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NOTE:

1. Note time it takes for frequently used foods and

program that time in the future.

2. Touch START/Touch On pad within 1 minute after

cooking, opening and closing the door or touching
the  Stop/Clear pad.

3. Touch On can only be used 3 times in a row. If more

times are needed, open and close door or touch
Stop/Clear pad.

P R O C E D U R E

1

When the cheese is melted to desired degree,
remove finger from START/ Touch On pad.
Oven stops immediately.

2

Continuously touch START/
Touch On
 pad. The cooking
time will begin counting up.

TOUCH ON

Touch On allows you to cook at 100% power by
touching the START/Touch On pad continuously. Touch
On is ideal for melting cheese, bringing milk to just below
boiling etc. The maximum cooking time is 3 minutes.

Suppose you want to melt cheese on a piece
of toast.

START

Touch On

MINUTE PLUS

Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by
simply touching the Minute Plus pad. You can also ex-
tend 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.

P R O C E D U R E

Touch Minute Plus pad.

NOTE:

1. To use Minute Plus, touch pad within 1 minute after

cooking, closing the door, touching the Stop/Clear
pad or during cooking.

2. Minute Plus cannot be used with Special Features.

1

Minute

Plus

HELP

Whenever HELP is lighted in the Interactive Display,
touch Custom Help to read cooking and operating hints.

WORK LIGHT

Press the WORK LIGHT pad one time to turn on and
again to turn the light off.

FAN HI/LO

The fan will automatically start when heat rises from
range surface units or burners. This protects the micro-
wave oven from excessive temperature rise. The fan
will stay on until the temperature decreases. It cannot
be turned off manually during this time.

For other uses, press Fan Hi/Lo pad to select fan speed
or turn fan off.

NIGHT LIGHT

Press the NIGHT LIGHT pad one time to turn on and
again to turn the light off. This setting assures enough
light to move about in a darkened kitchen.

To demonstrate, touch Kitchen Timer/Clock, the number
0 and touch START/Touch On and hold for 3 seconds.

will appear in the display. Cooking opera-
tions and specific special features can now

be demonstrated with no power in the oven. For
example, touch Stop/Clear and touch Minute Plus,
and the display will show

and count down

quickly to                 .

DEMONSTRATION MODE

To cancel, touch Kitchen Timer/Clock, then the number
0 and Stop/Clear. If easier, unplug the oven from the
electrical outlet, replug and set the clock.

DEMO

ON

END

 1.00

AUTO FAN

The fan can be set to turn off automatically.  Touch Auto
Fan and enter the number of minutes you wish for the
fan to operate. It is automatically set for the high
fan speed.  If you wish to have the low fan speed,
touch Auto Fan, enter the number of minutes you
wish for the fan to operate and then touch Fan Hi/Lo
once.  Touch Fan Hi/Lo twice if you wish to stop the fan
during operation.

Summary of Contents for R-1610

Page 1: ...Sensor reheat Baked potatoes Frozen entrees Frozen snacks Popcorn Breakfast Bar Lunch on the Run One Dish Dinners SuperDefrost CompuDefrost Beverage Center ...

Page 2: ...he 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 ________________ PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSI...

Page 3: ...ing System with 2 line 16 digit display offers step by step instructions for using the oven from setting the clock to programming each feature It also includes Custom Help for instructions on using Child Lock Audible Signal Elimination and Auto Start There is a choice of English Spanish or French and a choice of U S Customary Unit pound or Metric kilograms Touch CUSTOM HELP and follow the directio...

Page 4: ...ontract 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 ...

Page 5: ...ualified service personnel Contact nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer for examination repair or adjustment 10 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance 11 Do not store or use this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet base ment or near a swimming pool and the like 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 13 Keep cord away from heated...

Page 6: ...nts are a 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 amp or more protected electrical supply It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided The oven is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUM STANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PIN FROM THE PLUG Notes 1 If you have any questions abo...

Page 7: ... used to dry clothes or newspapers Your oven is rated 1000 watts by using the IEC Test Procedure In using recipes or package directions check food a minute or two before the minimum time and add time accordingly Eggs sausages fruits vegetables Popcorn Baby food General ABOUT FOOD Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent explosion Pierce skins of potatoes apples squash hot dogs and sausages so ...

Page 8: ...s 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 25 for Child Lock feature 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 t...

Page 9: ...pinkness Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork 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...

Page 10: ...Press the FAN HI LO pad to turn on the fan Press again for low speed Press a third time to turn the fan off 12 Auto Touch control panel 13 Time display Digital display 99 minutes 99 seconds 14 Ventilation openings 15 Removable turntable The turntable will rotate clockwise or counter clockwise Only remove for cleaning 16 Removable turntable support First carefully place the turntable support in the...

Page 11: ...C H C O N T R O L PA N E L The 2 line 16 digit Interactive Display spells out operating steps and shows cooking hints When HELP is lighted in the display touch the CUSTOM HELP pad to read a specific hint which may assist you VISUAL DISPLAY Indicators DEFROST COOK SENSOR 21 22 25 24 26 25 26 28 26 10 26 26 11 10 10 17 18 18 19 12 16 19 21 23 22 23 26 28 ...

