Sharp R-55ts Manual

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PART NAMES
Number next to the control panel illustration indicates page on
which there are a feature description and usage information.
R-55TS
10, 21, 22
10 16 - 171012
11 12, 13 12, 14
12, 15
10, 12,  22
10, 21
18 
						

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PROCEDURE DISPLAY
•If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven
should be interrupted, the display will intermittently
show
     88:88     after the power is reinstated. If this oc-
curs during cooking, the program will be erased. The
time of day will also be erased. Simply touch STOP/
CLEAR and reset the clock for the correct time of day.
00 (hour) will flash.
BEFORE OPERATING
•Before operating your new toaster oven with micro-
wave make sure you read and understand this opera-
tion manual completely.
•Before the oven can be used, follow these procedures:
1. Plug in the oven. Close the door. The oven display
will begin flashing
88:88.
2. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
              will appear.
3.Set clock. See below.
4. Condition the heaters by heating oven without food.
See page 11.
:: ::
:
TO SET THE CLOCK
•Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 12:30
(A.M. or P.M.).
1
Touch CLOCK.
Enter the correct hour by
rotating the rotary dial.
2
3
Touch CLOCK again.
STOP/ CLEAR
Touch STOP/CLEAR to:
1. Erase if you make a mistake during programming.
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.
MANUAL OPERATION
Your oven can be programmed for 95 minutes (95.00)
using the rotary dial. The increments for time entry vary
from 10 seconds to 5 minutes, depending on the total
length of the cooking /defrosting time as shown in the table
below:
MICROWAVE TIME COOKING
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
1
Enter cooking time.
Touch START.
2
There are six preset power levels. Using lower power
levels increases the cooking time, which is recom-
mended for foods such as cheese, milk and long slow
cooking of meats. Consult cookbook or recipes for
specific recommendations.
•Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%.
once 100%    High
twice70%    Medium High
3 times50%    Medium
4 times30%     Med Low / Defrost
5 times10%    Low
6 times0%
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
1
Touch MICRO 4 times or
hold down until the desired
power level appears.
2
3
Enter defrost time.
Touch START.
4When the defrost time is complete, a long tone
will sound and  will appear in the display.
x 4
Enter the correct minute by
rotating the rotary dial.
Touch CLOCK again.
4
5
•Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%.Cooking Time Time Increments
0-5 minutes 10 seconds
5-10 seconds 30 seconds
10-30 minutes 1 minute
30-95 minutes 5 minutes
TO SET POWER LEVEL
You can program up to 3 cooking sequences.
Follow directions on page 21. Note that the power level
must be entered first when programming multiple sequences.
00 (minute) will flash.Touch MICROApproximate
Percentage of
Power   Commmon Words
for
   Power Level
You can turn the rotary dial clockwise or counter-
clockwise. If you turn it counter-clockwise, the cooking
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GRILL
Use the GRILL setting for steaks, chops, chicken
pieces and many other foods.
 Your oven has 2 grill
heaters and 2 grill cooking options. Select the desired
options by touching GRILL. See chart below. You can
enter cooking time up to 30 minutes.
 OptionTouch
GRILLCooking
methodDisplay
GRILL 1
GRILL 2Top heater
Top and bottom
heaters Once
Twice
•  Suppose you want to grill a steak for 15 minutes on
GRILL 2 ( Top and bottom heaters)
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
1
2
3
Enter cooking time.
Touch START.
x 2
Touch GRILL twice. Condition the oven before cooking in it for the first time
to eliminate any smoke or burning odor. To condition,
follow procedure below with nothing in the oven.
Operate both top and bottom heaters without food for
20 minutes.
CONDITION THE HEATERS
CAUTION:
The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable
support and dishes will become hot. To PREVENT
BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing the
food or turntable.
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
1
2
3
Enter cooking time.
Touch START.
4
x 2
Touch GRILL twice.
The oven will count down. When the oven has
finished cooking, open the door to cool the
oven cavity.
HINT:
Turning food over at two-thirds of the cooking time is
recommended.
NOTE:
•  After cooking is complete, the cooling fan will
   continue for a short time to lower the
   temperature of the oven.
