Sharp SMO1461GS User manual

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24"Over-the-range MicrOwave Oven
SMO1461GS
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
SMO1461GS
24" Over-the-Range Microwave Oven
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (UNITED STATES ONLY).............. 2
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE (CANADA ONLY).......................... 3
US CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ................................. 4
CANADA CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY......................... 5
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY....................................... 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 6-7
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW............................... 8-10
PART NAMES................................................................. 11-12
BEFORE OPERATING............................................................ 13
MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING ....................................... 14-19
OTHER FEATURES.......................................................... 20-21
CLEANING AND CARE.................................................... 22-23
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE ...................................... 24
AUTO-TOUCH GUIDE ........................................................... 25

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US CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the rst 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) set forth below.
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to
any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to misuse, abnormal service or handling,
or which has been altered or modied in design or construction.
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof
of purchase to the servicer.
The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law. ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein,
or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described above on behalf of Sharp.
The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive
remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute
complete fulllment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute
full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable,
or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed
by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incident or consequential
economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion
may not apply to you.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND
PUERTO RICO.
Your product model number &
description:
SMO1461GS or Home Use 24" Over-the-Range Microwave Oven. (Be sure to have this
information available when you need service for your Product.)
Warranty period for this
product:
One (1) year parts and labor including in-home service. The warranty period continues
for an additional four (4) years, for a total of ve (5) years, with respect to the magnetron
tube in the Product for parts only; labor and service are not provided free of charge for
this additional period.
Additional item(s) excluded from
warranty coverage (if any):
• Non-functional Accessories and Lights Bulbs.
• In home instructions on how to use your product.
Where to obtain service: From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States. To nd the location of the
nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-
4277).
What to do to obtain service: In-home service is provided for one year from date of purchase. In-home service can be
arranged by calling 1-800-BE-SHARP. Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available.
TO OBTAIN SUPPLY, ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP OR VISIT www.sharpusa.com.
SAVE THE PROOF OF PURCHASE, AS IT IS NEEDED SHOULD YOUR OVEN EVER REQUIRE WARRANTY SERVICE.

CANADA CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
Congratulations on your purchase!
Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (“Sharp”) warrants to the rst purchaser for this Sharp brand product (“Product”), when shipped
in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada by Sharp or by an authorized Sharp dealer, and Product was not sold “as
is” or “sales nal” that the Product will during the applicable warranty period, be free from defects in material and workmanship,
and will within the applicable warranty period, either repair the defective Product or provide the rst purchaser a replacement of
the defective Product.
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any
product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal
service or handling, which has been altered or modied in design or construction, or if the serial number or model number afxed
to Product has been removed, defaced, changed, altered or tampered with.
How to get service: Should this Sharp product fail to operate during the warranty period, warranty service is provided by an
Authorized Sharp Service Centre or an Authorized Sharp Servicing Dealer. In home warranty service will be carried out to locations
accessible by on-road service vehicle and within 50 km of an authorized Sharp service centre. The servicer may if necessary take
the unit for repair at the servicer's facility. No other person (including any Sharp dealer or service centre) is authorized to extend,
enlarge or transfer this warranty on behalf of Sharp.
The express warranties in this limited warranty are, except for consumer purchasers domiciled in Quebec, in lieu of and, except to
the extent prohibited by applicable law, Sharp disclaims all other warranties and conditions, express or implied, whether arising by
law, statute, by course of dealing or usage of trade, including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability
and/or quality, tness for a particular use or purpose, and/or non-infringement. Limitations (not applicable to consumer purchasers
domiciled in Quebec to the extent prohibited under Quebec law): (a) Sharp shall not be liable for any incidental, special, consequential,
economic, exemplary or indirect damages of any kind or nature (including lost prots or damages for loss of time or loss of use
or loss of data) arising from or in any connection with the use or performance of a Product or a failure of a Product, even if Sharp
is aware of or has been advised of the possibility of such damages; (b) the remedies described in this limited warranty constitute
complete fulllment of all obligations and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product and shall constitute
full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. Some provinces may not allow
the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, or limits on the duration or voiding of implied warranties or conditions; in such
provinces, the exclusions and limits herein may not apply. This limited warranty is, except for consumer purchasers domiciled in
Quebec, governed by the laws of the Province in Canada in which the purchaser has purchased the Product. For consumer purchasers
domiciled in Quebec this limited warranty is governed by the laws of Quebec.
