Sharp Carousel 2 Manual

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Number next to the control panel illustration indi-
cates page on which there are a feature descrip-
tion and usage information.
PART NAMES
11
10,16
10,16
12
10,15,16
1313,14
10
11
10,16
10,16
12
10,15,16
1313,14
10
1511
10,16
10,16
12
10,15,16
1313,14
10
1515
R-220KR-230K
R-209K
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When the defrost time is complete, a long
tone will sound and  will appear in
the display.
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an
incorrect clock time, will appear in the
display. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad and re-enter the
time.
•If the electrical power supply to your microwave
oven should be interrupted, the display will inter-
mittently show
            after the power is rein-
stated. If this occurs during cooking, the program
will be erased. The time of day will also be erased.
Simply touch STOP/CLEAR pad and reset the
clock for the correct time of day.
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
•Before operating your new microwave oven make
sure you read and understand this operation
manual completely.
•Before the oven can be used, follow these pro-
cedures:
1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven dis-
play will then begin flashing .
2. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad.
will appear.
3. Touch CLOCK pad to set clock.
TO SET THE CLOCK
•Suppose you want to enter the correct time of
day 12:30 (A.M. or P.M.).
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
1
Touch CLOCK pad.
2
3
Touch CLOCK pad again.
STOP/CLEAR
Touch STOP/CLEAR pad to:
1. Erase if you make a mistake during program-
ming.
2. Cancel timer.
3. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
4. Return the time of day to the display.
5. Cancel a program during cooking, touch twice.Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99
seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after
the minutes, even if they are both zeros.
•Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%.
TIME COOKING
1
Enter cooking time.
Touch START pad.
2
TO SET POWER LEVEL
There are eleven preset power levels.
Using lower power levels increases the cooking
time which is recommended for foods such as
cheese, milk and long slow cooking of meats. Con-
sult cookbook or recipes for specific recommen-
dations.
To lower the power, touch POWER LEVEL pad
once. Note the display will indicate “P-HI” (HIGH,
100%). To lower to “90%” touch POWER LEVEL
pad again. Repeat as necessary to select 80% -
0%. The colon (:) will flash.
•Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at
30%.
BEFORE OPERATING
12:30
12:30
MANUAL OPERATION
5.00
5.00ON
1
Touch POWER LEVEL
pad 8 times or hold down un-
til the desired power level ap-
pears.
2
Enter defrost time.
3
Touch START pad.
4
P- 30
5.00ON
5.00
88:88
 :
88:88
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Enter the correct time of
day by touching the
numbers in sequence.
x 8
: 0
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DEFROST
DEFROST CHART
Remove any thawed pieces after each stage.
Let stand, covered, 5 to 10 minutes.
After each stage of defrost cycle, rearrange and if there are warm or
thawed portions, shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove
any meat that is nearly defrosted.
Let stand, covered, 10 to 20 minutes.
Use boneless breast of chicken or turkey. After each stage, if there are
warm or thawed portions, rearrange or remove. Let stand, covered, for
10 to 20 minutes.
Arrange pieces with meatiest portions toward outside of glass dish or
microwave safe rack. After each stage, if there are warm or thawed
portions, rearrange or remove. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 min-
utes. .5-3.0 lb
(0.3-1.3 kg)
.5-3.0 lb
(0.3-1.3 kg)
.5-3.0 lb
(0.3-1.3 kg)
.5-3.0 lb
(0.3-1.3 kg) Ground Meat
Steaks/Chops
Boneless Poultry
Bone-in Poultry
FOOD PROCEDUREAMOUNT
SPECIAL FEATURES
NOTE:Check foods when oven signals. After final stage, small sections may still be icy. Let stand to
continue thawing. Do not defrost until all ice crystals are thawed.
Shielding prevents cooking from occurring before the center of the food is defrosted. Use
small smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover edges and thinner sections of the food.
x 4
Defrost automatically defrosts ground meat, steaks, chops and poultry. Round the weight to the nearest
half pound. (Ex. if the steak’s actual weight is 2.2 lb, round to 2.0 lb. If the steak’s weight is 2.4 lb, round
to 2.5 lb.)
•Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 lb steak.
NOTE:
1.Defrost can only be entered within 3 minutes
after cooking, opening and closing the door or
touching the STOP/CLEAR pad.
