Sharp Carousel R-405D, Carousel R-508D, Carousel R-408D Operation Manual

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READALL INSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY BEFOREUSINGTHE OVEN°

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,

MODELNUMBER S[RtALNUMBER
D_EOFPURCHASE

DEALER TELEPHONE

SERgICER TELEPHONE

TO PHONE:

DIAL 1-800-BE-SHARP ( 237-4277 ) for :

SERVICE (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer)

PARTS (for your authorized parts distributor)

ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION

DIAL 1-800-642-2122 for :

ACCESSORIES and COOKBOOK

DIAL [phone] for:

COOKI NG ASSISTANC E

TO WRITE:

For cooking and operation questions:

Susan Edwards/Test Kitchen
Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Plaza, Box 650
Mahwah, NJ 07430_2135

For service problems, warranty information, missing items and other assistance:

Sharp Electronics Corporation
Customer Assistance Center
1300 Naper'¢itIe Drive
Romeovflle, IL 60446-I091

Please provide the following information when you write or call: model number, serial number, date of purchase,
your complete mailing address (including zip code), your daytime telephone number (incEuding area code) and
description of the problem

TO ACCESS INTERNET: www,sharp-usa_com

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLE

EXPOSURETOEXCESSIVE

MI IWAVEENERGY

(a)

(b)

(c)

Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with

the safety interlocks.

Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged_ it is particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken

or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service

personnel,

CONSUMERLIMITED WARRANTY

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand
product (the "Product"), when shipped in its original container, wilt be free from defective workmanship and
materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or reptace 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

This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s)
set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been
subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or
modified in design or construction.

In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth

below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer..
The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted

to purchasers by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE
OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW.. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you

Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other
than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described
herein on behalf of Sharp..

The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall
be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser Correction of defects, in the manner and for
the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities
of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims,
whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any
way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted
repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way
responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage Some states do not allow the
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you,

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHlCH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE

Your Product Model Number
& Descr!ption:

Warranty Period for this Product:

Additional Item(s) Excluded from
Warranty_ Coverage (if any):

Where to Obtain Service:

What to do to Obtain Service:

R-508D, R-408D or R-405D Home Use Carousel Microwave Oven
(Be sure to have this information available when you need service for

your Product )
One (1) year parts and labor The warranty period continues for an

additional four (4) years, for a total of five (5) years, with respect to the
magnetron tube in the Product for parts only; labor and service are
not provided free of charge for this additional period

Non-functional accessories, turntable and light butb

From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located In the United States. To
find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp
toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-4277),.

Ship prepaid or carp] in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Service[.
Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. If you ship the Product,
be sure it is insured and packaged securely,

TO OBTAINSUPPLY,ACCESSORYORPRODUCTINFORMATION,CALL1-800-BE-SHARPOR VISIT www.sharp,,usa,com.

SAVETHE PROOF OF PURCHASEAS IT IS NEEDEDSHOULDYOUR OVEN EVERREQUIREWARRANTYSERVICE

The Product information card which is on the inside of the microwave oven carton should be completed within
ten days of purchase and returned We will keep it on file and help you access the information in case of

loss, damage or theft.. This wil! also enable us to contact you in the unlikely event that any adjustments or
modifications are ever required for your oven. Save proof of purchase as it is needed should your oven ever
require warranty service

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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.

2o Read and follow the specific "PRECAU-

TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY" on inside front cover_,

3. This appliance must be grounded° Connect
only to properly grounded outlet,. See

"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on
page 3.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided installation

instructions..

5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers--for example, closed glass

jars -- may explode and should not be

heated in this oven,

6. Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual.. Do not use

corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This type of oven is specifically
designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.

7o As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

8o Do not operate this appliance if it has a

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly or if it has been damaged ordropped

9. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel° Contact nearest
Sharp Authorized Servicer for examination,
repair or adjustment.

!0. Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance..

! 1, Do not store or use this appliance outdoors°

Do not use this product near water--for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool, and
the like_

12o Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter..