Your product model number &
description:
SMO1461GS or Home Use 24" Over-the-Range Microwave Oven. (Be sure to have this
information available when you need service for your Product.)
Warranty period for this
product:
One (1) year parts and labor including in-home service.
Additional item(s) excluded from
warranty coverage (if any):
Non-functional accessories and light bulbs.
To obtain the name and address of the nearest Authorized Sharp Service Centre or Dealer, please contact:
SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD
335 Britannia Road East
Mississauga, Ontario
L4Z 1W9
[phone]
Website: www.sharp.ca
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN CANADA
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
1. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure
to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
3. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there
is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualied service personnel.
IMPORTANT REGULATORY
INFORMATION
CAUTION
Any changes or modications to the appliance
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the appliance.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should
be followed, including the following:
WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, re,
injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specic “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 6.
3. This appliance must be properly grounded. See page 8
for GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Manual.
5. Some products such as whole eggs in shell and sealed
containers—for example, closed glass jars—are able
to rupture and should not be heated in the appliance.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This appliance is specically designed
to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord
or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualied
service personnel. Contact nearest Sharp Authorized
Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water—for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or
similar locations.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not climb or sit on the appliance.
15. Be sure that ngers or other objects or materials are
not around the appliance opening when the appliance
is closed.
16. Do not cook in the microwave oven without the turntable
properly inserted. Be sure turntable and turntable ring
support are properly installed before using the oven.
Do not use a container that obstructs the rotation of the
turntable. The turntable will turn both clockwise and
counter-clockwise.
17. Be sure that the food and container are smaller than
the microwave cavity and t properly on the turntable
before closing the door.
18. When cleaning appliance sealing surfaces that come
together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
Never use metal scouring pads to clean the Microwave
Oven as pieces may break off of pad and cause electric
shock if they come in contact with electrical parts. See
CLEANING AND CARE on page 22.
19. To reduce the risk of re in the appliance cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic or other combustible materials
are placed inside the appliance to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in appliance.
c. If materials inside the appliance ignite, keep appliance
door closed, turn microwave off and shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the appliance for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the
appliance when not in use.
e. Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on hood or lter.
f. Never operate the fan or oven without the lters in
place.
g. When aming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
h. Never leave surface units unattended, especially if
cooking with high heat, as smoke and spillovers from
grease may ignite and spread if using the microwave
vent fan.
i. In the event of a grease re on the surface units below
the microwave oven, smother a aming pan on the
surface unit by covering the pan completely with a
lid, a cookie sheet or a at tray.
j. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood lter. Corrosive
cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may
damage the lter.
20. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing
to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from
the appliance is not always present. THIS COULD
RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
21. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks. Use wide-mouthed containers.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the
appliance at least for 20 seconds before removing
the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
f. Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is difcult
to control the temperature of oil in microwave oven.
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ABOUT UNPACKING AND EXAMINING
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
1. Remove all packing materials from inside the microwave
oven. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE COVER,
which is located on the side of the oven cavity inside of the
microwave oven.
Waveguide
2. Check that there are Installation Instructions, Wall Tem-
plate, Top Cabinet Template, Mounting Plate, Installation
Hardware Accessories, Charcoal Filter, Grease Filters and
Exhaust Damper Assembly. Read enclosures and save the
Installation Instructions.
3. Remove the feature sticker, if there is one. Check the oven
for any damage, such as misaligned or bent oven door,
damaged oven seals and sealing surfaces, broken or loose
door and dents inside the cavity or on the front side of the
oven. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave
oven and contact your dealer or a SHARP AUTHORIZED
SERVICER.
RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave
oven to your radio or TV, check that the microwave oven is
on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far
away from the microwave oven as feasible or check position
and signal of receiving antenna.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. The microwave oven is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only,
20 amp. 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 pro-
viding an escape wire for the
electric current.
