Sharp R1405 Manual

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P R O C E D U R ED I S P L A Y
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Touch POWER  LEVEL  pad eight  times or  hold  down  until  the  desired  power level appears.
POWERLEVEL
M A N U A L  O P E R A T I O N
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. Consult cookbook or 
recipes for specific recommendations.
A PPRO xIMATE      
P ERCENTAGE 
OF  POWER C
OMMON  WORDS...



POPCORN
The  POPCORN  setting  automatically  provides  the  
correct  cooking  time  for  most  brands  of  microwave 
popcorn. You may wish to try several and choose your 
favorite.  Pop  only  one  bag  at  a  time.  Unfold  bag  and 
place in oven according to directions.
• Suppose  you  want  to  pop  a  3.5  oz  bag  (regular)  of 
popcorn.
S P E C I A L   F E A T U R E S
REHEAT
REHEAT automatically computes the correct warming 
time and microwave power level for foods shown in the...

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Use this setting 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 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, continue heating using time and power level. Allow 
to stand, covered,...

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S P E C I A L   F E A T U R E S
COOK CHART
F O O DA M O U N TP R O C E D U R E
1. Baked 
Potatoes
1-6 medium Pierce with fork in several places; place on paper towel on turntable. At end of 
cooking time, remove from oven, wrap in foil and let stand 5 to 10 minut\
es.
1-6 cupsFor    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.  If  you...

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S P E C I A L   F E A T U R E S
DEFROST
DEFROST automatically  defrosts  all  the  foods  shown        
in  the  DEFROST  CHART  below.  Round  the  weight  to  
the  nearest  tenth  of  a  pound.  To  enter  weight,  touch 
DEFROST  and  number  pad  for  desired  food  then        
number pads for weight.
• Suppose you want to defrost a 3.0 pound steak .
P R O C E D U R ED I S P L A Y
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Touch DEFROST once.
2NOTE:
1. DEFROST can be programmed with More or Less 
Time Adjustment.  Touch  the...

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Should you discover that you like any of the Cook, De-
frost,  Reheat  or  Popcorn  settings  slightly more  done, 
touch  the POWER  LEVEL  pad once  after  touching 
your  choice  of  pads  or  before  touching START pad. 
The display will show MORE . 
Should you discover that you like any of the Cook, Defrost, 
Reheat or Popcorn settings slightly less done, touch the 
POWER LEVEL pad twice after touching your choice 
of pads or before touching START pad. The display will 
show LESS . 
P R O...

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O T H E R C O N vE N I E N T  F E A T U R E S
LIGHT
Press  the  LIGHT  pad  one  time  to  turn  it  on  and  once 
again to turn it off.
FAN
The  fan  will  automatically  start  when  heat  rises  from 
range surface units or burners. This protects the micro-
wave  oven  from  excessive  temperature  rise.  The  fan 
will stay on until the temperature decreases. It cannot 
be turned off manually during this time.
Press FAN pad one time to turn it on and once again 
to turn it off.
If  you...

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Exterior
The  outside  surface  is  precoated  steel  and  plastic. 
Clean the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and 
dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household 
or abrasive cleaner.
Door
Be careful with the edge of the oven door as it is glass 
and could chip or break. Wipe the window on both sides 
with  a  damp  cloth  to  remove  any  spills  or  spatters. 
Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently           
with  a  damp  cloth.  Avoid  the  use  of...

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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 th\
e door securely.
Operate the oven for one minute at HIGH 100%.
A  Does the oven light come on?  YES _______   NO _______
b  Does the cooling fan work?  YES _______   NO _______   
  (Put your hand over the left side of louver.) 
C  Does the turntable rotate?  YES _______   NO _______   
  (It is normal for the turntable to turn in either direction.)
D  Is the water in...

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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
R-1405, R-1406
* 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. 
In compliance with standards set by:
FCC   –  Federal Communications Commission Authorized.
DHHS  –  Complies  with  Department  of  Health  and  Human  Services  (DHHS)  rule,  CFR,...