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OPERATION
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MODELS
R=4A38
R=4A48
R.-4A58
R=4A78
R=5A38
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R=5W38
R-4W38
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  • Page 1 ® OPERATION MANUAL ..MODELS R=5A38 R=4A38 R=4A48 ..5A58 R.-4A58 R=5W38 R=4A78 R-4W38 Read all instructions carefully before using your oven...
  • Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible

    DATE OF PURCHASE Dealer Telephone Servicer Telephone TO PHONE, DIAL 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-4277) FOR: SERVICE (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer) PARTS (for your authorized parts distributor) ACCESSORIES ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION DIAL 20t-529-8703 FOR: COOKING ASSISTANCE TO WRITE: For cooking and operation questions:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Precautions to Avoid Possible Manual Defrost ..............Exposure to Excessive Instant Start/Action .......... Microwave Energy ....Inside Front Cover Instant Start/Action Chart ......1 2-13 For Customer Assistance ..I nside Front Cover CompuCook ..............Contents ................. 1 Snacks & Reheat ..........
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5: Microwave Energy

    8. Do not operate this appliance if it has adamaged cord or plug, if it isnot working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer or Dealer...
  • Page 6 Built-In Your oven can be built into a cabinet or walbnot near or above a heat source--using Sharp's Builbln Kit RK-42 for the R-4W38, R-4A38i58/78; the RK-42W for the R-4A48; the RK-81 for the R-5A38/58 and R-5W38 If your dealer does not stock the kit, it...
  • Page 7 Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered Accessory, SHARP CAROUSEL MICROWAVE ones Vents on the oven back must not be blocked, COOKBOOK. NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support nor The oven is for food preparation only.
  • Page 8: About Children And The Microwave

    A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked tc) safe temperatures. Sharp is not responsibife for any damage to the oven when accessories are used. ..About Children and the Microwave "Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave...
  • Page 9 ...About Microwave Cooking * Arrange food carefully Place thickest areas towards * Rearrange foods like meatballs halfway through cooking outside of dish, both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside. * Watch cooking time Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed...
  • Page 10 One touch door open button Push to open door.. Oven door with see-through window 3, Safety door latches The oven will nol operate unless the door is securely closed Door hinges Doorseafs and sealing surfaces 6, Tumtabte motor shatt 7, Removabteturntab]e support Place on indented area of oven :floor Removable turntable...
  • Page 11 One touch door open button Push to open door.. 2. Oven door with see-through window Safety door latches The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. Door hinges Door seals and sealing surfaces Turntable motor shaft Removable turntable support Place on indented area of oven floor., -(/i .
  • Page 12: Before Operating

    " Before operating yournew microwave oven make sure Time Cooking you readandunderstand t his operation manual completely. Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99 seconds " Before t heoven canbeused follow these procedures (99:99) Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even il i) PDgintheoven.
  • Page 13: Defrost

    Compu/Express Defrost The oven wiflstop and directions will be displayed. Follow the indicated message.. Compu/Express Defrost automatically defrosts ground meat, steaks, chops and chicken pieces. After the 1st stage, open the door. * Suppose you want to defrost a 2 0 pound steak Turn steak over and shield any warm portions Close the door..
  • Page 14: Chart

    (R-4A38!48 R-4W38 Instant Start R-5A38 R-5W38 R-4A78 Popcorn Only) Manual Defrost Instant Action (R-4A58 R-5A58) tfthe food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the Compu! instant Action/instant Start allows you tocook or reheat many Express Defrost Chart or is above or below the limits in the of your favorite foods by touching just one pad "Amount"...
  • Page 15 Unstant Start / Bnstant Action Chart Menu Amount Procedure Dinner Plate 1 plate Use this pad to reheat precooked foods from the refrigerator. Place meaty portions and bulky vegetables to outside of plate Cut large items like baked potatoes in smaller pieces.
  • Page 16 CompuCook (R-4A78 Only) CompuCook wilt automatically compute the microwave START 62'-' power and cooking time for foods shown in the chart be!ow. Touch START pad, " Suppose you want to use CompuCook to cook 2 baked potatoes. Procedure Display After cooking, Food Touch COMPU COOK pad.
  • Page 17 Snacks & Reheat (R-4A78 Only ) '-'I Snacks & Reheat will automatically compute the microwave 5,_, power and reheating time for foods shown in the chart below. Touch START "Suppose you want to use Snacks & Reheat to reheat 2 slices pad, of pizza.
  • Page 18: Sequence Cooking