Permanent and Correct Installation
3-Prong plug
3-Prong receptacle
Grounded receptacle box
Grounding pin
– Improper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock. DO NOT USE AN EXTEN-
SION CORD. If the power supply cord is too short, have a
qualied electrician or serviceperson install an outlet near
the appliance.
If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical
instructions, consult a qualied electrician or serviceperson.
ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
ALWAYS have food in the microwave oven when it is on to
absorb the microwave energy.
The vent under the microwave oven must not be blocked. During
microwaving, steam may come from the left side lower vent
(when facing the product).
When using the microwave oven at power levels below 100%,
you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal
for the exterior of the microwave oven to be warm to the touch
when cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking and the
amount being vented is directly related to the moisture content
of the food and room humidity. A cooler room will produce
more condensation. Attention should be paid to the vented
area after each use of the product and wiped down if needed.
The microwave oven is for food preparation only. It should not
be used to dry clothes or newspapers.
When using recipes or package directions, check food a minute
or two before the minimum time and add time accordingly.
When opening or closing the microwave oven quickly, food in
the microwave oven may be spilled. To clean, please refer to
the CLEANING AND CARE section on page 22.
ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING
• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas toward 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.
• While cooking, cover foods with paper towels, wax paper,
microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Check recipes or cookbooks
for other suggestions. Covers prevent spattering and help
foods to cook evenly. See ABOUT UTENSILS AND COV-
ERINGS section on page 9 for information about covering
materials safe to use in the microwave oven.
• Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during
cooking, if possible.
• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking
of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like
roasts must be turned over at least once.
• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking
both from top to bottom and from right to left.
• Add standing time. Remove food from microwave oven and
stir, if possible. Cover for standing time which allows the
food to nish cooking without overcooking.
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• Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking
temperatures have been reached.
Doneness signs include:
- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
- Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.
- Poultry thigh joints move easily.
- Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
- Fish is opaque and akes easily with a fork.
ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already
in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave
oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls
during cooking.
UTENSILS
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating:
• glass ceramic (Pyroceram® or Corningware®)
• heat-resistant glass (Pyrex®)
• microwave safe plastics
• microwave safe paper plates
• microwave safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain
• browning dish (Do not exceed recommended preheating
time. Follow manufacturer’s directions.)
Wood, straw and wicker utensils can be used with short cook
times when reheating foods with little or no fat or sugar content.
DO NOT USE
• metal pans and bakeware
• dishes with metallic trim
• non-heat-resistant glass
• non-microwave safe plastics (margarine tubs)
• recycled paper products
• brown paper bags
• food storage bags
• metal twist-ties
• aluminum foil
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving,
place the empty dish in the oven and microwave on HIGH for
30 seconds. A dish that becomes very hot should not be used.
COVERINGS
The following coverings are ideal:
• Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and
absorbing fat while cooking bacon.
• Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.
• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use can
be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT allow plastic
wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape.
• Microwave safe lids are a good choice because heat is kept
near the food to hasten cooking.
• Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods that
need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist-ties. Remember
to slit bag so steam can escape.
ACCESSORIES
There are many microwave accessories available for purchase.
Evaluate carefully before you purchase so they meet your needs.
A microwave safe thermometer will assist you in determining
correct doneness and assure you foods have been cooked to safe
temperatures. Sharp is not responsible for any damage to the
microwave oven when accessories are used.
ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE
MICROWAVE
Children under the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with
a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7
and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room. The
child must be able to reach the microwave oven comfortably.
Never allow anyone to lean or swing on microwave oven.
Children should be taught all safety precautions. Use potholders.
Remove coverings carefully. Pay special attention to packages
that crisp food, as they may be extra hot.
Do not assume a child can cook everything in the microwave
oven just because they have mastered one skill.
The microwave oven is not a toy. See page 20 for CONTROL
LOCK feature.
ABOUT SAFETY
Cook foods to temperatures recommended by the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA).
145˚F - Fish
160˚F -Pork, ground beef/veal/lamb, egg dishes
165˚F -Whole, pieces and ground turkey/chicken/duck
Leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, deli and
carry-out fresh food.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick
or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the
thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved
for microwave use.
• ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling
utensils in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food
can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
• Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face
and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish’s covering
and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away
from the face.
• Stay near the microwave oven while it’s in use and check
cooking progress frequently so there is no chance of over-
cooking food.