MANUAL OPERATION
CAUTION:
The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable and turntable
support will become hot. NOTE:
When conditioning the heaters, be sure that the room
is ventilated well by opening a window or using a
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BAKE
Use the BAKE setting for cakes, breads and many other
foods.
 This oven has 4 pre-set oven temperatures which
use a combination of the top and bottom heaters. The
BAKE is preprogrammed to include preheating.Your oven has 3 special features:
  • AUTOMATIC TOAST
  • AUTOMATIC  SNACK
  • AUTOMATIC  BAKE
AUTOMATIC COOKING
Touch BAKE
Oven
Temperature
 
(° F)
Once
Twice
3 times
4 times
400
375
350325
CAUTION:
The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable support
and dishes will become hot. To PREVENT BURNS, use thick
oven gloves when removing the food or turntable.
PROCEDURE
DISPLAY
1
2
3
Enter cooking time.
Touch START.
Preheat starts.
No food in oven.
4
x 3
Touch BAKE 3 times.
Open the door. Place food in the oven.
Close the door.
Touch START. * Suppose you want to bake a cake for 25 minutes at
350° F.
When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, a
signal will sound 4 times and the oven will display 350F.*
* If the oven door is not opened, the oven will
automatically hold at the preheat temperature for 30
minutes. After this time has elapsed, an audible
signal will sound and the oven will turn off.
SPECIAL FEATURES
CAUTION:
The oven cabinet, cavity, door, turntable, turntable
support and dishes will become hot. To PREVENT
BURNS, use thick oven gloves when removing the
food or turntable.
Example:
*  Suppose you want to toast 2 frozen waffles.
PROCEDURE DISPLAY
1
x 3
Select desired food by
touching AUTOMATIC
TOAST. Ex: Touch  3
times for waffles.
Food
Number
More/
Less Bar
The AUTOMATIC COOKING features have both the ideal
heater settings and the ideal cooking times preprogrammed.
5 popular foods are included in each feature. To select a
food, touch desired AUTOMATIC COOKING feature until the
desired food number appears in the display.
Each food has 5 different time settings. They are shown
as the number of the More/Less bars in the display. The 3
More/Less bar setting is programmed as the original
setting. You can choose desired time setting with the
rotary dial. Refer to each AUTOMATIC COOKING charts
on pages 13 - 15.
2
3
Select desired setting by
rotating the rotary dial.
Ex: Select 5 bars for 2 frozen
waffles.
Touch START.
x1
NOTE:
•Touching BAKE during cooking will display the
programmed temperature. It will not affect the
program or cooking time.
•
The oven regulates the oven temperature by turning the
top and bottom heaters on and off. Though the actual
oven temperature may differ from the set temperature,
simply set the desired oven temperature by touching
BAKE. Follow the operation manual, recipes and
package suggestions carefully. Do not use an oven
thermometer.
•After cooking is complete, the cooling fan will
continue for a short time to lower the temperature.
We recommend leaving the turntable in the oven during
preheating unless it will be used as the baking pan,
such as with biscuits.
MANUAL OPERATION 
						

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AUTOMATIC TOAST CHART
FOOD
PROCEDURE
AT-1 Bread
3 min. 40 sec.
4 min.
4 min. 20 sec.
4 min. 40 sec.
5 min.
AT-2 Bagels
4min.
4 min. 15 sec.
4 min. 30 sec.
4 min. 50 sec.
5 min. 20sec.
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
AT-3 Waffles
5 min.
1 room temp. or frozen waffle
5 min. 30 sec.
6 min. 2 room temp. waffles
6 min. 30 sec.
7 min. 2 frozen waffles
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
AT-4 French Toast
7 min. 3-6 sticks
7 min. 20 sec.
8 min. 1-2 slices
8 min. 20 sec.
8 min. 40 sec.
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
AT-5 Toaster Pastries
3 min.
3 min. 15 sec.
3 min. 30 sec. 1-2 room temp. pastries
4 min.
6 min. 1-2 frozen pastries
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
Special note for AUTOMATIC TOAST:
Place items to be toasted directly on the turntable support. Do not use the turntable for the AUTOMATIC TOAST foods.
Remove the turntable from the oven.
Place food directly around the center of the turntable
support but not on the exact center.
