User manual Microwave Drawer
Numbers next to the keysheet illustration indicate pages on which there are feature descriptions and usage information.
Before operating your new Microwave Drawer make sure you read and understand this operation manual completely.
• Before the Microwave Drawer can be used, follow these steps:
will appear.
will appear.
.This is a 12 hour clock. If you attempt to enter an incorrect clock time, 
will appear in the display. Touch the Stop/Clear pad and re-enter the time.
• If the electrical power supply to your Microwave Drawer should be interrupted, the display will intermittently show 
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 for the correct time of day.
Note:
• The Microwave Drawer can be programmed with the drawer open except for Start/Minute Plus.
.To cancel timer, touch Stop/Clear.
Touch the Stop/Clear pad to:
To open the Microwave Drawer, pull the drawer handle a little so that the drawer will open automatically. To close the Microwave Drawer, push the drawer with light pressure so that the drawer will close automatically. In case the Microwave Drawer is stopped in the middle, open or close the drawer manually to full open or close position by gently pulling or pushing with even pressure near the middle of the drawer handle.
If you wish to use key operation to open/close the Microwave Drawer, press the OPEN or CLOSE pad on the control panel to open or close the Microwave Drawer.
Your Microwave Drawer 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%.
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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 specific recommendations.
• Suppose you want to defrost for 5 minutes at 30%.
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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.
will be displayed, and the microwave will turn off.Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover recommended in the charts for these foods. You may refer to the hints by touching the Custom Help pad. See page 18.
Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from you.
You can pop popcorn and reheat many foods and don’t need to calculate cooking time or power level.
Touch Sensor Reheat or Sensor Popcorn and START/ Minute Plus pad.
When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the remainder of cooking/reheating time will appear.
Note:
• The Sensor Popcorn setting has 2 choices. Follow directions in the display to choose desired option.
FOOD | AMOUNT | PROCEDURE |
| Sensor Popcorn | Only 1 package at a time | Use only popcorn packaged for the microwave. Try several brands to decide which you like. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. |
2.85 - 3.5 oz. (Regular / Regular light) | Touch Sensor Popcorn pad once. | |
1.2 - 1.75 oz. (Mini / Snack) | Touch Sensor Popcorn pad twice. | |
| Sensor Reheat | 4 - 36 oz. | Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to be reheated. Flatten, if possible. Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper. Use covers such as plastic wrap or lids with larger quantities of more dense foods such as stews. After reheating, stir well, if possible. Re-cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes. Foods should be very hot. If not, continue to heat with variable power and time. |
for baked potatoes.Note:
• To heat or cook other foods or foods above or below the quantity allowed on the SENSOR COOK CHART, cook manually.
Use this feature to defrost the foods shown in the DEFROST CHART below.
for steaks/chops. 
Note:
FOOD | AMOUNT | PROCEDURE |
| 1. Ground meat | .5 - 2.0 lb | Remove any thawed pieces after each audible signal. Let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. |
| 2. Steaks/chops | .5 - 3.0 lb | After each audible signal, rearrange and if there are warm or thawed portions, shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil. Remove any meat or fish that is almost defrosted. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes. |
| 3. Boneless poultry | .5 - 2.0 lb | After each audible signal, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange or remove. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes. |
| 4. Bone-in poultry | .5 - 3.0 lb | After each audible signal, rearrange pieces or remove portions should they become warm or thawed. Let stand, covered, for 10 to 20 minutes. |
| 5. Roast | 2.0 -4.0 lb | Start defrosting with fat side down. After each stage, turn roast over and shield the warm portions with aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, for 30 to 60 minutes. |
| 6. Casserole Sou | 2 - 6 cups 1 - 6 cups | After each audible signal, break apart and remove any defrosted part. At end, stir well and let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. |
If the food that you wish to defrost is not listed on the DEFROST CHART or is above or below the limits in the AMOUNT column 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 11. Estimate defrosting time and press 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 on Power Level 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 microwave-safe dish.
Reheat automatically computes the correct warming time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart below.
for frozen rolls or muffins. for rolls or muffins.Note:
• Reheat can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 17.
• To reheat other foods or foods above or below the quantity allowed on the REHEAT CHART, heat manually.
FOOD | AMOUNT | PROCEDURE |
| 1. Fresh rolls/muffins | 1 - 8 pcs | Use this pad to warm rolls, muffins, biscuits, bagels etc. Large items should be considered as 2 or 3 regular size. Arrange on plate; cover with paper towel. For refrigerated rolls or muffins, it may be necessary to double the entered amount to ensure the proper serving temperature. For example, enter quantity of 2 for 1 refrigerated muffin. |
| 2. Frozen rolls/muffins | 1 - 8 pcs | Use this pad to warm frozen rolls, muffins, biscuits, bagels etc. Large items should be considered as 2 or 3 regular size. Arrange on plate; cover with paper towel. |
Beverage Center enables you to reheat coffee or tea to restore to a more suitable drinking temperature or to make instant coffee or tea.
• Suppose you want to make 2 cups of coffee.
to make coffee. two more times for cups of coffee.Note:
• Beverage Center can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. See page 17.
• Should you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount, an error message will appear in the display.
FOOD | AMOUNT | PROCEDURE |
| 1. Reheat beverage | .5 - 2.0 cups | This setting for good for restoring cooled beverage to a better drinking temperature. Touch number 1 pad for a 0.5 cup increase per touch. Stir after heating. |
| 2. 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 2 pad for 1 cup increase per touch. Stir liquid briskly before and after heating to avoid “eruption”. |
Keep Warm allows you to keep food warm up to 30 minutes.
