OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL M O D E L SMO1752JS C O N T E N T S • For Customer Assistance ..2 • Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ....3 • Consumer Limited Warranty .......
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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 result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
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I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S 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: 1.
F E D E R A L C O M M U N I C A T I O N S C O M M I S S I O N R A D I O F R E Q U E N C Y I N T E R F E R E N C E S T A T E M E N T 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...
2. Checking the parts Carefully unpack your microwave oven, and make sure you’ve received all the parts shown below. If your microwave oven was damaged during shipping, or if you do not have all the parts, contact the SHARP Call Center. Image Part &...
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I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E • Check power cord and outlet - Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 120V AC, 60Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH POWER SUPPLY GROUNDING INPUT POWER 1550 W MICROWAVE ENERGY OUTPUT 1000 W FREQUENCY 2,450MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 29.9 x 16.4 x 15.5 in CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 20.9 x 9.9 x 14.6 in...
F E A T U R E S D I A G R A M 1 DOOR LATCHES COOKTOP LIGHT GREASE FILTERS 2 WINDOW with METAL SHIELD - Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves TURNTABLE / GLASS TRAY - Composed of confined in oven.
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F E A T U R E S D I A G R A M The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the press of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. AUTO PRESET SENSOR SNACK...
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F E A T U R E S D I A G R A M 1 DISPLAY - Displays time of day, time or CLOCK - Press this pad to enter time of power level being used, cooking mode and day.
O P E R A T I O N P R O C E D U R E This section includes useful information about oven operation. Plug power supply cord into a standard 3-pronged Time clock returns to the present time when the 15 Amps 120V AC 60Hz power outlet.
C O N T R O L S SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash "12:00" and a tone will sound. If the AC power ever goes off, the display show “12:00” when the power comes back on. 1.
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C O N T R O L S SNACK MENU P R E S S P A D D I S P L A Y S E L E C T P A D Q U A N T I T Y / W E I G H T / S I Z E F O O D I T E M Sn-1 Fresh Vegetable...
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C O N T R O L S AUTO COOK P R E S S P A D D I S P L A Y Q U A N T I T Y / W E I G H T / S I Z E S E L E C T P A D F O O D I T E M...
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C O N T R O L S REHEAT P R E S S P A D D I S P L A Y Q U A N T I T Y / W E I G H T / S I Z E S E L E C T P A D F O O D I T E M once...
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C O N T R O L S TIME DEFROSTING 1. Press AUTO DEFROST pad twice. The DEFR. and “ 0:00” is displayed. “ ” AUTO DEFROST 2. Press number pads for the desired The display will show what you pressed. defrosting time.
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C O N T R O L S MELT/SOFTEN The melt/soften feature can be used to melt or soften butter, chocolate, ice cream, cheese and cream cheese. See the chart for specific settings to use. 1. Press MELT/SOFTEN pad once for The display will show what you pressed.
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C O N T R O L S TIME COOK 1. Press TIME COOK pad. “ : 0” is displayed. TIME COOK 2. Press number pads for the cooking The display will show what you pressed. time. 3. Press POWER LEVEL pad. The display will show P-HI.
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C O N T R O L S COOKING IN TWO STAGES Cooking + Cooking 1. Press TIME COOK pad. “ : 0” is displayed. TIME COOK 2. Press number pads for the cooking The display will show what you pressed. time.
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C O N T R O L S +30 SEC +30 sec allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply pressing the START/+30 SEC pad. By repeatedly pressing the START/+30 SEC pad during a cooking cycle, you can also extend reheating time to 99 minutes 99 seconds by 30 second increments.
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C O N T R O L S ONE TOUCH COOK(PRESET) One touch cooking allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by pressing just one pad. To increase quantity, press the chosen pad until the number in the display is same as desired quantity to cook. 1.
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C O N T R O L S SENSOR OPERATIONS The Sensor Cook categories are designed to detect the increasing humidity released by the food during the cooking process. The microwave oven sensor will automatically adjust the cooking time to the type and amount of food. Using Sensor Settings 1.
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C O N T R O L S SENSOR MENU Sensor is semi-conductor device that detects the vapor emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking time and power level for various food and quantities and you don't need to enter the weight or quantity of the food.
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C O N T R O L S TURNTABLE ON-OFF For best cooking results, the turntable should be on. However the turntable can be turned off so that it does not rotate when extra large dishes are used. 1. TURNTABLE On-Off pad. The options are displayed for 2 seconds.
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C O N T R O L S MUTE Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. To mute, press CLOCK pad for 3 seconds. The OFF indicator lights. To sound on, CLOCK press CLOCK pad for 3 seconds. A beep sounds and the ON indicator will be 3 SEC turned off.
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C O N T R O L S TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING 1. Press the STOP/CLEAR pad. • You can restart the oven by pressing the START pad. 2. Open the door. • You can restart the oven by closing the door and pressing the START pad. NOTE : Oven stops operating when door is opened.
C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G WARNING: The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
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TO REPLACE GREASE FILTER To replace, slide the filters into the frame slots on the back of each opening. Press up and to the front to lock into place. You can purchase Grease Filters from 1-800-BE-SHARP. Accessory Model # RK-235.
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C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G LIGHT REPLACEMENT Cooktop Light When replacing the cooktop light, make sure that you are wearing gloves to avoid injury from the heat of the lamp. 1.
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C A R E A N D C L E A N I N G Charcoal lter 4. Remove the charcoal lter. Light cover 5. Open the light cover by removing the light cover screw, then carefully pull up on the front edge. Light cover screw 6.
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If your oven is vented to the inside, the charcoal filter should be replaced if it is used for approximately 6 months. You can purchase Charcoal Filter from 1-800-BE-SHARP. Accessory Model # RK-233. Vent grille mounting screws 1. Unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power supply.
B E F O R E Y O U C A L L Check the following to be sure a service call is necessary: If noting on the oven operates: If the interior of oven collects moisture: • check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit •...
Q U E S T I O N S A N D A N S W E R S * Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without * Q : What does “standing time” mean? any food in it. Is it damaged? A : “Standing time”...
C O O K I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S UTENSIL GUIDE Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used.
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C O O K I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY General Use General Use Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing surfaces interlocks.
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C O O K I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War ll.
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C O O K I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S COOKING TECHNIQUES STANDING TIME STARTING TEMPERATURE Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up. Food require standing time(inside or outside of the oven) after from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the...
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C O O K I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S DEFROSTING GUIDE ▶ Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow ▶ When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in cooking to take place.
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C O O K I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S COOKING & REHEATING CHART Cooking chart C O O K I N G T I M E I T E M P O W E R L E V E L S P E C I A L I N S T R U C T I O N P E R L B .
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C O O K I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S COOKING & REHEATING CHART Reheating chart • Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns. • When heating pre-packaged ready-cooked foods, always follow the pack instructions carefully. •...
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C O O K I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S VEGETABLE CHART Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45ml cold water(2-3 tbsp.) for every 250g unless another water quantity is recommended - see table.
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C O O K I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S RECIPES TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP 1 oz.(25g) butter 1. Melt the butter in a large bowl on PL10 for 30 seconds. 1 medium onion, chopped 2.
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C O O K I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS 2 baking potatoes, 1. Prick each potato in several places. Cook on PL10 for (approx.9 oz.(250g) each) 7-9 minutes.
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SCRAMBLED EGG 1/2 oz.(15g) butter 1. Melt the butter in a bowl on PL10 for 30 seconds. 2 eggs 2. Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well. 2 tbsp(30ml) milk 3. Cook on PL10 for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. salt &...