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• NEVER use the microwave oven for storing cookbooks or
other items.
• Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high
quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
• Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing
and/or res. See page 22.
• Use care when removing items from the oven so that utensils,
clothes or accessories do not touch the safety door latches.
ABOUT FOODS
FOOD DO DON’T
Eggs, sausages,
fruits & vegetables
• Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent
bursting.
• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs
and sausages so steam escapes.
• Cook eggs in shells.
• Reheat whole eggs.
• Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
Popcorn • Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave.
• Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow
to 1 or 2 seconds or use special POPCORN pad.
• Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls.
• Exceed maximum time on popcorn package.
Baby food • Transfer baby food to small dish and heat
carefully, stirring often. Check temperature
before serving.
• Put nipples on bottles after heating and shake
thoroughly. Test temperature on wrist before
feeding.
• Heat disposable bottles.
• Heat bottles with nipples on.
• Heat baby food in original jars.
General • Cut baked goods with lling after heating to
release steam and avoid burns.
• Stir liquids briskly before and after heating to
avoid eruption.
• Use deep bowl when cooking liquids or cereals
to prevent boilovers.
• Be sure food and container are smaller than
the microwave cavity and the turntable turns
completely without obstruction from container.
• Heat or cook in closed glass jars or airtight containers.
• Can in the microwave as harmful bacteria may not
be destroyed.
• Deep fat fry.
• Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers.

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PART NAMES
MICROWAVE OVEN
1 2 3 4
1. DOOR LATCHES
2. WINDOW with METAL SHIELD
3. MODEL NUMBER PLATE - On the front wall of the
microwave oven
4. CHARCOAL FILTER - Behind Vent Grill
5. OVEN LIGHT
6. VENTILATION MOTOR - Designed for adaptation to
the following three types of ventilation: recirculation
ventilation system, vertical ventilation system and
horizontal ventilation system
See the Installation Manual to select the type of ventilation
required for your installation.
7. MENU LABEL - See details on page 12
8. WAVEGUIDE COVER - Protects the microwave outlet
from splashes of cooking foods
9. TOUCH CONTROL and DIGITAL DISPLAY - See details
on page 12
10. HOOD CONTROLS - Press VENT High/Low/Off.
11. GREASE FILTERS
12. HEAT DEFLECTOR
13. COOKTOP LIGHT
14. TURNTABLE/GLASS TRAY
15. GUIDE ROLLER RING - Placed in the bottom of the
microwave oven to support the glass tray. Both parts must
be in place when using the microwave
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TOUCH CONTROL
MENU LABEL
Numbers with this Glass Touch Control illustration indicate which pages
include feature descriptions and usage information.
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20 13 2020 17 18-19 21
PART NAMES
DEFROST SENSOR COOK MORE MENUS
TLAB-B136MRR0
1 Ground Meat
2 Steaks/Chops
3 Boneless Poultry
4 Bone-in Poultry
5 Roast
6 Casserole or Soup
1 Baked Potatoes
2 Sweet Potatoes
3 Fish/Seafood
4 Brown Rice
5 White Rice
6 Quick Fresh Vegetables
7 Longer Fresh Vegetables
8 Steamer Bag
9 Frozen Vegetables
10 Ground Meat
11 Frozen Entrees
Melt 1 Butter
2 Chocolate 7 Beverage Reheat
8 Hot Water
9 Hot Cereal
Soften 3 Ice Cream
4 Cream Cheese
Warm 5 Syrup
6 Dessert Topping

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BEFORE OPERATING
Before operating your new microwave oven, make sure you
read and understand this operation manual completely. Follow
these steps:
1. Plug in the microwave oven.
ENJOY YOUR MICROWAVE TOUCH
CLEAR
will appear.
2. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad.
: will appear.
3. Set clock.
TO SET THE CLOCK
1. Touch TIMER/CLOCK two times. The display shows TO
SET CLOCK ENTER TIME
.
2. Touch number pads for correct time of day
3. Touch START/+30 SEC.
This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect
clock time,
ERROR will appear in the display. Touch the STOP/
CLEAR pad and re-enter the time.
• If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should
be interrupted, the display will intermittently show
ENJOY
YOUR MICROWAVE TOUCH CLEAR
after the power is reinstated.
