Sharp R820bw Owners Manual

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For Customer
Assistance ..............................Inside cover
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy .................Inside cover
Limited Warranty .........................................1
Product Information Card ...........................1
Important Safety Instructions ....................2
Installation Instructions ..............................3
Grounding Instructions ..............................3
Information You Need to Know...

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TO PHONE:
DIAL 1-800- BE-SHARP ( 237-4277 ) for :
SERVICE (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer)
PARTS (for your authorized parts distributor)
ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION
DIAL 1-800-642-2122 for :
ACCESSORIES and COOKBOOK
DIAL (201)529-8703 for :
COOKING ASSISTANCE
TO WRITE:
For cooking and operation questions:
Susan Edwards/Test Kitchen
Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Plaza, Box 650
Mahwah, NJ 07430-2135
For service problems, warranty...

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LIMITED WARRANTY
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 and
materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part
thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the
period(s)...

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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
excessive microwave energy:
1.Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific 
“PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY”
 on inside...

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Unpacking and Examining Your Oven
Remove:
1. all packing materials from inside the oven cav-
ity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THE
WAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on the
right cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE
the Operation Manual.
2.the feature sticker, if
there is one, from the out-
side of the door.
Check the oven for any
damage, such as mis-
aligned or bent door, dam-
aged door seals and seal-
ing surfaces, broken or
loose door hinges and...

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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT YOUR OVEN
This Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefully and
always save it for reference.
A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset.
Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques,
hints and recipes. See pages 38 and 39 for ordering
the Ultimate Accessory, the SHARP CAROUSEL MI-
CROWAVE COOKBOOK.
NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support
nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish...

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For shielding
Can be used if 3/4
filled with food. Keep 1
inch away from walls and
do not cover with foil.
Excellent
Excellent
Do not use metal
covering.
DO NOT use metal
twist ties.
For temperatures up
to 400°F.Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed
smoothly on food can be used to shield areas
from cooking or defrosting too quickly. Keep foil
at least 1 inch from walls of oven.
Can be used if 3/4 filled with food. Keep 1
inch away from walls and...

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ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING
•Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards
outside of dish.
•Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount
of time indicated and add more as needed. Food
severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
•Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cook-
book for suggestions: paper towels, wax paper,
microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent
spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
•Shield with small flat pieces of...

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INTERACTIVE DISPLAY
PART NAMES
1One touch door open button
Push to open door.
2Oven door with see-through window
3Safety door latches
The oven will not operate unless the
door is securely closed.
4Door hinges
5Door seals and sealing surfaces
6Turntable motor shaft
7Removable turntable support
Carefully place the turntable support in
the center of the oven floor.
8Removable turntable
Place the turntable on the...

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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-820B-
9 20 12 16 17,19 17,19
12
9,21
9,21 9 22 9, 22 14,1514 10,11 17,18
17,18 17,1820
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