Sharp R1405 Manual

O V E R   T H E   R A N G E   M O D E L S 
R-1405, R-1406

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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 retain for futu\
re reference.
MODEL NUMBER _______________________  SERIAL NUMBER  _____________
DATE OF PURCHASE  ______________________
D EALER    ___________________________  TELEPHONE  ________________
 
S ER vICER  ___________________________  TELEPHONE  ________________
 
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID...

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C O N T E N T S
For Customer Assistance ..........................  
Precautions to Avoid Possible
  Exposure to Excessive 
  Microwave Energy   ..................................
  
Contents  ......................................................  3
Consumer Limited Warranty......................  4
Product Information Card  ..........................  4
Important Safety Instructions  ....................  5
Unpacking & Installation Instructions  .....  6-13
Electrical Grounding...

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Your Product Model Number                  
& Description:     
Warranty Period for this Product:  
         
         
         
Additional Item(s) Excluded from 
Warranty Coverage (if any):
Where to Obtain Service:   
R-1405  or  R-1406  Home  Use  Carousel™  Microwave  Oven.  (Be 
sure to have this information available when you need service for 
your Product.)
One (1) year parts and labor in-home service. The warranty period        
continues for an additional six (6) years, for a total of seven...

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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 foll\
owed, including the following:
WARNING -  To  reduce  the  risk  of  burns,  electric  shock,  fire,  injury  to  persons  or  exposure  to  excessive              
microwave energy:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
  1.  READ  ALL  INSTRUCTIONS  BEFORE  USING  THE 
APPLIANCE.
  2.   Read and follow the specific 
“PRECAUTIONS TO 
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 
MICROWAVE...

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Open the bottom of the carton, bend the carton flaps back and tilt the oven 
over to rest on plasticfoam pad. Lift carton off oven and remove all packing 
materials,  WALL  and TOP  CABINET TEMPLATE, Turntable,  and Turntable 
Support.  SAVE THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER.
1. Remove the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if there is one.
2.  DO  NOT  REMOVE THE  WAVEGUIDE  COVER,  which  is  located  on  the 
right side wall of the oven cavity. Check to see that there is a...

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3  ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. 
It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National 
Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk 
of electric shock by providing an escape...

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5  TOOLS RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION
• Phillips Screwdriver      
• Electric Drill     
• 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/32” Drill Bits
• 1-1/2” Wood Bit or Metal Hole Cutter  
(if metal cabinet is used)
• Saw to cut exhaust opening (if needed)
6  INSTALLATION HARDWARE
The INSTALLATION HARDWARE items 1 - 5 are in a small bag. Items 6 - 9 are packed separately. All items 
are in a small carton packed below the oven.
ITEM          NAME...

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8  VENTILATION SYSTEM (PREPARING OVEN FOR INSTALLATION)
This Microwave Oven/Hood is designed for adaptation to three types of hood ventilation systems. Select the type 
required for your installation.
 Recirculating
 — non-vented, ductless. Follow installation procedure (A). Recirculating requires the use of the 
Charcoal Filter, which has already been installed in the oven.
  Horizontal Exhaust
 — outside ventilation....

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(C) VERTICAL EXHAUST: OUTSIDE VENTILATION
1. Remove and save 2 screws from back edge and 3 screws from the top center of the Fan Cover Bracket. Re-
move Fan Cover Bracket by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow on the Fan Cover Bracket as shown 
in Figure 9.
2.   Lift Hood Fan Unit carefully and slip wires out of cavity. See Figure 10. 
 CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch hood fan wiring.
3.   Rotate the Hood Fan...