NOTE:
Cooking time is adjusted by initial oven temperature.
After touching START, the oven will show AT-1, for the
first 10 seconds, to check the initial temperature.
Remove the turntable from the oven. Place food
directly on turntable support.
Put cut side of bagel up.
Remove the turntable from the oven. Place food
directly on turntable support.
Remove the turntable from the oven. Place food
directly on turntable support.
If sticks are very greasy, place a flat piece of foil on the
turntable support with sticks on top to prevent grease
from falling on to the oven floor.
Remove the turntable from the oven. Place food directly
on turntable support. 1 - 4 slices
1 half
2 halves
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AUTOMATIC SNACK CHART
FOOD
PROCEDURE
AS-1 French Fries
AS-2 Frozen Pizza
13 min.
14 min.
15 min. 5-7 oz frozen pizza
16 min.
20 min. 14 oz  frozen pizza Number
of Bars
Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
AS-3 Hamburgers
15 min. 1 medium
16 min. 2 medium
1 well done
18 min. 3 medium
20 min. 4 medium
3 well done
21 min. 4 well done
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
AS-4 Frozen Appetizers
7 min.
7 min. 30 sec.
8 min. 4 - 8 pieces
9 min.
10 min.
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
AS-5 Hot Dogs and Sausage
8 min. 1-2 pieces
8 min. 30 sec.
9 min. 3-4 pieces
9 min. 30 sec.
10 min.
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
15 min. 30 sec.
16 min. 30 sec.
17 min. 30 sec. 1/2 pound French fries
18 min.
18 min. 30 sec.1
2
3
4
5Cook directly on turntable.
Can spray with cooking spray to make clean-up easier.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Cook directly on turntable.
Can spray with cooking spray to make clean-up easier.
Cook directly on turntable.
Can spray with cooking spray to make clean-up easier.
Cook directly on turntable.
Can spray with cooking spray to make clean-up easier.
Cook directly on turntable.
Can spray with cooking spray to make clean-up easier. 
						

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AUTOMATIC BAKE CHART
MENU
PROCEDURE
AB-1 Baked Potatoes
14 min. 1 medium
16 min.
17 min. 2 medium
18 min.
20 min.
AB-2 Biscuits
8 min.
9 min. Convenience refrigerated
baked at 400 or 450°F
10 min. Home made
11 min. Convenience frozen
12 min.
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
AB-3 Muffins
14 min.
15 min.
16 min. 6-cup pan
17 min.
18 min.
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
AB-4 Brownies
28 min.
29 min.
30 min. 8-inch pan
31 min.
32 min.
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
AB-5 Cakes
25 min. 6 cupcakes
28 min.
30 min. 8 or 9-inch pan
32 min.
34 min.
Number
of Bars
1
2
3
4
5Cooking Time Recommended Quantity
Preheat is preprogrammed for this food.
ADD FOOD AFTER PREHEATING.
Bake directly on turntable.
Preheat is preprogrammed for this food.
ADD FOOD AFTER PREHEATING.
Use 6-cup muffin pan. Be sure to check that it turns
freely.
Preheat is preprogrammed for this food.
ADD FOOD AFTER PREHEATING.
Can use disposable foil pan. Bend corners under
slightly so pan will turn freely. Grease skin with butter or shortening.
Preheat is preprogrammed for this food.
ADD FOOD AFTER PREHEATING.
Can use disposable foil pan. Bend corners under
slightly so pan will turn freely.
SPECIAL FEATURES 
						

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PROCEDURE
1Select desired setting.
Touch BEVERAGE  2 times
or hold down until the
desired quantity appears. Microwave options allow you to cook or reheat many of
your favorite foods by touching just one pad.
• Suppose you want to reheat 1 cup of beverage.
NOTE:
1. To increase quantity, touch chosen pad until number in
display is same as desired quantity.
Ex: touch FRESH VEGETABLES pad twice for 2 cups
of fresh vegetables. More or less food than the quan-
tity listed in the chart should be cooked following the
guidelines in any microwave cookbook.
2. Microwave options can be programmed with More or
Less Time Adjustment. See page 22.
3.The final cooking result will vary according to the food
condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality).
Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional
time is needed, continue to cook manually.
