When you have the kitchen timer on, can you still use the microwave or do you have to clear the timer first?
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From my experience you have to clear the timer first, but there may be a way!
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Okay. I just looked in the little instruction booklet that came with the microwave. And I could not find anything mentioned there about turning the sounds off. So if there is a way to do this.. I don't know how one would do it. So I guess no, probably not. Sorry.
1967711
You can use the oven without using the timer. The top knob is function and temp. The bottom knob is the on/off /timer. Turn the knob counter-clockwise to where it is pointing to a tiny white square (lower left side) that says "stay on". To turn it off you must turn it clockwise about a quarter turn (again left side at about 9 o'clock) to another blank square and it will click off.
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Yes, pretty much. You can press 4:00 and "Start" and it will run for four minutes on full power. The best feature of this oven is the "inverter" technology, however, which lets you set a power level, 1-10, and actually delivers that level of microwave power, as opposed to a normal microwave that, say, on power level 5 runs on full power for 10 seconds, then no power for 10 seconds. It really makes a difference.
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To use toaster function, you must turn temp dial all the way up. It may or may not shut off at this setting. Even if it does, it will get awfully hot. If you had it "on" instead of using the timer, that would be a very dangerous condition. ALWAYS use timer for toast. That way, if you get distracted and forget to tend to it, the toaster will shut off. Even if you accidentally leave the oven on without timer, it could cause a fire. This is one of those appliances that you don't want to leave unattended very long.
711159
No, you just have to check on your food. You can always set another timer in your kitchen, like the one on many stoves.
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I'm not sure what you mean, Donna. I always use the timer when I cook, rather than any automatic setting. I tend to doubt that you could push an automatic setting and then use the timer for some other purpose, though.
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I have never used the timer. I keep it on continuously. If I forget to fill it, it just cuts off. No problem.
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Since the revolving platter is the reason the microwave heats your food evenly, I do not understand why you would want to turn it off. This feature works particularly well for long heating periods...baking [potatoes, defrosting, etc. There is no button/procedure to turn this feature off in Sharp microwaves. If you tamper with the way the unit is sealed to turn it off, you could risk damaging the microwave shielding.
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Looks like you can't eliminate the audible signal in this model. Also there is nothing about that in the manual. I tried a few button combinations but that didn't work (in some, maybe all Samsung microwaves you simultaneously hold Start and Stop buttons for a few seconds to eliminate the signal).
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No, and although I sometimes miss this feature I presume they don't include this functionality on purpose b/c it would be a safety risk in a kitchen timer: user might disable the sound, forget the sound is off and as a consequence burn something in the kitchen.
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It depends on the wattage of your microwave. I use the 2 minutes stated but my granddaughter has to use 2 1\2 minutes on her microwave.
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Hello Bo, it has an initial on button, then you select the pre-set time or set a time manually. At the end of the selected cook time it will shut off. When you are totally finished cooking, you should turn off the master power switchfor added safety. It is just that, an added safety feature for, say, a family with kids that like to push buttons just because they are there on the toaster oven. We have found it to be helpful against those small fingers when the grand kids come over. I hope this is helpful for you. We love this thing.
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Yes, it would. I leave mine on the countertop in a corner, and pull it out to use it. The top is not heavy when removing. The buttons on the heating element are: cook time, power, reheat, start and pause. It works well with pre-cooked frozen items as well, and unlike the microwave, you don't really have to stand over it. When the time is up, it dings, and shows "end". At that point, you can set it again or turn it off. Instead of leaning the top on the bracket to check things, I life the top off and set it on a dishtowel when checking the food, or when the timer ends. What I like about it is that things will "brown", unlike the microwave. Yes, it would. I leave mine on the countertop in a corner, and pull it out to use it. The top is not heavy when removing. The buttons on the heating element are: cook time, power, reheat, start and pause. It works well with pre-cooked frozen items as well, and unlike the microwave, you don't really have to stand over it. When the time is up, it dings, and shows "end". At that point, you can set it again or turn it off. Instead of leaning the top on the bracket to check things, I life the top off and set it on a dishtowel when checking the food, or when the timer ends. What I like... » Read More Yes, it would. I leave mine on the countertop in a corner, and pull it out to use it. The top is not heavy when removing. The buttons on the heating element are: cook time, power, reheat, start and pause. It works well with pre-cooked frozen items as well, and unlike the microwave, you don't really have to stand over it. When the time is up, it dings, and shows "end". At that point, you can set it again or turn it off. Instead of leaning the top on the bracket to check things, I life the top off and set it on a dishtowel when checking the food, or when the timer ends. What I like about it is that things will "brown", unlike the microwave. « Show Less
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Judy, Most of my cooking/heating is done with two controls. By pushing the "Add 30 Sec" button the microwave starts immediately and with each additional push keeps adding 30 more sec. Another fine tuning way is to start it w/ the "Add ---" button & then turn the knob. In this mode the time is adjusted in 5 sec increments. The other controls? I seldom use.
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Mine came with a general guide of cook times. This is just a guide since your cook times vary depending on microwave wattage. Cook times also depend on desired doneness...you'll probably have to experiment with this. I love mine and would definitely recommend.
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The microwave will wait for a while before reminding you with an additional beep ( not continuous beeping ). That works well for me, because there are times that I get busy and forget. Hope that answers your question. sunnyday