Page 2 - CONTENTS; PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
A40509,R-8000G O/M 5. Speed Grill ............................................. 196. Speed Grill with Micro ............................ 197. Speed Bake ........................................... 208. Speed Roast .......................................... 20 Microwave Cooking (SelectaTime or Power)...
Page 3 - LIMITED WARRANTY
A40509,R-8000G O/M 1 LIMITED WARRANTY END-USER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first end-user purchaser that this Sharp brandproduct (the "Product"), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanshipand materials, and agrees that i...
Page 4 - 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; WARNING
A40509,R-8000G O/M 2 S A V E T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S 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 followed, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons o...
Page 5 - Unpacking and Examining Your Oven; U N P A C K I N G A N D I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S; Choosing a Location for Your Oven
A40509,R-8000G O/M 3 Unpacking and Examining Your Oven Remove: all packing materials from inside theoven cavity; however, DO NOT REMOVE THEWAVEGUIDE COVER, which is located on theright cavity wall. Read enclosures and SAVE theOperation Manual and Touch Guide. U N P A C K I N G A N D I N S T A L L A ...
Page 6 - G R O U N D I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S; Extension Cord; Radio or TV Interference
A40509,R-8000G O/M 4 Receptacle Box Cover 3-Pronged NEMA plug(6-20P) 3-Pronged, NEMA receptacle(6-20R) This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with agrounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in...
Page 7 - I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W; ABOUT YOUR OVEN; ABOUT FOOD; NEVER
A40509,R-8000G O/M 5 I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W ABOUT YOUR OVEN Generally, covered foods will not cause as much con-densation as uncovered ones. Vents on the oven backmust not be blocked. After using, the cooling fan may come on to cool theoven cavity. The display will show NOW ...
Page 8 - ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS
A40509,R-8000G O/M 6 Use for reheating and defrosting. Some microwave-safe plastics are not suitable forcooking foods with high fat and sugar content.Follow manufacturer's directions. Use brands specially marked for microwave use. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food.Vent so steam can escape. Che...
Page 9 - ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING
A40509,R-8000G O/M 7 ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING • Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towardsoutside of dish. • Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amountof time indicated and add more as needed. Foodseverely overcooked can smoke or ignite. • Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or co...
Page 10 - ABOUT SAFETY; T E M P; ABOUT COOKING WITH HEAT
A40509,R-8000G O/M 8 • Check foods to see that they are cooked to theU n i t e d S t a t e s D e p a r t m e n t o f A g r i c u l t u r e ' srecommended temperatures. To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in athick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVERleave the thermometer in the foo...
Page 11 - P A R T N A M E S; OVEN PARTS
A40509,R-8000G O/M 9 15 16 8 9 18 7 3 5 4 1 3 6 2 12 13 1110 17 9 14 P A R T N A M E S OVEN PARTS 1 Door handle To open the door, pull the handle downand forward. Never hold the doorhandle when moving the oven. 2 Oven door with see-through window 3 Safety door latches The oven will not operate unles...
Page 12 - CONTROL PANEL
A40509,R-8000G O/M 10 P A R T N A M E S CONTROL PANEL 1 AUTOMATIC COOKING pads Touch to select automatic cooking. 2 SELECTA TIME pad Touch to set microwave cooking. 3 SELECTA POWER pad Touch to select microwave power setting.If not touched, 100% power is automaticallyselected. 4 CUSTOM HELP pad Touc...
Page 13 - B E F O R E O P E R A T I N G; INTERACTIVE DISPLAY
11 A40509,R-8000G O/M • Before operating your new oven make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely. • You may detect smoke or a burning smell when using any of the heat settings for the first time. This is normal andis not a sign that the oven is out of order. See Refresh Cycl...
Page 14 - A U T O M A T I C C O O K I N G; P R O C E D U R E
12 A40509,R-8000G O/M T o u c h C O N V E N I E N C E APPETIZERS & SNACKS pad once and enter desiredfood number (For French friestouch 6 ). Touch SET pad. Your oven has 4 special features which use SHARP'S new highspeed hot air system. Follow the directions below and those inthe Interactive Disp...
Page 18 - S E L E C T A P R O G R A M
16 A40509,R-8000G O/M S E L E C T A P R O G R A M SELECTA PROGRAM has 8 special cooking modes. 1. EXPRESS DEFROST2. NORMAL CONVECTION3. HIGH SPEED GRILL4. HIGH SPEED GRILL WITH MICRO5. SPEED GRILL6. SPEED GRILL WITH MICRO7. SPEED BAKE8. SPEED ROAST Touch SET pad. 2 Enter weight by touchingthe number...
Page 19 - EXPRESS DEFROST CHART; F O O D
17 A40509,R-8000G O/M S E L E C T A P R O G R A M Steaks/Chops EXPRESS DEFROST CHART .3 - 3.0 lbs Ground Meat F O O D P R O C E D U R E A M O U N T .3 - 3.0 lbs NOTE: Check foods when oven signals. After final stage, small sections may still be icy. Let stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost unti...
Page 20 - HIGH SPEED GRILL WITH MICRO
18 A40509,R-8000G O/M S E L E C T A P R O G R A M * If the oven door is not opened, the oven will auto- matically hold at the preheat temperature for 30 min-utes. After this time has elapsed, an audible signalwill sound and the oven will turn off. P R O C E D U R E 1 Touch SELECTA PROGRAM pad 4 time...
