pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display, for a helpful hint. REHEAT 2 Select desired Beverage Center setting by touching desired number pad. (Ex: Touch number 2 pad to reheat coffee.) CONTINUE Touch Start/Touch On pad. 1.
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 KEEP WARM PLUS Keep Warm Plus allows you to keep food warm up to 30 minutes. Your oven can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically. To use, simply touch the Keep Warm Plus pad and enter the appropriate time (up to 30 minutes). You can also program Keep Warm Plus with manual cooking to keep food warm continuously after cooking.
other con v enient features CUSTOM HELP 4. If you wish to know the time of day, simply touch the Clock pad. As long as your finger is touching the Clock pad, the time of day will be displayed. Custom Help provides 4 features which make using your oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the interactive display. 4. LANGUAGE / WEIGHT SELECTION 1. CHILD LOCK The oven comes set for English and U.S. Customary Unit-pounds. To change, touch Custom Help and the number 4 pads.
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES DEMONSTRATION MODE Timer/CLOCK To demonstrate, touch Timer/Clock, the number 0 and then touch Start/Touch On pad and hold for 3 seconds. • Suppose you want to time a 3-minute long distance phone call. PROCEDURE Touch Timer/Clock pad. KITCHEN TIMER 1 2 Touch number 1 pad. 3 3 0 Enter time. 4 5 Timer Clock and specific special features can now be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For example, touch Minute Plus pad and the display will show 1.
CLEANING AND CARE Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. Exterior Waveguide Cover 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. The waveguide cover is made from mica so requires special care. Keep the waveguide cover clean to assure good oven performance.
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S R-530E AC Line Voltage: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: 1650 watts, 13.8 amps. Output Power:* 1200 watts Frequency: 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions: 24"(W) x 13 3/8"(H) x 19 1/8"(D) Cavity Dimensions: 17 3/8"(W) x 10 1/2"(H) x 18 5/8"(D) Oven Capacity:* * 2.0 Cu. Ft. Cooking Uniformity: Turntable system, diameter 16" Weight: Approx. 46 lb ★ The International Electrotechnical Commission’s standardized method for measuring output wattage.
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.
Reheating Chart Starting Temperature Microwave Time Plate of Food 1 serving of meat, 2 servings of vegetables Room temp. Refrigerated MED.-HIGH (70%) 1 - 2 min. 2 - 3 min. Meaty portions and bulky vegetables to outside. Cover with wax paper. Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servings Refrigerated Refrigerated MED.-HIGH (70%) 1 - 2 min. 2 - 3 min. Cover loosely with wax paper. Room temp. Refrigerated MEDIUM (50%) 1 - 1 1/2 min. per serving 1 - 2 min.
Vegetable Cooking Chart Microwave Time at HIGH (100%) Standing Time, Covered Vegetable Amount Cooking Procedure Artichokes Fresh 2 medium Trim and rinse. 2-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water. Cover with plastic wrap. 4 - 6 min. 5 min. 1 lb 2-qt casserole. 2 tbsp water. Cover. Rearrange after 3 min. 3 - 6 min. 2 min. 1 lb 1 1/2-in pieces, 2-qt casserole. 1/4 cup water. Cover. Stir twice. 8 - 10 min. 2 min. 10 - 16 min. 3 min. Wash. 2-qt casserole. Add no water. Cover. Rearrange after 3 min.
Vegetable Cooking Chart (continued) Vegetable Peas, Green Fresh Potatoes Boiled Spinach Fresh Squash Fresh, Acorn Fresh, Sliced Zucchini Sweet Potatoes Baked Tomatoes Fresh Canned Vegetables Amount 2 cups 4 medium 1 lb 1 whole 2 cups Cooking Procedure Microwave Time at HIGH (100%) Standing Time, Covered 3 - 5 min. 3 min. 8 - 10 min. 3 min. Wash and trim. Add no water. 3-qt cas- 4 - 6 min. serole. Cover. Stir after 3 min. 2 min. 1-qt casserole. 1/4 cup water. Cover. Stir after 3 min.
GUÍA AUTO-TOUCH Si desea leer información más completa y precauciones de seguridad para el manejo del horno, consulte el manual de operaciones. PARA FIJAR LA HORA OPERACIÓN MANUAL Si el indicador dice SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK, toque primero el botón Stop/Clear. 1 Toque el botón Timer/Clock y botón 2. 2 Marque la hora correcta en el reloj tocando los botones numéericos en el orden respectivo.
GUÍA AUTO-TOUCH BREAKFAST (DESAYUNO) 1 Toque el botón Breakfast. 2 Seleccione la comida deseada. (Ej: toque el botón número 3 para cereales calientes.) 3 Toque el botón número 2 para dos raciones. 4 Toque el botón Start/Touch On. ALIMENTO 15 MINUTE RECIPES (RECETAS RAPIDAS EN 15 MINUTOS) Breakfast 1 Toque el botón 15 Minute Recipes. 2 Seleccione la comida deseada. (Ej: toque el botón numero 2 para Cerdo a la hawaiana.) 3 Toque el botón Start/Touch On. 3 2 Start Touch On R E C E TA 1-9 huevos 1.
AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE 15 MINUTE RECIPES BREAKFAST 1 Touch Breakfast pad. Breakfast 1 Touch 15 Minute Recipes pad. 15 Minute Recipes 3 2 Select desired food. (Ex: touch number pad 2 for Hawaiian Pork.) 2 2 3 Touch Start/Touch On pad. 2 Select desired food. (Ex: touch the number 3 pad for hot cereal.) 3 Touch number 2 pad for 2 servings. FOOD R E C I P E S (All are for 6 servings) Start Touch On 4 Touch Start/Touch On pad. 1. Saucy Chicken AMOUNT 2. Hawaiian Pork 3. Fiesta Chili 1.
AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. SET CLOCK MANUAL OPERATION If SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK is in the display, first touch Stop/Clear. High Power Cooking 1 Touch Timer/Clock pad and number 2. 2 Enter correct time of the day by touching numbers in sequence. (Ex: 12:30) Timer Clock 2 1 2 3 0 Timer Clock 3 Touch Timer/Clock pad again. 1 Enter cooking time by touching number pads. (Ex: 1 min. 30 sec.
