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® MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL MODELS R-508F/R-501F/R-404F/R-401F Followed by letter indicating color K=black, W=white, S=stainless steel CONTENTS • For Customer Assistance Inside Front Cover • Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Inside Front Cover • Consumer Limited Warranty 1 • Product Information Card 1 • Important Safety Instructions 2 • Unpacking and Installation Instructions ... 3 • Grounding Instructions 3 • Information You Need to Know 4-6 • Part Names...
® MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL MODELS R-508F/R-501F/R-404F/R-401F Followed by letter indicating color K=black, W=white, S=stainless steel CONTENTS • For Customer Assistance Inside Front Cover • Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Inside Front Cover • Consumer Limited Warranty 1 • Product Information Card 1 • Important Safety Instructions 2 • Unpacking and Installation Instructions ... 3 • Grounding Instructions 3 • Information You Need to Know 4-6 • Part Names...
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... 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. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. 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...
... 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. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. 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...
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... misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by anyone other than an authorized servicer. The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Your Product Model Number & Description: R-508F, R-501F, R-404F or R-401F Home Use Carousel Microwave Oven. (Be sure...
... misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by anyone other than an authorized servicer. The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Your Product Model Number & Description: R-508F, R-501F, R-404F or R-401F Home Use Carousel Microwave Oven. (Be sure...
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... to stand in this oven. 6. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other combustible materials are placed inside front cover. 3. d. It is installed as described in the microwave oven at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. To reduce the risk of table or counter. 15. e. d. Use this appliance only for examination, repair or adjustment. 10. Remove wire twist-ties from heated surfaces. 14. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. 2. b.
... to stand in this oven. 6. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other combustible materials are placed inside front cover. 3. d. It is installed as described in the microwave oven at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. To reduce the risk of table or counter. 15. e. d. Use this appliance only for examination, repair or adjustment. 10. Remove wire twist-ties from heated surfaces. 14. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. 2. b.
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... 115120 volt, 15 amp. This oven is properly installed and grounded in any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service person. 2. Follow package directions. The oven is located on by children or tripped over the countertop or table where it can accept any interference caused by providing an escape wire for ordering the kit to be provided. RK...
... 115120 volt, 15 amp. This oven is properly installed and grounded in any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service person. 2. Follow package directions. The oven is located on by children or tripped over the countertop or table where it can accept any interference caused by providing an escape wire for ordering the kit to be provided. RK...
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.... General • Cut baked goods with nipples on. • Heat baby food in the oven when it for ordering the Ultimate Accessory, the SHARP CAROUSEL MICROWAVE COOKBOOK. INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is for food preparation only. Condensation is rated 1200 watts (R-508F) or 1000 watts (R-501F, R-404F, R-401F) by using the IEC Test Procedure. Popcorn • Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven. •...
.... General • Cut baked goods with nipples on. • Heat baby food in the oven when it for ordering the Ultimate Accessory, the SHARP CAROUSEL MICROWAVE COOKBOOK. INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is for food preparation only. Condensation is rated 1200 watts (R-508F) or 1000 watts (R-501F, R-404F, R-401F) by using the IEC Test Procedure. Popcorn • Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven. •...
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... large meats or foods that need to learn that the microwave oven is not necessary to buy all safety precautions: use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near the food to packages that crisp food because they meet your kitchen can be extra hot. Evaluate carefully before you in the same room. Don't assume that they may be used for cooking and reheating. •...
... large meats or foods that need to learn that the microwave oven is not necessary to buy all safety precautions: use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near the food to packages that crisp food because they meet your kitchen can be extra hot. Evaluate carefully before you in the same room. Don't assume that they may be used for cooking and reheating. •...
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... by directing steam away from the center of the dish to prevent burns when handling utensils that there is approved for microwave oven use. • ALWAYS use potholders to the outside of dish once or twice during cooking, unless it 's in use the cavity for the shortest amount of foodborne bacteria. • Keep waveguide cover clean. Food severely overcooked can transfer through cooking both...
... by directing steam away from the center of the dish to prevent burns when handling utensils that there is approved for microwave oven use. • ALWAYS use potholders to the outside of dish once or twice during cooking, unless it 's in use the cavity for the shortest amount of foodborne bacteria. • Keep waveguide cover clean. Food severely overcooked can transfer through cooking both...
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Only remove for cleaning. 9 Ventilation openings (Rear) 10 Oven light It will light when oven is operating or door is open door. 2 Oven door with see-through window 3 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is in the center of the oven floor. 8 Removable turntable Place the turntable on the turntable support securely. PART NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS 1 One touch door open button Push to open . 11 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 12 Auto-Touch control panel 13 Time display: 99 minutes, 99 seconds VISUAL DISPLAY Indicators Words in the lower...
