Sharp Carousel R-331Y, Carousel R-331YS Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

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COOKBOOK

MICROWAVE OVEN

MODELS

R-331Y(S)

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INTRODUCTION

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Thank you for buying a Sharp Microwave Oven.

Please keep this operation manual handy, as it describes
all the features of your oven and will enable you to cook
many varieties of foods.

The manual is divided into two sections:

1. OPERATION (P2~P15)
This section describes your oven and teaches you how

to use all the features.

2. COOKING GUIDE
This section is at the back of the manual, it contains

the more commonly used information such as how to
prepare food, which cooking utensil to use, standing
time.

It also contains recipes for automatic cooking and

manual cooking.

Please take some time to read your operation manual
carefully, paying particular attention to the warnings and
special notes, the automatic cooking menus programmed
into your new oven have been carefully developed to give
optimum results when the step by step instructions are
followed.

When selecting another home appliance, please again
consider our full range of Sharp products.

CONTENTS

Warranty Inside of front cover

Introduction 1

Warning 2

Special Notes and Warning 3

Installation Instructions 4

Oven Diagram 4

Operation of Touch Control Panel 5

Control Panel Display 5

Touch Control Panel Layout 5

Before Operating 6

Getting Started 6

Clock Setting 6

Stop/Clear 6

To Cancel a Programme During Cooking 6

Manual Operations 7

Microwave Time Cooking 7

Sequence Cooking 8

Instant Cook 8

Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme

Automatic Operations 10

Notes for Automatic Operations 10

Instant Action 10

Express Defrost 11

Easy Defrost 12

Other Convenient Features 13

Less/More Setting 13

Timer 14

Child Lock 14

Demonstration Mode 14

Alarm 14

Care and Cleaning 15

Service Call Check 15

Specifi cations 15

Cooking Guides

Quick Reference Guide See last page

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WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
To reduce the risk of fi re in the oven cavity:

a. Do not overcook food.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled.
d. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or
other combustible materials for signs of smoke or burning.
e. If materials inside the oven should ignite, or smoke is observed, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and

disconnect the power plug, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
To reduce the risk of an explosion or delayed eruptive boiling when handling the container.
Your microwave oven is capable of heating food and beverages very quickly therefore, it is very important that you select
the appropriate cooking time and power level for the type and quantity of food to be heated. If you are unsure of the
cooking time and power level required, begin with low cooking times and power levels until the food is suffi ciently heated
evenly throughout.
Additionally:

a. Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Babies bottles fi tted with a screw cap or teat are considered

to be sealed containers.

b. Do not use excessive amount of time.

c. When boiling liquids in the oven, use a wide-mouthed container.

d. Stand at least for 20 seconds at the end of cooking to avoid delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.

e. Stir the liquid before and during cooking. Use extreme care when handling the container or inserting a

spoon or other utensil into the container.
This oven is for home food preparation only and should only be used for heating, cooking and defrosting food and
beverage.
It is not suitable for commercial, laboratory use, or heating therapeutic devices eg. Wheat bags.
Never operate the oven whilst any object is caught or jammed between the door and the oven.
Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.
It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualifi ed service technician trained by SHARP to carry out any service or repair
operation. Especially those which involve the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy are very hazardous.
Do not operate the oven if it is not working correctly or damaged until it has been repaired by a qualifi ed service technician
trained by SHARP. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to:
(1) Door (warped), (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door Seals, Sealing Surfaces and oven cavity (buckled
or deformed), (4) Burn marks on the door seal faces.
Do not bump, or catch utensils, loose clothes and your accessories on the door safety latches when removing food from
the oven.
Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grille or between the door and the oven while the oven is
operating.
Never tamper with or deactivate the door safety latches.
Always use oven gloves to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the
food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
Should the power supply cord become damaged, it must be replaced with a special cord supplied by a SERVICE CENTRE
APPROVED BY SHARP. And it must be replaced by a qualifi ed service technician trained by SHARP in order to avoid
a hazard.
If the oven lamp fails please consult your dealer or a qualifi ed service technician trained by SHARP.
Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.
Slowly lift the furthest edge of a dish's cover including microwave plastic wrap etc., and carefully open popcorn and oven
cooking bags away from the face.
Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged, and that it does not run under the oven or over any hot surfaces
or sharp edges.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:

a. Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool.

b. Do not place anything hot on a cold turntable.

c. Do not place anything cold on a hot turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet.
Do not store food or any other items inside the oven.
Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is
able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infi rm persons without supervision.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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yourself.