2. Defrost can be programmed with More or Less
Time Adjustment. See page 16.
3. You may choose to enter the weight in tenths of
pounds. This procedure may be easier with
larger weights such as 3.0 lb because it requires
fewer touches. To program, touch  DEFROST
and enter weight by touching the number pads.
Example: touch DEFROST then 3 and 0 for a
weight of three pounds. If you attempt to enter
more or less than the allowed amount,
               will appear in the display.
4. To defrost other foods or foods above or below
the weights allowed on DEFROST CHART be-
low, use time and 30% power. See Manual De-
frost on page 12.You do not need to select
food. To enter weight, touch
the DEFROST pad for a .5 lb
increase per touch.
Quickly touch DEFROST
pad 4 times for 2.0 lb be-
cause the oven starts auto-
matically.
After the 1st stage, open the door.
Turn steak over and shield any warm por-
tions. Close the door.
Touch START pad.
After the 2nd stage, open the door. Shield
any warm portions. Close the door.
Touch START pad. The oven will stop so that the food can be
checked.
After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand
as indicated in chart below.
PROCEDURE
1
2
3
4
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POPCORN CHART
1 bag
3.5 oz bag (100 g)
(Regular)
2.85 - 3.5 oz bag (80 - 100 g)
(Regular Light)
1.2 - 1.75 oz bag (35 - 50 g)
(Mini) POPCORN
FOOD PROCEDUREAMOUNT
MANUAL DEFROST
If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on
the DEFROST CHART or is above or below the
limits in the AMOUNT column on the DEFROST
CHART, you need to defrost manually.
You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or pre-
viously cooked, by using 30% power level. See
page 10. Estimate defrosting time and press
POWER LEVEL pad 8 times when you select the
power level.
For either raw or previously cooked frozen food
the rule of thumb is approximately 5 minutes per
pound. For example, defrost 5 minutes for 2-3 cups
of casserole or 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce.
Always stop the oven periodically to remove or
separate the portions that are defrosted. If food is
not defrosted at the end of the estimated defrost-
ing time, program the oven in 1 minute increments
at 30% until totally defrosted.
When using plastic containers from the freezer, de-
frost only long enough to remove from the plastic
in order to place in a microwave-safe dish.
POPCORN
The popcorn setting automatically provides the cor-
rect cooking time for most brands of microwave
popcorn. See the chart below.
•  Suppose you want to pop a regular size (3.5 oz)
bag.
PROCEDURE
1Touch POPCORN pad
once.
The oven starts auto-
matically.
NOTE:
1.Popcorn pad can only be entered within 3
minutes after cooking, opening and closing the
door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad.
2. Popcorn can be programmed with More or Less
Time adjustment. See page 16.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Try several brands to decide which is most acceptable for
your taste. Place bag with only one fold slightly off center
and place bag with two folds in the center of the turntable.
You should fold down the corners of the bag so it turns
freely.
Touch POPCORN pad once for regular. .
Touch POPCORN pad twice within 2 seconds for regular
light. .
Touch POPCORN pad three times within 3 seconds for
mini. .
1
3
2
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Reheat and Cook automatically compute the cor-
rect warming or cooking time and microwave power
level for foods shown in the charts.
• Suppose you want to reheat 2 cups of soup.
3
4
Touch START pad. Touch REHEAT once.
REHEAT / COOK
NOTE:
1. To reheat or cook other food or foods above or
below the quantity allowed on the REHEAT
CHART or COOK CHART, cook manually.
2. Reheat and Cook can be programmed with
More or Less Time Adjustment. Touch POWER
LEVEL once or twice before touching START.
See page 16.
SPECIAL FEATURES
PROCEDURE
1
2
Select desired food by
touching number pad.
(Ex: Touch     for soup.)
Repeat touching same
number pad to select
quantity. (Ex: Touch    two
more times for 2 cups.)
x 2
COOK CHART
FOOD
AMOUNTPROCEDURE
3. Frozen Vegetables
1 - 2 cups 2. Fresh Vegetables 1 - 2 cupsFor beans, carrots, corn and peas, add 1 tablespoon of
water per cup. For broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage and
cauliflower, cook immediately after washing with no addi-
tional water.