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The oven will start. The display will show 
and count down. 
will be displayed intermittently during the count down.
The operation will start. When the cooking time is complete, a long tone will sound and Keep Warm will start. The display will count down. will be displayed intermittently during the count down.
Note:
• If you attempt to enter more than 30 minutes for Keep Warm, an error message will appear in the display.
• Keep Warm cannot be programmed with Sensor Popcorn, Sensor Reheat, Sensor Cook, Defrost or Reheat.
Your Microwave Drawer can be programmed for up to 4 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically.
Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one power level and then change to a different power level. Your Microwave Drawer can do this automatically
Note:
• If Power Level pad is touched once, 
will be displayed.
• If 100% is selected as the final sequence, it is not necessary to touch the Power Level pad.
• If you wish to know power level during cooking, simply touch the Power Level pad. As long as your finger is touching the Power Level pad, the power level will be displayed.
• Keep Warm can be programmed even if 4 cooking sequences have been set.
Each setting of Sensor Reheat, Sensor Cook, Sensor Popcorn, Keep Warm, Reheat and Defrost has a cooking hint. If you wish to check, touch Custom Help whenever HELP is lighted in the Interactive Display for these and other manual operation hints.
Minute Plus allows you to cook for a minute at 100% by simply touching the Minute Plus pad. You can also extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute by repeatedly touching the Minute Plus pad during manual cooking.
Note:
• To use Minute Plus, touch pad within 3 minutes after cooking, closing the drawer or touching the Stop/Clear pad.
• Minute Plus cannot be used with Sensor settings, Reheat or Defrost.
Should you discover that you like any of the Sensor, Reheat or Defrost settings slightly more done, touch the Power Level pad once after touching your selection. The display will show 
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For slightly less done, touch the Power Level pad twice after touching your selection. The display will show 
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The Control Lock prevents unwanted drawer operation such as by small children. The Microwave Drawer can be set so that the control panel and the automatic door mechanism are deactivated or locked.
TO LOCK
Touch Control Lock pad and hold for 3 seconds. The display shows 
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TO UNLOCK
Touch Control Lock pad and hold for 3 seconds. The display shows 
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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.
The outside surface is precoated metal 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.
The exterior should be wiped often with a soft damp cloth and polished with a soft dry cloth to maintain its beauty. There are also a variety of products designed especially for cleaning and shining the stainless exterior of the oven. We recommend that the cleaner be applied to a soft cloth and then carefully used on the stainless exterior rather than sprayed directly on to it. Follow package directions carefully.
Wipe the window on both sides with a soft damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a soft damp cloth. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak or dull the drawer surface.
If desired, the touch pads may be deactivated before cleaning. See the Control Lock information on page 16 of this manual. Wipe the panel with a cloth dampened slightly with water only. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Close drawer and follow directions on page 16 for turning Control Lock off. Touch Stop/Clear.
Before cleaning the the Microwave Drawer, press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds to lock the control pad and the automatic door mechanism. The drawer can be locked in either the open or closed position. The display will show . This will prevent the drawer from accidentally opening or closing during cleaning. After cleaning, press and hold the Control Lock button for 3 seconds to turn the lock off. The display will show .
Cleaning is easy because no heat is generated to the interior surfaces; therefore, there is no baking and setting of spills or spattering. To clean the interior surfaces, including drawer sealing surfaces, wipe with a soft damp cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR HARSH CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS. For heavier soil, use mild soap; wipe clean with a soft damp cloth. Do not use any chemical oven cleaners.
Remove the food crumbs from the Microwave Drawer guides. Wipe with a soft dry cloth in order to keep the Microwave Drawer opening and closing smoothly.
ATTENTION The waveguide cover, located on the inside top of the Microwave Drawer area, is made from mica, so it requires special care. Keep the waveguide cover clean to assure good microwave performance. Carefully wipe with a soft damp cloth any food spatters from the surface of the cover immediately after they occur. Built-up splashes may overheat and cause smoke or possibly catch fire. Do not remove the waveguide cover.
Occasionally, a cooking odor may remain in the Microwave Drawer. To remove odor, combine 1 cup water, grated peel and juice of one lemon and several whole cloves in a 2-cup glass microwave-safe measuring cup. Boil for several minutes using 100% power. Leave in the Microwave Drawer until water cools. Wipe interior with a soft cloth.
Please check the following before calling for service. It may save you time and expense.
Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
| 1. Part or all of Microwave Drawer does not operate. | • Power cord of Microwave Drawer is not completely connected to the electrical outlet. • Power outage. • Fuse/circuit breaker at home doesn’t work. • Microwave Drawer is in Demo Mode. | • Make sure the power cord is tightly connected to the outlet. • Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service. • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. • See page 18 for how to cancel Demo Mode. |
| 2. Food in Microwave Drawer is not heated. | • No power to the appliance. • Drawer controls improperly set. • Drawer is in Demo Mode. | • See SOLUTION for PROBLEM 1. • Check if the controls have been properly set. • See page 18. |
| 3. Microwave Drawer light does not work. | • Light bulb is loose or burned out. | • Call for service |
| 4. Touch controls will not operate. | • Control Lock is on. | • See page 17 to unlock. |
| 5. Display flashes. | • Power failure. | • Press Clear pad and reset the clock. If the Microwave Drawer was in use, you must reset the cooking function. |
| 6. Steam from the vent | • During microwaving, steam may come from the right side of the vent. |
Reference file: Sharp KB6524PSY Easy Open 24 inch Microwave Drawer
Additionally, the document applies to other Sharp models: KB-6525P, KB-6524P