15. See door surface cleaning instructions on
page 14o

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity':

a,. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking_

bo Remove wire twist-ties from paper or

plastic bags before placing bag in oven°

c. if materials inside the oven should

ignite, keep oven door closed, turn

oven off and disconnect the power
cord or shut off power at the fuse or

circuit breaker panel.

do Do not use the cavity for storage

purposes., Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils or food in the cavity
when not inuse._

17o If the oven is installed as a built-in, observe

the following instructions:

a_ Do not operate any heating or cooking

appliance beneath this appliance.

b_ Do not mount unit over or near any

portion of a heating or cooking
apptiance_

c. Do not mount over a sink.
d. Do not store anything directly on top of

the appliance surface when the
appliance is in operation°

18. If the oven light fails, consult a SHARP
AUTHORIZED SERVICER

SAVE THESE INSTRLIICTIONS

UnpackingandExaminingYourOven

Remove:
t, 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

#_ _eaIFng surfaces Waveguiae

Hin[_es _ cover

broken or loose door hinges
and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door,
If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and
contact your dealer or SHARP AUTHORIZED
SERVICER.

the Operation Manual.

2. the feature sticker, if there

is one, from the outside of the

door,

Check the oven for any dam-

age, such as misaligned or

beat door, damaged door

seals and sealing surfaces,

Choosinga Location for YourOven

You will use the oven frequently so plan its location for

ease of use, It's wise, if possible, to have counter 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 walt oven Heat and steam

may damage the electronics orthe mechanical parts of

the oven,

Built-in Kit

Your oven can be built into a cabinet or wall--not

near or above a heat source--using Sharp's Built-in Kit
RK+51 for the R+508DK; the RK-46K for the R-405DK

and the RK-46W for the R-408DW. If your dealer does
not stock the kit, it can be ordered directly from the St_arp

Accessories and Supplies Center,. Have your credit

card number available and call toll-free: 1-800-642-2122

for ordering the kit to be sent to your address
The kit includes ducts and finish trim strips and easy-

to-follow instructions for installation as welt as the

location of the power supply.

This appliance must be grounded+ This oven 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+

WARNnNG - improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock,

Electrical Requirements

The electrical requirements are a 120 voit 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp or more

protected electrical supply It is recommended that a separate circuit serving Permanent and Correct tnstattation
only this appliance be provided.

The oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a

wal! receptacle that is properly installed and grounded.. Should you only have a
2-prong outlet, have a qualified electrician install a correct walt receptacle..
A 3-prong adapter may be purchased and used temporarily if local codes allow.
Follow package directions.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk of becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension Cord

Ifit is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that
has a 3+blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on Temporary Use
the microwave oven. The marked rating ofthe extension cord shoutd be ACt 15- 6round

!20 volt, 15 amp or more Grounding Receptacte Box

Adapter

Be careful not to drape the cord over the countertop or table where it can be ,..__

pulled on by chiidren or tripped over accidentally.

Notes:

1 if you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, Scr

consult a qualified electrician or service person.

Tabfer _ L_ I_

2 Neither Sharp nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven GroundingScrew

or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical

connection procedures
Radio or TV Interference
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven

is on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the oven as feasible or check position and
signal of receiving antenna.

3-Prong Plug

::22'::::++°

Ground
Receptacle Box

ABOUT YOUR OVEN

This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully
and always save it for reference_
A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asseL
Check itfor microwave cooking principles, techniques,

hints and recipes See pages 15 and 16 for ordering

the Ultimate Accessory', the SHARP CAROUSEL

MICROWAVE COOKBOOK.

NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support

nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could
be placed in the oven° The turntable will turn both
clockwise and counterclockwise,

ALWAYShave food in the oven when it is on to absorb

the microwave energy°
When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you

may hear the magnetron cycling on and off., It is normal

for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch
when cooking or reheating,

Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking.