If this occurs during cooking, the program will be erased.
The time of day will also be erased. Simply touch STOP/
CLEAR pad and reset the clock.
Note: The microwave oven can be programmed with the
oven door open except for START/+30 SEC. The oven can be
programmed while the door is opened, but it must be closed
to begin cooking.
STOP/CLEAR
Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad to:
1. Erase if you make a mistake during programming.
2. Cancel timer.
3. Stop the microwave oven temporarily during timed cooking.
You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching
START/+30 SEC.
4. Return the time of day to the display.
5. Cancel a program during cooking. Touch 2 times for timed
cooking.

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TIME COOKING
Your microwave oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 99
seconds (99.99). Always enter the seconds after the minutes,
even if they are both zeros.
• Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%.
1. Enter cooking time 5 0 0.
2. To cook at 100% power (High), touch START/+30 SEC pad.
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 a microwave cookbook or recipes
for specic recommendations.
• Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%.
1. Enter defrost time 500.
2. Touch POWER LEVEL pad 8 times.
3. Touch START/+30 SEC pad.
TOUCH POWER
LEVEL PAD
NUMBER OF TIMES
FOR DESIRED
POWER
APPROXIMATE
PERCENTAGE OF
POWER
COMMON
WORDS
FOR POWER
LEVELS
POWER LEVEL x 1 100% High
POWER LEVEL x 2 90%
POWER LEVEL x 3 80%
POWER LEVEL x 4 70% Medium High
POWER LEVEL x 5 60%
POWER LEVEL x 6 50% Medium
POWER LEVEL x 7 40%
POWER LEVEL x 8 30% Med Low/Defrost
POWER LEVEL x 9 20%
POWER LEVEL x 10 10% Low
POWER LEVEL x 11 0%
SENSOR SETTINGS
Sharp's Sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor
(moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The
sensor adjusts the cooking times and power levels for various
foods and quantities.
USING SENSOR SETTINGS:
1. After the microwave oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before
using any sensor setting.
2. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior
of the microwave oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with
a dry cloth or paper towel.
3. The sensor works with foods at normal storage temperature.
For example, popcorn would be at room temperature.
4. More or less food than the quantity listed in the charts
should be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave
cookbook.
5. During the rst part of sensor use, the food name will appear
on the display. Do not open the microwave oven or touch
STOP/CLEAR during this part of the cycle. The measure-
ment of vapor will be interrupted. If this occurs, an error
message will appear. To continue cooking, touch the STOP/
CLEAR pad and cook manually.
When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food,
the remainder of cooking/reheating time will appear. The
microwave oven may be opened when the remaining time
appears on the display. At this time, you may stir or season
food, as desired.
6. Except for Popcorn, if the sensor does not detect vapor
properly when cooking other foods,
ERROR will be displayed,
and the microwave will turn off.
7. Check food temperature after cooking. If additional time is
needed, continue to cook manually.
8. Each food on the menu label has a cooking hint. Touch the
SETTINGS pad when the
HELP indicator is illuminated in
the display.
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COVERING FOODS:
Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recom-
mended in the charts for these foods. See charts beginning at
the bottom of this page and continuing on the following pages.
You may refer to the hints by touching the SETTINGS pad.
Recommended covers include:
1. Casserole lid.
2. Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for microwave
cooking. Cover dish loosely, allowing approximately 1/2 inch
to remain uncovered to allow steam to escape. Plastic wrap
should not touch food.
3. Wax paper: Cover dish completely, folding excess wrap under
dish to secure. If dish is wider than paper, overlap two pieces
at least one inch to cover.
Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to
escape away from you.
POPCORN, REHEAT CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURES
POPCORN Only 1 package at a time Only cook one microwave popcorn package at a time with the appropriate side facing
up. After cooking, remove and open carefully to allow steam to escape.
2.85 - 3.5 oz
(Regular/Regular light)
Touch POPCORN pad once.
1.2 - 1.75 oz
(Mini/Snack)
Touch POPCORN pad twice.
REHEAT 4 - 36 oz Use microwave safe cookware and cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper.