SPECIAL NOTES AND WARNING

DO DON’T

Eggs, fruits,
vegetables,
nuts, seeds,
sausages and
oysters

* Puncture egg yolks and whites and

oysters before cooking to prevent
"explosion".

* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,

squash, hot dogs, sausages and
oysters so that steam escapes.

* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents

* Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.

"explosion", which may damage the
oven or injure yourself.

Popcorn * Use specially bagged popcorn for the

microwave oven.

* Listen while popping corn for the

popping to slow to 1-2 seconds.

Baby food * Transfer baby food to small dish and

heat carefully, stirring often. Check for
suitable temperature to prevent burns.

* Remove the screw cap and teat before

warming baby bottles. After warming
shake thoroughly. Check for suitable
temperature.

General * Food with fi lling should be cut after

heating, to release steam and avoid
burns.

* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids

or cereals to prevent boiling over.

Liquids
(Beverages)

Canned foods * Remove food from can. * Heat or cook food while in cans.

* For boiling or cooking liquids see

WARNING on page 2 to prevent
explosion and delayed eruptive boiling.

* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or

glass bowls.

* Exceed maximum time on popcorn

package.

* Heat disposable bottles.
* Overheat baby bottles.
Only heat until warm.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.

* Heat baby food in original jars.

* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or

airtight containers.

* Deep fat fry.
* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,

clothes or fl owers.

* Operate the oven without a load (i.e.

an absorbing material such as food or
water) in the oven cavity.

* Heat for longer than recommended

time. See REHEATING-FOOD CHART
on page

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Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
pudding

Meats * Use a microwave proof roasting rack to

Utensils * Check the utensils are suitable for

Aluminium foil * Use to shield food to prevent over

Browning dish * Place a suitable insulator such as a

* Cook for the recommended time.

(These foods have high sugar and/or fat
contents.)

collect drained juices.

MICROWAVE cooking before you use
them.

cooking.

* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or keep

clear of cavity walls.

microwave and heat proof dinner plate
between the turntable and the browning
dish.

* Overcook as they may catch fi re.

* Place meat directly on the turntable for

cooking.

* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE

cooking. Metal refl ects microwave
energy and may cause an electrical
discharge known as arcing.

* Use too much.
* Shield food close to cavity walls.
Sparking can damage the cavity.

* Exceed the preheating time

recommended by the manufacturer.
Excessive preheating can cause
the glass turntable to shatter and/or
damage internal parts of the oven.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove all packing materials from the oven cavity, (do not remove the waveguide cover), and the feature

sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one. Check the unit for any damage, such as a misaligned door,
damaged door seals around the door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the door. If there is any damage,
please do not operate the oven until it has been checked by a SERVICE CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP
and repaired, if necessary.

2. Accessories provided

1)Turntable 2) Roller stay 3) Operation manual and Cook book

3. Place the roller stay in the coupling on the oven fl oor, then place the turntable on to the roller stay, ensuring it is
located fi rmly. Refer to OVEN DIAGRAM below. NEVER operate the oven without the roller stay and turntable.

4. The oven should not be installed in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated, for example, next
to a conventional oven unit. The oven should be installed so as not to block ventilation openings. When mounting
on bench top : Allow at least 15cm on the top, 10cm on both sides and 5cm at the rear of the oven for adequate
air circulation.

When building the oven into a cabinet or wall, Sharp built-in kit model numbers RK-J32S are available which enable

the microwave oven to be integrated within a kitchen, the kits are available from your retailer. Read carefully the
installation instructions for the built-in kits before installation. These built-in kits have been tested according to
Australian Standards. Sharp does not recommend the use of any other built-in kits.

If the oven is to be positioned near a conventional oven, ensure that adequate space is allowed, and a suitable

heat shield is incorporated between the two to prevent damage to the oven and the built-in kit caused by heat.

WARNING: The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an

emergency.

5. Neither the manufacturer nor the distributors can accept any liability for damage to the machine or personal injury
for failure to observe the correct electrical connecting procedure.

The A.C. voltage must be single phase 230 – 240V, 50Hz.

6. This appliance must be earthed.

7. Operate the oven from a general purpose domestic outlet.

If a generator is used, do not operate the oven with non-sinusoidal outputs.