Room humidity and the moisture in food wilt influence

the amount of moisture that condenses in the oven.
Generally, covered foods will not cause as much

condensation as uncovered ones, Vents on the oven
back must not be blocke&

The oven is for food preparation only It should not be

used to dry clothes or newspapers,

All ovens are rated by using the tEC Test Procedure

as 1200 watts, except for the R-405D which is
1000 watts, In using recipes or package directions,
check food a minute or hvo before the minimum time
and add time accordingly

ABOUT FOOD

Babyfood . ,,Transfer bab3

heat carefull'

tern

.Put

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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

ABOUT UTENSmLS AND COVERINGS

It is not necessary to buy all new cookware, Many
pieces already in your kitchen can be used success-
fully in your new microwave oven.. Make sure the
utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking,

Usethese utensilsforsafe microwavecooking
and reheating:

• glass ceramic (Pyroceram_), such as
Comingware _.

o heat-resistant glass (Pyrex _)

• microwave-safe plastics

• paper plates

° microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and

porcelain

, browning dish (Do not exceed recommended

preheating time. Follow manufacturer's
directions )

These items canbe usedfor shorttime reheat-

ing of foodsthat havelittle fat orsugar inthem:

- wood, straw, wicker

Do ---uSE

• metal pans and bakewal

- dishes with meta!lictrim

o

• :(ecycled paper PrOd_

ibrown paper bags

food storage bags

, metaitwist-ties :

Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for
microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and

microwave on HIGH for 30 second& A dish which
becomes very hot should not be used.

Thefollowingcoveringsareideal:

° Paper towels are good for covering foods for re-

heating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon,

• Wax paper can be used for cooking and
reheating.

• P_astic wrap that is speciatiy marked for micro-

wave use can be used for cooking and reheat-

ing DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food
Vent so steam can escape.

, Lids that are microwave+safe are a good choice

because heat is kept near the food to hasten
cooking.

. Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or

foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal
twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can

escape.

How to use aluminum foil in your microwave

oven:

• Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed
smoothly on the food can be used to shield

areas that are either defrosting or cooking too
quickly.

• Foil should not come closer than one inch to any
surface of the oven,.

Should you have questions about utensils or coverings,
check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe
suggestions.

ACCESSORIESThere are many microwave accesso-

ries available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before
you purchase so that they meet your needs A micro-
wave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining
correct aloneness and assure you that foods have

been cooked to safe temperatures. Sharp is not

responsible for any damage to the oven when acces-
sories are used.

ABOUT CHnLDREN AND THE MICROWAVE

Chiidren below the age of 7 should use the microwave
oven with a supervising person very near to them.

Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person
should be in the same room.

The child must be able to reach the oven comfortably;

if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool,

At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing
on the oven door

Children should be taught all safety precautions: use
potholders, remove coverings carefufLy, pay special
attention to packages that crisp food because they
may be extra hot.

Don't assume that because a child has mastered one
cooking skill he/she can cook everything.

Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not

a toy. See page 14 for Child Lock feature.

JlHFOR1VIATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

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 cook-
book for suggestions: paper towels, wax paper,
microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent
spattering and help foods to cook evenly.

• Shield with small ftat 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, ifpossible..

• Turn foods over once during microwaving to

speed cooking of such foods as chicken and ham-
burgers. 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

the center of the dish to the outside
Add standing time. Remove food from oven and

stir, if possible_ Cover for standing time which allows
the food to finish cooking without overcooking

Check for aloneness. Look for signs indicating that
cooking temperatures have been reached.

Doneness signs include:

- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch

- Poultry thigh joints move easily.

- Meat and poultry show no pinkness

- Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

ABOUT SAFETY

- Check foods to see that they are cooked to
the United States Department of Agriculture's
recommended temperatures

To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a
thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER
leave the thermometer in the food during cooking,
unless it is approved for microwave oven use,

ALWAYS use potholders 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.

• Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from
the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of
a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn and
oven cooking bags away from the face.

o Stay near the oven while it's in use and check

cooking progress frequently so that there is no
chance of overcooking food.

,, NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or

other items.
Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve

its high quality and minimize the spread of
foodborne bacteria°

* Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can

cause arcing and/or fires°

o Use care when removing items from the oven so

that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not
touch the safety door latches.

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