Page 12: ...oven temporarily during cooking 4 Return the time of day to the display 5 Cancel a program during cooking touch twice TO SET THE CLOCK Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12 30 A M or P M P R O C E D U R E D I S P L AY 1 2 STOP CLEAR Touch Kitchen Timer Clock pad Enter the correct time of day by touching the numbers in sequence 1 3 0 Press number 2 TO SET CLOCK PRESS 2 2 2 12 30 M A ...

Page 13: ...quences You may wish to reverse a large casserole once during cooking simply open door reposition casserole close door and touch START Touch On USING THE RACK The Rack allows several foods to be cooked or reheated at one time However for the best cooking and reheat ing use the turntable on and the automatic features When using the Rack set time and power level manu ally Allow plenty of space aroun...

Page 14: ...id 2 Plastic wrap Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave cooking Cover dish loosely allow approximately 1 2 inch to remain uncovered to allow steam to escape Plastic wrap should not touch food 3 Wax paper Cover dish completely fold excess wrap under dish to secure If dish is wider than paper overlap two pieces at least one inch to cover Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to e...

Page 15: ...s Winter squash diced halves 25 1 5 lb 2 4 25 1 5 lb 25 1 5 lb 1 2 OTHER SENSOR COOKING SETTINGS Sensor Cooking will automatically compute the micro wave power and cooking time for foods shown in the chart below You don t need to enter the weight or quantity of the food At end follow the directions in the display 2 When sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food remainder of cooking time will ...

Page 16: ...and paprika Dip chicken breasts into melted butter then roll in sea soned bread crumbs to coat 4 In 8 inch x 8 inch baking dish place chicken and cover with plastic wrap Microwave using Poultry with bone 5 Serve chicken with rice Arrange in ring around shallow glass dish roll fillet with edges underneath Cover with vented plastic wrap After cooking let stand covered for 3 minutes Fish seafood 25 2...

Page 17: ...gar margarine and apricot preserves in a small bowl Microwave at HIGH 100 until margarine melts and preserves soften 45 seconds to 1 minute Stir in nutmeg salt sugar orange juice and cornstarch Microwave at HIGH 100 until thickened 4 to 6 minutes stirring several times 2 Arrange apple slices in a large microwave serving dish Spread hot sauce over apples Cover well with vented plastic wrap Microwav...

Page 18: ...sing Sensor reheat Creole Corn Makes 6 servings 2 teaspoons oil 1 2 cup chopped celery 1 2 cup chopped green pepper 16 ounce can tomatoes 4 ounce can mushroom stem and pieces drained 1 In 2 quart casserole combine oil celery green pepper tomatoes mushrooms sugar onion powder garlic powder salt and pepper 2 Microwave using Sensor reheat Set aside 3 In covered 1 quart casserole microwave corn using ...

Page 19: ...wed amount an error message will appear in the display More or less than the quantity listed in the chart should be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave cookbook 5 The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition e g initial temperature shape quality Check food for temperature after cooking If additional time is needed continue to cook manually S P E C I A L F E A T U...

Page 20: ...4 After cooking follow the directions in the display Touch Lunch on the Run pad three more times to select soup x 3 SOUP PRESS START REPEAT TO SELECT FOOD Use this pad to warm rolls muffins biscuits bagels etc Large items should be considered as 2 or 3 regular size Arrange on plate cover with paper towel To warm fresh rolls and muffins touch Breakfast Bar pad 5 times and touch number 1 pad Then en...

Page 21: ... O C E D U R E D I S P L AY 1 Touch One Dish Dinners pad 2 DINNER GROUND BEEF REPEAT TO SELECT DINNER Touch One Dish Dinners pad once more to select ground beef Spicy Couscous Pockets Place in a 3 quart casserole 11 4 pounds lean ground beef 85 lean or better 1 can 14 5 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce 1 cup water 1 large onion chopped 1 4 cup chopped green pepper 3 4 cup couscous...

Page 22: ... fryvegetables peapods celery water chestnuts carrots peppers etc Recover Touch START Touch On At end garnish with toasted almonds 3 BEEF OR PORK DINNER Beef with Broccoli and Rice Place in a 3 quart casserole 1 cup white rice 3 tablespoons Teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce 21 2 cups beef broth Stir well and cover Touch One Dish Dinners 4 times and touch START Touch On At pause stir well an...

Page 23: ...d halved Recover Touch START Touch On At end stir and garnish top with 1 2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese 1 4 cup pine nuts REPEAT TO SELECT FOOD 4 SUPERDEFROST SuperDefrost rapidly defrosts specific foods and weights found in the SuperDefrost Chart below Suppose you want to defrost 1 0 pound boneless poultry P R O C E D U R E D I S P L AY 2 3 Touch START Touch On pad NOTE 1 To defrost foods...