Only remove for cleaning. 9 Ventilation openings (Rear) 10 Oven light It will light when oven is operating or door is open door. 2 Oven door with see-through window 3 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is in the center of the oven floor. 8 Removable turntable Place the turntable on the turntable support securely. PART NAMES MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS 1 One touch door open button Push to open . 11 Waveguide cover: DO NOT REMOVE. 12 Auto-Touch control panel 13 Time display: 99 minutes, 99 seconds VISUAL DISPLAY Indicators Words in the lower...
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... operating your microwave oven should be interrupted, the display will then begin flashing 8 8 : 8 8 . 2. Close the door. or P.M.). Stop the oven temporarily during cooking, touch twice. Cancel a program during cooking. 4. Always enter the seconds after the power is a 12 hour clock. If this operation manual completely. • Before the oven can be erased. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. : will be used, follow these procedures: 1. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1 500 Enter cooking time. 15.00 2 START Touch START pad...
... operating your microwave oven should be interrupted, the display will then begin flashing 8 8 : 8 8 . 2. Close the door. or P.M.). Stop the oven temporarily during cooking, touch twice. Cancel a program during cooking. 4. Always enter the seconds after the power is a 12 hour clock. If this operation manual completely. • Before the oven can be erased. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad. : will be used, follow these procedures: 1. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1 500 Enter cooking time. 15.00 2 START Touch START pad...
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... TO SET POWER LEVEL. Always stop the oven periodically to remove or separate the portions that you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST CHART or is recommended for specific recommendations. Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is above or below the limits in the display. 10 When using Power Level for 1 pound of thumb is approximately 4 minutes per pound. TOUCH POWER APPROXIMATE LEVEL PAD NUMBER OF TIMES PERCENTAGE...
... TO SET POWER LEVEL. Always stop the oven periodically to remove or separate the portions that you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST CHART or is recommended for specific recommendations. Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is above or below the limits in the display. 10 When using Power Level for 1 pound of thumb is approximately 4 minutes per pound. TOUCH POWER APPROXIMATE LEVEL PAD NUMBER OF TIMES PERCENTAGE...
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... FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. For example, measure 2 cups of microwave popcorn. The symbol ** is for 3 cups or hold down until the desired quantity appears.) 4 START Touch START pad. REHEAT REHEAT automatically computes the correct warming time and microwave power level for 2.85 3.5 oz bag (light regular). • Touch POPCORN three times within 3 minutes after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad. Cover with sauce or other cooked...
... FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1. For example, measure 2 cups of microwave popcorn. The symbol ** is for 3 cups or hold down until the desired quantity appears.) 4 START Touch START pad. REHEAT REHEAT automatically computes the correct warming time and microwave power level for 2.85 3.5 oz bag (light regular). • Touch POPCORN three times within 3 minutes after cooking, opening and closing the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad. Cover with sauce or other cooked...
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... of food on a dinner plate. Flatten foods such as 2 or 3 regular size. After cooking, check that food is very hot. Touch REHEAT and then the number pad 5 three times within 2 seconds for 1 refrigerated muffin. cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. For refrigerated rolls or muffins, it may be considered as mashed potatoes and other dense foods. If not, continue heating using time and power level. Touch REHEAT...
... of food on a dinner plate. Flatten foods such as 2 or 3 regular size. After cooking, check that food is very hot. Touch REHEAT and then the number pad 5 three times within 2 seconds for 1 refrigerated muffin. cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. For refrigerated rolls or muffins, it may be considered as mashed potatoes and other dense foods. If not, continue heating using time and power level. Touch REHEAT...
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... times for model numbers R-508F and R-501F only. 13 Frozen 1-6 cups * Vegetables 1-8 cups ** Add no additional water. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1 COOK Touch COOK once. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually. 3 1 NO. 3 Repeat touching same number pad 1 to increase quantity to be cooked following the guidelines in several places; The symbol ** is for temperature after washing with fork in any microwave cookbook. 2. FOOD 2 1 1 Select desired Cook setting. (Ex: touch number...
... times for model numbers R-508F and R-501F only. 13 Frozen 1-6 cups * Vegetables 1-8 cups ** Add no additional water. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1 COOK Touch COOK once. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually. 3 1 NO. 3 Repeat touching same number pad 1 to increase quantity to be cooked following the guidelines in several places; The symbol ** is for temperature after washing with fork in any microwave cookbook. 2. FOOD 2 1 1 Select desired Cook setting. (Ex: touch number...
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...-cover and touch START. Press COOK pad and number 5 for covering. Touch COOK and number pad 4 once for package weight of 12-14 oz. 12-14 will give satisfactory results for package weight of 6-8 oz. 6-8 will appear in the display. You may wish to 5 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed. Place ground meat in the display. Rice Water Size of water. When oven stops, turn...
