This document is an operation manual and cookbook for a Sharp Carousel™ Microwave Oven, models R-480F, R-380F, and R-490F(S).
Function Description
The Sharp Carousel™ Microwave Oven is designed for cooking, reheating, and defrosting food using microwave energy. It features various automatic cooking programs, including Sensor Cook, Express Menus (Express Defrost, Express Meal, Express Cook), Quick and Easy, and Sensor Instant Reheat. The oven also includes manual operation modes for setting power levels and cooking times, as well as a timer and clock function.
Important Technical Specifications
- AC Line Voltage: R-380F: 230-240V, 50Hz; R-480F/R-490F(S): 230-240V, 50Hz.
- AC Power Required: R-380F: 1.75kW; R-480F/R-490F(S): 1.65kW.
- Output Power: R-380F: 1200W (IEC test procedure); R-480F/R-490F(S): 1200W (IEC test procedure).
- Microwave Frequency: 2450 MHz.
- Outside Dimensions (W x H x D): R-380F: 520mm x 302mm x 436mm; R-480F/R-490F(S): 550mm x 315mm x 441mm.
- Cavity Dimensions (W x H x D): R-380F: 374mm x 227mm x 399mm; R-480F/R-490F(S): 401mm x 237mm x 425mm.
- Oven Capacity: R-380F: 34 litre; R-480F/R-490F(S): 40 litre.
- Cooking Uniformity: Turntable (ø305mm tray) system for R-380F; Turntable (ø360mm tray) system for R-480F/R-490F(S).
- Weight: R-380F: Approx. 17kg; R-480F/R-490F(S): Approx. 19kg.
Usage Features
- Control Panel: Features a digital readout, number pads (0-9), and dedicated function pads for Express Menus, Sensor Instant Reheat, Sensor Cook, Quick & Easy, Easy Defrost, Power Level, Clock, Timer, Stop/Clear, and Instant Cook/Start.
- Manual Operations: Allows users to select desired cooking time (up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds) and one of five power levels: LOW, M•LOW, MEDIUM, M•HIGH, and HIGH.
- Sequence Cooking: The oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, automatically switching between variable power settings.
- Instant Cook™: Provides one-touch cooking for 1 minute on HIGH power by pressing the INSTANT COOK/START pad within 3 minutes of closing the door.
- Slow Cook: Designed for foods requiring longer cooking times, such as stews and braising. Maximum cooking time is 2 hours.
- Automatic Operations:
- Sensor Instant Reheat: Automatically reheats 1-4 cups of soup, casserole, dinner plate, pizza, rice, or pie. The sensor detects vapor from the food to determine remaining cooking time.
- Express Menus: Includes Express Defrost (for fish fillets, chicken fillets, sausages/minced meat), Express Cook (for roast beef, lamb, chicken), and Express Meal (for pasta dishes, risotto, casserole). These menus simplify cooking by pre-setting power levels and times based on food type and weight.
- Sensor Cook: Automatically computes power level and cooking time for various vegetables (fresh-hard, fresh-soft, frozen, jacket potato, fresh soup), rice/pasta (white rice, dry pasta, fresh pasta, instant noodles, frozen pasta, porridge), and desserts (cake, stewed fruit, pudding, crunch, muesli delight). The sensor detects vapor to adjust cooking time.
- Quick and Easy: Offers 6 popular recipes (San Choy Bau, Chicken Caesar Salad, Asian Greens, Garlic Prawns, Nachos, Pecan Fudge) with pre-programmed settings.
- Easy Defrost: Automatically computes microwave power and defrosting time for minced meat, steak/chops/fish fillets, chicken pieces, poultry, roast meat, and bread.
- Other Convenient Features:
- Help Feature: Provides cooking hints when "HELP" is lit in the display.
- Less/More Setting: Allows adjustment of cooking time for programmed automatic menus (Sensor Instant Reheat, Express Menus, Sensor Cook, Quick and Easy, Easy Defrost) by adding or reducing time.
- Timer: Functions as a general-purpose timer for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
- Alarm: Sounds a "beep" 3 times at the end of cooking, and "REMOVE FOOD" is displayed.
- Child Lock: Locks the control panel to prevent accidental operation.
- Demonstration Mode: Allows users to practice key operations without actual cooking.
- Info on Pads: Provides a guide to the functions of the control panel pads.
- Auto Start: Allows programming the oven to start cooking at a preset time.
Maintenance Features
- Cleaning:
- Power Supply Cord: Disconnect before cleaning.
- Oven Interior: Clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Remove food spills immediately. Do not use harsh abrasives or cleaners.
- Waveguide Cover: Wipe with a damp cloth. Do not remove.
- Door and Window: Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
- Touch Control Panel: Wipe with a damp cloth. Do not scrub or use strong chemicals.
- Exterior: Clean with mild soap and warm water.
- Turntable/Roller Stay: Wash with mild soapy water and dry thoroughly.
- Service Call Check: A checklist is provided to help diagnose common issues before calling for service, including checking display light, door closure, power supply, oven lamp, fan operation, turntable rotation, audible signal, and water heating.
- Warranty: The product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. Repairs by unauthorized service centers or damage due to misuse, abuse, neglect, accidental damage, improper voltage, liquid spillage, vermin infestation, software, or alterations are not covered.
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