    Kitchen Timer /Timer Multiple Sequence Cooking * Suppose you wantto timea 3 minute long distance phone The oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking call. sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically. "- Procedure Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one power level and then change to a different power level Your oven can do this automatically...
  • Page 19: Minute Plus

    If "NO" is the answer to any of the above questions, please check electrical outlet, fuse andlor circuit breaker. If both are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SHARP AUTHORIZED SERVICER° A microwave oven should never be serviced by a "do-it-yourself"...
  • Page 20 Exterior The outside surface ispainted,. C lean the outside withmild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth Do not use any type of household or'abrasive cleaner. Door Wipe thewindowon both sides witha dampcloth to remove any spills or spatters, Metal parts wilt be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth,.Avoid the use of harsh abrasives, Touch...
  • Page 21 Chart Reheating Item Temperature Microwave Time Procedure Plate of Food MED.-HIGH(70%) Meaty portions bulky 1 serving of meat, Room tempo 11/2-2 3/4 min vegetables to outside,, Cover 2 servings of vegetables Refrigerated 2 3/4-4 rain. with wax paper° Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices)
  • Page 22: Chart

    Vegetable Cooking Chart Vegetable Amount Cooking Procedure Microwave Time Standing Time, at HIGH (100%) Covered Artichokes Fresh 2 medium Trim and rinse, ,5-8min,, 5 min,. 2-qL casserole,. 2 tbsp water.. Cover with plasticwrap Asparagus Fresh Spears I lb 2-qt,. casserole 2 tbsp_water,. 4-7 min.
  • Page 23: Charts

    Vegetable Cooking Chart Vegetable Amount Cooking Procedure Microwave Time Standing Time, at HIGH (100%) Covered Corn Fresh,on Cob 2 ears 9-in pie plate. 2 tbsp water, 6-9 mino 5 min.. Cover Rearrange after 4 rain, 4 ears 2-qt. oval or rectangular casserole.. 12-14 rain,, 5 rain, V4cup water, Cover.
  • Page 24 Meat Roasting Chart Cooking Preparation Microwave Internal Temp. InternaITemp. Procedure at Removal after Standing BEEF Chuck or Large covered casserole. MED (50%) 150°F 160°F Pot Roast Turn over halfway through (cook in 1/2 cup cooking time liquid) (2-3 Ibs ) Without vegetables 21-24 rain., per lb.
  • Page 25 Please include check or money order (payable to Sharp Accessories & Supplies Center) for $6 00 plus $400 shipping & handling and tax, if applicable, per book See chart on order form on next page You must be completely satisfied with the Sharp Carousel Microwave Cookbook.
  • Page 26 (All credil ¢_..atd orders musl be signed ) Name Address City State Daytime Phone No. ( Mail to: SHARP Accessories & Supplies Center In-stock items will be shipped within 24 hours 2130 Townline Road after receipt of order. Peoria, Illinois 61615-1560 Prices are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 27 GUIA AUTO=TOUC ® Para mayor informaci6n y )recauciones de seguridad, consulte el Manual de Operaciones. AUTO,TA., ..OPERAcIoN MANUAL ....FIJACION DEL RELOJ Cocinando con energia alta Si en la pantaUa aparece 88:88, toque 1 Programe el tiempo para cocinar primero STOP/CLEAR 1 Toque el bot6n CLOCK tocendo ]os botones de nOmeros...
  • Page 28: Guide

    Ground meat 0 3-2 0 Ibs 1-8 pieces 1-6 slices Fish fillets 0 3_2 0 Ibs Pizza, slice ........ii ii iuiii iiiiiiiii ,i iii SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION TINSEB130MRRO Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 Printed in U S A...

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