Note: The tighter the cover, the hotter the food will be. However, it is necessary to
leave a small vent for the steam/moisture to escape from the food as it heats. After
reheating, stir well, if possible. Re-cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes.
MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING
SENSOR
POPCORN, REHEAT, COOK
You can cook or reheat many foods and don’t need to calculate
cooking time or power level.
• Suppose you want to cook baked potatoes.
1. Touch COOK pad once.
2. See Menu Label. Select desired food by touching number
pad. Ex: Touch 1 for baked potatoes.
3. Touch START/+30 SEC pad.
Note: To heat or cook other foods or foods above or below the
quantity allowed on the chart, cook manually.

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MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING
COOK CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURES
1. Baked Potatoes
2. Sweet Potatoes
1 - 6 med
1 - 6 med
Pierce the potatoes at least 3 times each on the top, bottom and sides. Piercing allows
steam to escape. Place on paper towel in microwave oven. After cooking, remove from
microwave, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Fish/Seafood 0.25 - 2.0 lb Arrange sh or seafood in ring in shallow glass dish. Tuck thin edges of llets
underneath. Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand, covered, for
3 minutes.
4. Brown Rice
5. White Rice
0.5 - 2.0 cups
0.5 - 2.0 cups
Place rice into a deep casserole and add double quantity of water. Cover with lid or plastic
wrap. After cooking, stir, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all liquid has been
absorbed.
Rice Water Size of casserole
.5 cup ...................1 cup ................... 1.5 quarts
1 cup ....................2 cups .................. 2 quarts
1.5 cups ................3 cups .................. 2.5 or 3 quarts
2 cups ...................4 cups .................. 3 quarts or larger
6. Quick Fresh Vegetables
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliower (owerets)
Cauliower (whole)
Spinach
Zucchini
Baked apples
0.25 - 2.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
1 med.
0.25 - 1.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
2 - 4 med.
Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables have just been washed. Cover
with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for tender-crisp vegetables. After
cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.
7. Longer Fresh Vegetables
Carrots, sliced
Corn on the cob
Green beans
Winter squash:
diced
halves
0.25 - 1.5 lb
2 - 4
0.25 - 1.5 lb
0.25 - 1.5 lb
1 - 2
Place in casserole. Add 1-4 tablespoons water. Cover with lid for tender vegetables.
Use plastic wrap cover for tender-crisp vegetables. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let
stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.
8. Steamer Bag 6 - 17 oz Place bag in the microwave oven with the appropriate side facing up. Follow instructions
on the bag. After cooking, remove and open carefully to allow steam to escape.
9. Frozen Vegetables 0.25 - 1.25 lb Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand, covered,
for 3 minutes.
10. Ground Meat 0.25 - 2.0 lb Use this setting to cook ground beef or turkey as patties or in a casserole to be added
to other ingredients. Place patties on a microwave safe dish and cover with wax paper.
Place ground meat in a casserole dish and cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. When
microwave pauses, turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces.
Re-cover and touch START/+30 SEC. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 2 to 3
minutes.
11. Frozen Entrées 6 - 17 oz Remove entrée from outer packaging and follow package directions for covering. After
cooking, let stand, covered, for 1 to 3 minutes.

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DEFROST
Use this feature to defrost the foods shown in the DEFROST
CHART below.
1. Touch DEFROST pad.
2. See Menu Label. Select desired food by touching the
number pad. Ex: Touch 2 for steaks/chops.
3. Enter weight by touching number pads.
4. Touch START/+30 SEC pad. The oven will stop so the food
can be checked.
5. After the audible signal, open the microwave and turn food
over or break food apart. Close the microwave oven. Touch
START/+30 SEC pad.
6. After each audible signal, turn food over or break food apart
and touch START/+30 SEC again.
7. After defrost cycle ends, cover and let stand as indicated in
the chart below.
Notes:
• To defrost other foods or foods above or below the weights
allowed on the DEFROST CHART, see MANUAL
DEFROST below.
• Check foods when oven signals. After nal stage, small
sections may still be icy. Let stand to continue thawing. Do
not cook until all ice crystals are thawed.
DEFROST CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURES
1. Ground Meat 0.5 - 2.0 lb After each audible signal, remove any thawed pieces and touch START/+30 SEC again. After
cooking, let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
2. 2Steaks/Chops 0.5 - 3.0 lb After each audible signal, turn food over and touch START/+30 SEC again. After cooking, let
stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes.
