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MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION MANUAL MODEL 403HW For Customer Assistance ................. Inside Front Cover Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy .................. Inside ...
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To aid in reporting this microwave oven in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number located on the unit. We also suggest you record all the information listed and ...
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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship an...
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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 exc...
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Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Choosing a Location for Your Oven Remove: You will use the oven frequently so plan its location for 1. all packing materials from inside the oven cavity; ease of use....
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ABOUT YOUR OVEN This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you and always save it for reference. may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It...
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ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many The following coverings are ideal: pieces already in your kitchen can be used success- Paper towels are good for covering...
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ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway outside of dish. through cooking both from top to bottom and from the center of t...
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MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS One touch door open button Removable turntable Push to open door. Place the turntable on the turntable support Oven door with see-through window securely. The turntable will rotat...
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CONTROL PANEL Number next to the control panel illustration indicates pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information. 1.403HW#333 3/25/03, 1:40 PM8
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Before operating your new microwave oven make STOP/CLEAR sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to: 1. Erase if you make a mistake during programming. ...
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TO SET POWER LEVEL MANUAL DEFROST There are eleven preset power levels. If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on Using lower power levels increases the cooking time the DEFROST CHART or i...
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POPCORN COOK The POPCORN setting automatically provides the COOK automatically computes the correct cooking correct cooking time for most brands of microwave time and microwave power level for foods s...
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COOK CHART 1. Baked 1-6 medium Pierce with fork in several places; place on paper towel on turntable. At end Potatoes of cooking time, remove from oven, wrap in foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. 2. ...
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DEFROST After the 1st stage, open the door, turn steak DEFROST automatically defrosts all the foods shown over and shield any warm portions. Close the in the DEFROST CHART below. Round the weight to d...
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REHEAT REHEAT automatically computes the correct heating NOTE: time and microwave power level for foods shown in the 1. To reheat different foods or foods above or below chart below. the quantity allo...
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REHEAT CHART (continued) 5. Dinner 1 plate Use this setting to reheat precooked foods from the refrigerator. Place meaty Plate portions and bulky vegetables to outside of plate. Cut large items like b...
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MULTIPLE SEQUENCE MORE OR LESS TIME COOKING ADJUSTMENT Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic Should you discover that you like any of the cooking sequences, switching from one power level ...
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CHILD LOCK DEMONSTRATION MODE The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven operation To demonstrate, touch TIMER/CLOCK, the number 0 such as by small children. and then touch the START pad and hold for three...
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Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. Exterior The outside surface is painted. Clean the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and ...
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Please check the following before calling for service: Place one cup of water in a glass measuring cup in the oven and close the door securely. Operate the oven for one minute at HIGH 100%. Does the o...
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AC Line Voltage: Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only AC Power Required: 1600 watts, 14.0 amps. Output Power: Microwave 1100 watts* Frequency: 2450 MHz Outside Dimensions: 21 11/16"(W) x 12 3/8"...
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Para mayor informacion y precauciones de seguridad, consulte el Manual de Operaciones. PONER LA HORA COOK Si aparece 88:88 en la pantalla, primero oprima Pulse el botón COOK. COOK1 "STOP/CLEAR&qu...
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H G For more complete information and safety precautions, refer to your Operation Manual. SET CLOCK COOK If 88:88 is in the display, first touch Touch COOK pad. STOP/CLEAR. TIMER Select desired Cook s...