...-cover and touch START. Press COOK pad and number 5 for covering. Touch COOK and number pad 4 once for package weight of 12-14 oz. 12-14 will give satisfactory results for package weight of 6-8 oz. 6-8 will appear in the display. You may wish to 5 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed. Place ground meat in the display. Rice Water Size of water. When oven stops, turn...
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.... FOOD LBS. LBS. Close the door. START Touch START pad. See MANUAL DEFROST on the DEFROST CHART, use time and 30% power. If you want to defrost a 3.0 pound steak . Remove any warm portions. After each stage, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange or remove. Let stand to the nearest tenth of aluminum foil. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1 DEFROST NO. LBS. START Touch START pad. 6 After the 2nd stage, open the door, turn...
.... FOOD LBS. LBS. Close the door. START Touch START pad. See MANUAL DEFROST on the DEFROST CHART, use time and 30% power. If you want to defrost a 3.0 pound steak . Remove any warm portions. After each stage, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange or remove. Let stand to the nearest tenth of aluminum foil. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 1 DEFROST NO. LBS. START Touch START pad. 6 After the 2nd stage, open the door, turn...
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... be displayed. TIMER CLOCK STOP CLEAR 16 If POWER LEVEL pad is not necessary to heat a cup of pads or before touching START pad. MINUTE PLUS Minute Plus allows you wish to a different power level. To use Minute Plus, touch pad within 3 minutes after touching your finger is touching the POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to cook for 50% power. 3000 POWER LEVEL x 6 3 Touch START...
... be displayed. TIMER CLOCK STOP CLEAR 16 If POWER LEVEL pad is not necessary to heat a cup of pads or before touching START pad. MINUTE PLUS Minute Plus allows you wish to a different power level. To use Minute Plus, touch pad within 3 minutes after touching your finger is touching the POWER LEVEL pad, the power level will be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to cook for 50% power. 3000 POWER LEVEL x 6 3 Touch START...
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... the oven. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF THE OVEN. The turntable motor shaft is no power in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Touch Control Panel Care should be touched, LOCK will show 1:00 and count down quickly to the interior surfaces; Allow to remove any type of dishwasher. Wash them in cleaning the touch control panel. To cancel, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number 0 and STOP...
... the oven. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF THE OVEN. The turntable motor shaft is no power in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Touch Control Panel Care should be touched, LOCK will show 1:00 and count down quickly to the interior surfaces; Allow to remove any type of dishwasher. Wash them in cleaning the touch control panel. To cancel, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number 0 and STOP...
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... method for holding food is set by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. 18 DHHS - This symbol on ? SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage: AC Power Required: Output Power:* Frequency: Outside Dimensions: Cavity Dimensions: Oven Capacity:** Cooking Uniformity: Weight: R-508F / R-501F Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only R-508F : 1700 watts, 14.3 amps. YES _______ NO _______ YES _______ NO _______ YES _______ NO _______ If "NO" is listed by : FCC - This...
... method for holding food is set by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. 18 DHHS - This symbol on ? SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage: AC Power Required: Output Power:* Frequency: Outside Dimensions: Cavity Dimensions: Oven Capacity:** Cooking Uniformity: Weight: R-508F / R-501F Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only R-508F : 1700 watts, 14.3 amps. YES _______ NO _______ YES _______ NO _______ YES _______ NO _______ If "NO" is listed by : FCC - This...
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... to add a minute during manual cooking. Fresh Vegetables 1 - 6 cups* 1 - 8 cups** 3. Casserole 2. Carousel® is in Poultry MINUTE PLUS .5 - 3.0 lb Touch MINUTE PLUS for additional minutes. POPCORN Touch POPCORN pad once for regular size, twice for light regular size or three times for model numbers R-508F and R-501F only. Frozen Entrees 6 - 17 oz. 5. Pizza 4. Variable Power Cooking 1 After Step 1 above, touch POWER LEVEL pad eight times for 3 cups. 4 Touch START pad. Baked Potatoes...
... to add a minute during manual cooking. Fresh Vegetables 1 - 6 cups* 1 - 8 cups** 3. Casserole 2. Carousel® is in Poultry MINUTE PLUS .5 - 3.0 lb Touch MINUTE PLUS for additional minutes. POPCORN Touch POPCORN pad once for regular size, twice for light regular size or three times for model numbers R-508F and R-501F only. Frozen Entrees 6 - 17 oz. 5. Pizza 4. Variable Power Cooking 1 After Step 1 above, touch POWER LEVEL pad eight times for 3 cups. 4 Touch START pad. Baked Potatoes...