3. Boneless Poultry 0.5 - 2.0 lb After each audible signal, turn food over and touch START/+30 SEC again. After cooking, let
stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes.
4. Bone-in Poultry 0.5 - 3.0 lb After each audible signal, turn food over and touch START/+30 SEC again. After cooking, let
stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes.
5. Roast 2.0 - 4.0 lb After each audible signal, turn food over and touch START/+30 SEC again. After cooking, let
stand, covered, for 30 to 60 minutes.
6. Casserole
Soup
2 - 6 cups
1 - 6 cups
After each audible signal, break apart and remove any defrosted part. Touch START/+30 SEC
again. After cooking, stir well and let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING
MANUAL DEFROST
If the food you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST
CHART or is above or below the limits in the AMOUNT col-
umn on the DEFROST CHART, you need to defrost manually.
You can defrost any frozen food, either raw or previously
cooked, by using POWER LEVEL at 30%. Follow the exact
3-step procedure found under TO SET POWER LEVEL on page
14. Estimate defrosting time and touch POWER LEVEL pad
eight times for 30% power.
For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of
thumb is approximately 4 minutes per pound. For example,
defrost 4 minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce.
Always stop the oven periodically to remove or separate the
portions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted at the end
of the estimated defrosting time, program the oven in 1 minute
increments with POWER LEVEL at 30% until totally defrosted.
When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost only
long enough to remove from the plastic in order to place in a
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MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING
MORE MENUS
MELT/SOFTEN/WARM
These features automatically compute the correct heating time
and microwave power level for melting, softening and warming
foods shown in the chart below.
1. Touch MORE MENUS pad once.
2. See Menu Label. Select desired food by touching number
pad. Ex: Touch 2 for chocolate.
3. Repeat touching same number pad to select quantity.
Ex: Touch 2 two more times for 1 square.
4. Touch START/+30 SEC pad.
Note: To melt, soften or warm other food or foods above or
below the quantity allowed on the MELT/SOFTEN/WARM
CHART, use manual operation.
MELT/SOFTEN/WARM CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURES
Melt Use a Pyrex measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap.
1. Butter 2 tbsp
1/2 cup
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 1 two times for 2 tbsp.
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 1 three times for 1/2 cup.
2. Chocolate 1 cup chips
1 square
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 2 two times for 1 cup chips.
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 2 three times for 1 square.
Soften DO NOT COVER.
3. Ice cream 1 pint
1.5 qt
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 3 two times for 1 pint.
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 3 three times for 1.5 quarts.
4. Cream cheese 3 oz
8 oz
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 4 two times for 3 oz.
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 4 three times for 8 oz.
Warm Use a Pyrex measuring cup. DO NOT COVER.
5. Syrup 0.25 cup
0.5 cup
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 5 two times for 0.25 cup.
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 5 three times for 0.5 cup.
6. Dessert Topping 0.25 cup
0.5 cup
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 6 two times for 0.25 cup.
After touching MORE MENUS, touch 6 three times for 0.5 cup.

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MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING
BEVERAGE REHEAT/HOT WATER/HOT CEREAL CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURES
7. Beverage Reheat 0.5 - 2 cups This setting is good for restoring a cooled beverage to a better drinking temperature. Touch
number 7 pad for a 0.5 cup increase per touch. Stir after heating.
8. Hot Water 1 - 6 cups Use this setting for heating COLD TAP WATER to a temperature somewhat below the boiling
point to make instant coffee or tea. Touch number 8 pad for 1 cup increase per touch. Stir
liquid briskly before and after heating to avoid eruption.
9. Hot Cereal 1 - 6 servings Use individual packets or bulk cereal in your favorite variety: oatmeal, oat bran, cream of
wheat, farina or wheatena. Follow the package directions for the correct amount of water or
milk. To prevent boilovers, it is very important to choose a large container because microwave
cooking of cereal causes high boiling. Touch number 9 pad for 1 serving increase per touch.
If the oven is stopped, stir and touch START/+30 SEC. After cooking, stir and let stand,
covered, for 2 minutes.