OVEN DIAGRAM

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1. Door open button

2. Oven lamp

3. Door hinges

4. Door safety latches

5. See through door

6. Door seals and sealing surfaces

7. Coupling

8. Waveguide cover (Do not remove)

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9. Touch control panel (See page 5)

10. Liquid crystal display

11. Ventilation openings

12. Power supply cord

13. Turntable

14. Roller stay

15. Rating label

16. Menu label

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OPERATION OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The operation of the oven is controlled by pressing the appropriate pads arranged on the surface of the control
panel.

An entry signal tone should be heard each time you press the control panel to make a correct entry.

In addition an audible signal will sound for approximately 2 seconds at the end of the cooking cycle, or 4 times when
cooking procedure is required.

Control Panel Display

Indicators

Touch Control Panel Layout

EXPRESS DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Express
Defrost menu.

POWER LEVEL PAD
Press to select microwave
power setting.
If not pressed, HIGH is
automatically selected.
Press to alter the cooking
result for automatic
operations.

STOP/CLEAR PAD
Press to clear during
programming.
Press once to stop operation
of oven during cooking;
press twice to cancel
cooking pro-gramme.

INSTANT ACTION PADS
Press to cook or reheat 8
popular menus.

EASY DEFROST PAD
Press to select the Easy
Defrost menu.

NUMBER PADS
Press to enter cooking
time, clock time, weight
of food.

TIMER/CLOCK PAD
Press to set clock,
timer, child lock or
demonstration mode.

INSTANT COOK/START PAD
Press to start oven after
setting programmes.
Press once to cook for
1minute at HIGH or increase
by 1 minute multiples each
time this pad is pressed
during cooking.

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BEFORE OPERATING

Getting Started

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Plug the oven into a power point and
switch on the power.

Ensure the oven door is closed.

1

Flashing eights

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad so that the
oven beeps.

STOP

CLEAR

2

Only the dots will remain.

Clock Setting

* To enter the present time of day 11:34 (AM or PM).

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad.

TIMER

CLOCK

1

The dots (:) will fl ash on and off.

Enter the correct time of day by pressing
the numbers in sequence.

2

Press the TIMER/CLOCK pad again.

3

TIMER

CLOCK

This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time (eg. 13:45), will appear in the display.
Press the STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the time of day (eg. 1:45).

If you wish to know the time of day during the cooking or timer mode, press the TIMER/CLOCK pad. As long as your
fi nger is pressing the TIMER/CLOCK pad, the time of day will be displayed.

Stop/Clear

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad once to:

1. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

2. Clear if you make a mistake during programming.

To Cancel a Programme During Cooking

Press the STOP/CLEAR pad twice.

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MANUAL OPERATIONS

Microwave Time Cooking

This is a manual cooking feature, fi rst enter the cooking time then the power level.
There are fi ve different power levels. You can programme up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

30%

(MEDIUM

Power level

10%

(LOW)

LOW)

Display

Examples of foods
typically cooked on
microwave oven
power level

This variable cooking control allows you to select the rate of microwave cooking.
If a power level is not selected, then 100% power is automatically used.
* Suppose you want to time cook for 2 minutes 30 seconds on 100% power.

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Enter desired cooking time.

Keeping food
warm

Defrost
Softening
butter

50%

(MEDIUM)

70%

(MEDIUM

HIGH)

Casseroles Cakes

Muffi ns
Slices

Seafood

Vegetables Rice/
Pasta Fruit

1

START will fl ash on and off.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

INSTANT COOK

START

2

100%

(HIGH)

To lower the power press the POWER LEVEL pad until desired power level is displayed.
* Suppose you want to cook Fish Fillets for 10 minutes on 50% power.

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Enter desired cooking time.

1

Select power level by pressing the
POWER EVEL pad as required (for 50%

2

press three times).

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

3

If the door is opened during cooking process, the cooking time in the readout automatically stops. The cooking time
starts to count down again when the door is closed and the INSTANT COOK/START pad is pressed.
If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER LEVEL pad. As long as your fi nger is touching
the POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be displayed.
If more than 20 minutes on 100% power is entered, the microwave power will be reduced after 20 minutes to avoid
overheating.

The timer begins to count down.

START will fl ash on and off.

POWER

LEVEL

x 3

INSTANT COOK

START

The timer begins to count down.

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Sequence Cooking

Your oven can be programmed with up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching from one variable
power setting to the next.
* Suppose you want to cook for 10 minutes on 50% followed by 3 minutes on 100%.