Page 21 - SPEED GRILL WITH MICRO
19 A40509,R-8000G O/M S E L E C T A P R O G R A M 6.SPEED GRILL WITH MICRO SPEED GRILL WITH MICRO combines microwavepower with speed grill. It reduces cooking time and pro-vides a crisp, brown finish. Only actual cooking time isentered; the oven signals when it is preheated to 400°F.The oven tempera...
Page 23 - MICROWAVE TIME COOKING; TO SET POWER LEVEL; MANUAL DEFROST; M I C R O W A V E C O O K I N G ( S E L E C T A T I M E / P O W E R )
21 A40509,R-8000G O/M When you set the cooking time, always enter the sec-onds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. MICROWAVE TIME COOKING TO SET POWER LEVEL There are eleven preset power levels. Using lower power levels increases the cooking timewhich is recommended for foods such as che...
Page 24 - M E M O R Y O P E R A T I O N; MEMORY PROGRAM ENTRY
22 A40509,R-8000G O/M T o u c h C O N V E N I E N C E APPETIZERS & SNACKSpad once and enter desired food number (for French friestouch 6 ). Then touch SETpad. M E M O R Y O P E R A T I O N MEMORY PROGRAM ENTRY Your oven has 20 memory banks which can storecooking programs. Up to three sequences o...
Page 26 - NOTE FOR MEMORY COOKING; COOKING WITH MEMORY; D I S P L A Y
24 A40509,R-8000G O/M M E M O R Y O P E R A T I O N P R O C E D U R E * Suppose you want to cook by using memory 1, which was programmed for 3.0 lb of bone-in turkey breast (Basic Cook No.10). 1 Touch number pad to select desired memorybank. After 2 sec., the oven willstart automatically. COOKING DO...
Page 27 - O T H E R C O N V E N I E N T F E A T U R E S; EXTEND AT THE COOKING END
25 A40509,R-8000G O/M AUTOMATIC COOKINGTIME ADJUSTMENT The cooking results may vary slightly depending onroom temperature, initial food temperature and otherfactors. You can adjust cooking results as you like. MORE / LESS TIME ADJUSTMENT BEFORESTART Should you discover that you like any of the Expre...
Page 28 - CUSTOM HELP; Clear the total number
26 A40509,R-8000G O/M CUSTOM HELP Custom Help provides 6 features that make using youroven easy because specific instructions are providedin the Interactive Display. O T H E R C O N V E N I E N T F E A T U R E S 2. SOUND ON/OFF If you wish to have the oven operate with no audiblesignals, touch CUSTO...
Page 29 - Checking time and cooking mode; Checking multiplier factor
27 A40509,R-8000G O/M O T H E R C O N V E N I E N T F E A T U R E S 5. MEMORY CHECK You can check the information programmed into thememory. P R O C E D U R E 1 Touch CUSTOM HELPpad 6 times. 3 Touch number pad. 2 Touch SET pad. x 6 Checking time and cooking mode * Suppose you want to know the inform...
Page 30 - MINUTE PLUS; Setting the oven ready mode
28 A40509,R-8000G O/M O T H E R C O N V E N I E N T F E A T U R E S P R O C E D U R E Touch MINUTE PLUS pad. NOTE: Minute Plus can be used to extend cooking times up to10 minutes during Automatic Cooking. If you needother options see AUTOMATIC COOKING TIMEADJUSTMENT on page 25. 1 MINUTE PLUS Minute ...
Page 31 - C L E A N I N G A N D C A R E
29 A40509,R-8000G O/M C L E A N I N G A N D C A R E Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leavethe door open to inactivate the oven during cleaning. Before cleaning ensure that the oven cavity is cool. DO NOT USE any abrasive or harsh cleaners ormetal scouring pads that will damage or dull th...
Page 32 - S E R V I C E C A L L C H E C K; ERROR/ NORTIFICATION MESSAGE
30 A40509,R-8000G O/M Please check the following before calling for service: 1. 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 100% microwave power. A Does the oven light come on? YES _______ NO _______ B Does the cooling fa...
Page 33 - C O O K I N G G U I D E; CONVENIENCE APPETIZERS & SNACKS
31 A40509,R-8000G O/M C O O K I N G G U I D E AUTOMATIC COOKING Food Number Initial Setting DOUBLE/TRIPLE Food triple quantity double quantity Rack/Container Memory Cooking 123456789 1011 121314151617 Appetizer Bites, frozenBreaded Mushrooms, frozenBreaded Sticks & Toasted Raviolis, frozenBurrit...
Page 34 - Automatic Cooking Time Adjustment
32 A40509,R-8000G O/M Food Number Food Rack Quantity Range Container Memory Cooking 1234567 8 9 10 pizza pan cake pan pizza panpizza panpizza panpizza pan 2 6-cup muffin pans 2 6-cup muffin pans pizza pan pizza pan 1 or 2 pans1 or 2 pans1 or 2 pans1 or 2 pans1 or 2 pans1 or 2 pans 2 6-cup pans 2 6-c...
Page 35 - MANUAL COOKING; MICROWAVE COOKING
33 A40509,R-8000G O/M Options Maximum Stages Maximum time Memory Cooking 3 stages3 stages 20 min40 min 100%-60%50%-0 • DOUBLE/TRIPLE QTY pad is available.• Multiplier factor can be changed. Recommended Food Examples Options Maximum time Rack Maximum Stages Memory Cooking 1 stage 3 stages 3 stages 3 ...
Page 36 - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
34 A40509,R-8000G O/M TINSEB012WRRZ- D31 Printed in Thailand ® SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONSharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2135 2003.9 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S AC Line Voltage: AC Power Required: Output Power: Microwave Top Heater Side Heater Frequency: Outside Dimensions: Cavity Dimensions**: Ove...