Page 24: ... the weights allowed on the CompuDefrost Chart use time and 30 power See Manual Defrost on page 11 2 CompuDefrost can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment Touch the Power Level pad once or twice before touching START Touch On pad 3 Touch Custom Help pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display for a helpful hint 4 If you attempt to enter more or less than the amount as indicate...

Page 25: ...or Less Time Adjustment Touch the Power Level pad once or twice after selecting the amount See page 24 2 Touch Custom Help pad when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display for a helpful hint 3 Should you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount an error message will appear in the display More or less than the quantity listed in the chart should be made following the guidelines in...

Page 26: ...l pad twice for 100 power 5 0 0 x 2 3 0 0 0 5 Touch START Touch On pad 3 NOTE 1 If Power Level pad is touched twice will be displayed 2 If 100 is selected as the final sequence it is not necessary to touch the Power Level pad 3 If you wish to know power level simply touch the Power Level pad As long as your finger is touching thePowerLevelpad thepowerlevelwillbedisplayed MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING ...

Page 27: ...ch START Touch On pad 6 Custom Help 3 Kitchen Timer Clock START Touch On 5 Power Level 2 0 0 0 4 3 0 CUSTOM HELP Custom Help provides 5 features which make using your oven easy because specific instructions are provided in the Interactive Display 1 CHILD LOCK The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children The oven can be set so that the control panel is deactivated or lo...

Page 28: ...ELP is lighted in the Interactive Display touch Custom Help to read cooking and operating hints WORK LIGHT Press the WORK LIGHT pad one time to turn on and again to turn the light off FAN HI LO The fan will automatically start when heat rises from range surface units or burners This protects the micro wave oven from excessive temperature rise The fan will stay on until the temperature decreases It...

Page 29: ...de cover clean to assure good oven performance Carefully wipe with a damp cloth any food spatters from the surface of the cover imme diately after they occur Built up splashes may over heat and cause smoke or possibly catch fire DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER Odor Removal Occasionally a cooking odor may remain in the oven To remove combine 1 cup water grated peel and juice of 1 lemon and severa...

Page 30: ... R T S WORK LIGHT AND NIGHT LIGHT 1 To replace light bulbs first disconnect power to the oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging 2 To release cover remove the screw on the light cover See illustration 3 Replace light bulbs with equivalent watt bulb available from your Sharp Authorized Servicer or parts distributor Bulbs are also available at most hardware stores or lighting centers DO N...

Page 31: ...E ESCRITO EN INGLES CAROUSEL MICROWAVE COOKBOOK T H E U LT I M AT E A C C E S S O R Y S P E C I F I C AT I O N S The International Electrotechnical Commission s standardized method for measuring output wattage This test method is widely recognized In compliance with standards set by FCC Federal Communications Commission Authorized DHHS Complies with Department of Health and Human Services DHHS rul...

Page 32: ... very rapidly check Demonstration Mode on page 26 and cancel TURN TABLE OFF PERSONAL RECIPES AND NOTES I have enclosed a check made payable to Sharp Accessories Supplies Center Please bill my VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS Acct No _______________________________________ Expiration date _____ _____ Signature_________________________________________________________________ All credit card orders m...

Page 33: ...o en el tiempo de cocción manual Continúe tocandolo si necesita aumentar más minutos PARA FIJAR LA HORA 1 Toque el botón Kitchen Timer Clock 2 Marque la hora correcta en el reloj tocando los botones numéericos en el orden respectivo Ej 12 30 3 Toque nuevamente el botón Kitchen Timer Clock Si el indicador dice SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK toque primero el botón Stop Clear COCCI...

Page 34: ...SH DINNERS 1 Toque el botón One Dish Dinners 2 Seleccione la comida deseada Ej toque el botón One Dish Dinners una vez más para carne picada 3 Toque el botón START Touch On G U Í A A U T O T O U C H Continuación de la pagina 31 x 3 Lunch on the Run Lunch on the Run START Touch On x 4 2 x 2 START Touch On Super Defrost Super Defrost x 2 START Touch On Beverage Center Beverage Center 1 Toque el botó...

Page 35: ... Center pad 2 more times to reheat coffee 3 Touch number 2 pad 4 times for 2 cups 4 Touch START Touch On pad BEVERAGE CENTER CHART F O O D A M O U N T 1 4 cups 5 2 0 cups 1 Make coffee tea 2 Reheat x 4 2 SUPER DEFROST CHART F O O D A M O U N T 1 0 lb 1 0 lb 2 0 lb 1 Ground meat 2 Boneless poultry 3 Bone in chicken pieces SUPER DEFROST 1 Touch SuperDefrost pad 2 Select desired food Ex touch SuperDe...

Page 36: ...ence Ex 12 30 3 Touch Kitchen Timer Clock pad again If SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK is in the display first touch Stop Clear 1 2 3 0 MANUAL OPERATION HIGH POWER COOKING 1 Enter cooking time by touching number pads Ex 1 min 30 sec 2 Touch START Touch On pad VARIABLE POWER COOKING 1 After Step 1 above touch Power Level pad 2 Select power level Ex 50 3 Touch START Touch On pad ST...

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