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Enter desired cooking time.

1

START will fl ash on and off.

Select desired power level by pressing
the POWER LEVEL pad (for 50% press

2

three times).

For second sequence, enter desired
time for cooking time.

3

If power is not selected, the oven will
operate at 100% power.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

4

POWER

LEVEL

x 3

INSTANT COOK

START

The timer begins to count down to
zero. When it reaches zero,

the second sequence will appear
and the timer will begin counting
down to zero again.

Instant Cook™

For your convenience Sharp’s Instant Cook allows you to easily cook for one minute on 100% power.

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.
Within 3 minutes of closing the door.

1

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad until desired time is displayed.
Each time the pad is pressed, the cook time is increased by 1 minute.

INSTANT COOK

START

The timer begins to count down.

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Increasing Time During a Cooking Programme

Microwave time can be added during a cooking programme using the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

* Suppose you want to increase the cooking time by 2 minutes during 5 minutes on 50% power cooking.

(at the moment the remaining cooking time is 1 min. 30 sec.)

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Enter desired cooking time.

1

START will fl ash on and off.

Select power level by pressing the
POWER LEVEL pad as required (for

2

50% press three times).

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

3

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad
twice to increase the cooking time by

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two minutes.

POWER

LEVEL

x 3

INSTANT COOK

START

The timer starts to count down.

INSTANT COOK

START

x 2

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AUTOMATIC OPERATIONS

Notes for Automatic Operations

1. When using the automatic features, carefully follow the instructions provided in each MENU GUIDE to achieve the best result.

If the instructions are not followed carefully, the food may be overcooked or undercooked or

displayed.

2. Food weighing more or less than the quantity or weight listed in each MENU GUIDE, cook manually. Refer to manual
cooking charts in RECIPES section.

3. To change the fi nal cooking or defrosting result from the standard setting, press the POWER LEVEL pad once (for more)
or twice (for less) after selecting desired setting. Refer to page 13.

4. The fi nal cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check the food
after cooking and if necessary continue cooking manually.

5. To avoid children's misuse, each INSTANT ACTION pad can be used only within 3 minutes of a preceding operation.

6. To defrost foods above or below the weights allowed on the EXPRESS DEFROST MENU GUIDE, use EASY DEFROST
or defrost manually.

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more or less than weight of foods suggested in EASY DEFROST MENU GUIDE is programmed when the INSTANT

COOK/START pad is pressed.

To clear, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and reprogramme.

8. When entering the weight of the food, round off the weight to the nearest 0.1kg (100g). For example, 1.65kg would
become 1.7kg.

will be displayed if:

Instant Action

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The Instant Action allows you to cook or reheat several popular foods.
Follow the instructions provided in the INSTANT ACTION MENU GUIDE on page

and r of the cooking guides.

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* Suppose you want to cook 2 Jacket Potatoes.

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Press the JACKET POTATO pad until the
desired quantity is displayed (for 2 pieces
press twice).

JACKET
POTATO

x 2

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After about 2 sec.

1

The cooking time will begin counting
down. The oven will "beep" 4 times
and stop. COOK indicator will go off
and CHECK will fl ash on and off.

Open the door. Turn over potatoes.
Close the door.

2

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

3

START will fl ash on and off.

INSTANT COOK

START

The cooking time will begin counting
down. When it reaches zero, the oven
will "beep".

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Express Defrost

1. Fish Fillets

2. Chicken Fillets

3. Sausages/
Minced Meat

* Suppose you want to defrost 0.5 kg of Chicken Fillets.

Step Procedure Pad Order Display

Press the EXPRESS DEFROST pad until
the desired menu number is displayed

1

(for Chicken Fillets press twice).

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

2

Open the door. Remove defrosted
pieces, turn over remaining pieces.

Close the door.

3

EXPRESS DEFROST rapidly defrosts 0.5 kg of specifi c foods.
Follow the instructions provided in the EXPRESS DEFROST

MENU GUIDE on page

EXPRESS
DEFROST

INSTANT COOK

START

of the cooking guides.

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The defrosting time will begin
counting down. The oven will
"beep" 4 times and stop. COOK
indicator will go off and CHECK
will fl ash on and off.

Press the INSTANT COOK/START pad.

4

START will fl ash on and off.

INSTANT COOK

START

The defrosting time will begin
counting down. When it reaches
zero, the oven will "beep".

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