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Note: 

Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwav-
ing, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on 
HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot 
should not be used.

COOKING TECHNIQUES

Your  microwave  makes  cooking  easier  than  conven-
tional cooking, provided you keep these considerations 
in mind:

STIRRING

Stir  foods  such  as  casseroles  and  vegetables  while 
cooking to distribute heat evenly. Food at the outside of 
the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, 
so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will turn 
off when you open the door to stir your food.

ARRANGEMENT 

Arrange  unevenly  shaped  foods,  such  as  chicken 
pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts toward 
the outside of the turntable where they receive more 
microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place deli-
cate areas, such as asparagus tips, toward the center 
of the turntable.

SHIELDING 

Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent 
overcooking. Areas that need shielding include poultry 
wing tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square 
baking dishes. Use only small amounts of aluminum foil. 
Larger amounts can damage your oven.

TURNING 

Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all 
parts to microwave energy. This is especially important 
with large foods such as roasts.

STANDING 

Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat 
and continue to cook for a few minutes after heating 
stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially 
foods  such  as  cakes  and  whole  vegetables.  Roasts 
need this time to complete cooking in the center without 
overcooking the outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or 
hot chocolate, should be shaken or stirred when cooking 
is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before serving. 
When heating baby food, stir well at removal and test 
the temperature before serving.

ADDING MOISTURE

Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food 
that is uneven in moisture content should be covered 
or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly. 
Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook

UTENSILS GUIDE

This section lists which utensils can be used in the mi-
crowave, which ones have limited use for short periods, 
and which ones should not be used in the microwave.

RECOMMENDED

Microwave browning dish

 — Use to brown the exte-

rior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. 
Follow the directions provided with your browning dish.

Microwaveable plastic wrap

 — Use to retain steam. 

Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and 
avoid placing it directly on the food.

Paper towels and napkins

 — Use for short-term heat-

ing and covering; these absorb excess moisture and 
prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, 
which may contain metal and could ignite.

Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes

 — Use 

for heating or cooking.

Paper plates and cups

 — Use for short-term heating 

at low temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which 
may contain metal and could ignite.

Wax paper

 — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.

thermometers

 — Use only those labeled "Microwave 

Safe" and follow all directions. Check the food in sev-
eral places. Conventional thermometers may be used 
on microwave food once the food has been removed 
from the oven.

LIMITED USE

Aluminum foil

 —

 

Use narrow strips of foil to prevent 

overcooking of exposed areas. Using too much foil can 
damage  your  oven,  so  be  careful.  You  should  keep 
distance of 1 inch (2.54cm) between aluminum foil and 
cavity.

Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — 

Use  these 

if  they  are  labeled  "Microwave  Safe".  If  they  are  not 
labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely. 

Plastic 

— Use only if labeled "Microwave Safe". Other 

plastics can melt.

Not Recommended

Glass jars and bottles

  —  Regular  glass  is  too  thin 

to be used in a microwave. It can shatter and cause 
damage and injury.

Paper  bags

  —  These  are  a  fire  hazard,  except  for 

popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use.

Styrofoam plates and cups

 — These can melt and 

leave an unhealthy residue on food.

Plastic storage and food containers

 — Containers 

such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.

Metal utensils

 — These can damage your oven. Re-

move all metal before cooking.

Summary of Contents for R-323T

Page 1: ...imited Warranty 3 Product Information Card 3 Important Safety Instructions 4 Installation Guide 5 Grounding Instructions 5 Information You Need to Know 6 Part Names 7 8 How to Set the Oven Controls 9 14 Cleaning and Care 15 Specifications 15 MODELS R 323T R 423T Followed by letter indicating color KC black WC white SC stainless steel M I C R O W A V E O V E N OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...eaner 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 qualified service personnel TO PHONE DIAL 1 800 BE SH...

Page 3: ... 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 i...

Page 4: ... 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 nar row necks Use a wide mouthed container d After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven at least for 20 se...

Page 5: ... arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally Notes If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions consult a qualified electrician or service person Neither Sharp nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe t...

Page 6: ... be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it cook Utensils Guide This section lists which utensils can be used in the mi crowave which ones have limited use for short periods and which ones should not be used in the microwave RECOMMENDED Microwave browning dish Use to brown the exte rior of small items such as steaks chops or ...

Page 7: ...TS 1 Door Safety Lock System 2 Oven Window 3 Roller ring 4 Shaft 5 Door Release Button 6 Control Panel 7 Wave Guide Please do not remove the mica plate covering the wave guide 8 Glass tray PA R T N A M E S 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 ...

Page 8: ...me or enter food weight POWER LEVEL Press to select microwave power level TIMER CLOCK Timer functions independently even while a cooking program is in process You can also touch it to set the clock STOP CLEAR Touch to stop the oven or reset the oven before setting a program COMPU DEFROST Easy settings to defrost ac cording to weight entered START Press to start the oven QUICK COOK BUTTONS Instant ...

Page 9: ...g There are 6 power levels Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as cheese milk and long slow cooking meats Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds 99 99 You can select the power level by pressing POWER LEVEL P R E S S P O W E R L E V E L D I S P L AY Once 100 P 100 Twice 80 P 80 3 times 60 P 60 4 times 40 P 40 5 times 20 P 20 6 times...

Page 10: ...ooking time the oven starts work at full power level immediately The maximum cooking time can be set is 99 minutes and 59 seconds Multi stage cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 2 microwave cooking program Suppose you want to cook roast beef at 80 for 5 minutes and then continue to cook at 40 for 30 minutes P R O C E D U R E 1 Press POWER LEVEL twice for 80 power Power Level x 2 2 Use th...

Page 11: ...door or press STOP CLEAR during cooking the system returns to standby mode immediately 3 Do not use the sensor features twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food If food is undercooked after the countdown use time cooking for additional cooking time 4 For Beverage press BEVERAGE and then number pad 1 or 2 to select number of servings COMPU DEFR...

Page 12: ...noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning be sure to replace in the proper position 9 Remove odors from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep microwaveable bowl microwave for 5 minutes Wipe thoroughly ...

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