4.  After cooking is complete, the cooling fan may
continue for a short time to lower the temperature.
MICROWAVE OPTIONS
MICROWAVE OPTIONS CHART
FOOD PROCEDUREAMOUNT
x 2
2Touch START.
Try several brands to decide which is most acceptable for your
taste. Place a pie plate on the turntable. Place bag with only one fold
slightly off center and place bag with two folds in the center of the
pie plate.
You should fold down the corners of the bag like the illustration
so it turns freely.
After popping, the pie plate, turntable and turntable support will
be hot. Be careful when removing the bag. POPCORN1 bag
3.5 oz bag
 (Regular)
2.85 - 3.5 oz bag
(Regular Light)
1.5 - 1.75 oz bagTouch POPCORN once for regular.              .
Touch POPCORN twice for regular light.      .
Touch POPCORN three times for snack.      .
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. Flatten foods such as
mashed potatoes and other dense foods. Cover with lid 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, continue heating using
time and power level. Allow to stand, covered, 1 to 2 minutes.
Touch REHEAT once for a smaller amount of food on a dinner
plate.           will appear in the display.
Touch REHEAT twice for a regular amount of food on a dinner
plate.              will appear in the display. Use 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. 1 - 2 cups REHEAT:
Casserole
1 plate Dinner Plate
1 Small
1 Regular
Touch REHEAT once, will appear in the display.
Touch REHEAT twice,               will appear in the display. 1cup
2 cups
SPECIAL FEATURES
1
2
3
1
2
1
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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 wrapping and follow package directions
for covering. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 1 to 3 minutes.
Touch FROZEN ENTREES once for packages weighing 3-6 oz.
will appear in the display.
Touch FROZEN ENTREES twice for packages weighing 7-10 oz.
will appear in the display.
MICROWAVE OPTIONS CHART (continued)
FOOD
AMOUNTPROCEDURE
Frozen Entrees
3-6 oz. 3-10 oz.
7-10 oz.
For  beans, carrots, corn and peas, add 1 tablespoon of water per cup.
For broccoli,  Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower, cook immediately
after washing with no additional water. Cover with a glass lid.
If you like tender crisp vegetables, double measured quantity per
setting. For example, use 2 cups of zucchini but touch FRESH
VEGETABLES only once. After cooking, remove from oven, stir, cover
and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Fresh Vegetables
1- 2 cups BEVERAGEThis setting is good for restoring cooled beverage to a better drinking
temperature. Stir liquid briskly before and after heating to avoid
“eruption”.
You can reheat .5 cup, 1 cup, 1.5 cups and 2 cups by touching
BEVERAGE. .5 - 2 cups
SPECIAL FEATURES
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After the 2nd stage, open the door and shield
any warm portions. Close the door. After the 1st stage, open the door, turn steak
over and shield any warm portions. Close the
door.
After the defrost cycle ends, cover and let
stand as indicated in chart below.5 4
Express Defrost automatically defrosts all the foods
shown in the EXPRESS DEFROST CHART below.
You can defrost .5 lb, .7 lb, 1.0 lb, 1.3 lb, 1.5 lb, 1.7 lb
and 2.0 lb by touching EXPRESS DEFROST.
Ex: touch twice for .7 lb.
•Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak.
EXPRESS DEFROST
NOTE:
1.Express Defrost can be programmed with More or
Less Time Adjustment. See page 22.
2. To defrost other foods or foods above or below the
weights allowed in the EXPRESS DEFROST
CHART, use time and 30% power. See MANUAL
DEFROST on page 19.
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.
FOOD
AMOUNT
EXPRESS DEFROST CHART
PROCEDURE
Pull apart and remove any thawed pieces after each stage.
Let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Ground Meat.5 - 2.0 lb
After each stage, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed por-
tions, shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any
meat that is nearly defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 min-
utes. Steaks/Chops
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. Boneless Poultry.5 - 1.5 lb.5 -2.0lb
PROCEDURE
1
3
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 minutes. Bone-in Poultry.5 - 2.0 lbx 7
2Touch START. Enter desired weight by
touching EXPRESS
DEFROST.
Ex: Touch 7 times for 2.0 lb.
Touch START.
Touch START.
SPECIAL FEATURES