If you like tender crisp  vegetables, double measured quan-
tity per setting. For example, use 2 cups cauliflower and
program for 1 cup. After cooking, remove from oven, stir,
cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking,
stir and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes.
4. Frozen Entrees 6 - 10 oz
 (170 - 280 g)Use for frozen, convenience foods. It will give satisfactory
results for most brands. You may wish to try several and
choose your favorite. Remove package from outer wrap-
ping and follow package directions for covering. After cook-
ing, let stand, covered, for 1 to 3 minutes.
Touch COOK pad and number pad 4 twice for packages
weighing 6-8 oz. will appear in the display.
Touch COOK pad and number pad 4 three times for pack-
ages weighing 9-10 oz. will appear in the display.
Pierce with fork in several places. Place on paper towel
on turntable. After cooking, remove from oven and let stand
wrapped in foil for 5 to 10 minutes. 1. Baked Potatoes 1 - 2 med.
9 - 10 oz
(231 - 280 g)6 - 8 oz
(170 - 230 g)
9- 10
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SPECIAL FEATURES
FOOD
AMOUNT
REHEAT CHART
PROCEDURE
1. Casserole 1 - 2 cupsUse to reheat refrigerated canned or homemade pasta with
sauce or other cooked casserole. For room temperature
pasta or casserole, use Less option. For pasta without sauce
double the quantity per setting. For example, measure 2
cups of cooked noodles and program for 1 cup. Cover with
lid or plastic wrap.
After cooking, stir and let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes.
Use to reheat refrigerated leftover pizza. 1 slice is approxi-
mately 1/8th of a 12 inch (30cm) pizza or 1/12th of a 16
inch (40cm) pizza. Place on paper towel. 3. Pizza 1 - 2 slicesPlace in bowl or casserole. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
At end, stir, re-cover and let stand 1 to 3 minutes. 2. Soup 1 - 2 cups
This setting is good for restoring cooled beverage to a bet-
ter drinking temperature. Stir after heating. Use More Time
Adjustment (See page 16) for heating COLD TAP WATER
to a temperature somewhat below the boiling point to make
instant coffee or tea. Stir liquid briskly before heating to avoid
“eruption”. 4. Beverage .5 - 1 cup
Use 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. Flat-
ten foods such as mashed potatoes and other dense foods.
Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. ONE PLATE ONLY.
After cooking, check that food is very hot throughout and
that the bottom center of the plate is very hot. If not, con-
tinue heating using time and power level. Allow to stand,
covered, 1 to 2 minutes.
Touch REHEAT pad and number pad 5 twice for a regular
amount of food: approximately 4 oz (110 g) sliced meat or
poultry, 1/2 cup potato or rice and 1/2 cup of vegetables or
equivalent. will appear in the display.
Touch REHEAT pad and number pad 5 three times for a
larger amount of food on a dinner plate. will ap-
pear in the display.
Touch REHEAT pad and number pad 5 four times for a
smaller amount of food on a dinner plate.will
appear in the display. 5. Dinner Plate 1 plate
1 Regular
1 Large
1 Small
Use to warm rolls, muffins, biscuits, bagels etc. Large item
should be considered as 2 regular size. Cover each roll/
muffin with paper towel.
For refrigerated rolls or muffins, it may be necessary to
double the entered amount to ensure the proper serving
temperature. For example, enter quantity of 2 for 1 refrig-
erated muffin.
For Frozen Rolls or Muffins, use More Time Adjustment.
(Touch POWER LEVEL pad once before touching START
pad. See page 16.) 6. Fresh Rolls/Muffins
   
(R-209K : 6. Rolls/Muffins)
1 - 2 pcs.
1
2
3
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SHORT CUTS
Short Cuts automatically compute the correct heat-
ing time and microwave power level for melting
butter, sofening ice cream and warming syrup.
•  
Suppose you want to melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
PROCEDURE
1Touch MELT pad once.
The oven starts auto-
matically.
SPECIAL FEATURES
NOTE:
1. Short Cut pads can only be entered within 3 min-
utes after cooking, opening and closing the door
or touching the  STOP/CLEAR pad.
2. To melt, soften or warm other food or foods ex-
cept the quantity listed in the SHORT CUTS
CHART, cook manually.
