MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATION MANUAL
CONTENTS
• For Customer Assistance ..... 2
• Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy .................... 2
• Consumer Limited Warranty ....................... 3
MODELS
R-309Y
Followed by letter indicating color
K = black, W = white, V = silver
• Product Information Card ........................... 3
• Important Safety Instructions ..................... 4
• Federal Communication Commission Radio
Frequency Interference Statement ............ 5
• Grounding Instructions .............................. 5
• Installation Guide ........................................ 6
• Specifi cations .............................................. 7
• Features Diagram ........................................ 8-9
• Operation Procedure .................................. 10
• Controls ....................................................... 11-16
• Care of Your Microwave Oven ................... 17-18
• Questions and Answers ............................. 19
• Cooking Instructions .................................. 20-29
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
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FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
IMPORTANT! Register within 10 days of purchase.
Register ONLINE at www.sharpusa.com/productregistration
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.
MODEL NUMBER _______________________ SERIAL NUMBER _____________
DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________
DEALER ___________________________ TELEPHONE ________________
SERVICER ___________________________ 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
TO WRITE:
Sharp Electronics Corporation
Customer Assistance Center
1300 Naperville Drive
Romeoville, IL 60446-1091
TO ACCESS INTERNET:
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 (including area code) and
description of the problem.
www.sharpusa.com
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can re-
sult in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with
the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) 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 quali ed service
personnel.
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CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the rst 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.
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
modi ed 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 ful llment 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 WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Your Product Model Number &
Description:
Warranty Period for this Product:
Additional Item(s) Excluded from
Warranty Coverage (if any):
Where to Obtain Service:
What to do to Obtain Service:
TO OBTAIN SUPPLY, ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP OR VISIT www.sharpusa.com.
SAVE THE PROOF OF PURCHASE AS IT IS NEEDED SHOULD YOUR OVEN EVER REQUIRE WARRANTY SERVICE.
R-309Y 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 ve (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 bulb.
From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States.
To nd the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp
toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-4277).
Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer.
Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. If you ship the Product,
be sure it is insured and packaged securely.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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:
11. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
12. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 2.
13. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 5.
14. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
15. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - for example, closed glass jars are able to
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
16. 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 speci cally designed to heat, cook, or dry food.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
17. 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.
18. 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 or dropped.
19. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water — for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or
similar locations.
12. 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. Either.
a) When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
comes together on closing the door, use only mild,
non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth., or
b) When separate cleaning instructions are provided
See door surface cleaning instructions on page 17.
16. To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity:
a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in oven.
c) If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing
to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed
from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS
COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a) Do not overheat the liquid.
b) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
c) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
e) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
18. Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive
chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides).
Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact
with the contact and springs of the safety interlock
switches thereby rendering them inoperable.
19. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after
each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the
cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch re when
next using the oven.
20. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot
control the temperature and doing so may lead to
overheating and re.
21. Do not operate the oven without the glass tray in
place. Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating base.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
WARNING:
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in
strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television
reception.
It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC
Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential
installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the followings.
• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
• Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct
such interference.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the grounding plug reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WARNING:
Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a quali ed electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded, and either :
(1) If it 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 the appliance. The marked rating of the extension
cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
or
(2) Do not use an extension cord, if the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
WARNING:
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
1. Examine the oven after unpacking.
Check for damage such as a misaligned door, broken door or dent in the cavity.
If any damage is visible, DO NOT INSTALL, and notify your dealer immediately.
2. Level, flat location.
Install the microwave oven on a level, at surface.
3. Ventilation.
Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat and eventually cause a
failure.
For proper ventilation, allow 3 inches of space between oven top, sides, rear and adjacent surfaces.
4. Away from radio and TV sets.
Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV, radio, antenna,
feeder, etc.
Place the oven as far from them as possible.
5. Away from heating appliances and water taps.
Keep the oven away from heat, steam or splashing liquids. These things can adversely affect oven wiring and
contacts.
6. Power supply.
• Check your local power source.
This microwave oven requires a current of approximately 13 amperes, 120Volts, 60Hz and a grounded outlet.
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks of the user becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
• The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical
rating of the oven.
• The extension cord must be a grounding type 3-wire cord.
• The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape the table top or counter where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
7. The minimum height of free space necessary above the top surface of the oven is about 4 inches.
When use 3-pronged plug
3-prong Receptacle
Receptacle
Box cover
3-prong plug
“THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR”
When use grounding adaptor, make sure
the receptacle box is fully grounded.
Grounding
Lead
Grounding
Adaptor
Receptacle Box Cover
Receptacle
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SPECIFICATIONS
POWER SUPPLY
INPUT POWER 1500 W
MICROWAVE
OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 20.3 x 12.0 x 14.8 in.
CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 14.0 x 9.4 x 14.1 in.
CAVITY VOLUME 1.1 cu.ft
NET WEIGHT APPROX. 29.0 lbs.
TIMER 59 min. 99 sec.
POWER SELECTIONS 11 Levels
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ENERGY OUTPUT 1000 W
FREQUENCY 2,450MHz
120V AC, 60Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH
GROUNDING
20.3 14.8
12.0
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890qw
FEATURES DIAGRAM
123 45
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1 Door latch - When the door is closed, it will
automatically shut off. If the door is opened
while the oven is operating, the magnetron
will automatically shut off.
2 Door seal - The door seal surfaces prevent
microwaves escaping from the oven cavity.
3 Oven cavity
4 Oven lamp - Automatically turns on during
oven operating.
5 Safety interlock system
6 Control panel
7 Door open button - To open the door push
the door open button.
8 Waveguide cover - Protects the microwave
outlet from splashes of cooking foods.
9 Roller guide - This must always be used for
cooking together with the glass cooking tray.
0 Coupler - This fits over the shaft in the
center of the oven cavity oor.
This is to remain in the oven for all cooking.
q Glass cooking tray - Made of special heat
resistant glass. The tray must always be in
proper position before operating. Do not
cook food directly on the tray.
w Viewing screen - Allows viewing of food.
The screen is designed so that light can
pass through, but not the microwave.
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FEATURES DIAGRAM
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2
3
6
7
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1 DISPLAY - Cooking time, power level,
indicators and current time are displayed.
2 AUTO COOK - Used to cook or reheat
many of favorite food.
3 ONE TOUCH COOK - Used to cook or
reheat speci c quantites of food.
4 DEFROST - Used to defrost foods for
weight and time.
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6 POWER - Used to set power level.
7 CLOCK - Used to set clock.
8 STOP / CLEAR - Used to stop the oven
operation or to delete the cooking data.
9 START / +30 SEC - Used to start the oven
and also used to set a reheat time.
5 TIME SET PAD - Used to set the cooking
time and the current time.
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