BEVERAGE REHEAT/HOT WATER/HOT CEREAL
These features enable you to reheat coffee or tea to restore to a
more suitable drinking temperature or to make instant coffee,
tea or hot cereal.
• Suppose you want to make 2 cups of coffee.
1. Touch MORE MENUS pad once.
2. See Menu Label. Select desired selection by touching number
pad. Ex: Touch 8 to make coffee.
3. Repeat touching same number pad to select quantity.
Ex: Touch 8 two more times for 2 cups of coffee.
4. Touch START/+30 SEC pad.

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TIMER/CLOCK
If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven should
be interrupted, the display will intermittently show
ENJOY YOUR
MICROWAVE TOUCH CLEAR
after the power is reinstated. If this
occurs, the SETTINGS option you input will be erased. Simply
touch STOP/CLEAR pad and reset.
Note: See TO SET THE CLOCK on page 13 for instructions
on setting the clock.
TIMER
1. Touch TIMER/CLOCK pad 1 time.
2. Enter time.
3. Touch START/+30 SEC pad.
To cancel timer, touch STOP/CLEAR.
SETTINGS
AUDIBLE SIGNAL ELIMINATION
At the end of timed cook, beeps will sound. The audible signal
can be turned off if you prefer quiet operation.
TO TURN SOUND OFF
1. Touch SETTINGS pad 1 time.
2. Touch START/+30 SEC pad. The display shows
SOUND OFF .
TO RESTORE SOUND
1. Touch SETTINGS pad 1 time.
2. Touch START/+30 SEC pad. The display shows
SOUND ON .
END OF COOKING REMINDER
At end of timed cooking, the microwave will signal every 10
seconds for the rst minute and then every 3 minutes for up to
one hour until STOP/CLEAR pad is touched.
TO TURN REMINDER OFF
1. Touch SETTINGS pad 2 times. The display shows REMIND
SIGNAL OFF? TOUCH START
.
2. Touch START/+30 SEC pad. The display shows
REMIND
SIGNAL OFF
.
TO TURN REMINDER SIGNAL BACK ON
1. Touch SETTINGS pad 2 times. The display shows REMIND
SIGNAL ON? TOUCH START
.
2. Touch START/+30 SEC pad. The display shows
REMIND
SIGNAL ON
.
DEMONSTRATION MODE
TO SELECT DEMO MODE
1. Touch SETTINGS pad 3 times. The display shows DEMO
ON? HOLD START 3 SEC.
2. Hold START/+30 SEC pad for 3 seconds. The display shows
DEMO ON.
TO CANCEL DEMO MODE
1. Touch SETTINGS pad 3 times. The display shows DEMO
OFF? HOLD START 3 SEC.
2. Touch START/+30 SEC pad. The display shows DEMO OFF.
Note: In Demo Mode, the microwave oven doesn't heat and the
timer display counts down quickly.
HELP
Each setting of Popcorn, Reheat, Cook, Defrost and Beverage
has a cooking hint. If you wish to check, touch SETTINGS
whenever
HELP is illuminated in the Interactive Display for
these and other manual operation hints.
+30 SEC
To cook for 30 seconds at 100% power, touch the +30 SEC pad.
TO USE +30 SEC
1. Within 3 minutes of the end of timed cooking, touch +30
SEC pad.
2. After closing the oven or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad
once, touch +30 SEC pad.
3. During manual cooking, extend cooking time in multiples of
30 seconds by repeatedly touching the +30 SEC pad.
Note: +30 SEC cannot be used with SENSOR, REHEAT or
DEFROST.
CONTROL LOCK
The CONTROL LOCK prevents unwanted oven operation,
such as by small children. The microwave oven can be set
so the control panel and the automatic oven mechanism are
deactivated or locked.
TO LOCK CONTROL PANEL
Touch STOP/CLEAR pad and hold for 3 seconds. The display
shows
LOCK ON.
TO LOCK CONTROL PANEL
Touch STOP/CLEAR pad and hold for 3 seconds. The display
shows
LOCK OFF.
The CONTROL LOCK is canceled when the electrical power
supply to your oven is interrupted. Set the CONTROL LOCK
again when power to the oven is restored.
OTHER FEATURES