3. Short Cuts can be programmed with More or
Less Time Adjustment. See page 16.
SHORT CUTS CHART
FOOD
AMOUNTPROCEDURE
WARM
Syrup SOFTEN
Ice cream
1 pint (470 ml)DO NOT COVER.
Touch SOFTEN pad once for 1 pint.               .
Touch SOFTEN pad twice within 2 seconds for 1/2 gallon.                  .
Use a Pyrex measuring cup. DO NOT COVER.
Touch WARM pad once for 1/4 cup.                .
Touch WARM pad twice within 2 seconds for 1/2 cup.                 .
Use a Pyrex measuring cup. Cover.
Touch MELT pad once for 2 tbsp.               .
Touch MELT pad twice within 2 seconds for 1/2 cup.                 .
MELT
Butter
2 tbsp
1
21/2 cup
1
2
1
2
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES
1First, enter cooking time.Then, touch POWER
LEVEL pad once for
100% power.
MULTIPLE SEQUENCE
COOKING
The oven can be programmed for up to 3 auto-
matic cooking sequences, switching from one
power level setting to another automatically.
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.
• Suppose you want to cook roast beef for 5 min-
utes at 100% and then continue to cook for 30
minutes at 50%
PROCEDURE
x 1
Then, enter second
cooking time and touch
POWER LEVEL pad 6
times for 50% power.
1/2 gallon (1.9 l)
1/4 cup
1/2 cup
2
x 6
NOTE:
1. If 100% is selected as the final sequence, it is
not necessary to touch the POWER LEVEL pad.
2. If you wish to know power level, simply touch
the POWER LEVEL pad. As long as your finger
is touching the POWER LEVEL pad, the power
level will be displayed.
3Touch START pad.
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More
Should you discover that you like any of the DE-
FROST, POPCORN, REHEAT, COOK or SHORT
CUT settings slightly more done, touch the
POWER LEVEL pad once after touching your
choice of pads. The display will show                .
Less
Should you discover that you like any of the DE-
FROST, POPCORN, REHEAT, COOK or SHORT
CUT settings slightly less done, touch the POWER
LEVEL pad twice after touching your choice of
pads. The display will show                .
NOTE:For DEFROST, POPCORN and SHORT CUTS, the
POWER LEVEL pad must be touched within 2
seconds of touching your choice of pads.
PROCEDURE
Touch MINUTE PLUS
pad.1
MINUTE PLUS
Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at
100% by simply touching the MINUTE PLUS pad.
You can also extend cooking time in multiples of 1
minute by repeatedly touching the MINUTE PLUS
pad during manual cooking.
• Suppose you want to heat a cup of soup for one
minute.
NOTE:
1. To use Minute Plus, touch pad within 3 minutes
after cooking, closing the door, touching STOP/
CLEAR pad or during cooking.
2. Minute Plus cannot be used with SPECIAL FEA-
TURES.
MORE OR LESS TIME
ADJUSTMENT
PL  US
LE  SS
OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES
CHILD LOCK
The Child Lock prevents unwanted oven opera-
tion such as by small children.
The oven can be set so that the control panel is
deactivated or locked. To set, touch CLOCK, the
number   1   pad and then touch the START pad
and hold for 3 seconds. Should a pad be touched,
will appear in the display.
To cancel, touch CLOCK, the number  1  and
STOP/CLEAR pads.
TIMER
• Suppose you want to time a 3-minute long dis-
tance phone call.
PROCEDUREPROCEDURE
1
Touch TIMER pad.2
Enter time.
SA  FE
AUDIBLE SIGNAL
ELIMINATION
If you wish to have the oven operate with no au-
dible signals, touch CLOCK, the number   5   and
then touch the START pad and hold for 3 seconds.
To cancel and restore the audible signal, touch
CLOCK, the number   5   and STOP/CLEAR pads.
DEMONSTRATION
MODE
To demonstrate, touch CLOCK,   0   pad and then
touch START pad and hold for 3 seconds.
will appear in the display. Cooking opera-
tions and specific special features can now be dem-
onstrated with no power in the oven. For example,
touch MINUTE PLUS pad and the display will show
and count down quickly to 0 and the
              .
To cancel, touch CLOCK, then the   0   and STOP/
CLEAR pads. If easier, unplug the oven from the
electrical outlet and replug.
S   HO
1.00
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Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or
leave the door open to inactivate the oven dur-
ing cleaning.
Exterior
The outside surface is painted. Clean the outside with
mild soap and water. Then wipe with a clean damp-
ened cloth and polish dry with a soft cloth. Do not use
any type of household or abrasive cleaner.
Door
Wipe the window on both sides with a soft damp cloth
to remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier
to maintain if wiped frequently with a soft damp cloth.
Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they
may stain, streak or dull the door surface.
Touch Control Panel
Wipe the panel with a soft cloth dampened slightly with
water only. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not scrub or use
any sort of chemical cleaners. Close door and touch
STOP/CLEAR pad.
Interior
Cleaning is easy because little heat is generated to the
interior surfaces; therefore, there is no baking and setting
of spills or spattering. To clean the interior surfaces, wipe
with a soft damp cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR
HARSH CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS. For heavier
soil, use baking soda or a mild soap; wipe clean with a soft
damp cloth. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DI-
RECTLY ONTO ANY PART OF THE OVEN.
Waveguide Cover
The waveguide cover, located on the right wall of the cavity,
is made from mica so requires special care. Keep the
waveguide cover clean to assure good oven performance.
Carefully wipe with a  soft damp cloth any food spatters
from the surface of the cover immediately after they occur.
Built-up splashes may overheat and cause smoke or
possibly catch fire. Do not remove the waveguide cover.
Odor Removal
Occasionally, a cooking odor may remain in the oven.
To remove, combine 1 cup water, grated peel and juice
of 1 lemon and several whole cloves in a 2-cup glass
measuring cup. Boil for several minutes using 100%
power. Allow to set in oven until cool. Wipe interior with
a soft cloth.
Turntable / Turntable Support
The turntable and turntable support can be removed
for easy cleaning. Wash them in mild, sudsy water; for
stubborn stains use a mild cleanser and a non-abra-
sive scouring sponge. They are also dishwasher-proof.
The turntable motor shaft is not sealed, so excess wa-
ter or spills should be wiped up immediately.
CLEANING AND CARE
Exterior
Interior
Turntable
Turntable Support
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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%.
ADoes the oven light come on? YES _______NO _______
BDoes the cooling fan work? YES _______NO _______
(Put your hand over the rear ventilating openings.)
CDoes the turntable rotate? YES _______NO _______
(It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.)
DIs the water in the oven warm? YES _______NO _______
If “NO” is the answer to any of the above questions, please check electrical outlet, fuse and/or
circuit breaker. If they are functioning properly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SHARP
AUTHORIZED SERVICER. A microwave oven should never be serviced by a “do-it-yourself”
repair person.
NOTE:1. If time appearing in the display is counting down very rapidly, check Demonstration Mode
on page 16 and cancel.
2. If the oven is set for more than 20 minutes at 80, 90 or 100 percent power level, after the
first 20 minutes, the power level will automatically adjust to 70 percent power to avoid
overcooking.
SPECIFICATIONS
Single phase 120V, 60Hz, AC only
1170W  10A
800W

 (IEC Test Procedure)
2450 MHz
18
1/8”(W) x 107/8”(H) x 141/8”(D)
460mm(W) x 275mm(H) x 358mm(D)
12
1/2”(W) x 8”(H) x 131/4”(D)
319mm(W) x 204mm(H) x 336mm(D)
0.8 Cu.Ft. / 22 L
Turntable system, 10
3/4” / 272mm diameter
Approx. 22.7 lb / 10.3 kg

The International Electrotechnical Commission’s standardized method for measuring output wattage.
This test method is widely recognized.


Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height.  Actual capacity for
holding food is less.
SERVICE CALL CHECK
AC Line Voltage:
AC Power Required:
Output Power:
   Microwave
Frequency:
Outside Dimensions:
Cavity Dimensions

:
Oven Capacity


:
Cooking Uniformity:
Weight:
In compliance with standards set by:
FCC– Federal Communications Commission Authorized.
DHHS– Complies with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) rule, CFR, Title
21, Chapter I, Subchapter J.
– This symbol on the nameplate means the product is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc.
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